Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra made her debut with the Tamil film 'Thamizhan' in 2002 and Chopra was only 20 when the film came out. Priyanka also became Miss World at the age of 18 in the year 2000. She achieved stardom at an age no one could even think of. Priyanka's life has also been full of hardships and struggles, especially after her father passed away but her determination and hard work are unmatched. Madhu Chopra reveals details about Priyanka Chopra's first contract Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra made shocking revelations about her first contract in a candid conversation on the Something Bigger Show. Madhu shared that Priyanka was not at all interested in acting. She was inclined towards studying and pursuing academic goals. Madhu further shared that Priyanka was receiving numerous offers but she was declining all of them because she liked studying and was amazing at it. She has always been good at academics. Priyanka either wanted to be a criminal psychologist or an aeronautical engineer. She shared that when Priyanka was signing the first film's contract, her eyes were filled with tears and she agreed to act unwillingly. Her mother, Madhu, suggested that she give acting a chance and try it. If she does not like it, she can go back to completing her higher education. She asked her to try it over the summer. During her first film, Madhu had to force Priyanka to sign it. But her pressuring her worked as once she did it, she really enjoyed acting and then she went back to college to complete her studies, and the rest is history. The actress got married to American singer Nick Jonas in 2018 and they both have a daughter, Malti Marie, through surrogacy. Priyanka Chopra's work front Priyanka debuted in Bollywood with 'The Hero: Love Story of a Spy', featuring Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta in 2003. Since then, the actress never looked back and has added more achievements to her glorious acting career. Whereas, in Bollywood, she was last seen in 'The Sky is Pink' opposite Farhan Akhtar. Currently, she is focussing on her Hollywood projects and she was last seen in Prime Video's spy thriller series, 'Citadel', made by Russo Brothers. The actress will next be seen in 'The Bluff' alongside Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Vedanten Naidooand. She will also be seen in 'Heads of State' alongside John Cena, Idris Elba, and Jack Quaid.
01 December,2024 10:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Prateik Patil Babbar, who recently turned 38, shared pictures from his birthday celebration with his fiancee Priya Banerjee. In the images posted on Instagram, Prateik and Priya are seen sharing romantic moments. One of the photos shows Prateik kissing Priya as she takes a selfie. View this post on Instagram A post shared by prateik patil babbar (@_prat) "#38 ," he captioned the post. In the comments section, Priya and Prateik's stepsister, Juhi, expressed their love with heartfelt reactions. Prateik made his relationship with Priya Instagram official on Valentine's Day last year. He was previously married to Sanya Sagar, but they reportedly parted ways during the lockdown after tying the knot on January 23, 2019. On the professional front, Prateik was recently seen in 'Khwaabon Ka Jhamela' alongside Sayani Gupta. The film features Prateik as Zubin, a finance whiz who is calculative about everything, and Sayani as Ruby, a spirited intimacy coordinator with a few tricks up her sleeve. It is directed by Danish Aslam. Speaking about the project in an earlier press note, Prateik said, "Khwaabon Ka Jhamela is a light-hearted, feel-good rom-com--a genre I've never really had the opportunity to explore. Rom-coms remind us that while life doesn't always add up, love and friendship make it worthwhile. I hope the audience laughs with us and connects with Zubin's struggle to find the perfect balance in life and love." 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
01 December,2024 09:39 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIRanbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt took their little princess, Raha, to a football match in Mumbai. The couple was seen supporting Ranbir's team Mumbai City FC as it played against Hyderabad FC, in Mumbai, sporting stylish, sporty outfits. This is not the first time the couple has been seen watching a match together, but this time it was special because they were accompanied by their baby girl. Adding to the cuteness, the father-daughter duo was seen twinning in matching outfits. Raha ka first football match 🤌♥️ #RanbirKapoor pic.twitter.com/EXeapHn1xX — ♥♬ ℙ𝕆𝕠ʲÃ 💗 (@spreadlovejoy22) November 30, 2024 Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt & Raha at football match Several videos and pictures of Raha, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia attending the football match are making fans gush over the little one's cuteness. Ranbir and Raha were dressed in matching blue jerseys, while Alia wore a stylish white tank top paired with a black shirt and gray pants. In one video, Raha appeared surprised as fans were shouting. The actress even tried to make Raha wave back, but the little one looked quite amused. One picture going viral on the internet shows Ranbir kissing his little princess, Raha. Raha be like :- Why are all these people shouting?😂 pic.twitter.com/ZX0c7ozIiu — Hail Hydra (@Lordofbattles8) November 30, 2024 Another picture shows Raha on Ranbir's lap, smiling as the actor watches the match seriously. One more photo captures Raha seriously observing the game, while yet another shows Ranbir trying to explain the game to her. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed Raha Kapoor on November 6, 2022. The proud parents celebrated her second birthday earlier this month. Fans also reacted to the pics and videos of the Kapoor family. One wrote, "wow such an adorable cheerleader Raha pie". "What a good looking family," another one commented. A third fan wrote, "Raha ka first football match (heart)" In another video doing the rounds, Alia can be seen playing with Raha on the field. View this post on Instagram A post shared by yogen shah (@yogenshah_s) More about Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor: Alia and Ranbir, who married on April 14, 2022, welcomed their first child, daughter Raha, on November 6 of the same year. The couple made their first public appearance with Raha in December 2023, unveiling their daughter’s face for the first time on Christmas. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is all set to portray Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly awaited film Ramayana, also starring Sai Pallavi. The makers have scheduled Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027 as the release dates for Ramayana Part 1 and Ramayana Part 2, respectively. Ranbir will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War alongside his wife, Alia Bhatt. Additionally, Alia will be donning the spy hat in YRF's spy thriller Alpha.
01 December,2024 08:03 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Raashii Khanna had a spiritual birthday celebration at the sacred Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. Taking to Instagram, Raashii gave a sneak peek into her special day. Her caption read, "Celebrating my birthday, immersed in the divine, in the eternal city of Kashi where time stand still and souls find solace.! So grateful Har Har Mahadev." She shared a series of photos capturing her in peaceful solitude at the temple, as well as participating in a pooja there along with her family. Meanwhile, on the work front, Raashii was recently seen in the 'The Sabarmati Report', which also stars Vikrant Massey and Ridhi Dogra. Recently, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a screening with the cast. Praising actor Vikrant Massey for his performance, Yogi Adityanath said, "Vikrant Massey and his team have made a commendable effort. On behalf of UP, I express my heartfelt gratitude. The people of this country deserve to know the truth behind actions that have fuelled societal divisions. To promote the film further, we are making it tax-free in the state." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Raashii Khanna (@raashiikhanna) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini also showered praise on the film's cast. He said, "This film reveals the truth behind the tragic Godhra train-burning incident. The makers have handled the subject with sensitivity and dignity."He added, "The film is a tribute to the 59 people who lost their lives in the 2002 incident. Through this medium, the truth of the event has been brought to light. I congratulate the producers and the entire team for bringing this reality to the forefront." Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has also declared the film tax-free in the state. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and BJP MP Anurag Thakur, too, attended a screening of The Sabarmati Report. After watching the film, Puri said, "This is a powerful movie. People had little knowledge about the incident, but thanks to Ektaa Kapoor's initiative, the truth has finally come out."The film stars Raashii Khanna and Ridhi Dogra in key roles, alongside Vikrant Massey. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised The Sabarmati Report, describing it as a significant film about the 2002 Godhra train coach-burning incident. Responding to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that included the film's trailer, the Prime Minister commented, "Well said. It is good that this truth is coming out, and that too in a way common people can see it. A fake narrative can persist only for a limited period. Eventually, the facts will always come out!" Directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, The Sabarmati Report is based on real-life events surrounding the burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express in Godhra. 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
01 December,2024 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIAnupam Kher completed 40 glorious years in cinema this year and he celebrated this milestone moment of his career during the promotions of 'Vijay 69', a direct-to-streaming film that is garnering a lot of acclaim. 'Vijay 69' is currently streaming on Netflix and it also stars Chunky Panday and 'The Archies' fame Mihir Ahuja. While Anupam is basking in the success of the film, he looks back on how he began his journey in the Hindi film industry as a struggling actor trying his best to make two ends meet. Anupam visited 6 places in the city that are extremely dear to him because of the nostalgic value that they hold for him and speaks his heart out about how these places shaped him formative years in Bollywood. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Casa Maria, St Paul's Road The actor shared a photo from Casa Maria on St Paul's Road in Bandra. He also mentioned that this was his third house in the city. He further mentions that he was living on the first floor during the shooting of his debut film 'Saaransh' in 1984. Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, ( Bandra West) The second place very close to his heart is the Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir. This was the first place where he worked when he came to Mumbai on 3rd June, 1981, looking for a job in an acting school. It was then that he discovered that there was no tangible building or a designated place or an acting school, the classes were conducted on a beach back then. Prithvi Theatre, Juhu Anupam Kher started his life at Prithvi when he landed in Mumbai on June 3rd, 1981. This is the same place where Satish Kaushik’s play “Us Par Ka Nazara” which was an adaptation of Arthur Miller's play, “A View from the Bridge” was staged. Anupam Kher remembered his first play with Kirron Kher, 'Desire Under the Elms'. He also mentioned doing 'Look Back In Anger', 'Salgirah' and 'Kuch bhi ho sakta hai'. Kalumal Estate, Juhu Anupam Kher further mentioned that his first 1-BHK flat was at Kalumal Estate Juhu, its number was B23. Shastri Nagar, Santacruz Linking Road Extension Anupam Kher mentioned the place he lived in at Shastri Nagar Linking Road extension between 1982 to 1983. He calls it an unforgettable experience as he lived with four people. He added they used to sleep on the floor and there was no fan. He can never forget those days. Kherwadi Anupam Kher lived in Bandra East, Kherwadi in 1981 with four people.
01 December,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJanuary 2025 will witness newbies Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, and Aaman Devgn, nephew of Ajay Devgn, marking their debut in the Indian film industry with the much-anticipated film 'Azaad'. Directed by Abhishek Kapoor, 'Azaad' is scheduled to be released on January 17, 2025. The film also features Ajay in a pivotal role. Sharing the release date, Ajay Devgn took to Instagram, unveiling a new poster of the film that showcases the character looks of both Rasha and Aaman. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) "Iss kahaani ka dil ek yodha hai, aur dhadkan - #Azaad! Witness the adventure on big screens on 17th January 2025," he wrote. Fans chimed in the comment section and wished Rasha and Aaman luck over their Bollywood debut. "Good luck to Rasha and Aaman," a social media user wrote. "All support to the film," another one commented. Set in pre-independence India, 'Azaad' features the 'Singham' actor as a skilled horse rider who has a deep connection with his horse. In a dramatic turn of events, Ajay faces off against the harsh English armies and, during the chaos, his beloved horse goes missing. The responsibility of finding the lost horse falls on Aaman Devgn's character. Speaking to ANI, Ajay praised Aaman's dedication to the film, saying, "I have a significant role in his film as well. The trailer has been released, and people are liking it. Fingers crossed. He is a very hardworking boy." The film is produced by industry stalwarts Ronnie Screwvala and Pragya Kapoor, promising to be an exciting adventure that blends fresh talent with seasoned performances. 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
01 December,2024 07:43 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIA cop character, a credible director and a world that’s hardly explored on screen before. Divyenndu had every reason to jump at Agni, which tells the story of Mumbai’s firefighters. But the actor points out that the world’s novelty can excite one only to an extent. That’s where writer-director Rahul Dholakia and writer Vijay Maurya’s magic came in. “The screenplay has to be a page turner for you to make a film out of it. When I read it, I felt not only is this world new but also the things happening inside it are novel,” the actor says. A still from Agni The Amazon Prime Video film also stars Pratik Gandhi, Saiyami Kher and Sai Tamhankar. Playing a man in uniform for the first time felt slightly daunting to Divyenndu. But it also fit perfectly in his plan of constantly attempting different roles. “It was my first portrayal of a highly decorated cop. I had to play a certain age, [bring] a certain aura. Also because it was beautifully written, there was a lot of pressure,” he smiles, before adding, “My want is to not get too comfortable with one kind of role or a particular genre. My calling is to play different characters.” On that count, Divyenndu has been having quite a run. Late last year, he earned rave reviews for his performance in The Railway Men (2023), following it up with a hilarious turn in Madgaon Express earlier this year. Coming up, he has Agni, Saali Mohabbat, and Mirzapur: The Movie. What makes it all the more remarkable is that he was typecast as the hero’s friend for the initial part of his career, but successfully broke that mould. How did he do that? By being stubborn about the work he wanted to do, even if that meant rejecting films with A-listers. “If I am saying no to a role, it’s only because I know I can pull off other characters. My self-confidence comes from the training I’ve had. To be stubborn is not a good thing. Many people told me, ‘You are saying no to a lot of big people, films and franchises. Why?’ It wasn’t giving me happiness. As an artiste, I want to express myself and if I can’t do that in the best way, it’s going to suffocate me. At one point of my career, I was getting suffocated. Films and money were coming my way, but I was not happy within. I said, ‘I won’t do this. One life, one chance.’”
01 December,2024 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaThe bearded problem For five years, Telugu star Allu Arjun devoted himself to director Sukumar’s Pushpa series (1 and 2). Now, as he nears the finish line of Pushpa 2: The Rule, the actor admits to feeling impatient to wrap it all up. At an event promoting the sequel, Arjun revealed the major reason behind his impatience. “I was waiting for this film to get over so that I could get a clean shave. My daughter doesn’t come to me because I can’t kiss her because I have a beard; I haven’t kissed her properly in the last three to four years,” he shared, evoking laughter and sympathy from the mediapersons. When the shoot ended, Arjun felt unexpectedly overwhelmed. “I had been waiting to get my beard off, but Rashmika [Mandanna] finished one day before and was tearing up because, in the five years, the set had become like home. The next day, when I finished my shoot, I went quiet; it got very heavy for me.” Reflecting on the emotional journey, Arjun said, “I had the [same] feeling when the first part became a major hit, and I [felt], I was raising the name of the Telugu industry. The second time, I realised Pushpa is not about [anyone]; it belongs to the bouncers, unit [members], and everybody. So, for all of them who have invested five years into this film, I want it to be a hit and make it meaningful for them. Hence, I got emotional on the last day of the shoot.” The mafia dream Sonakshi Sinha and her actor-husband Zaheer Iqbal, who worked together on Double XL (2022), are seeking interesting opportunities to collaborate again. Until then, they are lighting up their Instagram accounts and giving fans major couple goals. While holidaying in Italy, Sonakshi posted on her Instagram, expressing her desire to star in an Italian mafia movie with Zaheer. She shared pictures of them dressed up in suits. Sonakshi looked edgy in a black suit, while Zaheer sported a striped suit. To add drama to the post, she played the track from The Godfather (1972), starring Al Pacino. She captioned the post, “Anyone casting for an Italian mafia movie… call us.” Going viral Veteran actor Neena Gupta continues to keep her fans entertained and intrigued. She transformed into Ganji Chudail, a social media sensation and animated character, even getting a Gen-Z makeover. After major brands collaborated with Ganji Chudail on social media, Neena brought the character to life on screen. In a video on Instagram, Neena’s Ganji Chudail receives a glow-up from three makeup influencers. The clip begins with the influencers tied together in the Ganji Chudail’s den. A voice says, “Thak gayi hoon meme banke, ab tum teeno mujhe babe banaoge.” Under threat, the influencers then agree to help her achieve a Gen-Z makeover.
01 December,2024 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamDecember marks the year-end, but to Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa, it marks a new beginning. mid-day had already reported that the actor couple is taking the plunge into production (Acting ke aage, November 7). Now, it has been heard that the duo will take their maiden production, a yet-untitled film directed by Vivek Daschaudhary, on floors from December 2. Led by Rao, the movie will also star Sanya Malhotra, Abhishek Banerjee and Seema Pahwa. It marks the lead actors’ second film together after Hit: The First Case (2022). Sources tell us that Daschaudhary will begin a two-month straight schedule in Mumbai that will run on till the end of January 2025. “The shoot will kick off on December 2, with the director filming the introductory scenes of Rajkummar and Sanya’s characters. Last week, the lead pair did a look test with stylist Sheetal Sharma, who is designing the look for the film’s characters. The movie will be shot on sets in and around Mumbai,” says the source. While little is known about the plot, an insider tells us that Mumbai forms an important part of the film, which will première on Netflix. The source elaborates, “The story revolves around a Mumbai-based couple and all the quirky, loving characters that form a part of their journey. The dark comedy focuses on the hard life in Mumbai. Rajkummar liked how Vivek had offered a quirky and cool take on the story.”
01 December,2024 07:05 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRA case has been registered against actor Sharad Kapoor, who is known for ‘Josh’, ‘LOC Kargil', ‘Lakshya’ and others, for alleged misbehaviour and inappropriately touching a woman. As per the Khar police in Mumbai, a 32-year-old woman filed a case. Elaborating on the incident, the victim alleged that the actor had called her to his house, during which he tried to misbehave with her, and also forcibly touched her inappropriately. The victim said that she came in contact with Sharad Kapoor through Facebook, after which she spoke to him through video call, Sharad told her that he wanted to meet her to talk about the shooting. After this, he had sent his location through the phone, she was asked to come to the office in Khar, but on going there, she found that it was not his office but home. When she reached the house on the third floor of the building, a man opened the door and Sharad from inside gave a voice and asked to come to his bedroom. In the evening, Sharad sent a WhatsApp message to the woman and used foul language. The victim narrated the entire incident to a friend, who then approached the nearby Khar police station and lodged a complaint against the actor. No statement has been issued from the actor with regards to the incident. An FIR has been registered against Sharad Kapoor under section 74 (Assault or use of criminal force against a woman), 75 (sexual harassment) and 79 (insult the modesty of any woman) of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita.
30 November,2024 02:57 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of businessman Raj Kundra, husband of actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra. The searches were part of an ongoing investigation into an alleged money laundering case. After Shilpa’s lawyer stated about the ‘Dhadkan’ star not being connected to any of it, Raj took to Instagram and asked the media to not drag his wife’s name into unrelated matters. Raj slams media outlets for dragging Shilpa’s name amid ED raids Raj Kundra wrote on his Instagram stories, “To whom it may concern... While the media seems to have a flair for drama, let's set the record straight. I am fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation that has been unfolding for the past four years. As for the claims of 'associates', 'pornography', and 'money laundering', let's just say that no amount of sensationalism will cloud the truth. In the end, justice will prevail." "A note to the media: It's unacceptable to repeatedly drag my wife's name into unrelated matters. Please respect the boundaries," he added. Shilpa Shetty’s lawyer requests media to not use her pictures Shilpa Shetty's lawyer, Prashant Patil, issued a statement, saying she has "nothing to do with any offence." Patil clarified, “There have been reports in the media saying that my client Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra has been raided by the Enforcement Directorate. These reports are not true and are misleading. As per my instructions, there is no Enforcement Directorate raid on her as she has nothing to do with any offence of whatsoever nature. However, the case in question is an ongoing investigation regarding Mr Raj Kundra and he is cooperating with the investigation for truth to come out.” “I would request the electronic and print media to refrain from using the videos, pictures, and name of Mrs Shilpa Shetty Kundra as she has nothing to do with the case. Strict cognisance shall be taken against irresponsible journalism wherein the pictures or videos of her are shared on this matter,” he added. The ED has raided Raj Kundra's residence in Santacruz. On October 3, Kundra, who is facing accusations of money laundering through Bitcoin, received a notice instructing him to vacate his Juhu bungalow and Pune farmhouse. In response, he filed a petition with the Mumbai High Court challenging the notice.
30 November,2024 12:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
