Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur are set to tie the knot in Mumbai this March. The couple will have an intimate wedding signing on March 11 at Gaurav’s Bandra home, followed by a beautiful sundowner celebration in golden hues. Close family and friends will attend the private ceremony and a grand yet elegant after-party. Kritika, Gaurav to have sundowner wedding after registration Golden hues and a warm sundowner glow will set the stage as Kritika Kamra and Gaurav Kapur host an intimate wedding ceremony in Mumbai this March. Designed as a sundowner affair, the celebration will feature elegant gold-toned décor, creating a refined and festive ambience for the evening gathering, followed by a celebratory party. A source close to the couple told IANS, “The theme is golden hues as it’s a sundowner event. The décor will be in elegant gold tones to go with the celebration. The after-celebrations on the 12th are in South Mumbai. It’s in an old colonial/Victorian-style venue.” The couple will formalise their union on March 11 with a private signing and registration ceremony at Gaurav’s residence in Bandra, attended by close family members and select friends. The source added, “Kritika’s family is flying down to Mumbai in early March. The ceremony on the 11th will be an intimate one where their wedding signing/registration will take place at Gaurav’s house in Bandra, followed by a celebratory party.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kritika Kamra (@kkamra) The couple will exchange vows in the presence of immediate family, followed by a private celebration with close family and friends. Talking about the after-party, the source said, “The 12th party is being planned on a grand scale in Mumbai and beautifully captures their shared love for timeless aesthetics and meaningful gatherings.” More about Gaurav and Kritika It was in December that Kritika made her relationship with Gaurav Kapur Instagram official. The actress took to Instagram, where she shared a set of candid pictures from a breakfast date with Gaurav, confirming their romance. They also spent New Year together in Jaisalmer with close friends. For those unaware, Gaurav Kapur is a renowned television personality, cricket presenter, and content creator. Workwise, Kritika will next be seen in Matka King alongside Vijay Varma. The series, directed by Nagraj Manjule and set in the 1960s, tells the story of a cotton trader in Mumbai who invented a form of gambling called Matka. It will premiere in April 2026.
20 February,2026 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEntrepreneur and actor Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Rajput, seems to be reliving her childhood days through her kids. The actress gave a glimpse of the same on her social media when she revealed that the popular Panchtantra stories had become a part of her night routine these days. Sharing a picture of the Panchatantra book, Mira wrote, ”in other news..Panchatantra has become the bedtime story.” Going by the picture shared by Mira, it seems like the doting mother reads the epic tales to both her kids while putting them to sleep. Meanwhile, talking about Mira Rajput, a few weeks ago, filmmaker Farah Khan was seemingly bowled over by her fitness and good looks. Khan seemed so stunned that she ended up offering a film role to Mira Rajput during a recent vlog shared on her YouTube channel. Farah was visibly impressed by Mira’s casual yet glam appearance the moment she walked into the apartment where the vlog was shot. In the video, Farah is seen warmly welcoming Mira before complimenting her looks. Clearly taken by surprise in a good way, Farah could be heard telling Mira that she looked absolutely stunning and should consider acting in films. Farah, in her quintessential fun style even went on to offer her a role, saying, “Mira, you can become a heroine. Do a role in my film.” The moment left Mira blushing, who further politely declined the offer. On the personal front, Mira is the wife of Bollywood star Shahid Kapoor. The couple got married in July 2015 through an arranged setup introduced by their families. She is the mother of two children, daughter Misha and son Zain. Mira Rajput recently had turned into an entrepreneur successfully taking her business sky high. 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
20 February,2026 10:12 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSVeteran actor, director and television presenter Annu Kapoor marked his 70th birthday on February 20 with gratitude, reflection and a fresh creative announcement. Speaking to ANI, Kapoor thanked his fans for their wishes and revealed details about his upcoming play titled Triple A, while also paying tribute to legendary Hollywood actor Sidney Poitier, with whom he shares his birth date. "Thank you so much for reminding me of the past," Kapoor said, expressing appreciation for the birthday messages he received. Calling himself "a very ordinary, simple man," the actor said he felt honoured to share his birthday with Poitier. "I salute Sir Sidney Poitier. He was an iconic actor of American cinema, a towering performer and a master artist," Kapoor said, recalling that Poitier was among the first Black actors to receive an Academy Award, mentioning the film To Sir, With Love. On his milestone birthday, Kapoor also spoke about his new theatrical venture. Titled Triple A, the play stands for "Art, Artists, and Audience." The play has been written with the support of his creative associates Arunima Misra, Devendra Balsaraf and Sufi Khan. Auditions are currently underway, with two sessions already completed. "We are looking for young boys and girls who can dance as well," he added. Kapoor asserted that originality remains central to his work. "I never imitate anyone... like always this project will also be original, authentic, pure." Reflecting on his journey from humble beginnings to national recognition, Kapoor spoke about growing up in rural India and travelling across villages. He said his life experiences shaped his understanding of society and characters. Despite professional success, he maintained that he had never compromised on his principles or self-respect. Kapoor also recalled that his first opportunity as a director came through Jaya Bachchan, whom he described as an elder sister figure. He directed and produced the film 'Abhay', starring Nana Patekar, and received the National Award and the V. Shantaram Special Contribution Award for the project. Known for films such as Mandi, Mr. India, Tezaab, Ram Lakhan, Ghayal, Hum, Darr, Sardar, Aitraaz and 7 Khoon Maaf, Kapoor has also hosted the popular television show Antakshari and currently presents the radio programme Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor. He was recently seen in The Signature. At 70, Kapoor says he now seeks "creative satisfaction" and plans to direct one or two new projects. "Whatever I create will be genuine and pure," he said. 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
20 February,2026 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSGlobal icon Priyanka Chopra has taken to her social media account to shower praise on former beauty queen and actress Namrata Shirodkar, calling her “a queen” after an old pageant video of Namrata resurfaced online. Priyanka took to her social media account to reshare a throwback clip featuring Namrata from her beauty pageant days. The video shows a young Namrata Shirodkar confidently introducing herself on stage during the Miss Universe 1993 competition, where she represented India and emerged as a top six finalist. Wearing a sash that read “India”, Namrata is seen poised and well articulated during the introduction round. Sharing the clip, Priyanka captioned it, “Once a queen always a queen namratashirodkar urstrulymahesh” The gesture comes across as a warm and loved from one beauty queen to another, considering Priyanka herself went on to win the Miss World 2000 title. On the professional front, Priyanka is all geared up to feature in ace filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli’s highly anticipated film Varanasi alongside Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu, who is also known to be Namrata Shirodkar’s husband. During the unveiling of the film’s first look in November, Priyanka had flown down to Hyderabad for the event. She was seen interacting with Mahesh Babu and his wife Namrata Shirodkar and family. Talking about the beauty pageant girls, Priyanka and Namrata, both began their journeys in Bollywood after winning the Miss India titles in 2000 and 1993, respectively. Priyanka continues to pursue a flourishing acting career, and Namrata stepped away from films after marrying Mahesh Babu in 2005. In several old interviews of Mahesh Babu, the actor had been seen quoting how he had made it clear to Namrata during their courtship period that he wanted a partner who would prioritise family life and nurture their children with strong values. Namrata supported this decision further choosing to focus on her family and quit Bollywood at the peak of her career. From movies like Pukar and Vaastav to Jab Pyar Kisise Hota Hai and others, Namrata was known for her acting abilities. On the personal front, Namrata Shirodkar got married to Mahesh Babu on 10 February 2005 in Mumbai. The couple are blessed with two children: their son Gautam Krishna Ghattamaneni and their daughter Sitara Ghattamaneni. 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
20 February,2026 09:56 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS90s Bollywood divas Bhagyashree and Madhoo recently reunited at a gathering. The two actresses, who were part of the golden era of the 1990s, were seen posing together for a warm picture that quickly grabbed the attention of fans online. In the picture shared by Madhoo on her social media account, Bhagyashree looked graceful in a layered white gown with minimal jewellery and makeup, while Madhoo stunned in a striking red halter-neck jumpsuit. The two actresses were seen standing close and smiling brightly. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Madhoo Shah (@madhoo_rockstar) Sharing the picture on her social media account, Madhoo wrote, “My darling bhagyashree.online in a world that is so busy and breathe and get by, you actually paused to see and hear and understand someone else and showered affection …. Truly gratitude for your generosity of spirit.” Throughout the caption, Madhoo highlighted how Bhagyashree took the time to shower praises on someone else. She applauded Bhagyashree’s generosity of spirit. Talking about Bhagyashree's work front, the actress made her Bollywood debut opposite Salman Khan in the 1989 blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya, which turned her into an overnight sensation. She later appeared in films like Tyagi, Paayal, and Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul. Bhagyashree shocked fans by quitting Bollywood while being at the peak of her career to focus on her marital life and family. Talking about Madhoo, the actress carved a niche for herself with notable performances in the early 90s era of Bollywood and the South film industry. She featured in Hindi films like Phool Aur Kaante, Diljale, and Yeshwant. Madhoo went on to gain immense popularity in South cinema, especially with Mani Ratnam’s iconic film Roja, which brought her pan-India recognition. After working across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema, the star actress eventually took a sabbatical from films to focus on her family. The actress, in recent years, has become active in the industry as well as on social media. 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
20 February,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSalim Khan, 90, was admitted to Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday, February 17, after he suffered a minor brain haemorrhage. Doctors later confirmed that his condition is stable and that he is being kept under close watch in the intensive care unit (ICU). However, the press statement issued by the doctors has left the Khan family displeased. Salman Khan and his family have conveyed to the doctors not to divulge any details about Salim Khan’s health. Salman Khan’s family displeased with doctors If a report by Variety India is to be believed, the actor and his family have asked the hospital authorities not to share any information regarding Salim Saab’s health. “Health is a private matter. Ideally, no updates should be shared with the media, and any communication should be left entirely to the family, if and when they choose to address fans and well-wishers,” a source close to the family told the entertainment portal. “Salman and his family were displeased with the doctor’s public statement and have clearly conveyed to the authorities that they do not want any further details disclosed,” the insider added. “It is understandable that there is immense public interest in Salim Saab’s well-being, but medical information is a confidential matter. The family wants to avoid any unnecessary speculation or media scrutiny surrounding Salim Khan’s condition,” the source stated. About Salim Khan’s health The veteran screenwriter was admitted by his family doctor after his BP soared and he suffered a brain haemorrhage. He was also put on a ventilator to ensure his condition does not worsen. Confirming the same, doctors had said, “He was having jerks, and his blood pressure was high. We treated him. We had to put him on a ventilator so that his condition does not worsen. It wasn’t because he was critical. We conducted the required investigations. Today, we performed a small procedure on him. The procedure is called DSA (digital subtraction angiography).” Salim Khan’s family at the hospital As concern over Khan's health mounted, his children, including superstar Salman Khan and Arbaaz Khan, daughter Alvira, and sons-in-law Atul Agnihotri and Aayush Sharma, were seen outside the hospital along with other well-wishers. His long-time partner Javed Akhtar and several politicians were also seen visiting the hospital. Recently, Aamir Khan, along with his girlfriend Gauri Spratt, also paid a visit.
20 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentReal locations The biopic based on the life of Indian cricketer Sourav Ganguly is set to go on floors in March, with Rajkummar Rao stepping into the former skipper’s shoes. Backed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Luv Ranjan, the film will be shot at Lord’s Cricket Ground in the UK, and Eden Gardens in Kolkata. According to sources, the makers have identified Lord’s and Eden Gardens as key locations to authentically recreate defining chapters from Ganguly’s cricket career. Tapping into trauma Kani Kusruti in ‘Assi’ In the upcoming film Assi, actor Kani Kusruti takes on the role of a rape survivor and she believes it is impossible to comprehend the trauma but she has tried to bring authenticity to it based on the collective reality that women face in India. Talking about her role, Kani told PTI, “I don’t think one can tap into the trauma [of a survivor] exactly. As an actor, we tried to go closest to it and there can be moments you are probably in it because you are almost believing this has happened to you.”
20 February,2026 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamWas it Shammi Kapoor’s charm, filmmaker Shakti Samanta’s storytelling, or Shankar-Jaikishan’s music? Maybe it was all of these that made ‘An Evening in Paris’ (1967) a jubilee hit on its release. And it looks like the Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore-led musical, which has remained much loved over the decades, might have a sequel of sorts. With French President Emmanuel Macron’s India visit putting the spotlight on Indo-French collaborations in cinema, Samanta’s son and filmmaker Ashim Samanta has revealed to mid-day that French national Georges-Emmanuel Morali has proposed “relaunching” the movie in France. (L-R) Filmmaker Shakti Samanta with son Ashim “If all goes well, and with the backing of proactive financial, creative, and governmental support, there is a possibility of a modern spiritual sequel, ‘An Evening in Paris’. Our home production has influenced French national Georges-Emmanuel Morali to consider relaunching this romantic film in France,” said Ashim. The film has been envisioned as a love story between a French boy and an Indian girl. “The girl visits Paris after watching ‘An Evening in Paris’, and desires to see every heritage spot shown in the film. The French boy takes her to all those locations, and in the process, both fall in love. The clips of the scenes and songs from ‘An Evening in Paris’ would be seen in this movie,” explained Ashim.
20 February,2026 07:37 AM IST | Mumbai | Chaitanya PadukoneRumours about Govinda facing financial trouble have been circulating on social media, with some reports even claiming the 90s superstar has “sadak par aa gaye.” Reacting strongly to these bankruptcy rumours, his nephew Vinay Anand dismissed the speculation in a bold statement, calling the claims baseless and absurd. Vinay Anand quashes the rumours Speaking on a podcast, Vinay did not hold back while defending his uncle’s stature and financial standing. He said, “He is a superstar, Govinda aaj woh ek jagah khade hojaaye Rs. 25-30 lakh rupaya aaramse mil jaaye.” Emphasising that Govinda can still command significant fees for appearances, he criticised those spreading gossip. He added angrily, “Log likh rahe hain Govinda sadak par aagaye, Govinda ke saath ye hogaya… Abe pagalon, kidhar ho, kiske liye bakwaas kar rahe ho.” Vinay further reminded people of Govinda’s peak stardom during the 1990s, when he was one of the highest paid actors in Bollywood. Highlighting his earnings from that era, he stated, “Jab Lokhandwala mein Rs. 12-13 lakh mein flat aata tha, he used to charge Rs. 1 crore for one film.” He stressed that Govinda worked in around 70 to 80 films and earned crores at a time when such figures were rare in the industry. Vinay Anand comes out in support Expressing disbelief over the rumours, Vinay said, “Tum itne bade legend ke baare mein aise kaise bewakoofi waali baatein kar sakte ho. Mujhe bahot ajeeb lagta hai.” According to him, it is irresponsible to spread such narratives about an actor who has contributed immensely to Indian cinema and enjoyed decades of success. Vinay also pointed out that Govinda’s name continues to trend frequently, proving that his popularity remains intact. He suggested that instead of circulating unfounded financial rumours, people should acknowledge the actor’s achievements and legacy. With this strong rebuttal, Vinay Anand has firmly shut down speculation surrounding Govinda’s financial condition, asserting that the superstar remains secure and respected in the industry. Recently, Govinda was in a controversy where the actor revealed that there were men who had come to attack him in the building in the wee hours and he had to point his gun at them for safety.
19 February,2026 11:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Akshay Kumar and actress Mithila Palkar, who will soon be seen sharing screen in the upcoming film Bhoot Bangla, recently reunited on the sets of the reality game show, Wheel of Fortune. Mithila joined Akshay, who hosts the show for a fun-filled episode, where the actor revealed her role in the upcoming film. Akshay Kumar reveals Mithila Palkar's role in Bhoot Bangla During the episode, Akshay Kumar revealed that the actress will be seen playing the role of his sister in the upcoming film. Akshay Kumar extended a warm welcome to Mithila Palkar on the set, as he introduced her to the audience. He said, "Mithila started her journey from the internet and is working in many films now. And soon, she will be seen with an actor who is very well known to me, guess who, me." Speaking about their collaboration, Akshay shared, "In "Bhoot Bangla', Mithila will be seen playing the role not of the 'bhoot', but of my sister." While Akshay shared details about Mithila's onscreen character, the young actress was also quick to share fun behind-the-scenes moments from the set. She said, "I've come on the show to recover and repay all the money I lost to you (Akshay) during the course of shooting for 'Bhoot Bangla". Continuing their fun banter, Akshay quipped, "You better win and repay me for all the games you lost on set, otherwise this time we will play Judo, not Ludo" Both Akshay and Mithila were seen in high spirits as they reminisced about shooting together for 'Bhoot Bangla' and playing brother-sister onscreen for the first time. About Bhoot Bangla Bhoot Bangla is directed by Priyadarshan. The film brings the iconic trio of Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal. The project will also see Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Rajpal Yadav and Mithila Palkar in crucial roles, along with others. The Priyadarshan directorial has been produced by Shobha Kapoor and Ektaa R Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms in collaboration with Akshay Kumar's production house, Cape of Good Films. The film is co-produced by Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali. The story of the movie has been written by Akash A Kaushik and the screenplay by Rohan Shankar, Abilash Nair, and Priyadarshan. The dialogues have been penned by Rohan Shankar. Bhooth Bangla is slated for a theatrical release on May 15, 2026. (With inputs from IANS)
19 February,2026 10:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Krystle D’Souza reacted to reports suggesting that Tamannaah Bhatia was initially considered for the song “Shararat” from “Dhurandhar” but later was replaced by Krystle herself along with actress Ayesha Khan. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Krystle said she was completely unaware of any such reports or developments if any on the same. “I had no idea about all this. But Tamannaah is amazing. She is beautiful and so good at what she does. More power to her. Whatever is written in someone’s fate, they get it,” she said. Speaking about landing the opportunity herself, Krystle further told IANS, “I feel it was in my fate, it was in Ayesha’s fate, and we got it. But that doesn’t take away from how beautiful Tamannaah is and what a great performer she is. Maybe she would have added her own spunk to the song. She brings her own aura and her own limelight, and that’s beautiful.” The Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai actress further said that she believes in women supporting one another in the industry and that each woman in the entertainment industry is doing so well for herself. “Every woman who is doing well makes me proud. I would love to see more women doing amazing, crazy performances and supporting each other,” she said. Talking about “Dhurandhar,” the movie which released in December 2025, featured a fine ensemble cast starring Ranveer Singh, Akshaye Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, R Madhavan, Rakesh Bedi and others. Apart from it's plot, storyline, fine performances, it also generated buzz for its music, including the track “Shararat.” 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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