Alia Bhatt took to her social media handle to drop a birthday wish for her mother Soni Razdan. The ‘Raazi’ actress shared two endearing photos, where she and Soni are seen sharing a joyful moment together. Captioning the images, Alia wrote, “The center of our universe - happy birthday, mothership.” In the photos, Alia is dressed in a pink salwar kameez, while Soni looks radiant in a light pink and sea green suit. The heartwarming post gave fans major mother-daughter goals. Reacting to Bhatt’s post, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni commented, “Soni aunty,” alongside a heart emoji. Alia’s sister, Shaheen Bhatt, also celebrated their mother’s birthday with a loving post. Sharing several photos, she wrote, “Happy Birthday to my mother from another mother, my bro, my vacation buddy, my favorite resident weirdo, and maker of the best scrambled eggs on earth. I love you, @sonirazdan.” Razdan responded warmly, jokingly adding, “Ha ha, thank you, darling. You forgot to mention my mac and cheese, but I’ll proudly own the best scrambled eggs compliment… until Christmas, that is!” Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor also extended her wishes to Soni, sharing a lovely photo of the two beaming with smiles. She captioned it, “Happy birthday, Samdhanji.” Alia and Soni shared screen space in Meghna Gulzar’s spy thriller ‘Raazi,’ where Razdan played Alia's on-screen mother. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Reflecting on a possible future collaboration, Soni shared in an interview that a new project would have to be "truly special and distinct" to bring them together again, as Raazi had set a unique standard in their on-screen pairing. Shaheen Bhatt wishes mother Soni Razdan Shaheen also took to her Instagram handle and wished her mother on her special day. She posted a string of pictures with her mother and captioned them with a sweet message for her."Happy Birthday to my mother from another mother, my bro, my vacation buddy, my favourite resident weirdo, and maker of the best scrambled eggs on earth...I love you @sonirazdan," she wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaheen Bhatt (@shaheenb) Soni Razdan has starred in many movies, including Saaransh, Gumrah, and Mandi. In 2018, she shared screen space with her daughter Alia in Raazi. Soni was last seen in the film Pippa, released in 2023, where she starred alongside Ishaan Khatter.
25 October,2024 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRicha Chadha and Ali Fazal’s debut venture as producers, 'Girls Will Be Girls', continues to make waves internationally, sweeping multiple awards at the prestigious MAMI Mumbai Film Festival 2024. Directed by Shuchi Talati, the film, already celebrated on the global stage with accolades from festivals like Sundance, added four more honours to its roster at MAMI: the Films Critics Guild Sensitivity Award, the Young Critics Choice Award, Jury Special Mention in the South Asian Film Category, and the Netpac Award. Cast of 'Girls Will Be Girls' Starring Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi, Kesav Benoy Kiron, and Jitin Gulati, 'Girls Will Be Girls' offers a deeply moving portrayal of nuanced characters and sensitive storytelling. The narrative follows a sixteen-year-old girl at a boarding school in the Himalayas, exploring desire and romance for the first time, in a compelling coming-of-age journey. Produced under Chadha and Fazal’s banner Pushing Buttons Studios, in collaboration with Blink Digital and Dolce Vita Films, the film has struck a chord with audiences and critics alike. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) Sharing her excitement, Richa Chadha remarked, "Winning these awards at MAMI feels like a homecoming for us. After the incredible journey 'Girls Will Be Girls' has had at international festivals, it’s heartwarming to see the film embraced with such love on our home turf. The talented cast of Kani Kusruti, Preeti Panigrahi, Kesav Benoy Kiron, and Jitin Gulati delivered performances that were both raw and authentic. Ali and I are immensely proud of what we’ve achieved with 'Girls Will Be Girls', and we’re thrilled to see it receive the recognition it deserves." Ali Fazal added, "What makes these wins even more special is the recognition the film received in the gender category. As a man and a cinephile, I am so excited to see stories about women, told by women, resonating profoundly with diverse audiences. We owe this success to our incredible team, and Shuchi's direction, which brought the story to life in the most beautiful way." Shuchi Talati, the writer-director, shared that the film is not only a rebellion against patriarchy but also a cheeky twist on the phrase 'boys will be boys,' which is often used casually to police and restrict girls. With its evocative nostalgia and thought-provoking themes, 'Girls Will Be Girls' has been lauded for its tender female gaze, marking it as not only a remarkable cinematic work but also a testament to the evolving landscape of Indian cinema, where unconventional stories are increasingly celebrated. The film also premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
25 October,2024 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThis morning, Alia Bhatt put out a long story targeting people who claimed she had Botox and was paralyzed on one side of her face. Now, the doctor who made these claims has reacted to the story. Dr. Sai Ganapathy, a facial aesthetics expert who had posted a video discussing Alia’s surgery and alleged adverse effects, responded to Alia's story and shared that he would prefer to "talk medically." In a conversation with 'Hindustan Times', the doctor shared that his video on the 'Jigra' actress was entirely his personal judgment and that he hadn’t targeted anyone. Defending himself, Sai said, "It’s just a personal judgment, and I have not targeted anyone. It can happen to anybody; even some of my patients can face it. These kinds of complications do occur with aesthetic procedures, and it’s nothing to worry about. It’s completely reversible.” Reacts to claims of Botox 'gone wrong' While explaining the medical reason behind Alia’s way of speaking, he said, "After seeing her videos, I realized that when she must have got the Botox done, something might have gone wrong. And it’s not a major, but a minor complication, which can occur with any injector. Sometimes the Botox migrates towards the risorius muscle if you make any kind of movement. Thus, sometimes there is a dip movement when she speaks, and the lips will be tilted as seen in the video, which I also saw in many videos that people had put up. So, that was the concern.” On point fingers at Alia Bhatt When asked if pointing out someone’s appearance was appropriate given that celebrities like Alia are public figures, he disagreed and shared, "I don’t think it is right, but they are public figures, so there's more awareness among people when they see these celebrities getting Botox done and something goes wrong. It helps people be more aware that these things can be reversed. If these small mistakes can happen with celebrities, they can happen with normal people too. But it can be reversed. So, it’s not about targeting that celebrity, but because they are so famous, they can influence the younger generation much more.” About Alia Bhatt’s story: Calling the claims people have made about her surgery or Botox “beyond ridiculous,” Alia wrote in a story. A part of her long note reads, “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?”
25 October,2024 02:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBorn on October 26, 1974, Raveena Tandon is a complete Mumbai girl. She did her schooling from Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu and then studied at Mithibai College, Vile Parle. The actress only completed her first two years at the college, as she dropped out later and decided to pursue her film career. She was interning at Genesis PR, helping famous ad-man Prahlad Kakkar, when she got an offer from photographer-director Shantanu Sheorey. And that's how Raveena Tandon's acting journey began. On Raveena Tandon's birthday, here are some lesser-known facts about her Interesting facts about Raveena Tandon She was 16 when she did her first film. Raveena Tandon made her Bollywood debut in the year 1991 with Salman Khan in Patthar Ke Phool (1991) which was a hit. She went on to star in films such as Mohra, Dilwale, Laadla, which too became huge hits! Back in the '90s, Raveena Tandon did many commercial films like Andaz Apna Apna, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Taqdeerwala, Vijeta, Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi, Rakshak, Ziddi, Daava, Ghulam-E-Mustafa, Aunty No. 1, Gharwali Baharwali, among others. Raveena Tandon was 21 when she adopted two girls Raveen adopted two girls- Pooja and Chhaya when she was just 21 years old. 'They are a distant cousin's children. Due to certain circumstances in their family, they needed someone to love and take care of them. Both have been a part of my life ever since. I have never hidden anything from them,' Raveena had told mid-day in an old interview. Pooja and Chhaya had featured along with Raveena Tandon in the Farooque Shaikh hosted Zee TV show Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai in 2002. While Pooja got married in 2011, Chhaya tied nuptial knots in 2009. When Raveena Tandon brought her daughters home, Pooja, now an event manager, was only eleven, while Chhaya, an air hostess, was eight. The actor had revealed that despite her stature in society, she too was often subjected to ridicule. 'Unfortunately, people say nasty things to you when you take such a step, even if your intentions are pure. I faced flak from people, who said that the move would ruin my career. However, it turned out to be for the better. My life would have never been as blissful without them as it is today,' said Raveena. Raveena Tandon married famous film distributor Anil Thadani in 2004. The couple was blessed with a baby girl in 2005, whom they named Rasha. Their second child was born in 2007, a baby boy, whom they named Ranbirvardhan. Just like their Mumma, Raveena Tandon's children believe in social service and charity. The little ones have had raised funds for the NGO - In Defence of Animals. As the young ambassadors of the NGO, the kids used to visit schools across the city to spread awareness about animal rights and share their views about the importance of compassion. Raveena Tandon completed 30 years in the film industry in 2021. 'It's been a long and great journey, for sure. It has taught me a lot. I remember I was so young when I started. It was not easy but I didn't quit and always worked hard to make a respectable place for myself. There's so much I have learned in all these years. Life is the best teacher. Everyday comes with a new lesson,' she said. Speaking about her career, Raveena also shared that she doesn't have any regrets in life. 'I don't have any regrets in life. I never regret anything. I might have an incomplete dream but I never regret anything I have done. I believe destiny has a path to follow. I love my life. It could not be better than this. There is nothing that I would like to change about my life. I have made mistakes like other human beings. I have learned from them. So, no regrets. I thank God for giving me whatever I wanted in life,' she added. Raveena Tandon feels at this stage she has the luxury to select projects, she is not interested in signing any and every film that comes her way. 'I am not interested to be seen on every Friday. I have the luxury to do that today. Earlier I used to do 30 films in one go. Now at this stage, I have the luxury to choose what I want to do.' Raveena Tandon- the social activist In 2018, the Maharashtra government appointed Raveena Tandon as the brand ambassador of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. The actress has been passionate about wildlife since her childhood. 'Wildlife needs our attention and I am glad to be associated with it. I am hoping to be part of a progressive and greener environment,' she said. In fact, Raveena Tandon has been dabbling in wildlife photography for some time now. She had even showcased her maiden collection at an exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery in Kala Ghoda, Mumbai in 2018. A vociferous animal activist, Raveena Tandon's interest in wildlife photography stems from her love for them. 'It is amazing to see them in the natural habitat,' said the actor. In 2018, Raveena Tandon adopted a leopard from the Sanjay Gandhi National Park and her kids, Rasha and Ranbirvardhan raised the money to do so. "My children got the money from their piggy bank savings. Where they fell short, we chipped in. They are animal lovers. My daughter helps me take care of the animals that I rescue. In fact, she has rescued two kittens and a dog from the streets too," said Raveena. Raveena Tandon is truly an inspirational personality, one should look upto. We wish her a very happy birthday.
25 October,2024 02:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentProposing to Salman Khan's sister and then talking to him about marrying her is no easy task, but actor Aayush Sharma amazed us all. If you think he didn't get butterflies doing that, then you’re highly mistaken. On Aayush Sharma's birthday, here’s a cute story he shared about how he got introduced to Salman and how things unfolded. Aayush Sharma's first meeting with Salman Khan "I was dating Arpita; we had known each other for 6-7 years, and I proposed to her after some time. So, when we started dating, one day I was dropping her off at Galaxy (Salman's house), and she asked me to come upstairs. It was around 1 a.m. At first, I was hesitant, but then she said, 'Galaxy mein koi nahi sota,' so I went to her house, and we were enjoying some food. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, and I was like, 'Tumhare bhai toh nahi hai na?' She said, 'He is shooting in Karjat,' and on TV, someone was talking about Salman Khan. Suddenly, he entered the house and said, 'Kaun mere bare mein kya bol raha hai?'" he shared on Bharti Singh's podcast. Sharma continued, "As I looked at him, my mind played 'Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya.' I stood up and screamed, 'Hey, I am Aayush Sharma.' He was also stunned and said, 'Hey, I am Salman Khan,' and then he went inside. I told Arpita, 'Mein nikal raha hoon,' but she asked me to stay because if I had run, Salman Bhai would have thought there was something fishy." Aayush Sharma asking for Arpita's hand Further sharing the story, Aayush said, "The next day, I got a call from Arpita saying, 'There’s a problem; Salman Bhai woke up and said he met me. Mom thought we had officially introduced ourselves, so she shared all the information about my whereabouts. Now, Salman Bhai wants to meet me.' I was like, 'Kyun?' And then I had to go and meet him." During the meeting, when Salman asked Aayush about his future plans with Arpita, he couldn't think of anything and said, "Shaadi hogi." Salman Khan replied, "Dadhi aa gayi tumhari?" Then, he asked Aayush about his income and job, but it was the actor's honesty that won Bhaijaan's heart. When Salman questioned him about his job and everything, Aayush very politely said he wasn't earning anything and was getting money from his father. Seeing his honesty, Salman accepted him and said, "Shaadi pakki." This is how Aayush managed to win over Salman Khan with his honesty and love for Arpita. Stay tuned to midday.com for more interesting stories about your favourite celebrities!
25 October,2024 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia 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. Alia Bhatt on claims of 'Botox gone wrong' 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.” Alia Bhatt hits back at trolls for body shaming Calling out the culture of body shaming, the Jigra actress wrote, “Let's take a minute to address the absurd lens through which women are judged and objectified on the internet—our faces, bodies, personal lives, even our bumps (!!!) are up for critique. We should be celebrating individuality, not tearing it apart under a microscope. These types of judgments perpetuate unrealistic standards, making people feel like they're never enough. It's damaging, and it's exhausting.” Alia also expressed her sadness about many of the trolls being women tearing down other women. She concluded her note by writing, “And the saddest part? A lot of this judgment comes from other women. Whatever happened to ‘live and let live’? To ‘everyone has the right to their own choices’? Instead, we've become so accustomed to picking each other apart that it's almost normalized. Meanwhile, just another day of even more entertainment with scripts made up by the internet."
25 October,2024 12:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWe all know about Padmini Kolhapure and her family's rich musical legacy. The actress, who herself dabbles in music occasionally, is now bringing another legendary artist's life to the stage. Ammi Akhtari is a play on the life of ghazal legend Begum Akhtar. Directed by Saif Hyder Hasan, the play has Padmini playing Begum Akhtar, while her sister Tejaswini Kolhapure plays her shagird. Ghazal maestro Talat Aziz will be singing Akhtar's ghazals live on stage. The play will be staged on October 25 and 27 in Mumbai. Padmini on challenges of playing Begum Akhtar Talking about the challenges of playing the legendary artist on stage, Padmini said, “Our director and producer Saif ji approached me with the script and said I have this beautiful script, I want you to play Begum Akhtar. I almost ran away. But he said, read the script, I really want you to be part of this. I was even more nervous after reading the script, especially because the dialogues are in Urdu.” This is the first time Padmini and sister Tejaswini are collaborating on a project. “I have worked with Saif before in a film called Yes Papa, so that’s when we approached me for this play. Padmini needed a little more prodding and coaxing because she wasn’t sure and she is also busy with other things,” Tejaswini said. Capturing the gravitas of Begum Akhtar's singing It was Tejaswini’s idea to get Talat Aziz on board to sing Begum Akhtar’s ghazals live on stage instead of approaching a female singer. “When it comes to ghazals, it doesn’t matter whether the singer is male or female. There is a depth to it, gravitas. You need that maturity to sing and express. Begum Akhtar’s style of singing is unique, no one can replicate that. But you can try and absorb her temperament of singing. I have sung her songs as part of my concerts all over the world. The challenge here was to sing these as part of a play at crucial moments which were being enacted by these two actors,” Talat explained. Padmini added, “This is something unique and out of the box – bringing the play and ghazals both together. I think something like this is being done for the first time.”
25 October,2024 11:16 AM IST | Mumbai | Bohni BandyopadhyayGoogle Doodle honoured the musical maestro Krishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK. His debut song, 'Chhod Aaye Hum,' from the critically acclaimed film Maachis, was released 28 years ago today, in 1996. Known for his soulful voice, KK successfully captivated listeners' hearts for decades and continues to do so. He released his debut album, Pal, in 1999, with popular tracks 'Yaaron' and 'Pal'. The album was a massive hit and brought him into the spotlight. The same year, he sang the chartbuster 'Tadap Tadap' from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and was nominated for a Filmfare Award for Best Playback Singer for the first time. He went on to become the voice of the 2000s, with his tracks featured in nearly every successful film, and he was known as 'The Mesmerizer' for his romantic songs. KK's Life before entering the Music Industry He was born on August 23, 1968, in Delhi to Malayali parents. He studied at Mount St. Mary’s School and Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, and initially worked as a marketing executive before committing to music full-time. In his early days, he struggled to establish himself and even sang in hotels to make ends meet. In 1994, he moved to Mumbai and sent a demo tape to prominent Indian artists, which led to his first performances in commercial jingles. Over four years, KK sang more than 3,500 jingles in 11 languages. With his versatile and captivating voice, he became a sought-after artist in Indian cinema. In his remarkable, three-decade-long career, he sang over 500 songs in Hindi and more than 200 songs in Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, and Malayalam. Many Indian singers have expressed admiration for his discipline, work ethic, and ability to make recording seem effortless. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KK (@kk_live_now) The legend passed away at the age of 53 on May 31, 2022, due to cardiac arrest. He had just performed at a college festival at Nazrul Mancha in South Kolkata and was returning to his hotel when he began feeling unwell. His untimely death came as a shock to his fans. Such a legacy is hard to forget and it is no wonder that Google Doodle is celebrating the legend.
25 October,2024 11:12 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKrishnakumar Kunnath, popularly known as KK, breathed his last on May 31, 2022, due to a sudden cardiac arrest. The veteran singer was in Kolkata at the time of his death. He felt discomfort during a performance and was rushed to a hospital. It was reported that KK passed away due to an 80-percent blockage in the artery. KK had an illustrious career in the Indian music industry. He made his debut in 1996 with A. R. Rahman soundtrack. His popular single includes Pal in 1999. Throughout his career, KK worked with several music composers. His most memorable songs came from his collaboration with Pritam. The singer-composer shared a close bond. From Gangster's evergreen song Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai to Bajrangi Bhaijaan's gut-wrenching Tu Jo Mila, they delivered chartbusters. On KK's debut anniversary, here's looking back at 5 best songs delivered by him and Pritam: O Meri Jaan O Meri Jaan was KK's song from Anurag Basu's film Life In A Metro. The melodious song was composed by Pritam and was picturised on Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali, Shilpa Shetty, Shiney Ahuja, Kay Kay Menon, Kangna Ranaut, Sharman Joshi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Irrfan. Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai featured in the film Gangster. The lyrics of the romantic song were written by Sayeed Quadri, Nilesh Mishra and Mayur. Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai was picturised on Kangana Ranaut and Emraan Hashmi. Dil Ibaadat Dil Ibaadat from Tum Mile is an evergreen song. Sung by KK, the song was written by Sayeed Quadri. The romantic track was picturised on Soha Ali Khan and Emraan Hashmi. Hai Junoon Hai Junoon was a powerful song on friendship and passion. Picturised on Katrina Kaif, John Abraham and Neil Nitin Mukesh, the song was from Kabir Khan's film New York. The lyrics were penned by Sandeep Shrivastava. Tu Jo Mila Tu Jo Mila from Salman Khan's Bajrangi Bhaijaan is a classic. Composed by Pritam and written by Kausar Munir, the song moved the audience to tears. It is picturised on Salman and Harshaali Malhotra.
25 October,2024 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn 2022, when the Ministry of Defence (MoD) had rejected the script of one of his feature films in the We Are anthology, a disappointed but resolute Onir had told mid-day, “If you tell an artiste no, he will still make the film” (May not have the resources to fight long legal battle, Jan 24, 2022). Two years on, the result is for all to see. The director is ready with We Are Faheem & Karun, a queer love story set against the turbulent backdrop of Kashmir. As the feature film, the first instalment in Onir’s We Are series, gears up for its première at the Dharamshala International Film Festival, Fire (1996) filmmaker Deepa Mehta has come on board as the presenter. Mehta says she was deeply moved by the film’s exploration of emotions and societal themes. “We Are Faheem & Karun’s themes of love, friendship, and duty are profound and universal. It is essential to highlight the heartbreak and humanity in geopolitical conflicts. Stories like this are so important right now,” she says, batting for the movie that stars actors Tawseef Mir and Akash Menon. Deepa Mehta and Onir The film was inspired by the life of a former major, who came out as gay and had to leave the Indian Army as LGBTQIA+ individuals cannot officially serve in the military. However, the MoD rejected the script over the “illegal” depiction of a queer soldier and refused to grant it a No Objection Certificate (NOC). The film was then reimagined as a same-sex love story of Karun, a security guard from Kerala stationed at a construction site in Kashmir, and Faheem, a local Kashmiri college student. Using his voice to push for queer identity in mainstream movies, Onir says that despite the setback, he has ensured that We Are Faheem & Karun stayed true to the story he intended to tell. Reflecting on its themes, he shares, “Like I Am [2010], this speaks about identities. This is special for me as it’s set after the 2018 Supreme Court judgment on IPC 377. The film portrays that in spite of the judgment, we, as a society, are so fragmented that acceptance in many spaces is still difficult, and young queer individuals still struggle to be proud about who they are. This film seeks empathy and kindness, and speaks of the loss and pain that is inflicted on individuals. Why would the acceptance of something that doesn’t affect your personal life be so difficult?”
25 October,2024 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuPankaj Tripathi and his wife Mridula have been married for nearly 19 years, but they've still faced challenges as a couple. In a recent interview, Mridula opened up about how she wasn’t accepted by her mother-in-law because they had a love marriage, which wasn't common at the time. Pankaj Tripathi's wife is still not 'accepted' by mother-in-law During her conversation on the Conversations with Atul YouTube channel, Mridula shared that despite resistance from both their families, she and Pankaj Tripathi got married. She recalled meeting him for the first time at her brother's wedding, where Pankaj's sister was marrying her brother. Although their bond grew stronger, they worried their relationship wouldn't be accepted due to her higher social status. She stated, "It's still not acceptable. We aren't blood relatives, but in our culture, it is unacceptable for a woman to be married into a family of a lower stature, if another woman has already been married into a family of a higher stature. And because my sister-in-law had been married above her station into my family, I couldn't be married into their family, which was considered of a lower stature." Mridula admitted that their differences have continued till today. She said, "There was a tehelka, a bawaal (a ruckus). Bhaabhi wasn't happy, mom wasn't happy. She was concerned about how he'd take care of me. But slowly, they came around to accepting us." Pankaj Tripathi in Stree 2 Meanwhile, Pankaj Tripathi was last seen in Stree 2. The movie earned a remarkable Rs 453.60 crore net in its second week alone. Despite facing competition from new releases like Akshay Kumar's 'Khel Khel Mein' and John Abraham's 'Vedaa', the film quickly established itself as the audience's favourite. Directed by Amar Kaushik, 'Stree 2' has captivated audiences not only with its engaging storyline but also with star-studded cameos from Varun Dhawan and Akshay Kumar, both of whom have been praised for their contributions to the film. Originally released in 2018, the first instalment, 'Stree', was already a massive hit, setting high expectations for the sequel. However, 'Stree 2' has managed to exceed those expectations, capturing the hearts of fans across the country. As the film gears up to potentially cross the Rs 600 crore milestone, the excitement surrounding 'Stree 2' continues to build.
25 October,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
