Gauri Khan's Japanese restaurant, 'TORII,' has quickly emerged as a hotspot for Bollywood celebrities. Recently, stars like Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra, Bipasha Basu with Karan Singh Grover, and Hrithik Roshan accompanied by Saba Azad & Kunal Kapoor were seen enjoying the ambience. Notably, Hrithik's ex-wife, Sussanne Khan, was also at the venue with her partner, Arslaan Goni. 'TORII' is becoming a favoured destination for star-studded nights out
11 October,2024 01:29 PM IST
Casting direction is a fairly new profession in the film world. In this episode of BTS Stars, casting director Aditya Surana explains how he finds the right actor for films and TV shows. He explains how the process is different for films than for television. The process also gets tedious when you have to narrate the same role to 40-45 actors before one is finalised. Dive into interesting tidbits and behind-the-scenes insights into this fascinating profession in showbiz.
02 October,2024 02:38 PM IST
The Great Indian Kapil Show is back on Netflix with Season 2. The funny stars of the show - Sunil Grover, Rajiv Thakur, Kiku Sharda, Archana Puran Singh - spoke to Mid-day about what to expect from the new season. Having worked together for so long, they are like family to each other, and there is no one-upmanship. Sunil revealed his favourite episode from season 1 - the opening when Ranbir Kapoor was the guest, and they enacted a romantic scene. For a further insight into their creative process, watch the full video!
19 September,2024 07:58 PM IST | Mumbai
Veteran filmmaker Subhash Ghai kick-started the new edition of Whistling Woods International's film festival 'Celebrate Cinema 2024'. Makers and cast of 'Stree 2' attended the festival for an exciting conversation about cinema. Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee, Amar Kaushik, and Niren Bhatt marked their presence. Ghai heaped praise on the team for creating a film that brought the audience to theatres to experience mass entertainment. Watch the video for more.
19 September,2024 05:25 PM IST
Birthday Special: As Ayushmann Khurana turns 40, we are revisiting Midday's special rendezvous with the 'Vicky Donor' actor. Ayushmann revealed his naughty secrets and brings us lesser-known facts about him. From hilarious anecdotes about him to his personal life quirks, you'll get to see the fun-loving side of Ayushmann like never before. Get to know the multifaceted Ayushmann Khurrana beyond his roles on screen. Indulge in the lesser-known facts about him on his 40th birthday. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and get ready to adore him even more!
13 September,2024 06:45 PM IST
In an exclusive interview with Mid-Day, the cast of Berlin featuring Rahul Bose, Aparshakti Khurana, and Anupriya Goenka reveals what went into making the spy thriller. Rahul Bose, who stars in Berlin, is pleased that the industry is increasingly recognising the importance of good writing and now prioritises writers. Bose also teases a hilarious script for his next directorial venture and shares a funny behind-the-scenes story from shooting the Dil Dhadakne Do song "Gallan Goodiyaan." For Aparshakti Khurana, joining Berlin was an easy decision due to the film's unique style and world-building. He also mentions that following the Jubilee show, he has gained increased respect from the industry, which is visible in the kind of scripts he receives now. Actor Anupriya Goenka, who also stars in Berlin, expresses her admiration for Rahul Bose's early career choices. The upcoming bureaucratic thriller Berlin, which also stars Ishwak Singh, will be released on September 13, 2024, on Zee5.
13 September,2024 05:40 PM IST
The Union Cabinet has approved a significant expansion of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) to provide health coverage for all senior citizens aged 70 and above, regardless of their income. This new measure aims to benefit 4.5 crore families and 6 crore senior citizens by offering them free health insurance coverage of up to Rs 5 lakh annually. Each eligible senior citizen will receive a new, distinct card for accessing this coverage. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that this initiative fulfills Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise to ensure comprehensive health insurance for all senior citizens over 70 years of age. For families already covered under the scheme, this will mean an additional Rs 5 lakh in health insurance coverage. This top-up will provide extra financial support for their medical expenses, ensuring better healthcare access for elderly individuals.
12 September,2024 10:50 AM IST
Despite a three-way clash with Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, the horror-comedy, Stree 2, earned about Rs 53 crore on its first day. In terms of Bollywood’s biggest openers, Stree 2 now sits in third place, after Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan and Pathaan. To celebrate this significant milestone, the team of the film Stree 2 hosted a success bash last night. The celebrations saw many stars in attendance, including Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Veer Pahariya, and others. Watch the full video to learn more about the celebration.
17 August,2024 10:38 PM IST
'Stree 2' cast including Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Abhishek Banerjee, and Aparshaki Khurana recently visited a mall in Gurgaon to promote their horror-comedy. The four were clearly taken away by the outpouring of love they received from the locals. Rajkummar, a Gurgaon boy himself, expressed his joy at being in the city and promoting the film there. He promised that Stree 2 is much bigger and better than Stree 2 and guruanteed that the audience will have fun watching it. Shraddha Kapoor also shared the enthusiasm and said that she will take back Gurgaon's energy to Mumbai. The film was released in theatres on August 15.
16 August,2024 01:32 PM IST
The body of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh arrived in Doha, Qatar on August 1 ahead of his funeral and burial. Hamas members, including Khaled Meshaal, received the mortal remains of Haniyeh at Doha International Airport. Ismail Haniyeh, who was usually based in Qatar, was killed in Tehran, Iran on July 31 morning in Airstrike. He was in Tehran to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Iranian President-elect, Masoud Pezeshkian. Although the strike on Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh was widely assumed to have been carried out by Israel. Amid the Israel-Hamas Conflict, PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government did not claim responsibility and said it would not comment on the killing. Hamas in a statement said that Haniyeh's killing would "take the battle to new dimensions and have major repercussions". Hamas Chief Haniyeh was tough-talking face of Palestinian group's international diplomacy as war raged back in Gaza. He had a major hand in building up Hamas' fighting capacity, partly by nurturing ties with Shi'ite Muslim Iran. He will be buried at a cemetery in Lusail, north of the Qatari capital on August 02, following funeral prayers.
02 August,2024 11:58 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
