To work with megastar Amitabh Bachchan has been on every filmmaker’s bucket list. However, movie maverick Imtiaz Ali doesn’t envision himself doing so, for the sheer reason of being starstruck by the actor’s charisma and down-to-earth personality. On the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series, Imtiaz speaks of his love for the superstar…
Shraddha Kapoor is currently looking forward to the biggest opening of her career with `Stree 2`. The film which is from the horror-comedy universe also stars Rajkummar Rao in the lead. The film hit the theatres on August 15 , taking advantage of the extended weekend at the box office. The film has opened to…
Imtiaz Ali went all the way to Prague to meet his Heer Kaul for ‘Rockstar’ opposite Ranbir Kapoor. Join the director on the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he explains why an Indian girl didn’t become his lead and what made him choose Nargis Fakhri, an American instead. Describing Nargis as…
The 2014 film ‘Highway’ was a sign of the marvellous work that was to come from Alia Bhatt. But she wasn’t Imtiaz Ali’s original choice. Join the director on the latest episode of Mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist series as he reveals that he initially wanted a mature woman to lead the drama, but changed his…
Actress Anushka Sharma, who has won the hearts of the audiences with her portrayal of a variety of roles on the big screen, has revealed how the filmmaker Aditya Chopra gave her a reality check for her `arrogant` nature. In a throwback video that is doing rounds on the internet, we can see Anushka revealing how…
Following the `rape and murder` of a trainee doctor at Kolkata`s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, Bollywood actors have expressed their support and outrage. Genelia Deshmukh has been particularly vocal, advocating for capital punishment for those responsible. On her X (formerly Twitter) account, Deshmukh wrote, “Monsters need to be hanged!!! Just reading what the…
Bollywood actress Suhana Khan and Navya Naveli Nanda, granddaughter of legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan, have expressed their profound anger over the recent rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata`s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. On Thursday, Suhana Khan shared a message from Navya Naveli Nanda on her Instagram stories. “Yet another…
Twinkle Khanna, a Bollywood actor, expressed her outrage and disappointment on Instagram over the recent rape and murder of a young trainee doctor in Kolkata. Sharing a note with the Indian flag as the background, she wrote about the harsh reality of women`s safety in India. In the note, Twinkle shared her concern about having…
A fascinating political battle is unfolding in Thane’s Mumbra-Kalwa Assembly constituency, which is represented by Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) legislator Jitendra Awhad. The NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar has fielded Najeeb Mulla, a former corporator from Rabodi, as its candidate for the Vidhan Sabha election. Interestingly, Mulla was once close to Awhad, a…
If everything goes smoothly according to the plan, the long queues during voting will be a thing of the past in Mumbai. The number of voters at each booth will be limited to 1,250, which is now 1,500. During the Lok Sabha elections, the city experienced significant crowding at polling booths, leading to chaos. In…
Merely nine months after martyr Major Rajesh Nair’s widow had applied, she received a five-acre piece of land in Palghar district from the state government. The state government had pledged to grant five acres to the families of fallen soldiers and had passed a resolution to this effect in 2018. Supriya Nair, wife of the…
Drug smugglers have adopted a new method to smuggle narcotics via air routes, as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently uncovered a case involving liquid cocaine concealed in shampoo bottles. Acting on intelligence, DRI officers in Mumbai intercepted a female passenger who arrived from Nairobi-Kenya on August 16. During the examination of her baggage,…
Investigations into the murder of the deaf-mute man have revealed that his wife, Ruksana Shaikh, played a significant role in destroying critical evidence. According to police, Ruksana allegedly deleted WhatsApp chats and Instagram accounts belonging to both herself and the deceased, tampering with digital evidence crucial to the investigation into her husband, Arshad Shaikh’s, murder…
Movie: Khel Khel MeinU/A: ComedyDir: Mudassar AzizCast: Akshay Kumar, Taapsee Pannu, Vaani Kapoor, Fardeen KhanRating: 3/5 The only certainty about Khel Khel Mein is that it entertains. Yet, upon closer examination, the film’s flaws emerge, leaving one uncertain about what to make of it. The answer to this confusion largely depends on what prompted you…
The ‘lootera dulha’ Mohit Chaddha, who has been booked along with his two accomplices by Lonavla city police, created multiple profiles with the same credentials on different matrimonial sites to deceive women. Chaddha and his accomplices, Harjeet Singh and Satish Rao, trapped a Ludhiana-based family, drugged them, and looted them in Lonavla earlier this week….
Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani directed all officials concerned on Friday to resolve citizens’ water complaints on war footing. BMC will form squads to curb illegal motor pumps, unauthorised pipe connections, to confiscate motor pumps and to take penal action against the offenders. There has been good rain this year with a 93 per cent stock…
Another popular protest is about to yield fruit, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) considering scrapping the tender for a controversial underground parking lot at Patwardhan Park in Bandra West. The civic body stopped floating the tender after 12 extensions and though no decision has been taken yet on scrapping the tender process, there will be…
Relationships often form the crux of Shoojit Sircar’s movies. For his yet-untitled next, the director has delved into the tender bond between a father and his daughter as the two try to rekindle their relationship. What makes the project special for Sircar is that it marks his first collaboration with Abhishek Bachchan. The director, who…
Woh Stree hai, woh kuch bhi kar sakti hai,” goes a dialogue from Stree 2. The line stands equally true for the Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor-starrer’s massive opening at the box office. Despite a three-way clash with Khel Khel Mein and Vedaa, the horror comedy earned about Rs 53 crore on its first day….
Outpatient services at some private facilities in the city are expected to be disrupted for 24 hours starting at 6 am on Saturday, though emergency care will remain available, as the Indian Medical Association (IMA) called for a nationwide withdrawal in response to the attack on RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The…
Neena Gupta, Vishal Bhardwaj, and the team of Kantara expressed their gratitude after their movies won major honours at the 70th National Film Awards yesterday. “I’ve got two National Awards in the past; I’m getting another one after many years. It’s a big thing for me,” said Gupta, who bagged the title for Uunchaai, which…
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will soon take a final call on the repair of the Andheri flyover, officially known as Jog flyover. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) declined to repair the flyover as it had been handed over to the BMC. A small portion of the flyover collapsed and landed on the…
The Dadar railway station work, triggered by a mid-day report, is now entering phase two. Here are the details of the plan: With the widening of the narrow platform and the completion of the double discharge, the next phase involves widening the existing platform nine and adding a deck above it. This will also require…
Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG 115 bound for Darbhanga faced a nightmare-like situation on Friday after being left stranded at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport for nearly eight hours. The flight, originally scheduled to depart at 7.45 am, was first delayed due to a technical issue and later cancelled around 2 pm, leaving passengers…
Motorists travelling from the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road (SCLR) towards Andheri via the Western Express Highway (WEH), will soon experience a smoother commute, thanks to the nearly completed elevated connector at Vakola. This connector, which features India’s first sharp-curved span with an orthotropic steel deck supported by cable stays, will eliminate the need to stop at…
The Maharashtra Assembly polls are expected to be held after Diwali in November this year, instead of October, giving the Mahayuti government at least a month more in office before it takes on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). On Friday, the Election Commission of India (ECI) parted with the practice of holding Maharashtra elections together…
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 August 17. Aries March 21 – April 20Not wanting to take the middle path when talks are held is a double…
Film: Vedaa Director: Nikkhil Advani Actors: John Abraham, Sharvari Rating: 1.5/5 While this may be true for many filmmakers, who aren’t in equal parts writer-director, you observe the inconsistencies far more in the works of Nikkhil Advani. Depending altogether on the script/material handed to him to direct—things can go totally south, or northwards. Consider his brilliantly written series,…
Film: Stree 2 Director: Amar Kaushik Actors: Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj TripathiRating: 3.5/5 Could there be a movie without an end? I don’t mean an endless plot, of course. More like shorn of an extended climax, where the filmmakers often get ahead of themselves, while they’ve been straight and sorted, all along. The original Stree, equally, had endgame…
An Indian Marsh Crocodile was rescued from Mumbai`s Powai area in a joint operation by the Forest Department and RAWW (Resqink Association for Wildlife Welfare) on Thursday. Honorary Wildlife Warden (HWW) of Thane, Pawan Sharma, said, “The crocodile was stuck in a 5-foot-deep pit near Morarji Nagar, Saki Vihar Road, in Powai. The rescue operation…
The Kandivali Police in Mumbai have registered a case against a teacher from a renowned school in Kandivali West for allegedly molesting a 7th-grade student, an official said. According to police sources, the case was filed on Wednesday based on a complaint by the 49-year-old mother of the victim. The Kandivali police registered the case…
The Thane Police in Maharashtra have registered a case against an elderly man in Thane district for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. The incident occurred in February and again on August 5 in the building where the accused and the victim live, he said. As per the…
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, last appeared on the streaming chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ with his mum Sharmila Tagore in 2023. During the course of the episode, the veteran actress revealed that lyricist Gulzar was Saif’s guardian in Mumbai. On the show, the host Karan revealed that after the university, Saif did a hair…
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan knows how to lighten any moments with his witty anecdotes. Every now and then Saif reflects on his past projects with a dash of humourous observations. During a press conference for his film `KalaKaandi,` the actor revealed that in the 90s there were a few songs that were embarrassing. While…
A cloth merchant from Bhiwandi in Thane district of Maharashtra was allegedly cheated of Rs 21.43 lakh by five persons from Gujarat were booked in connection with the matter, an official said on Thursday, reported the PTI. Based on a complaint filed by the 55-year-old victim, the police have registered a case against the accused,…
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan surprised his fans as he stepped out in the balcony of his lavish bungalow, Mannat, in Mumbai on Thursday afternoon. At around 5 in he evening, Khan was seen standing beside the Indian tricolour that he hoisted with his family. There is not a day that goes by when fans do…
Saif Ali Khan, known for taking on a wide range of roles in Bollywood, has often stepped outside the usual to deliver performances worth a closer look. While he’s famous for his big box-office hits, it’s in his lesser-known films where his real craft as an actor shines through. Here are a few of Saif’s…
Sonu Sood, known for his humanitarian and philanthropic work towards the upliftment of society, is celebrating the 78th Indian Independence Day in the United States. The actor took to his social media handle to share a glimpse of the grand celebration. The video showcases him interacting with the masses, obliging them with selfies and bringing…
Stree 2, the highly awaited horror-comedy, hit theaters on Thursday. After seeing the movie, viewers shared their reactions on X (previously known as Twitter), with many praising the film. Some particularly enjoyed Akshay Kumar`s cameo, while others even said it was better than the original Stree from 2018. Directed by Amar Kaushik, the movie features…
Whether it’s becoming the Chief Minister for a day in ‘Nayak’ or portraying an Indian Air Force officer in ‘Fighter’, Anil Kapoor has often left a lasting impact on his audiences with his roles. On Independence Day, here`s revisiting some of his films that have taken his fans through unforgettable and emotional experiences. Karma: This…
