Ranveer Singh is currently basking in the blockbuster sequel of Dhurandhar 2, which has even smashed the box-office records of its first part. While the franchise has been receiving an outpouring of love from fans and members of the industry, many have also criticised the film for being pro-establishment propaganda. Ranveer Singh's old statement on Pakistan goes viral Amid the Dhurandhar 2 mania, Ranveer's old clip talking about India's ban on Pakistani artists has now gone viral. The clip is from the India Today Conclave held in 2019. Sharing his take on the issue, Ranveer spoke about prioritising the wishes of people who are in the army rather than spectators. He said, "I am cognisant that there is one school of thought that one should not mix art with it or sport with it. These are different realms and the boundaries are separate. But at the same time us as artists, sportsmen or spectators, we are not sacrificing the way some of our compatriots are. If there are people in the forces or their near and dear ones, what their sentiments are should have the highest value. If there is one mother of a soldier who believes we should not engage, then we should respect the sentiment. I think what they want should be of utmost importance to us." Ranveer singh was the perfect choice for a film like #Dhurandhar.“If there's even a single mother of a soldier who wants that we shouldn't engage (with Pakistani artists), then we should respect that sentiment”. pic.twitter.com/vL9VtrhFcP — R (@ranxdom_rants) April 14, 2026 As the clip went viral, netizens were quick to praise the actor for his stance and his clarity of thought. A user shared the video and wrote, "Ranveer Singh was the perfect choice for a film like Dhurandhar," adding, "He said this way before Dhurandhar in 2019!!" Another user wrote, "He's way too articulate, eloquent, and smarter than 90 percent of Bollywood but people couldn't see beyond his choice of clothes. Deepika, you lucked out." Dhurandhar franchise earns Rs 3,000 crore The dulogy, consisting of Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), has officially made it the highest-grossing franchise in the history of Indian cinema. The films starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Arjun, and others have collectively earned over Rs 3,000 crore worldwide. With that, the Dhurandhar franchise has left the Telugu film industry’s Baahubali and Pushpa franchises behind. When Dhurandhar released in December last year, it collected over Rs 1,307 crore gross worldwide in its lifetime. According to trade websites, Dhurandhar 2 has now crossed the Rs 1,712 crore mark worldwide. This takes the film's combined worldwide total to over Rs 3,019 crore, making it the first franchise in Indian cinema to achieve the feat.
15 April,2026 03:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVijay Varma is gearing up to impress audiences again as Matka King is set to release on April 17. Apart from his professional endeavours, the actor has been under scrutiny for his breakup with Tamannaah Bhatia. The actors dated each other for two years before calling it quits in 2025. Now, Vijay has revealed how he has been subjected to negativity, trolls, and gaalis over the past one year and how it has left him baffled. Vijay Varma on social media hate In a recent interaction with News18, Vijay opened up about how the constant scrutiny affected him negatively. “When we were growing up, saying something bad about someone on a public platform was frowned upon and not appreciated. Those who badmouthed were considered wrong. Abhi sab kuch ulta ho gaya hai. Jo gaali de raha hai, usko koi kuch nahi bol raha hai (Now everything is upside down. No one is saying anything to the person who is abusing). The one who’s being subjected to these abuses will, in fact, have more people badmouthing rather than supporting them,” he said. Vijay also recalls the negative things and ‘lies’ that were constantly written about him in the past year. “The world is changing so fast. I’m not able to catch up. There has been an entire shift in the culture. The way people communicate and write comments is a little too excessive, direct, and personal. Sometimes, there’s too much fabrication and too many lies [written about you],” he states. When Tamannaah spoke about relationships In a 2025 interview with NDTV, Tamannaah Bhatia opened up about love and relationships. She had said, "I am trying to work on becoming a great life partner. So that’s the quest at the moment. I want to be that life partner that someone feels like they have done some good karma in their past life. That’s why I have come into their life. Whoever the lucky person is, I am working for it. I think there are a few things that I recently realised. One is that people confuse what love is and what a relationship is." Vijay Varma upcoming movies The actor is all set to raise the stakes with Matka King. The show offers a glimpse into a gripping saga set in the rapidly transforming Bombay of the 1960s, where one ambitious cotton trader dares to defy the odds, building a bold new gambling empire known as ‘Matka’ and turning an exclusive pastime of the elite into a nationwide phenomenon. Apart from this, he will be seen in Family Business, a high-stakes corporate saga created by Hansal Mehta and Niren Bhatt, featuring Anil Kapoor.
15 April,2026 02:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Dharmendra’s demise has left a void in the industry. His son, Bobby Deol, recently shared how tough it has been to grapple with the loss of his father. He also revealed that the grief has reshaped relationships and has brought him closer to his entire family, including half-sisters Esha and Ahana, in an unexpected way. Bobby Deol on dealing with Dharmendra’s demise Talking about losing him and how grief has rearranged his priorities, Bobby said, “There are all these days where I wish I had sat with him more. I wish I had asked him more questions… Now more than ever, I’m mindful of being with my sons, my wife, and my family. The box office, the reviews, the roles… eventually, they don’t matter, man. Success is measured in how much time you can afford to spend with the ones you love. What’s the point of fame and wealth when there’s no one to witness it with you? You know, I keep watching his reels on Instagram. He was so candid… so full of warmth. Sometimes it feels like he’s talking directly to me.” Grief has also brought Bobby closer to his half-sisters, Esha Deol and Ahana Deol. “I feel we’re all dealing with it in our own ways. Sometimes you misunderstand each other because you’re hurting. Everyone feels their pain is more than the other’s. But you give it time. Let it heal. Loss has its own way of bringing a family closer.” Bobby Deol’s upcoming movies Workwise, the actor has some big projects in his kitty. He is set to make an entry into the YRF spy universe with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari’s Alpha. The film is all set to release in July this year. He is also a part of Ali Abbas Zafar’s romantic thriller with Ahaan Panday. Apart from this, he is a part of Thalapathy Vijay’s last film, Jana Nayagan. The film’s release is currently in limbo due to CBFC issues. He is also starring in Amazon Prime Video’s Teen Kauwe. The series is about an ex-secret agent, believed to be dead for seven years, who must return to find the traitor who framed him, while his own agency is trying to terminate him. Sidhant Gupta, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Pavail Gulati, Ronit Roy, Isha Talwar, Chandni Bainz, and Faisal Malik are also a part of this project.
15 April,2026 02:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentToaster introduces us to Ramakant (Rajkummar Rao), who is a man defined by his extreme stinginess. He lives with his wife, Shilpa (Sanya Malhotra), who is a black belt in judo, in a rent-controlled apartment in a quaint society filled with senior citizens. Shilpa, irate at Ramakant's frugality, nudges him into buying an expensive toaster worth Rs 5,000 as a wedding gift for her Guruji's daughter. When the wedding is called off at the last minute, Ramakant visits Guruji's house, learning to his dismay that all the gifts have been donated to an orphanage. He tries reasoning with the orphanage's manager (Farah Khan), but he is told in no uncertain terms to get lost. Desperate to return the toaster and get his money back, Ramakant stealthily enters the building after nightfall, grabs it, and escapes, but not before being spotted by the children and the guard. With the result that, the next morning, the police are waiting at his apartment to arrest him. Ramakant and Shilpa are surrounded by Mrs D'Souza (Seema Pahwa), Glen D'Souza (Abhishek Banerjee) and Mrs Pherwani (Archana Puran Singh), who populate their film as their neighbours. The landlord Mrs D'Souza, is a well-intentioned lady suffering from acute constipation. Her other grievance in life is her wayward son Glen, who, when he's not smoking a joint, is surreptitiously filming a Minister's clandestine encounters with women to blackmail him. Frustrated by both, she pops off (Yes, that's really what happens). Things then start going downhill with a vengeance, and get much more complicated before the resolution arrives. The film has many genuine laugh-out-loud moments, even as the plot grows increasingly convoluted, but the lack of a wider story to follow ultimately makes the film fall flat. Just as you are somewhat sold on the ride, the second half segues into an entirely ludicrous direction, with much hither and thither, after which it cannot be revived. Its novelty cast aside, it becomes predictable and stretched. For me, it is the premise of Ramakant's obsession with frugality hammered down our throats that does not land. Although Toaster is aware of its silliness, it does not have the bandwidth for such an outlandish flight of imagination. You want to lean fully into the absurdity because it is, after all, a wacky screwball-esque comedy, but it often pulls you out. Rajkummar Rao has proven time and time again that comedy is his forte. Here, too, he kills it with his physical comedy, but his unscrupulous Ramakant elicits no sympathy within me. There's a poignant scene where an unsettling episode prompts him to reflect with horror on the consequences brought by miserliness. You hope for it to spark genuine growth, but that scene is never brought up again, and he's back to his default setting as he gets involved in even more deceit. Archana Puran Singh really gets to show off her action chops, beyond being a decrepit and sorry figure. The same cannot be said for Sanya Malhotra, however, who is a natural on-screen but is not given a substantial role. Ultimately, Toaster, though flawed, is a respite from the utterly brainless comedies being churned out. If you're in search of a light, quirky laugh saga that embraces its silliness, Toaster can be a fit contender.
15 April,2026 02:24 PM IST | Mumbai | Nandini ShahWhat was once positioned as one of the year’s biggest releases has now become a project shrouded in uncertainty. Salman Khan’s Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace was said to release in April and then apparently pushed to June. Now, the latest buzz is that the war drama — originally envisioned as a retelling of the 2020 Indo-China Galwan Valley clash — is stuck in limbo amid mounting regulatory complications. Sources have told mid-day that the film, despite being rechristened and its tone reworked, is no closer to reaching viewers. Apparently, the makers have not submitted it to the Central Board of Film Certification yet. “At this stage, after making the necessary changes, the team is trying to understand what would be the next steps to ensure its smooth release. No department, whether the Ministry of Defence, the Army, or the CBFC, has seen the film yet,” revealed a source. Apoorva Lakhia. Pic/Instagram Trouble began right after the first teaser was launched in December 2025, which elicited sharp reactions from Chinese state-affiliated media, including Global Times that accused the film of “distorting facts”. Sources said that in February, the Indian government authorities informally advised the makers to remove explicit references to China and the Galwan conflict, citing India’s improving relations with its neighbouring country. A few weeks later, Khan unveiled the new title — Maatrubhumi. This was followed by rumours that director Apoorva Lakhia is reshooting parts of the war drama. The source clarified, “Maatrubhumi has not been rewritten from scratch or reshot. In the Mumbai leg, the team shot additional parts depicting family sequences and love stories of a few supporting characters. Now, the makers have shifted the film’s focus on family and relationships, making it a human drama. That said, a bit of the war portions have been retained. But if you remove references to China and Galwan, what is the conflict about? That’s the central question they’re grappling with.” Mar 16When ‘Battle of Galwan’ was rechristened ‘Maatrubhumi’ Did you know? ‘Mera Desh’ was the other title the makers were considering. They renamed it ‘Maatrubhumi’ since the song, with the same title, was a hit by then
15 April,2026 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBR | Mohar BasuRanveer Singh is currently basking in the massive success of Dhurandhar 2. The duology has grossed Rs 3000 crore, setting new records for Hindi cinema. While Ranveer Singh is known for his flamboyant persona, the actor was a shy person when he entered the industry. Bigg Boss 8 fame Sonali Raut recalls how Ranveer was nervous during a bikini shoot, and she comforted him. Sonali Raut on Ranveer Singh’s nervousness during shoot Sonali Raut mentioned that, unlike his Dhurandhar persona, she has seen Ranveer Singh in a different, sweeter avatar who was nervous on set. In a chat with Filmi Beat, she said, “I know Ranveer very differently. I did a pose with him, and after a few years, he did the same pose with Vaani Kapoor. Ranveer, at that time, was very sweet, very friendly, and very nice. He was not like (imitates him) ‘Yeah,’ full of energy, no. Actually, he was very shy because, again, it was a bikini shoot.” She recalled, “It was very bold. It was glamorous. He said, ‘This is my first shoot like that, very glamorous, and with a girl who’s wearing a bikini.’ Yeah, he was so cautious. He was chewing gum, he was wearing perfume… I was chill, and even the photographer was like, ‘Sonali, don’t make him conscious because you are okay, but he’s a little nervous. Please make him comfortable.’” More about Dhurandhar Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar franchise has now become the first from India to cross the unprecedented Rs 3000 crore milestone. While the first part, which released in cinemas last December, went on to amass Rs 1307.25 crore globally, the sequel has now edged past the Rs 1700 crore milestone, allowing the two-part franchise to cross Rs 3000 crore worldwide. The film also stars Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi, and Sara Arjun, among others. Ranveer’s upcoming movies Workwise, the actor will be seen in the post-apocalyptic zombie thriller Pralay, directed by Hansal Mehta’s son, Jai Mehta. The film is expected to go on floors in mid-2026. It stars Lokah fame Kalyani Priyadarshan alongside him. The movie is envisioned as a large-scale, high-concept zombie thriller that explores a post-apocalyptic human drama of sacrifice and survival.
15 April,2026 09:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The makers are planning to release the film on a global scale. Namit Malhotra and Yash recently jetted off to Las Vegas and represented the film on CinemaCon 2026’s global stage. During an interaction with international media, Yash spoke about working with Ranbir Kapoor and revealed why they have no scenes together. Yash on Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor In a chat with Fandango, Yash was asked about his camaraderie with Ranbir Kapoor on the set of Ramayana. He replied, “Interestingly, we both have never come together on screen in this film. As you all know, it’s a two-part film. So, in the first part, I think we have, as Ravana, I have my own kingdom, and Rama has his own kingdom.” He added, “But yeah, we have met a couple of times, and he’s such a fabulous actor. I think it is mutual respect which has played out. Chemistry is like, when you’re out to do something phenomenal, and it’s as ambitious as Ramayana, all of us have a single agenda: to give our best to present this story. I think our visions are aligned, so the chemistry’s not even an issue. We’re enjoying it.” Yash talks crafting the dynamic between him and Ranbir Kapoor on the set of #Ramayana. pic.twitter.com/umCtuTiHUr — Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 (@RottenTomatoes) April 14, 2026 As for Yash’s Ravana, director Nitesh Tiwari had previously revealed that the film will not portray him as a villain. Ranbir Kapoor also spoke about Yash’s Ravana and said, “Yash, of course, has the stardom that he has. To play Ravana, you need somebody who has that aura and screen presence. His interpretation of Ravana is very different from what we have seen over the years.” More about Ramayana Ramayana: Part 1 brings together a wide ensemble, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The first part of Ramayana is set to release in theatres globally during Diwali 2026. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chadha, and many other actors. Yash’s upcoming movies On the work front, the actor will next be seen in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The film, written and directed by Geetu Mohandas, also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The first look was unveiled on the Rocking Star’s birthday and faced massive backlash. It was supposed to hit the screens on March 19; however, due to West Asia tensions, the makers have pushed the release to June 4.
15 April,2026 09:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAs Nepal celebrates its Navo Varsha on Tuesday, actress Manisha Koirala expressed her happiness and said that she loves ringing in New Years with people she admires. Manisha posted a photograph on Instagram from her New Year celebrations with friends and family. She wrote in the caption: “Love ringing in new years #2083 with people I admire and cherish.. missing few of my other loved ones..may this new year bring heaps of joy to everyone…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manisha Koirala (@m_koirala) The Nepali New Year is being celebrated on April 14, 2026, marking the first day of Baisakh 2083 in the Vikram Samvat calendar. Talking about Manisha, a Nepalese actress working in Indian films, predominantly in Hindi and some Tamil films, was last seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, a period drama television series released in 2024. Since then, the actress has been away from the screens. Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, the show marked Bhansali’s debut on the web space. With grand and beautiful sets and costumes, the show was set in the red-light district of Heera Mandi in Lahore during the Indian independence movement. It traced the lives of tawaifs and their intersection with political and personal struggles under British colonial rule. The cast also includes Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sharmin Segal, and Taha Shah Badussha. In films, she was last seen in Shehzada directed by Rohit Dhawan. A remake of the Telugu film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, the film also stars Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon, Paresh Rawal, Manisha Koirala and Ronit Roy. The 54-year-old actress is one of the most popular and highest-paid actresses of her time. She made her acting debut with the Nepali film Pheri Bhetaula in 1989, and later debuted in Indian cinema with the Hindi drama Saudagar in 1991. 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
15 April,2026 08:44 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSIt has been 39 years since they got engaged in 1987, and to mark the occasion, acclaimed actress Seema Pahwa shared a photograph with her renowned husband, Manoj Pahwa. Seema took to Instagram, where she shared a photograph of herself with her husband. In the image, the couple is seen standing together and smiling at the camera. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Seema Bhargava Pahwa (@seemabhargavapahwa) “Was engaged today 1987,” she wrote as the caption. The couple reportedly met in 1984. They featured in a play titled Aadhe Adhure, and during this time, they started having a feeling attachment towards each other. Seema and Manoj have two children Manukriti Pahwa and Mayank Pahwa. Mayank married Sanah Kapur whereas in September 2023 Manukriti Pahwa married Ruhaan Kapoor, both siblings being children of actors Pankaj Kapur and Supriya Pathak Kapur. Manoj’s latest OTT work included “Single Papa”. Single Papa also stars Kunal Kemmu, Dayanand Shetty, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional age can best be described as “work in progress.” His sudden decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce, leaves his family so shocked they briefly consider rebooting him. He was also seen in Perfect Family, which also stars Gulshan Devaiah, Neha Dhupia, Seema and Girija Oak.The eight-episode show blends humor and drama while exploring family dynamics, emotional well-being, and the use of therapy to navigate conflicts. In films, he was seen in the Taapsee Pannu-starrer “Assi”. The courtroom drama revolves around an unexplained sexual assault case. An investigator and defense team fight to reveal shocking truths hidden beneath statistics and uncover the human cost behind the headlines. Meanwhile, Seema was seen in the 2025 film “Bhool Chuk Maaf”, which also features Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. The film follows Ranjan, a Varanasi man trapped in a time loop on his wedding day because he broke a promise to God regarding a corruptly acquired government job. 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
15 April,2026 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood multi-hyphenate Karan Johar had a witty reaction to Hollywood legend Meryl Streep when she told him that they have the same phone. KJo recently met Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway during ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Tokyo tour. KJo, who is one of the most stylish filmmakers in Hindi cinema and a Meryl Streep fan, had his moment when he accidentally dropped his phone, and Meryl Streep, who leaned forward to help him pick his phone, said, “We have the same phone, Karan”. KJo immediately said, “I’ll never change it now” drawing laughs from everyone in the room. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2' is an upcoming sequel to the 2006 film, with an official trailer released ahead of its planned May 1, 2026 theatrical debut. The film is directed by David Frankel and written by Aline Brosh McKenna, and brings back original cast members including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt. Earlier, Meryl Streep appeared on the chat show ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’, and told the host, “20 years ago, it was categorized as a chick flick, and that designation has kind of not worn well, you know, after ‘Barbie’ and ‘Mamma Mia’, and other films that completely catch the studios by surprise that people want to see them, because they have girls in the center of the story, women in the center of the story”. She further mentioned, “So they were not, we had to scrabble for our budget. And that was true. I think I've talked to Greta Gerwig about it. That was true with Barbie a little bit, in comparison to what they spend on other films. This one, honey, they spent the money”. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ also stars Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B. J. Novak, and Conrad Ricamora, Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman. The film is set to release in cinemas on May 1, 2026. 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
15 April,2026 08:41 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Kriti Sanon, who is gearing up for the release of Cocktail 2, has spoken about her preparation for the sequel to the 2012 cult romantic drama and shared that she was on a “very strict diet” and a “consistent workout routine” to prep for the upcoming film. “Honestly, during Cocktail, it was the only time when I was on a very strict diet and a consistent workout routine. And for the first time, I followed a calorie deficit diet, which had never happened in my life. We were shooting in Italy, in Sicily… and when it comes to food there, it’s mostly pizza, pasta, pizza… all of that. And I was like… ah,” Kriti said in a statement. Earlier, she had revealed the emotional reason behind choosing the film, sharing, “Tere Ishk Mein was so emotionally draining, it had completely emptied me emotionally. I felt I needed something light and fun, and that’s when Cocktail came my way.” Highlighting the importance of balance, Kriti had also shared, “I thought, ‘This is it. This is the space I want to be in.’ It’s also nice to play characters that are poles apart, to not get too much of the load on you emotionally, because going back-to-back with deeply layered roles can take a toll on you.” Kriti shared that she’s looking very different from what she has ever looked and it's probably the hottest character that I've done so far. “And I think Homi is someone who has great great aesthetic visual sense and he's just inherently cool and I think he's brought a cool side to me which I didn't know I had.” The film also stars Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. Cocktail 2 is by filmmaker Homi Adajania. It explores modern relationships amid emotional turmoil. The sequel features new characters facing current challenges while revisiting themes of love, friendship, and heartbreak. This is the first time Rashmika will be seen sharing screen space with Kriti and Shahid. The film is set to bow in cinemas on June 19, 2026. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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