Anurag Singh's directorial Border 2 was released in theatres on January 23, in time for the Republic day weekend. After a strong opening of Rs 32.1 crore at the domestic box office, Border 2 has gone from strength to strength in the first weekend. The film has registered a massive number of Rs 57.2 crore on Sunday in India. With this, the film has collected Rs 129 crore in its first weekend, beating Dhurandhar and Chhaava's weekend one collections. The film also stars Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Mona Singh and others. Border 2 box office Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to X and shared an update on the Border 2 box office. He wrote, "Urban centres are performing exceptionally well, but it's the mass pockets that are in a league of their own... In fact, the Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets are outstanding, with housefull boards making a strong comeback across circuits." He finally stressed that the negative buzz around the film had no impact on its business. "THIS IS IMPORTANT... No amount of online noise or social-media negativity – pre-release or post-release – has had any impact whatsoever on Border2's business." He further wrote, "Like Dhurandhar, the Border2 boxoffice rampage once again proves that ground reality is what truly matters... When audiences connect, it reflects instantly in hourly ticket sales on #BMS... And boxoffice is what matters eventually, right?" With Republic Day holiday, the Monday numbers of Border 2 is also expected to set new benchmark. IT'S A TSUNAMI – 'BORDER 2' RUNS RIOT AT THE BOXOFFICE... Last month, #Dhurandhar and now, #Border2 has brought joy, hope, confidence and optimism back in #Bollywood... The Sunday numbers are nothing short of SENSATIONAL.Urban centres are performing exceptionally well, but it's… pic.twitter.com/Ly0O3PpSk4 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 26, 2026 Karan Johar celebrates box office success Filmmaker Karan Johar decided to celebrate the success of the recent Bollywood releases, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar and Sunny Deol's Border 2. KJo shared that the box office results of both these movies hint that Bollywood is here to stay. He added that people are willing to go to cinema halls, provided that they are able to connect with the film, something which has happened in the case of Dhurandhar and Border 2. The 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' maker took to the Stories section of his Instagram handle and penned, "The mega success of the two recent back-to-back mega Hindi film successes proves one thing...Bollywood (yes, incorrect terminology, but here to stay) is back. Naysayers can fly a kite. All Dhurandhars will cross borders of excellence when the films strike emotional chords with a paying audience (sic)".
26 January,2026 12:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Varun Dhawan is currently basking in the success of his recent film Border 2, wherein he portrays the role of war hero Col Hoshiyar Singh Dahiya. The actor has been highly praised by critics and fans alike for his performance in the war drama. One section of fans from Haryana seemed to be extremely impressed with his performance. A video emerged from Haryana in which they were seen bathing Varun’s poster with milk after the film’s release. Fans bathe Varun Dhawan's Border 2 poster in milk In the video, a set of fans is seen putting up a poster of Varun in his Col Dahiya avatar from Border 2 on a car. The fans are then seen pouring milk on the poster. The clip has gone viral on social media ever since, especially on Reddit. Many claimed that the fans and videos were from the Jat community, and the act was a sign of appreciating Varun’s performance as a Jat war hero. However, multiple social media users found the appreciation to be over-the-top. One user wrote, “No amount of admiration can justify this absurdity.” Some people even questioned if Varun is a big enough star for this sort of fandom. One argued, “Big star or not this clownery shouldn't be normalised...i don't get this obsession of treating actors like Gods.” While another echoed, “In this case, I don't even think they are fans. Just clout chasers. It's not like VD has such high filmography / iconic character for these dudes to be his die-hard fans.” Janhvi Kapoor likes post slamming the bathing in milk act A video of the same was shared on Instagram by a page named 'Bollygupsip' with the text "The milk could have been put to far better use by someone in need." The caption of the post read, "Varun Dhawan fans are seen pouring milk over his photo to celebrate Border 2's success. While the enthusiasm is loud and clear, many are calling out the unnecessary wastage, pointing out that the milk could have been put to far better use by someone in need." Janhvi Kapoor has liked this post from official BollyBlindsNGossip insta about Varun Dhawan fansbyu/estliphyuida23946 inBollyBlindsNGossip Interestingly, fans noticed that Varun's Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari co-star Janhvi Kapoor had liked the post slamming the act.
26 January,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor R. Madhavan was named as the recipient of the Padma Award on Sunday, 25th January. He has been honoured with the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, and has now expressed his gratitude for the recognition. R Madhavan on Padma Shri honour On Sunday, he took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself. He penned a long note in the caption, as he accepted the honour with an overwhelming sense of love. He also thanked his family, mentors, fans and God for shaping his journey and giving him this recognition. He further emphasised how he looks at the award as a responsibility, and promised to carry it with dignity and sincerity, and honour the values it represents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by R. Madhavan (@actormaddy) He wrote, “I accept the Padma Shri with profound gratitude and humility. This honor, bestowed upon me, is beyond my wildest dreams, and I receive it on behalf of my entire family, whose constant support and faith have been my greatest strength. This recognition is possible only because of the blessings of my mentors, the goodwill of my well-wishers, the love and encouragement of the public, and above all, the grace of the Almighty. Each of them has played an invaluable role in shaping my journey and guiding me toward this moment. I consider this not just an award, but a responsibility. I promise to carry this honor with dignity, sincerity, and a deep sense of commitment to the values it represents”. Madhavan further mentioned, “My heart is filled with gratitude for this extraordinary endorsement and validation, and I hope to continue serving with integrity, humility, and dedication in the years to come. I am overwhelmed with all your love and messages. Please allow me sometime to get back to all of you”. Padma Awards 2026 The Centre on Sunday announced the Padma Awards for 2026, approving 131 civilian honours across the Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri categories. The awards recognize excellence across various disciplines, including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, and civil service. Announced annually on the occasion of Republic Day, the President has approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awards: 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. Among the notable names, late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Awards. While Dharmendra will be conferred with the Padma Vibhushan, Satish Shah will be honoured with the Padma Shri. Both veteran actors passed away last year. Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty will also be lionised with the Padma Bhushan. Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik and the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey have also been selected for the Padma Bhushan. R. Madhavan and Bengali cinema legend Prosenjit Chatterjee have also been named Padma Shri awardees.
26 January,2026 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors Prince Narula and Yuvika Chaudhary’s marriage and relationship have often been in the public eye. There were several speculations about trouble in their paradise soon after the birth of their first child, Ekleen. Prince has now addressed the rumours in a recent interview, noting that every husband and wife goes through challenging phases in life. Prince Narula reacts about his relationship with Yuvika During an interview with TimesNow, Prince spoke about the separation rumours with wife, Yuvika Chaudhary. The Bigg Boss 9 winner acknowledged that while he and Yuvika do have fights and disagreements, it doesn’t mean they are headed for a split. He said, “Every husband and wife has a tough time in their life. And it happened to us that we put up a video that people misunderstood and took out of context. I just expressed my feelings. We are very mature. If we wanted, we would have clarified at that time, too. Because we have never talked about being apart, and we never think about that. Fights happen between our parents. We also fight with our parents and siblings. It doesn't mean that we will get separated from them. So it's a very normal thing that there is a fight between a husband and wife.” Further talking about the biggest change in him and Yuvika after they welcomed their daughter, Prince noted that now he likes to take the first flight home after wrapping up the project. “We have become calm. We don't fight in normal life. The biggest happiness for us is our baby. Everyone revolves around her. We are able to spend more time… So that I can spend more time with my baby. Along with that, I will be able to spend more time with Yuvika. Many things have changed," Prince said. Prince and Yuvika’s relationship Prince and Yuvika first met on the sets of Bigg Boss 9 and later tied the knot on October 12, 2018. After six years of marital bliss, they announced they were expecting their first child in June 2024. They welcomed their baby girl, Ekleen, in October 2024. Rumours of problems in their marriage emerged soon after the delivery of the baby. Fans also noticed Yuvika was absent from Prince’s birthday celebration. Later, fans noticed that Prince took indirect jibes at Yuvika through an Instagram post. The alleged post read, “Kuch log vlogs mein jhooth bol ke, sache ban jate hai. Or kuch log chup rahe kar galat sabit ho jate. Is zamane mein rishte se jada vlogs important hai (Some people lie in their vlog, and some people prefer to stay mum. For some, vlogs are more important than relationships)". The rumours further intensified when Prince Narula and Yuvika celebrated their daughter’s two-month milestone with separate birthday notes. In 2025, Prince and Yuvika dismissed rumours of separation with an Instagram post. Prince shared pictures of Lohri celebrations with his family, which featured Yuvika and their daughter, putting an end to all rumours.
26 January,2026 11:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs actor Sharib Hashmi turned a year older on Sunday, actress Divya Dutta wished him with a fun video of the two bringing the house down with their dance moves. Divya and Sharib were seen entertaining everyone with their thumkas during what seemed like the birthday celebration of the Tarla actor. In the caption, Divya wished for the two of them to continue to have fun like this. "Ye mastiyan yun hi chalti rahein..yun hi tum khushiyan bikherte raho aas paas.. happy bday mrfilmistaani .lots of love (sic)," she wrote. Reacting to the post, Sharib Hashmi commented, "Ayyyoooo divyadutta25 bahut bahut shukriyaaaa meri dosst", followed by red heart emojis. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Divya Dutta (@divyadutta25)= For the unaware, Divya and Sharib were seen together in Kangana Ranaut's 2022 action entertainer, Dhaakad. Along with Divya, actor Sunny Hinduja also wished Sharib on his special day. He took to social media and posted a video of some hilarious moments with his The Family Man co-star. Sunny added the Do Mastane Chale Zindagi Banane track from Andaz Apna Apna as the background score. The text overlay on the clip read, "Mera bhai dikhta hain sola (16) Paar aaj ho gaya hain pura pachaas tola". "Happy happy birthday mera bhai. Love you hamesha (red heart emoji) mrfilmistaani", Sunny captioned the post. Sharib expressed his gratitude for all the love in the comment section. He penned, "Arrey Arrey mera bhaiiiiiii hindujasunny thankooo soo much", along with red heart, and kiss emojis. Work-wise, Sharib will next be seen in Ribhu Dasgupta's forthcoming drama Section 84. He will share screen space with Amitabh Bachchan, Riya Vij, Nimrat Kaur, and Abhishek Banerjee in his next. The project shares the tale of a retired politician who is attempting to get back the glory he once enjoyed. The drama has been set against the backdrop of a strategic plot and high-stakes decision-making. Along with directing the film, Ribhu Dasgupta has also worked on the script. 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
26 January,2026 11:34 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Jackie Shroff used social media to share a belated birthday post for his 'mentor' and the 'ultimate storyteller', Subhash Ghai. Sharing a couple of photos with Subhash from what looked like an event, Jackie wrote on the photo-sharing app, "50 years of cinema! A lifetime of inspiration! Happy Birthday to my mentor and the ultimate storyteller. (sic)" It must be noted that Jackie and Subhash enjoy a long personal and professional association, which commenced with the 1983 film Hero. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jackie Shroff (@apnabhidu) The two later went on to join forces for several other movies such as Karma, Ram Lakhan, Saudagar, Khalnayak, and Yaadein. Subhash turned 81 years old on Saturday, and marking his special day, Anil Kapoor penned a heartfelt birthday post for the Taal maker on social media. In the post, Anil lauded the director's immense passion for cinema, his clarity of thought, and generosity of spirit. Grateful for all the lessons and memories during his time with Subhash, the Animal actor penned, "Happy Birthday, SubhashGhai1 saab Your passion for cinema, clarity of thought, and generosity of spirit have left a lasting impact. Grateful for the lessons, conversations, and memories over the years. Wishing you continued good health, happiness, and success." Just like Jackie, Anil has also collaborated with the filmmaker on several blockbusters, including Meri Jung, Karma, Ram Lakhan, Taal, and Yuvvraaj. It must be pointed out that both Jackie and Anil worked with Subhash on two projects, Karma and Ram Lakhan. In addition to these two, veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha also wished Subhash, saying, "Warm wishes for a very dear family friend & one of my closest friend from my FTII days, ace filmmaker, master 'show man', legendary SubhashGhai1. May the years ahead bring continued success, good health, joy, prosperity & happiness always. Profound regards to Rehana Bhabhi & your wonderful daughters Meghna & Muskaan." 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
26 January,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood star Shahid Kapoor on Sunday showcased his adorable fatherly side as he expressed his excitement over his first "solo boys" trip with his son Zain. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Shahid shared a touching moment from a flight, capturing him tenderly holding little Zain's hand. "Some things are too special to even try to explain. They speak for themselves...it's a privilege to be a father. Our first solo all boys trip. Etched in my memory forever," he wrote. Shahid and Mira got married on July 7, 2015, in an intimate wedding in Delhi. The duo had an arranged marriage. Their daughter Misha was born in 2016, while Shahid-Mira welcomed Zain in 2018. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shahid will soon be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj's directorial O' Romeo. Recently, at the trailer launch event of O'Romeo, Shahiddescribed his experience with Vishal Bhardwaj as an "adventurous journey." "It has always been a crazy and adventurous journey whenever I have collaborated with Vishal sir. I feel that what he couldn't do with dad (Pankaj Kapur) is now doing with me. When I got to work with Vishal sir for the first time, I was very intimidated. I remember asking him about why he chose me for the role in Kaminey, and he said, 'I feel like I see something in you that you can do'. After that, he gave me Haider, which is a role I believe was very intimidating. We did Rangoon and now O'Romeo. I feel fortunate to be a part of his filmography, and I am happy that he called me after 7-8 years of not working together," he said. The film is set to hit theatres around Valentine's Week on February 13, 2026. 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
26 January,2026 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAuthor Twinkle Khanna, who is also the wife of Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, is reflecting on her journey with wellness and health. On Sunday, she took to her Instagram, and shared a few pictures of herself from her house. She penned a long note in the caption, and spoke about how she navigated menopauses, and has a better sense of her health and wellness owing to Hormone Replacement Therapy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Twinkle Khanna (@twinklerkhanna) She wrote, “At 52 and make-up free, I’d love to say that all you need is some great afternoon sun to feel and look good. But menopause is not that generous. I once joked that menopause is a bigger bitch than I have ever been. For a long stretch, it made me feel like I was a phone with a faulty charger. I feel better now, not because I ‘accepted my age gracefully’ (whatever that means), but thanks to regular weight training, a small pharmacy’s worth of supplements, the joy and purpose I find in books (reading and writing) and because after 50 I’ve finally embraced my shallow side and play mahjong regularly with my girlfriends”. “While I continue to mull over the pros and cons of HRT, here’s what I’m currently taking to survive this transition. Please do your research and check with your doctor. What works for me may not work for you. Current lineup Coenzyme Q10 NAD Omega-3 Lion’s Mane Health & Hers Menopause Support Iron Vitamin D3 +K2 Collagen Magnesium Glycinate Have you tried any of these? What helped the most or what did absolutely nothing?”, she added. Earlier, Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar completed 25 years of marital bliss. Celebrating their union, she revealed the best part of their marriage. Twinkle shared that they always encourage one another to fly and try out new things. Sharing a recent example, she uploaded a video of her and Akshay trying out paragliding. In the clip, we could hear Akshay asking his better half, "are you sure you want to jump?", to which Twinkle replied by simply nodding her head. "It's all because of you, you make me do this," she added. As it was Akshay's turn, Twinkle also asked him, "Are you nervous?". Responding to this, the Housefull actor said, "I now have pressure because my wife has finished doing it". "The best part of our marriage? We always encourage each other to fly. Sometimes literally, like today! Here’s to 25 years of love, support and jumping off mountains akshaykumar”, Twinkle 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
26 January,2026 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSEver since veteran actor Dharmendra died on November 25, 2025, the Deol family has found itself under the media scanner. Rumours had been rife that relations between Hema Malini’s daughters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol, and Dharmendra’s sons, Sunny and Bobby Deol, from his first marriage with Prakash Kaur, have been rocky. However, Sunny has seemingly put all speculation to rest as the three half-siblings happily posed together with Esha and Ahana at a special screening of his film Border 2 in Mumbai hosted by the Dhoom actress. Sunny poses with Esha and Ahana at Border 2 screening Sunny united with Esha Deol and Ahana Deol at the screening of his film Border 2 on Sunday in Mumbai. Several videos of their meeting have surfaced on social media from the screening hosted by Esha Deol. The videos captured Esha and Ahana posing on two sides of Sunny, as they arrived for the special screening of Border 2. Sunny rested his hands on their shoulders. Esha was seen dressed in casuals in a black-and-white checkered shirt paired with jeans, while Sunny opted for an off-white shirt with matching trousers. He completed his look with a black baseball cap. On the other hand, Ahana sported a sky-blue shirt and jeans. The half-siblings waited and posed for the cameras before smiling and thanking the paparazzi. They then made their way inside the theatre. Sunny was also seen attentively guiding his sisters towards the screening venue. Deol family rumoured rift The rumours around an alleged family rift surfaced last year when the two families hosted two separate prayer meets in Dharmendra’s honour after his death. One was hosted by Sunny Deol and the other by Hema Malini and her daughters. Dharmendra passed away on November 24 last year at his residence in Mumbai. He was 89 years old. Dharmendra was earlier married to Prakash Kaur, whom he married before gaining stardom. The two had four children together, sons Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol, and daughters Ajieta and Vijeta Deol. He later married Hema Malini, with whom he has two daughters, named, Esha and Ahana Deol.
26 January,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLate legendary actor Dharmendra has been conferred with Padma Vibhushan honour. The government, on Sunday, announced a list of 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. After the announcement was made, actress and BJP MP Hema Malini reacted to the honour. Hema Malini reacts to Dharmendra's Padma Vibushan honour The veteran actress expressed her gratitude to the Government of India for conferring the Padma Vibhushan award, the second-highest civilian award of the Republic of India, to her late husband, Dharmendra. On Sunday, Hema Malini took to her X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “So so proud that the govt has recognised Dharam ji’s immense contribution to the film industry by bestowing on him the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dream Girl Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhemamalini) On Sunday, Dharmendra was posthumously announced as the recipient of Padma Vibhushan along with Satish Shah, who was posthumously honoured with the Padma Shri. Other members of the fraternity to receive the Padma Awards include the Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty, who will also be lionised with Padma Bhushan, veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik, and the late advertising legend Piyush Pandey, who have been selected for Padma Bhushan. Both Dharmendra and Satish Shah passed away last year. While Dharmendra left for his heavenly abode in November, Satish Shah departed a month prior to Dharmendra. About Dharmendra Dharmendra was one of Bollywood’s most enduring and beloved stars. He was born in 1935 in Punjab, and began his career in the early 1960s, after he was discovered through a talent hunt competition. Dharmendra passed away in November last year at the age of 89. The actor was earlier admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in South Mumbai, but was discharged after he showed recovery. However, a few days later, the actor was reportedly put on a ventilator, as he was suffering from breathing difficulties. As the news spread through the Bollywood circles, members of the fraternity paid their last respects to him. Aamir Khan and Abhishek Bachchan reached the crematorium in the Vile Parle area of Mumbai Bollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar remembered the late actor in his social media post.
26 January,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt has been two years since veteran actor Anil Kapoor graced the screen as Group Captain Rakesh Rocky Jaisingh in Siddharth Anand's aerial action drama Fighter. As the project completed 2 years of release on Sunday, Anil took to his official Instagram handle and dropped a couple of pictures of himself from the flick. Reflecting on the memories with utmost gratitude, Anil also penned a heartfelt note saying, "Two years later, Fighter still soars high. Looking back with so much gratitude for the memories that stay long after the screens fade. Some journeys don’t end with the release... (sic)." View this post on Instagram A post shared by anilskapoor (@anilskapoor) "Here’s to the spirit, the people, and the love that keeps it alive. 2YearsOfFighter", he added. Inspired by a story written by Siddharth Anand, along with Ramon Chibb, the movie stars Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone as the lead, along with Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, Rishabh Sawhney, and Sanjeeda Sheikh in supporting roles. Backed by Viacom18 Studios in collaboration with Marflix Pictures, the flick marks the primary instalment in the planned aerial action franchise. Fighter saw camera work by Satchith Paulose, with Aarif Sheikha as the head of the editing department. Composer duo Vishal–Shekhar have scored the music for the drama. Up next, Anil will soon be seen leading Suresh Triveni's next Subedaar. The project follows the journey of Arjun Singh, a former soldier who is navigating the complexities of civilian life, while trying to heal his relationship with his daughter Shyama (played by Radhikka Madan). The film has been jointly produced by Vikram Malhotra, Anil Kapoor, and Triveni. Over and above Subedaar, Anil will also play a crucial role in Alia Bhatt's much-anticipated Alpha. Made under the direction of Shiv Rawail, the film, which also features Sharvari Wagh, is a part of the YRF spy universe. 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
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