A case has been registered against producer and director Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt, at Versova Police Station, by a businessman who accused them of cheating. The father-daughter duo had allegedly taken money from a businessman and promised good returns on investing it in cinema and other places. Case against Vikram Bhatt The complaint against the duo was filed by a businessman who alleged that Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt had defrauded him of Rs 13.5 crore. In this case, the Economic Offenses Wing has registered a case against both Vikram Bhatt and his daughter Krishna Bhatt at Versova Police Station. The Economic Offenses Wing has taken over this case for further investigation. Past case against Vikram Bhatt Earlier, Vikram and his wife Shwetambari were remanded to seven days of police custody by the ACJM court in Udaipur in connection with a separate alleged Rs 30 crore fraud case. The couple was arrested from their Mumbai residence on December 7 and brought to Udaipur. The duo was produced in court. DSP Chhagan Singh Rajpurohit is leading the investigation. Upon arrival in Udaipur, both attempted to avoid media cameras. Vikram Bhatt is still in custody in relation to the Rs 30 crore fraud case. A six-member police team led by DSP Rajpurohit reached Mumbai and arrested Vikram and Shwetambari Bhatt from their Juhu flat. Their security staff initially attempted to block the police, claiming the couple was not home, but both were eventually taken into custody. The case was filed based on an FIR lodged by Dr Ajay Murdia, owner of the Indira Group and Indira IVF. Dr Murdia claimed that he wanted to produce a biopic about his late wife and hence approached Dinesh Kataria for assistance. On the suggestions of Kataria, Dr Murdia visited Vrindavan Studio in Mumbai on April 25, 2024, where Kataria introduced him to Vikram Bhatt. During the meeting, the Raaz filmmaker said he would handle all filmmaking work. He also asked Dr Murdia to send money accordingly. Bhatt also mentioned that his wife and daughter were involved as associates in the project. Notably, Bhatt has registered a firm, VSB LLP, in his wife Shwetambari Bhatt’s name
24 January,2026 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentEver since Yash Raj Films unveiled the trailer of Mardaani 3, it has become the biggest talking point in the Hindi film industry. Unanimously positive appreciation has been pouring in from all quarters for Rani Mukerji. The trailer has moved Indian women’s cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, so much that she called for swift and exemplary punishment for perpetrators of crimes against women. The acclaimed franchise that focuses on crimes against women will now highlight the issue of young girls aged 8-9 years, from low-income groups, who are kidnapped for a specific reason from across our country. She took to her Instagram Stories to reshare the trailer and pen her thoughts on it. She wrote, "Swift and example setting punishment is the need of the hour for crimes against women! Mardaani3 trailer is insane can’t wait to watch the film" Harmanpreet also thanked the police force of the country for constantly trying to protect girls and women of India. She said, “Love our police force who are always there to protect us every day.” About Harmanpreet Kaur Harmanpreet Kaur Bhullar is an Indian cricketer who plays as an all-rounder and captains the Indian women's national team. She captained the Indian team that won the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup, the Women's Asia Cup in 2012, 2016 and 2022, and the gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games. Under her captaincy, the Indian women's team achieved its first bilateral Women's One Day International (WODI) away series win against England since 1999 in 2022, the first-ever Test victory over Australia in 2023, and the first Women's Twenty20 International (WT20I) series win against England in 2025. She was also a member of the Indian team that won the silver medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. More about Mardaani 3 Rani Mukerji reprises her widely loved character of Shivani Shivaji Roy, a daredevil cop who risks her life to save 93 young missing girls in a race against time. Directed by Abhiraj Minawala and produced by Aditya Chopra, Mardaani 3 continues the franchise’s tradition of socially relevant cinema. While Mardaani exposed the grim realities of human trafficking and Mardaani 2 explored the disturbing psyche of a serial rapist who challenged the system, Mardaani 3 delves into another dark and brutal reality of our society, further strengthening the franchise’s legacy of impactful, issue-based storytelling. Mardaani is the only hit female-led franchise of India and the only female-led cop franchise of India. Mardaani 3 is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on January 30, 2026. Rani Mukerji is also celebrating 30 years of her glorious career with Mardaani 3, a milestone moment that has galvanised the entire film industry to come out and celebrate her legacy.
24 January,2026 04:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter unveiling the teaser, the makers of Battle of Galwan have finally dropped the video of Maatrubhumi, the first song from the album, offering audiences an emotionally charged and patriotic glimpse into the musical soul of the much-anticipated war drama. Subtle yet powerful, the song sets the tone for the film’s narrative while building strong anticipation ahead of the film’s release. Chitrangda's first look unveiled Chitrangda Singh’s first look from the much-anticipated film Battle of Galwan has also been unveiled through the newly released patriotic song. The glimpse offers a poignant introduction to her character and sets the narrative's emotional tone, steering clear of spectacle and focusing instead on warmth and emotion. In the visuals, Chitrangda is seen as a simple Indian woman, dressed in modest, traditional attire with minimal makeup, lending her presence a quiet, dignified grace. In the film, she essays the role of a soldier’s wife, the emotional backbone at home, representing countless families who serve the nation silently alongside their loved ones in uniform. Her ethereal look and emotional depth underline her strength as a soldier’s wife making her portrayal deeply relatable. Chitrangda playing the wife emerges as a perfect emotional counterpoint to Salman’s bravery as a soldier, bringing softness, stability, and emotional weight to the narrative, making this the perfect casting coup. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan Films Music (@salmankhanfilmsmusic) More about Maatrubhumi The song features Salman Khan as an Indian Army officer alongside Chitrangda Singh, with their on-screen pairing appearing refreshingly organic and instantly relatable. Portrayed as a family with two young children, the visuals move seamlessly between moments of warmth within their home and stark, stirring glimpses of the Galwan battlefield. As the family is seen singing Maatrubhumi, these domestic frames are intercut with scenes of duty and conflict, powerfully juxtaposing love, sacrifice, and service to the nation, thereby strengthening the song’s emotional and patriotic impact. Maatrubhumi serves as the emotional and patriotic anchor of Battle of Galwan. The song is composed by Himesh Reshammiya, widely regarded as a master of melodies, who once again delivers a tune that is both soulful and impactful. Speaking about the song, Himesh said, “Composing Maatrubhumi for Battle of Galwan was deeply emotional. Inspired by the rhythm and intensity of army beats, the song found its soul there. Collaborating with Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal was special, and of course reuniting with Salman Khan, also marking the music release from Salman Khan Films Music label makes it truly memorable.” Maatrubhumi is brought to life with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan, while the vocals are rendered by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, two of the most celebrated voices in Indian music.
24 January,2026 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Mouni Roy has shared a 'disgusting behaviour' she encountered during a live event in Haryana where she performed. The actress revealed that she was subjected to harassment by members of the audience, including elderly men who touched her inappropriately and made lewd gestures at her. Mouni Roy faces harassment On Saturday, Mouni Roy took to her Instagram stories and penned a lengthy note recalling the traumatising and humiliating turn of events. She said that elderly men who approached her for a picture placed their hands on her waist. "Had an event in Karnal last and I’m disgusted with the behaviour of the guests specially two uncles who are well aged to be grandparents. As the event started and walked towards the stage uncles and family members (all men) put their hands on my waist to click pictures (sic),” she recalled. When she objected and asked them to remove their hands, she was met with hostile reactions. “Didn’t like it when i said ‘sir pl remove your hand’,” she added. Mouni said the situation escalated once she reached the stage. Two men stood close to the front, passing lewd comments, making obscene gestures and resorting to name-calling. “On stage is even a better story. Two uncles stood right front making lewd remarks showing me lewd hand gestures, name calling i realised that and first politely gestured to them don’t do it to which they started throwing roses at me," she added. "Is when mid performance i walked towards the stage exit but immediately came back to finish my performance. They didn’t stop even after that and no family or organisers moved them from up front (sic).” Overwhelmed, the actress briefly walked towards the stage exit but composed herself and returned to complete her performance. However, the harassment did not cease. Mouni says not the first negative experience In another story on Instagram, the actress added, "Have to also mention that the stage was on a height and these uncles were making videos low angle. When someone asked them to stop, they abused em". She emphasised how artists try to earn an honest living with their craft and said the following incidents left her humiliated and traumatised. She also urged authorities to take action for such behaviour. "We are artists trying to earn an honest living through our craft. Wonder what these men would do if their friends behaved the same with their daughters, sisters or any family members shame on you...I love my country, our people and our traditions, but this? The guts. The entitlement of being men. I never put up anything negative. I go through. But this. Have no words. I am traumatised, humiliated, and want the authorities to take action for this intolerable behaviour," she said
24 January,2026 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVadh 2 is one of the most awaited spiritual sequels that audiences are eagerly looking forward to. While Vadh created major intrigue with its success, the spiritual sequel is set to take the intensity a notch higher. As everyone waits to catch a glimpse of the film, the trailer is now set to be played in cinemas with Border 2. The audience will be able to watch the trailer of Vadh 2 on the big screens while watching Border 2. The trailer will also be released digitally on 27th January. With this, viewers will finally get to witness more glimpses of the film they have been eagerly waiting for. About Vadh 2 Written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vadh 2 stars veteran actors Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in entirely new roles, unfolding a fresh story while retaining the emotional and philosophical depth that defined Vadh. Backed by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg’s Luv Films, the spiritual sequel has steadily emerged as one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The anticipation surrounding Vadh 2 has only grown following its strong reception at the 56th IFFI 2025, where the film screened in the Gala Premiere section to a packed house. The screening was met with prolonged applause and widespread appreciation, reaffirming Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta’s standing as two of Indian cinema’s most accomplished performers. A Luv Films presentation, Vadh 2 is written and directed by Jaspal Singh Sandhu and produced by Luv Ranjan and Ankur Garg. The film is slated for a theatrical release on 6th February 2026. Sanjay Mishra on Vadh 2 While expressing his emotions on the completion of Vadh 2, Sanjay Mishra said that for him, Vadh is more than a film; it is a cinematic experience that stayed with him even years after its release. “Vadh was not just a film, it was a cinematic experience that stayed with us and even with the audience. To see it evolve into a franchise is both humbling and exciting. Working once again under Jaspal’s direction has been truly inspiring - his vision brings depth to every moment,” said Sanjay Mishra, as quoted in the press note. Producer Luv Ranjan added, “The beauty of Vadh lies in how it captures the beliefs of ordinary people tested by difficult situations that challenge their conscience and courage. With Vadh 2, Jaspal takes that exploration several notches higher, delivering a compelling and thought-provoking story that feels truly special. We’re excited for audiences to experience it unfold on the big screen from February 6 onwards.”
24 January,2026 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSunny Deol-starrer hit the big screens on Friday, January 23, 2026. The film, directed by Anurag Singh, is a spiritual sequel to the 1997 film Border directed by JP Dutta. Border 2's story was penned by Dutta's daughter Nidhi. Apart from Sunny Deol, the film also starred Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty and Diljit Dosanjh in primary roles in the war drama. Border 2 collections The film was expected to collect in the range of Rs 30-40 crore on the opening day. True to predictions, the film earned Rs 32. 10 crore in India. Worldwide, the film's collection crossed Rs 40 crore. With this, the film has beaten the box office juggernaut Dhurandhar's opening day collection of Rs 28.6 crore. While nostalgia and Sunny Deol's star presence drove the numbers for day 1, the real test of the film begins after the long Republic Day weekend. The film has performed exceptionally well in the mass belts, with several single screens reporting superb occupancy, while urban centres witnessed stronger turnout as the day progressed. The momentum is clearly reflected in online trends as well, with a visible surge of nearly 10,000 tickets being sold every hour on BookMyShow. Backed by glowing word of mouth, business is expected to rise further over Saturday and Sunday, with the extended Republic Day holiday on Monday likely to deliver the biggest numbers of the opening weekend. Meanwhile, early morning shows on Friday in Mumbai saw packed theatres, with moviegoers walking out with tears in their eyes and smiles on their faces. Many have called the film a "must-watch" and praised its mix of action, emotion, and strong performances. More about Border 2 Border 2 is inspired by the true events of the 1971 India-Pakistan War and shows how the Army, Navy, and Air Force fight together as one force. The film brings Sunny Deol back in uniform once again. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film also stars Mona Singh, Anya Singh, Medha Rana and Sonam Bajwa in key roles. It is produced by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series in association with JP Dutta's JP Films.
24 January,2026 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIndian actor, producer and UN Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza has drawn attention to the urgent link between girls’ safety and freedom of movement, marking National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day with a powerful call for gender-responsive action. Through her statement, Mirza underscored that true progress in tourism and urban development cannot be celebrated unless girls and women can move freely without fear. Dia Mirza highlights public safety concerns for girls “A girl who feels safe enough to travel independently today becomes the woman who will move through the world with confidence tomorrow. And yet, for far too many of our girls, public spaces come with a “safety tax” a price paid in fear, in lost time, in constantly calculating routes, clothes, hours… and in dreams that quietly shrink before they even take flight.“ She further added “As I mark National Girl Child Day and National Tourism Day, I feel this truth deeply: we cannot celebrate movement, exploration, and freedom while so many girls are still navigating the gap between mobility and fear." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dia Mirza Rekhi (@diamirzaofficial) Dia Mirza’s statement draws a sharp contrast between the ideals of exploration and the lived reality of millions of girls and women, pointing out that mobility remains deeply unequal. Citing data from national and global reports, she highlighted that 40 percent of women in urban India still feel unsafe in their own cities, while incidents of harassment among girls and young women under 24 continue to rise. Globally, UN Women estimates that up to 70 percent of women experience harassment in public spaces, figures Mirza describes as a “trust deficit” that limits a girl’s world before it has fully opened. Beyond social injustice, Mirza framed women’s safety as a critical economic issue. With tourism contributing nearly 10 percent to global GDP, she emphasized that exclusion driven by fear restricts access to education, employment and opportunity, ultimately slowing sustainable growth. Calling for visible and measurable action, from better lighting and safer public transport to zero tolerance for harassment, Mirza concluded that designing safer cities for girls creates safer, more inclusive spaces for everyone. Dia Mirza urges people to spend more time in nature Previously, the actress had shared a powerful statement to mark World Health Day. She had taken to her Instagram handle and shared a video of enjoying the mysteries of the wild with her son. Wishing all her followers on World Health Day, Dia penned on her Instagram, "Happy WorldHealthDay Make a pledge to spend more time in Nature. Nature is a healer. “To Walk In Nature is to Witness a Thousand Miracles” - Mary Davis..." Sharing her experience in the wild on social media, the actress added, "The crunch of the dry leaves, the mould of the cicadas, the many incredible aspects of what it means to be an, the markings of and the many questions answered." She was of the opinion that it is crucial for kids to have a relationship with nature. "Above all, this relationship our kids form with nature helps them value how deep our connection is with one another. This bond leads to love, respect and environmental stewardship. What better way to work towards improving the health of the environment and planet?," she concluded her post.
24 January,2026 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Farah Khan was recently bowled over by Shahid Kapoor's wife and entrepreneur Mira Rajput’s fitness and good looks. The filmmaker 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. For the uninitiated, Farah Khan is one of the biggest and well-known filmmakers and choreographers of Bollywood. She made her directorial debut with Main Hoon Na in 2004, which went on to become a major hit. Following the success of the movie, Farah went onto deliver more superhits like Om Shanti Om (2007) that also marked the grand Bollywood debut of Deepika Padukone opposite Shah Rukh Khan. Farah later delivered the multi-starrer entertainer Happy New Year (2014), that starred Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani and Vivaan Shah. Talking about Mira Rajput, she is best known as 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
24 January,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Sayani Gupta looks back at her early days at FTII, recalling the tough decision to quit a high-paying corporate job at just 21 to pursue acting. She opens up about facing strong resistance from her mother, who disapproved of the profession. She revealed how her mother threatened to slit her wrist and even equated actors with “prostitutes.” Sayani Gupta on mom’s opposition In a chat on Cyrus Says, she shares, “My mom said, ‘I am going to slit my wrist if you go,’ and she couldn’t believe it. I was bored out of my skull those one and a half years. I made a lot of money because I was a workaholic, but this is not what I saw for myself… all my life, growing up, she didn't let me go for theatre rehearsals and locked me in my room, saying actors are prostitutes. That was the idea of actors that she had.” Sayani said that while her father was supportive, he was more of a friendly figure in her life, with her mother being the decision-maker. So much so that her mother did not speak to her for a month after she got into FTII. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sayani G (@sayanigupta) The actress shared how an interesting shift occurred when her mother was offered roles in student diploma films on campus itself. She accepted three out of the five offers and told Sayani, “Maybe if you have to do this for the next two years, it’s not so bad also.” Sayani Gupta’s recent releases Sayani’s latest include the ultimate season of Four More Shots Please! and Delhi Crime Season 3. Four More Shots Please! follows the story of four unapologetically flawed women (two in their 30s and two in their early 20s) as they live, love, make mistakes, and discover what really makes them tick through friendship and shots of tequila in millennial Mumbai. It also stars Bani J, Kirti Kulhari, and Maanvi Gagroo. Meanwhile, Delhi Crime stars Shefali Shah as Vartika Chaturvedi, a sharp police officer who leads her team through intense investigations under immense public and political pressure. Sayani was seen playing a female member of Huma’s team, helping her in her vicious plans. Sayani was also seen in films such as Jolly LLB 2, Pagglait, Article 15, and Axone, among many others.
24 January,2026 11:45 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and self-proclaimed film critic Kamaal R Khan, also known as KRK, who is often infamous for his controversies, has once again landed in legal trouble after he fired multiple rounds of bullets at a residential building in Oshiwara, Andheri, on January 18, 2026. Following the incident, he was arrested by the Mumbai police on Friday for questioning. Kamaal R Khan fires shots at a residential building The incident reportedly took place on January 18, when two bullets were fired and later recovered from the Nalanda Society in Oshiwara. While one bullet was found on the second floor of the building, the other was recovered from the fourth floor. According to the police, one of the flats belongs to a writer-director, while the other is occupied by a model. At first, cops were reportedly unable to trace the source of the firing since no clear leads were found in CCTV footage from the area. However, the forensic team helped the police, who later concluded that the bullets may have been fired from KRK’s bungalow located nearby. Consequently, he was detained for questioning. A team of police from the Oshiwara police station, along with multiple crime branch teams, are reportedly involved in the investigation of the matter. Kamaal R Khan's statement to the police Infamous for controversial takes on various topics, KRK, after the arrest, reportedly told Mumbai police that he was cleaning his gun and fired shots to check “functionality." The actor was detained by the police after questioning by a Mumbai Police team, during which he confessed that the firing was done with his licensed gun. The actor informed the police during the questioning that his intention was not to hurt anyone, and that he was just cleaning his gun. He reportedly fired the gun into a large mangrove forest in front of his house to check the functionality of the gun. The actor further told the police that he thought the bullet would get lost in the mangrove forest. However, due to the wind the bullets travelled a bit further and struck a building in Oshiwara when he fired the shot.
24 January,2026 11:25 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Anurag Basu on Friday hosted a Saraswati Puja at his home, where several B-towners marked their presence. From Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, to Vishal Bhardwaj, Kartik Aaryan, and Imtiaz Ali, many members of the film industry gathered at Basu's annual Saraswati Puja. Some of them even posed for paps who were stationed outside Basu's house. Aditya and Sara shared smiles as they reunited on the auspicious occasion. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also extended greetings on the occasion of the festival. He wrote on X, "Wishing you all countless blessings on the sacred festival of Basant Panchami, dedicated to the beauty and divinity of nature. May the blessings of Mother Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge and arts, be bestowed upon everyone. With her grace, may every life always remain illuminated by wisdom, discernment, and intelligence--this is heartfelt prayer." Earlier today, devotees gathered in large numbers at Sangam in Prayagraj during the annual Magh Mela to take a holy dip on the occasion of Basant Panchami. 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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