Kangana Ranaut is not putting her acting career on hold despite her numerous political obligations. The actor-turned-politician is back on the set of her next movie, Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata. Kangana updated her fans on Instagram on Monday by sharing a video that was first published by Manikarnika Films Production, her production company. In the video, the actor is seen arriving on set and collaborating closely with director Manoj Tapadia. Prior to the shoot, the two are seen going over the screenplay and talking about the set. Kangana Ranaut starts shooting for Bharat Bhagya Viddhaata "Nice to be back on film set," Kangana remarked after reposting the footage on her Instagram Stories. In the footage, Kangana is seen conversing with the director while wearing a light-colored suit and carrying a few papers. As of right now, very little is known about the movie's narrative; specifics are being kept under wraps. Kangana will play "the central role in the film which will showcase the remarkable stories of ordinary people and their extraordinary achievements," according to the 2024 movie announcement. Kangana last appeared in the movie Emergency, which she co-produced and directed. Kangana portrays former prime minister Indira Gandhi in the political drama. It centers on the 21-month emergency that occurred between 1975 and 1977. The movie didn't do well at the box office. Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, and Anupam Kher were also featured. Kangana Ranaut's plans to relocate Kangana is also planning to relocate to Hollywood. The Queen actress has committed to a Western horror film. Variety reports that Blessed Be the Evil, a horror film, will mark Kangana's Hollywood debut. Kangana will co-star with Tyler Posey and Scarlet Rose Stallone in the Lions Movies production. Anurag Rudra, who co-wrote the screenplay with Gatha Tiwary, will direct the movie. The movie, according to the synopsis, centers on a Christian couple who buy an abandoned farm with a troubled past after suffering a terrible miscarriage. A sinister presence soon puts their love and trust to the test. The project will be showcased at the next Cannes Film Market to buyers from around the world.
06 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Tara Sharma is back on the set, and this time for the shoot of the sequel to her beloved laughter ride, Khosla Ka Ghosla. As she reunited with some old buddies from the original drama, such as Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Parvin Dabas, and Kiran Juneja, Tara felt both nostalgic and adventurous on the first day of the shoot for Khosla Ka Ghosla 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tara Sharma Saluja (@tarasharmasaluja) Spilling her emotions, Tara took to her Instagram handle and posted a fun selfie with co-stars Anupam Kher, Parvin Dabas, and Kiran Juneja. Her post also included a nostalgic note, celebrating a new journey with some old co-passengers. Tara wrote, "And it begins (red heart emoji) khoslakaghosla 2…shooting with many from our KKG 1 fam and some new. Nostalgia and new adventures. Great to reunite with many, missing those not here and looking forward to the acting and the rest joining and us all hopefully creating another film you all love, safely, smoothly and successfully touch wood. (sic)" She revealed that her first day of the shoot turned out to be extremely fun. Tara went on to write, "Not revealing anything but my first day on this set so a Woh Yah Hooo post with some from the OG squad seemed right! Will post more as and when able to and nearer release! Have a super day all." Meanwhile, as Ravi Kishan joins the cast of Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, Kher uploaded a video on social media, expressing his excitement to work with him. "A BRILLIANT ACTOR AND A GREAT HUMAN BEING: Extremely Happy, Delighted and Joyous to have a very dear friend ravikishann join the cast of KhoslaKaGhosla2. We worked together long time back. But this is going to be super special. I admire Ravi as an excellent actor, a hardworking parliamentarian and above all as the PERSON that he is!! Calm, Humble, Compassionate, Helpful, Sincere and someone who LOVES Bharat passionately! Looking forward to our scenes together! Har Har MAHADEV! Actor KKG2.", Kher captioned the post. 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
06 January,2026 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Neha Dhupia is welcoming 2026 on a positive and mindful note, saying she feels “renewed, recharged and ready” for the year ahead. Neha took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from her beach holiday with her husband Angad Bedi, children, family and friends. In the images, the actress has also given a glimpse into what all she gorged on her getaway. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neha Dhupia (@nehadhupia) Neha shared a fresh picture of herself along with a reflective caption that summed up her current state of mind. “Refreshed… renewed… recharged… n ready for you 2026,” she wrote, adding the hashtag #BeKind (sic).” Before going on her New Year holiday, Neha on December 28 shared that she got a chance to get back on the stage after almost 8 years. She loved returning to dancing for the first time after becoming a mother to two kids. She wrote: "One off the check list in 2025 after almost 8 long years … danced my heart out , performed on stage , back to the naach gaana with my favourite set of dancers … first time after becoming a mama twice …. Uff the joys and perks of being in the entertainment industry … just when you think it’s all over , that’s when that phone rings all over again!!! (sic)" On the work front, she was recently seen in the series Single Papa on Netflix. The show also stars Manoj Pahwa, Kunal Kemmu, Dayanand Shetty, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional age can best be described as “work in progress.” His sudden decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce leaves his family so shocked that they briefly consider rebooting him. What follows is unprecedented kalesh as the Gehlots scramble to understand how a man who still misplaces his socks plans to raise a whole human. She was also seen in the show The Perfect Family. The series highlights the mental health stigma prevailing in almost every Indian household. The show has been lauded for its sensitive storytelling and powerful performances. The Perfect Family, along with Gulshan Devaiah, also stars Seema Pahwa, Manoj Pahwa, Neha Dhupia, and Girija Oak and has been produced by Pankaj Tripathi and Ajay Rai and directed by Sachin Pathak. 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
06 January,2026 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who is currently facing legal trouble and is in prison with his wife. The two have been accused of cheating. On Monday, the Rajasthan High Court, rejected their petition seeking quashing of the FIR registered against him and his associates in Udaipur. The court also refused their bail plea. About the fraud case against Vikram Bhatt Ajay Murdia, a resident of Udaipur, had filed a complaint of cheating and criminal breach of trust against Vikram Bhatt, Shwetambari Bhatt and others, alleging that funds taken in the name of a film project were misappropriated. Bhatt had moved the High Court seeking quashing of the FIR, contending that the matter was of a civil nature, not criminal. The counsel for the petitioner argued in the court that the dispute is essentially one of breach of contract between two parties, which is civil in nature, and that under their agreement, the jurisdiction for resolving disputes should have been Mumbai and not Udaipur. Describing Bhatt as a reputed filmmaker, the counsel also submitted in the court that an agreement was entered into with the complainant for making four films with an investment of Rs. 40 crore, followed later by an additional Rs. 7 crore. The counsel submitted that out of four films, one has been completed, but the complainant stopped further financing. The counsel for the respondent informed the court that the police had conducted a preliminary inquiry before registering the FIR, during which the allegation of misappropriation of funds "was found to be substantiated". They also brought to the court's notice that the money given for film production was transferred to vendors and individuals who had no connection with the film. Vikram Bhatt's bail plea rejected Justice Sameer Jain of Rajastha High Court refused to interfere and observed that the matter does not appear to be merely a breach of contract, but prima facie involves deliberate diversion and misappropriation of funds. As a result, the police investigation will continue. The High Court, in its order, refused to provide any relief to Bhatt and others, stating, "The allegations are not confined merely to non-performance of a contract; they involve deliberate diversion of funds, lack of transparency, and elements of dishonesty. The preliminary inquiry has revealed evidence of fake invoices and the circulation of funds." The court also noted that the Bombay High Court had previously rejected the anticipatory bail plea and stated that when a cognisable offence is made out prima facie in a case, the high court should not interfere with the investigation. (With inputs from PTI)
06 January,2026 12:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKiara's recent Instagram Story clearly shows how much she is enjoying her motherhood phase. A while ago, she dropped a video in which she can be seen reading a magazine with her daughter, Saraayah. The brief glimpse of Saraayah's tiny hands is adorable. "Me and my mini enjoying our Monday magazine read," she captioned the post. In July 2025, Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani, one of the most loved jodis of Bollywood, became three from two as they were blessed with a baby girl. Announcing the birth of their daughter, the couple, via a joint post on Instagram, posted, "Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA & SIDHARTH." On the work front, Kiara Advani will next be seen in Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. She will be playing a character named Nadia in the film. The first look of Kiara from the movie was released in December last year. The film stars Yash in the lead role and is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. It is directed by Geetu Mohandas and has been shot in both English and Kannada, with dubbed versions planned in several Indian languages. The film is set to release in theatres on March 19. Sidharth Malhotra, on the other hand, will be seen next in VVAN: Force of the Forrest, where he stars opposite Tamannaah Bhatia. The film is directed by Deepak Mishra and Arunabh Kumar and is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Arunabh Kumar. The story is set in the forest regions of Central India and is based on Indian folklore. VVAN is scheduled to hit theatres on May 15. 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
06 January,2026 11:57 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAgastya Nanda called playing Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, in his debut movie Ikkis, his most special character. As Agastya himself is not on social media, his sister, Navya Nanda, dropped a short and sweet gratitude note on his behalf on her Instagram saying, "This was, is, and always will be the most special character I got to play. Thank you Arun Khetarpal....Love, Agastya. (sic)" Previously, Agastya shared that music played a crucial role in helping him understand his character in Ikkis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Navya Naveli Nanda (@navyananda) The grandson of Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan shared a statement that read, "Music played a huge role in helping me understand my character and its emotional journey. Listening to the complete album now feels like revisiting those moments on set which were honest, emotional, and very close to my heart.” Recently, Agastya's co-star Simar Bhatia thanked him for sharing this journey with her. A section of her heartfelt post on social media read, "Aggy, I have grown so fond of you. You are truly incredible in this film. I can’t wait for the world to witness the greatness of 2/Lt Arun Khetrapal through you. Thank you for making this journey feel shared, never lonely." Agastya was also applauded by Big B for his performance in his debut movie. Calling his performance “perfection in every shot”, Amitabh Bachchan recalled the day Agastya’s mother, Shweta, was rushed to the hospital during her final labour pains. The Bollywood stalwart wrote, “Emotions flow .. As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother , Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue..". “To the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor. And tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film ..", he added. 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
06 January,2026 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Yami Gautam, who often takes pride in her pahadi roots, recently shared a glimpse of her simple winter indulgence with sister Surili, calling it her “perfect combo”. Yami took to Instagram to share a serene moment from home, where she is seen engrossed in a heartfelt chat with her sister, sipping on hot tea and savouring panjiri laddoos, with the tranquil sylvan forest enveloping her in the background. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surilie Gautam (@s_u_r_i_l_i_e) She highlighted what brings her comfort during the colder months and wrote: “Baatein + Panjiri Ladoo + Chai = Perfect combo healthypanjiriladoos winterlove pahadis.” Yami was recently seen in Haq, a courtroom drama film directed by Suparn Verma. It also stars Emraan Hashmi and Sheeba Chaddha in a pivotal role. The film is inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgement of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, which dealt with matrimonial issues of Muslim households. It reportedly draws elements from journalist Jigna Vora’s book Bano: Bharat ki Beti, and has faced pre-release legal controversy over its portrayal of the Shah Bano case. The actress last month penned a note for her husband Aditya Dhar and the team of Dhurandhar, calling them some of the “hardest working and finest people” she has known. For the caption: “And it’s DHURANDHAR DAY today !!!! Some of the hardest working & gem of people that I know & proud to call them my family !!! You have given all your heart, devotion, dedication, intent, passion, sweat, blood, tears (which you never show) to this film, Aditya !!!” Yami added: “Too many emotions running today, many hearts beating together !!! You guys are Dhurandhars in your own might. DHURANDHAR is not a parting gift of 2025 but is here to welcome 2026 for all of us across the globe. Ab yeh aapki film hai, audience. Jai Hind,” she added. Dhurandhar is a star-studded saga loosely based on Operation Lyari, a government-led crackdown against local gangs and crime syndicates in the Lyari area of Karachi, Pakistan. 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
06 January,2026 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Saba Pataudi, wished a happy birthday to 'the hero of my universe', dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. She decided to commemorate the special day by treating her InstaFam to some rare pictures of the former captain of the Indian cricket team and penned a heartfelt note saying, "To Abba .....The hero of my universe (red heart emoji) miss you today. And everyday. To the lives you've touched, To the captain of our home and that of the Indian cricket team...You donned many caps, and excelled in each. (sic)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Pataudi (@sabapataudi) Saba shared that she celebrates her father's birth anniversary each year by doing Quran Khawani and Sadqa. "To Many random pictures shared by some , taken by others....and to my tribute to you, as I do the Qu'ran khwani and sadqa each year. Both in Bhopal and Pataudi where you belong," added Saba. Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi's other daughter, actress Soha Ali Khan, decided to honour her father's legacy by visiting the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Uploading glimpses of her visit on social media, Soha penned on Insta, "On your birthday, Abba, I wanted to stand where the game remembers you. Eden Gardens may be empty today, but it is never silent for you." The Rang De Basanti actress recalled the iconic Test when her father ended up playing for the country despite a fractured cheekbone. "A ground you loved to play on, and one where you captained India many times — perhaps most memorable being the December 1974 Test against the indomitable West Indies. A ball from Andy Roberts struck you on the face, fracturing your cheekbone. You retired bleeding and hurt but returned to lead the side to an unbelievable victory by 85 runs. That Test at Eden went down as one of Indian cricket’s most iconic victories — a timeless example of grit and lion-hearted (or perhaps tiger-hearted) captaincy," remembered Soha. 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
06 January,2026 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMegastar Amitabh Bachchan expressed pride in his grandson, Agastya Nanda, as his latest film, Ikkis, opened strongly at the box office in early 2026. Taking to X, he posted the collection shared by the makers, which shows Ikkis has opened 2026 on a solid note at the domestic box office, collecting Rs 22.05 crore within its first four days of release. The film registered a strong opening, earning Rs 7.28 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 4.02 crore on Day 2. The momentum picked up over the weekend with collections of Rs 5.05 crore on Day 3 and Rs 5.70 crore on Day 4, taking the total India net box office collection to Rs 22.05 crore. He wrote in the caption expressing his excitement, "YO .. Agastya .. way to go .." T 5616(i) - YO .. Agastya .. way to go .. pic.twitter.com/CfwV2sFhUQ — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) January 5, 2026 Directed by Sriram Raghavan, Ikkis is a war biopic based on Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The film also stars Jaideep Ahlawat, Suhasini Mulay, Sikander Kher, and Rahul Dev. It was released on January 1, 2026. Big B, who recently attended a previous screening of the upcoming war biopic, took to his blog and penned a heartfelt note. Revisiting some rare memories from the time when Agastya was born to watching him on the big screen, Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Emotions flow.. As do they tonight when you witness the grandson excel in IKKIS .. the time when his Mother, Shweta is being rushed to Breach Candy Hospital as she encounters final labour pains .. his birth .. holding him barely a few hours later, and discussing whether his eyes were blue .. to the time when he grew a bit and holding him in my arms, and he fiddles with my beard .. to his growth .. to the final personal decision of his to be an actor, and tonight to see him in frame, unable to take my eyes off each time he fills the frames of the film." Hailing Agastya's performance in the film, Big B described how he showcased an "unfiltered honesty" while portraying Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal. "When he is in the frame you only watch him .. and this is not a grandfather speaking, this is a hardened viewer of cinema.. And the film flawless in its presentation.. its writing.. its Direction..And when it ends .. the eyes filled with tears of joy and pride.. unable to speak out.. In silence. The silence that belongs to me.. my understanding.. no other," he concluded. 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
06 January,2026 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Kartik Aaryan recently rang in the New Year with a cosy vacation in Goa. However, the actor has once again found himself at the centre of social media speculation after photos from his vacation began doing the rounds on the internet. Netizens did some digging and are now convinced the actor may not be alone. Many users claim that a mystery girl was also spotted present with him at the same beach location. Is Kartik Aaryan holidaying with a mystery girl? The discussion started after Kartik shared a laid-back picture from Goa, which shows him relaxing by the beach. Soon, Reddit users noted that a woman named Karina Kubiliute, reportedly from Greece, had also shared photos from what appeared to be the exact same spot and location. Several users shared screenshots comparing the images while highlighting similarities in the background, including the beach setup, loungers, and even the same towel placement. Epstein files feat Kartik Aaryan... pic.twitter.com/HbZzbL8Awz — Mohit (@Warlock_mohit) January 5, 2026 Redditors compared the images, noting that the beach beds, angle of the sea, and towel patterns matched exactly in both posts. This sparked speculation that Kartik and the woman might be vacationing together. Some users even claimed that Kartik was following the woman on social media; however, he unfollowed her after the photos started gaining traction online. Although not much is known about the woman, Reddit users claim she is currently studying in the UK. Kartik Aaryan's Goa vacation Meanwhile, other pictures of Kartik's Goa vacation are also surfacing on social media. Fan pages have shared several pictures, which have now gone viral, showing Kartik keeping things low-key and grounded during his vacation. In one of the photos, he is seen standing outside a restaurant and posing with the entire staff. He can be seen dressed in a relaxed white kurta-pyjama with sunglasses. Kartik smiles warmly as the staff gathers around him. Another picture shows Kartik indoors, posing with chefs and hotel staff. This time, he is seen dressed even more casually in a white T-shirt, jeans, and a cap. He folded his arms and smiled for the camera. In a post shared on his official account, he can be seen chilling at a shack surrounded by coconut trees. He shared a video of himself sunkissed, while also showing the surroundings.
06 January,2026 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndia's official entry to the Oscars 2026, Homebound, has now advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category at the Academy Awards. The Ishaan Khatter and Vishal Jethwa starrer has been chosen among the top 15 films to become eligible for the final nominations. Homebound moves to the voting round The Academy, on Tuesday, announced that the top fifteen films from across the world have advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Homebound from India features in the list alongside entries from Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Norway, Palestine, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Tunisia. Fifteen films advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Here’s where they land on the map:Argentina, BELÉNBrazil, THE SECRET AGENTFrance, IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENTGermany, SOUND OF FALLINGIndia, HOMEBOUNDIraq, THE PRESIDENT’S CAKE… pic.twitter.com/BayF3hOfeM — The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 5, 2026 The other shortlisted films include Belen (Argentina), The Secret Agent (Brazil), It Was Just an Accident (France), Sound of Falling (Germany), The President's Cake (Iraq), Kokuho (Japan), All That's Left of You (Jordan), Sentimental Value (Norway), Palestine 36 (Palestine), No Other Choice (South Korea), Sirat (Spain), Late Shift (Switzerland), Left-Handed Girl (Taiwan) and The Voice of Hind Rajab (Tunisia). Sharing the update, the official social media handle of The Academy wrote, "Fifteen films advanced to the next round of voting in the International Feature Film category. Here's where they land on the map..." The final nomination list for the Academy Awards will be announced on Thursday, January 22. About Homebound India's Homebound has received significant global acclaim, including premieres at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival and the Melbourne International Film Festival. With a recent Oscar shortlist, Homebound has now achieved a rare milestone, becoming the fifth film in Indian cinema to be shortlisted for Best International Feature Film in the 98-year history of the Academy Awards. Homebound follows childhood friends Shoaib (Ishaan Khatter) and Chandan (Vishal Jethwa), whose shared dream of joining the police force shapes their lives, with Janhvi Kapoor adding emotional depth to a story grounded in friendship, duty, and the pressures facing young India. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan, the film is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta, and co-produced by Marijke deSouza and Melita Toscan Du Plantier, with Martin Scorsese and Pravin Khairnar serving as Executive Producers. (With inputs from ANI)
06 January,2026 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
