Actress Rashmika Mandanna, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming potential box-office juggernaut, has revealed that she suffered a minor accident. However, the actress has been recovering well from her injury. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) The actress also shared that she has been having a lot of laddoos during her recovery. On Monday, the actress took to her Instagram, and shared a picture of herself in spectacles, and making a goofy face. She also penned a long note in the caption, as she wrote, “Hey guys, how’ve you been? I know it’s been a while since I came on here or was even seen in the public. The reason I haven’t been very active in the last month is because I had a little accident, (a minor one) and I was recovering and was staying at home as I was told to by the doctors”. She further mentioned, “I am better now and just for heads up - I am in the phase of being super active so all the best dealing with my activities. Make it a priority to take care of yourself always because life is super fragile and short and we don’t know if we will have a tomorrow so choose happiness everyday. PS: Another update I’ve been eating a lot of laddoos”. Meanwhile, Rashmika, who last delivered the blockbuster ‘Animal’ along with Ranbir Kapoor, will be seen reprising her role of Srivalli in the Allu Arjun-starrer ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’. She also has ‘Kubera’. She also has ‘Sikandar’ in the pipeline in which she will be seen sharing the screen with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, and ‘Chhaava’ opposite Vicky Kaushal. The actress will be seen in the role of Yeshubai Bhosle, wife of Sambhaji Maharaj along with Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana and Divya Dutta in supporting roles. ‘Chhava’ is set to release on December 6.
09 September,2024 07:23 PM IST | Mumbai | Ian ChappellActress Krystle D'Souza, who predominantly works in television, is enjoying the culinary delights in Hyderabad. The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared pictures of the delectable food that she indulged in. The pictures show the actress enjoying a mutton soup and the iconic Hyderabadi biryani. She wrote on the picture, "How not to". The actress is currently in Hyderabad for shooting for a web series which is currently underway at the Ramoji Film City. She made her web debut with ‘Fittrat’ in 2019 and film debut with ‘Chehre’ in 2021. The actress recently saw the release of her film ‘Visfot’. The film also stars Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan and Priya Bapat. The film, directed by Kookie Gulati, is the official Hindi adaptation of the 2012 Venezuelan Oscar entry ‘Rock, Paper and Scissors’. The film has been bankrolled by Sanjay Gupta’s White Feather Films and T-Series. In July, she was reportedly summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) along with Karan Wahi with regards to a money laundering case linked to illegal online forex trading through international brokers, namely the OctaFx trading app. 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
09 September,2024 09:18 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Bhumi Pednekar has shared a glimpse of modaks that she has prepared by herself on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, revealing that she has followed the recipe of her Aaji (grandmother). Taking to Instagram Stories, Bhumi, who has 9.4 million followers on the photo sharing application, shared a video in which we can see yummy modaks, made by her. She has captioned the video as: "Made by me...#HappyGaneshChaturthi My 1st time ever, and they tasted so good. Followed my Aaji's recipe". Bhumi also shared a monochrome snap of Lord Ganesha's idol. In the last picture, we can see Bhumi wearing a yellow coloured saree. She has rounded off the look with traditional gold jewellery. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhumi Pednekar (@bhumipednekar) On the professional front, Bhumi had worked as an assistant casting director at Yash Raj Films for six years. She then made her film debut as an overweight bride in the 2015 romantic comedy 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha' was a romantic comedy film written and directed by Sharat Katariya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Sanjay Mishra and Seema Pahwa in the lead roles. She has then starred in movies like 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhan', 'Bala', 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', 'Saand Ki Aankh', 'Badhaai Do', 'Lust Stories', 'Durgamati', 'Raksha Bandhan', 'Thank You for Coming', 'Bheed', 'The Lady Killer'. Bhumi was last seen in the crime thriller film 'Bhakshak' which is based on the Muzaffarpur shelter case. Directed by Pulkit and produced by Gauri Khan and Gaurav Verma under the banner Red Chillies Entertainment, the film also stars Sanjay Mishra, Aditya Srivastava and Sai Tamhankar. It is streaming on Netflix. Bhumi also had a voice cameo in the recently released movie 'Khel Khel Mein'. She next has 'Daldal' and 'The Royals' in the kitty. In 2019, she began a campaign named 'Climate Warrior' to raise awareness on environmental protection and global warming. She also joined forces with MTV India for their Nishedh campaign, which aimed to create awareness about health issues, including reproductive health, among the youth. Bhumi was also named by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as India's first National Advocate for Sustainable Development Goals, to raise awareness on climate change on social media. 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
08 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSMammootty is one of the biggest movie stars of India. The actor is best known for his work in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, Mammootty has entertained the audience with a variety of roles in different genres and still impresses the audience with his performance. It is not just his performances that have left his admirers in awe. The 73-year-old is also known for keeping himself fit and his youthful looks have been a topic of discussion quite often. On his birthday, we take a look at his fitness and diet routine. Every now and then, Mammootty posts pictures from his photoshoots on social media boasting his youthful looks and most want to know how he maintains himself even at his age. In an interview in 2020, Mammootty's personal chef Lanesh revealed that the megastar's food habits are itself the secret behind his glamour. "Mammukka’s breakfast is Oats gruel plus pieces of Pappaya, egg white and ten badams kept soaked the previous day. For lunch, he doesn’t eat rice. Half puttu made of oats powder is the main food. Fish curry with coconut gratings is a must. He doesn’t take any fried items. Among fish items, he likes Green chromide (Karimeen), Grey Mullet (Kanambu) and Flathead grey mullet (Thirutha) . He also likes small fishes and Kozhuva prepared using coconut paste. Yard long bean stir fry and Vegetable salad dressed with pepper powder are taken along with this.In the evening, he won’t take much food but often drinks black tea. In the night he eats wheat or oats dosa but he won’t eat more than three dosas. Along with dosa, he takes country (nadan) chicken curry without masala but added with coconut milk. If that is not available, chutney is enough for him. After that, he takes mushroom soup," revealed the chef. Amid the lockdown in 2020, Mammootty had also shared a post-workout selfie of himself which broke the internet and made netizens go gaga. Back then, his personal fitness trainer Vipin Xavier, as reported by OnManorama, said that the star ensures proper facility to train even on shooting sets. The trainer revealed that the actor has a premium home gym and trains according to the requirements of the character of his upcoming film. Before the lockdown, the actor would started training at 7 am but had pushed the timing to 11 am amid the lockdown during no shoot days. Focusing on weight training, his weekly module includes three-day weight training and a three-day cardio workout. Meanwhile, when Mammootty's actor-son Dulquer Salmaan was asked about the family's reaction to Mammootty's viral fitness pic, he told The Quint, “Actually when he clicked that picture, he showed it to us and for a second we were like 'OMG you look so good'. He is consistently training and has always been good about his fitness, gym, and diet. My mom, wife, sister, and all the family members were surprised at how good he looked and we thought he should post it. But we didn't know it would create a storm and everybody, across the industry reached out to him. It was great to see him being loved so much even for a picture and it was more like a film release.”
06 September,2024 01:59 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Mrunal Thakur on Thursday gave a peek into a yummy spread of scones, which was posted by filmmaker Danish Devgn. Taking to Instagram Stories, Mrunal, who has 13.5 million followers on the photo sharing application, re-shared Danish's post, who is the nephew of Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn. Danish, who is in London, UK for the shoot of the upcoming movie 'Son of Sardaar 2' took to his Instagram Stories and shared a snap, which shows a table full of traditional British baked cuisine-- scones, and jam. He wrote in the caption: "Y'all were missed...Mrunal Thakur, Kubbra Sait". Mrunal re-shared and said: "Omg this is what you call the OG skones!Come back soon now Vada Paav is waiting for you all hahahaha". 'Son of Sardaar 2' stars Ajay Devgn in the lead. Meanwhile, on the work front, Mrunal began her acting career in 2012 with the television show 'Mujhse Kuchh Kehti...Yeh Khamoshiyaan'. She has featured in shows like 'Arjun', 'Kumkum Bhagya'. She has also participated in 'Nach Baliye 7'. Mrunal was also a part of the web series 'Made in Heaven 2'. She featured in the episode titled 'Beauty and the Beast' as Adhira Arya. The romantic drama that is streaming on Prime Video is produced by Excel Entertainment, and chronicles the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi. The series stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora, Kalki Koechlin, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Mona Singh in the lead roles. She has starred in movies like 'Love Sonia', 'Super 30', 'Batla House', 'Dhamaka', 'Sita Ramam', 'Pippa', and 'The Family Star'. She last featured in a cameo appearance as Divya in the recently released Telugu science fiction film ‘Kalki 2898AD’. Directed by Nag Ashwin and produced by Vyjayanthi Movies, the film starred Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Deepika Padukone and Disha Patani. Mrunal next has ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’, and ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’ in the kitty. 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
06 September,2024 08:37 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSActress Sharvari, whose ‘Munjya’ emerged as a breakout hit of the year, is preparing to welcome Lord Ganesha ahead of the Ganpati celebrations in the city. The actress recently took to the Stories section of her Instagram and shared a Boomerang of herself preparing gujiyas, a traditional sweet delicacy that it offered to Lord Ganesha. Gujiya is a sweet, deep-fried pastry, and is a popular dessert in the Indian subcontinent. This delicacy is made using either semolina or all-purpose flour. It is stuffed with a mixture of milk solids and dried fruits. The dumpling is then fried in ghee to give it a crispy texture. The maximum city of Mumbai is bracing itself for its biggest celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7. The city is known for hosting iconic Ganpati celebrations similar to Durga Pujo in Kolkata. Many members of the film fraternity flock to Ganpati pandals, particularly Lalbaugcha Raja and Andheri Cha Raja to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha during the holy period. Meanwhile, Sharvari recently returned to her home for the Ganpati celebration after shooting for her upcoming movie ‘Alpha’ in Kashmir. She took to the Stories section of her Instagram on Wednesday and shared a picture in which she gave a glimpse of her home. ‘Alpha’ is the first female-led film in the spy universe, and also stars Alia Bhatt. In the film, both Alia and Sharvari play super-agents, and it looks like Aditya Chopra is presenting them as the Alpha girls of the pack in the spy universe. ‘Alpha’ is directed by Shiv Rawail of ‘The Railway Men’ fame, and created by producer Aditya Chopra. Sharvari made her Bollywood debut with ‘Bunty Aur Babli 2’, which was a sequel to the 2005 film ‘Bunty Aur Babli’, the film also starred Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. She then essayed the role of Bela in the horror comedy ‘Munjya’, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, and was also recently seen in ‘Vedaa’. 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
06 September,2024 07:58 AM IST | Mumbai | IANSChoreographer-director Farah Khan, who is known for ‘Main Hoon Na’, ‘Om Shanti Om’, ‘Happy New Year’ and others, is relishing on authentic South Indian cuisine in Mumbai. Farah Khan indulges in delicious South Indian food with Raj Shamani On Thursday, Farah took to her Instagram and shared a Reel in which she speaks to podcaster Raj Shamani as they prepare to indulge in a plate full of delight. A restaurant worker can also be seen photo-bombing their Reel. She can be heard saying, “Today, we are in the exotic locales of Kandivali where we are eating some mind-blowing South Indian food with the very popular Raj Shamani, and the photo bomber”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farah Khan Kunder (@farahkhankunder) The two gorged on charcoal cheese burst idli, ragi idli and steam idli. She wrote in the caption, “Shoots r always fun with food! Waiting in between shots with @rajshamani .. getting sm business advice to boot”. About Choreographer-director Farah Khan recently In her personal life, over a month ago, Farah Khan and Sajid Khan's mother, Menaka Irani, passed away. Menaka Irani passed away on Friday, July 26th, in Mumbai. This heartbreaking news came just days after she celebrated her birthday on July 12. Menaka Irani's death came as a shock to everyone; she recently turned 79 years old. On Menaka Irani's birthday, just two weeks ago, Farah took to her social media and shared a series of pictures along with a heartfelt note. In her post, Farah wrote, "We all take our mothers for granted, especially me! This last month has been a revelation on how much I love my mom Menaka. She’s been the strongest, bravest person I’ve ever seen, with her sense of humor intact even after multiple surgeries. Happy birthday, Mom! Today’s a good day to come back home ♥️. I can’t wait for you to get strong enough to start fighting with me again. I love you ♥️.” This post garnered reactions from Farah’s friends from the industry. "Happy birthday Menka aunty. The greatest film buff I know. With a memory to match. Lots of love," wrote Boman Irani. "Happy birthday to the funniest , jovial and the strongest mom of my dearest friend papaji," shared Anil Kapoor Farah Khan has often talked about how she, her brother Sajid, and their mother dealt with the financial repercussions after their father, Kamran Khan's, demise. “Yes, I belonged to a filmy family, but by the time I turned five, we were the poor cousins. We’d lost all our money; Dad’s film had flopped. We had a rags-to-riches story. So, they (the rest of the family) were all thriving, and we were the charity cases. Sajid, me, and our mother were the charity cases. But, of course, they were very nice to us. They let us stay in their house,” she told Radio Nasha. (With inputs from IANS)
05 September,2024 03:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActress Rucha Hasabnis, who is best known for her role in the TV show 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya' shared a glimpse of her Wednesday meal, and it is delicious-- sourdough toast, guacamole and boiled eggs. Rucha, who has 900K followers on Instagram, took to the Stories section, and shared a peek of her meal. We can see a plate of sourdough toast with guacamole and boiled eggs. The post is captioned as: "Can eat this every single day..Sourdough tostie guac". On the work front, Rucha began her acting career in 2009, with the Marathi drama 'Chaar Choughi', where she played the role of Devika. Her breakthrough role came with 'Saath Nibhaana Saathiya', in which she essayed the role of Rashi Modi from 2010 to 2014. Produced by Rashmi Sharma under Rashmi Sharma Telefilms, the show starred Giaa Manek (later replaced by Devoleena Bhattacharjee), Rupal Patel, Mohammad Nazim, Vishal Singh, and Loveleen Kaur Sasan. She was also seen in the show 'Comedy Circus Ke Taansen'. Rucha was seen as the guest in 'Nach Baliye 6'. The show which aired on Star Plus, featured Shilpa Shetty, Sajid Khan and Terrence Lewis as the judges, while Gautam Rode and Karan Wahi were the hosts of the season. Rithvik Dhanjani and Asha Negi were declared as the winners of 'Nach Baliye 6'. She then appeared as a contestant on 'Box Cricket League', and 'Indian Game show'. Rucha was also the guest on 'Bhabhi Ke Pyare Pritam Humare'. On the personal front, she is married to Rahul Jagdale. The couple had tied the knot on January 26, 2015. The couple have a daughter, and a son.
04 September,2024 10:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAfter a long time, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma made a public appearance. On Wednesday, she returned to Mumbai from London and attended an event, where expressed happiness in reconnecting with her fans and the media. From talking about motherhood to cherishing her college memories, the 'NH 10' star happily answered several questions. She also talked about her comfort food which is none other than dal chawal and sookhi aloo ki sabzi. "Anything that my mother made while we growing up was my comfort food. One thing I always go back to and when I am not feeling great, which is an instant pick-me-up, is dal chawal and sukhi aloo ki sabzi -- all in one plate. Love it!" she shared. Anushka attended the event in style. She opted for a blue cropped shirt that she teamed it with a contrasting pair of bright red trousers. After attending the event, she took to Instagram and shared her stunning pictures. "Happy go red-y! (red heart emoji)," Anushka captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AnushkaSharma1588 (@anushkasharma) Anushka Sharma's husband, cricket star Virat Kohli, and their children, Vamika and Akaay, were not spotted with her at the airport earlier in the day when she arrived back in the town. ' The couple, known for keeping their private life largely out of the public eye, recently welcomed their second child, Akaay, earlier this year in February. Talking about Anushka's work front, she will be next seen in the upcoming sports biopic film 'Chakda Xpress' which is based on the life of former Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami and will stream exclusively on OTT. The final release date of the film is still awaited.
04 September,2024 10:30 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Karan Tacker on Tuesday shared a mouth-watering glimpse of his lunch session, which includes an array of green vegetables. Karan, took to Instagram Stories, where he has 1.6 million followers, and shared a picture in which we can see the dining table full of rich Indian cuisine. We can see a plate of Eggplant, Okra, roasted onions, salad, white rice and raita. The post is captioned as: "Is is just me that loves hari sabzisss". Meanwhile, on the work front, Karan, who hails from Punjab, first featured in the film 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi' in a small role in 2008. The romantic comedy film written and directed by Aditya Chopra and produced by his father Yash Chopra under their production banner of Yash Raj Films, starred Shah Rukh Khan, and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles. He then made his TV debut with the 2009 show 'Love Ne Mila Di Jodi' playing the lead character of Sameer. Karan has then featured in TV shows like -- 'Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai', 'Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon?', 'Punar Vivah', 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara'. The 38-year-old actor has also participated in 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7', 'Box Cricket League', 'Farah Ki Dawat', 'Killerr Karaoke Atka Toh Latkah', and 'Kitchen Champion 5'. He has won the hearts of the audience with his performance as SP Amit Lodha in the crime thriller web series ‘Khakee: The Bihar Chapter’. It is created and written by Neeraj Pandey. The show also stars Avinash Tiwary, Abhimanyu Singh, Brijeshwar Singh, Jatin Sarna, Ravi Kishan, Ashutosh Rana, amongst others. He was also a part of espionage thriller series 'Special Ops', created and directed by Neeraj Pandey. The show stars Kay Kay Menon as Himmat Singh, Vinay Pathak, Vipul Gupta, Saiyami Kher among others. Karan also appeared in 'Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story', which also starred Aftab Shivdasani, Gautami Kapoor, Aishwarya Sushmita and others.
03 September,2024 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs World Nutrition Week unfolds, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan is sharing his secret to staying fit and healthy. On Instagram, Dhawan posted a photo of his meal, featuring Rajma Chawal, boiled eggs, and fresh salads, with the caption “Desi Munda te Desi Khaana.” This snapshot is more than just a glimpse into his diet; it's a message that homemade food is equally nutritious and healthy. Dhawan’s choice to highlight his meals underscores a simple but powerful message: homemade food is a cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle. By sticking to traditional, home-cooked dishes, We can avoid the processed sugars and unhealthy fats often found in packaged foods, ensuring that we get fresh and nutritious ingredients. Dhawan’s Instagram post is a call to action for his followers to rethink their food choices. He’s showing that achieving and maintaining fitness isn’t just about hard training; it’s also about fueling the body with wholesome, homemade meals. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shikhar Dhawan (@shikhardofficial) As we celebrate World Nutrition Week, Shikhar Dhawan’s example offers valuable insights into maintaining a healthy lifestyle. His dedication to incorporating nutritious, homemade meals into his routine is a reminder of how simple dietary choices can impact our health. Whether it’s the protein-packed Rajma Chawal, the vitamin-rich boiled eggs, or the fiber-filled salads, Dhawan’s diet is a testament to the power of good nutrition. Shikhar Dhawan retirement announcement: Shikhar Dhawan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, two years after he last donned the national jersey. The 38-year-old said he leaves the scene a content man, having represented the national team in all three formats since making his international debut in 2010 in an ODI against Australia in Visakhapatnam. "As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind!," Dhawan said in a post on 'X'. As I close this chapter of my cricketing journey, I carry with me countless memories and gratitude. Thank you for the love and support! Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QKxRH55Lgx — Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) August 24, 2024 "It's important to turn the page to move forward in life and that's why I am announcing my retirement from international and domestic cricket. I am leaving with peace in my heart that I played so long for India," he added. Dhawan appeared in 34 Tests, 167 ODIs and 68 T20Is for India. His best came in the 50-over format in which he amassed 6793 runs at an average of 44.11. He averaged 40.61 for his 2315 Test runs. After announcing retirement from international and domestic cricket, former Team India player Shikhar Dhawan has now joined Legends League Cricket. Shikhar Dhawan is well known for his aggressive batting style and has established himself as one of the finest white-ball opening batsmen. His transition into the LLC will mark a new chapter.
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