Actress Priyanka Chopra joined her husband Nick Jonas and the Jonas brothers for their oh-so-famous pre-show ritual. Nick posted a fun video on his Instagram, where he, PeeCee, and brother Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas, were seen grooving on the old Bollywood banger, Aap Jaisa Koi from the 1980 release Qurbani featuring Feroz Khan, Vinod Khanna, and Zeenat Aman. Nick Jonas has a new Bollywood favourite song The four of them can be seen having a blast as they enjoy the peppy lyrics of the hit number in the clip captioned "Tonight’s pre-show hype song (sic)". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) Recently, Nick has been expressing his love for Bollywood numbers with these pre-show hype songs. Prior to this, Nick posted a clip of himself and his team members on social media tapping a foot on the Shararat song from Aditya Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar. He disclosed that he has turned the peppy number into his new pre-show hype song. The video uploaded by him on his IG showed Nick and his buddies dancing on the track with full energy. Before that, the American singer and actor chose Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani's Aavan Jaavan song from War 2 as his pre-show hype track. He shared another fun clip of himself dancing to the peppy Bollywood number. Zeenat Aman reacts to Nick's pre-song ritual Zeenat Aman reshared Nick's video of them dancing to her iconic song. The actress also shared the story behind the song which she had revealed in one of her previous Instagram posts. She replugged the post for anyone interested in the story behind the song that is among the most popular and revisited tracks from Bollywood. Narrating the tale behind the voice of the song, a 15-year-old Nazia, Zeenat wrote, "There was a family of three waiting for me in the lobby of my London hotel, but I was not keen to make small talk with fans. I had just wrapped a day of shoot, and all I wanted was silence, a hot shower and my bed. Yet my convent school education would not allow me to be rude. So I smiled sweetly and took a seat… with my thoughts wandering to the luxurious suite that awaited me just a few floors above.""The lady was elegant. Her name was Muniza. And with her were her two teenaged children. A quiet girl named Nazia and a boy named Zoheb. I hadn’t planned to entertain them for long, but soon found myself drawn into deep dialogue with Muniza. They were a charming and cultured family of Pakistani origin, and to my surprise I found myself inviting them to join me in my suite. That night I learnt that Nazia and Zoheb were pursuing music, and I even enjoyed a brief demo of young Nazia’s pipes. Muniza and I remained in touch, and I subsequently introduced her to Feroz Khan, with whom I was starting work on an ambitious project. You can picture the rest… Feroz was blown away by Nazia’s voice, and under the guidance of music composer Biddu, 15-year-old Nazia Hassan went on to record the mega hit Aap Jaisa Koi," she added sharing how actress
22 December,2025 02:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDirector Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar has emerged as a box-office juggernaut since its theatrical release on December 5. The film, which stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sanjay Dutt in pivotal roles, has already crossed Rs 500 crore at the Indian box office. Arjun Rampal turns DJ, plays FA9LA Following the film’s release, the Bahraini rap track FA9LA went viral on social media. The song, by Flipperachi, was used as Akshaye Khanna’s entry theme in the film, and the combination of the track and his moves quickly became a social media sensation. Now, Arjun Rampal has joined the trend by playing the song at a club in Goregaon. In a viral video circulating online, Rampal can be seen taking over the DJ console and playing a remix version of FA9LA. The mood in the club visibly shifts as the track plays, with the actor seen enjoying the moment along with the crowd. In Dhurandhar, Arjun Rampal essays the role of Major Iqbal, while Akshaye Khanna portrays Rehman Dakait, a menacing Pakistani crime lord and politician. Arjun Rampal Celebrate The Huge Success Of #Dhurandhar Movie In an Club.Arjun Rampal Vibing On Fa9la Song, His Dance Moves & Expressions 🔥🥵 pic.twitter.com/MOq0nWYMka — Filmy_Duniya (@FMovie82325) December 21, 2025 Flipperachi on the success of FA9LA Had the Bahraini rapper anticipated this response? “When Ranveer Singh posted the song [on Instagram], I knew it was about to blow up,” the rapper told mid-day. He reflected, “It’s a combination of everything — the scene, Akshaye Khanna’s return, the Arabic lyrics, and the vibe. I saw it before the movie came out, and knew this was going to do something big. The production reached out to my team a while back, and the paperwork was sorted between them.” Originally released in 2024, the Khaleeji track’s Bollywood success did not worry the rapper. “People often love vibing to our songs because of the fusion element. We’ve done the same with other genres like Brazilian funk and Afrobeat. Often, language isn’t a barrier as long as the music and vibe grab attention,” reasoned Flipperachi, who also has popular tracks like Samboosa and EeLa to his credit. Meanwhile, Dhurandhar's second part will be released in theatres on March 19, 2026. The first part of the film was 3 hours and 35 minutes long.
22 December,2025 01:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanveer Singh and Deepika Padukone turned the Mumbai airport into a moment of effortless star power on Monday morning, walking in hand-in-hand and twinning in coordinated winter blacks and greys. The power couple moved with calm, confident ease, a visual of two stars grounded in their space, but very much aware of the frenzy they create. The powerhouse couple spotted 😍 #RanveerSingh #DeepikaPadukone #Deepveerpic.twitter.com/28eKzXXub6 — Vivek Mishra (@actor_vivekm89) December 22, 2025 For Ranveer, the morning stride felt symbolic. With Dhurandhar continuing its euphoric run, the airport sighting became more than just a travel moment — it became a cultural snapshot. The entire country has been celebrating how Ranveer has delivered a historic success, with audiences and critics unanimously praising his ferocity, duality and sheer cinematic command in the film. And on this high, Deepika Padukone stood beside him with signature composure, smiling softly, maintaining a low profile, letting her partner enjoy the glow of his triumph. Ranveer, relaxed and basking in the Dhurandhar wave, kept his style casual with an all-black base layered under a grey jacket. Deepika complemented him like only she can: a chic grey-and-black look elevated by an oversized striped jacket, proving once again why she is a global fashion force. Their walk - steady, stylish, and side-by-side - was enough. A superstar at the peak of a historic run. A partner who matches his stride. Fight erupts at Dhurandhar screening Dhurandhar screenings haven't only increased their slots at theatres but also the drama and chaos that comes along. In the recent screening, a major fight erupted after a fan compared Ranveer Singh to Ranbir Kapoor. It turned chaotic after a heated altercation among audience members was caught on camera and went viral on social media. What began as a seemingly minor conflict shortly after the movie started escalated into a physical altercation and hurling of abuses between the fans of Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Kapoor, not to forget that Dhurandhar was still playing onscreen in the theatre. More about Dhurandhar Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, the film draws inspiration from real-life geopolitical events and covert RAW operations, particularly those connected to Operation Lyari. The film features Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in key roles, alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. Dhurandhar Part 2 is slated for release on March 19, 2026. Talking about the box office, the film has surpassed Rs 800 crore in global earnings. In India, the movie has secured a place in the top ten Indian films of all time. It continues to maintain momentum amid James Cameron's Avatar: Fire & Ash release.
22 December,2025 01:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Aditya Pancholi wished Govinda on his birthday by paying a heartfelt tribute to their friendship, which has stood the test of time. He said that the foundation of their friendship was laid the day they first met. Calling Govinda 'one of a kind', Pancholi wrote on his X (Previously known as Twitter), "HappyBirthdayGovinda I first met Govinda in 1986, and from that moment, a bond of friendship was formed that has stood the test of time. Over the years, we’ve shared the screen in numerous films, creating memories that will last forever. Govinda is truly one of a kind (sic)." Pancholi further revealed what it was like with Govinda on the set. "Whenever I face him on set, I make sure to come fully prepared because his spontaneity is unmatched, and his energy is in a league of its own. Working with him has always been both a challenge and a joy. We still catch up every now and then," he added. #HappyBirthdayGovindaI first met Govinda in 1986, and from that moment, a bond of friendship was formed that has stood the test of time. Over the years, we’ve shared the screen in numerous films, creating memories that will last forever.Govinda is truly one of a kind.… pic.twitter.com/x2CM1uXswy — Aditya Pancholi (@AdityaRPancholi) December 21, 2025 Govinda and Pancholi appeared together in the 1993 outing Muqabla, which was made under the direction of T. Rama Rao. Along with Govinda as Suraj and Aditya Pancholi as Deepak, the project further starred Karishma Kapoor and Paresh Rawal in crucial roles. Another co-star of Govinda, Shatrugan Sinha also penned a lovely social media post for the 'complete entertainer'. In his post, the veteran actor and politician called Govinda "an actor par excellence, and a fine human being". Shatrugan penned on the micro-blogging site, "Birthday wishes for our friend & favorite, a complete entertainer, an actor par excellence, a fine human being Govinda. God Bless this evergreen actor abundantly always. Profound regards to the family. BirthdayWishes (sic)." Shatrugan and Govinda have shared screen space multiple times in several movies, such as Gautam Govinda in 1979, Ilzaam in 1986, and Aakhri Baazi in 1989. 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
22 December,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Hindi film Drishyam is not just a film franchise but cinema pop culture. It not only smashed box office records but created a new genre of ‘Family thriller’. Vijay Salgaonkar played by Ajay Devgn became an Iconic character, defining the role of a father and what he can do for his family. A simple man who stood against every adversity, every force, not with violence but with sheer willpower, intelligence,and love for his family. Every year on October 2, the internet is flooded with memes and conversations of the iconic sequence from the film, but come 2026, the date is set to become even more emblematic as Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in Drishyam 3. Drishyam 3 Hindi goes on floors Shooting for the film is in full swing with an extensive schedule across multiple cities and locations and is planned with an even bigger and intense canvas and scale. The original ensemble star cast including Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Rajat Kapoor and other celebrated actors, returns to this edge of the seat edition with the promise of a completely new and unexpected twist in the lives of the Salgaonkars as the story moves ahead in the quintessential Drishyam timeline. Will the simple Salgaonkars be able to outwit the system once more or will life bring a future that they cannot envisage? We will find out on Drishyam Day. Presented by Star Studio18, the Panorama Studios production is directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh. Produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak, Drishyam 3 promises to reignite and elevate the family thriller genre to a new benchmark. About Malayalam Drishyam Meanwhile, the makers of the original Drishyam franchise have wrapped the third instalment of the film. Directed and written by Jeethu Joseph, the film stars Mohanlal in the lead. The film was shot in the Thodupuzha region in Kerala, where the first two films was also shot. On Tuesday, the official handle of Drishyam shared a picture of the unit's clapboard with the phrase 'Pack Up'. Sharing the image, the page wrote, "It's a wrap Drishyam3". After the massive success of Drishyam and Drishyam 2, expectations around Drishyam 3 are naturally sky-high. Jeethu, however, remains grounded and focused on storytelling rather than spectacle. “I don’t make Drishyam for its twists. The story has to grow organically,” he explains. “The second part took place six years after the first and showed how the family, the police, and the case evolved. In Drishyam 3, we continue exploring what happens to each of these characters as time passes. Georgekutty is getting older — is he as confident as before? That’s what I’m interested in.”
22 December,2025 12:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt's been almost three weeks since the release of Aditya Dhar's film Dhurandhar, and the spy drama continues to receive strong praise from moviegoers and people from the film industry. Even weeks after its release, the film is still being talked about for its story, action, and message. Actor and politician Kangana Ranaut is the latest to share her reaction to the film. The Tanu Weds Manu actor took to Instagram Story to heap praise on director Aditya Dhar and called him the real Dhurandhar of the Ranveer Singh-starrer. Kangana also added that she enjoyed watching the film so much that it had her clapping and whistling. "I watched dhurandhar and had a great time. Totally inspired by the art and craft of this masterpiece, but honestly, huge admiration for the intent of the filmmaker." "Dear Aaditya Dhar ji border pe hamare defence forces, sarkar mein hamare Modi ji aur Bollywood cinema mein aap, khoob kambal kutayi karo in pakistani terrorists ki, maza aa gaya, whistled and clapped all the way!! Superb work by everyone lekin Dhurandhar of this show is the filmmaker himself adityadharfilms Congratulations yamigautam," she added. Prior to this, filmmakers including Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma, Karan Johar, and Siddharth Anand also voiced a fair share of praise on Dhurandhar. Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar was released on December 5 and is running successfully in theatres, breaking multiple records amid heavy praise from fans and celebrities alike. Ranveer Singh plays the lead role alongside Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and R Madhavan. 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
22 December,2025 12:53 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Rajat Bedi expressed heartfelt gratitude towards Rakesh Roshan, who had cast the actor in the 2003 film Koi... Mil Gaya, and tagged the veteran filmmaker as the one who gave him a role that’s kept him alive till today. In the 2003 film, Rajat played the iconic character Raj Saxena. It turned out to be a breakthrough role for him in the film, which also stars Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rajat Bedi (@rajatbedi24) Taking to Instagram, he shared a picture with Rakesh Roshan. The two are seen smiling and posing for the camera lens. For the caption, he wrote: “So so happy and blessed to meet the man who gave me a role that’s kept me alive till today rakesh_roshan9 , my guru my teacher and the most humble and talented person in the industry. “Sir, what a pleasure and an honour to meet you today and to have worked with you. It would be anyone’s dream to work with you and I’ve had that dream fulfilled once, would love to do it again.” Koi... Mil Gaya was a science fiction action drama film directed by Rakesh Roshan. The film focuses on Rohit Mehra, a developmentally disabled man who contacts an extraterrestrial being later named Jadoo with his late father Sanjay's supercomputer. The film follows his relationship with Nisha, Rohit's friend, who falls in love with him. Rajat debuted as a lead in the 1998 sci-fi film 2001: Do Hazaar Ek. He transitioned to supporting and antagonistic roles, gaining recognition for playing Raj Saxena in the 2003 blockbuster Koi... Mil Gaya, directed by Rakesh Roshan. He has appeared in over 40 films, including Jodi No.1, Rakht, Khamoshh... Khauff Ki Raat and Rocky - The Rebel. He was recently seen in the series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, a satirical action comedy drama series directed by Aryan Khan in his directorial debut for Netflix. It brought Rajat back into the spotlight. It features Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha, and Armaan Khera. The series follows Aasmaan Singh, an actor from Delhi, whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah leads to a role opposite Karishma Talvar in a film by Karan Johar. He faces challenges, including Freddy’s multi-film contract, interference from Karishma’s father, Ajay Talvar, a developing romance, and unforeseen complications. 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
22 December,2025 12:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actor Shilpa Shetty has paid a heartfelt tribute to her late father, remembering him on his 85th birth anniversary. Taking to Instagram, Shilpa shared old pictures with her dad, capturing the strong bond between the father-daughter duo. The post also featured a priceless moment showing Shilpa's father with her son, Viaan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) She concluded the series with a group picture of herself and her sister, Shamita Shetty, with their father. "Cheers to 85, Dad! I hope you are enjoying your single malt up there," she wrote in the caption. Shilpa and Shamita's father passed away in October 2016 after suffering a cardiac arrest. Shilpa Shetty, who got married to businessman Raj Kundra in November 2009, welcomed her first child, son Viaan, in 2012. The couple welcomed their daughter, Samisha, in February 2020, who was born via surrogacy. The actor has lately been in the headlines for the wrong headlines. After being named in an alleged Rs 60-crore fraud case, Shilpa broke her silence with a strongly worded statement and refuted the claims. "I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision-making, or any signing authority. In fact, like several other public figures, I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel, in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding," the statement read. Shetty further alleged that her family had loaned a substantial amount to the company, adding that nearly Rs 20 crore was extended as a loan and that the amount remains "unpaid." "I want to put it on record that almost Rs 20 crore has been loaned to the company by us as a family, and the said amount remains unpaid. The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years, is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law," she said. In August, a case was filed against Shilpa Shetty, her husband Raj Kundra, and another individual for allegedly cheating a businessman of over Rs 60 crore. 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
22 December,2025 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIMegastar Amitabh Bachchan fondly remembered his late mother, Teji Bachchan, on her 18th death anniversary, marking the day with an emotional tribute on his blog. The actor shared a photograph of his mother and dedicated the day entirely to her memory, expressing his feelings through a deeply personal note. Amitabh Bachchan pens a heartfelt note In his blog post, Amitabh wrote in Hindi, “Maa ki yad main din samarpit aaj ka din. Dec 21. Kuch kehne ke liye shabd nahi hote bas… Prarthanayein.” Translated, the message reflects his quiet grief and reverence, stating that the day was devoted to his mother’s memory and that there were no words left to say—only prayers. Teji Bachchan married renowned poet Harivansh Rai Bachchan in Allahabad in 1941. After marriage, she chose to be a homemaker but retained her deep love for the performing arts. Known for her fondness for theatre and music, she would often sing at social gatherings when encouraged. She and Harivansh Rai Bachchan had two sons, Amitabh and Ajitabh Bachchan. Teji Bachchan spent most of 2007 in the hospital and was moved to the ICU in November after her health deteriorated. She passed away on December 21, 2007, at the age of 93, following a prolonged illness. Amitabh has often spoken about his close bond with his parents and continues to remember them through heartfelt blog posts. Big B recently reacted to IKKIS getting postponed On the professional front, Amitabh recently addressed the postponement of his grandson Agastya Nanda’s upcoming film Ikkis. The film was initially scheduled for release on October 2, later shifted to December 25, and has now been set for a solo release on January 1. Commenting on the change, Amitabh wrote humorously on his blog, “IKKIS pehle PACCHIS (25) ko thi, ab hogi CHHABBIS (26), pehli (1) ko; kuch jyotish vidya wale kahe, bhai, shagun hai accha, chale chalo, bas chale chalo!!” Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis is a war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal and the Battle of Basantar during the 1971 India–Pakistan War. The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat and Simar Bhatia. Agastya previously made his acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. Meanwhile, Amitabh Bachchan continues to host the latest season of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Hindi adaptation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, which airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
22 December,2025 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh, continues to cause mass destruction at the Indian box office. From its storyline to Akshaye Khanna’s viral FA9LA dance, everything about the film is grabbing attention. Apart from Flipperachi’s hit, Krystle D’Souza and Ayesha Khan’s Shararat is also the masses’ favourite. However, choreographer Vijay Ganguly recently revealed Tamannaah Bhatia was the first choice for the song. He even shared why Aditya Dhar rejected her. Vijay Ganguly on Tamannaah not being part of Dhurandhar Speaking to Filmygyan, Vijay shared that he had suggested Tamannaah’s name for the song, but Aditya had something else in mind and rejected the idea. He said, “Aditya was very clear that he did not want what people call an item song, something that went out of the story. If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story. That’s why there are two girls, not one. He didn’t want the attention to be about this one person. If it was Tamannaah, it would’ve been about her and not the story." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ayesha Khan (@ayeshaakhan_official) Vijay further continued and said, “Jo ho raha tha film mein, there was a lot going on, and if you go away from the story, then the song is just a cut-to song." Krystle and Ayesha on Dhurandhar success Ayesha Khan shared a series of behind-the-scenes pictures from the set. In the caption, she wrote, “Am I a part of Dhurandhar??? Someone please pinch me!!! I watched the movie yesterday and I have no words to describe the world that Aditya Dhar has created!!! Fifteen minutes into the film and you forget that the ‘ACTORS’ are ‘STARS’. All you see is the world and the characters Aditya sir and team have built!!" Krystle shared that the overwhelming love coming her way has been deeply heartening. She revealed that her inbox has been flooded with dance reels, covers, and screenshots. About Dhurandhar Written and directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar draws inspiration from real-life geopolitical events and covert RAW operations, particularly those connected to Operation Lyari. The film features Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna in key roles, alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun. Dhurandhar Part 2 is slated for release on March 19, 2026. Talking about the box office, the film has surpassed Rs 800 crore in global earnings. In India, the movie has amassed a net total of Rs 555.5 crore. With this, Dhurandhar secured a place in the top ten Indian films of all time, dethroning Animal. The film continues to maintain momentum amid James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire & Ash release.
22 December,2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs Welcome completed 18 years since its release, Anil Kapoor looked back at the film with gratitude and nostalgia. He paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Feroz Khan. Recalling the impact of Khan’s iconic character RDX, Kapoor shared how the veteran actor brought unmatched energy and gravitas to the film, turning the role into one of its biggest highlights. In his post, the Mr. India actor credited Feroz Khan for lifting the film with his power-packed performance. 18 years of Welcome.This one’s for Feroz Khan Saab 🤍Welcome wasn’t Welcome without RDX, just like Mr. India wasn’t complete without Mogambo.both are irreplaceable period 🫡 pic.twitter.com/wmSmSFLwBX — Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) December 21, 2025 On Sunday, Anil Kapoor took to his X handle and shared images from the comedy drama. In the throwback clicks, he can be seen striking poses with Feroz Khan and Nana Patekar. The first monochrome image dates back to 1986 and shows the late actor standing with his arms wrapped around Anil. The next shots are from their scenes together in Welcome. For the caption, Kapoor wrote, “18 years of Welcome. This one’s for Feroz Khan Saab Welcome wasn’t Welcome without RDX, just like Mr. India wasn’t complete without Mogambo. both are irreplaceable period.” Anil Kapoor added, “I remember hearing the script and wondering how it would land. Picture yaha ruk jati hai baith jati hain. Anees bhai said, 'Chinta mat karo… Feroz Saab picture utha lenge'. And he did. RDX lifted the film. This film. this character, this madness. magic.” Welcome, the 2007 Hindi-language romantic comedy from India, was co-written and directed by Anees Bazmee. The film was loosely inspired by the 1999 English comedy Mickey Blue Eyes. It featured an ensemble cast led by Feroz Khan along with Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Paresh Rawal, and Mallika Sherawat. Sunil Shetty and Malaika Arora also appeared in special roles. Welcome also marked the last on-screen appearance of Feroz Khan, who passed away two years later after battling lung cancer. 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
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