From Priyanka Chopra's surrogacy update to Salman Khan's co-star Arun Verma's death update, we are here to give you a lowdown on the top trending stories of the week. All pictures/mid-day archives
Updated On: 2022-01-22 01:10 PM IST
Almost 12 years since her directorial debut opened to glowing reviews, the producer-director has quietly kicked off the shoot of her second project. mid-day has learnt that the drama-comedy, backed by Aamir Khan Productions, went on floors in a town near Pune on January 8. Read the full story here.
After leaving Army in a tizzy on Monday by posting videos of a fish bread party, with voices of BTS members in the background, group member Taehyung aka V finally shared the first pictures with Jin and J-Hope. V shared selfies with his group members on Instagram stories on Wednesday morning. The pictures have the trio in hoodies and masks. Check out the entire update here.
Bollywood actor Kiara Advani has put out a stunning new picture of herself on social media. Taking to her Instagram handle on Friday, the 'Shershaah' actor posted a snap in which she can be seen taking a dip in a pool, with her eyes shut and the bright sun in the background. Check out the entire story here.
Mahabharat actor Nitish Bharadwaj has announced his separation from wife Smita Gate after 12 years of marriage. Speaking to Times of India, he stated, “Yes, I filed for a divorce in the Family Court in Mumbai in September 2019. I do not want to get into the reasons why we separated. The matter is in court right now. All I can say is that sometimes divorce can be more painful than death as you live with an amputated core.” Read the full interview here.
Kathak legend Birju Maharaj, who had been diagnosed with kidney disease a few days ago and put on dialysis, died at his home late on Sunday. He was 83. Maharaj ji, as he was popularly known, was said to be playing with his grandsons when his health unexpectedly deteriorated, requiring him to be rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead. Read the full story here.
Priyanka Chopra and her husband Nick Jonas have welcomed a baby via surrogacy. On Saturday, the couple took to their respective Instagram accounts to share the good news with their fans and followers. "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate. We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family. Thank you so much," Priyanka and Nick posted. Read the full story here.
Himanshi Khurana and Asim Riaz were snapped together at the Mumbai airport. The ex-Bigg Boss contestant arrived at the airport to pick up his girlfriend Himanshi. Isn't that simply adorable? View all pictures here.
Arun Verma, who had worked in more than 80 films, is no more. The popular actor, who has shared screen space with stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and others, passed away on Thursday due to a block in his brain, leading to multiple organ failure. Here's the entire update.
Mumbai is valiantly navigating its way through the third wave, with cases ranging from 11,000 to 20,000 a day. Where does B-Town — that had ground to a halt during the last two waves — stand amid the recent surge in cases? While TV shoots have continued undisrupted over the past few weeks, filmmakers have taken a few measured decisions. Vidyut Jammwal, who recently kicked off his maiden production IB 71, has decided to continue shooting in adherence with stringent safety norms. Read the full interview here.
Tahir Raj Bhasin’s latest release Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein has a few elements in common with Shah Rukh Khan’s films. The Netflix thriller, showing the dark side of unrequited love, is bound to remind many of the superstar’s earlier acts in Darr (1993) and Anjaam (1994). Not to mention, the title is borrowed from his popular song from Baazigar (1993). For Bhasin, the web series holds a special place, more so for its connection with the superstar. Read the full interview here.
