Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh, who is entertaining fans across the country with his 'Dil-Luminati Tour,' performed an energetic concert in Pune on Sunday, where Bollywood actress Nimrat Kaur was also seen enjoying the live show. Nimrat took to Instagram on Monday to share her experience, calling it the "BESTESSSSSTTTTT" concert she had ever attended. The post included a selfie of Nimrat winking and a couple of videos where she danced to Diljit's hit tracks, including 'Vibe', 'Kinni Kinni', 'Lemonade', 'Naina', 'Hass Hass', and the title track of 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Nimrat also posed with security personnel at the event. Keeping her outfit casual yet stylish, the 'Airlift' actress wore a white crop top paired with a printed red and white shirt, blue denim jeans, and white sneakers. She completed her look with a red sling bag and loose hair as she joined the crowd in cheering for the singing sensation. Along with the pictures, Nimrat wrote, "Hona ni main recover...Simply the BESTESSSSSTTTTT concert I've EVER been to. @diljitdosanjh chardi kalaan, tuhada koi mukabla nahin!! Wahe guru mehr karan hamesha...." Reacting to the post, Diljit wrote, "Tusi Aeye c? Stage te aa jana c." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nimrat Kaur (@nimratofficial) Meanwhile, Diljit commenced the India leg of his much-talked-about Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 in New Delhi in October. The Dil-Luminati Tour will continue to entertain fans across India, with upcoming shows scheduled in cities including Kolkata (November 30), Bengaluru (December 6), Indore (December 8), Chandigarh (December 14), and Guwahati (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
26 November,2024 08:07 AM IST | Pune | ANIActor Boman Irani shared his journey of making film 'The Mehta Boys' during its screening at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. Speaking to the media, Boman said the story started with an idea given to him by Sujoy Ghosh a decade ago. "This movie was given to me by Sujoy Ghosh 10 years ago. He gave me one line for the picture, which was the beginning of the story. Then I started writing. I said I will direct it. He gave me a one-liner," Boman said. "I met my friend Alex Denelaris in New York. I sat with him, and it took me many years to write this story. In the end, the story was made. And today I will present it to you. It is very close to my heart. Alex Denelaris, he is an Oscar-winning writer. He became a brother. He felt the same way about this film as I do. It is a film about family, and we have now become family. So we had to be more truthful than ever to make this film, The Mehta Boys," he added. Actress Shreya Chaudhry, who plays a role in the movie, expressed her excitement about being at IFFI for the first time. "Very excited to be here. Super, super thrilled. Always wanted to come to IFFI, so it's my first time, and it's very special because I'm here with The Mehta Boys, a film of mine," Shreya told media. Talking about her experience working with Boman Irani, Shreya said, "Oh my god, I mean, I think anyone who meets him, spends even 5 minutes with him, falls in love with him. So imagine getting to do an entire film with him as not just a co-actor, which was my dream, but even being directed by him. It's like so many dreams come true. Watching his films, Alexander's films, who is his co-writer on the film, I grew up and I dreamt that I also want to be an actor. So life came a full circle, you know, working with them and collaborating with them." Actor Avinash Tiwary too shared his excitement about attending the festival for the second time. "IFFI is amazing. This is the second time I've come to IFFI. The first time I was here with my show Khakee, and I still have to enter to really know how it's like this time. But the last time, it was amazing energy. I think there are a lot of people who are shouting and screaming. They gave us so much love. And in fact, our show too. I hope it happens the same this time as well," he said while speaking to media. In the movie, Boman portrays a father who navigates the emotional ups and downs of his relationship with his son. Meanwhile, IFFI 2024, which began on November 20, is showcasing over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 16 world premieres, 3 international premieres, 43 Asian premieres, and 109 Indian premieres. Notably, the organisers have also included a tribute programme to honour the 100th birth anniversaries of four Indian cinema legends: actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor, director Tapan Sinha, Telugu cinema star Akkineni Nageswara Rao (ANR), and singer Mohammed Rafi, as per Variety. The 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will run until 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
26 November,2024 08:02 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor and producer Kriti Sanon recently shared her thoughts on nepotism while speaking at the 55th International Film Festival in Goa. Kriti, who has carved her place in Bollywood without connections in the film industry, spoke candidly during a masterclass about the struggles faced by outsiders and how the "media" and "audiences" contribute to the nepotism conversation. During her conversation, Kriti said that it takes time for someone without a "film background" to get the opportunities they dream of. "The industry has given me a very warm welcome since the time I have come. Of course, when you don't belong to a film background, it takes time for you to get there. It takes time for you to get those opportunities you crave for. It takes time for you to even get those magazine covers. So everything is a bit of a struggle. But after 2-3 films, if you keep working hard and if you are at it, nothing can stop you," said the 'Do Patti' actress. Kriti also shared her view that the Bollywood industry itself is not entirely to blame for nepotism and pointed out that the audience and media have a role in promoting star kids. Kriti said, "I feel the industry is not so much responsible for nepotism. It's also the media and the audience. The audiences want to watch what the media is putting about certain star kids. Because the audience is interested in them, the industry feels that since the audience is interested let's make a movie with them. So I think it's a circle. But I feel if you are talented, you will get there. If you're not talented, and if the connect is not there with the audiences you will not get there." Meanwhile, on the work front, Kriti was last seen in 'Do Patti', alongside Kajol and Shaheer Sheikh. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film was released on Netflix on October 25. 'Do Patti' is produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti. 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
26 November,2024 07:58 AM IST | Panaji | ANIWhile Ranbir Kapoor was regaling the audience during his session at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa on Sunday, work on his next, Love & War, was on in full swing in Mumbai. mid-day has learnt that over the weekend, director Sanjay Leela Bhansali filmed an elaborate sequence featuring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal at Studio 2 in Film City, Goregaon. A set of a disco has been constructed where the two leads will continue to shoot over the next seven days. Sanjay Leela Bhansali Bhansali is known for grandeur as well as his keen eye for detail. So, it’s not surprising when sources describe the set as a spectacle. A crew member involved in the shoot reveals, “The set has been designed to replicate an ’80s disco. Sanjay sir wanted a setting that was both nostalgic and fantastical. The scene sees about 30 soldiers enjoying their time on the dance floor as retro songs, including Laila main Laila, play in the background. In contrast, Alia and Vicky’s characters are seen having an intense conversation, as they share the inner turmoil they are going through.” Bhatt has allotted the next 10 days to Love & War, which marks her second collaboration with the filmmaker after Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022). A source says, “Alia has been rehearsing intensively, making sure she is in tune with her character in Love & War. In early December, she will go back to the world of Alpha as the team starts the next schedule.”
26 November,2024 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuMore power to women Aptly lauding the fact that a large number of female artistes in Bollywood have transitioned to taking on positions of power behind the cameras, Madhuri Dixit Nene says that “a lot has changed for the better” in the past few decades. Pointing out that during the ’90s, women would only take on the roles of actors and hairdressers, she says, “Today, when I walk in on a set, women are everywhere. [They may be] the DoP, ADs, writers, and action masters. I couldn’t have imagined that they would be in these fields, which is amazing. We are also seeing women in action roles, which is amazing. But we need to make more commercial movies that are women-centric. A lot of [female] actors are also turning producers. More power to them.” Another take by Ranbir Tales of one of the most beloved families of the Indian film industry, the Kapoors, rarely make it to the masses. So, when Ranbir Kapoor got talking at a Sunday event, fans of the family wholeheartedly indulged in his stories. Among the various tales he shared about his family, the actor revealed that while he doesn’t believe in remaking films, he would revisit his filmmaker-grandfather Raj Kapoor’s movie Shree 420, should he be compelled to do so. Speaking at the International Film Festival of India, he said that the black-and-white movie was his “favourite”. Kapoor also spoke of how his ancestors prepared for their iconic roles in cinema. Wrapped up Ali Fazal has wrapped his portion of Mani Ratnam’s Thug Life, which marks the actor’s Tamil film debut. The pan-India project also stars Kamal Haasan. Fazal called working with Ratnam and Haasan an honour, and said that he enjoyed the experience of learning Tamil and exploring a new cinematic culture. Set to release on June 5, 2025, Thug Life, which is being composed by AR Rahman, promises to be a visual spectacle.
26 November,2024 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamWhen Vidya Balan portrayed a survivor of child sexual abuse in Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh (2016), the team of Arpan, India’s largest NGO fighting the issue, roped her in as the goodwill ambassador. Over the years, the actor has used her voice to shed light on the issue. This year, to mark Child Safety Week between November 14 and 20, Balan and the NGO teamed up for a powerful campaign that is aimed directly at offenders. In the 57-second video, the actor emphasises that child sexual abuse is a punishable offense and can lead offenders to serve a prison sentence from three years to a lifetime. Pooja Taparia Pooja Taparia, founder-CEO, Arpan, says the campaign—titled Protected By POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences)—is designed to deter offenders by instilling fear of punishment. “Protected By POCSO carries a clear message: child sexual abuse is a punishable offense; stop right now or get caught. By creating widespread awareness of the laws and protections, we aim to deter offenders from continuing these crimes. They need to understand that they will be held accountable. Vidya’s video message on Instagram has already sparked widespread engagement,” states Taparia. The founder is grateful to Balan, who has supported the NGO’s initiatives over the years and made them reach a wider audience. Pleased with the actor’s six-year association, Taparia adds, “Her commitment is genuine, and her involvement has added immense value to the cause. Her association is not limited to a single campaign. She headlines Child Safety Week annually. Her continued advocacy [lends] visibility and credibility to the campaign.” Kalki Koechlin, Tisca Chopra, and Kanika Dhillon also threw their weight behind the campaign this year.
26 November,2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRGlamour and style are the first things that come to mind when one thinks of Manish Malhotra. But after over three decades of creating fashion statements for movies, the couturier has acquired a new identity—of a filmmaker. As his maiden production, Saali Mohabbat, premièred at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) on November 22, it was easy to see that his bent of storytelling is far removed from his work as a designer. “My dream with Stage 5 was to start a different narrative from what’s expected out of me. [People expected] my films to star Kareena [Kapoor Khan] or the young girls, with lots of glamour. But this is not an extension of my brand. I can do glamorous storytelling tomorrow itself. But the most important thing is the script,” emphasises the new producer. The story takes centre-stage in Saali Mohabbat, starring Radhika Apte, Divyenndu and Anurag Kashyap, and helmed by Tisca Chopra. The thriller revolves around a homemaker who is telling a story of infidelity and deceit to a group of people. Backing a middle-of-the-road film is not easy. Did Malhotra seek advice from his industry friends, especially filmmaker Karan Johar? “When I told Karan about Saali Mohabbat, he was surprised. But he also knows if I’ve said yes to something, I will do it. I didn’t ask anyone anything. I just wanted it to be mine, be it good, bad or ugly. Friends are always protective about you and will say, ‘Make something else.’ But this had to be my voice.” Have Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor or other actor-friends asked him to make movies with them too? “I think when they see my work, they may say this,” he chuckles. It’s not every day that a fashion designer turns filmmaker. But filmmaking was a natural step for him. “All fashion designers don’t have a film sense, but some do. With me, it was organic because I was in love with films since childhood, watching Mughal-e-Azam [1960] or the works of Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt. I love the ’70s, their songs and costumes. I am steeped in films. That’s why I get how it works,” says Malhotra, who also has Bun Tikki and Ul Jalool Ishq in the pipeline. At the end of our chat, we ask him for an update on the Meena Kumar biopic that he was to direct with Kriti Sanon playing the late actor. He says, “I’m no longer doing the biopic. I’ll direct something else. Directing is one dream that remains unfulfilled.”
26 November,2024 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaBollywood's handsome hunk Arjun Rampal, celebrates his birthday on November 26. The actor, who prefers maintaining a low profile in the media, has starred in over 40 films during his career. Although he kick-started his acting venture with Rajiv Rai's Pyaar 'Ishq Aur Mohabbat' in 2001, it was the year 2002 that marked a turning point in his career when Arjun starred in his first commercially successful film 'Aankhen'. Following that, he has been a part of several blockbusters including 'Om Shanti Om', 'Don', 'Raajneeti' and 'Ra.One' among others. We look back at the time the actor revealed to mid-day.com what is that one thing that makes him cringe. What makes Arjun Rampal cringe Arjun Rampal’s ladylove Gabriella Demetriades collaborated on his last film ‘Crakk’ by turning costume designer. On how she agreed to do the project, Arjun said, “When this part came to me, I wanted the guy to be very edgy, quirky, and different, be stylish but not like the clothes screaming out at you. I asked Gabriella, ‘What do you think?’ Her first answer was not ‘Yeah I'd love to style you.’ She said, ‘I'd like to read the script.’ I was like, 'Wow, that's great.' He added, "She read the script and said, ‘I know exactly what I'm going to do with you'.' That really helped me. I think she did a spectacular job. And everybody was so impressed with her. I feel really proud that she did it. I didn't want to be that guy who is saying, ‘Take my wife or take my partner in this film for me’. It just kind of makes me cringe when something like that would happen if I was a producer.” Arjun Rampal’s relationships over the years Arjun Rampal tied the knot with model Mehr Jesia in 1998 but confirmed their separation in May 2018. They share two daughters, Mahikaa and Myra. Arjun has been in a relationship with digital content creator and model Gabriella Demetriades for a few years. They announced their pregnancy in April 2019, and Gabriella gave birth to their son, Arik, on July 18, 2019. The couple welcomed their second child, a boy, in July 2023.
26 November,2024 07:08 AM IST | MumbaiBollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan brought out his inner Prem as he danced with actress Madhuri Dixit on the 1994 song “Pehla Pehla Pyar” but with a twist. Kartik took to Instagram, where he shared a video of himself along with Madhuri. In the video the two are romantically dancing. The dance hilariously ended with a sprinkle of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” character Manjulika’s deadly twist as Madhuri held Kartik’s neck. Kartik wrote as the caption: “Living my dream Rooh Baba and Manju in every universe #BackToWork #BhoolBhulaiyaa3.” Talking about the song, “Pehla Pehla Pyar” is sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The music was by Raamlaxman and the lyrics were penned by Dev Kohli. The track is originally picturised on Salman’s character Prem and Madhuri, who played Nisha. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KARTIK AARYAN (@kartikaaryan) “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” is direcetd by Sooraj Barjatya. The film celebrates Indian wedding traditions by means of a story of a married couple and the relationship between their families; a story about sacrificing one's love for one's family. The plot is based on the studio's earlier film Nadiya Ke Paar (1982), which was based on Keshav Prasad Mishra's Hindi novel Kohbar Ki Shart. “Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!” is considered as one of the most influential films in the Indian film industry as well as in pop culture. It followed the story of Prem and Nisha, who meet via a family wedding and fall in love. However, fate has other plans for the lovers when Nisha's sister unexpectedly dies and she is expected to marry Prem’s brother Rajesh. Madhuri and Kartik recently featured together in the third installment of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa”. The film also stars Triptii Dimri, Vidya Balan and Rajpal Yadav to name a few. Directed by Anees Bazmee, “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” was released in theatres on November 1. The horror-comedy clashed with Rohit Shetty's cop drama, “Singham Again” at the box office. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” is the third installment in the franchise. The original film, released in 2007, starred Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan, while Bhool “Bhulaiyaa 2” introduced Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu in key roles. Talking about “Singham Again”, the movie has been given a spin of Ramayana. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff and Arjun Kapoor.
25 November,2024 08:58 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSSpeculation by fans of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli that face of the celebrity couple's son Akaay was revealed during the India vs Australia Test match in Perth has been put to rest by the sister of the star batter. Since Akaay's birth in February, the couple has kept his face private, making the video a topic of discussion online. A video that went viral on Sunday showed Anushka cheering for Virat after he scored a century. Many assumed the child seen behind Anushka in the video was Akaay. However, Virat's sister, Bhawna Kohli Dhingra, clarified the misunderstanding through her Instagram Stories. She wrote, "Have been seeing Virat and Anushka's friend's daughter being mistaken for Akaay on social media. The child in the picture is not our Akaay.. thank you." Virat and Anushka tied the knot on December 11, 2017 in Italy. The duo was blessed with Vamika on January 11, 2021. The couple was tight-lipped about their second pregnancy. On February 15, 2024, they became parents to son Akaay. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Why Virushka does not show their kids face After the birth of their daughter Vamika in 2021, Kohli revealed the good news on his Instagram and a fan asked about if he will be showing a glimpse of the bday. However, Kohli replied - “No we have decided as a couple to not expose our child to social media before she has an understanding of what social media is and can make her own choice,” he said. The couple quietly welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Akaay Kohli, in February this year. They welcomed him in London where they currently reside. Virat Kohli praises wife Anushka Sharma Meanwhile, shedding off his lean patch, Virat roared back to the form with a Test century after over 500 days in a territory where he thrives the most, Australia, breaking some records. He scored an unbeaten 100 in 143 balls, with eight fours and two sixes. The year 2024 has been a challenging one for Kohli, who had managed just one half-century in his previous 13 innings. However, he made a strong comeback with a century at the Optus Stadium, with his wife, Bollywood superstar Anushka Sharma, present in the stands. Speaking to broadcasters post-declaration, Kohli praised Anushka’s unwavering support, saying, “Yes, look I mean Anushka has been right by my side through thick and thin. So she knows everything that goes on behind the scenes, when I am in the room, what goes on in the head, when you don't play well, you make a few mistakes, when you are getting yourself in. I just wanted to contribute to the team's cause, you know I am not a guy who wants to hang around just for a sake of it. I take pride in performing for my country and just feels amazing, the fact that she is here makes it even more special.” (with inputs from ANI)
25 November,2024 07:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Ananya Panday was dressed up for an event in the city today. Before heading into the venue she posed for the paparazzi but also made a request to them. The actress and her team requested the paparazzi to not take pictures and videos from behind. In the recent past, there has been talks about paparazzi recording celebrities from behind and then posting on social media playing 'Guess who? games. Several celebrities and netizens have called this inappropriate. Ananya Panday was spotted in a biege jacket and grey short skirt as she arrived for an event in the city. The actress graciously posed for the paparazzi before walking into the venue. In one of the paparazzi video, Ananya is heard requesting the paparazzi to not to click her from behind as she walked into the venue. Her team also iterated the same. View this post on Instagram A post shared by F I L M Y G Y A N (@filmygyan) When the paparazzi nicknamed Ananya as ACP In an interview with Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, Ananya recalled that she was attending the Mumbai Police show Umang where she was christened with this fun abbreviation. She says, “I think I want to give them props for how creative they are. So, the police show was happening and I went and I was posing for the paps and they started calling me ACP for Ananya Chunky Pandey. But now it is stuck. So, like I don’t know I keep telling them to call me different things but they always go back to it.” Ananya adds that over the years she has learned to ignore how many people are watching her. She states, “Now even the camera-clicking sound has become like I can’t hear it anymore.” When asked if the paparazzi saying ACP bothers her, the actress answers, “No, now it has just become…otherwise you are going to be hyper-aware all the time you are going to be so conscious. I think I was a very conscious actor at the start. When I started I was very aware of every expression I would make, I was a little reserved, and I would be scared to kind of experiment or try to do different things.” Ananya's work front On the work front, Ananya, who was last seen in 'CTRL', will next star in the upcoming film 'Chand Mera Dil'. The film, which also stars Lakshya, is directed by Vivek Soni and is slated for release in theatres next year. Sharing the first poster of the film, Karan Johar wrote, “We have two chands ready to bring an intense & passionate love story like no other!!! Pyaar mein thoda paagal hona hi padta hai... Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya. Directed by Vivek Soni. Coming to cinemas in 2025.”
25 November,2024 07:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
