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Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul welcome their first child, baby girl
Bollywood actress Athiya Shetty and ace cricketer KL Rahul have been blessed with a baby girl. Minutes ago, in a joint post, the couple announced the birth of their first child, a baby girl. The couple, while sharing a beautiful edit on their Instagram, shared the news of the arrival of their little bundle of joy. In the creative they shared on their social media, we could see two swans accompanied by text. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Athiya Shetty (@athiyashetty) The creative reads, "Blessed with a Baby Girl 24.03.2025 Athiya & Rahul." As soon as Athiya and Rahul shared the post on their social media, fans and friends from the fraternity started sharing congratulatory messages in the comment section. While Aditi Rao Hydari wrote, "Congratulationssssssssss Hugs and squishes," Kiara Advani, who is soon to be a mother and is pregnant with her first baby with Sidharth Malhotra, also commented with several heart emojis. "Athuuuuuuuuuuuuu" (several red hearts), wrote Athiya Shetty. KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty’s Love Story The couple made their relationship official on Instagram when they posted their first photo together in December 2019. Apparently, the lovebirds, Athiya Shetty and Rahul, had visited Thailand to celebrate the New Year. After taking social media by storm with their first photo, the couple continued making waves by posting cute comments on each other's Instagram posts and sharing pictures of each other on their birthdays. They tied the knot on January 23, 2023, at Suniel Shetty’s farmhouse in Khandala. The duo was in a relationship for three years before they got married. After tying the knot, in a joint post, the couple wrote, "In your light, I learn how to love... Today, with our most loved ones, we got married in the home that’s given us immense joy and serenity. With a heart full of gratitude and love, we seek your blessings on this journey of togetherness." The wedding was an intimate affair attended by close friends, relatives, and family members. Suniel Shetty on Athiya Shetty's Pregnancy Talking to Chanda Kochhar on her podcast, he was asked about the actor's dinner table conversations. While replying, Shetty said, "Right now, probably the grandchild. There’s no other conversation, and we don’t want any other conversation. We’re just looking forward (to meeting the grandchild)."
24 March,2025 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Celebrating 2 years of Yami & Sunny's thrilling heist drama Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga
Yami Gautam and Sunny Kaushal's film "Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga" has been completed two years since its release on Netflix, and the whodunit murder mystery suspense thriller became the most viewed Indian film on Netflix for 2023. In the mid-air heist drama, Yami played the role of Neha Grover, a flight attendant who gets entangled in a diamond heist and a hijacking plot. The film received fantastic feedback from the audience. She nailed the flight attendant look with a crisp uniform, sleek hair, and confident demeanour. Meanwhile, in this thrilling heist film, Sunny Kaushal brought action and suspense to the forefront with his role as Ankit Sethi, who is caught in a dangerous scheme. His ability to navigate high-stakes moments with wit and grit showcased his versatility as a dynamic performer. When "Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga" became the most-watched film of the year 2023 on the digital platform Netflix, as per the list released by the giant itself, the actress penned a note on Instagram reacting to the feat. She wrote, “Your love and support is my driving force! The success of ‘A Thursday’ last year and now ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ and ‘OMG 2’ inspires me to fearlessly venture into new and exciting stories. Gratitude!” Meanwhile, earlier, while reacting to the amazing response she received for Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Yami had said, “The response to Chor Nikalke Bhaga and my character has been gratifying and humbling, to say the least. So many of my friends and family who are residing outside of India have also texted and said such sweet things about the film. And most importantly, the way the audiences and my fans are showering so much love on Neha and the film... it feels surreal. My phone has literally not stopped buzzing since the release.” Speaking on the response, Yami further added, “I am trying to read as many messages and reactions as possible on social media that people are putting for the film, and I feel really happy and motivated reading such good words being written with Chor too, after Lost. And that not only could I manage to surprise them in these roles but also give justice to the faith they have put in me.”
24 March,2025 05:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Phule trailer: Pratik & Patralekhaa stand strong against social disparities
The much-awaited trailer of Phule, a biographical drama based on the life of Mahatma Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, has been unveiled. Directed by Ananth Mahadevan, the film stars Pratik Gandhi as Jyotirao Phule and Patralekhaa as his wife, Dnyanajyoti Savitribai Phule. The film offers a glimpse into the relentless struggle of the legendary reformers as they attempted to change the status quo of women, particularly widows and Dalits, in the contemporary Maharashtrian patriarchal society. About Phule’s trailer Set to release on April 11, 2025, coinciding with Phule’s birth anniversary, the film brings to life a story of social justice, women’s emancipation, and the fight against caste oppression. The gripping trailer captures the fierce opposition the Phules faced while advocating for women’s education, the rights of widows, and the upliftment of marginalised communities. Through powerful dialogues and intense moments, the trailer showcases the Phules’ defiance against deeply entrenched traditions that sought to limit access to education and dignity for the lower castes. The trailer sets the tone for a film that not only narrates history but also brings to light the courage and conviction of two social pioneers. Pratik Gandhi on doing Phule Reflecting on his role, Pratik Gandhi shared, "I am fortunate that I got to live the life of the legendary Mahatma on screen. I could feel the immense struggle and opposition that he endured as he, along with his wife, dismantled an age-old societal system designed to oppress those at the lowest rungs of the social hierarchy." Patralekhaa talks about working on Phule Patralekhaa expressed her deep admiration for the pioneering social reformer, stating, "Alongside Jyotirao Phule, Savitribai laid the very foundation for modern education and social equality in India. She brought in a significant change for the girl child in our country, but her story is not told enough. I am glad Anant sir decided to make a film on their life, and I got to play her." Director Ananth Mahadevan emphasised the film’s emotional depth, stating, "These stories that are lost somewhere in history need to be told to the young generation. Imagine two people deciding to change the world for the better, in spite of the immense opposition they had to face. Their story is truly inspiring." Produced by Dancing Shiva Films and Kingsmen Productions, ‘Phule’ will be released theatrically on April 11 by Zee Studios.
24 March,2025 04:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rhea visits Siddhivinayak temple after getting clean chit in SSR's case
After getting a clean chit from the CBI in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, Rhea Chakraborty, along with her brother Showik and her father, visited the Siddhivinayak temple to seek blessings from Ganpati Bappa. The actress was seen reaching the Siddhivinayak temple in Dadar, Mumbai. She posed for the paparazzi and chanted "Ganpati Bappa Morya" as she interacted with them. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Rhea Chakraborty visits Siddhivinayak temple In another video that surfaced on social media, Rhea was seen coming out of the Siddhivinayak mandir after seeking blessings from Ganpati Bappa. In the video, Rhea looked pretty in a light green kurta paired with matching pants and a floral dupatta. Meanwhile, Showik was seen wearing a simple white kurta paired with blue jeans. After Rhea’s clean chit by the CBI, Dia Mirza and Pooja Bhatt came forward to speak up on the matter. Dia questioned if the media would apologise for the witch hunt that was carried out against Rhea, while Pooja shared an old tweet posted by Akshay Kumar. Dia Mirza & Pooja Bhatt on CBI’s report Dia Mirza took to her Instagram stories and wrote, "Who in the media will have the grace to put out a written apology to Rhea Chakraborty and her family? You went on a witch hunt. You caused deep anguish and harassment just for TRPs. Apologise. That’s the very least you can do." Pooja Bhatt shared Akshay Kumar’s old tweet that read, “SC directs CBI to investigate Sushant Singh Rajput’s death. May the truth always prevail. Prayers.” She wrote, “The CBI’s March 22, 2025, closure report confirms Sushant Singh Rajput’s death as suicide with no foul play, clearing Rhea Chakraborty and others. The truth has prevailed. Prayers answered.” CBI’s clean chit to Rhea Chakraborty The CBI investigated two separate cases — one filed by Sushant’s father, KK Singh, with Patna Police, accusing Chakraborty of abetment to suicide and siphoning off ₹15 crore from the actor's accounts; and the second filed by Chakraborty in Bandra, accusing Rajput's sisters of giving medicines to him based on a bogus prescription issued by a Delhi doctor. The CBI concluded there was no material to support the allegations that anyone could have driven the actor to suicide, officials said. The agency finally decided to file its final reports, bringing to rest five years of conspiracy theories surrounding the death of the Bollywood star, they said. Rhea's lawyer, Satish Maneshinde, said, "She had to undergo untold miseries and was behind bars for 27 days before being released on bail." Sushant, who was in a relationship with Rhea, was found hanging from the ceiling of his apartment in suburban Bandra, Mumbai, on June 14, 2020. He was 34. His postmortem conducted at Cooper Hospital concluded that the actor died due to asphyxia.
24 March,2025 03:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Birthday Special
Top 5 superhit soulful tracks of Emraan Hashmi
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi, known for his suspense and thriller films, turns 46 years old on Monday. He made his acting debut in 2003, with Vikram Bhatt's thriller film, 'Footpath' alongside Aftab Shivdasani and Bipasha Basu. After this, he was featured in Anurag Basu's thriller movie 'Murder' with Mallika Sherawat and Ashmit Patel in which he was appreciated for his acting skills by the audience.Over the years, Emraan has proven his versatility in all kinds of genres. Films like 'Jannat', 'Raaz Series', 'Once Upon A Time in Mumbai' and 'Humari Adhuri Kahani' are loved by the audience. Apart from his acting skills, the audience is always looking forward to the soulful tracks from his movies. On Emraan Hashmi's birthday, let's have a look at some of the soulful tracks of his films.1. Aashiq Banaya Aapne'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' is enjoyed by one and all over the years by the audience. The song features Emraan. Sung and composed by Himesh Reshammiya, this iconic song has a special place in our hearts.2. Woh Lamhe Woh BaateinThe song 'Woh Lamhe Won Baatein' remains one of the biggest hits from the 2000s. The song was from the movie 'Zeher', which starred Emraan Hashmi, Shamita Shetty, and Udita Goswami.3. Tu Hi Meri Shab HaiThe beautiful track 'Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai' was featured on Emraan and Kangana Ranaut. It was sung by the late singer KK, composed by Pritam, and written by Sayeed Quadri for Anurag Basu's romantic thriller 'Gangster: A Love Story'. 4. Main Rahoon Yaa Naa RahoonThe song 'Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon' featuring Emraan and Esha Gupta is beautifully sung by Armaan Malik and composed by Amaal Malik. It has over 300 million views and more than 2 million likes on YouTube. 5. Lut Gaye'Lut Gaye' broke all records and was trending on all the social media platforms. Emraan showcases his amazing acting skills in the song. It has more than 1 billion views and approximately 10 million likes on YouTube. Sung by Jubin Nautiyal, the music of the song was given by Tanishk Bagchi. (With Inputs ANI)
24 March,2025 03:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Priyanka Chopra locks lips with Nick Jonas at New Jersey Hall of Fame event
Bollywood star and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who wrapped up the first schedule of SSMB29 in Odisha, returned to the US last week. Recently, the former Miss World was spotted at an event celebrating her husband Nick Jonas, and his brothers Joe and Kevin, who enthralled after becoming the youngest inductees at the New Jersey Hall of Fame. Upon the announcement, Priyanka was seen locking lips with Nick as they shared the stage. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) Priyanka grooves to the Jonas Brothers’ songs The lot was later seen performing at the Jonas Con held at Disneyland where Priyanka was seen grooving to Burnin Up. The trio teamed up to create an upbeat new theme song for the park's 70th-anniversary celebrations. The Jonas Brothers have a long history with Disney, dating back to their debut album on Hollywood Records. They gained widespread popularity through their appearances on Disney Channel, starring in the hit original movies ‘Camp Rock' and 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam', as well as their own Disney Channel series Jonas. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) Priyanka teams up with Jonas Brothers for holiday movie Priyanka Chopra is set to join her husband Nick Jonas and his brothers, Joe and Kevin Jonas, for an upcoming holiday film. The project, which is expected to premiere on Disney+, brings the Jonas family together for a memorable 2025 holiday season. Filming for the untitled movie began on January 13 in Toronto. In addition to Priyanka and the Jonas brothers, the movie will feature Frankie Jonas, the youngest sibling of the Jonas family, and 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' star Chloe Bennet. Priyanka Chopra’s work front Priyanka is finally gearing up for her comeback to the Indian screens. She will star in SS Rajamouli’s untitled next with Mahesh Babu. ‘SSMB29’ will mark the former Miss World’s return to Indian cinema after six years. She was last seen in the 2019 film The Sky Is Pink. On the Hollywood end, Priyanka is busy filming the next season of her series 'Citadel' also has other exciting projects lined up, including 'Heads of State' alongside Idris Elba and John Cena, as well as a role as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in 'The Bluff'.
24 March,2025 01:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero teaser to premiere with Sikandar in theatres
Excel Entertainment has announced the theatrical release date for their upcoming action-packed thriller, Ground Zero starring Emraan Hashmi in the lead role. The makers have also revealed that the film's teaser will premiere this week and will be attached to Salman Khan starrer Sikandar movie in theatres. Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero is set to hit the theatres on April 25, 2025. As per the press release, the makers claim that the film is inspired by the Border Security Force's (BSF) best operation in 50 years. Starring Emraan Hashmi in a gripping new role, Ground Zero follows his character, a Deputy Commandant in the Border Security Force (BSF), as he leads a two-year-long investigation into a high-stakes national security threat. Inspired by an untold battle that remained hidden from the public eye, the film brings to light BSF's best operation in the last 50 years, which was officially awarded in 2015, stated the press release. The film is expected to have a seamless blend of action, emotion, and patriotism. Ground Zero explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the unseen struggles faced by those who defend the nation. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is expected to captivate audiences with its realistic portrayal of the military's challenges and the emotional toll it takes on its people. Emraan was last seen in the web series 'Showtime'. It starred Naseeruddin Shah and Mahima Makwana in the lead roles. 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
24 March,2025 01:39 PM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Watch! Akshay Kumar says ‘f**k you’ to the British in Kesari Chapter 2 teaser
The makers of “Kesari Chapter 2” on Monday dropped the teaser of the upcoming film, which tells the spine-chilling story of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Karan took to Instagram, where he shared the teaser and captioned it: “When truth roared louder than the empire - a revolution painted in courage was born. #KesariChapter2 TEASER OUT NOW, witness the untold story of Jallianwala Bagh. In cinemas worldwide on 18th April. The daring teaser challenges traditional formats with an unprecedented 30-second opening, featuring no visuals, no logo, and no title. Instead, it relies solely on sound to immerse audiences in the chaos and horror of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. This is not just an absence of visuals, it’s sensory storytelling at its most powerful. Gunshots, screams, and rising tension create an atmosphere so intense that it grips viewers before they even see a single frame. This is sensory storytelling at its boldest. Akshay Kumar stars as Sir C. Sankaran Nair, the fearless lawyer who dared to take on the British Empire in the wake of a national tragedy. Adding gravitas to the teaser, we have a voiceover that lands like a punch: “Don’t forget that you’re still a slave to the British Empire.” The actor captioned the teaser: “He held his head high. He beat them at their game. He told them where to go. A genocide India must know about. A revolution painted in courage. #KesariChapter2 teaser out now! In cinemas 18th April, worldwide.” This teaser defies traditional formula, proving that sometimes the most powerful visuals are the ones created in the mind. Adapted from the book, 'The Case That Shook The Empire', written by Pushpa Palat and Raghu Palat, Kesari Chapter 2 is set to release on April 18. Dharma Productions, Cape of Good Films, and Leo Media, Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh is directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The film also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday.
24 March,2025 12:31 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Karan Johar calls Netflix’s Adolescence a 'blasterclass' for parents
Netflix's latest crime drama Adolescence, which has been garnering rave reviews across the world including Indian celebs, has found its latest review coming in from filmmaker and Dharma honcho Karan Johar. He took to Instagram and penned a comprehensive note stating that the 4-part series is a wake-up call for all parents especially in the age of social media. Karan Johar praises Adolescence Karan, who is a single dad to twins Yash and Roohi, wrote, “I have always known that raising a child is as much a blessing as it is an arduous responsibility… No book or podcast can prepare you or teach you to be the best version of yourself as a parent …what you need to first be is the best version of YOURSELF.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karan Johar (@karanjohar) He continued, “Adolescence is a wake-up loud call to parents who are raising children in times of social media … I grew up on conversations they speak in emojis … I grew up on books they scroll reels... I grew up on self-discovery they are surrounded by comparisons. The pandemic is NOW! We just don’t see it. This gut-wrenching show is more a mirror to parenting and social media commentary than anything I have seen or been impacted by recently.” “The gaze of perceived masculinity …. The impact of bullying … the turning a blind eye to child habits and patterns … this 4 episode mini-series is a blasterclass for Parents. The technical marvel of 4 groundbreaking long shots moved me as a filmmaker but broke me as a parent ….I am raising twins … and I thank this show for building my awareness and my responsibility quotient even more,” he added. About Adolescence Earlier, celebs like Alia Bhatt, Anurag Kashyap, and Hansal Mehta to name a few, also praised the show. The series tells the story of a 13-year-old boy who is arrested for the murder of a teenage girl at his school. As the plot unfolds, the show delves into the dark side of social media, focusing on how internet subcultures, particularly incel culture, can shape the behaviour of impressionable adolescents. The series has garnered critical acclaim and become a global hit, topping Netflix's charts.
24 March,2025 11:36 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hrithik Roshan can't get enough of girlfriend Saba Azad's latest glamorous shoot
Actor Hrithik Roshan couldn’t help but gush over his girlfriend Saba Azad’s latest glamorous photoshoot. The actor took to the comments section of Saba’s post and praised her stunning look. Hrithik commented, “Beautiful,” followed by a red heart emoji. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saba Azad (@sabazad) On Sunday, Saba took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of her alluring photos in a stylish white outfit. In the photos, she could be seen exuding glamour as she strikes different poses. Saba looked so hot in a white monokini paired with a chic frill jacket and long socks. Notably, Hrithik Roshan often shows his support for Saba Azad by cheering her on and leaving sweet comments on her social media posts. Whether it’s praising her work or simply showing admiration, the ‘War’ actor never misses an opportunity to express his love and appreciation for Saba. A few days ago, Saba dropped her photos in a black outfit, captioning, “studio day!!” Hrithik’s cousin Pashmina Roshan commented, “Wow.” For the unversed, Hrithik Roshan and Saba Azad's romance began to bloom in 2022. As per reports, their connection started on Twitter when the actor liked and shared a video of Saba collaborating with a rapper. In response, Saba thanked Hrithik, which led to them striking up a conversation. Their exchange marked the beginning of their love story. The couple, often seen together at various events such as birthday parties, weddings, family brunches, and vacations, have become a regular sight in each other's lives. Recently, they celebrated their third anniversary, marking another milestone in their relationship. The Krrish actor took to his Instagram and shared a picture of himself with the actress-singer as the two celebrated their third anniversary. The actor wrote in the caption, “Happy anniversary partner 1.10.2024 @sabazad.” Hrithik publicly confirmed his relationship with Saba Azad in 2022 at a birthday party, where the couple made their first public appearance hand in hand. 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
24 March,2025 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Vijay Deverakonda heads to Sri Lanka for Kingdom song shoot
Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda, who was last seen in a cameo appearance in ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, has jetted off to Sri Lanka for the shoot of his new film ‘Kingdom’. On Sunday, the actor took to his Instagram, and shared an array of pictures of himself waiting for take-off at the airport lounge. The actor shared that he will be shooting for a song sequence in Sri Lanka. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay Deverakonda (@thedeverakonda) He wrote in the caption, “Off again to the #Kingdom of Lanka Shooting love songs. Wearing the madcool #RWDY Summer flannels :) Will be available to you all soon for shopping”. Earlier in January, Vijay extended a warm welcome to the British rock band Coldplay. The actor earlier took to the Stories section of his Instagram, and shared a video. The text on the video read, “Chris Martin says he is from Telangana”. The actor wrote on the video, “Chris Martin welcome. Someone needs to make a Podusthunna poddumeeda X Coldplay mashup”. Prior to this, the actor gave a field day to the netizens with the poster release of actress Rashmika Mandanna’s upcoming Telugu movie ‘The Girlfriend’. The poster read, “Vijay Deverakonda will introduce ‘The Girlfriend’”. Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna, who are two of the leading stars in India, are rumoured to be dating, and the Internet users brought that up in the comments. One user wrote, “Vijay Devarakonda will introduce HIS GIRLFRIEND”. Another wrote, “So THE BOYFRIEND will introduce THE GIRLFRIEND?”. A third user wrote, “Why it's totally relating to Their Personal life?”. Meanwhile, on the work front, the actor will be soon in his upcoming movie ‘Kingdom’. The film was tentatively titled ‘VD 12’. Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor wrapped up the recording session for the film last month. The anticipation for the film is sky-high, with fans eagerly waiting to see Vijay in this powerful avatar once again. A source from the industry has revealed that Ranbir has provided the voiceover for the teaser of ‘Kingdom’. 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
24 March,2025 11:00 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS