Actor Vikrant Massey, on Saturday, celebrated his first year of parenthood with wife Sheetal Thakur. The actor took to social media to share a touching message about his journey as a father, paying tribute to his wife for her unwavering support and love. In his post, Vikrant shared a beautiful photo with Sheetal reflecting on the past year. He wrote, “What a Onederful journey with you @sheetalthakur Happy one year of parenting. Vardaan couldn’t have asked for a greater Mother.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) In the photo, the couple is seen striking a happy pose together. Vikrant and Shetal welcomed their first child, son, Vardaan, on February 7, 2024. Sheetal also took to her Instagram story to share a glimpse of the birthday celebrations for their son, Vardaan. She posted a series of photos from the event, starting with a repost from the party organizers. The first image featured the couple and their little son, Vardaan. Dressed in brown pants, a white shirt, and white shoes, Vardaan looked adorable, with his face covered by a playful emoji. Behind them, a pastel blue balloon arch framed a beige backdrop that read "VARDAAN," adding to the festive atmosphere. The scene was further enhanced by two white giraffe statues holding a chandelier in their mouths. The next photo zoomed out to show a stunning view of the venue, showcasing the beautifully arranged blue balloons and white flowers that adorned the stage. Sheetal also reposted the picture shared by Vikrant, adding the caption, "One year of parenthood." The couple had announced the arrival of their son via a heartfelt post on Instagram that read, “O7.02.2024 - For we have become one. We are bursting with joy and love to announce the arrival of our son, love Sheetal and Vikrant.” For the unversed, Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur started dating in 2015 and later collaborated on the popular Ekta Kapoor-produced series "Broken But Beautiful." They tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2022. 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
09 February,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSBipasha Basu loves to treat the fans with some lovely sneak peeks of her precious time with her little bundle of joy, Devi. Most recently, the 'Raaz" actress used her Instagram stories to share a video of Devi and dad, Karan Singh Grover's playtime. In the video, we can see the little Devi attacking her dad with her bubble machine. Engrossed in the game, Karan Singh Grover can be heard rapping, "Babli papa hain mera naam, bubble se khelna hain mera kam (Babli papa is my name and playing with bubbles is my game)". Some time back, Bipasha Basu planted "joy and hope" with her daughter Devi and husband Karan Singh Grover. Dropping a glimpse of the same, the actress took to her IG and posted a video where she and her family can be seen planting a tree together. The placard with the tree read, “Thank you for filling all existence with gratitude, compassion, love, joy, and healing." They signed off the message with “Devi, mamma, and papa". Bipasha Basu's post was captioned, "Planting Joy & Hope for us all #monkeylove #choosingjoy #choosinghappiness." Recently, Bipasha Basu, Karan Singh Grover, and Devi flew off to the Maldives to ring in New Year 2025, along with the actress' birthday. Coming to Bipasha Basu's professional commitment, the stunner was last seen in the 2020 web series "Dangerous". She shared the screen with hubby Karan Singh Grover on the show, which marked the couple's OTT debut. Made under the direction of Bhushan Patel, the storyline for the series has been penned by Vikram Bhatt. Aside from Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover, "Dangerous" also featured Sonali Raut, Natasha Suri, and Suyyash Rai in key roles, along with others. Apart from this, Karan Singh Grover was a part of the 2024 aerial action thriller "Fighter". Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the project enjoyed Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor as the primary cast. 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
02 February,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSTaimur Ali Khan on mumma Kareena Kapoor's duty is the cutest thing you can find on the internet today. Kareena Kapoor, who jetted off from the city to celebrate Christmas and New Year with her family, has shared a few pictures of her elder one, and they are nothing but aww-dorable. The actress took to her Instagram and shared pictures featuring Taimur Ali Khan carrying mumma Kareena's heels in his hands. While sharing the pictures, Kareena attached them with a sweet caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Kareena Kapoor shared Taimur’s cute pic While sharing the string of pictures, Kareena Kapoor wrote, "MAA ki seva iss saal and forever. Happy New Year, friends. More pictures coming soon. Stay tuned!" The picture that Kareena shared has Taimur walking in a beautiful corridor. The little boy was seen wearing a suit, and he was seen carrying Kareena's black heels in his hands. These pictures of Taimur have left the netizens gushing over his sweet gestures and calling him a gentleman. Fans react to the sweet post While reacting to the snaps that Kareena shared, one user wrote, "I guess I need to get married and have kids soon to recreate this." "He is turning into a true-blue Pataudi gentleman," another one wrote. A third fan commented, "Taimur is a gentleman. God bless you, baby." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) Kareena Kapoor celebrate Christmas with fam Earlier, Kareena had given her fans a glimpse of their Christmas celebration overseas. 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.” 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.
04 January,2025 05:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRubina Dilaik and Abhinav Shukla welcomed their twin girls, Jeeva and Edhaa, on November 27. On the occasion of Navratri, they revealed the faces of their twin daughters. But did you know that Rubina and Abhinav aren't raising their daughters in Mumbai? They mutually decided to bring up their daughters on their farm in Himachal Pradesh. Rubina, in her recent interview, shared that they wanted to raise their little ones in fresh air and give them natural vegetables. Rubina not raising her children in Mumbai Rubina Dilaik, in a conversation with Paras Chhabra on her podcast, shared, "When we were planning a family or whenever we talked about our children, we were both very mindful about the environment in which they would grow up. In this thought process, we were both on the same page." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rubina Dilaik (@rubinadilaik) She further continued and stated, "We want to give them a clean environment, raise them in a humble background, keep them as connected to the village as possible, and ensure they eat food grown from our own farming." "Because I belong to a family of landlords and farmers and have been blessed with farms and fields, we consciously decided that when the children turn 2 or 3 months old and their vaccinations are done, we will take them to our farm and raise them there with the family in fresh, clean air," she further added. Further in the interview, she shared that it is a kind of joint family system in Himachal. Abhinav, his mumma, his papa, Rubina’s dadaji, Rubina’s mom and dad, Edha, and Jiva—all live together. They wanted their children to understand the importance of family. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rubina Dilaik (@rubinadilaik) The actress also shared that they haven't shifted their base to Himachal Pradesh, as they have brought their daughters back to Mumbai due to snow in Himachal Pradesh. Rubina Dilaik-Abhinav Shukla’s relationship Abhinav and Rubina became the talk of the town with their stint on Bigg Boss 14. The two had revealed on the show that they were on the verge of getting a divorce when they decided to give their relationship a chance and entered the 14th season of Bigg Boss. Their innings on the show helped them resolve their differences, and they later came out as a happily married couple. Rubina and Abhinav tied the knot in June 2018.
03 January,2025 09:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKareena Kapoor went to attend her younger son Jeh's school function, and a video of her enjoying her son's performance is going viral. This clip is sure to melt your heart. The video from the event has left fans comparing Kareena to Kajol's character Anjali from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. In the viral video, Jeh can be seen dressed as a cute baby elephant, dancing on stage, while Kareena is seen jumping with pride and excitement. Kareena cheers for Jeh Baba while Saif and Taimur records his performance! byu/Adorable_Name_1565 inBollyBlindsNGossip Kareena Kapoor channels Anjali from K3G Kareena was accompanied by her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, and her elder son, Taimur Ali Khan. Saif was seen capturing the moment on his phone while holding Taimur. As the video goes viral on social media, fans can’t stop gushing over Jeh's performance and Kareena's reaction. A Reddit user commented, “Kareena is channelling real-life Anjali vibes here!” Another wrote, "Jeh has the charisma of Krish from K3G, and Kareena’s enthusiasm is so infectious." "I also thought of Anjali when I saw the video, lol," another user added. One more comment read, "She's literally so expressive and that one enthusiastic mother. This is cute, seeing how much she and Tim are interested in Jeh's life, ngl." Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s work front Saif was recently seen in Devara: Part 1, which hit theatres on September 27. The film, starring Saif alongside Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The film reunites Jr NTR with director Koratala Siva, known for his work on Janatha Garage. The film’s ensemble cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain. Bebo, on the other hand, has been in the spotlight for her latest project, The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta. The Buckingham Murders was released in theatres on September 13. She also stars in Singham Again, an action-packed film directed by Rohit Shetty, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh, slated for release in November.
19 December,2024 05:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSpeaking at a recent event, Ranveer Singh opened up about his journey into parenthood, describing it as an indescribable source of immense happiness. A video making rounds on social media captures an overjoyed Singh sharing his experience as a new father. In the clip, he could be heard saying, “I have been on daddy duty for a long time now. I am ready to let loose with you all. That infinite happiness I'm experiencing right now. I wish I had the words to express what it's like, but, there are no words, in any language, that can describe this happiness.” The '83' actor also spoke about his wife and actress Deepika Padukone. He said, “When you feel sadness and share it with someone, it lessens. And when you experience happiness and share it, it doubles. It’s like magic.” Ranveer and Deepika are known for their iconic collaborations in films like "Ram-Leela", "Bajirao Mastani", and "83". The couple married in a private ceremony at Lake Como, Italy, in 2018 and welcomed their first child, a baby girl, in September. They shared happy news on Instagram, posting a sweet message that read, "Welcome Baby Girl! 8.9.2024." Earlier this month, the couple unveiled the first photo of their baby daughter, along with her beautiful name: Dua Padukone Singh. In a joint post on Instagram, they wrote, “Dua Padukone Singh ‘Dua’ : meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer.” On the work front, both Deepika and Ranveer recently featured in Rohit Shetty’s cop drama "Singham Again", headlined by Ajay Devgn. 'Singham Again’ draws inspiration from the Hindu epic Ramayana as the film reimagines its iconic characters with a modern twist. Ajay takes center stage as a contemporary version of Lord Ram, with Tiger Shroff stepping into the role of Lakshman. Ranveer Singh channels the spirit of Lord Hanuman, while Akshay Kumar embodies Jatayu. Together, they form an unstoppable force, uniting to battle the sinister ‘Danger Lanka,’ a modern-day avatar of the demon king Ravana, portrayed by Arjun Kapoor. "Singham Again," which is the fifth installment in the popular Cop Universe, was released on November 1. 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
17 November,2024 06:53 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSBollywood diva Kareena Kapoor Khan on Friday morning dropped a quote, which was about teaching children that love is the most important thing. Kareena took to her Instagram stories section where she shared a quote, which read: “At the end of the day, I hope I have taught my kids that love is the most important thing in this entire world.” She wrote: “Goodmorning.” Kareena married actor Saif Ali Khan in 2012 in Mumbai after years of dating. They welcomed their first son Taimur Ali Khan in 2016 and the couple had their second born Jeh in 2021. The diva recently took to social media to wish her cousin Nitasha Nanda on her birthday and shared cherished memories. She posted sweet photos of Nitasha with her son Jeh and her parents, Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor, on her Instagram stories. In the first image, little Jeh is seen planting a sweet kiss on Nitasha’s cheek. Kareena captioned the post, “Happy birthday to my Tashu, have the bestest day, my love.” The second image shows Kareena posing with her parents and Nitasha. Alongside it, she wrote, “Love you big time.” The third set of photos shows Bebo striking a pose with Rima Jain, Aadar Jain, and Nitasha. Meanwhile, the ‘Jab We Met’ actress, is currently enjoying the success of her recent release “Singham Again”, where she reprised her role as Avni. Rohit Shetty’s cop drama also stars Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Tiger Shroff, Deepika Padukone, and Jackie Shroff. It is the fifth installment of Shetty's Cop Universe franchise and has become Shetty's 10th film to cross the Rs. 100 crore mark, making it the fastest to do so. In an Instagram post, the filmmaker thanked fans for their love and support, writing, “SINGHAM AGAIN, my 10th and fastest 100 cr film. For the past 16 films, one thing that has remained constant is your love. Thank you for all the support and love. Humbled.” The film, inspired by the Ramayana, was released on November 1. 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
15 November,2024 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Preity Zinta, who is a mother to twins, spoke about the sacrifices parents make for their kids. The actress revealed that her last two weeks have been difficult as her husband Gene Goodenough was travelling for work and she was holding fort doing mama duties. She resides in Los Angeles with her husband and their twins- Jai and Gia. In her latest post, she realised the amount of time and effort that goes into looking after a kid. Preity took to Instagram, where she shared a picture of her walking with her twins. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Preity G Zinta (@realpz) The actress wrote, “Walking towards the weekend… The last two weeks have been particularly difficult as Gene was travelling for work and I was holding fort doing mama duties which include - waking up the kids, getting them ready for school, packing their lunch box, dropping and picking them up from school, dinner and finally putting them to bed.” Preity said that she “was so excited about our solo time together” She added, “cuz I want to spend as much time as I can with the kids before I’m off to another shoot. Although this time together has been so rewarding, so full of love, it’s also been very stressful. (sic).” Preity revealed that she has “hardly had a moment to myself or ended up doing any work except looking after them. This made me realise how much work and sacrifice all parents put in for their children specially single mothers and fathers !” “A big shout out to all the Single Moms & dad’s out there I just want to say - What a GREAT JOB you guys are doing ! Loads of love always #mommyandme #family #Jai #Gia #Ting.” Preity welcomed her twins, Jai and Gia, via surrogacy in 2021 with her husband Gene, whom she married in 2016 at a private ceremony in Los Angeles. Preity Zinta's work front Preity is among the most loved actresses in Bollywood. She made her acting debut in 1998 with the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'Dil Se…'. Preity will next be seen in Sunny Deol-starrer 'Lahore 1947', directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, which also stars Ali Fazal. Aamir Khan will take over the charge as producer under Aamir Khan Productions for Santoshi’s directorial, a periodic film.
26 October,2024 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Sanjay Dutt is not just a talented actor but also a doting father who never misses an opportunity to express his undying love for his children. He is the father of twins whom he welcomed with his wife Maanayata Dutt. The kids turned a year older today and Sanjay shared a heartfelt wish for his kids. He gave some fatherly advice as well to his twins. Today, on the occasion of his twins Shahraan and Iqra’s birthday, the actor penned a heartwarming note. Taking to his Instagram, the’ Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’ actor posted two candid photos featuring him, his wife Maanayata Dutt, and their twins. Alongside the images, Sanjay wrote, “Dear Shaaru and Iqra, wishing you a happy birthday! May God bless you with success and happiness always. Study hard and focus on everything you do; be go-getters, and most importantly, always be humble. I love you both, and we are here for you. You both have a beautiful year ahead. Love you both, and God bless you always!” In the first image, the actor is seen hugging Iqra while Shahraan stands close as they all pose together. The second photo shows Sanjay, Maanayata, and their kids sitting on a scooter, smiling for the camera. Fans flocked to the comments section to shower love on the actor and his family. Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata welcomed their twins, Shahraan and Iqra, on October 21, 2010. The children reside with their mother in Dubai, having relocated there before the lockdown, and they visit Mumbai occasionally. In an interview discussing their move, Sanjay Dutt stated, “They could have absolutely been here, but I see that they love it there. They like their school and their activities. My wife’s business has settled there. It just happened on its own. Maanayata was doing her own business in Dubai. It clicked, and she went, and the kids went with her.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) Maanyata Dutt wishes her twins on social media Maanayata also took to her social media handle to share a reel featuring her with her kids. Her video featured throwback pictures of when Iqra and Shahraan to pictures of teenage them. Sharing the video, she wrote, "Happiest birthday my bachchas @duttiqra @duttshahraan ♥️♥️ Believe in your self as much as I do 😇 As I know, you are stronger than you seem…Smarter than you think …. Braver than you believe….and Loved more than you know❤️❤️….. I am a proud Mumm". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maanayata Dutt (@maanayata) Sanjay Dutt's work front On the work front, Dutt was last seen in the 2023 Tamil film ‘Leo’, where he played the role of an antagonist. He is also set to appear in several upcoming films, including ‘Double Ismart’, ‘Baap’, and ‘KD – The Devil.’
21 October,2024 12:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Yami Gautam is no doubt a proud daughter and her recent social media post for her dad Mukesh Gauta is proof. Taking to her Instagram account on Thursday, Yami shared pictures with her dad and expressed her feelings for him, who won a National Award earlier this month. "Only if I could express how happy & emotional my heart felt at this moment. My father, Mr Mukesh Gautam, winning a National award, is a true testimony of the fact that you need not belong to anyone but your own conscience to stand the test of time & make it happen. My father' ethics, passion towards his work & honesty in life are his biggest assests & most important legacy for his children," read her Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) Yami also wrote about the guidance her father has given her throughout her life. She shared memories of him teaching her how to handle tough situations, from giving instructions on "boarding her first train" to telling stories from his work life. "From being my best guiding voice - be it from giving the most clear instructions in order to board my first train alone to narrating some of his most memorable experiences during his journey of work, his disappointments, his ability to find happiness in whatever he did & just giving his best regardless of how hard the situation has been, to sharing some of the best philosophy good morning quotes on family group," it further read. "My dad never gave my recommendation to anyone, for he said very clearly that it's going to be my own journey- full of hardships just like his , but in the end , should I choose to stay resilient & work on my craft , that will yield the best fruit of my own labour. He has always stood by me, my siblings & has protected us in every way that a father can," she added. Mukesh Gautam is a well-known director in the Punjabi film industry, who is best known for movies like 'Ek Noor' and 'Akhiyaan Udeekdian'. 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
18 October,2024 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIRahul Vaidya, the renowned singer and reality show star, is currently enjoying a family vacation in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The former 'Bigg Boss' contestant has been sharing stunning glimpses from their getaway on social media. From romantic videos with his wife, Disha Parmar, to adorable photos of their baby girl, Rahul has been captivating the attention of his fans and followers. And, recently, he posted a series of photos posing with his little baby girl. On Tuesday, the singer shared a series of photos holding his baby girl in his arms, his face beaming with joy and pride. Along with the photo, he penned a brief but touching caption, “Meri Duniya.” The clicks are surely giving out major father-daughter goals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by RAHUL VAIDYA (@rahulvaidyarkv) Previously, Rahul had posted a video of him grooving to his song ‘Ishq Kiya.’ Each post beautifully captures the joy of family time, showcasing not just the breathtaking landscapes of Pahalgam, but also the warmth and love that define their little family. Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on September 20, 2023. In an early interview, Rahul spoke about embracing fatherhood and revealed he went numb on holding onto his daughter for the first time. The actor-singer shared, “I was happily numb for three to four hours. Mujhe samajh hi nahi aa raha tha ho kya raha hai. I have cried five to six times since she was born. Whenever I see her, I get teary eyed. I feel so overwhelmed. It’s like you know it (delivery) will happen soon, but when it actually happens, it’s just a different feeling.” On the work front, Rahul Vaidya continues to make waves in the music industry. After gaining fame as a contestant on 'Indian Idol' and later on 'Bigg Boss 14', he has successfully carved out a niche for himself as a popular playback singer.
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