As a way of paying tribute to the glorious legacy of the Mangeshkar sisters- Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, their brother, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, intends to make Asia's biggest hospital dedicated to the memory of the musical legends. Announcing the great initiative, Hridaynath Mangeshkar told the media, "We are trying that this should be the biggest hospital in Asia. We have taken quite a big land, rest it up to God." The hospital is expected to be most likely be named either 'Lata-Asha Institute of Medical Sciences' or 'Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Ayurvidhya Sansthan'. They are also planning to build a museum, which will proudly display the glorious musical legacy of the Mangeshkar family. Not just that, people will also get a chance to learn interactive music in the museum. Further details regarding the project are expected to be revealed over time. Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Many prominent names from the entertainment industry attended the last rites of the legendary singer on Monday, bidding farewell to the deceased. Bollywood biggies Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Tabu, Vivek Oberoi, music composer Anu Malik, singers Anup Jalota, Sudesh Bhosale, and Shaan, and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy were seen at Shivaji Park during the last rites, offering their condolences. Shaan and Sudesh Bhosale even sang Asha Bhosle’s iconic song ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar’, offering her a heartfelt musical tribute. In addition to this, Shreya Ghoshal also paid homage to the late legend by singing some of her classics, including ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’ and ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’ during the London gig of her Unstoppable World Tour. Asha Bhosle was given the guard of honour at her residence in the Lower Parel area of Mumbai on Monday. The mortal remains of the legend were draped in the tricolour, as she was cremated with full state honours. 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
14 April,2026 09:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAsha Bhosle passed away on April 12 following multi-organ failure. As soon as the news of the legendary singer’s demise broke, many Bollywood personalities paid tribute to her legacy. The funeral procession, which took place on April 13, saw Bollywood personalities like Aamir Khan, Tabu, Jackie Shroff, Vicky Kaushal, and others pay their last respects. Overwhelmed by the love and respect the singer received, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle penned an emotional note. Zanai Bhosle pens emotional note Legendary singer Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, took to her social media account to express gratitude for the love and respect shown to her late grandmother. Zanai wrote, “So overwhelmed with emotions. I’ll write something when I can, but I have to say that there were so many people who respected her, honoured her today and beyond, and showed her so much love.” She added, “I thank you from the bottom of my heart. She deserved every bit of it. I realise that she lives on in every one of us, in our hearts forever, and she has seen it all from above. RIP, legend. #asha tai.” Alongside the caption, Zanai shared a picture from the funeral procession of Asha Bhosle. In the picture, Asha Bhosle’s mortal remains can be seen draped in the Indian tricolour and placed on a bier decorated with flowers. About Asha Bhosle’s demise The legend was admitted to the hospital on April 11 due to severe exhaustion and a chest infection. Later, her family confirmed that she had passed away. The legendary singer, who was 92 years old at the time of her passing, had been a part of the entertainment industry for 83 years. She was cremated with full state honours on Monday at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Asha Bhosle is widely regarded as one of the most versatile voices in Indian music. Her songs covered many styles, including classical, ghazals, cabaret numbers, and pop music. She also holds a Guinness World Record for the most studio recordings. Bhosle carved a distinct identity for herself in the music industry. Her demise marks the end of an era in Indian music, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
14 April,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSinger Karan Aujla made a power-packed return to Mumbai with his much-awaited Mumbai 2.0 concert held on April 12. Karan Aujla set the city ablaze with his high-energy Punjabi beats. However, during the event, there was a brief moment of chaos as a scuffle broke out near the venue, Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Fight breaks out at Karan Aujla's concert As per reports, the incident took place outside the racecourse premises, near its parking area. A group of young men were seen getting violent and engaging in a physical fight. Videos of the altercation have since gone viral on social media and show the individuals throwing punches at each other, while onlookers record the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by On the list - Your clubs and events guestlisting partner (@onthelist.live) The situation caused brief panic among the concertgoers, but security guards promptly rushed to the scene, bringing the situation under control and ensuring order. As reported by Free Press Journal, no injuries or official complaints have been confirmed until now, and no legal action has been initiated by either party involved in the scuffle. Despite the disruption outside, the concert proceeded smoothly, with the singer delivering a high-energy performance to a packed audience. Aujla performed some of his biggest hits, including Tauba Tauba, Boyfriend, On Top and Wavy, with fans responding enthusiastically throughout the night. He also paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday at 92. The Mumbai 2.0 concert marked a major comeback for Aujla, especially after his earlier Holi event at the MMRDA Grounds on March 3 faced severe criticism. Fans criticise Karan Aujla's Holi concert Karan performed in Mumbai at a Holi-themed daytime concert on March 3. A large number of fans gathered to celebrate Holi and enjoy the music. However, after the show, many fans shared videos online, saying they were left "disappointed" and criticised the singer for poor crowd management. While some fans alleged that sprinklers were only available in the Fan Zone and not in the VIP or General areas, others claimed there were long queues to buy water. A few also said that some fans fainted due to the heat and the crowd. In a viral video, a fan complained about spending Rs 6,000 on a ticket just to faint thrice due to the scorching sun and having to drink ORS to recover. In another video, a fan criticised the organisers, claiming she could not even catch a single glimpse of Karan Aujla because there were no large screens, and the stage was too far away, even for those in the VIP section. Karan did not address the complaints directly, but on Instagram, he wrote, "Bombay, I think we need to add a night concert. Team Innovation, y'all coming back stronger or what???"
14 April,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLove me or hate me Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the backlash she often faces, saying she finds it “unsettling” when people reduce her to extremes. “It’s unsettling when people say ‘love or hate her, you can’t ignore her’. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve the hate,” she said in an interaction with Bhardwaj Rangan. Kangana added that while she has been vocal about national issues, criticism often comes without reason. “Some people have a problem just because you breathe. But I don’t hate anyone,” she asserted, underlining that she continues to stand by her views despite polarising reactions. Prep for her next mid-day had recently reported that after 14 years of ‘Queen’ (2013), the actor is set to reunite with filmmaker Vikas Bahl for a new project, reportedly a high-concept drama. The film is expected to centre on a strong female-led narrative, echoing the spirit of their earlier collaboration. The project is likely to go on floors in April-end. New face of vintage beauty? Madhubala and Sara Arjun After the success of Dhurandhar (2025), actor Sara Arjun is reportedly set to portray screen legend Madhubala in Jasmeet K Reen’s next, backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. We have learnt that the film is currently in pre-production. Before Sara’s name started doing the rounds, it was being said that Kiara Advani would play the role of the iconic actor. An official announcement is expected soon. Fan’s sacred secret Sonam Bajwa. Pic/Instagram Actor Sonam Bajwa has recalled a startling fan encounter, revealing she was told she unintentionally led to a broken engagement. “There was this girl who told me her engagement broke because of me,” Sonam recently shared in an interaction with Sophie Choudry. She explained that the woman added, “I called it off because he was obsessed with you and wanted me to look like you.” Sonam admitted she was “stunned” by the confession, but said she felt relieved when the woman shared she is now “very happy” in a new relationship.
14 April,2026 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAsha Bhosle’s penchant for reinvention was never quite restricted to singing. At 79, the veteran singer expanded her art and made her acting debut with the Hindi film, Mai (2013), directed by Mahesh Kodiyal. When mid-day reached out to the director, currently based in Las Vegas, he expressed his sadness at the passing of the legend. “It’s shattering news. Having Ashaji in my film was a milestone in my life,” he said. Casting Bhosle as an Alzheimer’s patient in the Padmini Kolhapure-starrer was an unusual choice. Was it the director’s gut feeling that led him to cast her instead of an actor? Almost, said Kodiyal, adding, “In the concept stage, I wove in a lullaby to be sung by Ashaji. On the day of recording it, while I was narrating the song’s situation to her, I realised that I had discovered my actress in my singer. Ashaji’s enthusiasm and passion during the workshop and shooting were unmatched. Her dedication to match or outdo her co-stars was extraordinary.” Asha Bhosle and Sachin Tendulkar. Pic/Rajeev Tyagi The late singer’s sincerity extended to her acting too. Recalling his fondest memory with her, Kodiyal shared, “For a scene where I had to film Ashaji in torrential rain, she sat patiently in drenched clothes through several retakes without complaining. After the shot was okayed, she was shivering. Yet, she asked me if I wanted a retake. I couldn’t resist touching her feet [seeing] her dedication.”
14 April,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Chaitanya PadukoneBack in 2014, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) about Priety Zinta's Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, and since then it has been one of the internet's favourite memes. Following his now-familiar trend of posting for Preity Zinta, Salman, on Monday, posted another tweet congratulating his former co-star for Punjab Kings' (PBKS) impressive performance. The internet joined the dots and is now rejoicing, saying they got a sequel to his viral after 12 years. Salman Khan congratulates Preity Zinta On Monday, Salman tweeted, “Well done Zinta, Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well ….realpreityzinta.” In no time, the users pulled out Salman's tweet from 2014, noting that the he actor's legendary Zinta shoutout is back and posted hilarious reactions to it. Well done Zinta,Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well …. @realpreityzinta — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 13, 2026 For the unversed back in 2014, Salman had cheered for Preity’s team PBKS, tweeting, "Zinta's team won kya?" The tweet had gone viral and to date remains one of the internet's favourite tweets of all times, with users regularly sharing it under Salman's tweets and also on Reddit. Netizens react Soon, fans began flooding the comments section with his 2014 tweet, with many calling him her "old fan." One user wrote, "Sallu bhai knows what he's doing recreating that iconic tweet" Another user wrote, "Salman Khan went from "Zinta's team won kya?" to "Well done Zinta" after 12 years. Bro took "slow and steady" way too seriously. Better late than never, bhai." Many users pointed out that the Punjab team is not a part of today's clash. Others highlighted that the last time Punjab played was on April 11. One user on reddit wrote, “Sequel released after 12 years. Tiger Zinta hai.” Another one joked, “first time was so much fun, he had to do it twice.” A third user said, “We got Salman recreating his tweet before GTA 6.” Pointing out that Punjab wasn't playing today, a user commented, “Punjab didn’t play yesterday , They are not playing today. But Salman’s love towards Zinta is everyday.” One user rejoiced saying, "We got a sequel." A user even joked, "bhai tweets are back! it’s over for trump."
13 April,2026 10:37 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe US show Wheel of Fortune holds the Guinness World Records title as the World’s Most Popular TV Game Show, has won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show, and has been recognised by Variety Magazine as the Most-Watched Entertainment Show on American Television. In January 2026, Akshay Kumar made his return to television by stepping in as the host of Wheel of Fortune India. He brought the game show to India in a high-energy avatar, combining quick thinking, banter, high-stakes gameplay, and non-stop entertainment. Is Wheel Of Fortune Going Off-Air? However, since its inception, the show has remained an entertaining attraction among viewers. Now, there are reports that Wheel of Fortune may soon go off-air, raising questions about whether low TRPs are to blame. An article by Telly Express report that said that Akshay Kumar’s hosted show is set to go off-air later this month. According to the reports, the show is being pulled off air by Sony Entertainment Television due to its inability to generate the expected traction. Despite featuring several celebrity guests, Wheel of Fortune reportedly managed to garner only around 0.5–0.7 TRP. However, the truth is that the show is going off air as the season comes to an end. Following the season finale, Akshay's game show will reportedly be replaced by a different reality game show Tum Ho Naa, which will be hosted by Rajeev Khandelwal. Tum Ho Naa to replace Wheel of Fortune? Earlier, mid-day had reported that actor Rajeev Khandelwal would be making his television comeback with Tum Ho Naa, 14 years after he hosted Sachh ka Saamna. Now, the latest reports suggest that Tum Ho Naa is slated to premiere from April 28 onwards and will air at 9 pm on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV, replacing Wheel of Fortune. Speaking about hosting Tum Ho Naa, Rajeev Khandelwal said, “Over the years, I’ve been offered so many kinds of roles, some experimental, some quite unconventional. But I’ve always chosen to follow my heart and be part of something that genuinely feels meaningful to me. With the show Tum Ho Naa, I am happy to return to television with Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV and bring a beautiful show that is really close to my heart.”
13 April,2026 10:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor-singer Piyush Mishra has worked with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on a cult classic, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), together. However, his recent statements indicate that the two have never shared a good or even cordial bond off-screen. Known for their strong personalities and voicing their unfiltered views, they have often found themselves at odds. Not only Kashyap, Piyush also shares a similar equation with Naseeruddin Shah. Piyush Mishra on Anurag Kashyap During a recent interaction with Shubhankar Mishra, Piyush Mishra was asked to choose between Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Kashyap as a collaborator. He quickly answered without a thought, saying, “Imtiaz Ali, any day. He is a great director and writes amazing scripts. I feel immense satisfaction after working with him." Meanwhile, talking of Anurag Kashyap, he further added, "Anurag also does it, but… How shall I define Anurag Kashyap for you? Why does he talk so much? He does wrong to himself unnecessarily. You should either do good to yourself or the other person, but he doesn’t even think of himself. That’s his problem," he said. Mishra further went on to describe his working relationship with Kashyap, clarifying that while creative alignment exists, they are not at all compatible on a personal level. “If you are going against something, then there should at least give results. The main thing is that he knows he won’t get any result, he still speaks a lot. Mujhe zabardast virodh hai usse. We barely communicate – I can’t talk to him for a longer period, and neither can he. We don’t talk, only shoot for films. But, we work well together, we both know what we want. He also used to abuse me earlier, but only I do it now," Piyush said. Piyush Mishra on his equation with Naseeruddin Shah Piyush Mishra went on to open up about another complicated relationship within the industry. He named Naseeruddin Shah as someone he does not get along with. “I don’t have good relations with Naseer. Neither I like him, nor he likes me. And, if both the parties don’t like each other, then it becomes an ideal stage to not talk, because you both know that you don’t like each other, so there’s just no need to talk," he said.
13 April,2026 10:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAkshay Kumar's upcoming horror-comedy Bhooth Bangla, helmed by Priyadarshan, has cleared the censorship cut days ahead of its release. However, the film was cleared only after making some changes and cutting as much as 10 minutes from the film. The makers, after making the changes, reportedly received their certificate on April 2, after which they went back to the CBFC voluntarily to make additional cuts. Bhooth Bangla list of changes The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has granted the film a U/A 16+ certificate, indicating that children below the age of 16 will need parental guidance to watch it. Before giving the certificate, the CBFC's Examining Committee reportedly flagged several issues in the film and ordered changes to the same. The CBFC objected on multiple fronts before clearing the film for release. According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the board flagged an obscene word used at 26 minutes and ordered it to be replaced. Similarly, another set of obscene words appearing around an hour into the film was also asked to be changed. Towards the end of the film, an obscene word in the subtitles was ordered to be removed entirely. Beyond the objections over obscene words, the CBFC also raised an issue with a denigrating reference to women in the first half of the film. The makers were asked to replace the part with something more appropriate. Additionally, the CBFC directed the makers to add clear disclaimers for all religious and superstitious references made throughout the film. After all these changes were made to the CBFC's satisfaction, the censor certificate was handed over to the makers on April 2, clearing the film ahead of its theatrical release on April 17, 2026. Bhooth Bangla final runtime Even after receiving the certificate, the makers reportedly returned to the CBFC with a fresh set of voluntary cuts a few days later. The CBFC accepted these additional changes on April 11. The makers reportedly trimmed 63 scenes from the film, with most cuts being small. The biggest single cut accounted for 72 seconds, a full 1 minute and 12 seconds, which was a scene in the song O Sundari, which was deleted entirely. Another 27 seconds were also cut from the song O Re O Sawariya. The cuts in these two songs alone accounted for a significant portion of the total runtime decrease. With all the cuts together, the runtime was brought down by 10 minutes and 5 seconds. The final revised runtime of Bhooth Bangla stands at 164.52 minutes, which is 2 hours, 44 minutes and 52 seconds.
13 April,2026 08:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe demise of legendary singer Asha Bhosle on Sunday, April 12, sent the entire nation mourning. Many celebrities from the film as well as music fraternity paid emotional tributes to the late singer on social media. However, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla, who performed in Mumbai on Sunday, paid tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle at his concert in a unique and heartwarming way. Karan Aujla pays tribute to Asha Bhosle Aujla paused his concert mid-way and paid tribute to Asha Bhosle by marking a moment of silence followed by a mash-up featuring 15 of her timeless songs, including Piya Tu Ab To Aaja, Dum Maro Dum, Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil, Yeh Mera Dil, O Haseena Zulfonwale, amongst others. Karan Aujla’s tribute to legendary Asha Bhosle in his Mumbai concert last night brought the entire arena to a standstill. 💔💔@GeetanDiMachine #musiculture #india #music #world #lifestyle pic.twitter.com/GTfCKt10R2 — MusiCulture™ (@MusiCultureIn) April 13, 2026 For the unversed, Asha Bhosle last performed on stage at an event in Dubai in 2024, during which she sang Aujla's blockbuster Tauba Tauba, and also recreated the song's viral hook step by Vicky Kaushal. Karan made sure to include the viral clip in his tribute. The tribute ended with the viral video clip of the legendary singer, which moved everyone. The gesture carried a lot of emotional weight as news of her passing at the age of 92 in Mumbai emerged the same day. About Asha Bhosle Born in 1933, Asha Bhosle began her musical journey at a young age and rose to prominence in the 1950s. Over her career spanning decades, she recorded thousands of songs across multiple Indian languages, ranging from classical and ghazals to cabaret, pop, and folk. Her work with leading composers and filmmakers made her one of the most influential voices in Indian cinema. She was honoured with awards, including the Dadasaheb Phalke Award and the Padma Vibhushan, and was recognised by the Guinness World Records in 2011 as the most-recorded artist in music history. Veteran singer had been dealing with multiple health issues. She died on Sunday due to multiple organ failure. She is survived by her son, Anand, and her grandchildren. (With inputs from ANI)
13 April,2026 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriya Kapur, the wife of late business tycoon Sunjay Kapur, took to her social media account to remember her husband on their ninth wedding anniversary. This also marks their first anniversary since Sunjay's death. She shared throwback photos from their wedding and posted a photo of a romantic and tender handwritten note Sunjay had written for her. Priya Kapur expresses her love for Sunjay on their anniversary Priya posted a series of glimpses from their traditional Punjabi wedding on Instagram. She was seen wearing an intricate red and gold kurta with heavy jewellery and a dupatta wrapped around her head and shoulders, while Sunjay wore a white kurta-pyjama with a pink pagdi. She wrote, “Happy Anniversary, J (heart emoji) Last year, on our 8th, we celebrated with your Dosco friends. It was loud, warm, full of laughter. You looked at me and said you wanted us to be together for the next 7 lifetimes. I’m holding you to that, J.” Priya also posted the handwritten note Sunjay gave her on their seventh anniversary, writing, “On our 7th, you wrote the most beautiful note for me. The most precious gift. I have carried every word with me. I always will. You were not just my husband. You were my soulmate, my safe place, my heartbeat. With you, I found home. Loving you was the easiest and most beautiful thing I have ever known. You made the ordinary feel magical.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priya S Kapur (@priyasunjaykapur) She ended her caption on a heartfelt and poignant note. “You are not in my past, my love. You are waiting for me in my future. Our story isn’t over. Happy Anniversary, my forever. Like the quote you found for “US”: ‘This is just the beginning of our time together…7 years of marriage and 7 lives together. And if I could live life again, I would repeat every mistake, so long as it leads me back to you.’ P.S. I love you. Always.” Rani Kapur claims she is scared of Priya Kapur Although it has been months since Sunjay's demise, the legal battle over his estate shows no signs of slowing down. Recently, his mother, Rani Kapur, broke her silence on the ongoing dispute with Priya Kapur, calling it deeply painful. Alleging attempts to take over assets built by her late husband, she questioned her removal from the RK Family Trust and expressed fear over the situation. Rani said, "It's very hurtful for me because my husband made this trust (RK Family Trust) and gave everything to me. This girl (Priya Kapur) tried to take over everything my husband built all his life. We moved from Bombay to Delhi, we built the house. That house I built sitting under a tree. She thinks she's got it. Luckily, I have this house, and I've been away from Delhi since my son died. I've not gone back. I'm scared now. What is she going to do to me?" "She (Priya Kapur) wouldn't have had the guts to have a dispute if Sunjay Kapur had been alive today.” She further suggested that she was extremely close to her son, noting that he rarely made decisions without her involvement.
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