Actress Bhagyashree believes that being a good mother is not just about protecting your children but making them independent. The 'Maine Pyar Kiya' actress took to her Instagram and dropped a throwback picture with her son Abhimanyu and daughter Avantika. She further penned a heartfelt note ahead of Mother's Day on May 11. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bhagyashree (@bhagyashree.online) Bhagyashree wrote, "Being Mom! A week to Mother's Day. In a program organized for young Moms, I shared a bit of what I learnt through life. My children mean the world to me, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for them, but if I truly did that, I would not be a good mom. Children need to be taught to be independent, to learn through mistakes they make, to rise up when they fall, to grow through adversities and help others who cannot." Emphasizing the need to make your kids self-dependent, the actress went on to share, "We can hold their finger when they learn to walk, but we have to let go so that they can run. Love doesn't come through need, just as caring is never protection enough." "In today's world.... and it is as fierce as the jungle can be, it is survival that counts.... and to be able to do that, your children have to be the Lion King," Bhagyashree concluded. The post also included a video where Bhagyashree reiterated that as a mother, her primary goal is to make her children capable of facing any challenges that life throws at them. "My children are my responsibility. So, I have set them on a path where they are capable of looking after themselves. They don't feel that they need me. Indian parents bring up their children, making them feel very needy. Everything we as parents set up for our children, which I feel is wrong," she was heard saying. After making a spectacular debut in the 1989 blockbuster "Maine Pyar Kiya" alongside Salman Khan, Bhagyashree tied the knot with Himalaya Dassani in 1990. After her marriage, she has been a part of very few projects. 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 May,2025 12:40 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSAs part of Operation Sindoor, Indian Forces attacked the Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur, leaving 10 members of Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar's family dead. Sharing a video of the Masjid post the surgical strike, actor Vijay Varma wrote, "Taste your own medicine." However, it feels like not everyone agreed with Vijay's point of view. Replying to those, the 'Darlings' actor shared a note on his Instagram stories stating that Masood Azhar deserves an even harsher punishment for what he has done. "For those who are triggered by the previous story.. Masood Azhar needs an even harsher punishment if there is. Hardened criminal. F**ker escaped justice back in 1999 with IC814 hijacking," Vijay's note read. According to a statement attributed to Masood Azhar, the ones killed in the attack on Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur included his elder sister and her husband, a nephew and his wife, another niece, and five children from his extended family. The JeM chief also confirmed the demise of one of his close associates, his mother, and two other close companions during the attack by the Indian Armed Forces. It must be noted that Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah in Bahawalpur served as JeM’s central facility for command. Masood Azhar is believed to be behind several terror attacks, including the Parliament attack, the terror strike at Pathankot airbase, and the 2019 suicide attack that led to the death of 40 CRPF personnel in South Kashmir. He was among the three terrorists released by Indian authorities after the 1999 Kandahar hijacking of an Indian Airlines plane. After being released, Masood Azhar went to Pakistan and came up with a new terrorist organisation, Jaish-e-Mohammed. During the wee hours of May 7, the Indian Army attacked several terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as part of Operation Sindoor. The Indian army's attack was in response to the horrific Pahalgam attack on April 22. 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 May,2025 12:29 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSActor Sanjay Kapoor's wife Maheep Kapoor has paid a heartfelt tribute to her mother-in-law Nirmal Kapoor, who passed away on May 2 in Mumbai. On Wednesday, Maheep shared adorable and throwback clicks of Nirmal Kapoor on Instagram and wrote, "Will miss you a lot Mama." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maheep Kapoor (@maheepkapoor) Some pictures are from Maheep's wedding where Nirmal can be seen performing rituals with the bride. One of the pictures also featured Sonam Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor with their late grandmother Nirmal and a new born baby. Zoya Akhtar and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reacted to the post by dropping heart emojis in the comment section. Nirmal Kapoor, mother of Anil Kapoor, Sanjay Kapoor and Boney Kapoor breathed her last on Friday, May 2, following a brief hospitalisation at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai. She passed away at 90. Bollywood celebs, including Rani Mukerji, Farhan Akhtar, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor and Karan Johar, among others, on Saturday(May 3) reached the funeral of Nirmal Kapoor, the mother of veteran actor Anil Kapoor, to pay their last respects in Mumbai. Nirmal's funeral took place at the Vile Parle Crematorium, located on SV Road in Mumbai. 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 May,2025 12:25 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIRajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's much-anticipated film Bhool Chuk Maaf's theatrical release has been cancelled. Yes, it's true—amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan and ongoing security drills in the country, the makers of the film have decided to take the major step of shifting to a direct-to-OTT release. Directed and written by Karan Sharma, Bhool Chuk Maaf pairs Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi for the very first time, bringing together irresistible chemistry, quirky storytelling, and the soul of small-town India. Today, while announcing this major decision, the official page of Maddock revealed the news, saying, "In light of recent events and the heightened security drills across the nation, we at Maddock Films and Amazon MGM Studios have decided to bring our family entertainer, Bhool Chuk Maaf, directly to your homes on May 16—only on Prime Video, worldwide. While we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating this film with you in theatres, the spirit of the nation comes first. JAI HIND." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) They attached this announcement note with a caption that reads, "The spirit of the nation comes first! 🇮🇳 Watch Bhool Chuk Maaf directly on @primevideoin, May 16." This decision of the makers came a day after Operation Sindoor, which India successfully carried out and destroyed about 9 terrorist camps in Pakistan and POK. To note, Bhool Chuk Maaf was supposed to release in theatres tommorow on May 9. About Bhool Chuk Maaf Set against the colourful backdrop of Varanasi, the film follows Ranjan, a hopeless romantic who manages to land a government job to win over his love, Titli. But just before the wedding, everything goes hilariously wrong. Trapped in a single day that keeps repeating, Ranjan must figure out what went wrong, why Mahadev hit pause on his life, and what it will take to set things right. From the makers of Luka Chuppi and Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, Bhool Chuk Maaf is a delightful blend of humour, heart, and fate’s unexpected twists. About Operation Sindoor The military strikes were conducted under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. The nine targets struck under Operation Sindoor—four in Pakistan and five in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir—were chosen by the IAF after receiving intelligence inputs about terror camps operating under the guise of health centers to evade detection at these sites, officials said on Wednesday.
08 May,2025 11:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediAt a time when most films disappear from theatres within a week, Kesari Chapter 2 has been enjoying a steady run for almost three weeks. When we get on a call with Ananya Panday, she attributes it to the powerful story that is at the centre of Karan Singh Tyagi’s directorial venture. “I had studied about the Jallianwala Bagh [massacre] in school, as did everyone. But I didn’t know the extent of the details I learned while being a part of this film. I wanted to help tell this chapter of history,” she says of the period drama that offers a fictionalised version of C Sankaran Nair’s legal battle against the British Empire after the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In the Akshay Kumar and R Madhavan-starrer, Panday plays Dilreet Gill, a young lawyer who becomes the protagonist’s aide. Dilreet and she may be a century apart, but the actor says they have a trait in common — steely resolve. “I could connect with Dilreet’s strong resolve. I have a lot of fire in me, but it may not be evident. Dilreet was the same. She had a quiet resolve. She was emotionally charged, but she didn’t shout to prove her point,” she assesses. (From left) Ananya Panday and Akshay Kumar in the film Kesari Chapter 2 has reportedly earned over Rs 80 crore in the domestic market. That’s an encouraging figure when most movies are tanking at the box office. As much as collections matter, Panday notes that in such a movie, the money is a by-product. “Some films are made to generate box-office value; others, because you want to tell a story to people. My priority is the audience’s reaction. [That said], it’s also a business, and you need films to do well. It directly correlates to the number of people who have seen your film. So, we can start looking at it less as ‘money’ and more as the ‘love of the audience’.” It has been a journey of growth for the actor, who debuted with Student of the Year 2 (2019). In the past three years, she has silenced her detractors with her mature performances. What brought on the shift? Gehraiyaan (2022), she says. “With the film, I fell in love with the process of acting. Now, I trust my instincts fully. Earlier, I’d always worry: What are people on set thinking? What will the audience think? I was so caught up in the final product that I wasn’t present in the moment. But working on CTRL and Call Me Bae [2024] changed that. I no longer feel scared on set. The pressure is there, but it doesn’t paralyse me anymore.”
08 May,2025 07:27 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuConsidering Khelo India Youth Games 2025 is being held in Bihar, it’s fitting that Pankaj Tripathi — who hails from the state — has been chosen as the annual event’s ambassador. The actor considers it an “honour” to be associated with the national event that kicked off on May 4. “To see these games being held in Bihar fills me with immense pride,” he shares, proud that the spotlight is on the state as it hosts athletes from different parts of the country. Over the next week, athletes will participate in different sports — from archery to basketball, from fencing to kabaddi — held in Bihar and New Delhi. Tripathi hopes it will encourage the younger generation to make sports an active part of their lives. The actor believes that such initiatives are significant in driving youngsters to aim higher and represent India on a global platform. He states, “Encouraging our youth to pursue sports is not just about building physical strength; it’s about nurturing discipline, resilience, and self-belief. I hope that my involvement as the face of Bihar will inspire young boys and girls to dream big, stay active, and represent India with passion and pride.” 2018When Khelo India Youth Games was launched
08 May,2025 07:19 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuNo rest, already on to the next Salman Khan Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will reportedly begin his next within five months, possibly a war drama, said to be directed by Apoorva Lakhia. The film will be based on the 2020 Indo-China Galwan Valley conflict, showcasing the bravery of Indian soldiers (Bhai at the border, May 2). We have learnt that Salman hasn’t officially signed the project, but has given a go-ahead to the filmmaker. Reports suggest that he prioritised this project after a potential collaboration with filmmaker Kabir Khan on Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2 failed to materialise. Earlier, mid-day had reported that veteran writer V Vijayendra Prasad was writing the script of the sequel to the 2015 classic (A scintillating script in the making, April 28), however, the project now seems to be delayed. Looking for musical inspiration Anu Malik Veteran music director Anu Malik is on a quest to revive the magic of Indian music. With his baajaa (harmonium) in hand, he’s searching for work and inspiration in an industry he feels has lost its spark. He told mid-day, “Main baajaa leke bhaagta hoon, log haste bhi hai. They say, ‘arre yaar Anu Malik, itna naam kama liya hai, baaja leke kahaan bhaag raha hai? I do that! It’s time to do something.” Malik believes the new generation of musicians lacks inspiration, despite having talent. He yearns for the golden era of Indian cinema, where great directors and writers collaborated to create timeless music. With a hunger for meaningful music, Malik is ready to create something new, driven by his passion for music as he believes, “The audience loves it, they are ready for that kind of music to come back.” Love in Mussoorie Avinash Tiwary, Aditi Rao Hydari and Imtiaz Ali Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix series O Saathi Re, starring Aditi Rao Hydari and Avinash Tiwary, is nearing completion with the final shooting schedule set to begin in Mussoorie soon. The filmmaker, along with his star cast was recently spotted at Dehradun airport as they were heading to the hill station for the shoot. We have learnt that approximately 80 per cent of the series has been shot, with the Mumbai schedules successfully wrapped up. According to reports, the remaining portions will be filmed in Uttarakhand. Imtiaz is the creator, writer, and showrunner of the series, and it is directed by his brother, filmmaker Arif Ali. Baby steps into acting Iulia Vantur Romanian model and singer Iulia Vantur, who is rumoured to be dating Salman Khan, is stepping into the world with the English short film, Echoes of Us. The movie will be directed by Joe Rajan and produced by Pooja Batra. Speaking about her debut, Iulia said, “I am an artiste who needs to express in various forms… Acting is a beautiful and profound way of expressing through another character’s skin.” Going all-out commercial Shahid Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj The buzz is that Shahid Kapoor’s Arjun Ustara is set to be a mass-appealing commercial film. We have learnt that he signed Vishal Bhardwaj’s directorial venture after he was assured by the filmmaker and producer SN that the film would have a mainstream treatment in keeping with the audience’s current taste. mid-day had reported that after wrapping the Indian schedule, the team is gearing up to commence the international leg of the gangster actioner in Georgia, starting mid-May, and wrapping up by the end of June. The film will be ready for a December release (Gangster rules, uninterrupted, May 5). The film, also starring Triptii Dimri, is apparently being designed for the big screen experience.
08 May,2025 07:12 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamActor Sukant Goel, who led the acclaimed 2023 Netflix survival thriller series Kaala Paani, is gearing up for the world premiere of his next, Kaisi Ye Paheli, at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival, in June. The murder mystery, which marks the feature debut of writer-director Ananyabrata Chakravorty, will be screened on June 21. The film also stars veteran actors Sadhana Singh and Rajit Kapur, and Chittaranjan Giri, of Farzi fame. Produced by Take Pictures founded by Chakravorty and Nishu Dikshit, Kaisi Ye Paheli is a dark comedy-murder mystery about a lonely mother’s endless pursuit to bond with her disrespectful son, set in a small town in the hills of Northeast India. While Singh plays the mother, Goel will be seen in the role of the son. Kapur plays a Bengali detective, 28 years after his iconic turn in the TV series Byomkesh Bakshi. Chakravorty, who has also dabbled in acting with projects like Ram Madhvani’s The Waking of a Nation and Varun Grover-directed All India Rank, said the film is an attempt to explore the desires of a person within the role of a mother. "For a film that wasn't tailored for festivals, being recognised by a prestigious one like NYIFF is a huge validation of our efforts. Through this film, I have tried to observe a mother more as a human being with basic, universal desires like love, care and respect, especially from the child to whom she gave something as precious as life itself," he said in a statement. It has been selected in the competition Section and nominated for best Screenplay and best debut film at the festival.
07 May,2025 08:45 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaFilmmaker Karan Johar, who considers actor Shah Rukh Khan a brother and has seen his children grow up in front of him, recently opened up about their upcoming projects. While Suhana Khan made her acting debut with the Netflix film The Archies, she is now looking forward to her big-screen splash with The King, co-starring her superstar father. Meanwhile, Khan’s elder son Aryan Khan is set to make his directorial debut with Ba**ds of Bollywood*. Karan Johar on Suhana Khan's big screen debut In an interview with Raj Shamani, Karan Johar spoke about Shah Rukh Khan’s kids and what people can expect from their upcoming ventures. There is already a lot of buzz around The King, which will mark Suhana’s big-screen debut. “When people see her with her father in The King… They’ll see her on a large scale, and they’ll feel that she is a tremendous talent. She’s going to do phenomenally well. I’m not just saying this because she’s like my daughter—I’m saying this because I believe there is a massive, solid artist in Suhana Khan,” Johar shared. The film will be directed by Siddharth Anand who also directed Pathaan and War. The film boasts of actors like Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Karan Johar on Aryan Khan’s debut show While Johar did not reveal many details about Aryan’s first show, he said it is definitely something to watch out for. “I don’t want to say anything about his Netflix show because he’ll get very angry, but all I’ll say is this: watch out. If there is a King, there will be a Prince. I can say this with confidence because I’ve seen the show. He has an individualistic voice as a director.” Karan further added that Aryan has a “rare personality type” and is nothing like what one might expect from SRK’s son. “He works hard—he works 20 hours a day,” Johar said. The show was officially announced this year at the Netflix 2025 announcement slate. The announcement was made by Shah Rukh Khan himself with a fun teaser video. According to the synopsis shared by Netflix, the series revolves around an ambitious outsider and his friends as they navigate the larger-than-life yet uncertain world of Bollywood. The series blends self-aware humor with a high-stakes narrative — and promises a host of unforgettable cameos, blockbuster thrills, and an adventurous ride into the world of Indian cinema.
07 May,2025 07:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFilmmaker Karan Johar is one of the most popular and influential men of the film industry. He is the owner of Dharma Productions which has made films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho, My Name Is Khan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani. Recently, the filmmaker spoke about people blaming him for destroying careers and only launching industry members while totally ignoring his contribution to the industry. Karan on career-destroyer tag In a conversation with Raj Shamani, Karan Johar addressed the "career destroyer" tag. He said, "People say iske iska career destroy kiya. Maine kisi ka kuch nahi kiya. Maine bas aapna kaam kiya (People say that I have destroyed careers of many. I have not done anything like that. I just did my job). This is a belief. Negativity travels, positivity doesn’t. Fashion sa hogaya hai burai karne ka (It has become a trend to badmouth people). Love me, hate me, but don't be indifferent to me. You talk so much about it, and that means I matter”. Have launched almost 50 actors: Karan Johar In the interview, Karan also said that people today praise Adarsh Gourav for his talent but never mention that his first film was My Name Is Khan directed by him. “I have worked with all actors. I can share details of actors and other talent who did their first film with us, who were complete outsiders. They started their career with us. I encouraged them to pursue their passion, and they are flourishing today. I never get credit for this". "Why aren’t people talking about Lakshya Lalwani or Raghav Juyal, who are saying Kill turned around things for them? Why aren't you crediting me for that? If I launch one actor who will be an outsider, no one will talk about that. But they will be covering and mention the so-called ‘nepo kids’. I have a whole list.. I have launched 25 directors and almost 50 actors... But why should I give the list to someone? If I have launched 20 outsider directors, they’re meant to be the captains of the ship, then why are you only focusing on the stars. An actor isn’t the sole component behind the success of a film. If I say that a film has worked only because of the star, then I am diminishing the work of the 100 people who’ve worked on the film," he added.
07 May,2025 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their baby girl in September 2024. They have successfully managed to keep their little one away from the limelight and the prying eyes of the paparazzi. The power couple does not intend to expose their bundle of joy to the public or reveal many details about her. Deepika Padukone on motherhood and work-life balance However, in a recent interview with Marie Claire, Deepika Padukone opened up about motherhood and how her daughter Dua has changed her life for the better.“I wouldn't say I'm lost,” she said when asked how she’s handling the transition. “But I wouldn't say I've found [my new identity] either. I feel like I'm navigating it.” Deepika admitted she doesn't know if her life will ever go back to the way it was before the birth of her daughter — especially her professional life, where she had mastered multitasking across her many roles. “I don't know if [work] will be what it used to be before I had a baby, and I don't even know if I want it to be that way… Is [this] my new routine and schedule?” she said, posing the question almost to herself. She also recalled a particularly telling incident when she declined a meeting with a director because she wanted to be home with Dua. “He turned around and said, ‘Oh, looks like she's taking motherhood very seriously,’” she recounted, fixing her face into a quizzical expression. “I don't know if that was a compliment or a jab. What does that mean — taking motherhood seriously? Yeah!” On the guilt aspect Despite the privilege she enjoys as one of the most influential persons of the world and having all the help she needs with her baby, the actress is still navigating and understanding this new role. “I do have to tell myself that your life doesn't end the minute you have a child, and that you do need to get back to your life, or at least a part of your life before you had a baby… But every moment where I'm not able to be with her, there is guilt.” Ranveer Singh on Deepika turning a mother “This is the best version of Deepika I have ever known,” new father Ranveer Singh said in the same interview. “As it is often said, ‘the way you do one thing is the way you do everything.’ That holds true in the case of Deepika as a mother. She is completely present. Absolutely immersed. Extremely attentive, sensitive, caring, and beautifully gentle.”
07 May,2025 05:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
