Actress Ananya Panday offered prayers at Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. On Tuesday, she took to her official Instagram account and treated the netizens with glimpses from her recent religious visit. The CTRL actress was seen taking the blessing of Lord Shiva, posing in a simple ethnic attire in a sans makeup look. We could also see a chandan tilak on her forehead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday) Ananya was accompanied by her mother, Bhavana Pandey, during her trip to Nageshwar. "Nageshwar (red heart emoji) Dwarkadish (red heart emoji) on namah shivay (Sparkes, folded hands, moon, red heart, evil eye, and Trishul emoji)," the caption on the post read. Ananya's mother, Bhavana, reacted to the post with red heart and folded hands emojis. Nageshwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Located in Dwarka, it is one of the legendary temples mentioned in the Shiva Purana. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Ananya keeps on sharing her religious side on social media through her various posts. In January, she was seen performing ‘Gau Seva’ during her visit to a Lord Shiva temple. She took to her social media handle and dropped a couple of pictures of some lovely moments of devotion and compassion. In one of the stills, Ananya was seated inside a temple, dressed in a yellow traditional outfit. We saw the Kesari: Chapter 2 actress holding a coconut in her hands as she offered prayers. In another photograph, Ananya was seen doing Gau Seva. She fed grass and fodder to cows at a cowshed. The album further captured a Shiva statue. In another picture, a dog was seen resting calmly on a bench. Ananya added the caption to the post, “Om Namaha Parvate Pataye Har Har Mahadev”, accompanied by a trishul emoticon. 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
25 March,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSModel and actress Athiya Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul's little bundle of joy, Evaarah, turned one year old on Tuesday. Celebrating her special day, the couple thanked the little one for choosing them to be her parents. "Happy 1st birthday, my jaana (white heart emoji) Thank you for choosing us, we love you beyond words and beyond worlds. (sic)," they shared in a joint social media post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Athiya Shetty (@athiyashetty) The post further included a couple of glimpses from the 1st birthday celebration of Evaarah. In the primary pic, Athiya was seen holding her daughter high up in the air, with a massive smile visible on her face. Next was a photo of the little one's hand next to her appetizing birthday cake. After this, Athiya uploaded a picture of two animal-themed cakes, signifying the little munchkin's love for wildlife. Last in the album was a snap of Evaarah holding her father's finger with her little hands. It must be noted that the couple has not revealed their daughter's face even after a year of welcoming her into this world. Athiya's actor brother, Ahan Shetty, also uploaded a picture with his niece on Insta Stories and wrote, "I year already ?!? Happy Birthday my Evuuu (sic)." For the unversed, Athiya and Rahul started dating back in 2019. After being in a relationship for some time, they finally tied the knot on January 23, 2023. The ceremony took place at Athiya's father, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty's, farmhouse in Khandala. Athiya and Rahul welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on 24 March 2025. Talking about Athiya's career in Bollywood, she made her acting debut in 2015 with the romantic entertainer Hero. In her first project, she shared the screen with Sooraj Pancholi. After this, Athiya was seen as one of the female leads in the romantic comedy Mubarakan in 2017, followed by another laughter ride, Motichoor Chaknachoor in 2019, co-starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui. However, following this, Athiya decided to quit acting. 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
25 March,2026 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan, who was last seen in War 2, recently had a tete-a-tete with actor Ryan Gosling. He threw the idea to the Hollywood star, asking him to hang out together with the alien characters of Rocky and Jaadu. The actor spoke during the promotions of Ryan Gosling’s upcoming film Project Hail Mary, and heaped praise on the film which is adapted for the screen from the eponymous novel by Andy Weir. During the conversation the Bollywood superstar told Ryan, “You have Rocky and I have Jaadu. We'll hang at Churchgate of Bandra. That sounds great. By the way I just met Rocky. I met him and I taught him some of our On behalf of all your fans here in India, namaste and we are really looking forward to your film. Thank you so much. I hear you've read the book. Oh my god, I read the book and it's incredible”. He further mentioned, “I actually read the book and then I saw the trailer. Then I made an Instagram post about it and I said that it's the best sci-fi book I've ever read in my life. The movie better live up to it. That was the second thing I said. No pressure. The third thing I said was that Ryan acts and embodies the part unbelievably well”. Hrithik then spoke about the scene from Project Hail Mary which stayed with him. He shared, “There is this one scene where they're forcing you to go to space and you just don't want to go. On the page it's said that he tears up and I caught myself thinking as an actor I was like how would an actor play that? Would I actually cry or would I hold it in? What's going to be the sweet spot? I was wondering, did you have a thought while approaching that scene?”. Responding to the same, Ryan said, “You know it was interesting that was one of the last you know we shot so it took five years to make the film and then I was like a hundred days alone on camera. It was one of the most difficult films I've ever made and probably will ever make. Took a bigger chunk out of me than any movie I've ever done”. “So I was so broken down by the whole process of making this that I was just shattered anyway in that scene. And then I'm acting opposite Sandra Huler who is one of the greatest actors alive. She played it with such beautiful emotion you know there wasn't a harshness to it. There was so much pure emotion in the way that she played it that it just wrecked me. I didn't have to act”, he added. 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
25 March,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Mallika Sherawat could not contain her excitement as she got a chance to reunite with her beloved filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. Taking to her official Instagram handle, Mallika shared a photo with Mahesh Bhatt, in which she was seen placing her head on his shoulder, while the filmmaker looked straight into the camera with a smile on his face. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mallika Sherawat (@mallikasherawat) "Some mentors don’t just guide, they transform you. Grateful for maheshfilm (sic)," she wrote on the photo-sharing app. It must be noted that Mahesh Bhatt's Murder turned out to be a significant milestone in Mallika's cinematic journey. Made under the direction of Anurag Basu, the project also featured Emraan Hashmi as the lead. The second instalment in the series, Murder 2 reached the audience in 2011, followed by Murder 3 in 2013. Back in September last year, commemorating Mahesh Bhatt’s 77th birthday, Mallika claimed that the filmmaker saw the fire in her even before she did. Sharing a still with Mahesh Bhatt on her official Instagram handle, Mallika penned a heartfelt note saying, “Forever grateful to my mentor Mahesh Bhatt, the one who saw my fire even before I did, who taught me that truth and courage are worth more than perfection". Mallika stepped into acting in 2002 with the film Jeena Sirf Merre Liye. However, she rose to fame after her bold performance in Murder in 2004. After this, she turned towards the West and appeared in the movies Hisss and Politics of Love. Some of her other movies include Khwahish, Bachke Rehna Re Baba, Pyaar Ke Side Effects, Aap Ka Suroor - The Real Love Story, Welcome, and Kis Kis Ki Kismat, to name just a few. Mallika last graced the screen in Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video with Rajkummar Rao and Triptii Dimri in the lead. 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
25 March,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Rajpal Yadav addressed the recent controversy involving Akshay Kumar during the promotion of their upcoming film Bhooth Bangla. He reflected on the mutual respect and camaraderie that they have developed for each other after their decades-long collaborations in Bollywood. Akshay Kumar and Rajpal Yadav are currently busy promoting the film Bhooth Bangla, which is set to hit theatres on April 10. Recently, a video went viral in which Akshay can be seen posing for a photo with Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary, Ekta Kapoor, and Kanika Mann while reportedly asking Rajpal to stand to the right side of the frame. Many netizens reportedly described it as an insult to Rajpal Yadav. Now, in an interview with ANI, Rajpal Yadav clarified that Akshay's actions were influenced by the actor's usual approach to positioning, where three women are placed at the centre with the two men positioned on either side. "If I talk about the controversy of that day, both Akshay and Ekta had come along with the other two girls. I was late, and they were waiting for me. As soon as I came running, I was in the middle of the girls. So Akshay paji was telling me that we will keep the women in the middle, and I will stand on one side, and he will stand on the other," Yadav said. He continued, "This is actually the deep-rooted moral values of Akshay Paji that we decided to stand like this. I don't know what people thought from a distance. Actually, Akshay sir has this gesture that when there are three girls and two males, the three females are always in the middle with one male on one side, the other male on the other side." Rajpal Yadav also reflected on his long-standing bond with Akshay Kumar, recalling their numerous collaborations from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi to the upcoming Bhooth Bangla. The actor also highlighted the mutual love and respect between them. "Akshay Paji, from 2003, from Mujhse Shaadi Karogi to Bhooth Bangla, we must have shouted at each other ten times in life, must have rehearsed ten times, must have done something to each other ten times. In life, he loves me, I love him, and I get inspired by him somewhere. We know each other's acting, and we respect each other a lot," added Rajpal Yadav. Rajpal Yadav and Akshay Kumar have worked together in movies like Hera Pheri, Bhagam Bhag, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Khatta Meetha and others. The duo will be next seen in the film Bhooth Bangla, directed by Priyadarshan. It also stars Tabu and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles. 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
25 March,2026 09:32 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe weekdays after the opening weekend usually test the film and help forecast its run in the cinema halls. When Dhurandhar was released last year, it witnessed sustained earnings after the initial buzz. Dhurandhar: The Revenge, on the other hand, is defying all expectations, norms, and traditionally held notions about the Bollywood box office. After a spectacular first Monday, Dhurandhar 2 had a great Tuesday too, with the film sailing past the Rs 900 crore mark globally. Dhurandhar 2 collection day 6 Dhurandhar 2, which released on Thursday in theatres, had record-breaking paid previews on Wednesday. The paid previews helped the film open to a record Rs 145 crore domestically and gross Rs 240 crore worldwide. This also helped the film amass Rs 750 crore worldwide in its extended four-day opening weekend. After adding Rs 100 crore to that on Monday, the spy thriller enjoyed a strong sixth day too on Tuesday. It earned a staggering Rs 56 crore net on Thursday domestically. Overseas, the film had a strong USD 7 million start, raking in over USD 22 million in its first weekend globally. Over the weekend, the film saw a decline globally but still maintained some momentum. On Tuesday, the Ranveer Singh-starrer added USD 2 million to its overseas collections. Dhurandhar 2 earned more than Rs 85 crore gross worldwide on Tuesday, a huge figure for a weekday. Dhurandhar 2 total collections As a reult the domestic collection now stands at Rs 575 crore net (Rs 687 crore gross) and is now rushing towards the Rs 600 crore mark, which it should easily cross by Wednesday, and even make a run for the Rs 700 crore mark by Friday. Similarly, its total overseas collections after 6 days stand at USD 27 million (approximately Rs 250 crore). With that, the spy thriller has earned Rs 937 crore worldwide so far. This translates to about USD 100 million, making it only the eighth Bollywood film to crtoss the mark worldwide. Dhurandhar 2 has surpassed the lifetime collections of several all-time blockbusters. On Tuesday, it left the final global hauls of films like Aamir Khan’s Secret Superstar ( Rs 915 crore), Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal ( Rs 917 crore), and Salman Khan’s Bajrangi Bhaijaan ( Rs 922 crore) behind. It will now eyes Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan and Prabhas’ Kalki 2898 AD (both around Rs 1050 crore).
25 March,2026 09:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRajasthan-based actress and model Harshil Kalia has reportedly died in a tragic car accident in Jaipur. The 30-year-old was reportedly heading home after work when the tragic accident occured. The incident was captured on CCTV, and the clip of the same has since gone viral on social media. Rajasthan-based actor Harshil Kalia dies in car crash According to reports, the 30-year-old actress’s car lost control and crashed into a divider at the Shipra Path Road in Jaipur. Kalia was reportedly returning home from work around 11:30 pm when her vehicle crashed into a divider, which led the car to overturn. The entire incident has been captured on CCTV, and the footage is now going viral on social media. Jaipur के शिप्रापथ रोड पर दर्दनाक हादसा 🚨30 वर्षीय मॉडल Harshil Kalia की कार अनियंत्रित होकर डिवाइडर पर चढ़ी और पलटी—मौके पर मौत। CCTV फुटेज सामने आया।👉 क्या सड़क सुरक्षा नियमों पर और सख्ती जरूरी है?#Jaipur #CarAccident #HarshilKalia #RoadSafety #BreakingNews pic.twitter.com/IPhPWHRQLp — The Lokdoot (@thelokdoot) March 24, 2026 Chaos soon erupted after the car overturned and the local residents immediately rushed to the vehicle and pulled Kalia out. She was immediately taken to the private hospital, where the doctors examined her and pronounced her dead. According to an NDTV report, Harshil Kalia sustained severe head injuries after her car crashed into the divider and flipped on its side. The doctors confirmed that the actor sustained several critical injuries to her head, resulting in her death. The police have initiated an investigation to find the exact cause of the accident. They are trying to trace all the possibilities that led to the crash, specifically whether the vehicle was speeding or if another vehicle attempted to overtake it. The doctors at the hospital conducted a post-mortem, and after examination, the cops handed over Harshil's body to the family members. Who was Harshil Kalia? Harshil Kalia was 30-years-old at the time of her death. She had acted in a web series named Crime Next Door. Additionally, she had also worked as an anchor for a news channel. She was also seen in the lead role in several Rajasthani songs. Harshil was seen in the music video of Hat Pagli, sung by Adamya. Meanwhile, she was also actively pursuing her modelling career. However, her career was cut short due to her sudden demise. Harshil Kalia's father is believed to be associated with the field of journalism and works for a private newspaper.
25 March,2026 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBack to the grind Actor Babil Khan has returned to the sets, resuming work on a new project in Bhopal. Sharing a glimpse from his vanity van, he wrote, “Back to the grind, time to make you proud again,” striking an emotional chord with fans. The post drew warm reactions, with admirers saying they had missed his “powerful performances”. While details of the film remain under wraps, a source had earlier told mid-day that Babil had been preparing for an actioner, for which he underwent intense Muay Thai training. Pause and return Babil Khan was on a short break from work and was last seen in ‘The Railway Men’ (2023). There were reports suggesting that he was shooting for the Hindi remake of the Telugu romantic drama ‘Baby’ (2023), directed by Sai Rajesh AI in my kitchen A scene from ‘Khana Dil Se’ showing Gujarati Undhyo; (right) Hansal Mehta Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is returning to food storytelling with Khana Dil Se – An AI Journey Through India’s Kitchen, a new episodic series blending culinary heritage with artificial intelligence. Hansal earlier directed chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s iconic cookery show Khana Khazana from its inception in 1993 until 2000. Office on wheels Harshvardhan Rane shows off his new vanity van After the success of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat (2025), actor Harshvardhan Rane has given fans a sneak peek into his new vanity van that doubles up as a caravan. Sharing a video on social media, he is seen grooming and washing the vehicle himself. “This is my new home on wheels… had to make sure it’s perfect. There’s something satisfying about doing it all on your own.” The actor’s minimalist caravan has struck a chord with fans.
25 March,2026 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamFor a year, Amol Parashar has been travelling across the country with Besharam Aadmi, his one-man show that examines themes of masculinity and gender roles. Now, the show is set to go international. On April 11, it will open in London. Over a call, an excited Parashar told mid-day, “My show is not exactly stand-up, it’s a different format. I have a feeling this story will work more in London than here.” Why so? Because the story — directed by Vijay Ashok Sharma — involves a couple, household chores, and the absence of domestic help. He reasoned, “When we did this show in India, people asked me, ‘Does the couple not have a house help?’ But it’s the reality for many couples outside India. My friends living abroad don’t have domestic help. In fact, I know a few people who returned to India because they couldn’t manage so much work. So, people there will relate to it.” By telling the story of a man who feels uncomfortable putting his wife’s bra out to dry, in front of his parents, Besharam Aadmi also explores the cultural difference between young couples and their parents. “You can’t do it in front of your mother [despite considering] yourself progressive. So, it’s introspective humour,” he added. April 11When the show will open at The Bhavan in London
25 March,2026 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaHorror is a genre Ajay Devgn knows inside out, having explored it with Bhoot (2003), Kaal (2005), and Shaitaan (2024). But there’s something else about his next horror film with director Rohit Jugraj that has us excited. mid-day has learnt that the actor will play a character with grey shades in the offering. Rohit Jugraj Before this, Devgn essayed a grey character in Kaal. A source told us, “Almost 21 years after that horror film, Ajay will play a dark character again in Rohit’s movie. Set in London, the story will have the superstar essaying a brooding and intense character with supernatural powers. He will sport a distinct look in the film. So, he wants to complete his pending assignments before the project rolls.” Ajay Devgn (R) is currently filming ‘Golmaal 5’ with Akshay Kumar The actor is currently shooting for Rohit Shetty’s Golmaal 5 with co-stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Kunal Kemmu, Tusshar Kapoor, Sharman Joshi, and Shreyas Talpade in Mumbai. While the comedy has him booked till May, June will be dedicated to the patch shoot of Drishyam 3. Only in July will he step into Jugraj’s supernatural world. The source added, “Rohit has begun pre-production on the film. He will call action on it in July and plans to wrap it by the last quarter of 2026. Ajay is also finalising another movie, which he plans to start by November-December.” What has Rohit Jugraj directed before? . Diljit Dosanjh’s film franchise ‘Sardaar Ji’ . ‘Jatt James Bond’ . ‘Chamak’ This is the second time Devgn and Jugraj are working on a horror film. The latter had assisted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma on the Devgn-led ‘Bhoot’ (2003)
25 March,2026 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRAnjali Anand is one of the popular actresses of tinsel town. After carving a niche in television, she transitioned to the web space and films. Her most memorable role so far has been in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The actress has not conformed to the quintessential beauty norms of the industry and has been vocal about it. Recently, she was fat-shamed by a netizen, to which she gave a befitting reply. Anjali Anand slams troll fat-shaming her In one of her recent Instagram posts, a man dismissed the term “curvy” and instead called her “fat.” Rather than ignoring the disrespectful comment, Anjali chose to respond head-on. She replied with a sharp yet humorous comeback, saying, “I know I am fat. Same way you know you are bald.” The actress further continued, “Mote ko mota bolte hai, takle ko takla. Aap samajh gaye ki aur samjhaun? Mujhe pata hai main moti, jaise aap ko pata hai aap takle ho (They call a fat person fat, and a bald person bald. You understand that, or should I explain more? I know that I’m fat, just like you know that you’re bald).” She shared a screenshot of the exchange on her stories, writing, “They also call me UNF–KWITHABLE. Stay away!” In an earlier interview, Anjali revealed that people would tell her she would never become an actor because of her looks. However, she shared that after landing her second lead role on TV, many people suspected that she had given sexual favours in exchange. “When I got Kulfi, which was my second show, people DMed me—hundreds of messages saying, ‘Who gives a fat girl a second show as a lead? I am sure she must be sleeping with someone.’ And I am wondering, these people think you won’t get work without sleeping with someone? It is stupid that we are still talking about all of this,” she said. Anjali Anand’s upcoming movies The actress will next be seen in Manish Malhotra’s Bun Tikki, alongside Shabana Azmi and Zeenat Aman. She is also a part of Dhamaal 4, which is set to release on June 12 this year. Initially, Dhamaal 4 was slated to hit theatres on March 19. However, in order to avoid a box office clash with two much-hyped dramas—Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Yash’s Toxic—the release was pushed. Made under the direction of Indra Kumar, Dhamaal 4 will retain the core cast of the popular franchise, including Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Sanjay Mishra, and Jaaved Jaaferi. Joining in are Esha Gupta, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Anjali Anand, Upendra Limaye, Vijay Patkar, and Ravi Kishan.
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