Spotted in the city: Tara Sutaria, Shahid Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur and others
Spotted in the city: It's time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)
19 January,2026 09:38 PM IST | Athulya NambiarEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It's time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events.
19 January,2026 07:56 PM IST | Aakruti BaglaNayanthara and Trisha surprised fans by sharing candid photos together during a yacht outing. The reunion sparked buzz due to long-standing rumours of a fallout between the two actresses
19 January,2026 09:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJaved Akhtar criticised Border 2 for reworking iconic songs from the original film, calling it creative and intellectual bankruptcy. He said filmmakers should create new music instead of relying on nostalgia
19 January,2026 08:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA R Rahman’s daughters Raheema and Khatija backed their father amid backlash over his remarks on declining Bollywood work. They shared a post defending his right to express his personal experience
19 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTVK chief Vijay appeared before the CBI for a second round of questioning in the Karur stampede case. Investigators questioned him on rally decisions, crowd management and his awareness of the unfolding chaos
19 January,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an exclusive chat with mid-day, Ashutosh Rana reacts to the narrative that audiences are not going to theatres and blames OTT for it. He also breaks his silence on Dhurandhar and YRF Spy Universe comparisons, calling them unfair
19 January,2026 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti BaglaKaran Aujla revealed why he decided to expand his tour, stating that as he celebrated his birthday, he wanted to keep his Indian fans at the centre of the celebration
19 January,2026 09:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArjun Ashokan reveals that he began his preparation for Chatha Pacha long before his co-stars, stating that if the shoot was in June, he was training from November the previous year
19 January,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSunny Deol’s Border 2 opens advance bookings with tickets priced as high as Rs 2,310 at Mumbai’s Jio World Plaza. The war epic, inspired by the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict, releases on January 23, 2026
19 January,2026 04:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuniel Shetty defended Varun Dhawan amid online trolling, urging people to refrain from judging his Border 2 performance before watching the film. He said Varun plays a decorated officer and will “kill it” on screen
19 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an exclusive chat with mid-day, Nyrraa Banerji opens up about her big-screen outing One Two Cha Cha Cha, playing a Bihari girl, doing comedy and dance. She also opened up about her journey from South films to television after turning down bold roles
19 January,2026 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | Aakruti BaglaAnees Bazmee revealed why No Entry 2 didn’t take off, saying actor issues at the last minute stalled the project. He shared that a beautiful script was ready and hopes to resume work on the sequel after completing his next comedy
19 January,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAjay Devgn gives AI twist to the story of warrior Tanhaji, see teaser
Ajay Devgn has announced Bal Tanhaji, an AI-driven spectacle that will explore the childhood and formative years of warrior Tanhaji Malusare. The project was unveiled with a teaser on the sixth anniversary of Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior
19 January,2026 09:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTahir Raj Bhasin reveals why Vikram Phadnis' new project is special
Tahir Raj Bhasin has begun shooting for Vikram Phadnis’ first Hindi directorial. The actor said the role challenges him and allows him to explore a new side of his craft
19 January,2026 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDhurandhar 2 teaser to screen with Sunny Deol’s Border 2, fans thrilled
Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 teaser will reportedly screen in theatres with Sunny Deol’s Border 2, boosting excitement ahead of its 2026 release. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the sequel is slated for a March 19 Eid release and is among the year’s most anticipated films
19 January,2026 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhan Shetty says he is aware of comparisons with Saiyaara star Ahaan Panday
Ahan Shetty said there is “no competition, only love and respect” between him and Ahaan Panday, amid social media comparisons. He criticised snap judgments based on short viral clips
19 January,2026 06:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSunjay Kapur's sister Mandhira reacts to Priya Kapur's defamation allegations
Mandhira Kapur Smith has denied Priya Kapur’s defamation allegations, insisting her claims are truthful and court-recorded. She says the dispute is about protecting her parents’ legacy, not money, and warns she is ready to take legal action if provoked
19 January,2026 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRani Mukerji opens up about parenting her Gen Alpha daughter Adira
Rani Mukerji recently opened up about parenting her Generation Alpha daughter, Adira, playfully admitting that she is scared of her daughter. Rani went on to add how Adira is extremely close to her, but hasn't watched all of her films
19 January,2026 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuniel Shetty launches India’s real Shark Tank? 100 crore at stake
Bharat Ke Super Founders is a high-stakes entrepreneurial reality show that brings together some of Bharat’s most promising founders as they pitch for real investments from India’s leading business tycoons. With Rs 100 crore in real capital committed, every deal on the show is genuine and outcome-driven. As the show premieres on January 16 on Amazon MX Player, mentor Suniel Shetty along with tycoons A Velumani, Shanti Mohan and Ankur Mittal speak to mid-day about the USP of the show and what makes for a good business pitch.
‘Emraan Hashmi is a thorough gentleman’: Taskaree actor Zoya Afroz | Exclusive
Zoya Afroz discusses her role in Netflix’s Taskaree and her evolution from a child star in Hum Saath Saath Hain. She shares insights on working with Emraan Hashmi, calling him a "thorough gentleman" with a calm confidence on set
19 January,2026 04:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesFinn Wolfhard's SNL monologue crashed by Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin
During his SNL opening monologue, Finn Wolfhard joked about finally being an adult and having facial hair, only to find his friends Gaten Matarazzo and Caleb McLaughlin joining in
19 January,2026 09:28 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIArjun Kanungo on making music for Ashish Chanchlani’s horror comedy Ekaki
Composer Arjun Kanungo breaks down how his songs in Ekaki are designed to keep the spotlight on the horror comedy’s story. According to the composer, the three songs in the series don’t “try to behave”
19 January,2026 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuExclusive: 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 FernandesDaldal 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 correspondentSaurabh 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 correspondentBen Affleck reveals he was vomiting between takes of Armageddon
The scene in question saw oil man A.J. Frost, played by Ben Affleck, say goodbye to “deep core” oil driller Harry Stamper, played by Bruce Willis, as he sacrifices himself to manually detonate a bomb to destroy an asteroid on a collision course with Earth
19 January,2026 10:20 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSCate 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 | ANIEmilia Clarke reunites with Game of Thrones co-star Jason Momoa
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 | IANSWill 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 | IANSMatt 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 | ANICameron 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‘Why do these departments exist?’ Abhinav Shukla on Greater Noida rescue failure
Actor Abhinav Shukla strongly criticised the NDRF, police, fire department and government authorities after 27-year-old software engineer Yuvraj Mehra died when his car fell into a water-filled trench in Greater Noida
19 January,2026 09:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShiny Doshi returns to TV after 3 years with the reality show The 50
Actor Shiny Doshi has joined the celebrity lineup of upcoming reality show The 50, marking her return to television after three years. The strategy-led Banijay format will feature 50 contestants, including Monalisa, Vikrant Singh Rajpoot, Faisu and others, competing in an intense, unscripted environment
19 January,2026 07:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentExclusive | Rashami Desai is looking out for a relevant script for TV return
Rashami Desai says she’s content exploring acting, production and entrepreneurship, taking breaks by choice. She’s open to returning to television only if the content is sensible, realistic and portrays strong women, stressing that TV storytelling must evolve with audiences
19 January,2026 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | Shruti SampatParag Tyagi claims black magic was performed on Shefali Jariwala
Months after the tragic death of actress Shefali Jariwala, her husband Parag Tyagi has now claimed that black magic was performed on her before she died at the age of 42. According to medical reports, she died of cardiac arrest
19 January,2026 09:26 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAasif Sheikh recalls near-fatal tree fall incident during Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain!
At the trailer launch of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain! – Fun on the Run, Aasif Sheikh revealed a terrifying on-set incident where a 12–13 ft tree crashed between him and Ravi Kishan. Ravi suffered a minor injury but resumed shooting soon after
18 January,2026 11:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAvinesh Rekhi on his character prep as Lord Shiva in Ganesh Kartikey
Avinesh Rekhi revealed that meditation is central to his preparation for playing Lord Shiva in Gatha Shiv Parivaar Ki – Ganesh Kartikey, helping him embody Mahadev’s calm, restraint and spiritual strength, which translates into a serene and powerful on-screen presence
18 January,2026 10:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSandeep Reddy Vanga rejected Prabhas's Hollywood remake request for Spirit
Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed how writing gaps, the pandemic and his preference for original storytelling led to Spirit with Prabhas. Rejecting a Hollywood remake, he said the film was born from a character-driven idea that instantly convinced the actor
19 January,2026 09:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPooja Hegde reveals she slapped co-star who crossed boundaries on film set
Pooja Hegde recalled confronting a co-star who entered her caravan without consent and behaved inappropriately early in her career. She said she slapped him, refused to work with him again, and stressed the importance of safety, respect and boundaries on film sets
19 January,2026 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTovino Thomas introduces his character from upcoming Malayalam film Athiradi
Tovino Thomas unveiled his first look as Sreekuttan Sreenivasan in Athiradi, directed by Arun Anirudhan. The film brings together Tovino, Basil Joseph and Vineeth Sreenivasan for the first time
19 January,2026 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKorean Kanakaraju teaser: Varun Tej embodies power in fierce first look
Extending birthday wishes to Varun Teja, the makers unveiled Korean Kanakaraju's title through a glimpse that offers fun-chilled thrills. Varun reinvents himself, delivering a never-before-seen intensity that's utterly commanding
19 January,2026 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRam Charan shares bulked-up look for Peddi, fans call him "Indian Hulk"
Ram Charan seems to be leaving no stone unturned for his role in his much-awaited film Peddi. Along with his workout photo, he stated that he is ready for the next challenge in the caption
19 January,2026 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIParasakthi director Sudha Kongara reacts to Vijay's Jana Nayagan CBFC row
Parasakthi director Sudha Kongara recently reacted to Vijay's Jana Nayagan being delayed amid the ongoing CBFC row, saying he was looking forward. Notably, Parasakthi and Jana Nayagan were expected to clash at the box office before the latter was delayed
19 January,2026 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent