FA9LA to Kaho Na Kaho, Bollywood songs inspired by arabic tunes
Bollywood has long been inspired by global sounds, but its fascination with Arabic music hits differently. From Kaho Na Kaho gaining attention after Ba***ds of Bollywood to FA9LA from Dhurandhar, the Middle Eastern tunes have created an irresistible recall value. Here are the Bollywood tracks that beautifully blend desi energy with Arabic flavour, making them instant favourites across generations.
10 December,2025 03:06 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaThe romantic-comedy, which promises a heartfelt and hilarious cinematic treat, is written by Pradeep Singh and will be directed by Jayesh Pradhaan. Tedhi Hai Par Meri Hain stars Jitendra Kumar and RJ Mahvash
10 December,2025 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chopra has arrived in Mumbai to shoot for Season 4 of The Great Indian Kapil Show, confirming her appearance with a playful Instagram post tagging Kapil Sharma. The comedian responded humorously, adding to fans’ excitement
10 December,2025 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLatest OTT releases to watch this week: It's that time of the week again when we bring you the freshest updates from the world of over-the-top (OTT) entertainment. The next seven days are packed with a delightful mix of movies and TV shows that promise to satisfy all your binge-watching cravings. So, grab your popcorn, and let's dive into the exciting lineup
10 December,2025 01:29 PM IST | Athulya NambiarZaheer Iqbal is celebrating his 37th birthday today. The day became special as he received an adorable wish from wife Sonakshi Sinha. They are one of the loved couples of Bollywood. As the actor turns a year older, let's have a look at his romantic with Sonakshi
10 December,2025 01:29 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaThe Malayalam version of Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph, has wrapped filming and is set to release in the next few months. The Hindi adaptation, led by Ajay Devgn, will begin production later this month
10 December,2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBirthday girl Rukmini Vasanth’s traditional style is a beautiful fusion of timeless tradition and modern elegance. Her wardrobe is full of looks that feel both classic and contemporary — perfect for anyone hoping to recreate that effortless charm and grace. Have a look at some of her standout fashion moments on her birthday
10 December,2025 12:25 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaNeelam Kothari slammed an airline after a distressing Toronto–Mumbai flight, claiming she fell ill and fainted mid-air but received no medical follow-up from the crew. She also called out a social media user who dismissed her concerns
10 December,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMercy creates a world in which artificial intelligence governs every aspect of life. Chris Pratt must defend himself in front of an AI judge and schemes to outwit the machine
10 December,2025 02:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan is personally training his daughter Suhana Khan for action sequences in King, her second film after The Archies. Directed by Siddharth Anand, the actioner also stars Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Anil Kapoor, and others
10 December,2025 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriya Kapur told Delhi HC it has no jurisdiction over her late husband Sunjay Kapur’s foreign assets in the US and UK. Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani, representing Karisma Kapoor's children, said if that was the case, the court could pass an order restraining Priya Kapur from misusing the (alleged) forged will
10 December,2025 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe poster introduces Ahan Shetty as an Indian Navy officer. With blood marks on his face and a weapon in his hand, Ahan's look is a reflection of courage and grit
10 December,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKapil Sharma and his team - Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sunil Grover and Krushna Abhishek - are back with a new round of masti
10 December,2025 01:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPost Malone sustains a brutal fall while performing in Guwahati
Post Malone had a brief scare during his Guwahati concert on December 8 when he slipped and fell while greeting fans on stage. The singer quickly recovered and continued performing, reassuring the audience
10 December,2025 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSubhash Ghai recalls Kalicharan & Vishwanath days on Shatrughan Sinha's birthday
Subhash Ghai took to Instagram and shared a picture featuring Shatrughan with his family and penned a sweet note recalling memories of their journey from FTII
10 December,2025 01:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSaba Pataudi drops a throwback photo from a shoot with Aamir Khan
Saba Pataudi shared a carousel of old memories on Instagram. The last photo was of a young Saba with Aamir Khan, and she quipped that she never wants to revisit that time or size
10 December,2025 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSVadh 2: Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta make a smashing return
Vadh 2, starring Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta, is emerging as one of the most awaited films of 2026. The spiritual sequel, written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and produced by Luv Films, features the duo in new roles while retaining the essence of the original
10 December,2025 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKritika Kamra says 'Women on screen are often boxed into stereotypes'
Kritika Kamra says it is a privilege to be at the centre of a story written by a woman with a distinct voice who lets her female characters be vulnerable, funny, messy, yet assertive
10 December,2025 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAli Fazal joins Shakun Batra for his upcoming film
Ali Fazal is rumoured to be teaming up with Gehraiyaan director Shakun Batra for a brand-new film, which will be centred around the world of social media
10 December,2025 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS"Truth over theatrics": Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna gets candid
Bigg Boss Season 19 has finally come to an end with TV star Gaurav Khanna grabbing the big trophy home. In a candid chat with Mid-Day, Khanna shared how he didn't play the game with a strategy but a deep understanding. The star added how he was okay with lesser drama and screen time, but only hoped to show the audiences the real personality he owns. WATCH this interview for more scoop from his journey.
Pankaj Tripathi confirms second season of production venture Perfect Family
Pankaj Tripathi’s debut production Perfect Family has become a hit, prompting the makers to begin work on Season 2. Tripathi says the audience’s love has encouraged them to create a more impactful chapter. The cast, script, and timeline will be finalised by January 2026
10 December,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuElla Purnell on her character Lucy’s moral fight in Fallout Season 2
Two centuries after the apocalypse, the sheltered idealists of the Vaults are once again forced to face the brutal, bizarre, and darkly funny world their ancestors abandoned
09 December,2025 05:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNikhil Advani's Freedom at Midnight Season 2 gets a release date
The gripping political drama is based on a book by the same name, and it weaves stories of key events and personalities who played instrumental roles in shaping the nation's history
09 December,2025 03:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJuhi Babbar recalls Farida Jalal’s Mammo going unnoticed: ‘I feel sad’
Juhi Babbar opens up about her bond with her co-stars from The Great Shamsuddin Family, Kritika Kamra and Shreya Dhanwanthary. She also gushes over Farida Jalal and reveals how the veteran actor never got her due
09 December,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaZeeshan Ayyub on being vocal about the industry: ‘I won’t shy away'
Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub returns as a coach in SonyLIV’s Real Kashmir Football Club. Ian an exclusive chat with mid-day, he opens up about presenting political landscape of Kashmir, SRK convincing him to not quit acting and being vocal
09 December,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Letty Mariam AbrahamThe Boys go to war for one last time, premiere date for season finale announced
Prime Video announced at CCXP Brazil that The Boys Season 5, the series’ final chapter, will premiere on April 8, 2026. Fans were treated to a teaser and a cast panel celebrating the show's most iconic moments
07 December,2025 01:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chopra reveals she had to fight Hollywood casting stereotypes
Priyanka Chopra spoke about the bias in casting and emphasized how Quantico was transformative because it wasn't written with ethnicity as a defining characteristic
10 December,2025 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSGwyneth Paltrow reveals her daughter Apple has a crush on Jacob Elordi
Gwyneth Paltrow revealed to Jacob Eldori that her daughter Apple and son Moses are fans of his, and that she may also turn into a fan when she sat down with him for a special segment
10 December,2025 11:58 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSDwayne Johnson credits Brendan Fraser for launching him in The Mummy Returns
Dwayne Johnson penned a message of gratitude for Brendan Fraser, recalling how he took a risk and launched him. He stated that he will always root for Fraser
10 December,2025 11:48 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSydney Sweeney shuts down plastic surgery rumours, calls social media 'insane'
Sydney Sweeney has finally shut down online speculation about her plastic surgeries, asserting that social media has gone overboard with comparisons of her current and younger self
10 December,2025 10:47 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIAngels Fallen: Warriors of Peace starring Cuba Gooding premieres on OTT
Gear up to witness an epic war between heaven and hell. An ex-soldier who gets a second chance at life must now stop a fallen angel from raising a demonic army to kill humanity
09 December,2025 06:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti Marie
Priyanka Chopra's daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, surprised her with a heartwarming drawing of the two of them, and Priyanka couldn't help but flaunt it on Instagram
09 December,2025 05:31 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSMohanlal to continue hosting for Bigg Boss Malayalam for a few more seasons
Mohanlal has confirmed he will continue hosting Malayalam Bigg Boss for the next few years, revealing the update at South slate event for 2026. The actor said he grew “addicted” to the show, praising it as positive, entertaining, and a strong launchpad for new talent
10 December,2025 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaFarah Khan and her cook Dilip join Mangal Lakshmi for a special cameo
Filmmaker Farah Khan makes a special cameo onMangal Lakshmi, joined by internet star Dilip, bringing humour and high energy to the crucial “Pehla Swaad” Ticket to Finale challenge
09 December,2025 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBigg Boss 19: Tanya Mittal reacts to trolls calling her 'fake' in the show
Bigg Boss 19 second runner-up Tanya Mittal reflected on her challenging journey, addressing criticism over her lifestyle and being labelled “fake.” She defended her independence and choices, stressing they don’t define her values or upbringing
09 December,2025 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBigg Boss OTT fame Zeeshan Khan meets with accident, police complaint filed
Bigg Boss OTT fame Zeeshan Khan met with an accident at Mumbai’s Versova area after his car collided head-on with another vehicle. Though unhurt, he was shaken by the impact and later visited the police station to file an official complaint
09 December,2025 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentGashmeer Mahajani opens up about being a part of Lakshmi Niwas
‘Lakshmi Niwas’ follows Lakshmi and Srinivas, a couple who have spent 35 years in a rented house while nurturing two goals: building a home of their own and securing their daughters’ futures. But life takes unexpected turns, testing their familial bond.
09 December,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamBigg Boss 19: Gaurav Khanna becomes the winner
In a thrilling and emotional grand finale, Gaurav Khanna was crowned the winner of Bigg Boss 19, lifting the coveted trophy and ending the season on a triumphant note.
08 December,2025 04:53 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShriya Saran recalls her first meeting with Farah Khan on Santosham set
Shriya Saran reminisces about her bond with Farah Khan over the years, from first meeting her as a choreographer on the Santosham set to becoming neighbours
10 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSJioHotstar invests Rs 4000 cr in South, announces 25 new titles
JioHotstar announced a Rs 4,000-crore investment and a partnership with the Tamil Nadu government to boost South India's creative economy and nurture new storytellers. The platform also unveiled a massive slate of 25 new South titles, signalling a major expansion of regional-first content
09 December,2025 08:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNew poster for Yash's Toxic unveiled, to clash with Dhurandhar part 2
The team of Toxic has revealed a powerful new poster showcasing Rocking Star Yash in an intense avatar. In the poster, Yash presents a sexy, rugged look while posing in a bloody bathtub, flexing his chiselled biceps
09 December,2025 06:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSandeep Raj reacts after Akhanda 2's release date forces Mowgli to go OTT
After the new release date of Akhanda 2 forced Teugu film Mowgli to shift to a direct OTT relase, its director Sandeep Raj penned a heartbreaking note on social media. He blaming himself for the film not getting a theatrical release calling himself 'bad luck'
09 December,2025 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMan carries gun at Vijay's Puducherry rally, detained
Actor-turned politician Vijay recently held a rally in Puducherry, where a man carrying a gun tried to enter the venue. This marked his first-ever rally after the Karur stampede, wherein almost 41 people lost their lives during his meetup
09 December,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPrabhas is safe in earthquake hit Japan, actor to return to India on Wednesday
Prabhas is currently in earthquake-hit Japan. He was in the country for the release of Baahubali: The Epic. The country has been hit with an earthquake of 7.5 magnitude
09 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent