A case has been registered against actor Sharad Kapoor, who is known for ‘Josh’, ‘LOC Kargil', ‘Lakshya’ and others, for alleged misbehaviour and inappropriately touching a woman. As per the Khar police in Mumbai, a 32-year-old woman filed a case. Elaborating on the incident, the victim alleged that the actor had called her to his house, during which he tried to misbehave with her, and also forcibly touched her inappropriately. The victim said that she came in contact with Sharad Kapoor through Facebook, after which she spoke to him through video call, Sharad told her that he wanted to meet her to talk about the shooting. After this, he had sent his location through the phone, she was asked to come to the office in Khar, but on going there, she found that it was not his office but home. When she reached the house on the third floor of the building, a man opened the door and Sharad from inside gave a voice and asked to come to his bedroom. In the evening, Sharad sent a WhatsApp message to the woman and used foul language. The victim narrated the entire incident to a friend, who then approached the nearby Khar police station and lodged a complaint against the actor. No statement has been issued from the actor with regards to the incident. An FIR has been registered against Sharad Kapoor under section 74 (Assault or use of criminal force against a woman), 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (insult the modesty of any woman) of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita.
30 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The searches were part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case. After Shilpa’s lawyer stated about the ‘Dhadkan’ star not being connected to any of it, Raj took to Instagram and asked the media to not drag his wife’s name into unrelated matters. Raj slams media outlets for dragging Shilpa’s name amid ED raids Raj Kundra wrote on his Instagram stories, “To whom it may concern... While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let's set the record straight. I am fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the past four years. As for the claims of 'associates', 'pornography', and 'money laundering', let's just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth. In the end, justice will prevail." "A note to the media: It's unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife's name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries," he added. Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer requests media to not use her pictures Shilpa Shetty's lawyer, Prashant Patil, issued a statement, saying she has "nothing to do with any offence." Patil clarified, “There have been reports in the media saying that my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate. These reports are not true and are misleading. As per my instructions, there is no Enforcement Directorate raid on her as she has nothing to do with any offence of whatsoever nature. However, the case in question is an ongoing investigation regarding Mr Raj Kundra and he is cooperating with the investigation for truth to come out.” “I would request the electronic and print media to refrain from using the videos, pictures, and name of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with the case. Strict cognisance shall be taken against irresponsible journalism wherein the pictures or videos of her are shared on this matter,” he added. The ED has raided Raj Kundra's residence in Santacruz. On October 3, Kundra, who is facing accusations of money laundering through Bitcoin, received a notice instructing him to vacate his Juhu bungalow and Pune farmhouse. In response, he filed a petition with the Mumbai High Court challenging the notice.
30 November,2024 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Kalki Koechlin, who was born and brought up in India to French parents, was earlier married to Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap. They have worked together on projects like Dev.D and That Girl in Yellow Boots. In a recent interview, Kalki revealed that following their divorce no one was willing to rent out a place to her in Mumbai due to her single status. Kalki Koechlin couldn’t find a place to rent in Mumbai In an interview on AfterHours with the All About Eve YouTube channel, Kalki shared. "When me and Anurag had divorced, those two films were out there - Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani. Then, there's this divorce. I couldn't find a place to live. Nobody would give me a house to rent in Mumbai as a single woman. I was like, I am famous. You want to take selfies with me, but you don't want to give me a house." Anurag was previously married to film editor Aarti Bajaj. After dating for almost 9 years, they tied the knot in 1997 and got divorced in 2009. The couple share a daughter Aaliyah, whom they welcomed in 2001. Meanwhile, Kalki is currently living in Goa with her partner Guy Hershberg. They have a daughter named Sappho, who was born in 2020. Kalki Koechlin’s work front Kalki Koechlin got a lot of appreciation for her projects like 'Made in Heaven' and the crime thriller 'Sacred Games'. In 2023, she starred in the English-language drama 'Goldfish'. The film premiered at the 27th Busan International Film Festival. In the film, she was seen alongside Deepti Naval. Later, she garnered attention for playing a supporting role in the coming-of-age drama 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan', which chronicles the lives of Imaad (Siddhant Chaturvedi), Ahana (Ananya Panday) and Neil (Adarsh Gourav), through the very relatable journey of three best friends together navigating aspirations, relationships, and emotions. Bringing their infectious energy from reel to real, the young and dynamic cast helped turn a wall on the bustling street in Mumbai into a vibrant mural capturing their friendship and inviting the crowds to join their journey as they kick off the promotions for the film.
30 November,2024 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor and internet personality Sahiba Bali, who starred in films like Laila Majnu, and Amar Singh Chamkila, and web series like Bard of Blood recently opened up on a shocking incident when an obsessive stalker would put up information about her personal life on social media. She also shared how instead of staying mum, she took the legal route and found a solution. Sahiba Bali opens up on her obsessive stalker In an interview with Hautterfly, Sahiba said, "It was not about a comment or photo, this person was obsessed with me and my life and they used to take some facts from my life and make fake stories out of it on Reddit, Instagram, and every other site. But the creepy part was that their facts were always right. They knew about the person I was meeting, the time and date even if I did not share anything on social media.” Sahiba Bali approached the cyber cell She added, “Then I started questioning how can they be so right. Many delusional stories were made by the stalker. I spoke to my lawyer friend. So we can either talk to the women’s cell or the pro-bono lawyer if there is a budget crunch. They just have to write a complaint letter to the police against the person. So I got two letters, one for the police and the other for the cyber cell. So the cyber cell gives a threat to the stalker over a call." The actress concluded by saying that her lawyer issued a restraining order to the stalker via email with a warning that if they continue to do so, it will result in a hefty fine or a trip to the police station. Sahiba Bali in Amar Singh Chamkila Sahiba played the role of a journalist who interviews Chamkila played by Diljit Dosanjh. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, Amar Singh Chamkila presents 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 80s due to the sheer power of his music, angering many along the way, which led to his assassination at the young age of 27. Parineeti essays the role of Amar Singh Chamkila's wife Amarjot Kaur.
30 November,2024 09:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Rashmika Mandanna spoke about the 55th International Film Festival of India and said that it is a platform for the "celebration of films". "Film festival; what it means to me is celebration. It's where all of us celebrate our films. Films we shoot for over one, two, three, or four years together, and finally we get to celebrate the films, and I'm grateful for it," she told the media during the closing ceremony. Singer Amaal Mallik added, "As a performer, I have come for the first time. I have been coming to attend the festival, but this is the first time that I have been invited to perform, and that feels very good. Very amazing feeling, and in Goa, every year this happens, almost 55 years. It's beautiful. I think so many people come together for such a big event." As for IFFI 2024, the closing ceremony saw the attendance of eminent personalities such as director Ramesh Sippy, actor Pratik Gandhi, actress and politician Jaya Prada, Rupali Ganguly and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, among others. Sharing her experience of attending the festival, actress and politician Jaya Prada shared, "I am feeling proud and grateful that I have been invited to attend such a big platform." Rupali added, " I am so proud to be a part of it. And it's my first time here and coming here as a jury member for the Web series. It feels I just feel so honoured." The festival, which began on November 20, showcased over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, three international premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian premieres. Notably, the organisers paid tribute to four Indian cinema legends to mark their 100th birth anniversaries: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and singer Mohammed Rafi. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) concludes today, November 28. 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
30 November,2024 08:28 AM IST | Panaji (Goa) | ANITamannaah Bhatia has been on a roll lately, delivering standout performances that left fans raving. Most recently, the actress appeared in the special song 'Aaj Ki Raat' from the blockbuster movie 'Stree 2'. Starring Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and others, the film broke box office records and became an audience favourite. While speaking to ANI, Tamannaah shared her excitement about the song's popularity. "It's a lot of love, yaar, to be honest. I meet so many people--they tell me, 'My kids are dancing to this,' or, 'My family loves it,' or, 'My uncle made a reel on it.' All this is really, very, very encouraging," she said. When asked about receiving new offers, Tamannaah revealed she's reading scripts and exploring her next steps. "I always want to do roles that surprise people. Aaj Ki Raat worked because nobody expected it. That's my goal--to do something fresh every time," said the 'Baahubali' actress. She also opened up about her role in 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar', a crime thriller currently streaming on Netflix. She plays Kamini, the wife of Sikandar (played by Avinash Tiwary), who becomes a suspect in a diamond heist. Speaking about her experience working on the film, she said, "Neeraj sir's films are always about common people and how they deal with extraordinary situations. I've seen that as an audience, and I feel this kind of role hasn't happened in my career before." "I've done roles that were simple and not so glamorous. But in this film, the look and feel are very real, and playing such characters is always exciting for me," she added. Check out the trailer View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) The film also stars Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Sheirgill, who plays Inspector Jasvinder Singh--a determined cop chasing a case that has haunted him for years. 'Sikandar Ka Muqaddar' is now streaming on Netflix. 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
30 November,2024 08:26 AM IST | New Delhi | ANIVeteran Bollywood actress Asha Parekh took a trip down memory lane as she recalled working with late star Shammi Kapoor and said that he was more like family to her as she called him “chachu” (uncle). Talking about Shammi Kapoor, whom she worked with in the 1966 film “Teesri Manzil”, Asha said: "It is difficult to pick a favorite co-star, but working with Shammi Ji was always a unique experience. He was more than just a colleague; he was like family to me, as I fondly called him ‘Chachu.’” “Naturally, our rapport made working together much easier. His style was so distinctive and the best part was that when a song was being picturised, it felt as if music coursed through his entire body.” She recalled how they had to choreograph everything themselves. “We didn’t have a dance master for our sequences at all; we choreographed everything ourselves. He would say, ‘You do this,’ and I would respond, ‘I’ll do that,’ and the steps would just flow seamlessly. His energy was infectious, and that made our performances truly memorable." Talking about “Teesri Manzil”, a musical mystery film directed by Vijay Anand. The film also stars Helen, Premnath, Iftekhar and Prem Chopra in supporting roles. The actress was seen as a guest in the show “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” and A contestant Maharshi Sanat Pandya paid tribute to the golden era of Bollywood by performing the timeless classics “Teri Aankhon Ke Siva” and “Tumne Mujhe Dekha Hokar Meherban”. The contestant left an impact on the actress. “Sa Re Ga Ma Pa” airs on Zee TV. Talking about Asha Parekh, she has worked in more than 85 films in a career spanning more than four-decades. She made her debut as a child artist with “Maa” in 1952. The actress was later seen in film such as “Dil Deke Dekho”, “Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai”, “Bharosa”, “Love In Tokyo”, “Do Badan”, “Kati Patang”, “Upkar”, “Caravan”, “Aan Milo Sajna” and “Kaalia”. 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
30 November,2024 08:20 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor-singer Diljit Dosanjh has arrived in Kolkata for the much-anticipated Kolkata leg of his "Dil-Luminati Tour." He is all set to electrify the stage on November 30 but chose to arrive early, giving himself three days to soak in the city’s rich culture and iconic sights. On Friday, Dosanjh shared a reel on his Instagram handle, showing glimpses of his Kolkata explorations. From cruising in the city’s signature yellow taxi to visiting the bustling flower market, Diljit has been embracing the essence of the City of Joy. He also spent serene moments by the ghat, admiring the timeless beauty of the Howrah Bridge, a landmark that perfectly symbolizes Kolkata’s heritage. His post highlights that the singer's visit to Kolkata reflects not only his musical journey but also his passion for embracing and connecting with diverse cultures. Sharing the video, the ‘Udta’ Punjab singer wrote, “Kolkata in Dil-Luminati Tour Year 24.” The video also gave a glimpse of the everyday life of Kolkata, from its colonial architecture to the timeless charm of its streets, all while highlighting the quintessential yellow taxis that have become a symbol of the city. Fans flooded the comments section with heart emojis and requests for him to explore more of Kolkata’s culture, from its food to its iconic landmarks. One fan commented, “Welcome to Kolkata Paaji.” Another said, “Punjabi Bengal aa gye oyeeeee.” A third user said, “Love how he connects with locals, showing us all what humility looks like. Kudos to Diljit for staying true to his roots.” Talking about the "Dil-Luminati Tour," Diljit’s performance in Delhi on October 26 marked the beginning of his extensive 10-city tour. The tour includes stops in various cities such as Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Pune, and Kolkata, among others. The tour is set to conclude in Guwahati on December 29. 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
30 November,2024 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSShe may not have had a release in 2024, but we’ll see a lot more of Sanya Malhotra next year, starting with Mrs, to Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. The mention of the Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor-starrer brings a wide smile to Malhotra’s face. “It has been a lot of fun shooting for the film. We are missing each other and our vibe,” says the actor, who recently completed the Rajasthan leg of Shashank Khaitan’s directorial venture. (From left) Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor also star in Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is among the few out-and-out entertainers in Malhotra’s filmography, which largely boasts unconventional stories with strong messaging—from Badhaai Ho (2018) to Pagglait (2021). As a young actor in the industry, isn’t she told to do more mainstream films, given their wider appeal? “I’m not constantly looking for approval from people, and I don’t fear how I am perceived by others. I’m always leading with love for my work. If I start thinking about how my image is being created, it will restrict my choices. I don’t want to be put in a box. [At the same time], you also have to do the entertainers so that you are able to do the niche films. I grew up watching massy films. They are the reason I wanted to be an actor. Luckily, the mainstream films I do are [strong] like Jawan [2023] and Dangal [2016],” she says. It’s notable how she has curated a filmography of progressive stories. A running theme through all of them is the strong portrayal of women. She notes, “I am conscious about the gender dynamics in my films. I’m constantly learning from the characters that I play, and the women I’m working with, whether it’s Guneet [Monga Kapoor] or Arati [Kadav].”
30 November,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaImagine a film franchise on the unsung heroes of India— that was actor-producer Ajay Devgn’s plan after his Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior (2020) became a runaway hit. However, he couldn’t put the plan to action at the time as director Om Raut and he got busy with their respective projects. Over four years on, it looks like the actor-director duo may reunite for the second instalment of the franchise. Not just that, sources say Devgn is keen to rope in Hrithik Roshan for a pivotal role in the historical drama. In the past few months, Devgn and Raut apparently met a couple of times at the actor’s office to discuss taking the ‘Unsung Warriors’ franchise ahead. A source tells us that the duo was initially keen to bring the story of Baji Prabhu Deshpande, a 17th century general of the Maratha army, to the big screen. The source elaborates, “The brave-heart is known for his role in the Battle of Pavan Khind, which took place in 1660 and saw him sacrificing his life to defend Shivaji Maharaj. But Ajay and Om hit the brakes on their plan when the Marathi film, Pawankhind [2022], which explored the same subject, was made. Now, they are toying with two options—either tell the same story on a grander scale, or choose another hero from the Maratha kingdom. The talks are still at the nascent stage. They haven’t entirely scrapped the idea of making the Baji Prabhu biopic, as a lot of research and planning had been done on that front.” Om Raut In Tanhaji, Devgn played the eponymous hero, even winning the National Award for Best Actor for the performance. Saif Ali Khan stepped into the shoes of Udaybhan Singh Rathod, Tanhaji’s adversary in the story. While Devgn will play the lead in the second instalment, he is eager to cast Roshan as the antagonist. The insider shares, “Ajay feels Hrithik has tremendous screen presence and charisma. Couple that with his acting prowess, and the superstar will be a towering rival to Ajay’s character.” If things work out, this will be the two superstars’ first on-screen union. As far as the casting of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is concerned, we have heard Sharad Kelkar will reprise the role after Tanhaji.
30 November,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBROutside the Dharma camp Director Shakun Batra, known for Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012), Kapoor & Sons (2016), and Gehraiyaan (2022), has locked his next directorial project with Junglee Pictures. The comedy, set to begin filming in 2025, is in its final stages of script revisions before casting starts. Shakun has collaborated with writers Suprotim Sen Gupta and Kunal Aneja to develop the script. Sources reveal the film introduces the audiences to a new world, marking this as Shakun’s first venture outside Dharma Productions. Karma calling In response to Dhanush’s legal notice over three seconds of footage from Naanum Rowdy Dhaan (2015) used in the Netflix docu-drama Nayanthara: Beyond Fairytale, Nayanthara’s lawyer Rahul Dhawan has stated that no copyright infringement laws were violated, as the footage came from Nayanthara’s personal library. The next hearing for the case will take place on Monday. Amid the dispute, Nayanthara shared a cryptic post about karma on her Instagram Stories, stating, “Karma says, when you destroy someone’s life with lies, take it as a loan, it will come back to you with interest.” Burn!
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