Veteran Bollywood actresses Padmini Kolhapure and Poonam Dhillon organised a musical tribute to Raj Kapoor on his centenary birth anniversary, sharing personal stories about the legendary actor and his lasting influence on the film industry. Poonam Dhillon highlighted the industry's collective effort to celebrate Raj Kapoor and mentioned how Padmini Kolhapure even encouraged her family, including niece Shraddha Kapoor, to join in the tribute. They also spoke about the Kapoor family's support for the event and recalled Kapoor's recent visit with PM Narendra Modi, where the Prime Minister discussed promoting Indian cinema in the way Raj Kapoor had. When asked if anyone today could match his legacy, both actresses agreed that no one could replace or replicate the legendary Raj Kapoor.
13 December,2024 07:22 PM IST
Ace fashion designer Rohit Bal passed away on November 1 at the age of 63, following a year-long battle with heart issues. Just weeks prior, he made an emotional comeback at Lakme Fashion Week, showcasing his resilience despite recent health struggles. His passing has echoed across both Bollywood and the fashion industry, plunging many into a state of mourning. Bollywood stars like Priyanka Chopra, Kareena Kapoor, and Sonam Kapoor, along with fellow designers Masaba Gupta, Gaurav Gupta, and Sabyasachi, have paid heartfelt tributes to the late designer, honouring his remarkable legacy.
02 November,2024 06:02 PM IST
Karwa Chauth 2024: Bollywood's glam queens truly illuminated Karwa Chauth, celebrating love and tradition alongside their partners in stunning style. Whether they were fasting or simply joining in the festivities, Sonam Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti Chopra, Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty, and more have shared their beautiful Karwa Chauth moments with us. A standout highlight was the annual Karwa Chauth celebration hosted by Sonam Kapoor's mother, Sunita Kapoor. Celebrities like Rani Mukerji, Raveena Tandon, Shilpa Shetty, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Neelam Kothari, and Mira Kapoor all gathered at Anil and Sunita Kapoor's residence, making it a star-studded affair filled with love and joy.
21 October,2024 01:00 PM IST
The Mid-Day India Influencer Awards 2024 brought together a vibrant lineup of social media stars, including Poonam Pandey, Arshi Khan, Danny Pandit, Puja Banerjee, Kunal Verma, Sana Sultan, Rajiv Adatia, Taher Shabbir, Alankrita Sahai, Eshan Masih, and Sunny Waghchoure with Preeti Soni. The guest of honour, Amruta Fadnavis, shared her thoughts on the Midday Awards and social media influencers' rage. The award winners radiated excitement as they accepted their accolades, emphasising how invaluable these recognitions are to their journeys.
20 October,2024 06:40 PM IST
The Mid-Day India Influencer Awards 2024 brought together a vibrant lineup of social media stars, including Arshi Khan, Danny Pandit, Eshan Masih, and Vagmita Singh. During the event, these influencers shared their invaluable insights on achieving and maintaining a successful Instagram presence and how they keep their followers engaged. These influencers shared their unique "secret sauces" for relevance in an ever-evolving digital landscape, inspiring many to embrace their individuality and turn challenges into opportunities.
19 October,2024 06:00 PM IST
Massive protests have erupted in Ladakh following the detention of renowned activist Sonam Wangchuk on September 30. Wangchuk, along with other volunteers, was undertaking a foot march from Leh to New Delhi to urge the central government to resume dialogue with Ladakh's leadership. The protesters demand inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, which would grant local populations law-making powers to protect their land and cultural identity. The Delhi police detained Wangchuk and many supporters at the Singhu border, igniting outrage across the region. In response, the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) and the Apex Body, Leh, have called for a bandh across Ladakh, mobilizing widespread support for their cause. The protests underscore the deep-rooted concerns of Ladakhis regarding their rights and governance, reflecting a strong desire for autonomy and protection of their unique cultural heritage.
01 October,2024 05:19 PM IST
The time is here when India, especially the state of Kerala is going to rever in the culturally-rich festival of Onam 2024. This festival has a deep religious significance. This festival goes on for a period of 10 days. This year it is being celebrated from 10-15 september concluding on 15th september. People visit temples to seek blessings with their families. Traditional dances are also a part of this celebration. Traditions like the grand Onam sadya (feast), Pookalam (floral decorations), and Vallamkali (boat races) are celebrated. Here is everything you need to know on why is it celebrated and how. Take a look.
18 September,2024 12:20 PM IST
Dulquer Salmaan is a leading actor in Indian cinema with several critically and commercially successful films including Ustad Hotel (2012), Bangalore Days (2014), O Kadhal Kanmani (2015), Charlie (2015), Kali (2016), and Sita Ramam (2022). Apart from being an actor he is a playback singer and film producer. On Dulquer Salmaan’s birthday, we take a look back at his fun interview with Mid-Day where we asked Sonam Kapoor to test Dulquer’s knowledge on millennial lingo. So how well did Dulquer score in guessing the millennial lingo? Watch this video to find out.
27 July,2024 07:05 PM IST
Social media is abuzz with dazzling images from the Ambani family's opulent wedding celebrations. After the electrifying Sangeet, the vibrant Haldi ceremony has taken centre stage, becoming the latest talk of the town. Among the notable attendees at Anant-Radhika’s Haldi ceremony were Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Panday, Orry, Manushi Chillar, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Anil-Tina Ambani and Aditya Thackeray, were all seen joyfully drenched in haldi, each in unique and stunning attire that captured the essence of the festivities. Adding to the allure of the celebration, Radhika Merchant’s sister, Anjali Merchant, was spotted looking absolutely stunning in a beautifully designed lehenga, capturing the attention of all with her grace and elegance.
09 July,2024 01:12 PM IST
Ahead of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, let's take a nostalgic trip back to Akash and Shloka’s spectacular ceremonies. Highlights included Ranbir Kapoor and Akash Ambani vibing to dhol beats, Shah Rukh Khan and Abhishek Bachchan dancing to "Gal Mitthi Mitthi," and Sundar Pichai impressing in a silver-grey kurta. Here's a look at the unforgettable Ambani Bash from five years ago
08 July,2024 03:46 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
