Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who recently lost out the International Emmy Award for Best Actor, is sharing details of his hearty meal as the winter season picks up momentum. On Saturday, the actor-singer took to his Instagram, and shared a fun video in which he can be seen giving a tour of a property that he has presumably booked for a holiday in Punjab. In the video, Diljit can be seen giving a running commentary as he gives the tour of the property, A Punjabi haveli. In the video, the actor-singer was also seen enjoying a generous portion of the classic Punjabi delicacy, Sarso’n da saag and makke di roti. He also had kheer for the dessert. He wrote in the caption, “Our Punjab”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) Elsewhere in the video, he also made a sarcastic remark about an Indian aircraft carrier which has misplaced the baggages of flyers after the recent string of fiasco at the airports across India. Showing the series of baggage being taken to his room in the property, Diljit said that it feels like the said airlines has sent all the misplaced baggage to the property. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor-singer is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Border 2’. Recently, the makers of the film had unveiled his intense first look from the film. The first look poster shows Diljit as an air force officer in ‘Border 2’. Sitting in his aircraft, he is seen in the middle of a war-like situation, with enemies attacking him from all sides. With bloodied hands and face, Diljit has an intense expression on his face. Sharing Diljit's fierce look from his next, the makers penned, "Iss Desh ke Aasmaan Mein Guru ke Baaz Pehra dete hain #Border2 in cinemas 23rd January, 2026. (sic)". Diljit had also uploaded a clip on social media, where he can be seen walking in full swagger, wearing an Air Force uniform. 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
07 December,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRanveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, opened to largely positive reviews. Despite its long runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, the film has managed to pull audiences to theatres. The film, which opened at Rs 28.6 crore on Day 1, saw a 15 per cent jump on Day 2. Dhurandhar box office On the second day, Ranveer Singh's spy drama, inspired by real incidents, gained momentum. Owing to positive word of mouth, the film saw a boost in sales. On Saturday, the film collected Rs 33.1 crore at the Indian box office. After two days, the film's total domestic collection stands at Rs 61.70 crore. Commenting on the film’s performance, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on X, "Dhurandhar goes on a rampage on Saturday – the film is now in unstoppable mode... While the major centres, especially the national chains, were rocking on Friday, the heartland, too, has joined the party, witnessing substantial growth." The analyst further noted that the film is likely to close its opening weekend around Rs 95 crore. Connection between Dhurandhar and Uri explained Both Dhurandhar and Uri: The Surgical Strike are based on or inspired by real-life incidents. The internet has now found a link between the two films. In Uri, Vicky Kaushal's character Vihaan meets Indian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Seerat Kaur, whose Army officer husband was martyred in an ambush. Seerat is played by actress Kirti Kulhari. After Dhurandhar released, a clip of Seerat and Vihaan’s conversation from Uri went viral. In the scene, Seerat reveals her late husband’s name: Jaskirat Singh Rangi of the Punjab Regiment, who lost his life during the Nowshera Sector ambush. Interestingly, Ranveer Singh's character in Dhurandhar is also named Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who disguises himself as Hamza Ali Mazari to infiltrate Pakistan’s underworld. In Dhurandhar, Rangi is sent on the mission because of his criminal past. However, little is revealed about his backstory, which will be explored in Part 2, offering further clarity on the connection between the two films. If Seerat’s husband mentioned in Uri and Ranveer’s character in Dhurandhar are indeed the same person, then Singh’s character may end up dying in Part 2.
07 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Aamir Khan on Saturday said several leading directors in Hindi cinema were unwilling to work with him in the early years of his career despite the success of his debut film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (QSQT). Speaking at the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, Khan said that even after becoming an 'overnight star' after his first film in 1988, he struggled to get offers from the filmmakers he admired. 'I started getting a lot of offers for films but I wasn't getting offers from the directors I wanted to work with. I had a list of directors I wanted to work with, but none of those directors approached me,' he said. 'At that time, even after a superhit like 'QSQT', you still had to establish yourself as a star before the A-graders (referring to the directors) wanted to work with you,' Khan said. Khan said he signed eight to nine films at the time, believing it was modest compared to contemporaries who were doing several dozen films at once. But once shooting began, he realised he had made a 'big mistake'. 'I'm not built to do two-three films together,' he said, as early releases such as 'Love Love Love', 'Awwal Number', 'Tum Mere Ho' and 'Jawani Zindabad' flopped at the theatres. Stating that he was 'unhappy' with his film choices that he made early in his career, the actor said he eventually realised the importance of doing films that have a 'good script, right director and producer'. 'My sensibility did not match the number of people I was working with. These films started releasing and they started bombing, one flopped, then another flopped, then a third one too. I was labelled 'one film wonder' by the media,' he said. The 60-year-old actor said that he realised his career was going down the drain in this manner, as he was so 'unhappy' with what he was doing. 'I used to come home in the evening and cry. I swore to myself that never again will I compromise with my work unless I trust the director, the script is something I love, and the producer is someone who can produce and release it well,' he added. Recalling when he was approached by Mahesh Bhatt for a movie during that career slump, Khan said even though he was keen to collaborate with the acclaimed director he rejected the offer as he was 'unhappy with the script'. 'I was very happy when I got a call from Bhatt sahab, he was on the rise, he had made 'Saaransh', 'Arth', and 'Naam'. I was relieved that finally one director I want to work with is reaching out to me,' he said. But after hearing the script, the actor said he did not like it and was so disappointed that he told Bhatt 'I'll think about it' and went home. 'That night I couldn't sleep, I was like, should I say yes to Bhatt sahab and compromise on what my heart says or should I say no and leave this opportunity to be working with him. Next day, I told him, "I can't do the film as I didn't like the script,' he added. 'Bhatt sahab asked what I didn't like and we started discussing it. But that film never happened,' the actor said. Aamir further said the decision to not 'compromise' on his belief gave him the courage to do films that he truly believes in. ''What was important is that when I felt my career was over and nothing was going to save me, at that time I had conviction and courage to say no to a film that I didn't believe in. That gave me the strength to take all the difficult decisions that I took in my career, like doing films, like 'Lagaan', 'Taare Zameen Par'.' He said had he compromised that day and said 'yes' to Bhatt his career would have had a different graph. 'The fact that I was ready not to compromise at my worst (phase) gave me a lot of strength and that was a turning point for me.' Aamir last appeared in 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film skipped an OTT release after completing its theatrical run. Khan, who also produced the movie, released it on YouTube via a pay-per-view (PPV) model for Rs 100. 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
07 December,2025 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSStar comedian Kapil Sharma recently appeared on the singing reality show 'Indian Idol season 16'. While speaking on the reality show, the comedian-actor noted that although countless top Bollywood celebrities have appeared on his iconic 'The Kapil Sharma Show' (TKSS), he still feels it remains incomplete because star singer Shreya Ghoshal has never graced the stage. While talking to the singer who appears on Indian Idol in the capacity of a judge, Kapil highlighted, "Shreya Ghoshal is the only one who has never appeared on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'." The candid admission sparked laughter and set the tone for a playful moment between the two. Caught adorably off guard, Shreya responded with warmth and humour, acknowledging the invitation and assuring the audience that she would soon grace Kapil's iconic show. The banter instantly turned into a fan-favourite exchange, with viewers celebrating the promise of a long-awaited crossover. To keep the laughter on, Badshah chimed, "I have recently shifted to Kapil Sharma's building." Recently, Shreya had shared a picture of Kapil on her social media, further calling Kapil the Shah Rukh Khan of comedy. Shreya wrote, "SRK of Comedy." Kapil reshared Shreya's post and added heart emoticons. Meanwhile, Kapil is all geared up for his upcoming movie 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2', which is directed by Anukalp Goswami and produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, and Abbas-Mustan under Venus Worldwide Entertainment in association with Abbas Mustan Film Production. This family entertainer hits theatres on December 12. The movie, along with Kapil Sharma, stars Manjot Singh, Tridha Choudhury, Hina Waria, Parul Gulati, and Ayesha Khan in lead roles. In supporting roles, the movie stars Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma. 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
07 December,2025 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Babil Khan, who made his return to Instagram after almost 6 months of his absence from the social media platform, shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram on Saturday. The actor took to his Instagram, and shared pictures and videos from an undisclosed location. In the pictures, he can be seen in a relaxed mood. He wrote in the caption, “Pros: I come with experience Cons: I come with baggage”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) Earlier in May, Babil had deleted his Instagram profile as the web search of the actor’s Instagram profile didn’t yield any result, and showed the webpage wired to Instagram account as non-existent. Babil, who is the son of the late Indian acting legend Irrfan Khan, had earlier shared a video (which was later deleted), where he appeared visibly upset and in tears as he spoke about feeling alienated in the film industry. In the video, Babil mentioned several names, including Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav and even Arijit Singh. In the video, the actor was heard saying, “What I mean to say is that, I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Pandey and Arjun Kapoor and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal and Adarsh Gourav and even... Arijit Singh? There are so, so many more names. Bollywood is so f******. Bollywood is so, so rude”. In October, the actor made a return to Instagram, as he posted pictures, in which he was seen wearing a brick red coloured sweater as the winter season makes quite in-roads with monsoon withdrawal. The actor received a lot of praise for his work in the streaming series ‘The Railway Men’. 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
07 December,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDia Mirza’s production venture One India Stories has won Best Indian Short Film at the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) for its debut film Panha, a moving, intimate story about home, heritage, and the price of progress. Founded by childhood friends Dia Mirza and Ananya Rane, One India Stories was born from a shared belief that storytelling can build empathy and spark change. Panha marks their first film under the banner, and its journey has already touched hearts far beyond the mango orchards of Maharashtra where it was shot. What is Panha about? Directed by Sakshi Mishra, Panha follows a family of mango farmers facing eviction from their ancestral land due to a bullet train project. The story unfolds through the tender eyes of seven-year-old Vithu — inviting us into a world where loss is quiet, courage is fragile, and childhood carries the heaviest truths. The film offers neither judgement nor propaganda, but a rare, humane pause to feel what “development” means for those left in its shadow. Dia Mirza on Panha winning an award Speaking about the win, Dia Mirza shared, “Panha was made with love, trust, and a deep respect for the lives it portrays. This win is for the farmers who opened their homes and hearts to us, and for every child whose story deserves to be seen and felt. Cinema, to me, is at its most powerful when it reminds us of our shared humanity.” Co-founder Ananya Rane reflected on the purpose behind One India Stories, “We started One India Stories to tell honest, compassionate stories that bring people closer to each other and to the world they inhabit. Panha is our first step in that journey, and this recognition tells us that small, sincere stories can travel far.” Director Sakshi Mishra added, “Panha was never about spectacle — it was about stillness, intimacy, and listening. The farmers of Maharashtra didn’t just lend us their orchards; they trusted us with their lives. This award belongs as much to them as it does to our team.” Made on a modest budget, Panha was brought to life by a committed cast and crew alongside indigenous farmers from rural Maharashtra, whose generosity shaped the film’s truth and texture. Along with its ALT EFF 2025 win, Panha has also been honoured with the Best Film award at the 9th World Indian Film Festival Hyderabad, received an Honourable Jury Mention at the 13th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival, and secured an Official Selection at IDSFFK (Kerala) 2025 — a heartening journey for a film that began with a whisper and is now being heard across the country. Panha reminds us that some stories don’t just entertain — they awaken. And sometimes, the softest voices speak the loudest truths. The film features a talented cast including Ujjwala Jog, Suhas Sirsat, Prithvik Pratap, Sayali Sanjeev, Shubhangi Bhujbal, Payal Jadhav, and Aarav Aeer, each bringing a natural, honest performance that adds sincerity and warmth to the story.
07 December,2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAditya Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar was released in theatres on December 5 and has become a talking point on social media. This is Dhar's second directorial after the film Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). The story of Dhurandhar does not conclude in Part 1 despite a runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes. The Ranveer Singh-starrer will conclude in Part 2 in March 2026. While audiences await the rest of the film, theories have started floating on social media. One among them is that Dhar has created his own universe linking both his directorials. Connection between Dhurandhar and Uri explained Both Dhurandhar and Uri: The Surgical Strike are based/inspired by real-life incidents. Now, the internet has found the connection between the two films. In Uri, Vicky Kaushal's character Vihaan meets Indian Air Force Pilot Flight Lieutenant Seerat Kaur, whose Army officer husband was martyred in an ambush. Seerat’s role is played by actress Kirti Kulhari. After the release of Dhurandhar, a clip of Seerat and Vihaan’s conversation from Uri has gone viral. In the scene, Seerat reveals the name of her late husband: Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who belonged to the Punjab Regiment and lost his life during the Naushera Sector ambush. Interestingly, Ranveer Singh's character in Dhurandhar is also named Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who disguises himself as Hamza Ali Mazari to infiltrate Pakistan’s underworld. In Dhurandhar, Rangi is sent on the mission because of his criminal past. However, not much is explained about his history, which will be explored in Part 2, offering further clarity on the connection between the two films. If Seerat's husband mentioned in Uri and Ranveer's character in Dhurandhar is indeed the same person, then Singh’s character may end up dying in Part 2. All about Dhurandhar's upcoming sequel Dhurandhar follows Intelligence Bureau Chief Ajay Sanyal, played by R. Madhavan, as he leads a high-risk mission to dismantle a terror network in Pakistan. Ranveer Singh stars as a 20-year-old Punjabi youngster recruited from prison and trained to penetrate Karachi's criminal underworld. The film was shot in Thailand, Mumbai, Punjab, and Ladakh between July 2024 and October 2025, and has a duration of 214 minutes, making it one of India's longest theatrical releases of the year. Furthermore, it has been reported that Dhurandhar 2 will be released on March 19, 2026, clashing with Yash's upcoming action film Toxic at the box office. It will be interesting to witness the showdown between the two massive films.
07 December,2025 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhen an opportunity allows you to tick every box that excites you as an actor, you grab it with both hands. Kritika Kamra did exactly that with The Great Shamsuddin Family, an upcoming family dramedy helmed by Anusha Rizvi. The JioHotstar film marks the director’s return 15 years after her acclaimed debut, Peepli Live (2010). Alongside Kamra, the film features an impressive ensemble that includes Juhi Babbar, Sheeba Chadha, Farida Jalal and Shreya Dhanwanthary. “There are so many brilliant women in film, and then I was getting the opportunity to work with Anusha, whose Peepli Live I loved. I was really interested in just her voice as a director,” says Kamra. Kritika Kamra In the film, Kamra plays Bani Ahmed, who is racing against a deadline amid the chaos stirred by her large, dysfunctional family. Her excitement about the role also stems from the belief that the character draws inspiration from Rizvi herself. “I could be starting this rumour, but I think it’s a little bit autobiographical. There were times on set when I would look at Anusha and ask her, ‘Why do you look dressed like my character?’ Besides the fun, you [see] a subliminal message that Anusha is known for. The film is about belonging, identity, a family, and the eldest-daughter syndrome. Although I’m not the eldest in the film, I’m that daughter who takes up the responsibility of being the problem solver for everybody. So, I think it comes from her own experiences,” she shares. Kamra says the film’s realism reflects Rizvi’s desire to explore a regular day in the lives of different women. “Anusha likes a very realistic, chaotic, not done-up kind of world. She said the other day, ‘I wanted to make a film about women where they are not going on a road trip, or there’s no big event being planned. I just want to see their relationships, the dynamic between sisters, cousins, different generations on a regular day’,” the actor recounts. The Great Shamsuddin Family marks Kamra’s third women-led project after Kaun Banegi Shikharwati (2022) and Hush Hush (2022). She hopes such opportunities keep coming. “I feel like I have gotten a bit spoilt. [If at] anytime there is an opportunity to work with a woman director and more women on set, I’d jump at it. I want to be a part of it because I’ve had enough experience to know that it is very different from a really male-dominated, testosterone-high set. I feel there are some stories that need to be told with vulnerability. Certain stories when written and directed by a woman have more layers. I really enjoy being a part of it and I am okay to be stereotyped with women-led projects,” she laughs.
07 December,2025 07:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThe buzz has been building since April when the announcement was first made — Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma would star in Dadi Ki Shaadi, marking Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s Bollywood debut. Now, first-time director Ashish R Mohan tells mid-day that the family entertainer is set to wrap up soon, and he hopes to release it on Mother’s Day (May 10, 2026) or sometime in April. After a 40-day schedule in Shimla, Mohan shares that although most of the shoot is complete, some patchwork scenes, including an end-credit song, remain to be filmed in January. “I wanted to complete the film after I locked my release date. We had shot a song choreographed by Ganesh [Acharya] master in Shimla earlier this year, but a one-day shoot remained as there was talk of a [conflict between] India and Pakistan,” he recollects. On May 7, India launched strikes on Pakistan in an operation code-named Operation Sindoor. For safety, Mohan returned to Mumbai with the cast and crew. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Ashish R Mohan He shares that the finale number features “700 children from the schools in Shimla and outside and has the entire cast in it. I will invite the entire cast to come down [to] shoot the song and scenes — in Golden Tobacco Factory or Film City. [We also have] one-day scene to shoot with Riddhima,” adds the filmmaker. Currently in post-production, Dadi Ki Shaadi is a comedy revolving around a family who gets involved in a family matriarch’s marriage. Earlier, the film — also starring South superstar Sarath Kumar, Nikhat Hegde, Tejaswini Kolhapure, and Sadia Khateeb — was planned for a December release. The makers will now announce the release date on December 20.
07 December,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRKangana Ranaut has once again grabbed attention for wearing her heart on her sleeve. She found herself making headlines after she visited Varanasi recently. A video went viral in which the actress is seen enjoying popular chaat, tikiya chole, in the city. However, after eating, many social media users accused her of tossing it onto the road. Kangana has now issued a clarification, calling the claims misleading and sharing photographic evidence. Kangana Ranaut issues clarification Kangana took to Instagram Stories to post a new picture from the stall. In the image, she marked an arrow pointing towards a dustbin. She asserted that she, too, had placed her plate in that dustbin. She called out a news portal, writing, “Selective clips and twisted captions are not journalism; they are propaganda. Verify facts before publishing lies.” About Kangana Ranaut Kangana started her political career in 2024 when she contested on a BJP ticket and won the Lok Sabha elections 2024 from the Mandi constituency. In a recent podcast, she was asked if she enjoys her political career. To this, Kangana said, “I’m getting a hang of it. I wouldn’t say that I am enjoying it (politics). It’s a very different kind of work, more like social service. This hasn’t been my background. I’ve never thought of serving people. I’ve fought for women’s rights, but that’s different... Somebody’s naali (drain) is broken, and I’m like, ‘But I am an MP, and these people are coming to me with panchayat-level problems’.” “When they see you, they come to you with problems like MLAs, broken roads, and I tell them that’s a state government issue, and they say, ‘You have money, you use your own money,’” she added. When it comes to Bollywood, she was most recently seen in Emergency. Based on Indira Gandhi’s political life, the film received a lukewarm response at the box office. It also starred Anupam Kher, Satish Kaushik, Shreyas Talpade, Milind Soman and Mahima Chaudhry in pivotal roles. According to Variety, Kangana is now set to make her Hollywood debut with the upcoming horror film Blessed Be The Evil, produced by US-based Lions Movies. She will star alongside Teen Wolf actor Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone.
06 December,2025 11:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Vicky Kaushal, who recently embraced fatherhood, has marked the joyful milestone with a lavish purchase. Just days after he and his wife, Katrina Kaif, welcomed their first child, a baby boy born on 7 November 2025, Vicky acquired a brand-new luxury car, the Lexus LM350h 4S, reportedly worth Rs 3.20 crore. All about the new car The purchase was spotted when Vicky attended an event in Mumbai, later seen confidently behind the wheel of his new four-seater Lexus. The vehicle is described as an ultra-luxury MPV offering high-end comfort and style, a perfect celebratory ride for this happy new chapter. The LM350h 4S is more than just a car: it stands out for comfort and refinement. Inside, it boasts a premium interior with plush, reclining seats, advanced accommodations, and likely the kind of features expected in the highest luxury class. The decision to purchase such a vehicle immediately after becoming a father appears symbolic, both a celebration and a way to mark the new phase of life. On embracing fatherhood For Vicky, 2025 has become a landmark year. Alongside the arrival of his son, he described fatherhood as the “biggest moment” of the year. In interviews, the actor has spoken of how becoming a dad has felt magical yet grounding — an emotional and heartfelt shift he had hoped for, but which also brought depth, purpose, and gratitude beyond professional success. The baby’s arrival was announced by the couple on social media with a heartfelt statement: “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy,” dated 7 November 2025, signed “Katrina and Vicky.” The post was met with a wave of congratulations and warm wishes from fans and peers in Bollywood alike. Reports from the hospital confirmed both mother and baby are doing well and are stable. As the couple savours the joys of new parenthood, Vicky continues to balance his personal happiness with professional commitments. The acquisition of the sleek Lexus comes across as a personal milestone, a gesture of celebration, comfort, and perhaps, as a way to usher in a new chapter of fatherhood and family life, with everything that comes along.
06 December,2025 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
