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 correspondentPunjabi 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 correspondentA 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 BaglaPunjabi 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 | IANSSony 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentUshmey 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 | IANSAR 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 | IANSRani 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 KBRMeerra 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 SharmaSanjay 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 BasuTamannaah 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 TeamEmilia 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 | IANSRasha 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 | IANSChunky 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 | IANSPooja 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 | IANSO'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 | ANIShabana 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 | ANISunny 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 | IANSMadhuri 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.
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 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 correspondentSunil 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 | IANSTaskaree 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 BasuIdris 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 | ANICate 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 | ANIWill 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 | PTIScream 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 correspondentLeonardo 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 | ANIArti 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 | IANSDivyanka 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 | IANSFaisal 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 correspondentThe 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 correspondentKaran 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 correspondentNia 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 correspondentSpirit: 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 correspondentVaazha 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 | IANSDhanush'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 | IANSAllu 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 correspondentNeil 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 correspondentNetflix 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