Actress Diana Penty, who keeps posting pictures of her favourite four-legged companion on social media, said on Tuesday that her pet, Victoria is her happy place and she looks forward to being back home to hug her at the end of the day. The 'Cocktail' actress made these comments which launching PETA India's 'Adopt - Don't Shop' campaign in Mumbai on Tuesday. Diana said, "My dog Victoria is my happy place. Whenever I am low or feel sad and it's been a long tiring day, I just can't wait to be back home to give her a tight hug." The actress made it clear that Victoria hates being hugged, "but my way of expressing my love for her is by hugging her. She is so special and highly intelligent. I talk to her like my sibling. She bullies me. She has a personality of her own." Stressing the importance of adopting animals and not shopping for them, she said, "Through this campaign, I want to tell everyone who has time, space, patience, resources and lots of love to give and share, you should consider adopting an animal." On the work front, the actress was last seen in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer 'Bloody Daddy' and will next be appearing with Nawazuddin Siddiqui in 'Adbhut' and in 'Section 84' with Amitabh Bachchan and Nimrat Kaur. 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 May,2024 08:14 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSLok Sabha Election 2024: Multi-award-winning hit playback singer Arijit Singh cast his vote at Jiaganj, his hometown on the banks of the Bhagirathi river in Murshidabad district, on Tuesday. He was accompanied by his wife Koel Roy. The 'Chahun Main Ya Naa' hitmaker, dressed casually in a tee and pants, rode his scooter to the polling booth at GSFP School at Jiaganj. His wife, in a plain salwar-kameez, rode pillion. The couple walked down the narrow alley leading up to the polling booth and stood patiently for their turn to come. Local fans followed every movement of the couple, capturing the moment for posterity. After casting his vote, Arijit showed his index finger with the indelible ink mark to establish the fact that he had completed his right as a citizen to go out and vote. Arijit grew up in Jiaganj and graduated from the local Sripat Singh College. Discovered by the reality show 'Fame Gurukul' in 2005, 37-year-old Arijit is now regarded as the best singer of his generation. 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 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSMallika Sherawat has penned an appreciation note for her 'mentor' and 'role model'-- filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, saying his words of encouragement during moments of doubt have been a source of strength. Mallika, who played the lead in producer Mahesh Bhatt's 2004 thriller movie 'Murder', co-starring Emraan Hashmi, took to Instagram on Tuesday and penned a beautiful note for the director. She shared two snaps wherein we can see her sitting on a couch alongside Bhatt, and is holding a book in her hand. The hot diva is wearing an off-shoulder white coloured long breezy dress. The caption read: "In Mahesh Bhatt I hv found not only a mentor but also a role model who's passion, dedication & fearlessness continue to inspire me. His words of encouragement during moments of doubt hv been a source of strength. I'm truly grateful to have the opportunity to learn from him @maheshfilm." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mallika Sherawat (@mallikasherawat) She gave the geotag of Mumbai to her post. Meanwhile, on the work front, Mallika was last seen in the Tamil horror film 'Pambattam'. 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 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAditi Rao Hydari, who was recently seen as Bibbojaan in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's debut web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar', reminisced about her role as Mehrunisa in the auteur's 2018 historical drama 'Padmaavat', expressing gratitude for having lived a 'full life'. The gorgeous diva said that she would never turn down a 'Mehrunisa' kind of cameo if it ever comes up. Talking to IANS, Aditi fondly recalled her bond with Bhansali, saying her relationship with Sanjay is from the heart. "I am very protective of him. I feel he is very precious, and he should just be protected. For me, it's a huge blessing and a blessing from him. When he called me for Mehrunisa, he said that of the four, it's the smallest part, but believe me, it will be beautiful. I just love him, his cinema, his mind, and his heart so much. I said you don't have to say any of that, sir, I am there. This was also sometimes back, I was a little more 'kacha', so I was just grateful to be a part of his vision," Aditi, who was part of the Deepika Padukone-starrer 'Padmaavat' told IANS. Aditi shared how she was always longing to do a Sanjay Leela Bhansali song, dance and wanted to spend some more time with him on set. "I wanted to do a full-fledged heroine role with him. But the magic is that you know Mehrunisa was also 'complete'. The 20-25-minute role was a complete role. She sat in people's hearts, and the kind of love Mehrunisa got was incredible. And that's the magic of a great director. With Bibbojaan and 'Heeramandi', I felt I have got more time with a person that I respect and love. I got to live a full life. I just got to be around a genius and absorb. And you know one, two, or three times are not enough with directors like Sanjay. It's addictive, you want to keep working with him," she shared. When asked about a specific role she desires in Bhansali's project, Aditi said: "Whatever role he calls me for, I know it will be something special. I believe that he will do something special with me. I feel the role should touch your heart. You can do that in 20 minutes, two hours, or eight hours. So, it depends on what is being created." "Obviously, the child in me wants to be the protagonist of a film because you get to live that life longer and you get to be with the director. And obviously, that is my priority. So if a 'Mehrunisa' kind of cameo comes up I will never say no," said Aditi, who last featured in the Tamil romantic drama 'Hey! Sinamika'. Aditi concluded by saying, "I feel like abroad actors like Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, and Brad Pitt -- with the great directors, they go on and do these cameos, and they make a mark. So why should we fear. I don't think people are thinking that much today. I think they are growing up and changing. But of course, the heroine, protagonist, the full picture, but if a role like this comes, I am game." 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' also features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Sharmin Segal, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. The series is streaming on Netflix. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
07 May,2024 07:02 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan, who is known for his down-to-earth nature and being extremely humble with fans took public transport for a faster commute to fulfill his professional commitments. Kartik was spotted taking the Mumbai Metro to beat traffic. He also interacted with fans and posed for selfies. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Earlier, Kartik bought a swanky new Range Rover SV car reportedly priced at Rs 6 crore. He shared a video of riding a bicycle and wrote, "Ab soch raha hu set pe bhi cycle se hi jau". When a netizen commented, "Ye dekho bhai Rs 5 crore ki gadi kharid ke cycle pe ghum raha hai," Kartik replied, "Puraani aadatien chutne me time lagta hai." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) Meanwhile, on the work front, Kartik recently wrapped shooting for the film 'Chandu Champion'. Helmed by Kabir Khan, 'Chandu Champion' is based on the extraordinary real-life story of a sportsman and his spirit of never giving up. Kartik will portray the character of Chandu. For the film, Kartik has also shot for an 8-minute-long war scene. 'Chandu Champion' marks Kartik's first collaboration with director Kabir Khan. The actor has also focused on the Marathi dialect for 14 months. He had a language coach throughout who helped him to grab a good hold of the language. He will also be seen in director Hansal Mehta's upcoming film 'Captain India', the horror comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', and director Anurag Basu's next 'Aashiqui 3'. As per reports, Kartik’s entry in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' is being mounted on a big scale. His entry will be marked by a song sequence in the film. The song is being touted as one of the biggest songs in terms of production in Hindi cinema. The sequence will have 1,000 dancers, and a huge set has been erected in Film City, Mumbai with the choreography being handled by Ganesh Acharya. Helmed by Anees Bazmee, the third part of the hit franchise also stars Vidya Balan and Triptii Dimri in the lead roles and is all set to hit the theatres on the occasion of Diwali 2024. Vidya Balan essayed the role of Manjulika in the 2007 psychological horror-comedy film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. (With inputs from Agencies)
07 May,2024 06:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe entire country is under IPL fever right now, with everyone busy watching the thrilling matches every evening, and Shah Rukh Khan's team Kolkata Knight Riders is winning hearts. The team is leading the chart board, and SRK couldn't be happier. The actor is attending almost every other match of his team, and the post-match glimpse of King Khan is what we thrive for. It was just yesterday when Shah Rukh Khan went to watch the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals, and after KKR's victory, SRK shared a heartfelt moment with Prithvi Shaw's rumoured girlfriend, Nidhhi Tapadiaa. Nidhhi just lived her dream moment as she got the opportunity to meet King Khan after the match. Nidhhi posted the video of her meeting, which shows SRK chatting with her and then giving her a warm hug. While dropping the video, the model-actress added the romantic song "Main Agar Kahoon" from SRK's Om Shanti Om in the background. She also used a line from the song as her caption and wrote: “Main Aagar Kahoon Tumsa Haseen Kaynaat Mein Nai Hai Kahin! [heart emoji]” and tagged the superstar. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nidhhi Ravi Tapadiaa (@nidhhitapadiaa) From cheering for his team KKR from the stands to personally meeting and interacting with the players from both sides, SRK has been doing everything that is required to make him the best co-owner. On the work front, SRK returned to the silver screen with Siddharth Anand's 'Pathaan' in January 2023. The film in which SRK donned an awe-evoking action avatar broke several records at the box office and managed to grab a name in the list of one of the highest-grossing films in the Indian film industry. The film also marked SRK's first hit after his sabbatical of four years after a series of flicks such as 'Zero' and 'Jab Harry Met Sejal'. After 'Pathaan', King Khan returned to theaters in September with 'Jawan'. The film once again saw SRK in an action avatar. The film collected over Rs 1000 crore at the worldwide box office. Needless to say, SRK, who has had a phenomenal run, did not stop here. In December, he came up with 'Dunki', which also did decent business at the box office. Helmed by RajKumar Hirani, 'Dunki' focuses on the issue of immigration. Its title is taken from the term "donkey journey," which refers to the long, winding, and often dangerous routes that people across the world take to reach the places they want to immigrate to. He has not announced his next project yet. However, if reports are to be believed, he will be seen sharing screen space with Salman Khan in 'Tiger vs Pathaan'. The film will reportedly have Tiger (Salman) locking horns with Pathaan, played by Shah Rukh Khan. The official announcement regarding the project is still awaited. (with inputs from ANI)
07 May,2024 06:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chopra is one of the leading global actresses from Bollywood to Hollywood. She has made her name throughout, and the actress, with her acting skills, always wows the audience. Apart from her acting prowess, Priyanka is also known for speaking her heart out on various topics. This time, in an interview, Priyanka had decided to talk about one of the most discussed phenomena of pay parity. In an interview with India Today during the promotional rounds for Women of My Billion (WOMB), the actor shared that she was surprised to know that her manager wanted to question pay parity. She said, “When my agents told me that we were going to ask for pay parity, even I was surprised. I was like, 'What? No, that doesn't happen in our industry.' And they were like, 'Let's just ask the question.' So, I didn't even know that I had that power. I did not know I could aspire for more because I was desensitized. I was told this is normal.” It was not the first time Priyanka has talked about the issue of pay parity. In an interview with BBC ‘100 Women’ in 2022, while discussing the topic, Priyanka had said, "I've never had pay parity in Bollywood. I would get paid about 10% of the salary of my male co-actor. It's (the pay gap) large, substantially large. And so many women still deal with that. I'm sure I will too if I worked with a male co-actor now in Bollywood.” Directed by Ajitesh Sharma, Women of My Billion (WOMB) sheds light on the on-ground realities of the many trials encountered by women in India, with each one of the million steps that brought Srishti closer to her destination, dedicated to empowering women, and giving them the courage to triumph against all odds. Women of My Billion has premiered exclusively on Prime Video in India on May 3, 2024. Earlier while talking about the documentary Priyanka Chopra has said, “Women have borne the brunt of gender bias for far too long, enduring a silent struggle against entrenched social injustices that seek to suppress their voices. With WOMB, the aim is to transcend these struggles - to be a beacon of hope.”
07 May,2024 05:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSinging sensation Arijit Singh, who recently performed in Dubai has come under the wrath of netizens for cutting his nails mid-concert on stage. A video of the same has gone viral which shows the ‘Chaleya’ singer giving himself an express manicure as thousands of fans watch him. A section of netizens called out Arijit for his unprofessional behaviour given how fans pay an exorbitant amount to watch him sing live. One user wrote, "This is not called humble, this is unhygienic." "Nothing cool about it. His outfit and this act are both unwittingly to how he should carry himself. Pathetic," added another. "He should have done it before the concert, highly unprofessional, and who gets nail cutters to concerts? Crazy stuff," wrote one user. However, some fans defended him stating, “This happened at the Dubai concert recently and I was there! He had difficulties with playing the guitar and hence had to cut his nails.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Believe in Arijit Singh (@believeinarijit) Arijit, who is known for hits including 'Tum Hi Ho,' 'Raabta, Kabira,' and 'Chaleya,' had a live performance at Dubai's Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday. Earlier, a video from the gig went viral on the internet in which Arijit could be seen apologising to Mahira, who was seated in the audience, for not recognising her at first instance. Wearing an elegant black outfit, Mahira Khan graced the audience with a wave. Arijit had lent vocals to a superhit song 'Zaalima' in Mahira Khan's Bollywood debut 'Raees', which was headlined by superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The film was released in 2017. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of Bollywood's most sought-after playback singers, the journey of Ariijt is nothing short of inspiring. Born on April 25, Arijit's passion for music was evident from a young age. Hailing from a musical family in Murshidabad, West Bengal, his talent found its first platform in the reality show 'Fame Gurukul' in 2005, where he captivated audiences with his performances. Though he didn't win the show, it was merely a stepping stone to the illustrious career that awaited him. His breakthrough came with the song 'Tum Hi Ho' from the film 'Aashiqui 2' in 2013, which catapulted him to overnight stardom. The haunting melody and Arijit's emotive rendition struck a chord with listeners, making it an instant classic and earning him widespread acclaim. Since then, there has been no looking back for this musical prodigy. (With inputs from ANI)
07 May,2024 05:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi kickstarted the filming of the comedy-drama Jolly LLB 3, it looks like the movie has gotten into legal trouble. A report says that a complaint has been filed against the courtroom drama for disrespecting the judiciary system of the country. According to reports in NBT, the president of Ajmer District Bar Association, Chandrabhan Singh Rathod, has filed a complaint against the makers of the much-acclaimed film, accusing the franchise of making fun of the Indian Judiciary System and tarnishing its image. Reports suggest that Chandrabhan has filed a complaint against the producer, director, and actors for making fun of lawyers and judges. In the complaint, Chandrabhan apparently claimed that the film inappropriately presents lawyers and judges. “This decision has been taken considering the first and second parts of Jolly LLB. It seems that the filmmakers, directors, and actors do not respect the dignity and prestige of the judiciary of the country’s Constitution at all. The shooting of Jolly LLB 3 is going on in the surrounding villages and areas, including the DRM office of Ajmer, which will continue for several days. Even during the shooting of this film, the actors of the film do not seem to be at all serious about the image, prestige, and dignity of the judiciary, including the judges,” the report quoted Chandrabhan as saying. About the Jolly LLB franchise: Jolly LLB was released in theatres in 2013. It is a Hindi language dark comedy courtroom drama that starred Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Boman Irani, and Saurabh Shukla. In Jolly LLB (2013), Arshad Warsi's character Jagdish Tyagi, a small-time lawyer, takes on a high-profile case involving a hit-and-run accident, calling out the crooked establishment and its abuse of justice. The story is inspired by the events of the Sanjeev Nanda hit-and-run case of 1999. In the sequel to the film, Arshad was replaced by Akshay Kumar for the role of Jagdish Tyagi. The film, which was released in 2017, also saw Huma Qureshi, Annu Kapoor, and Kumud Mishra in special roles. In the film, Tyagi hoodwinks a woman to start his own law firm. However, he feels guilty and tries to make things right when he finds out that she dies by suicide for failing to get justice for her husband.
07 May,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Dharmendra met his "yaar purane" Ranjeet and Avtar Gill. He shared a photo from the reunion. Taking to Instagram, Dharmendra treated fans with a glimpse of the trio's reunion. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dharmendra Deol (@aapkadharam) The image captured Dharmendra, Ranjeet and Avtar Gill posing hand-in-hand and flaunting their big smile. Sharing the picture, he wrote, "Goli, ...........Gill .....yaar purane ..... achaanak mill jaateey hain jab ....." As soon as the photo was shared, fans and industry members chimed in the comment section. Avtar Gill wrote, "Love you bhaji & eternally grateful." One of the users wrote, "Those old days were different, meeting friends, travelling.. those were very good days." Dharmendra is known for working in different genres including romance, action, and comedy. He has given several hits including 'Ayee Milan Ki Bela', 'Phool Aur Patthar', 'Aaye Din Bahar Ke', 'Aankhen', 'Aya Sawan Jhoom Ke', 'Anupama', among others. Dharmendra was last seen in Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon's 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya'. He will be next seen in Sriram Raghavan's 'Ikkis'. The film which also features Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda. The film will be released on January 10, 2025. 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 May,2024 03:51 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIPreity Zinta recalled the grueling experience of shooting for the 1999 psychological thriller film 'Sangharsh' and expressed her wish for its sequel. While interacting with her fans during a #Q&A session on X, a fan asked her, "Life mein apni career k konsi Film ka Part 2 banana chahti ho?#PZchat" To this Preity responded, "Shangharsh for sure..rest can't think of any right now." Shangharsh for sure ❤️ rest can’t think of any right now. https://t.co/uO2FASXCki — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 6, 2024 She also reminisced about the tough shooting days for the film, when a fan asked her, "Did Ashutosh Rana's convincing act in Sangharsh opposite you left you terrified as well?" Preity replied while praising her co-star, "I broke my leg, chipped my teeth and cut my lip during that Shoot, so it was definitely a tough shoot, and it terrified me with so many hospital visits. Ashutosh was definitely mind blowing in the film ." I broke my leg, chipped my teeth and cut my lip during that Shoot, so it was definitely a tough shoot, and it terrified me with so many hospital visits. Ashutosh was definitely mind blowing in the film 👊 https://t.co/q1YTvMLijI — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) May 6, 2024 'Sangharsh' is a 1999 psychological thriller film directed by Tanuja Chandra. It stars Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, and Ashutosh Rana. Preity Zinta is gearing up for her upcoming film 'Lahore 1947' alongside veteran actor Sunny Deol. Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this project marks a significant milestone for Preity as she returns to the silver screen after a hiatus. 'Lahore 1947', produced under Aamir Khan's banner, marks a significant collaboration between Sunny Deol and Aamir Khan's Productions. The film was officially announced last October, garnering attention for its star-studded cast and promising storyline. Adding to the anticipation, veteran actor Shabana Azmi, Ali Fazal has also joined the cast of 'Lahore 1947' in a pivotal role. The movie will also feature Sunny Deol sharing screen space with his elder son Karan Deol. 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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