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Sanjana Sanghi spills the beans on 'Dhak Dhak' sequel
The 2023 road adventure drama "Dhak Dhak" starring Sanjana Sanghi, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza Rekhi, and Fatima Sana Shaikh received a lot of love from movie buffs. Now, Sanjana has finally revealed if the makers are working on a sequel. During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Sanjana shared, "People showered a lot of love on Netflix to our film 'Dhak Dhak' and because of that we are coming up with a sequel, which I am very very excited about." While the 'Dil Bechara' actress did not reveal many details about the sequel, it would be exciting to see what the makers come up with next. Penned and directed by Tarun Dudeja, "Dhak Dhak" has been produced by Ajit Andhare, Kevin Vaz, Pranjal Khandhdiya, and Taapsee Pannu under the banner of BLM Pictures. It narrates the motivating tale of four women who set out for a road trip to the highest motorable pass in the world on their bikes on a journey of self-discovery. The movie which was filmed just within 40 days reached the audience on 13 October 2023. When asked if the reason for her doing few films is her focus on social work, Sanjana told IANS, "I am not intentionally doing fewer films. It has been four years since my debut, and I have been a part of four projects ever since- we also faced a worldwide pandemic (coronavirus) within that time. Additionally, our industry has been going through a rough patch ever since last year- so, as young actors, we also have to adjust to those changing scenarios. The intention is to do work all the time and lots of it. Even if I do four films in a year, social work will still be my focus. We are all waiting for our industry to be good and healthy again so that the ball can get rolling in the same way that it was before." 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
13 April,2025 04:56 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Aamir holds Gauri close as they pose at the Macau International Comedy Festival
Aamir Khan made headlines after he introduced his girlfriend, Gauri Spratt to the media on his 60th birthday. Now, Aamir has taken his lady love to the second Macau International Comedy Festival, and several videos and pictures of him holding Gauri close have emerged on social media. Aamir Khan attends the Macau International Comedy Festival with Gauri Spratt The couple looked stunning in traditional Indian outfits as they attended the event together. Aamir opted for a classic black kurta-pyjama ensemble, paired with a heavy, decorative shawl, while Gauri looked elegant in a simple yet sophisticated floral white saree, perfectly complementing her partner. Yesss, #AamirKhan is visiting China, to receive his 'Master Humor Award' at Macau International Comedy Festival. Welcome back, our 米叔 'Uncle Mi'! Aamir Khan is sharing stages with some finest comedian stars in China🇨🇳🇮🇳😆❤️(looking forward to a performance of 'AAL IZZ WELL') pic.twitter.com/j6cWRPDlJ0 — Yanyan (@iamhyy) April 12, 2025 During the event, the PK actor kept his girlfriend, Gauri, close by his side, and the two were not hesitant to strike a pose for the Chinese paparazzi. They were also joined by renowned Chinese actors Shen Teng and Ma Li, with Aamir seen introducing Gauri to them and other attendees. The most memorable moment of the evening came when Aamir and Gauri, alongside Shen Teng and Ma Li, playfully formed heart shapes with their hands while posing for the cameras. A video from the event surfaced online, showing Aamir Khan arriving and, before facing the cameras, reaching out to Gauri. She gracefully took his hand, and the couple shared a warm smile for the paparazzi. It was on March 14 when Aamir Khan invited media for a birthday celebration, and while talking to the journalists and paparazzi, Aamir officially introduced his girlfriend to them and said, “I thought it would be a nice occasion for you all to meet her; besides, we won't have to keep hiding... She is from Bangalore, and we knew each other for 25 years. But we connected a year and a half ago. She happened to be in Mumbai and we met accidentally. We kept in touch, and then it all happened organically.” During the meet and greet, Aamir also shared that he and Gauri have been living together for about a year now. Aamir Khan’s work front On the acting front, Aamir’s next is Sitaare Zameen Par, a sports drama film directed by R. S. Prasanna. A sequel to Khan’s 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, it is based on the Spanish film Champions. It stars Aamir and Genelia Deshmukh. (with inputs from IANS)
13 April,2025 03:49 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Anupam Kher calls his next Tanvi The Great ‘a difficult film to write’
Anupam Kher took to social media to introduce the other two young writers of "Tanvi The Great” On Sunday, the veteran actor took to his Instagram handle and shared a photo of him posing with other writers Ankur Suman and Abhishek Dixit. In the caption, Kher said both Ankur and Abhishek, who hail from the dynamic world of advertising, have proven themselves to be exceptional writers as well. While their careers initially flourished in the fast-paced realm of advertising, their creativity and storytelling skills have seamlessly translated into brilliant writing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Anupam captioned the post, “ANNOUNCEMENT: It is my honour and privilege to introduce the other two young WRITERS of #TanviTheGreat! I am the third writer of #TTG! Both #AnkurSuman and #AbhishekDixit are primarily from the advertising world! But both are Brilliant writers too! Ankur was introduced to me by my friend #SatishKaushik. He wrote #Kaagaz1 and #Kaagaz2 for him! And Abhishek wrote #SoorajBarjatya’s #Uunchai! #TTG (Tanvi The Great) is a difficult film to write! It didn’t need just excellent writers, but also people with heart.” “A heart that was larger than life! A heart that could beat for small little joys of life! For small little nuances of life! Writers who had the child, still alive in them. And writers who loved food. It took us more than one year of togetherness to write #TanviTheGreat! It was a journey of discussions, arguments, silences, long walks, travelling to different cities, staying in different hotel rooms, hiking, playing games, singing songs! It was a journey of living life all over again! It was also a journey of lots of laughter and tears! But both Ankur and Abhishek have traveled with me in this remarkable journey. Not only holding my hand. But also my heart and my soul. It is only when you watch #TanviTheGreat in Cinema Halls, you will know what I mean!! Thank you my friends for your love, warmth, kindness, generosity and BRILLIANCE! Jai Ho! #Writers #Love,” the actor added. On a related note, directed by Anupam Kher, “Tanvi The Great” marks Kher's return to direction, 22 years after his debut film “Om Jai Jagadish.” The first teaser of the film was unveiled in theatres alongside Sunny Deol’s “Jaat.”
13 April,2025 03:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Neetu Kapoor remembers Rishi Kapoor on their engagement anniversary
Today marks a special day in Neetu Kapoor’s heart, as she fondly remembers the day she got engaged to the love of her life, the legendary actor Rishi Kapoor. Their engagement, a moment filled with love and promise, holds a cherished place in Neetu's memories. As she takes a trip down memory lane, Neetu shares a beautiful black-and-white photo from their engagement. On April 13, the veteran actress took to her Instagram stories and dropped a monochrome picture of her posing with Rishi Kapoor. Alongside it, she wrote, “Was engaged on tis day in 1979 time flies.”(sic) In the candid throwback picture, the couple could be seen smiling while posing together. Neetu Kapoor frequently shares photos and memories of her late husband, Rishi, keeping their cherished moments alive. Earlier, on May 29, the ‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ actress celebrated 45 years of the film "Karz," which featured Rishi Kapoor and Tina Munim in the lead roles. Sharing a video, Neetu wrote, “Some memories get even better with time. The Karz reunion was beautiful and evoked so many special moments from such a beautiful chapter of my life. Thank you for the beautiful comments and love! It’s wonderful to note that #Karz touched a chord in your lives too.” Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai also shared a picture of Neetu Kapoor receiving the trophy on behalf of her late husband Rishi as the film ‘Karz’ clocked 45 years. The director also penned a long note in the caption, as he wrote, “When Neetu Rishi Kapoor paid her tribute to her husband Rishi Kapoor looking up to God. While receiving the ‘Karz’ trophy in celebration of its 45 years of glory at the Red Lorry Film Festival. It was really an emotional moment for all of us n we remembered n paid our sincere tribute to rishi kapoor as an actor star and person.” Rishi Kapoor passed away on April 30, 2020, at the age of 67, after a courageous battle with leukemia. He had initially traveled to New York in 2018 for treatment and, after eight months of intensive care, was declared cancer-free. The veteran actor returned to Mumbai in September 2019. Unfortunately, his health took another turn, and he fell ill again, ultimately succumbing to the illness the following year.
13 April,2025 03:09 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Rana Daggubati pens down his honest review of Akshay Kumar's 'Kesari Chapter 2'
'Baahubali' actor Rana Daggubati is all praises for Akshay Kumar's "Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh". Daggubati penned a heartfelt post regarding his honest review of "Kesari Chapter 2". He wrote on his IG, "Just watched an incredible historical courtroom drama — Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh. A powerful, important film that stands tall and stays deep with the Indian in you." He went on to add, "This is storytelling that deserves to be seen across languages. We @SureshProdns will do everything we can to bring this cinematic gem to Telugu audiences in the best way in cinemas." Lauding the lead cast of the drama, Daggubati concluded, "A must-watch. And great performances by @akshaykumar @ActorMadhavan @ananyapandayy." On Wednesday, Akshay dropped a striking new look as C. Sankaran Nair from the movie. Taking to his Instagram, the 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa' actor shared a picture posing as a Kathakali dancer, showcasing his powerful transformation into the character of Sankaran Nair. The intricate makeup and traditional attire highlight the intensity and depth of his portrayal. Akshay posted his latest avatar on social media with the caption, “This is not a costume. It’s a symbol — of tradition, of resistance, of truth, of my nation. C. Sankaran Nair didn’t fight with a weapon. He fought the British Empire with the law — and with fire in his soul. This 18th APRIL, we bring you the court trial they never taught in textbooks. #KesariChapter2 #SankaranVsTheEmpire Only In cinemas.” Made under the direction of Karan Singh Tyagi, "Kesari Chapter 2" is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Aruna Bhatia, and Adar Poonawalla. The primary cast of the drama includes R Madhavan as Advocate Neville McKinley, Ananya Panday as Dilreet Gill, Regina Cassandra as Palat Kunhimalu Amma, Sankaran Nair's wife, and Simon Paisley Day as General Reginald Dyer. “Kesari Chapter 2” is scheduled to release in the theatres on April 18 this year. 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
13 April,2025 11:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
'Kesari 2' song 'O Shera' is out and it's guaranteed to give you goosebumps
The release date of 'Kesari 2' is around the corner and the makers are leaving no stone unturned to create excitement among the audience. On Saturday evening, 'O Shera' (Teer Te Taj Film Version) song was unveiled. Have a look at the track View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zee Music Company (@zeemusiccompany) "Ab Samay aa gaya hai sachchai ki garaj sunne aur veerta ki takat mehsoos karne ka. O Shera (Teer Te Taj Film Version) song out now. #KesariChapter2 in cinemas 18th April, worldwide," a post read on Zee Music Company's Instagram. Kesari Chapter 2 will focus on the untold story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The lead star, Akshay Kumar, will play the legendary advocate C Sankaran Nair in the film, which will be released on April 18. Actors R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday are also a part of 'Kesari 2'. The first part, which was released in 2019, followed the events leading to the Battle of Saragarhi, a battle between 21 Sikh soldiers of the 36th Sikh Regiment of the British Indian Army and 10,000 Afridi and Orakzai Pashtun tribesmen in 1897. Parineeti Chopra played a pivotal role in the first chapter. 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
13 April,2025 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
People are not happy says Richa Chadha on the growing sadness in India
Actress Richa Chadha held a mirror to society as she reflected on the growing inexplicable sadness among people through her latest post. She penned on her IG, "For the past few months, I have been grappling with something, while experiencing my life as a new mom, almost as a witness... and with that emotions that come like waves of the ocean. High tide and low tide. The 'Fukrey' actress added, "No matter who I speak to, whether they live in India or not, doesn't matter if they're young or old, no matter the gender, whether they are atheists or God-fearing, whether artists or normies - there is an inexplicable sadness. A feeling of impending and imminent doom a numb kind of hopelessness, born out of strife and struggle." Speaking about the growing impact of AI, she went on to say, "Economic uncertainty does not help. There is a feeling that either they would lose relevance in this fast changing world or their jobs may become obsolete. This is a very real fear in the face of AI. I get it." Talking about how health issues among the young are increasing rapidly, Richa wrote, "There is a pervasive anxiety about the future which ever lens you look at it from. Perhaps the pandemic changed us and our surroundings more than we are able to confess to ourselves. There is also chaos as far as health is concerned. While many are walking up to the reality that nature is the source of wealth and development cannot be at the cost of our habitat, most are alarmed at even the young just dropping dead." She added, "Something has changed. Something is amiss. Maybe whatever we have been told about the world we live in is a lie. Perhaps whatever we are not told about 'true human nature' is nothing but the imagination of a paranoid, unhappy man." Richa concluded, "Bottom line- people are not happy. And we here certainly rank among the least happy nations in the world at present." Toward the end, she asked a question that will certainly make you think - "What went wrong?" 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
13 April,2025 11:03 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Have you heard? Javed Akhtar calls poetry a 'language of justice'
Poetry for justice Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar described poetry as the “language of justice” and “vocal cords of society” while receiving the Namdeo Dhasal Samashti Award at the Samashti Arts and Literature Festival in Mumbai recently. He stressed the need to produce poets across the globe and emphasised that poetry’s inherent values are equality and justice. Akhtar said, “People who listen to poetry of romance do not know that poetry is not only the language of love, but it is also the language of justice”, and added that a great poet is one who speaks of justice. Winner, winner, chicken dinner (From left) Sanjeev Kapoor, Gaurav Khanna, Farah Khan, Ranveer Brar Gaurav Khanna has been crowned the winner of Celebrity MasterChef. Reacting to the win, he expressed his desire to open his own restaurant and thanked his mentors on the show. He said, “Winning Celebrity MasterChef feels absolutely surreal. It’s been an honour to compete with such wonderful and hardworking co-contestants.” Chef Ranveer Brar, one of the judges, praised Gaurav’s commitment to growth and learning, saying, “Gaurav truly stood out in this journey. He surprised us time and again with his exceptional culinary skills.” While Farah Khan added, “So proud of him. He made us dishes that were so out of this world.”
13 April,2025 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist Team
Ayan shoots patch scenes for War 2 with body double; Hrithik to join soon
Hiccups are a given when making a big-budget actioner. Just in March, Hrithik Roshan suffered a major injury while shooting a dance sequence with Jr NTR for the Ayan Mukerji-directed War 2. The accident stalled the shoot for over a month. While Roshan is on track for a speedy recovery, the director recently canned a brief patch sequence near Mazgaon Docks with the rest of the cast. “The patch shoot was carried out with body doubles and junior artistes. Hrithik is still in recovery, undergoing regular movement training and physiotherapy,” reveals an insider. The source adds, “He’s expected to resume filming towards the end of April once he gets a go-ahead from his medical team.” Mukerji is working closely with the team to restructure the remaining schedule around Roshan’s recovery. “Ayan’s back with a laser focus,” shares the source. Ayan Mukerji Since the delay in March, Mukerji and his team have used the downtime to lock post-production on the completed portions and fine-tune upcoming sequences. A source says, “The makers are confident about wrapping the film by May. There’s a tight turnaround ahead, but YRF [Yash Raj Films] is used to managing massive schedules. Hrithik is being monitored closely, and the dance scenes will resume only when he’s 100 per cent fit. The film will be released as scheduled on August 14.” When Hrithik went above and beyond In 2012: Before filming Krrish 3 (2013), Hrithik Roshan had a double slipped disc—so much so that filmmaker-father Rakesh Roshan considered dropping the film entirely.In 2013: Hrithik Roshan suffered a head injury while performing stunts for Bang Bang (2014), which resulted in a subdural haematoma (a blood clot in the brain).In early 2016: While shooting for Mohenjo Daro (2016), Hrithik Roshan sprained his ankle, tearing two ligaments, during a hand-to-hand combat sequence.
13 April,2025 09:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Babil on viral apology video: ‘That sorry, sorry, sorry was me being anxious'
To Babil Khan, Logout presented an unmissable opportunity. Playing an influencer obsessed with internet validation in a thriller helmed by Amit Golani of TVF Pitchers fame felt like a “gift” to the actor. The Zee5 film also gave him the means to satiate his curiosity to understand people’s need for internet validation. “I auditioned for it after Friday Night Plan [2023]. I didn’t have the luxury to choose. It was as if life gave me a gift to have the opportunity to perform this character in Amit sir’s [film]. I’m not an avid social media user. I post something and leave; I don’t scroll at all. But I wanted to understand what it is that makes people sacrifice their self-worth for validation from people you can’t even see,” he says. Last year, Khan experienced the unforgiving side of the internet when he was trolled after a video of him from an event went viral. The clip featured him apologising to a female celebrity multiple times after he realised he stood in front of her to get clicked at the red carpet. Netizens were quick to label his behaviour “extra” and “pretentious”. “I was being too nice, though,” he smiles, before pointing out that the reaction was instinctive given the situation. “That ‘sorry sorry sorry’ was me being anxious. Whatever it became was a beast of its own. Some particular memes hurt me. I sat with [the feeling]. But I was scuba diving after that. I still could make music and read my books. It didn’t make me trust myself less.” (From left) Rasika Dugal and Babil Khan in Logout But that incident made Khan step away from public appearances. A personal choice, he says. He explains, “I felt there were things I needed to work on within myself. It wasn’t out of bitterness.” What were the changes he felt he needed to incorporate? “I thought that there has to be a balance between the job of a celebrity, that of an actor and who you are as a human being. You have to find bridges between all of them.” While many trolled the actor for the episode, a section also appreciated Khan’s chivalrous behaviour, something he has maintained since his debut with Qala (2022). Khan says he looks at the current times as a chance to transform the idea of an alpha male. “After Gen-Z, generation Alpha has come in. It’s a great opportunity to evolve the alpha male. You can be the most macho man and still be respectful.”
13 April,2025 07:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka Sharma
Sonu Kakkar deletes post announcing breaking ties with siblings
It seems like all is not well with the Kakkar siblings. The eldest of the three, Sonu Kakkar has announced that she is no longer a sister to singers Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar. She took to her X (previously known as Twitter) to share a shocking statement that read, “Deeply devastated to inform you all that I am no longer a SISTER to the two talented Superstars, Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar. This decision of mine comes from a place of deep emotional pain, and I am truly disheartened today" As soon as the post was up, baffled netizens flooded the comment section with vivid questions. One of the users wrote, "What are the reasons? Why is it happening?" Another one shared, "Oh, hope all will be good again soon." The third comment read, "Wish you the best. (A bit puzzled)." One of the netizens commented, "What ???" It is still not known what led to Sonu's drastic decision to part ways with her siblings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) However, she later deleted the post. Sonu is credited with judging singing reality shows such as "Indian Idol 12" and "Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Punjabi". She further featured on "Coke Studio India". Not just that, Sonu was also associated professionally with her siblings, Neha and Tony Kakkar. The singer lent her voice to several songs crooned by brother Tony, including "Akhiyan Nu Rehn De", "Urban Munda", "Phir Teri Bahon Mein", "Ooh La La", "Funky Mohabbat", and "Booty Shake". Some of the above-mentioned numbers have also been crooned by Neha, alongside Sonu. The Kakkar siblings also performed together in the show "In MTV Unplugged" where they sang their track "Story Of Kakkars" live. Composed by Tony, the track highlights their rise to fame in the music industry. In addition to this, these three also performed the popular track, "Mile Ho Tum Humko" during &TV's show "Music Ki Pathshala". 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
12 April,2025 08:01 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS