Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan Sharma, recently delighted fans by sharing a rare old photograph featuring Salman Khan, their father and legendary writer Salim Khan, and her actor brother Arbaaz Khan. Salman’s youngest sister posted the picture on her social media, clearly reminiscing about the old days. In the picture, a young Salman Khan, a young Arbaaz Khan, and their father, Salim Khan, are seen posing together. Salim Khan is also seen holding baby Arpita Khan in his arms. The picture radiates warmth and nostalgia, capturing a beautiful family moment from the Khan family’s younger years. Salman and Arbaaz are seen standing on either side of their father, as little Arpita rests comfortably in the arms of her father in the candid click. A few weeks ago, Arbaaz Khan’s son Arhaan Khan had shared a picture on his social media featuring Salman Khan in the picture. The photo shared by Arhaan seemed to be from the younger days of his superstar uncle. The actor looked smart as always and was seen posing with his father and legendary writer Salim Khan. The picture was a sketch of the father-son duo. No sooner had Arhaan uploaded the picture than Salman Khan fans had flooded the comment section in praise of their favourite star for his charm and good looks and also thanked Arhaan for the throwback surprise. On the 18th of November. The Khan family had gathered for a warm and intimate double celebration, marking the wedding anniversaries of Salim Khan and Salma Khan, and Arpita Khan Sharma and husband Aayush Sharma. In the picture shared by Arpita on her social media account, fans could see Salim Khan, Salma Khan, Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, Arpita Khan, Sharma, Ayush Sharma, Alvira Agnihotri, and others smiling as they posed together. Coincidentally, Salim-Salma and Arpita-Ayush share the same wedding date. While the former completed 61 years of togetherness, the latter marked 11 years. A clip shared by Arpita showed the family surrounding Salma Khan as she leaned forward to cut the cake with her husband, Salim Khan. Ayush Sharma was seen feeding cake to Helen, while others cheered around them. 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
17 December,2025 11:18 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan penned a lengthy note on social media, praising his nephew, Agastya Nanda, for his work in the upcoming film Ikkis, calling it "a huge honour and responsibility". In Ikkis, which is set to release on December 25, Nanda essays the role of Khetarpal, who was martyred at the age of 21 during the Battle of Basantar in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. For his courage and sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, making him the youngest recipient of India's highest military honour at the time. 🙏🇮🇳 #Ikkis pic.twitter.com/263l3doBXM — Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) December 16, 2025 Production banner Maddock Films shared a video on its official X handle on Tuesday, which featured glimpses from the shoot and Nanda's preparation for the role. Bachchan re-posted the video and called Nanda's sincerity and dedication for the role "commendable". "Agastya, this is a huge honour and responsibility!! A huge hero of our nation. I am sure you have given him the respect, valour and dignity he truly deserves. You are an immensely sincere actor and your dedication to portraying Arun ji is so commendable. May God and the audiences bless you. KeepFightingTheGoodFight," he wrote. Also featuring late actor Dharmendra, the film is directed by Sriram Raghavan, who co-wrote it alongside Arijit Biswas and Pooja Ladha Surti. 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
17 December,2025 10:23 AM IST | New Delhi | PTIFilmmaker Karan Johar is over the moon after his movie "Homebound", featuring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor got shortlisted for the 98th Academy Awards in the 'Best International Feature Film' category. Thanking director Neeraj Ghaywan for making his dream come true, KJo penned an emotional note on social media saying, "I am not sure I can articulate how proud, elated and over the moon I am with the journey of HOMEBOUND… all of us dharmamovies are privileged to have this proud and important film in our filmography … (sic)." Homebound gets shortlisted for Oscars 2026 "Thank you, Neeraj Ghaywan for making so many dreams of ours come true… from Cannes to being on the Oscar shortlist, this has been such an overwhelming journey! Love to the entire cast and crew and teams of this special special film!!!!!!!!! Upwards and onwards…….. HOMEBOUND streaming now on Netflix_in," the 'Dharma' head added. Ghaywan also expressed his gratitude on social media with the following words, "#Homebound has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards! The Academy We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we've received from around the world." #Homebound has been shortlisted for Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards! @TheAcademy We’re deeply grateful for the extraordinary love and support we've received from around the world. pic.twitter.com/2dgXjh57Wx — Neeraj Ghaywan (@ghaywan) December 16, 2025 The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the shortlisted names across 12 categories on Tuesday, including 'Animated Short Film', 'Casting', 'Cinematography', 'Documentary Feature Film', 'Documentary Short Film', 'International Feature Film', 'Live Action Short Film', 'Makeup and Hairstyling, Music' (Original Score), 'Music' (Original Song), 'Sound and Visual Effects'. All about Homebound "Homebound" will be competing in the 'Best International Feature Film' category with Argentina’s "Belen", Brazil’s "The Secret Agent", France’s "It Was Just an Accident", Germany’s "Sound of Falling", Iraq’s "The President’s Cake", Japan’s "Kokuho", Jordan’s "All That’s Left of You", Norway’s "Sentimental Value", Palestine’s "Palestine 36", South Korea’s "No Other Choice", Spain’s "Sirat", Switzerland’s "Late Shift", Taiwan’s "Left-Handed Girl", and Tunisia’s "The Voice of Hind Rajab". The final nominees in all these categories are expected to be announced on January 22, 2026. The 98th Academy Awards are slated to take place on March 15, 2026, with comedian Conan O’Brien returning as the host.
17 December,2025 10:19 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThere is a sense of pride in Gitikka Ganju Dhar’s voice when she speaks about Dhurandhar. The actor plays Shabnam Jamali, a Pakistani politician’s wife in the espionage thriller. Stepping onto a set populated by Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R Madhavan, and Arjun Rampal can be both intimidating and inspiring. Yet, she feels differently. “The biggest star for me was the film’s director Aditya Dhar. We are both Kashmiri Pandits, and I keep telling him how proud we all are, as a community, of his craft as a director,” she says. (L-R) Gitikka Ganju Dhar with Rakesh Bedi in the film The director was the reason she said yes to the movie in no time. Remembering the casting call, she says, “The casting team said, ‘Dhurandhar by Aditya Dhar’, and I told them, ‘Don’t even ask me, just say yes!’” Working with Aditya was just as Gitikka had imagined. “Aditya explains thoroughly what one needs to do. After that, you have to deliver it with the energy he is looking for. He is centred and clear about what he wants.” Gitikka’s character Shabnam was envisioned as a brash and overbearing woman. Paired opposite Rakesh Bedi, she says she felt the pressure to up her game. “I knew I had to pack a punch. In an excellent film, every element has to excel for it to truly [work].”
17 December,2025 08:33 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuPolitician or movie maker Filmmaker Mira Nair has revealed she first wanted her son, US politician, Zohran Mamdani, to star in A Suitable Boy (2020). Speaking to THR India, she said, “I really wanted Zohran in it, as he had all the right qualities” for the role that eventually went to Ishaan Khatter. However, Zohran declined, and Mira explained why. “He said, ‘A lot of people die to be offered these things, but I don’t,’” she recalled, calling him the “most reluctant actor”. However, Mira also revealed that Zohran had assisted her during workshops for Monsoon Wedding (2001). Rewriting history for today Riteish Deshmukh The shooting of Raja Shivaji has been completed, the makers confirmed on Tuesday (December 16). The multilingual historical film is directed by Riteish Deshmukh. Based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the film has been shot over the past year across locations including Wai, Mahabaleshwar, Satara, and Mumbai. Sharing an image from the sets, Riteish shared details about the shoot. He wrote, “The shoot is officially wrapped! For over 100 days, our team poured its heart, soul, and unwavering dedication into this dream. Now, filled with invaluable experiences and true memories, we are ready to unveil a magnificent cinematic tribute to India’s greatest warriors, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj!” Raja Shivaji, also starring Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Abhishek Bachchan, Mahesh Manjrekar, Sachin Khedekar, and Bhagyashree, is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on May 1, 2026.
17 December,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamA good old family drama was missing from Ayushmann Khurrana’s filmography even as he attempted diverse genres. Now the actor is doing one with the best in business, Sooraj Barjatya. Having recently completed the first schedule of Yeh Prem Mol Liya, he is deeply impressed by the filmmaker’s humility. “Sooraj sir is one of the most successful directors, but he’s simple and hard-working. He works like a nerd, and that inspires me the most,” said the actor. Ayushmann Khurrana Stepping into the role of Prem is a big feat. But to Khurrana, what’s noteworthy is that the role is at odds with the characters he gravitates towards. He explained, “The best part of a Sooraj Barjatya film is that the hero is always a quintessential green flag. I usually love portraying characters who are flawed and have an arc, but here, the entire family is a green flag.” Guneet Monga Kapoor and Karan Johar In 2025, Khurrana had a sole release in Thamma. The actor will open 2026 with Pati Patni Aur Woh Do. He realises that the two offerings are a departure from the out-of-the-box films he has been known for — from Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017) to Andhadhun (2018). “The reason I’m doing films like Thamma and Pati Patni Aur Woh Do for a wider audience is because I also want to do films like Andhadhun and Article 15 [2019]. I believe An Action Hero [2022] could have done better. So, I’m mixing up genres — commercial films with projects that are unique. You have to gain the audience’s faith. That’s what I tried to build with Dream Girl 2 [2023] and Thamma. That will get translated to my other films as well.” Holi 2026 When Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Pati Patni Aur Woh Do’, also starring Sara Ali Khan and Wamiqa Gabbi, will release
17 December,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuThe cast and the team if Border 2 recently released the explosive teaser of the forthcoming film at a grand event in Mumbai on Tuesday. Attended by the lead actors Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Diljit Dosanjh and Ahan Shetty, along with the director Anurag Singh, and producers Bhushan Kumar, JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta, the event saw the team open up about the film. Producer Bhushan Kumar of T-series also shared that the sequel will include the iconic song Sandese Aate Hai from the original film. Bhushan Kumar confirms Sandese Aate Hai in Border 2 Kumar shared that the makers are planning to launch the recreated version of the iconic song, Sandese Aate Hai on January 2, next year. "We've kept this song close to the original, but have added other singers also. We are planning to launch it with the armed forces on January 2. We've kept the feel of the original song intact," he said. Producer Bhushan Kumar said the cast and crew of Border 2 have worked hard to retain the essence of its predecessor while infusing it with some newness."It all came from JP Dutta sahab, and Nidhi (Dutta's daughter) came up with the idea that she wanted to make it (part two). There are so many emotions attached to this film. Border is impossible without Sunny sir for his hard work and time. This film is very emotional for us," the producer said, lauding actors like Dosanjh, Dhawan and Shetty. About Border 2 Border 2 is produced by T-Series along with J P Dutta's J P Films. It will release theatrically on January 23, 2026. The film is a sequel to the 1997 blockbuster film Border, which starred Sunny Deol alongside Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff and Akshaye Khanna. Interestingly, the war epic was helmed by J P Dutta. Directed by Anurag Singh, Border 2 stars Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Ahan Shetty, Medha Rana, Mona Singh, and Sonam Bajwa. Presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Dutta's JP Films, Border 2 continues the legacy of honouring the heroism and indomitable spirit of Indian soldiers. The film promises to take audiences on a journey of courage, sacrifice, and patriotism. (With inputs from PTI)
16 December,2025 08:06 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDishani Chakraborty, daughter of actor Mithun Chakraborty, is all set to present her upcoming short film One Last Day. The young talent has written, produced, and acted in the upcoming short film. The film revolves around a couple spending one final day together before ending their relationship, capturing the quiet emotions of love, closure, and goodbye. Dishani Chakraborty opens up about her film On the emotional core of One Last Day, she said, “I’ve gone through heartbreak myself, and writing this film felt therapeutic not in a painful way, but in a gentle one. I didn’t want to tell a story about the moment things fall apart. I wanted to focus on the moment just before that, the fantasy of having one last day with someone you love, where you’re still choosing each other, even though you know you’re about to let go.” Dishani on advice from her superstar father Sharing about getting any advice from her father and brother, she said, “I actually had both my dad and my brother come to set one day, which was really special. It’s always a little intimidating performing in front of my dad because he’s my biggest inspiration, but having his support and hearing how proud he was meant everything to me. My brother, Namashi, has been a huge influence on my creative process. Watching him write, produce, and act in his own short films made the idea of creating something of my own feel possible. Seeing that kind of creative independence up close really encouraged me to focus on writing and to trust my voice as a storyteller.” On writing, acting, and producing the film, she said, “It was definitely overwhelming at times, but also really special. Katherine Russell and I wrote the story together—it started as her idea and I spent almost two years developing the screenplay before I felt ready to share it. Acting in a film I’ve written feels very exposed. It almost felt like bringing a diary entry to life, which made the experience incredibly cathartic for me. Producing was the scariest hat to wear because I had never been involved in pre- or post-production before, but I was lucky to have such a supportive crew. My producer, Nidhin Patel, truly guided me through every step, and having that kind of support made the entire process feel collaborative rather than intimidating.”
16 December,2025 07:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha lashed out at Air India after her flight was delayed by nearly six hours. The actor shared an angry note on her Instagram Stories on Monday morning, revealing that her early-morning flight kept getting postponed hour by hour. However, she later deleted the post. Sonakshi Sinha slams Air India Although Sonakshi removed the story, screenshots of her post soon surfaced on social media. Sharing a picture of the airport runway, she wrote, “Absolutely HATE you airindia. Been at the airport since 4 am to catch a 5 am flight which has been pushed to 11 am hour by hour for NO DAMN REASON. National carrier it seems. Do better.” She soon deleted the post. When Anoushka Shankar slammed Indian airlines Earlier this month, sitarist Anoushka Shankar also criticised Air India over its baggage handling after she received her sitar in a damaged condition. The musician said she had flown with her instrument for years without any issues, making the experience deeply disturbing. Taking to Instagram, Anoushka shared a video explaining the damage to her sitar and expressed shock at the airline’s handling despite charging a special fee. In her caption, she wrote that she was devastated by the treatment of her instrument, adding that it was especially painful since she was flying an Indian airline with an Indian classical instrument for the first time in a long while. When Sonakshi addresses online harassment against film industry Recently, Sonakshi spoke out against the growing culture of online harassment targeting members of the film industry, calling the trend disturbing and alarmingly normalised. Addressing the issue at an event in Mumbai, the actor highlighted how unchecked online abuse affects not just performers but also film critics and others who voice opinions. In the video from the event, she said, “Jo cheez jisse mujhe aur dikkat hai (the thing that troubled me) is this open attack on people online.” “Jo sabke saath hota hai, actors ke saath bhi hota hai, abhi toh critics ke saath hai (It happens with everyone from actors to critics),” she added, highlighting that dissent is being met with aggressive online backlash. Calling for collective action, the Dabangg actor said, “I think that is something that we should all work towards putting an end to and try to figure a solution to that.. Ke koi bhi kahin bhi baithkar aapko kuch bhi bol rahe hai and there is not much people can do about it (that anyone from any part of the world can say anything to you and you can’t do anything about it).”
16 December,2025 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 3D promo of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana will debut in theatres with the Hollywood biggies Avatar: Fire and Ash, after having taken over the internet earlier this year. The film directed by Nitesh Tiwari is touted to be one of the biggest films of 2026 starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and many more in pivotal roles. Ramayana teaser The first glimpse of Ramayana was unveiled on all digital platforms in July earlier this year. The first glimpse or the introduction video into the world of Ramayana features stellar visuals, indicating top-notch world-class VFX. The video introduces members of the film, including music composers Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The video also gives us a quick glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana. The film will feature a power-packed cast playing the pivotal roles of the Ramayana. Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will essay the roles of Lord Ram and Sita. Sunny Deol will be seen as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, Lara Dutta takes on the role of Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh will be seen as Shurpanakha, and Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari. The makers are going all out with the scale of the film, promising to give audiences a never-seen-before experience of the Ramayana on the big screen. Reportedly, the film is being made on a massive budget of Rs 835 crores. The makers have also roped in the best of the best technicians to make this a landmark film. Recently, actor Yash was seen shooting his portions with legendary Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris—celebrated for Mad Max: Fury Road and The Suicide Squad. The film promises to be a landmark in filmmaking—a mythological epic powered by top-tier talent, a world-class VFX team, grand sets, and an ensemble cast that brings this story to life. When will Ramayana be released While the excitement around the film is immense, the wait will be a long one. Part 1 of Ramayana will be released in October 2026, marking the Diwali festivities. The second part will be released during Diwali 2027. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Prime Focus Studios and co-produced by Yash's Monster Mind Creations and 8-time Oscar-winning VFX studio DNEG, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey, with music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.
16 December,2025 06:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShilpa Shetty's renowned restaurant chain, Bastian, has faced legal trouble after an FIR was registered against the eatery in Bengaluru. Co-owned by Shilpa, Bastian has its outlets in Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, among others. The Bengaluru police reportedly registered an FIR against Bastian for violation of rules. FIR against Shilpa Shetty's Bastian According to the reports, on December 11, Bastian continued its operations until 1.30 am, beyond the stipulated closing time. Police have booked cases against the managers and staff of the outlet for violating the rules. The complaint has been filed at the Cubbon Park Police Station since the restaurant is located on St. Mark’s Road in the city. Back in September, there were speculations that the actress's iconic Bandra restaurant in Mumbai was shutting down. However, Shlipa revealed that they are turning Bastian in Bandra into a South Indian restaurant named Ammakai while shifting Bastian to Juhu with the name Bastian Beach Club. She posted a clip on social media where she was heard saying on a call, "No, I am not shutting down Bastian, I promise." "I have received numerous calls, but everything said, I can definitely feel the love for Bastain, but don't turn this love into something toxic. I have literally come to say that Batian is going nowhere. We have always introduced new food, continuing with that passion, we are so excited to announce not one but two new places," she stated. Brawl at Shilpa Shetty's Bengaluru restaurant A few days ago a controversy erupted at Bastian, Bengaluru after videos of a late-night altercation at Bastian in Bengaluru went viral. The incident reportedly involved former Bigg Boss contestant and businessman Satya Naidu, who was accused of misbehaving with the staff following a dispute over bill settlement. According to eyewitnesses, Satya Naidu was present with a group of friends and was seemingly under the influence of alcohol. He behaved aggressively towards the staff. The brawl was captured on CCTV camera. The clips quickly went viral online, sparking outrage. The Cubbon Park police had taken a suo motu cognisance of the incident and visited the pub to initiate an inquiry as well. Officials confirmed that they collected the available video footage, including CCTV recordings.
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