Producer Ektaa Kapoor's parents, veteran actor Jeetendra and producer Shobha Kapoor, celebrated 50 golden years of their marriage. Bollywood’s finest gathered to honour the iconic couple’s golden wedding anniversary, including Tusshar Kapoor, Anita Hassanandani, Rakesh Roshan, Sonali Bendre, Anil Kapoor, Manish Malhotra, Krystle D'Souza, Padmini Kolhapure, David Dhawan, and many others who joined in the celebrations
16 December,2024 08:45 PM IST
Sohail Khan and Seema Sajdeh's son, Nirvaan Khan, celebrated his 24th birthday last night with a star-studded bash at his aunt Arpita Khan Sharma's newly opened restaurant, Mercii, in Mumbai. The celebration was attended by a host of Bollywood A-listers, including Salman Khan, Suhana Khan, Malaika Arora, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Zeeshan Siddique, Aayush Sharma, Orry, Dia Mirza, Kartik Aaryan, Sanjay Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Fardeen Khan, Bhavana Pandey, Maheep Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Sonali Bendre, Ektaa Kapoor, and many more, making it an unforgettable evening of glamour and celebration.
16 December,2024 08:38 PM IST
Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, passed away on December 16 at 73. His last public appearance was at Pankaj Udhas's funeral in February. Renowned globally, Hussain won four Grammy Awards, including three at the 66th Grammys, and received India's highest honours: the Padma Shri (1988), Padma Bhushan (2002), and Padma Vibhushan (2023). His death has sparked tributes from fans and figures worldwide, including Bollywood stars like Kareena Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, and A. R. Rahman, celebrating his unparalleled artistry and legacy.
16 December,2024 05:46 PM IST
Renowned tabla master Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on December 16 at the age of 73 after battling serious health issues. He died in a hospital in San Francisco due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Zakir Hussain, the son of legendary tabla player Ustad Allarakha, was considered one of the greatest tabla players of his time. His exceptional talent and mastery over the instrument made him famous worldwide. He collaborated with musicians from various genres and was admired for his creativity and precision. Hussain’s passing leaves a huge void in the world of music, but his remarkable legacy will continue to inspire music lovers around the world for generations to come.
16 December,2024 12:32 PM IST
Aditi Sharma and Sandeep Baswa, who have just come up with a new show Apollena on Colors TV, got into a conversation with us at Mid-Day and talked about the concept of the show. They also answered whether, in the age of OTT series, audiences are still willing to wait 24 hours for the next episode. Sandeep shared that he didn’t take up an OTT show because he wasn’t comfortable with the language and scenes in such shows.
14 December,2024 08:15 PM IST
Raj Kapoor's centenary celebration in Mumbai was a grand affair, bringing together his children and grandchildren, including Randhir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and filmmaker. The event also saw the presence of numerous industry luminaries, such as Rekha and Simi Garewal, with celebrated filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Anand L Rai. Bollywood stalwarts like Prem Chopra, Anupam Kher, Jitendra Kapoor, and Sanjay Khan. Other prominent figures spotted at the celebration included Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Seal, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Agastya Nanda, Vedang Raina, Vijay Varma, Sharvari Wagh, Huma Qureshi, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Terence Lewis. The event not only celebrated Raj Kapoor's legacy but also showcased the strong ties within the film industry and the lasting impact of his cinematic contributions.
14 December,2024 08:09 PM IST
After Icon star Allu Arjun's release on interim bail following his arrest, Telugu stars like Naga Chaitanya, Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and director Sukumar rushed to his house to offer support. The entertainment industry has rallied behind the actor during this challenging time. Allu Arjun later thanked fans and the media in a statement, refraining from commenting on the incident but emphasising his commitment to helping the victim's family. He also mentioned that he was inside the theatre watching his movie when the tragic accident occurred.
14 December,2024 04:17 PM IST
The Kapoor family, often called Bollywood’s "first family," gathered in Mumbai to celebrate the birth centenary of legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The event also marked a special film festival showcasing his iconic films. Senior members of the Kapoor family, like Randhir Kapoor, Babita Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Rima Jain, marked their presence alongside younger members and stars of the family, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt, graced this monumental event. The celebration paid tribute to Raj Kapoor's immense contribution to Indian cinema and highlighted the Kapoor family's enduring influence across generations in Bollywood.
14 December,2024 02:48 PM IST
Icon star Allu Arjun was arrested on Friday from his Hyderabad home and charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder following the death of a 39-year-old mother of two in the December 4 stampede at a theatre screening of his film 'Pushpa 2: The Rule.' The Telangana High Court granted him interim bail. Speaking to the media outside his residence, Allu Arjun expressed that he is a law-abiding citizen who will comply with judicial processes. He called the tragic incident unfortunate, noting that he had been attending Sandhya Theatre for the last 20 years to watch his and his uncle Megastar Chiranjeevi's films without witnessing anything like this. The 'Pushpa 2' star also stated that he would offer his full support to the victim’s family.
14 December,2024 11:44 AM IST
On the centenary of Raj Kapoor's birth anniversary, let's revisit a clip from Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist, where his grandson and superstar Ranbir Kapoor shared how Yash Chopra once expressed interest in making a biopic on the legendary filmmaker. Ranbir revealed that the Kapoor family would not allow anyone to make a biopic on Raj Kapoor, explaining that such a project would require access to many confidential files. Watch the video for more
13 December,2024 08:03 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
