Alia Bhatt recently shared that she’s been getting “creative” by making up fun, magical stories for her daughter Raha Kapoor. In a relaxed chat on the YouTube channel Ed-a-mamma Conscious Clothing with other moms, Alia talked about how she comes up with stories involving her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, and her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, because her daughter loves hearing about them. Alia Bhatt’s storytime with Raha involves Ranbir Kapoor and Shaheen During the chat, Alia Bhatt stated, "I am in that phase right now where I am currently making stories up for Raha where suddenly she will be like 'Mama, Mama tell me Papa's story,' then I'll make up a story about Ranbir, then tell me Tanna's story like she calls my sister Tanna so I'm literally making stories up that I'm really like becoming very creative." She added, "I'm saying random very like magical things and stuff like that, and then she immediately moves on in two lines to another story yeah, so it feels quite special to even like be a storyteller for your child." Alia Bhatt on claims of 'Botox gone wrong' Just recently, Alia Bhatt took to her Instagram stories to address netizens who claimed she had undergone a botched Botox procedure. In a long note, Alia also called out the internet for making exaggerated claims, including that she was “paralyzed on one side.” With her no-nonsense attitude, Alia gave trolls a piece of her mind through her story. The actress began her note by stating that she has “absolutely NO JUDGMENT towards anyone who chooses cosmetic corrections or surgery—it’s your body.” However, she expressed amazement at how random videos make big claims about what she supposedly did to her face and label it as “Botox gone wrong.” Alia Bhatt calls claims 'beyond ridiculous' Calling these claims “beyond ridiculous,” Alia wrote, “To the random video floating around literally claiming I've had Botox gone wrong (and to the numerous clickbait articles) - I have a 'crooked smile' and a 'weird way of speaking,' according to YOU. This is your hypercritical, microscopic judgment of a human face. And now you're confidently tossing around 'scientific' explanations, claiming I'm paralyzed on one side? Are you kidding me?” She continued, “These are SERIOUS claims being casually thrown out there with zero proof, no confirmation, and absolutely nothing to back it up. What's worse, you're influencing young, impressionable minds who might actually believe this garbage. Why are you saying this? For clickbait? Attention? Because none of it makes sense.”
30 October,2024 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMeet the special mentor Last November, Hrithik Roshan was seen in a special appearance in Salman Khan’s Tiger 3 (2023). This November, the light-eyed superstar will shoot another cameo. This time around, Duggu will join Shiv Rawail’s Alpha, which stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari as the new female spies. Unlike the dark tones to his character Kabir Dhaliwal in Tiger 3, which was designed to announce War 2 as next edition of Aditya Chopra’s YRF spy universe, it is being said that he will play a mentor of sorts to Alia and Sharvari’s characters. Besides an adrenaline-pumping introductory scene, Duggu’s cameo will lead to a high-octane action set-piece with Alia and Sharvari. The superstar will undergo three-days prep before he begins his week-long schedule for Alpha on November 9. Within days of completing his special appearance, Duggu will shoot the climax of War 2 with Junior NTR. Director Ayan Mukerji’s action thriller, also starring Kiara Advani, is slated to arrive in cinemas on Independence Day next year, while Alpha is being readied for a Christmas 2025 release. New jodi alert Sreeleela’s loss has proved to be Pooja Hegde’s gain. The Radhe Shyam (2022) actor has been signed on as Varun Dhawan’s leading lady for his next, tentatively-titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Helmed by David Dhawan, the rom-com marks the fourth collaboration between the veteran director and his actor-son. Mrunal Thakur, who plays the other lead, has shot some of her sequences with Varun. Next week, the team will head to Goa for the second spell of the shoot. Later in November, they will begin a month-long schedule on a set that will be built in Mehboob Studios. They are also planning an international schedule for early 2025. Cleared with a few modifications Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again has cleared the censor hurdle. The Central Board of Film Certification issued the Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor, Tiger Shroff and Jackie Shroff-starrer a U/A certificate with quite a few alterations. In two instances, the makers had to modify the visual depictions of Lord Ram, Sita and Hanuman with that of Ajay’s Singham, Kareena’s Avni and Ranveer’s Simmba. A 16-second visual of Raavan grabbing and pulling Sita in a drama scene, and a 29-second visual of Hanuman burning and a dialogue of Simmba flirting was removed. The visuals of the Constitutional head were deleted in two scenes and the dialogues were appropriately altered, while the colour of a religious flag and the use of Shiv Stotra in the background in another scene was appropriately modified. The Censor Board also reportedly asked the makers to redraft the disclaimer stating that the film is purely a work of fiction, and “Although the film is inspired by the story of Lord Ram, neither its narrative nor the characters should be viewed as revered deities…The story features contemporary characters of today...or societies, and their cultures, customs, practices, and traditions.” The final runtime of the Diwali release is two hours and 24 minutes. A unique comic caper Even though Siddhant Chaturvedi hasn’t struck gold with his theatrical outings, he continues to be offered interesting films. The actor has been signed on by producer Mahaveer Jain for a comedy to be helmed by ad filmmaker Ambar Chakravarty. The subject has two leading ladies opposite Siddhant. The makers are said to have approached Nora Fatehi and Sreeleela for the roles. While both the heroines have agreed in principle, the details are yet to be finalised. If all goes well, Ambar is slated to begin filming the yet-untitled comic caper in the first quarter of 2025. Backing a novel cause Akshay Kumar is batting for a unique initiative this festive season. He is said to have pledged R1 crore to Anjaneya Sewa Trust to feed the monkeys in Ayodhya every day, to celebrate the legacy of Hanuman’s brave army in Lord Ram’s war against the demon king Raavan. When approached by the trust for this cause, Akki responded by contributing generously. The Khel Khel Mein actor dedicated the initiative to his parents, Hari Om and Aruna Bhatia, as well as his father-in-law, late superstar Rajesh Khanna. Holidaying together? It appears that Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor have taken off for a holiday along with rumoured beaus Shikhar Pahariya and Vedang Raina respectively. While neither of them have shared any pictures together, their individual posts indicate that they are all vacationing saath-saath. On Monday, the Kapoor sisters shared a picture by the beach and a funny video on their social media as they recreated Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian’s lines from their reality show. Yesterday, Khushi’s The Archies (2023) co-actor Vedang also posted a series of images from his beach holiday. Soon enough, his post was flooded with comments. “Khushi Kapoor takes good pictures,” wrote a netizen, while another observed, “Together on a trip, Janhvi, Khushi and Vedang. He posts morning pictures and they posts evenings.” Yet another follower replied, “All four of you are in the Maldivess... Beachy guys.”
30 October,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThere have been enough fireworks even before the two Diwali releases have hit the theatres, with the makers of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 filing a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI), alleging that Singham Again’s makers are employing unfair practices in screen allocation. Even as the fight for screens is ongoing, the advance booking for the two movies finally opened, albeit in select theatres. So, who is emerging as the winner in this box-office clash between Ajay Devgn’s super cop and Kartik Aaryan’s ghostbuster? Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which began ticket sales on Monday, had garnered about Rs 12.83 lakh in advance collections by Tuesday afternoon. With Singham Again’s advance booking starting only on Tuesday morning, it had earned Rs 11.72 lakh by afternoon. Director Rohit Shetty’s cop actioner—with an all-star cast of Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor and Tiger Shroff—however, has a slight edge over the horror comedy as it is poised to capture a larger screen share. Trade analyst Girish Wankhede says that PVR-Inox being the distributor of Singham Again has given it a strong start. “PVR-Inox wants to allocate around 60 per cent of screen time to Singham Again. That means if a screen has five shows, three would go to Singham Again and two to Bhool Bhulaiyaa. This tussle delayed advance bookings, and in such cases, audiences tend to gravitate towards the bigger release. Anil Thadani, who is distributing Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, is insisting that the screen sharing be made equal. It is currently divided at a 55-45 ratio. Still, both films should do well, as Diwali’s holiday spirit boosts spending power. We are expecting a R40-crore opening for Singham Again, and Rs 25-30 crore for the horror comedy. But if the latter is a better film, the dynamics could change.” Manoj Desai, executive director, Gaiety-Galaxy, says the clash has harmed exhibitors as they have been barred from opening advance bookings until the screen allocation is finalised. At present, Singham Again’s bookings have been opened at only a few PVR properties, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa’s at certain single-screens. “This is Diwali time, and we aren’t allowed to start advance bookings because they can’t sort out their differences. This is damaging to us,” rues Desai. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh backs Desai, noting that the films are only two days away from release. “Pune exhibitors are telling me that the advance bookings haven’t started for their city. The lion’s share of theatres remain undecided on which film they are screening or which film gets more screens. Diwali is a lucrative time for the industry. These movies have to work, but both parties are prioritising personal egos. Eating each other’s business will only damage the industry.” Rs 30 crProjected opening of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3
30 October,2024 06:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuA sports presenter in Double XL (2022), a politician in Maharani, and a chef in Tarla (2023). Glance through Huma Qureshi’s recent work and you’ll notice that her characters’ professions are at the centre of the stories. It stands true for her upcoming projects too. While in Gulabi, she plays a rickshaw driver, she is a detective in director Bikas Mishra’s thriller Bayaan. “I fight for my characters to have identity, I demand it,” she says when we mention this to her. Portraying a role that is designed to further the male protagonist’s track is of little interest to her. Instead, Qureshi will consciously pick characters whose lives are separate from the men in the stories. A case in point being Mithya, in which she essays a professor. “It’s a conscious choice. For instance, in the first season, my character has a months-old son and she has written a book. In a scene, she is supposed to deliver a speech about the book. The lines that came to me made me upset. [They conveyed] how happy she is that she has written this book for her son. I told the writer, ‘If a man wrote this book, he would not attribute it to his children; he’d talk about what the book meant to him. But the moment you have even a month-old baby, everything becomes about the child for a woman. That’s the lens we put on women all the time. I resent that.’ The writer agreed it was a collective mistake and should be rectified.” As she awaits the second season of the ZEE5 series, the actor says that while choosing projects, her criteria are clear. To her, screen time doesn’t matter. “I always look for parts that have agency. Length doesn’t matter.” Qureshi has applied this mantra throughout her 12-year career. So much so that she turned down an opportunity to work with a filmmaker she admired, as the female character in the movie was depicted as a damsel in distress. She recounts, “This film was with a big star. But there was a scene where the goons are beating up the hero, while I am crying and asking them to spare him. I told the director, ‘I want to work with you and the hero. But this is bad casting! If I’m in that scene, I will dole out one or two punches to the goons.’ The director laughed and said we’ll work on something else.’”
29 October,2024 10:12 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThe Kapoor Sisters are back with another hilarious reel from their vacation. The duo recreated the iconic Kardashian sisters diamond earring moment. In the original video, Kim is screaming and crying because she lost her diamond earring in the ocean and Kourtney on hearing this casually replies, "Kim, there's people that are dying". Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor recreate the iconic Kardashians moment In the Kapoor sister's edition, there's ten times more drama and tons of overacting which makes it funnier. In this recreated version, Janhvi took on the role of Kim and she is crying in the ocean whereas Khushi enacts Kourtney. Both Janhvi and Khushi are sporting white bikinis in the video and they look absolutely stunning.Fans are loving this avatar of Kapoor sisters and hilariously reacting to the video. The Kapoor sisters are enjoying their time on a vacation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ᴋʜᴜsʜɪ ᴋᴀᴘᴏᴏʀ (@khushikapoor) It is also interesting to note that Janhvi is often compared to the Kardashians because of her love for bodycon dresses and fitness. Earlier this year, when the duo appeared on 'Koffee with Karan', Karan Johar had funnily asked the probable name of a reality show on Kapoors. To this, Khushi had promptly replied 'Walmart Kardashians'. Karan Johar teasingly clarified, if she was referring themselves as 'sasta version' of the Kardashians, Janhvi's seemed quite offended to this remark of Karan. Janhvi Kapoor dances with pop-star Rihanna Janhvi is often seen sharing funny reels on her Instagram, sometimes with her crew and sometimes with celebrities. During the pre wedding bash of Radhika Merchant and Anant Ambani, Janhvi had shared a video of dancing with Rihanna which had gone viral. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor) Upcoming projects of the Kapoor Sisters Janhvi was last seen in 'Devara: Part 1' alongside 'Man of Masses' Jr.NTR. Janhvi will next be sharing screen with Siddharth Malhotra in 'Param Sundari' which is set to roll out in December. She will also be seen in 'RC 16'and 'Takht' which is directed by Karan Johar. Khushi was last seen in 'The Archies' alongside Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Vedang Raina. Next she will be seen in an untitled romantic drama with Junaid Khan which will be directed by Advait Chandan. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on February 7, 2025.
29 October,2024 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan have joined hands for the first time in their upcoming film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3'. Now, as the duo are on a promotional spree, Vidya Balan has subtly dropped a major hint about Kartik Aaryan's relationship status. In a recent interview, Kartik and Vidya got into a fun banter when the actress said male actors love all the attention they get from their fans. Vidya Balan reveals secret about male actors While talking to 'News18', Balan shared, "Anyone who says they hate attention is lying. When people say that, especially actors—male actors and Kartik Aaryan—it’s just a lie (laughs)! No chance! He enjoys it, and he should. He isn’t awkward about female attention at all.” Reacting to her, Kartik chuckled and replied, “But when did I say I hate attention? I love it, be it male attention or female attention.” Vidya Balan reveals Kartik Aaryan’s relationship status Further reacting to Kartik Aaryan's reply,Vidya Balan subtly hinted that he is single. “Great, so he has opened all doors now,” she said in response to Aaryan's answer. Later, while giving relationship advice to Aaryan, she added, "The only relationship advice I would like to give him is to get into one and have one.” Earlier on October 28, they were spotted promoting the film on top of Kolkata’s famous yellow taxi on the Howrah Bridge and later at the Kalighat Temple. About 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' Release Directed by Anees Bazmee and produced by Bhushan Kumar, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' follows in the footsteps of its predecessors, combining horror and comedy. The film stars Kartik Aaryan, Madhuri Dixit, Vidya Balan, and Triptii Dimri, making it a highly anticipated Diwali release. Set to hit theatres on November 1, 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' faces significant box office competition from Rohit Shetty’s 'Singham Again'. With both films generating considerable buzz, the clash promises to be a thrilling showdown in theatres. As anticipation builds for 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3', fans are eager to see how the story unfolds, especially with the beloved characters of Manjulika and Rooh Baba back on screen.
29 October,2024 09:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRohit Shetty is gearing up for his upcoming Diwali release with Singham Again; however, the film has encountered a hurdle with the CBFC (Central Board of Film Certification). It is reported that Rohit Shetty's action drama had to undergo several cuts, including Simmba aka Ranveer Singh's flirting scene and some references to the 'Ramayana'. Reportedly, Shetty had to remove about 7.12 minutes of footage from the film. Singham Again got U/A certificate As per 'Bollywood Hungama', the CBFC questioned the makers about references related to Lord Ram, Sita, and Lord Hanuman from the 'Ramayana' and suggested several cuts. A dialogue where Arjun Kapoor's character compares himself to Raavan was also censored. With the makers agreeing to make the suggested changes, the movie received a U/A certificate on Monday. The CBFC suggested changes to 'Singham Again' Juxtaposed visuals of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita, and Lord Hanuman with the 'Singham Again' cast were removed. The board also suggested that the makers modify another scene that included a reference to Lord Ram. A sequence where Raavan was shown grabbing Sita was asked to be removed. A 29-second scene of Lord Hanuman burning Sita and another scene of Simmba flirting were deleted. A sensitive scene that included a violent murder sequence in a police station was blurred. In one instance, the 'Shiv Stotra' was deleted, and in another, the CBFC asked the makers to suitably modify the scene featuring a religious flag. “Teri kahaani ka Raavan main hoon, tere chahite ko bhej (I am the Raavan of your story; send your beloved one),” a line by the film's villain, Zubair, played by Arjun Kapoor, was modified. Akshay Kumar on the work front Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'. The movie has an ensemble cast, including Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, and Jackie Shroff. The movie will also feature a cameo by Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey. 'Singham Again' draws inspiration from the rich narrative of the Hindu epic 'Ramayana'. The film is set to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' at the box office.
29 October,2024 07:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRashmika Mandanna is an actress who has set examples of success with her back-to-back hits. She has built a pan-India persona by doing superhit films across various languages. Moreover, as an actress who gracefully holds titles like National Crush, Crushmika, and Srivalli. She is also known as the Golden Girl or Asharfi Girl. Rashmika Mandanna on celebrating Dhanteras As the nation celebrates the festival of Dhanteras today, Rashmika’s connection to these titles such as Golden Girl and Asharfi adds a special significance to the occasion. As the festive season begins with Dhanteras today, Rashmika said in an interview, “It is always so heartwarming to see everyone come together. Now, with my busy schedule, I cherish spending time with my family whenever I can, soaking in the spirit of these special occasions. Dhanteras is such a beautiful festival that brings a lot of joy and positive energy to everyone around.” “Dhanteras is all about new beginnings, and I love the idea of embracing positive changes and fresh starts. This year, I haven’t bought anything specific, but I’m excited about all the new experiences and opportunities coming my way,” she added. Rashmika always goes to her mother to add a touch of gold jewelry to her beauty. She says, “Gold has timeless beauty and meaning. My mom has some lovely pieces of gold jewelry, and I love borrowing from her whenever there’s a special occasion—it adds a nice touch of tradition.” Rashmika Mandanna’s acting front Beyond her fashion prowess, Rashmika is also a powerhouse on the film front, boasting a remarkable slate of over eight films. She made her acting debut in 2016 with the Kannada film 'Kirik Party'. She has then featured in Kannada films like 'Anjani Putra', 'Chamak', Telugu movies-- 'Geetha Govindam', 'Devadas', 'Dear Comrade', 'Bheeshma', and 'Pushpa: The Rise'. Rashmika has also starred in the Hindi action drama movie 'Animal', directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Triptii Dimri. From her anticipated role as Srivalli in 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' to her collaborations with stars like Salman Khan in 'Sikandar', Dhanush and Nagarjuna in 'Kubera', Vicky Kaushal in 'Chhava', Dev Mohan in 'Rainbow', Ayushmann Khurrana in 'Vampires of Vijay Nagar', and Ranbir Kapoor in 'Animal Park', her diverse projects showcase her incredible versatility and promise.
29 October,2024 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDiwali is just around the corner, and like everyone else, our Bollywood celebs are also set to celebrate the festival of lights in style. In the spirit of Diwali, Akshay Kumar has come up with a unique and innovative gift. He has started an initiative to feed about 1,200 monkeys daily on the outskirts of Ayodhya. It is said that ever since the Ayodhya temple opened for devotees, it has attracted large crowds, bringing with them hundreds of monkeys expecting to be fed. With the aim of ensuring that these monkeys get food and that the city remains clean, Akshay has arranged for proper nutrition and cleanliness measures. Akshay Kumar to feed Monkeys at Ayodhya While talking to 'HT City' about his initiative, Akshay said, "When I heard about the issues faced by the monkeys at such a holy place, I immediately felt like contributing my bit. Writing my parents' and my father-in-law’s names on the van was an emotional decision. I feel that somewhere up there, they would be proud of me. Given a choice, I would have written ‘Aruna, Hariom aur Rajesh Khanna di gaddi’ on the back of the van, in true Punjabi style." Akshay Kumar’s tribute to his Parents and Rajesh Khanna Interestingly, these vans will have his parents' and his father-in-law, late actor Rajesh Khanna's, names written on them as a tribute to them. This is not the first time that Akshay has come forward to help in a social cause. Earlier, Akshay made a donation of about Rs 1.21 crore to the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai for its renovation. He also donated Rs 25 crores to the PM Cares Fund. Akshay Kumar on the work front Akshay Kumar is gearing up for the release of Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again'. The movie has an ensemble cast, including Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, and Jackie Shroff. The movie will also feature a cameo by Salman Khan as Chulbul Pandey. 'Singham Again' draws inspiration from the rich narrative of the Hindu epic 'Ramayana'. The film is set to clash with Kartik Aaryan’s 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' at the box office.
29 October,2024 05:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAfter a rollercoaster of a year, we find ourselves in the final stretch, celebrating the most vibrant of all festivals—Diwali. The festival means different things to different people, but one common thread is the joyful memories it leaves behind, energizing us for the year ahead. As we approach Diwali, many are busy making plans, watching how others around the world are celebrating—some with grand parties, others with cultural events, and many opting for intimate gatherings with close family and friends. For Sharad Kelkar, Diwali is a blend of all these elements as he opens up about his own celebration. Sharad Kelkar’s Diwali plans Sharad Kelkar, known for being Prabhas’ voice in the Pan-India circuit, is an actor who has carved a niche with diverse roles. Currently, he voices Ravan in Disney+ Hotstar’s 'The Legend of Hanuman' and has garnered attention for this project. Speaking about his Diwali plans this year, Kelkar shares his thoughts on the festival in a way that might make you miss home if you're away. Read on for all he has to say. ‘Diwali is about spending quality time’ “For me, a festival like Diwali is a timely reminder that goodness ultimately prevails over evil. Giving my voice to a layered character like Ravan in 'The Legend of Hanuman' has deepened my appreciation for Ram’s virtues—how he goes to any lengths to uphold goodness. Celebrating Diwali is about spending quality time with my wonderful family and close circle of friends.” ‘I wish everyone a Happy Diwali’ He added, “Relishing homemade treats like ‘pakwan,’ ‘desi ghee ke laddoo,’ and ‘puran poli,’ followed by a small ‘pooja’ at home where we gather and pray, will be our tradition again this year. We’ll reflect with gratitude for the good things that have come our way and for the goodness that the future holds. I wish everyone a Happy Diwali filled with light, optimism, and hope, so we can brighten our lives and the lives of others.”
29 October,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood beauty and 90s icon Madhuri Dixit, who juggled her life between Mumbai and the US, offered fans a peek inside her abode on the 53rd floor of a high-rise in the city. The actor’s home, where she lives with her husband Dr Shriram Madhav Nene is nothing less than an art gallery with paintings by MF Hussain that spread across the 5,500-square-foot apartment. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Architectural Digest India (@archdigestindia) MF Hussain wanted to paint the walls of Madhuri Dixit’s home Speaking to Architectural Digest India, Madhuri said, “Husain Ji wanted to paint the walls of my home, but I objected on the account of moving, so he painted me some of his finest works. I just love the colours he used; it pops out.” She further states, “Everything [in this Mumbai home] is uncluttered; it’s straight lines... beautiful yet artistic’’, to which Dr Nene adds, “Our take on contemporary design is very similar.” Madhuri states, “I've always wanted a family. That was my dream: to have a husband, kids, and a house where you feel comfortable, cosy, and loved.” Madhuri Dixit’s acting journey The Bollywood diva made her acting debut with the 1984 film 'Abodh' opposite late Bengali actor Tapas Pal who passed away in 2020 after a cardiac arrest. Although the film failed at the box office, Madhuri received appreciation for her performance. However, she came into the limelight with the superhit film 'Tezaab' in the year 1988 and after that was no looking back for her. She went on to rule Bollywood with several hits one after another such as 'Ram Lakhan', 'Parinda', 'Khalnayak' and many more. Apart from her acting skills, Madhuri is also known for her outstanding dancing skills. Due to her mesmerizing moves, signature style, and graceful expressions, she is often referred to as the dancing queen of Bollywood. She is a trained Kathak dancer and her dance numbers have set high standards and continue to be popular even today. Whether it's the foot-tapping beats or the graceful expressions, Madhuri has mesmerized the audience in various genres. Her ability to blend Indian classical dance elements with contemporary styles has made her dance performances even more captivating. On the work front, Madhuri will next be seen in ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3’ with Kartik Aaryan and Vidya Balan. The film will be released on Diwali 2024.
29 October,2024 02:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
