Comedian 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."
01 March,2025 05:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAlia Bhatt welcomed her little bundle of joy, her first child with Ranbir Kapoor, Raha, in 2022. It was on Christmas 2023 when the couple decided to introduce their daughter to the world, and since then, Raha has become one of the most adored star kids. Since Christmas 2023, Alia has been sharing several pictures of Raha, and netizens have been showering her with love. However, Alia has now deleted all the pictures of Raha from Instagram, except for the ones that do not reveal her face, leaving everyone shocked. Alia Bhatt removes pictures showing Raha’s face When we scrolled through Alia's Instagram profile, we noticed that all the pictures that revealed Raha's face had been taken down. Even the pictures from their Jamnagar trip and their Paris vacation have been removed from social media. It's not like we couldn't spot Raha—Alia's New Year's Day photo album is still on her social media, but those pictures don't show her face. Fans react to Alia’s decision While several people are shocked, many are discussing the reason behind Alia's decision. One Reddit user wrote, "100% support her here. Never a fan of Alia. Mostly a critic, lol. But there are too many creeps and weirdos on the net. As a parent—whatever she feels is a protective action—she should do it." Another user commented, "Honestly, a good decision, and now I hope the paps will realize this and stop bothering them all the time. Respect the kid's privacy and the parents' decision." Addressing a recent viral video of Alia, one fan shared, "The Saif-Jeh incident has affected them. They have also informed the paparazzi not to click Raha henceforth. Good for them." Alia Bhatt's Viral Video Recently, a video of Alia walking towards the paparazzi and requesting them to shut their cameras as she wanted to speak with them went viral. After this video surfaced on social media, fans started speculating that she might have told the paparazzi not to click Raha henceforth. Alia and Ranbir tied the knot in April 2022 in an intimate wedding ceremony in the presence of their close friends and family members after several years of dating. Their daughter, Raha, was born in November 2022.
01 March,2025 03:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Tiger Shroff is known to play power-packed roles onscreen owing to his physical strength and his ability to pull off complex stunts. He has largely played action-packed roles in movies as he is into fitness and is one of the fittest actors in Bollywood. While his onscreen persona is that of a fearless man, he had once confessed that he is cared of sleeping alone. When Tiger confessed he cannot sleep alone During his appearance on Koffee With Karan in 2019 with his Student Of The Year 2 co-stars, Tiger confessed that he cannot sleep alone and is scared of doing so. On the show, when host Karan Johar asked Tiger if he really is a loner, like his SOTY 2 director Punit Malhotra, the actor replied that he can’t even sleep alone, and hasn’t been able to since he watched a horror movie as a child. Ever since I have watched a horror film, I can’t sleep alone. When I am travelling, I have some member of the team with me and when I am at home then I sleep with my mother.” Tiger Shroff's work front Tiger will next be seen in the fourth installment of the “Baaghi” franchise.The film also stars Sonam Bajwa and Harnaaz Sandhu, the winner of the Miss Universe 2021 beauty pageant, who is all set to make her debut in Hindi cinema. It was on November 18, Tiger announced the fourth installment of his “Baaghi” franchise, which will be directed by A. Harsha. The film is set to hit the screens on September 5, 2025. An action thriller, “Baaghi”, was first released in 2016 and was directed by Sabbir Khan. A partial remake of the 2004 Telugu film “Varsham” with a climax inspired by the 2011 Indonesian film “The Raid: Redemption”. The film had Tiger, Shraddha Kapoor and Sudheer Babu. The second installment, which was directed by Ahmed Khan, released in 2018. It was a remake of the Telugu film “Kshanam”. The second installment had Tiger alongside Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, Darshan Kumar, Prateik Babbar, Randeep Hooda, Deepak Dobriyal and Arravya Sharma. “Baaghi 3” was again directed by Ahmed Khan, was partially inspired from Tamil film Vettai, stars Tiger Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor in lead roles. A Sajid Nadiadwala franchise, under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner, the film is set to release on September 5, 2025.
01 March,2025 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhat starts as a harmless arrangement soon spirals into something neither of them sees coming. Netflix has unveiled the highly anticipated trailer for Nadaaniyan, giving a closer look at the whirlwind romance between Pia Jai Singh (Khushi Kapoor) and Arjun Mehta (Ibrahim Ali Khan) — two people from different worlds who think they have everything under control, until emotions catch up. About Nadaaniyan The film follows Pia, a South Delhi diva determined to script her perfect love story, and Arjun, a middle-class overachiever with his sights set on becoming the debate team captain. Their worlds collide when Pia ropes Arjun into a transactional arrangement — posing as her boyfriend to pull off the perfect romantic facade. The plan is simple: keep everyone guessing, no strings attached. But as real feelings sneak in, misunderstandings take over, leaving the duo questioning whether love can ever be scripted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Marking Ibrahim Ali Khan’s much-awaited debut alongside Khushi Kapoor, Nadaaniyan also stars Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza and Jugal Hansraj in pivotal roles, adding warmth and depth to this layered romance. Directed by Shauna Gautam and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra under Dharmatic Entertainment, the film captures the magic and madness of first love, where choices aren’t always easy, and the heart has a mind of its own. Shauna Guatam calls Nadaaniyan incredibly special Looking back on her experience of directing her debut film, Shauna Gautam shares, “Directing Nadaaniyan has been an incredibly special journey for me, especially as my first film. This story is close to my heart, capturing the innocence and often surprising nature of first love. Collaborating with Karan sir and Dharmatic Entertainment has been a dream, and their support has been invaluable in bringing this vision to life. Working with such an amazing cast, particularly Ibrahim in his debut role, has been an absolute joy. I can't wait for audiences to witness this fun, heartfelt ride on Netflix ” The wait is almost over — get ready for a romance that’s anything but typical. Watch the trailer for Nadaaniyan and experience the charm, chaos, and unpredictability of first love when the film premieres on March 7 , only on Netflix!
01 March,2025 02:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Kiara Advani and her actor-husband Sidharth Malhotra announced the happy news of them expecting their first child on Friday (February 28). A day after the announcement, Kiara was spotted in the city as she got back to work. The actress was greeted by paparazzi who congratulated on her happy news. Kiara makes first public appearance Kiara Advani was seen in a loose fitted white shirt and matching shorts for her first appearance after the announcement. She had her hair tied up neatly and was seen wearing black shades to protect herself from the strong sun. She posed for some pictures for the paparazzi who congratulated her. She smiled and thanked them for the good wishes. She then walked into her vanity van where he team was awaiting her and immediately got up to congratulate and hug her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Kiara and Sidharth to become parents soon In a collaborative post, Kiara and Sidharth shared a picture of them holding baby socks while making the announcement. Sharing the news, they wrote, "The greatest gift of our lives👼Coming soon." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) Soon after they made the announcement, they were flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, friends and colleagues from the film industry. About Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s Love Story The two became friends and got close while working on the film Shershaah. Their friendship blossomed into love, and eventually, they tied the knot in 2023. They opted for a grand destination wedding at the Suryagarh Hotel, Jaisalmer, where only family members and close friends were present. After taking the saat pheres, Sidharth and Kiara posted adorable pictures from their wedding ceremony, writing, "Ab humari permanent booking ho gayi hai." The two looked ethereal on their big day. Kiara wore a mesmerizing pink and gold embellished lehenga set. The gorgeous bridal outfit was paired with an assemblage of jewels and a beautiful yet blingy maang tikka. On the other hand, Sidharth wore an ivory and gold bandhgala, heavily embroidered, along with a stole and turban. Their outfits were designed by Manish Malhotra, who was also a part of the couple’s wedding festivities. Their wedding was the talk of the town—courtesy of their wedding video. The couple’s wedding video is what dreams are made of—it is nothing short of a fairytale.
01 March,2025 12:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRenowned playback singer Shreya Ghoshal took to Instagram on Saturday morning to warn her fans about her X account being hacked. She revealed that it was hacked on February 13 and has not been able to recover it since. Despite efforts, she could neither delete nor recover her account. So she took took to her Instagram handle to inform her followers and warn them against engaging with the account. Shreya Ghoshal warns fans about X handle Sharing a photo on Instagram, Shreya wrote, “Hello fans and friends. My Twitter / X account is hacked since February 13th. I have tried every thing in my capacity to reach out to the X team. But there has been no response beyond a few auto generated responses. I am unable to even delete my account since I can’t log in any more. Please don’t click on any link or believe any message written from that account. They are all spams and fishing links. I will update personally through a video if the account is recovered and is safe.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) Shreya Ghoshal bats for beating obesity The singer was recently chosen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the influential figures to speak about combating obesity and leading healthy lifestyle. Taking part in the initiative, Ghoshal posted a video wherein she said, “Our Honorable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji has started a fantastic campaign called Anti-Obesity. It is the need of the hour as our country is rapidly growing and making its mark globally. It starts with getting our health in order. Let’s pledge to eat right, reduce oil consumption, cut down on sugar, eat nutritious food, consume seasonal food, and provide young children with more nutritious food. This is the greatest wealth we can have in our lives. So, let’s make small changes at home and create a big impact in our country.” She captioned the post, "Truly honored to be a part of the #antiobesity #fightobesity campaign promoting wellness and a balanced lifestyle, led by our honorable Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi ji... Let’s step up and work towards a fitter India, for it’s the real wealth we can leave for future generations.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal)
01 March,2025 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentCrazxyU/A: Drama, thrillerDir: Girish KohliCast: Sohum Shah, Nimisha Sajayan, Tinnu AnandRating: 3/5 What does it take to make a good film? The answer could be a thesis, an essay, an opinion piece, but it’s actually pretty simple I’d say. It needs a good script. That’s the highlight of Crazxy - through all its bumps, it hinges on a brilliant script. How else do I explain sitting through a 90 minute film without the urge to check the beeping on my phone. Much like all of you, my attention span isn’t in a great place. Instagram reels have taken away the joy we felt in investing ourselves wholeheartedly in a film. I have to credit director Girish Kohli and Sohum Shah for reminding me that for the right film and the right story, of course the right actor, I will be seated through and through. Kohli and Shah pull off the unthinkable - a full-fledged feature film largely revolving around a single character. Much of the heavy lifting is on Shah’s shoulders and he delivers the desired intense performance giving us the expected adrenaline rush. Crazxy has a bit of a wild plot - Shah stars as Dr. Abhimanyu Sood, a surgeon on the brink of losing everything after a malpractice lawsuit threatens his career. Just as he despertaely tries to hold on to his reputation, he receives a chilling call -- his daughter has been kidnapped. This is the daughter he abandoned years ago, too ashamed to accept a kid with Down syndrome, even as a medical practitioner. Now, he must confront the past he tried to erase while racing against time to save the daughter he once rejected. Kohli peppers the story with both nuances and easter eggs, making you chase clues and details. There’s thought put into how this world functions, a lot of the dialogues are laced with quick wit and dark humour, both of which ease the tension of the story in a swift move.But like any brilliant story, the lags are simply inevitable. For all the intricate story building and the urgency it evokes, the climax simply underwhelms. But what makes the film consistently watchable is Shah alone. Being the actor he is, he delivers in every frame. There are scenes in which he is a revelation - like the one in which a flat tyre delays him. Just then the kidnapper calls and his daughter is having a panic attack. In a high-stakes moment, he has to juggle two crises at once: guiding the abductor on how to soothe his daughter while simultaneously assisting a junior colleague through a tough surgery over the phone. The sheer frustration, his helplessness, and the mounting panic are so visceral. Shah gives you the feeling that you are trapped right there with him in this story, in that car. The car even doubles up as a supporting character here, the only companion who could be trusted! The ensemble cast, though underused is fine, featuring seasoned actors like Tinnu Anand, Shilpa Shukla, and Nimisha Sajayan. The most enduring thought after this film is that Shah is an actor par excellence. As an actor, he brings a brooding intensity to his roles, but as a producer, he does something even more remarkable - he champions fresh voices, giving flight to stories that might otherwise remain untapped. With Crazxy, he lends his weight to a vision that dares to step away from formulaic storytelling, embracing risk over predictability. In a thriller, the decision to keep gore minimal is a decision of courage. Shah and Kohli weave suspense craftily enough to keep us on edge. It may not always hit the high-octane peaks it aspires to, but its ambition is laudable. This belief that cinema should challenge and provoke is a thought that must be backed and encouraged and Crazxy is a manifestation of that idea. The film thrives in its quieter moments—the tension of a stalled car, the panic in a father’s voice, the eerie silences between urgent phone calls and the unspoken conversations that remain buried in our heart until a catastrophic situation rears its head. Even when the film falters, it never lacks conviction. At a time when movies are sticking to formulas and are dictated by safe bets, Thank God for this film that decided to bet on an extraordinarily wacky idea.
01 March,2025 12:00 PM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuActress Kiara Advani is expecting her first child with husband Sidharth Malhotra. The couple made the announcement on Friday. As the couple shared the happy news, an old video of Kiara talking about wanting babies has surfaced online. Kiara Advani has always been vocal about her aspirations about motherhood. Back in 2019 while promoting her film Jugjugg Jeeyo, Kiara had jokingly spoken about her reason for wanting to get pregnant. She had said, “I only want to get pregnant so that I can eat whatever I want and let go.” When asked about whether she would want twins and her preference for a baby girl or boy, Kiara was quick to respond with her genuine wishes. "I just want two healthy children that God will gift me," she said adding that she would like to have one boy and one girl. Kiara and Sidharth to become parents soon In a collaborative post, Kiara and Sidharth shared a picture of them holding baby socks while making the announcement. Sharing the news, they wrote, "The greatest gift of our lives👼Coming soon." View this post on Instagram A post shared by KIARA (@kiaraaliaadvani) Soon after they made the announcement, they were flooded with congratulatory messages from fans, friends and colleagues from the film industry. About Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani’s Love Story The two became friends and got close while working on the film Shershaah. Their friendship blossomed into love, and eventually, they tied the knot in 2023. They opted for a grand destination wedding at the Suryagarh Hotel, Jaisalmer, where only family members and close friends were present. After taking the saat pheres, Sidharth and Kiara posted adorable pictures from their wedding ceremony, writing, "Ab humari permanent booking ho gayi hai." The two looked ethereal on their big day. Kiara wore a mesmerizing pink and gold embellished lehenga set. The gorgeous bridal outfit was paired with an assemblage of jewels and a beautiful yet blingy maang tikka. On the other hand, Sidharth wore an ivory and gold bandhgala, heavily embroidered, along with a stole and turban. Their outfits were designed by Manish Malhotra, who was also a part of the couple’s wedding festivities. Their wedding was the talk of the town—courtesy of their wedding video. The couple’s wedding video is what dreams are made of—it is nothing short of a fairytale.
01 March,2025 11:55 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Sonakshi Sinha recently opened up about her equation with her siblings Luv and Kussh who are twins. Sonakshi is the youngest child of actors Shatrughan and Poonam Sinha. She revealed that that as the youngest child she was pampered a lot which left her older siblings jealous. Sonakshi says her brothers were jealous of her Talking to Hauterrfly, Sonakshi spoke about sibling rivalry growing up. “Main sabse choti, ghar ki ladki toh sabse laadli. Toh bhaiyo ko jalan bhi toh hoti thi. Toh mujhe padti thi (I am the youngest child and a girl, so I was the favourite. This made them jealous, and they would hit me)." Sonakshi's equation with her brothers had come up in the news during her wedding with Zaheer Iqbal last year. There was much chatter about her family allegedly disapproving the interfaith marriage. While Kussh was seen at the wedding festivities, Luv gave it a complete miss. It was reported that all was not well between Luv ad Sonakshi. Sonakshi's brother Luv skipped her wedding Around the time, Luv took to his X handle to reveal the reason behind not attending the wedding. He shared an article by Telegraph that highlighted some business dealings of the groom's father and how he was subject to an ED inquiry. Sharing a snippet from the news article, Luv wrote, "The reasons are very clear as to why I didn’t attend, and would not associate with some people no matter what. I’m glad a member of the media did their research instead of relying on creative stories being put out by a PR team." The snippet from the news article read, “With carefully curated news stories about his family business, nobody tread grey areas like the groom’s father’s proximity to a politician whose ED enquiries had vanished in the “washing machine”. Nor was there a whiff of the groom’s father’s stint in Dubai….” Talking about their wedding, after dating for over seven years, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married in Mumbai on June 23. The lovebirds tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in the presence of their close friends and family. Taking to the Instagram handle, the couple shared beautiful pictures from their D-day. Sonakshi shared a series of photos from her special day.
01 March,2025 11:30 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Govinda has been making noise for his rumoured divorce with wife Sunita Ahuja. According to reports, Sunita sent out a divorce notice to Govinda six months ago. However, the couple's lawyer claims that the they have resolved their difference and will no be going ahead with it. The divorce rumours had also gained momentum with reports of the couple living separately surfacing. Sunita breaks silence on divorce rumours In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sunita had revealed that she and Govinda have been living in separate houses. She also said that she has been celebrating her birthday alone for the past 12 years. Now a viral video has surfaced online where Sunita is clarifying the separate living arrangement while also asserting that no one can separate her from Govinda. In the clip, Sunita says, “Alag-alag rehte hain matlab jab unhone politics join kiya tha tab meri beti jawaan ho rahi thi, toh saare karyakarta ghar par aate the. Ab jawaan beti hai, hum hain, hum shorts pehen ke ghar mein ghoomte hain, toh isliye humne saamne office le liya tha. Humko, mujhe aur Govinda ko is duniya mein agar koi alag kar de, kisi ka mai ka laal toh saamne aa jaye." (We live separately because when Govinda joined politics, my daughter was growing up, and party workers would frequently visit our home. Since we would wear shorts and move around freely at home, we decided to get an office nearby. If anyone in this world dares to separate me and Govinda, let them come forward)." Govinda and Sunita tied the knot in March 1987. The couple welcomed their daughter, Tina in 1988. They have a son named Yashvardhan who was born in 1997. Govinda-Sunita Ahuja's lawyer on their divorce rumours The couple's lawyer Lalit Bindal, who is also a close friend, told India Today, “Everything is fine between them now. Such things keep happening between couples, but they are going strong and will always be together.” He added, “It is unfortunate that people are only talking negatively about them when the couple is together, and I can assure that they will always be. No divorce is going to happen," he put the rumours to rest.” Earlier, Govinda reacted to the rumours and briefly told ETimes, “These are only business talks going…I am in the process of starting my films." Govinda’s manager calls it a publicity stunt Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha stated that the reports of Sunita filing for separation are being floated to gain the mileage of public attention. He told IANS, “Right now, the news is being spread all over the place. So we are keeping an eye on it. Yes, she has sent a legal notice in the court. I am aware of that. But there is no concrete matter as to what it is. The legal notice hasn’t yet reached us”. The manager also said that Govinda lives in the bungalow for most of the time while Sunita lives in a flat but there isn't any lack of interest on the actor’s part when it comes to looking after Sunita and his family.
01 March,2025 10:42 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
