The discussion surrounding the Supreme Court’s decision regarding stray dogs has been making headlines for quite some time now. Singer Mika Singh has made a heartfelt appeal to the Supreme Court of India, urging it to consider the welfare of dogs while addressing related concerns. Expressing his commitment to animal care, Mika offered to donate 10 acres of land for shelters and welfare initiatives. Mika Singh offers 10 acres of land Taking to his X account, Singh wrote, “Mika Singh humbly appeals to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to kindly consider refraining from any actions that may adversely affect the welfare of dogs." The singer further continued, “I respectfully submit that I have sufficient land at my disposal and am fully prepared to donate 10 acres of land exclusively for the care, shelter, and welfare of dogs. My only request is support in terms of proper manpower and caretakers who can responsibly look after these animals. I am willing to provide the land for the construction of shelters and for all initiatives aimed at ensuring the safety, health, and well-being of dogs." Mika Singh humbly appeals to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India to kindly consider refraining from any actions that may adversely affect the welfare of dogs.I respectfully submit that I have sufficient land at my disposal and am fully prepared to donate 10 acres of land… pic.twitter.com/oNlqxY5rTZ — King Mika Singh (@MikaSingh) January 11, 2026 About SC’s decision on stray dogs On November 7, the Supreme Court ordered all States and Union Territories to immediately remove stray dogs from places such as schools, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stands, depots, and railway stations. The court directed that the animals be sterilised and vaccinated as per the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, before being shifted to designated shelters. The SC further said that none of the animals should be allowed to escape from these shelter homes. The Supreme Court’s latest order directing the relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region to shelters has sparked divided reactions within the entertainment industry. While some celebrities view the move as necessary for safety, many others argue that it goes against the principles of animal welfare. This led to multiple protests in the National Capital, urging the SC to withdraw its order. The Supreme Court on Thursday resumed hearings on the stray dog issue, with a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and N.V. Anjaria. The proceedings focus on petitions highlighting the risks posed by stray animals and the alleged lapses of civic authorities in controlling them.
11 January,2026 06:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLong-time couple Nupur Sanon and Stebin Ben are now officially husband and wife! The couple got married in a dreamy Christian ceremony on Saturday, surrounded by their close friends and family members. While several glimpses from their big day are doing the rounds on the internet, the couple have shared dreamy pics of their white wedding, and it’s all things hearts. Nupur Sanon, Stebin Ben share wedding pics The newlyweds took to social media and posted some breathtaking photos from their fairytale nuptials. Nupur made for a stunning bride in a classic off-shoulder white wedding gown, whereas Stebin looked handsome in an off-white tuxedo jacket with a black lapel and bow tie. The stills also featured big sister Kriti Sanon being a part of the big day in a green off-shoulder dress, twinning with the other bridesmaids. Sharing the pics, the couple wrote, “I did. I DO. I will. Always & Forever.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stebin Ben (@stebinben) We could also see Nupur and Stebin locking lips amidst a beautiful backdrop filled with colors. One of the pics had the bride being walked down the aisle by her father. From Stebin coming down the stairs with the groomsmen to the bridesmaids facing the camera with Nupur and Stebin, these photos gave an insight into a fun wedding. About Nupur and Stebin After being tight-lipped about their relationship for some time, Nupur and Stebin finally made things official earlier this month with a romantic engagement announcement on social media. Uploading some lovely pictures from the proposal, Nupur had written the caption, “In a world full of maybes, I found the easiest YES I’ve ever had to say.” Nupur further flaunted her massive marquise-cut diamond engagement ring in the photographs. Photos and videos from the festivities are already going viral, and fans can't get enough of the heartwarming glimpses. For the Haldi ceremony, the couple made a cheerful entry to popular Hindi songs, which was followed by a fun-filled round of games, dance, music, and more. Held in a lavish pink setting, the Sangeet ceremony saw the dance floor come alive with energy and joy. Nupur, her sister and Bollywood star Kriti Sanon, and other close friends set the stage on fire with their moves. The couple is expected to complete the 'pheras' in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on Sunday. (With inputs from ANI)
11 January,2026 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' director Abhishek Pathak and actor Shivaleeka Oberoi are set to embrace parenthood for the first time, with the soon-to-be mom sharing her first-ever pregnancy photos. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shivaleeka offered glimpses of her baby bump with a series of adorable pictures. "Holding onto this," she wrote in the caption. In the pictures, a cheerful Shivaleeka could be seen delicately caressing her baby bump as she posed for the camera. She kept it simple with a plain tank top and a baggy pair of denims. In her Instagram story, the 'Khuda Haafiz' star playfully added, "When you finally have the courage to post but not the permission." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shivaleeka Oberoi Pathak (@shivaleekaoberoi) Earlier in December 2025, the couple announced the pregnancy news amid the Christmas festivities. "Our love story has found its sweetest verse -- a tiny blessing is joining our universe," they wrote on social media. Abhishek and Shivaleeka tied the knot on February 9, 2023, in Goa after dating for a few years. Their wedding reception was a star-studded affair with the presence of 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' cast Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Singh, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Ishita Raj Sharma. Actor Ajay Devgn graced the couple's wedding with his nephew Aaman Devgan. They had a dreamy proposal in Turkey, where Abhishek Pathak popped the question to Shivaleeka Oberoi under the hot air balloons. The grand proposal video also did the rounds on social media. On the work front, Abhishek Pathak is set to bring the much-awaited 'Drishyam 3', marking the return of Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar. The makers recently announced the film's release on October 2, 2026. Shooting for the much-awaited third instalment of the popular franchise is currently in full swing. Presented by Star Studio18, 'Drishyam 3' is a Panorama Studios production. Directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh, it is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.
11 January,2026 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSJust like many, actress Alia Bhatt has also declared herself to be a Yami Gautam fan after witnessing her phenomenal performance in her latest release Haq. Alia took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and called Haq Yami's top performances of all time. Lauding her contemporary, the 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' actress wrote, "Queen yamigautam you are pure craft, heart and all things gold in Haq! One of my top female performances of all time..(sic)." Alia further revealed that she even called Yami to congratulate her on such an incredible movie, declaring herself to be a true Yami fan. "As I mentioned over the phone too, am a Yami fan waiting eagerly for all your work to once again charm and entertain us all," she added. Several other members from the film fraternity used social media to praise Yami and the team of "Haq" for the success of the drama. Filmmaker and choreographer, Farah Khan, applauded Yami and Emraan Hashmi in a social media post that read, “Yami Gautam get ready to receive every award! Outstanding performance.” Tagging Emraan, Farah added, “ur best to date”, followed by clap emojis. Presently streaming on Netflix, the courtroom drama "Haq" is believed to be inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgement of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, which revolves around a few key matrimonial rights of women within Muslim households. Jointly backed by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja under the banners of Junglee Pictures, Insomnia Films, and Baweja Studios, the screenplay of the movie has been written by Reshu Nath. The technical crew of the film also has Vishal Mishra as the music composer, Pratham Mehta as the cinematographer, and Ninad Khanolkar as the editor. With a theatrical release on November 7, 2025, Haq received a lot of love and recognition following its digital release on the streaming giant.
11 January,2026 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSWhen flights get delayed, some people complain; however, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh chose to sing instead. A long wait at the airport turned into an impromptu musical moment for the actor, who proved that a flight delay doesn't always have to kill the mood. Stuck with time to spare, Neil found the perfect way to keep things "entertaining" by breaking into song with none other than filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. On Saturday, Neil took to Instagram to share a fun video from the airport, where he and Bhandarkar can be seen singing the evergreen "Hanste Hanste Kat Jaye Raaste" from the 1988 film Khoon Bhari Maang. The video gave fans a glimpse into how the two made the most of an otherwise frustrating travel hiccup. Sharing the video, Neil added a playful caption that read, "The OG Jalwa King @imbhandarkar. Yet again, a delay in our flight, but our love and entertainment never stop." Neil and Madhur Bhandarkar share a long professional history. The two first collaborated on Jail (2009), a hard-hitting prison drama that featured Neil in the lead role. They later reunited for Indu Sarkar (2017), where Neil portrayed Sanjay Gandhi in the political thriller. On the work front, Neil was last seen in the comedy thriller 'Ek Chatur Naar,' which released in cinemas on September 12 last year. The film starred Neil Nitin Mukesh alongside Divya Khossla. Directed by Umesh Shukla, Ek Chatur Naar was also produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, and Zeeshan Ahmad under the banner of Merry Go Round Studios, with T-Series presenting the film. 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
11 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actor Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan on Saturday treated the superstar's fans with an unseen picture from his childhood and ‘chubbier’ days. Sunaina, on account of Hrithik's 52nd birthday on the 10th of January, took to her social media account to share a few unseen pictures from the superstar's childhood and teenage days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunaina Roshan (@roshansunaina) In one picture, Sunaina is seen feeding a cake to Hrithik who seems to be in his young adulthood. In the next picture, Sunaina can be seen relaxing with an adorable and chubby Hrithik, who seems to be in his early teenage days. Wishing her superstar brother on his birthday, Sunaina penned an emotional note for him. Calling him as her ‘life's rock’, Sunaina wrote, “Happy birthday to my Duggu, my rock! So grateful you’re in my life. Proud of the incredible person you are and all you’ve achieved.” She further added, “Wishing you strength to conquer dreams, peace to calm your soul and carries you through, good health, prosperity and peace in all moments May the wings of your kindness soar high.” The doting sister also called her brother as her inspiration and cheerleader. "You’re my forever inspiration and cheerleader. May your year be filled with love, laughter, adventure and all your heart’s desires. I don’t just celebrate your birthday today… I celebrate your existence,” she wrote. She added, “Always rooting for you, Duggu. Shine brighter. Love you @hrithikroshan Sending big hugs. DugguBirthday SiblingsLove.” Earlier in the day, Hrithik's father and Bollywood star Rakesh Roshan too had taken to his social media account to wish his darling son on his birthday. Referring to Hrithik by his pet name,, he wrote, “Duggu love you more every year. Happy birthday! ” For the uninitiated, Hrithik Roshan made his big Bollywood debut with the blockbuster movie Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai opposite actress Ameesha Patel, in January 2000. The actor went onto taste success and a humongous stardom overnight post the release of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. He had earlier made brief appearances as a child actor in several films in the 80s era of Bollywood, and later also worked as an assistant director on a few of his father's films. The actor was later also a part of hit movies like Fiza, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Mission Kashmir, Koi Mil Gaya, Krishh, Guzaarish, Lakshya and others. On the personal front, Hrithik was earlier married to actor Sanjay Khan's daughter Sussanne Khan but the couple seperated after 13 years of marriage in 2014. The two continue to remain good friends and co-parent their two sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan. The superstar is currently dating actress Saba Azad. 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
11 January,2026 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben are now officially married, having exchanged vows in a beautiful Christian wedding ceremony held in Udaipur. The intimate celebration was attended by close friends and family and unfolded against the regal charm of the heritage city, making it a truly memorable affair. All about their dreamy white wedding Nupur looked stunning in a classic white wedding gown, exuding elegance and grace, while Stebin complemented her in a crisp white tuxedo, completing his look with black sunglasses. The ceremony was warm and personal, with heartfelt vows, emotional moments and plenty of joy. One of the highlights of the day was the couple’s cake-cutting ceremony, where they celebrated with a grand three-tier cake and popped champagne amid cheers and applause from their loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Weddings Unfolded (@weddingsunfolded) Nupur’s sister, actor Kriti Sanon, played a special role as the bridesmaid and stood by the couple throughout the celebrations. She was seen wearing a soft aqua blue gown and shared several happy moments with the newlyweds, clearly soaking in the joy of her sister’s big day. Pre-wedding ceremonies with friends and family The wedding festivities had begun a few days earlier with a series of pre-wedding celebrations. The haldi ceremony was a lively and colourful affair, with the couple dressed in matching yellow outfits. Surrounded by friends and family, they participated in traditional rituals, laughter and playful moments. This was followed by a high-energy sangeet night that turned into a full-fledged party. Guests hit the dance floor, and several videos showed enthusiastic performances, with Kriti Sanon and actor Varun Sharma dancing their hearts out alongside other attendees. Celebrity friends including Disha Patani and Mouni Roy were also present for the celebrations and shared glimpses from the wedding, offering fans a peek into the joyous occasion. The décor, filled with floral arrangements and elegant details, added to the fairytale vibe of the event. Nupur and Stebin’s wedding comes shortly after their engagement, which had already won hearts online. As the couple begins this new chapter together, fans and well-wishers continue to shower them with love and congratulations, celebrating a union filled with warmth, music and togetherness.
11 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA heartwarming throwback picture shared by Tusshar Kapoor on social media on Saturday has taken fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The vintage photograph features his father, Bollywood legend Jeetendra, alongside superstar Hema Malini, seemingly captured during a break from their film shoot. In the picture shared by Tusshar, Jeetendra is seen seated with his children, little Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor, on his lap, while Hema Malini looks at them with warmth in her eyes. Tusshar in his caption mentioned that the picture seems to be from a movie of his father from the late 70s era of Bollywood. Kapoor captioned the post, “#majorthrowback visiting dad on set”. Jeetendra who now is in his late 80s, is a proud father to his stalwart producer daughter Ekta Kapoor and actor son Tusshar Kapoor. While neither of his children chose to marry, both are proud parents to two sons each, whom they welcomed through surrogacy. Ekta and Tusshar also share an extremely warm and close bond as siblings. On account of Tusshar’s birthday a few months ago, Ekta had penned a beautiful note for him. She had taken to social media to describe him as her “guide and support,” highlighting the special bond they share. Sharing a heartwarming video featuring their cherished memories on her social media account, she captioned it, “Happy birthday to the best boy, I know! You are my guide, you’re my support ! May you get everything you want in life! Loveeeeee uuuuuuuuuuuu.” Ekta also added the track ‘Rabba Mere Rabba’ from Tusshar’s debut film “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai” as background score for the video. 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
11 January,2026 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs a screenwriter, you rarely get to put a face to your words. Sometimes, years pass before the audience even knows who wrote their favourite story. So, when Divy Nidhi Sharma got the chance to perform his own story at the ongoing seventh edition of the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival, he grabbed it with both hands. “When you’re a screenwriter, there are many people involved between you and the audience before the story reaches them. But when you recite a story, there are no mediators,” says the writer, who has penned a new story, Jewan, for the festival. As Sharma kicks off the year with fresh writing, he reflects on how his last outing — the Aamir Khan-starrer comedy Sitaare Zameen Par — has made Bollywood’s top studios take him “more seriously” now. “A film like Sitaare Zameen Par opens a lot of doors. Now when you go to pitch to a studio or a producer, you know your word is taken more seriously. It wasn’t just a commercial hit, it was well-received by the common people because of the intent with which the film was written,” he shares. His past works . ‘Anupamaa’ — Co-wrote dialogues from 2020-2024. ‘Laapataa Ladies’ – wrote additional dialogues. ‘Nayi Naveli’ — upcoming Aanand L Rai production. ‘Nakhrewaalli’ — Not released yet Aamir Khan Connection with Aamir remains “We made a film that was well received. The film made decent money. It got families back into theatres. That was our objective. Beyond that, there is no end to wishes and wants.”
11 January,2026 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBack from the dead The team of ‘Mirzapur The Film’ Shriya Pilgaonkar’s Mirzapur season one character Sweety Gupta is officially “back from the dead” — and she’s currently shooting for the film adaptation of the popular Prime Video crime thriller series. She shared two pictures on social media and wrote, “Eight years later… Guess who’s back from the dead. Currently filming. Jald hi milenge (sic).” One photo showed Mirzapur The Film’s clapboard, while the other featured a group shot with cast members Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Rasika Dugal and others. For the unversed, Sweety is killed by Munna Bhaiyya at her own wedding in the first season. Playing the antagonist The evil sorceress Rita Repulsa; (right) Priyanka Chopra After nearly 24 years in the industry, Priyanka Chopra has no qualms about playing the negative lead. She did it in Aitraaz (2004), then Baywatch (2017), and We Can Be Heroes (2020). Going by recent rumours, we hear the actor is being considered to play the iconic villain Rita Repulsa in Disney’s upcoming Power Rangers reboot series. While there’s been no official confirmation from Disney or Priyanka, the buzz is that she’s in the running because she has previously proved “her ability to play high-stakes, menacing characters”. Other names reportedly in the mix or testing for Ranger roles, include Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Mason Thames, Shaun Dixon, and Momona Tamada.
11 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIn an industry where relationships can turn seasonal, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar have kept their bond steady for over 25 years. The veteran filmmaker, who worked with Dhar long before the latter’s glory days, gets nostalgic about their journey — and doesn’t hide how “proud” he feels about his former student. “Do you know who wrote the dialogues for the Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Aakrosh (2010)? It was Aditya. He also wrote the dialogues for Ajay, Anil Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut-starrer Tezz (2012),” shares Priyadarshan, who worked with Dhar for three years. “He is one of my best disciples and assistants I’ve ever had. Aditya is one of my loyal boys; he takes my blessings for everything,” smiles the senior director, adding that he recently watched the Ranveer Singh and Khanna-starrer, and “loved it.” (L-R) Priyadarshan and Aditya Dhar on the set of ‘Tezz’ In 2006, it was Aakrosh’s screenplay writer Robin Bhatt — who wrote it with Akash Khurana — who introduced Dhar to Priyadarshan. “Aditya [became my] assistant director. He also sat on the script with me,” remembers the filmmaker. “It was during the shoot of Tezz in Scotland that Aditya told me that he was a budding cricketer, in the under-19 team, but he didn’t get in because the son of a top Indian cricketer beat him to it. [Seeing his] depressed state, his friends took him to watch my film Gardish [1993]. That day he decided to quit cricket and become a filmmaker.” Priyadarshan says Dhar still gives him the same respect. During the shoot of Bhooth Bangla, Dhar dropped by the sets to show him the trailer of Dhurandhar. “That’s the kind of relationship I share with him — a guru and shishya.” Recalling how Dhar, despite writing a couple of scripts that became big hits, “never got his due credit because the directors took his research, hard work, and talent but kept him aside”, he says, “I am very proud of him; he has made it so big.” Ranveer Singh in ‘Dhurandhar’ Did you know? Aditya Dhar has been a lyricist in the movies ‘Kabul Express’ (2006), ‘Haal-e-Dil’ (2008), and ‘Daddy Cool’ (2009) Akshaye Khanna On Akshaye Khanna “In my first film with Akshaye Khanna, ‘Doli Saja Ke Rakhna’ [1998], everybody had discouraged me from signing him on. They said he is difficult and moody. But I fell in love with him from the first film itself. I never found him difficult. If I called him at 5am he would be there on time. He is a darling and we’ve never had a bitter moment together in [the six films we did]. He is least bothered by criticism.”
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