The Kapoor family, often called Bollywood’s "first family," gathered in Mumbai to celebrate the birth centenary of legendary actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. The event also marked a special film festival showcasing his iconic films. Senior members of the Kapoor family, like Randhir Kapoor, Babita Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Rima Jain, marked their presence alongside younger members and stars of the family, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt, graced this monumental event. The celebration paid tribute to Raj Kapoor's immense contribution to Indian cinema and highlighted the Kapoor family's enduring influence across generations in Bollywood.
14 December,2024 02:48 PM IST
For Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary, the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi to discuss the upcoming centenary celebrations. During their interaction, Ranbir shared a light-hearted anecdote about getting free taxi rides in Russia because he is Raj Kapoor's grandson. PM Modi hailed Raj Kapoor's efforts to establish India's soft power and recalled how veteran leaders LK Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee watched 'Phir Subah Hogi' to lift their spirits after a political loss. He also told Kareena and Saif Ali Khan that he wanted to meet their sons, Jeh and Taimur.
12 December,2024 04:32 PM IST
Ahead of Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary on December 14, members of the Kapoor family, including Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Delhi residence. The family expressed gratitude for PM Modi's warm welcome and discussion about Raj Kapoor's legacy. Alia Bhatt praised his energy and ideas for preserving the legendary filmmaker’s memory, while Karisma Kapoor expressed being deeply moved by his respect and kindness. Saif Ali Khan shared that PM Modi suggested creating a documentary or film to keep Raj Kapoor’s legacy alive.
12 December,2024 03:28 PM IST
Members of the Kapoor Khandan, including Kareena Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Alia Bhatt, Neetu Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor, flew out of Mumbai on Tuesday to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grace the Raj Kapoor Film Festival. Their visit comes ahead of the late Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary on December 14. The Kapoor family, regarded as the first family of Bollywood, is marking this milestone with a special celebration of the legendary actor-director’s legacy.
10 December,2024 07:08 PM IST
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly anticipated film 'Love And War,' starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, is generating immense buzz. The film marks Bhansali’s long-awaited reunion with Ranbir since 'Saawariya' and his first collaboration with Vicky. Alia, who previously worked with Bhansali on 'Gangubai Kathiawadi,' returns for her second film with him. While Ranbir was absent from a recent shoot due to his appearance at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, filming continued at full speed. A recent sequence featured Alia and Vicky in a retro disco setting for the next 7 days. Filming will resume in December with Alia intensively preparing for her role. The film’s release has been pushed to March 20, 2026, extending the wait for fans eager to experience Bhansali’s grand vision.
26 November,2024 11:48 PM IST
Bollywood actress Sheeba Sabir who made her Bollywood comeback with Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani speaks exclusively to mid-day.com about working with Karan Johar, and reuniting with Alia Bhatt in Jigra. She also recalls her time in showbiz and dabbling into new opportunities going forward. Watch the video for more
21 November,2024 07:00 PM IST
Ananya Panday recently opened up on Mid-day's exclusive talk show 'Sit With Hitlist' with Mayank Shekhar, offering us a glimpse into her family dynamics. Reflecting on her father, Chunky Panday's career, she shared he was a huge star in Bangladesh. She also clarified that her father doesn't assist her much with movie decisions. However, she acknowledged that her mother, Bhavana Pandey, has a sharp understanding of scripts. Ananya also shared some amusing stories about her dad and Uncle Chikki’s names. Watch the video for more.
09 November,2024 02:19 PM IST
Ananya Panday recently got candid on Mid-day's exclusive talk show 'Sit With Hitlist' with Mayank Shekhar. The 'Call Me Bae' actress opened up about her relationship status and shared how she copes with breakups. She also opened up about her admiration for actress Alia Bhatt, revealing that she has been a huge fan since the latter's debut in 'Student of the Year' and praised her not only for her acting talent but also for her unapologetic nature and fearless approach to her career. She admired Alia for consistently evolving, taking on diverse roles and building an inspiring career trajectory over the years.
07 November,2024 05:20 PM IST
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, one of the most popular Bollywood couples, tied the knot on April 14, 2022. Their daughter, Raha Kapoor, was born on November 6, 2022, and has since captured the hearts of millions. From her first media appearance to her memorable moments with dad Ranbir and mom Alia, Raha has become a little star in her own right. As she turns two today, we take a moment to celebrate Raha's birthday and look back at some precious moments of Alia and Ranbir’s precious bundle of joy.
05 November,2024 06:38 PM IST
B-town attended Anshul Garg’s starry Diwali party in Mumbai. The guest list included celebrities like Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Palak Tiwari, Nushrratt Bharuccha, Wamiqa Gabbi, Suzanne Khan, Arslan Goni, Sonu Sood, and others. Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez, known for their sizzling chemistry in 'Judwaa 2', crossed paths at the event and posed together. Jacqueline looked stunning in an embellished ivory anarkali, while Varun kept it casual in an acid-washed denim shirt and grey jeans.
30 October,2024 03:53 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
