Bollywood superstar Salman Khan celebrates his birthday on December 27. The Bhaijaan of tinsel town is set to surprise his fans with the teaser of his upcoming movie Sikandar after having no releases in 2024. Salman, who usually blocks Eid for a festive run at the movies only resorted to cameos this year. He had a small bit to play in Singham Again a multi-starrer by Rohit Shetty and Baby John starring Varun Dhawan. As fans are eager to watch their beloved star on screen, here are Salman’s most anticipated projects. Sikandar Sikandar marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion. With this captivating first look, the countdown to Salman Khan’s next blockbuster has officially begun. Sikandar is set to release on Eid 2025. It also stars Rashmika Mandanna in the lead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Khan (@beingsalmankhan) Kick 2 In October, Sajid Nadiadwal announced the sequel of Salman Khan-starrer 2014 movie Kick and shared a glimpse from the photoshoot from the sets of Sikandar. The official Instagram handle of Nadiadwala Grandson posted a monochrome picture of Salman. In the image, the 58-year-old star’s back is towards the camera. He is seen wearing a sleeveless black T-shirt and flaunting his beefed-up body. The caption for the post read: "It was a great Kick 2 photo shoot Sikandar….!!! From Grand Sajid Nadiadwala.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nadiadwala Grandson (@nadiadwalagrandson) Released in 2014, Kick, an action comedy, marked Nadiadwala’s directorial debut. The film also featured Jacqueliene Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It was the official remake of the eponymous 2009 Telugu original. Tiger vs Pathaan According to IANS, Tiger Vs Pathaan was set to go on floors in 2024. A source informed, "Aditya Chopra is going to keep all details under the wraps because this is the biggest ever Bollywood film that the industry has attempted to make in a long, long time. It is not every day that you get India's biggest superstars SRK and Salman in one film." Tiger vs Pathaan will reportedly be directed by Siddharth Anand, who brought Salman and Shah Rukh together in Pathaan. Salman Khan's next with Atlee Atlee made a power-packed debut in Hindi cinema with the ox office winner 'Jawan' featuring Shah Rukh Khan in a double role last year. While the Tamil filmmaker is known for his larger-than-life presentation of his heroes and double roles, it seems like the filmmaker is all set to set the box office on fire with his next. Bringing the best of Indian cinema, Atlee has reportedly managed to pull a major casting coup. If reports are to be believed his next with star Salman Khan and Kamal Haasan. To add to the excitement, the two actors will be pitted against each other. Rohit Shetty's cop universe film After Salman's cameo in Singham Again, Rohit Shetty told India Today, "These are two IPs (intellectual properties) that have never met. If all goes well, and the audience likes what we make...This has never been done before, and it’s something new for everyone. Also, Chulbul is not in the universe, nor is Singham going there. It will be two IPs and two universes meeting for one individual film. This will be a standalone film, not where everyone comes together. It will definitely take a lot of time to make." Bull Salman Khan will reportedly be seen playing the role of Brigadier Farukh Bulsara in his next film titled Bull. The Bollywood superstar is undergoing rigorous physical training to look the part for this film. Bull directed by Vishnu Varadhan, and produced by Dharma Productions, presents a retelling of Operation Cactus wherein the Indian Armed Forces, on November 3, 1988, assisted the Maldives in reclaiming control following a coup attempt led by businessman Abdullah Luthufi and the People’s Liberation Organisation of Tamil Eelam (PLOTE). The Indian forces efficiently neutralised the mercenaries and restored control to President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom’s government within hours.
26 December,2024 09:47 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentArjun Kapoor was an assistant director on Salman Khan's Wanted in 2009, and that is when Bhaijaan saw potential in the actor and encouraged him to lose weight and pursue acting. Now, in a recent interview, the actor has admitted that it was Salman's influence that helped him become an actor. It was in 2012 when Arjun made his Bollywood debut with Ishaqzaade. In conversation with Raj Shammani, Kapoor heaped praises on Salman Khan and stated, “He has always looked at cinema as an audience’s medium, he has never looked at it only as an artiste. Even today, he does stage shows and Bigg Boss. These are mass mediums. He operates for the masses. He has worked for the audience and then he has built that audience. Maybe this comes to him because he grew up around Salim-Javed. He put it to use in mainstream cinema." Arjun Kapoor on Salman's tough guy image “He is not a bully. Anybody who has a tough image… When you are not always openly warm in the first few minutes, you feel they are being a certain way. There is a lot of warmth to that man. It’s just he might not give it in the first second. But you will have to allow that to happen," Arjun Kapoor stated while talking about Salman's 'tough guy' image. Further, while calling him the 'fearless man,' Arjun added, “He is the most fearless man in the world. I have never seen him shirk adversity, responsibility. He has not changed. He has always been the same person at the core. He has a very strong mind." Arjun Kapoor reveal Salman motivated him for weight lose The Singham Again actor also praised Khan for motivating him to lose weight, which led to his massive transformation. While talking about the same, Arjun added, "My weight-loss journey started because he said, give it a shot. He actually made me realise that. I wanted to become a filmmaker. I never thought of becoming an actor because I weighed 150 kgs. So when that conversation happened with him, he said, give it a shot. He saw me dancing and joking, and he saw an entertainer in me. This is what planted in me. He helped me through my physical transformation." Arjun Kapoor is said to have had a past relationship with Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita Khan, before he began dating his sister-in-law, Malaika Arora.
26 December,2024 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBaby John, Varun Dhawan's recently released film, was released in theatres today. The approximately 3-hour-long film is now ruling the hearts of everyone. The movie, which stars Keerthy Suresh and Wamiqa Gabbi alongside Varun Dhawan, has fans going crazy. X has now declared their verdict about Baby John, and not to our surprise, people have loved Salman Khan's cameo in the movie. Fans hail Varun Dhawan starrer While sharing what they feel about the action thriller, fans have reacted and hailed his performance. An X user, while praising the movie, wrote, "Watched the movie #BabyJohn and it was worth it. The acting as well as the story was amazing." "Wtf is the last scene??🥶🥶🥶 Double role hmm???? #BabyJohn title track is the soul of the film; it's the best material #VarunDhawan," another one wrote. A crazy fan wrote, "IPS Satya Verma 😭🔥 here we go! #BabyJohn can't express how it feels watching you on big screens @Varun_dvn THIS PART OF MY LIFE IS CALLED HAPPINESS FR." Salman Khan’s cameo steal the show While talking about Salman's performance in the film, one wrote, "Bollywood walo kuch sikho, kya baap level ka cameo hai bhaijaan ka, totally Paisa Wasool, main sirf cameo dekhne hi aaya tha." "Didn't want the movie to end 😩 wanted to see more of Satya Verma. #BabyJohn #VarunDhawan," another one wrote. MC Stan's vocals on Salman Khan's entry in the movie Baby John.🥵 pic.twitter.com/IEB2KHmPBj — FEROZ (@Feroz2_O) December 25, 2024 Salman's eyes are enough to make the public crazy. This was the best part in the entire Baby John movie salluu😭❤️.#BabyJohnReview #SalmanKhan #BabyJohn pic.twitter.com/qcQ1azWy4w — Ayat khan (@Ayatkhan001) December 25, 2024 “Salman Khan’s swag + action = God Level Performance 🔥🔥🔥 Absolute treat for fans! #BabyJohnReview #SalmanKhan #BabyJohn,” a review read. Whereas another X review read: “Pure Mass From #SalmanKhan. A commercial entertainer with a good screenplay, action, humor, romance, and sentiments. The film is a good choice to watch with family in theaters. The film has all the essentials of a Varun starrer – father-daughter relationship #BabyJohnReview.” Mid-Day’s review of Baby John Meanwhile, Mid-day has also reviewed the film, and a part of our review reads, “Keerthy Suresh is adequate as Meera. Her love story with Varun is enjoyable, but they have no visible chemistry. Varun tries everything – dance, romance, action, fatherly emotions, social and moral wokeness, but Salman Khan steals the claps and whistles in his 5-minute action scene at the end. Shows that the younger stars still have a long way to go.”
26 December,2024 09:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe wait is finally over! The first look of Sikandar starring Salman Khan is out now! Sajid Nadiadwala’s upcoming magnum opus, Sikandar, has unveiled its first look poster, and it’s nothing short of iconic. AR Murugadoss known for his cinematic experience is all set to showcase Salman Khan in a never-seen-before avatar. The makers will release the teaser on December 27, which is Salman Khan’s birthday. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna. Sikandar teaser to drop on Salman Khan’s birthday The poster showcases a striking prolific pose of Salman Khan, standing tall surrounded by an aura of mystery and power. The visual sets the tone for a gripping, larger-than-life cinematic experience. This intriguing first glimpse of Sikandar has already set social media abuzz, as fans eagerly anticipate the megastar’s return to the big screen. Salman Khan’s towering presence in the poster reflects the unstoppable persona of Sikandar – a character poised to captivate audiences like never before. Salman shared the look on X and wrote, “See u again kal subah theek 11.07 baje.” See u again kal subah theek 11.07 baje… #SikandarTeaserTomorrowhttps://t.co/3odhAvSVgR #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @ARMurugadoss@iamRashmika @DOP_Tirru@NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala #SikandarEid2025 pic.twitter.com/ik7Vgi2w7f — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 26, 2024 Netizens react to news of Sikandar teaser One user wrote, “Bhaijaan is back with a bang. Sikandar is going to save the world now.” “Salman Khan's return to the big screen is always an event in itself, and with Sikandar, his fans are in for a treat. Known for his larger-than-life persona and unforgettable performances, Salman Khan is expected to bring his trademark charisma to this action-packed film. The 80-second teaser is only a preview, but it’s enough to send fans into a frenzy,” added another. One user commented, “Alarm is set for 11:07 sharp! The excitement to watch the Sikandar teaser is on another level!” More about Salman Khan’s Sikandar Sikandar marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion. With this captivating first look, the countdown to Salman Khan’s next blockbuster has officially begun. Sikandar is set to release on Eid 2025. Meanwhile, Salman had an eventful year with his cameos in films like Singham Again and Baby John.
26 December,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStar kids Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, who were busy with a romantic comedy after their respective Bollywood debuts in Maharaj and The Archies, finally have a release date for their collaboration. The title of their next is Loveyapa. It is directed by Advait Chandan of Laal Singh Chaddha fame and is set to hit the theatres on 7th February 2025. About Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s Loveyapa The upcoming rom-com is all set to light up the big screen with its youthful charm and infectious energy. Fans can’t wait to witness the sizzling chemistry between these two rising stars, whose performances are poised to redefine modern-day romantic comedies. The makers took to Instagram and shared the first poster with the caption, “Situationship? Relationship? Love ka syapa? ya Loveyapa? See you in the theatres on the 7th of Feb 2025.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phantom Studios (@fuhsephantom) Loveyapa is a tangled tale of love and its complications with a mix of fun and laughter, shaping up to be a cinematic treat. Backing this ambitious project are two powerhouse production houses, Phantom Studios and AGS Entertainment. Phantom Studios has a reputation for delivering critically acclaimed content, while AGS Entertainment has been a driving force behind numerous commercial hits. Together, they bring an exciting synergy to the making of Loveyapa. Loveyapa, set in the realm of modern romance, offers a heartwarming tale enriched with unforgettable performances, lively music, and breathtaking visuals. Celebrating love in all its shades, the film is poised to resonate with audiences of all ages. Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s debut movies Khushi, the daughter of legendary actress Sridevi and filmmaker Boney Kapoor, made her acting debut last year with Zoya Akhtar’s film The Archies, an Indian adaptation of the beloved comics. In the Netflix film, she portrayed Betty Cooper alongside Vedang Raina, Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda. Junaid, the son of Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta made his acting debut with Netflix's film Maharaj, which also featured Jaideep Ahlawat and Sharvari. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment, the film delves into pre-independent India, revolving around the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. This historical backdrop has sparked controversy, with some alleging the film could potentially offend religious sentiments.
26 December,2024 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, who is currently on a promotional spree for his upcoming film Fateh claimed that his acts of kindness once got him an offer to become a Chief Minister. Sonu shared that the position was offered by some ‘powerful people’ who also tried to convince him for Deputy Chief Minister and a seat in the Rajya Sabha, all of which he rejected. Why Sonu Sood rejected the Chief Minister’s position In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Sonu Sood was asked about joining politics, to which he said, “I was offered the position of Chief Minister. When I refused, they told me to become deputy chief minister. These were very big people in the country who also offered me a seat in the Rajya Sabha. They told me to take it and that there was no need to fight for anything in politics. It's an exciting phase when such powerful people want to meet you and encourage you to make a difference in the world.” Sonu further added that he doesn’t want to ‘lose his freedom’ by joining politics. He said, "People join politics for two reasons: to earn money or to gain power. I'm not interested in either of them. If it's about helping people, I'm already doing that. I don't need to ask anyone for that right now. If I want to help someone, I do it on my own. I might become accountable to someone else, and that scares me. I fear losing my freedom.” About Sonu Sood’s directorial debut with Fateh Talking about Fateh, the film is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the fight against cybercrime. It is based on real-life instances of cybercrime experienced by people during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an earlier statement, Sonu Sood shared, "Stepping into the director's chair for the first time with Fateh has been a journey of passion and purpose. This action saga calls to attention the unseen battles fought in the shadows of the digital world." Produced by Shakti Sagar Productions and Zee Studios, Fateh will see Sonu Sood share the screen space with Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah. Some of the prominent names in Hollywood including the director of photography, research team, and action choreographers have been roped in for this film. Fateh is slated to release on January 10, 2025.
26 December,2024 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan who jetted off with her family to celebrate Christmas overseas, shared adorable portraits from their getaway this holiday season. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures featuring her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, and their two kids, Taimur and Jeh. Saif Ali Khan gifts Taimur an electric guitar for Christmas One of the pictures shows Saif gifting an electric guitar to Taimur. Another picture shows Kareena and Saif opening the gifts for their kids. Saif can also be seen strumming the guitar for his little boy. Kareena wrote in the caption, “Sorry was too busy enjoying my day. Love and happiness People. Keep searching for Magic.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Kareena tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan in 2016. The two have worked together in LOC Kargil (2003) and Omkara (2006), but it was on the sets of the 2008 film Tashan that they fell in love with each other. In addition, on October 16, 2012, they solemnized their relationship. In 2016, the two became parents to son Taimur and in February 2021, they welcomed Jeh. Saif was married to Amrita Singh before Kareena and they have two children together, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Kareena Kapoor’s work front Kareena has been on a roll. This year she came up with 'Crew', 'The Buckingham Murders' and 'Singham Again'. All three projects received a great response from the audience. Helmed by Rajesh A Krishnan, 'Crew' revolves around the journey of three working women set against the backdrop of the aviation industry. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. On the other hand, 'The Buckingham Murders' revolves around Sergeant Jasmeet 'Jass' Bhamra (Kareena) dealing with the loss of her young son Ekam (Mairaaj Kakkar). She is assigned a case of a missing boy, Ishpreet, roughly as old as Ekam. The film's ensemble also includes Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. It is directed by Hansal Mehta. Speaking of 'Singham Again', it is helmed by Rohit Shetty. In the movie, she shared screen space with Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh.
26 December,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is basking in the success of Singham Again, recently fell victim to cybercrime after a fake account claimed to be his manager and offered opportunities to connect with him. Arjun took to his Instagram stories and warned fans about the same. The scammer had been targeting unsuspecting fans, using the actor's name to build credibility and trick people into sharing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Arjun Kapoor warns fans of fake account Arjun Kapoor wrote on his Instagram stories, "It's come to my attention that a random account is reaching out to people claiming to be my manager and offering opportunities to connect with me. Please know that these messages are not legitimate, and I have no association with them. I would never ask anyone to click on links or share personal details through such means. Please don't fall for these scams - stay safe and alert. If you come across such messages. Kindly report the account immediately. Have a safe and merry Christmas." Arjun Kapoor’s work front Work-wise, Arjun Kapoor was recently seen portraying the modern-day version of Ravan, Danger Lanka, in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. The film also features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It also featured a cameo by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again, the fifth installment in the popular Cop Universe was released on November 1. The movie has been given a spin on Ramayana. It faced a box office clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Arjun penned a heartfelt note, thanking Rohit for making every moment on set unforgettable. He captioned the post, “The perfect role, at the right time, with a director who believes in you — sometimes, that’s all it takes. Grateful beyond words for the trust he’s shown in me when not many were willing to, and for creating a character so close to his vision that the audiences have loved. This journey of becoming Danger Lanka has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, @itsrohitshetty sir and team, for making every moment on set unforgettable. I’d do this all over again in a heartbeat!”
26 December,2024 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Kriti Sanon has posted a bunch of photos from her Christmas celebration, which includes rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia. Although the Mimi star has yet to introduce Kabir as her beau formally in public, the pair has been spotted at weddings and other events, leading to rumours that they are in a relationship. Earlier this year, Kriti celebrated her birthday in Greece with her near and dear ones. She was accompanied by her sister Nupur Sanon, singer Stebin Ben, and Kabir Bahia, who is a UK-based businessman. Although Kriti was away from the paparazzi, pictures and videos of her from this private getaway surfaced on social media. Kriti has never publicly spoken about her relationship and neither has she been spotted with him in the city. However, it is rumoured that the National Award-winning actress is dating UK-based businessman Kabir Bahia and his being part of her birthday celebrations and subsequent events have further solidified the rumours. Kriti Sanon took to her social media handle to share some pictures from her trip to Greece but avoided sharing a picture with Kabir. The pictures see Kriti wear a black shrug which is also worn by Kabir in one of the pictures she shared on his feed. So who is Kabir Bahia? He is based in the UK and is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism, as per his LinkedIn bio. He studied at the Regent's University London where he specialised in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kabir completed his initial education at Millfield School in England. He is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, who owns Southall Travel, a leading travel agency based in the UK. Reportedly, Kabir was born in 1999 and Kriti in 1990, making the latter nine years older than him. Reportedly, Kabir and Kriti were introduced by the latter's sister Nupur Sanon. They were first spotted together in viral images that surfaced in April 2024. He is also a sports enthusiast and is well-connected with Indian cricketers like MS Dhoni, Krunal and Hardik Pandya. His feed has pictures of him posing with the Indian cricketers. He was also also part of Hardik and Natasa Stankovic's wedding, which took place in Udaipur last year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kabir Bahia (@k.a.b.b.s) What is the age difference between Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia? Kabir and Kriti seem to have a significant age gap. Kabir is 25 years old, while Kriti is 35. Kabir Bahia is close to MS Dhoni and his family Kabir was also part of Dhoni's wife Sakshi's birthday celebration in 2018 and he also shared a selfie of himself with Ziva Dhoni from the 2019 World Cup. Kriti and Kabir spent their Christmas with Dhoni and his wife, as you can see in the photos. Speaking of Kriti's upcoming projects, she will be seen in the crime thriller 'Do Patti' alongside Kajol. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, 'Do Patti' is set to take viewers on a thrilling suspense-filled ride like never before and transport audiences to the mesmerising hills of North India, which serve as a backdrop for the mystery and intrigue to unfold, read a statement. The film is a maiden production of Kanika Dhillon's Kathha Pictures and Kriti Sanon's Blue Butterfly Films.
26 December,2024 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors and couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first child in September this year. The couple are parents to a baby girl whom they named Dua. On Christmas, Deepika took to her Instagram handle to share a picture of their Christmas celebrations. Deepika and Rnaveer put up a well decorated Christmas tree at their home and the actress shared a glimpse of the same on social media. The tree had decorative balls with names of the trio on each. One of the decorative balls read 'Dua' on it. "My heart is full," wrote Deepika sharing the picture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Deepika and Ranveer introduce Dua to paparazzi Months after the birth of Dua, Deepika and Ranveer invited the paparazzi to their Prabhadevi building in Mumbai to officially introduce their daughter. The couple introduced their baby to the photographers and requested them to maintain the privacy of their child. Mid-day photographer Nimesh Dave, who was part of several invitees at the residence, shared with us that DeepVeer made them meet their daughter with a humble request that they would not click any pictures of Dua. The photographer met the baby girl formally for the first time since her birth on September 8, 2024. Deepika reveals baby girl's name on auspicious day The actress took to social media to reveal the news to fans on a very special day. The day marked Diwali, a day when people in India worship Laxmi and the birth of a baby girl is considered as arrival of Goddess Laxmi into our homes. Apart from this, Deepika and Ranveer's film 'Singham Again' had also hit the theatres tha day. While Ranveer returned as Simmba, Deepika entered the Rohit Shetty cop universe as Shakti Shetty. The little one has been named Dua. Sharing the happy news, Deepika wrote, "Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह 🧿‘Dua’ : meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer" View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who got married in 2018 welcomed their first child on September 8 at the HN Reliance hospital in Mumbai. Announcing the arrival of their child, the couple in a joint post wrote "Welcome Baby Girl.
26 December,2024 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have often made news for their relationship. However, after dating for a couple of years, the two called it quits earlier this year. Recently, at an event while promoting his film 'Singham Again', Arjun publicly announced that he is single confirming his break up with Malaika. Now, the actress has reacted to Kapoor's statement. Malaika responds to Arjun Kapoor's declaration Talking to ETimes, Malaika reacted to he ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor declaring his relationship status in public. "I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative," she said. At a Diwali bash hosted by politician Raj Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with the team of his film 'Singham Again', Arjun broke his silence on his relationship status. A video from the event surfaced online in which Arjun can be seen telling the crowd that "he is single", indirectly confirming the ongoing rumours of his separation from Malaika. Someone from the audience can also be heard asking Arjun about Malaika. Malaika and Arjun started dating in 2018. The duo, however, had never opened up much about their relationship but kept posting romantic pictures from their vacations as well as wishing each other on birthdays. Malaika was previously married to actor Arbaaz Khan. They have been co-parenting their son Arhaan since their divorce in 2017. Hang on to your bank account: Malaika Arora Meanwhile, Malaika recently shared an advice to married women or women who areplanning to get married. Speaking to Curly Tales, Malaika Arora said, "Independent rakho baba. Jo tera hai voh tera hai, jo mera hai voh mera hai (what's yours is mine). I mean, when you get married or you're with someone, you try to infuse... you know, try to fuse a situation where you want to make everything one. But I feel it's very important to have your own identity." She added, "It's good that you're doing things together but that doesn't mean you kind of give up your entire identity and take on someone else's. As it is you're taking on somebody else's last name, right? So I think the least you can do is hang on to your own bank account."
26 December,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
