Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt are set to surprise their fans by playing cameos in the upcoming Saudi action drama film 7 Dogs. The film's trailer is finally out. Jointly directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the film's trailer featured Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt in a swaggy avatar. The film stars Egyptian actor Karim Abdel Aziz in the lead role, with Hollywood star Monica Belluci to also playing a prominent role. In the trailer released by the producer, Turki Alalshikh, Salman was seen first wearing a crisp white suit, smiling slyly as the actor says, "You know what he does? He documents his whole life." It was followed by Sanjay Dutt's appearance, walking with authority, holding a gadget. He was surrounded by men, hinting at a strong, possibly villainous role. The trailer further shows Salman Khan asking a character, "Why do you look like a criminal to me?" with a suspicious expression. Turki Alalshikh released the trailer on his Instagram handle on Tuesday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TURKI ALALSHIKH تركي آل الشيخ (@turki) Meanwhile, Salman Khan will be next seen in Apoorva Lakhia's Battle of Galwan, based on the Galwan Valley clash between India and China in 2020, in which 20 Indian soldiers lost their lives. Actor Chitrangada Singh has been paired opposite Salman in the film. The movie will be released on April 17. As for Sanjay Dutt, the actor was last seen in the film The Raja Saab directed and written by Maruthi and was produced by People Media Factory and IVY Entertainment. Apart from Prabhas and Sanjay Dutt, the film also stars Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal, and Riddhi Kumar in key roles. 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 February,2026 10:22 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIFilmmaker Karan Johar has moved court against YouTuber Ajey Nagar, popularly known as CarryMinati, over allegedly defamatory and abusive content. A civil court has now restrained the content creator from posting such material and directed social media platforms to take down existing videos targeting Johar. The case stems from a roast video that Johar claims harmed his reputation and goodwill built over decades. Court restrains CarryMinati over videos on KJo A court has directed YouTuber Ajey Nagar, popularly known as CarryMinati, from making “defamatory, vulgar, and abusive” content about filmmaker Karan Johar. It also asked social media platforms to take down Nagar’s existing videos targeting the filmmaker. Civil Judge P. G. Bhosale on Monday passed the interim order in a suit filed by Johar against Nagar. Besides the YouTuber, several other parties, including his manager Deepak Char, One Hand Clap Media Pvt Ltd, and Google and Meta, have been named as defendants in the suit. Johar, represented by DSK Legal, filed the suit claiming that certain videos circulating on social media sought to ridicule him and damage his reputation and goodwill “painstakingly built over decades.” He also sought a temporary injunction to restrain Nagar and his associates from making and uploading such videos. The YouTuber’s lawyer submitted that he had already deleted the videos and other material in question and, hence, there was no cause of action left. The civil judge, after hearing all sides, held that “prima facie, it appears that defendant no. 1 and 2 (Nagar and Char) have made defamatory statements and used vulgar language against the plaintiff,” and passed the temporary injunction. It also asked the Meta platform to take down the videos. Why did Karan Johar sue CarryMinati? Ajey posted a roast video on his channel titled Coffee with Jalan, which led Karan’s legal team to point out that the video was modelled around Koffee with Karan, Johar’s popular talk show. The video targeted the director himself while also commenting on Bollywood and nepotism in the industry. This comes amid the Delhi High Court granting an interim injunction protecting filmmaker Karan Johar’s personality rights, prohibiting the unauthorized commercial use of his name, voice, image, and likeness. This action followed lawsuits against the misuse of his persona for merchandise, fake profiles, and obscene content.
11 February,2026 10:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Sanjay Kapoor is grateful to some 'incredible' directors he got the opportunity to work with in the last 8 years for having faith in him. Reflecting on his incredible journey, Sanjay thanked filmmakers Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Bejoy Nambiar, Karishma Kohli, Sriram Raghavan, Ali Abbas Zafar, and Neeraj Ghaywan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Kapoor (@sanjaykapoor2500) Calling the last 8 years of his cinematic journey 'incredible', he wrote on the photo-sharing app, "These last 8 years has been a incredible journey for me as an Actor only because I have worked with the best directors. Just wanted to thank them for having faith in me and casting me in their project! dibakarbanerjee zoieakhtar fissionfeatures bejoynambiar karishmakohli sriramraghavan homster nix_bhat prakashjproductions aliabbaszafar tusharjalota honeytrehan ! (sic)." Sanjay further informed that, in the present, he has collaborated with two talented filmmakers, Divyanshu Malhotra and Divyansh Pandit. "Working with 2 extremely talented directors at present divyanshumalhotra divyanshpandit !", he added. Reacting to the post, director Divyanshu penned in the comment section, "Thank you for having this faith in me sir...means the world to me." The actor and director duo have joined forces for the forthcoming web series, Ab Hoga Hisaab, co-starring Shaheer Sheikh and Mouni Roy. Backed by Arré Studio, the drama enjoys an ensemble cast with Avinash Mishra, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia, Harman Singha, and Asheema Vardaan in significant roles, along with others. The recently released announcement video presents Shaheer as Bobby Manocha, a man on the edge both physically and mentally, Mouni Roy as Kamna, someone who recognises the actual cost of power, and Sanjay as Goldy Sekhon, the vicious one, who believes in striking before time runs out. Talking about his next project, Sanjay revealed that he was drawn to Ab Hoga Hisaab, as it captured human emotions under extreme pressure. 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 February,2026 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe iconic cast of the 2006 blockbuster Rang De Basanti reunited to celebrate 20 years of the landmark film that redefined patriotic storytelling in Indian cinema. Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni, and Soha Ali Khan arrived for the special screening. However, R. Madhavan was missing from the reunion. The actor has now revealed the real reason behind it. R Madhavan on missing Rang De Basanti reunion R. Madhavan said, as quoted in a Hindustan Times report, “I was at a shoot abroad when the event took place and couldn’t fly back in time. I really missed it, and I wish I could have been there with all of them to celebrate this iconic film." He added that the reunion was originally planned for January but got postponed after the plane crash in Baramati, Maharashtra, which killed Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. “We didn’t want to celebrate at that time, naturally. It was a very, very tragic, heartbreaking event," R. Madhavan said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soha (@sakpataudi) Soha took to her official Instagram account and posted a couple of snippets from the emotional reunion. The post included a video of the cast and crew cutting a cake to commemorate two decades since the film’s release. In the next slide, we can also see a before-and-after picture of the primary cast of the drama. “20 years later — we showed up! A few were missed, but the spirit was still (fire emoji),” Soha captioned the post. Makers Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and Ajit Andhare were also part of the celebration. About the film Made under the direction of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti revolves around a group of young friends who get inspired by revolutionary freedom fighters and decide to take a stand against ongoing corruption in modern India. Upon its release, the project received widespread critical acclaim. It won the National Award for ‘Best Popular Film’ and was also nominated for ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ at the 2007 BAFTA Awards. Additionally, Rang De Basanti was chosen as India’s official entry for the Golden Globe Awards and the Academy Awards in the ‘Best Foreign Language Film’ category.
11 February,2026 09:33 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAnupam Kher shared a cautionary video for his fans against the emergence of a fake account under his name on the social media app Instagram. On Tuesday, Kher took to Instagram to clarify that he has not created any new accounts after an unidentified person allegedly created a profile 'AnupamPKher30' using his photos and videos. He urged his fans and friends to "ignore" such accounts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) "Some of my friends have sent me a message that someone has opened my account on Instagram, AnupamPKher30. It has my profile picture and videos, and they are sending follow requests," said Anupam Kher. He continued, "I don't have any such accounts. Ignore them, and that's all I wanted to say, because some of my close friends have sent me a message asking, 'Why did I open another account?' So I said I didn't open it. All the best, Lots and lots of love to all of you." While sharing the video, Kher wrote, "IGNORE: I only have this Instagram account. Please ignore any request to follow any other account with my name. Jai Ho!" Recently, Padma Bhushan awardee Anupam Kher announced the grand launch of his acting institute, 'Actor Prepares', in Delhi, after over two decades since its founding in Mumbai. Speaking to ANI, Anupam Kher called Delhi the "ideal location" for the new branch of the 'Actor Prepares' institute, citing its cultural background. Additionally, with the rise of OTT platforms creating opportunities, Kher called it the perfect time to launch the school. "Delhi is the capital of the country, but also culture captial. Here are embassies, art performances and exhibitions. I wanted to do it for a long time, I needed a central place in Delhi. It took us 21 years to convince people that acting can be taught, and years to build a reputation; now we can say we are the finest acting schools in the world. I am not able to say that for myself as an actor. We have so many OTT platforms, there are so many opportunities to get today, hence it was the ideal time to open today," said Anupam Kher. Meanwhile, the actor will be next seen in the sequel to Khosla Ka Ghosla. The film also stars Ranvir Shorey, Kiran Juneja, Boman Irani and Parvinn Dabass in the lead roles. 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 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIProfessional dancer and flamenco artist Kunal Om spoke to mid-day in an exclusive conversation about making his Bollywood debut as a choreographer in Vishal Bhardwaj's O' Romeo. Kunal Om opened up about his experience working with Avinash Tiwary and Vishal Bharadwaj. Kunal shared that he was drawn to Flamenco after discovering the connection between his Rajasthani roots and Flamenco. Flamenco incorporates gypsy influences from India and also has a history and music inspired by African rhythms, Arabic, and Romani music. He surrendered himself completely to flamenco and trained with the most acclaimed maestros in Spain for several years. He is also known for experimenting with flamenco, creating a fusion of kathak and Rajasthani folk, Qawwali, and Bollywood music. He recently performed at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. Now, Kunal is all set to bring flamenco to Bollywood by choreographing a dynamic, never-before-seen sequence for Avinash Tiwary. Kunal Om on working with Vishal Bhardwaj Vishal Bharadwaj is known for his artistic sensibilities, so it was no surprise when Kunal divulged that Bhardwaj was familiar with the dance form and was keen to incorporate it in his film. He received a call from Bhardwaj's office and was called for a meeting, during which he was left in awe of Bhardwaj's humility and artistic vision. Though Bhardwaj had a distinct vision for the sequence, he had faith in Kunal’s choreography skills and gave him complete artistic freedom. “I wanted to prove my mettle and give my best to live up to Vishal ji's expectations. With his guidance, the sequence has come out really well. He gave me the liberty to create and explore. His passion for flamenco was so encouraging and addictive. I am blessed that my journey started with him. He’s a gem of a person, a dynamic director, and he understands all elements and facets of art. It was so nice to see a person of his stature bringing out something so different.” Kunal Om on training Avinash Tiwary Talking about working with Avinash Tiwary, who plays a bullfighter named Jalal in the film, Kunal couldn't stop heaping praises on the actor. He revealed that he did a lot of one-on-one work with Tiwary to train him for the sequence. When asked about the difficulty of adapting flamenco for a non-dancer like Tiwary, Kunal remarked that he faced no challenges due to Tiwary’s patience and dedication. "Avinash wanted to completely immerse himself in the culture to lend authenticity to his performance." Citing an example of his commitment, he stated. "Avinash went the extra mile and did his own research about flamenco by watching videos of performances and studying the body language to prepare." For Avinash, flamenco became a tool for character-building, as he conditioned his body to play a bullfighter with carefully controlled footwork and posture.
11 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandini ShahTamannaah Bhatia was reportedly locked in to headline Ektaa Kapoor’s Ragini MMS 3 in 2025. While the update excited her fans, reports suggest that we might have to wait a little longer for the franchise. As per reports, director Sahir Raza has been removed from the project due to scheduling conflicts, causing the film to hit a roadblock. Tamannaah Bhatia’s Ragini MMS 3 stalled According to Variety India, the much-anticipated third instalment of Ragini MMS has been indefinitely put on hold. Filmmaker Sahir Raza, who was supposed to direct the film, has been removed from the project. The reason behind his abrupt exit is said to be a scheduling clash. Sources say, “Raza is currently serving as showrunner on a Netflix series. A recent mandate from the streaming platform requires the showrunner’s daily presence on set. This requirement has created a scheduling overlap with Ragini MMS 3, forcing the team to part ways with the director.” The source added, “This development has left Ekta Kapoor’s film temporarily stranded, with no clarity on its production timeline. Although they are actively looking for a replacement director, the film doesn’t seem to be starting anytime soon, marking a significant hurdle for the franchise.” For those unaware, the Ragini MMS franchise began in 2011 with a found-footage horror film starring Rajkummar Rao and Kainaz Motivala in lead roles. In 2014, the sequel starred Sunny Leone. Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming movies Tamannaah Bhatia is next set to appear in a key role in the Shahid Kapoor-starrer O’ Romeo. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the action thriller is slated for release on February 13, 2026. Looking ahead, the actress will also be seen in V. Shantaram, co-starring Siddhant Chaturvedi. She will play Jayashree, the legendary actress and second wife of the iconic filmmaker. Apart from this, Tamannaah is also a part of Vvan, co-starring Sidharth Malhotra. Set against central India’s forest backdrop, the film dives deep into folklore rooted in Hindu mythology and is scheduled to release this year. Tamannaah Bhatia is also set to star opposite John Abraham in Rohit Shetty’s upcoming biographical action film, portraying Preeti Maria, wife of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. Additionally, Tamannaah will play the co-lead in the upcoming Tamil film Purushan, which stars Vishal.
11 February,2026 08:16 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBring it on The Sunny Deol wave is unstoppable. After a massive box office run with Border 2, the actor’s next big-screen outing is Lahore 1947, a period drama backed by Aamir Khan Productions. While announcing its release on August 13, the makers in their statement revealed that late Dharmendra has seen the period drama, and considered it one of his “favourite scripts”. The film marks Sunny’s first collaboration with Aamir. It also stars Shabana Azmi, Preity Zinta, and Karan Deol, with music by AR Rahman. The fakers are back (L-R) Shahid Kapoor and Bhuvan Arora in ‘Farzi’ Filmmaker duo Raj Nidimoru and Krishna DK, better known as Raj-DK, have teased the production of the second season of Farzi. The directors shared a poster on social media featuring lead cast members Shahid Kapoor, Bhuvan Arora, Vijay Sethupathi, and Kay Kay Menon. Posted on their Instagram handle on Tuesday (February 10), the poster read, “Round 2 in progress.” The announcement also coincided with the series completing two years since it premièred in 2023. Re-sharing the poster on his Instagram story, Shahid posted a picture with the filmmakers and wrote, “The fakers are back at it.”
11 February,2026 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamSanjay Leela Bhansali builds his on-screen world perfectly and patiently. Love & War is no exception. Word in the industry is that the Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal-starrer, which went on floors in November 2024, still has 70 days of filming left. Sanjay Leela Bhansali The love triangle is currently being shot at Film City in Goregaon, Mumbai. A source close to the production told mid-day, “We have over two months of shoot remaining, with six songs yet to be filmed. Nearly 35 days have been blocked only for the songs. As with any Bhansali film, these aren’t quick tracks; they have been envisioned as elaborate sequences mounted on a grand canvas. These period-specific songs will need a lot of prep before being filmed.” Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi and Aamir Khan Naturally, the delay in completion has impacted its release plans. Love & War was earlier targeting an Independence Day release. However, Aamir Khan recently announced that his production, Lahore 1947, will arrive in cinemas on August 13. “Independence Day was an attractive window, but Love & War’s team would have to race against time to meet that deadline. Plus, with Lahore 1947 booking the date, it didn’t make sense to crowd the space. Bhansali would prefer a clear run for his love story,” added the source. The movie’s new release date is yet to be finalised.
11 February,2026 07:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuIf Chhaava (2025) was any indication, Vicky Kaushal slips effortlessly into larger-than-life characters. Now, another ambitious role is waiting for him. We’ve heard that Mahavatar — which will see the actor play Chiranjeevi Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu — will go on floors in October. That’s eight months away, and for good reason. The actor needs to build a bulky physique for the mythological epic that will be directed by Amar Kaushik of Stree fame. The first look of ‘Mahavatar’. Considering the epic is mounted on a grand scale, its pre-production has already begun. But it will be a while before Kaushal immerses himself in its world. A source told mid-day, “The actor cannot begin his physical prep as he is currently shooting Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, in which he sports an athletic look. For Mahavatar, he will need to build a heavy frame like that of a wrestler, complete with a rugged look and long, matted hair. After Love & War reaches the finish line in April, the actor will adopt a new diet plan and workout regime to attain the required look.” Given his distinct look for the epic, it’s unlikely that Kaushal will sign any new projects while filming it. Amar Kaushik Producer Dinesh Vijan and the director are using this time to build the mythological drama’s world. The source added, “The DoP [Director of Photography], art, production, and costume design teams have begun soft prep. The hunt for the leading lady, who will play Dharini, is underway. The rumour of Deepika Padukone being the female lead was baseless.” ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ and ‘Chhaava’ Vicky Kaushal previously worked with producer Dinesh Vijan on ‘Zara Hatke Zara Bachke’ and ‘Chhaava’ Nov 2024When ‘Mahavatar’ was announced Oct 2026When the film is expected to roll
11 February,2026 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRActor-couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have reportedly heightened security outside their Mumbai residence soon after the actor received a threat message on Tuesday evening. An official letter was sent from their housing complex to the Dadar Police Station. The letter revealed that the couple have deployed additional armed personnel outside their residence. This comes after several reports claimed that the Dhurandhar star had received a threatening message via a WhatsApp voice note. Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone tighten security Hindustan Times reportedly accessed the letter sent to the Dadar Police Station, which stated that the couple had deployed six armed security personnel without seeking the ‘permission’ of the Society Managing Committee. Additionally, another uniformed police personnel was also stationed with the two actors, the letter added. Meanwhile, the Committee voiced thier ‘serious concern’ for the safety and comfort of the other residents of the complex in the letter. They mentioned that the armed personnel were moving around with weapons in the lobby, gymnasium and children's area. The open letter urged immediate verification from the Mumbai Police department and clarification on whether permission for the security personnel had been granted. Ranveer Singh receives an extortion threat After the firing incident outside the house of superstar director Rohit Shetty, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh has now received a threat from an unidentified source. The actor received the threat in the form of a WhatsApp voice note. A report from India Today claimed that Ranveer informed the Mumbai Police after receiving the extortion threat, after which security outside his residence was immediately heightened. The security has been beefed up outside Ranveer Singh's house after the voice note was sent to him, demanding crores of rupees through the message, after which the Mumbai Police was informed. Police have launched a manhunt for the sender of the threatening voice note. Earlier, shots were fired outside director Rohit Shetty's house. The investigation by the Mumbai Crime Branch has revealed that the vehicle used in the firing was sourced from Pune. For the uninitiated, five rounds of bullets were fired at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence. An exclusive footage, shot by IANS, shows three bullet holes on the building. Rohit Shetty's home has two gates, and more than 10 CCTVs can be seen across the tower. After the shooting, the suspects managed to escape from the scene. As soon as the incident was reported, senior officers of the Mumbai Police and teams from the Mumbai Crime Branch reached the scene. (With inputs from IANS)
10 February,2026 10:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
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