Malaika Arora recently appeared as a guest on her son Arhaan's talk show, 'Dumb Biryani.' The episode featured a game of 'Truth or Spice,' where things got quite heated both literally and figuratively. Dev Rayani and Arhaan Khan, along with their mothers, were all part of the hot seat, making the episode even more interesting. Malaika Arora on Dumb Biryani podcast During the episode, Arhaan Khan posed a burning question to Malaika Arora. "The entire nation wants to know this, show me your hand, mother when are you getting married is my next question. I want an exact date, venue, and to whom," he asked. Malaika instantly reached for the mirchi to avoid answering the question. However, she did say, "I can't answer that. I don't have the answer to that, so I can't answer that. I think I'm living my best life now." Malaika Arora on the traits Arhaan has inherited from ex-husband Arbaaz Khan Arhaan Khan also inquired about what traits of his he gets from his father and what she likes and dislikes about it. The actress and fitness icon replied, "Your mannerisms are just like him, it's shocking how similar you are, even the way you twitch, it's just like your dad. All your mannerisms are just like your dad." Arhaan then demonstrated a sniffing motion and asked, "Even this?" Malaika replied, "That too, it's not a very attractive mannerism but they're just like your dad." "You're a very fair person, and your dad has the same trait, which is being very just in the sense that he never goes overboard about things. He is very clear about certain things, and that trait you have," she continued. Malaika Arora concluded, "And at the same time, you can also be extremely indecisive, just like him, which is my least favourite. You can't decide on the colour of your shirt, you can't decide what you want to eat, you can't decide what time you should wake up." About Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor Malaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have been very famously involved with each other for many years now. In a conversation with Brides today, Malaika had even described Arjun Kapoor as her “true love”. She sang praises for her beau and shared, “Our world is so obsessed with tags… There is an age difference, but it has never been an issue between us. I think he is insanely wise for his age, and that he has a very deep and strong soul. He is someone who’s very liberated and extremely caring. I don’t think they make men like that anymore”
17 April,2024 09:31 PM IST | MumbaiBollywood actress Pooja Hegde was spotted with her family for lunch on Wednesday. It was her dad’s birthday, but the one to grab headlines was her rumoured boyfriend Rohan Mehra, who joined the lot for the intimate celebration. Pooja looked chic in a pink Drew t-shirt and jeans, while Rohan kept it casual in a white t-shirt and beige trousers. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Pooja is known for her Telugu movies like 'Oka Laila Kosam', 'Saakshyam', 'Gaddalakonda Ganesh', and Hindi films like 'Housefull 4', 'Mohenjo Daro' and 'Cirkus'. She originally hails from a Tulu-speaking Bunt family from Udupi, Karnataka. Pooja Hegde has been reportedly dating Rohan for a while now. He is the son of late actor Vinod Mehra. Rohan made his Bollywood debut in 2018 with 'Bazaar' co-starring Saif Ali Khan. Rohan was earlier linked with Student Of The Year 2 star Tara Sutaria. However, reports of the two parting ways started doing rounds in May 2019. Last month, Pooja was one of the judges at the Miss World 2024 grand finale. While interacting with the paparazzi she said, "I feel that life has come full circle because I was a runner-up at the pageant but today I'm judging the pageant. My best wishes to the participants and whoever wins the competition but if someone doesn't win, it's not like their story is over. It's your story and you decide what happens in your story. Continue to work hard and be dedicated and set your goals and wait for it. Believe in yourself and it'll all work out. I hope my story inspires all the girls out there." Meanwhile, on the work front, Pooja was last seen in 'Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan' alongside Salman Khan. Helmed by Farhad Samji, the film stars Venkatesh Daggubati, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, Palak Tiwari and Vinali Bhatnagar in pivotal roles. She will next be seen in 'Deva'. The actress stars opposite Shahid Kapoor. It also features Pavail Gulati in a pivotal role. 'Deva' is an action-packed thriller directed by filmmaker Rosshan Andrrews and produced by Zee Studios and Roy Kapur Films. The film is set to hit theatres on Dussehra in October this year. Besides that, Pooja also has ‘Sanki’ with Ahan Shetty. (With inputs from Agencies)
17 April,2024 07:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt is in the spotlight once more for landing a prestigious spot on the TIME 100 Most Influential List 2024. She's the only Indian actor to make it onto the list this year. Alia Bhatt grabs a spot on TIME 100 Most Influential List 2024 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) On April 17, news surfaced of Alia Bhatt bagging a spot on the prestigious list. She was featured among other figures like Dua Lipa, Kylie Minogue, Elliot Page, and Jeffry Wright, Alia's presence is a source of great pride among Indians. Alia Bhatt's path to international fame has been filled with notable achievements. Her venture into Hollywood with the movie 'Heart of Stone' was a big move in her career, extending her influence beyond Bollywood. Moreover, Bhatt's debut appearance at the MET Gala last year garnered widespread praise. Notably, Alia follows in the footsteps of Indian cinema legends Shah Rukh Khan and SS Rajamouli, who graced the TIME 100 Most Influential List in the previous year. About Alia Bhatt recently Bollywood's adorable couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor celebrated their second anniversary recently. Throughout the day, they've been receiving heartfelt messages from family, friends, and fans. Recently, Alia posted a tribute to their second anniversary, likening their journey to that of Carl and Ellie from the movie 'Up.' Alia Bhatt shared two photos on her Instagram account. The first is a lovely black-and-white picture of herself with Ranbir Kapoor. The second is from the movie "Up," featuring Carl and Ellie. She drew a comparison to highlight how they've grown old together, much like the characters in the film. Sharing the pictures, Alia penned, "happy 2 here’s to us my love…today & many many years from today" Work front: Meanwhile, Ranbir was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's 'Animal', receiving praise for his performance as Ranvijay Singh. He will play Aziz in the sequel to Animal, called Animal Park, which is yet to go on floors. Ranbir is gearing up for Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. Alia will be seen in Vasan Bala's 'Jigra', which is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia herself. The film is all set to hit the theatres on September 27, 2024. She is also set to take the lead in a Spy Universe film, with filming scheduled to kick off later this year.
17 April,2024 06:49 PM IST | MumbaiArbaaz Khan, known for his roles in movies like 'Dabangg' and 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya,' alongside his brother Salman Khan, revealed that although they all in the Khan family talk about the films they're working on and keep each other in the loop about personal matters, they don't delve into every little thing. In a recent interview, Arbaaz mentioned that Salman isn't aware of everything going on in his life, and likewise, he doesn't keep track of every detail of Salman's life either. Arbaaz Khan on Salman Khan's personal life and boundaries Arbaaz Khan mentioned that there's a common belief that everyone in the Khan family knows everything about each other's personal and professional lives, but that's not entirely true. He revealed this during an interview with Bollywood Bubble, “I think most of us also lead very personal lives. We all live together but it’s not like Salman knows everything about me, or I know everything about Salman. And it is not necessary that we know everything about each other. Because even when it is your own brother, his personal life is personal. His professional decisions, financial decisions, should be his own.” Arbaaz Khan emphasized the importance of having boundaries within siblings and among family members. However, he also mentioned that despite having boundaries, they are always there to support each other, “Of course, whenever any of us wants each other’s support, be it emotional, professional or financial, then we are there for each other. Whoever is in a position to do something for the other person, we do it because that’s what is family is there for, to be there for each other. But we don’t impose ourselves on each other. We don’t even have too many expectations that since he is my brother he has to do something for me,” he said. Salman Khan's work front: On the work front, Salman Khan recently announced his next film, 'Sikandar', slated to hit screens on Eid 2025. Salman was last seen in the film 'Tiger 3' alongside Katrina Kaif and Emraan Hashmi. The actor also has 'Tiger vs. Pathaan' in his kitty.
17 April,2024 05:57 PM IST | MumbaiVarun Dhawan is a big name in Bollywood, known for entertaining audiences since his first movie, 'Student Of The Year,' in 2012. He's built a solid fan base and is quite active on social media. 'Honey Bunny' co-stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu engage in funny banter View this post on Instagram A post shared by VarunDhawan (@varundvn) Recently, Varun Dhawan posted a gorgeous photo of himself, sparking some adorable back-and-forth with his 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu, which fans couldn't help but notice. On April 17th, Varun Dhawan shared a striking photo on his Instagram. In the picture, the actor looked really good in a black shirt, staring directly into the camera. Although he didn't add any words to the caption, he simply dropped an eyes emoji. Shortly after Varun Dhawan shared the post, his 'Citadel: Honey Bunny' co-star Samantha Ruth Prabhu quickly responded. Clearly impressed, she wrote, "Who's this teenager?" To which he replied, “I dunno I think he’s working with this pretty hot girl this summer in a series.” On the work front: 'Baby John' film is directed by A. Kaleeswaran. Atlee is presenting the film in association with Jio Studios and Cine1 Studios. Makers unveiled the intriguing teaser of the film which received massive responses from the fans. Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav are also a part of the movie that will hit the theatres on May 31, 2024. The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee and Jyoti Deshpande. In the coming months, Varun will be seen in the Indian adaptation of the Hollywood series 'Citadel' opposite actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu. It is an Indian adaptation of the Russo Brothers' series of the same name. Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden headlined the international version. The release date of the Indian version of Citadel is awaited. Raj and DK have created the Indian version. According to reports from India Today, the director of "Main Tera Hero" is 'putting together a project for the duo (Varun Dhawan).' The official confirmation for the same is yet to come. If these reports of their collaboration are true, it will mark the fourth professional collaboration between the father-son duo after Main Tera Hero, Judwaa 2, and Coolie No. 1. It was earlier reported by Pinkvilla that the two are planning a film that will go on floors in April 2024. (With inputs from ANI)
17 April,2024 05:23 PM IST | MumbaiOn actor Siddharth’s birthday, his ladylove and actress Aditi Rao Hydari shared some unseen pictures on Instagram. She captioned the post, “Happiest birthday my manicorn. To endless laughter, fairy dust, and happiness on loop. More power to you and everything that you do. Squishes from your forever cheerleader.” The monochrome frames show the two dressed up for an event, and also some mushy moments at home. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) Aditi and Siddharth got engaged last month. She confirmed the news and shared a cute selfie with her beau. Sharing the picture, she wrote, "He said yes! E. N. G. A. G. E. D." In the picture, Aditi and Siddharth flaunted their engagement rings. Aditi and Siddharth began dating after working on the 2021 film 'Maha Samudram'. However, the two always kept their relationship away from the public eye. It was earlier this year, when the 'Wazir' actress took to social media to confirm their relationship. Aditi was previously married to actor Satyadeep Mishra, who recently tied the knot with fashion designer Masaba. Meanwhile, on the work front, Siddharth will be seen in 'Indian 2'. Directed by Shankar the film features Kamal Haasan, Rakul Preet Singh, Kajal Aggarwal, and S. J. Suryah among others. Aditi will be seen in 'Gandhi Talks,' a silent film co-starring Vijay Sethupathi and Siddharth Jhadav. She is also all set to star in the Indo-U.K co-production 'Lioness'. The film, inspired by the research of Peter Bance, the historian who discovered the story of Princess Sophia Duleep, is the story of two British Punjabi women living in the UK, a century apart. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's web series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar'. Set against the backdrop of the Indian freedom struggle of the 1940s, the show promises to be an epic saga of love, power, revenge, and freedom. Through the stories of courtesans and their patrons, the series delves deep into the cultural reality of Heeramandi, offering a compelling narrative that is sure to enthral audiences worldwide. It also stars Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sharmin Segal, Taha Shah Badussha, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, and Adhyayan Suman in pivotal roles. (With inputs from ANI)
17 April,2024 04:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring her long Bollywood career of more than thirty years, Raveena Tandon has seen some positive changes in the industry. She mentioned noticing more women on sets now, and the pay gap between male and female actors is shrinking. However, she reminisced about the unfairness of the situation in the 1990s. Raveena Tandon on 'pay disparity' in the 90s In a recent chat with Jist, Raveena Tandon talked about how she had to do a lot more movies to earn what her male colleagues were making with much fewer projects back then. She stated, “The money wasn’t great for actresses in those days,” Raveena further added, “In those days, the money was very, very low, especially the pay disparity between actors and actresses. Male stars got much more. What they would make in one film, I would make in, say, 15 films. I can’t speak for everybody, I can’t generalise this. I had to do nearly 15–20 films to make as much money as my male counterparts (sic).” Raveena Tandon who starred alongside Salman Khan and Aamir Khan in her early films, discussed how male actors have the advantage of being able to do fewer movies compared to female actors. “In those days, Aamir and Salman were doing selective films while heroines would be working with many more heroes. But for everybody overall, the money was much less than today’s situation,” shared Raveena. About Raveena Tandon Raveena Tandon was among the popular faces of Hindi cinema in the glorious 90s. The vivaciouss actress made her acting debut at the young age of 19 with the hit film 'Patthar Ke Phool'. The film was directed by Anant Balani and starred Salman Khan opposite Raveena. She then appeared in a couple of films which saw moderate success. In 1993, she also starred in her Telugu cinema debut Bangaru Bullodu, which was recorded as a hit at the box office. Rasha Thadani, the daughter of Raveena Tandon, will be seen in Abhishek Kapoor's next. Rasha Thadani, the daughter of Raveena and Anil Thadani, will make her acting debut in the action-adventure movie directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Aaman Devgn and she will be partnered together. Rasha, in Abhishek's opinion, is the perfect choice to play the part because it's a very unique character.
17 April,2024 04:54 PM IST | MumbaiKaran Johar is undoubtedly a big name on social media, always speaking his mind openly. Recently, he posted a mysterious message on Instagram, talking about how not everyone is going to like you. He told his followers to be cool with the fact that not everyone will be a fan, and that's okay. About the cryptic note On April 17, Karan Johar took to Instagram to drop a mysterious note. The quote that Karan Johar shared in his Instagram story read as follows, “You absolutely HAVE to become ok with not being liked. No matter how loving or kind you are, you will never please your way into collective acceptance. You could be a whole ray of sunshine and people will hate you cuz they're used to rain. Be ok with shining regardless.” Just two weeks ago, he posted a cryptic message on Instagram Stories, raising questions about the current state of Bollywood. His post hinted at box office performance and the prevailing trends in the industry, leading fans to speculate whether he was targeting someone specific or just commenting on general trends. Karan Johar posted on his Instagram stories in the morning, subtly but boldly criticizing filmmakers and the current trends in Bollywood. Karan wrote: Bada scale chahiye toh wo banaao. Action chali. Action banaao! Love story chali toh love story banaao! Chick flick hit hui toh wahan jaao! Mausam har hafte badalta hai… conviction har hafte marta hai! Box office hai bhaiya, Instagram reel nahi… 30 second ki trending mein reh jaaoge wahin ke wahin!" (If you want a big scale, then create this. Action is working. Make action flicks! If a love story works, then make a romantic movie! If a chick flick becomes a hit, then go there! The weather changes every week... conviction dies every week! It's the box office, not Instagram reels... you'll stay in the 30-second trend there.) About Karan Johar recently It was around July 2023 when reports surfaced that Karan Johar was planning to turn his ‘Student of the Year’ franchise into a series. It was claimed that the series would premiere on Disney Plus Hotstar, with Shanaya Kapoor making her long-awaited Hindi debut. Now, during the Cinevesture International Film Festival (CIFF) in Chandigarh, the ace filmmaker spilt the beans about his plans for the third part of the franchise. While discussing who would take charge of the much-awaited instalment, Karan Johar shared that Reema Maya would direct it. Addressing the audience at CIFF, Johar stated, “Reema Maya will be directing the digital version of Student of the Year. But it will be her way and definitely not mine because if I enter Reema Maya’s world, then I will make it more of an illusion, which is what her name means. I just wanted it to be her voice. She made it her own series.”
17 April,2024 04:34 PM IST | MumbaiBhojpuri filmstar Ravi Kishan and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan courted fresh controversy after a woman named Aparna Thakur claimed that the actor-turned-politician is her husband and they have a daughter together. At a press conference held in Lucknow, Aparna alleged that she met Ravi in 1995 and the duo tied the knot in Malad, Mumbai in 1996 in the presence of his family members. She stated that Ravi has never acknowledged their relationship or accepted his daughter in public. During a media interaction, Aparna said, "My name is Aparna, and my daughter is the daughter of MP and actor Ravi Kishan, whom he is not accepting. I am also going to court for this. The reason for calling this press conference is I want my daughter, who is also Ravi Kishan's daughter, to get her rights. I will approach the court as well over this. I want him to accept his daughter and give her the legal rights that she deserves." Aparna Thakur alleges that BJP MP Ravi Kishan is the father of her daughter Shenova. They held a press conference in Lucknow, seeking legal rights for Shenova.A Hindu woman has demanded her Rights. All Sanatani's should help her get her rights. 👍pic.twitter.com/mcMC992c9y — زماں (@Delhiite_) April 15, 2024 Shenova added, "I came to know that Ravi Kishan is my father when I was 15... Earlier I used to call him uncle. He used to come to our house on my birthdays. I have met his family as well. As a father, he was never really there for me. I want him to accept me as his daughter and that is why we have decided to file a court case." Scandal of Sanskaari BJP MP 💥Aparna Thakur claims that BJP MP Ravi Kishan is father of her daughter Shenova. They also want to meet CM Yogi Adityanath to discuss this issue.#RaviKishan #LokSabaElection2024 #HawaHawaiAnjana #ElectoralBondsScam pic.twitter.com/y9N0zSEuo3 — তন্ময় l T͞anmoy l (@tanmoyofc) April 15, 2024 Aparna further mentioned that she would take the legal route for her daughter’s rights and also requested Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to support them in this matter. Ravi Kishan is married to Priti Shukla. They tied the knot in 1993 and have four children - one son and three daughters. Priti has filed an FIR against Aparna at Hazratganj police station for the allegations made against the actor. Meanwhile, Ravi Kishan is currently contesting the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Gorakhpur, a seat he has held since the 2019 elections. On the acting front, Ravi was last seen in ‘Laapataa Ladies’ directed by Kiran Rao, and the web series 'Maamla Legal Hai' - a gavel-slamming courtroom comedy drama. The show also stars Naila Grewal, Anant V Joshi, and Brijendra Kala in pivotal roles. It has been renewed for a second season.
17 April,2024 04:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSandeep Reddy Vanga's movie 'Kabir Singh,' with Shahid Kapoor as the main character, got a lot of heat for its sexist content but still made waves at the box office and made a ton of money. Even after a few years since its release, people are still talking about it. Actor Adil Hussain recently admitted it's the only movie he wishes he hadn't been in. Actor Adil Hussain on Kabir Singh In a conversation with AP Podcast, Adil confessed that the only reason why he was in the movie was because he had not read the script first. He said, “That’s the only film in my life that I have done without reading the script, without seeing the movie which it is based on.” Adil revealed that when he went to watch the movie, he left in 20 minutes. He continued saying, "I regret it till today. The only movie I have regretted doing is that film… Kabir Singh.” Adil described 'Kabir Singh' as a movie that belittles people, particularly women. He mentioned that while Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director, has the freedom to create any kind of film he wants, it doesn't mean everyone has to agree with it. “I think a film like this, it celebrates something which is not beneficial for the society. It legitimizes male misogyny. It legitimizes violence against anybody for that matter, doesn’t have to be a woman. And it celebrates it, it glorifies it and it should not be glorified,” he said. Adil explained that he turned down the movie at first because he was too busy. Then, when the filmmakers sent him his part, he wanted to see the whole script, but they mistakenly sent him the original Telugu movie 'Arjun Reddy,' which was later remade as 'Kabir Singh.' Adil didn't have the chance to watch it, so he instructed his manager to demand a really high fee, hoping the filmmakers would back off, but they agreed to it anyway. “I told my manager, ask them lot of money and they will say no but they agreed so I went and did it and I liked the scene. The scene I did is a good scene so I thought the film is also going to be good. So I go to watch the film and I thought what am I doing here? You have no idea how I felt. I felt so embarrassed.” He confessed. Adil mentioned feeling ashamed at the mere thought of his wife watching this movie. "She would be so angry if she sees this.” he said.
17 April,2024 04:08 PM IST | MumbaiBollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra made his Bollywood debut with ‘Student of the Year’ in 2012 alongside Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan. Over the years he has been featured in films like ‘Mission Majnu’, ‘Ek Villain’, and ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ to name a few. He was recently at an event to promote a brand and recalled his journey from Delhi to Mumbai, his love for motorbikes, and more. Sidharth was at an event to promote engine oil and made his entry on a motorcycle. While interacting with the media he recalled his first time riding a bike and said, “It was my friend’s bike. We wanted to go to the theatre and he took us there. On the way, I said ‘I will also ride it’. We saved some money and put petrol in it. I was excited and passionate as a young teenager. However, I think safety comes first, and one shouldn’t ride a bike when they’re excited because I still remember how we got saved while taking a turn. But it is important to have that experience, a person learns from their mistakes.” Sidharth further shared his love for bikes and said, “I have a cruiser bike in Mumbai. Harley Davidson, which I use. I rarely get the opportunity to use it. But definitely, it is the charm of a motorbike. It has been in every film of mine.” Sidharth, who has earned fame as one of the top actors in Bollywood said that his unstoppable attitude is what got him from Delhi to Mumbai. “I am not saying that I am over-confident, but self-confidence is that you have been working here for 12 years. You realise that you are doing something right. When I thought of leaving Delhi, I remember my family used to stop me and ask how I’ll become an actor in Mumbai. So breaking all those myths, I felt very good that I am at this stage today.” Meanwhile, on the work front, Sidharth is basking in the success of his recent release 'Yodha'. The film has been produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan. Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna are also part of the action movie.
17 April,2024 03:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT