'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' director Abhishek Pathak and actor Shivaleeka Oberoi are set to embrace parenthood for the first time, with the soon-to-be mom sharing her first-ever pregnancy photos. Taking to her Instagram handle, Shivaleeka offered glimpses of her baby bump with a series of adorable pictures. "Holding onto this," she wrote in the caption. In the pictures, a cheerful Shivaleeka could be seen delicately caressing her baby bump as she posed for the camera. She kept it simple with a plain tank top and a baggy pair of denims. In her Instagram story, the 'Khuda Haafiz' star playfully added, "When you finally have the courage to post but not the permission." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shivaleeka Oberoi Pathak (@shivaleekaoberoi) Earlier in December 2025, the couple announced the pregnancy news amid the Christmas festivities. "Our love story has found its sweetest verse -- a tiny blessing is joining our universe," they wrote on social media. Abhishek and Shivaleeka tied the knot on February 9, 2023, in Goa after dating for a few years. Their wedding reception was a star-studded affair with the presence of 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' cast Kartik Aaryan, Sunny Singh, Nushrratt Bharuccha and Ishita Raj Sharma. Actor Ajay Devgn graced the couple's wedding with his nephew Aaman Devgan. They had a dreamy proposal in Turkey, where Abhishek Pathak popped the question to Shivaleeka Oberoi under the hot air balloons. The grand proposal video also did the rounds on social media. On the work front, Abhishek Pathak is set to bring the much-awaited 'Drishyam 3', marking the return of Ajay Devgn's Vijay Salgaonkar. The makers recently announced the film's release on October 2, 2026. Shooting for the much-awaited third instalment of the popular franchise is currently in full swing. Presented by Star Studio18, 'Drishyam 3' is a Panorama Studios production. Directed by Abhishek Pathak and written by Abhishek Pathak, Aamil Keeyan Khan and Parveez Shaikh, it is produced by Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Kumar Mangat Pathak and Abhishek Pathak.
11 January,2026 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSJust like many, actress Alia Bhatt has also declared herself to be a Yami Gautam fan after witnessing her phenomenal performance in her latest release Haq. Alia took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and called Haq Yami's top performances of all time. Lauding her contemporary, the 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' actress wrote, "Queen yamigautam you are pure craft, heart and all things gold in Haq! One of my top female performances of all time..(sic)." Alia further revealed that she even called Yami to congratulate her on such an incredible movie, declaring herself to be a true Yami fan. "As I mentioned over the phone too, am a Yami fan waiting eagerly for all your work to once again charm and entertain us all," she added. Several other members from the film fraternity used social media to praise Yami and the team of "Haq" for the success of the drama. Filmmaker and choreographer, Farah Khan, applauded Yami and Emraan Hashmi in a social media post that read, “Yami Gautam get ready to receive every award! Outstanding performance.” Tagging Emraan, Farah added, “ur best to date”, followed by clap emojis. Presently streaming on Netflix, the courtroom drama "Haq" is believed to be inspired by the landmark Supreme Court judgement of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, which revolves around a few key matrimonial rights of women within Muslim households. Jointly backed by Vineet Jain, Vishal Gurnani, Juhi Parekh Mehta, and Harman Baweja under the banners of Junglee Pictures, Insomnia Films, and Baweja Studios, the screenplay of the movie has been written by Reshu Nath. The technical crew of the film also has Vishal Mishra as the music composer, Pratham Mehta as the cinematographer, and Ninad Khanolkar as the editor. With a theatrical release on November 7, 2025, Haq received a lot of love and recognition following its digital release on the streaming giant.
11 January,2026 03:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSWhen flights get delayed, some people complain; however, actor Neil Nitin Mukesh chose to sing instead. A long wait at the airport turned into an impromptu musical moment for the actor, who proved that a flight delay doesn't always have to kill the mood. Stuck with time to spare, Neil found the perfect way to keep things "entertaining" by breaking into song with none other than filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. On Saturday, Neil took to Instagram to share a fun video from the airport, where he and Bhandarkar can be seen singing the evergreen "Hanste Hanste Kat Jaye Raaste" from the 1988 film Khoon Bhari Maang. The video gave fans a glimpse into how the two made the most of an otherwise frustrating travel hiccup. Sharing the video, Neil added a playful caption that read, "The OG Jalwa King @imbhandarkar. Yet again, a delay in our flight, but our love and entertainment never stop." Neil and Madhur Bhandarkar share a long professional history. The two first collaborated on Jail (2009), a hard-hitting prison drama that featured Neil in the lead role. They later reunited for Indu Sarkar (2017), where Neil portrayed Sanjay Gandhi in the political thriller. On the work front, Neil was last seen in the comedy thriller 'Ek Chatur Naar,' which released in cinemas on September 12 last year. The film starred Neil Nitin Mukesh alongside Divya Khossla. Directed by Umesh Shukla, Ek Chatur Naar was also produced by Umesh Shukla, Ashish Wagh, and Zeeshan Ahmad under the banner of Merry Go Round Studios, with T-Series presenting the film. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
11 January,2026 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actor Hrithik Roshan's sister Sunaina Roshan on Saturday treated the superstar's fans with an unseen picture from his childhood and ‘chubbier’ days. Sunaina, on account of Hrithik's 52nd birthday on the 10th of January, took to her social media account to share a few unseen pictures from the superstar's childhood and teenage days. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sunaina Roshan (@roshansunaina) In one picture, Sunaina is seen feeding a cake to Hrithik who seems to be in his young adulthood. In the next picture, Sunaina can be seen relaxing with an adorable and chubby Hrithik, who seems to be in his early teenage days. Wishing her superstar brother on his birthday, Sunaina penned an emotional note for him. Calling him as her ‘life's rock’, Sunaina wrote, “Happy birthday to my Duggu, my rock! So grateful you’re in my life. Proud of the incredible person you are and all you’ve achieved.” She further added, “Wishing you strength to conquer dreams, peace to calm your soul and carries you through, good health, prosperity and peace in all moments May the wings of your kindness soar high.” The doting sister also called her brother as her inspiration and cheerleader. "You’re my forever inspiration and cheerleader. May your year be filled with love, laughter, adventure and all your heart’s desires. I don’t just celebrate your birthday today… I celebrate your existence,” she wrote. She added, “Always rooting for you, Duggu. Shine brighter. Love you @hrithikroshan Sending big hugs. DugguBirthday SiblingsLove.” Earlier in the day, Hrithik's father and Bollywood star Rakesh Roshan too had taken to his social media account to wish his darling son on his birthday. Referring to Hrithik by his pet name,, he wrote, “Duggu love you more every year. Happy birthday! ” For the uninitiated, Hrithik Roshan made his big Bollywood debut with the blockbuster movie Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai opposite actress Ameesha Patel, in January 2000. The actor went onto taste success and a humongous stardom overnight post the release of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. He had earlier made brief appearances as a child actor in several films in the 80s era of Bollywood, and later also worked as an assistant director on a few of his father's films. The actor was later also a part of hit movies like Fiza, Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Mission Kashmir, Koi Mil Gaya, Krishh, Guzaarish, Lakshya and others. On the personal front, Hrithik was earlier married to actor Sanjay Khan's daughter Sussanne Khan but the couple seperated after 13 years of marriage in 2014. The two continue to remain good friends and co-parent their two sons, Hrehaan and Hridaan. The superstar is currently dating actress Saba Azad. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
11 January,2026 02:33 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Nupur Sanon and singer Stebin Ben are now officially married, having exchanged vows in a beautiful Christian wedding ceremony held in Udaipur. The intimate celebration was attended by close friends and family and unfolded against the regal charm of the heritage city, making it a truly memorable affair. All about their dreamy white wedding Nupur looked stunning in a classic white wedding gown, exuding elegance and grace, while Stebin complemented her in a crisp white tuxedo, completing his look with black sunglasses. The ceremony was warm and personal, with heartfelt vows, emotional moments and plenty of joy. One of the highlights of the day was the couple’s cake-cutting ceremony, where they celebrated with a grand three-tier cake and popped champagne amid cheers and applause from their loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Weddings Unfolded (@weddingsunfolded) Nupur’s sister, actor Kriti Sanon, played a special role as the bridesmaid and stood by the couple throughout the celebrations. She was seen wearing a soft aqua blue gown and shared several happy moments with the newlyweds, clearly soaking in the joy of her sister’s big day. Pre-wedding ceremonies with friends and family The wedding festivities had begun a few days earlier with a series of pre-wedding celebrations. The haldi ceremony was a lively and colourful affair, with the couple dressed in matching yellow outfits. Surrounded by friends and family, they participated in traditional rituals, laughter and playful moments. This was followed by a high-energy sangeet night that turned into a full-fledged party. Guests hit the dance floor, and several videos showed enthusiastic performances, with Kriti Sanon and actor Varun Sharma dancing their hearts out alongside other attendees. Celebrity friends including Disha Patani and Mouni Roy were also present for the celebrations and shared glimpses from the wedding, offering fans a peek into the joyous occasion. The décor, filled with floral arrangements and elegant details, added to the fairytale vibe of the event. Nupur and Stebin’s wedding comes shortly after their engagement, which had already won hearts online. As the couple begins this new chapter together, fans and well-wishers continue to shower them with love and congratulations, celebrating a union filled with warmth, music and togetherness.
11 January,2026 12:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA heartwarming throwback picture shared by Tusshar Kapoor on social media on Saturday has taken fans on a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The vintage photograph features his father, Bollywood legend Jeetendra, alongside superstar Hema Malini, seemingly captured during a break from their film shoot. In the picture shared by Tusshar, Jeetendra is seen seated with his children, little Ekta Kapoor and Tusshar Kapoor, on his lap, while Hema Malini looks at them with warmth in her eyes. Tusshar in his caption mentioned that the picture seems to be from a movie of his father from the late 70s era of Bollywood. Kapoor captioned the post, “#majorthrowback visiting dad on set”. Jeetendra who now is in his late 80s, is a proud father to his stalwart producer daughter Ekta Kapoor and actor son Tusshar Kapoor. While neither of his children chose to marry, both are proud parents to two sons each, whom they welcomed through surrogacy. Ekta and Tusshar also share an extremely warm and close bond as siblings. On account of Tusshar’s birthday a few months ago, Ekta had penned a beautiful note for him. She had taken to social media to describe him as her “guide and support,” highlighting the special bond they share. Sharing a heartwarming video featuring their cherished memories on her social media account, she captioned it, “Happy birthday to the best boy, I know! You are my guide, you’re my support ! May you get everything you want in life! Loveeeeee uuuuuuuuuuuu.” Ekta also added the track ‘Rabba Mere Rabba’ from Tusshar’s debut film “Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai” as background score for the video. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
11 January,2026 10:01 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs a screenwriter, you rarely get to put a face to your words. Sometimes, years pass before the audience even knows who wrote their favourite story. So, when Divy Nidhi Sharma got the chance to perform his own story at the ongoing seventh edition of the Udaipur Tales International Storytelling Festival, he grabbed it with both hands. “When you’re a screenwriter, there are many people involved between you and the audience before the story reaches them. But when you recite a story, there are no mediators,” says the writer, who has penned a new story, Jewan, for the festival. As Sharma kicks off the year with fresh writing, he reflects on how his last outing — the Aamir Khan-starrer comedy Sitaare Zameen Par — has made Bollywood’s top studios take him “more seriously” now. “A film like Sitaare Zameen Par opens a lot of doors. Now when you go to pitch to a studio or a producer, you know your word is taken more seriously. It wasn’t just a commercial hit, it was well-received by the common people because of the intent with which the film was written,” he shares. His past works . ‘Anupamaa’ — Co-wrote dialogues from 2020-2024. ‘Laapataa Ladies’ – wrote additional dialogues. ‘Nayi Naveli’ — upcoming Aanand L Rai production. ‘Nakhrewaalli’ — Not released yet Aamir Khan Connection with Aamir remains “We made a film that was well received. The film made decent money. It got families back into theatres. That was our objective. Beyond that, there is no end to wishes and wants.”
11 January,2026 09:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBack from the dead The team of ‘Mirzapur The Film’ Shriya Pilgaonkar’s Mirzapur season one character Sweety Gupta is officially “back from the dead” — and she’s currently shooting for the film adaptation of the popular Prime Video crime thriller series. She shared two pictures on social media and wrote, “Eight years later… Guess who’s back from the dead. Currently filming. Jald hi milenge (sic).” One photo showed Mirzapur The Film’s clapboard, while the other featured a group shot with cast members Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyenndu, Pankaj Tripathi, Rasika Dugal and others. For the unversed, Sweety is killed by Munna Bhaiyya at her own wedding in the first season. Playing the antagonist The evil sorceress Rita Repulsa; (right) Priyanka Chopra After nearly 24 years in the industry, Priyanka Chopra has no qualms about playing the negative lead. She did it in Aitraaz (2004), then Baywatch (2017), and We Can Be Heroes (2020). Going by recent rumours, we hear the actor is being considered to play the iconic villain Rita Repulsa in Disney’s upcoming Power Rangers reboot series. While there’s been no official confirmation from Disney or Priyanka, the buzz is that she’s in the running because she has previously proved “her ability to play high-stakes, menacing characters”. Other names reportedly in the mix or testing for Ranger roles, include Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Mason Thames, Shaun Dixon, and Momona Tamada.
11 January,2026 08:42 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamIn an industry where relationships can turn seasonal, filmmaker Priyadarshan and Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar have kept their bond steady for over 25 years. The veteran filmmaker, who worked with Dhar long before the latter’s glory days, gets nostalgic about their journey — and doesn’t hide how “proud” he feels about his former student. “Do you know who wrote the dialogues for the Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna-starrer Aakrosh (2010)? It was Aditya. He also wrote the dialogues for Ajay, Anil Kapoor, and Kangana Ranaut-starrer Tezz (2012),” shares Priyadarshan, who worked with Dhar for three years. “He is one of my best disciples and assistants I’ve ever had. Aditya is one of my loyal boys; he takes my blessings for everything,” smiles the senior director, adding that he recently watched the Ranveer Singh and Khanna-starrer, and “loved it.” (L-R) Priyadarshan and Aditya Dhar on the set of ‘Tezz’ In 2006, it was Aakrosh’s screenplay writer Robin Bhatt — who wrote it with Akash Khurana — who introduced Dhar to Priyadarshan. “Aditya [became my] assistant director. He also sat on the script with me,” remembers the filmmaker. “It was during the shoot of Tezz in Scotland that Aditya told me that he was a budding cricketer, in the under-19 team, but he didn’t get in because the son of a top Indian cricketer beat him to it. [Seeing his] depressed state, his friends took him to watch my film Gardish [1993]. That day he decided to quit cricket and become a filmmaker.” Priyadarshan says Dhar still gives him the same respect. During the shoot of Bhooth Bangla, Dhar dropped by the sets to show him the trailer of Dhurandhar. “That’s the kind of relationship I share with him — a guru and shishya.” Recalling how Dhar, despite writing a couple of scripts that became big hits, “never got his due credit because the directors took his research, hard work, and talent but kept him aside”, he says, “I am very proud of him; he has made it so big.” Ranveer Singh in ‘Dhurandhar’ Did you know? Aditya Dhar has been a lyricist in the movies ‘Kabul Express’ (2006), ‘Haal-e-Dil’ (2008), and ‘Daddy Cool’ (2009) Akshaye Khanna On Akshaye Khanna “In my first film with Akshaye Khanna, ‘Doli Saja Ke Rakhna’ [1998], everybody had discouraged me from signing him on. They said he is difficult and moody. But I fell in love with him from the first film itself. I never found him difficult. If I called him at 5am he would be there on time. He is a darling and we’ve never had a bitter moment together in [the six films we did]. He is least bothered by criticism.”
11 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRActress Saba Azad marked boyfriend and Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan’s 52nd birthday with a series of warm and intimate pictures, calling him her ‘heart’. The couple has been dating for a while now and often share pictures with each other on social media. Saba Azad's birthday wish for Hrithik Roshan She wrote, “Nothing in the world makes me happier than seeing you happy. On the best day of the year I wish upon you joy and days of quiet, rest intercepted with days of fulfilling creation, work that deserves your talent, books that make you think, time with your friends and family and peace endless peace. Happy birthday my heart. I love you hrithikroshan.” In one photo shared by Saba, the couple is seen smiling during what appears to be a relaxed outdoor ride. Another click captures a cozy indoor moment, with Hrithik and Saba seated close together, sharing laughter in a calm. Saba and Hrithik have been dating for quite a few years now. They made their relationship public in 2023. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Azad (@sabazad) About Hrithik Roshan Referred to as the millennial superstar, Hrithik is one of the highest-paid actors in India. Starting from 2012, he has appeared in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 several times based on his income and popularity. He made brief appearances as a child actor in several films in the 1980s and later worked as an assistant director on four of his father's films. His first leading role was in the box-office success Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. Performances in the 2000 terrorism drama Fiza and the 2001 ensemble family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham helped him gain major stardom. The 2003 science fiction film Koi... Mil Gaya, was a turning point in his film career; he later starred as the titular superhero in the Krrish franchise. In Lakshya, he played an army officer and earned critical acclaim. Hrithik was then seen in films such as Dhoom 2, Jodhaa Akbar, Guzaarish, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Agneepath, Super 30, Bang Bang!, War, and Fighter. Looking forward, Hrithik is now making his debut on the OTT space as a producer with Storm. Hrithik is joining hands with Prime Video for the thriller, which is set in Mumbai. Production is scheduled to begin imminently, reports variety.com. In April 2025, it was announced that Hrithik is all set to make his directorial debut with Krrish 4. Hrithik will be swinging between the two departments of direction and acting for the film as he essays the titular superhero in the franchise. The shooting for the film is set to begin early next year.
10 January,2026 09:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt has been one year since Fateh made its mark on screens, and Sonu Sood’s directorial debut continues to live on, not just in memory, but in the moments that shaped it. The film’s journey over the past year reflects its lasting impression, balancing grit, emotion, and cinematic ambition in equal measure. Sonu Sood marks one year of Fateh Marking the milestone, Sonu Sood reflected on the journey by sharing a heartfelt note, calling Fateh his “most special film till date.” He wrote, “1 year of #Fateh 🤍 Grateful for every memory, every lesson, and all the love you gave it. Thank you for standing by me. Back to work now — the next one awaits.” The message underlined the deeply personal nature of the project and its significance in his creative journey. Released amid high expectations, Fateh stood out for its stylised action and grounded storytelling. At its core was Sonu Sood’s powerful turn as Fateh, a man shaped by conflict, resilience, and an unspoken sense of duty. Co-starring Jacqueline Fernandez and Naseeruddin Shah, the film added emotional depth and contrast to Fateh’s intense, driven world. Jacqueline’s presence, in particular, brought emotional grounding to the high-stakes narrative. About Fateh Directed with a keen eye for realism and scale, the film unfolded as a personal journey set against a larger, unforgiving world. The cinematography played a crucial role in shaping Fateh’s visual identity, lending the film a raw, immersive texture that elevated its emotional stakes. A key highlight was its high-octane action design, helmed by award-winning international action director Lee Whittaker, known for X-Men, Fast & Furious 5, and Jurassic Park 3. Every frame reflected the collaborative effort behind the camera — moments created off-screen that ultimately became etched on screen. Over the past year, Fateh has found renewed appreciation among audiences who continue to revisit the film for its layered narrative, striking visuals, and the performances of its lead cast. As it completes one year, Fateh stands as a defining chapter in Sonu Sood’s career — a debut marked by quiet intensity, strong craft, and the promise of what lies ahead.
10 January,2026 08:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
