Ranveer Allahabadia's remark on Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent has made him the center of all the backlash. Not just social media, but politicians and even celebs are condemning his not-so-decent question to one of the contestants on Ranveer's show. Though Ranveer has put out an apology, it looks like that is not going to be of any help in calming down the outrage. Now, Imtiaz Ali, Manoj Bajpayee, Jackky Bhagnani and Mukesh Khanna have strongly opposed the remark made by the content creator. Mukesh Khanna on Ranveer Allahabadia's comment On Tuesday, the Shaktimaan actor took to X and penned a long note to call out Ranveer Allahbadia for his behavior and strong comment. Mukesh wrote, “It is sad that a successful YouTuber like Ranveer Allahabadia made a horrible statement in a program called India’s Got Latent, something to do with parents and sex. It enraged the whole nation. This reflects the undue liberty given today to the youth of our country to misuse the power of freedom of expression. This is not the first time the limit has been crossed. This is a serious offense. It should not be taken lightly. Offenders should be punished heavily to discourage people in the future from making such ashleel (obscene) and irresponsible statements." He further advised giving a public humiliation like 'kaala muh' for Ranveer. Mukesh wrote, “I have a punishment for such people – Kala muh karke gadhe par bitha kar unhe sheher mein ghumao (Blacken their face, make them sit on a donkey, and parade them across the city). Next time, no one will dare to do this." Jackky Bhagnani on Ranveer Allahabadia's comment Jackky Bhagnani has also reacted to the controversial remark by Allahabadia and shared, "Bahut galat hai jo bhi hai (It is very wrong)... I don't agree with it at all. I don't support it either." Imtiaz Ali & Manoj Bajpayee on Ranveer Allahabadia's comment Even ace filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has also reacted and said, "Shortcut way jo fame aata hai, woh chala bhi jaata hai. Mujhe lagta hai, jisko jis cheez mein maza aata hai, usko wahi karna chahiye. Aur ashleelta aisa subject hai ke obviously bura hai, ye toh koi bhi kahega. But log immature hote hain, toh zyada seriously unki galtiyon ko lena bhi nahi chahiye" (The fame that comes through shortcuts doesn't last long. I feel people should do what they enjoy doing, but obscenity is a subject that looks bad, and anyone would agree. However, people are immature, so their mistakes should not be taken too seriously). Adding to this, Manoj Bajpayee stated, "Isliye jo bhi log safal ho rahe hain, young hain, yuva hain, hamesha jo hai, mahaul ko zara dekhein aur samjhein" (People who are successful and young should appreciate and understand their environment).
11 February,2025 11:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPriyanka Chopra's sister-in-law, Neelam Upadhyaya, recently revealed that she is experiencing a skin reaction, possibly caused by the haldi paste used during her Haldi ceremony. Although she had performed a patch test prior to the event, the combination of haldi and sun exposure led to burns on her skin. Neelam also reached out to her followers for suggestions on how to alleviate the discomfort and promote healing. In her recent Instagram story, Neelam, who recently married Priyanka's brother Siddharth Chopra, posted a photo of allergic reaction around her collarbone and wrote, "What on earth????? I think it’s a reaction of the haldi paste to the sun. Although I did a patch test a few days before the function and everything was okay. Any remedies?" For the haldi ceremony, Siddharth and Neelam coordinated their outfits in traditional yellow attire. While Siddharth wore a yellow kurta paired with black sunglasses, Neelam exuded elegance in a strappy blouse, skirt, and dupatta, accented with white accessories. Priyanka Chopra also wore a stunning yellow lehenga. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Siddharth Chopra got engaged to Neelam Upadhyaya on August 26, 2024. The couple exchanged vows in a close-knit daytime ceremony on February 7 in the presence of their family members and close ones. Their week-long wedding celebrations featured a range of events, including a Haldi ceremony, Sangeet, and other joyful festivities. Notably, both Priyanka and Nick Jonas shared glimpses of the wedding on social media. Showcasing her stunning looks from the various wedding functions, PeeCee wrote, “Bhai ki shaadi but also Fashion #SidNee." During the Mehendi ceremony, Nick performed his hit song "Maan Meri Jaan" for the guests. He was later joined by his father, Kevin Jonas, who entertained everyone with the popular Jonas Brothers track "When You Look Me In The Eyes." The Desi Girl also danced to her iconic songs, including "Darling" from "7 Khoon Maaf," "Dil Maange More," and "Dhan Te Nan."
11 February,2025 09:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSFormer Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has stepped down from her role as Mahamandaleshwar of the Kinnar Akhada after facing heavy backlash and internal disputes. Her resignation follows questions about her spiritual standing and her past in the film industry. The Kinnar Akhada had earlier expelled the 'Karan Arjun' actress and her mentor, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, citing tensions within the religious group. Kulkarni announced her resignation in a video shared on her Instagram. "Main Mahamandaleshwar Yamai Mamta Nandagiri, main iss post se istifa de rahi hoon. Aaj Kinnar Akhade ya dono akhade ke beech jo mujhe leke problems ho rahi hain. Main ek Sadhvi thi 25 saal se aur main Sadhvi hi rahungi,” she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mamta Mukund Kulkarni 🔵 (@mamtakulkarniofficial____) "Bollywood ko maine 25 saal pehle chhoda. Main apne aap gayab rahi. Warna makeup se, Bollywood se itna door kaun rehta hai?” she added. The controversy over Mamta Kulkarni's appointment as Mahamandaleshwar began when Acharya Lakshmi Narayan Tripathi publicly announced the decision during the Maha Kumbh. Mamta Kulkarni, known for her roles in popular 1990s Bollywood films, had stepped away from the limelight in the early 2000s. However, she made a return to India and was granted the position of Mahamandaleshwar by Tripathi. Transgender Kathavachak Jagatguru Himangi Sakhi Maa had earlier raised concerns over Kulkarni's appointment, questioning her credibility and linking her past to criminal activities. "Mamta Kulkarni has been made Mahamandaleshwar for publicity. Society knows her past very well. She was even jailed in the past in connection with drug cases. This needs investigation," Himangi Sakhi said in a conversation with ANI. However, Kulkarni claimed she has never been jailed.
11 February,2025 03:30 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIGlobal pop star Ed Sheeran, who returned to India for his Mathematics Tour is set to perform in Shillong on February 12. The British singer stopped at Kolkata before heading to the concert venue where he met Arijit Singh. A viral video shows Arijit taking Ed on a scooter ride in the lanes of Jiaganj Azimganj, a city in West Bengal. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ARIJITIAN FANS (@arijitianfans) Bengaluru police stop Ed Sheeran’s street performance Ed Sheeran, who enthralled fans in Bengaluru with an electrifying performance was stopped by the Bengaluru police when he put up a surprise show on Church Street. A clip showed an officer pulling the plug on the singer. Ed took to Instagram and wrote, "We had permission to busk, by the way. Hence, us playing in that exact spot was planned out beforehand. It wasn't just us randomly turning up. All good though.” Speaking on the incident, Shekar T Tekkannanavar, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for Central Bengaluru told ANI, "A member among the event organizers came to meet me to seek permission for the Streetside performance at Church Street. I refused to give permission because Church Street gets very crowded. That is the reason he was asked to vacate the place." About Ed Sheeran’s Mathematics Tour The Mathematics Tour is the ongoing fourth concert tour by Ed Sheeran. It comprises 131 shows, the tour commenced on 23 April 2022 in Dublin, Ireland. The India leg of the tour kicked off in Pune on January 30 and will include stops in Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Shillong, and Delhi. Sheeran's first performance in India was held in 2015. In November 2017, he returned for a show at Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex despite being injured. Last year he performed in Mumbai as part of his Asia and Europe Tour. Filmmaker Farah Khan threw a grand party for him at one of the most posh restaurants in Mumbai. From actor Hrithik Roshan to director-actor Farhan Akhtar and actress Madhuri Dixit gathered under one roof to party with the 'Perfect' hitmaker. Kapil Sharma also hosted a grand party for Ed Sheeran. Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, Archana Pooran Singh, and Munawar Faruqui, among several others, attended the party. The singer also met Shah Rukh Khan at his residence.
11 February,2025 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSoon after the release of Jawan, which marked the first collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee, fans were anticipating that the ace director would soon collaborate with superstar Salman Khan. Later, reports emerged that Atlee would be joining hands with Salman Khan for a reincarnation drama, presenting him in a never-seen-before warrior avatar. It was also claimed that the film would feature either Rajinikanth or Kamal Haasan in a pivotal role. While fans were excited to learn about this, a new report has now surfaced stating that the movie has been shelved. Yes, you read that right! If a report by Masala.com is to be believed, the project has been scrapped indefinitely, with no clarity on the reasons behind the decision. Atlee has not reacted to reports of his project getting scrapped. After delivering the blockbuster Jawan, Atlee teamed up with Varun Dhawan for Baby John, which also features Salman Khan in a cameo appearance. Salman Khan on the Work Front Salman Khan is currently busy filming Sikandar, and recently, a video of him shooting for the project surfaced on the internet, showcasing the actor in a dashing, rugged avatar. In the clip, Salman is seen exiting a kaali-peeli taxi. The scene appears to be a leaked moment from the film, where Salman Khan arrives at a location in a kaali-peeli, accompanied by a few of his men. They proceed toward a chawl while the kaali-peeli driver is heard screaming and reciting a dialogue from behind. Apart from Sikandar, Salman will also be seen in a cameo appearance in Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan’s debut series B***ad of Bollywood. He will also be seen in Tiger vs Pathan starring Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan More About Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan’s Partnership This film marks another milestone in the celebrated partnership between Sajid Nadiadwala and Salman Khan, whose last venture, Kick, became a ₹300 crore blockbuster. Sikandar promises to take this partnership to new heights, delivering yet another blockbuster when it releases in cinemas on Eid 2025. Stay tuned to Mid-day for more updates on this news and everything else happening in Tinsel Town.
11 February,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge' will turn 30 this year. To date, this romantic drama is cherished by moviegoers across globe. Interestingly, now, Britain's railway system and Bollywood titan Yash Raj Films (YRF) have teamed up for a cultural celebration marking two major milestones in 2025: the railway's 200th anniversary and the 30th year of blockbuster "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (DDLJ). The collaboration, announced as part of Valentine's Day festivities recognizing the romance of rail travel, centers on "Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical," YRF's stage adaptation premiering at Manchester Opera House on May 29. The production reimagines the 1995 blockbuster, which famously captured romantic scenes at London's King's Cross Railway Station featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, as per Variety. The musical will open at Manchester Opera House on 29 May 2025. It plays through until 21 June 2025. Britain's railway and YRF will celebrate how love can bring cultures together through Come Fall in Love - The DDLJ Musical with immersive activations being planned at Manchester and London Railway stations. The production will feature an original score, complete with 18 English songs. The core team of CFIL is truly an amalgamation of East Meets West! Music is by Vishal Dadlani and Sheykhar Ravjiani and the book and lyrics are by Nell Benjamin (Mean Girls, Legally Blonde). The creative team also includes choreographer Rob Ashford (Disney's Frozen), co-choreographer for Indian dances Shruti Merchant (Taj Express), scenic designer Derek McLane (Moulin Rouge! The Musical) and casting director David Grindrod for Grindrod Burton Casting. DDLJ is the longest-running title in Indian cinema and has been playing continuously in Mumbai since its release back in 1995. Suzanne Donnelly, Executive Director of Railway 200 said, "We're very pleased to partner with Yash Raj Films and celebrate the enduring romance of rail and power of connection across the world. The railway has long inspired film-makers and helped to shape our cultural landscape. Its bicentenary this year provides a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the 30th anniversary of this hugely successful, rail-related Bollywood blockbuster, and its new musical opening in the UK this summer." Akshaye Widhani, CEO of Yash Raj Films, shared, "We are delighted to collaborate with Railway 200, as part of the railway's 200th anniversary. YRF has always stood for bringing stories that are rooted in India, yet have a global footprint and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) is a testament to that. To celebrate 30 years of DDLJ; we are bringing the stage adaptation of the movie - Come Fall In Love - The DDLJ Musical to the UK! Our musical is set to have its UK premiere at the Manchester Opera House on May 29. One of the most iconic scenes of DDLJ was filmed at King's Cross Railway Station, which we are showcasing in Come Fall In Love! So, this is the perfect moment for us to partner with Railway 200. Together, we want to spread the message of how unifying love can be and how celebrating diversity and inclusivity is the need of the hour." 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,2025 08:01 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIPan-India star Mahesh Babu and his wife, Namrata Shirodkar, celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary on Monday. Mahesh Babu took to Instagram to share an adorable message for his wife along with the beautiful picture with Namrata. "You, me and 20 beautiful years. To forever with you NSG," he wrote in his caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mahesh Babu (@urstrulymahesh) Namrata's sister, actress Shilpa Shirodkar, also shared a sweet post to mark the occasion. She posted a picture of the couple and called them "the most adorable" pair. "20 years ago, my Chin found her soulmate. Chintukli, the amazing and supportive wife that you are, and Mahesh, the incredible husband that you are, you two were bound to raise such an adorable family!" Shilpa wrote. She further wished them more years of happiness, laughter, and love. "May your bond continue to grow stronger with every passing day. Happy 20th anniversary, my dear Chin & Mahesh," she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shirodkar Ranjit (@shilpashirodkar73) Mahesh Babu and Namrata Shirodkar tied the knot in 2004. They are proud parents to two children, Gautam Ghattamaneni and Sitara Ghattamaneni. On the work front, Mahesh Babu will be next seen in SSMB 29, alongside Priyanka Chopra. The film is written by Vijayendra Prasad and directed by Rajamouli. Further details about the cast are still under wraps. Earlier in January, Rajamouli took to his Instagram account on Friday morning to share a video, which was anything but ordinary. He humorously shared that he had "caged the lion" (referring to Mahesh Babu) and even taken the actor's passport, implying that the actor would be tied up with the film's shoot. Mahesh Babu recently voiced 'Mufasa' in the Telugu version of the Disney film Mufasa: The Lion King. Apart from Mahesh Babu, the Telugu version of Mufasa: The Lion King features comedian Brahmanandam, who voices the character of Pumbaa, and actor Ali, who lends his voice to the mischievous Timon. In the Hindi version of Mufasa: The Lion King, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan voices Mufasa, while his sons Aryan Khan and AbRam Khan take on the roles of Simba and young Mufasa. 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,2025 07:56 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIWhy is there a dearth of rom-coms in Bollywood? It’s a question cinephiles have been asking over the past few years. Sneha Desai, the writer of Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor-starrer Loveyapa, too feels the lack of cutesy romances. “Niche concept movies, activism films, and spectacle films have taken precedence. So when this came to me, I jumped at it,” smiles Desai, who adapted the Tamil hit, Love Today (2022), for director Advait Chandan’s latest rom-com. (From left) Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan in Loveyapa Remakes are a deterrent for some creators and writers. But Desai saw immense potential in adapting a story originally set in Chennai to Delhi’s dating scene. She breaks it down, saying, “It’s unfortunate that adapting is seen as equivalent to copying. Adaptation is an art, and you have to do it with precision and understanding. Love Today is a cult film. Going into it, Advait and my approach was, ‘What are we adding to the story?’ The first shift was the milieu change, which changes how relationships play out. The second shift is modern-day dating language. This is a film for Gen Z. The original must have been written in 2020-21. We started two years after that. In the interim, there was a world of difference in how people were dating. Social media evolves every day, and so do the interpersonal dynamics. So, the writing had to be completely different.” A still from Love Today One of the primary decisions they made was to make their leads imperfect and flawed. “If you look at the films of the 1980s and 1990s, infidelity meant physically stepping out of the boundaries of a marriage. Today, infidelity and cheating are so different. Advait and I worked to understand crushes, affairs, emotional infidelity, nanoships, friends with benefits, and how love with exes is evolving after a relationship is over. Sexting, snooping, and deleting messages are all a part of this generation’s love. Khushi’s character is not a Sati Savitri, and we took that call to explore her agency. Junaid’s character has his issues. This film doesn’t look at our leads as perfect people. I wanted to present this generation’s emotional complexities.” Desai’s next is another romantic film with Aamir Khan Productions. “But it’s not a rom-com,” says the writer, who previously penned Laapataa Ladies (2024) for the superstar’s banner. She adds, “Aamir sir and his production house empower the written word, which should be the value system. The brilliance of anything great on screen starts with good writing.”
11 February,2025 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuAs a patriarchal and emotionally abusive husband on screen, actor Nishant Dahiya is being appreciated for his performance in the recently released Mrs. However, his first instinct was to refuse the film. “I had seen The Great Indian Kitchen [2021] before and loved the [story] and hated the husband’s character. So, when Mrs was offered to me, my first reaction was, ‘I don’t want to be this person.’ I didn’t want people hating me,” Dahiya reveals. Mrs is the Hindi adaptation of the Malayalam film, The Great Indian Kitchen He says his reluctance stemmed from the audience’s response to some of his previous works. “I have had enough hate. After Kedarnath [2018], people abused me on social media. The smallest of things affect me. One [negative] comment also affects me a lot. But I am trying to work on that,” he says. Dahiya walked into the meeting with director Arati Kadav intending to say no. “Arati was lovely. She came across as a warm person, and I wanted to work with her. She was keen on making this film and [hiring] me. I did say no, but after coming home, I felt I should revisit the offer.” Mrs is the story of a trained dancer who struggles to follow her dreams after marriage. The actor realised that the film needed to reach a wider audience. “It’s a story that needs to be told because somewhere we are all conditioned in a way that we don’t realise when we are wrong,” he explains, adding that people have normalised women being in the kitchen and men not doing household chores. The bonus of working opposite Sanya Malhotra further justified being part of the project. “The moment I got to know, it felt like home because I have known Sanya for years. I felt this was not going to be a bad set,” he laughs. Looking back, Dahiya is happy he revisited his decision, as he was able to see his character in a different light while shooting the Zee5 film. The actor hopes with the film, people reflect on their patriarchal ways without being hard on themselves because “we are all conditioned to behave in this way”. “You are not a bad person. It’s the conditioning that you need to forget and try to live life in a different way.”
11 February,2025 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBachchan, Rajinikanth can’t act? Malayalam actor Alencier Ley Lopez has sparked controversy with his candid remarks about legendary actors Amitabh Bachchan and Rajinikanth. While promoting his upcoming film Narayaneente Moonnaanmakkal, Alencier shared his experience of working with the duo in Vettaiyan [2024]. He revealed that he didn’t receive payment for his role, but he wanted to do the film anyway as he wanted to work with Bachchan and Rajinikanth at least once in his lifetime. He stated, “I realised Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan don’t know how to act.” He described their acting style as “over the top.” Returning to Malayalam cinema Mohanlal, Nayanthara and Mammootty Nayanthara is making a grand comeback to Malayalam cinema after a two-year hiatus. She will star alongside Mohanlal and Mammootty in Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming directorial venture, the working title of which is MMMN. Her last Malayalam film, Gold, released in 2022. Nayanthara, in the film’s announcement video, was seen receiving a warm arrival on the set, and interacting with Mammootty and the crew. She earlier shared shared the screen with Mohanlal in movies like Natturajavu [2004], Twenty:20 [2008], Evidam Swargamanu [2009], and Christian Brothers [2011]. She previously worked with Mammootty in Rapakal and Thaskara Veeran [2005], Bhaskar The Rascal [2015], and Puthiya Niyamam [2016]. When Lata gave Asha a side-eye (From left) Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle Asha Bhosle, 91, recently remembered her sister, the late singer, Lata Mangeshkar. She candidly opened up on why the sisters always draped white sarees and chose not to wear other colours. She said that that when she wore a pink saree once, Mangeshkar gave her a “side-eye”. Bhosle revealed, “We would wear white sarees in those days. Didi [Lata] and I both would wear white sarees as it looked good on our skin colour. Aur colour pehnenge toh aur kaale dikhenge [other colours would make us look darker].” Bhosle, in the picture, which she had earlier shared on Instagram, is seen with Mangeshkar, both in white sarees. Betrayed SRK (From left) Anubhav Sinha and Shah Rukh Khan After 13 years of Ra.One’s [2011] failure, director Anubhav Sinha has said that he felt like he “betrayed” the film and its star, Shah Rukh Khan’s trust. The filmmaker said that he was overwhelmed with the “sheer scale” of the film. He also shared that he had thought that the movie would be groundbreaking as it had top-notch VFX. However, the sci-fi offering received polarising reviews. Anubhav also admitted that SRK was very excited about the film, and was heartbroken when it didn’t fare well at the box office. The director recalled that there were people within the industry who were waiting for SRK’s “downfall” and were celebrating Ra.One’s failure.
11 February,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAmid the controversy over Ranveer Allahbadia's obscene comedy on Samay Raina's show, singer B Praak has canceled his upcoming podcast with him. The 'Mann Bharrya' singer shared an Instagram video, announcing his decision and also the reason behind it. B Praak said, "I was about to go for a podcast on BeerBiceps and we canceled that because of the kind of pathetic thinking, and the kind of words used on Samay Raina's show. This is not our Indian culture. What kind of things you are sharing about your parents? Is this comedy? This is not at all comedy. This cannot be stand-up comedy. Teaching people cuss words! I do not understand what generation is this. A Sardarji also comes on the show. Sardarji, you know you are a Sikh, do these things look good? What kind of teachings are you giving? He even puts clips on his Instagram, saying - Yes I abuse, what is the problem in that? Well, we do have a problem with that." View this post on Instagram A post shared by B PRAAK (@bpraak) Bashing Ranveer Allahbadia, B Praak said, "Ranveer Allahbadia you promote Sanatan Dharm, you talk about spirituality, such big names come to your show, and you have such a mentality? I request you all- If we are not able to stop this now, the future of our kids is in danger." He concluded, "So please, I request Samay Raina and other comedians who are a part of the show, do not do this. Please preserve our Indian culture and motivate people." Ranveer Allahbadia recently appeared on Samay Raina’s show. During the episode, he asked a contestant a controversial question about their parents' sexual or intimate relationship. His remarks rapidly went viral on social media with netizens criticizing him heavily. Given the uproar, Ranveer Allahbadia has also issued a public apology, admitting that his remarks were "not appropriate" and "not even funny."
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