Singer Shreya Ghoshal's All Hearts Tour was scheduled to be held in Mumbai on May 10. The singer was eagerly looking forward to bring her tour to her city. Unfortunately, she has decided to postpone the concert in the wake of tension at the border between India and Pakistan. She also assured that it is not a cancellation but a postponement. Shreya Ghoshal postpones Mumbai concert On Friday, taking to Instagram, Shreya wrote, "My dearest fans, With a heavy heart, I want to share that my homecoming concert in Mumbai, part of the All Hearts Tour and scheduled for 10th May 2025 at Jio World Garden, BKC, will be postponed due to the current events unfolding in our beloved country." She added, "This concert means the world to me, and I was looking forward to sharing a powerful evening with all of you. But as an artist and a citizen, I feel a deep responsibility to stand in solidarity with the nation during this time. I promise that this is not a cancellation, just a postponement." A new date for the concert will be announced soon. View this post on Instagram A post shared by shreyaghoshal (@shreyaghoshal) "We will reunite soon, stronger and more united than ever. A new date will be announced very soon, and all tickets purchased will remain valid for the rescheduled concert. Our exclusive ticketing partner, BookMyShow, will be reaching out to all ticket holders with further instructions and updates. Thank you to each and everyone for your understanding and support in advance. Until then, please stay safe and take care of one another," Shreya said. Earlier, Shreya had cancelled her Surat concert after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed over 20 innocent Indian lives. About India-Pakistan tension India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads with each other after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neighbouring country under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack. Indian Army during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9 has successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pak troops also resorted to numerous cease fire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed and befitting reply was given to the CFVs.Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Nation. All nefarious designs will be responded with force." The indigenously developed Akash surface-to-air missile air defence system has played a crucial role in thwarting Pakistani drone attacks targeting Indian assets on Thursday, according to defence officials. Officials added that both the Indian Army and Air Force have deployed the missile system along the Pakistan border.
09 May,2025 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe tension between India and Pakistan has escalated. The neighbouring country on Thursday night attempted to attack civilian areas in Jammu but was intercepted by the Indian army. Visuals of the attack were soon viral on social media. Amid this, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher also shared a deeply personal moment on social media as he recounted a phone call with his cousin brother Sunil Kher, in Jammu. Anupam Kher's family sends Jammu attack video Kher took to his Instagram handle to share a visual sent by his cousin from Jammu where missiles and drones sent by Pakistan could be seen. Despite the tense situation, Kher's cousin reassured him with unwavering faith in the Indian Army and a patriotic spirit that deeply moved the actor. Taking to Instagram, Anupam shared a video sent to him by Sunil showing the impact of recent escalations in the region. In his post, the veteran actor revealed that he immediately called to check on his cousin’s safety but was met with a response filled with courage, patriotism, and spiritual faith." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Recounting their conversation, the 'Tanvi the Great' director wrote, “This happened last night!! My cousin brother #SunilKher sent this video from his home in Jammu I called him immediately and asked him if he and his family are ok? He laughed a little proudly and said, brother! We are in India! We are Indians. Indian army and mother Vaishno devi is protecting us. Don't take tension. Anyway, we are not letting any missile get to the ground. Hail to the mother! Hail Mother India.” About India-Pakistan tension India and Pakistan have been at loggerheads after terrorist camps were destroyed at nine locations in the neighbouring country under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the ghastly Pahalgam terrorist attack. The Indian Army, during the intervening night of May 8 and May 9, successfully repelled and responded to multiple drone attacks by Pakistan along the western border and the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army said, "Pakistan Armed Forces launched multiple attacks using drones and other munitions along the entire Western Border on the intervening night of 08 and 09 May 2025. Pakistani troops also resorted to numerous ceasefire violations (CFVs) along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. The drone attacks were effectively repulsed, and a befitting reply was given to the CFVs. The Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation. All nefarious designs will be met with force." (with inputs from ANI)
09 May,2025 06:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSharmila Tagore will be attending this year's Cannes Film Festival 2025 for a special screening. She will be present at the screening of the 4K restored version of master filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s 1970 film Aranyer Din Ratri. The movie, which stars Sharmila Tagore, will be screened at Cannes under the Classics section, the organisers said on Thursday. Sharmila Tagore to attend Cannes 2025 Tagore, who collaborated with Ray on several other projects, will walk the red carpet at Cannes 2025 with Simi Garewal, who also played an important role in Aranyer Din Ratri alongside her. While speaking about this milestone, Tagore shared, “It’s wonderful that Manik Da’s (Ray) Aranyer Din Ratri has been restored and will have its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year. This is a very special moment for me, and I am so happy that I will be in Cannes to present the film at the premiere.” Getting nostalgic, she shared, “I remember I was shooting for Aradhana when Manik Da approached me to shoot for this film for a month at a stretch. It was incredibly hot during the shoot, and we could only shoot in the mornings and late afternoons. I have wonderful memories of the time spent with my co-actors, and Manik Da’s precision, especially in the way he shot the memory game sequence—was incredible.” About the film Based on the novel of the same name by author Sunil Gangopadhyay, the Bengali-language film—titled Days and Nights in the Forest in English—featured an ensemble cast of Soumitra Chatterjee, Subhendu Chatterjee, Samit Bhanja, Robi Ghosh, Aparna Sen, Sharmila Tagore, and Simi Garewal. The movie, which explored themes of alienation, class, and modernity, followed the story of four city-bred men who escape to the forests of Palamau for a carefree holiday, only to undergo a journey of self-discovery. Aranyer Din Ratri had its world premiere at the 20th Berlin International Film Festival, where it was nominated for the top prize of the Golden Bear for Best Film. The Cannes Classics section will also screen Charlie Chaplin’s The Gold Rush to celebrate the movie’s centenary year. The film gala will also showcase Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s Amores Perros to mark its 25th anniversary, as well as Edward Yang’s Yi Yi (2000), John Woo’s Hard Boiled (1992), Sri Lankan filmmaker Sumitra Peries’ Gehenu Lamai (1978), and Marcel Pagnol’s Merlusse (1935).
09 May,2025 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Fatima Sana Sheikh on Thursday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to filmmaker Anurag Basu with some goofy pictures. Fatima posted pictures with Anurag on Instagram Story and wrote, "Happy birthday cutiepie @AnuragBasuOfficial" Fatima can be seen taking cute selfies with the birthday boy. Anurag Basu's directorial anthology film 'Metro In Dino' is set to hit the theatres on July 4. The anthology film also stars Anupam Kher, Konkana Sen, Neena Gupta, Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Sheikh, and Pankaj Kaooor in prominent roles. T-Series, the film's official distributor, shared a poster and announced the release date on Instagram. The post read, "When love, fate, and city life collide magic is bound to happen!#Metro... In Dino brings the stories of heart from the cities that you love! Experience it on #July4th in cinemas near you" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pankaj Tripathi (@pankajtripathi) 'Metro...In Dino' marks Aditya and Basu's second collaboration. The duo first worked together in 'Ludo'. 'Metro In Dino,' a film that apparently draws its title from the popular song 'In Dino' from 'Life in a... Metro', will showcase bittersweet tales of human relationships based in contemporary times. Sharing more details about the film, Basu had earlier said, "Metro In Dino is a tale of the people and for the people! It has been a while since I am working on this one and I am glad to be collaborating with a powerhouse like Bhushan Kumar yet again who has always been like a pillar to me!" "The storyline is very fresh and relevant as I look forward to collaborating with amazing artists who bring that essence of contemporary aura with them. As music plays a very important role in any film, I couldn't be happier to be collaborating with my dear friend Pritam who has literally added life to the characters and story with his work," he added. Basu is known for his films like 'Barfi', 'Life In a Metro', 'Ludo', and 'Jagga Jasoos'.
09 May,2025 02:34 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Shahid Kapoor gave his fans a peek into his chilled-out mood with a series of new pictures. The 'Kaminey' actor, on Thursday, took to his Instagram account to post a few photos where he looked relaxed in a white vest, showing off his rugged look with messy hair and a thick beard. Take a look View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shahid Kapoor (@shahidkapoor) Shahid, who often keeps fans updated about both his work and personal life, recently shared his thoughts on life with his fans. Earlier this week, the actor posted a selfie along with a long note that read, "Keep it real, you all. Look within, that's where God sits, waiting for you to know yourself." "Life ain't about where you get to; that's just for the fools. It's who you become in the process that's the real game. When one defines progress with that as a yardstick, life's a whole new game," he continued. "I started playing this version not too long ago. Still at beginner level. Always a student. Keeps me young. #levelup," Shahid concluded. Meanwhile, on the work front, Shahid was last seen in Deva, which is currently streaming on Netflix. In the movie, Shahid portrays a rebellious police officer who delves into a high-profile case. As he digs deeper, he unravels a complex web of deceit and betrayal, plunging into a perilous journey of investigation, while Pooja Hegde stars as the leading lady in the role of a journalist. Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Deva is an action-packed roller-coaster ride full of thrills and drama. It was released on January 31, 2025. 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 May,2025 02:08 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIAfter stunning fans at the Met Gala 2025, Shah Rukh Khan is back in Mumbai. The Bollywood superstar, who made headlines with his debut at the prestigious fashion event, was seen walking out of the airport on Thursday evening. The actor looked stylish as always. He was accompanied by his manager, Pooja Dadlani. In videos captured by paparazzi, the actor was spotted in a white t-shirt paired with blue jeans, a black jacket, and sunglasses. He completed his look with a blue bag, brown belt, and white sneakers. Shah Rukh Khan made a scintillating debut at the prestigious Met Gala this year. For Shah Rukh's Met Gala appearance, ace designer Sabyasachi created a black floor-length, elongated coat in Tasmanian superfine wool with monogrammed Japanese horn buttons. The coat is hand-canvassed, single-breasted, with a peak collar and wide lapels. It was paired with a crepe de chine silk shirt and tailored superfine wool trousers. A pleated satin kamarbandh completed this bespoke look. SRK layered the outfit with a custom stack and complemented it with The Bengal Tiger Head Cane, crafted in 18k gold with tourmalines, sapphires, old mine cut, and brilliant cut diamonds. The actor also took to his X account to express his gratitude to designer Sabyasachi and his team for making him feel "comfortable" in a "space" that doesn't belong to him. Taking to X, he wrote, "Thx Sabyasachi & ur whole team for introducing me to the Met Gala. It's not my 'space,' but u made me feel so comfortable... because u, like me, believe... Style & Fashion... is just being who you are. And all of u made me feel like a 'K!'" This year, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani also debuted at the Met Gala. 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 May,2025 02:07 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIAmidst the buzz around Anupam Kher's directorial debut, 'Tanvi The Great', the legendary actor has left the fans intrigued by introducing Jackie Shroff as Brigadier Joshi in the film. Calling Jackie his "brother", he shared his first look poster and wrote a long note, "ACTORS of TANVI THE GREAT: My friend #JackieShroff is actually my brother from another mother. We have not only worked together in so many movies, we are also related." He also shared that his wife is tying rakhi to him, "Not many know that his wife Ayesha Shroff has been tying Rakhi to me for more than 30years. Jackie has a golden heart. 'Love' can be his second name." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Kher added, "He has so much of it in him. One day he dropped in at my place. I was yet to cast my film #TanviTheGreat! But I had recorded few songs. I made him listen to them. He was quiet for a long time after listening to them. Then he hugged me and said. Don't make this film without me. Brig. Joshi like any Indian army officer is larger than life. Strong, decisive and yet compassionate. His portrayal will be remembered for years! Thank you Shroff for your selfless friendship and brilliant acting. You are a piller of my strength. Both, on and off screen! Jai Hind!..." Recently, the makers introduced Boman Irani as 'Raza Saab', a musical genius in the highly anticipated film, 'Tanvi The Great'. Taking to his Instagram handle, the actor Anupam announced Boman's role through a poster. While sharing the news, the veteran actor Anupam Kher opened up about his close friendship with Boman Irani, calling him an "asset for life." "Boman Irani is not only a PHENOMENAL actor but also a wonderful human being. Having a friend like him on the sets is an asset for life. When I narrated him just the idea of #TanviTheGreat he immediately said he will be part of our film. His presence and performance in the film is towering! His appreciating nod after every shot meant the world to me! Thank you my dearest Boman for making #RazaSaab so endearingly humane, vulnerable and extremely lovable. The depth you brought to the character makes #Tanvi - GREAT! #Humbled #Gratitude," wrote Anupam Kher. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anupam Kher (@anupampkher) Tanvi The Great is also set to have its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, within the Marche du Film. The film is directed by Anupam Kher, while the music is composed by Oscar-winner M.M. Keeravani. It is produced by Anupam Kher Studios and NFDC, in association with Lower Middle Class Corporation. The release date of the movie will be announced soon. The film stars debutant Shubhangi Dutt in the lead roles. 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 May,2025 01:41 PM IST | Mumbai | ANINeha Kakkar and her husband Rohanpreet Singh recently attended the wedding ceremony of their driver in Mumbai. The video of them meeting the bride and groom is now going viral. The clip shows the couple greeting guests, congratulating the couple, and even dancing and taking pictures with people present. Not only Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet, but the former's brother Tony Kakkar was also snapped at the wedding, congratulating the couple. Soon after, the video of the couple and Tony attending the wedding went viral, and fans started hailing the singer for her kind gesture. In the video, Neha can be seen gifting a gold chain to the bride. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) One wrote, "Beautiful humble personality, that's how every big society personality should be." "Small efforts by them make this wedding memorable for the staff," another one said. Meanwhile, a third fan wrote, "Kitna bhi troll kr lo, ya sach mein achi hai." One comment read, "Isiliye to Neha Kakkar favourite hai meri." Neha Kakkar & Tony Kakkar’s recent controversy Neha Kakkar and Tony Kakkar made headlines after Sonu Kakkar, their sister, broke the internet as she announced that she has decided to break all ties with her siblings. Taking to her X (previously known as Twitter), Sonu posted a shocking statement that read, “Deeply devastated to inform you all that I am no longer a SISTER to the two talented superstars, Tony Kakkar and Neha Kakkar. This decision of mine comes from a place of deep emotional pain, and I am truly disheartened today." As the post reached netizens, they started posting several questions in the comments section, asking the reason for her decision. Sonu later deleted the post, and ever since then, the entire family has remained silent regarding the subject. Neha Kakkar’s Melbourne controversy Viral videos show Neha Kakkar in tears as she apologized to the audience. The singer can also be seen assuring the fuming crowd that she would make up for the lost time. "You have been sweet and patient, waiting for so long. I hate it. I have never made anyone wait in my entire life," Neha said. Neha Kakkar, who has belted out hits such as Second Hand Jawaani, Sunny Sunny, Manali Trance, London Thumakda, Dilbar, and O Saki Saki, started her journey in singing by participating in the second season of the singing reality show Indian Idol.
09 May,2025 12:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe growing India-Pakistan tension has left the entire country worried. Yesterday was a tough day, with Pakistan firing multiple drone and missile attacks. All eyes were on the news channels, giving constant updates on the blackout, suspended services, and important information. With a tense situation in the country, especially in the bordering states, united in spirit and standing strong with the Indian Armed Forces, Anil Kapoor to Aly Goni, several celebs shared strong messages in these testing times. Celebs hail the Indian Armed Forces While taking to his social media, Anil Kapoor wrote, "All my gratitude and prayers for the brave women and men defending us. You are our heroes." Anupam Kher took to his X and shared a conversation with his cousin in Jammu. He said, "My cousin brother #SunilKher sent this video from his home in Jammu. I called immediately and asked him if he and his family are okay. He laughed a little proudly and said, 'Bhaiya! Hum Bharat mein hain! Hum Hindustani hain. Hamari suraksha Bharatiya Sena aur Mata Vaishno Devi kar rahi hain. Aap tension mat lo. Waise bhi koi bhi missile hum zameen par nahi lagne de rahe.' Jai Mata Ki! Bharat Mata Ki Jai!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Kangana Ranaut took to social media to applaud India’s landmark 2018 S-400 air defence agreement with Russia. On Thursday, the ‘Queen’ actress took to her Instagram story and shared a note that read, “Our Sudarshan Chakra—the S-400 Air Defence System—demolished the Pakistani air attack! Among the world’s most powerful defence technologies, the S-400 deal was signed by PM Narendra Modi’s government with Russia in 2018. #OperationSindoor.” "Proud of our protectors. Jai Hind," wrote Shraddha Kapoor. “Numb Pray for Jammu pray for our families,” wrote Aly Goni Manushi Chhillar, while taking to her social media, shared, "As a daughter of a doctor who spent 3 decades in the Ministry of Defence, and a niece to an army officer, I only have utmost respect and admiration for what our armed forces sacrifice to serve the nation. Thank you for always protecting us." Mouni Roy, Raveena Tandon, Angad Bedi, Sonal Chauhan, and others also hailed the Indian Armed Forces. India-Pakistan tension intensified According to defence sources on Thursday, Pakistan fired eight missiles targeting Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. All were intercepted and blocked by Indian air defence units. The missile interception took place just a day after India began Operation Sindoor, a major counter-terror operation launched in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 Indian nationals dead.
09 May,2025 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentA lot has changed in Vikrant Massey’s life between his 2018 web series, Broken…But Beautiful, and the upcoming Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. But one thing has remained unchanged, says Santosh Singh, who helmed both offerings. He points out that after Broken…But Beautiful, the actor hasn’t featured in a tender, aching love story. That was one of the reasons Massey signed Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opposite Shanaya Kapoor. Santosh Singh “Broken… was the first love story we did together, and now we are back with another. Vikrant once told me that most [filmmakers] cast him in hard-hitting movies like 12th Fail [2023] or negative roles like Sector 36 [2024], but only I see him as a romantic hero,” says Singh, who is readying the film for a July 11 release. Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan looks at the love that blossoms between Massey’s musician and Kapoor’s theatre actor. It also marks the latter’s Bollywood debut. Singh recalls, “The film had its own journey of finding the heroine. We [initially] had Tara Sutaria and Pratibha Ranta for the role, but their dates didn’t work out. We tested Shanaya and she passed with flying colours. We did four months of workshops with her; she also worked with an acting coach. By the time we started shooting, she knew the script by heart.”
09 May,2025 08:14 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRScroll through some of the leading Bollywood actors’ Instagram accounts, and eagle-eyed fans will notice a change. In a strange turn of events, by Thursday morning, many of the actors experienced a drop in their follower count. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan, and Janhvi Kapoor reportedly lost thousands of followers between May 7 and 8. Digital experts suggest that a section of the South Asian diaspora has unfollowed certain celebrities after Operation Sindoor. According to social media analytics, Bhatt and Aaryan saw a dip of nearly one lakh followers from their respective 8.62 crore and 4.50 crore followers. Khan’s followers dropped by approximately 60,000, and Kapoor’s, by 30,000. Meanwhile, Devgn’s 1.2 crore count saw a reduction of roughly 20,000. A digital media strategist, on condition of anonymity, linked the recent activity to two episodes. “Last week, top Pakistani artistes’ social media accounts were blocked in India. That was seen as a gesture of rising intolerance. After Operation Sindoor, many Bollywood celebrities took a stand, which did not go down well with certain sections of the South Asian diaspora in the US and UK. Unfollowing these stars is their way of expressing protest against aggressive tactics, and larger political narratives,” said the strategist. Digital media expert Murtuza Rampurawala said the numbers directly reflect public sentiment. “When a lot of people unfollow at once, it’s a clear sign that public opinion is shifting. Brands pay close attention to this because they want to work with celebrities who reflect what their audience believes in,” he shared.mid-day reached out to Meta India, which did not respond to our queries regarding the recent drop in follower count. 20KAjay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Kartik Aaryan, Sara Ali Khan 60KFollowers lost by Sara Ali Khan
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