An entertainment journalist for more than 25 years, she started out in Star and Style film magazine and has written for publications including Midday, Bombay Times, DNA, magazines like Debonair and Zee Premier, and online websites. Bollywood film news is always exciting to break! Twitter: @upalakbr999
With Bollywood stars frequently becoming targets of deepfake videos, actor Anil Kapoor tells mid-day why he took legal action last year to prevent misuse of his name and image by AI creations... [Read More]
26 July,2024 08:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRSources say Bhatt shooting a brutal and gory action set-piece with Bobby Deol for Alpha; 100 guards manning location to prevent pictures being leaked... [Read More]
26 July,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRDirecting Kajol in her maiden pan-India film Maharagni, filmmaker Charan on how the actor was thrilled about leading her first actioner in 32-year career... [Read More]
24 July,2024 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRRakesh and Hrithik-created docu on Roshan family to feature interviews of collaborators Rekha, SRK and more; being designed as a musical entertainer... [Read More]
21 July,2024 06:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRBiopic on Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna in the works; restaurateur-filmmaker wants Ranbir, Nawaz or Vicky to play him... [Read More]
19 July,2024 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRPrime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Article 370, which was revoked in August 2019, was not a priority for the people of Kashmir or the nation as a whole, but rather an agenda pushed by a select few families for their benefit. Pics/ Agencies & X... [Read More]
28 May,2024 07:52 PM ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin won the presidential elections, receiving 87.17 per cent of the votes based on the result of processing 70 per cent of the electoral protocols, Russia-based TASS reported, citing data from the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation (Pics/AFP)... [Read More]
18 March,2024 11:20 AM ISTEntertainment Top Stories: End your day with the most happening highlights. It`s time to relax and take a look at the latest news and events... [Read More]
16 March,2024 08:55 PM ISTRecently, during the five-match test series between India and England, James Anderson became the first-ever fast bowler to complete 700 test wickets. Here is the list of teams against whom, he registered the most wickets (Pic: File Pic)... [Read More]
11 March,2024 12:18 PM ISTTen years on, the families of Chinese passengers who disappeared on board a lost Malaysia Airlines flight still are searching for answers. Pics/AFP (Text/AP)... [Read More]
08 March,2024 03:06 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing significant development and newfound freedom since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. Pics/ PTI... [Read More]
07 March,2024 03:56 PM IST | SrinagarPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for projects worth Rs 35,700 crore in Jharkhand (Pics/PTI)... [Read More]
01 March,2024 02:09 PM ISTArticle 370 screening: Several members from the film fraternity were seen at the premiere of the political drama starring Yami Gautam and Priyamani. The event was held on Thursday night, a day before its theatrical release (All Pics/Yogen Shah)... [Read More]
23 February,2024 09:44 AM ISTXiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship, the Xiaomi 14 Civi, in India, a highly anticipated release following its debut as the revamped Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro in China in March. Packed with cutting-edge features and upgrades, the phone promises to impress tech enthusiasts. Boasting an array of cool features, the Xiaomi 14 Civi offers top-notch specifications designed to enhance user experience. From its sleek design to its powerful performance, the phone aims to set new standards in the smartphone market. With its arrival, consumers eagerly await to explore its key features, specifications, and pricing, anticipating a device that delivers innovation and value.... [Read More]
12 June,2024 05:38 PM ISTUnion Home Minister Amit Shah while addressing a public rally in J&K’s Paloura highlighted the change in ‘Naya Kashmir’ and said that today, nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Amit Shah said, "Nobody has the guts to raise slogans for Pakistan. Slogans of `Bharat Mata K Jai` can only be heard. PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti had said that if Article 370 is removed then nobody will be left to give a shoulder to the tricolour. She needs to understand that this tricolour is immortal and will always stay. Article 370 was scrapped and the tricolour still flies with pride and glory." Watch video for more. ... [Read More]
16 April,2024 03:54 PM ISTArticle 370 has taken centre stage in the campaigning for the Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Recently, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge remarked on the scrapping of Article 370 which accorded special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu & Kashmir. The Congress President in Rajasthan questioned the relevance of Article 370. However, Ex-Congressman Milind Deora in this exclusive interview with Mid-day, revealed how Article 370 is an ‘age-old Congress issue’ and the founding fathers of the Congress party had the same stance on Article 370 that BJP has now. Watch Milind Deora`s explosive statement on the Article 370 controversy in this interview. ... [Read More]
10 April,2024 05:00 PM ISTA deadly cyclone wreaked havoc in parts of WB’s Jalpaiguri as rain and hailstorms hit area causing major damage to life and property. As many as five people have lost their lives over 100 got injured as weather’s wrath on March 31. JGMCH Medical Superintendent said that as many as 49 are admitted and over 170 patients reported in emergency department. Taking to ‘X’, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee assured supporting affected families and compensation to them. She visited Jalpaiguri to take stock of the situation and also met the victims at the hospital. WB Governor CV Ananda Bose also set up an emergency cell at Raj Bhavan to deal with storm in Jalpaiguri... [Read More]
01 April,2024 11:17 AM ISTIn 2019, HM Amit Shah moved a resolution revoking Article 370 from J&K in Rajya Sabha on August 05. The resolution was passed and PM Modi-led Centre scrapped Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. It also brought an end to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Even after 5 years, the abrogation of Article 370 still haunts Pakistan, one of the biggest setbacks internationally. Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called abrogation of Article 370 a “very painful, extreme step”. Notably, the strained ties between India and its neighbours has hit Pakistan’s trade severely. Reeling under economic crisis, Ishaq Dar called for “seriously examine” of trade with India. On the other side, Modi govt’s strategy of prioritising development has begun showing results in J&K. In the path of development, the state has witnessed the expenditure of the highest-ever funds in the financial year 2022-23. To attract investment, Centre, UT admin focused on reforms such as ease of doing business, land and capital provisions.... [Read More]
25 March,2024 04:08 PM ISTThe cast of the movie `Article 370` Raj Zutshi, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Sumit Kaul, and Arun Govil joined Mid-day.com for an exclusive conversation. Arun Govil talked about how he told the director Ibrahim Baloch during the narration that this movie would be a hit if the narration was such. He also spoke about how he believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi Is Not Going To Stop`. Sumit Kaul spoke about how passionate was the director about the movie. Watch the full video to find out more about this collaborative process of the hit movie `Article 370`. ... [Read More]
13 March,2024 08:25 PM ISTIn an exclusive interaction with Mid-day.com, the cast of the movie `Article 370` spoke about the unexpected success of the movie. Priyamani, Kiran Karmarkar, Ashwini Koul, and Skand Sanjeev Thakur talked about how the movie was made with rigorous training. They even shared some behind-the-scenes moments. Ashwini Koul and Skand Sanjeev Thakur made their Bollywood debut with this movie. Watch the exclusive for more!... [Read More]
12 March,2024 07:45 PM ISTResponding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s big shoutout to her latest release `Article 370`, which has opened to positive reviews and has been making brisk business at the box office, actor Yami Gautam on February 26 said, "It was an honor". Film Director Aditya Suhas Jambhale and Producer Aditya Dhar expressed gratitude for the response to the film. Addressing an event during his recent visit to Jammu, Prime Minister Modi brought up the film, which is based on the events leading up to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, saying, "I have been told that a film titled `Article 370` is releasing this week. It is good that a film has been made on this subject. Apart from entertaining audiences, it will also raise awareness of the events that prompted us to take this decision. It will put them up to speed with facts."... [Read More]
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