Want to know the secret behind Madhuri Dixit's ageless beauty? Mid-day shot some quick questions at her to find out what her favourite cheat meal are, how long does she work out and her must-have skincare item. She also revealed the last film she watched in the theatre was Madgaon Express and was surprised to find Kunal Kemmu had directed it.
30 November,2024 07:23 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s personal lives are under scrutiny due to divorce rumours. A social media controversy erupted involving Aishwarya's sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, after an Instagram post was misinterpreted, sparking rumours of a rift between the two. Shrima clarified the situation, highlighting her independent career achievements. Meanwhile, Aishwarya’s recent appearance at a Dubai event, where her surname "Bachchan" was dropped, fuelled speculation about her relationship with the Bachchan family.
29 November,2024 08:51 PM IST
The upcoming film 'Sangeet Manapman,' inspired by the timeless Marathi musical play, promises a unique cinematic experience blending cultural richness with contemporary storytelling. The much-awaited first track, 'Vandan Ho,' features Shankar Mahadevan, Mahesh Kale, and Rahul Deshpande, marking their first collaboration on a film. The music launch was attended by many prominent figures in Marathi cinema and the renowned musical trio Shankar-Eshaan-Loy. The film's soundtrack includes 14 tracks sung by 18 renowned vocalists, including seven National Award winners. Directed by Subodh Bhave, Sangeet Manapman stars Bhave, Sumit Raghavan, Vaidehi Parshurami, and others. The film is set to release on January 10, 2025.
29 November,2024 08:44 PM IST
Filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar expressed his happiness about being part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), noting that he has attended for nearly 20-22 years in various roles, including as a jury member and chairman. He highlighted the significance of IFFI as a platform where filmmakers from around the world and India come together to showcase quality films. Bhandarkar also shared insights into his upcoming project, 'Wives of Bollywood.'
28 November,2024 03:39 PM IST
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated film 'Love And War,' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is generating immense buzz. The film marks Bhansali’s long-awaited reunion with Ranbir since 'Saawariya' and his first collaboration with Vicky. Alia, who previously worked with Bhansali on 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' returns for her second film with him. While Ranbir was absent from a recent shoot due to his appearance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, filming continued at full speed. A recent sequence featured Alia and Vicky in a retro disco setting for the next 7 days. Filming will resume in December with Alia intensively preparing for her role. The film’s release has been pushed to March 20, 2026, extending the wait for fans eager to experience Bhansali’s grand vision.
26 November,2024 11:48 PM IST
As Alice Kaushik is out of the Bigg Boss 18 house, the actress, who entered the controversial reality show as a Top 2 contender, reacted to Kanwar Dhillon denying marriage proposal claims. Furthermore, the actress talked about why she dislikes Karan Veer Mehra so much. Kaushik also reveals what happened when Rohit Shetty accused her of using 'women card'. Watch the full video to know what Alice has to say about her Bigg Boss journey and all the drama.
26 November,2024 11:43 PM IST
The Filmfare OTT Awards 2024 are approaching, with a press conference held to reveal details about the event. Special guests Bhumi Pednekar and filmmakers Raj & DK, along with Filmfare's Editor-in-Chief, were present. Bhumi Pednekar praised OTT for allowing her to explore diverse roles and remain true to herself, emphasizing that good content drives her success and keeps her dream of winning a Filmfare trophy alive. Raj Nidimoru highlighted OTT's role in offering creative control and new storytelling opportunities, while Krishna D.K. noted that OTT has introduced new stars and enabled actors and creators to experiment with fresh narratives, deepening audience connections.
26 November,2024 10:53 PM IST
At IFFI 2024, fashion designer Manish Malhotra revealed his long-awaited desire to produce and direct films. After the release of his debut film 'Saali Mohabbat,' he announced that two more movies are lined up. He shared that fulfilling his dream of making films was crucial, as he had been working on creating compelling content for years. Malhotra launched his production company, Stage5 Productions, three and a half years ago and has since been searching for unique scripts. Following Saali Mohabbat, his upcoming projects include Bun Tikki and Ul Julool Ishq
23 November,2024 05:13 PM IST
Director Rakesh Roshan has re-released his iconic film 'Karan Arjun' and revealed the movie's intriguing and complex casting history. Initially, the roles were supposed to be played by Ajay Devgn and Shah Rukh Khan, but due to certain issues, the casting plans changed. Roshan almost signed Aamir Khan to star opposite Salman Khan, but later decided to replace Aamir with Shah Rukh Khan. Roshan also shared an interesting anecdote about Shah Rukh’s initial reluctance to accept the film's theme of reincarnation. However, after the massive success of Karan Arjun, Shah Rukh humorously admitted his misjudgment and the director even joked that the success of the film inspired him to make 'Om Shanti Om.' When asked if he would consider remaking 'Karan Arjun,' Roshan suggested that Hrithik Roshan and Ranbir Kapoor would be his ideal choices for the new version.
23 November,2024 03:00 PM IST
RJ-turned-actor Malishka Mendonsa, who essays the role of Indian political activist and poet Sarojini Naidu in the web series Freedom at Midnight, speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about her stint in showbiz. She discusses the challenges in her career and her controversial song on Mumbai potholes. Malishka has also dabbled into the dubbing space and voiced for popular animated characters like Anxiety in Inside Out 2 and Mona in The Incredibles. Watch the video for more.
22 November,2024 08:29 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
