The wait is finally over! The first look of Sikandar starring Salman Khan is out now! Sajid Nadiadwala’s upcoming magnum opus, Sikandar, has unveiled its first look poster, and it’s nothing short of iconic. AR Murugadoss known for his cinematic experience is all set to showcase Salman Khan in a never-seen-before avatar. The makers will release the teaser on December 27, which is Salman Khan’s birthday. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna. Sikandar teaser to drop on Salman Khan’s birthday The poster showcases a striking prolific pose of Salman Khan, standing tall surrounded by an aura of mystery and power. The visual sets the tone for a gripping, larger-than-life cinematic experience. This intriguing first glimpse of Sikandar has already set social media abuzz, as fans eagerly anticipate the megastar’s return to the big screen. Salman Khan’s towering presence in the poster reflects the unstoppable persona of Sikandar – a character poised to captivate audiences like never before. Salman shared the look on X and wrote, “See u again kal subah theek 11.07 baje.” See u again kal subah theek 11.07 baje… #SikandarTeaserTomorrowhttps://t.co/3odhAvSVgR #SajidNadiadwala’s #Sikandar Directed by @ARMurugadoss@iamRashmika @DOP_Tirru@NGEMovies @WardaNadiadwala #SikandarEid2025 pic.twitter.com/ik7Vgi2w7f — Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 26, 2024 Netizens react to news of Sikandar teaser One user wrote, “Bhaijaan is back with a bang. Sikandar is going to save the world now.” “Salman Khan's return to the big screen is always an event in itself, and with Sikandar, his fans are in for a treat. Known for his larger-than-life persona and unforgettable performances, Salman Khan is expected to bring his trademark charisma to this action-packed film. The 80-second teaser is only a preview, but it’s enough to send fans into a frenzy,” added another. One user commented, “Alarm is set for 11:07 sharp! The excitement to watch the Sikandar teaser is on another level!” More about Salman Khan’s Sikandar Sikandar marks the reunion of Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala after their 2014 blockbuster, Kick, which also marked the directorial debut for the latter. Produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss, Sikandar promises to be a cinematic spectacle that blends action, drama, and emotion. With this captivating first look, the countdown to Salman Khan’s next blockbuster has officially begun. Sikandar is set to release on Eid 2025. Meanwhile, Salman had an eventful year with his cameos in films like Singham Again and Baby John.
26 December,2024 06:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentStar kids Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor, who were busy with a romantic comedy after their respective Bollywood debuts in Maharaj and The Archies, finally have a release date for their collaboration. The title of their next is Loveyapa. It is directed by Advait Chandan of Laal Singh Chaddha fame and is set to hit the theatres on 7th February 2025. About Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s Loveyapa The upcoming rom-com is all set to light up the big screen with its youthful charm and infectious energy. Fans can’t wait to witness the sizzling chemistry between these two rising stars, whose performances are poised to redefine modern-day romantic comedies. The makers took to Instagram and shared the first poster with the caption, “Situationship? Relationship? Love ka syapa? ya Loveyapa? See you in the theatres on the 7th of Feb 2025.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phantom Studios (@fuhsephantom) Loveyapa is a tangled tale of love and its complications with a mix of fun and laughter, shaping up to be a cinematic treat. Backing this ambitious project are two powerhouse production houses, Phantom Studios and AGS Entertainment. Phantom Studios has a reputation for delivering critically acclaimed content, while AGS Entertainment has been a driving force behind numerous commercial hits. Together, they bring an exciting synergy to the making of Loveyapa. Loveyapa, set in the realm of modern romance, offers a heartwarming tale enriched with unforgettable performances, lively music, and breathtaking visuals. Celebrating love in all its shades, the film is poised to resonate with audiences of all ages. Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s debut movies Khushi, the daughter of legendary actress Sridevi and filmmaker Boney Kapoor, made her acting debut last year with Zoya Akhtar’s film The Archies, an Indian adaptation of the beloved comics. In the Netflix film, she portrayed Betty Cooper alongside Vedang Raina, Suhana Khan and Agastya Nanda. Junaid, the son of Aamir Khan and Reena Dutta made his acting debut with Netflix's film Maharaj, which also featured Jaideep Ahlawat and Sharvari. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Aditya Chopra under YRF Entertainment, the film delves into pre-independent India, revolving around the Maharaj Libel Case of 1862. This historical backdrop has sparked controversy, with some alleging the film could potentially offend religious sentiments.
26 December,2024 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor and philanthropist Sonu Sood, who is currently on a promotional spree for his upcoming film Fateh claimed that his acts of kindness once got him an offer to become a Chief Minister. Sonu shared that the position was offered by some ‘powerful people’ who also tried to convince him for Deputy Chief Minister and a seat in the Rajya Sabha, all of which he rejected. Why Sonu Sood rejected the Chief Minister’s position In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Sonu Sood was asked about joining politics, to which he said, “I was offered the position of Chief Minister. When I refused, they told me to become deputy chief minister. These were very big people in the country who also offered me a seat in the Rajya Sabha. They told me to take it and that there was no need to fight for anything in politics. It's an exciting phase when such powerful people want to meet you and encourage you to make a difference in the world.” Sonu further added that he doesn’t want to ‘lose his freedom’ by joining politics. He said, "People join politics for two reasons: to earn money or to gain power. I'm not interested in either of them. If it's about helping people, I'm already doing that. I don't need to ask anyone for that right now. If I want to help someone, I do it on my own. I might become accountable to someone else, and that scares me. I fear losing my freedom.” About Sonu Sood’s directorial debut with Fateh Talking about Fateh, the film is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the fight against cybercrime. It is based on real-life instances of cybercrime experienced by people during the COVID-19 pandemic. In an earlier statement, Sonu Sood shared, "Stepping into the director's chair for the first time with Fateh has been a journey of passion and purpose. This action saga calls to attention the unseen battles fought in the shadows of the digital world." Produced by Shakti Sagar Productions and Zee Studios, Fateh will see Sonu Sood share the screen space with Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Naseeruddin Shah. Some of the prominent names in Hollywood including the director of photography, research team, and action choreographers have been roped in for this film. Fateh is slated to release on January 10, 2025.
26 December,2024 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan who jetted off with her family to celebrate Christmas overseas, shared adorable portraits from their getaway this holiday season. On Thursday, the actress took to her Instagram and shared an array of pictures featuring her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan, and their two kids, Taimur and Jeh. Saif Ali Khan gifts Taimur an electric guitar for Christmas 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.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) 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. Kareena Kapoor’s work front Kareena has been on a roll. This year she came up with 'Crew', 'The Buckingham Murders' and 'Singham Again'. All three projects received a great response from the audience. Helmed by Rajesh A Krishnan, 'Crew' revolves around the journey of three working women set against the backdrop of the aviation industry. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. On the other hand, 'The Buckingham Murders' revolves around Sergeant Jasmeet 'Jass' Bhamra (Kareena) dealing with the loss of her young son Ekam (Mairaaj Kakkar). She is assigned a case of a missing boy, Ishpreet, roughly as old as Ekam. The film's ensemble also includes Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. It is directed by Hansal Mehta. Speaking of 'Singham Again', it is helmed by Rohit Shetty. In the movie, she shared screen space with Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh.
26 December,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is basking in the success of Singham Again, recently fell victim to cybercrime after a fake account claimed to be his manager and offered opportunities to connect with him. Arjun took to his Instagram stories and warned fans about the same. The scammer had been targeting unsuspecting fans, using the actor's name to build credibility and trick people into sharing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Arjun Kapoor warns fans of fake account Arjun Kapoor wrote on his Instagram stories, "It's come to my attention that a random account is reaching out to people claiming to be my manager and offering opportunities to connect with me. Please know that these messages are not legitimate, and I have no association with them. I would never ask anyone to click on links or share personal details through such means. Please don't fall for these scams - stay safe and alert. If you come across such messages. Kindly report the account immediately. Have a safe and merry Christmas." Arjun Kapoor’s work front Work-wise, Arjun Kapoor was recently seen portraying the modern-day version of Ravan, Danger Lanka, in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again. The film also features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. It also featured a cameo by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Directed by Rohit Shetty, Singham Again, the fifth installment in the popular Cop Universe was released on November 1. The movie has been given a spin on Ramayana. It faced a box office clash with Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Arjun penned a heartfelt note, thanking Rohit for making every moment on set unforgettable. He captioned the post, “The perfect role, at the right time, with a director who believes in you — sometimes, that’s all it takes. Grateful beyond words for the trust he’s shown in me when not many were willing to, and for creating a character so close to his vision that the audiences have loved. This journey of becoming Danger Lanka has been nothing short of amazing. Thank you, @itsrohitshetty sir and team, for making every moment on set unforgettable. I’d do this all over again in a heartbeat!”
26 December,2024 03:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Kriti Sanon has posted a bunch of photos from her Christmas celebration, which includes rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia. Although the Mimi star has yet to introduce Kabir as her beau formally in public, the pair has been spotted at weddings and other events, leading to rumours that they are in a relationship. Earlier this year, Kriti celebrated her birthday in Greece with her near and dear ones. She was accompanied by her sister Nupur Sanon, singer Stebin Ben, and Kabir Bahia, who is a UK-based businessman. Although Kriti was away from the paparazzi, pictures and videos of her from this private getaway surfaced on social media. Kriti has never publicly spoken about her relationship and neither has she been spotted with him in the city. However, it is rumoured that the National Award-winning actress is dating UK-based businessman Kabir Bahia and his being part of her birthday celebrations and subsequent events have further solidified the rumours. Kriti Sanon took to her social media handle to share some pictures from her trip to Greece but avoided sharing a picture with Kabir. The pictures see Kriti wear a black shrug which is also worn by Kabir in one of the pictures she shared on his feed. So who is Kabir Bahia? He is based in the UK and is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism, as per his LinkedIn bio. He studied at the Regent's University London where he specialised in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services. Kabir completed his initial education at Millfield School in England. He is the son of Kuljinder Bahia, who owns Southall Travel, a leading travel agency based in the UK. Reportedly, Kabir was born in 1999 and Kriti in 1990, making the latter nine years older than him. Reportedly, Kabir and Kriti were introduced by the latter's sister Nupur Sanon. They were first spotted together in viral images that surfaced in April 2024. He is also a sports enthusiast and is well-connected with Indian cricketers like MS Dhoni, Krunal and Hardik Pandya. His feed has pictures of him posing with the Indian cricketers. He was also also part of Hardik and Natasa Stankovic's wedding, which took place in Udaipur last year. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kabir Bahia (@k.a.b.b.s) What is the age difference between Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia? Kabir and Kriti seem to have a significant age gap. Kabir is 25 years old, while Kriti is 35. Kabir Bahia is close to MS Dhoni and his family Kabir was also part of Dhoni's wife Sakshi's birthday celebration in 2018 and he also shared a selfie of himself with Ziva Dhoni from the 2019 World Cup. Kriti and Kabir spent their Christmas with Dhoni and his wife, as you can see in the photos. Speaking of Kriti's upcoming projects, she will be seen in the crime thriller 'Do Patti' alongside Kajol. Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, 'Do Patti' is set to take viewers on a thrilling suspense-filled ride like never before and transport audiences to the mesmerising hills of North India, which serve as a backdrop for the mystery and intrigue to unfold, read a statement. The film is a maiden production of Kanika Dhillon's Kathha Pictures and Kriti Sanon's Blue Butterfly Films.
26 December,2024 12:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActors and couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first child in September this year. The couple are parents to a baby girl whom they named Dua. On Christmas, Deepika took to her Instagram handle to share a picture of their Christmas celebrations. Deepika and Rnaveer put up a well decorated Christmas tree at their home and the actress shared a glimpse of the same on social media. The tree had decorative balls with names of the trio on each. One of the decorative balls read 'Dua' on it. "My heart is full," wrote Deepika sharing the picture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Deepika and Ranveer introduce Dua to paparazzi Months after the birth of Dua, Deepika and Ranveer invited the paparazzi to their Prabhadevi building in Mumbai to officially introduce their daughter. The couple introduced their baby to the photographers and requested them to maintain the privacy of their child. Mid-day photographer Nimesh Dave, who was part of several invitees at the residence, shared with us that DeepVeer made them meet their daughter with a humble request that they would not click any pictures of Dua. The photographer met the baby girl formally for the first time since her birth on September 8, 2024. Deepika reveals baby girl's name on auspicious day The actress took to social media to reveal the news to fans on a very special day. The day marked Diwali, a day when people in India worship Laxmi and the birth of a baby girl is considered as arrival of Goddess Laxmi into our homes. Apart from this, Deepika and Ranveer's film 'Singham Again' had also hit the theatres tha day. While Ranveer returned as Simmba, Deepika entered the Rohit Shetty cop universe as Shakti Shetty. The little one has been named Dua. Sharing the happy news, Deepika wrote, "Dua Padukone Singh | दुआ पादुकोण सिंह 🧿‘Dua’ : meaning a Prayer. Because She is the Answer to our Prayers. Our hearts are filled with Love & Gratitude. Deepika & Ranveer" View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh who got married in 2018 welcomed their first child on September 8 at the HN Reliance hospital in Mumbai. Announcing the arrival of their child, the couple in a joint post wrote "Welcome Baby Girl.
26 December,2024 10:38 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMalaika Arora and Arjun Kapoor have often made news for their relationship. However, after dating for a couple of years, the two called it quits earlier this year. Recently, at an event while promoting his film 'Singham Again', Arjun publicly announced that he is single confirming his break up with Malaika. Now, the actress has reacted to Kapoor's statement. Malaika responds to Arjun Kapoor's declaration Talking to ETimes, Malaika reacted to he ex-boyfriend Arjun Kapoor declaring his relationship status in public. "I will never choose a public platform to talk about my personal life. So, whatever Arjun has said is entirely his prerogative," she said. At a Diwali bash hosted by politician Raj Thackeray at Shivaji Park in Mumbai with the team of his film 'Singham Again', Arjun broke his silence on his relationship status. A video from the event surfaced online in which Arjun can be seen telling the crowd that "he is single", indirectly confirming the ongoing rumours of his separation from Malaika. Someone from the audience can also be heard asking Arjun about Malaika. Malaika and Arjun started dating in 2018. The duo, however, had never opened up much about their relationship but kept posting romantic pictures from their vacations as well as wishing each other on birthdays. Malaika was previously married to actor Arbaaz Khan. They have been co-parenting their son Arhaan since their divorce in 2017. Hang on to your bank account: Malaika Arora Meanwhile, Malaika recently shared an advice to married women or women who areplanning to get married. Speaking to Curly Tales, Malaika Arora said, "Independent rakho baba. Jo tera hai voh tera hai, jo mera hai voh mera hai (what's yours is mine). I mean, when you get married or you're with someone, you try to infuse... you know, try to fuse a situation where you want to make everything one. But I feel it's very important to have your own identity." She added, "It's good that you're doing things together but that doesn't mean you kind of give up your entire identity and take on someone else's. As it is you're taking on somebody else's last name, right? So I think the least you can do is hang on to your own bank account."
26 December,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentNow you see it, now you don’t Somebody has been listening to the online chatter. Take a look at Kiara Advani’s latest Instagram post, and you will notice a minor change. Two days ago, the actor had posted a throwback video of her rehearsal for the song, Dhop, of Game Changer. At that time, she had mentioned choreographer Jani Master in her caption, as she wrote, “I remember seeing @alwaysjani master’s choreography and thinking how are we going to do this.” Soon, netizens called her out for praising the choreographer, who, in September, was arrested under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after a female colleague accused him of sexual assault and harassment. The colleague, 21, alleged that he sexually assaulted her over the past six years. After facing backlash from netizens, Kiara has now deleted the choreographer’s mention and tweaked the post. A new start Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar had the perfect Christmas gift for their fans—a collaboration. The actor-filmmaker duo announced that they have joined forces for Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, a rom-com directed by Sameer Vidwans. They made the announcement with a quirky promotional video that sees Kartik introduce his character, Ray, as a mama’s boy with a tumultuous dating history. Having had three girlfriends, he is determined to make his fourth relationship succeed. This film marks the end of the fallout between Karan and Kartik. Things had gone sour after the actor exited Dostana, which was eventually shelved. The two reconciled earlier this year. Darna zaroori hai Remember the Ramsay Brothers’ horror movies? With their deserted palaces, laughable ghosts and jump-scares that you can see coming from a mile away, these films have gained something of a cult status among Hindi movie buffs. Now, Sohum Shah, who had a brilliant 2024 with the re-release of Tumbbad (2018), plans to reimagine them for today’s audience. The actor-producer has acquired the rights to Purana Mandir (1984), Veerana (1988), and Purani Haveli (1989). His reason is simple—Sohum said that a section of the audience wants to watch pure horror films, at a time when the market is flooded with horror comedies.
26 December,2024 09:02 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamBollywood's A-listers gathered at Zoya Akhtar's residence for a memorable Christmas party today. The event filled with love, laughter, and festive spirit brought together prominent celebrities including Bhavna Pandey, Farhan Akhtar and wife Shibani Dandekar, Javed Akhtar, Maheep Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Ishaan Khatter and others. The stars arrived in style at Zoya's residence. Bollywood stylish couple Maheep Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor arrived in style. Sanjay Kapoor was seen in a red cheque shirt while attending the Christmas celebration. Shahid Kapoor attended Zoya's Christmas party with his wife Mira Rajput and cousin-actor Ishaan Khatter. Shahid and Ishaan donned a dapper look while Mira Rajut looked adorable in the red dress. Javed Akhtar was spotted entering the house in a blue kurta. He looked excited as he interacted with paps. 'Bhaag Mikha Bhaag' actor Farhan Akhtar graced the celebration with his wife Shibani Dandekar. Suhana Khan, daughter of Shah Rukh Khan, who debuted in the Bollywood industry with a Zoya Akhtar directorial, 'The Archies' looked beautiful as he entered Zoya's house for the Christmas celebration. Renowned producer and director Sajid Khan donned a dapper look for the event. Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have been actively involved in creating exciting docu-series, especially after the success of 'Angry Young Men'. As per US-based portal Variety, 'In Transit', a nine-part docu-series is being made under Tiger Baby, the production company founded by Zoya and Reema, in collaboration with Amazon Studios. The series focuses on transgender stories from India, an aspect of Indian society rarely explored in mainstream media. Sharing more details about it, Zoya said, "There's a trans community, and nobody really talks about that community, the people that identify as trans from heartland India. Where are they coming from? What are their lives? How are they dealing? What are they going through, and what's their experience?." The duo also recently unveiled Taira Malaney's 'Turtle Walker', a documentary chronicling the extraordinary journey of conservationist Satish Bhaskar, who walked nearly the entire coast of India in his efforts to protect sea turtles. "He's such a hero that doesn't think he's a hero. He just walked nearly the entire coast of India, which helped the sea turtle not go into extinction. I mean, it's such a big story, and he's just one guy," Zoya said. The film won the prestigious Grand Teton Award at the Jackson Wild Media Awards. 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
26 December,2024 08:10 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActress Rakul Preet Singh penned a heartfelt birthday wish for her husband and producer Jackky Bhagnani on Wednesday. The actress shared a romantic photo series on Instagram, accompanied by a sweet note that captured their endearing bond. Rakul's heartfelt message described Jackky as the "best gift Santa could have given her," expressing her deep love and gratitude for having him in her life. Taking to her Instagram, the actress shared a bunch of adorable pictures in which she was seen planting a kiss on her husband's cheek while in another Jaccky plants a sweet kiss on Rakul's forehead. The other snaps included the couple leisurely walking on the streets and spending quality time at the beach and restaurants. Rakul Preet penned a heartfelt note which read, "Happppppy bdayyyy babyyyyy !! You are the best gift Santa could have given me !! You are the best son, best brother, best friend n best husband. May this year bring in all the success n joy you deserve, may u keep smiling always and may you keep me cracking up with your dry sense of humor forever. loveeeee u to infinity and beyond." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) In October, Rakul Preet Singh hurt herself during an 80 kg deadlift. She shared her health update and said she would 'bounce back stronger.' "Hi, my lovely people. Well, here is a little health update. I did something very stupid. I did not listen to my body. I had a spasm, kept pushing it and it turned into a major injury. I have been on the bed for the last six days. I think it will take another week or say for me to fully recover. I really hope I recover faster than that because it is not easy for me to give in and rest," Rakul said in a video message on Instagram. In the video, Rakul can be seen bedridden. She also thanked everyone for their wishes. "But, it is a lesson learnt that please listen to your body when it gives you signals. Don't try to push. I thought that my mind was stronger than my body. It doesn't always work like that. Thank you so much for all your wishes, especially the people who miss me. I will bounce back stronger," she said. On the work front, Rakul will be next seen in 'De De Pyaar De 2'. 'De De Pyaar De 2' is directed by Anshul Sharma, produced by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar and Luv Films' Luv Ranjan & Ankur Garg. 'De De Pyaar De 2' will be released in theatres on November 14, 2025. Rakul was last seen in 'Indian 2' alongside Kamal Haasan. 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
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