The wait ends. The madness begins. Marking the grand return of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic entertainers, David Dhawan is bringing his 46th directorial to the big screen. This time, he returns with producer Ramesh Taurani, Tips Films, with Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, with more entertainment than ever. Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai first look View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) It begins with a quirky twist, unfolding from the point of view of two toddlers, setting the stage for the exhilarating ride ahead, while seamlessly revealing the lead cast and the colourful, larger-than-life world of the film. Featuring Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Pooja Hegde, the first look gives a vibrant glimpse into a high-energy, feel-good entertainer. It introduces Varun as Jass, Mrunal as Banni and Pooja as Preeti. The first look also drops the pulsating title track, which promises to once again deliver a chartbuster music album by the hit Jodi of David Dhawan and Tips Music. At a time when audiences are looking for pure joy in cinemas, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai promises exactly that — a full-blown Bollywood entertainer designed for the big screen experience. This is just the beginning. More about Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai Last week, Varun Dhawan shared a still from the film, which shows him and Pooja Hegde in swimwear, striking a sultry and romantic pose against the backdrop of azure waters. Last week, Mrunal Thakur also shared a photo of herself from the dubbing studio and shared that she had finished dubbing for the film. Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai was previously scheduled to release on June 5, and was originally slated for April 10, before being rescheduled earlier this year. The makers confirmed the latest change through an official statement shared on Instagram. In the statement, the team clarified that the decision was made after reviewing recent developments and the broader industry situation. Produced by Tips Films Ltd and Co- Produced by Maximillian Films (UK), the upcoming entertainer promises a lively blend of romance and comedy It will be in cinemas near you on 22nd May 2026.
14 April,2026 01:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAyan Mukerji's Brahmastra, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Amitabh Bachchan, was released in 2022. The film was planned as a trilogy, and an update on Part 2 is awaited. While Ranbir Kapoor confirmed that the film is in the works, Namit Malhotra has now revealed that he will work on Brahmastra 2 once he wraps up Ramayana. Namit Malhotra confirms Brahmastra 2 The Ramayana team has begun promoting the film, and recently Malhotra and actor Yash gave a few interviews at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas. According to an X post by The Climax India, at CinemaCon, Malhotra confirmed that he will take the Astraverse forward with Brahmastra 2. However, there is no confirmation yet. Ayan Mukerji’s second part of the Astraverse film is about the love story of Dev and Amrita, which was teased in Part 1’s climax. In October 2025, Ayan Mukerji had shared some pictures from a getaway in the mountains. Fans saw a script with him and guessed that he might be working on “Brahmastra 2”. While he did not explicitly mention the movie, the hashtags of Part 2 and Om left fans intrigued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Dequina (@twotrey23) On Alia Bhatt’s birthday, Ranbir dropped a big hint about Brahmastra 2 and said, “It is something that Ayan has been nurturing as a dream for a very long time. He is currently working on War 2. Once this releases, he will start pre-production of Brahmastra 2. It is definitely happening. We haven’t really announced much of it, but then some really interesting announcements (will be made soon) regarding Brahmastra 2,” Ranbir said. About CinemaCon 2026 Producer Namit Malhotra and actor Yash have officially kicked off the global promotional campaign for their ambitious film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, USA. They will unveil early footage and promotional material for the movie. When asked how he would describe the experience of working on Ramayana, Malhotra said it feels like an “Avatar meets Gladiator moment.” Apart from Ramayana, Yash’s Toxic has also made its way to CinemaCon. Alongside Ranbir Kapoor, the film stars Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan.
14 April,2026 12:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Huma Qureshi, known for her incredible versatility and range, revealed that Ed Sheeran had watched her debut film Gangs of Wasseypur and praised it. Huma made the revelation in a recent podcast with Prakhar Gupta. Ed Sheeran praised Gangs of Wasseypur In the podcast, Huma recounted meeting Ed Sheeran at a party Farah Khan hosted in his honour. "Ultimate flex tha jab main Ed Sheeran se mili aur usne Gangs of Wasseypur dekhi thi (It was the ultimate flex when I met Ed Sheeran and he had watched Gangs of Wasseypur). And I was like, what? 'You have watched Gangs of Wasseypur?' Farah Khan had hosted a party for Ed Sheeran when he was in Mumbai, and everyone met him there. I was trying to have a conversation with him, and he was very sweet. He said, I love your country, and I would love to do music here." She then went on to teach Ed a few "interesting" Hindi words to show him the 'flavour' of India. "So, he was being called away, and I said, if you want to learn some more interesting, colourful language, you must watch this film of ours, Gangs Of Wasseypur. He stopped and asked, 'You were in that movie?' I said, 'Yes'. He said, 'We just saw that movie,' and then he called his manager and then Farah was like, 'What have you said to him? Why is he calling his manager?' And Ed said, 'We just watched the film, and we really loved it. It's such a cool film.' And I was like this is quite a cool moment." Huma Qureshi's work front Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in pivotal roles. Huma's character is called Elizabeth in the film. According to Phars Film's website, Toxic is set in Goa and spans from pre-Independence India to the post-Independence era. The narrative begins in the early 1940s and continues until the 1970s. The film is written by Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, and has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
14 April,2026 11:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Karisma Kapoor revealed her favourite song of the late legendary singer Asha Bhosle. Through her latest social media post, Karisma shared that her most beloved track of Asha ji is "Tu Tu Hai Wahi" from the 1982 movie "Yeh Vaada Raha" jointly crooned by Asha Bhosle and Kishore Kumar. Penned by Gulshan Bawra, this evergreen number has been scored by R. D. Burman. "Tu Tu Hai Wahi" is picturized on Rishi Kapoor and Poonam Dhillon. Taking to her official Instagram handle, the 'Biwi No. 1' actress dropped a photo and video of herself posing by the sea with "Tu Tu Hai Wahi" playing as the background score. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karisma Kapoor (@therealkarismakapoor) Sharing the fond memory on social media, Karisma penned on the photo-sharing app, "One of my favourite songs of Ashaji, grew up listening to this..", followed by the blue heart emoji. Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital on Sunday at the age of 92. Her last rites took place in Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Monday. Many big names from both the music and film industries attended her last rites. Bollywood actors such as Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Padmini Kolhapure, and Vivek Oberoi, singers Anup Jalota and Shaan, and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy arrived at Shivaji Park to pay their last respects to the legend. Political leaders, including Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Eknath Shinde, Uddhav Thackeray, the Member of Legislative Council of Maharashtra, and the MNS supremo Raj Thackeray, also offered their condolences. The mortal remains of Asha Bhosle were taken from her Lower Parel residence to Shivaji Park crematorium in Dadar. Her mortal remains were draped in the tricolour, as she was laid to rest with full state honours. During her glorious career, spanning 8 decades, Asha Bhosle received numerous awards, such as the Dadasaheb Phalke Award back in 2000, and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. 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
14 April,2026 09:54 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAsha Bhosle passed away on April 12 following multi-organ failure. As soon as the news of the legendary singer’s demise broke, many Bollywood personalities paid tribute to her legacy. The funeral procession, which took place on April 13, saw Bollywood personalities like Aamir Khan, Tabu, Jackie Shroff, Vicky Kaushal, and others pay their last respects. Overwhelmed by the love and respect the singer received, her granddaughter Zanai Bhosle penned an emotional note. Zanai Bhosle pens emotional note Legendary singer Asha Bhosle’s granddaughter, Zanai Bhosle, took to her social media account to express gratitude for the love and respect shown to her late grandmother. Zanai wrote, “So overwhelmed with emotions. I’ll write something when I can, but I have to say that there were so many people who respected her, honoured her today and beyond, and showed her so much love.” She added, “I thank you from the bottom of my heart. She deserved every bit of it. I realise that she lives on in every one of us, in our hearts forever, and she has seen it all from above. RIP, legend. #asha tai.” Alongside the caption, Zanai shared a picture from the funeral procession of Asha Bhosle. In the picture, Asha Bhosle’s mortal remains can be seen draped in the Indian tricolour and placed on a bier decorated with flowers. About Asha Bhosle’s demise The legend was admitted to the hospital on April 11 due to severe exhaustion and a chest infection. Later, her family confirmed that she had passed away. The legendary singer, who was 92 years old at the time of her passing, had been a part of the entertainment industry for 83 years. She was cremated with full state honours on Monday at the Shivaji Park Crematorium in Mumbai. Asha Bhosle is widely regarded as one of the most versatile voices in Indian music. Her songs covered many styles, including classical, ghazals, cabaret numbers, and pop music. She also holds a Guinness World Record for the most studio recordings. Bhosle carved a distinct identity for herself in the music industry. Her demise marks the end of an era in Indian music, leaving behind an unparalleled legacy that will continue to inspire generations.
14 April,2026 09:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs a way of paying tribute to the glorious legacy of the Mangeshkar sisters- Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle, their brother, Hridaynath Mangeshkar, intends to make Asia's biggest hospital dedicated to the memory of the musical legends. Announcing the great initiative, Hridaynath Mangeshkar told the media, "We are trying that this should be the biggest hospital in Asia. We have taken quite a big land, rest it up to God." The hospital is expected to be most likely be named either 'Lata-Asha Institute of Medical Sciences' or 'Lata-Asha Mangeshkar Ayurvidhya Sansthan'. They are also planning to build a museum, which will proudly display the glorious musical legacy of the Mangeshkar family. Not just that, people will also get a chance to learn interactive music in the museum. Further details regarding the project are expected to be revealed over time. Asha Bhosle passed away in Mumbai on Sunday at the age of 92. Many prominent names from the entertainment industry attended the last rites of the legendary singer on Monday, bidding farewell to the deceased. Bollywood biggies Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal, Tabu, Vivek Oberoi, music composer Anu Malik, singers Anup Jalota, Sudesh Bhosale, and Shaan, and filmmaker Ramesh Sippy were seen at Shivaji Park during the last rites, offering their condolences. Shaan and Sudesh Bhosale even sang Asha Bhosle’s iconic song ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhodkar’, offering her a heartfelt musical tribute. In addition to this, Shreya Ghoshal also paid homage to the late legend by singing some of her classics, including ‘Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar’ and ‘Do Lafzon Ki Hai Dil Ki Kahani’ during the London gig of her Unstoppable World Tour. Asha Bhosle was given the guard of honour at her residence in the Lower Parel area of Mumbai on Monday. The mortal remains of the legend were draped in the tricolour, as she was cremated with full state honours. 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
14 April,2026 09:48 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSStalwart singer Shaan remembered legendary singer Asha Bhosle after her passing away on April 12. The singer highlighted how the legendary singer had once expressed her desire away to continue singing till her last day alive. Sharing a carousel post featuring some precious memories that he spent with the star singer, Shaan penned a heartfelt tribute. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaan Mukherji (@singer_shaan) “Just like hope is always alive … So is Asha Ji !!! Always alive … making every moment count .. her pursuit for perfection, her unparalleled level of versatility and professionalism, her unabashed unpretentious personality and offcourse her Zest for Life!!! And like she always said … “I want to go singing.. “ She sang till the very end .. Sur never left her .. She will never leave us .. etched in our DNA .. Her Voice encapsulated 8 decades of India!! Ashaji Forever,” further adding a folded hands emoticon. In the first picture shared by Shaan, is a warm selfie of him with Asha Bhosle, with both smiling. The second picture shows Shaan, Asha Bhosle, posing together for a click. Asha Bhosle who passed away on April 12, left the nation in a state of sadness. The legendary singer passed away following multi organ failure in the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. The entertainment industry along with many politicians and sportsmen took to their respective social media accounts to pay their tributes to the legendary singer. According to the update given by Asha Bhosle's granddaughter Zanai Bhosle, the legendary singer was admitted to the hospital on April 11, due to severe exhaustion and chest infection. 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
14 April,2026 09:45 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSSinger Karan Aujla made a power-packed return to Mumbai with his much-awaited Mumbai 2.0 concert held on April 12. Karan Aujla set the city ablaze with his high-energy Punjabi beats. However, during the event, there was a brief moment of chaos as a scuffle broke out near the venue, Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Fight breaks out at Karan Aujla's concert As per reports, the incident took place outside the racecourse premises, near its parking area. A group of young men were seen getting violent and engaging in a physical fight. Videos of the altercation have since gone viral on social media and show the individuals throwing punches at each other, while onlookers record the incident. View this post on Instagram A post shared by On the list - Your clubs and events guestlisting partner (@onthelist.live) The situation caused brief panic among the concertgoers, but security guards promptly rushed to the scene, bringing the situation under control and ensuring order. As reported by Free Press Journal, no injuries or official complaints have been confirmed until now, and no legal action has been initiated by either party involved in the scuffle. Despite the disruption outside, the concert proceeded smoothly, with the singer delivering a high-energy performance to a packed audience. Aujla performed some of his biggest hits, including Tauba Tauba, Boyfriend, On Top and Wavy, with fans responding enthusiastically throughout the night. He also paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday at 92. The Mumbai 2.0 concert marked a major comeback for Aujla, especially after his earlier Holi event at the MMRDA Grounds on March 3 faced severe criticism. Fans criticise Karan Aujla's Holi concert Karan performed in Mumbai at a Holi-themed daytime concert on March 3. A large number of fans gathered to celebrate Holi and enjoy the music. However, after the show, many fans shared videos online, saying they were left "disappointed" and criticised the singer for poor crowd management. While some fans alleged that sprinklers were only available in the Fan Zone and not in the VIP or General areas, others claimed there were long queues to buy water. A few also said that some fans fainted due to the heat and the crowd. In a viral video, a fan complained about spending Rs 6,000 on a ticket just to faint thrice due to the scorching sun and having to drink ORS to recover. In another video, a fan criticised the organisers, claiming she could not even catch a single glimpse of Karan Aujla because there were no large screens, and the stage was too far away, even for those in the VIP section. Karan did not address the complaints directly, but on Instagram, he wrote, "Bombay, I think we need to add a night concert. Team Innovation, y'all coming back stronger or what???"
14 April,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLove me or hate me Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the backlash she often faces, saying she finds it “unsettling” when people reduce her to extremes. “It’s unsettling when people say ‘love or hate her, you can’t ignore her’. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve the hate,” she said in an interaction with Bhardwaj Rangan. Kangana added that while she has been vocal about national issues, criticism often comes without reason. “Some people have a problem just because you breathe. But I don’t hate anyone,” she asserted, underlining that she continues to stand by her views despite polarising reactions. Prep for her next mid-day had recently reported that after 14 years of ‘Queen’ (2013), the actor is set to reunite with filmmaker Vikas Bahl for a new project, reportedly a high-concept drama. The film is expected to centre on a strong female-led narrative, echoing the spirit of their earlier collaboration. The project is likely to go on floors in April-end. New face of vintage beauty? Madhubala and Sara Arjun After the success of Dhurandhar (2025), actor Sara Arjun is reportedly set to portray screen legend Madhubala in Jasmeet K Reen’s next, backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. We have learnt that the film is currently in pre-production. Before Sara’s name started doing the rounds, it was being said that Kiara Advani would play the role of the iconic actor. An official announcement is expected soon. Fan’s sacred secret Sonam Bajwa. Pic/Instagram Actor Sonam Bajwa has recalled a startling fan encounter, revealing she was told she unintentionally led to a broken engagement. “There was this girl who told me her engagement broke because of me,” Sonam recently shared in an interaction with Sophie Choudry. She explained that the woman added, “I called it off because he was obsessed with you and wanted me to look like you.” Sonam admitted she was “stunned” by the confession, but said she felt relieved when the woman shared she is now “very happy” in a new relationship.
14 April,2026 08:08 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAsha Bhosle’s penchant for reinvention was never quite restricted to singing. At 79, the veteran singer expanded her art and made her acting debut with the Hindi film, Mai (2013), directed by Mahesh Kodiyal. When mid-day reached out to the director, currently based in Las Vegas, he expressed his sadness at the passing of the legend. “It’s shattering news. Having Ashaji in my film was a milestone in my life,” he said. Casting Bhosle as an Alzheimer’s patient in the Padmini Kolhapure-starrer was an unusual choice. Was it the director’s gut feeling that led him to cast her instead of an actor? Almost, said Kodiyal, adding, “In the concept stage, I wove in a lullaby to be sung by Ashaji. On the day of recording it, while I was narrating the song’s situation to her, I realised that I had discovered my actress in my singer. Ashaji’s enthusiasm and passion during the workshop and shooting were unmatched. Her dedication to match or outdo her co-stars was extraordinary.” Asha Bhosle and Sachin Tendulkar. Pic/Rajeev Tyagi The late singer’s sincerity extended to her acting too. Recalling his fondest memory with her, Kodiyal shared, “For a scene where I had to film Ashaji in torrential rain, she sat patiently in drenched clothes through several retakes without complaining. After the shot was okayed, she was shivering. Yet, she asked me if I wanted a retake. I couldn’t resist touching her feet [seeing] her dedication.”
14 April,2026 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Chaitanya PadukoneBack in 2014, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan made a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) about Priety Zinta's Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, and since then it has been one of the internet's favourite memes. Following his now-familiar trend of posting for Preity Zinta, Salman, on Monday, posted another tweet congratulating his former co-star for Punjab Kings' (PBKS) impressive performance. The internet joined the dots and is now rejoicing, saying they got a sequel to his viral after 12 years. Salman Khan congratulates Preity Zinta On Monday, Salman tweeted, “Well done Zinta, Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well ….realpreityzinta.” In no time, the users pulled out Salman's tweet from 2014, noting that the he actor's legendary Zinta shoutout is back and posted hilarious reactions to it. Well done Zinta,Congratulations Zinta, Team is playing well …. @realpreityzinta — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 13, 2026 For the unversed back in 2014, Salman had cheered for Preity’s team PBKS, tweeting, "Zinta's team won kya?" The tweet had gone viral and to date remains one of the internet's favourite tweets of all times, with users regularly sharing it under Salman's tweets and also on Reddit. Netizens react Soon, fans began flooding the comments section with his 2014 tweet, with many calling him her "old fan." One user wrote, "Sallu bhai knows what he's doing recreating that iconic tweet" Another user wrote, "Salman Khan went from "Zinta's team won kya?" to "Well done Zinta" after 12 years. Bro took "slow and steady" way too seriously. Better late than never, bhai." Many users pointed out that the Punjab team is not a part of today's clash. Others highlighted that the last time Punjab played was on April 11. One user on reddit wrote, “Sequel released after 12 years. Tiger Zinta hai.” Another one joked, “first time was so much fun, he had to do it twice.” A third user said, “We got Salman recreating his tweet before GTA 6.” Pointing out that Punjab wasn't playing today, a user commented, “Punjab didn’t play yesterday , They are not playing today. But Salman’s love towards Zinta is everyday.” One user rejoiced saying, "We got a sequel." A user even joked, "bhai tweets are back! it’s over for trump."
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