Atlee, Jio Studios, A for Apple Studios & Cine1 Studios' next big action entertainer ‘Baby John’ starring Varun Dhawan is one of the most highly anticipated films of the year. The makers have now announced a new worldwide release date 25th December 2024, Christmas, adding to the festive cheer. The movie is pushed to a later date given the heavy reliance on visual effects and action sequences. The team requires additional time to perfect every detail, ensuring that 'Baby John' meets the high expectations of the audience. Christmas release makes it a perfect time for this out-and-out massy entertainer. The film marks the Hindi film debut of Keerthy Suresh and also features Wamiqa Gabbi, who is making her silver screen debut. The electrifying star cast also includes Jackie Shroff and Rajpal Yadav in the action entertainer. ‘Baby John’ is an S Thaman musical. Jio Studios Presents, ‘Baby John’ in association with Atlee and Cine1 Studios. A for Apple Studios and Cine1 Studios Production, the film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande. Directed by Kalees, ‘Baby John’ is set to theatrically release on 25th December 2024. Besides that, Varun is also gearing up for 'Citadel: Honey Bunny', the Hindi series that has been created by Raj and DK. It is described as a gritty spy action thriller with the heartwarming allure of a love story and is set against the vibrant tapestry of the 1990s. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kay Kay Menon, Simran, Soham Majumdar, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Kashvi Majmundar, Saqib Saleem, and Sikandar Kher are also part of the Indian Citadel world. The show is an Indian adaptation of the international series, which was created by the Russo brothers. The global version of the series stars Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden. Varun will also be seen in 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari' with Janhvi Kapoor, Sanya Malhotra, and Rohit Saraf. It marks the third collaboration of Varun with Shashank after 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania' and 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania' and the second collaboration with Janhvi after their romantic drama film 'Bawaal'. Written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, the film is produced by Karan Johar under his company Dharma Productions. It is all set to hit the theatres on April 18, 2025.
06 December,2024 02:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKangana Ranaut, who is currently awaiting the release of her historical drama 'Emergency', has now sold one of her properties. According to reports, Ranaut has sold her Pali Hill bungalow in Mumbai for about 32 crores. If reports are to be believed, Kangana has earned a good profit by selling off the property. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) The actress bought this bungalow in 2017 for about 20.7 crores. Later, in December 2022, she took a loan against the property from ICICI Bank. After taking a loan of 27 crores, reports suggested that the actress had listed the property for sale for 40 crores this August. Now, a report by Zapkey suggested that the actress has finally found a buyer who purchased the luxurious bungalow for 32 crores. Kangana's team or the actress herself have yet to react to the news of her selling the bungalow. But Simran Gupta from Code Estate agency revealed that the bungalow had attracted a lot of purchasers. Gupta also told the 'Times of India' that the property was on the market for sale. Why Kangana Ranaut’s property was surrounded by controversy This property of Kangana's was considered controversial as the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had demolished part of it. This happened after Kangana criticized Uddhav Thackeray and was locking horns with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut over Sushant Singh Rajput's demise. BMC claimed that the demolition took place because of "illegal alterations." Kangana was offered Rs 2 crores after the demolition, which she refused to accept. Kangana Ranaut got thumps up from CBFC Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut's Emergency has finally won the battle against the CBFC. The movie has received a UA certificate from the CBFC, though the release date hasn't been announced yet. As per reports, the makers have been asked to make more edits to the film before it finally hits theatres. According to reports on IndiaToday.in, the CBFC has asked the filmmakers to provide disclaimers on historical events depicted in the film. An update on the film's release will be out soon. A UA certificate means that the movie can be viewed by the audience but only with appropriate guidance. Emergency was submitted for review to the censor board on July 8. About Kangana Ranaut's Emergency Ever since Emergency's trailer dropped online on August 14, there have been growing objections and calls for a ban on its release. The political drama chronicles the life of the late Prime Minister of India, Indira Gandhi, with an emphasis on how she imposed the Emergency in 1975 and her assassination by her bodyguards.
25 September,2024 09:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDeepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed a baby girl on September 8th at Mumbai's HN Reliance Hospital. Padukone was admitted to the hospital on September 7th. Though her due date was the 28th, she welcomed her little princess on the 8th. But isn't it all written? When will we be born? What will our horoscope be? And what will our behavioural patterns look like? Well, Midday.com got in touch with astrologer Prachi Chaturvedi to understand more about how DeepVeer's daughter will be, and we have some happy news. According to our astrologer, Deepika and Ranveer's daughter will be a boon to her parents. View this post on Instagram A post shared by दीपिका पादुकोण (@deepikapadukone) Traits Deepika and Ranveer's Daughter Might Have: Children born on the 8th are governed by Shani (Saturn). They possess a subtle nature and are very hardworking, understanding, and always down-to-earth. These individuals have wisdom, leadership qualities, ambition, and intelligence. Deepika and Ranveer's Daughter Will Grow as a Spiritual Individual: There is also a spiritual aspect to their personality, but it is often deeply hidden and not outwardly displayed. This spiritual side is further indicated for this child, as the total of her date of birth is 7, which represents Ketu. Deepika and Ranveer's Daughter Will Prove to Be a Boon to Her Parents: Ketu is all about detachment and spiritualism, making this child a boon to her parents. It is often said that those born in September come with a good age and are considered lucky for their parents and surroundings. They are believed to be the most beautiful among all zodiac signs. They are always supportive of people around them and bring good fortune. About Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh: Ranveer and Deepika tied the knot in November 2018 at a private and intimate ceremony at Lake Como and shared some pictures with fans on Instagram. Five years later, on Koffee With Karan, fans got to see their stunning wedding video. Meanwhile, on the work front, both husband and wife will be seen in the upcoming Rohit Shetty directorial Singham Again. While Deepika is a new entrant into Shetty’s cop universe, Ranveer will be seen in a cameo avatar as Simmba.
10 September,2024 09:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediApple's highly anticipated 'It's Glowtime' event is happening on Monday. Apart from unveiling the iPhone 16 series, the tech giant is also introducing the latest range of the Apple Watch and AirPods. The first device introduced at the 'It's Glowtime' event is the Apple Watch Series 10. Bollywood stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth were spotted at the event. Aditi took to Instagram stories to share the picture from the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Aditi Rao Hydari (@aditiraohydari) Talking about the Apple Watch Series 10 it has features like alerting users to a major health condition that impacts over a billion people worldwide, sleep apnea. The screen is "up to 30%" larger than previous generations, covered by "durable onyx glass." The body, meanwhile, is 10% thinner than the Series 9, measuring in at 9.6mm, according to TechCrunch. The front crystal of the Series 10 is constructed of durable ionic blast and extends deeper along the sides of the casing, resulting in a wider top view. Under the front crystal is Apple's first-ever wide angle OLED display. Each pixel has been tuned to emit more light from wider angles. The displkay of series 10 is 40 per cent brighter when viewed at an angle and the thinnest Apple Watch yet at 9.7mm and up to 10 percent lighter than the previous models. Due to the AI features, the Apple Watch series 10, it uses the AI to "curate the photos shown on the display, and translation tools using machine learning to improve output.", according to TechCrunch. While not the main focus, Apple may also tease a new Mac Mini, according to The Verge. This compact device, rumoured to be nearly as small as an Apple TV, could be announced alongside the iPhone 16 event or at a separate future event. 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
10 September,2024 08:24 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIBollywood star Akshay Kumar turned 57 today. On his special day, many B-town celebrities extended their warm birthday wishes to the 'Dhadkan' actor. Kareena Kapoor, who worked with him in 'Good Newwz', 'Tashan' wished him on his birthday through a special message. Taking to her Instagram stories, she wrote, "Happy birthday dearest Akki.. love you lots." In her Instagram Stories, Kareena posted a sweet picture of the two of them looking at each other, a scene that appears to be from their film 'Good Newwz'. Sidharth Malhotra also shared a stunning photo with Akshay and wished him "Happy Birthday @akshaykumar paaji. Big love and hug." Sonam Kapoor also dropped a photo with the 'Khiladi' star and penned, "Happy Birthday Akshay" on it. Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty dropped then and now pictures with him and wrote, "Happy, happy birthday Akki. Here's to more laughter, action, and unforgettable memories together. Much love always." Tiger Shroff, who worked with Akshay in 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' shared a picture with him and wrote, "Tere peeche tera yaar khada. Happy birthday paaji." Lara Dutta wrote, "Happy birthday my dearest Akki. May we always look this dignified." Mouni Roy also wished him and mentioned, "Happy happiest birthday to one of my favorite superstars & the kindest superhuman. May you always be happy, healthy & be blessed with the best." Mouni Roy also wished him and mentioned, "Happy happiest birthday to one of my favorite superstars & the kindest superhuman. May you always be happy, healthy & be blessed with the best." Actor Vishnu Manchu shared an intriguing poster of Akshay from his upcoming film Kannappa and wrote, "Happy Birthday to the one and only Mr. Akshay Kumar! Best wishes on your special day." Happy Birthday to the one and only Mr. Akshay Kumar!Best wishes on your special day! 💫@akshaykumar #HappyBirthdayAkshayKumar pic.twitter.com/y7UZeyD8DE — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) September 9, 2024 Several other celebs who wished him on this occasion are filmmaker Rohit Shetty, celebrity designer Manish Malhotra, Ramesh Taurani, singer B Praak, and actors Rakul Preet Singh, Vaani Kapoor, Aditya Seal and Manushi Chhillar. On the occasion of his 57th birthday on Monday, the team of 'Kannappa' sent best wishes to him and also shared a captivating poster of his character. The actor will be eassying the role of Lord Shiva in the Telugu film, which features Vishnu Manchu in the lead role. Earlier on Monday, Akshay also announced his new film 'Bhooth Bangla' with ace director Priyadarshan. The film marks the on-screen union of Akshay and Priyadarshan after 14 years. The two have earlier worked on projects such as 'Hera Pheri', 'Garam Masala', 'Bhagam Bhag' and 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa'. Akshay also unveiled the film's motion poster in which he is seen drinking milk while a black cat sits on his shoulder. This particular announcement left cinephiles excited. The film is expected to be released in 2025, with shooting set to begin soon. Ektaa R Kapoor is producing 'Bhooth Bangla' under the banner of Balaji Telefilms Ltd. Faara Sheikh and Vedant Baali have also come on the board as producers. Meanwhile, Akshay is being lauded for his special cameo in 'Stree 2', which hit the theatres on August 15. He was also recently seen in 'Khel Khel Mein'. Mudassar Aziz directed it. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha and Ajay Rai, Khel Khel Mein offers a rollercoaster ride of emotions that transcends the ordinary. The film also stars Ammy Virk, Vaani Kapoor, Aditya Seal, Pragya Jaiswal, and Fardeen Khan. In the coming months, Akshay will also be seen in Rohit Shetty's cop drama 'Singham Again', which also features Deepika Padukone, Ajay Devgn, Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Tiger Shroff. The film will hit the theatres this Diwali. 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
10 September,2024 07:51 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIThe joy of an ensemble film is that it feels less like work and more like fun. The cast of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari would agree. After kicking off Shashank Khaitan’s directorial venture in May in Mumbai, Varun Dhawan and Janhvi Kapoor have now headed to Udaipur. Akshay Oberoi, who is part of the romantic comedy that also features Sanya Malhotra and Rohit Saraf, says the ongoing schedule has been delightful. “Anyone can imagine the scenario on the set—the laughter, the bonding, and all the fun behind the scenes. I’m enjoying every bit of it,” he shares. Rohit Saraf and Akshay Oberoi We hear Khaitan has charted out a three-week schedule in Rajasthan during which most combination scenes will be canned. The unit will follow it up with another stint in Mumbai. Oberoi says being part of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari has only reinforced his faith in ensemble films. “I remember those ’80s films that had all the stars— from Vinod Khanna to Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor. The audiences used to love those movies because they would see so many different characters on screen. [Another advantage is] that the weight of the entire film does not rest on one person. Ensemble films bring your favourite heroes together on screen; we should be doing more of them.”
10 September,2024 07:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuSangeeta Bijlani; Himesh Reshammiya; Arhaan Khan; Kailash and Aarti Surendranath Pudchya Varshi Lavkar Yaa! Mukesh Ambani; Anant Ambani; Radhika Merchant and Nita Ambani; Veer Pahariya; Shanaya Kapoor Nita Ambani, Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant and Veer Pahariya showed their dance moves as they headed for the visarjan of the deity at Girgaun Chowpatty Smile please! Malaika Arora poses for the paps, while Ranbir Kapoor seems to be in a hurry as they step out after their gym session Festive spirit Sanjay and Maanayata Dutt did their round of Ganesh darshan at politician Rahul Kanal’s home
10 September,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamNews of two powerhouses joining forces for a cinematic offering hit headlines yesterday. Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan announced their co-production, Kaantha, which is set to be directed by Selvamani Selvaraj. Featuring Salmaan, Bhagyashri Borse and Samuthirakani Pillaiyar, the upcoming multilingual movie will be produced by the duo’s banners. The makers call Kaantha, a cinematic journey that explores the complexities of human relationships and societal change during a dynamic period in history. The inaugural clap of the film, set in the evocative backdrop of 1950s Madras, was given by Telugu superstar Venkatesh Daggubati at a Hyderabad studio. Which Bachchan is your favourite? Considering that his work has spanned several decades, Amitabh Bachchan has influenced fans across generations. While the young lot celebrates him for the quirks he displays as the affable host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, baby boomers still remember him for his iconic movies. The megastar appears to agree. “[I was] surprised when I looked into the mirror; this face that I see now was something else at another time, some years ago,” he wrote, questioning which avatar his fans relate to the most. Unaffected Vikrant Massey says his approach towards his craft remains unchanged after the surprise success of 12th Fail. Massey portrayed the lead role of Manoj Kumar Sharma in the 2023 biographical drama about an IPS aspirant who overcomes many difficulties to achieve his dreams. “There are a lot more people who want to work with me now. There are a few more people who want to click selfies with me now. I’m loving [the attention]. But I don’t take adulation or rejection very seriously. I’m taking each day as it comes.” In sickness and health A day after singer Rahul Vaidya revealed that he was suffering from dengue, he shared that his actor-wife Disha Parmar had also contracted the viral infection. Vaidya welcomed Parmar to “the sick club” after having previously shared that the infection had affected the family’s Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations. The singer, who became a father in September 2023, is currently participating in a reality cooking show hosted by Bharati Singh. Gaining traction Hollywood stars Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna were recently spotted wearing designs by Indian designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee at separate high-profile events. Lopez graced the Toronto International Film Festival 2024 Golden Globes Party adorned in Mukherjee’s jewellery, while Rihanna was seen flaunting his accessories during a casual outing. The designer’s official Instagram page shared snapshots of these fashion icons. Rihanna previously wore his design at a Los Angeles fashion event. It’s all in the story Suman Kumar, who is known for penning the scripts of acclaimed shows like The Family Man and Guns & Gulaabs, has shared that while writers have received more attention since the OTT boom, they are yet to get their due. “Writers deserve more recognition for the effort they pour into shaping a narrative, and I believe their names should be on movie posters alongside the directors and actors. They are, after all, the architects of the story. We spend months crafting stories, yet recognition rarely extends beyond the credits. That’s why I voice my opinion— writers deserve to be visible, and have their names on posters,” he shared. Screen to stage Aamir Khan’s son Junaid, who essayed the role of Karsandas Mulji in the historical drama Maharaj, is now preparing for another play. An industry insider says, “Junaid is skilfully balancing both theatre rehearsals and film shoots. Following the success of his recent play, he will be returning to the stage for the Prithvi Theatre Festival this Nove-mber.” Mean-while, Junaid made his film debut with Maharaj, also starring Jaideep Ahlawat, Shalini Pandey and Sharvari. Set in 1862, the movie revolves around the Maharaja Libel Case and a religious leader, who takes legal action against a newspaper.
10 September,2024 07:11 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamAction has been the keyword ever since War 2 went on floors in October 2023. While Hrithik Roshan kicked off the shoot in March with an action-packed scene, Jr NTR joined the unit in April and the duo filmed a face-off sequence set in an aircraft (This flight’s ready to take off, April 12). Now, director Ayan Mukerji is shifting gears. mid-day has learnt that the unit will head to Italy, where they will shoot a romantic song featuring the leading man and Kiara Advani from September 18. Keen-eyed fans would remember that War’s chartbuster Ghungroo was shot on the beaches of Positano in Italy’s Amalfi Coast. This time, even as Mukerji and producer Aditya Chopra have zeroed in on the usual haunts like Venice and Lake Como, they have discovered untapped locations in these places that they plan to bring to the screen. A source tells us, “The Italy schedule will begin from September 18 and go on for about 15 days. Ayan has allotted the first six days for the song shoot. Considering Hrithik and Kiara are two of the hottest actors in Bollywood today, the director wants the video to do justice to their glamour. The romantic track, composed by Pritam, is being mounted on a lavish scale, and will be shot in exotic locales of Venice, Tuscany, Lake Como, Naples, Amalfi Coast, and Sorrento Peninsula. After the number, the unit will can a high-octane action sequence and some dramatic scenes before flying back to India by early October.” Ayan Mukerji Roshan and Advani’s fresh pairing is one of the highlights of War 2. The source adds that the makers have, so far, ensured that their images are not leaked in the media— something that they will keep an eye out for during the international schedule too. “An army of local Italian security has been hired to comb these locations prior to the team’s arrival. They will also be part of the shoot to ensure that no images make their way online,” says the insider. The sequel, slated to release on August 14 next year, will take the narrative of Roshan’s Kabir Dhaliwal, an R&AW agent gone rogue, forward. After the September stint, the director is expected to conduct two more schedules, an international one and another in Mumbai, before calling it a wrap early next year.
10 September,2024 06:59 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRAnurag Kashyap celebrates his birthday on September 10. He is known for his collaborations with talented actors and his willingness to tackle bold and socially relevant themes in his films. He has also been involved in various controversies and has been a vocal advocate for artistic freedom in Indian cinema. His work has significantly contributed to changing the landscape of Indian cinema by pushing boundaries and challenging traditional storytelling norms. But do you know that behind this very bold image of him, Anurag fought a lot of battles within? Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap went through a rough patch in his life when a lot of his films weren’t working. During one of his interviews, he said, "There was a phase in my life in early 2000 when my films were banned, and I was introduced to alcohol in 2003 after Black Friday was banned. I went through a personal phase of drugs from 2006 to 2008 before I did Dev D. I did drugs out of depression, and my films not releasing. I was more abusing chemical drugs, it was a massive thing of shame for me." Anurag shared that Dev D was the film that helped him pass through his toughest time. The actor again faced a rough patch when No Smoking flopped. Backed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film was made on a huge budget. When it sank at the box office, the director, Kashyap, fell into depression, not expecting the critics to lash out at it. The film's plot revolves around a chain smoker named K (played by John Abraham), who is addicted to smoking. His life takes a bizarre turn when he decides to join a mysterious rehabilitation centre run by a character named Baba Bengali (played by Paresh Rawal). Instead of helping him quit smoking through conventional methods, the rehabilitation centre uses extreme and surreal techniques to break K's addiction. In another conversation with Samdish Bhatia, the director further talked about the time when he again went on steroids. It was in 2021 that he had a heart attack. He shared, "In May, I had a heart attack, then I got a severe asthma attack. Then I went back on steroids and slipped into drinking. In depression, Vishal ji called me to do 'Modern Love', then Aasman called for 'Kuttey' and Zoya also called. If you will see, in all three projects, I have worked on a wheelchair." Kashyap is known for his innovative and unconventional approach to filmmaking, which has earned him both critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
10 September,2024 12:30 AM IST | MumbaiBollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with her daughter Aaradhya and mother Brindya visited Mumbai’s Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal at King's Circle amid Ganesh Chaturthi 2024 celebrations. In the videos surfaced on social media, the former Miss World can be seen navigating through a massive crowd to ensure her daughter and mother are safely escorted to their car. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by mid-day (@middayindia) Mumbai's GSB Seva Mandal gets record insurance worth Rs 400 Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Seva Mandal secured a record-breaking insurance of Rs 400.58 crore for its five-day Ganesh festival from Sept 7-11. The coverage includes personal accident cover, an all-risk policy for gold and silver ornaments, a fire and peril policy, and public liability. Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is one of the most popular Hindu festivals which is celebrated for 10 days. People believed that during this time, Lord Ganesha arrived on Earth with her mother and Goddess Parvati. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan spotted without Abhishek Bachchan again Rumours of Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai's divorce have been making headlines for a while, and every time netizens spot them without each other, these rumours grow stronger. The Times of India has claimed that Abhishek spoke to Bollywood UK Media and addressed the same. While flaunting his wedding ring, he shared, "Still married," and added, "I don’t have anything to say to you all about that. You all have blown the entire thing out of proportion, sadly. I understand why you do it. You have to file some stories. It’s okay; we’re celebrities, we have to take it." Aishwarya Rai and Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan’s relationship Abhishek and Aishwarya acted together in 'Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke' in 2000 and later in 'Umrao Jaan' in 2006, where they became good friends. However, Abhishek revealed on the Oprah Winfrey Show that while filming in New York, he used to stand on his hotel balcony, wishing he could marry Aishwarya. Years later, during the premiere of their 2007 film ‘Guru’ at the same hotel, he saw it as a sign and proposed to her. They got married that year and welcomed Aaradhya in 2011.
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