Actor Imran Khan, who is known for ‘Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na’, ‘I Hate Luv Storys’, ‘Delhi Belly’ and others has constructed a beautiful villa in the serenity of a relatively untouched land. On Saturday, Imran took to his Instagram and shared the pictures of his villas which he designed in consultation with a contractor and a structural engineer. The carousel traces the progress of the villa. He also penned a long note in the caption. The house has been constructed on a stone plinth and lies in close proximity to the two seasonal streams and the base of a cliff. The actor who stayed away from the limelight after his last film 'Katti Batti' (2015) tanked at the box office has been teasing his return to the movies. In the build-up to the same, Imran has been opening up about his thoughts and personal life as well through social media and interviews. He has also been occasionally interacting with his followers by responding to their comments on social media. A netizen questioned him about his source of income when he posted about the news house that he has built. "From where he is getting money?" asked a user. To this the actor replied, "I acted in a few movies back in the mid- 2000s". He wrote in the caption: “So... one of the things I did over the past few years was to build a house. While I've played an architect in a few films, I can't actually pretend to have any kind of training or expertise... but I do enjoy tinkering and learning stuff! I chose the site because it was unique. Uneven, flanked by two seasonal streams, backed right up against the base of a cliff... and facing the sunset. I knew right away that the landscape had to dictate the design of the house. The intention was not to build a lavish vacation villa, rather to make something that takes its cues from the landscape.” The actor shared that his new property isn't meant to be the view, it's a shelter from which to admire the view. He further mentioned: “I spent the first year going to the site at various times to watch the sunrise and sunset, the flow of the streams when it rains, and the changing foliage through the seasons. This gave me a holistic base from which I could revise and rework my sketches. After consulting with my contractor and a structural engineer, I decided to forego concrete slab construction, and instead follow the classic method used to build the houses in the surrounding villages; Stone plinth for the base, single-storey brick walls, steel roof beams, and prefabricated insulated roofing sheets. That's it.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Imran Khan (@imrankhan) The interiors of the villas have ample room for sunlight and boast of breathtaking views of its surroundings. “It took a while, and it's a bit uneven around the edges... but it was a joyous process. And ultimately, it cost me less than you would pay for one of the pre-made villas that I keep seeing advertised throughout the area. I wonder where the markup goes,” he added. (with inputs from IANS)
02 June,2024 11:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Urvashi Rautela, who has often been heavily trolled on social media, says the best way to handle it is by not dealing with it at all. "Well, the best way to deal with trolling is to not deal with it at all. That's what I feel," Urvashi told IANS when asked how she deals with all the trolling. The actress added: "Also, given the kind of busy, hectic schedule that I have, I genuinely have no time to waste and ponder over things that's not relevant or constructive to me. So, there's no question of feeling trolled when you aren't even paying attention to it. So yes, that's how I deal with it.” Urvashi, who was in the national capital for a fashion show where she walked as the showstopper, will next be seen in 'JNU: Jahangir National University'. Talking about her upcoming film, she said: "I play a JNU student in the film. Actually, in real life, my father, since my school days, wanted me to attend JNU. So it’s like a dream coming true, though on screen." The actress also has another film currently titled 'NBK109', starring Nandamuri Balakrishna. 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
02 June,2024 10:28 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEven though actor Aditya Roy Kapur's personal life has been in the news the last couple of years, the 'Aashiqui 2' star has always preferred to not speak about his life in public. The actor, whose relationship with actress Ananya Panday recently ended has spoken about the reason behind not speaking about his personal life. Speaking on why he prefers to maintain a dignified silence on his personal life, Aditya told Lifestyle Asia India, “I guess I have always been quiet about my personal life. That’s the way I like it. I’ve never really found the need or the urge or the want to have people know all about me and my personal life. So, maybe that’s why I keep stuff to myself rather than, you know, put it all out there.” He continued, “I guess may be the perception that I don’t give a f*ck comes from the fact that I’m not as active on social media. During Koffee With Karan, I said stuff about not really reading what people say about me. I don’t think it’s necessary to get into the granular level about what every comment about you is, because at the end of the day, there are going to be people that like you and people that don’t.” Reports of Aditya and Ananya's breakup surfaced earlier this month. Ananya and Aditya’s dating rumours began when the two made a joint appearance at Kriti Sanon's Diwali party last year. The news of them parting ways comes as a shocker. As per a report by ETimes, a source close to the couple said, "They broke up almost a month ago. They were going quite strong, and the break-up came as a shock to all of us. They are cordial with each other. Ananya is trying to move on, of course, there’s hurt. She is spending time with her new furry friend. Aditya is also trying to deal with the situation maturely." What Ananya and Aditya said on the last season of KWK: During the episode of 'Koffee With Karan season 7', Ananya talked about finding Aditya attractive. When Karan Johar quizzed her about her alleged relationship with actor Ishaan Khatter and dating rumours with actor Kartik Aaryan, Ananya gave a cryptic answer and said she did not wish to dwell in the past. However, Ananya did reveal her newest crush when she said, "I find Aditya Roy Kapur hot." When Aditya also appeared on the show in another episode, Karan asked, “So rumour has it and I asked her as well that you are dating Ananya Panday.” Aditya said: “You see Karan you said on your show ‘Ask me no secrets and I’ll tell you no lies.” Continuing Karan asked, “But she said that she is very Ananya ‘Coy’ Kapoor.” Aditya replied: “And I am Aditya ‘Joy’ Kapoor as of now” Karan asked, “Yes, you mean you are joyously in a situationship”, Aditya replied, “Yes I am quite joyous” Not giving up, Karan said, “You are quite joyous. So the first word that comes to your mind when I say Ananya is Joy” and Aditya replied, “Yes, Pure Joy, bliss.”
02 June,2024 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPreity Zinta has wrapped the shoot of the upcoming film 'Lahore: 1947' directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film that will mark the return of Priety to the big screen after a long time also stars Sunny Deol in the lead and is backed by actor Aamir Khan's production house. The film also reunites Zinta with cinematographer Santosh Sivan with whom she started her career in 'Dil Se...' On Saturday night, Preity shared that she had wrapped the shoot of the film. She took to Instagram and shared a video that captures glimpses from the sets of the film. In the video, we see her posing with Rajkumar Santoshi, Santosh Sivan and rest of the crew. Calling it the toughest film of her career, she hoped that the audience would shower the film with love when it will be released. "It’s a wrap on Lahore 1947 & I couldn’t be more grateful to the entire cast n crew for such an incredible experience. I sincerely hope all of you appreciate & enjoy this film as much as we did making it. It’s definitely the toughest film I have worked on. Full marks to everyone for all their hard work & patience during the last couple of months. Thank you Raj ji, Aamir, Sunny, Shabanaji , Santosh Sivan & AR Rehman from the bottom of my heart. Loads of love always," she wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) The period film boasts one of the most prominent names in the entertainment industry, as the trio of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, and Aamir Khan is teaming up for the first time for this project. The director while talking about Preity Zinta and Sunny Deol's reunion called it ‘accurate’. Santoshi expressed his feelings and said, “After a long time, Preity Zinta is playing a very important role on the silver screen again with Lahore, 1947. She is indeed extremely talented, one of the finest and most natural actors in our industry. Whichever character she plays, she totally invests herself into it and makes the audience feel that she is made for that character.” He added, “Interestingly, the audience will see her again with Sunny Deol. This on-screen pair has always been immensely loved. Above all, this film's script demands a pair that is as accurate as Sunny and Preity." On the other hand, 'Lahore 1947' also marks Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta's reunion after the 2018 action comedy Bhaiaji Superhit. ‘Lahore, 1947’ also marks the reunion of Aamir Khan and Santoshi after their iconic cult classic, 'Andaz Apna Apna'.
02 June,2024 08:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari, who recently made headlines with their engagement news, once again delighted fans as the actress shared a series of beautiful pictures with her fiance Siddharth from their Tuscany vacation. The 'Heeramandi' actress on Saturday took to her Instagram account to share pictures showcasing herself and Siddharth in picturesque settings. In the pictures, Aditi looked stunning in black, while Siddharth sported a red T-shirt and denim. The actress also wrote a caption that read, "Grateful and #underthetuscansun." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) Siddharth announced his engagement to Aditi Rao Hydari on March 28 in Telangana, sharing photos on Instagram where they proudly displayed their engagement rings. His caption read, "She said YES! Engaged." Aditi and Siddharth have remained tight-lipped about their relationship. If reports are to be believed, the two fell in love with each other on the sets of their film, Maha Samundram in 2021. Aditi was previously married to actor Satyadeep Mishra, who recently tied the knot with fashion designer Masaba. Meanwhile, Siddharth has several upcoming projects, including S. Shankar's action-drama film Indian 2, where he stars alongside Kamal Haasan, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Kajal Aggarwal. He's also involved in projects like Test and Siddharth 40. Aditi, on the other hand, is enjoying the success of her latest series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' and is set to appear in Kishor Pandurang Belekar's upcoming comedy film Gandhi Talks with Vijay Sethupathi and Mahesh Manjrekar. Additionally, she'll be featured in the historical drama Lioness. 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
02 June,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIRumours are rife that Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora have called it quits. Buzz about the split was triggered by his cryptic social media post last morning. In his Instagram story, the Mubarakan actor wrote, “We have two choices in life. We can either be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities.” Stating that the relationship has run its course, some industry insiders claim that Arjun and Malla have parted ways and prefer to maintain a dignified silence about it. “There is no unpleasantness between them and they continue to be as respectful of each other as they were during their long and loving relationship,” said an informer. Their relationship began over five years ago, when they appeared together at a fashion show in 2018. Subsequently, on her 45th birthday, the couple had made the relationship official on social media. On the road to recovery Pratik Gandhi recently suffered an injury while shooting for Hansal Mehta’s web series, Gandhi. The actor was rehearsing for a shot when a ceramic pot fell on him and resulted in a deep gash on his right hand. Later, he was given a few stitches for the cut. While Pratik is in pain, he is optimistic that it will ease out in the coming days. The actor shot to fame with Hansal’s web series, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020), produced by Applause Entertainment. A couple of months ago, his first rom-com Do Aur Do Pyaar, backed by the production house, released in cinemas. Gandhi, an ambitious period drama based on historian Ramachandra Guha’s books, reunites the actor with his Scam director. To new beginnings While many prefer to party over the weekend, Bhumi Pednekar kick-started her new project on Saturday. The actor began filming her maiden web series, Daldal, in which she plays a cop. She shared a picture from the set, with her back to the camera. Alongside, Bhumi wrote, “The past never stays buried for long. Rita’s journey with Daldal commences from today.” In the intense and gritty narrative, the actor essays the rope of DCP Rita Ferreira, who embarks on an investigation of a series of murders while dealing with her own past.
02 June,2024 05:28 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamOne release in the first five months of the year doesn’t sound like much, but when it’s as impactful as Madgaon Express, no one is complaining. Divyenndu, however, promises that the audience will see more of him in the coming months. The actor has Rahul Dholakia’s Agni, which reunites him with Madgaon Express co-star Pratik Gandhi, and a Disney+ Hotstar series in the pipeline. “The show is tentatively titled Castle, where I play an uber rich guy who is struggling in life. I have another project called Tatkal, which is about the Tatkal ticket scam, where I am playing a Bihari character for the first time. I’ve also done a psychological thriller. You will see a lot more of me because I have worked non-stop for the past two years,” he shares. The success of Kunal Kemmu’s directorial venture confirmed what we knew—that Divyenndu has a knack for comedy. But as he talks about his upcoming projects, it’s easy to see that sticking to the same genre is not his style. “It’s a defect in me that I like to do something different after I have worked in one genre,” he grins. Versatility is what he seeks. “Comedy offers keep coming in. I’m also known for being choosy. I take my own sweet time to commit to a project. It’s painful for people to approach me and I don’t blame them,” he laughs. Has the box-office success of the Divyenndu, Gandhi and Avinash Tiwary-starrer changed things for him? The actor reflects, “When you prove yourself at the box office, people feel they can put money on you. I’m mindful that my producer must recover his money.”
02 June,2024 05:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaIn Abhinay Deo’s world of imagination, the mythological story of Savitri blends with the fictional story of a Russell Crowe film. The result is his latest release, Savi. Starring Anil Kapoor, Harshvardhan Rane and Divya Khossla Kumar, the thriller—that sees the protagonist plot her husband’s escape from prison—is a modern take on the story of Savitri and Satyavan. “There is something powerful in the mythological story of a woman who brought her husband back from the jaws of death. The challenge was to match up to the magic and strength of the original story,” says the director. Divya Khossla Kumar in Savi; a still from The Next Three Days Savi is inspired by Crowe’s jailbreak thriller, The Next Three Days (2010), which was in turn a remake of the French film, Pour Elle (2008). But the director and his team “turned the screenplay on its head.” “We bought the rights. Russell Crowe is an out-and-out action hero, but the gender change added layers to the story. The Indian ethos gave it a cultural grip. The motivations changed as soon as we made the central character a woman.” Abhinay Deo Deo broke into Hindi cinema in 2011 with the black comedy, Delhi Belly. Now, with its leading man Imran Khan teasing a return to Bollywood, has he considered making a sequel to Delhi Belly? “I have thought of a sequel every week for the past 10 years. As much as we love the film, we also know how meticulously it was made. Under the garb of comedy and [expletives], we had a sharp movie. To put all those factors together and make a movie that is relevant today will take time. In some time, we hope to put pen to paper and see where it takes us.” For now, he is looking forward to his OTT debut, Brown, which was the only Indian show at the 2023 Berlin Series Market Selects platform. Led by Karisma Kapoor, the series revolves around a world-weary detective in the Kolkata police force, who is tasked with investigating the murder of a young woman from a prominent family, while battling her past. “We are hoping to release it in about three months; it’s in the last leg of post-production.”
02 June,2024 05:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu'Kennedy', a film which we all want to see, which got a 7-minute standing ovation at Cannes last year, is finally going to make its OTT debut very soon. Yes, you heard that right! The Anurag Kashyap directorial will soon make its OTT debut. In an exclusive chat with midday.com, Sunny Leone, the actress who has played the lead opposite Rahul Bhat, has shared the happy news. While talking to Sunny Leone, we asked her why hasn't 'Kennedy' released in India even after receiving a lot of praise for its story. The actress reacted rather candidly and told us, “Unse (makers) bhi pucho na. I don't know.” While Sunny did not have a certain date for the film's release in the country, the actress shared a piece of exciting news and revealed that the makers have finally locked a deal with a streaming platform. The actress said, “I do believe that they have finally locked a deal and we should be seeing the film come out very soon.” She further said, “Jo aapko chahiye vo hi mujhe chaahiye.” Speaking of Cannes, the actress also lauded India's proud moments at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Sunny Leone spoke about Anasuya Sengupta, who received the Un Certain Regard Prize for Best Actress for her role in 'The Shameless', and 'All We Imagine As Light', the movie which won the Grand Prix. The actress shared her happiness and said, “I think it's great.” Talking about Anasuya, Sunny said, “I got goosebumps and I think it is absolutely amazing.” She further added, “I think that it's such an amazing moment because it shows the diversity and people's open mind to seeing cinema for what it is, which is just great cinema and great acting. It's very, very nice to see that.” On the work front, 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' was Sunny Leone’s last Hindi appearance before 'Kennedy.' The actress is currently seen in Splitsvilla season 15. She has been hosting the reality show for several seasons. 'Kennedy' follows the story of an insomniac cop who dwells in different circumstances while looking for redemption. The movie stars Rahul Bhat, Mohit Takalkar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Megha Burman and Sunny Leone in the lead roles. For more such interesting updates on everything happening in the world of glitz and glamour, stay tuned to midday.com.
02 June,2024 02:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediLok Sabha Elections 2024: Actress Swastika Mukherjee, who is known for her work in Bengali and Hindi cinema, faced polling woes during the 7th phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Saturday. The actress took to her Instagram and shared a video in which she spoke about how she couldn’t cast her vote. The actress called it a "frustrating experience" as both she and her sister were unable to cast their votes. While Swastika had lost her voting card, her sister, despite having a voting card couldn’t exercise her right to vote. The actress said that she lost her mother in 2015 and her father in 2020, and although both her parents have passed away yet their names are on the list. People, who are staying in the building as hers and even those who have left the society have their names on the voting list. She also shared that she has decided to take up the matter and seek answers from the authorities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swastika Mukherjee (@swastikamukherjee13) The seventh and final phase of polling in the largest festival of democracy started on Saturday as voting started in the 57 parliamentary constituencies of seven states at 7 am. The seven states are Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Polling for the remaining 42 Assembly Constituencies of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly is also taking place. The seventh phase marks a grand finish to the world's largest polling marathon that began on April 19 and has already covered six phases and 486 Lok Sabha seats. Swastika is the daughter of veteran Bengali actor Santu Mukherjee. She has worked in numerous Bangla hits, and Bollywood films such as ‘Dil Bechara’ and ‘Detective Byomkesh Bakshy!’, as well as the web series ‘Paatal Lok’. She was last seen in 'Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2'. It is directed by the visionary filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee and produced by Ektaa R Kapoor under the banner of Balaji Motion Pictures and explores the multifaceted realities of the internet age. It invites viewers to embark on a journey through the digital landscape, where love knows no boundaries and influencers reign supreme. (With inputs from Agencies)
01 June,2024 09:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor-singer Diljit Dosanjh, who is currently basking in the success of his film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, took center stage and enthralled his fans as a part of his ongoing 'Dil-Luminati' tour at Prudential Centre in the US city of New Jersey. Now, the Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy has expressed his gratitude and shared words of appreciation for the singer. Thank you, @diljitdosanjh, for bringing your tour to New Jersey with a sold-out show at @PruCenter last night. Diljit’s success in the U.S. is a big moment for the Punjabi community, including thousands of New Jerseyans who grew up dancing to his music. Punjabi aa gaye! Thank you, @diljitdosanjh, for bringing your tour to New Jersey with a sold-out show at @PruCenter last night.Diljit’s success in the U.S. is a big moment for the Punjabi community, including thousands of New Jerseyans who grew up dancing to his music. Punjabi aa gaye! https://t.co/zOChRhEzr1 — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 31, 2024 Meanwhile, on the work front, Diljit was last seen in ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presents the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which finally led to his assassination at the young age of 27. 'Amar Singh Chamkila' is available on the OTT platform Netflix and also features Parineeti Chopra. Diljit was previously seen in the film ‘Crew’ alongside Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon. Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan and penned by the dynamic duo behind 'Veere Di Wedding,' Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, 'Crew' follows the misadventures of three flight attendants embroiled in a daring gold smuggling scheme. Diljit plays the role of a customs officer as well as Kriti’s love interest. A sequel has been proposed for 'Crew,' producer Rhea Kapoor told Variety. His upcoming project is 'Jatt and Juliet 3' with Neeru Bajwa. The 'Jatt and Juliet' saga has been a runaway success, captivating audiences with its blend of romance, comedy, and drama. The franchise, known for its endearing characters and engaging storyline, has amassed a dedicated fan base over the years. With Dosanjh and Bajwa reprising their iconic roles, anticipation for the third installment is at an all-time high. (With inputs from ANI)
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