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Ranbir Kapoor plans to register Rs 250 crore bungalow after Raha: Reports

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have been grabbing all the headlines since the arrival of their little bundle of joy, Raha. The couple has been working hard to provide a perfect life for their baby girl. Since Raha's birth, Ranbir has been madly in love with his daughter. Now, reports suggest that the doting father is all set to give Raha the most expensive gift any star kid has ever received. If the little birdies are to be trusted, then Ranbir Kapoor is planning to register the Rs 250-crore Krishna Raj bungalow after Raha, making her richest star kid. According to a source cited by Bollywood Life, "Ranbir and Alia are both equally investing their hard-earned money to make their dream house. The house will cost more than Rs 250 crore once it's all done This will become the most expensive bungalow in the Mumbai area compared with Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat and Amitabh Bachchan's Jalsa." Revealing Ranbir's affectionate gesture towards his daughter, the source shared, "It is also said that Ranbir, who is madly and deeply in love with his daughter Raha Kapoor, will name the bungalow in her name, and this will make the little one the richest star kid in the B Town. Along with this massive bungalow, both Alia and Ranbir own 4 flats in the Bandra area and the worth is more than 60 crore." "Neetu Kapoor will be the co-owner of the bungalow as late actor Rishi Kapoor had made her the half-owner of all his properties. Having said Neetu ji herself is supremely financially stable and recently bought a lavish house worth 15 crores in the Bandra area itself. It is also speculated that after the bungalow is ready the entire 'Kapoor Khandaan' will stay together under one roof," the insider further added,  On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor is currently enjoying the success of Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s "Animal". The actor is making headlines with daily new updates coming out for his upcoming historical drama. He is set to play the pivotal role in Nitesh Tiwari’s "Ramayana". According to media reports, the film has been in pre-production for a long time and has witnessed delays given the scale of its production and casting. While Ranbir will essay the role of Lord Ram in the film, actress Sai Pallavi will be seen as Sita. Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt was most recently seen in Karan Johar's "Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani". The film tells a unique love story between a colourful yet dimwitted Punjabi lad and an educated and confident Bengali girl. In addition to Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, the current blockbuster offers a superb supporting cast that includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Aamir Bashir, Churni Ganguly, Kshitee Jog, Anjali Anand, and others. The actress will next be seen in Vasan Bala's Jigra and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War' alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.

29 March,2024 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai
Reena Dutta's cute present to Ira Khan

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan reveals mother Reena Dutta baked her wedding cake

Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare recently tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony in Udaipur. Their beautiful wedding journey began with legally registering the marriage on January 3, followed by an extensive celebration in the city of Lakes. The almost week-long celebration concluded with a grand reception in Mumbai, where the entire industry showed up to bless the newlyweds. Now, almost three months after the couple tied the knot in a dreamy wedding ceremony, Ira Khan has shared a series of unseen pics from the special day. While sharing these pics, Ira revealed that the beautiful white cake for her wedding was baked by her mother, Reena Dutta. Reena Dutta made sure that her daughter got the best for her wedding. While dropping the pictures, Ira wrote, “The OG crew + Cherise. No one else could have baked our wedding cake. As Popeye was feeding me or after (can’t remember), I look at Mama and she’s mouthing at me, ‘Is it dry?’” As soon as Ira dropped these lovely photographs, several netizens reacted to the post. One user wrote, “Your mama is quite cool”. “Mother is the only God for children,” commented another user.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Ira Khan (@khan.ira) After Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare’s grand wedding ceremony While sharing pics on her gram and announcing her marriage, Ira Khan shared a long note. Aamir Khan’s daughter wrote, “First, we were married (this will make sense with the later captions). We journeyed (I came ALL THE WAY from the 20th floor), we played (I won), we sang, @nupur_popeye and I didn’t dance - we smiled… we did paperwork!! Thank you for making us feel special and for your good-natured participation in our slightly haphazard production with its many last-minute changes of plans! We met people we haven’t seen in ages!! One of the things I was really looking forward to was to meet all the people in our lives, from all its different parts. Thank you to everyone who came. And thank you, Taj, for your beautiful space and gracious hospitality! Always making us feel looked after.” In the series of snapshots that Ira has shared, the first one shows her posing with her now-husband Nupur Shikhare. Another picture shows them signing their marriage registration form. Yet another picture has the entire family posing together. The pictures have made fans quite happy.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Ira Khan (@khan.ira)

29 March,2024 08:22 AM IST | Mumbai
Kangana Ranaut and Shah Rukh Khan

Kangana Ranaut compares herself with Shah Rukh Khan, makes bold statement

Kangana Ranaut has been dominating the headlines ever since she announced her entry into politics. After Kangana joined hands with the BJP party for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, several people called her out and said that her decision was because her films don't work anymore. Reacting to all such claims, the controversy queen has made yet another bold statement, and this time she has compared herself with none other than Shah Rukh Khan. King Khan had a blockbuster comeback in 2023 with his action thriller Pathaan. Using his few flops as the basis of her argument, Kangana Ranaut, during the Times Now Summit, said, “Poore world mein aisa koi nahi hai. Shah Rukh Khan ki 10 films nahi chali, phir Pathaan chali. Meri 7-8 saal koi film nahi chali, phir Queen chali, phir 3-4 saal baad Manikarnika chali. Now, Emergency is releasing next, you never know, maybe it will work wonders at the box office." As if drawing comparisons was not enough, the actress went on to say that she and Shah Rukh are “the last generation of stars” as OTT cannot make stars. “We are known faces and by the grace of God, we are very much in demand. But I want to involve myself with the real world as opposed to just being consumed by the field of arts,” Kangana added. Kangana Ranaut election Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut has officially taken the plunge into politics. The Bharatiya Janata Party's 5th list of candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections features Kangana's name alongside 111 other candidates. Kangana Ranaut will be contesting her first-ever election from her hometown of Mandi in Himachal Pradesh. Soon after the list was announced, Kangana Ranaut made her first media appearance where she wished the audience a happy Holi and talked about her decision to contest the elections. Meanwhile, on the work front, the Chandramukhi actress is all set to reunite with actor R Madhavan for an upcoming pan-India psychological thriller film. The film will be helmed by the 'Thalaivii' director Vijay. R Madhavan and Kangana previously worked together in 'Tanu Weds Manu' and 'Tanu Weds Manu Returns'.

29 March,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai
Pics/Yogen Shah

Up and about: Hawaa aane de

Only the royal pankha can cool Richa Chadha down as she attends an announcement event for her upcoming series. While Aditi Rao Hydari skipped the do, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Manisha Koirala, and Sonakshi Sinha were dressed to the T Just in Still babe: Alia Bhatt; Break from glam: Tamannaah Bhatia; My body, my rules: Kriti Sanon Don’t mind me Shweta Bachchan Nanda, spotted outside a salon, is so accustomed to paparazzi around her that she doesn’t even bother to turn around and look anymore Chulbul Pari One look at Parineeti Chopra and you know there is mischief on her mind. Or, is that the glares?

29 March,2024 07:16 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Kangana Ranaut and Shah Rukh Khan

Have you heard? Delulu at its peak?

Tackling the criticism she faced after announcing her decision to join politics, Kangana Ranaut hit back at trolls who claimed that the development stemmed from her choice to change careers after a string of box-office failures. Stating that she is ‘very much in demand’ in the film industry, Ranaut said, “No one in the whole world faces such situations. Shah Rukh Khan had no successful films for 10 years, then Pathaan worked. I had no successful films for eight years, then Queen worked, followed by Manikarnika. Even now, there might be a very successful hit. Nowadays, this doesn’t happen’’. She reportedly called herself and Khan the ‘last generations of stars’ and opined that OTT cannot produce stars. “We are known faces, and by the grace of God, are very much in demand.”  Baddie again Bobby Deol is set to play the antagonist in Alia Bhatt’s upcoming spy film. In the upcoming yet-untitled film, Bhatt plays an agent. The movie, also starring Sharvari, will be the seventh offering in the spy universe created by Yash Raj Films, after Ek Tha Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3 and War 2. It is reportedly set to go on floors later this year. Deol had previously played the bad guy in Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.  Then and now Rasika Dugal, who gained visibility with her appearances in shows like Mirzapur and Delhi Crime, said that given a chance to be an actor in another time zone, she would opt for the 1960s. “Otherwise this [current time] is the next best option,” she said. Speaking at a film festival, she said, “When I started working after graduating in late 2006, a R 1 crore-film had become ‘the thing’. Things started turning digital, in terms of the shooting equipment. The cost of production had gone down. There were smaller films which were being made at that time. I thought that was an interesting time for an actor like me to come into the industry. If I want to be an actor in another time, it would be the ’60s. Otherwise, this is the next best option.” Wanna feel old? If the moment you spent as a ’90s kid admiring Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai doesn’t seem like an ‘old affair’, this news will come as a surprise—Roshan’s son, Hrehaan, is now an adult! The youngster celebrated his 18th birthday in Goa in the company of family, as per images shared on social media. Roshan’s ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, along with  the actor’s current girlfriend, Saba Azad, were at the do. Zayed and Farah Ali Khan were also spotted.   On his biggest failure Boman Irani opened up about his favourite failure. During a film festival, Irani said, “Every week, there is one failure. My naivety is in full bloom, even at the age of 64. And that naivety is the only thing that helps me succeed and fail.” Speaking of the incident, he said, “I was walking around with my script, doing a lot of legwork to get people interested in it, or rather, to be believers. People used to say, ‘I can’t reference this story’, and I would say, okay. They are not believing; it’s fine; I respect those people. So everybody passed. And [I knew that] when they get it, they will get it. I don’t like playing the victim. It’s the worst thing you can do to yourself—play the victim.” On pregnancy claims Always on the receiving end owing to her figure, Parineeti Chopra decided to address claims relating to her pregnancy. After social media users claimed that they were certain that the actor was pregnant after spotting her at a promotional do, Chopra took to Instagram to write: “Kaftan dress= pregnancy,oversized shirt= pregnancy, comfy Indian kurta= pregnancy.” Her post evidently aimed at highlighting that regardless of what she chooses to wear, netizens will continue to claim she is in the family way. Chopra had previously said that she had gained weight for a film.  He says, she says A day after reports of them being married hit headlines, Aditi Rao Hydari took to social media to share that she and actor Siddharth were engaged. Sharing a picture of them flaunting their engagement rings, Hydari wrote, “He said yes. Engaged.” Apart from congratulating the duo for the development, social media users complimented Hydari for “setting standards” as she alluded to the fact that she proposed to him. The news of their marriage was reportedly shared by the host of an event where Hydari’s presence was expected. It was claimed that she got married on Wednesday. “So, we will congratulate her from here,” the host said.  Ab bhi Basanti? The shadow of Basanti still looms large and Hema Malini, who references her role as the feisty tonga puller from the 1975 classic Sholay in many of her rallies, says candidly that she may never come out of it. The cinema icon and BJP MP is currently seeking a third Lok Sabha term from Mathura. “I will never come out of the Basanti shadow. It will always be there. I was born with that. I have done 200 films and people still remember me as ‘Sholay ki Basanti’ or from Seeta Aur Geeta and Baghban. I tell everyone that I am three in one—a film artiste, a dancer, and a politician,” she said. 

29 March,2024 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh

Single ticket, double entry

Twenty years is a long gap between a movie and its sequel. But we’re not complaining as director Anees Bazmee has put No Entry Mein Entry, the sequel to his 2005 laugh riot No Entry, back on the table and plans to roll it next year. Last month, it was reported that it would star Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh instead of original cast Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan. Now, we hear the second part will be a case of double trouble—Dhawan, Arjun and Dosanjh will be seen in double roles, which will be the source of confusion and comedy in the narrative. Anil Kapoor, Salman Khan and Fardeen Khan in No Entry Producer Boney Kapoor and the director had finalised No Entry Mein Entry’s script as early as 2019. However, over the past five years, the two were unable to get the comedy off the ground due to casting and date issues. A source close to the project reveals, “Earlier, there was talk of Salman, Fardeen and Anil doing the sequel. While that did not materialise, they have now been replaced by Arjun, Varun and Diljit. The trio will step into the roles played by the original stars in the 2005 film that revolved around three philandering men, but it will be an entirely new setting and fresh dynamics. The double roles and mix-ups will add to the film’s humour. Varun, Arjun and Diljit loved the script, and are eager to explore their on-screen camaraderie.” Anees Bazmee The next obvious question is: who will be the leading ladies? That will have to wait as Bazmee is currently busy shooting Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, and will begin casting for the female leads only after the horror comedy’s release. The source adds, “A few months ago, rumours were rife that the second part would feature 10 actresses, including Kriti Sanon, Kiara Advani, Disha Patani and Rashmika Mandanna. But the script has been tweaked since then. Anees will zero in on the leading ladies by the year-end and take the film on floors by early 2025.” Apparently, producer Boney, who is busy with Maidaan, is keen to release No Entry Mein Entry in 2025 to mark 20 years of the original.

29 March,2024 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR
A still from the film

Ananth Mahadevan: ‘Many actors let go of the part’

How do you play a character you despise? Approach it without judgment, and remain honest to the story. That is how Ananth Mahadevan played a sexually abusive father in Yes Papa, directed by Saif Hyder Hasan. Walking into the role, the senior actor knew that it would take an emotional toll on him. “I am told many actors let go of the part. It’s eerie to play such a character. But as an actor, it’s your job to look for challenges,” starts Mahadevan. His apprehension regarding the role was outweighed by the need to shed light on the issue. “You do the film because the subject needs to be highlighted. To some extent, the role scared me, but [you overcome it].”  What helped him in his portrayal was having a supportive director and the knowledge that the film had the right intent. “The reason why I could pull off the four scenes that depict abuse is because the director handled them sensitively. The idea and intention wasn’t to entice. The abuse is never depicted; you leave it to the audience to understand.”  It’s not often that mainstream films deal with such pressing subjects. Mahadevan says that through his role, the movie highlights how seemingly innocent-looking men can be capable of heinous acts. “We had to fight stereotyping. The character is soft-spoken, sings and doesn’t look menacing. He is your typical man-next-door. We tried to give him touches of a regular man who is capable of monstrous things.” Yes Papa, which also stars Geetika Tyagi, was recently screened for the National Human Rights Commission.

29 March,2024 07:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Still from Crew

'Crew' writer duo say, 'Viewers may watch the film three times'

The biggest commercial family entertainer of the year, 'Crew', is all set to release in the cinemas on Friday. While the buzz for the film is all-time high, on and off social media, the biggest center of attraction for the film is the ensemble casting of the leading talented actresses, Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Kriti Sanon.  Ever since the announcement, the audiences have been waiting to watch this sensational trio on the big screens, and now, taking the excitement to the next level, the writer duo Mehul Suri and Nidhi Mehra have shared their excitement and idea about pulling off this ensemble casting for the film. Sharing the details, the writer duo said, "Crafting a multi-generational ensemble was truly exhilarating for us. The synergy among the actresses was simply breathtaking, making the film a visual feast. Their performances are so intricately woven that viewers may find themselves watching them three times over just to fully appreciate each actress's contribution. It's a testament to the beauty and depth of the storytelling." In this underdog story, three flight attendants, who have not been paid for months as the airline is on the verge of bankruptcy, devise their own means to make money. Director Rajesh A Krishnan tells Mid-day, “Three meek air-hostesses go from hum kya hi kar lenge to maloom hai, hum kya kar sakte hai?” But the director promptly points out that it’s more than a crime film. At a time when there have been multiple instances of airline staff being treated disrespectfully by entitled passengers, he hopes Crew will make viewers rethink their behaviour before they get on their next flight. “They say namaste, wear a smile, and have to be nice to you. That doesn’t mean they should be snapped at and asked, ‘Where is my alcohol?’ I have been surrounded by so many sassy women, and they’ve raised me well. I don’t take basic human dignity for granted. Here is a story of three mature people fighting [the odds] with their brains. These three women are done taking nonsense.” “Nothing convinces harder than good humour. I don’t have it in me to sell a movie as female-centric. I don’t know what that genre is. Everyone wants to know the story, and a story like this is gender-agnostic. To me, Kareena, Tabu and Kriti are no different from Shah Rukh [Khan], Salman [Khan] and Aamir [Khan]. The story is about three underdogs," he added. 

28 March,2024 10:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Jaya, Shweta and Navya

Jaya Bachchan gives sound advice to Navya Nanda

In the latest episode of 'What The Hell Navya' the trio of Navya Naveli Nanda, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, and Jaya Bachchan discuss making mistakes and what they learnt from those mistakes. The conversation revolves around Navya's experiences in advocating for women's rights.  Navya openly discussed her experiences with concerns about her ability to handle difficult situations due to her age. However, Jaya Bachchan wisely corrects her, pointing out that knowledge and experience are not the same thing. She encourages Navya to trust her instincts and continue doing her work, “is tarah ke soch ko apne andar lana aur iss tarah ke soch ke upar kaam karna uske liye experience ki zaroorat nahi hai. Voh dil aur dimag ki baat hoti hai. Aur jo aap jo keh rahe hai aur jo aapko keh rahe hai unse kaho Keep Quiet! ye sab baatein aap sunke ansuna kar dijiye. Jo aap kar rahi hai bahot acha kar rahi hai aur usko aap karte rahiye aur zor se kariye” she stated.  Navya finds comfort in Jaya Bachchan’s support, as Jaya gives a reminder to Navya that while criticism is unavoidable, one should never stop pursuing their goals, she says “kuch toh log kahenge logo ka kaam hai kehna”.  Jaya Bachchan on being a protective parent: On the show, Jaya said, “We were more protective because we didn't know any better. That's what we were taught, that's how we were brought up. You (Shweta) have been brought up, you will bring up your children even more differently".  Shweta echoed her thoughts and said, “A lot of times, people don't learn from other people's experiences. They have to learn from their own experiences. You have to give your children a chance to make those mistakes. It's actually, literally like putting your children out there or letting them go is like taking your heart out and putting it on the table. Because your every instinct is ‘I don’t want them to get hurt. This is maybe not a right person. This is maybe not a right direction they're going in,' but it's very difficult to say, ‘Okay, I’ll let you do it.' I think it's the best thing you can do for your child that you can let them make their own mistakes. Because they will gain experience.” Navya Naveli Nanda hosts the popular vodcast, “What The Hell Navya" vodcast. Where three generations come together to share their opinions and discuss a range of topics. 

28 March,2024 09:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Elvish Yadav

Elvish Yadav visits Siddhivinayak Temple, shares pics

YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav, who was released on bail earlier this month in snake venom case, on Thursday posted pictures of his visit to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple. He also shared a series of pictures with his family on Instagram, including his parents, grandparents, and other relatives, captioning it "My Backbone."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Elvish Raosahab (@elvish_yadav) In photos of his visit to the Siddhivinayak temple, Elvish can be seen paying obeisance with his friends. Elvish was granted bail by Gautam Buddha Nagar District Court five days after his arrest. He was arrested on March 17 by the police along with five others and all were charged under the Wildlife (Protection) Act and Section 120A (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code. Later, the police arrested two more suspects in the case who were identified as Ishwar and Vinay, both residents of Haryana. and said to be known to Elvish. An FIR was registered against six people, including Elvish Yadav, at Noida's Sector 49 police station for allegedly supplying snake venom suspected to be used as a recreational drug at a rave party in Noida. The case was later transferred from Noida's Sector 49 police station to Sector 20 police station.  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

28 March,2024 09:57 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Aparshakti Khurana in Berlin

Aparshakti Khurana's 'Berlin' to premiere in India at the Red Lorry Film Fest

After a well-received performance at International Film Festivals across the globe, 'Berlin' will premiere in India on the silver screen at Red Lorry Film Festival curated by BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination. Set to captivate cinephiles, the Film Festival spotlights a power-packed slate of over 100 illustrious titles that will serve as enchanting gateways, offering glimpses into diverse cultures, perspectives and storytelling legacies. A large section of this esteemed lineup comprises titles making their debut on the Indian silver screen following their international theatrical releases, alongside exclusive titles commencing their theatrical journey at Red Lorry Film Festival.  In the heart of 'Berlin', a deaf-mute man finds himself ensnared in a web of suspicion, accused of espionage. As authorities close in, a skilled sign language interpreter steps into the fray, tasked with unraveling the truth on behalf of a government operative. This espionage drama unravels a gripping tale of deception, betrayal, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Cold War era.  Ishwak Singh, brimming with excitement, stated, "Being a part of 'Berlin' has been an extraordinarily enriching journey. Portraying the complexity of a character silenced by circumstance was a profound challenge. I am really excited to bring "Berlin" to the dreamy city of Mumbai! Congratulations to the entire team for this feat!" Director Atul Sabharwal expresses his gratitude, saying, "The acceptance of 'Berlin' at The 'Red Lorry Film Festival' is truly humbling. It reflects the universal themes and emotional depth of our story that resonates with audiences worldwide as we witnessed at premieres in Los Angeles, London, Canada. I am eagerly looking forward to sharing our labor of love with our very own Mumbaikars again!" Aparshakti Khurana, reflecting on the film's journey, adds, "Working on 'Berlin' has been absolutely beautiful, it allowed me to explore the depths of resilience, and having it selected for The 'Red Lorry Film Festival' is a testament to the collective effort of our entire team. I am thrilled to witness the audience's reaction at the Red Lorry Film Festival!" Shariq Patel, Chief Business Officer at Zee Studios, emphasizes the significance of the festival selection, stating, "The inclusion of 'Berlin' in The 'Red Lorry Film Festival' lineup underscores its cinematic brilliance and storytelling prowess. We are excited to showcase the film to Mumbai's discerning audience and beyond." Zee Studios' impact extends beyond blockbuster successes previously with films and web series like 'Brown,' 'Joram,' 'Aatmapamphlet,' 'Gandhi Talks,' and 'Kennedy' earning accolades on the international stage further establishing them as a global content leader. The content powerhouse gave audiences power packed hits in their previous years with Gadar 2 and Kashmir Files and now with Berlin selected to yet another international film festival.  Zee Studios has redefined the contours of the film business, emerging as a content behemoth that captures the pulse of audiences globally while reshaping the very fabric of Indian cinema. Zee Studios has become synonymous with groundbreaking content, showcasing an unparalleled ability to cater to diverse audiences globally. As a content powerhouse, their commitment to storytelling innovation and talent development continues to shape the future of Indian cinema.

28 March,2024 09:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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