After much anticipation, Kangana Ranaut’s political drama 'Emergency' has received censor clearance and is now scheduled for a theatrical release on 17th January 2025. The film, set during the turbulent Emergency period of the 1970s, promises to offer a gripping exploration of one of the most pivotal and most spoken about chapters in Indian democracy. Written, directed, and headlined by Kangana Ranaut, Emergency portrays the life and times of India’s first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Kangana’s portrayal of this complex character is one of the most ambitious undertakings of her career.Sharing the update with fans on social media, Kangana wrote, "17th January 2025 – The epic saga of the nation’s most powerful woman and the moment that altered India’s destiny. #Emergency – Unveils Only in cinemas on 17.01.2025! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@kanganaranaut) ‘Emergency’ cleared with with 1-minute cut ‘Emergency’ was embroiled in a battle with CBFC over the non-issuance of the certificate for its release. It was caught up in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong. Ranaut had accused the film body of stalling certification to delay the release. Last month, the CBFC told the Bombay High Court on Monday that Ranaut had agreed to the cuts suggested by the board in the movie. The film was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on September 6 but couldn't keep its date as it didn't get a clearance certificate from the censor board, which is important for the public exhibition of films in India. The film’s certificate has surfaced on social media that from its previous run-time of 147 minutes it has been reduced to 146 minutes, which indicates that the cuts implemented account for just a minute in total. About Emergency The film features a powerful ensemble cast, including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik. Each actor plays a pivotal role in bringing the nuanced political and personal dynamics of the era to the screen. Produced by Zee Studios, Manikarnika Films and Renu Pitti, Emergency boasts a musical score by Sanchit Balhara and G.V. Prakash Kumar, with dialogues and screenplay crafted by the acclaimed Ritesh Shah.
18 November,2024 11:51 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentOver four years after Baaghi 3’s (2020) release, Tiger Shroff has stepped back in the film’s universe. On Sunday, the actor kicked off the shoot of the A Harsha-directed venture at the Golden Tobacco factory in Vile Parle. No prizes for guessing that filming began with an elaborate action set-piece, staying true to the franchise’s a-fight-a-minute blueprint. Sajid Nadiadwala Sources told us that about 100 supporting artistes were hired for the first action sequence. “It’s a high-intensity action piece featuring Tiger in his element, as he pulls off some jaw-dropping stunts. The actor and the supporting cast rehearsed throughout the day for the intricate fight sequence, and it was shot at night,” said an insider. Even as the film has rolled, the leading lady is yet to be finalised. “There are a few names in contention, but producer Sajid Nadiadwala wants a fresh pairing with Tiger,” added the source. It’s a hectic time for Nadiadwala, who is juggling two projects besides Baaghi 4. Sikandar, starring Salman Khan and directed by AR Murugadoss, has wrapped up its Hyderabad schedule and is now gearing up for a long shoot in Andheri. “Salman will begin shooting in an Andheri hospital from Tuesday. The unit wrapped up the Hyderabad leg before time,” says a source. Shahid Kapoor’s Hussain Ustara, a period thriller helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is slated to roll in early December.
18 November,2024 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuBollywood couple Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover celebrated their daughter Devi’s second birthday amidst family and close friends in Mumbai. The couple had first celebrated their daughter’s birthday in the Maldives, where they had gone for a vacation. Bipasha took to her Instagram stories, where she shared some clips and images from Devi’s “Lion King” themed birthday party. One clip showed the actress and Karan holding Devi’s hand to cut the cake, which had the characters Simba, Timon and Pumba made on it. Another video showed Bipasha, Devi and television actress Aarti Singh dancing on “I like to move it.” A photograph showed the toddler standing in front of the entrance to her birthday party, which had “Happy Birthday Devi” written with pink and purple balloons. The last image was of the two actors posing with Bipasha’s sisters and was captioned: “Famjam.” It was on November 12, when their daughter Devi turned two. Bipasha took to Instagram, where she shared a video featuring Devi. In the clip, the little girl was seen professing love for her mother and is heard saying “love you mommy” and singing a song for her. The actress wrote as the caption: “No idea how time flew… Today Devi is 2 She is pure Joy. Thank you all for sending her so much love and warm wishes Durga Durga #deviturns2.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bipasha Basu (@bipashabasu) Bipasha married her beau Karan Singh Grover in 2016. They welcomed their daughter, Devi in November 2022. Karan rose to fame by playing the lead role of Dr. Armaan Malik in the popular show’ Dill Mill Gayye’. The medical drama aired on Star One from August 20, 2007, to October 29, 2010. It was a sequel to the hit Star Plus series ‘Sanjivani: A Medical Boon’. Dr. Riddhima Gupta, Karan’s character’s love interest, was originally portrayed by Shilpa Anand, followed by Sukirti Kandpal and later Jennifer Winget. Grover is also known for his performances in shows like ‘Qubool Hai’, ‘Qubool Hai 2.0’, and ‘Kasautii Zindagii Kay 2’. The actor has also appeared in films like ‘Alone’, ‘Hate Story 3’, and ‘Fighter.’ Bipasha, who made her acting debut with a negative role in 2001 opposite Akshay Kumar in Abbas-Mustan's action thriller 'Ajnabee', got the spotlight with Vikram Bhatt's 2002 supernatural horror thriller 'Raaz'. She was then seen in films such as 'Chor Machaaye Shor', 'Jism', 'Zameen', 'Aetbaar', 'No Entry', 'Omkara', 'Corporate', 'Dhoom 2', 'Race', 'Bachna Ae Haseeno', 'Raaz 3: The Third Dimension', and 'Welcome to New York' among many others. The 45-year-old actress was last seen in the crime thriller series 'Dangerous'. 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
18 November,2024 11:17 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood’s action hero Tiger Shroff on Monday morning announced the fourth installment of his 'Baaghi' franchise, which will be directed by A. Harsha, and that the actioner will hit the screens on September 5, 2025. Tiger took to his Instagram handle, where he shared a poster of the film. Going by the first look, it seems Tiger is going a shade darker in the film as he is set ong a “bloodier mission.” In the poster, the actor is seen sitting on a toilet seat with a knife and a bottle of alcohol. The entire walls, floor and his face has blood marks. The poster also features some dead men lying on the floor. “A darker spirit, a bloodier mission. This time he is not the same! #SajidNadiadwala’s #Baaghi4 Directed by @nimmaaharsha,” he captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tiger Shroff (@tigerjackieshroff) Talking about A. Harsha is known for making Kannada film “Birugaali”, “Chingari”, “Bhajarangi”, “Anjani Putra”, and “Vedha” to name a few. Talking about the franchise, “Baaghi”, an action thriller, first released in 2016 and was directed by Sabbir Khan. A partial remake of the 2004 Telugu film “Varsham” with a climax inspired by the 2011 Indonesian film “The Raid: Redemption”. The film had Tiger, Shraddha Kapoor and Sudheer Babu. “Baaghi 2”, which was directed by Ahmed Khan, released in 2018. It was a remake of the Telugu film “Kshanam”. The second installment had Tiger alongside Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, Darshan Kumar, Prateik Babbar, Randeep Hooda, Deepak Dobriyal and Arravya Sharma. The third installment of the movie, which was again directed by Ahmed Khan, was partially inspired from Tamil film Vettai, stars Tiger Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. Tiger made his acting debut in 2012, with Sabbir Khan's action romantic comedy 'Heropanti'. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala, the film features Kriti Sanon in the lead. He has then been a part of projects like-- 'Baaghi', 'A Flying Jatt', 'Munna Michael', 'Baaghi 2', 'Student of the Year 2', 'War', 'Baaghi 3', 'Heropanti 2', and 'Ganapath'. The 34-year-old was last seen in science fiction action film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, who co-produced the film with Jackky Bhagnani, Vashu Bhagnani, Deepshikha Deshmukh and Himanshu Kishan Mehra under Pooja Entertainment and AAZ Films. The film starred Akshay Kumar, Prithviraj Sukumaran in the lead roles, alongside Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Ronit Roy in pivotal 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
18 November,2024 11:14 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSLove language Tamannaah Bhatia’s sartorial choices may have been unflattering, but the actor turns heads with her mile-wide smile when spotted at a bash with Vijay Varma Just in Farhan Akhtar and Mouni Roy
18 November,2024 10:46 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThe burning truth? Vikrant Massey’s latest release, The Sabarmati Report, couldn’t create waves at the box office. But it has earned praise from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Sunday, reacting to a post that described the Vikrant, Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra-starrer as a must-watch, Modi wrote on X, “It is good that this truth is coming out, and that too in a way common people can see it. A fake narrative can persist only for a limited period of time. Eventually, the facts will always come out!” The Ektaa R Kapoor production sees Vikrant play a journalist, who investigates the 2002 Godhra train burning, in which 59 people were killed. The tragedy had led to riots in Gujarat. At the time, Modi was the state’s Chief Minister. In response to the Prime Minister’s post, Vikrant penned a note, thanking him for his encouragement. Mic drop moment Stars can take notes from Diljit Dosanjh on how to turn a controversy into a power move. After the Telangana government issued a legal notice warning him against performing songs promoting alcohol and drugs at his Hyderabad concert, the Punjabi superstar took a jab at it by calling out the double standards. “If an international artiste comes to India, they are allowed to sing whatever they want. But when an artiste from your own country is singing, people have so many problems,” he remarked. He also tweaked the lyrics of his songs, replacing ‘daaru’ with ‘Coke’ in one. The musician also tackled rumours about his concert tickets being sold out, reminding fans, “This is years of hard work, not overnight fame.” My muse forever Renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra recently expressed his admiration for Bollywood legend Rekha, and stated that he is “obsessed” with her iconic style and timeless beauty. On Sunday, Manish shared a series of photos featuring Rekha exuding elegance in a chic black ensemble. The actor paired her look with statement earrings and a gold sling purse, all designed by Manish’s label. “Obsessed with the one and only icon. There is always [a representation of herself] in every look of hers. I love her for that,” he shared. Jyotika stands by Suriya Suriya’s Kanguva opened to poor response from the audience, but the superstar has got a cheerleader in actor-wife Jyotika. Penning a note, she defended the big-budget action drama, even as she admitted that the first half-hour was not impactful. What surprised her was that the strong depiction of women was being ignored by reviewers. “[Such harsh criticism] is not done by them for the most unintellectual big-budget films with age-old stories where women are stalked, double meaning dialogues are spoken… What about Kanguva’s positives? The action sequences of women in the second half?”she asked, describing the film as a “spectacle in cinema.” Allu Arjun’s double treat And it’s here! The trailer of the much-anticipated film, Pushpa 2: The Rule, was launched by Allu Arjun and leading lady Rashmika Mandanna with much fanfare in Patna yesterday. Many wondered why the makers of the Sukumar-directed action fare zeroed in on the Bihar city for the grand event. Sources reveal that the leading man deliberately chose Bihar as the starting point, acknowledging the overwhelming response Pushpa: The Rise had received in the state on its 2021 release, despite the challenges of the pandemic. Not just that, while his fans were treated to Pushpa 2’s trailer, the Telugu superstar announced that the first instalment would re-release in theatres on November 22. Health emergency Govinda, who was in Jalgaon and neighbouring areas to campaign for the MahaYuti alliance, had to be rushed to a Mumbai hospital after he complained of severe chest pain. The incident reportedly happened during a roadshow in Pachora, which had to be halted mid-way. The actor-politician’s family was by his side as he was airlifted and brought to Mumbai for immediate medical attention. December shaadi for duo When is the big day? That’s all that fans have been asking ever since Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya got engaged in August. Well, the suspense came to an end yesterday. The couple’s wedding invitation card surfaced online, and it looks like the lovebirds are tying the knot on December 4. The invite, which includes a basket of goodies, went viral yesterday, with netizens impressed by how it was steeped in tradition. It included an ikat saree, a jasmine garland, a scroll and confectionery items, with the card incorporating traditional motifs such as temple bells, lamps and banana leaves. Sobhita and Naga, who have largely kept their relationship away from the public eye, are choosing to have an intimate celebration with only close friends and family in attendance.
18 November,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamGive him a fascinating role, and director Prakash Jha will happily leave his place behind the camera and face it instead. An example is his latest short film, Amar Aaj Marega, which has been selected for the Indian Panorama section at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The Rajat K-directed venture will première at the festival in Goa on November 24. What prompted Jha to front the project? He points to the quirky story that revolves around a 62-year-old widower, who is convinced that he has lived his life to the fullest and plans to end it. “It’s a quirky movie. Amar has decided to end his life after a small celebration with a close friend [Saurabh Sachdeva]. When the friend learns of his plan, he gets scared and starts calling people home. Then they all sit and decide whether Amar should die or not, even discussing the method of his death,” says Jha. Acting is not new to the National Award-winning director, who featured in Saand Ki Aankh (2019) and Matto Ki Saikil (2022). To him, it’s a joy to bring another director’s vision to life. “When Rajat approached me, I thought it was a good concept. The film being screened at IFFI is good for him as he is a first-time filmmaker. I love encouraging debutant directors. First-time filmmakers are the best. Even in Matto Ki Saikil, debutant Mohammed Gani made a beautiful film.” Though busy with Aashram’s fourth season, Jha says he will always make time for acting. It comes with a simple condition—the role should enhance the story. “If I say yes to a role, it should be pivotal. Otherwise, I get approached for many parts, including cop roles. But I don’t need acting as a profession; I do it purely out of love. Directing and writing will go on,” he states.
18 November,2024 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRKaran Johar has picked his favourite among the stars of 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives'. In the third season of the reality drama show on Netflix, three new members were introduced- Shalini Passi, Kalyani Saha, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. The three Delhi socialites joined the OG Bollywood wives gang- Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari, Bhavana Pandey and Seema Sajdeh. Filmmaker Karan Johar has now picked his favourite and feels that he will be in trouble for saying it out loud. Orhan Awatramani aka Orry took to his social media page to share a video of him asking Karan Johar a 'controversial question'. The duo seemed to be at a party when Orry caught hold of Johar and asked him a pressing question. Orry asked him who would he save if he could only save one life out of all the Bollywood wives star cast. Orry began to name all the cast and his hilarious pronunciation of the names caught Karan Johar off guard who corrected him. But Orry wouldn't let him off the hook without a name. Johar finally said that he would save Shalini Passi, who is the current internet favourite. The filmmaker further said that he would get in trouble for his answer. Who is Shalini Passi? There are four stages of knowing me, says Shalini Passi on episode four of the third season of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. She is one among the three new entrants on the show. The Delhi socialite has been accompanied by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Saha Chawla on the show to give a competition to the OG Bollywood wives -Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Seema Sajdeh and Neelam Kothari. So what are the four stages? "First is disbelief. Then inquisitiveness. Then there's the 'is it really true? Does she do all these things?' And then complete surrender and love". Shalini is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organisation which brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi. Reportedly, Shalini got married at the early age of 20. Details of her current age is not available on the internet. Shalini Passi is a deeply spiritual and religious person. She along with her husband Sanjay, has been linked with a high-profile donation of INR 10 crore for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati in February 2021.
18 November,2024 09:11 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Raveena Tandon recently embarked on a spiritually enriching journey to the Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple in Jharkhand, accompanied by her daughter, Rasha Thadani. The visit to this revered site forms part of the duo's pilgrimage to the twelve Jyotirlingas, an ancient tradition among devotees of Lord Shiva. Rasha Thadani, who frequently shares moments from her life on social media, posted a series of photos from their visit on Instagram. The images captured the serene beauty of the Baidyanath temple, with the mother-daughter duo seen in quiet reflection and prayer. One particularly striking image shows the two standing against the majestic temple backdrop, radiating grace and reverence. Another set of photos highlights their moments inside the sanctum, immersed in prayer. Accompanying the post, Rasha wrote, "Vaidyanath Baba Baidyanath Dham #jyotirling." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rasha Thadani (@rashathadani) This visit to Baidyanath Jyotirlinga follows Raveena and Rasha's earlier stops at the Bhimashankar Temple in Pune and the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Nasik, Maharashtra. While Raveena Tandon continues her spiritual journey, the actress recently impressed audiences with her powerful performance in 'Patna Shukla', a drama streaming on Disney+ Hotstar. The film, produced by Arbaaz Khan and directed by Vivek Budakoti, featured Raveena alongside renowned actors Satish Kaushik and Manav Vij. 'Patna Shukla' was praised for its emotional storytelling and poignant social commentary. Raveena is also set to star in the upcoming comedy-drama 'Welcome 3', a part of the popular 'Welcome' franchise. The film, which is currently in production, boasts a star-studded cast, including Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Arshad Warsi, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, and Paresh Rawal. In addition to her spiritual journey, Rasha Thadani is gearing up to make her acting debut in the period drama 'Azaad'. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Abhishek Kapoor, known for his work on films like 'Kai Po Che', 'Kedarnath', and 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui', the movie tells a heartfelt story set in pre-independence India. The film features Ajay Devgn in a pivotal role, portraying a skilled horse rider who shares a deep bond with his loyal horse. However, tragedy strikes when the horse is lost during a confrontation with British forces. The responsibility of locating the missing horse falls to Ajay's nephew, Aaman Devgan, while Rasha Thadani makes her debut appearance in a key role. The teaser for 'Azaad', recently unveiled by Ajay Devgn, gives fans a glimpse into the emotional and adventurous storyline. The film, produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, is scheduled for release in January 2025. 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
18 November,2024 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Ashish Chowdhry, who is known for his performance in 'Dhamaal' and 'Double Dhamaal', talked about reprising his role in the fourth instalment of the popular franchise. In a conversation with ANI, he said, "I have been very involved with business right from the beginning. I did 35 movies but I slowed down after 'Double Dhamal'. I knew I needed to not do films for money because I was lining up and choosing the wrong roles. I knew I had to get my bread from somewhere else. And I've always liked that I act as a hobby and fortunately business has been doing well. I've given less time to films. But I'm making a comeback next year..." "Recently, I met the maker of the film 'Dhamaal' and thanked him because 'Dhamaal' has helped my journey in life in general. I've done a lot of work, acted in a lot of TV shows, music videos, serials, films, ads, everything. But the kind of impact 'Dhamaal' made in my life, even if I meet bureaucrats or anybody, they just remember that film...Let's see what comes up. But I'm doing another film with him." He is best known for portraying Boman in 'Dhamaal' and 'Double Dhamaal'. When asked if he would be seen in the fourth instalment, he replied, "I don't know whether I will be in it because we haven't spoken that yet and I couldn't do 'Dhamaal 3', that is 'Total Dhamaal' and that's why I think... If the storyline permits it, great. I'm ready." Recently, Jaaved Jaaferi, who was seen in the hit comedy film 'Dhamaal' (2007), where he played the hilarious character Manav, shared his thoughts on the Dhamaal series and revealed that a fourth instalment is on the way, with shooting set to begin "early next year." Talking about his favourite film in the series, Jaaved said, "The first one was the best, for me. Now they're coming up with a fourth one. We're going to start shooting sometime early next year." 'Dhamaal' is a 2007 comedy film directed by Indra Kumar and produced by Ashok Thakeria. The film stars Sanjay Dutt, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, Aashish Chaudhary and Javed Jaffrey in the lead roles while Asrani, Sanjay Mishra, Murli Sharma, Vijay Raaz, Manoj Pahwa, Tiku Talsania and Prem Chopra are featured in supporting roles. The film became an instant success and later turned into a popular franchise with sequels 'Double Dhamaal' (2011) and 'Total Dhamaal' (2019). 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
18 November,2024 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThis Sunday was again special for megastar Amitabh Bachchan's fans as he stepped outside his house Jalsa and greeted his fans. He met his fans who gathered outside his bungalow in Mumbai. Every Sunday, hundreds of fans gather outside Amitabh Bachchan's residence to get a glimpse of the megastar, and from the past over 40 years, the 'Sholay' star has been making sure to meet them. T 5196 - anticipation over for the Sunday .. 🙏❤️ pic.twitter.com/qtai3JaB1v — Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) November 17, 2024 On the work front, Amitabh Bachchan's film 'Vettaiyan', with Rajinikanth, was released in theatres recently. In the film, Big B also shared screen space with Fahadh Faasil and Rana Daggubati. In the coming months, he will also be seen alongside Deepika Padukone in the Hindi remake of 'The Intern'. In June this year, he and Deepika were seen in the futuristic film 'Kalki 2898 AD'. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the post-apocalyptic film was inspired by Hindu scriptures and was set in 2898 AD. Kamal Haasan, Prabhas and Disha Patani were also part of the film. 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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