Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has wrapped up his upcoming film 'Haiwaan'. On Sunday, the makers of the film took to social media, and shared pictures from the wrap up of the film. In the pictures, Saif can be seen celebrating the completion of the film's shoot with director Priyadarshan.The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. However, Akshay Kumar wasn't seen in the pictures. The crew also celebrated by cutting the cake.The makers wrote in the caption, "It's a wrap of our film 'Haiwaan'! Our hearts are full today with love, gratitude and pride! See you soon at the Theaters".The film also stars Shriya Pilgaonkar and Salyami Kher in pivotal roles. The film went on floors in August this year.Back in August, Akshay took to his Instagram, and shared a BTS video in which he and Saif can be seen casually talking with director Priyadarshan.The Bollywood superstar wrote in the caption, "Hum sab hi hain thode se shaitaan... Koi upar se Saint, koi andar se Haiwaan :)) Starting the shoot for #Haiwaan today with my absolute favourite captain of the ship, @priyadarshan.official Sir. Great to be working with Saif after nearly 17 years. Let's get the haiwaniyat rolling!! @kvn.productions @thespianfilms_ind".Saif and Akshay last worked together in 'Tashan', which was a commercial and critical disaster. Haiwaan is produced by KVN Productions in association with Thespian Films, and jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Shailaja Desai Fenn.Meanwhile, Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar are working on a project titled 'Bhoot Bangla'. The horror drama is likely to release towards the end of 2025. The movie marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan, one of the most commercially rewarding actor-director pairs of Hindi cinema.JANG
07 December,2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAryan Khan, the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is no stranger to controversies. The filmmaker, recently caught in a fresh controversy after a video of him from a pub in Bengaluru on November 28 went viral. After the video, showing him flashing his middle finger at the crowd, went viral, a complaint was filed against him for his allegedly "obscene" gesture Now, politician Zameer Ahmed's son and actor Zaid Khan, who was accompanying Aryan there, has now come in Aryan's support. Zaid Khan defends Aryan Khan While talking to TV9Kannada, Zaid mentioned that the gesture was not meant for everyone present there, but for his manager. Zaid said, “I have known Aryan Khan for many years. We both learned acting at the same place. He had messaged me that he was coming to Bengaluru. So we went to an opening ceremony.” While explaining what actually happened that evening, he said, “There were more people there than we thought. Aryan said that if there were so many people, I wouldn't be able to do it. His manager (also a friend) went to disperse the people. He didn't come for a long time. Then we went to the balcony to see what happened. Then he showed Aryan to his friend-cum-manager. He didn't show it to the people.” About the controversy Advocate Owaiz Hussain S, a resident of Sankey Road, has reportedly submitted the complaint to the DGP, the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner, the DCP (Central Division), the Inspector of the Cubbon Park Police Station, and the Karnataka State Women's Commission against Ayan Khan. He noted that there were several women present at the venue when Aryan Khan allegedly made the gesture, adding that the gesture amounted to insulting their modesty and constituted vulgar and indecent behaviour in a public place. Aryan was in Bengaluru recently to promote his brand D'yavol. IN the video now going viral, Zaid Khan is seen showing Aryan something on his phone while talking to him. As the two, along with a bunch of others, appeared on the balcony of a pub, Aryan was seen flashing his middle finger to someone on the crowd, while waving to others.
07 December,2025 07:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe buzz has been building since April when the announcement was first made — Neetu Kapoor and Kapil Sharma would star in Dadi Ki Shaadi, marking Riddhima Kapoor Sahni’s Bollywood debut. Now, director Ashish R Mohan tells mid-day that the family entertainer is set to wrap up soon, and he hopes to release it on Mother’s Day (May 10, 2026) or sometime in April. After a 40-day schedule in Shimla, Mohan shares that although most of the shoot is complete, some patchwork scenes, including an end-credit song, remain to be filmed in January. “I wanted to complete the film after I locked my release date. We had shot a song choreographed by Ganesh [Acharya] master in Shimla earlier this year, but a one-day shoot remained as there was talk of a [conflict between] India and Pakistan,” he recollects. On May 7, India launched strikes on Pakistan in an operation code-named Operation Sindoor. For safety, Mohan returned to Mumbai with the cast and crew. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Ashish R Mohan He shares that the finale number features “700 children from the schools in Shimla and outside and has the entire cast in it. I will invite the entire cast to come down [to] shoot the song and scenes — in Golden Tobacco Factory or Film City. [We also have] one-day scene to shoot with Riddhima,” adds the filmmaker. Currently in post-production, Dadi Ki Shaadi is a comedy revolving around a family who gets involved in a family matriarch’s marriage. Earlier, the film — also starring South superstar Sarath Kumar, Nikhat Hegde, Tejaswini Kolhapure, and Sadia Khateeb — was planned for a December release. The makers will now announce the release date on December 20.
07 December,2025 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRBollywood superstar Madhuri Dixit has always been called synonymous with charm and effortless grace for more than three decades. The actress recently took to her social media account in sharing a carousel post with an umpteen number of pictures of herself in her traditional best. The actress captioned it as, "A gentle glow of tradition flows through this mustard and black Sonepuri silk, carrying quiet grace in every fold. Soft ikat bandha patterns, subtle kangala motifs, and delicate woven butis give it a timeless, understated elegance," with heart emoticons. In the pictures, the 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!' actress radiates elegance in a stunning mustard and black 'Sonepuri' silk saree. Madhuri is further seen pairing the saree with a sleeveless black blouse that enhances her graceful look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhuri Dixit (@madhuridixitnene) For her accessories, Madhuri is seen wearing a striking gold necklace with a bold pendant, matching earrings, and multiple gold rings and bangles. With her hair neatly styled in a classic bun and her soft-glam makeup with kohl-lined eyes and a small black bindi, the actress exudes grace and timeless charm. On the professional front, the actress, after entertaining her audiences with her choices of movies and projects, is all set to appear in her next OTT show, titled 'Mrs. Deshpande'. The first glimpse of the show that was unveiled recently saw in an intense and thrilling avatar. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, 'Mrs. Deshpande' introduces audiences to a Madhuri Dixit that fans have never witnessed before. Her raw, stripped-back, and powerfully real avatar in 'Mrs. Deshpande' is sure to intrigue audiences. Madhuri Dixit Nene recently was on a US tour where her fans got to see their idol share some unknown facts about her personal and professional life and also watch her dance to some of her iconic Bollywood dance numbers. For the uninitiated, the actress debuted with the movie 'Abodh' in 1984 and rose to fame with her movies like 'Anjaam', 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!', 'Dil', 'Tejaab', 'Beta', among others. She was last seen in the OTT movie 'Majaa Ma', which was released in 2022. 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
07 December,2025 03:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAce cricketer Smriti Mandhana has ended her silence amid a raging controversy around her relationship with music composer Palaash Muchhal. The two were all set to tie the knot on November 23 in Sangli but it was postponed hours before the ceremony. Now, the cricketer has confirmed that the wedding has been called off and requested all to respect the privacy of her and her family. Meanwhile, Palaash addressed the 'baseless rumours' being made on the internet about him and threatened to take legal action Smriti Mandhana calls off wedding On Sunday, the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team shared a post on her Instagram stories to put an end to all speculations around her wedding. She confirmed that the wedding has been called off and requested all to give her privacy. In her statement, she said: “Over the past few weeks there has been plenty of speculation around my life, and I feel it is important for me to speak out at this time. I am a very private person and I would like to keep it that way but I need to clarify that the wedding is called off. I would like to close this matter here and implore all of you to do the same. I request you to please respect the privacy of both families at this time and allow us the space to process and move on at our own pace. I believe there is a higher purpose driving us all and for me that has always been representing my country at the highest level. I hope to continue to play and win trophies for India for as long as possible and that is where my focus will forever be. Thank you for all your support. It's time to move forward.” Palaash Muchhal threatens legal action Palaash Muchhal also shared a note on his Instagram stories that read: “I have decided to move on in my life and step back from my personal relationship. It’s been very difficult for me to see people react so easily on baseless rumours about something which has been most sacred to me. It’s the most difficult phase of my life and I will deal with it gracefully holding on to my beliefs. I truly hope we, as a society, learn to pause before judging someone based on unverified gossip, whose sources are never identified. Our words can wound in ways we may never understand." "While we think about these things, many people in the world are facing drastic consequences. My team will be taking strict legal action against those spreading false and defamatory content. Thank you to everyone who has stood by me with kindness in this tough time.”
07 December,2025 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPunjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who recently lost out the International Emmy Award for Best Actor, is sharing details of his hearty meal as the winter season picks up momentum. On Saturday, the actor-singer took to his Instagram, and shared a fun video in which he can be seen giving a tour of a property that he has presumably booked for a holiday in Punjab. In the video, Diljit can be seen giving a running commentary as he gives the tour of the property, A Punjabi haveli. In the video, the actor-singer was also seen enjoying a generous portion of the classic Punjabi delicacy, Sarso’n da saag and makke di roti. He also had kheer for the dessert. He wrote in the caption, “Our Punjab”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) Elsewhere in the video, he also made a sarcastic remark about an Indian aircraft carrier which has misplaced the baggages of flyers after the recent string of fiasco at the airports across India. Showing the series of baggage being taken to his room in the property, Diljit said that it feels like the said airlines has sent all the misplaced baggage to the property. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor-singer is gearing up for his upcoming film ‘Border 2’. Recently, the makers of the film had unveiled his intense first look from the film. The first look poster shows Diljit as an air force officer in ‘Border 2’. Sitting in his aircraft, he is seen in the middle of a war-like situation, with enemies attacking him from all sides. With bloodied hands and face, Diljit has an intense expression on his face. Sharing Diljit's fierce look from his next, the makers penned, "Iss Desh ke Aasmaan Mein Guru ke Baaz Pehra dete hain #Border2 in cinemas 23rd January, 2026. (sic)". Diljit had also uploaded a clip on social media, where he can be seen walking in full swagger, wearing an Air Force uniform. 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
07 December,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSRanveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar, directed by Aditya Dhar, opened to largely positive reviews. Despite its long runtime of 3 hours and 34 minutes, the film has managed to pull audiences to theatres. The film, which opened at Rs 28.6 crore on Day 1, saw a 15 per cent jump on Day 2. Dhurandhar box office On the second day, Ranveer Singh's spy drama, inspired by real incidents, gained momentum. Owing to positive word of mouth, the film saw a boost in sales. On Saturday, the film collected Rs 33.1 crore at the Indian box office. After two days, the film's total domestic collection stands at Rs 61.70 crore. Commenting on the film’s performance, trade analyst Taran Adarsh wrote on X, "Dhurandhar goes on a rampage on Saturday – the film is now in unstoppable mode... While the major centres, especially the national chains, were rocking on Friday, the heartland, too, has joined the party, witnessing substantial growth." The analyst further noted that the film is likely to close its opening weekend around Rs 95 crore. Connection between Dhurandhar and Uri explained Both Dhurandhar and Uri: The Surgical Strike are based on or inspired by real-life incidents. The internet has now found a link between the two films. In Uri, Vicky Kaushal's character Vihaan meets Indian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Seerat Kaur, whose Army officer husband was martyred in an ambush. Seerat is played by actress Kirti Kulhari. After Dhurandhar released, a clip of Seerat and Vihaan’s conversation from Uri went viral. In the scene, Seerat reveals her late husband’s name: Jaskirat Singh Rangi of the Punjab Regiment, who lost his life during the Nowshera Sector ambush. Interestingly, Ranveer Singh's character in Dhurandhar is also named Jaskirat Singh Rangi, who disguises himself as Hamza Ali Mazari to infiltrate Pakistan’s underworld. In Dhurandhar, Rangi is sent on the mission because of his criminal past. However, little is revealed about his backstory, which will be explored in Part 2, offering further clarity on the connection between the two films. If Seerat’s husband mentioned in Uri and Ranveer’s character in Dhurandhar are indeed the same person, then Singh’s character may end up dying in Part 2.
07 December,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Aamir Khan on Saturday said several leading directors in Hindi cinema were unwilling to work with him in the early years of his career despite the success of his debut film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' (QSQT). Speaking at the 23rd Hindustan Times Leadership Summit here, Khan said that even after becoming an 'overnight star' after his first film in 1988, he struggled to get offers from the filmmakers he admired. 'I started getting a lot of offers for films but I wasn't getting offers from the directors I wanted to work with. I had a list of directors I wanted to work with, but none of those directors approached me,' he said. 'At that time, even after a superhit like 'QSQT', you still had to establish yourself as a star before the A-graders (referring to the directors) wanted to work with you,' Khan said. Khan said he signed eight to nine films at the time, believing it was modest compared to contemporaries who were doing several dozen films at once. But once shooting began, he realised he had made a 'big mistake'. 'I'm not built to do two-three films together,' he said, as early releases such as 'Love Love Love', 'Awwal Number', 'Tum Mere Ho' and 'Jawani Zindabad' flopped at the theatres. Stating that he was 'unhappy' with his film choices that he made early in his career, the actor said he eventually realised the importance of doing films that have a 'good script, right director and producer'. 'My sensibility did not match the number of people I was working with. These films started releasing and they started bombing, one flopped, then another flopped, then a third one too. I was labelled 'one film wonder' by the media,' he said. The 60-year-old actor said that he realised his career was going down the drain in this manner, as he was so 'unhappy' with what he was doing. 'I used to come home in the evening and cry. I swore to myself that never again will I compromise with my work unless I trust the director, the script is something I love, and the producer is someone who can produce and release it well,' he added. Recalling when he was approached by Mahesh Bhatt for a movie during that career slump, Khan said even though he was keen to collaborate with the acclaimed director he rejected the offer as he was 'unhappy with the script'. 'I was very happy when I got a call from Bhatt sahab, he was on the rise, he had made 'Saaransh', 'Arth', and 'Naam'. I was relieved that finally one director I want to work with is reaching out to me,' he said. But after hearing the script, the actor said he did not like it and was so disappointed that he told Bhatt 'I'll think about it' and went home. 'That night I couldn't sleep, I was like, should I say yes to Bhatt sahab and compromise on what my heart says or should I say no and leave this opportunity to be working with him. Next day, I told him, "I can't do the film as I didn't like the script,' he added. 'Bhatt sahab asked what I didn't like and we started discussing it. But that film never happened,' the actor said. Aamir further said the decision to not 'compromise' on his belief gave him the courage to do films that he truly believes in. ''What was important is that when I felt my career was over and nothing was going to save me, at that time I had conviction and courage to say no to a film that I didn't believe in. That gave me the strength to take all the difficult decisions that I took in my career, like doing films, like 'Lagaan', 'Taare Zameen Par'.' He said had he compromised that day and said 'yes' to Bhatt his career would have had a different graph. 'The fact that I was ready not to compromise at my worst (phase) gave me a lot of strength and that was a turning point for me.' Aamir last appeared in 'Sitaare Zameen Par', directed by RS Prasanna. The film skipped an OTT release after completing its theatrical run. Khan, who also produced the movie, released it on YouTube via a pay-per-view (PPV) model for Rs 100. 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
07 December,2025 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSStar comedian Kapil Sharma recently appeared on the singing reality show 'Indian Idol season 16'. While speaking on the reality show, the comedian-actor noted that although countless top Bollywood celebrities have appeared on his iconic 'The Kapil Sharma Show' (TKSS), he still feels it remains incomplete because star singer Shreya Ghoshal has never graced the stage. While talking to the singer who appears on Indian Idol in the capacity of a judge, Kapil highlighted, "Shreya Ghoshal is the only one who has never appeared on 'The Kapil Sharma Show'." The candid admission sparked laughter and set the tone for a playful moment between the two. Caught adorably off guard, Shreya responded with warmth and humour, acknowledging the invitation and assuring the audience that she would soon grace Kapil's iconic show. The banter instantly turned into a fan-favourite exchange, with viewers celebrating the promise of a long-awaited crossover. To keep the laughter on, Badshah chimed, "I have recently shifted to Kapil Sharma's building." Recently, Shreya had shared a picture of Kapil on her social media, further calling Kapil the Shah Rukh Khan of comedy. Shreya wrote, "SRK of Comedy." Kapil reshared Shreya's post and added heart emoticons. Meanwhile, Kapil is all geared up for his upcoming movie 'Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2', which is directed by Anukalp Goswami and produced by Ratan Jain, Ganesh Jain, and Abbas-Mustan under Venus Worldwide Entertainment in association with Abbas Mustan Film Production. This family entertainer hits theatres on December 12. The movie, along with Kapil Sharma, stars Manjot Singh, Tridha Choudhury, Hina Waria, Parul Gulati, and Ayesha Khan in lead roles. In supporting roles, the movie stars Gashmeer Mahajani, Saurabh Goyal, Pallavi Ajay, Kuldeep Sareen, and Hardika Sharma. 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
07 December,2025 10:25 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Babil Khan, who made his return to Instagram after almost 6 months of his absence from the social media platform, shared a series of pictures and videos on Instagram on Saturday. The actor took to his Instagram, and shared pictures and videos from an undisclosed location. In the pictures, he can be seen in a relaxed mood. He wrote in the caption, “Pros: I come with experience Cons: I come with baggage”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) Earlier in May, Babil had deleted his Instagram profile as the web search of the actor’s Instagram profile didn’t yield any result, and showed the webpage wired to Instagram account as non-existent. Babil, who is the son of the late Indian acting legend Irrfan Khan, had earlier shared a video (which was later deleted), where he appeared visibly upset and in tears as he spoke about feeling alienated in the film industry. In the video, Babil mentioned several names, including Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Arjun Kapoor, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Raghav Juyal, Adarsh Gourav and even Arijit Singh. In the video, the actor was heard saying, “What I mean to say is that, I just want you guys to know that there are people like Shanaya Kapoor, Ananya Pandey and Arjun Kapoor and Siddhant Chaturvedi and Raghav Juyal and Adarsh Gourav and even... Arijit Singh? There are so, so many more names. Bollywood is so f******. Bollywood is so, so rude”. In October, the actor made a return to Instagram, as he posted pictures, in which he was seen wearing a brick red coloured sweater as the winter season makes quite in-roads with monsoon withdrawal. The actor received a lot of praise for his work in the streaming series ‘The Railway Men’. 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
07 December,2025 10:23 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDia Mirza’s production venture One India Stories has won Best Indian Short Film at the All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) for its debut film Panha, a moving, intimate story about home, heritage, and the price of progress. Founded by childhood friends Dia Mirza and Ananya Rane, One India Stories was born from a shared belief that storytelling can build empathy and spark change. Panha marks their first film under the banner, and its journey has already touched hearts far beyond the mango orchards of Maharashtra where it was shot. What is Panha about? Directed by Sakshi Mishra, Panha follows a family of mango farmers facing eviction from their ancestral land due to a bullet train project. The story unfolds through the tender eyes of seven-year-old Vithu — inviting us into a world where loss is quiet, courage is fragile, and childhood carries the heaviest truths. The film offers neither judgement nor propaganda, but a rare, humane pause to feel what “development” means for those left in its shadow. Dia Mirza on Panha winning an award Speaking about the win, Dia Mirza shared, “Panha was made with love, trust, and a deep respect for the lives it portrays. This win is for the farmers who opened their homes and hearts to us, and for every child whose story deserves to be seen and felt. Cinema, to me, is at its most powerful when it reminds us of our shared humanity.” Co-founder Ananya Rane reflected on the purpose behind One India Stories, “We started One India Stories to tell honest, compassionate stories that bring people closer to each other and to the world they inhabit. Panha is our first step in that journey, and this recognition tells us that small, sincere stories can travel far.” Director Sakshi Mishra added, “Panha was never about spectacle — it was about stillness, intimacy, and listening. The farmers of Maharashtra didn’t just lend us their orchards; they trusted us with their lives. This award belongs as much to them as it does to our team.” Made on a modest budget, Panha was brought to life by a committed cast and crew alongside indigenous farmers from rural Maharashtra, whose generosity shaped the film’s truth and texture. Along with its ALT EFF 2025 win, Panha has also been honoured with the Best Film award at the 9th World Indian Film Festival Hyderabad, received an Honourable Jury Mention at the 13th Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival, and secured an Official Selection at IDSFFK (Kerala) 2025 — a heartening journey for a film that began with a whisper and is now being heard across the country. Panha reminds us that some stories don’t just entertain — they awaken. And sometimes, the softest voices speak the loudest truths. The film features a talented cast including Ujjwala Jog, Suhas Sirsat, Prithvik Pratap, Sayali Sanjeev, Shubhangi Bhujbal, Payal Jadhav, and Aarav Aeer, each bringing a natural, honest performance that adds sincerity and warmth to the story.
07 December,2025 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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