Sonu Nigam gave up girlfriends and affairs for his music career
Sonu Nigam has revealed the personal choices he made while building his music career, admitting that he too wanted a normal college life, girlfriends and affairs but chose to focus on his dreams instead. Speaking on a podcast, he recalled following his father’s advice
03 August,2026 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWatch: Sunny Deol faces backlash after calling Pakistan 'India's maternal aunt'
Ahead of Batwara 1947's release, Sunny Deol sparked controversy by referring to Pakistan as "mousi" during a promotional event in Patna. His remarks drew sharp criticism on social media, with many users slamming the actor
03 August,2026 05:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRamayana costume designers react to backlash over saree-blouse looks
After Lara Dutta's Kaikeyi look faced criticism following the Ramayana trailer, costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula defended their creative choices. They said every colour and design had meaning and urged audiences to watch the film before judging it
03 August,2026 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRamayana: Rakul Preet Singh reveals why she said yes to playing Surpanakha
Rakul Preet Singh has shared why she chose to play Surpanakha in Ramayana, saying it was the character's complexity that drew her in. Responding to a fan's letter, the actress said history remembers Surpanakha for one moment, but there's much more to her story
03 August,2026 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRamayana casting: Ramanand Sagar's grandson unsure of Ranbir Kapoor as Ram
Ramanand Sagar's grandson Shiv Sagar praised the Ramayana trailer and lauded Yash as Ravana and Sai Pallavi as Sita. However, he questioned Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Ram, saying his Animal image could make audiences accept him less
03 August,2026 03:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFriendship Day 2026: Akansha Ranjan's unseen pics with Alia Bhatt, Athiya Shetty
Akansha Ranjan took to her Instagram handle on Friendship Day, sharing unseen pictures with her BFFs Alia Bhatt and Athiya Shetty celebrating their bond together
03 August,2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBatwara 1947: Sunny Deol and son seek divine blessings ahead of Aug 14 release
Ahead of the release of Batwara 1947, Sunny Deol and Karan Deol visited Takhat Sri Harimandir Ji Patna Sahib in Bihar to seek blessings. The father-son duo offered prayers at the birthplace of Guru Gobind Singh Ji before continuing promotions
03 August,2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFriendship Day 2026: Varun Sharma shares childhood pictures remembering buddies
On Friendship Day, Varun Sharma shared an unseen childhood photo on Instagram, reminiscing about his 90s memories with friends. The Fukrey actor said the child in him still misses carefree birthday parties, waiting for cake, snacks and sweets, and cherishing simple moments spent with his childhood buddies
03 August,2026 02:51 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSalman Khan reveals washrooms in jail were filled with sh*t and had lizards
Salman Khan made a grand entry into Alliance to support brother Sohail Khan, who got emotional. The superstar defended Kushal, teased Mini and Sohail, and shared a powerful account of his time in jail, leaving contestants deeply moved
03 August,2026 02:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBhumi Pednekkar calls out rape and death threats against girl who abused PM Modi
After facing severe backlash for criticising protestors over the language used during the protests, Bhumi Pednekkar has now shared another video. In her latest video, Bhumi slammed the rape and death threats directed towards the young girl whose video went viral
03 August,2026 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNetizens slam Bhumi Pednekkar for schooling student protesters in latest video
Actress Bhumi Pednekkar has attracted widespread criticism over her recent video slamming the language of the student protesters towards PM Modi. Netizens commented on her video, giving her an earful
03 August,2026 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent | mid-day online correspondentDeepika Padukone's latest pregnancy story is every mom expecting baby no. 2
Deepika Padukone, who is expecting her second child with Ranveer Singh, shared another relatable glimpse of her pregnancy journey on Instagram. The actress reposted a humorous reel about lifting a toddler while pregnant, seemingly referring to daughter Dua
03 August,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS'Stop judging women': Huma Qureshi backs Kiara Advani amid Tabaahi row
Huma Qureshi slammed sexist trolls targeting Kiara Advani over the song Tabaahi, calling the online abuse "sick" and "disgusting." She urged people to stop judging women for their professional choices and condemned misogynistic double standards
03 August,2026 12:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSuniel Shetty on SWH: From becoming 'Anna' to fanboying over KL Rahul
He is the Indian film industry’s ever-reliable elder brother, the affectionate Anna. But how did Suniel Shetty actually end up with the moniker? In this episode of Mid-Day Presents Sit with Hitlist, host Mayank Shekhar sits down with Suniel Shetty as he takes a trip down memory lane. From Amitabh Bachchan coining the iconic title ‘Anna’ on the sets of Kaante to Sanjay Dutt popularising it, the actor shares the story behind his famous nickname. Plus, Suniel Shetty opens up about his early passion for cricket and how he now lives that dream vicariously through his son-in-law, cricket star KL Rahul. From fanboy moments to deep admiration for Rahul’s humility, this candid chat is filled with heart, nostalgia, and untold Bollywood stories!