Alia Bhatt's sister Shaheen Bhatt took to Instagram on Sunday and made her relationship public. She has been dating fitness coach Ishaan Mehra for a while and now has made it Insta-official. Shaheen Bhatt makes relationship official Shaheen, who is a writer and mental health advocate, shared three pictures with Ishaan to wish him on his birthday. The first photo of the post featured Shaheen placing her chin on Ishaan's shoulder as the two posed for a selfie. This was followed by an image of Ishaan lying on the grass. The last snap was of Ishaan and Shaheen lying next to each other, with only their legs visible to the lens. While Shaheen was seen dressed in a top and denim, Ishaan went for a dark blue sweater and matching denims, along with comfy sneakers. "Happy Birthday, Sunshine," Shaheen wrote, wishing Ishaan on his birthday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaheen Bhatt (@shaheenb) Shaheen's sister Alia Bhatt reshared the post on her Instagram stories and wished Ishaan. She wrote, “Happy happy birthday our fav fellow (yellow heart and sun emojis).” She also tagged Ishaan. Meanwhile, Neetu Kapoor dropped a loving comment on the post. "Please wish him with a tight hug from me". Pooja Bhatt also shared red heart eyes emojis on the post. Additionally, Ananya Panday dropped a red heart emoji in the comment section. Shaheen's previous post with Ishaan Back to New Year 2025, the Bhatt and Kapoor clan flew to Thailand to ring in the New Year. Shaheen took to social media and posted a string of photos from the family trip. The album included a still of Shaheen sitting in a boat wrapped in the embrace of the unidentified man. In another snap, she shared a warm hug with him. While it was not known back then who this mystery man was, it is clear that it was indeed Ishaan Mehra. It might be interesting to know that Shaheen was earlier reported to be in a relationship with comedian Rohan Joshi. For the unversed, Shaheen is the daughter of Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan. She is also the half-sister of Pooja and Rahul Bhatt, Mahesh Bhatt's kids from his first marriage to Kiran Bhatt. (with inputs from IANS)
21 April,2025 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRanbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt are arguably one of the most loved couples in Bollywood, and their love story is nothing short of a romantic movie and pure destiny. Today, as the couple celebrates their third wedding anniversary, here’s a look at their beautiful journey together. The childhood crush that became reality Not many people might know, but Alia had reportedly said that she first had a crush on Ranbir when she was just 11 years old. The actor had revealed that she was auditioning for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black, where the suave star was working as an assistant director, and she fell head over heels for him. Years later, after Alia had made her Bollywood debut as an actor in 2014, she expressed her desire to marry Ranbir during one of the episodes of Karan Johar's talk show Koffee with Karan. Not just that, Ranbir too showed up that year to promote Alia’s film Highway. The dating rumours Following that, both Alia and Ranbir were linked to several Bollywood celebs over the years. However, rumours about the two dating each other were also rife back then. When the actors got roped in for filmmaker Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra in 2017, those rumours gained more momentum, and it was finally in 2018 that the duo made heads turn by marking their first appearance as a couple at the wedding reception of Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja. Officially yours This was followed by several more appearances on many occasions, including family weddings and cozy lunch or dinner parties. When, in September 2018, Ranbir's father, Rishi Kapoor, got admitted to a medical facility in New York, the couple was often snapped visiting him together. Alia also rang in the 2019 New Year celebrations with Ranbir’s family, and the pictures of their gathering went viral on social media in no time. The entire gang seemed like one big happy family. The same year, while making an appearance at an awards ceremony, Ranbir and Alia openly proclaimed their love for each other. The wedding day The Finally, in 2022, the couple decided to take the plunge and get married. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's wedding took place on April 14, 2022, at their Mumbai home, Vastu, in Bandra. Later that year, the couple was blessed with a baby girl, Raha. The grand proposal While their wedding was a small event, Ranbir made sure that the proposal wasn't just an “I love you.” On Koffee with Karan 7, Alia revealed how Ranbir had planned to propose to the Raazi actor, which blew her mind, in a place that the star couple had a "strong connection with." Both Ranbir and Alia agreed to just "go with the feeling." "That's exactly what he did. He didn't tell anyone, he just carried the ring and he did it in the most amazing place because it's a place that we both have a strong connection with, which is Masai Mara. And in the middle of the jungle, it was just amazing," confessed Alia.
14 April,2025 02:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMick Jagger, the iconic frontman of The Rolling Stones, is engaged to his longtime partner, Melanie Hamrick. Hamrick confirmed the news, revealing that the couple has been engaged for "two or three years," as per Billboard. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melanie Hamrick (@melhamrick) When asked about marriage, Hamrick shared, "Maybe one day we'll marry, maybe not. We are so happy in our current life that I would be too afraid to change anything," as quoted by Billboard. The couple has been together since 2014 and shares an eight-year-old son, Deveraux Octavian Basil Jagger. Hamrick recalled meeting Jagger in Japan, where The Rolling Stones and the American Ballet Theatre were both touring. "We didn't even exchange phone numbers," she said, adding, "At the time, I wasn't in a relationship, but he was." Their love was a slow burn, and they eventually began a relationship. Jagger has seven other children from previous relationships, including Karis, Jade, Elizabeth, Georgia May, James, Gabriel, and Lucas. Hamrick often features their son Deveraux on her Instagram account. 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
12 April,2025 05:14 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Dhairya Karwa has quietly tied the knot. He is best known for his roles in the Bollywood film Gehraiyaan and the web series Gyaarah Gyaarah. Dhairya played Deepika Padukone's boyfriend in Gehraiyaan. The actor reportedly had a quiet and intimate wedding ceremony with just his near and dear ones. The ceremony took place in Jaipur. Dhairya Karwa gets married A picture of the actor from the wedding ceremony is now doing the rounds on social media. In the picture, the actor can be seen in a traditional white sherwani for his big day and completed the look with a red pagdi featuring white polka dots. Meanwhile, his bride looked stunning in a red lehenga, paired with subtle makeup and gold jewellery. Dhairya has not shared any official pictures from the wedding ceremony, and it is unclear exactly when the event took place. Details about his wife are also not known yet. More About Dhairya Karwa The 34-year-old actor made his film debut in 2019 with the National Award-winning film Uri: The Surgical Strike. The same year, he made his web debut in Made in Heaven, portraying the character Samar Ranawat. He also played the role of cricketer Ravi Shastri in Kabir Khan’s film ’83, which was based on the Indian cricket team’s historic 1983 World Cup win. The film starred Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Dhairya went on to play an aspiring writer in Gehraiyaan, which also starred Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ananya Panday. Most recently, he appeared as a cop in the time-travel thriller Gyaarah Gyaarah, alongside Raghav Juyal, who also played a cop. He was also seen in the film Apurva, co-starring Tara Sutaria. In an interview with Hindustan Times, the actor had spoken about what he expects from his career. “I am striving to now play a lead. It is the kind of responsibility that I am looking for in my career. Ensembles helped me gain confidence to shoulder films in future. It is credit to those films, they have been my learning ground and acting school and I am prepared now. I have experience and I know I am good. I just have to keep building on this," he said. Before becoming an actor, Karwa worked as a model and a data analyst. He also has a keen interest in basketball and represented the state of Uttarakhand during his college days.
08 April,2025 12:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTelugu actor Manchu Manoj has penned an adorable post for his daughter on the occasion of her first birthday on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, Manchu Manoj, who posted pictures of his wife and children along with him, wrote,”One year ago, our world became even more magical.We three became four. Four hearts. Four souls. One unshakable bond.Four pillars standing tall. a family built on love, strength, and forever. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manoj Manchu (@manojkmanchu) “Deva Sena Shoba, our MM Puli! You’ve brought light, courage, and boundless joy into our lives. Wishing you only the best this life has to offer. “Amma, me, and Dhairav Anna will protect you, always and always.Let’s build a life together that’s filled with wonder, wellness, and wild, beautiful dreams.Happy first birthday, our lioness. We love you more than words will ever hold.#MMpuli #DevaSenaShoba #OneYearOfMagic #OurLittleLioness #ForeverFour #DaughterOfStrength #FamilyOfFour #FirstBirthdayFeels” Several people expressed love for his post including actors Sundeep Kishen and Mahat Raghavendra. On the work front, Manchu Manoj will be seen in Teja Sajja’s ‘Mirai’. The unveiling of Teja Sajja’s warrior avatar, alongside Manchu Manoj’s enigmatic character wielding the mystical Black Sword had triggered huge excitement among fans of both actors. In an earlier interview, Manchu Manoj, while commenting on his role in the film, had said, "Coming back to the industry with such a powerful and intriguing character has been both challenging and exhilarating. The Black Sword is a character that resonates with the strength and resilience that every hero should embody. I am overwhelmed with excitement to share this journey with my fans who have waited patiently for my return." Ritika Nayak plays the female lead opposite Teja Sajja in this film, the screenplay of which has been penned by Karthik Ghattamaneni alongside Manibabu Karanam who has also penned the dialogues for this film. 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
03 April,2025 03:25 PM IST | Chennai | IANSProducer, and actor Jackky Bhagnani treated his better half Rakul Preet Singh with some yummy Bhel Puri. In the video dropped by Rakul on her Insta stories, we can see Jaccky sweating it out in the kitchen when the 'Doctor G' actress is heard saying, "What are you making?" Jackky Bhagnani. Picture Courtesy/Rakul Preet Singh's Instagram account To this, the filmmaker replies, "Making Bhel Puri". Rakul adds on saying, "You should make Bhel Puri for me every day". Jackky reacts to this with a sarcastic laugh. Rakul captioned the post, "@jackkybhagnani being the cutest husband", along with two red heart emojis. Back in March, Jackky thanked wife Rakul for a yummy treat after relishing a delicious Sunday breakfast. Jackky posted a video of the appetizing besan ka chilla and channa and coconut chutney on his Instagram handle and captioned it, "Thank you my love @rakulpreet", along with a red heart emoji. The filmmaker can be heard saying in the clip, "My Sunday breakfast, besan ka chilla and channa and coconut chutney which is amazing- all thanks to my wife because she makes sure even if she is at a shoot that I get the best food." Resharing the video on her IG stories, Rakul penned, "Hahaaa..cutie." In the meantime, Rakul used social media to celebrate her brother Aman’s birthday on April 1. Reminiscing about their cherished childhood memories, the stunner posted a heartwarming video showcasing her journey from childhood memories with her brother Aman to the present day. Dropping the clip on her IG, Rakul captioned the post, “Happpppy happpppy bdayyyyy my not so little anymore piece of heart may this year be the best ever and may you get all that u desire .. dream big achieve bigger i love you a lottttttt n i will keep irritating u always have best day best year @aman01offl.” Additionally, Jackky also penned a heartwarming birthday note for his brother-in-law that read, “Happy Birthday. You are kind of person who makes life brighter! Grateful for your constant chill, your big heart and jokes! Here’s to more laughs, more adventures and all the great times ahead. Big love, big hugs-have the best one, brother!” 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
03 April,2025 03:17 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe little girl from Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Black' is all grown up and married now! Ayesha Kapur, who played the young Rani Mukerji in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 2005 film, has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, Adam Oberoi. The couple got married over the weekend at an intimate ceremony in Delhi attended by close family and friends. Ayesha looked stunning in a soft pink lehenga paired with a matching dupatta draped elegantly over her outfit. Adam, on the other hand, complemented her look as he wore a pastel sherwani and a pink turban for their special day. Take a look Ayesha became famous for her role in Black, where she played the younger version of Rani Mukerji's character. The film narrates the story of Debraj, a stubborn teacher who later develops Alzheimer's disease, and helps Michelle, a girl with visual and hearing impairment, to explore her potential as she takes on the challenge of graduating college. The movie went on to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies at the Box Office that year and also won three national awards and various accolades including Filmfare and IIFA for all the major categories. Ayesha was reportedly trained for the role by Ranbir Kapoor, who was an assistant director in the film. Her performance in the movie earned her praise, but she stepped away from the film industry soon after. She later appeared in the 2009 film 'Sikandar' as a child actor and was also supposed to star in Shekhar Kapur's 'Paani' with Sushant Singh Rajput, but the project never took off.
24 March,2025 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIHollywood actors Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas have once again fueled dating rumors after being spotted together in London earlier this week, reported People. The actors, who have been seen together multiple times in recent months, were recently photographed arriving at the London Heliport, leading fans to speculate if their relationship is more than 'just friendship.' Tom and Ana make second appearance in London The Top Gun: Maverick star was spotted in a pair of black jeans and a brown button-down shirt, while Ana layered a chic black trench coat over a crisp white tee, paired with jeans and sleek white sneakers. This isn't the first time the duo has been seen at the heliport together. According to People magazine, Cruise and Armas were also spotted there on Thursday night. Tom and Ana's first spotting During the Valentine's Day weekend this year, Cruise was spotted with Armas during a night out in London. In the pictures captured by paparazzi, the 'Blonde' actress was seen carrying two bags of takeout from a restaurant as the pair greeted fans stationed outside before getting into a taxi. At the time, a source informed People magazine that the two were simply friends having dinner with their agents to discuss "potential collaborations down the line," and also mentioned that the pair "appeared to have no romantic connection, just friends." Tom Cruise's work front Meanwhile, on the work front, the Tom Cruise will be seen in 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning'. Set to release on May 23, 2025, The Final Reckoning is the sequel to the 2023 film Dead Reckoning Part One. Newcomers to the franchise include Holt McCallany, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Hannah Waddingham, Katy O'Brian, and Stephen Oyoung, adding further excitement to this highly anticipated film directed by Christopher McQuarrie, as per Deadline. (with inputs from ANI)
16 March,2025 05:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Parineeti Chopra couldn't contain her excitement as she celebrated her husband Raghav Chadha's latest achievement. The leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has completed a prestigious leadership program at Harvard University, and Parineeti expressed her pride on social media. Taking to her Instagram account on Saturday, Parineeti, who is often seen heaping praise on Raghav, shared a fun reaction to his achievement, calling herself a "Harvard wife." Raghav Chadha shared a series of pictures on Instagram, standing proudly in front of the Harvard Kennedy School. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raghav Chadha (@raghavchadha88) He described his experience at Harvard as "transformative," highlighting how it expanded his horizons and strengthened his commitment to public service. "Learning, unlearning, and growing--one class at a time! From intense classroom teachings to insightful discussions with brilliant minds from across the world, the Harvard experience has been nothing short of transformative," read the caption of his post. The 'Amar Singh Chamkila' actress, known for her playful and affectionate nature, quickly responded to her husband's post. She shared a picture of Raghav with a cheeky caption, "My husband is a Harvard return." In another post, she proudly declared, "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm a Harvard Wife. Bye." Meanwhile, on the work front, Parineeti is set to make her web series debut after the success of Amar Singh Chamkila. She will be seen in an upcoming mystery thriller directed by Rensil D'Silva. The untitled thriller will stream on Netflix. In the series, she will be joined by actors Tahir Raj Bhasin, Anup Soni, Jennifer Winget, and Chaitannya Choudhry. The cast also includes the multi-talented Sumeet Vyas, Soni Razdan, and Harleen Sethi. Parineeti's series debut is produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra, director of Maharaj, and Sapna Malhotra of Alchemy Productions. 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
16 March,2025 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress and social media personality Avneet Kaur has sparked speculations around her dating life. It is rumoured that the actress has taken a romantic interest in Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. The rumours surfaced after she attended the India vs Australia semi-final match last week in Dubai. A picture of her posing with Gill also surfaced online. Avneet Kaur attends match in Dubai Last week, Avneet had shared pictures of herself posing at the Dubai cricket stadium where India beat Australia in he semifinal of the Champions trophy 2025. For the game, Kaur dressed up stylishly in a light-blue shirt and cream baggy pants. She carried a luxury purse and wore black shades. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Avneet Kaur (@avneetkaur_13) While rumours do the rounds, fans and followers of Avneet Kaur have called the report fake and said that she is currently dating producer Raghav Sharma. A user wrote on Instagram, "She is dating producer raghav from a long time. Uski wjh se toh photo khichwa rahi hain" implying that Kaur met and clicked a picture clicked with Gill through her boyfriend Raghav who is well connected. "No absolutely . This only Fake and viral Talk," another comment. Avneet Kaur has never publicly addressed her love life. Shubman Gill past dating rumours Meanwhile, Gill has often made headlines for his rumored relationships. He was previously linked to Sara Tendulkar, daughter of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. While Sara and Shubman never addressed the speculation, fans who noticed their interactions would often tease Gill from the stands during matches. Chants like "Humari bhabhi kaisi ho, Sara bhabhi jaisi ho" echoed in cricket stadiums whenever Gill played for Team India. About Avneet Kaur Talking about the actress, she started her career in 2010 with the dance show Dance India Dance Li'l Masters. Later, she participated in Dance Ke Superstars, joining the team of "Dance Challengers". Avneet’s acting debut came in 2012 with “Meri Maa”. She was then seen in “Tedhe Hain Par Tere Mere Hain”, “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”. In 2013, she featured in “Savitri – Ek Prem Kahani” and “Ek Mutthi Aasmaan”. She commenced her film career in 2014 with Pradeep Sarkar's “Mardaani” starring Rani Mukerji. From 2018 to 2020, she portrayed Sultana Yasmine in Aladdin – Naam Toh Suna Hoga, departing from the show in mid-2020 due to health issues. In June 2023, she starred in Kangana Ranaut's Tiku Weds Sheru opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui. In June 2024, she featured in Luv Ki Arrange Marriage opposite Sunny Singh.In December 2024, Kaur starred in the murder mystery Party Till I Die alongside Vishal Jethwa. Her next film, Love in Vietnam, was announced at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. It is based on the bestselling novel Madonna in a Fur Coat.
09 March,2025 04:26 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKatrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were snapped in Mumbai yesterday. Bollywood's most loved couple went out to attend Katrina Kaif's best friend, Karishma Kohli's wedding ceremony, and their chemistry has the internet buzzing. While Katrina gave Barbie-core vibes, Vicky Kaushal looked extremely dashing in an all-black outfit, leaving fans gushing over their favorite couple. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) Katrina & Vicky Kaushal at wedding A video that is now going viral shows Katrina and Vicky giving major couple goals as they were snapped coming out of the party. In the video, Vicky and Katrina were seen smiling and blushing as the paparazzi clicked them. Katrina can be seen wearing a stunning lilac strapless gown. The actress accessorized her look with a simple watch. With her hair left open, Katrina opted for a simple light makeup look. While Katrina looked like Barbie in this stunning gown, Vicky Kaushal was no less than Ken in a black three-piece suit. The actor wore black pants and paired them with a matching T-shirt and a stylish blazer. With his hair styled in curls and a no-beard look, Vicky was making girls drool. The actor completed his look with matching shoes. Fans react to viral video As the video of them walking out hand-in-hand made its way to social media, fans started reacting to it. One wrote, "They look like a Disney prince and princess." Another comment read, "World’s best jodi, inhone patthar mein heera khoj nikala really." A third fan said, "Real Barbie doll is here with her Prince Charming." One of the comments read, “The way Vicky is protecting Katrina by holding her hand.” Another fan commented, “Look at how Vicky is so obsessed with Kat that he won’t let go of her hand.” In the video, we can see Katrina and Vicky having a sweet conversation with Isabelle, and as they leave, Vicky gives a sweet goodbye hug to his sister-in-law. Earlier, videos of the actress dancing at Karishma’s sangeet have taken over social media. From Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein to Sasural Genda Phool, Katrina was seen doing bridesmaid duties like a pro. For the sangeet ceremony, Katrina donned an ice-blue lehenga. On Friday, Katrina took to social media to share pictures from the wedding and pen a note for her best friend.
09 March,2025 11:21 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT