Actor Kay Kay Menon was hospitalized in September after being diagnosed with malaria, but things worsened for him when he was shifted to the ICU. The actor, who was discharged from the hospital three days ago, has now shared a health update, stating that he will resume shooting for his upcoming projects from November 10. Kay Kay Menon shares health update through text Kay Kay Menon told 'Times Now' that doctors have advised him to take complete rest for two more weeks as he is still very weak. The actor also revealed that he lost a lot of weight during his fight with malaria, so ensuring proper nutrition will be very important for him. As he was unable to talk properly, he communicated everything through a text message, where he said, "Doctors have advised a minimum of two weeks' total rest and careful nutrition since I have lost too much weight. I am unable to speak much because my voice is still not in order. Hence, communicating through text. I am assuming that by November 10 or so, I shall be fit enough to resume my professional work.” Kay Kay Menon’s recent release web series Kay Kay Menon is currently receiving a lot of positive responses for his work in the recently released streaming series 'Shekhar Home'. Set in the early 1990s in the tranquil town of Lonpur, Bengal, 'Shekhar Home' is an ode to times when technology was unheard of, and human intelligence was the only thing one could rely on. 'Shekhar Home' premiered on JioCinema Premium on August 14. On the work front, Kay Kay Menon is known for his roles in 'Famous', 'Mumbai City', 'Vodka Diaries', 'Ghazi Attack', 'Shaadisthan', 'Singh Is Bliing', 'Baby', 'Rahasya', 'Haider', 'Shahid', 'ABCD', 'Bhindi Bazaar Inc', and more. Kay Kay Menon’s upcoming project Kay Kay Menon will next be seen in Citadel: Honey Bunny, alongside lead stars Varun Dhawan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Written by Sita R. Menon and Raj & DK, and directed by Raj & DK, the show serves as a prequel to the original Citadel series which stars Priyanka Chopra, and Richard Madden. It is set to release on an OTT platform on November 7, 2024.
23 October,2024 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentYesterday, Zeenat Aman started sharing a story about how she signed on for Raj Kapoor's Satyam Shivam Sundaram. The veteran actress, who is set to star in Bun Tikki, concluded her Instagram post by talking about how she reached the cottage where Raj Kapoor was staying, dressed in traditional clothing to embody 'Rupa.' Today, she continued her story and shared how she was officially inducted into the movie. Zeenat Aman says gold guineas given by Raj Kapoor were stolen She ended her caption yesterday saying, “When I reached The Cottage I was greeted at the door by John, Rajji's (Raj Kapoor) right-hand man. He looked quizzically at me but followed my request - ‘Saabji ko kaho ki Rupa ayi hai.'” Starting her story again, she stated, "Continued from yesterday Ever-reliable John delivered my message, and soon ushered me into Rajji’s view. Oh! How amused was the great director to see me dressed as a maimed village belle!" Talking about what transpired after she presented herself, Zeenat recalled, "I later learnt that he was very moved that an actress of my stature would go to such lengths to prove herself. When his laughter died down, Rajji excused himself to make a telephone call. Twenty minutes later, his most gracious wife Krishna ji was at the door with a handful of gold guineas in her purse. Rajji handed these to me with great aplomb as my signing amount… and so it was that I came to be Rupa." Zeenat Aman reveals Satyam Shivam Sundaram's money was stolen from her But the most shocking part of the story was undoubtedly the fact that the signing-on money was stolen from her home. The veteran actress said, "I held onto those guineas for decades until they were stolen from my home a few years ago. Still, given a choice between this memory and that gold, I will always choose the memory." "On another note, the image in my previous post depicts Rajji fixing my scars on set. The glue used to give me this appearance played absolute havoc on my skin for weeks! As for this wonderful picture of me with the Kapoors. I can’t for the life of me remember where it was taken! Any film buffs out there who can give me a clue?" She concluded.
23 October,2024 01:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThere has been much talk about the entertainment industry making room for stories over stars. But the on-ground reality is different, says Sanjay Gupta. The filmmaker learnt it the hard way as he set out to make The Miranda Brothers, starring Harshvardhan Rane and Meezaan Jafri. “To pull off such a film isn’t easy. I started my digital wing because we cannot ignore OTT,” he states. The casting for the football drama, set to première on JioCinema, had to be simple. The director needed two actors well-versed in the sport. “I wanted to make the film immediately. If I were to go to Varun [Dhawan] or Sidharth [Malhotra], I would have to wait for a year. None of the stars at that time were willing to do a direct-to-OTT film. Even now, most of them are not. As I shot this movie in Goa, I learnt that I’m not dependent on a crew of 300. You can be a big-ticket director and yet make a movie that you feel for. Every film doesn’t have to be with mega stars.” Sanjay Gupta The Miranda Brothers is a departure for Gupta, who, over the past three decades, has made movies about the Bombay underworld—be it the Shootout franchise, or Mumbai Saga (2019). But today, even as the underworld has reared its ugly head again with Baba Siddique’s murder, the director says the current environment can’t be reflected on celluloid. “These times cannot be chronicled because everything is state-controlled, even crime. You have Lawrence Bishnoi sitting in the Sabarmati jail, putting out videos and messages. What’s going on! This is a show of law and order collapsing. Ektaa [R Kapoor] and I are working on the third edition of the Shootout franchise. One of the decisions we’ve made is not to set it in Mumbai. These are uncertain times. So, we are researching to do [a story] outside Mumbai.” Harshvardhan Rane and Meezaan Jafri in The Miranda Brothers This restraint is not in crime stories alone. Gupta rues that he has to often hold back as a filmmaker, given the current scenario. “If you’re an intelligent filmmaker and not too stubborn, you make the changes yourself because the legal department and OTT platforms go through the script and they censor it [preemptively]. They say this may land us in trouble, that may land us in trouble. It’s an atmosphere of fear. You cannot have fearless storytelling anymore. My next show is based on a true story that happened in Mumbai in front of our eyes, it was appalling. But we’re changing the names because you can’t take names anymore. I feel disillusioned on behalf of the new generation of filmmakers. They all have a voice. But how many of them will be able to express what they truly want to? There is no medium. Earlier, it seemed that you can say what you want on OTT. But now it has become the most censored as people heavily come down on them. Today, the filmmaker’s agency is taken away.”
23 October,2024 12:28 PM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuNitesh Tiwari's 2016 hit wrestling drama Dangal, featuring Aamir Khan, likely made Babita Phogat a well-known name, but it didn't help her family financially. In a recent interview with News 24, the wrestler-turned-politician revealed how much the Phogat family was paid by the filmmakers for the rights to tell their story. Babita Phogat on how much her family earned from 'Dangal' When asked how much money the Phogat family made from the makers of Dangal, she revealed it was less than 1% of the film's total box office earnings. To put it in perspective, Dangal made about ₹2,000 crore globally. When the host mentioned a figure of ₹20 crore for the Phogat family, she clarified that it was actually around ₹1 crore, which is half of 10% of that amount. This deal was finalized before Aamir Khan became involved as a producer, during the scripting phase with director Nitesh Tiwari's team. Babita revealed, “My father (Mahavir Singh Phogat) had said only one thing – ‘We want people’s respect and love. Leave everything else.'” She mentioned that she became well-known thanks to the support of the people rather than just the movie. She also recalled that when Aamir joined the project, his team suggested changing the characters' names, but Mahavir wouldn't agree to that. Babita also shared that after Dangal was a big hit, her father proposed to Aamir's team that they open a wrestling academy in Haryana, “Of course, we were in talks with his team regarding the opening of an academy. They said neither yes nor no,” Babita added that the academy never really materialised. About Dangal Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari 'Dangal' was released in the year 2016. Starring actor Aamir Khan in the lead role the film was declared a blockbuster hit and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films. The film was based on India's first female wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Kumari and their father Mahaveer Singh Phogat. Meanwhile, Aamir was recently seen in the family entertainer film 'Laal Singh Chaddha' which failed to impress the audience at the box office. Sanya, on the other hand, was seen in director Meghna Gulzar's biopic film 'Sam Bahadur', opposite Vicky Kaushal. Fatima will be next seen in director Anurag Basu's anthology film 'Metro...In Dino.'
23 October,2024 12:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShriya Saran attended Manish Malhotra's Diwali bash with her husband, Andrei Koscheev, last night. The couple looked charming and showed off their chemistry while posing for the paparazzi. They even grabbed attention by sharing a sweet kiss, making them the highlight of the event. Shriya Saran and Andrei Koscheev arrive at Manish Malhotra’s Diwali bash A video from Manish Malhotra's Diwali party is making its way around the internet, showing Shriya Saran and her husband Andrei sharing candid moments in front of the paparazzi. For the event, Shriya wore a black and grey shimmery saree with a matching blouse, while Andrei opted for a vibrant multi-colored kurta. Shriya looked elegant in her traditional outfit, keeping accessories minimal to let her natural beauty shine. Shriya Saran and Andrei served couple goals at the event, watch View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) About Shriya Saran and Andrei Koscheev Shriya and Andrei tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2018 and are now proud parents to their daughter, Radha. The couple reportedly first met in the Maldives a few years ago. Although Shriya prefers to keep her personal life low-key, she has mentioned in the past that while there's no need to hide her love life, she likes to maintain a quiet and simple approach. She also shared that her husband is very supportive and encourages her to continue working. About Shriya Saran recently Just recently, Shriya Saran made hearts stop at Lakme Fashion Week 2024, in partnership with FDCI, as she turned showstopper for designer Payal Singhal. Shriya walked for the designer's 25-year celebratory showcase, Tazhib, which draws inspiration from the Arabic art of gilding. However, instead of the usual walk, Shriya made a grand appearance, dressed in a stunning ivory and gold anarkali, and performed a graceful Kathak dance, inspired by Umrao Jaan, to the tune of "In Aakhon Ki Masti." Shriya's outfit was a sight to behold. The ivory organza anarkali kurta and churidar set sparkled with gold sequins, while solitaire diamond studs lined the skirt, adding both volume and a magical effect. The churidar was also embellished with gold and diamonds around the ankles, complementing the rich design. The night became even more special as American YouTuber and singer Vidya Vox performed on stage, leaving everyone mesmerized. (With inputs from ANI)
23 October,2024 10:41 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKaran Johar's decision to sell a 50% stake in Dharma Productions to Serene Productions, led by Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla, created quite a buzz online. However, on Tuesday evening, both Karan and Adar showed a united front as they arrived together and posed at fashion designer Manish Malhotra's star-studded Diwali party. Karan Johar and Adar Poonawalla pose at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party. Paparazzi accounts on Instagram posted videos showing Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta arriving together at Manish Malhotra's Diwali party. Karan wore a red sherwani, while Adar and Apoorva matched in black sherwanis. Actor Varun Dhawan, who was launched by Dharma Productions in 2012, greeted them with hugs and even made Adar laugh with a joke he whispered. The three posed for the paparazzi, with Karan Johar making sure Adar stood between him and Apoorva. He also helped Adar by showing him how to pose for the cameras. After that, the photographers asked Karan to take solo pictures, and Adar encouraged him to go ahead while he and Apoorva stepped aside. Adar Poonawalla invests Rs 1000 crore in Dharma productions Businessman Adar Poonawalla-led Serene Productions announced that it has entered into a binding agreement to invest Rs 1,000 crore into Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment (collectively, “Dharma”), India’s leading production house. Through this investment, Serene Productions will hold a 50 per cent stake in Dharma, with Karan Johar retaining the remaining 50% ownership. Karan Johar as the Executive Chairman will spearhead the company's creative vision, while Apoorva Mehta, in his role as the Chief Executive Officer, will work with Karan in steering the strategic direction and overseeing the operational excellence of the organization. India's entertainment industry has experienced significant expansion, driven by surging digital penetration and a diverse audience seeking high-quality content across multiple platforms, with growing global relevance. This strategic partnership between Serene Productions and Dharma is designed to capitalize on these opportunities by combining Dharma's rich legacy in storytelling with Adar Poonawalla's strategic acumen and resources. The collaboration aims to further transform content creation, distribution, and audience engagement by integrating advanced technologies and pioneering production methods. By leveraging this synergy, Serene Productions and Dharma seek to meet the evolving demands of today's digitally savvy consumers while pushing the boundaries of creative storytelling. Together, they aspire to shape the future of entertainment for digital-first generations, embracing new platforms and formats to deliver compelling narratives that entertain, inspire, and engage audiences worldwide.
23 October,2024 09:20 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Khan’s fans have been concerned for his safety following the death of politician Baba Siddique and threats from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang. Despite the tense situation, Salman is continuing with his work commitments. According to reports, he will soon be heading to Dubai for the Dabangg Reloaded event. Salman Khan plans Dubai trip amid death threats from Bishnoi gang As per ETimes, Salman Khan is set to participate in the popular international show, Dabangg Reloaded, scheduled for December 7. Despite threats from the jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his group, the Tiger 3 star plans to honour his work commitments. Along with Salman, celebrities like Jacqueline Fernandez, Sonakshi Sinha, Sunil Grover, Maniesh Paul, and Aastha Gill are also expected to attend. The event is being organized by Jordy Patel. Salman Khan to make a cameo in Singham Again This is not the only work commitment Salman Khan has kept. In a surprising twist that fans have been eagerly speculating about, Salman will make a special appearance in the highly-anticipated film Singham Again reprising his iconic role as Chulbul Pandey from the blockbuster franchise Dabangg. He was last seen playing the much-loved screen inspector in Dabangg 3 which was released in 2019. This mind-boggling collaboration of Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey adds an exciting turn in the film and marks his entry to India’s First Cinematic Cop Universe of Rohit Shetty. This unexpected crossover not only brings these two iconic characters together on screen for the first time, but it also promises to bring an electrifying dynamic to the Singham franchise. Fans can look forward to the high-octane thrills as Salman Khan portrays Chulbul Pandey, while Ajay Devgn returns as the fearless Bajirao Singham. Salman Khan shot for Singham Again in Mumbai A report in Pinkvilla said that Salman Khan has allotted one day to shoot for his cameo in Singham Again. The report states that the superstar will wrap his cameo shoot on October 22, 2024. Despite a looming threat on his life, the actor has agreed to shoot for his portion in the film and keep his word to the makers. “Rohit met Salman Khan recently, and spoke to him about the grand plans in place to welcome him. Salman heard it out and said, ‘It’s you and Ajay. You are brothers. That’s enough for a reason for me to do the cameo,’. The unit is all charged up with this newest addition to Singham Again,” the portal quoted a source.
23 October,2024 08:47 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Neha Dhupia, who was recently seen in the theatrical movie ‘Bad Newz’, loves to move around and run in order to stay. The actress recently showcased her love for running. She recently shared a post on her Instagram, highlighting her penchant for running. She wrote in the caption, “The one thing I have always loved to do is run … whether I am happy or sad or free or busy. I would always crave a run and this never meant that I was good or fast or athletic, it only meant I would listen to my mind and my body and decide my strength and pace on that day and set myself free”. She further mentioned that the more she stepped out , the more runners she meet and realised it’s a great community with so much physical and mental strength and discipline… and also one that has the ability to grow. “So as a baby step towards making women and little girls a little more healthier … me and my running partner @anita_lobo13 have started @goflorun … a wonderful race that invites women n girls across the city and nation , 12 years and above … come run/ walk n step out with us on the 8 th of December 2024 , in #Mumbai for a healthier today and tomorrow and also for raising awareness about a less talked about and heavily impactful subject of menstrual health”, she added. Earlier, Neha and her husband Angad Bedi had announced the revival of the Bishan Singh Bedi Cricket Coaching Trust (BBCCT) which was founded by the indian cricketing legend Bishan Singh Bedi. Neha and Angad along with the entire Bedi family, hosted an event to commemorate the late cricketer Bishan Singh Bedi, and his enduring legacy. 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
23 October,2024 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSFilmmaker Aneez Bazmee, who is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated directorial 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', has opened up about casting Madhuri Dixit as the new Manjulika. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Bazmee revealed that when he initially considered casting Dixit for the role, he discussed it with the entire cast of the film, and they were all very happy. Aneez shared, “Madhuri is one of the biggest actresses in Bollywood; she is a star, and people love to see her on screen. So, when I thought of approaching her and discussed it with the cast, everyone was very happy and excited like kids". He added, “After seeing this excitement, I understood that if the people working with her were so enthusiastic, the audience would definitely love this. Besides, opposite Madhuri is Vidya Balan, who has been very much appreciated and loved by people. Now that she is returning after 17 years, audiences will surely love her work. I wanted someone who is a strong actress, who can act and dance very well, and who can do justice to this role. When I approached Madhuri, she was very happy and liked the script and character". When asked what inspired the storyline for ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’, Aneez Bazmee shared, “When we were preparing the script for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, our primary focus wasn’t simply to create a sequel because the second part was a huge hit. Instead, we aimed to exceed the expectations of those who loved Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2. With that in mind, we began by working on the story first. We developed five or six different storylines, but none resonated with us. It was a long, challenging, and time-consuming process.” He further said, “After extensive brainstorming and refinement, we finally discovered a script that truly excited me. I felt it could be presented in a fresh and engaging way for our audience, and it would meet their expectations. Once we finalized that script, we began the development of the movie from scratch". While Madhuri is the new addition to the hit franchise, the horror-comedy marks Vidya Balan’s return, reprising her iconic role as Manjulika from the 2007 hit. The project marks Aneez Bazmee’s first collaboration with Madhuri Dixit. ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ is slated to hit theatres on November 1. 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
23 October,2024 08:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs actor Parineeti Chopra celebrates her birthday today, global star Priyanka Chopra shared a heartfelt greeting for her. In a post shared on her Instagram stories, she posted a lovely beach picture of Parineeti. In the picture, she can be seen wearing a black monokini and sunglasses. Priyanka wrote in the caption, "Happy birthday Tisha. Sending you lots of love on your special day...@parineetichopra". Parineeti Chopra's brother Shivang Chopra also posted an adorable wish for her. "Happy Birthday Dude! see you in a bit @parineetichopra," he wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shivang Chopra (@shivangchopra99) Recently, Raghav Chadha shared beautiful moments from his first Karwa Chauth with his wife Parineeti Chopra. In one picture, he could be seen breaking her fast, while his touching caption praised her dedication and love for the tradition. "I'm so in awe of how you fast all day with such strength and grace. You've put so much love and dedication into this day from sunrise to moonrise - am so moved... it leaves me wondering how I can ever match that kind of selflessness... Happy Karwa Chauth, my darling Paru! #KarwaChauth," read his caption. Parineeti and Raghav tied the knot on September 24, 2023, at the Leela Palace Hotel in Udaipur, Rajasthan in the presence of close friends and family members. It was attended by several well-known faces of the entertainment industry and politicians. Talking about Parineeti's work front, she was seen in 'Amar Singh Chamkila', in which she shared screen space with Diljit Dosanjh. Imtiaz Ali helmed the film. 'Amar Singh Chamkila' presented the untold true story of Punjab's original rockstar of the masses, who emerged from the shadows of poverty and rose to the heights of popularity in the eighties due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27. Diljit portrayed 'Chamkila,' the top-selling artist of his era. Parineeti essayed the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife, Amarjot Kaur. 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
23 October,2024 07:57 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIVeteran actor Annu Kapoor knows no boundaries when it comes to exploring distinct roles in the film. Kapoor's breakthrough performance was in the 1984 film 'Utsav', which was produced by Shashi Kapoor and directed by Girish Karnad. Although, Annu Kapoor has a great respect for 'Jab Jab Phool Khile' star, there was a tiff between the two during the shooting of the film. In a exclusive conversation with ANI, he recalled what exactly led to the differences and why Shashi Kapoor got upset with him. He remembered shooting for 'Utsav', starring Shankar Nag, Shashi Kapoor, Rekha, Amjad Khan, Anuradha Patel, Shekhar Suman, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Annu Kapoor, Sanjana Kapoor and Kunal Kapoor. "We were playing cards in a tourist lodge in Bharatpur. Anupam Kher, Shekhar Suman, late Satish Kaushik were all sitting in my room. And the rest all big stars were inside the lodge. I gave an order for chai and paneer pakoda. The waiter asked for a cash. So I said, okay, what do I argue with that waiter? I took it out and gave him the money," he shared, adding, "Then I told a Bengali Dada from the production team that, 'Dada, next time we will bring ticket also' . That waiter came and told us to give him the cash. There was no problem in that. But better you could have said the same thing'." He went to Shashi Kapoor and told him everything, due to which he got upset, "That Bengali Dada was from the production team. He went and told Shashi Kapoor. When Shashi Kapoor got to know, he told Govind Nihalani. When he confronted me. Did you say that? Did you misbehave? I said, sir, what you think is a misbehaviour might be that is a right thing..." This argument created misunderstanding and differences between the two stars and Govind Nihalani conveyed to Annu Kapoor that Shashi Kapoor is angry and he said that a "small actor argued with me" The 'Mandi' actor continued, "I told him that I was just clarifying my point. When the shoot in Bangalore(Bengaluru) took place, he called me. I told him that I was going. He told me to come to his room. I reached his suite. He said that this is a ticket, go on Sanjana's(Shashi Kapoor's daughter) ticket. And he went inside and gave me Rs 7,000 rupees in a packet. I couldn't believe it. I touched his feet and got emotional. I made him understand my point and told him that you don't know the waiter at the Bharatpur lodge but you knew me so if you would have told me I would have gone to the 'thelevaala' and worked hard and never spent your money. After that, there was no problem." However, Kapoor is a great admirer of 'Kanyadaan', as he mentioned, "In these 42 years, the finest producers I've met, Shashi Kapoor is the first name among them. He will always be revered." Annu Kapoor is known for being part of movies such as 'Mandi', 'Utsav ', 'Mr. India', 'Tezaab', 'Ram Lakhan', 'Ghayal', 'Hum', 'Darr', 'Sardar', 'Om Jai Jagadish', 'Aitraaz' and '7 Khoon Maaf', among others. He also does a Radio show, titled Suhaana Safar With Annu Kapoor. Kapoor has directed several plays. He also directed a feature film 'Abhay', starring Nana Patekar. The actor also hosted the popular singing show 'Antakshari'. 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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