After Happy Patel, International Emmy winner Vir Das opens up on directing his next, which he had written after his ‘Two Indias’ controversy. The new director is planning to take his second film on floors later this year.
Even as Homebound is out of the Oscars race, actor Shalini Vatsa says the human drama will stand the test of time globally. Shalini Vatsa’s first film, Peepli Live (2010) was India’s official entry to the 2011 Academy Awards
Sources say filmmaker Aditya Dhar is currently shooting with Arjun Rampal to depict his character’s personal arc in Dhurandhar 2. The focus is on Arjun Rampal’s character Major Iqbal, who is shown as the mastermind behind major terror attacks in India.
Late actors Dharmendra and Satish Shah will be posthumously honoured with the Padma Vibhushan and Padma Shri, respectively. Dharmendra’s contribution to Indian cinema has been widely celebrated, while Satish Shah is remembered for his memorable roles in film and television
Hrithik Roshan addressed concerns after being spotted on crutches, sharing a witty note about his left knee suddenly “switching off.” He also narrated a hilarious on-set moment where he kept saying “lunch” instead of “dinner,” leaving everyone amused
Anshula Kapoor treated fans to glimpses of her luxurious Palace on Wheels journey, describing it as a fairytale experience complete with impeccable hospitality, gourmet food, an onboard hair salon, and a regal dinner at Jaipur’s City Palace
Bollywood actress Bhagyashree calls her daughter Avantika Dassani as her breath and her sunshine in a beautiful birthday note that she penned on her social media account
As her younger sister Riyaa Senn turned 45 on Saturday, her elder sister and actress Raima penned a birthday note for her “life long partner in crime.” Raima took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of her along with Riyaa
Rani Mukerji shared that Aditya Chopra stopped giving her surprises as she can’t hide her reactions. Calling him a 15/10 romantic on The Kapil Sharma Show, the actress said marrying a good human being matters more than grand gestures
Sunny Deol’s Border 2 is dominating the box office, earning Rs 72.69 cr in just two days. With strong word-of-mouth and the Republic Day weekend ahead, the war drama is expected to cross Rs 100 cr and register the biggest opening weekend of 2026
The clip showed Riddhima walking towards the mandap in the company of her brother, Ranbir. Commemorating her special day when she stepped into a new life 20 years ago with the blessings of her parents
Palaash Muchhal has sent a Rs 10 crore defamation notice to Vidnyan Mane over alleged Rs 40 lakh Sangli fraud claims, calling them false and malicious, denying wrongdoing, and stating he will pursue legal action to protect his personal and professional reputation
The clip showed Riddhima walking towards the mandap in the company of her brother, Ranbir. Commemorating her special day when she stepped into a new life 20 years ago with the blessings of her parents
25 January,2026 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSPalaash Muchhal has sent a Rs 10 crore defamation notice to Vidnyan Mane over alleged Rs 40 lakh Sangli fraud claims, calling them false and malicious, denying wrongdoing, and stating he will pursue legal action to protect his personal and professional reputation
25 January,2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaHe further underlined the emotional weight of the franchise, adding that it tells “true stories of our soldiers and our victory”, making the song inseparable from its soul. Verdict? The melody stays — only the stitching changes.ve you heard?
25 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamRoshan Mathew celebrates his latest release and looks forward to Kankhajura season 2. Reflecting on his multilingual career, he discusses differing film cultures, evolving budgets in Malayalam cinema, and defends Geetu Mohandas amid mixed reactions to her upcoming film Toxic
25 January,2026 08:46 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma‘Amaran’ director Rajkumar Perisamy puts his Hindi debut on hold amid Kartik Aaryan date issues, shifts focus to Dhanush film
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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. (All Pics/ Yogen Shah)
Imran Khan revealed he was rejected for Delhi 6 before his debut as filmmakers were unwilling to back an untested newcomer. He said he strongly related to the role and was deeply disappointed at missing the opportunity
24 January,2026 10:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fans turned up in tractors to watch Sunny Deol’s Border 2, with viral videos recalling the frenzy seen during Gadar 2. The film opened strong, collecting Rs 32.10 crore in India on Day 1
24 January,2026 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
KRK has been sent to police custody till January 27 after bullets were recovered from a residential building in Oshiwara. Forensic analysis suggested the shots were fired from his nearby bungalow
24 January,2026 05:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand have locked Christmas weekend for King, setting up a massive year-end release. The announcement coincides with Pathaan’s third anniversary, fuelling excitement around the duo’s reunion
24 January,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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