Bollywood actor Shraddha Kapoor celebrates her birthday on March 3. Daughter of veteran actor Shakti Kapoor, Shraddha made her acting debut with the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Teen Patti. However, it was Aashiqui 2 alongside Aditya Roy Kapur that put her in the spotlight. As Shraddha turns a year older, we look at some of her best performances over the years. Must-watch movies of Shraddha Kapoor Stree and Stree 2 Shraddha was last seen in 'Stree 2' opposite RajKummar Rao. Recently, the makers of the Stree franchise announced the release date for the third installment of this horror-comedy film. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the film is slated for a 2027 release. The first part was released in 2018. It followed the folklore of a woman’s spirit taking away men who pay heed to her calls, leaving behind only their clothes. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar Helmed by Luv Rajan, the film marked the first-ever on-screen collaboration of Ranbir and Shraddha Kapoor. During its trailer launch, Ranjan said, "Love is a complicated subject, but why not have some fun while we try and unravel relationships in today's world.” Chhichhore 'Chhichhore' is a movie full of nostalgia and plays on the themes of friendship and college life.The film revolves around Anni (played by Sushant Singh Rajput) and his college buddies which includes Shraddha Kapoor. It showcases how their lives undergo major changes after they all graduate. One part of the film shows the friends in their college and how they strive to win a competition and the second part features them all grown up. The gang, which gets separated after college, reunites years later in a hospital when Sushant and Shraddha’s son meets with an accident. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the comedy-drama film received a lot of praise and positive feedback from the audience and the critics. Haseena Parkar 'Haseena Parkar' was Shraddha's first biopic in which she got an extreme makeover to bear an uncanny resemblance to Dawood Ibrahim's beloved sister. The film’s story revolves around the dramatic life of Dawood Ibrahim's sister, who was formerly known as 'The Queen of Mumbai'. Shraddha’s brother Siddhanth Kapoor was seen portraying Dawood Ibrahim. Haider Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare is adapted for the screen. Following the journey of a young guy who returns to Kashmir after learning of his father's disappearance. Not only does he hear that his father has been jailed by security agents for harbouring militants, but his mother is also in a relationship with his very own uncle. Intense tension ensues between mother and son as both deal with the news of their father's death. Soon after learning that his uncle is guilty of the horrific murder, Haider (Played by Shahid Kapoor) embarks on a trip to avenge his father's death. Tabu portrayed the role of stepmother Ghazala, a woman who is a wife torn between her idealistic husband and her opportunistic brother-in-law. Ek Villain The story of the film revolves around Guru Divekar (played by Sidharth Malhotra), a small-town goon, who falls in love with the free-spirited Aisha (played by Shraddha). In a parallel story, the audience is introduced to the villain Rakesh Mahadkar (played by Riteish Deshmukh), an unsuccessful man who is constantly nagged and ridiculed by his wife. He vents out his frustration by ruthlessly murdering women, who are rude to him. Aashiqui 2 Helmed by Mohit Suri, 'Aashiqui 2', which was a sequel to the 1990 hit 'Aashiqui', was one of the biggest hits of 2013, where Shraddha shared screen space with Aditya Roy Kapur. Shraddha essayed the role of Aarohi Keshav Shirke, a small-town girl and aspiring singer who becomes a successful playback artist. Aditya, on the other hand, played the role of Rahul Jaykara, a successful playback singer whose career gets staggered because of his alcohol addiction. (With inputs from ANI)
02 March,2025 03:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood power couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, who recently shared the joyous news of expecting their first child, were spotted together after making their pregnancy announcement. They were photographed in stylish avatars at the Mumbai airport on Sunday morning. The duo, walking hand-in-hand, exuded happiness as they geared up for their journey. Watch the adorable video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Sidharth and Kiara debut as parents-to-be This marks Sidharth and Kiara’s first public appearance together since their pregnancy announcement on February 28. Kiara, known for her impeccable fashion sense, opted for an off-white floral maxi dress paired with a striped tote bag and matching flats. The pregnancy glow was evident on her face as she gracefully made her way to the airport. Sidharth complemented her casual yet stylish look in jeans, a white T-shirt, and a brown hoodie. The couple also paused for the paparazzi, flashing warm smiles. Kiara's first solo public appearance post-announcement was on Saturday, March 1, when she was seen in an all-white co-ord set in Mumbai. Before that, she appeared for a store launch but no one had the slightest clue that she was pregnant. Sidharth and Kiara’s pregnancy announcement Sidharth and Kiara announced their pregnancy through a heartfelt Instagram post, sharing an adorable picture holding a pair of baby socks. "The greatest gift of our lives. Coming soon," the caption read. The post was met with overwhelming love from fans, friends, and colleagues in the film industry. View this post on Instagram A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) The couple tied the knot in an intimate yet grand ceremony in Rajasthan in February 2023. Their love story blossomed on the sets of the war drama 'Shershaah'. Sidharth and Kiara’s work front On the professional front, Sidharth was last seen in 'Yodha', starring alongside Raashii Khanna and Disha Patani, while Kiara recently appeared in 'Game Changer' with Ram Charan. Both have exciting projects ahead, with Sidharth set to feature in 'Param Sundari' with Janhvi Kapoor, and VVAN - Force of the Forrest. It is touted to be a folk thriller. Kiara on the other hand, has 'Don 3' and 'War 2' in her kitty. The former features her alongside Ranveer Singh, while the latter will show her sharing screen space with Hrithik Roshan.
02 March,2025 02:02 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Ram Madhavan, who has been vocal about children using social media without parental control, inviting trouble at a young age, recently shared an anecdote during an event where his reply to a female fan’s DM was misconstrued. He also discussed building an app that will allow parents to track their child’s online usage. Watch the video below. R Madhavan clears the air about the rumour that was circulating here that he was making out with young girlsbyu/MadHouseNetwork2_1 inBollyBlindsNGossip When replying to a fan’s DM got R Madhavan in trouble Speaking at an event, R Madhavan shared, “I’m an actor. I have all these people messaging me on Instagram. I’ll tell you a simple example, a young girl messages, ‘I saw this movie. I really loved it. I thought you were a fabulous actor. Well done. You motivate me’, and at the end of it, she put lots of hearts and kisses and love symbols. Now there is a fan who is talking to me in such detail, that I am compelled to answer. So I always say thank you so very much very kind of you. God bless you.” He adds, “What she does is, she takes a screenshot of my reply to her and makes it a post on Instagram. Now what do people see? Hearts kisses and love things and Maddy’s reply. My intention was not to reply to that, but to her message, but because it’s a small thing, you only see that and say, ‘Oh Maddy is talking to young girls’. If that is the fear that I have, can you imagine somebody without my experience, how much trouble they are going to get into?” R Madhavan’s work front R Madhavan is reuniting with his Tanu Weds Manu co-star Kangana Ranaut for an upcoming movie. The currently untitled film will be directed by Vijay, known for his work on the biographical film Thalaivii, which starred Kangana in the lead role. Besides that, he will join Ranveer Singh and others in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. He will be seen with Akshay Kumar in Kesari Chapter 2, which is based on the life of India's top barrister, C Sankaran Nair. It will be released on April 18. The actor also has Test with Nayanthara and Siddharth.
02 March,2025 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' fame Imran Khan, who quit acting years ago is making headlines after the actor expressed his desire to make a Bollywood comeback. While his fans await an official announcement of the project he is going to be a part of, Imran recently shared an interesting anecdote from the time he hosted an awards show with Ranbir Kapoor. Imran Khan and Ranbir Kapoor drank vodka while hosting awards Speaking on the Moments of Silence podcast, Imran recalled, “Honestly, the awards night was quite stressful because I was less than a year in the industry, and knew that people like Mr. (Amitabh) Bachchan would be in the front row. It was very scary. After the dress rehearsal, Ranbir showed up with expensive vodka. Every time we were off the stage, we had a few sips before getting back on to continue with the show. It helped us keep our nerves in check.” Imran Khan’s acting journey so far Imran made his foray into acting with the hit film 'Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na' in 2008. The audience was crazy about him and he had a lot of female fans in the late 2000s and early 2010s -- all thanks to his charming looks. After featuring in films like 'Kidnap, 'Luck', ' Delhi Belly', 'Mere Brother Ki Dulhan', 'Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu', 'Break ke Baad', ‘Once Upon A Time in Mumbai Dobaara’, and 'I Hate Love Storys' among others, Imran disappeared from the public eye and quit acting. His last release was ‘Katti Batti’ in 2015. Mid-day earlier reported that Danish Aslam, who made his directorial debut with the rom-com, ‘Break Ke Baad’, is now focusing on his next that sees him reunite with the film's lead Imran Khan. But Aslam is guarded when asked about the project, only saying, “It’s still a work-in-progress. When things are finalised, I’ll be happy to talk about it.” A few years ago, he was in the news for his marriage with Avantika hitting a rough patch. The two are parents to daughter Imara. In 2024, he confirmed his divorce as well as finding love once again with Lekha Washington.
02 March,2025 10:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood icon Bhagyashree who made her mark in the film industry with Maine Pyar Kiya tells us that one shouldn't rest on past laurels. Unlike her peers, she made the optimum use of her influence through social media by becoming a crusader for women’s health and well-being. On Mid-day’s third season of Powerful Women, Bhagyashree gets candid about juggling work with motherhood, raising her kids with gender equality as the norm, and more. Bhagyashree on balancing work and motherhood Bhagyashree admits there are hard days as a mother when you want to achieve your dreams and have responsibilities for your family and kids. Recalling the times she would take her daughter Avantika Dasani on set, Bhagyashree avers, “To strike the balance somewhere, there is no right and wrong. It is a fight that you have to win every day. So you have to put on your armor and go there and do your stuff. I didn't believe in leaving my children with nannies. Though I had my in-laws, I didn't think it was right to expect them to look after a toddler. And I would hate if I were to come back home and someone were to tell me that we are looking after your kids.” She adds, “It was tough when I was doing that. But the beauty of the situation was that I was enjoying both. I didn't want to leave being a mother to her. I think I was more capable at that age than I was when Abhimanyu (Dasani) was born. I was far too young to manage both worlds.” On inculcating gender equality at home Bhagyashree, who is raising a son and a daughter asserts that gender equality stems from home. She states, “Household tasks have to be shared by both. Brother has come, he is very tired, give him water. No, that doesn't work. Both of them are equipped to cook food for themselves. Because they used to say that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. I also feel it works the opposite way. I feel that when you bring up your children as rounded human beings it gives them a chance to interact with complete equality.”
02 March,2025 07:44 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin FernandesIn Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), many were surprised to see Sheeba in a blink-and-miss role. With the cameo, the actor—who starred in many ’90s movies, including the Salman Khan-led Suryavanshi (1992)—returned to films after an eight-year hiatus and followed it up with an appearance in Jigra (2024). Next, the actor will be seen in Tiger Shroff’s Baaghi 4. Sheeba reveals that while she was shooting for the actioner in Film City last week, Khan, who was filming Sikandar in the vicinity, dropped in to meet her. Sheeba “Besides Suryavanshi, I had done one more movie with Salman that never released. While we met briefly at events and parties over the years, it was after 23 years that we met properly on the sets of our movies,” says Sheeba fondly. Over the decades, their fantasy horror film, Suryavanshi, has become popular among a section of the audience. Did they discuss making a sequel to the reincarnation drama? “I don’t think that will happen,” laughs Sheeba. “Every time we talk about the movie, it’s a bit of a joke with Salman. He cracks up about his wig and chest hair. We didn’t talk about Suryavanshi or doing a movie together, but caught up on our lives.” Khan is known to give good career advice. Though she is starting her second innings at the movies, Sheeba says she didn’t get an opportunity to seek his guidance. “We need to have a longer conversation, which will be an advisory session. We were both in between our shoots, so the catch-up was briefer than we wanted it to be.” The actor, who tied the knot with filmmaker Akashdeep Sabir in 1996, says she cherished the past two decades as she raised her two sons. “Now, I want to do age-appropriate roles and work with good makers,” she smiles.
02 March,2025 07:32 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRNeena Gupta feels her life, currently, is a long-running dream. The National Award-winning actor has as many as four diverse stories to tell in the coming months. Not just that, she is also enjoying the precious position of being able to say no to what doesn’t feel right. “When [good] work comes, I take it up. When it goes to someone else, I feel bad. Now, I am able to say no to projects I don’t enjoy listening to. That makes me very happy. Earlier, I couldn’t because I had to survive,” she smiles. Gupta begins the year with the JioHotstar film, Dil Dosti Aur Dogs, in which the actor plays an emotionally withdrawn woman, who finds an unlikely companion in a furry friend. The actor says she relished entering an unfamiliar territory. “I have never played such a character. It was a big challenge and interesting for me to do,” she says. A still from Dil Dosti Aur Dogs Dil Dosti Aur Dogs also offered the actor another opportunity in the comedy space. It’s a genre Gupta has often taken up over her four decade career—from the classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) to her hit OTT outing Panchayat. The actor says comedy is the trickiest genre, which needs the hands of an able director. “Not everyone is gifted with comic timing and you cannot acquire it. The director has a big role to play in this. If you fall on the wrong note, no one can help you. Long ago, I had replaced an actor on a comedy show. I was told that I had to take it two notes higher that what I was performing on. The pitch of the show was loud. I was so unhappy doing it, but I agreed because that was their style. One has to adapt to various directors. That way, Panchayat is amazing because it is so real that we don’t have to do anything,” says Gupta, who has just finished filming the fourth season of the Prime Video series. The year will also see the senior actor in director Anurag Basu’s romantic drama, Metro… In Dino, which also stars Konkona Sensharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Ali Fazal and Anupam Kher. Gushing about her maiden collaboration with Basu, she says, “I keep asking him, ‘When are you casting me next?’ Mostly, my segment in the film is with Anupam Kher, but we aren’t playing a couple. We shot in Kolkata and Mumbai. There was so much spontaneity and improvisation on the set. It was great fun as well as a learning,” says Gupta. She recently finished filming the sequel to her 2022 thriller, Vadh. And now, her eyes set on something more athletic. “I want to do an action film or a spy thriller. I also want to play a glamorous, cool woman. There was a project in the action space that had come my way. I also had a double role in it but it didn’t work out due to financial reasons. It might work out tomorrow, who knows. I had gotten offered a spy film as well, but that also didn’t materialise. But that’s something I am inclined towards.”
02 March,2025 07:21 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaVarun Dhawan barely has time to breathe. After wrapping up an elaborate 45-day schedule for Border 2, he is now preparing for the next schedule in Uttarakhand. He will then head to shoot for his father David Dhawan’s entertainer. This yet-untitled project marks the father-son duo’s fourth collaboration after Main Tera Hero (2014), Judwaa 2 (2017), and Coolie No. 1 (2020). Backed by Ramesh Taurani’s Tips Entertainment, the film also marks Kannada actor Sreeleela’s Bollywood debut, featuring alongside Mrunal Thakur and Maniesh Paul. David Dhawan After wrapping up the Mumbai and Goa schedule, a 45-day schedule has been planned across London and other parts of the UK during May and June. A source reveals that the veteran filmmaker and his team have locked several iconic locations for the shoot, ensuring a mix of grand cityscapes and scenic countryside backdrops. The source shares, “Varun and the team will be shooting extensively in London, covering popular spots including Piccadilly Circus among other places. There is an elaborate dance number planned which will be one of the highlights of the film.” The UK schedule will also include a week-long shoot in the countryside, where the team will film key romantic portions and a chase sequence. “David Dhawan is keen on bringing a fresh, international aesthetic to the film while maintaining his signature humour and energy,” the source adds. Varun, who has been juggling multiple projects, will fly to London by mid-May after completing his commitments for Border 2 and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
02 March,2025 07:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuHeld at gunpoint Suniel Shetty has shared a terrifying memory from the 2001 World Trade Center attacks in the US. While filming Kaante (2002) in Los Angeles, police mistook him for a “threat” because of his beard. Held at gunpoint, handcuffed, and forced to his knees after simply asking a stranger for hotel keys, Suniel was left frozen in shock. “Down or we shoot!” the police yelled. The chaos only ended when the film’s production team and a hotel manager stepped in, proving he was an actor. “The whole incident was insane, I didn’t know what would happen next,” he recalled.
02 March,2025 07:09 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamComedian and actor Vir Das often shares his opinion on ongoing issues in the country. With his unique style and quirk, Vir Das has often left his followers in splits. Now, he has taken to Instagram to share his thoughts on the growing pollution in Mumbai's air. As air quality continues to degrade, Vir has compared breathing in the city to smoking cigarettes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vir Das (@virdas) Vir Das compares Mumbai air with smoking cigarettes Vir Das shared a post on Instagram that reads, "I’ll smoke a cigarette socially maybe fifteen days a year. The remaining days I’m a breathing Mumbaikar. Same taste. Today Mumbai was a Marlboro Light." This post from Vir has sparked a meme fest in the comment section, with fans dropping hilarious reactions. Sonam Kapoor also echoed Vir’s thoughts on Mumbai’s air quality and reshared his post on her Instagram story. Reacting to Vir's post, one user wrote, "Bhai, Delhi aao, 10 hukka chal raha hai roz ka." Another fan commented, "Come to Delhi, Habibi." "I just arrived in Mumbai, and my opinion—evacuate the city and fix it!" read another comment. One user quipped, "So, all I have to do is shift to Mumbai... and I can buy my own Ferrari? Great!!" Another shared, "I live in Delhi, it rained yesterday, so we are Esse Lights at the moment. Usually, we are Marlboro Advance." A comment read, "Delhi keeps changing taste until it turns into Gudang Garam." Bryan Johnson walks out of a podcast Earlier, Bryan Johnson had walked out of Nikhil Kamath's podcast due to poor air quality and later took to X to share his thoughts on Mumbai’s air quality. "A firestorm of debate has ignited in India since I walked off a podcast due to the poor air quality. Indians, organize yourselves and take action. You will do more to improve India's health by cleaning up the air than by curing cancer," Mr. Johnson wrote. He also talked about how people have normalized pollution and said, "People would be outside running. Babies and small children exposed from birth. No one wore a mask, which can significantly decrease exposure. It was so confusing." He further shared that he couldn't understand why India's leadership had not declared air pollution a "national emergency."
01 March,2025 07:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentZindagi Na Milegi Dobara is one of the most loved films since its release, and if there is even a 1 percent chance that the movie could get a sequel, it would make moviegoers rejoice in excitement. Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s Excel Entertainment has consistently delivered entertaining and successful films, but Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara was one of the most remarkable among them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hrithik Roshan (@hrithikroshan) Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 on carts? While recently, there was a lot of buzz about the sequel, there was no concrete decision on it. But it seems like the boys are ready to reunite. Today, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar, and Hrithik Roshan, in a collab post, shared a picture of them recreating the Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara poster as they hint at a possible sequel to their 2011 blockbuster drama. While taking to their social media, the trio attached the picture with a caption that reads, "It took time, but we finally said YAS #ZindagiKoYasBol #collab." This caption also hinted at the possible title of the film. It looks like the makers have decided to call the movie Zindagi Ko Yas Bol. Fans react to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 possibilities As the trio shared the picture, fans couldn't hold back their excitement and started reacting to the post. One wrote, "Just don't break my heart 💔 by saying that this is for an ad shoot." Another fan commented, "Aise baar baar hopes dikhake baad mein sequel nahi lana is not FUNNY!!" Meanwhile, a third user shared, "Wow Hrithik, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara 2 announcement? Really, Hrithik!" Another user wrote, "Mann! Really hope the next part of the movie is being made—Zindagi Mil Gayi Dobara ❤️ please." Earlier, actor-producer Farhan Akhtar shared a fun video of himself sitting with the other lead cast members of the film, Hrithik Roshan and Abhay Deol. In the video, the trio is seen gazing at a novel by Alexandre Dumas titled The Three Musketeers. Farhan and Hrithik are heard calling it "Unbelievable" and "Outstanding," while Abhay smiles as he looks at the book. Farhan captioned the post, "@zoieakhtar do you see the signs?? @ritesh_sid @reemakagti1 @excelmovies @tigerbabyofficial." Although this reunion of the Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara cast was a fun banter to watch, it was Ritesh Sidhwani’s comment that fueled speculation about a sequel to the film. He commented, "Let’s make it happen, boys! @faroutakhtar @abhaydeol @hrithikroshan."
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