Actor Siddhant Chaturvedi, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Do Deewane Seher Mein, has traced his journey of polishing his language for cinema. The actor attended the trailer launch of the film in the city on Wednesday, and spoke about his upbringing in Uttar Pradesh, his Bhojpuri roots, and the quiet struggles that came with language, confidence, and self-expression when he first arrived in Mumbai. The actor hails from Ballia, Uttar Pradesh. He shared how his roots shaped his accent and the worldview. Talking about his character in the film, he said, “For me, this was always personal. When I came to Mumbai, for the first five-six years, even my Hindi was broken. I used to speak in Bhojpuri”. He went on to reflect on how language can quietly impact confidence, especially for those who migrate to big cities carrying regional identities. Siddhant spoke about navigating broken Hindi, learning English slowly, and even becoming conscious of pronunciation nuances like the often-spoken ‘sa’ and ‘sha’ divide, a challenge many Indians from different regions face but rarely speak about openly. “It’s not about if you are from UP, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, the North-East or even Nepal. There’s always a language barrier. And when you are conscious about something like that, it somewhere affects your confidence”, he added. What made the moment even more relatable was Siddhant’s honesty about learning and adapting without losing himself, from picking up English gradually to self-correcting speech patterns through lived experience rather than formal training. He even recalled how falling in love for the first time, with someone from Chennai who spoke fluent English, became an unexpected learning curve, both emotionally and linguistically. Do Deewane Seher Mein is set to arrive in cinemas on February 20, 2026. 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 February,2026 10:47 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSmriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal’s wedding was poised to be the internet’s next heart-melting moment. But celebrations came to an abrupt halt when Smriti’s father fell seriously ill, leading to several other speculations. While they requested privacy and confirmed that the wedding is called off, actor Nandish Sandhu, who was a part of the wedding, recalled what happened at the occasion. Nandish Sandhu on Palash-Smriti wedding Speaking to Miss Malini, Nandish refused to comment on the infidelity accusations against Palash and said, “It’s better not to say anything on that right now. And let Palash speak from his side.” Recalling what happened in Sangli, he said, “I’d gone for the wedding. That didn’t happen. And I just got to know that it’s not happening at the moment.” According to him, the postponement was initially attributed to a medical emergency in Smriti Mandhana’s family. “It’s postponed because what came out in the news, the same thing was there. Conveyed to you guys. Conveyed to everybody. Smriti’s dad wasn’t well. He was in the hospital. And that’s why everything has been postponed," Nandish explained. He added, “Later on, I got to know through news and media that this is what has been printed and this is happening. And I feel bad about it." The actor also spoke emotionally about the couple’s relationship, saying he had personally witnessed their bond over the years. “Whatever the reason might have been, the wedding didn’t happen," he said. “And you know, I’ve seen the love. I’ve seen how madly they were in love for the last five, six years. They were such a cute, nice couple," he added. About Palash and Smriti Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana were earlier set to marry on November 23, 2025. Later, the wedding was called off, and as per reports, the singer was accused of infidelity. Palash was recently in the news after he cheated a producer of Rs 40 lakhs. Recalling what happened at the wedding, Vidnyan Mane said, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.”
05 February,2026 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Ahan Shetty, who is receiving a lot of good response to his work in the recently released film Border 2, has said that swimming feels like therapy to him, as it untangles his mind and body, and cuts down on stress. The actor spoke with IANS after the film’s release and said swimming allows him to focus better, and tunes his mind. He told IANS, “For me, it also is kind of like therapy. It just kind of shuts out all the noise and I'm just focusing whether that be in the gym or if I'm playing cricket or paddle or football or swimming. Also, because of the amount of activity we do in our day-to-day life, swimming helps put less stress on the body, but still helps tone the body in a great way”. He added, “So I think that's a very important exercise. And I love doing my ice baths as well. That also helps release some stress and anxiety, and definitely has a lot of benefits in terms of recovery for the body. So I guess just being underwater for me benefits me emotionally, mentally and physically”. Border 2 follows the story of the Battle of Basantar. It was one of the vital battles fought as part of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 in the western sector of India. The Indian troops won a hard-fought battle that secured this area in the Punjab and Jammu sector. The film is directed by Anurag Singh, known for Kesari, suggesting a treatment that combines battlefield realism with character-driven storytelling. Production responsibilities are said to be shared by J. P. Dutta’s banner along with major studio backing, indicating a significantly higher budget and contemporary production values. 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 February,2026 10:27 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Eesha Rebba has filed an official complaint over receiving an abusive comment from a fake account on Instagram, said the Banjara Hills Police, adding that an investigation has been initiated based on an FIR registered under the IT Act. According to the complaint, the actor alleged that an individual posted "obscene" and "defamatory" comment about her on social media, causing her emotional distress and public humiliation. "During the course of promotions, an obscene, sexually explicit, and defamatory comment was posted on a public social media page by an individual operating a meme/social media account. The language used in the comment is deeply disturbing, derogatory, and amounts to mental harassment. Such content not only targets my dignity as a woman but also causes severe emotional distress and public humiliation. This incident has caused significant mental turmoil and anxiety. Unfortunately, this is not an isolated occurrence, and similar abusive comments continue to surface repeatedly, indicating a growing pattern of misuse of social media platforms to harass and intimidate individuals under the guise of anonymity and freedom of expression," Rebba said, as per the FIR. Along with details of the alleged offender, the actress sought concerned authorities to look into the matter and take appropriate action against the misuse of digital platforms for harassment and obscenity. "I respectfully request the concerned authorities to kindly look into this issue, take appropriate action as deemed fit under the relevant provisions of law, and ensure accountability for the misuse of digital platforms for harassment and obscenity. I am ready to cooperate fully with the investigation and provide any further information, evidence, or clarification required," she added. Eesha Rebba and Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam have worked together in the Telugu-language film titled Om Shanti Shanti Shanthi. Directed by AR Sajeev, the film is currently running in theatres. 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 February,2026 10:10 AM IST | Hyderabad | ANIActress Sreeleela wished for her mother to be her 'Amma in every lifetime' in a heartfelt birthday post on social media. Wishing her mother on her special day, Sreeleela published a couple of sweet photos of the mother and daughter duo on her IG. She admitted that her mother is the one who showed her what selfless love is. Sreeleela said that her mother has always taught her to be a brave person who can handle any situation. Her birthday post for her Amma went like this, "Happy Birthday, Amma...24/7 entertainment...365 days of emotional support...As we walk through everyday life, I see what selfless love truly looks like. I love what we share—you teach me to be brave, and I teach you how to handle a storm with a little wit. (sic)" View this post on Instagram A post shared by SREELEELA (@sreeleela14) "May you always be my Amma in all my lifetimes. Thank you for manufacturing me," she added. Her post further included a black-and-white photo of her mother from her younger days. On the work front, Sreeleela has come onboard Dhanush's D55, which is being made under the direction of Rajkumar Periasamy. The makers made the exciting announcement on social media with the following post, "You didn’t see this coming. Welcoming the dazzling damsel sreeleela14 on board D55." The post had a photo of Sreeleela and Dhanush together. It must be noted that this will be Sreeleela's primary collaboration with Dhanush. Recently, a first-look video from the movie titled 'The Name is Kara' was also unveiled by the makers. Going by the initial glimpse, Dhanush will be seen in a serious and intense role in his next. Over and above this, Sreeleela will also be seen romancing Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan in Anurag Basu's forthcoming romantic entertainer. Touted to be a romantic entertainer, this yet untitled drama will also mark the Bollywood debut of Sreeleela. 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 February,2026 09:53 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSDisha Patani and singer Talwiinder have been rumoured to be dating after they were spotted at Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben’s wedding. The couple was later spotted hand-in-hand at an event. While they have refrained from commenting on their relationship status so far, the singer has now reacted to the claims for the first time. He even opened up about his face video going viral. Talwiinder on relationship with Disha Patani Speaking about the ongoing speculation, he said to The Hollywood Reporter India, “We are still discovering ourselves. Still figuring out ourselves. I would just like to leave it at that because if they’re going to try to spread the rumours, I am going to let the rumours be rumours." However, when asked directly whether he is in love with Disha Patani, Talwiinder’s response instantly grabbed headlines. He said, “I fall in love every day. I am falling in love right now." Talwiinder on his viral video Singer Talwiinder, who is known for always covering his face with a mask, reacted to the viral videos in which his face was revealed. He said, "I woke up to the video, I saw my face everywhere. I was not in the right state of mind when I saw it; I felt like my face was snatched away from me. My world turned upside down. You're seeing people making content on it. For the person who gave the video to the media, for what, for Rs 5,000, Rs 10,000, Rs 20,000, Rs 50,000? You literally just killed someone’s dream." Despite the breach of his privacy, Talwiinder makes it clear that he has no interest in playing the victim or shying away from attention. "What kind of artist complains about getting this much attention? Sab ko apna ghar chalana hai (Everyone has to run their house). It’s okay if I’m getting used in the process. As long as somebody’s getting views, they’re happy, I’m happy," he added. On the professional front, Disha will next be seen in director Vishal Bhardwaj's O'Romeo, featuring actors Shahid Kapoor, Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, Farida Jalal, Vikrant Massey, and others. She also has Awarapan 2 in her kitty.
05 February,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai has come out in support of his longtime collaborator and Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman, following the latter's recent "communal" remarks about Bollywood. Speaking to ANI, Ghai, who has worked with Rahman in films like Taal, Kisna, and Yuvvraaj, stated that his comments were widely misinterpreted. "I have known AR Rahman since 1994. It has been several years. I go to his house. We still meet in the studio and we are still friends. Throughout the years, I never heard anything of this sort that he believes in the communal difference in the industry. I have always seen him believing in spirituality and humanity but never seen him talking about religion. He has written so many bhajans as well as Sufi songs. I was surprised when I heard such things. It is being unnecessarily exaggerated and stretched. He is not like that. The film industry is the most secular industry and we work like brothers," the filmmaker said. Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, in a recent interview on the BBC Asian Network, said that work from the Hindi film industry has slowed for him in recent years, attributing it to changing dynamics in the industry over the past eight years. Reacting to the same, the Oscar-winning composer, in a video message, shared how music has always been his way of staying connected with people and traditions. He went on to add that "intentions" can sometimes be "misunderstood", but his purpose has always been to serve through music. "I have never wished to cause pain, and I hope my sincerity is felt. I feel blessed to be Indian, which enables me to create a space that always allows freedom of expression and celebrates multicultural voices," he said. Rahman's remarks have been receiving reactions from all corners of the industry. Earlier, actors like Kangana Ranaut, Paresh Rawal and Ranvir Shorey also weighed in on the matter. 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 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIApart from being prolific artists, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are doting parents to daughter Malti Marie. The actress welcomed her child via surrogacy in 2022. However, the journey was emotionally tough for the couple, as the little one faced several health complications due to premature birth. In a recent interview, Nick Jonas got teary-eyed remembering how nurses resuscitated her. Nick Jonas on Malti’s premature birth Speaking on the Jay Shetty Podcast, the singer revealed that their daughter was born purple and underwent six blood transfusions. "We were expecting her to arrive in April, the year she was born. Then we got a call that it was going to be sooner... We got to the hospital and came out 1 pound, 11 ounces, and purple basically," the singer said. He added how the nurses in the NICU resuscitated her and took care of her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Jonas (@nickjonas) "It was Covid-19 time, and so my wife and I basically did 12-hour shifts at the hospital for 3.5 months. I can still smell it; there are always visceral things. It was both comforting and frightening to be there every day and to see other families going through a similar situation. She (Malti) fought every day for 3.5 months and slowly started to gain some weight. After six blood transfusions, she was doing great. We got to take her home after 3.5 months," he added. About Priyanka and Nick After dating for some time, Nick and PeeCee tied the knot in 2018 in a grand ceremony with both Christian and Hindu traditions. The couple welcomed their daughter, Malti, via surrogacy in January 2022. Talking about opting for surrogacy, the actress once shared, “I had medical complications, (so) this was a necessary step, and I’m so grateful I was in a position where I could do this.” Recalling the first three months of seeing Malti in the NICU, Priyanka shared, “We spent every single day with her on my chest, on my husband’s chest. I didn’t know if she would make it or not.” Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s upcoming movies On the work front, Nick will be seen with Paul Rudd in Power Ballad. Priyanka, on the other hand, is all set to make her comeback in Indian cinema with SS Rajamouli’s next directorial venture, Varanasi, with Mahesh Babu. She has shot some of the crucial scenes in Hyderabad and other locations.
05 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentReady to roar (L-R) Sonakshi Sinha and Gulshan Devaiah in ‘Dahaad’. PICS/YOGEN SHAH, PTI, INSTAGRAM, AFP The second season of the police procedural Dahaad, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, Vijay Varma, and Sohum Shah, has returned to production, with filming set to resume in Rajasthan this month. Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the series has reportedly finalised its script after an extended writing phase and has been in pre-production for several months. Rajasthan, which played a key role in shaping the first season, will once again serve as a primary backdrop, with the new season reportedly being mounted on a larger scale following the strong critical reception of the first part.
05 February,2026 07:59 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIn the seven years since foraying into films with Dabangg 3 (2019), Saiee M Manjrekar has straddled Hindi and Telugu cinema. Fronting director Ram Vamsi Krishna’s The India House, a bilingual movie, feels like a natural progression to the actor. “Shooting a film simultaneously in Hindi and Telugu is both exciting and challenging because you are switching languages and cultural nuances. It requires immense focus and preparation, but it also sharpens you as an actor,” she said. The film marks Ram Charan’s maiden production Featuring in the bilingual offering, Major (2022), helped Manjrekar as she joined the Anupam Kher and Nikhil Siddhartha-led period drama. Talking about her prep for the film that is set in 1905, she said, “Having done Major earlier, I felt a sense of familiarity with the process. But every film teaches you something new. Here, the era is specific and the emotions are put in such a nuanced way. What I love about such projects is how cinema becomes a shared language. On set, you have people from different backgrounds coming together to tell one story.”
05 February,2026 07:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuYou can’t talk about Kohrra (2023) without talking about Suvinder Vicky, its breakout star. Now, the Netflix crime thriller has moved on to its second season, albeit without him, and so has he, with the upcoming series Shabad — Reet Aur Riwaaz. Even then, during our chat, Vicky’s attachment to Kohrra was evident as he asked, chuckling, “Are people missing me?” The second season of Sudip Sharma’s creation features Barun Sobti from the original alongside Mona Singh, a new entrant in the universe. Was it always designed to go ahead without him, we asked Vicky. “Initially, I think the makers didn’t expect the show to blow up in a way that there would be a second season. Sudip has also [said] that. I didn’t even know when the second part was happening, or if it was happening at all. I was shooting for Glory [his upcoming Netflix show] at that time. When I was told that I wasn’t part of Kohrra 2, I thought, ‘Okay, I anyway have work’.” Mihir Ahuja, seen as Jughead in ‘The Archies’, plays Suvinder Vicky’s son in ‘Shabad’ Did he feel bad about being left out? “Not at all. Whatever happens, happens for the good,” smiled Vicky, presumably referring to Shabad. The ZEE5 family drama features the actor as a strict patriarch, who wants his son to follow in his footsteps as a Ragi singer. To Vicky, a parent to two girls, the opportunity to explore a father-son relationship was exciting. He recalled, “After the shoot, I hugged my father, which I had never done in my life. I couldn’t tell him that I love him, so I made an excuse to hug him. I felt so much warmth for him after doing the show.” Unlike his character, Vicky wouldn’t dream of thrusting his wishes on his daughters. But the actor in him is hopeful that they may join the film industry. “My younger daughter wants to become a doctor, but I tell her that she should try acting. My elder daughter has done a Punjabi film. She asks me if she should [continue] and I [encourage her]. My name [may] help her a bit. Ananya Panday and so many star daughters are doing it. So, why not my daughters?”
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