The country is shaken by the unfortunate incident that unfolded yesterday outside the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. As fans gathered in large numbers to celebrate the win of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the crowds went out of control, causing a stampede. A victory parade was held in Bengaluru to welcome the team, including Virat Kohli and others. Actress and Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma, also accompanied the team for their victory celebrations. The celebrations soon turned tragic as a stampede led to 11 people being killed and left several others injured. Several celebrities have now reacted to the unfortunate incident, expressing their grief and distress. Notably, earlier, Anushka Sharma also expressed her 'heartbreak' over the incident. Celebrities react to the Bengaluru stampede Among the first people to react to the incident was Thug Life actor Kamal Haasan. He took to his X to express his 'distress'. He wrote, "Heart-wrenching tragedy in Bangalore. Deeply distressed, my heart reaches out to the families of the victims in this moment of grief. May the injured recover soon." Heart wrenching tragedy in Bangalore. Deeply distressed and my heart reaches out to the families of the victims in this moment of grief. May the injured recover soon. — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 4, 2025 Actor R Madhavan also took to his Instagram stories to share his thoughts. He reshared RCB's official statement and wrote, "This is so heartbreaking. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Please be responsible and safe, and do not respond to rumours without checking with the authorities" Bollywood actress Saiyami Kher also penned a note on her Instagram stories reacting to the incident, which read, "Absolutely devastating to see what has happened at the Chinnaswamy" followed by a heartbreak emoji. Vivek Oberoi also penned a note on X, saying, "Deepest sorrow fills us as we mourn the lives tragically lost in the Bengaluru stampede. It's truly saddening to lose loved ones, especially during what should have been a moment of collective joy in cricket. To the families and friends now facing this unimaginable void, our hearts ache with yours. We send our deepest condolences and heartfelt support, hoping you find some solace amidst this profound grief. May strength and peace be with you. 🙏" About the Bengaluru stampede The unfortunate and fatal stampede is believed to be caused by confusion over the victory parade, free passes, overcrowding and limited seats at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that 11 people died and 33 were injured following the stampede around the stadium. Most of the deceased were youths, including men and women, with several of them being students. He noted that the stadium has a capacity of just 35,000 people; however, 2-3 lakh people turned up. He said, "The match happened last evening (Tuesday), and today this event was organised by the cricket association, so no one had expected that so many people would come. The expectation was the equivalent number of people for the stadium's capacity, or slightly more than that that may gather." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@royalchallengers.bengaluru) Explaining what led to the chaos, the CM noted, "There are small gates. The people entered through the gates. They have broken the gates also, so a stampede has taken place. Nobody had expected so much of a crowd to come. Prima facie looks like that. I'm not saying nothing has happened. The inquiry will bring out facts." "A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured," the CM announced.
05 June,2025 01:04 PM IST | MumbaiCricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma arrived back in Mumbai after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory parade and felicitation in the Karnataka city. The couple were in Bengaluru yesterday to celebrate RCB's maiden victory in IPL. However, the celebration soon turned fatal with 11 people losing their lives in a stampede that occurred outside the Chinnaswamy stadium in the city. Lakhs of people had taken to the street of Bengaluru to catch a glimpse of the winning team that included star player Virat Kohli. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli back in Mumbai On Thursday morning, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen arriving in Mumbai and were papped at the airport. While Virat wore a white t-shirt, Anushka was seen in a black outfit. The couple were seen in a sombre mood following the stampede incident and quickly made way to their car. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Anushka and Virat react to Bengaluru stampede Anushka took to her Instagram, and reshared an official statement from the IPL team RCB, which brought the IPL trophy home this year. The stampede happened during the celebrations of the IPL team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) The statement read, "We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team's arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us". Sharing the statement, Sharma captioned it with heartbroken emojis. Virat Kohli also shared the same statement on his Instagram handle with the caption, "At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted." About Bengaluru stampede Earlier, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that 11 people died in the incident while 33 others were injured. CM Siddaramaiah said that the government will also provide free treatment to the injured. "A major tragedy occurred during the victory celebrations. It happened near the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The government has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the deceased. The government will provide free treatment to the injured," the CM said. Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, CM Siddaramaiah said, "11 died and 33 were injured in the stampede. This tragedy should not have happened. The government expresses deep sorrow over this incident."
05 June,2025 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who isn’t alien to trolls, opened up on those spreading negativity during his film. As he awaits Sitaare Zameen Par to hit the big screens, the actor states that a good film will sustain despite trolling. Citing the example of his 2022 debacle, Laal Singh Chaddha, Aamir asserted that it wasn’t the flak that led to its failure but the fact that it couldn’t touch the hearts of the audience. Trolls don’t affect Aamir Khan When asked if trolling affected him, Aamir Khan said in a group interview, “I don't think trolling affects me. I mean, I do feel bad about it. Because you work so hard, you work so hard, and then a person is saying something wrong just because of negativity. He hasn't seen the film, nor has he known about the topic. You just have to be negative. So, whatever you say, that person will say it negatively. That's what trolling means.” He continued, “You might think Laal Singh Chaddha didn't work because of trolling. You're absolutely wrong. The film wasn't made well. It couldn't touch people's hearts. So, I don't get disturbed by trolling. You troll, I don't have any tension. The film should be good. I've done my work well. That's what I'm worried about.”“When our songs are released on YouTube, I read their reactions. I get to know it's a troll in seconds. Someone says, ‘Boycott! Boycott!’ I know it's a troll. ‘Go to Pakistan!’ It's a troll. So, that reaction doesn't affect me,” added Aamir. More about Sitaare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit Taare Zameen Par, which marked the directorial debut of Aamir. The trailer of the film has struck the right chord with viewers, who are eagerly anticipating more from this heartwarming family entertainer. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. It is directed by R. S. Prasanna, who previously helmed the barrier-breaking blockbuster Shubh Mangal Saavdhan. It will be released in theatres on June 20.
05 June,2025 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesBollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, recalled how his biggest red flag in a relationship was being passive-aggressive towards loved ones when hurt or upset. The actor opened up about his relationship with his second ex-wife Kiran Rao and revealed there was a time when he went without speaking to her for more than three days, which left her crying. Aamir Khan would shut down when hurt In a group interview, Aamir shared, “When I used to get hurt from people close to me, I used to shut down. If I'm upset with Reena (Dutta) or Kiran, I used to get so hurt that I wouldn't talk to them. Steel shutters used to come. Now, those poor people are not able to reach me. They want to pacify me. They want to apologize to me. You feel like you're talking to a wall. That's a very big red flag.” He continued, “I remember once Kiran did something, and I got very upset. I stopped talking to her for about 3 days. And the poor thing is trying. I'm ignoring her like she's not there in my life. How can a person be so hard? She started crying on the third or fourth day and said, ‘I don't understand what I should do with you. You're not answering me. You've cut me off. What have I done?’ The highlight is that when she's crying, I'm feeling bad too. But I can't say, ‘It's okay.’ I was very passive-aggressive.” (Photos by AFP) Aamir's two failed marriages Aamir married Reena Dutta in 1986. The two, who share a daughter, Ira, and a son, Junaid Khan, divorced after 16 years of marriage. He later married filmmaker Kiran Rao, and they have a son, Azad Rao Khan. They announced their separation in 2022, after 15 years of marriage. The actor is currently dating Gauri Spratt. He made the relationship public on his 60th birthday. Meanwhile, Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit Taare Zameen Par, which marked the directorial debut of Aamir. It will release in theatres on June 20.
05 June,2025 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesBollywood superstar Aamir Khan is gearing up for the release of Sitaare Zameen Par, which is set to hit the big screens on June 20. Amid reports of the movie opting for a YouTube Pay-Per-View model, it was recently suggested that Netflix made a mega bid of Rs 125 crore for the digital rights. However, Aamir has dismissed it all, stating that there had been offers from OTT giants, but he’s declined them all. Aamir Khan on declining OTT offer for Sitaare Zameen Par In a group interview, Aamir said, “Sitaare Zameen Par is releasing only in theatres. Post release, what will happen, I have no idea. There have been a lot of offers and proposals to me, and I have said no to everyone. The reason? I am a believer in cinema. Whatever I am today is because of cinema. I am sitting in front of you because people have seen my films in theatres.” He continued, “So, I am a loyalist. It is possible that I am a fool. It is possible that I am doing stupidity. It is possible that I am making a big mistake by not selling to all these OTTs, and I am going to face a big financial loss. We will see that later. Right now, I have to revive the theatre business, which is decreasing with every film.”“I trust my audience and I trust theatres. In today's date, no producer starts a film until there is a sale of OTT. I am the only producer who is saying no to that thing. I don't want it. I have said no to the offer,” added Aamir. More about Sitaare Zameen Par Sitaare Zameen Par is a spiritual sequel to the 2007 superhit Taare Zameen Par, which marked the directorial debut of Aamir. The trailer of the film has struck the right chord with viewers, who are eagerly anticipating more from this heartwarming family entertainer. The film also stars Genelia Deshmukh, Aroush Datta, Gopi Krishna Varma, Samvit Desai, Vedant Sharma, Ayush Bhansali, Ashish Pendse, Rishi Shahani, Rishabh Jain, Naman Mishra, and Simran Mangeshkar. It is directed by R. S. Prasanna, who previously helmed the barrier-breaking blockbuster Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.
05 June,2025 11:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesBollywood actress Huma Qureshi took to social media to share a heartfelt trip down memory lane with her brother, Saqib Saleem. Along with nostalgic childhood moments, she gave a rare glimpse of their parents, delighting followers with this intimate family throwbacks. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Double XL’ actress shared two rare and unseen photos featuring her mother and father. In the first black-and-white image, a young Huma is seen sitting on her mother’s lap. The next photo is a childhood picture of Saqib Saleem alongside a portrait of their father. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huma Qureshi (@iamhumaq) For the caption, Huma wrote, “My whole world …Pic 1 - She got it from her mummaa Pic 2 - Like Father Like Son #love #família #blackandwhite.” Huma Qureshi is very active on Instagram, as she regularly shares glimpses of her personal life and moments with family and friends. Yesterday, she posted a heartwarming video of her beloved pet dogs, Toosh and Kishmish, enjoying a luxurious grooming and spa session. Calling them her “pretty boys,” the actress shared a charming glimpse of how she pampered her furry friends. On Instagram, Huma posted a sweet video showing herself with her pets, Toosh and Kishmish, during a grooming session. The clip showcased the adorable duo receiving royal treatment — from gentle brushing to a calming wash, along with all the love that comes with a pet spa day. The video captured the soothing wash, careful brushing, and affectionate care that made Toosh and Kishmish look their best. In the footage, the actress posed proudly with her freshly groomed pets, who appeared neat, clean, and utterly adorable after their spa experience. Sharing the clip, the 'Jolly LLB 2' actress wrote in the caption, “My Pretty Boys … Toosh & Kishmish #spa #doglover #haircare #grooming #humaqureshi #trending.” Work-wise, Huma Qureshi was last seen in the web series “Mithya—The Dark Chapter” on Zee5. She also recently featured in the fourth season of “Maharani.” 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
05 June,2025 11:22 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood superstar Akshay Kumar has shared a throwback video from the time he was shooting for his upcoming film “Housefull 5” and said that the last year was all about laughs, chaos and countless memories with the “mad bunch”, which includes Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan and Dino Morea among others. Akshay took to Instagram, where he shared a video featuring candid and yet jovial moments he spent with Riteish Deshmukh, Abhishek Bachchan, Dino Morea, Nargis Fakhri, Jacquline Fernandez and Sonam Bajwa in between shoots. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) “Last year was all laughs, chaos, and countless memories with this mad bunch and now we’re back, ready to bring the madness to you! Grateful for the friendships, the fun, and every moment in between. #Housefull5 hits screens this Friday!” he wrote as the caption. The star also added the song “Pretty Little Baby” by Connie Francis as the background score for the video. “Housefull 5” boasts a massive star cast. It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, Chitrangada Singh, Fardeen Khan, Chunky Pandey, Johnny Lever, Shreyas Talpade, Ranjeet, Soundarya Sharma, Nikitin Dheer, and Akashdeep Sabir. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is set to release in theatres on June 6. The film is bankrolled by Sajid Nadiadwala under his home banner Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. It was in 2010, when the first installment of “Housefull” was released. Two years later, the second installment came out. The first two films were directed by Sajid Khan. Housefull 3, which was directed by Sajid-Farhad, hit the screens in 2016. The fourth film came out in 2019 and was directed by Farhad Samji. Talking about Akshay, he will next be seen making his Telugu debut in a special role with Kanappa, a fantasy film by Mukesh Kumar. The film is reported to be based on the legend of Kannappa in Hinduism, a devotee of the god Shiva. The film’s stellar cast includes Vishnu Manchu, Mohan Babu, R. Sarathkumar, Arpit Ranka, Kaushal Manda, Rahul Madhav, Devaraj, Mukesh Rishi, Brahmanandam, Raghu Babu, Preity Mukhundhan and Madhoo. The film also includes special cameo appearances by Mohanlal, Prabhas, Akshay and Kajal Aggarwal. 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
05 June,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSA few days after the demise of her father LK Dutta, actor Lara Dutta Bhupathi on Wednesday took to Instagram and penned down an emotional note. In her post, she talked about how she learnt to "debate, argue, negotiate, reason and dazzle" from her father. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lara Dutta Bhupathi (@larabhupathi) "My wonderful, brave, fighter of a father, went quietly into the good night on the 31st of May...... He fought long and hard against an illness that debilitated him over the last few months.... He bore pain with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier and displayed a courage and willingness to beat the odds, that sometimes defied all logic..... He rewrote any concept I had of the body breaking down or succumbing to an inevitable end....Some moments with my father are etched into my bones forever..... my dad hoisting a 3 year old me up on his shoulders to look at the stars at night and call out all the constellations...... the feet that I stood on as a five year old to learn to waltz......the hand that I held as I scampered as fast as I could beside him to match his stride as we walked through eucalyptus groves and planned how I would study under Carl Sagan..... the lap I sat on while I air played an imaginary piano to the sound of his favourite Richard Clayderman tape," she wrote. She added, "I learnt to debate, argue, negotiate , reason and dazzle from my father...... I also learnt to embrace my responsibilities, sometimes stoically, and hold my head up high even in the most challenging of times...... I learnt to find bliss in a packet of potato chips and a tutti frutti icecream because I knew it came with a scooter ride just for the two of us.....I learnt to be brave, I learnt to be fearless, I learnt to stand up for myself and for others, I learnt to tell a good joke, even at my own expense..... I learnt to try and be selfless.... I learnt it all from him.....I also know that this is not the end..... whether physically here or not, he and I are somewhere, on some plane, in some dimension, in some alternate reality, dancing a waltz together, with my hand in his .I carry your heart dad...... I carry it in my heart." Lara Dutta's father, retired wing commander LK Dutta, breathed his last on May 31. 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
05 June,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Ananya Panday has taken some time for herself from her hectic schedule and is enjoying a 'day off' in Croatia. On Monday, Ananya posted pictures from her Croatia trip on Instagram. She was dressed in a bikini and was chilling with her friends on the beach. She wore a red bikini and posed with her friends for the camera. Ananya also shared a picture of a signboard reading 'Vila Nepos', which is clearly snuck in as a play on nepotism. "A day off in sunny sunny Croatia." she captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya 🌙 (@ananyapanday) Recently, the first look of her romance drama titled 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri'. In the first look, actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya can be seen holding passports and sharing a romantic kiss on the shore. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) "Flying together...again! #TuMeriMainTeraMainTeraTuMeri - in cinemas next Valentine's Day : 13th Feb, 2026," Kartik captioned the post. After 'Pati Patni Aur Woh,' Kartik and Ananya are coming together for this film, which excited fans. In the comment section, a social media user wrote, "Waited so long for this reunion still feels unreal can't wait to see you two stunning people back on the big screen." "Best wishes to you," another user commented. The movie, directed by Sameer Vidwans, marks Kartik Aaryan's second collaboration with the director, following their work on 'Satyaprem Ki Katha'. It is produced under the banner of Dharma Productions. The plot details are still under wraps. 'Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri' will be released in theatres on February 13, 2026, coinciding with Valentine's Day. 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
05 June,2025 11:11 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Alia Bhatt recently travelled to Spain to attend the wedding of her best friend Tanya Saha Gupta and David Angelov. She has treated her fans with a glimpse of her gala time at the wedding. On Wednesday, the 'Jigra' actor posted an album on Instagram featuring her 'group of girls', a picture of herself with the bride and her looks from the wedding. Some pictures feature the bride with her bridesmaids and were clicked in different poses. Alia looks stunning in a modern black strapless dress. Alia also shared pictures from another event where she was seen in a white embellished bralette, matching blazer, and cream skirt. She also wore a necklace, sunglasses, and a bag. In one of the pictures, actor Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, also a close friend of Alia, was also there and clicked a selfie with Alia. In another photo, Alia is all smiles as she poses with the newlyweds and her close friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Alia wore a colourful kalidar lehenga paired with a mustard yellow blouse. She added a purple bandanna and dark sunglasses for a fun, boho-chic feel. Along with the post, she wrote an adorable note, "There's nothing softer, stronger or more sparkly than a group of girls watching their best friend marry the love of her life (@tanya.sg @d_angelov). The most beautiful wedding, the most beautiful bride -- and hearts fuller than we knew possible. Some places just feel like home - ours is wherever we are together (@akansharanjankapoor @meghnagoyal1 @kripamehta04 @rheachatterjee24 @devika.advani @dishakhatwani)." Alia, who made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year, left fans speechless with her outfit choices on the red carpet. For day one of her appearance, Alia chose a Schiaparelli gown, styled by Rhea Kapoor. For the closing ceremony, the actress wore a custom Gucci saree--the brand's first-ever made-to-order saree--which impressed fashion watchers. Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie, Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe and is scheduled for release on December 25. 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
05 June,2025 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAditya Roy Kapur was papped at Mumbai airport on Wednesday night after attending the star-studded trailer launch of his upcoming film Metro... In Dino. The actor was seen dressed in a casual shirt and jeans, carrying a small backpack. However, it was his fun banter with the paparazzi stationed at the Mumbai airport that left netizens in splits. Aditya gets flight safety tips from paparazzi In one of the paparazzi videos, Aditya can be seen arriving at the airport. He was standing behind a steel railing as the paparazzi spotted him. Some of the videographers encouraged him to jump over the fence and head directly towards the airport entrance instead of taking the longer route. Aditya glanced at them with a subtle smile and then went on to jump over the fence, walking straight toward the videographers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) In another video, Aditya was seen getting his documents checked at the airport entrance while the paparazzi could be heard giving him flight safety tips. They were heard jokingly saying, "Flight nahi chalana bhai, peeche baithna. Khidki ke bahar haath mat daalna (Do not fly the plane, take the passenger seat. Do not put your hand out of the window). Aditya was seen smiling through this commentary. He waved to them before walking in. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Aditya Roy Kapur on Metro...In Dino The actor is gearing up for the release of his next film titled Metro...In Dino. Directed by Anurag Basu, the film also stars Sara Ali Khan, Neena Gupta, Anupam Kher, Pankaj Tripathi, Konkona Sensharma, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Ali Fazal. “You have to strip yourself bare to feel all the love, loss, and longing he has poured into the story. With this project, there is also a musical element, where we had to figure out how to go from talking to singing, and then back to talking. Navigating that was challenging, but also rewarding,” he told Mid-day talking about the film. He further said, "My character here is idiosyncratic. That gave me the opportunity to have fun with it. My last outing was The Night Manager [2023]. It’s nice to go from that intense role to something lighter. I enjoyed the first Metro. So, while doing this, I’d look forward to going to work every day. My journey as an actor is about trying things that I haven’t done before. It’s exciting to have that slight fear when you’re going into the unknown. You are the most alive and can possibly do your best work when you’re at the edge of fear. It’s nice to be in a space where you’re not sure because that means you’re pushing yourself into a place you haven’t been in.”
05 June,2025 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
