Troops assemble at NDA, for the third schedule The third schedule of Border 2 has kicked off at the National Defence Academy in Pune, uniting stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty for a film that celebrates valour and sacrifice. Sunny took to his social media handle and wrote, “When all ‘Forces’ Come together!” Diljit, who recently joined the shoot, dropped a light-hearted BTS reel on Instagram with the caption, “Border 2 ke set se sandese aate hai,” giving fans a humorous peek into life on set with his signature Punjabi charm. The film is helmed by Anurag Singh, who previously directed Akshay Kumar-led Kesari in 2019. The movie is backed by Bhushan Kumar, Nidhi Dutta, Krishan Kumar, and JP Dutta. Touted as a monumental tale of patriotism, Border 2 aims to honour the indomitable spirit of India’s armed forces while continuing the legacy of the 1997 classic, Border. Back to black magic (From left) Ajay Devgn and Jyotika in Shaitaan Ajay Devgn’s film Shaitaan (2024) is reportedly set to be developed into a franchise following its box office success. The buzz is that Shaitaan 2 is scheduled for production in 2026, with Vikas Bahl returning as director on the horror drama . We have learnt that the sequel will explore new facets of black magic and shift its setting to Konkan, a region in Maharashtra where there are several local folklore, and superstitious beliefs to explore. Aamil Keeyan Khan, who wrote the first part, is said to be developing the sequel since last year and has nearly finished scripting it. Ajay is expected to start shooting for the film after Drishyam 3 and Golmaal 5, solidifying his position as the king of franchise films. He also has upcoming sequels, including Son of Sardaar 2, De De Pyaar De 2, and Dhamaal 4. No time to slow down Akshay Kumar Akshay Kumar is keeping busy with new instalments — Welcome to the Jungle and Jolly LLB 3 — of his popular franchises.. While Welcome to the Jungle has been facing delays due to logistical challenges and scheduling issues among its star-studded ensemble cast, work is reportedly back on track with plans to resume filming soon. Meanwhile, Jolly LLB 3 sees Akshay unite with Arshad Warsi for the much-awaited courtroom drama, directed by Subhash Kapoor. The project is expected to be a blend of humor and social commentary. The actor recently confirmed that the film is inspired by real-life events. He also praised Arshad, describing him as an exceptionally warm and good-natured co-star. Both films are slated to arrive in cinemas this year. First vlog post surgery Dipika Kakar Dipika Kakar shared her first vlog after undergoing a 14-hour surgery for stage two liver cancer. She recalled the moment she and her husband Shoaib Ibrahim received her diagnosis, saying, “When I saw the reports, I realised it was not okay. After that, I hugged Shoaib tightly and broke down.” She also talked about being away from her two-year-old son Ruhaan, saying, “One of the most difficult things was weaning off Ruhaan in one night.” Dipika is now recovering at home after being discharged from the hospital 11 days after surgery. Maa ka mum rage dekha hai Nysa Devgan and Kajol in Maa The new song from Kajol’s upcoming movie Maa, Kali Shakti, released on Monday. The powerful anthem, sung by Usha Uthup, combines intense visuals, vermilion‑streaked dance and spiritual energy. In the track, the actor unleashes a fierce, goddess-like power and her daughter, Nysa Devgan, had a funny reaction to it. Sharing the song’s video on Instagram, Nysa wrote, “When she comes home from work and I’m still sleeping.” Directed by Vishal Furia, the movie is centred on a mother who channels the divine force of Goddess Kali to protect her child from evil. The movie is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 27. How to ‘steal’ Karan Johar from Alia (From left) Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and Wamiqa Gabbi Wamiqa Gabbi recently joked that she wants to “steal” Karan Johar from Alia Bhatt. In a podcast with Nayandeep Rakshit, Wamiqa said, “Because he has been her biggest supporter, and I think to have someone that powerful, talented and in that position — and to have that love that you share with that person, to have that person in your life — isn’t that a beautiful thing?” Wamiqa’s comment sparked reactions on Reddit, with some users referencing Aishwarya Rai’s past remarks about the filmmaker’s unbridled support for Alia. On the work front, Alia has Alpha and Love & War in her kitty, while Wamiqa will be seen in Rakt Bramhand: The Bloody Kingdom.
18 June,2025 07:07 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamNext month, Ali Fazal will bring romance on screen with Metro... In Dino. But in real life, love is an everyday affair for the actor, who has been discovering new meanings to the emotion after welcoming daughter Zuneyra Ida Fazal. His love story with actor and his wife Richa Chadha too has taken a new turn as they navigate parenthood together. “You’ll find me trying to flirt back with my wife, find new ways to get out. Once our daughter sleeps, we’re like, ‘Let’s grab a bite’. Or some mornings, we sit, have our coffees, and talk,” he smiles. Fazal and Chadha became proud parents to Zuneyra last July. Since then, it has been a whirlwind of change — between burping duties and nappy changes, between feeling on top of the world and feeling exhausted, the actor says he has become “a different person”. “The definition of love has become different since parenthood,” he reflects, adding that he was an anxious father in the first few months since his daughter’s birth. “I probably read all the literature. I spent the first few months very anxious. Now it’s getting a little better.” But the new father’s worries haven’t ended. Often, he finds himself thinking of the world that his child is growing up in. “What’s the world we have in store for her? That scares me. The cinema that we create today, people will watch it 50 years later and abuse us. They will say, ‘You were alive in this era when this was happening. Did you record that? You didn’t.’ These thoughts bother us [Chadha and him].” As an actor and a producer, Fazal not only tries to contribute to meaningful cinema, but also is a strong public voice for social dissent. His forthrightness hasn’t come without a cost. “It’s difficult to be an opinionated artiste in the industry. I’ve probably lost work because of that at times, but I don’t regret it. Sometimes, speaking out is not the only answer.” That’s where, he believes, the power of cinema lies. “We’ll make all kinds of cinema, but we have to be smart about it. We can’t wait for the right time to come. The best of things come out in tragic times. We have to crack how we can smartly make [what we want to say].”
18 June,2025 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaFor her latest directorial venture, Loop Line, Renuka Shahane found her hero in a character that was until recently ignored by the movies — the homemaker. The Marathi animated short film explores how homemakers are burdened by mundane chores and labour, and subjected to emotional neglect. “The film comes from my observation of the casual misogyny and disregard to the feelings of housewives that is normalised in patriarchal families,” says the director. Renuka Shahane made her directorial debut with Rita (2009). In 2021, she helmed the Kajol-starrer Tribhanga Shahane’s choice of using hand-drawn animation to tell the story is unusual. The reason is simple, she says. “In India, animation is largely seen as a medium for children’s stories or mythological stories. I wanted to break that perception.” Thematically, Loop Line walks the same path as Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs, which drew praise and backlash for spotlighting the suffering of women in domestic roles. But Shahane — who has a three-decade acting career behind her — is unfazed by the criticism. “If such stories make people uncomfortable, it means they’re doing what they’re supposed to. One has to be used to dealing with backlash as a public figure. One has to arrive at an appreciation of constructive criticism.”
18 June,2025 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuIn February, mid-day reported that producer Sajid Nadiadwala is readying to launch his son Subhan Nadiadwala’s acting career (Beta, chalo Bollywood, Feb 28). Now, the chatter in the industry is that the star kid’s debut film may borrow its title from Deewana’s (1992) hit track. It has been heard that the movie has been tentatively titled Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahin Kahin, after the popular song that featured Shah Rukh Khan and late Divya Bharti. (From left) Shah Rukh Khan, and late Divya Bharti in Deewana It could be a beautiful nod to both — Khan, who came into the limelight with the film, and the late actor, who was married to Sajid. The movie, to be helmed by Shashank Khaitan of Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) fame, is expected to roll in November. Sajid Nadiadwala A crew member reveals, “The film is an intense love story. Aisi Deewangi Dekhi Nahin Kahin is the tentative name with which we refer to the project; it’s not set in stone. The title is from the hit song of Deewana that kickstarted Shah Rukh’s career.”
18 June,2025 06:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuBollywood actor Paresh Rawal shocked Bollywood and its fans after he announced his decision to quit Priyadarshan’s Hera Pheri 3. As much as his decision shocked fans, it was also heartbreaking news for his co-stars Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. His exit was followed by a string of controversies. The matter even took a legal turn when Akshay Kumar's company, Cape Of Good Cinema, reportedly sued Rawal for Rs 25 crore. And now, Akshay Kumar has broken his silence on the matter. Akshay Kumar breaks silence During a recent interview with Pinkvilla, Akshay was asked if there are any new and recent developments with regards to Hera Pheri 3. Akshay replied, “Whatever is happening is happening in front of you. Keeping my fingers crossed. I hope everything goes well.” He went on to reassure fans by saying, “Everything will go well only. I know, for sure.” His voice says it all he's genuinely looking so sad regarding whatever things happened with #HeraPheri3 recently but still he's hopeful that everything will go well in the end. pic.twitter.com/Sx68jVJjG0 — Shivam (@KhiladiAKFan) June 17, 2025 Earlier, Paresh had told mid-day, "I know it came as a shock to many. We three make a great combination with Priyadarshanji directing us, but the fact is that I opted out because today I don’t feel like a part of it. It is final for the time being. I always say never say never for anything. One cannot predict what happens in the future." He added, "I love Priyadarshan and have great respect and faith in him as a director. We have done wonderful movies together in the past and will continue to do so. There were no creative differences, nor is there a possibility of having any with him. No amount of money compares to the love and respect of my audience. Right now, I just felt that it is a role I don’t want to do, that’s all." Akshay Kumar about making four films in a year In the same interview, Akshay Kumar, also addressed the criticism against him for doing four films in a year. He stated that he doesn't see any reason why he shouldn't continue, adding that he genuinely enjoys playing diverse characters. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Akshay stated, "I like it. I enjoy playing different characters—and why not? Some people complain about me doing four films a year, but I don’t see the reason why I shouldn’t. If I'm getting work, I’m doing it. Some movies work, and some don’t. A person has to work and go to the office every day; he can’t just sit at home and say, 'Ab main thoda ruk jaata hoon.' I want to work. Because I do 4 films, I want to play different characters, and it gives me a lot of happiness." "I want to get into and try and play those characters, to get to work with so many directors and tell stories that haven't been told. I’m very happy I got to tell the story of C. Sankaran Nair. Before that, there were Sky Force, Sarfira, and many more films. I always try to get as close as possible," he added.
17 June,2025 08:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Aruna Irani recently made shocking revelations about her health. The actress opened up about facing a major health scare in the past, where she was diagnosed with breast cancer twice. Notably, both times, she chose to battle the deadly disease privately without the media glare. She also revealed that she denied taking chemotherapy after her diagnosis since she was afraid of working without hair. Aruna Irani opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis During a recent chat with Lehren, Aruna recalled how she sensed something was not right while she was shooting. The actress shared, "Aise hi ek din shooting kar rahi thi, pata nahi mujhe kaise pata laga par maine bola ‘Mujhe kuch lag raha hai’ (One day, I was shooting as usual. I don't know how, but I just felt something and said, 'I feel like something's wrong')." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aruna Irani (@arunairanikohli) She then consulted a doctor, who told her that she had a lump in her breast; however, it was minor. She insisted on having it removed immediately despite its size. Back then, the doctors recommended chemotherapy; however, the actor declined, fearing it would affect her appearance due to loss of hair and impact her acting career. She revealed, "Then the doctor said you will have to take a pill, and I chose that as I was working. How would I shoot if I lose my hair?" Aruna Irani's second battle with cancer Aruna further revealed that her cancer returned in 2020, just before the COVID-19 pandemic. This time around, the 78-year-old decided to follow the doctor's advice and undergo chemotherapy. Regretting her decision of rejecting chemo the first time, she shared, “Meri hi galti thi, as pehle maine chemotherapy nahi lee this (It was my fault because I did not opt for chemotherapy the first time). This time around, I took it." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aruna Irani (@arunairanikohli) She reveals that by then, chemotherapy had become more advanced. Although Aruna experienced hair loss, it eventually grew back with time. She says, “Still, you lose a bit of your hair, but woh jaldi aa bhi jaate hai (it grows back quickly)." Apart from cancer, Aruna was also diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 60. In addition to her battle with cancer, Aruna was diagnosed with diabetes at 60. At one point, the doctors also informed her that her kidneys had failed.
17 June,2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the latest reports, a new audit has allegedly found that pirated versions of Salman Khan's film Sikandar were being circulated soon after its release in March. The pirated versions were reportedly being circulated on encrypted messaging platforms and unauthorised streaming sites. As a result of the leaks, the production house has faced massive losses, mounting up to a little less than Rs 100 crore. Sources claim, “This wasn’t a minor leak. The scale of circulation was unprecedented, and it had a measurable impact on the box office,” the source added. Sikandar faced Rs 91 crore loss As per reliable sources who spoke to Bollywood Hungama, the production house, Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (NGEPL), headed by Sajid Nadiadwala, has initiated internal discussions about claiming its digital piracy insurance cover after a shocking figure of loss was brought to light in the audit. The source said, “An audit was commissioned to assess the extent of the leak and the resulting impact on revenue. Ernst & Young (EnY) submitted a comprehensive report that pegged the loss at approximately Rs. 91 crore." Industry insiders say that the Rs. 91 crore figure was found using a combination of comparative modelling and market benchmarking. The audit seemingly analysed pre-release box office projections, theatre-wise occupancy trends, as well as region-wise earnings dips following the leak. They also used digital footprint tracing tools to track the volume of illegal downloads and streams across platforms. These figures, when converted into estimated box office revenue loss with the help of established conversion ratios led to the team finalising the figure. The source further shared, “Such audits often include a blend of data from ticketing platforms, distributor reports, and forensic tracing of piracy dissemination. The Rs. 91 crore figure wasn’t arbitrary - it is rooted in a loss of potential theatrical and digital revenue." This BGM🥵🥵#sikandaronnetflix#Sikandar... pic.twitter.com/oHcYW5jFZg — UNITED TFI 08 (@Santhosh341011) June 15, 2025 Notably, the pirated versions are believed to have been leaked post-censorship, since they included deleted and raw scenes, which not present in the final theatrical cut. A source revealed, “The background score in many places was raw. There were several scenes that did not exist in the theatrical version - like one where medical students meet Sikandar in Dharavi, a longer flashback of Kamaruddin collapsing due to lung disease, and a sequence involving Sikandar learning about Rashmika’s character’s aspirations to become a lawyer.” “There was also a pre-interval scene where Sikandar’s team informs him about multiple issues - Kamaruddin’s deteriorating health, Vaidehi (Kajal Aggarwal) leaving her home, and Nisha (Anjini Dhawan) being unwell - giving him stronger reason to stay in Mumbai. There’s even a deleted suicide attempt by Vaidehi and a cab sequence involving vadams that was omitted from the final cut,” they added. The source also noted, “It’s not Iulia Vantur singing Lag Ja Gale - the original 1964 version is used. Also, the pirated version did not include Salman Khan singing Ajeeb Dastaan, which was later added to the final cut. These variations suggest that the leak likely happened post-CBFC clearance, indicating an insider job.” Sikandar enjoyed an impressive opening weekend, followed by a sharp decline in its weekday collections. It ultimately ended its theatrical run at Rs. 103.45 crores. Nadiadwala Grandsons to file Bollywood's biggest piracy insurance claim? On the other hand, another source close to the production house claimed, “No formal claim has been filed yet. The discussions are ongoing, but it's premature to say that NGEPL has officially moved to claim Rs. 91 crores. At this stage, these are internal assessments, not legal filings.” Collection of some movies 60-70 Cr are called hit but Sikandar 216Cr is flop. This is injustice ✍️. Sikandar budget - 180Cr.Sikandar digital rights 160Cr. Sikandar collection-216 Cr . Total benefit = 186 Cr @BeingSalmanKhan pic.twitter.com/LCWphKsWVq — NS (@Bollywood2025) April 24, 2025 Interestingly, if NGEPL decides to proceed with the claim, this could turn put to be one of the biggest piracy-related insurance claims in Indian film history. The incident also highlights the increasing role of risk management tools such as cyber insurance in the business of moviemaking. A digital distribution expert noted, “Studios are finally treating piracy as a financial risk, not just a legal or ethical concern." Sajid Nadiadwala and NGEPL are yet to issue an official statement regarding the insurance claim or the piracy audit.
17 June,2025 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYash Raj Films and Mohit Suri’s Saiyaara is turning out to be the best music album to have come out of Bollywood in a while. After the chartbuster Saiyaara title track, the second song Barbaad, sung by Jubin Nautiyal, has also become a rage on the internet. The makers have dropped the third song of the film today, a peppy love track called Tum Ho Toh, sung by the versatile Vishal Mishra. 'Waited to collaborate with Vishal for 12 years' Mohit Suri reveals that he has known Vishal for 12 years now and was overwhelmed to learn that the singer decided to pursue music as a career after listening to Mohit’s soulful love songs during his college days. Mohit, who completes 20 years in the Hindi film industry during which he has delivered scores of musical megahits that the country has fallen in love with, says, “Vishal & I had always planned to collaborate on something special ever since he came to meet me over 12 years back. We just waited for the right moment and I’m glad it was for Saiyaara. I was humbled to hear him say that it was my music that made him want to pursue music as a career. He fell in love with my brand of music when he was going through a heart-break during his college days". He adds, “When you hear your work have an impact like this on someone, it is an overwhelming feeling. I have always felt that music has the ability to touch people’s hearts and is an extremely pure medium. So, in my 20 years of directing and creating music, I do feel grateful that I have created memories for people through my songs. Vishal Mishra is one of the most talented artistes I have ever met in my career and it is my privilege to have him in the music album of Saiyaara. I still have the scratches that Vishal had given me since he kept meeting me for 12 years now and they are just pure gold!” 'Vishal's best romantic song yet' Mohit is thrilled to see Vishal’s meteoric success due to his sheer talent. He also shared that watching Vishal grow as an artist brings him immense joy, especially with the magic he has created through his music in Tum Ho Toh. He says, “To know him, to collaborate with him and to see him grow as an artist, just gives me a lot of joy. He has created magic in my opinion with Tum Ho Toh and I can’t wait to unleash his genius with the third song drop from Saiyaara. For those who love his music, they will be thrilled to probably have his best romantic song yet and for those who are growing fond of Vishal’s music, they will fall in love with him with Tum Ho Toh." More about Saiyaara Ever since the teaser release, Saiyaara that brings together YRF and Mohit, both known for creating timeless love stories, has garnered unanimous praise for making an intense love story with debutants who share infectious chemistry and brilliant acting skills. The title of Saiyaara has also piqued interest of audience. It means a wandering celestial body, but in poetry it's often used to describe something (or someone) dazzling, ethereal, or otherworldly — a wandering star - always shining, always guiding, but always out of reach. The film introduces Ahaan Panday as a hero to the Hindi film industry and also stars Aneet Padda (who stole hearts with her brilliant performance in the much-acclaimed series Big Girls Don’t Cry) as the female lead. Saiyaara is produced by the company’s CEO Akshaye Widhani and it is set to release on July 18, 2025 in theatres worldwide. YRF, in its 50 year history, is known for giving India some of the cult romantic films of all time primarily directed by Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra. Mohit Suri, who is currently in his 20th year in cinema, has also directed some of the most favourite romantic films like Aashiqui 2, Malang, Ek Villain, etc.
17 June,2025 02:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Aditya Roy Kapur has said that he is highly self-critical and rarely satisfied with his performances. However, over time he's learned to trust the director's vision and let go of overthinking. Asked how he judges his own performance and if he is self-critical or more intuitive about what feels right, Aditya told IANS: “Yeah, always hyper self-critical. Never happy, never really satisfied. I always come away thinking I could have done more. Earlier in my career, I’d go home and keep thinking about it for hours. But over the years, I’ve learned to let it go.” The actor said he has realised it’s something he is always going to feel, so there’s no point dwelling on it. “It’s over, the day is done, you did your best. That mindset is important—because constantly marinating in those thoughts gets you nowhere. But yeah, I’m super critical in that sense. I don’t look at the monitor unless I feel I really need to for a specific thing.” The actor added: “I just go with what feels right—what the director and I feel is happening at the moment. I don’t find much value in watching myself on the monitor. It doesn’t work for me unless it’s a physical shot, where I need to see how something is translating on camera.” He tags himself as self-critical. “But yes, always self-critical. And I think that’s important. I’m slowly learning to pat myself on the back every now and then and trust when the director is genuinely happy. Like, okay—that must have been good. You have to draw the line somewhere and stop doubting it beyond a point. Because if the director is really happy... yeah, that’s where trust comes in.” It’s the trust built between an actor and the director, he said. “Hopefully, you’ve spent enough time together before the film—talking about things, or even talking around things, more than directly about them. So you know you’re both aiming for the same target. That’s so important. If you and the director have two different films in your heads, two different goals, then that can’t work. You need to be on the same page. Yeah, that’s crucial.” Aditya’s gearing up for the release of “Metro…In Dino”, which delves into the complex and modern relationships, the upcoming film promises an exploration of love, heartbreak, and human connection. The film stars Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta. Gulshan Kumar and T-Series presents, in association with Anurag Basu Productions Pvt. Ltd., ‘Metro…In Dino. Directed by Anurag Basu, with music composed by Pritam, and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Anurag Basu, and Taani Basu, the film will be in cinemas on July 4. 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
17 June,2025 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPopular rapper and musician Badshah joked about being “banned” in a few cities while vacationing in Maldives. Badshah took to Instagram, where he shared a string of pictures from his holiday. The first image showed the “Kar Gayi Chull” hitmaker enjoying breakfast in a pool. He also shared a video of himself playing beach volleyball with friends. Another photo captured him posing next to a tree, while the final one was a close-up selfie of the rapper. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BADSHAH (@badboyshah) Taking to the caption, he wrote: “We are just messing around… Getting banned in some cities… Getting tanned on some islands….. @furaverimaldives #furaverimaldives @holidays2cherish #holidays2cherish #h2c #manymemories.” The rapper did not disclose any details about the cities he is talking about. However, it was in April, when the Punjab Police booked Badshah on a complaint, filed by Emanual Masih, who represented the Global Christian Action Committee, claiming that this new song has hurt the religious sentiments of the Christian community. The complainant alleged that Badshah used the words 'church' and 'bible' in his new song 'Velvet Flow' in an objectionable way. The 40-year-old rapper, whose real name is Aditya Prateek Singh, has recorded his songs in Hindi, Punjabi, English and Haryanvi languages. Badshah gained widespread recognition after his 2012 single, "Saturday Saturday", was featured in the soundtrack of the 2014 movie, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania starring Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. His notable works in Bollywood films include "Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai" from the Sonam Kapoor-starrer Khoobsurat, "Kar Gayi Chull" from Kapoor and Sons, "Garmi" from Street Dancer 3D, "Naina" from Crew, "Proper Patola" from Namaste England. He has also collaborated with international artists such as J Balvin and Tainy for the song "Voodoo” with a guest verse from Lil Baby. Badshah has appeared as a judge on MTV Hustle, Indian Idol, Dil Hai Hindustani, India's Got Talent, and India's Got Latent. 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
17 June,2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSDebutante Shanaya Kapoor has expressed her happiness and fulfillment as her dream of acting in films is finally coming true with her maiden film “Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan”. Shanaya took to Instagram, where she shared a picture from the behind-the-scenes of the shoot. In the image, the actress is seen standing behind the camera and looking at the shot she gave for the film. For the caption, Shanaya, who is the daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Maheep Kapoor, wrote: “dreaming with my eyes open… #11thJuly.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shanaya Kapoor (@shanayakapoor02) Directed by Santosh Singh, 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' will see Shanaya paired opposite Vikrant Massey. The upcoming romantic comedy draws inspiration from Ruskin Bond’s beloved short story, "The Eyes Have It." Backed by Zee Studios and Mini Films, the project is produced by Mansi Bagla and Varun Bagla. Scheduled for release on July 11, the film marks Mini Films' second collaboration with Vikrant Massey, following their previous partnership on the remake of “Forensic.” On June 15, Shanaya shared a glimpse from the first day of workshop for ‘Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan.’ Taking to social media, the debutante shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse from the first day of her workshop, giving a sneak-peek into her journey as she steps into the world of cinema. She wrote: “First day of workshop for 'Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan' with the best best bestttttt @rachitsingh08.” In the clip, Shanaya is seen sitting on a couch with a mask on her face. Upon removing it, she screams with excitement. Last week, the makers released the teaser from the upcoming film on social media.In less than a minute, it introduced the journey of a blind musician, played by Vikrant Massey, who crossed paths with a passionate theatre artiste, portrayed by Shanaya Kapoor. The teaser ended on a poignant note with Massey’s character expressing, “Love is blind.” 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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