Producer Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor have landed in legal trouble. A case has been filed against them under the POCSO Act for allegedly showing inappropriate scenes involving minor girls in an episode of the ALT Balaji's web series 'Gandi Baat'. The case is related to season 6 of the web series 'Gandi Baat' on the OTT platform 'Alt Balaji'. According to Mumbai Police, a case has been registered against Balaji Telefilm Limited, Ekta Kapoor and her mother Shobha Kapoor at MHB police station in Mumbai under section 295-A of IPC, IT Act and sections 13 and 15 of POCSO Act. It is written in the complaint that this series, which streamed on 'Alt Balaji' between February 2021 and April 2021, showed obscene scenes of minor girls. However, this controversial episode is not currently streaming on this app. Meanwhile, Ekta's drama film 'Love, Sex aur Dhokha 2' released in theatres on April 19. Titled 'LSD 2' the film is helmed by Dibakar Banerjee. With a thought-provoking poster, the team confronts the audience with the stark reality of our digitally obsessed society, capturing a couple engaged in both intimate connection and technological detachment simultaneously.
20 October,2024 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Gul Panag, who is known for her projects like 'Dor', 'Dhoop', 'Ab Tak Chhappan 2', 'Student of the Year', among others, is gearing up for her next projects including season 2 of 'Paatal Lok' and 'Family Man season 3'. In a conversation with ANI, she expressed her excitement about the upcoming projects. "We are busy filming 'Family Man Season 3'. So that should be out in the next couple of months as well as 'Paatal Lok' Season 2. " Talking about 'Family Man', written by Suman Kumar and Raj & DK, the third season will bring back many of the original cast members, including Priyamani (Suchitra Tiwari), Sharib Hashmi (JK Talpade), Ashlesha Thakur (Dhriti Tiwari), Vedant Sinha (Atharv Tiwari), amongst others. It is produced by Raj & DK's D2R Films banner. 'The Family Man: Season 1' premiered on Amazon Prime Video on September 20, 2019. The second season was released on the streamer on June 4, 2021. Jaideep Ahlawat starrer 'Paatal Lok Season 2' was announced by the makers earlier. The show stars Ishwak Singh, Tillotama Shome, Jahnu Barua, Gul Panag, Nagesh Kukunoor, Anurag Arora. Sharing the first look from season 2, Prime Video wrote, "Two seemingly disconnected cases get Hathiram and Ansari to work together again, sending them down the track of a nebulous conspiracy." Meanwhile, Gul Panag expressed her excitement about participating in the Delhi Half Marathon, highlighting her long-standing association with the event. "It's always wonderful to run in Delhi and participate in the Delhi Half Marathon," said Panag. "I have been participating since the inaugural edition, and I am very happy to be back here again," she added. The Delhi Half Marathon was established in 2005. The actor, known for her fitness and love for running, emphasized the unique appeal of the marathon. "The best part of the Delhi Half Marathon is the route, which is the hero of the marathon," she noted. Her continued participation since the event's inception reflects her dedication to both fitness and the marathon itself. The Delhi Half Marathon 2024 is set to showcase some of India's top long-distance running talent, with a lineup of elite athletes who have consistently proven their mettle on both national and international stages. Kavita Yadav, the defending champion of the Indian Elite Women's Race, enters the competition with an impressive track record. Her recent performances, including a second-place finish in the 10,000m at the 2023 National Open Athletics Championships, demonstrate her continued dominance in long-distance events. Yadav's personal best of 1:17:42 in last year's half marathon sets a high bar for this year's competition. She will face stiff competition from the likes of Priti Lamba and Nirma Thakore, two of India's top women road racers. Priti Lamba, known for her prowess in the 3000m steeplechase, won a bronze medal at the 2023 Asian Games. She is also a bronze medallist of Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon 2022. Meanwhile, in the men's category, the competition is equally fierce. Kiran Matre, fresh from his victory at the TCS World 10K Bengaluru, where he clocked a personal best of 29:32, is ready to make a significant impact. His competition comes in the form of Sawan Barwal, who was a bronze medallist in last year's event. His impressive credentials include an individual bronze and team gold at the Asian Half Marathon Championship in 2023. Barwal's recent gold medal in the 5000m at the National Senior Athletics Competition underscores his current form and readiness for the challenge ahead.Rounding out the elite field is Kalidas Hirve, whose extensive marathon experience adds depth to the competition. With over 100 marathons under his belt and a personal best of 2:18:14 in the full marathon, Hirve's endurance and race strategy will be key factors in the half marathon event. The Delhi Half Marathon will kick off from the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on October 20, and also boasts a prize purse of USD 260,000. 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
20 October,2024 08:07 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIDespite delivering a hit with Nagesh Kukunoor’s City of Dreams (2019), Marathi actor Priya Bapat had to wait before the Hindi film industry recognised her potential. This year, however, she enjoys a string of releases—from Riteish Deshmukh-starrer Visfot and friendship drama Raat Jawaan Hai to the anthology on mental health, Zindaginama, on SonyLIV. Happy about the change in tide, Bapat says, “This is the first time since I started working in Hindi that I’ve had three massive releases.” The actor shares she has often rejected several projects while waiting for the right scripts. “Even in Marathi cinema, I choose my work consciously. I’ve had to wait a lot for the right kind of projects and avoid getting typecast. After City of Dreams, I was offered many lesbian roles. But when makers believe in you, things happen. That’s why I’m grateful to all the creators who’ve shown belief in me,” she says, adding that she was delighted when director Aditya Sarpotdar saw a Bihari woman in her for Zindaginama. “Someone was ready to believe that I could play a Bihari despite being a Maharashtrian. I’m an urban woman, so imagining me as a villager who’s rooted and unable to express her pain was thrilling. I took it as a challenge. I had to [convey suffering from PTSD] with more expressions and fewer dialogues,” says Bapat. Confident that the series will spark a conversation about mental health, Bapat opens up about her journey with mental well-being. She sought professional help after caregiving for her ailing mother for three years began taking a toll. “It began with accepting that mental illness exists. There’s always pressure to prove yourself in this profession. Even after working in Marathi cinema for two decades, I have to prove myself with every film. You feel exhausted and tired. Sometimes, you even doubt yourself. During those days, I always turned to my husband [Umesh Kamat] for support. But when my mother fell ill, I reached out for outside help because that’s the first time I realised how absolutely exhausted I was as a caregiver. I took a couple of counselling sessions that really helped me,” she shares.
20 October,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThere are four stages of knowing me, says Shalini Passi on episode four of the third season of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives. She is one among the three ne entrants on the show. The Delhi socialite has been accompanied by Riddhima Kapoor Sahni and Kalyani Saha Chawla on the show to give a competition to the OG Bollywood wives -Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Seema Sajdeh and Neelam Kothari. So what are the four stages? "First is disbelief. Then inquisitiveness. Then there's the 'is it really true? Does she do all these things?' And then complete surrender and love". So, who is Shalini Passi and why has she become a topic of interest? Shalini is a Delhi resident who is an artist, art collector and philanthropist. She is also the founder of MASH, an organisation which brings the world of art, architecture, craft, design, and fashion closer. She is married to Sanjay Passi, chairman of Pasco Group, a dominant name in Tata Motors-certified dealerships in North India. They have one son named Robin. The three live together in their plush 20,000 sq ft palatial home in New Delhi. See inside pics from the house here. Reportedly, Shalini got married at the early age of 20. Details of her current age is not available on the internet. Shalini Passi is a deeply spiritual and religious person. She along with her husband Sanjay, has been linked with a high-profile donation of INR 10 crore for the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, which oversees Venkateswara Temple, Tirupati in February 2021. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shalini Passi (@shalini.passi) Interesting facts about Shalini revealed on the show Shalini loves her clothes and it is something that was established in the very beginning of the new season. She keeps changing her outfits through the day. Bhavana, at one point, reveals that Shalini only owns couture outfits and not comfortable attires like pajamas. Shalini keeps herself occupied through the day with various social events. Apart from that she is learning to sing and dance ( Bharatanatyam, salsa, and Bollywood creative). In the show, she confidently sings 'Mitwaa' from Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'. Shalini avoids stepping out in the sun due to allergic reactions. This was revealed as rest of the show members stepped out in a park during the day. Maheep also proceeded to call her a vampire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shalini Passi (@shalini.passi) Shalini has a team of women who take care of her day-to-day activities at home including instructing kitchen staff on meal preparation of the day to scheduling all her classes. Shalini is very particular about her diet. During the Karwa Chauth episode, she was seen breaking her fast with healthy soup that she carried from her home in thermoses. She also largely consumes only raw food She learnt scuba diving and went into the water in Mauritius during a storm. She claimed to hurt her rib while jumping and came out instantly. Shalini's husband Sanjay had donated his plasma to Bhavana's father when he was down with COVID saving his life.
19 October,2024 01:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSeema Sajdeh is one of the wives of the trending reality show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives'. The third season of the show saw the entry of the Delhi socialites joining the Mumbai Bollywood wives (Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Neelam Kothari, Seema). Over the course of the three seasons, Seema's marital status has changed after she got divorced from Sohail Khan. On season 2 of the show, Seema had addressed her separation and spoken about the same with her elder son Nirvan. In the first episode of season 3, we see Seema discussing being single with Delhi socialite Kalyani who got separated from her husband in 2006 when her daughter was 2. The two divas share the struggles of going through a divorce and its impact on their kids. On the other hand, Maheep Kapoor is seen talking about how Seema has moved on in life including shifting her base to the Lower Parel area in Mumbai away from her residence. At one point, Seema also mentions noticing a painting on the lobby of the building where Tiger Shroff lives. To this, the other ladies inquire whom she is meeting in Tiger Shroff's residential building. However, by the finale episode of the season, Seema reveals that she has moved on in life and is dating a man named Vikram Ahuja. In the last episode, she also introduces him to her OG gang. Interestingly, Seema was engaged to Vikram before tying the knot with actor and filmmaker Sohail Khan. What Seema Sajdeh said about ending 24-year marriage with Sohail Khan Seema and Sohail fell in love and eloped got married. They tied the knot in 1998 when they were in their early 20s. They filed for a divorce in 2022 and were living separately for a couple of years before that. They co-parent their two sons- Yohan and Nirvaan. Seema who is a designer made her acting debut with the Netflix reality show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives. It was in the season 2 of the show she opened up about her separation with Sohail. The actor also barely made an appearance on the show. Other husbands Chunky Panday, Samir Soni and Sanjay Kapoor made frequent appearance on the show. During a recent podcast with Shivani Pau, Seema Sajdeh revealed that she had requested the producers of the show to only portray the reality of her separation from Sohail Khan in the series, being careful not to hurt anyone’s feelings in the process. “I just told my producer that look, whatever it is, it has to be the truth. As long as it doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings, " she said. In the same interview, she was asked if there was a point when she felt like walking out of the marriage. She said that there was and she was separated from her husband for five years before they applied for divorce. “Why should I blame him, it suited both of us. Our son Nirvan was at that age where he didn’t want it but there came a time when I had to choose between my marriage and my son. My son was going down a path that I was very scared of. One morning I woke up and realised that either I focus all my energies on saving this marriage, or my son. That’s when I decided and chose him.”
19 October,2024 08:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSeema Sajdeh, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday and Neelam Kothari Soni weren’t exactly excited about including three outsiders in Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, after fronting the past two seasons. Were they feeling territorial? Maybe, admits Sajdeh. “We were a little resistant because we four can be clan-ish. We’ve been friends for long. You are in your comfort zone when you reach your 40s-50s, and to let new people in your life is daunting. But as we hung out with each other more, I had a lot of fun,” says the fashion designer of her new co-stars, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Kalyani, and Shalini Passi. The third season sees a face-off between the Bollywood personalities and the Delhi socialites. Sajdeh enjoyed witnessing Sahni, daughter to Neetu Kapoor and the late Rishi Kapoor, making her screen debut with the Netflix series. “I’ve known her for years, and had attended her wedding. She is a total hoot.” In the course of the past two editions, Sajdeh’s personal life has undergone a change. She separated from actor-filmmaker Sohail Khan in 2022, after 24 years of marriage. In the latest season, she is seen speaking to her elder son, Nirvan Khan, about moving on in life after her divorce. Sajdeh reflects, “He is like my best friend. When I have to make an important decision, the number one approval I need is of my son. I want him to look up to his mother. I want him to understand his mother’s journey. If there is one person I can be transparent with, it’s him.”
19 October,2024 07:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaImagine the magic when not just one, but seven stars dazzle together on Karwa Chauth! After treating fans to the iconic sibling duo, Kareena and Karisma Kapoor, Netflix is all set to bring the queens of Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives Season 3—Maheep Kapoor, Seema Sajdeh, Bhavana Pandey, Neelam Kothari Soni, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi, and Kalyani Saha Chawla—straight to the laughter terminal. This episode promises nothing but glam, grace, and guilty pleasure conversations! As the laughter flows, Kapil Sharma playfully compliments the wives on their massive fan following, then cheekily asks, "Have you ever figured out who’s hooked on the show more—men or women?” Responding immediately to this question, Neelam Kothari Soni shares, “Actually, men enjoy the gossip.” Bhavana Pandey pitched in, “It is actually true that men enjoy gossip more. And then they blame their wives- yaar usne show lagaya hua hai, main toh bas baitha hua hoon but actually they want to watch it.” And let's be real, we all have that one guilty pleasure we can’t resist! If you’re just as eager as we are, don’t forget to tune into The Great Indian Kapil Show only on Netflix at 8 PM today. About Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives The third season that is currently streaming on Netflix will see Delhi socialites battle it out with their style game with the Bollywood Wives. Saif Ali Khan will also be making a brief appearance on the show as a moderator. Bhavana believes Khan was the perfect choice for the reality series. “Saif is in the third season, like we had Shah Rukh Khan in the first and Ranveer Singh in the second. I have known Saif for years, he has worked with Chunky [Panday] and Neelam. Saif was the right person for this scene as he knows all seven of us well, in his own capacity,” she shares. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi and Kalyani Saha Chawla have joined the third season. Bhavana says their addition has changed the dynamics between the original four. “While bringing them into our core group was to throw us off, I felt closer to my group and more protective about our friendship,” she smiles.
18 October,2024 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSamantha Ruth Prabhu is teaming up again with her directors from The Family Man, Raj & DK, for the upcoming Amazon web series Citadel: Honey Bunny. This action-packed spy thriller features Samantha doing a lot of stunts, many of which she did herself. However, one downside was that she got a concussion during filming. Samantha Ruth Prabhu talks about concussion while filming Citadel: Honey Bunny In an interview with Galatta India, Samantha Ruth Prabhu talked about one of the injuries she experienced while shooting Citadel: Honey Bunny and shared her thoughts on it, “I had a concussion and I forgot the names after that. I completely blanked out. That was quite something." The actor added, "Now that I think of it, nobody took me to the hospital. Nobody asked me.” Not to worry though, the show's writer, Sita Menon, clarified that they did have a doctor on call, which Samantha could not remember because of her concussion. The actor further recalled, "I remember, during my concussion, hearing that we have the set only for less than a day, we need to finish the shoot. So in my concussion, I was like, ‘I am coming, people, I am coming.’ Then I remember the stunt guy was in front of me, and then I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ and they were like, ‘Okay, cut, not happening.'” Samantha Ruth Prabhu suggested 4 names to play Honey Samantha Ruth Prabhu also said she begged the makers of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ Raj and DK to cast someone else owing to her health concerns. They however did not budge and went ahead with Samantha, who is garnering praise for her action sequences as seen in the trailer that was launched recently. In the same interview with Galatta India, Samantha shared, “I begged them to move on because I really didn’t think I could do it. I was really sure I couldn’t. I sent other recommendations, ‘Look at this heroine, she is so amazing. She will kill it. I beg you I can’t do this.’ I sent like four options to them. I was really not well.” She added, “Now, watching this show I am so thankful that they didn’t make it without me and that I found the strength to do it. Even before the verdict is out for this show, I am going to give it to myself for pulling through.”
18 October,2024 10:14 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAvid viewers of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives watch it as much for the star cameos as for the peek it affords into the inner world of Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari and Seema Kiran Sajdeh. While the latest season, titled Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives, has the usual celebrities—Gauri Khan, Ananya Panday, Karan Johar, among others—Saif Ali Khan makes a brief appearance. It is a pleasant surprise to see the reticent actor on the show, which is a face-off between the swish set of Delhi and Mumbai. Bhavana believes Khan was the perfect choice for the reality series. “Saif is in the third season, like we had Shah Rukh Khan in the first and Ranveer Singh in the second. I have known Saif for years, he has worked with Chunky [Panday] and Neelam. Saif was the right person for this scene as he knows all seven of us well, in his own capacity,” she shares. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi and Kalyani Saha Chawla have joined the third season. Bhavana says their addition has changed the dynamics between the original four. “While bringing them into our core group was to throw us off, I felt closer to my group and more protective about our friendship,” she smiles.
18 October,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who is making a powerful comeback on screen following the diagnosis of her autoimmune disorder myositis, says she begged the makers of ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ Raj and DK to cast someone else owing to her health concerns. They however did not budge and went ahead with Samantha, who is garnering praise for her action sequences as seen in the trailer that was launched recently. Samantha Ruth Prabhu suggested 4 names to play Honey In an interview with Galatta India, Samantha shared, “I begged them to move on because I really didn’t think I could do it. I was really sure I couldn’t. I sent other recommendations, ‘Look at this heroine, she is so amazing. She will kill it. I beg you I can’t do this.’ I sent like four options to them. I was really not well.” She added, “Now, watching this show I am so thankful that they didn’t make it without me and that I found the strength to do it. Even before the verdict is out for this show, I am going to give it to myself for pulling through.” Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s 'Myositis' diagnosis In 2022, Samantha revealed that she was diagnosed with an autoimmune condition called 'Myositis'. According to the National Health Service UK (NHS), myositis is the name for a group of rare conditions that lead to weak, painful, and aching muscles. Also, this condition gets worse with time. There are generally three types of myositis: Polymyositis, dermatomyositis, and inclusion body myositis (IBM). About ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’ trailer The trailer is a preview of the exhilarating and riveting spy thriller set against the vibrant tapestry of the ’90s, which features explosive action, high-octane stunts, and edge-of-your-seat excitement, all perfectly complemented by exceptional performances and a grand visual scale. When stuntman Bunny (Varun Dhawan) recruits struggling actress Honey (Samantha) for a side gig, they are hurled into a high-stakes world of action, espionage, and betrayal. Years later, as their dangerous past catches up, the estranged Honey and Bunny must reunite and fight to protect their young daughter Nadia. ‘Citadel: Honey Bunny’, starring Varun Dhawan and Samantha is launching on November 7, 2024, on Amazon Prime Video.
16 October,2024 11:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actress Neelam Kothari Soni may have returned to the screen space with the reality show ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’, but the stint that allowed the icon to show her acting prowess decades later was ‘Made In Heaven’ season 2 which also featured her husband Samir Soni. Those who have watched the show are aware of Neelam braving a liplock, something she’d never done before. Neelam speaks exclusively to mid-day.com recalling how it all fell into place thanks to Zoya Akhtar. Neelam Kothari Soni on her liplock scene in ‘Made In Heaven 2’ Neelam and her husband Samir featured in the second season of the popular web series ‘Made In Heaven’. It was a big leap for the star who had never kissed on screen. She recalls, “I was always Miss Proper with my necklines, with my fully covered self and no exposing. Zoya narrated the script to me and she was like ‘Neelam, there's a kissing scene’. And I'm dying to work with Zoya Akhtar. She was like, ‘But relax it's with your husband’. So I was like okay if I'm going to do something bold and different why not with my husband.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Neelam (@neelamkotharisoni) When asked if it was awkward despite your spouse, given all the cameras and crew looking at your supposedly intimate moment, a blushing Neelam says, “Before our scene, I actually asked Samir, ‘How do you kiss for the camera?’ He's like, ‘Don't be ridiculous, you're embarrassing me.’” Neelam adds that since the chemistry was there, they finished the scene in about two takes. Neelam Kothari Soni opens up on cracking jokes on herself In the reality series, Neelam has been extremely candid about herself. From getting fillers on camera to confessing her excessive use of bronzer to look tanned, this queen knows the art to be unserious. “That's the only way reality is going to work. You've got to be yourself you've got to have fun and you've just got to own it. People will laugh at you, will think you're silly but at the end of the day there'll be people out there who will say kudos. One thing keeps on going through my brain when I'm doing this show just don't take yourself so seriously,” she concludes. ‘Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’ season 3 is set to premiere on October 18 on Netflix.
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