Ricky Kej has raised an alarm on social media after alleging theft by a food delivery executive at his Bengaluru residence. Sharing CCTV footage and vehicle details online, the Grammy-winning musician claimed the individual trespassed into his home and stole a sump cover. Kej tagged the delivery platform and police, seeking help in identifying the suspect while urging citizens to stay vigilant. Ricky Kej gets robbed In his post, Kej wrote, “I was robbed! Dear zomato, zomatocare, looks like one of your drivers entered my home on Thursday and stole our sump cover. This was at 6 o’clock in the evening. Quite bold of them! This is probably not their first time. They came in just 15 minutes earlier for a recce, and then trespassed and committed the crime.” He also shared CCTV footage and vehicle details. “You can see the CCTV footage from two angles, along with screenshots of his face and the number plate. The number appears to be KA03HY8751 on a red Honda Activa,” he wrote. In the same post, Kej appealed for assistance in identifying the person involved and urged people to remain alert. “Is it possible for you or the BlrCityPolice to provide assistance as to who this person is? Also, people, be vigilant. This can happen to you too!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ricky Kej (@rickykej) Reacting to the allegation, Zomato’s official X account issued a response assuring the musician of immediate action. The company wrote, “Hi Ricky, this is really concerning, and we certainly don't encourage such behaviour from our delivery partners. We'll investigate this immediately so that necessary action can be taken, and we'd request you to kindly share your mobile number with us via DM so we can connect with you further.” Ricky Kej on Dhurandhar Earlier today, the singer was in the news as he reviewed Dhurandhar and compared it to Pathaan. While he praised the performances and cinematic brilliance, he also called out those criticising the film. A part of his note read, “P.S. The tiny few who are criticising the movie have probably not watched it. It shows things as they are, gruesome or otherwise, with no sugar coating. It is certified adult, so it would be foolish to take children. People criticising the film probably prefer movies with a sexy female Pakistani ISI agent dancing in a bikini to Besharam Rang. That is cinema according to them.”
13 December,2025 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDhurandhar continues to showcase its exceptional run at the box office even in its second week. Ever since its release, the film has shattered several records. Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and the team have registered a bumper Friday and achieved this rare feat. The film earned over Rs 34 crores on Day 8 and officially emerged as the biggest second Friday grosser in Indian cinema history. Dhurandhar box office The official figures have been unveiled, and Dhurandhar raked in a whopping Rs 34.70 crores on Day 8. In its first week, the film minted Rs 218 crores. The net collection in India has come to Rs 252.70 crores after eight days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios) It has registered the highest second Friday collections in the history of Bollywood, surpassing Pushpa 2, which earned Rs 27.50 crores in the Hindi belt. Top 10 all-time highest second Friday grossers: Dhurandhar (Rs 34.70 cr), Pushpa 2: The Rule (Rs 27.50 cr), Chhaava (Rs 24.03 cr), Animal (Rs 23.53 cr), Gadar 2 (Rs 20.50 cr), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (Rs 19.75 cr), Stree 2 (Rs 19.30 cr), The Kashmir Files (Rs 19.15 cr), and Jawan (Rs 19.10 cr). The film is expected to surpass the lifetime earnings of URI: The Surgical Strike. This week, Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon also released in theatres and looks set to face the onslaught of Dhurandhar. The film is expected to enjoy a good run in the coming days due to the huge Christmas–New Year holiday period, considered the most lucrative window at the box office. Agastya Nanda’s Ikkis is also set to hit screens next week. Will it race ahead of Dhurandhar? Only time will tell. About Dhurandhar Released worldwide on December 5, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, Sara Arjun, Rakesh Bedi, and Arjun Rampal in prominent roles. Inspired by real events, it follows an Indian spy who infiltrates Pakistani gangs to extract information about potential attacks on India. While the film continues its dream run theatrically, it has now been banned across all Gulf countries. According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, the film’s narrative led to the ban in the UAE and GCC region. A source told the portal, “Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have not released Dhurandhar. There were apprehensions that this would happen, as the film is perceived as an anti-Pakistan film.”
13 December,2025 02:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal spoke in favour of social media ban for kids in India, following the footsteps of Australia. During a panel discussion, which took place in MET (Mumbai Education Trust) College, Mumbai, Sonakshi and Zaheer were asked to comment on Australia's social media ban for people aged under 16. Reacting to this, Sonakshi called it a 'very good thing', saying that the ban should be implemented in India as well. Pitching in, Zaheer shared that according to him, one does not always need to impose a ban; however, it is crucial to control what kind of content the kids are watching on social media. Zaheer said, "You can do extreme also. And you can ban things. But it's also that you can control it properly. Like in my house, when my niece comes over, she has an iPad, but it's very controlled in what she can use on the iPad. So, I think there's a way to control it. You don't have to. I mean, it's good." Sonakshi was of the opinion that till the time a kid is unable to differentiate between right and wrong, they should not be exposed to social media. "No, I think it's avoidable. Till a certain age at least. Till a child is old enough to understand the difference between right and wrong, and what is good, and what is bad. I think till that age, it should not be exposed to a child," the Heeramandi actress added. "Yeah, and till then, also like you should really control it. Sometimes, you don't know what buttons, where they go. So, it's always good to monitor them when they are watching as well. I know it's a pain. If someone is watching for 2 hours, and you are watching with them. But someone should," Zaheer 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
13 December,2025 01:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has arrived in Kolkata ahead of his much-awaited meet with football legend Lionel Messi on Saturday. In visuals going viral from Kolkata airport, SRK was seen making a late-night entry, accompanied by his younger son, AbRam. For the GOAT India Tour, Messi unveiled his 70 mm statue at Salt Lake. After this, he shared heartwarming moments with King Khan and his son, AbRam. Lionel Messi poses with Shah Rukh Khan, AbRam In a video shared by SRK's fan club, the actor is seen shaking hands with Messi and posing for photos. The global icons were also seen involved in a conversation. The football legend also met SRK’s son, AbRam, who was thrilled to meet the footballer and even took his autograph. His Inter Miami teammates, Luis Suarez and Rodrigo De Paul, were also present, and they exchanged greetings with SRK as well. In one of the clips shared by Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club, the Pathaan star could be seen making an exit from the airport, exuding his usual swag and charm. SRK also made sure to oblige his fans with a quick wave before leaving the premises. Finally The Historic Moment 🔥SRK x MessiTwo Global Stars in One Frame#SRK #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/2hOVgAkBAz — SRKian Faizy ( FAN ) (@SrkianFaizy9955) December 13, 2025 On Thursday, Shah Rukh took to social media to tease that he would be sharing the stage with the global football icon for an event on December 13 at the Salt Lake Stadium. Taking to his X account, formerly known as Twitter, Shah Rukh wrote, “This time round, not planning my Knight in Kolkata… and hoping the day ride is completely ‘Messi’. See you guys on the 13th at the Salt Lake Stadium.” About Lionel Messi’s visit to India Footballer Lionel Messi landed in Kolkata early on Saturday morning, with thousands of fans thronging the airport to catch a glimpse of the Argentine player. Messi is in the country for his GOAT India Tour 2025, a three-day event to be held across four cities, starting with Kolkata. The World Cup-winning captain is expected to attend multiple interactions and events. During his visit to Kolkata, Messi is also scheduled to meet former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Following his Kolkata visit, Messi is scheduled to travel to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and then Delhi. The footballer is also scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence before leaving the country.
13 December,2025 01:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Nushrratt Bharuccha, who is known to always speak her mind, shared her views on ambition and being labeled as an “opportunist.” Addressing an event, Nushrratt accepted the label head on; however, she reframed its meaning with honesty and maturity. The Dream Girl actress was heard saying, "I’m an opportunist too. If I get an offer for a film I genuinely want to do, then why not? Of course, I’ll go and say, ‘Yes, I want to do it.’ Everyone stands in line for a reason — because they want something. And that’s not a bad thing." She pointed out that being an opportunist has an unnecessary negative connotation attached to it. "Being an opportunist isn’t wrong, but your actions while walking that path should be responsible. Only you know that, or you learn it over time. I’ve learned from my experiences, and if my values, my perception, and my thoughts feel right to me, then they are right for me," she added. Work-wise, Nushrratt was last seen in G. Ashok's Ufff Yeh Siyapaa. A unique comedy of errors shares the journey of Kesari Lal Singh (Played by Sohum Shah), a sheepish common man, who lands in a spiralling mess when his wife, Pushpa (Played by Nushrratt), leaves him, convinced he’s been flirting with their neighbour, Kamini (Played by Nora Fatehi). Nushrratt made her Bollywood debut with Jai Santoshi Maa in 2006. Later, she went on to make a name for herself in the industry with releases such as Love Sex Aur Dhokha, Pyaar Ka Punchnama, Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, and Dream Girl. Expanding her horizons, Nushrratt recently has been exploring different genres with her movies such as Chhorii, Janhit Mein Jaari, Ram Setu, Akelli, Ajeeb Daastaans, Chhalaang, and Chhorrii 2. 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
13 December,2025 12:44 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs one of the most iconic movies in Indian cinema, Shaan completed 45 years of release on Friday. Actor Dalip Tahil commemorated the milestone by sharing a fun anecdote from the Ramesh Sippy directorial. Tahil revealed that the famous shaving scene from Shaan, where he is confronted by Amitabh Bachchan, was his first ever shot for a mainstream Bollywood movie. Expressing his delight at the film hitting the milestone, Tahil went on to share on his official Instagram handle, Shaan completes 45 years today and marks the anniversary of my entry into the movies. (sic)." "Here's a little fun fact for you all, the shaving sequence in Shaan was the first scene I ever shot in mainstream Bollywood, with none less than Amitji (amitabhbachchan) himself (started with the créme de la créme). Thank you Ramesh Sippy, Bachchan Saab for your patience (Folded hands and flower emoji) 45YearsOfShaan DT digiphin," he added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dalip Tahil (@daliptahil) Backed by G. P. Sippy under the production banner of Sippy Films, the story of the drama has been provided by the former writer duo Salim–Javed. One of the most expensive films of its time, Shaan enjoys an ensemble cast with Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Mazhar Khan, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles, along with others. The crime drama revolves around the murder of a police officer, Shiv (Played by Sunil Dutt). His two conman brothers, Vijay (Played by Amitabh Bachchan) and Ravi (Played by Shashi Kapoor), reform and join hands with a marksman, Rakesh (Played by Shatrughan Sinha), to seek revenge from the culprit Shakaal (Played by Kulbhushan Kharbanda). It is believed that the famous character of Shakaal was inspired by Ernst Stavro Blofeld's character from the James Bond film series. Shaan also turned out to be the last film to have songs crooned by Mohammed Rafi. 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
13 December,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe upcoming episode of Indian Idol season 16 promises to be a nostalgic celebration for music lovers as two of India’s most iconic voices, Udit Narayan and Kavita Krishnamurthy. As they graced the stage, Udit was seen sharing a fun story and a few heartwarming memories from the recording of the chartbuster song Koi Mil Gaya from the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. The song, originally sung by the legendary trio Udit Narayan, Kavita Krishnamurthy, and Alka Yagnik, remains one of the most cherished melodies in Hindi cinema. Reminiscing about the recording session, Udit Narayan revealed an amusing anecdote. He recalled feeling extremely nervous before entering the studio, saying, “Jatin-Lalit ne mujhe do sherniyon ke beech khada kar diya. (Jatin-Lalit put me in a fix and put me in front of these two lionesses, aka powerhouses.)” He revealed how he had asked the music directors if he could record his part later. But Jatin–Lalit, known for being extremely persuasive, said, “Do Sherni ke beech ek sher toh aa jaye (There will always be a lion caught in between two lionesses),” encouraging Udit Narayan to sing. To this, Kavita Krishnamurthy fondly added to the memory, mentioning how Udit Narayan often showers both her and Alka Yagnik with praise, but when the mic is on, it is he himself who steals the show. She said that Udit Narayan just needs to hum a simple “hey”, and the sheer power of his voice “reaches the mountains of the Himalayas." She went on to recall how, while she and Alka Yagnik would rehearse extensively to perfect each note, Udit Narayan would deliver his parts with an ease that felt almost effortless. 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
13 December,2025 10:57 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDhurandhar has been receiving a strong response from the film industry ever since its release. Among many reviews, Hrithik Roshan’s opinion grabbed attention. While he disagreed with the film’s politics in his Instagram review, on X he praised the film’s brilliance. The contrasting views grabbed everyone’s attention. Now, director Aditya Dhar has responded to him on Twitter, promising to live up to expectations in Part 2. Aditya Dhar reacts to Hrithik’s review In his second review, which he shared on X and Instagram, Hrithik wrote, Still can't get DHURANDHAR out of my mind. Aditya Dhar Films, you are an incredible maker, man. Ranveer Official, the silent to the fierce, what a journey and so damn consistent. Akshayekhanna has always been my fav and this film is proof why. Actor Madhavan, bloody mad grace, strength, and dignity. But man bolbedibol, what you did was phenomenal, what an ACT, brilliant. A huge round of applause for everyone, especially the makeup and prosthetics department. I cant wait for Part 2, he added. Still can't get DHURANDHAR out of my mind. @AdityaDharFilms you are an incredible maker man. @RanveerOfficial the silent to the fierce what a journey and so damn consistent. #akshayekhanna has always been my fav and this film is proof why. @ActorMadhavan bloody mad grace,… — Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) December 11, 2025 Responding warmly to Hrithik’s praise-filled second post, Aditya Dhar wrote, Deeply humbled by your love for DHURANDHAR, Hrithik Sir. Every actor and every department gave more than 100 percent, and your appreciation is a huge boost for the whole team. Thank you for celebrating their craft. Part 2 is coming and we’ll try our best to live up to this encouragement. Hrithik took to his Instagram Stories to pen a note, saying, I love cinema, I love people who climb into a vortex and let the story take control, spin them, shake them until what they want to say is purged out of them onto that screen. DHURANDHAR is an example of that. Loved the storytelling. Its cinema. I may disagree with the politics of it, and argue about the responsibilities us filmmakers should bear as citizens of the world. Nevertheless, I cant ignore how much I loved and learned from this one as a student of cinema. Amazing, the War 2 actor added. About Dhurandhar The film is said to be inspired by real-life events, focusing on geopolitical tensions and covert operations carried out by India’s RAW. It particularly highlights Operation Lyari, a crackdown by the Pakistani government targeting gangs and criminal networks in Karachi’s Lyari area. The film also stars Sara Arjun, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi, and Saumya Tandon in pivotal roles. Released on December 5, 2025, the makers have confirmed that the sequel, Dhurandhar 2, will hit theatres on March 19, 2026.
13 December,2025 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA winning reunion Punjabi singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh has officially confirmed that his second collaboration with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has been wrapped up. The film’s team was shooting the final schedule in Punjab. The actor posted a video on Instagram on December 12, giving fans a glimpse into his daily routine on set and subtly revealing that the duo is back together after the massive success of Amar Singh Chamkila (2024). In the vlog, Diljit is seen filming sequences in front of a green screen and interacting warmly with Imtiaz and the film’s crew. mid-day had earlier reported that this venture is a period romantic drama set against the backdrop of India’s partition. The movie also stars Naseeruddin Shah, Sharvari, and Vedang Raina (A deep love story in the making, October 11). Unaffected by setbacks Actor Ranveer Singh’s spy thriller Dhurandhar has been blocked from release in six Gulf countries — Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. According to reports, authorities in these regions raised concerns over what was viewed as “anti-Pakistan” messaging. The movie has also drawn criticism from Pakistani critics and social media users who claim that the movie has numerous factual inaccuracies and the makers have taken creative liberties. However, according to reports, Aditya Dhar’s directorial venture has already earned Rs 313 crore globally.
13 December,2025 08:04 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThe third season of The Family Man showed us that Shreya Dhanwanthary can be one hell of an intelligence officer in a spy thriller. Can she be just as good in a comedy? That’s what she has tried to find out with The Great Shamsuddin Family, which dropped on JioHotstar on December 12. “It’s my first comedic role. The film’s team had more faith in me than I had in myself [to pull this off]. So far, I’ve only done heavy-handed, serious roles, and it’s a privilege to be slotted in that category. But I want to show people that there are other things we can do, because as actors, we tend to get typecast,” she says, happy to find a place in Anusha Rizvi’s directorial venture that also stars Kritika Kamra and Juhi Babbar. Shreya Dhanwanthary Typecasting isn’t the only practice in the industry that irks Dhanwanthary. Having spent six years in Hindi cinema, the actor is cognisant of the pressure that the industry puts on artistes to chase “social media numbers”. “I have a healthy relationship with social media. This race [of wanting more followers] is never-ending because if you chase numbers, you’ll never be satisfied. Having said that, I realise the reality of people getting cast based on their social media numbers, which is foolish. It reflects the larger deterioration of art in our society. You are making choices based on something that’s ephemeral. It’s problematic,” she says.
13 December,2025 07:54 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaColombian cinematographer Juan Carlos Gil’s entry into White, the biopic on Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, began with a message that arrived two years ago. Director Montoo Bassi had reached out to him after watching several of his projects, most notably the third season of Narcos. “He understood my intentions with documentary-style storytelling,” recalls Gil. Juan Carlos Gil The cinematographer formed an immediate emotional connect with White. After all, the thriller — with Vikrant Massey stepping into Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s shoes — focuses on the spiritual leader’s role in resolving Colombia’s 52-year civil war. “It’s a story in my city. The movie starts in Cali. All the situations [depicted] happened for years in my country. For any Colombian, it’s an important story. Initially, I didn’t know anything about the Art of Living, or the relation between Gurudev and the peace process. But when I read a lot, I realised this is a new way for peace processes and non-violence in my country.” To determine the tone of ‘White’, Gil revisited major political films, including ‘Argentina, 1985’, which was Argentina’s official entry to the 2023 Oscars for Best International Feature Film White went on floors in Colombia in September. Before that, Gil, who had watched barely “two or three” Hindi films, did a crash course of sorts to understand the visual language of Indian cinema. “Montoo recommended a lot of movies with Vikrant. I saw around six or seven movies, including RRR [2022] and 12th Fail [2023],” he says with a smile. Pedro Pascal in ‘Narcos 3’ Three weeks of filming in the South American country was followed by another schedule in Bengaluru, India. Gil says the Colombia leg was especially demanding for Massey. “Vikrant is a talented actor, but it was very intense. He spent around five hours every day for make-up and hair. After that, he had to do the scene — that’s another 12 hours! He was generous about the job, and with the crew in Colombia.”
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