Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar, who is currently gearing up for back-to-back comedy releases opened up on not being a part of the cult franchise Bhool Bhulaiyaa for its second and third installment. Akshay also shared that he picked up movies on social causes in the past couple of years since his mind was in a…
A fire broke out at the office of a car dealer in Mumbai`s Kalina area on Wednesday morning, according to Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). No casualty was reported. The blaze erupted at 7.44 am on the first-floor office of Navnit Motors, a BMW car dealer, located on CST road in the Kalina area, the civic…
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan received a warm welcome as he arrived at his Bandra residence after being discharged from Mumbai`s Lilavati Hospital. The actor was admitted following a stabbing attack by an intruder last week. In the pictures and videos shared by the paparazzi, Saif’s home on the 11th and 12th floor of Satguru…
A motorcyclist escaped unhurt in Vasai after a leopard tried to pounce on him late Tuesday night when he was returning home from work, said police. After he was attacked by the big cat, the motorcyclist Shah Rukh Khan fell down on the country-made road, and immediately shouted for help, which scared the leopard prompting…
An incident has come to light in Pune where a car parked on the first floor of a building was accidentally pulled back instead of forward. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. The incident took place at Shubh Apartment in Vimannagar area at 10 am on Sunday… The CCTV footage of the incident has now…
As Madhur Bhandarkar`s award-winning film `Page 3` turned 20 years old since its release, actress Konkona Sensharma took a trip down memory lane and recalled the experience of shooting her first film in Mumbai. Taking to her Instagram account on Tuesday, the actress shared a series of pictures from the sets of the film and…
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said it would hear on January 27 the application filed by Abhishek Lodha-promoted Macrotech Developers Ltd seeking an injunction against his younger brother from using the trademark ‘Lodha’. Last week, the company filed a suit against Abhinandan Lodha’s real estate firm, House of Abhinandan Lodha, claiming that the name…
Actor Shilpa Shetty has sent “dher saara pyaar” to her “darling” friend and Ayushmann Khurrana`s wife, writer Tahira Kashyap on her birthday. The actress took to her Instagram to share an adorable selfie of the two posing together, Shilpa wrote a note for Tahira, calling her inspiring.” “Happy Birthday, darling @tahirakashyap. May your day be…
Savio D’Souza, renowned Mumbai running coach, was diagnosed with colon cancer back in December 2022. Two years later, he finished the 21 km run at the Mumbai marathon on Sunday (January 19), with a very impressive timing of 2 hours and 28 minutes. If there was any need of validation that he is back to…
An intercollegiate debate organised at M L Dahanukar College of Commerce in Vile Parle East on Tuesday saw participation from multiple colleges across the city. ‘Drustikon’ as the organisers named the competition, saw discussions on various topics related to current issues in society, including a debate on whether the government should introduce laws to regulate…
The makers of Vicky Kaushal-starrer `Chhaava` shared the first look poster of the actress Rashmika Mandanna who is set to play the role of Maharani Yesubai in the film. Vicky Kaushal`s period drama `Chhaava` is one of the highly anticipated movies of this year. After announcing the release date of the film a few days…
After a gap of over a week, the tiger that travelled from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal to Dharashiv in Solapur, covering a distance of over 500 kilometres, has made a fresh kill. The carcass of the cattle has been discovered by officials. Advanced technology, including thermal drones, regular drones, and camera traps, are being…
Three Bangladeshi nationals have been convicted for illegally entering India and obtaining fraudulent citizenship documents. The convicts have been identified as Mohammed Shaid Aakas Ali Shaikh, Chandal Husain Ali Sardar, and Firdaus Mohammed Qasim Gazi. They have been sentenced to one year of imprisonment and fined for their illegal actions. The case came to light…
Months after 47 Indians trapped in Chinese-run cyber scam centres in Laos were rescued and brought home, six more Mumbai-based individuals escaped similar horrific circumstances and have urged Indian authorities to help others still stranded in Laos, where they are being subjected to torturous exploitation, including slavery, sexual harassment, and other abuses. mid-day spoke to…
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur, who is known for films like ‘Masoom’, ‘Mr. India’, ‘Bandit Queen’, had once said that his film ‘Masoom’ was his attempt to explore the fragility of human emotions. ‘Masoom’, which marked the directorial debut of Shekhar, is an adaptation of the 1980 Erich Segal novel ‘Man, Woman and Child’, which was also adapted…
A Court on Tuesday ordered that former RPF constable Chetan Singh be referred to the Thane mental hospital for medical examination after Akola prison authorities informed it that he was suffering from a mental disorder. The court said the accused would be lodged in Thane jail during his medical examination. Singh is accused of shooting…
The ‘Expected in Minutes’ (EIM) panels on platform indicators of Central Railway in Mumbai have been non-functional for the past three years, despite repeated assurances that they are being tested and will be operational soon. As a result, commuters at railway stations have no way to know how long it will take for a train…
The Juhu police have registered an FIR against an unknown individual for allegedly poisoning four dogs found dead on the premises of Cooper Hospital. The incident was reported to the police by Cooper Hospital authorities and animal lovers, who collaborated to file the FIR. The complainant, Roshan Pathak, an animal lover and legal adviser for…
Krocin, coming soon? Ektaa R Kapoor appears to have been tight-lipped about a passion project until now. Kapoor, primarily known for weaving tales on the small screen, shared that she is deeply influenced by the subjects of medicine and mythology. “In a few years, I think I will shift to this,” she said about the…
The arrest of the suspect in the Saif Ali Khan attack case has sparked widespread discussions on social media, with many questioning the credibility of the Mumbai police. Doubts have been raised about whether the alleged attacker, identified as Bangladeshi national Shariful Islam, is truly the same person who assaulted Saif Ali Khan at his…
It has taken writer-director duo Garima Wahal and Siddharth Singh, better known as Garima-Siddharth, 10 years to bring Saale Aashiq from paper to the screen. But the duo, who was writing television shows at the time, knew they were on to something when they wondered why films about inter-caste romances ended with the couple paying…
Look at producer Pranjal Khandhdiya’s previous films, Rashmi Rocket (2021) and Dhak Dhak (2023), and you’ll notice his penchant for stories that are rooted in the everyday world. His next, Sweet Dreams, too is a slice-of-life story. Revolving around two strangers connected by the surreal world of dreams, the Mithila Palkar and Amol Parashar-fronted film…
Adapting an acclaimed film comes with immense responsibility. But there is another way of looking at it. Director Arati Kadav believes it can also be an opportunity to bring more lived-in experiences to the story, thus making it resonate with a wider audience. That’s the approach with which she went into Mrs, an official adaptation…
You’ll see me a lot this year,” promises R Madhavan when we call him to speak about Hisaab Barabar. The ZEE5 thriller is his first project of what will be a busy year, with De De Pyaar De 2, a rom-com with Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Dhurandhar in the pipeline. Incidentally, each of his characters…
Watching Kennedy at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival with Vikramaditya Motwane, little did Rahul Bhat know it would pave the way for his next with the filmmaker. Today, as the actor is receiving wide praise for his performance in Motwane’s Black Warrant, he recalls how the filmmaker offered him the part. “When he saw Kennedy…
Going international Randeep Hooda is Hollywood-bound again. On Tuesday, the actor reportedly flew to Budapest to begin shooting for an international film. This marks his second Hollywood outing after Extraction (2020), which was fronted by Chris Hemsworth. A source shared, “Randeep is excited about filming the project. While not much is known at this stage,…
The expert committee of the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) has suggested spraying water and planting grass at Shivaji Park to prevent dust pollution from the soil. The team also asked the BMC for a time extension to study the soil pattern of iconic ground. After receiving compliments from local residents, BMC’s G North…
Actor Saif Ali Khan was seriously injured in a failed burglary at his home, prompting the Mumbai police to launch a massive 72-hour manhunt involving over 500 personnel. While the case was swiftly resolved, it raises concerns about the police’s inconsistent prioritisation, with many cases involving ordinary citizens remaining unsolved for years. These concerns have extended…
Five days after he was brutally attacked by an intruder in his residence, Saif Ali Khan, 54, was discharged from Lilavati Hospital in Bandra on Tuesday. Accompanied by his wife, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and other family members, the actor was spotted in a white shirt, jeans and sunglasses as he walked out of the hospital…
In the pink of health Despite poor AQI levels, fresh blooms of Tabebuia rosea give morning walkers along the Eastern Express Highway in Vikhroli a necessary respite First-aid ready A moment from a previous CPR training session in the city This Saturday, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) will conduct a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training…
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has canceled the contract tenders of ST Bus. This decision was taken when Eknath Shinde was the Chief Minister, now Fadnavis canceling that decision is considered a big blow to Shinde.मुख्यमंत्री देवेंद्र् फडणवीस यांनी एसटी बसच्या कंत्राटी निवीदा रद्द केल्या आहेत. एकनाथ शिंदे मुख्यमंत्री असताना हा निर्णय झाला होता, आता तो…
The resentment drama that started in the grand alliance over the guardian minister post is not ending. Though the guardianship of Nashik and Raigad has been suspended, there is a strong possibility that the names of the announced ministers will continue as guardian ministers.पालकमंत्रीपदावरुन महायुतीत सुरु झालेलं नाराजी नाट्य काही संपण्याचं नाव घेत नाहीय. नाशिक…
Do you know what the stars hold for you in terms of love life, career, business and personal wellness today? Well, read on to know your astrological predictions as per your zodiac sign for January 23. Aries March 21 – April 20Fame and recognition is fine in its place; it’s the constant scrutiny which is…
Beed Sarpanch Case: धसांचे आकावर आरोप, कोण होते महादेव मुंडे? On October 22, 2023, Mahadev Munde was killed in front of Parli Vaidyanath Tehsil Office. In this case, Suresh Dhas blew up the secret… On the one hand, while the Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case was fresh, now Dhas brought the Mahadev Munde murder…
Beed Sarpanch Case | Walmik Karad | कराडला पोलीस की न्यायालयीन कोठडी मिळणार? On October 22, 2023, Mahadev Munde was killed in front of Parli Vaidyanath Tehsil Office. In this case, Suresh Dhas blew up the secret… On the one hand, while the Massajog Sarpanch Santosh Deshmukh murder case was fresh, now Dhas brought the…
Urvashi Rautela has been in the headlines for her controversial remarks that she made in the recent past. In 2024, a video of the actress was widely circulated on social media, showing her in a bathroom. Now, reacting to the viral video, she has shared that the clip was circulated online only after taking permission…
A day after Maharashtra Chief Minister (CM) Devendra Fadnavis met Klaus Schwab, the founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said that he expected significant investments in Maharashtra over the next two-three days. “Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis wants Maharashtra to be the number one state of the country….
Big Boost for Maharashtra, said Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday after Rs 4.99 lakh crore investment MoUs were signed on first day at Davos, an official statement said. It said that on the very first day of the World Economic Forum`s annual meeting in Davos, Maharashtra, under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis,…
Zeenat Aman recently took to her official Instagram and shared her ordeal of a near-death experience. The yesteryear diva nearly choked on her BP medication. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zeenat Aman (@thezeenataman) Dropping a…
Two youngsters were arrested from Kalwa in Thane district of Maharashtra for the alleged theft of motorcycles over months, the police said on Tuesday, reported the PTI. The Thane Police tracked Shekar Das (18) and Randeep Arote (19) through technical intelligence and CCTV footage on Sunday. “An another accused is on the run and efforts…
