Rising star and Bollywood’s newest heartthrob Ahaan Panday is celebrating his 28th birthday today. Ahaan Panday became a household name after the massive success of Saiyaara, which went on to emerge as a blockbuster at the box office. As the actor celebrates his birthday, he received the sweetest wish from co-star Aneet Padda, who showered him with love and admiration in an adorable birthday message on social media. Aneet Padda’s birthday wish for Ahaan Sharing some unseen photos and videos of Ahaan, who has turned 28, Aneet narrated a blessed future for the birthday boy, which fans are gushing over.She wrote, "I’ve seen the future. I’ve seen passersby smile when you laugh out loud; they can’t help it. I’ve seen colours change in the world around when your eyes are lost in thought, admiring an old woman watering her plants, unaware. I’ve seen the scribbles in your notepad, holding the musings of an unusual mind, rare and magical. The change of your camera lens, stubborn in its search for beauty in the mundane. I’ve seen you be so selfless." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aneet Padda (@aneetpadda_) Aneet also shared how her parents, Ahaan's mother Deanne Pandey, and all his other close ones are extremely proud of the person he has turned out to be. "I’ve seen my mom and dad trusting you deeply, beaming with love when they ask, 'Ahaan kiven ae? Theek hai na?' on every video call. I’ve seen Deanne aunty cry every time she sees your face on that poster—pride mixed with disbelief at her son’s kindness, his soul, the man she raised. I’ve seen a stranger having a better day after talking to you. I’ve seen the security guard waiting for his daily chat with you at 2 pm sharp. I’ve seen the world stop and stare at you before it knew why. Before it met its Saiyaara on a movie screen. You were always a star; dadi was always proud. I saw the future then, and I see it now. It’s all set to come true," she added."Happy birthday, Ahaan. I will always be proud of the person you are. Thank you for giving the world the gift of you," her special birthday wish concluded. Overwhelmed by these lovely words from Aneet, Ahaan commented, "No words do justice to what I felt after reading this." Deanne Panday’s birthday wish Ahaan’s mom, Deanne, also shared adorable throwback pics of the actor and penned a heartfelt note that read, “Happy birthday to our love and life. You make us so happy, so proud. From the child that you were to the man that you are today, there is no one like you; you are just different. You are love; you wear your heart on your sleeve.”She continued, “Stay real no matter what the world throws at you, son. Be you, as you are, so beautiful inside and out. Love you so much. Happy birthday to our sunshine, everyone’s sunshine.”
23 December,2025 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSomething’s brewing Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Gurinder Chadha. Pics/PTI, AFP Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha has expressed her admiration for Priyanka Chopra Jonas, highlighting her desire to collaborate again in the future. Speaking to PTI, the director said, “I would love to find the right thing for her” for a project. Gurinder, known for Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and Viceroy’s House (2017), praised Priyanka for her support of non-resident Indians, especially Punjabi women, adding, “Priyanka supported me for so long and has been such a great supporter of all NRIs, particularly Punjabi women.” Their recent collaboration on the Hindi version of George Michael’s Last Christmas saw Priyanka initially hesitant to sing, but she agreed “to support” Gurinder. The filmmaker called her “an incredible actress.” ‘My last chance’ Agastya Nanda in the poster of ‘Ikkis’ The upcoming war biopic, Ikkis, is Agastya Nanda’s second film. But the young actor, who made his debut with Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies (2023), has approached Ikkis as his “last chance”. “I am very well aware of my privilege. Do I think my first film was good? No. How was I in the film? Terrible. So, I view Ikkis as my last chance to prove myself,” Agastya said in a press meet. The Archies, which also starred Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana and late Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor, was largely panned upon release and the performances by the star kids were trolled. Agastya, grandson of megastar Amitabh Bachchan, said he used all the trolling as a driving force to do better. “Even if I don’t succeed, I will not stop acting. I will pick my camera, go back to Delhi and start shooting with a bunch of friends. Acting is for myself and business is for the audience,” said the actor, who plays late war hero Arun Khetarpal in Ikkis. Need to look 21 for ‘Ikkis’ Sriram Raghavan and Varun Dhawan. Pic/Yogen Shah Much before Agastya became the protagonist of Ikkis, filmmaker Sriram Raghavan had his Badlapur (2015) star, Varun Dhawan, locked for the war drama. So, why did the director opt for a change in Ikkis’s leading man? “Varun didn’t look 21 anymore,” Sriram said at a press meet. The director shared that work on the film had begun in 2018 itself, with Varun locked to play the late war hero, Arun Khetarpal. But Covid-19 delayed the film, and by the time Sriram resumed work on Ikkis, he felt he needed a younger hero. “I told Dino [Dinesh Vijan, producer] that I couldn’t make it with Varun as he didn’t look that young anymore. I needed a new actor,” he shared. Mera ‘heera ladka’ forever Fardeen Khan Veteran actor Mumtaz recently spoke about her daughter Natasha’s separation from actor Fardeen Khan, describing it as a difficult phase for the family, while also addressing her bond with her ex son-in-law. In an interaction with Vicky Lalwani, Mumtaz said the separation was painful but added that such situations must be handled with maturity. “These things happen in life, and one has to face them,” she said. Mumtaz was all praise for Fardeen, calling him a “heera ladka” and appreciating the dignity with which he has dealt with personal and professional challenges. She added that she continues to hold him in high regard despite his separation from her daughter in 2023. Start dreaming Prabhas. Pic/AFP Telugu star Prabhas recently unveiled The Script Craft International Short Film Festival with a special announcement video on social media, encouraging aspiring filmmakers to take their first step in cinema. Calling it a space where dreams can begin, the actor said, “The Script Craft isn’t just a festival — it’s where stories become careers. Every voice deserves a beginning. Every dream story deserves a chance.” On the work front, Prabhas is prepping for the release of his next film, The Raja Saab. He also has Spirit, Salaar: Part 2, and the sequel of Kalki 2898 AD.
23 December,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamEven as people are winding down their work in the last 10 days of the year, filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj is going full throttle on his next, O' Romeo. We have heard that the filmmaker and leading man Shahid Kapoor will conduct a quick shoot at Vrundavan Studios in Malad, on December 28, marking the last leg of an otherwise tightly guarded production. An insider close to the unit revealed, “It’s a patch shoot, with some action and dialogue-heavy scenes lined up.” During the two-day stint, the director will focus largely on Kapoor’s key portions. Leading lady Triptii Dimri and Randeep Hooda will not be required for this leg. Vishal Bhardwaj After a quick New Year’s break, the production is expected to resume work with an additional eight-day shoot in January 2026. “That leg will mostly include crowd sequences and scenes with body doubles. If required, the actors may be requested to report for a day or so,” added the insider. Editing of the action thriller is underway so that it can meet its February 13 release. Feb 13When ‘O’ Romeo’ will arrive in cinemas
23 December,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuChoreographer Vijay Ganguly has cleared the air around his recent statement about Tamannaah Bhatia being rejected by director Aditya Dhar for the Shararat song from Dhurandhar. The choreographer took to his social media to clarify that the actress was never under consideration for the part. Vijay Ganguly clarifies his statement Vijay penned a long note on his Instagram stories, wherein he wrote, “To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene. In Dhurandhar, the music is woven into a high-stakes moment where the tension is key. The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story’s progression. This choice was about protecting the film’s atmosphere and ensuring the narrative remains the hero of the sequence." He added, “I genuinely enjoy conversations around cinema and the many layers that go into making a film. That said, I've often refrained from putting myself out there because, at times, words get selectively lifted, misquoted or sensationalised to serve headlines rather than the craft. It's unfortunate that instead of the conversation staying on the song and the creative intent behind Shararat, the focus has shifted to comparisons between two wonderful artists, with strong and reductive terms like "rejections" being used - something that was never the spirit of what was shared." The choreographer went on to reveal, “Cinema is collaborative. It thrives on respect, nuance and context. I hope we can keep the spotlight where it belongs - on the work and the many people who pour their hearts into it. To clarify: Tamannaah Bhatia was never under consideration because her star power is so significant it might have overwhelmed the specific needs of this scene. In Dhurandhar, the music is woven into a high-stakes moment where the tension is key. The makers opted for two performers to keep the focus on the story's progression. This choice was about protecting the film's atmosphere and ensuring the narrative remains the hero of the sequence." What Vijay Ganguly said The controversy sparked after Vijay said that he wanted to cast Tamannaah Bhatia in the song during an interview with Filmygyan. He added that the idea was, however, rejected by director Aditya Dhar. The choreographer stated, "In my head, she was (the one). I had suggested her, but Aditya was very clear that he did not want what people call an item song, something that went out of the story. If it were just about one girl, it would have taken attention away from the story." He further shared, "That's why there are two girls, not one. He didn't want the attention to be about this one person. If it were Tamannaah, it would've been about her and not the story."Jo ho raha tha film mein, there was a lot going on, and if you go away from the story, then the song is just a cut-to song."
22 December,2025 07:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe Delhi High Court recently passed an ad interim injunction on Monday protecting the personality rights of actor R Madhavan. The court alsio restrainted the misuse of his name, image, likeness and other personality traits. The order was passed during a hearing when the court heard his civil suit against the circulation of deepfake, AI-generated and misleading online content. Delhi HC orders takedown of R Madhavan's obscene content The matter was heard by Justice Manmeet Pritam Arora. The judge directed the takedown of obscene material concerning the actor while also ordering a restraint against defendants selling unauthorised merchandise, which exploits his personality rights. Senior Advocate Swathi Sukumar, who appeared for Madhavan, informed the Court that pursuant to earlier directions, many other intermediaries had been approached and some infringing content had already been removed. However, the advocate submitted that Defendant No. 1 created and circulated fake trailers of non-existent films, including Kesari 3 and Shaitaan Chapter 2, falsely associating them with the actor. Swathi also pointed out that despite representations to the contrary, YouTube had stated that certain content did not violate copyright norms. Sukumar also apprised the Court of deepfake and AI-generated videos depicting Madhavan in fabricated situations, stating that one such video had since been removed. She further told the Bench that RedBubble had removed all infringing merchandise bearing the actor's name and likeness, though some fake trailers remained accessible online. By comparing content that had been removed with material that remained available, the Court questioned the platforms' selective approach. "I want to understand why they have taken down some and not taken down some," the judge observed. Upon being informed of obscene content involving the actor, the Court stated that it would proceed on the basis of counsel's statement and directed its removal. The Court also took note of submissions that certain defendants were commercially exploiting Madhavan's personality by selling unauthorised merchandise. Granting interim relief, the judge observed: "Issue injunction qua sale of merchandise qua 1, 3 and 4 of the list and qua 2 on the ground of obscenity." Sukumar stressed that the descriptions were misleading and that the actor had never authorised the use of his name or likeness for such content. Referring to a page that portrays Madhavan as the Hulk, she urged that it be taken down, asserting that a genuine fan page would not object if the actor asserted his rights. While the Court indicated that some such content could be made "invisible," it clarified that it was still considering the broader legal issues surrounding AI-generated material. "I am not clear about the AI issue. I will think about it. I will not pass orders right now," the judge remarked. For the present, the High Court has granted an ad interim injunction protecting Madhavan's personality rights, directed the takedown of obscene content, and restrained the sale of unauthorised merchandise exploiting his identity. The matter has been listed for further hearing in May 2026. R Madhavan's workfront Madhavan was seen in a number of movies in 2025, including Hisaab Barabar, Kesari Chapter 2, Aap Jaisa Koi, De De Pyaar De 2 and Dhurandhar in Hindi as well as Test in Tamil. Meanwhile, he will next be seen in Dhurandhar 2 in Hindi, G.D.N and Adhirshtasaali in Tamil. He has been gaining a lot of acclaim for his performance in Dhurandhar, which has become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2025, collecting over Rs 870 crore at the box office worldwide.
22 December,2025 07:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Salman Khan will soon turn 60. Ahead of his milestone birthday, the star took to his social media handles and shared some gym pictures of himself. The actor flexed his muscles and flaunted his fitness at the age of 59. Salman Khan drops gym looks Salman Khan took to social media to share pictures of himself looking extremely fit. Dressed in a gym vest and shorts, he appeared as fit as ever. Sharing the pictures on social media, Salman joked, “I wish I could look like this when I turn 60—6 days from now,” playfully hinting at his upcoming milestone birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Salman Khan mocks his acting skills At the Red Sea Film Festival, Salman Khan poked fun at himself, saying he does not see himself as a great performer. He also joked that he feels the audience laughs when he cries on screen. Joking that he never really tries to act, Khan said, “Acting has also left this generation. Toh mujhe nahi lagta ki main koi bahut hi kamaal ka actor hoon. You can catch me doing anything, but you can’t catch me acting. Woh hoti hi nahi mujhse. Jaisa feel hota hai, waise karta hoon. Bas yahi hai.” However, the audience did not agree with Khan’s statement. The host of the interaction turned to the audience and asked if they agreed with the superstar, to which the hall erupted with a resounding no. This led Khan to share another moment of self-deprecating humour. He added, “Kabhi-kabhi jab main rota hoon, mujhe lagta hai aap log mujh par hans dete ho.” Salman Khan's work front On the professional front, Salman, recently wrapped the filming of his upcoming war drama Battle of Galwan. Salman, who had earlier sported a moustache for the movie, surprised his fans with a clean-shaven look recently. Khan had sported the moustache look for months at a stretch as he shot for the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’ and also went on for his Dabangg Tour. The actor, a few days ago, was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai, surrounded by heavy security, where he publicly flaunted his clean-shaven look. Talking about Galwan, the film is based on the Galwan stand-off between India and its expansionist neighbour, China, on June 15, 2020, during the thick of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India.
22 December,2025 07:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs Dhurandhar's historic run continues at the box office, the film has created one more record on day 17 since its release on December 5, 2025. The Ranveer Singh starrer has marched on to become the highest-grossing film of the year, leaving the likes of Kantara Chapter 1, Chhaava and Saiyaara behind. Dhurandhar becomes the highest-grossing film of 2025 With another thunderous third weekend, Dhurandhar has earned Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million) worldwide gross to become the highest-grossing film of the year, cementing its place among the most blockbuster runs in Indian cinema history. It has been surpassing itself every week andrelivering unheard-of records while rewriting the rulebook at every stage. Last week, the film, which was released on December 5, recorded the biggest second weekend collection and also the biggest third weekend ever. From Day 1 to Day 13, Dhurandhar maintained its streak of earning over Rs 24 crore daily collections for 13 consecutive days. It then raced to Rs 200 crore (USD 24 million) in just 5 days. He went on to become the fastest film ever to cross Rs 300, Rs 400 and Rs 500 crore. Week 2 even outperformed Week 1, a box-office record that has never been witnessed before. Dhurandhar’s dominance expands beyond India. With an outstanding Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million) overseas gross in just 17 days, Dhurandhar has officially become the highest-grossing Indian film overseas in 2025. Interestingly, this excludes the Gulf countries as it was banned there. Dhurandhar's total India nett earnings stand at Rs 579.20 crore, while the India gross earnings are Rs 683.46 crore. Talking of overseas collection, the film has grossed Rs 186.90 crore (USD 20.90 million), which takes its worldwide gross collections to Rs 870.36 crore (USD 97 million). Highest-grossing Indian films of 2025 Dhurandhar - Rs 870.36 crore and counting Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1 - Rs 853 crore Chhaava - Rs 808 crore Saiyaara - Rs 579 crore Coolie - Rs 518 crore War 2 - Rs 365 crore Mahavatar Narsimha - Rs 326 crore Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra - Rs 303 crore They Call Him OG - Rs 300 crore Housefull 5 - Rs 292 crore
22 December,2025 06:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAditya Dhar's Dhurandhar has been garnering a lot of praise and acclaim ever since it hit the theatres on December 5, 2025. The film has also created history at the box office, becoming the 2025 highest grossing films. With several celebrities also praising the film, Shilpa Shetty has now taken to social media to praise the film after watching it. But she had an interesting twist to it as she joined the viral FA9LA trend, dancing to the popular beats, recreating Akshaye Khanna's dance steps. Shilpa Shetty joins the Fa9la trend Shilpa shared a video of herself dancing to FA9LA and wrote, "Fan toh mila nahi lekin mai fan ho gayi hu, toh yeh trend karna banta tha. ranveersingh aapka time aa gaya... underplayed, nuanced and fit the character to the T. AkshayeKhanna, OMG... aura maxxx actormaddy, no one could have played it better than you rampal72, a revelation duttsanjay, rockstar as always." She added, "gauravgera, manavgohil and therakeshbedi were fantastically cast and that credit goes to castingchhabra for putting it all together. Special mention to shashwatology for the bg score and music, it's my favourite playlist right now." "And adityadharfilms, you truly are a visionary. You've made one of the most patriotic films I've seen in a long time. Take a bow to the entire team of Dhurandhar," the actress added. About Dhurandhar Dhurandhar has become one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time at the domestic box office. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, along with an ensemble cast of Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi in key roles. The makers have confirmed a sequel to the film in the post-credit scene, revealing that the sequel is scheduled to hit theatres on 19 March next year. The film revolves around the underworld saga about a network of criminals, informants and operatives whose lives intersect, navigating covert operations and betrayals. Meanwhile, Shilpa Shetty has been making headlines for some time now due to controversies revolving her involvement in a Rs 60 crore fraud case as well as an FIR filed against her restraunt chain Bastian in Bengaluru.
22 December,2025 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHarsh Chhaya and Shefali Shah's split in 2000 was widely publicised at the time. After nearly six years of marriage, the couple separated. Harsh just posted a mysterious comment on Facebook about an actor couple who separated over 25 to 30 years ago. Netizens speculated that the actor's now-deleted message was directed at his ex-wife, Shefali. A user shared the post and asked the same question. Harsh just posted a lengthy letter on his Facebook account. In the cryptic statement, Harsh cited an actor couple that split around 25 to 30 years ago. He remarked that the couple's separation was big news back then. He went on to note that over time, one of them avoids discussing what went wrong in their relationship, whilst the other person is always ready to talk about it. Is actor #HarshChhaya talking about his ex-wife Shefali Chhaya (now #ShefaliShah) who is married to producer-director Vipul Shah...??JUST ASKING? đ€ pic.twitter.com/9iOTiWFCvj — Arnaz Hathiram Jain (@ArnazHathiram) December 21, 2025 He wrote, "So an actor couple got divorced some 25-30 years ago. It was quite a news then. Over time, one of them avoids talking about it and passes it off as done and dusted, it's over, move on .. but she is as if always waiting .. any new release or a stage that gets a mic in hand and she makes it a point to let the world know how bad it was even after two and a half decades." Harsh Chhaya makes a shocking revelation On the same topic, Harsh stated that the actress, who divorced years ago, recently worked with a Bengali women director, to whom she revealed that her ex-husband battered her. The lady director had communicated this knowledge to a mutual friend of the former couple who was aware of the divorce proceedings. So, the common one corrected the facts and told the lady director that it was false information supplied by the actress, because it was she who fell in love with another man, who is a director and producer. "Turns out, recently, a Bengali lady director who has made a film with the actress some time ago, unwittingly, was telling one of the couple's old friends that her ex used to even beat this actress. The common friend, like quite a few of them, was close enough to the couple and knew about the whole divorce thing inside out, as did a lot of other contemporaries from then. So this friend let the lady director know that the actress is lying and simply walked out because she fell for the director-producer." Harsh went on to explain how the actress keeps telling the same story. Previously, their close friends kept quiet out of respect for the actress's ex-husband, but now they find it aggravating. Some people find it hilarious now that they understand the other side of the story. "Every time she now starts her story, the ex and the contemporaries from then find it amusing that there she goes again. Friends, too, kept out of this ever since at the behest of the ex, and everyone moves on anyway, but the friends are now a bit irritated that she continues with her rant to this day, so now they make it a point to let people know who think they figured it all just by hearing one side of it." Netizens react to the long post A user took to X (previously Twitter) to publish Harsh Chhaya's enigmatic note, raising the issue of whether he was referring to his ex-wife, Shefali Shah, who is now married to director and producer Vipul Shah. Soon after, netizens crowded the comments section. A user wrote, "There's no doubt about that. Even after 25 years, Shefali Chhaya continues to talk about her divorce. Anything for a nice tale or to be a 'strong woman'. How would she react if her ex-husband began to speak negatively about her?"
22 December,2025 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actress Zeenat Aman has shared an interesting behind-the-scenes memory from her early days in Bollywood. During her appearance on Indian Idol 16, she revealed how legendary dancer and actor Helen guided her and other heroines in mastering on-screen essentials like contact lenses, eyelashes, and wigs. Zeenat Aman says Helen influenced her look Reflecting on Helen’s influence, Zeenat highlighted her role in shaping the glamour and professionalism of a generation of actresses. Rapper Badshah asked, “Zeenat ma’am, Helen ma’am, since both of you worked during the same period and were at the top of your careers, was there ever any rivalry between you?” Responding to this, Zeenat Aman praised Helen, calling her incomparable and saying there was never any question of rivalry. She shared that they would watch Helen closely to learn how to wear contact lenses, false eyelashes, and wigs. The Ajnabee actress added that Helen was truly unbeatable. She said, “Helen ji, she was incomparable. There was no question of rivalry. We used to watch her and learn how to wear contact lenses, how to wear eyelashes, and how to wear a wig. She was unbeatable, always. Before I joined films, I was a huge fan of Helen's. In the first film, when I saw her on set, my jaw dropped.” Hearing this, Helen also expressed her admiration for Zeenat Aman, saying that her jaw dropped when she saw such a beautiful girl enter the film industry. “My jaw dropped, too, looking at such a beautiful girl coming into the film industry. Mashallah.” Zeenat Aman has frequently spoken about her deep admiration for Helen. The two shared the screen in Ram Balram and other films in the 70s and 80s. Recently, both veteran actresses appeared on the singing reality show Indian Idol 16. The latest episode, titled “Celebrating the Lady Dons,” paid tribute to Zeenat Aman and Helen. Contestants honoured their legacy by performing some of their hit tracks. Zeenat Aman grooves to Dum Maaro Dum A whiff of nostalgia swept through the audience as evergreen icon Zeenat Aman brought back the magic of her legendary chartbuster Dum Maaro Dum on the Indian Idol stage. With contestant Anshika’s powerful and soulful rendition of the iconic song, which is originally from the 1971 film Haré Rama Haré Krishna, nostalgia filled the air, transforming the performance into a full-blown celebration. Zeenat couldn’t resist stepping onto the stage and dancing to the timeless track, instantly earning thunderous applause from the judges, contestants, and audience alike. The moment became even more special when Kartik Aaryan joined the veteran diva on the dance floor. Hare Rama Hare Krishna is a 1971 Indian Hindi-language satirical musical drama film written, produced and directed by Dev Anand. It stars Dev Anand, alongside Mumtaz, Zeenat Aman and Prem Chopra in the lead roles. The film deals with the decadence of the Hippie culture, and aims to have an anti-drug message and also depicts some problems associated with Westernization.
22 December,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Danish Pandor turned a year older today and is currently basking in the success of the recently released film Dhurandhar. In the film, he essays the role of Uzar Balochi, the trusted aide of Rehman Dikaith. His performance, along with his on-screen chemistry with Ranveer Singh, has been widely appreciated by audiences. Aahana Kumra's sweet birthday wish for Danish Pandor Amid growing interest in the actor’s personal life, actress Aahana Kumra fuelled relationship rumours by sharing a series of cosy pictures with Danish on his birthday. The photos, reportedly from their holidays, show the duo striking intimate poses, hinting at a close bond. Sharing the pictures, Aahana wrote, "To the kindest boy I know! Happy happy to you DP! I Hope and pray you get everything your desires! May life always be kind to you and bring you all the love, success, and happiness that you deserve! Wishing you the best always! To forever. Have a Dhu-Ran-Dan year Danny boy". Soon, the comment section was flooded with fans asking about Danish’s relationship status. However, Aahana chose not to respond to the queries, leaving the internet guessing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aahana S Kumra (@aahanakumra) Danish Pandor on preparing for Dhurandhar Danish Pandor revealed that his very first meeting with filmmaker Aditya Dhar marked the beginning of his preparation to play Uzair Baloch in Dhurandhar. Grateful to be part of the film, which also stars Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal, Pandor knew the role would demand intense preparation. “Aditya sir had done five to six years of research. He gave me the research material, which included videos of Uzair Baloch,” he recalled. As he studied the gangster’s interviews, Pandor realised that mastering the dialect was key to portraying the character authentically. “I went through all the interviews available on YouTube. In Karachi, people speak Urdu with a touch of Punjabi. I worked with a dialect coach to perfect that,” he shared. Closer to the shoot, the director conducted a 20-day workshop to help the cast get comfortable with the dialect. “All of us — Ranveer bhai, Sara [Arjun], and Rakesh sir [Bedi] — needed to have the same twang when our characters conversed with each other.”
22 December,2025 03:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
