Producer Anand Pandit on planning Hindi and South adaptations of ‘Chaniya Toli’, with Pratik Gandhi, Rajkummar Rao, and Ayushmann Khurrana on his wish list
Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s production house Excel Entertainment joins hands with Universal Studios to scale up Indian productions
As whispers of fallout grow louder, insiders clarify that break on ‘Love and War’ is planned; August release date to proceed as scheduled
I could watch Ikkis twice. The one thing you observe in Ikkis, decidedly a war film; makes no mistake, is the immersive, claustrophobic insides of a bloody battle-tank as the Indian Army advances across the border
Zubeen Garg's wife, Garima Garg, along with his family, announced the formation of Zubeen Garg Trust to preserve the late singer's artistic, social and cultural legacy. The trust will operate through three dedicated wings
Marking one of the most defining and emotionally charged moments in its journey, Border 2 witnessed the grand launch of its song ‘Ghar Kab Aaoge’ at Longewala–Tanot, set against the iconic landscape of Jaisalmer
After reports of Laapataa Ladies star Pratibha Ranta starring in the Hindi remake of Dear Comrade opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi emerged, the actress has now reacted, urging fans to wait for the official confirmation
Nawazuddin Siddiqui once joked that he faced repeated rejections in marriage because women preferred Akshaye Khanna. The anecdote resurfaced amid praise for Akshaye’s work, highlighting his enduring charm, fan following, and upcoming projects
Vikas Khanna raised concerns about the carpet at Mumbai airport, calling it a potential health risk for people with respiratory issues. While praising the airport’s efficiency, he urged authorities to remove it for public safety
Amid the success of Dhurandhar, the Ranveer Singh starrer has now been declared tax-free in the region of Ladakh in India. The governor of the union territory announced the news on his social media account
Amid the massive success of Dhurandhar, an old video of Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealing Ranveer Singh as his first choice for Kabir Singh has resurfaced. The filmmaker later went on to praise Ranveer’s powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster
Nidhi Dutta said the song was created 29 years ago by her father, JP Dutta, Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, and Roop Kumar Rathod. She said, "Same Emotions, Lyrics that Echo The Heartache of New Characters but the Same Immortal Melody"
Amid the massive success of Dhurandhar, an old video of Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealing Ranveer Singh as his first choice for Kabir Singh has resurfaced. The filmmaker later went on to praise Ranveer’s powerful performance in Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster
02 January,2026 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNidhi Dutta said the song was created 29 years ago by her father, JP Dutta, Javed Akhtar, Anu Malik, Sonu Nigam, and Roop Kumar Rathod. She said, "Same Emotions, Lyrics that Echo The Heartache of New Characters but the Same Immortal Melody"
02 January,2026 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe cast of Oh My God 3, Akshay Kumar's beloved franchise, just got bigger with actress Rani Mukerji joining the upcoming instalment. The film is currently in the pre-production stage and is expected to go on floors by mid-2026
02 January,2026 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSimar Bhatia began 2026 by penning a note of gratitude, thanking her family, teachers, director Sriram Raghavan and the entire team of Ikkis, including Agastya Nanda
02 January,2026 03:10 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSCalling the experience deeply fulfilling, Minissha Lamba said vegetarianism has brought her a sense of peace and alignment with her inner voice, and wished she had started sooner
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Spotted in the city: It's time to sit back and flip through pictures of celebrities who made an appearance in the city throughout the day.
An AI-generated video falsely claimed to be a scene from Salman Khan’s upcoming film Battle of Galwan has gone viral, drawing mixed reactions online. Netizens pointed out inconsistencies and debated its quality, with some calling it better than the official teaser
02 January,2026 01:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ahan Shetty revealed that he grew up watching his father, Suniel Shetty, be a part of the iconic patriotic song Sandese Aate Hain, making his own journey with Ghar Kab Aaoge all the more emotional
02 January,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, an anti-war drama based on Param Vir Chakra awardee Arun Khetarpal, opened to strong Day 1 collections on January 1, 2026. Dharmendra’s final screen appearance, with Bobby Deol dubbing for his younger portions, adds emotional weight to the film
02 January,2026 01:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan faces backlash from some Hindu groups over Bangladeshi players in his IPL team amid violence in Bangladesh. An All India Hindu Mahasabha leader made inflammatory threats, prompting outrage, while political parties have yet to respond officially
02 January,2026 12:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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In this heartfelt episode of The Bollywood Film Story, singer Shilpa Rao sits down with Mayank Shekhar for a deeply personal and thought-provoking conversation. Shilpa opens up about growing up with a father who quietly shaped her musical journey, her early struggles after arriving in Mumbai, and why she believes “Bombay people are not starstruck.” She reflects on life-altering failures, the importance of constantly learning, and the moment her first song changed everything.
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