Before he was India’s "Ironman," Milind Soman was a supermodel who stumbled into a massive first paycheck. In this exclusive chat with Mid-Day, Milind reveals the story behind his first ₹50,000 shoot and why he’s finally returning to South Cinema with Vijay Sethupathi in 'Kaattaan.' From Sethupathi’s "accountant" past to why Milind refuses to play the same roles twice—this is an unfiltered look at a 35-year legacy.

Israel has signalled a major escalation in Lebanon after fresh strikes across southern areas, with Defence Minister Israel Katz proposing a security buffer up to the Litani River. Hezbollah has warned the move would be an existential threat and vowed resistance. The plan could place large parts of southern Lebanon under Israeli control, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. As strikes intensify and displacement grows, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating.