Actress Huma Qureshi is all praise for her brother Saqib Saleem’s latest outing, Kaptaan, calling it a “banger” as she cheered him on with enthusiasm. Taking to her Instagram stories, Huma shared a few glimpses from the screening at home, which was attended by their friends and family. She wrote in the caption, “It’s Kaptaan time at the Qureshi household." In another story she wrote, "Saqib Saleem killed it Kaptaan. What a banger,” expressing her excitement and pride for her brother’s performance. Saqib too had shared an emotional note about the film’s screening night, describing it as “truly special.” The actor revealed that the evening was made memorable by the presence of his friends, family, and the film’s cast and crew, all coming together under one roof. He wrote: “Last night was truly special. I had the most wonderful evening surrounded by my friends, family, and everyone who came to watch Kaptaan. Having all my loved ones under one roof, along with the incredible cast and crew I had the privilege of working with, felt surreal.” He added that the most meaningful part of the night was having his parents by his side, whom he called his “real-life Kaptaans.” Saqib said seeing their proud smiles and feeling their unwavering support made the moment feel complete. “But the most special part of the night was having my real-life Kaptaans, my parents, right there by my side. Seeing their proud smiles, feeling their love and support in that moment, made everything feel complete.” The actor described the experience as emotional and overwhelming, filled with immense happiness that words could hardly capture. “It was emotional, overwhelming, and filled with so much happiness that words truly fall short. Grateful and thankful to God for everything. Kaptaan is now all yours to watch. And also bday was brought in early. Thanks Danish n Ridhima.” Talking about Kaptaan, the series is set against the charged backdrop of Jwalabad. This gritty crime saga dives into a world where crime has evolved into structured cartels, and power is no longer claimed through chaos alone, but control. The series also stars Siddharth Nigam, Kavita Kaushik, Varun Badola, Anjumm Shharma, Aarif Zakaria, Poojaa Gor, Vikram Kochhar, and Anushka Kaushik in pivotal roles.
04 April,2026 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe streaming giant Netflix has released a first look at the untitled sequel series to Peaky Blinders, starring Jamie Bell. He will star as Duke Shelby, the son of Cillian Murphy's original lead character, Thomas Shelby, reported Variety. Duke was previously played by Barry Keoghan in Netflix's sequel film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, which was released last month, but Bell will play the gangster going forward. Stranger Things and Industry star Charlie Heaton will also lead the cast of the sequel series. Other cast members include Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski, according to Variety. The Peaky Blinders page shared the first look on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peaky Blinders (@peakyblinders) The new show will take place 10 years after the events of The Immortal Man and follow the next generation of the Shelby family in the 1950s, reported Variety. "In this new era of Peaky Blinders, a decade after World War Two, the race to rebuild Birmingham becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions. This is a city of unprecedented opportunity and jeopardy. At its blood-soaked heart is Duke Shelby: older, wiser, more ambitious, and most certainly more dangerous," reads the official logline, as quoted by Variety. Two six-episode seasons of the sequel series, now filming in Birmingham, will arrive on Netflix and the BBC. The show is produced by Banijay U.K.'s Kudos and Garrison Drama. "I am thrilled that we are announcing a new era of Peaky Blinders, moving the story to post-war Birmingham in the early 50s," said Peaky Blinders creator and writer Steven Knight. "We are incredibly fortunate to have Jamie Bell taking the role of Tommy Shelby's oldest son, Duke, and to have the incredible Charlie Heaton also leading the cast. There are more exciting cast announcements to come, and Peaky is on the road again," reported Variety. 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
04 April,2026 11:22 AM IST | Washington DC | ANILights, camera, and action! The shooting for the popular web series Panchayat 5 has commenced. On Friday, the streaming giant shared BTS pictures from the sets of the fifth season. Check out. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) "6 years of being in Phulera and never wanting to leave PanchayatOnPrime, New Season, Now Filming," the streamer captioned the post. Since its debut in 2020, Panchayat has steadily grown into one of India's most beloved series, winning hearts across seasons. The new season will continue the story of Abhishek and the people of Phulera. According to the makers, the upcoming season will show Abhishek facing a difficult work environment under a new and vengeful leadership. While he prepares to move ahead with his dream of pursuing an MBA, he must first settle some unfinished matters in the village of Phulera. Panchayat is produced by The Viral Fever and is directed by Deepak Kumar Mishra. The story is written by Chandan Kumar. The series stars Jitendra Kumar in the lead role. The show also features actors like Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Faisal Malik, Chandan Roy, Saanvika, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak and Sunita Rajwar in important roles. 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
04 April,2026 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood actress Sushmita Sen, who was last seen in the 3rd season of the superhit streaming show Aarya, once spoke about what it takes to bag the title of Miss Universe. An old video of the actress talking to the media after her return to India following her victory at Miss Universe, has resurfaced on the Internet. In the video, she said, “You have to get your wardrobe in order, you have to get your body in order for which you need to do a lot of physical exercises and going to gym and everything. But honestly, I did not work so much for all this”. She further mentioned, “I worked on my mental level at that point of time because it takes a lot of confidence, it takes a lot of tolerance, a lot of patience to be there among so many beautiful girls, to face an audience of so many people and to be yourself yet there. So I guess that's what I really worked on”. Sushmita Sen won the Miss Universe 1994 title. She became the first Indian to win the Miss Universe crown. She represented India after winning the Femina Miss India 1994 title earlier that year, where she placed first ahead of Aishwarya Rai. During the Miss Universe competition, Sushmita Sen advanced through preliminary rounds, including swimsuit and evening gown segments, to reach the final stage. In the final question round, she was asked about the essence of being a woman. Her response emphasized motherhood, compassion, and strength as defining qualities. She was crowned by outgoing Miss Universe Dayanara Torres of Puerto Rico. Sen’s victory marked India’s first Miss Universe win and contributed to increased global recognition of Indian contestants in international beauty pageants. The same year, India also won Miss World through Aishwarya Rai, marking a significant milestone for the country in global pageantry. Sushmita Sen’s win is recorded as a key moment in India’s participation in international beauty competitions. 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
04 April,2026 10:09 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSIn March, Prime Video announced Nazdeekiyan, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, as part of its 2026 slate. Revolving around two couples, the upcoming series explores themes of loyalty, duty, and desire. Sounds familiar? It did to us, too. Perhaps Johar did not look too far for inspiration when creating this show. Sources have told mid-day that ‘Nazdeekiyan’ is inspired by the filmmaker’s all-star offering, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006). Taha Shah Badussha and Nikita Dutta star in the upcoming series. Pics/Instagram, AFP A source revealed, “The series is a contemporary take on infidelity. ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’, though controversial at the time, aged well, with generations resonating with the four leads’ conflict. The team at Dharmatic was keen to revisit the idea, and from there, the story for ‘Nazdeekiyan’ was fleshed out.” A still from ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna’. Pic/Youtube Director Ruchir Arun’s 20-episode series, however, is not a direct adaptation of the Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji-starrer that told the story of two people finding love outside marriage. Another insider shared, “The DNA is similar, but the situations and setting of the four leads here are different.”
04 April,2026 07:20 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThe popular Disney show Wizards of Waverly Place is where everything began for actor and singer Selena Gomez. She returned as her character Alex Russon in 2025 for the spin-off show Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The show was centered around Alex's brother Justin Russo played by Davd Henrie. The events focus on Justin and his family including his wife and two kids. Alex brings in Billie, a powerful young wizard, into the equation, forcing Justin to revisit his past as a wizard. Now, the Russo family is gearing up for one final magical chapter as 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' prepares to conclude with a four-part special event this summer. Selena Gomez to make directorial debut Disney announced on Thursday that the sequel series will wrap its run across Disney+ and Disney Channel, with production set to begin next week, as per Deadline. In a major creative milestone, Selena Gomez will make her directorial debut with the premiere episode of the final installment. Gomez, who also serves as an executive producer on the series, is set to reprise her iconic role as Alex Russo in multiple episodes, continuing her longstanding association with the beloved franchise. About season finale plot The announcement follows a dramatic season 2 finale that left fans with significant unresolved storylines. The character Billie, played by Janice LeAnn Brown, regained her erased childhood memories, including the revelation that Alex Russo is her mother. The finale also introduced looming threats from the dark magic realm. Billie's lineage ties her to the former dark wizard Damian Pennwolf, whose presence has yet to be fully explored. Meanwhile, Lord Morsus, Damian's father, forced Billie to open a dangerous portal as part of a prophecy. In a heroic move, Alex jumped into the rift alongside Lord Morsus, sealing it from the other side to protect her family. According to Disney's official logline, the concluding episodes will follow Billie as she grapples with Alex's disappearance. Determined to rescue her mother, she realises that the only way forward is to reunite with her estranged father. As the Russo family unites, their combined strength becomes crucial in confronting the growing evil. The original 'Wizards of Waverly Place' was created by Todd Greenwald. The ensemble cast includes David Henrie as Justin Russo, alongside Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, and Mimi Gianopulos. Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, joined by Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Rick Williams, Gomez, and Henrie.
03 April,2026 03:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Ananya Panday had been in Thailand for quite some time filming the second season of the popular show Call Me Bae, and on Thursday, the team finally wrapped up the shoot. Taking to Instagram Story, Ananya shared a picture from the final day of the shoot. She posted a photo of a cake on which CMB 2 Season Wrap was written. "See you very soon guys," Ananya captioned the post. Picture Courtesy/Ananya Panday's Instagram account The upcoming season will focus on Bae's (Ananya) journey as her own news show finally goes on air. While this brings her fame and attention, it also brings new challenges in both her personal and work life. In the second season, Bae's life becomes more complicated when her ex-husband returns. At the same time, she also finds herself getting distracted by her charming boss. This leaves her confused as she struggles to balance her feelings and her growing career. Her close group of friends will also face problems in the new season. The arrival of a "Nayi Behen" in their circle will start creating tension among the group. The show is produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla and Apoorva Mehta. The series will be directed by Collin D'Cunha and written by Ishita Moitra, Samina Motlekar and Rohit Nair. Apart from Ananya, several actors from the first season will return. The cast includes Vir Das, Shruti Haasan, Gurfateh Pirzada, Varun Sood, Vihaan Samat, Muskkaan Jaferi, Niharika Lyra Dutt and Lisa Mishra. Actor Mini Mathur will also join the cast in the new season. The first season of the show was released in September 2024. 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
03 April,2026 10:59 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress Kusha Kapila called the common critical notion of casting content creators in OTT series and movies due to their follower count "untrue", saying that the success for an actor in the entertainment industry comes through thoughtful planning and investment rather than their followers on social media. Kusha Kapila is a content creator turned actress who will be next seen in the upcoming second season of Maamla Legal Hai as a new entry to the cast. It also stars Ravi Kishan, Anant Joshi, Naila Grrewal and Nidhi Bisht in the lead roles. In an interview with ANI, Kusha Kapila reflected on the casting of content creators in movies and OTT dramas, saying that such a trend started three to four years ago, where such social media stars were hired to play "comic relief" or least impactful roles, which added no significance to the project. When asked about casting of content creators in OTT dramas for their followers count, Kusha said, "That's actually not true. I think this trend started 3-4 years ago when they used to play very small roles, and those were not even important roles. I think those were comic relief roles which had no impact on the story. I know that has become a perception, but if you sit and see what kind of roles were there, there has not been much success, I feel." She believes that success in acting comes from thoughtful planning and investment, not follower count. She supported her argument by highlighting the examples of successful content creators turned actors including Bhuvam Bam and Prajakta Koli. "Either you do a playbook like Bhuvan where you take a proper step back and you invest in the shows that you want to make. You invest in writing, you first make its version on YouTube and then you take it to a big channel and Bhuvan has just announced the season 2 of Dhindora for Netflix. So, either you show a proof of concept where you are able to get the audiences to watch you or you can see example of Mostly Sane (Prajakta Koli) on Netflix. Her Mismatched has been renewed for the 4th season and she has been able to silence her critics very well. I think Single Papa has also been renewed for season 2. So, I think you can count on your fingers the number of people who have been able to do this well. Not many people," said Kusha Kapila. The Mamla Legal Hai actor stressed the importance of gaining recognition as an actor for the content creators to receive good opportunities in the entertainment industry. She also urges the creators to learn to say "no to opportunities" that are purely marketing-driven. Kusha Kapila said, "It is possible that the creators, because their persona gets bigger and bigger, they might have to write and invest in themselves to be able to be seen as actors. But, I don't think you should hire someone for their follower count. It will not go on for a long time." She continued, "You will look the worst in that show. And it's not going to work. So, I feel it's best for creators to also recognize that where they are just plainly simply a marketing hire and they should probably say no to those opportunities. I think you should also know how to say no." The second instalment boasts news court cases which will be headed by Ravi Kishan who becomes the new judge of the Patparganj court. The trailer offers audiences a sneak peek into the matters to come, promising bigger battles, sharper wit, and even more delightful unpredictability. Maamla Legal Hai is set to return with its new season on Netflix on April 3. 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
03 April,2026 10:48 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe streaming giant Netflix has ordered the limited series The Corrections starring Meryl Streep, reported Variety. The show, based on the Jonathan Franzen novel of the same name, was first reported to be on the market in late 2024. Franzen will adapt his novel for the screen and executive produce, with Streep executive producing in addition to starring. Mark Roybal and Paul Lee executive produce for wiip, with Nicole Clemens executive producing as well. Cord Jefferson will executive produce and direct all episodes. Paramount Television Studios will produce. The official logline for the show describes it as "a sharply comic portrait of a Midwestern family whose three unmoored adult siblings desperately resist their mother's wish for one last Christmas together - each undone by the delusional ambitions that were supposed to save them from becoming their parents," reported Variety. Meanwhile, Meryl Streep will be next seen in the highly awaited sequel of The Devil Wears Prada alongside Anne Hathaway. Twenty years after The Devil Wears Prada became a cultural touchstone, 20th Century Studios has released the first full trailer for The Devil Wears Prada 2, confirming the return of its iconic characters and setting the stage for a high-fashion showdown in a changing media landscape. The film is slated for a theatrical release on May 1, 2026. The sequel brings back Meryl Streep as the formidable Miranda Priestly, editor-in-chief of Runway magazine, now navigating the decline of print journalism. The story positions Priestly at a critical moment, as she struggles to maintain relevance and financial stability in an industry facing rapid transformation. Adding tension to the narrative is Emily Blunt's return as Emily Charlton, Priestly's former assistant, who is now a powerful executive at a luxury conglomerate. Anne Hathaway also reprises her role as Andrea Sachs, the ambitious college graduate whose entry-level job at Runway defined the original film. While details about Sachs' current role remain limited in the trailer, her presence reconnects the sequel to the emotional core of the 2006 hit, which followed her struggle to balance career ambition with personal relationships. 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
03 April,2026 09:50 AM IST | Washington DC | ANIWe all know how Karan Johar likes his coffee — hot, with a dash of star quotient and gossip. And it looks like the filmmaker is ready for another cuppa. Industry insiders suggest that JioHotstar is in preliminary discussions with the host for the next season of his popular chat show, Koffee with Karan. If things fall in place, the ninth season could stream by the year-end. According to sources at the platform, the executives are keen on the chat show as it allows sustained engagement with viewers. “Koffee with Karan delivers repeat value across clips and social media,” noted a source. If the new season works out, viewers can expect their favourite stars on the couch again as they banter with Johar, spill secrets, and play rapid fire. But it might be repackaged. The source added, “Karan is aware that the audience has changed. So, he may shorten the segments and make them more current. The guest list too will change with cross-industry pairings, South stars, OTT actors, and creators showing up on the couch. However, things are at an early stage. It’s not a locked deal.” 2004When the show first aired on Star World EightSeasons of ‘Koffee with Karan’ so far
03 April,2026 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuActress Rinku Dhawan has expressed her desire to work in the OTT and web series space, after boasting of an elaborate career for over two decades in the GEC space. The actress took to the comment section of a casting post on social media to seek work in the digital space of the entertainment industry. The casting post, shared by a platform looking for fresh talent for a web series, caught the attention of several aspiring actors. Among them was the best established actress, Rinku Dhawan, who openly put forward her interest in being part of the digital entertainment industry. She wrote, ‘… I want to work in web series.’ Interestingly, Rinku’s public appeal for work echoes a move made by veteran actress Neena Gupta, a few years ago, who had also taken to social media to seek roles. Neena had taken to her social media account back then and written, ‘I live in Mumbai and am a good actor looking for good parts to play.’ A few months ago, actress Divyanka Tripathi had also shared a post expressing her interest in exploring opportunities in the voice industry. She wrote on her social media account, ‘Exploring voice work opportunities. Would love to collaborate and lend my voice to meaningful projects.’ Talking about Rinku, the actress has had a long and notable career in Indian television. She is best known for her role as Chhaya in the iconic show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii and many more. She was last seen in the hit show Anupamaa, where she portrayed an antagonist. On the personal front, Rinku was married to actor Kiran Karmarkar, who essayed the role of Om Agarwal, her on-screen brother in the hit show Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii. The two reportedly fell in love during the shoot of the show and got married in 2001. After over 15 years of marriage, the couple parted ways and finalised their divorce in 2017. They have a son together. Rinku was also seen in the reality show Bigg Boss 17, where she was appreciated for her outspoken, bold and strong personality. 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
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