Bollywood stars Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan have once again collaborated for a new ad film. They had previously collaborated for the same brand that promotes cardamom. While the earlier ad also featured Akshay Kumar, he has now been replaced with Tiger Shroff. Akshay had backed out after facing backlash from fans and other netizens for promoting the brand. Talking about the latest ad, Shah Rukh Khan can be seen sporting his 'Pathaan' look. Like in the film, the superstar is seen sporting long hair and wearing shades. He is seen sitting on the passenger seat with actor Ajay Devgn on the driver's seat. They are seen driving through a crowded, narrow lane and honking to clear the traffic. SRK suggests Ajay to open a packet of elaichi which refreshes them and puts them in a better mood despite the traffic. We see Shroff walking towards the car and splashing the product that is being endorsed. The trio engage with the product and the 'Pathaan' star also accidentally throws 'elaichi' at a passing biker who turns out to be actress Amyra Dastur. The ad was first played during an IPL match on Thursday, April 25. Here is the Latest #VimalElaichi Ad featuring #ShahRukhKhan #AjayDevgn & #TigerShroff all together in one add..How delightful 😊 magical presence.!@iamsrk @ajaydevgn @iTIGERSHROFF pic.twitter.com/nTnT55vW4s — SHAH RUKH KHAN FANS ASSOCIATION (@Srk_bangalore) April 25, 2024 The first ad from the brand featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay and Akshay Kumar was broadcasted in early 2023. However, netizens criticised the involvement of the three influential stars, especially Kumar owing to his frequent endorsement of fitness and health. In April 2023, Kumar had apologised to his fans with a note on Instagram. “I am sorry. I would like to apologise to you, all my fans and well-wishers. Your reaction over the past few days has deeply affected me. While I have not and will not endorse tobacco, I respect the outpouring of your feelings in light of my association with Vimal Elaichi," he had written. "With all humility, I step back. I have decided to contribute the entire endorsement fee towards a worthy cause. The brand might continue airing the ads till the legal duration of the contract that is binding upon me, but I promise to be extremely mindful in making my future choices. In return I shall forever continue to ask for your love and wishes,” he had said.
26 April,2024 11:46 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Priyadarshan and actor Akshay Kumar are all set to reunite for an exciting project. The director-actor duo has previously worked together on films like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', Bhagam Bhag', 'Hera Pheri' and 'Garam Masala'. Now, the filmmaker has confirmed that he will be reuniting with Akshay after 14 years. The new film that brings the duo together will be a horror fantasy drama with comedy. Ekta Kapoor will be backing this film. Talking to HT City, Priyadarshan said that he has wrapped the shooting of his documentary series on Ram Mandir and will now shift his focus on the Akshay Kumar film. When asked if it would be anything like 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', he said, “That was a psychological thriller, but this one will be fantasy, in the backdrop of black magic, the oldest superstition of India. It is always a pleasure collaborating with Akshay. From our first film, to this one, it has always turned out well with him, he handles the emotions so well. I was waiting for a good subject to get back with him, and this one I feel will be that.” While the third instalments of his films 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' and 'Hera Pheri' is in the making presently, Priyadarshan has nothing to do with the projects. Infact, the filmmaker expressed his dislike for sequels. "The first one is always the best, like Hera Pheri. It will always be good, you can make whatever second or third parts. People will always say they liked the original. In sequels, makers exploit the success of that market. There’s nothing wrong in doing that. The world over people make sequels. Terminator 2 was bigger than Terminator 1, the former was made by another director. I, somehow, don’t like to do sequels," he said. Priyadarshan is known for remaking Malayalam movies into Hindi and most of them have been a huge hit. 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' is the remake of 'Manichitrathazhu', 'Hera Pheri' is the remake of 'Ramji Rao Speaking', 'Chup Chup Ke' is the remake of 'Punjabi House', 'Hulchul' is the remake of 'Godfather'. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar is currently busy with the shoot of 'Welcome To The Jungle' being directed by Ahmed Khan. The film has an ensemble cast including Suniel Shetty, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Arshad Warsi, and many more.
26 April,2024 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and host Maniesh Paul is a man of many talents. He also hosts a podcast show and the latest guest on his show is none other than Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Amid the election season in the country, Paul dropped the video of his conversation with the CM where they discussed several topics pertaining to Mumbai and the state. One of the topics that Paul addressed is the state of the roads in Mumbai which has been a major concern among citizens of the city. During the conversation, Maniesh Paul asked the CM when the city will become pothole-free. Responding to the question, the CM said, "Pehle mai CM nahi tha. Tab BMC mai kaun kaam dekhta tha aapko pata hai. Ab jab main CM ban gaya tab main commissioner ko bulaya. Har baarish mai logo ko gaddha ka saamna karna padta hai, bahut face karna padta hai. Yeh 10-15 saal main, ye jo repair work har baarish main karte hai baarish se pehle, kitne kharch hue, bole Rs 3500 cr (I was not the CM earlier. Everyone know who looked after the work in BMC. After I became a CM, I called the commissioner and asked him, 'Every monsoon people have to face potholes. How much has been spent in the last 10-15 years for repair work on the roads before monsoon?' He said Rs 3500 cr". Maniesh expressed shock over the amount and asked why the roads are not proper despite the investment. To this, the CM added, "Yehi toh daal mai kaala tha, black main white main black, ye sab chaalu tha. Maine unka dhandha bandh kard diya. 700-800 kms ke road concrete ke ho jaayenge, toh inka har saal ka woh band. Logo ko jo milna hai suvidha unko milni chahiye, iske upar mai kaam kar raha hu. (There was something fishy. I stopped this business. If 700-800 kms of road are made in concrete then this annual business of repairing will end. I have been working towards the facilities that people deserve)". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maniesh Paul (@manieshpaul) CM Shinde further promised the vision of a pothole free Mumbai. "Agle 2-2.5 years mai Mumbai complete pothole free hojayegi. 100 percent," he said. The Chief Minister also addressed the dugged-up roads across the city because of infrastructure upgrade. He said that the city is developing and said that citizens will have to face inconvenience temporarily and in the future reap the benefits of new projects.
26 April,2024 10:06 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Govinda was one of the biggest stars of the 90s who was known for his brilliant comic timing and energetic dance moves. He had several hits to his credits back in the day. He was last seen on screen in 2019 in the film 'Rangeela Raja'. Now filmmaker Anees Bazmeee has revealed that many directors are looking forward to working with Govinda. Anees Bazmee penned scripts of Govinda films like 'Aankhen' (1993), 'Shola Aur Shabnam' (1992), 'Deewana Mastana' (1997), 'Raja Babu' (1994). Talking to Siddharth Kannan, Anees Bazmee called Govinda the 'King of comedy.' "He is a great actor. The kind of comedy he can do, nobody can do it like him. I have worked with him on so many films and so many of them were such a success — Aankhen, Shola Aur Shabnam, Deewana Mastana, and many others. His comic timing, his magic is unmatched. He was so good in Raja Babu. I have written many films for him and all of them were successful. I personally feel he is a great actor.” So what's stopping Govinda from his big comeback in a role that does justice to him. To this, Bazmee said that many directors including him are waiting to work with the 'Coolie No. 1' actor. "Not only me, there are many others who too want to work with him. And the day I get an opportunity to do so, when I feel that yes this is the particular film, the particular role that Govinda ji should do, then of course, I’ll be happy to approach him. We share such a long-standing association that I know if there is something perfectly written for him, and if he does it, it will be great. He will totally elevate that character," he said. Meanwhile, Govinda was recently seen at his niece Arti Singh and Deepak Chahuhan's wedding festivity on Thursday. The actor will also be contesting the Lok Sabha polls this year thorough Shiv Sena (Eknath Shine fashion). He recently also shared a photo with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Instagram. Govinda was seen wearing a pink jacket with a white kurta and pajama as he stood alongside Shah. The actor wrote in the caption, “It was an honor meeting our honorable Minister of Home Affairs of India, respected Amit Shah ji, personally.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Govinda (@govinda_herono1)
26 April,2024 08:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMrunal Thakur and Shahid Kapoor's film 'Jersey' completed twio ears recently. While Mrunal has admitted to being a fan of Shahid and in particular of his film 'Jab We Met', she recently shared her experience of sharing screen with him Mrunal revealed that her fan status for Shahid became quite evident during the filming of 'Jersey'. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Mrunal said, "The day I was supposed to meet Shahid for a script reading, I got the address wrong and ended up late. When I finally met him, I blurted out, ‘Your smile in real life is exactly like it is on screen!'” The initial awkwardness continued as the actress said she would get intimated by people she has admired. "During the shoot of Jersey, there were days when I would forget my lines because I was so overwhelmed being on the sets with Shahid Kapoor. He’s a great co-star,” Mrunal said, “but for the first few days, I was also a little awkward. I tend to get intimidated when working with people, who I have really admired on screen.” In the same interview, the actress also spoke about striking a balance between work and personal life. "It's important to balance life and career but you're always trying to figure out how to strike that balance. I know relationships are tough, and that's why you need to find the right partner who understands the nature of your job." When asked if she has plans on freezing her eggs, she said that she has been considering that. The Love Sonia actress also talked about relying on therapy and her loved ones to get her through bad days. “I was using my work as a bandaid, but the moment I packed up and went home, I was miserable. Now, I talk it out to get it out of my system. I do therapies, it's important for anyone, especially actors who play different characters. I have people who ground me, my friends and my sister. My cat also makes such a difference in my life.” Mrunal Thakur was last seen in the Telugu film 'The Family Star' opposite Vijay Deverakonda.
26 April,2024 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Salman Khan arrived in style at the screening of his brother-in-law Aayush Sharma's film 'Ruslaan' in Mumbai. Salman happily posed on the red carpet with sister Arpita, Aayush and their kids. Arbaaz Khan also came to the screening to cheer for his brother-in-law. Recently, in an interview with ANI, Aayush Sharma expressed his concerns over the firing incident outside Salman's residence in Mumbai and said that it is a "tough time" for the family. A few days ago, two men opened fire outside Salman Khan's house in Mumbai. This incident shocked everyone, from his fans, industry friends to his family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) Speaking to ANI, Aayush shared, "We are his family. It is a tough time for us. And we all as a family stand together. I believe that at this point of time, it will not be appropriate for me to give any statement or comment because it is a grave situation. A competent Mumbai Police has done a great job in doing what they're doing, and the matter is still under investigation. So, at this stage, I would just say thank you, to everybody who has sent their love and prayers, that means a lot. And as you all know he's (Salman Khan) back to work so am I," added the 'Antim: The Final Truth' actor. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 April,2024 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood superstar Aamir Khan is known as Mr Perfectionist. But have you ever wondered how he got this tag? In the upcoming episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', Aamir Khan will be seen marking his presence, sharing anecdotes from his life. During the conversation, he also revealed that it was veteran actor Shabana Azmi who gave him Mr Perfectionist tag, as per a note shared by the Netflix team. It dates back to the time when Aamir was shooting for Dil which was directed by Indra Kumar and the cameraman was Baba Azmi. They were having a deep discussion about films at Baba Azmi's house when Shabana Azmi offered Aamir tea and asked how much sugar would he take in his tea. Super engrossed in his conversation, Aamir turned to her and said "How big is the glass?" When she showed him how big the cup was, Aamir, still engrossed in the ongoing conversation, trying his best to answer her accurately, said, " Chamcha kitna bada hai?" and finally requested for one spoon of sugar in his tea. He spoke about how Shabana Azmi went around telling people about this incident saying if you ever ask Aamir for sugar in his tea, he will first ask you for the cup size and that's how he got the Mr Perfectionist tag. Meanwhile, on the film front, as a producer, Aamir is coming up with 'Lahore 1947', which stars Sunny Deol in the lead role. It is directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Preity Zinta, Shabana Azmi, Karan Deol and Ali Fazal are also part of the film. Sunny and Aamir have never worked together before. But the duo have had very iconic box-office clashes as competitors in the past, where both have eventually emerged victorious. The first iconic clash at the ticket window was witnessed in 1990 when Aamir Khan's Dil and Sunny Deol's Ghayal were released on the same day. Then, in 1996, it was 'Raja Hindustani' vs 'Ghatak' followed by the most epic Box Office clash of Indian cinema in 2001 when 'Lagaan' was released on the same day as 'Gadar'.Now, for the very first time, the duo has come together and joined hands on a project.'Lahore, 1947' also marks the reunion of Aamir Khan and Santoshi after their iconic cult classic, 'Andaz Apna Apna'.
26 April,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor-director Deepak Tijori is coming up with his new directorial 'Tipppsy'. The film stars Deepak Tijori, Alankrita Sahai, Natasha Suri, Kainaat Arora, Nazia Hussain, Sonia Birje, Harjinder Singh, Mandeep Kaur Sandhu, Danish Bhatt. On Thursday, Deepak launched the film's trailer. The film is about a group of girls who go on a bachelorette. However, things take a turn when they get 'tipsy'. Pooja Bhatt and Mahesh Bhatt were also present at the trailer launch in Mumbai. Pooja also shared a heartfelt post for her close friend Deepak on his important day. Sharing before-and-after photos, Pooja wrote, "30 plus years of shared laughter,tears,joy & some truly testing times.. through it all you remained steady & a friend I could call at 4.00 am through any crisis (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pooja B (@poojab1972) She added, "Big day today as your trailer of @tipppsymovie releases in a few hours. So proud of how you endure on. Which is why I am going to be there to cheer you and your team on. Life is cinema & cinema is life.. but friendship is what occurs between takes and lasts long after the greasepaint is removed & the lights turned off. Love you @deepaktijoriteam Always & forever! #deepaktijori #deepaktijoriteam #poojabhatt #friendshipforever (sic)." It is co-produced by Sana Khan and Anita Sharma, and associate produced by Ramesh Sharma, Panorama Studios Nationwide release. 'Tipppsy' is all set to hit the theatres on May 10. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
26 April,2024 07:00 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBuzz in B-Town is that Ayushmann Khurrana has bagged his first film with Karan Johar. Co-produced by Guneet Monga, the yet-untitled project is said to be a spy comedy helmed by Aakash Kaushik. The makers felt that the actor is the right fit for the script that is a perfect mix of edge-of-the seat moments and humour. “It is a film with scale, thrills, action and plenty of comedy,” says a source. He further shares that breaking the predictable norms of the spy genre, it will be a quintessential Ayushmann film with a message. The makers are in talks with Sara Ali Khan to play the leading lady. They are also expected to make an official announcement and reveal the title in the coming days, even though filming is slated to begin only after a few months. Chalo Delhi Aamir Khan is leaving no stone unturned in the making of his next, Sitaare Zameen Par. Director RS Prasanna’s adaption of the Spanish sports drama, Campeones (2018) is centred on the Paralympic Games with the actor-producer playing a basketball coach. Come May, Aamir and the team will head to Delhi for a month-long shoot, undeterred by the rising mercury in the capital. They will film at landmark locations like Red Fort, Lodhi Gardens, Tyagraj Stadium and parts of Old Delhi. The actor-producer is planning to bring the inspiring story to screens during Christmas 2024. Question time Tamannaah Bhatia has reportedly been summoned before the Maharashtra Cyber for questioning in connection with the illegal streaming of the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament last year on an app that resulted in a huge financial loss to the official rights holder. The Babli Bouncer (2022) actor has been asked to report before the Maharashtra Cyber on April 29. She is not the only one to be questioned in this case. Sanjay Dutt was also summoned on April 23, but he couldn’t appear as he was out of the country. Consequently, the Leo actor has sought another date from the authorities. It is being said that Tammy and Sanju allegedly promoted and endorsed Fairplay app, a subsidiary of the controversial Mahadev betting app. Meera’s heavy duty act While shooting a wedding sequence can be fun, it proved to be a difficult affair for Meera Deosthale. While filming the extensive portions of her character Nandini’s wedding with Naren (played by Zaan Khan) for the television show, Kuch Reet Jagat Ki Aisi Hai, the actor had to wear a traditional Gujarati panetar lehenga adorned with detailed embroidery. If that wasn’t enough, she also had to add another layer of gad cholo with intricate gold work and jewellery. While sporting Gujarati attire was a special feeling, Meera says, “I wore this [creation] for 20 to 25 days. The panetar lehenga was heavy; along with the gad cholo and jewellery, it all collectively weighed 35 kilos.” Conceding that it was almost impossible to walk around in it, the actor adds, “Sometimes I couldn’t even move, but despite the challenges, it was an interesting experience.” At the end of it all, it appears that she is done with heavy outfits for life. “Now, I feel that when I get married, I will wear a simple dress,” she signs off. Overwhelmed and emotional The première of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar turned out to be an emotional affair for Richa Chadha. The actor, who plays Lajjo in the web series, was showered with praise and affection by none other than Rekha for her performance. Seeing Richa overwhelmed, Rekha too had tears in her eyes. Calling it a milestone moment in her career, Richa said, “Receiving praises and love from someone as revered as Rekha ji is a moment I will cherish forever. I couldn’t have asked for bigger validation, my heart is full.” Sharing that her solo mujra in the show is inspired by Rekha’s song, Yeh kya jagah hai doston, from Umrao Jaan, she added, “She has been my inspiration, my hero and she’s the definition of what an icon is. Her kind words and affection towards my performance left me speechless and deeply touched. I will never forget this night and her blessings.” Global glory Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan (2023) has earned a nomination at the Taurus World Stunt Awards, which are referred to as the Oscars for the action genre. The high-octane stunts of Atlee’s directorial venture have been recognised in the Best Stunts category. The other nominees are Hollywood blockbusters like John Wick: Chapter 4, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Extraction 2, and Ballerina. An extra special song Over 20 years after Ishq Vishk (2003), producer Ramesh Taurani is gearing up for the sequel, Ishq Vishk Rebound. Helmed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari and featuring Rohit Suresh Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Naila Grrewal and Jibraan Khan, the campus romcom is slated to arrive on June 24. But first, rapper-singer Badshah and director Farah Khan will team up for a special number for the film. “It is an iconic song, recreated with a contemporary twist. Prep has begun and the team will shoot it with the principal cast next week,” said a source. The soundtrack, composed by Rochak Kohli, will be one of the highlights of the film.
26 April,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamFrom one legend to another Amitabh Bachchan is seen paying his respects to late singer Lata Mangeshkar before being honoured with the prestigious Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award for the third time Desi girls At the premiere of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s maiden web series, the film industry’s ladies turned up in their desi best. Mrunal, Shweta, Alia and Rashmika kept is simple and chic, while Bhumi and Sonakshi went the shimmery way. Mrunal Thakur, Shantanu Maheshwari and Shweta Tripathi Sharma Bhumi Pednekar, Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Rashmika Mandanna Rhea Chakraborty, Radhika Madan, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rekha
26 April,2024 06:37 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIn 2020, when filmmaker Siddharth Anand announced Rambo with Tiger Shroff, the film seemed right up the action star’s alley. Almost four years on, he was set to begin work on the movie after the release of Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. However, things seem to have changed now. With Shroff’s last few releases, including Heropanti 2 (2022) and Ganapath (2023), receiving lukewarm response at the box office, it is heard that Rambo’s makers have decided to shelve the project. A source reveals, “Producer Siddharth and director Rohit Dhawan wanted to mount Rambo on a big budget. While Heropanti 2 and Ganapath failed to set the cash registers ringing, they decided to see the audience’s response to Bade Miyan Chote Miyan before taking a call on Rambo’s feasibility. Since the big-ticket action entertainer had an underwhelming run, Siddharth felt it would be best to park his ambitious film for now.” Since action has been Shroff’s forte in his decade-long career, the last few movies’ lacklustre run has surprised him. Sources say that the actor might slash his fees going forward. The source adds, “He is said to have charged somewhere upwards of Rs 30 crore for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan. The right thing for him would be to reduce his fees.” Meanwhile, the actor has Singham Again and a Karan Johar production in the pipeline.
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