Building more anticipation to the next level, actor Kartik Aaryan shared a glimpse from the trailer dubbing session of 'Chandu Champion'. Taking to Instagram, Kartik treated fans with new picture from dubbing session. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Bas thoda sa intezaar...Chandu is on his way...Trailer dub.#ChanduChampion 14th June in cinemas@kabirkhankk #SajidNadiadwala @wardakhannadiadwala." Helmed by Kabir Khan, 'Chandu Champion' is based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his never-say-die spirit. Kartik will portray the character of Chandu. 'Chandu Champion' marks Kartik's first collaboration with director Kabir Khan. Kartik went through an incredible transformation to get into the shape of his character in 'Chandu Champion'. He transformed himself to get into the shape of his character. As per a source close to the film, the actor has also focused on the Marathi dialect for 14 months. He had a language coach throughout who helped him to grab a good hold of the language. Kartik unveiled the first look from the movie last year in August. In the first look, Kartik could be seen donning the India blazer with short hair and an intense expression with some little injury marks on his face. The film is all set to hit the theatres on June 14, 2024. It will serve as yet another Eid release for Kartik as Eid-al-Adha falls on June 16, 2024. Apart from this, Kartik is currently shooting for the horror comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'. Helmed by Anees Bazmee, the third part of the hit franchise also stars Vidya Balan and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles and is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2024. Apart from that, Kartik will also be seen in director Hansal Mehta's upcoming film 'Captain India' and director Anurag Basu's next 'Aashiqui 3'. 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
05 May,2024 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who is winning accolades for her work in the recently-released streaming movie ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, has shared rare footage of her singing debut. On Saturday, the actress took to her X handle and shared an old clip from her school days, in which she could be seen singing with a group of kids. “My real debut,” she wrote. My real debut π pic.twitter.com/FxGJqPeGAA — Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) May 4, 2024 However, the Twitterati in the comments section seemed more concerned about the whereabouts of her husband and Aam Aadmi Party leader Raghav Chadha, who has gone 'underground' for some time now. One user wrote, “Where is Raghav these days?” “When is he coming back? We are concerned,” wrote another. A third user wrote, “How is @raghav_chadha ? When is he back?” Earlier, the actress was trolled for her stage singing debut. A clip of her singing ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo’ went viral with people on social media urging her not to sing. She was again trolled after a clip of her singing a Punjabi song from ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ during the film's trailer launch went viral. 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
05 May,2024 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSFardeen Khan says his 2005 film "No Entry" is close to his heart and he hopes the upcoming sequel, which features a new cast, is as good as the original. Producer Boney Kapoor recently announced that the sequel is actively being developed and will feature Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Arjun Kapoor in lead roles. Anees Bazmee, who directed the first part starring Fardeen, Salman Khan and Anil Kapoor, is returning for the follow-up as well. "I've heard the script, it is absolutely hilarious. I think everyone tried hard to work out whether it was from Salman Khan or Boney Kapoor or Anees Bazmee... It's a film that's close to my heart," Fardeen told PTI. "Wish we could have been a part of it but it wasn't meant to be. So, these things happen. For Anees and Boney, I only have love and my best wishes on the sequel, all I would say is: 'Don't mess it up'," he added. The 50-year-old actor said he is looking forward to the sequel. "I don't know whether they're doing something different with the sequel but I'm pretty sure it will be close to what Anees had already written. I think it will be incredible. I wish them luck, love, I'm dying to see it when it comes out," he added. "No Entry" revolved around two married men (Fardeen and Anil), who find themselves in trouble because of their womanising friend, Prem (Salman). Lara Dutta, Esha Deol and Celina Jaitley played the female leads in the first part, with Bipasha Basu in an extended cameo. "No Entry 2" is expected to go on floors in December this year. Fardeen stars in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Heeramandi" and also has two films lined up for 2024 -- Akshay Kumar-led "Khel Khel Mein" and filmmaker Sanjay Gupta's home production, "Visfot", alongside Ritiesh Deshmukh. 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
05 May,2024 10:11 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIBollywood actress Alaya F, who is gearing up for the release of her film 'Srikanth' alongside Rajkummar Rao, opened up on her ‘awful’ experience on sets of certain films. She elaborated on how it came as a shocker since she was already a part of the entertainment industry. In an interview with Puja Talwar on her YouTube channel, Alaya shared, “There are some films where I had awful experiences on set. You are working with people who just don't care about you. They don't really have your best interest at heart. You have to fend for yourself. You have to handle situations in which you are not treated nicely. That, for me, was my biggest shock. Because it happened after I had been in the industry for a while, realising that it was also a part of the job did not feel very nice.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alaya F (@alayaf) She added, “When you work on a film, you really want it to be a safe, happy productive environment. Not to forget there is a big difference in the way men and women are treated in the film industry. There are some wonderful sets I have been on and there are some not so wonderful sets also. There is still a long way to go (in terms of gender equality). There have been many instances that I have had other female actors that I worked with also had.” Since her debut in 2020, Alaya F has portrayed diverse characters in several big-budget films. Alaya, the daughter of actress Pooja Bedi, made her debut in the Saif Ali Khan-starrer 'Jawaani Jaaneman'. She was then seen in the psychological thriller 'Freddy', followed by 'Almost Pyaar With DJ Mohabbat' and 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'. She will next be seen in 'Srikanth'. In 'Srikanth', RajKummar portrays the life of Srikanth Bolla. He is an Indian entrepreneur who founded Bollant Industries, employing unskilled and differently-abled individuals. Born visually impaired in 1992 near Hyderabad, his life story is inspiring. The movie also stars Jyotika and Sharad Kelkar in the lead roles. Produced by T-Series and Chalk N Cheese Films Production LLP, the movie is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and written by Jagdeep Sidhu and Sumit Purohit. 'Srikanth' is slated to have a theatrical release on May 10, 2024. (With inputs from Agencies)
05 May,2024 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood’s beloved singer Sunidhi Chauhan, who made a sizzling comeback with her captivating concerts was the latest victim of fans throwing objects at artists during live performances. After international singers faced it on several occasions, Sunidhi, who was subjected to it, handled it rather maturely. Sunidhi's live shows are as electrifying as those of global stars like Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift. She was performing in Dehradun, Uttarakhand when an unidentified audience member threw a water bottle, that nearly hit her. A visibly shocked Sunidhi exuded grace throughout and said, “Yeh kya ho raha hai? Bottle phenkne se kya hoga? Show ruk jayega. Do you want that?” (What’s going on? What will you get out of throwing bottles? The show will end. Do you want that?) An Instagram user shared the video of the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ππ’π¬π‘πππ‘ ππ‘ππ§πππ«π’ | Dehradun (@rishabhuncutnews) Starting her singing career at the age of 12, in 1999, Sunidhi gained the spotlight with the song 'Ruki Ruki Si Zindagi'. Since then, she has continued to deliver superhit tracks including 'Mehboob Mere', 'Dhoom Machale', 'Beedi Jalaile', 'Sheila Ki Jawani' to 'Ae Watan', 'Kamli', 'Tu Kuja' to many more. In 2020, the singer started exploring the independent music space all the more. She collaborated with various artists and released songs like 'Kuchh Khaab', 'Here is Beautiful', 'Ye Ranjishein', 'and ‘Dil Todne Se Pehle', among others. Sunidhi told IANS, "I would say that my driving force has not changed since the time I was a child, I love music, I love singing. When I started my journey, it was nothing but the joy of singing and it is still the same. I am a constant learner, even after all these years. So as cliche as it sounds, the truth is, I feel like I just started my journey! That is why I am taking all the opportunities to explore different avenues of music." Some of Sunidhi's recent tracks for Bollywood include ‘Show Me The Thumka’ from ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Mai Marjawangi’ from ‘Dream Girl 2’, ‘Pari Hoon Main’ from ‘Thank You for Coming’, and ‘Gaandi Taal’ from ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2’. (With inputs from IANS)
05 May,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA mad-cap comedy next After shooting for Raid 2 with Ajay Devgn and Mandala Murders, Vaani Kapoor is set to begin work on a coming-of-age dramedy about a girl and her family. Helmed by Navjot Gulati, the film, titled Badtameez Gill, is set in Bareilly and London. Aparshakti Khurana plays Vaani’s brother, and Paresh Rawal essays the role of her father in the movie that goes on floors in Bareilly this week. Sharing that she was their first choice for the role, producers Nickky and Vicky Bhagnani said, “Vaani is perfect for the part in every way. She hasn’t been seen in out-and-out comedies or family entertainers. She will showcase a totally different side to her acting in our film that has its heart in the right place. The role was written keeping someone like her in mind.” Stating that they needed a gorgeous, confident girl, who could be a riot for her family and friends, the duo maintained that Vaani is this person in real life. They added, “When we met her, we knew we had found our lead! She will light up the screen with her presence, and hopefully we will entertain a lot of people with our film.” Bebo’s loss, Nayanthara’s gain Telugu star Yash’s next, Toxic, continues to make news. Geetu Mohandas’s directorial venture, which features Kiara Advani as the leading lady, is currently in production. A few weeks ago, reports were rife that Kareena Kapoor Khan was being offered a role as the hero’s sister in the gangster saga. However, the actor, who is keen to collaborate with Yash, was unable to come on board. Reason: She doesn’t have matching dates with Yash. The makers of Toxic have now approached Nayanthara for the role. Apparently, they are keen to cast an actor with a pan-India presence. The Jawan actor has expressed her interest and the logistics are being worked out. “Nayanthara is impressed with the way Geetu has created this strong character, which suits her image as an actor. Hopefully, in another couple of weeks, things will be finalised,” said a source. Break toh banta hai After three releases last year, Shah Rukh Khan is teaming up with daughter Suhana Khan for her big-screen debut this year. Tentatively titled King, the action thriller, helmed by Sujoy Ghosh, sees SRK play an underworld don who mentors Suhana’s character in her mission. He recently shared that after continuously working on Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki (2023), he thought of taking it easy for a while to focus on his cricket team, the Kolkata Knight Riders. “I just felt ki main thoda rest kar sakta hoon. Teen filmein kar chuka hoon, it took a lot of physical work also. So, I said maybe I’d take some time off. I told the whole team that I would come for their matches,” said the actor in an interview, adding, “Fortunately, my next shoot will be in July-August. So, I am absolutely free.”
05 May,2024 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamMonths after the birth of her son Akaay, actress Anushka Sharma made her first public appearance. Over a month after IPL 2024 commenced, the actress visited the Bengaluru cricket stadium to cheer for her husband Virat Kohli's team RCB. Pictures and videos of the actress soon went viral on social media. Anushka was spotted extending her unwavering support to her husband's team, the Royal Challengers Bangalore, as they clashed against the Gujarat Titans in a thrilling match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Her presence in the stands added an extra sparkle to the already charged atmosphere of the IPL match. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) While this marked her first public appearance post Akaay's birth, recent glimpses of Anushka surfaced during her birthday celebrations, where she joined Virat and his RCB comrades for an intimate gathering. On Friday, Faf du Plessis who is the captain of the IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, also took to his Instagram stories to share a group picture clicked at the party. Chef Manu Chandra who organised dinner for Anushka's birthday took to Instagram to share a group picture from the celebration. In the picture, birthday girl Anushka can be seen flashing her infectious smile while wearing a sating lavender colour shirt and denim pants. She is also seen holding a small black purse. Posing beside her is her husband Virat Kohli. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manu Chandra (@manuchandra) On May 1, Virat Kohli wished his wife a happy birthday on Instagram, sharing a series of images capturing Anushka Sharma at her happiest. In the first photo, she posed in white shorts, a black top, and quirky sunglasses. The second showcased her in a radiant, sun-kissed moment, while the last depicted the couple by a river. Virat Kohli is clearly a gifted photographer and does husband duties well! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virat Kohli (@virat.kohli) Meanwhile, on the work front, Anushka gears up for her most anticipated biopic, 'Chakda Xpress,' portraying the life of renowned cricketer Jhulan Goswami. This project marks her return to the silver screen after a hiatus of four years since her last appearance in 'Zero.' (with inputs from ANI)
04 May,2024 11:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Shreyas Talpade suffered a cardiac arrest last year. The actor now feels that his condition might be related to the Covid vaccine. The actor recently opened up about his heart attack and said that such incidents have been reported largely after the pandemic among the younger population. Reports of people in their 30s and 40s suffering a heart attack have been on the rise since the pandemic. Talking about the same in an interview with Lehren Retro, Shreyas said, "I gave myself a big scare. It was unfortunate, unexpected. I believed I was taking care of my diet, exercise and health. Apparently there are theories about the vaccine as well… We have been hearing about people working out or playing and something happening, or a person who is taking care of himself and something happening". Talking about his health condition at the time of the heart attack, the actor said, "I don’t smoke, I am not a regular drinker. I drink perhaps once a month and within limits. My cholesterol was a little high, which I was told is normal these days. I was taking medication for that and it had come down reasonably. So, if I have none of the other factors, I have no diabetes, no blood pressure, then what could be the reason? We have been as careful as possible". Recalling the day he suffered the stroke, he said that he was shooting for the film 'Welcome To The Jungle'. He was performing an intense scene that involved him jumping in the water. “Suddenly, I felt breathless and my left hand started paining. I could barely walk to my vanity van and change my clothes,” he said. AstraZeneca, that developed the Covishield vaccine, which was widely administered in India, recently admitted in its court documents recently that the vaccine can cause rare side effects, including TTS — Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome — which causes people to have blood clots and a low blood platelet count. When asked if he thinks his heart attack might be related to the side effects of the vaccine, Shreyas said, “I would not negate the theory. It was only after the Covid vaccine that I started to experience some fatigue and tiredness. There has to be some amount of truth and we cannot negate the theory. It can be Covid or the vaccine, I don’t know which of the two, but it is associated (with my condition).” He added, “It is very unfortunate and scary because we genuinely don’t know what we have taken inside our bodies. We trusted the companies, went with the flow. I never heard of such incidents before Covid.” Shreyas said he wants to know more about the vaccine and how it has impacted humans. “I want to know what the vaccine has done to us. I am not sure whether it is Covid or the vaccine. Till I don’t have all the facts and proof, it is pointless to make any statements. Nevertheless, I want to know more,” he said.
04 May,2024 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian film superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth reunited as they came together to shoot for the upcoming film 'Vettaiyan'. Big B on Saturday shared a picture from his reunion with the 'Thala'. Taking to his Instagram handle, Amitabh treated fans with a photo featuring himself and Rajinikanth. In the picture, Amitabh and Rajinikanth are seen hugging and having fun conversation. Sharing the post, he wrote, "Am honoured and privileged to be with the Thala the Great Rajni again .. he hasn't changed at all .. the same simple humble down to earth friend despite his stratospheric greatness !!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amitabh Bachchan (@amitabhbachchan) On Friday, Lycra Production house shared the photos on their X handle and wrote, "The Titans of Indian Cinema! Superstar @rajinikanth and Shahenshah @SrBachchan grace the sets of Vettaiyan in Mumbai, with their unmatched charisma." The Titans of Indian Cinema! π Superstar @rajinikanth and Shahenshah @SrBachchan grace the sets of Vettaiyan in Mumbai, with their unmatched charisma. π€©π¬#Vettaiyan πΆοΈ pic.twitter.com/MDkQGutAkb — Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) May 3, 2024 The photos capture Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth posing in black formals. Recently, makers updated fans with the film's release date on social media. Lyca Productions took to its X account to reveal the new poster of the film. The poster featured Rajinikanth pointing a gun at someone off-screen. He sported black sunglasses and a blue shirt and carried a smile, The text on the poster read, "In Cinemas releasing worldwide October 2024." The caption read, "Kuri vechachu. VETTAIYAN is all set to take charge in cinemas this OCTOBER (calendar emoticon) Get ready to chase down the prey!" 'Vettaiyan,' which is Rajinikanth's 170th film, is scheduled for a worldwide release in October this year. Earlier, the production company unveiled the title teaser of the movie on Rajinikanth's 73rd birthday. The film features an ensemble cast including Amitabh Bachchan, Fahadh Faasil, Rana Daggubati, Ritika Singh, Manju Warrier, and Dushara Vijayan. Anirudh Ravichander serves as the music composer for the film. Rajinikanth was spotted filming for the movie in various locations, such as Trivandrum, Tirunelveli, and Tuticorin. Rajinikanth was last seen in his daughter Aishwarya's film 'Lal Salaam'. The Tamil-language sports drama tackles themes of caste oppression and religious discrimination and opened to mixed reviews. Lal Salaam stars Vishnu Vishal and Vikranth in the lead roles, while Rajinikanth is seen in an extended cameo as Moideen Bhai. Amitabh, on the other hand, will be seen in 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Recently, makers announced the new release date. The sci-fi flick, which was supposed to be out in May 2024, will now hit the theatres on June 27. The film is touted to be a mythology-inspired sci-fi extravaganza set in the future. Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani are also a part of the 'Kalki' world. 'Kalki 2898 AD' is directed by Nag Ashwin. (with inputs from ANI)
04 May,2024 09:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter spreading its wings over more than 40 coveted international film festivals, director Gaurav Madan's award-winning drama Barah by Barah, starring Geetika Vidya Ohlyan of School of Lies fame, is set for its home release. The film will arrive in theatres on May 24. Touted as one of the rare Indian films to be shot on 16mm film, Barah by Barah is set in the heart of Varanasi and offers a unique, striking perspective through the lens of the only living death photographer in the ancient city. It also stars actor Gyanendra Tripathi, known for his work in TVF's Half CA, Harish Khanna of 12th Fail fame, Bhumika Dube and Aksh Sinha among others. Barah by Barah marks the feature debut of Madan, who has also co-written the film with Sunny Lahiri. The film's origin lies in Madan's meeting with a real death photographer during a trip to Varanasi that made him see “immense cinematic potential” in the subject. The film is critically touted in festival circuits as an atmospheric, visually stunning and nuanced portrayal of ‘traditionality in conflict with modernity’. It had its World/India premiere at IFFK, Kerala and International premiere at the Shanghai International Film Festival. It has won top awards at various film festivals including the FIPRESCI India (Grand Prix, Best Film), Pune International Film Festival (Best Director) and Diorama IFF (Best Indian Feature Film). "I hail from a small town called Jagadhri in Haryana. My parents had to let go of our ancestral home because the government decided to widen the adjacent highway. The house was razed in front of my eyes and we had to migrate to a drab housing colony. Now, the entire town looks listless, like a big city clone. Progress is vital, of course, but there's a part of me that misses the old town charm and sense of nostalgia. This film is a personal story, one I believe will resonate with anyone grappling with change, told through the lens of a novel protagonist” Madan said in a statement. For Lahiri, the film's journey from shooting, its festival premiere to now its theatrical release has been "challenging yet magical." "Balancing credibility and passion for storytelling, be it shooting on celluloid and on location amongst the rising tensions of cremation fires, smoke, mourners, all while navigating a resourceful production was a herculean task. The cast and crew's dedication, who poured their heart and might into this film, was truly inspiring. I am incredibly proud of the film and am thrilled to finally bring it to the theaters," he said. Barah by Barah is produced and presented by Jignesh Patel's Amdavaad Pictures, an acclaimed production house based out of Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The film will be theatrically released, pan-India by Shiladitya Bora's Platoon Distribution, which has previously worked on acclaimed films like National Award-winner Court, Sir, and Ghode Ko Jalebi Khilane Le Ja Riya Hoon.
04 May,2024 05:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA money laundering case has been filed against Bigg Boss OTT winner and popular YouTuber, Elvish Yadav, for allegedly using snake venom at his parties. The Enforcement Directorate has taken action under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) based on the FIR and charge sheet filed by the Noida police against Elvish Yadav and others involved in the snake venom case. The Enforcement Directorate will probe the alleged financial transactions associated with the supply of snake venom at various locations including big hotels, clubs, resorts, and farmhouses in Delhi-NCR. Elvish will be soon questioned by the ED. In November last year, the PFA organization filed an FIR against six people including Elvish. The FIR was registered against six people including Elvish Yadav in Noida Sector 49 police station for allegedly supplying snake venom suspected to be used as a recreational drug at a rave party in Noida. The case was transferred from Noida's Sector 49 police station to Sector 20 police station on the orders of Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissioner Lakshmi Singh. He was arrested on March 17 by the police along with five others and all were charged under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and Section 120A (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. Elvish was granted bail by Gautam Buddha Nagar District Court five days after his arrest. Later, the police arrested two more suspects in the case who were identified as Ishwar and Vinay, both residents of Haryana and said to be known to Elvish. On April 6, the Noida police filed a chargesheet against popular YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav and seven others in connection with allegations ranging from snake smuggling to organizing rave parties. The 1200-page chargesheet stated that Elvish was in touch with snake charmers and that a poisonous snake and 20 millilitres of venom from the Krait species were also recovered from the location. 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
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