Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable while she was headed to Delhi to attend a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), scheduled for tomorrow. The incident took place at around 3:30 pm at Chandigarh airport when Kangana was about to board a flight to Delhi. As visuals of Kangana from the airport surfaced on social media, a section of netizens pointed out her bruised cheek. One user wrote, "Chehre ka naksha thoda bigda hua lag raha hai." "The mark is also visible," added another. Another user commented, “Slap Thoda dikh raha he.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pallav Paliwal (@pallav_paliwal) Kangana took to her social media account and asked how growing "extremism" and "terrorism" can be ended in Punjab. "I am safe. I am perfectly fine. The incident took place during the security check. After I was done with the security check, a woman constable of the CISF waited for me to pass through the cabin. Later, she came from the side, hit me in the face, and started abusing me", Ranaut said in a post on 'X'. "When I asked her why she did this, she told me that she (CISF official) had supported the farmers' protest. My (Kangana) question is how we end growing extremism and terrorism in Punjab", the BJP leader added. Meanwhile, the CISF constable said that her mother was among the farmers holding a sit-in protest against the farm laws, which now have been repealed. "She stated that the farmers are sitting there for Rs 100. Will she go and sit there? My mother was sitting there and protesting when she gave this statement..." she said. The 15-month-long farmers' protest was held against the farm laws (now repealed) including other issues. Kangana Ranaut defeated Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi by a margin of 74,755 votes. The Central Industrial Security Force suspended the lady constable. A senior CISF officer confirmed the incident and said that they are also in the process of getting an FIR registered against the lady Constable. "We have given a complaint at the local police station against the concerned lady constable. She has been suspended with immediate effect and an inquiry has been ordered into the matter," the officer said. (With inputs from ANI)
06 June,2024 08:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn the tangled web of ZEE5’s upcoming movie, House of Lies, deception knows no bounds. Produced by Kali Movies Private Limited and Sebhariya Pictures, and directed by Saumitra Singh, this gripping thriller will premiere on ZEE5 on 31st May as part of its free-to-stream library. Starring Sanjay Kapoor, Ssmilley Suri, Simran Kaur Suri, Hiten Paintal and the late actor Rituraj K Singh among others, House of Lies is an intriguing murder mystery that unravels the suspicious death of Albert Pinto, the morning after his birthday party. Investigators Rajveer Singh Choudhary and Abhay along with officer Sashi from Enforcement Directorate interrogate the guests - Albert's wife Ragini, brother Anthony, sister-in-law Aastha, lawyer Karan Sinha, doctor Fernandis, friend Col. Verma, and house help Zaid and try to uncover the many layers of complexities. With conflicting statements from all witnesses, officer Rajveer and Sashi's old rivalry adding friction and betrayal, greed and malice at the centre of it all, the investigation grows complex as motives of the suspects start to emerge and entangle the case further. Talking about the USP of the film, actor Sanjay Kapoor says, "One of the USP is you have to watch this film for the late Rituraj Ji who is an extremely warm and talented actor." Further, the actor was asked about the role of OTT in changing his career and introducing Hindi content to a wider and diverse audience. "OTT connects with a larger audience, not only in India but internationally also. There are so many places where a movie doesn't even release in the theater, but on OTT, you can watch it. It's there like a library, once it comes on the platform, if it's a good film, you will take out time and finally watch it. That's how it reaches to a broader audience as the release is worldwide. Anybody can see any film, sitting anywhere and they just need to have the subscription to the platform, and they can see it. This kind of reach, even cinemas don't have. Obviously, cinema is great, it's larger than life and it's a big screen entertainment. The biggest difference here is, you watch it by yourself or maybe with another family member or two but “Theater ka apna maza hai kyunki aap poori audience ke saath picture dekhte ho, So, you react with the audience.” There are pros and cons to it, but OTT has definitely us a larger audience." Talking about the film, director Saumitra Singh said, “As an ardent admirer of the murder mystery genre, from the mind-bending classics by Agatha Christie to edgy modern noir thrillers, I have always been captivated by their ability to challenge and thrill audiences. Bringing ‘House of Lies’ to life in collaboration with ZEE5 and my writer, Abhiraj Sharma has truly been a dream project, allowing me to craft a twisted psychological ride that will keep viewers guessing until the end. We have meticulously crafted each character as a deliciously layered and deceitful puzzle piece, brought to life by an extraordinarily talented ensemble cast. This flick is a delirious descent into the darkest depths of human nature that will have you clinging to the edge of your seat. From start to finish, I can guarantee that viewers will be utterly transfixed, unable to take their eyes off the screen as the shocking truths are revealed."
06 June,2024 07:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer of constable rank allegedly slapped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut during a frisking argument at Chandigarh airport while she was headed to Delhi earlier today, sources said. Hours after the incident, Kangana Ranaut took to her social media handle to share a video narrating her side of the story. "I am safe," she said in the video posted on her Twitter and Instagram handle. "I am safe. I am perfectly fine. The incident that happened at Chandigarh airport happened during the security check. After I stepped out after the security check, the CISF constable who was in the other cabin, hit me on the face from the side. She also abused me. When I asked her why she did it, she said that she supports the farmers protest". "I am safe but my concern is how do we handle the rising violence and terrorism in Punjab," she added. Shocking rise in terror and violence in Punjab…. pic.twitter.com/7aefpp4blQ — Kangana Ranaut (Modi Ka Parivar) (@KanganaTeam) June 6, 2024 According to the sources, an inquiry committee comprising senior CISF officers has been set up to conduct a further investigation. Meanwhile, Ranaut has arrived at Delhi airport ahead of the meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) scheduled tomorrow in Parliament's central hall. Kangana Ranaut defeated Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi by a margin of 74,755 votes. She garnered 5,37,022 votes while Singh got 4,62,267 votes, according to the latest data from the Election Commission of India. The Mandi constituency holds symbolic significance for the Congress, as it is considered a bastion of the Virbhadra family. The seat was being held by Pratibha Devi Singh, the late leader's widow. As per the results announced by the Election Commission of India on Tuesday, the BJP won 240 seats and along with its allies, it stands at 293 seats. Chandrababu Naidu's TDP and Nitish Kumar's JDU, having won 16 and 12 seats respectively in their respective states, have extended support to the NDA. The INDIA bloc has 234 MPs in the new parliament with the Congress having won 99 seats. (with inputs from ANI)
06 June,2024 06:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVeteran actor Jaaved Jaaferi opened the doors to his plush Mumbai home that spreads across 7000 square feet and comes with a charismatic sea view. Located in Bandra, the apartment has been described as a Mediterranian oasis of memories. It gives out a soothing vibe with eggshell walls and minimalist furniture that adds warmth to this family home the actor shares with his children Meezaan and Alaviaa. Jaaved told Architectural Digest India, “I’ve been a Bandra boy all my life; I was here for 40 years. I lived in my first home, where I was born, for 15 years, and then a few years at my second home, before moving to a house with my children in Lokhandwala. Earlier my problem with Bandra was that, with the amount of construction everywhere, buildings are situated amusingly close together where you can open the door and ask for a cup of sugar. But when I saw this place I just fell in love’’. Check out the pictures below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Architectural Digest India (@archdigestindia) Jaaved Jaaferi became a household name during the 90s and dons many hats from being a comedian, dancer, and voice-over artist, he has aced in all fields. His Bollywood credits include 'Salaam Namaste', 'Ta Ra Rum Pum', 'Dhamaal', and 'Singh Is Kinng'. Before the shows like Bigg Boss took over our television screens, 'Boogie Woogie' was the first dance reality TV show in India. Whenever the show's name is taken, what strikes our mind is Jaaved Jaaferi's commentary on the show. He used to guide the young and inspiring dancers as a good teacher does, and you would desire to have a mentor like him in your life. Jaaferi was not only a judge on the reality dance competition series, but also one of its creators, helping it grow into the longest-running show of its kind. At the turn of 2000, the voice that came to be associated with numerous animated characters tickled our funny bones like no other. His commentary on the Japanese television show 'Takeshi's Castle' quickly gained popularity among both young adults and adults, and became an instant hit. (With inputs from ANI)
06 June,2024 05:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTwo days after being elected as BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, actress Kangana Ranaut has hit the news. The actress who on her way to Delhi from Chandigarh airport has alleged that a CISF security official at Chandigarh Airport slapped her at the airport. According to Ranaut, while she was proceeding to the boarding point at the airport to travel to Delhi by UK707 flight, the CISF official, Kulwinder Kaur, allegedly argued with her and slapped her. After arriving in Delhi, Kangana met CISF Director General Nina Singh and other senior officials and explained the episode to them. A video shared on X shows the commotion inside the airport following the incident. Kaur allegedly slapped Kangana at the security checkpoint after she refused to put her mobile phone in the tray for the mandatory security check. She's then said to have pushed aside the security personnel on duty. It was also alleged by eyewitnesses that Kaur was upset with Kangana because of her earlier remarks on the protests by the farmers. According to reports, the constable, Kulwinder, has been detained and taken to the CISF Commandant Office for questioning. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Kangana heads to the parliament: Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been elected as the Member of Parliament from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, was heading to Delhi. On Thursday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself sitting in her car and travelling to Delhi. She wrote on the picture, "On my way to the Parliament. Mandi ki sansad (sic)." Kangana, who contested on a BJP ticket from Mandi constituency, defeated Vikramaditya Singh of Congress by a margin of 74,755 votes. She got a total of 5,37,022 votes. BJP, which emerged as the single largest party with 240 seats in their kitty, is set to form the government at the Centre with support from N. Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar as part of the NDA alliance. Narendra Modi is set to become the Prime Minister for the third time and will be sworn-in on June 8.
06 June,2024 05:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Kangana Ranaut, who has been elected as a Member of Parliament from the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, is heading to Delhi. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram stories and shared a picture of herself sitting in her car and travelling to Delhi. She wrote on the picture, "On my way to the Parliament. Mandi ki sansad (sic)." Another picture shows the actress hugging her mother as she bid adieu. Kangana, who contested on a BJP ticket from Mandi constituency, defeated Vikramaditya Singh of Congress by a margin of 74,755 votes. She got a total of 5,37,022 votes. Kangana expressed "heartfelt gratitude" over her win at the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections. She took to Instagram and shared that "the victory belongs to the people of Mandi." The actress wrote, "Samast Mandiwasiyon ka is janadhar, is pyaar aur is vishwas ke liye dil se abhaar. Yeh jeet aap sabhi ki hai, yeh jeet Pradhan Mantri Narendra Modi ji ki aur BJP par vishwas ki, ye jeet hai sanatan ki, yeh jeet hai Mandi ke samman ki (Heartfelt gratitude to all the people of Mandi for this love and trust. This victory belongs to all of you. This is the victory of trusting Prime Minister Modi and the BJP. This is the victory of Sanathan. This is the victory of Mandi." Kangana made her acting debut at the age of 17 with Anurag Basu's 2006 film ‘Gangster’. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. However, she found her big break in 2008 with ‘Fashion’ which was a landmark film in her career. She went on to do films like ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘Krrish 3’, and ‘Queen’ which brought her into the spotlight. She launched her production house Manikarnika Films and is all set to release her first solo directorial ‘Emergency’. She is the recipient of Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award, including four National Film Awards. Kangana, a firebrand actor who had once famously called out Karan Johar as the "flagbearer of nepotism" and sparked a debate on insider versus outsider in Bollywood, is now looking forward to starting a new chapter in life as a BJP MP. (With inputs from Agencies)
06 June,2024 04:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar and fashion icon Kareena Kapoor Khan recently graced an event in Abu Dhabi for a jewellery brand that has her as its brand ambassador. Videos of Kareena from the event have gone viral which show her dressed in a bespoke saree dancing to the song 'Yeh Ishq Haaye' from her 2007 film 'Jab We Met’ directed by Imtiaz Ali. Kareena wore a pink blush tulle saree with a crafted pearl blouse with a leaf pattern of Kashmir from designer Manish Malhotra’s 2024 summer collection. The viral video shows her graceful dancing with the audience rooting and cheering for her mesmerised by her beauty and the impromptu performance. Watch the clip below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by POP LATEST (@popbollywoodins) ‘Jab We Met’ revolves around Aditya Kashyap (Shahid Kapoor), a heartbroken tycoon, who aimlessly boards a train after attending his ex-girlfriend's wedding. On board, he meets Geet Dhillon (Kareena), a spontaneous girl who plans to elope with her lover and gets pulled into her rollercoaster life, gradually falling in love with her as she shows him a more fulfilling and entertaining way of living. Geet was a chatterbox, crazy young girl and Aditya was the stark opposite. The well-known saying 'Opposites attract' truly worked for the plot. The film's songs were also a hit. From 'Ye Ishq Hai' to 'Mauja Hi Mauja, 'Tum Se Hi' and 'Aaoge Jab Tum', every track from 'Jab We Met' weaved magic. Over the years, the film has developed a cult status, and rumors keep circulating time and again about a possible sequel. On the work front, Kareena will be seen headlining Hansal Mehta's 'The Buckingham Murders'. Starring an excellent ensemble cast of Kareena, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen, The Buckingham Murders is directed by Hansal Mehta, and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. It is produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa Kapoor, and Kareena herself. It is a detective drama. The release date of the film has not been announced yet. She also has Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again' in her kitty. 'Singham Again' also stars Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. 'Singham Again' is the third installment of the super-hit franchise. 'Singham' was released in 2011, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. Both projects were declared box office hits. Singham Again' is scheduled for theatrical release in August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day. (With inputs from ANI)
06 June,2024 03:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Sunil Lahiri, known for portraying the role of Lakshman in Ramanand Sagar's 'Ramayan' has expressed his disappointment at the Lok Sabha Election results 2024. He expressed disappointment at BJP not securing a single-party majority this election term. The BJP secured 240 seats and will have to form a coalition government with JDU and TDP. After the election results were announced, Sunil Lahiri took to Instagram to share a video with a message to his followers. He also questioned whether the BJP's coalition government with its NDA partners could complete its full term without difficulties. "I am very disappointed to see the election results. Firstly, the voting was very low and then this result. I constantly urged people to vote but no one paid heed. Now, a coalition government will be formed. But will this government be able to run smoothly for five years? That is something to think about," he said. One of the biggest shockers for BJP was losing out the seat at Faizabad where Ayodhya is located. Earlier this year the Ram mandir was inaugurated in the city and was one of the biggest promises made by the ruling party. However, the results were not in favour of BJP as Samajwadi Party's Akshaya Yadav won by over 89,000 votes, defeating BJP candidate Vishwadeep Singh. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunil Lahri (@sunil_lahri) "We have forgotten that residents of Ayodhya had questioned the virtue of Sita after she returned from exile. Even if God himself would appear in front of them, they would reject him. Ayodhya has always betrayed its true king," one of the posts by Sunil on Instagram read. "I salute the greatness of Ayodhya residents. You didn't even spare Mata Sita, so how could you not betray the ones who took Ram out of a tent and enthroned him in a grand temple? India will never view you kindly," another post read. However, he went on to praise the win of Kangana and Arun Govil as they made their debut in politics. Arun Govil had essayed the role of Lord Ram in Ramayan. "First, Kangana Ranaut, who is the symbol of women empowerment, has won the Mandi seat and secondly, Arun Govil, my elder brother, has won from Meerut. I congratulate both of them," he said.
06 June,2024 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPlayback singer Sonu Nigam, who is known for making headlines for his controversial remarks found himself in a messy social media encounter after an imposter with a verified account in his name on X posted about the Bharatiya Janata Party losing in Ayodhya during the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, despite building the Ram Temple. The post on X made by a handle with the name Sonu Nigam Singh read, “The government which beautified the whole of Ayodhya, gave a new airport, railway station, built the Ram temple after 500 years, created an entire temple economy, that party has to struggle for the Ayodhya seat. People of Ayodhya are ashamed!” जिस सरकार ने पूरे अयोध्या को चमका दिया, नया एयरपोर्ट दिया, रेलवे स्टेशन दिया, 500 सालों के बाद राम मंदिर बनवाकर दिया, पूरी की पूरी एक टेंपल इकोनॉमी बनाकर दी उस पार्टी को अयोध्या जी सीट पर संघर्ष करना पड़ रहा है।शर्मनाक है अयोध्यावासियों! — Sonu Nigam (@SonuNigamSingh) June 4, 2024 Sonu clarified to Hindustan Times that he is not on X. He said, “I wonder how people, including the news channels that mistook him for me, didn’t do their basic sanity check by reading the description of the account. His handle says Sonu Nigam Singh and the description says that he’s a criminal lawyer from Bihar. This is the kind of nastiness that forced me to quit Twitter seven years ago. I don’t believe in making sensational political remarks and I only focus on my work. But yeh incident alarming hai, not just for me, but also my family’s safety.” He added, “This user has been doing this for a while. I’m often inundated with screenshots of his tweets from my well-wishers. My team reached out to him and insisted he fixed his handle name and stopped pretending to be me, as millions of people are being mislead by the use of my surname. I’m sure we will find a way to fix this.” Sonu Nigam had also performed 'Ram Siya Ram' ahead of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony that was held in January this year. The singer got emotional and expressed his feelings. He he told ANI, "Abhi kuch bolne ko hai nahi, bas yahi (tears) bolne ko hai." BJP candidate Lallu Singh lost to Samajwadi Party's Awadesh Prasad in Uttar Pradesh's Faizabad constituency. Top BJP leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought up the Ram Mandir Prana Pratishtha ceremony in their campaign speeches and assailed the Opposition leaders for not attending it. They alleged that the Opposition leaders did not attend the ceremony because of their appeasement politics.
06 June,2024 03:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPVR Inox Cinemas’ luxury arm, The Luxury Collection, proudly announced the launch of PVR Inox Lido, Juhu, in conjunction with a special retrospective film festival celebrating 15 years of acclaimed filmmaker Zoya Akhtar’s journey in Bollywood. The week-long festival will showcase a selection of Zoya Akhtar's widely loved films including ‘Luck By Chance,’ ‘Dil Dhadakne Do,’ ‘Talaash,’ ‘Gully Boy,’ and ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.’ 2024 marks a significant milestone for Zoya Akhtar, who made her directorial debut with ‘Luck By Chance’ in 2009, starring Farhan Akhtar and Konkana Sen Sharma. Over the past 15 years, Zoya has built a remarkable career characterized by a diverse and groundbreaking filmography spanning various genres and mediums, including theatrical releases, OTT films, and web series. Her stories consistently break conventional norms while resonating with a broad audience. Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the powerhouse duo behind Excel Entertainment, have been instrumental in revolutionizing storytelling in Hindi cinema. In association with Tiger Baby, they have delivered unforgettable iconic hits. These movies not only entertain but also provide profound journeys that touch hearts and spark conversations. With themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery, Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and Excel Entertainment continue to reshape Indian cinema's narrative landscape. To commemorate this occasion, the PVR INOX Ltd. initiative hosted an engaging conversation featuring Zoya Akhtar, Farhan Akhtar, and Reema Kagti alongside Ajay Bijli, Chairman & MD of PVR Cinemas. This discussion delved into the art of filmmaking and Zoya's journey in the movies. Talking about the retrospective , Zoya Akhtar said, “When I heard about this retrospective, I was excited because my films are going to be on the big screen again. I love the movies. This industry has got all my heart, do not want to be anywhere else, this is my home.” She also highlighted the significance of the new PVR Inox Lido cinema, saying, The new PVR Lido cinema really gives the youth a chance to watch older films that may have been before their time - it’s a real gift. Talking about the same, Reema Kagti praised Zoya's contribution to Indian cinema, stating*, “Zoya has been one of the defining voices of modern Hindi cinema.” Talking about the retrospective, Farhan Akhtar said, ‘This means a lot to us. I would like to thank Mr. Ajay for encouraging people to return to theaters and making it a great experience. I myself have fond memories of watching films here back in the days. Further talking about the catalogue of movies being screened here, he said, I'm proud of Zoya's unique voice in filmmaking. As a collaborator, producer, and brother, I couldn’t be happier.”
06 June,2024 02:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArjun Kapoor recently took to his Instagram handle to drop a May Dump photo that give a glimpse of how he spent the month gone by. The actor who recently wrapped the shoot of Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again' has been at a wellness center in Austria. One of the pictures in the carousel saw Arjun Kapoor attached to a drip. Though he was smiling in the shot, fans expressed concern over his well-being. The wellness center where Arjun Kapoor was stationed offers vitamin therapy that requires an IV drip. It is also known as intravenous micronutrient therapy and hydration therapy, a way to give high concentrations of vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream, allowing rapid absorption of higher doses of the vitamins and minerals. He captioned the pictures and wrote, “Previously onâ€æ#throwback #maydump #mayrlifealtaussee @mayrlife_official (sic).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arjun Kapoor (@arjunkapoor) However fans expressed concern over his well-being seeing the picture. "What happened to you," a user commented. Another well-wisher wrote, "Hope u r well now. Take care". "All ok?" commented a user. Singham Again: Arjun Kapoor has been making headlines for his upcoming film. The actor will be playing a negative role in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama. Having impressed everyone with his devilish avatar, he recently shared that he wrapped his part of the shooting schedule for the much-awaited mass entertainer ‘Singham Again'. Talking about wrapping up his shooting schedule for the film, Arjun Kapoor shared on Instagram, "Wrapping up my part of the shoot for my 20th film & a mass entertainer like 'Singham Again’ feels like a significant achievement in my journey as an actor. This is the stuff you dream of when you watch masala films growing up!!! Working alongside Rohit Shetty sir has been an absolute privilege." He further added, "To see him & his team mount this mega film day in & day out makes you feel proud of being a part of this journey. Together with him & his team we've poured our hearts and souls into this project, and I'm eagerly anticipating the moment when View this post on Instagram A post shared by Arjun Kapoor (@arjunkapoor)
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