The upcoming film Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, is set to hit theatres soon, with a strong cast and patriotic theme that evoke memories of the 1997 film Border. Following the release of the song Ghar Kab Aaoge, several fans have begun comparing the upcoming film to the original movie directed by J P Dutta. Netizens started talking about whether the sequel could match the impact of the earlier classic that featured Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty and Akshaye Khanna. Amid these talks, producer Nidhi Dutta, who is also Dutta's daughter, shared her thoughts on the comparisons. She made it clear that Border 2 was never meant to compete with the original film or break any records. In her Instagram Story, while speaking about the "idea" behind the film and the "masterpiece" made by her father, Nidhi Dutta said, "The idea was NEVER TO BREAK THE RECORD OF BORDER! Nobody ever can! My father created a Masterpiece! BUT HE MADE THAT FILM TO TELL STORIES OF OUR SOLDIERS AND BORDER 2 DOES THE SAME! THATS what's important!.. Our soldier's stories!" Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 features Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty in lead roles. The film also stars Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Sonam Bajwa and Anya Singh. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series along with JP Dutta's JP Films. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta. Border 2 is set to release in theatres on January 23, the birth anniversary of Netaji Subash Chandra Bose. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 January,2026 04:30 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who is receiving a good response to his work in the recently released film Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri, has shared that he wasn’t a family member but a guest in his sister’s wedding. The actor graced the latest episode of the streaming sketch comedy show The Great Indian Kapil Show with co-star Ananya Panday and opened up about the wedding festivities of her sister Kritika Tiwari. He told the show host Kapil Sharma, “Everything was done by my mother and my sister. I was the guest in my own family’s wedding festivities. I also danced at the wedding for free; my sister didn’t give me a single penny”. Elsewhere in the show, Kartik and actress Ananya called out red flags, green flags and relationship rules of this generation. The actors unravelled what Gen Z actually wants from love, with the episode promising bold opinions, relatable chaos and answers that might just divide the internet. Actor and comedian Sunil Grover switched gears yet again to deliver a fresh dose of superstar satire, with viewers joking that even AI struggles to match his precision. The stage filled up fast with Kiku Sharda as Sona, the security lady, Krushna Abhishek as the dramatic Monalika, and Kartik Aaryan slipping back into Rooh Baba mode to face another bhoot. Amid all the madness, the episode also taps into a fun Gen-Z versus millennial moment in Kapil’s Mastiverse. Ananya Panday reveals Chunky Panday’s masterplan, explaining that he believes turning up together means earning less, so the smarter move is for each family member to appear individually across ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ seasons and keep the money flowing, a logic that has the couch in splits. With characters colliding and comedy stacking up, the episode leaned fully into Kapil’s trademark masti, loud, layered and unapologetically entertaining. The Great Indian Kapil Show streams on Netflix. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 January,2026 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor, producer, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate Deepika Padukone marks her 40th birthday by launching an initiative to empower the next generation of creative talent. Deepika Padukone launches The OnSet Program Continuing her commitment to nurturing authentic storytelling and fresh talent, Deepika today announced the launch of ‘The OnSet Program’, the next chapter of her Create With Me platform, aimed at empowering aspiring creative artists to pursue a career in the Indian film, television and advertising industry, a platform for promising talent to be “seen, heard, and experienced.” While the program will provide training opportunities to promising talent, it will also serve as a launch platform for individuals who possess the relevant expertise and experience to lead their own projects. Writing, direction, camera, lighting, editing, sound design, art direction, costume designing, hair styling, make-up artistry and production are the departments that will be available as part of the program’s first phase. Sharing a video on her Instagram handle, Deepika shares, “This past year, I’ve been feeling very strongly about identifying incredible creative talent from across the country and beyond and giving them a platform to be seen, heard and experienced. I am beyond thrilled to announce the launch of The OnSet Program and truly cannot wait to introduce all of you to the next generation of creative talent.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Building on her vision to identify creative talent from the country and beyond, The OnSet Program by Deepika Padukone can now be further explored on its website, where individuals can submit their work and stand a chance to collaborate with the best in the business. Deepika Padukone's pre-birthday celebrations Deepika Padukone turned 40 today, on January 5, 2026. However, the Cocktail star hosted a pre-birthday celebration called 'A day of gratitude with Deepika Padukone' for her fans across the country last month, on 18th December. Glimpses from the heartwarming celebrations held at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai began surfacing online, and it was things adorable. From booking flight tickets to a scumptious spread of meals, selfies to a huge gift hamper, Deepika planned a day that was a dream come true for many of her fans. True to its Christmas theme, the venue was decked up with hollies and wreaths, covering the venue in hues of green, maroon, white and gold. It also featured a huge Christmas tree decked up with polaroids of her fans. Deepika wore a maroon-burgundy fuzzy, oversized sweater paired with matching high-waisted, flowy trousers. She completed the look with pointed-toe heels. She had arranged for specialised welcome notes for each fan who arrived to celebrate her birthday. Moreover, fans could also pen notes for the Bajirao Mastani star and stick them on a dedicated wall, which was designed to look like Christmas ornaments. Deepika cut a huge three-tier cake with her fans as the song Aankhon Mein Teri from her film Om Shanti Om played in the background.
05 January,2026 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentUsing the names of Bollywood actors Athiya Shetty and Arshad Warsi, an alleged financial fraud worth Rs 1.41 crore has come to light. The Amboli police have booked three individuals for allegedly siphoning off funds from Hari Media Network Private Limited. The accused have been identified as Rishbh Sureka (former senior manager), Yash Nagarkoti (CEO of Hooray Movies), and Ashay Shastri, who allegedly forged the signature of Suniel Shetty’s daughter and also created a fake email ID in actor Arshad Warsi’s name to commit the crime. Details about fraud case Hari Media Network, an agency providing advertising and marketing services, has its head office in Haryana and a branch in Andheri West, Mumbai. Sureka joined the agency in July 2023 and was authorised to handle influencer branding, project coordination, and communications with the finance team and the CEO. According to the FIR registered by Amboli police, the prime accused, Rishbh Sureka, allegedly forged Athiya Shetty’s signature to fraudulently secure advertising deals without the knowledge or consent of the actress or her talent management agency. The investigation reveals that in January 2024, Sureka approached Matrix Entertainment, the agency that officially manages Athiya Shetty, using the company’s email credentials. Through a forged signature of the actress, he collected Rs 15 lakh on her behalf and never passed it on. Instead, investigators claim the funds were misappropriated by Sureka for personal use. To get more money, Sureka also created a fake Zomato invoice under the names of Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul. Officials have clarified that Athiya Shetty had no role in the transaction and was completely unaware of the forged agreement and financial dealings carried out in her name. He also allegedly created a fake email ID in actor Arshad Warsi’s name to commit the crime. About Athiya Shetty Suniel Shetty’s daughter has been away from films for quite some time; however, she remains in the news for her personal life. She got married to noted cricketer KL Rahul in 2023, and the couple welcomed their first bundle of joy on March 24, 2025. A few weeks after their baby’s birth, the couple announced the name Evaarah and shared its meaning. Recently, they celebrated the New Year with their little munchkin.
05 January,2026 03:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the movie Dhurandhar, which has garnered a lot of attention from both critics and fans, Ranveer Singh is now having a great run at the box office. Interest in the actor's upcoming ventures is rising as the buzz surrounding his most recent release persists. Singh has been connected to filmmaker Jai Mehta's next horror thriller Pralay, according to recent sources, and rumors regarding the movie's specifics and cast are growing. Kalayani Priyadarshan to play lead alongside Ranveer Singh There was a lot of excitement among viewers and the film industry following Singh's recent decision to withdraw from the highly awaited production Don 3. He made this decision to devote all of his attention to his next movie, Pralay, starring Jai Mehta, according to several media outlets. According to a recent source, Kalyani Priyadarshan, a Malayalam actor, is expected to star in the movie, adding to the excitement. Singh will probably co-star in this next horror thriller with the lead actor from Lokah. The industry has given the coupling a lot of attention. Singh is anticipated to make his first appearance in the zombie genre in the upcoming movie. The movie is envisioned as a large-scale, high-concept zombie thriller that examines a post-apocalyptic human drama of sacrifice and survival. It is anticipated to have a lot of world-building and visual effects. After receiving praise for her portrayal in the vampire thriller, Kalyani views this as a change from one spooky story to another. One of India's most renowned supernatural productions is Kalyani's Lokah. Her fame in the film industry has grown as a result of the part, which brought her plaudits. Her reputation as a diverse performer may be further cemented if the rumors regarding her participation in Pralay are true. Successful movies in a variety of genres, including Thallumaala, Hridayam, Maanaadu, and Varane Avashyamund, are on her repertoire. Ranveer Singh in Pralay Ranveer Singh's engagement in Pralay coincides with a period of unprecedented public and industry interest in his work, particularly following Dhurandhar's reception. Given the popularity of the horror and supernatural genres in recent years, some industry analysts see the film as a chance for both performers to expand their fan bases and boost their profiles. It is anticipated that Pralay production would start later this year. The film's director, Mehta, previously directed the television series Lootere and co-directed the highly regarded program Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.
05 January,2026 03:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has extended a heartwarming birthday wish to his former father-in-law, veteran actor-director Sanjay Khan. In a long Instagram post, Hrithik offered an admirable and emotional nod to Khan, while also remembering his former mother-in-law, the late Zarine Khan. The Krrish star referred to Sanjay Khan and Zarine Khan as "dad" and "mom." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) "Today on your birthday Dad, I want to thank you for always being this giant loving and guiding presence in my life. Thank you for always making me feel more special than I think I am. Of every place I've ever known, the one corner I was guaranteed unconditional love was when I was around you and mom. I still remember the first words you ever said to me when we met - 'Your name begins with H. It means you are meant for great heights my son!' I believed it dad. I believed it cause it came from you," Hrithik wrote. Hrithik also remembered receiving "golden" advice from Khan during his early years as an actor. "I was nervous about a shoot and you looked at me and said, "before each shot that moment when the clap covers your face - collect all of you, smile and whisper 'magic time' and then just let it all go!' That stayed with me dad and I use that till today. Works like magic. Everytime," he added. Celebrating Sanjay Khan's journey, the actor concluded, "You have been a pioneer for the Indian television industry. Making a well-researched historical like "Tipu Sultan" way before the internet made research easy - you raised the bar for indian television long before OTT and the show continues to be a favourite for so many of us all these years later. Truly nothing stops you dad, you even cheated death and kept building. May you be our guiding light for another 100! We love you. Happy birthday dad. Love you and Miss you mom." Along with his post, Hrithik also shared a carousel of pictures, capturing him with Sanjay Khan and family in rare family moments. Hrithik's former wife, Sussanne Khan, also featured in the pictures. Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan parted ways in 2013. They got married in 2000, but after 13 years of marriage, the duo announced their separation. They continue to co-parent their two sons, Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 January,2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIProducer Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Sunshine Pictures Limited have officially announced the release date of their film, the sequel to The Kerala Story, officially titled Beyond The Kerala Story. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on February 27. Beyond The Kerala Story gets release date Once again, the storytelling returns to the rawness of real life, bringing forth voices of real victims, truths hidden in plain sight, and stories unfolding in our own neighbourhoods. Introducing fresh talent as the leading ladies, the film embraces performances that feel organic, authentic, and deeply rooted in reality from the corners of India. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunshine Pictures Ltd (@sunshinepicturesofficial) Sunshine Pictures Limited shared a motion poster announcing the release date of the film. The asset read: They said it was just a story.They tried to silence it.They tried to discredit it.But the truth didn’t stop.Because some stories don’t end.This time, it goes deeper.This time, it hurts more. Beyond The Kerala Story The caption read: "...and it continues, Beyond the Kerala Story. Presented by Vipul Amrutlal Shah & Sunshine Pictures. Directed by Kamakhya Narayan Singh. Co-produced by Aashin A Shah. In cinemas on 27th February, 2026." About The Kerala Story The Kerala Story, which was released in 2023, sparked widespread discourse across the country and won the National Award for Best Direction and Best Cinematography. While Beyond The Kerala Story promises to be another hard-hitting narrative, elevated both in terms of storytelling and scale. Emerged as one of the most talked-about franchises in recent times, Beyond The Kerala Story carries strong momentum and is being widely anticipated as one of the biggest theatrical releases of 2026. This time, the film deals with true stories from across Bharat. Produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah under his banner Sunshine Pictures Limited, Beyond The Kerala Story is directed by National Award winner Kamakhya Narayan Singh and co-produced by Aashin A Shah. The film is set to hit the big screens on February 27, 2026.
05 January,2026 03:11 PM IST | MumbaiActor Sanjay Dutt's elder daughter, Trishala Dutt, recently shared a cryptic note on social media. In her post, she reflected on how some people use silent treatment as a tool to emotionally manipulate the other person in a relationship. Trishala Dutt talks about emotional manipulation Trishal, in her post, shared how instead of communicating their feelings, some people decide to punish the other person for having boundaries or a different perspective. The post read, "They are silently 'teaching' you that your voice is dangerous, and that speaking up will clearly cost you connection with them." She went on to add that this is certainly not the way to be treated in a relationship, saying, "Silence used as punishment is abuse." She even advised everyone facing such a situation to refuse such abuse and to protect their peace. The post added, "Real relationships don't teach you lessons through pain, they heal through communication." Trishala even provided a healthy alternative to such treatment, saying it is better to switch to healthy silence. However, she notes that the cooling-down period should be first communicated effectively. This should also be followed by returning for a healthy communication about whatever is bothering you. She concluded her post saying, "Silence that protects your nervous system is self respect. Silence that punishes someone else is power play." About Trishala Dutt For the unversed, Trishala Dutt is Sanjay Dutt's daughter from his first marriage to the late Richa Sharma. Trishala was born in 1988. Her mother, Richa, tragically passed away in 1996 due to a brain tumour. After her death, Sanjay Dutt married actress Maanayata Dutt in 2008. In 2010, Sanjay and Maanayata were blessed with twins, a son whom they named Shahraan and a daughter whom they called Iqra. Although Shahraan and Iqra are known to make occasional appearances in the media with their parents, Trishala has consciously decided to stay away from the limelight despite her famous family roots. Trishala reportedly works as a psychotherapist in the United States. She has dedicated herself to pursuing a career in mental health and forensic science and often shares such mental health and well-being-related posts on Instagram. (With inputs from IANS)
05 January,2026 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRasha Thadani, the daughter of Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon, made her acting debut last year with Abhishek Kapoor's Azaad. While the film performed decently at the box office, debutants Rasha and Aaman Devgan received praise for their performances. Rasha's peppy track Uyi Amma from the film also became a viral favourite, earning her much love and attention across social media. As the song clocks a year of its release, Rasha took to her Instagram and expressed immense gratitude. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rasha Thadani (@rashathadani) "1 year of Uyi Amma. It found its way to you, and yall poured so much love into it. Holding all that love so close, thanku to everyone that made this happen. Ever grateful," she wrote in the caption, alongside a BTS video from the making of Uyi Amma. One of the key highlights from the film Uyi Amma showcased Rasha Thadani taking center stage, impressing audiences with her energetic dance moves and playful expressions. Madhubanti Bagchi lent her vocals to the song, which is composed by Amit Trivedi. Lyrics were penned by Amitabh Bhattacharya. Set in pre-independence India, Azaad features Ajay Devgn as a skilled horse rider who has a deep connection with his horse. In a dramatic turn of events, Ajay faces off against the harsh English armies and, during the chaos, his beloved horse goes missing. The responsibility of finding the lost horse falls on Aaman Devgn's character. Aaman is Ajay Devgn's nephew. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, the film received widespread praise for its powerful performances and engaging storyline. Ajay Devgn's strategic backing with a cameo helped propel Azaad to the top. It earned Rs 1.5 crore net box office collection on day one. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 January,2026 01:40 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIVeteran actor Dharmendra died on November 24, 2025. Following his death, his first wife, Prakash Kaur, and their children, Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, Ajeita Deol, and Vijeta Deol, organised a prayer meet in Mumbai. Notably, his second wife, Hema Malini and her daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol, were not only absent from the prayer meet, but they hosted a separate prayer meeting on the same day. This sparked speculation of a rift between the two families. Now, Hema Malini has reacted to rumours of a rift between the two families and also broke her silence about the separate prayer meets. Hema Malini about two prayer meets During a recent conversation with Times Of India, Hema Malini addressed the issue of hosting separate prayer meets and said, “Yeh humare ghar ka personal mamla hai. We talked to each other. I kept one prayer meeting at my home because my group of people are different. Then, I kept one in Delhi because I am in politics, and it was important for me to keep a prayer meeting there for my friends from that field. Mathura is my constituency, and the people there are mad about him. So, I kept a prayer meeting there as well. I am happy with what I did." In the same interview, Hema Malini also addressed rumours of a rift with Prakash Kaur, Sunny and Bobby Deol. When asked whether Dharmendra’s Lonavala farmhouse would be turned into a museum for his fans, she replied, "Everything is happening in a nice way. So there’s no need to worry ki yeh do alag families hai, pata nahi kya hoga. Kisiko itni fikr karne ki zaroorat nahi hai. Hum log ekdum achche hai. (So there’s no need to worry that these are two separate families or wonder what might happen. No one needs to be so concerned. We are all perfectly fine)." Hema Malini opens up about family bond During the interview, Hema Malini also recalled Dharmendra's final days, sharing, "It was an inconsolable shock. It has been terrible because for a month, we were struggling when he was not well. We were all there, I, Esha, Ahana, Sunny, Bobby, all together. In the past, there had been instances when he went to the hospital and came back home fine. We thought iss baar bhi aa jayenge. He was talking to us nicely. On my birthday (October 16), he even wished me. His birthday was coming up on December 8, when he was turning 90, and we were thinking of celebrating it nicely. The preparations were on, and then suddenly, he was not there. To personally see him sink was very difficult. Nobody should have to go through this kind of situation."
05 January,2026 11:44 AM IST | MumbaiBollywood actress Deepika Padukone is celebrating her 40th birthday on Monday, January 5, 2026. Although the actress is currently in New York with her husband, Ranveer Singh, and their family, before heading for her vacation, the actress hosted a private fan meet. She celebrated her birthday with her fans last month. Pictures and videos from the pre-birthday bash with fans are now circulating on social media. Deepika Padukone's pre-birthday celebration with fans Deepika Padukone hosted the pre-birthday celebration for her fans on December 18, 2025, where she celebrated her birthday in advance with her fans. She invited her fans from across the country for the celebration held in Mumbai. The event was organised at Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. Fans are now sharing pictures and videos from the event, named ‘A day of gratitude with Deepika Padukone’. View this post on Instagram A post shared by deepikapadukone20s (@deepikapadukone20s) Several pictures and videos surfaced online, showing the actress warmly interacting with her fans as she poses for pictures with them. Later, she even interacted with them. One video shows the actress cutting a huge chocolate cake as her fans sang the birthday song. Deepika opted for a plum-coloured sweater paired with matching pants for the occasion. A Reddit user also shared a series of pictures of the decorations and food at the venue. Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone's New Year holiday Soon after the pre-birthday celebrations, Deepika and Ranveer headed to the USA, where they are currently spending some quality time together. The couple rang in Christmas and New Year 2026 in New York, as several pictures and videos from their celebrations went viral on social media. The couple was also recently spotted attending an NBA game at Madison Square Garden, where they watched the clash between the New York Knicks and the Atlanta Hawks. A few days ago, Deepika was seen enjoying a fun time in Las Vegas as she reunited with her close friend, Sneha Ramchander. The duo were seen having a gala time as they attended the Backstreet Boys’ concert. On the work front, Deepika will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's King. Additionally, she also has Atlee’s much-awaited pan-India project with Allu Arjun, AA22 x A6, in her kitty.
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