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Mardaani 3: CBFC clears Rani Mukerji-starrer with UA certificate

Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani 3 has been cleared by the CBFC with a U/A 16+ certificate. With a runtime of 2 hours 10 minutes, it’s the longest film in the franchise, featuring Rani as cop Shivani Roy in a race against time to rescue missing girls in India

17 January,2026 01:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Punjabi singer B Praak has received a chilling death threat demanding Rs 10 crore, conveyed through his friend Dilnoor. The caller, claiming to be Arju Bishnoi, warned of dire consequences if the ransom wasn’t paid within a week

17 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A new trend has taken over Instagram feeds, with people revisiting moments from a decade ago, specifically from 2016. Dubbed '2026 is the new 2016', the trend has struck a nostalgic chord. While celebs are sharing a string of pics and taking a trip down memory lane, we have curated a list of celebs who debuted in 2016 and here's what they are doing now

17 January,2026 11:24 AM IST | Aakruti Bagla
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Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda passed away in October 2025 after battling for his life for 11 days following a major road accident in Himachal Pradesh. He was 35 years old

17 January,2026 10:29 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Sony Kaur has denied dating singer Talwiinder, clarifying that her cryptic Instagram post was not directed at him. Her statement comes amid rumours linking Talwiinder with actor Disha Patani after the duo were spotted together at a wedding

17 January,2026 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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The Supreme Court has asked Karisma Kapoor to respond to Priya Kapur’s plea seeking certified copies of her 2016 divorce records with late Sunjay Kapur. The move comes amid a protracted inheritance dispute over the industrialist’s Rs 30,000-crore estate

17 January,2026 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Ushmey Chakraborty reflected on how surreal it feels to see his father complete five decades in cinema. He also reflected on growing up around film sets and witnessing Mithun Da’s dedication to his craft

17 January,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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AR Rahman spoke about work slowing down in Bollywood, because "People who are not creative have the power now to decide things, and this might have been a communal thing also"

17 January,2026 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
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Rani Mukerji says Mardaani 3 was physically tough and emotionally draining, as it reflects real cases of missing girls. She believes that every director has added to the crime drama’s gritty world. She also dedicates the National Award victory to her late father, Ram Mukerji

17 January,2026 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
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Meerra Chopraa has shifted focus from acting to producing, co-producing Gandhi Talks. Citing longevity concerns and industry hustle, she also speaks about facing sexism, saying women producers aren’t taken seriously in a patriarchal film industry

17 January,2026 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to shoot two grand song sequences for Love & War featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The first lavish dance number, choreographed by Ganesh Acharya, is set to go on floors next week

17 January,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
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Tamannaah Bhatia’s dance number Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2 has crossed a massive one billion views on YouTube. Calling it a special milestone, the actor thanked fans on Instagram and shared behind-the-scenes moments from the song’s shoot

17 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
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Emilia Clarke had a delightful surprise in New York when former Game of Thrones co-star Jason Momoa visited her dressing room. Sharing a picture on Instagram, she called him her “dragon daddy” and described the reunion as the perfect highlight of her trip

17 January,2026 08:11 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS

Rasha Thadani celebrates 1 year of debut Azaad: 'Magic and madness'

As Azaad completed 1 year, Rasha Thadani marked the milestone by reflecting on the memories, friendships, and experiences she gained during the film's journey

17 January,2026 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Chunky Panday pens lovely anniversary wish for Bhavana Panday

Commemorating the anniversary, Chunky Panday penned a beautiful anniversary wish for wife Bhavana on social media, and shared unseen photos of them both

17 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

Pooja Bhatt calls Jism 'A film that changed the times' as it turns 23

Pooja Bhatt looked back with gratitude as Jism completed 23 years since its release, calling it a work that mirrored its time and reshaped the conversation around desire in Hindi cinema

17 January,2026 12:36 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

O'Romeo: First song Hum To Tere Hi Liye The song out

The song, Hum To Tere Hi Liye, from Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial O' Romeo is out. It features Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri, whose tender emotions contrast against the film's dark, gritty backdrop

17 January,2026 11:06 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI

Shabana Azmi extends heartfelt birthday greetings to Javed Akhtar

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi wished good health to her husband, Javed Akhtar, on his birthday. The veteran screenwriter and lyricist turned 81 on 17 January

17 January,2026 10:37 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI

Sunny Deol relishes on woodfired pizza on a chilly night

Sunny Deol was seen enjoying a wood-fired pizza in the chilly weather. He was wearing a beanie and had draped a thick grey wool shawl, as he grappled with the cold

17 January,2026 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Madhuri Dixit: 'Dhak Dhak' to Mrs Deshpande- The Making of India's Heartthrob

    Madhuri Dixit Nene reveals the untold secrets behind her iconic 'Dhak Dhak' song, the hilarious reason her U.S. neighbors almost called the cops, and her brand-new avatar in 'Mrs. Deshpande.' In this exclusive episode of 'Sit With Hitlist,' the legendary Madhuri Dixit joins Mayank Shekhar to take a deep dive into her journey from being India’s ultimate sweetheart to her life in Denver and her big return to the screen. 

    14 January,2026 01:03 PM

    Exclusive: Amruta Khanvilkar shares her basic rule when choosing projects

    In an exclusive interaction with mid-day, Amruta Khanvilkar, who plays a Customs Officer and a single mother in Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web, shares her inspiration for the character, trusting director Neeraj Pandey for a spectacular arc, and more

    16 January,2026 04:59 PM IST | Mumbai | Oshin Fernandes

    Daldal teaser: Bhumi Pednekkar's thriller is full of gory, haunting visuals

    At its core, Daldal is not just a crime suspense story, but a powerful exploration of trauma and morality - driven not by the question of who committed the crime, but by the far more haunting question of why

    16 January,2026 04:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Saurabh Shukla and Ranvir Shorey's Bindiya Ke Bahubali is back with season 2

    The trailer of Bindiya Ke Bahubali Season 2 teases rising tensions and power struggles within the Davan family. With Chhote Davan taking charge, ambition and betrayal push the town of Bindiya towards chaos

    16 January,2026 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Sunil Grover wins hearts as he makes roti on a chulha like a pro

    The actor recently shared a video on his social media account, where he was seen sitting on the floor and expertly making and roasting rotis on a traditional chulha

    16 January,2026 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Taskaree director Raghav M Jairath: 'Emraan is deeply prepared but instinctive'

    Having co-directed ‘Taskaree’ with Neeraj Pandey, Raghav M Jairath says the creator taught him the power of silence in scenes

    16 January,2026 06:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu

    Idris Elba wasn't sure if Hijack 2 could recreate the magic of the 1st season

    The second season of Hijack finds Sam in the middle of an equally dangerous predicament, but this time he's aboard an underground train full of passengers in Berlin

    15 January,2026 12:32 PM IST | Washington DC | ANI

    Cate Blanchett returns as Valka in How to Train Your Dragon 2 live-action

    The upcoming live-action film will follow the storyline of the second animation, continuing the adventures of Hiccup as he manages to open up his village to co-existence with dragons

    17 January,2026 10:02 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANI

    Will Smith reflects on his Pole to Pole experience: ‘At times, I feared'

    Will Smith embarks on a five-year, seven-continent journey in National Geographic’s Pole to Pole, pushing his limits for 100 days. From Antarctica to the Amazon, the series captures extreme landscapes, daring challenges, and inspiring encounters

    17 January,2026 07:52 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANS

    Matt Damon shares Clint Eastwood was a one-take director

    Matt Damon worked with Clint Eastwood in 2009's Invictus. Damon portrayed South African rugby player Francois Pienaar in the movie and spent 6 months learning the accent

    16 January,2026 11:41 AM IST | Washington | ANI

    Cameron confirms Michelle Yeoh’s presence in ‘Avatar 4’

    Filmmaker makes the revelation even as he acknowledges the uncertainty around the franchise’s future. The filmmaker told an international publication, 'Michelle is definitely going to be in Avatar 4, if we make it'

    16 January,2026 06:38 AM IST | Los Angeles | PTI

    Scream 7 teaser: New Ghostface killer terrorizes Sidney Prescott's daughter

    The teaser and poster of Scream 7 have been released. When a new Ghostface killer emerges, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all

    15 January,2026 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Cinema expresses what it means to be human'

    Leonardo DiCaprio reflected on the culture of movie theatres, stating that at the theatre he could escape his life and something larger than it seemed possible to him

    15 January,2026 01:45 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANI

    Arti Singh recalls first meeting with 16-year old Rupali Ganguly

    In her note shared on her Instagram, Arti Singh fondly remembered how Rupali was just 16 years old when she worked in a film with Arti’s uncle, superstar Govinda

    16 January,2026 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Divyanka Tripathi on marrying Vivek Dahiya within few months of dating

    Divyanka Tripathi and Vivek Dahiya celebrated their 10th engagement anniversary. They met on the sets of Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, where Vivek played ACP Abhishek, and Divyanka played Dr Ishita

    16 January,2026 11:20 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS

    Faisal Shaikh aka Faisu shares his excitement on participating in The 50

    Faisu joins Banijay’s reality show The 50, streaming on JioHotstar and Colors from February 1. Calling it raw and competitive, he promises real gameplay, while Karan Patel also teases honest competition in the high-stakes celebrity-driven format

    16 January,2026 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    The 50: Divya Aggarwal and Archana Gautam join Karan Patel in the reality show

    Reality show The 50 has confirmed Karan Patel, Archana Gautam, Divya Aggarwal and social media star Faisu as contestants. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show adapted from Les Cinquante, promises high-stakes strategy and drama and will stream on JioHotstar and air on Colors

    15 January,2026 07:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Karan Patel confirms participating in the new reality show The 50

    Reality show The 50 has announced Karan Patel as its first confirmed contestant. Excited by the game-based format, he promises honest, positive gameplay and healthy competition as the Banijay-owned show prepares for its India debut on JioHotstar and Colors

    15 January,2026 04:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Nia Sharma calls Laughter Chefs' set her second home on returning as a guest

    Nia Sharma returns to Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment amid laughter, nostalgia and emotional moments. Her reunion sparks playful banter, heartfelt memories and tears, as she calls the show her “home” and credits it for a connection deeper than her 15-year career

    15 January,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Spirit: Here's when Prabhas, Triptii Dimri's film will release in 2027

    Prabhas’ upcoming film Spirit, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, has officially locked its release date. One of the most anticipated films, the high-intensity drama is set to hit theatres on March 5, 2027

    16 January,2026 07:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Vaazha 2 - Biopic of a Billion Bros to release on THIS date

    The makers had announced in November 2025 that shooting for Vaazha 2 - Biopic of a Billion Bros, featuring Hashir, Alan, Ajin, Vijayan and others, had been completed

    16 January,2026 11:10 AM IST | Chennai | IANS

    Dhanush's film with director Vignesh Raja titled Kara, makers drop poster

    Apart from Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, Kara will also feature director K S Ravikumar, Jayaram, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Karunas and Prithvi Pandiraj in pivotal roles

    16 January,2026 10:47 AM IST | Chennai | IANS

    Allu Arjun recreates iconic Pushpa 2 dialogue in Japanese; fans laud the actor

    Allu Arjun impressed fans at the Pushpa 2 Tokyo premiere by delivering an iconic dialogue in Japanese, earning thunderous applause. The viral moment highlighted his global popularity and the growing international reach of Indian cinema

    15 January,2026 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Neil Nitin Mukesh makes his Malayalam debut with Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa

    Neil Nitin Mukesh marks his birthday by unveiling the first look of his Malayalam debut Khalifa. Directed by Vysakh and co-starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, the mob thriller is slated for a grand Onam 2026 release

    15 January,2026 09:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

    Netflix announces star-studded Tamil film slate for 2026 with these stalwarts

    Netflix India unveiled its 2026 Tamil film slate featuring top stars like Dhanush, Suriya, Karthi and Ravi Mohan. With theatrical releases followed by streaming, the lineup blends mass entertainment and acclaimed storytelling for global audiences

    15 January,2026 08:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent