Aamir Khan Productions announced their upcoming quirky spy film Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos in a truly unique and playful manner, leaving everyone guessing about what was coming next. Directed by and starring Vir Das, alongside Mona Singh, the film’s announcement arrived as a humorous treat, generating immense buzz and quickly becoming the talk of the town. Now, amid the soaring excitement, the trailer of the film has been released, and it promises fun like never before. About the trailer The trailer of Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos is finally out, and it takes the fun to another level. With its high humour quotient, the trailer features several entertaining and quirky moments, promising a thoroughly entertaining film. As director and actor, Vir Das brings a refreshing brand of quirky comedy that is sure to deliver plenty of laughs. The trailer showcases Vir Das in a never-before-seen avatar as a perfectly imperfect spy on a mission. As the story unfolds, he lands in trouble, leading to a lot of chaos that looks absolutely fun. Mona Singh certainly stuns with her raw avatar, unlike anything she has portrayed on screen before, while Mithila Palkar adds her own distinct charm. Aamir Khan’s completely different avatar brings an extra punch to the narrative. Packed with energy, charm, a youthful vibe, a lot of twists and surprises, the trailer is nothing less than a rollercoaster ride of fun and madness. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aamir Khan Productions (@aamirkhanproductions) The makers shared the trailer on social media and wrote - "GAONWALONNNNN... He is a chef, he is an agent(kind of), he is a hero (probably), he is HAPPY PATEL! Meet our Khatarnak Jasoos in theatres from 16th January." About Aamir Khan Productions Aamir Khan Productions has always ventured into unconventional storytelling with utmost finesse. Having delivered remarkable films like Lagaan, Taare Zameen Par, Dangal, and Secret Superstar. After the success of Sitaare Zameen Par, a heartwarming family entertainer that left a profound impact on audiences, the production house plans to introduce the world to the real stars behind the Sitaare through a documentary titled Sitaaron Ke Sitaare. Similarly, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos marks yet another attempt at presenting unique cinema. Interestingly, they are collaborating with the renowned stand-up comedian Vir Das, who has not only performed globally with his acclaimed comedy specials but has also acted in films like Go Goa Gone, Badmaash Company, and Delhi Belly. This film marks Vir’s second collaboration with Aamir Khan Productions after Delhi Belly. Produced under the banner of Aamir Khan Productions, Happy Patel is directed by Vir Das and is slated to release in theatres on 16th January 2026.
19 December,2025 01:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Shilpa Shetty has reacted to reports of her involvement in the Best Deal TV case. In a strongly worded statement, the actress called the allegations baseless, distressing and legally untenable. She also clarified that she has no involvement in the decision-making process of the company. Shilpa Shetty issues statement in Best Deal TV case Clarifying her position, Shilpa in a statement shared that her association with the company in question was strictly non-executive in nature, with no involvement in its operations, finances, decision-making processes or any signing authority. She said in a statement, “I am deeply saddened by the baseless attempt to link my name to this matter. My association with the company was strictly in a non-executive capacity, with no role in its operations, finances, decision making or any signing authority.” The actor said that, like several other public figures, she had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel purely in a professional capacity. She went on to explain that Rs. 20 Crore has been loaned to the company by her family and the said amount remains unpaid. “In fact, like several other public figures I had endorsed certain products for the home shopping channel, in a professional capacity, for which payments due to me remain outstanding I want to put it on record that almost 20 Cr rupees has been loaned to the company by us as a family and the said amount remains unpaid,” she said in the statement. Calling the move to impute criminal liability on her “mischievous,” Shilpa said:, The mischievous attempt to impute criminal liability on me, particularly after an unexplained delay of nearly nine years, is legally unsustainable and contrary to settled principles of law.” Shilpa says her name is being unnecessarily dragged Stressing the personal impact of such claims, Shilpa said that unwarranted allegations not only misrepresent facts but also unfairly trample upon a woman’s reputation in the public domain. “Despite these facts, my name continues to be unnecessarily dragged into the proceedings, which is both distressing and unjustified. Such unwarranted allegations not only misrepresent facts but also result in a woman’s dignity, integrity, and reputation being unfairly trampled upon in the public domain.” She went on to quote the Bhagavad Gita, “As quoted in the Bhagavad Gita, “Failing to oppose injustice when it is your duty ,is itself Adharma.” With a “quashing petition” already filed before the Bombay High Court, the actor said: “I have complete faith in the judicial process and will be seeking appropriate legal remedies to protect my rights and reputation. I respectfully request the media to take note of these facts and report responsibly by verifying the truthfulness of facts.”
19 December,2025 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Shivaleeka Oberoi is stepping into a beautiful new phase of life as she prepares to embrace motherhood for the first time. The actress recently announced her pregnancy with husband, filmmaker Abhishek Pathak, sharing the joyful news with fans and well-wishers on social media. Shivaleeka Oberoi and Abhishek Pathak announce the happy news The parents-to-be made the announcement through a heartfelt joint post that perfectly captured their happiness. “Our love story has found its sweetest verse, a tiny blessing is joining our universe,” the caption read, accompanied by baby angel, evil eye, and dizzy emojis. The post immediately struck an emotional chord with fans, who flooded the comments section with love and blessings. Along with the caption, Shivaleeka and Abhishek shared a tender photograph where the couple is seen wrapped in a warm embrace. Adding a touching detail, Shivaleeka held a tiny pair of knitted baby socks, subtly hinting at the exciting journey ahead. The couple followed it up with another adorable picture taken in front of a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. In the image, they are seen holding an ornament that reads, “Baby Pathak arriving 2026,” confirming the expected arrival year of their little one. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shivaleeka Oberoi Pathak (@shivaleekaoberoi) Fans and friends from the industry congratulate the duo As soon as the announcement went live, members of the film fraternity rushed to congratulate the couple. Actress Rakul Preet Singh dropped an enthusiastic comment saying, “Oh wowwww congrats,” along with red heart emojis. Actor Sharib Hashmi also extended his wishes, writing, “Many many congratulations aap dono ko,” while actresses Ishita Dutta and Esha Gupta reacted with hearts and evil eye emojis, showering the couple with love. Shivaleeka and Abhishek’s love story began on the sets of the 2020 film Khuda Haafiz, which starred Vidyut Jammwal in the lead. What started as a professional association soon blossomed into a deep bond. The couple got engaged in July 2022 and tied the knot in February 2023 in an intimate wedding ceremony held in Goa. The private celebration was attended by close family members and friends, including actor Ajay Devgn. On the professional front, Shivaleeka made her acting debut with Yeh Saali Aashiqui in 2019 and gained widespread recognition with Khuda Haafiz. She was last seen in Khuda Haafiz: Chapter 2 – Agni Pariksha in 2022, reprising her role alongside Vidyut Jammwal. Abhishek Pathak, meanwhile, has carved a strong space for himself as a director, most notably helming the successful thriller Drishyam 2, starring Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, and Akshaye Khanna.
19 December,2025 01:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt appears that Nick Jonas is currently enjoying a full-blown Bollywood music phase, and fans are loving it. After revealing that he listens to the song “Aavan Jaavan” from War 2 before going on stage, Priyanka Chopra’s American singer-actor husband has now found another desi track to get him pumped up before his shows. This time, it’s “Shararat” from Aditya Dhar’s upcoming directorial Dhurandhar. Nick Jonas groves on Shararat Nick recently took to his official Instagram handle to share a fun video of himself dancing with his team members backstage. The clip shows the Hollywood star letting loose and grooving energetically to the peppy Bollywood number, turning the room into a mini dance party. Alongside the video, Nick revealed that the song has officially been added to his pre-show ritual. “New pre-show hype song unlocked,” he captioned the post, instantly delighting fans across the globe. “Shararat” is sung by Madhubanti Bagchi and Jasmine Sandlas, whose powerful vocals add to the song’s infectious energy. The track is composed by Shashwat Sachdev and features eye-catching choreography performed by actresses Ayesha Khan and Krystle D’Souza. Its upbeat rhythm and bold vibe seem to have struck a chord with Nick, making it his latest go-to track before hitting the stage. Nick Jonas and his love for Bollywood songs This isn’t the first time Nick has openly embraced Bollywood music. Just recently, he shared another video on Instagram, where he was seen soaking in the melody of “Aavan Jaavan,” featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. “My hype up song before every show on the tour,” read the text overlay on that clip. Priyanka Chopra was quick to reshare the video on her Instagram Stories, clearly approving of her husband’s musical choice. Beyond celebrating each other’s cultures, Priyanka and Nick continue to be each other’s biggest supporters. In a recent proud moment, Priyanka shared her excitement as the Jonas Brothers left their handprints in cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. Marking the milestone, Priyanka penned a heartfelt note praising Nick’s dedication and talent. “So proud of you @nickjonas. You’re the most sincere, talented, and definitely the hardest-working person I know,” she wrote, adding that witnessing Nick and his brothers cement their legacy in Hollywood was an incredibly emotional and proud moment for her. Through music, milestones, and mutual admiration, Nick and Priyanka continue to celebrate love, culture, and success together.
19 December,2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Arjun Rampal congratulated the team of the forthcoming war drama, Border 2 after witnessing the adrenaline-filled teaser of the film. He praised Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty for bringing in new blood to the franchise, along with mentioning the solid presence of veteran Sunny Deol, who was also a part of the original flick. Resharing the teaser of Border 2 on his Insta, Rampal wrote, "Dearest JPDutta sir, nidhiduttaofficial congratulations on Border2 love the new energy these handsome and solid youngsters varundvn diljitdosanjh ahan.shetty are bringing, with the backing of the one and only iamsunnydeol i guess India is in good hands (sic)." "Look forward to see them in action under the direction of. anurag_singh_films all the best to the whole team.. Border2," the Dhurandhar actor added. During the teaser launch event of Border 2, Varun shared a fun anecdote. He revealed how he made sure that one dialogue from the film made it to the output with a little help from Sunny Deol. While shooting the sequel, Varun and the film’s unit heard a war cry from the aspirants at the academy, where a part of the film was filmed. He explained that a senior officer roared to awaken the aspirants, and asked, “Awaaz kahan tak jaani chaahiye? Lahore tak (Where shall the voice reach? It should reach Lahore)”. Varun felt that this must be included in the film. “I thought, we must include this bit. If they didn't write it, then they wouldn't have added it to the script. I then went to Sunny sir, and said in his ear, ‘Sir, please do this, this is a very big and real moment. Please use this’”, shared Varun. He added, “That's why I use it only in teaser. Okay, do it. Then I didn't know if it would work, so I went after Sunny paaji. I mean I can't tell you, I got goosebumps. The one who was the trainer, I mean, what a voice it must have actually reached Lahore, the way it was doing”. 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
19 December,2025 12:47 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who was last seen in a special appearance in Coolie, is taking a dig at himself. On Thursday, the actor’s production house took to their Instagram and shared a fun video of the superstar discussing the strategy around the trailer release of his upcoming production, Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos. In the video, the actor can be seen talking to the director of the film, Vir Das. As the two discuss the prospects of the trailer, the special shows the superstar’s side of creative obsession and control in his films. Picking up from the last video, which showed the superstar getting aggressive with Vir Das, in the new video, Aamir said, “I have changed completely. I have calmed down completely. I have become peaceful. And I am meditating completely. Happy times. Our film is going to be released. The trailer is also coming. I have a surprise for you. The trailer of Happy Patel. I have cut it. Responding to this, Vir Das said, “Sir, I have also made a trailer of our film”. The superstar then said, “You have made a trailer? Yes. Of my film?” Vir Das said, “Of our film, sir”. Vir then said that a film is a director’s vision. So, his version of trailer must be used. Aamir said, “You are right, you are right, you are right. Director? Captain of the ship? Whose ship is it? Yours. Who is the producer?” The director said, “You are”. Aamir went on, “Who is the marketing genius?” Vir Das said, “You are, sir”. The two go on with disagreements when Vir Das wrongly mentions Aamir’s age, which ticks off the latter, as he charges towards him to correct him. 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
19 December,2025 12:18 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood star Vicky Kaushal has been winning hearts on social media for making his young little fan extremely happy and excited by clicking a selfie with him. Recently, Vicky Kaushal shared a carousel post on his social media account to share photos of his latest event. In one video shared by Kaushal, the actor can be seen obliging to click a selfie with his young fan. You can see the little boy jumping with joy, flaunting his big wide smile upon clicking a selfie with the actor. Further in the video, Vicky is seen turning back to look at the child, as he notices the boy’s unfiltered excitement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) Along with the video, Vicky also shared a series of photos of himself, giving fans a glimpse of his recent appearances. In the pictures shared by Vicky, he can be seen dressed in a smart outfit, exuding effortless charm. In one of the pictures, the actor is seen seated comfortably, striking a relaxed pose, while in another, he is looking dapper and composed. On the work front, Vicky Kaushal is keeping busy with multiple film projects, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which also stars Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Meanwhile, his personal life has been equally eventful, as the actor recently embraced fatherhood just a month ago. For the uninitiated, Vicky Kaushal and superstar wife Katrina Kaif embraced parenthood on the 7th of November. Sharing the good news with their fans, the couple had posted an announcement of the same on their social media. They wrote, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025. Katrina & Vicky.” In the caption, they kept it simple and heartfelt, writing, “Blessed. Om (sic).” For the uninitiated, Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif tied the knot in 2021 in a private ceremony in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. 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
19 December,2025 11:31 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMadhuri Dixit was a top name in the country in the 1980s and 1990s. The Dhak Dhak girl was almost at the peak of her career when she made a rather gutsy decision to move to a city and a country where people were barely aware of her identity and fame. After marrying cardiovascular surgeon Dr Shriram Nene in 1999, Madhuri moved to the US and started living a simple family life, one she says she enjoyed. During her recent appearance on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Madhuri spilt the beans on what it was like to live a life away from the spotlight. Madhuri Dixit opens up about Denver When asked about Denver, a city she spent almost 12 years living a simple family life, she shares, “It's not a very big city, and it's not a very small one. It's a city where health and sports are a top priority. Everybody's very aware, outdoorsy.” She added, “So people are skiing, there's Aspen, there's Vail, and all these mountains. People go there to ski. It's more like a resort place, which is very upscale.” Madhuri Dixit talks about her life in the US Madhuri shares how a family life was a dream for her. She shares, “I always thought I was going to get married and I'll have a house and I'll have children and all those kinds of things. And when it actually happened, for me, it was like a dream. So, I didn't even think twice. I said, ‘This is the man I want as a partner for life’, and I got married, and I went to the US, and I started living there.” She emphasised how life in the US wasn’t alien to her since she had often visited her siblings who were settled there. She said, “I had visited my siblings who have lived in the US. I knew what life is all about. You've got to do everything yourself, so nothing was a shock like, ‘Oh my god, what did I get myself into’ or anything.” She adds how she enjoyed her time living her kids childhood with them saying, “In fact, I quite enjoyed that quiet time that I had by myself doing my own things and, having my kids, taking them to the park without being recognised and just having fun with them, sitting on the jhoola (swing) with them and, taking them out, taking them for skiing and stuff like that.”
19 December,2025 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMadhuri Dixit has never shied away from reinventing herself, and Dedh Ishqiya marked one of the boldest chapters of that journey. In an exclusive conversation on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, the actress spoke at length about why she chose the film, how it challenged stereotypes around leading ladies, and why she believes an actor must fully surrender to the character, without worrying about perception. Opening up about her decision to say yes to the film, Madhuri said, “No, but I loved the script because I thought it was a strong woman’s character, who’s talking about women's empowerment and stuff. And I said, I want to do this movie. It was zidd se, main yeh film karungi.” Looking back, she added, “And I’m glad I did.” At the time, many questioned her decision. “People said, ‘Oh, you’re a commercial actress, there’ll be no makeup. And then you don’t know how people are going to react to you,” she recalled. But that didn’t deter her. “I thought it was something that I wanted to do, and I did it.” On doing Begum Para in Dedh Ishqiya The film, which saw Madhuri in a never-seen-before avatar, became what many now call “Madhuri 2.0.” The conversation also touched upon the film’s nuanced themes, including its subtle exploration of same-gender attraction inspired by Ismat Chughtai’s Lihaaf. When asked if she ever worried about how mainstream audiences would perceive her, Madhuri was clear: “Yes, I do. Because I think, as an actress, I shouldn’t be thinking of what the audience is going to think of me as a person. I’m playing a character.” “For me, I was Begum Para,” she explained. “And everything that comes with that, being Begum Para, that’s it, bring it on.” She added that fully embodying the role was key to her performance. “That’s how I played the Begum Para role.” Madhuri also praised the film’s clever storytelling. “I loved the tongue-in-cheek kind of stuff that they have done, where it’s hinting at something and yet people are not sure, the sexual undertone,” she said. When asked if she had to discuss boundaries with the director, she revealed, “I didn’t have to say anything. The way it was written was amazing. There was nothing unseeming or awkward. It was very smart and intelligent.” Madhuri Dixit's take on experimenting with characters Her appetite for experimentation didn’t stop there. Soon after, she took on another first with Gulab Gang. “That’s also something I hadn’t done before,” she said, referring to the high-octane action film. “There was a lot of action, and all the action was done by us. All the women were doing all the action.” From jumping onto trucks to fight sequences, Madhuri did it all herself. “Even the action where I jump on the truck and kick someone, that was done by me. No body double,” she said with a laugh. “It was so much fun. A lot of bruises and all that, but it was fun.” Through Dedh Ishqiya and Gulab Gang, Madhuri Dixit once again proved that reinvention, courage, and conviction are what keep an artist truly timeless.
19 December,2025 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress and singer Iulia Vantur revealed that for her, singer and songwriter Ricky Martin serves as proof that dreams do, in fact, come true. Iulia recently got a chance to meet Martin for the second time during his performance in her home country, Romania, and the meeting reminded her of her first encounter with the singer, something she had manifested with her whole heart. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Iulia V Vantur (@vanturiulia) Sharing her experience with her InstaFam, Iulia penned on her IG, "If u know me u know I love ricky_martin...Ricky Martin is more than an artist for me, he is the proof that dreams come true when u want them with your whole heart, with sincerity and faith. I’ve visualised it, I felt it, I knew in my heart that ONE DAY I ll have the chance to meet him on the stage, through my music. I’ve written it in the sky, I’ve signed for it and it happened. ( swipe till the end to see) (sic)." She shared how her opening Martin's Dubai show last year gave her the confidence to trust her instincts and the immense power of manifestation. "Last year, when I sang in the opening of his show, in Dubai. That was an important moment for me personally, more than professionally. I felt the power of my manifestation. That gave me the confidence to trust my gut, that made me understand once again that we are indeed the creators of our own lives. Choose carefully what u manifest... And believe, believe in yourself, in the power of the Supreme Force", added Iulia. Shifting her focus to her latest meet with Martin, she went on to describe the experience as one of the most beautiful in her life. Lulia shared in her own words, "Exactly after one year i had the joy of meeting Ricky Martin again, in my own country- Romania, thanks to emagicromania lauracoroianu grateful...He burned the stage in Bucharest, he made people happy. That’s the mission of a true artist… to bring joy, to make people feel! Thank u Ricky Martin for one of the most beautiful experiences of my life... And u are (Fire emojis) And thank u emagic_romania what a show!" 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
19 December,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe OG Dhak Dhak girl and evergreen diva of Indian cinema, Madhuri Dixit, sat down for an exclusive conversation on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, opening up about her fearless choices, evolving craft, and why she continues to surprise audiences even decades into her career. When asked if the headline-grabbing idea of her playing a serial killer in Mrs Deshpande was what drew her to the show, Madhuri was quick to clarify. “No, I mean, that was not the reason why,” she said candidly. Laughing at the thought of sensational headlines, she added, “It could have been. It’s exciting enough, right? She’s a killer, and she has a killer smile, and she kills with a smile.” Madhuri Dixit on what convinced her to do Mrs Deshpande What truly convinced her, however, was the depth of the character and the team behind the project. “I love the character. And also the fact that there was Nagesh Kukunoor, who’s the director, and Applause, who’s the producer. They came to me with the script. When they said it’s a serial killer, I’m like, why me?” she recalled. “But after I heard the whole script, I understood their vision. I thought this was something very out of the box for me to play.” Madhuri also highlighted how rare such roles are for women. “I don’t think anybody has ever played a woman like a serial killer on the screen,” she said, adding that it wasn’t just the label that intrigued her. “There’s the multilayered character. She’s so calm, so composed, and yet she can make people feel very uncomfortable with the silences. Those things were very attractive about the character.” Madhuri Dixit reflects on doing versatile as well as supporting roles in her career Reflecting on her long journey, the actress spoke about breaking myths that once dictated an actor’s career. “The funny thing is, when you say you cannot do this or that, I’ve done everything before I became popular,” she said. “I did play the sister to the lead actress. That’s the only thing I didn’t play,” she joked, before adding that she even worked on a TV pilot early on. For Madhuri, the idea that certain roles could end a career was always flawed. “There are no set rules. Rules can be broken,” she asserted. “You don’t have to say this is written in stone and it’s not going to change.” Citing examples, she pointed out how even Shah Rukh Khan began with television and later played unconventional roles. “That’s not what heroes used to do back then, right? So rules are made to be broken.” She stressed that constant reinvention is key. “What’s very important is that you have to keep working, keep doing different roles,” she said. Even at the height of her commercial success after Tezaab, Madhuri balanced mainstream cinema with experimental projects, such as Mrityudand, Aparna, and Dharavi. Her upbringing played a major role in shaping that mindset. “I was brought up on both influences—art cinema and commercial cinema,” she shared, recalling how her father would watch films with the best reviews. “I’ve seen a lot of Shabana ji’s movies, the parallel cinema of the ’80s. Saturdays and Sundays were movie weekends at home.” That rich cinematic exposure, Madhuri believes, gave her the confidence to take risks, something she continues to do, proving that even an icon can continue to evolve.
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