Of late, many influencers have fallen prey to data breaches, leading to the leak of their private videos. Weeks after two Pakistani TikTokers, Minahil Malik and Imsha Rehman, experienced similar incidents, Indonesian social media sensation Lydia Onic has now become a victim of this heinous activity. According to reports, a 12-minute clip of Lydia Onic, showing her in a private moment, has been circulated online. Lydia Onic’s leaked video The leaked video, allegedly featuring the Indonesian e-sports personality, has stirred conversations. Many social media users have condemned this act and called out those who continue to share the video, emphasising the need to recognise the sensitivity of the situation. The 12-minute clip has gone viral, and according to many, it features someone resembling Lydia, also known as Lydia Setiawan in gaming circles. This incident is quite similar to what recently happened with Imsha Rehman and Minahil Malik. Both Pakistani actresses fell prey to data breaches and faced public scrutiny after their videos were leaked. About Imsha Rehman’s leaked video Pakistani TikToker Imsha Rehman became the center of controversy after a video showing her in a compromising situation with her friend was leaked. It is believed that the young star fell victim to a data breach, leading to her private video going viral on social media. According to a Pakistani publication, Imsha Rehman’s video has been widely shared on platforms including WhatsApp, X, and Instagram. The report also notes that following this incident, Rehman deactivated all her social media accounts. About Minahil Malik’s leaked video Earlier, the video of Pakistani TikToker Minahil Malik was leaked online, leaving her surrounded by controversy. After the Malik incident, some supported her during tough times, while others called it a publicity stunt. The leaked video showed Malik with her boyfriend. Following the leak, Pakistani actress Mishi Khan suggested that Malik might have leaked the video herself to gain popularity and fame. Afterward, Malik left Instagram due to the controversy surrounding the leaked video. In her final post, she expressed the difficulty of her decision and urged followers to "spread love." She has not returned to the platform since.
17 November,2024 03:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter the Coldplay Ahmedabad concert on January 25, 2025, sold out in minutes, BookMyShow announced another show in Ahmedabad on January 26, 2025. Now, after the announcement of the British band's shows in Ahmedabad, hotel room rates in the city are touching sky-high levels. Fans and travellers who had booked tickets at lower prices are facing last-minute cancellations, and disappointed fans are sharing screenshots highlighting the inflated prices of hotel rooms. Netizens point out inflated price A content creator took to X and shared his personal experience, writing, "Booked a stay near Narendra Modi Stadium 2 minutes after the Coldplay Ahmedabad show was announced. Just got an email saying the booking is cancelled. I booked a 1-night stay at ₹1,800/-. Now watch this cost touch ₹18,000/- within a few hours.” He also attached a screenshot of the official mail he received from the hotel confirming the cancellation. Booked a stay near Narendra Modi Stadium 2 minutes after Coldplay Ahmedabad show was announced.Just got an email saying booking is cancelled 🤣 I booked 1 night stay at 1800/-Now watch this cost touch 18000/- within few hours pic.twitter.com/aUo7on5tfj — Samarth (@iamstake) November 13, 2024 Not just in thousands, a few hotels are offering rooms for as high as Rs 1.60 lakhs for two nights, which is higher than New Year rates. Hotels within 20 kilometres of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad have inflated the prices for their rooms. Soon after the announcement of the Ahmedabad concert, it was noticed that not only five-star properties but also three-star and economy hotels have raised their prices. Several social media users have also pointed out the inflated prices of the hotel rooms. When even miles don't come to rescue 😅😅Hotel Rates already skyrocketed for 25/26th in Ahmedabad 🫣#coldplayindia #coldplay pic.twitter.com/inpDJZMoip — Priti Jain (@mepritijain) November 13, 2024 Thought I’ll book a hotel room and keep just in case I manage to get the tickets for Coldplay in Ahmedabad. The prices just sky rocketed. #Coldplay #BMS pic.twitter.com/bR3tPONhTV — Ujval Chopra (@ujvalchopra) November 13, 2024 For instance, Hyatt Regency Ahmedabad has priced its rooms at Rs 1.61 lakh for two people between January 24 and 26, according to the MakeMyTrip app. Meanwhile, the same hotel is offering rooms for ₹30,000 for two people for two nights between January 17 and 19. Book My Show announces new Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad Repeating what had happened during the Mumbai concert ticket sales, BookMyShow announced another show in Ahmedabad on January 26, 2025. “Due to unprecedented demand, a 5TH SHOW has been added in India for Coldplay! Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025 now on the 26th of JANUARY at Narendra Modi Stadium,” they wrote on X. Coldplay India concert dates and venues: - January 18, 19, 21 – D.Y. Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai - January 25, 26 – Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
16 November,2024 03:45 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood beauty Disha Patani’s father Jagdish Singh Patani, a retired deputy SP, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 25 lakh by a group of five individuals who promised him a high-ranking position in the Uttar Pradesh government commission. Patani approached the police who then lodged an FIR based on his complaint. How Disha Patani’s father was duped of Rs 25 lakh Jagdish Patani, a resident of Bareilly's Civil Lines area, alleged that Shivendra Pratap Singh, whom he knew personally, introduced him to Diwakar Garg and Acharya Jayaprakash, according to the complaint. The accused claimed to have strong political connections and assured Patani of securing a position as chairman, vice-chairman, or a similar prestigious post in a government commission. After gaining Patani's trust, the group allegedly took Rs 25 lakh from him - Rs 5 lakh in cash and Rs 20 lakh through transfers to three different bank accounts. When no progress was made over three months, the accused promised to return the money with interest, the complaint stated. However, when Patani demanded his money back, they began issuing threats and behaving aggressively, police said. Patani further alleged that the conmen misled him by introducing an accomplice as an "officer on special duty" named Himanshu to reinforce their false claims of political connections. Police register FIR against fraudsters An FIR was registered at Bareilly Kotwali police station against Shivendra Pratap Singh, Diwakar Garg, Acharya Jayaprakash from Juna Akhara, Preeti Garg, and one unidentified person for cheating, criminal intimidation, and extortion. "Efforts are underway to arrest the accused and take strict action," Kotwali police station in-charge D K Sharma told PTI. Disha Patani’s work front Disha saw success with the Telugu film ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, where she was paired with Prabhas. Her character Roxie is a worker in the Complex who takes Bhairava inside for the first time. She recently starred in ‘Kanguva’ with Suriya and Bobby Deol. Directed by Siva and produced by Studio Green, 'Kanguva' features epic battle sequences and grand visuals, with the story spanning 1,500 years into the past. Disha will next be seen in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ which stars Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon, and Lara Dutta among others.
16 November,2024 12:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPakistani TikToker Imsha Rehman has become the centre of controversy after a video showing her in a compromising situation with her friend was leaked. It is believed that the young star fell prey to a data breach, leading to her private video going viral on social media. According to a Pakistani publication, Imsha Rehman’s video has been widely shared on platforms including WhatsApp, X, and Instagram. Social media condemned people circulating Imsha’s clip Many social media users have condemned this act and called out those who continue to forward the video, emphasizing the need to recognize the sensitivity of the situation. The report also notes that, following this incident, Rehman deactivated all her social media accounts. Imsha Rehman’s updated Instagram bio In her Instagram bio, she wrote, “Jab tak video viral hai maine ne ID off kar di hai [Till the time the video is viral, I have deactivated my account],” addressing the viral clip through her bio. Pakistani TikToker Minahil Malik’s incident This is not the first such incident. Earlier, the video of Pakistani TikToker Minahil Malik was leaked online, leaving her surrounded by controversy. After the Malik incident, some supported her during tough times, while others called it a publicity stunt. The leaked video showed Malik with her boyfriend. Following the leak, Pakistani actress Mishi Khan suggested that Malik might have leaked the video herself to gain popularity and fame. Mishi Khan’s reaction to Minahil’s clip Sharing her views on Instagram, Khan stated, “Shameful to see these influencers stooping to the lowest level for fame, disgracing their families, parents, and society. They should be banned from using social media.” In the video, Khan condemned the spread of vulgarity, comparing the situation to a scene in the Bollywood film 'Heroine,' where Kareena Kapoor Khan’s character leaks an explicit video to boost her popularity and gain fame ahead of a film release. Minahil Malik leaves Instagram Afterward, Malik left Instagram following the controversy surrounding the leaked video. In her final post, she expressed the difficulty of her decision and urged followers to "spread love." She has not returned to the platform since.
15 November,2024 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYouTuber Mr Beast, aka James Stephen Donaldson, recently landed in India with a few of his YouTuber buddies, including wrestler Logan Paul and musician JJ ‘KSI’. As the YouTuber touched down in Mumbai, he did the one thing that is quite the 'Jaan' of the city. Mr Beast took a rickshaw ride through the city with heavy security, and clips of him enjoying the fun ride are going viral on the internet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Fans react to YouTuber Mr Beast’s rickshaw ride In the clip, James looked quite pumped as he interacted with photographers stationed there. He was seen showing Feastables, which he launched in the Indian market on Sunday during an event. The YouTuber collaborated with Indian content creator Carry Minati for the launch. As soon as the clip went viral, fans started reacting. One wrote, "Hats off to Carry Bhai, who made the person with a luxury car ride in an auto." "Some YouTubers bring Prime from a foreign country, but CarryMinati brought the maker of Prime to India 🇮🇳. Proud of you," another one commented. A third one wrote, "The autowala is the luckiest person alive right now." About Mr Beast Mr Beast began his YouTube journey in 2012. He went viral in 2017 with the video 'Counting to 100,000', which earned tens of thousands of views in a matter of days. He ranked on the Forbes list as the highest-paid YouTube creator in 2022 and has an estimated net worth of $500 million. On June 2, 2024, Donaldson surpassed the India-based music label and film production company T-Series for the title of the most subscribed channel on YouTube, at 267 million subscribers. On July 10, 2024, Donaldson became the first YouTuber to surpass 300 million subscribers. Mr Beast and Jacqueline Fernandez collaboration YouTube's biggest star, Mr Beast, has collaborated with Jacqueline Fernandez to make a significant impact through Beast Philanthropy. Known for her cheerful personality and commitment to helping those in need, Jacqueline recently teamed up with the American YouTuber and businessman, famous for his elaborate challenges and lucrative giveaways. With over 320 million subscribers, he leads on YouTube and has raised millions through his campaigns. Jacqueline, an active philanthropist, also runs the Jacqueline Fernandez Yolo Foundation, which works for animal welfare and strives to provide homes to stray animals, ensuring that animals up for adoption find a home.
10 November,2024 06:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJames Stephen Donaldson who is known worldwide by his YouTube channel Mr Beast has arrived in India for his maiden visit. The Youtuber landed in Mumbai early on Sunday morning and received a warm welcome from the paparazzi. He was seen dressed in black short and a matching hoodie for his long flight to India. He was pleasantly surprised by the enthusiastic paparazzi outside the airport. He clicked some pictures with the paparazzi and also fist-bumped them while greeting them before leaving the airport premises. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Why is Mr Beast in Mumbai? Mr Beast along with three other YouTubers- Logan Paul, JJ "KSI", ad Darren 'IShowSpeed"- will be teaming up with Indian Youtuber Ajey Nagar aka CarryMinati for an event in the city. Mr Beast will launch Feastables ( a chocolate brand he launched in January 2022) in the Indian market, while Logan and KSI will bring Prime (a hydration brand launched in January 2022). About Mr Beast Mr Beast began his YouTube journey in 20212. He went viral in 2017 with the video 'Counting to 100000' that earned tens of thousands of views in a matter of days. He has ranked on the Forbes list for the highest-paid YouTube creator in 2022 and has an estimated net worth of $500 million. On June 2, 2024, Donaldson surpassed India-based music label and film production company T-Series for the title of the most subscribed channel on YouTube, at 267 million. On July 10, 2024, Donaldson became the first YouTuber to surpass 300 million subscribers. Mr Beast and Jacqueliene Fernandez collaboration YouTube's biggest star, Mr Beast, has collaborated with Jacqueliene Fernandez to make a significant impact through Beast Philanthropy. Known for her cheerful personality and commitment to helping those in need, Jacqueliene recently collaborated with the American YouTuber and businessman famous for his elaborate challenges and lucrative giveaways. With over 320 million subscribers, he leads on YouTube and has raised millions through his campaigns. Jacqueliene, an active philanthropist, also runs the Jacqueliene Fernandez Yolo Foundation which works for animal welfare and strives to provide homes to stray animals and ensures that animals up for adoption find a home. In a heartwarming first foray into India, Beast Philanthropy partnered with Udayan Care, an NGO dedicated to providing mentor parents to children, helping them fulfill their dreams. Jacqueliene visited Delhi to meet the girls from Udayan Care, where she surprised Sheetal, a talented young designer from Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh. Jacqueliene shared a collaborative post on her Instagram with Beast Philanthropy where the actress is seen wearing the dress designed by Sheetal.
10 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentInternet sensation Orhan Awatramani aka Orry, exercised his right to vote during the recent US elections. He openly declared his support for Donald Trump, who won against Democrat Kamala Harris. Orry took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures, documenting his procedure of casting his vote overseas. Orry roots for Donald Trump as US president Orry shared pictures of casting his vote for Donald Trump. He also wore a T-shirt with Trump’s picture on it. He wrote in the caption, “We did it Donald. We did it @realdonaldtrump #POTUS #MyPresident #MAGA #MakeAmericaSafeAgain #Trump2024 Proud to have exercised my right to vote in the exclusive 2024 presidential elections.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orhan Awatramani (@orry) Orry reacts to being trolled for supporting Donald Trump In the comments section, Orry was trolled for not supporting Kamala Harris. He wrote, “Negativity, hate, bitterness and jealousy spread by the wokes and the reasons why they lost.” In his post, he also shared a screenshot of receiving a DM by Trump on Instagram. Other Bollywood celebs who cast their vote in US On Trump's win, Sunny Leone, a US citizen, told Mid-day, “I think he’ll be a little less aggressive in how he speaks. He will still be funny and witty, but I think he cares about America doing well in every aspect." She added, “I think his biggest issue is his mouth. He is his own worst enemy. Sometimes, you just don’t know what he is going to say. I think if he keeps himself calm, chooses his words wisely and [follows] decorum, he will be able to leave with a different legacy after four years.” Hollywood celebs unhappy with Donald Trump’s win Meanwhile, Hollywood celebs such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Cardi B, among others expressed their dismay over Trump’s re-election as the US president. The US elections concluded on Wednesday with Donald Trump getting over the 270 threshold electoral college votes needed to win the presidency. This will be only the second instance of a president serving two non-consecutive terms in the White House, the first in over 100 years. Grover Cleveland served as a non-consecutive president in 1884 and 1892. Trump had earlier served as US President from 2016 to 2020.
07 November,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentLegendary singer Asha Bhosle celebrated Bhai Dooj with Mumbai BJP Chief Ashish Shelar on Sunday. On the occasion of Bhai Dooj, Asha Bhosle performed the ritual. During the celebration, Asha Bhosle applied tilak on the forehead of Ashish Shelar and he sought the blessings of the singer by touching her feet. हि ओवळणी जगण्याची विलक्षण आशा.. आशा आणि आशाच देते ! pic.twitter.com/UFCCD38IaJ — Adv. Ashish Shelar - ॲड. आशिष शेलार (@ShelarAshish) November 3, 2024 Bhai Dooj is known by several names in other parts of India. In North India, it is known as Bhai Dooj, Bhau Bij, and Bhai Beej, and in Maharashtra, this day is celebrated as Bhai Tika. This day is celebrated as Bhai Phonta in Bengal. In the southern regions of India, particularly in Karnataka and Telangana, Bhai Dooj is celebrated as Yama Dwitiya. The mythology behind this celebration is that Goddess Yamuna fed her brother Yamraj at her own home on the day of Kartik Dwitiya. Since then, this day has been recognised and celebrated as Yama Dwitiya. Sisters apply tilak to their brother's foreheads and follow other rituals such as fasting and puja on this day to wish them a long and prosperous life. In return, brothers give their sisters a gift and promise to always protect them. Raksha Bandhan and Bhai Dooj are quite similar up to an extent, however, on Bhai Dooj, sisters do not tie a thread or Rakhi on the wrists of their brothers like they do on Raksha Bandhan. Numerous ancient Hindu scriptures have mentioned Bhai Dooj as a celebration of bonding and eternal love between brothers and sisters. There are several tales associated with the origin of the occasion and the most well-known are those of Lord Krishna and Yamraj.
03 November,2024 06:55 PM IST | Mumbai | ANISurbhi Jyoti and Sumit Suri recently paid a visit to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami following their wedding celebrations. The couple, who tied the knot on October 26 at a resort in Jim Corbett, Uttarakhand, posed for pictures with the CM. Surbhi took to her Instagram handle to share their photo and expressed her gratitude to Pushkar Singh for the support and warmth they received during their special day. The 'Qubool Hai' actress wrote in the caption, “Honourable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shree Pushkar Singh Dhami, @pushkarsinghdhami.uk Thank You so much for your Valuable Time, Support and Good Wishes”. In the image, the actress is seen sporting a white silk outfit with red chooda. On the other hand, Sumit complimented her in white shirt paired with matching coat pant. To note, Sumit Suri is from Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. The couple got married at a resort in Jim Corbett in a traditional Hindu ceremony. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Surbhi Jyoti (@surbhijyoti) It was an intimate affair, with only close friends and family in attendance. They later shared stunning photos from the wedding on social media, where Surbhi looked radiant in a red lehenga with gold and silver jewellery, while Sumit wore white sherwani. Meanwhile, Surbhi Jyoti had earlier given fans a glimpse of her first rasoi. She shared a series of her photos where she was seen preparing halwa. Sumit was also seen admiring Surbhi as he savours the halwa she made. Surbhi and Sumit had initially planned to wed in March, but they decided to postpone the celebration due to difficulties with venue arrangements and other preparations. On the professional front, Surbhi Jyoti is widely recognized for her acclaimed performances in popular television series such as "Qubool Hai" and "Naagin 3". In 2021, she ventured into films with her debut in Saurabh Tyagi's comedy-drama "Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai?", where she starred alongside Jassie Gill.
03 November,2024 06:43 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood actress Shilpa Shetty’s Mumbai restaurant Bastian - At the top has come under the radar due to security concerns after a luxury car was stolen from the celebrity dining joint’s parking lot. The car was stolen on Sunday from the Kohinoor Square parking lot in Dadar West as the businessman was enjoying his food. Shilpa Shetty’s restaurant Bastian - At the top faces security concerns According to a report by Hindustan Times, the car, a BMW Z4, belongs to Ruhan Firoz Khan, a businessman from Bandra. The incident took place at 1 am on Sunday, when he was at the restaurant with his friends. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shilpa Shetty Kundra (@theshilpashetty) An officer said, “He gave his car keys to the valet, employed by the restaurant. When the restaurant closed, he came down. He asked the parking staff of the restaurant to bring his car. He was shocked to learn that his car disappeared from the parking lot. Ruhan then asked the staff of the building to check the CCTV footage after which it became clear that the BMW Z4 was stolen at around 2 am by unknown men.” “Based on Ruhan’s complaint, we booked unknown men under section 303(2) (punishment for theft) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and launched a manhunt to trace the accused,” the officer added. The police have registered an FIR and are on the lookout for the accused. They are currently combing through CCTV footage. Shilpa Shetty’s work front Shilpa Shetty began her acting career with the thriller 'Baazigar' and is celebrated for her roles in films like 'Dhadkan', 'Dus', 'Life in a... Metro', and 'Dostana'. She returned to the screen in 2021 with the comedy 'Hungama 2'. Shilpa was recently seen in Rohit Shetty's OTT debut 'Indian Police Force', which also stars Sidharth Malhotra and Vivek Oberoi. The series is streaming on the OTT platform Amazon Prime. The 90s icon will be seen in the upcoming film 'KD - The Devil Part 1'. Directed by Prem, 'KD-The Devil', the Pan-India multilingual is set to release in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi. A period action entertainer based on true events from 1970s Bangalore. 'KD- The Devil' also stars V Ravichandran and Sanjay Dutt. The film also stars Dhruva Sarja, V Ravichandran, Ramesh Aravind, Jisshu Sengupta, and Nora Fatehi in lead roles.
28 October,2024 10:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVir Hirani, son of renowned filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani, recently made his acting debut under the direction of Feroz Abbas Khan. He took on a significant challenge—a 35-minute monologue in the play Letters of Suresh. His performance has caught the attention of both critics and audiences alike. A source who watched the play stated, “I had the privilege of watching Feroz Abbas Khan’s play. While it was spectacular, what truly blew me away was this new boy’s performance. He delivered a monologue for 35 minutes straight, which is a rare feat in theatre. After inquiring, I found out he was Rajkumar Hirani’s son, Vir Hirani, and had studied at RADA. Truly, talent runs in the family.” Vir Hirani’s ability to engage deeply with the material and hold the audience’s attention for such a demanding piece of work showcases his dedication to his craft. The play, which returns to NMACC and Prithvi Theatre in December, offers a chance to witness his performance firsthand. As anticipation around his career builds, his theatre debut has already set a high standard. About the play Letters of Suresh In May this year, before the debut of the play in India, playwright Feroz Abbas Khan had spoken to us about Letters of Suresh. The play by Rajiv Joseph was adapted by Feroz Abbas Khan for its premiere in India. Known for his grand productions like 'Mughal-e-Azam: The Musical', 'Civilisation of Nation' and 'Death of a Salesman', Khan experimented with a more intimate form of storytelling with 'Letters of Suresh'. "It is a series of monologues apart from one direct conversation," says Feroz talking to mid-day.com about his upcoming play. "It is basically about four people yearning for a connection. It's a very beautiful play and it's in the form of letters and they are communicating with each other through letters and trying to make a connection. That's at the heart of the play." "It's a very identifiable story. There are four stories of four different people. And their lives get intertwined with each other through letters," he added. For Khan, 'Letters of Suresh' is unlike any of his previous plays that had grand production values. "This is very intimate. This is about the words and the actor. So it's a different experience for me. It's the same format like 'Tumhari Amrita' but done in a completely different way. 'Tumhari Amrita' was just two people reading letters. This is about four people performing the letters. It's lot about performance and reads good or better than what it reads".
24 October,2024 07:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
