Playback singer Sonu Nigam is lashed out at the media after a publication falsely quoted him over the language row. The singer took to his Instagram on Thursday, and shared screenshots, which show his imposter account on social media engaging with Tejasvi Surya, Member of the Lok Sabha from Bengaluru. In the screenshot, the imposter account of the singer on X, formerly Twitter, can be seen engaging in a spat with Tejasvi’s opinion. Tejasvi Surya had written, “This behaviour by @TheOfficialSBI Branch Manager is simply not acceptable. If you are doing customer interface work in Karnataka, especially in a sector like banking , it is important to communicate to customers in the language they know. Being adamant like this is simply not right. I have time and again raised this issue of mandatorily posting local staff or staff who know the local language in banking operations, both inside and outside Parliament”. He added, “Just a few weeks ago, at a Public Accounts Committee meeting, I had raised this issue to the DFS Secretary who assured me action will be taken to follow a office notification that makes this requirement of local language knowledge compulsory. Looks like this still isn’t being enforced properly. I urge the concerned at @TheOfficialSBI to immediately implement the DFS policy that mandates local language requirement. I have spoken to concerned authorities to take action against this manager who has behaved in this manner. Banks working in Karnataka should serve customers in Kannada. Period”. Sonu’s imposter account wrote in response, “Don't dub Kannada movies in Hindi! Don't release Kannada movies pan-India! Do you have the guts to say this to Kannada film stars, Mr. @Tejasvi_Surya , or you are just another language warrior?”. The media house quoted the imposter’s tweet, which were slammed by Sonu, as he accused the media house of wrongly attributing the tweet to him when he has clarified numerous times in the past that he is not on X. Slamming the media house, the singer wrote, “Are you Out of your mind? How many times have I declared I am not on Twitter? Spreading misinformation on my name is only going to poison the minds of people who have loved me so much all these years. Not everyone will have the sense to fact check your news. I'm truly done with this country's desperate and brutal Media. Shame”. Earlier, Sonu had lashed out at a person from Bengaluru, who asked him to sing Kannada songs as well during his stage performance in the Silicon Valley of India. Following the incident, the singer had issued a clarification in the light of allegations against him for making provocative statements, and hurting the sentiments of Kannadigas. This came after an FIR was filed against the singer at the Avalahalli Police Station in Bengaluru. The complaint alleged that the singer had made an objectionable statement, saying, “Kannada, Kannada, Kannada, this is exactly why the incident happened in Pahalgam”, as he referenced the recent terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed. Sonu, on his part, took to his Instagram, and issued a clarification as he said that there were only 3-4 fringe elements in the crowd, and other people in the audience were very respectful. He said that such people need to be dealt with strongly. 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
23 May,2025 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSUrvashi Rautela has been busy this week serving bold fashion statements at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress made her fifth red carpet appearance on Thursday in a stunning outfit for the screening of La Venue De L’Avenir (Colours of Time). While her ensemble was enough to turn heads, it was her accessory that stole the spotlight. Urvashi carries bikini Urvashi walked the red carpet in an embellished golden, fitted fishtail gown with dramatic cape-like sleeves. While the perfectly tailored gown drew plenty of attention, her bag became the real conversation starter — a tiny purse shaped like a bikini top. The bag, from luxury brand Judith Leiber, featured a striking metallic gold bikini-top design. Priced at Rs 5,31,695, it was adorned with pearls and semi-precious stones, which justified its steep price tag. View this post on Instagram A post shared by URVASHI RAUTELA (@urvashirautela) Urvashi Rautela's first appearance at Cannes 2025 Urvashi Rautela first graced the red carpet at Cannes 2025 on Tuesday during the opening ceremony. A regular at the prestigious festival, she never fails to make a statement with her eccentric yet glamorous fashion choices. For her first look, Urvashi embraced a burst of color in a strapless, structured outfit featuring shades of blue, red, and yellow. While her vibrant ensemble stood out, it was her quirky parrot-shaped crystal clutch that grabbed everyone’s attention. According to fashion watchdog Diet Sabya, the clutch — also by Judith Leiber — is priced at Rs 4,68,064.10. Urvashi completed the look with a matching tiara, adding a royal touch to her whimsical style. Urvashi's oops moment at Cannes Urvashi Rautela walked the red carpet for the second time at the Cannes Film Festival on Day 6, in a stunning black gown. While we were just about to believe that this was her redeeming look after the bizarre and disastrous first appearance, Rautela witnessed an oops moment As Urvashi walked the red carpet for the second time, the video of her posing for the camera went viral, and netizens were quick to notice that her dress had a hole at the top near her underarms. With many sharing the video, netizens are now dropping hilarious comments after the wardrobe malfunction. "First Indian to have a torn dress at Cannes?" one wrote. Another user commented, “Dekho, gotta respect the hustle. Bichari, I feel bad for her. Walking the red carpet where there are no paps in Cannes is basically the kiss of death.” "First Indian to have a torn dress at Cannes?” another comment read.
23 May,2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNora Fatehi recently had a starstruck moment as she met the legendary actress Zeenat Aman, and she couldn’t hold back her excitement. Taking to social media, the dancer-actress shared a heartfelt note describing the experience as "everything" and gushed over how gracious and warm Zeenat was during their interaction. Calling it an “honour” to chat with the iconic star, Nora wrote, “This moment was everything Meeting the ICONIC @thezeenataman having the honour to chat with her was incredible! She was so kind, so cool and full of praises on praises for my journey, I was shook! I cant get over what she said to me !!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nora Fatehi (@norafatehi) Nora also recalled performing a tribute to Zeenat Aman’s illustrious career three years ago at an award show. “If only u guys could hear it What A Queen I Remember performing on her songs as a tribute to her legendary career 3 years ago at an award show,” the dancer added. In the video, Zeenat Aman and Nora Fatehi are seen deeply engaged in conversation. Nora is also seen sweetly holding the veteran actress’ hand during the interaction, reflecting her admiration and warmth. The video is from a recent Netflix event promoting their film ‘The Royals.’ Fatehi and Aman recently shared screen space in “The Royals,” a 2025 Hindi romantic comedy-drama series. The show also stars Ishaan Khatter, Bhumi Pednekar, and Sakshi Tanwar. Directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana and penned by Neha Veena Sharma, “The Royals” revolves around a royal family who teams up with a modern hospitality entrepreneur to transform their ancestral palace into a high-end resort, leading to a blend of tradition, ambition, and unexpected emotions. Zeenat Aman marked her much-awaited return to the screen with Netflix’s The Royals. In the series, she portrayed Maji Sahiba, the dignified matriarch of a royal household caught in the midst of family intrigue and modern-day controversies. 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
23 May,2025 12:06 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are setting couple goals with their dreamy Maldives getaway. The duo is enjoying some romantic moments together. From beach strolls to candid clicks, the couple looked absolutely smitten — lost in each other against the backdrop of turquoise waters and golden skies. On Thursday, Sonakshi took to her Instagram stories and shared a cute boomerang where the two look lost in each other’s conversation. Zaheer is seen smiling as he listens to his lady love. They are standing on a boat amidst a beautiful view, engrossed in their chat. The 'Akira' actress also added the song ‘Yeh Tumhari Meri Baathein’ from the movie “Rock On” to her post. Sonakshi also shared a candid photo, posing with her back to the camera. She is seen holding a drink in her hand while strolling against a breathtaking view. A few days ago, Sonakshi and Zaheer took a brief break in the Maldives, where they reconnected with longtime friends and also welcomed some new ones during their getaway. Sharing a couple of their photos, the couple wrote, “A minute in Maldives to celebrate love, life and the 10th wedding anniversary of our dear friends @nirvanachaudhary and @ashrayata reunited with old friends, made some new ones… this was our shortest trip there but the MOST special… Big shoutout to @tajmaldives for being the perfect venue for this one!.” Ever since Sonakshi and Zaheer got married, they have frequently made headlines for their luxurious vacations. For the unversed, the couple first crossed paths at a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Both actors launched their careers under Salman’s banner—Sonakshi made her mark with the hit film 'Dabangg', while Zaheer debuted in Salman’s production 'Notebook. 'Their relationship blossomed over seven years, including a year of living together, before they finally tied the knot. Sonakshi and Zaheer started dating in 2017 and later appeared on screen together in the 2022 movie 'Double XL.' Their wedding took place on June 23 this year in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends from the film industry. 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
23 May,2025 12:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAfter actress Shilpa Shirodkar, Jewel Thief fame Nikita Dutta has also tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to social media, Nikita revealed that both her and her mother have been tested positive for COVID-19. Nikita Dutta tests positive for COVID-19 She took to her Instagram stories and penned a cautionary message that read, "Covid has come to say hello to my mum and me. Hoping this uninvited guest doesn't stay long. See you after this short quarantine. Stay safe everyone." Currently in home quarantine, the actress is suffering only mild symptoms. However, as a precaution, the actress has decided to put all her work commitments on hold for the time being. Shilpa Shirodkar recovers from COVID-19 Recently, actress Shilpa Shirodkar also tested positive for COVID-19. Informing about this, the 'Bigg Boss 18' contestant, wrote on the Internet. “Hello people! I've been tested Positive for COVID. Stay Safe and wear your masks,” she said. COVID-19 cases are on the rise once again in the country with more than 200 active cases. On Thursday, Shilpa shared that she has recovered from Covid and is feeling better. "Finally recovered, feeling fine, thank you for your love. Have a super blessed Thursday," the 'Jatadhara' actress wrote on her Instagram story, along with a still of Mumbai's Bandra-Worli Sea Link. Nikita Dutta's work front In the meantime, Dutta shared that she realized her Bollywood dream with Saif Ali Khan's 'Jewel Thief'. Talking to Mid-day about being a part of the thriller, she said, "We all know the hook steps of popular Bollywood numbers. It is what we all love [to do]. However much we say that cinema is real and great, which it is in parts, when you talk about the Bollywood that we have grown up to, [the realistic films] took away the filminess of it. So, it was exciting to be a part of that because I was getting to do what I have always [dreamed of doing]. The closet actor in all of us has somewhere enacted that in front of the mirror. I was told, ‘You aren’t a heroine until you have worn a saree in the snow.’ I am still waiting for that." She also spoke about staying real in the industry. "What I am trying to do right now, irrespective of Jewel Thief, is not follow a trend or get into the zone where everyone is blindly getting into the plastic world and looking like clones of each other. I am trying to stay true to what I saw growing up, which is to have your own personality, but at the same time try to adapt to what a particular film or story demands."
23 May,2025 11:49 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Salman Khan, who launched actor Sooraj Pancholi 2015 romantic action film “Hero”, turned cheerleader for the young actor as his film “Kesari Veer” hit the big screens on Friday. Salman took to Instagram, where he shared a video montage featuring his and Sooraj’s pictures. The image had the two resting their heads on their folded arms atop a surface, looking directly at the camera with intense gazes. Both are wearing black shirts. Salman is flaunting slicked-back hair while Sooraj has his hair tied up in a top knot. For the caption, the star wrote: “Abhi raat hai, subah Sooraj chamkega @soorajpancholi.” Sooraj took to the comment section and wrote: “Love u sirr!! (sic).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) The son of Aditya Pancholi and Zarina Wahab too shared the same image and captioned it: “#UNCONDITIONAL SIR! @beingsalmankhan.” The video montage and the picture had the song “Main hoon hero tera” playing in the background. Kesari Veer is a historical action film directed by Prince Dhiman. The film also stars Suniel Shetty, Vivek Oberoi and Akanksha Sharma in the lead roles. The movie narrates the tale of Hamirji Gohil, a brave warrior who fought against the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple and the Hindu faith. Talking about Salman, a man and a woman were arrested by the Mumbai Police for allegedly attempting to enter the superstar’s residence this week. According to media reports, the accused, the police said, made separate attempts to enter his Galaxy Apartments in Bandra (West). The man was identified as a 23-year-old Jitendra Kumar Singh and the woman, Isha Chhabra (32). On the film front, the star was recently seen in the film “Sikandar”, which also stars Rashmika Mandanna. The film hit the big screens in March. 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
23 May,2025 11:33 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Vedang Raina repeated history with Hrithik Roshan after 6 years. The 'Jigra' actor recently shot with Hrithik for a fitness brand, and dropping a few sneak peeks from the shoot on Instagram, Vedang recalled how his first ever modeling assignment was also with the 'Krrish' actor. "Real full circle moment. My first ever modeling gig (and first ever paycheck). I’ll never forget how excited I was about this. 6 years later and shooting with @hrithikroshan sir again. Fanboy then and fanboy now," he captioned the post. 'Sky Force' actor Veer Pahariya reacted to the post with a goat emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vedang Raina (@vedangraina) While Vedang and Hrithik have not done any movies together, it would be exciting to see these two come together on the big screen. Recently, Vedang joined Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani as she recreated her mother's famous track "Chalo Ishq Ladaye" from "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan". Post winning hearts with his performance in "Jigra", alongside Alia Bhatt, Vedang is yet to announce his next project. However, the rumors mills claim that he will be seen opposite Ananya Panday in Imtiaz Ali’s next. While nothing has been made official yet, the reports suggest that Vedang and Ananya have already given their look tests for the role. If the project materializes, this will be their first on-screen pairing. In the meantime, Hrithik is busy with the second installment of his action entertainer, "War 2". The recently released teaser of the action drama received a lot of love from movie buffs. Expressing his gratitude for all the love from the audience, Hrithik shared, “War is a really special franchise for me. So, seeing the appreciation that War 2’s teaser is getting, seeing how people are pouring their love for NTR, Kiara, Ayan, for me, and the entire team makes me really happy. It is not easy making films of this scale, and we have given our best to make War 2 an action spectacle for people.” 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
23 May,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSIf you've enjoyed films like Happy Death Day and Palm Springs, Bhool Chuk Maaf starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi can easily be a likeable watch. After getting tangled in an unwarranted controversy over its release, the film finally hit theatres, and boy, this one’s a paisa vasool pick. The funniest time loop comedy Bhool Chuk Maaf is set in Benaras, where lovebirds Ranjan Tiwari (Rajkummar Rao) and Titli Mishra (Wamiqa Gabbi) wish to marry and live happily ever after. However, Ranjan is a jobless raja beta who has to secure a sarkari naukri (government job) to tie the knot. He somehow manages to bag one with the help of Bhagwan Das (Sanjay Mishra), and the couple proceeds with their pre-wedding festivities, only for Ranjan to wake up on his haldi ceremony every day, thus stuck in a time loop. The premise traces his journey to decoding the chaos that is a hurdle to his wedding day. Powerful performances The film has an ensemble cast, and each character fits the bill, leaving no stone unturned to deliver a powerful onscreen portrayal with adequate comic timing. Rajkummar and Wamiqa, aided by the use of regional dialect, are a treat to watch. Acting chops were served, and neither overpowered the other. This recipe was perfected with seasoned veterans like Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Zaikr Hussain, Ishtiyak Khan, and Raghubir Yadav. Director’s cut Props to Karan Sharma, who wrote and directed the film, which features dialogues that are surely going to tickle your funny bones. Comedy isn’t an easy genre, and making the audience laugh with the most basic lines like “Udhaar toh hum ek second mein maang lenge bas koi dene wala chahiye” is proof that the makers did not take this creative opportunity for granted. Final verdict Bhool Chuk Maaf, which fought its way for a theatrical release, could have gotten away with OTT. This one did not necessarily require a big screen experience, but the warmth and comfort of home and family. It has drama, dialogues, and emotion - all the elements that will take you back to the good ol’ Bollywood days. On the surface, it might seem like just another time loop concept, but this one unravels an important message as the curtain falls. Do give it a shot!
23 May,2025 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesAfter making heads turn in a pristine white saree by Manish Malhotra, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan returned for her second red carpet appearance at Cannes 2025 in a custom Gaurav Gupta Couture gown — a sculptural, galactic silhouette created exclusively for her red-carpet appearance. Decoding Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's second look Originally envisioned as the “Heiress of Clam” in Gupta’s Paris Couture Collection: Across the Flame, the silhouette was reinterpreted for Aishwarya to reflect both cosmic symbolism and timeless elegance. The gown is hand-embroidered with an abstract rendition of the cosmos in bursts of silver, gold, charcoal, and black, accented with micro glass crystals to capture dimension and light. Draped over the shoulders is a silver Banarasi brocade cape, handwoven in Varanasi, India. At the back, embroidered into the brocade, is a Sanskrit shloka from the Bhagavad Gita: “कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते र्ा फलेषु कदाचन।र्ा कर्मफलहेतुर्भमर्ाम ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मधि॥” “You have a right to perform your actions, but not to the fruits of those actions. Let not the fruits of action be your motive, nor let your attachment be to inaction.” A quiet expression of grace in action — not outcome. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gaurav Gupta (@gauravguptaofficial) Outfit handcrafted by 15 artisans “Aishwarya defines the kind of woman we design for; timeless, intentional, and radiant. Her red-carpet presence has long inspired how we think about silhouette and stillness. This look was about creating something elemental: light, shadow, memory. She doesn’t need to perform in a garment— she transforms it," says designer Gaurav Gupta. Styled by Allia Al Rufai, the look blends old Hollywood restraint with Indian artistry — a constellation of sculptural design and spiritual detail. It was handcrafted by over 15 artisans. The placement was made possible through the strategic efforts of Maison Bose. Aishwarya's first look at Cannes 2025 On her first day at the French Riviera, Aishwarya opted for a white and golden saree by Manish Malhotra and accessorised it with a diamond and ruby necklace. However, the standout accessory was the long vermilion streak on her forehead, aka sindoor, which netizens suggested meant to quash those divorce rumours with Abhishek Bachchan. Manish Malhotra explained that Aishwarya wore a handwoven Kadwa ivory Banarasi handloom saree which featured brocade motifs and hand-embroidered zari detailing in real chandi (silver), further extending the sanctity of the fabric. It was layered with a sheer white tissue handwoven dupatta, edged with real gold and silver zardozi embroidery. Her jewellery featured over 500 carats of Mozambique rubies and uncut diamonds in 18k gold.
23 May,2025 09:27 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Alia Bhatt is all set to make her debut at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Early on Friday morning, the actress was spotted at the Mumbai airport, headed to France to attend the prestigious event. Her appearance at the festival has been long-awaited. Alia Bhatt heads to Cannes 2025 Alia took to her Instagram handle to reveal that she is heading to Cannes as a L'Oréal ambassador. She gave a glimpse of her open suitcase. Inside her Louis Vuitton luggage, she had an essentials package by L'Oréal and two books for her trip to France. One of the books was Atomic Habits by James Clear. "Off we go," Alia captioned the post, along with a flight and kiss emoji. At the airport, Alia was seen dazzling in a stylish look. She was dressed in a head-to-toe Gucci outfit, making for a luxurious style statement as she headed to the grand event. Alia aced the semi-formal look in a white tee, blue denim jeans, and a beige blazer. She accessorised with a pair of stylish sunglasses and white sneakers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Indians at Cannes So far, Indians have shone at the ongoing film festival. Payal Kapadia who won big for her film 'All We Imagine As Light' last year is on the jury this year. Neeraj Ghaywan's directorial Homebound made it to the official selection at the festival. The team of the film including Karan Johar, Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor and Vishal Jethwa were present at the festival. Their film received a nine-minute standing ovation. Apart from that, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked her return to the festival, putting up two glorious looks as she walked the red carpet. Alia Bhatt's work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is busy filming her upcoming movie Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is set to be a notable addition to Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe and is scheduled for release on December 25. The film also stars Sharvari as the parallel lead and Bobby Deol as a menacing antagonist. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Alia previously collaborated with Bhansali on the 2022 drama Gangubai Kathiawadi. This will be her second collaboration with Ranbir after Brahmāstra, and with Vicky after Raazi.
23 May,2025 08:54 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNot in high Spirit here! Deepika Padukone is reportedly no longer attached to Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s action film Spirit, opposite Prabhas. According to reports, Vanga was put off by her demands, which included eight-hour shifts, a significant salary, and a share of profits. mid-day had reported that Deepika was set to join the film, for which she had reportedly quoted a fee of R20 crore (The winning spirit, May 3). However, it seems those plans have fallen through. All for a rugged look (From left) Buchi Babu Sana, Ram Charan, and Divyenndu(From left) Buchi Babu Sana, Ram Charan, and Divyenndu Ram Charan’s upcoming Telugu film, Peddi, has begun a lengthy and crucial schedule in Hyderabad. The movie, directed by Buchi Babu Sana, features a sprawling village set designed by Avinash Kolla. A source working on the film shared, “The production team has gone to great lengths to ensure an immersive cinematic experience.” With 30 per cent of the shoot already completed, the schedule will cover a significant chunk of the film, for which Ram will be sporting a rugged look. The film boasts an impressive cast, including Janhvi Kapoor, Shiva Rajkumar, Divyenndu, and Jagapathi Babu, with music scored by AR Rahman and cinematography by R Rathnavelu. The movie is set to release on March 27, 2026, coinciding with the Ram’s 41st birthday. All is well Shilpa Shirodkar Actor and former Bigg Boss 18 contestant Shilpa Shirodkar has announced her recovery from COVID-19. She updated fans about her health on social media. She wrote, “Finally recovered, feeling fine. Thank you each one of you for your love.” Shilpa had tested positive for the virus on May 19 (Not Again, May 20). Jewel Thief actor Nikita Dutta, on May 22, also took to social media to share that she has tested positive for the virus. Ek chutki sindoor at Cannes Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aditi Rao Hydari Aishwarya Rai Bachchan turned heads at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She walked the Cannes red carpet in a stunning ivory saree designed by Manish Malhotra. However, it was the vivid sindoor in her hair parting that sparked intense discussion. Was it a nod to India’s Operation Sindoor, or a response to rumours of a rift with husband Abhishek Bachchan, or simply a deliberate styling choice? The questions swirled online as soon as her photos and videos went viral. She completed her look with custom ruby jewellery. Interestingly, Aishwarya wasn’t the only celebrity to don sindoor in Cannes; Aditi Rao Hydari, who married actor Siddharth last year, also sported it. The actors represented both Indian cinema and a global beauty brand as their ambassadors. The only true representation (From left) Payal Kapadia and Neeraj Ghaywan, Pics/Yogen Shah, AFP One brought his film to the Cannes Film Festival after a decade, the other is serving as a jury member. Directors Neeraj Ghaywan and Payal Kapadia had a memorable meet-up at the 78th edition of the eminent gala. Neeraj’s second Hindi feature film Homebound, starring Ishaan Khatter, Vishal Jethwa, and Janhvi Kapoor, received a nine-minute standing ovation at Cannes when it was screened in the Un Certain Regard segment on Wednesday. The same day, he clicked a picture with last year’s Cannes Grand Prix winner Payal, whom he called “India’s biggest star” at the European festival. “Hanging out with the biggest Indian star,” he captioned his photo with Payal, on Instagram.
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