Days after getting discharged from the hospital following prolonged health crises, veteran writer Salim Khan made his first appearance on Saturday on the occasion of Eid. The screenwriter joined his family, including sons Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan, as they all greeted their fans. Salman Khan also shared a video of the same, sharing his father's health update, thanking fans and wishing them on the festival. Salim Khan makes first appearance after discharge In the videos surfaced on social media, Salim Khan is seen in a wheelchair on the balcony of their Galaxy apartment as he waved at fans and the media outside. Salim was joined by his entire family, including wife Salma Khan, sons Salman Khan, Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan and daughters Alvira Khan Agnihotri and Arpita Khan. Salim Khan’s grandchildren also accompanied him for the balcony appearance. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) For the occasion, Salman Khan was seen sporting a brown shirt with blue denim as he greeted fans with folded hands, waved and even blew a kiss to his fans. For the unversed, Salim Khan was discharged from Mumbai’s Lilavati hospital on March 17 following a month of treatment there. Doctors had earlier confirmed that the writer had suffered a minor haemorrhage. “There was minimal brain haemorrhage. A small procedure was done this morning, and it was accomplished. He is fine and stable, but is still on a ventilator. By tomorrow, hopefully, we will take him off the ventilator. All in all, he’s doing quite well. Keeping his age in mind, the recovery time is longer," Dr Jaleel Parkar had stated. Salman Khan wishes fans on Eid 2026 Meanwhile, Salman Khan took to social media to share a glimpse of his Eid celebrations with fans, where he was joined by his entire family. Wishing his fans, Salman Khan shared a video of Salim Khan waving at fans from their balcony. The clip also shows fans gathered outside the actor’s Galaxy Apartments in Mumbai. Salman captioned his post, "Eid Mubarak, Thank you very much for your blessings, Dad is back home thank you," accompanied by his latest song Chand Dekh Lena from his upcoming war drama Maathrubhumi.
21 March,2026 09:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe latest to praise Aditya Dhar's directorial Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is none other than filmmaker S. S. Rajamouli. He lauded Dhar's craft as a filmmaker and also praised performances by R Madhavan and Ranveer Singh. He also spoke about the almost four-hour runtime of the film. SS Rajamouli praises Dhurandhar 2 Taking to his social media account, the ace filmmaker, tagging R. Madhavan, wrote, “You carried the helplessness and frustration of a nation so well that we felt your success as ours.” Rajamouli then went onto appreciate the sequel’s scale and storytelling. He said, “I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.” He added, “The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it.” The Baahubali director further added, “The writing manages to weave plot twists that create genuine tension charged with emotion. @AdityaDharFilms, you hit it out of the park. It takes guts to make and release a film 4 hours long. The audience is glued to the seat till the last frame.” Lauding the performances of the stars in the movie, he added, “@RanveerOfficial, what a performance man… The sequence with the sister in the shed is a masterclass in acting. From that beginning to the heart-wrenching climax, you mesmerized us both as Hamza and Jaskirat.” Talking about Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, R Madhavan role and performance has added depth to the narrative, further grounding the larger-than-life story in realistic sense and human vulnerability. I loved Dhurandhar-1, but The Revenge surpassed the original in both scale and soul.The writing, casting, technical execution, music, world design and direction are flawless…. But it’s the emotional stakes that really ground it.The writing manages to weave plot twists that… — rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) March 21, 2026 Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar responded to Rajamouli's appreciation with a moving note. He replied, "Dearest Sir, this means more than I can put into words. Coming from you, it feels like both a blessing and a responsibility. As filmmakers, we grow up learning from the worlds you build and the emotions you make us feel, so to see Dhurandhar resonate with you at this level is deeply personal." "We only tried to tell a story with honesty and conviction, and push ourselves a little further in scale and more importantly in soul. Your words reaffirm that Indian cinema can dream big, feel deeply, and speak to the world without losing its roots. Grateful, humbled, and inspired to keep raising the bar. Lots of Love!" he added. Dhurandhar 2 box office Ranveer Singh’s much-awaited espionage drama Dhurandhar 2 has created a storm at the box office. The film opened to massive numbers, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark on its very first day. Roadblocks like show delays and cancellations failed to slow its momentum. As per trade trackers, the Aditya Dhar directorial minted Rs 102.55 crore on opening day, with the Hindi version contributing a lion’s share of Rs 99.10 crore. Interestingly, the first instalment, Dhurandhar, the all-time highest Hindi grosser, had opened at Rs 27 crore in December 2025 — meaning the sequel earned nearly four times more on day one. The Kannada and Malayalam versions, which could not hold paid previews due to technical issues and non-availability of content, collected Rs 0.8 crore and Rs 0.9 crore respectively. The Tamil version earned Rs 1.16 crore from 958 shows in India, while the Telugu version collected Rs 2.12 crore.
21 March,2026 05:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAmid the ongoing success of Dhurandhar 2, actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut recently reviewed the film, praising the director Aditya Dhar. Shae shared that filmmakers are often bigger than superstar actors and that they do not get enough credit. While Kangana heaped praises on Dhar, fans noticed that she skipped mentioning the film's cast, including Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun. Kangana Calls reviews Dhurandhar 2 On Saturday, March 21, Kangana took to her Instagram story to share her views. She penned a note that read, "The best thing about Dhurandhar success is that Aditya Dhar is a superstar director is established, Hollywood superstar directors are always bigger than superstar actors. Eg: Spielberg, Tarantino, Nolan. We never give our film makers enough respect or credit. They are over worked, underpaid and bullied by superstars as a result of that I never meet any young person insider/ outsider who dreams of becoming a film maker or director of photography or any other technician." (sic) Kangana further wrote that everyone claims to be talented, though they only want to be actors. Referring to Aditya, she added that here is a superstar filmmaker shining brighter than any hero. She further stated that many youngsters watching his story today will aspire to be like him and take the film industry to greater heights, saying, "Here is a super star Him maker shinning brighter than any hero. Today so many youngsters are watching his story who will aspire to be like him and take film industry to greater hights!!" The Emergency actress ended her note with, "Salutations sir adityadharfilms." About Dhurandhar 2 Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar 2 is an espionage action thriller starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt and Sara Arjun. The first part of the film, released in theatres on December 5 last year, turned out to be a blockbuster hit. Dhurandhar franchise is said to be inspired by real-life events, focusing on geopolitical tensions and covert operations carried out by India's R&AW. The film particularly highlights Operation Lyari, a crackdown by the Pakistani government targeting gangs and criminal networks in Karachi's Lyari area.
21 March,2026 04:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Soha Ali Khan decided to twin with her little princess, Inaaya, this Eid. The adorable mother and daughter duo were seen looking stunning in a white sharara with mirror work and a net dupatta. Soha took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a couple of glimpses from her Eid celebration with her daughter, husband Kunal Kemmu, and other beloved family members. In the first still, we could see Soha getting a peck on the cheek from her little bundle of joy on Eid. Soha and Kunal were also spotted cooking some delicious Eid treats in the kitchen to enjoy with their family. The post further had Soha and Inaaya facing the camera with Sara Ali Khan, who is Soha's niece and Saif Ali Khan's daughter. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) In the caption, the Rang De Basanti actress hoped for everyone to choose compassion and humanity during this time of celebration. "Between celebration and reflection today, may we choose compassion and humanity. And may our prayers reach those who need them most. Eid Mubarak #eidmubarak #eidulfitr, (sic)," wrote Soha. Earlier today, Soha's sister Saba Pataudi also gave netizens an insight into her Eid celebration. She revealed that she is gearing up to give Eidis to Jeh, Taimur and other Pataudi babies as part of the Eid tradition. Saba took to her Instagram Stories and published a photo of some neatly arranged envelopes, each labelled for the Pataudi kids. The caption of the photo read, “All the munchkins Eidi!!” In another one of her Stories, Saba extended warm festive wishes to everyone, wishing her followers “Eid Mubarak”. 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
21 March,2026 04:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAditya Dhar's multi-starrer Dhurandhar crushed records when it released in December 2025. The recently released sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, is following suit and seems to be in no mood to slow down. After a ground-breaking opening day that saw the sequel collect a massive opening of Rs 100 crore in India. Post that the film did slow down a bit on Friday, but it was a negligible dip, resulting in little to no effect. Dhurandhar 2 day 2 collection Dhurandhar 2 released worldwide on Thursday, March 19, with paid previews starting on Wednesday. The paid previews turned out to be the largest in Indian cinema history. The film earned Rs 145 crore net on its opening day. The film enjoyed a festival release in India with holidays for Ugadi and Gudi Padwa in many parts of the country. On its second day, it added an extraordinary Rs 81 crore. The film is now gearing up for a bumper weekend and the festival of Eid, where it could easily double up the numbers. Trade experts are estimating the film to earn over Rs 100 crore net on at least one day, if not both. Overseas, too, Dhurandhar 2 had witnessed a phenomenal start. It has managed to earn almost USD 7 million (including paid previews) on its opening day. On Friday, the film added USD 5 million despite its ban in the Gulf region. Dhurandhar 2's total collection With that, Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 200 crore in India and Rs 350 crore worldwide. These numbers take the film’s domestic collection to Rs 226 crore net ( Rs 269 crore gross) in just two days. Dhurandhar: The Revenge now adds the record for the two best single-day collections by a Hindi film in India to its list of achievements, pushing Jawan’s first Sunday to the third spot. Dhurandhar 2 is expected to cross Rs 500 crore worldwide by Saturday itself. Apart from Ranveer Singh, R Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi also return in Dhurandhar 2. Helmed by Aditya Dhar, the first Dhurandhar had earned Rs 1300 crore worldwide and is still playing in some theatres three months after its December release.
21 March,2026 03:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Nora Fatehi has been making headlines ever since her latest song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke from Kannada film KD Devil came under scrutiny for its 'double-meaning' lyrics. Now, a group of ten lawyers petitioned the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking cancellation of Nora's work permit and her deportation over her latest song Sarke Chunar Teri Sarke. According to reports, the complaint was also sent to multiple authorities, including the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the Central Board of Film Certification, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the National Commission for Women, indicating the gravity of the matter. What have the lawyers argued about? The lawyers allege that the song’s content is obscene, sexually suggestive, and offensive to public morality and women’s dignity. In their letter, they claim the actor has misused her privilege to work in India by promoting such material. Citing provisions of the Foreigners Act, 1946, they argue the government is empowered to act against foreign nationals whose conduct may harm public decency or order. Additional references were made to the Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920, and other legal statutes. The petition further claims the song violates several legal provisions, including sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, and the Information Technology Act, 2000. Beyond legal arguments, the lawyers contend that such portrayals encourage obscenity, objectification of women, and problematic social narratives. Earlier, while responding to the backlash, Nora had said that she was not aware of the meaning of the lyrics as she had shot for the song in Kannada. She said that the translated version was used without her permission. However, the lawyers rejected her explanation, terming it an afterthought and asserting that performers cannot claim credit and compensation while distancing themselves from the content. They also maintained that the use of AI tools does not remove human accountability for such productions. Fatwa issued against Nora Fatehi The religious body, the Muslim Personal Darul Ifta in Aligarh, issued the fatwa against Nora after the song began receiving backlash online for its lyrics. According to the religious body, the track contains content that they consider objectionable and against Islamic teachings. Meanwhile, the Union government, on Wednesday, confirmed that the song has been banned following widespread criticism over its lyrics and visuals. Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision in the Lok Sabha while responding to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Anand Bhadouria.
21 March,2026 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan’s sister-in-law, Saba Pataudi, is all geared up to give Eidi to Jeh, Taimur and other Pataudi babies on account of Eid on the 21st of March. Saba, on her social media account, gave fans a glimpse into the family’s warm and festive celebrations. Sharing a heartfelt moment on social media, Saba posted a picture featuring neatly arranged envelopes, each labelled for the Pataudi munchkins in the family. Saba shared the picture. With the caption “All the munchkins Eidi!!”. In another post, Saba also extended festive wishes to everyone, sharing a warm “Eid Mubarak” with her followers. Talking about the Pataudi family’s younger generation, it includes Taimur Ali Khan and Jeh Ali Khan, children of Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The elder Pataudi kids Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan are Saif’s children with his former wife Amrita Singh, while Inaaya Naumi Kemmu is the daughter of Soha Ali Khan and actor Kunal Kemmu. While Soha, Saif and Saba hail from a Muslim family, their extended family beautifully reflects cultural harmony. Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kunal Kemmu come from Hindu backgrounds, and the entire family comes together to celebrate every festival from Diwali to Eid. In the month of February, Soha had joined the Mahashivratri celebrations at her in-laws house. The actress was also seen making Puris for the Prasad on the festival. Both Soha and Kunal also make sure to make their daughter Inaaya participate in all the festivals. 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
21 March,2026 02:45 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actress and Theatre personality Lilette Dubey took a deep emotional trip down memory lane as she recalled her Bidaai day and expressed how her father was emotional. The actress shared a rare, intimate photograph with her father, marking his birthday with a heartfelt note. Reflecting on a poignant moment from her bidai, she described how her father’s expression captured “love, happiness and sadness all rolled into one.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lillete Dubey (@lilletedubeyofficial) She wrote, “At my bidai ..dads’s expression .. such a picture of love, happiness and sadness all rolled into one .. That circle of unconditional love & fierce protection that only a wonderful father can give you ..Miss it and miss you, Daddy ..love you always ..Happy Birthday ..a song from Jagjit Singh one of your favourites.” The first picture, seemingly from her wedding, shows a tender exchange between Lilette and her father. The second picture offers a glimpse into her childhood, where a young Lilette is seen sitting in her father’s lap, with his arms wrapped around her lovingly. Her tribute to her father was paired with a nod to one of his favourite songs by Jagjit Singh. Talking about Lillete Dubey, on the professional front, with notable work in both theatre and Bollywood, the actress has built a commendable career. She is best known for her film performances in movies like Zubeidaa, Monsoon Wedding, The Luncbox, Chalte Chalte, Baghban, Kal Ho Naa Ho, My Brother… Nikhil, Delhi in a Day, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, and many others. 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
21 March,2026 02:16 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFilmmaker Imtiaz Ali got himself into a fix when he forgot his bag at one of the shops at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. As he had already come out of the airport, he was unable to go back. However, Mumbai Police came to his rescue and helped retrieve his bag. Imtiaz Ali thanks Mumbai Police for retrieving his bag Expressing his gratitude towards Mumbai Police for helping him get his lost bag, the Laila Majnu maker took to the Stories section of his official Instagram handle and shared a photo of himself with the officer who came to his assistance. He shared a thank you note saying, "Forgot my bag at a shop inside and came out of the airport and into a fix!! couldn't enter back!! But mumbaipolice was there to help. Mr Nazim Pathan went out of his way for me. Thank you sir, Jao Hind! (sic)." Imtiaz Ali's work front Work-wise, Imtiaz is currently awaiting the release of his forthcoming period romantic entertainer, Main Vaapas Aaunga. The cast includes Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari Wagh, and Naseeruddin Shah, along with others. The recently released teaser of the drama shows Diljit as the voice behind a beautiful pre-partition love story featuring Vedang and Sharvari. However, their simple romance ends up facing socio-political obstacles. Towards the end of the clip, Vedang is heard declaring, “Main vaapas aaunga, (I will come back)”. Main Vaapas Aaunga is expected to release in the cinema halls on 12th June. In January, the makers shared the release date for the highly anticipated drama with a social media post. They wrote, "Imtiaz Ali’s next, a charming story of love and longing to release in cinemas on 12th June, 2026. Applause Entertainment Presents, A Window Seat Films Production. Starring: Diljit Dosanjh, Vedang Raina, Sharvari, Naseeruddin Shah Directed by Imtiaz Ali Music by A.R. Rahman Lyrics by Irshad Kamil Produced by: Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, Mohit Choudhary." Produced by Applause Entertainment, Window Seat Films, and Mohit Choudhary, the film also marks the reunion of Imtiaz with the Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman and lyricist Irshad Kamil.
21 March,2026 01:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShahid Kapoor’s latest film O' Romeo will be available for streaming later this month. The announcement was made during Prime Video’s slate reveal last week. While the official streaming date hasn’t been announced, reports suggest the film will be available from March 27. However, there is a twist. O Romeo OTT release The Vishal Bhardwaj directorial will be available on rent on Prime Video from March 27. A few weeks later, the film will stream free for all Prime Video members at no additional cost. The film also stars Avinash Tiwary and Triptii Dimri in pivotal roles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) Vishal Bhardwaj on O Romeo box office O Romeo is touted to be Vishal Bhardwaj’s most successful film so far. Sharing his thoughts, the filmmaker said, “To evoke a reaction from the audience, one has to reinvent oneself with every story. Creation begins where comfort ends. O’Romeo was born in that space. I believe O’Romeo is going to be my most successful film at the box office.” O Romeo is an emotionally charged story of love, loss, and consequences. According to the makers, the film revolves around “the irreversible consequences of love denied.” The film draws inspiration from a chapter in Hussain Zaidi’s book Mafia Queens of Mumbai and is said to be based on the life of gangster Hussain Ustara, played by Shahid Kapoor. Aamir Khan's contribution to O Romeo Talking to Bollywood Hungama, Vishal Bhardwaj said, “Aamir Khan wanted to hear the script of O'Romeo. When he heard it, he suggested that someone should be killed at a crucial point in the film.” The filmmaker further added, “Killing the lawyer Anjum Ansari (Resh Lamba) in the restaurant was his idea. This suggestion changed many things for me. From there, the protagonist Ustara (Shahid Kapoor) gets attracted to the girl Afshan (Triptii Dimri). He realizes, ‘Oh my God, she can do anything to exact revenge.’ He then starts taking her seriously and even nurses her back to health after she gets injured.” Vishal Bhardwaj continued, “So, the whole love story starts from there. That was a big plot point for me, and that’s why I wanted to thank Aamir from the bottom of my heart.”
21 March,2026 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Karan Johar has firmly put an end to ongoing speculation around a sequel to his iconic family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Speaking candidly about his future plans, Johar clarified that there is no sequel or spin-off to the beloved film in the works. He also dismissed any developments around a derivative of his ambitious project, Takht. Karan Johar talks about a K3G sequel Talking about his plans on The Right Angle with Sonal Kalra, Season 3, produced by Gautam Thakker Films, Karan Johar says, “I am glad that I have this platform and I am glad I am chatting with you to say that there is no Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2 and no derivative of Takht being made,” Johar said. Explaining his decision, the director emphasised the emotional legacy attached to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, which released in 2001 and went on to become a cultural phenomenon across generations. “I would never make a K3G 2… what K3G has in abundance is nostalgia. There are generations that have grown up watching the film, for what they loved, what they didn’t, and what they cried about. I am very grateful to the universe that I got to make a film that still lives on,” he added Karan Johar further noted that revisiting such an iconic project could risk diluting its legacy. “I would never mess with that nostalgia and the love it has,” he stated. Over the years, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham has remained one of Bollywood’s most celebrated films, known for its ensemble cast, memorable music, and emotional storytelling. Johar’s latest remarks reaffirm his intent to preserve the film’s legacy rather than revisit it with a sequel. Karan Johar calls actors "nobodies" "In a recent interview, Johar described talent management as a thankless job. He said, “Every two years, people are shifting from one agency to another because they are so insecure that they feel we are time-bound. Nobody is loyal in this business; actors just keep hopping and skipping. So you put two years of your life into a talent and they suddenly move somewhere else — and then they don't like it there and want to come back. This is a vicious circle." Johar went on to call artistes ‘nobodies.’ “Just commission on artists is going to give you nothing because artists are nobodies. They are absolutely nobodies, voh kisi ke nahi hain,” he said. He stated that artist management is all about “handling people, egos, insecurities, and it’s not easy.” It should be noted that his comments come months after Janhvi Kapoor left his DCAA and moved to Collective Artist Network. For now, Karan’s agency handles actors like Rohit Saraf, Sara Ali Khan, Shanaya Kapoor, and Rasha Thadani, among others.
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