The King has arrived! Bollywood's biggest superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, has officially made his way to New York ahead of his debut at the Met Gala 2025. Pictures and videos of him at the NYC airport have flooded social media with excitement. Meanwhile, mum-to-be Kiara Advani has also dropped pictures to share a glimpse from her hotel room in New York, just a day before the grand fashion event. The grand Met Gala 2025 debuts The biggest fashion event in the world is going to see a sea of stars from around the globe, showcasing some amazing creations by top designers. This year is going to be extra special for India, with three big Met debuts to look forward to. While Shah Rukh Khan is reportedly all set to make a grand debut at the carpet in a custom Sabyasachi ensemble, Kiara Advani is gearing up for her dazzling debut at the Met Gala 2025, draped in a one-of-a-kind Gaurav Gupta creation. While she’s keeping it hush-hush officially, a teaser of her ensemble has already surfaced online — and it’s all kinds of divine. EXCLUSIVE: Shah Rukh Khan has arrived at the airport—ready to rule the Met Gala stage. ❤️✨SRK AT MET GALA @iamsrk #ShahRukhKhan #KingKhan #SRK #King #MetGala2025 #SRKMetGala #GlobalSuperstar pic.twitter.com/FNiajy3GGR — Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) May 3, 2025 While there were already reports that Shah Rukh Khan and Kiara would make their grand debut at the biggest fashion event in the world, another first-timer to this list is none other than Diljit Dosanjh, who is also reportedly going to walk the carpet in a custom Gaurav Gupta creation. The news of Diljit’s Met debut has set the internet on fire. The Punjabi singer took to his Instagram last night and wrote 'First Time' with American rapper Gunna's song "Met Gala" in the background. Priyanka Chopra to return to Met Gala Meanwhile, there is chatter around Priyanka Chopra returning to the prestigious fashion event on May 5. A source informed Mid-day that Priyanka will attend the Met Gala 2025 with Olivier Rousteing of Balmain. She is expected to don a powerful couture look, styled with an exquisite piece from Bvlgari’s newest high-jewellery collection — a perfect blend of cinematic royalty and fashion authority. Met Gala 2025 theme This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates Black identity through the lens of couture, inspired by Monica L. Miller’s book Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity. The exhibit will feature a range of garments, paintings, photographs, and more, exploring the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism.
04 May,2025 08:18 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentShe is back to put her charm on display and seductively woo the men in her life. The fiery femme fatale of one of Netflix’s popular thrillers isn’t done just yet. Taapsee Pannu returns for the third instalment of the Haseen Dillruba franchise. A month after the actor and the film’s writer-producer Kanika Dhillon teased the third edition in an online interaction, mid-day has learnt that work on the script is officially underway. A still from Haseen Dillruba “The prep is in full-swing. The team knew that the love story between Rani and Rishu [played by Vikrant Massey] with its pulpy narrative had scope for another part,” says a source. The romantic crime thriller originally premiered on the OTT giant in 2021, quickly earning cult status for its mix of small-town charm, seductive tension, and unexpected twists. Its sequel, Phir Aayi Haseen Dillruba, released in August 2024, continuing the twisted tale of love. Now, insiders suggest that the third part will raise the bar even further. “It is one of the most successful titles for the platform. So, the aim is to create a more fun, juicy and thrilling third part,” the source adds. Pannu has wrapped up Gandhari and is filming Mulk 2, directed by Anubhav Sinha. Despite her packed schedule, she will dive back into the world of passion and peril by end of the year. Did you know?Haseen Dillruba’s twist ending was initially even grimmer, but was tweaked to keep audiences more emotionally hooked to the couple’s twisted romance.
04 May,2025 07:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaActors are often asked, “How do you know the pulse of the people?” While few have an answer to this, R Madhavan was refreshingly candid in his take on it. “By being alone with the people,” he tells us. With more than three decades in the entertainment industry, the actor has figured out how to make his complex on-screen characters relatable and true to the context. To ensure that he interacts with people from all walks of life, Madhavan doesn’t let his entourage tag along everywhere. (From left) Fatima Sana Shaikh and R Madhavan in Aap Jaisa Koi “I walk around as alone as possible. It keeps me in touch with common people. I want to know the price of lentils and potatoes from the local vegetable vendor. I want to sit with the tech geeks and learn about the next version of the AI. If I’m behaving like a star in front of them, those doors get closed quickly,” he explains. He reveals that he learnt about black magic for Shaitaan (2024) and understood Indian aerospace scientist Nambi Narayanan for Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022) after a conversation with someone he met on a flight. “I never fear a good risk. Even if it goes wrong, at least you went down blazing. I’d rather go for glorious failure than compromised success any day.” Despite his many years in the film industry, Madhavan has been selective with his work. He claims he would rather be remembered for a few good films than burden himself with repetitive roles. “Early on in my career, when I heard people say that if it is an Aamir [Khan] film, the content is bound to be good — that’s something I was dying to have people say about my work. And I have tried to make those choices,” expresses the star. He shares that 3 Idiots (2009) has reformed the thought process of an entire generation of parents, not just in India. “They come and tell me how it has changed their life,” he says, adding, “I try to not get stereotyped. The only sequel I’ve ever done is Tanu Weds Manu [2011] because the script was so justifiable. I haven’t had the luxury of doing a franchise film where I’m able to repeat the same characters because they worked. I would have loved to. So easy to just sit back and do five films like that till they fail and then do something else.” No more romances for Maddy! After decades of doing romcoms, R Madhavan is now avoiding the genre because “nothing is age-appropriate”. While most romcoms these days are associated with teenagers, he believes that people between the ages of 45 and 55 are more romantic. He has wrapped up Aap Jaisa Koi, where he plays a 48-year-old unmarried man romancing Fatima Sana Shaikh’s 29-year-old character. When asked about the gossip surrounding a Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein sequel, he says, “They ask me too. I haven’t found anything concrete to either do Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein 2 or Tanu Weds Manu 3. It’s all speculation.” He also has De De Pyaar De 2, Dhurandhar, a Tamil sci-fi film Bridge and a Tamil series titled Legacy.
04 May,2025 07:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuAny news about King, and fans lap it up with gusto. The film not only launches Suhana Khan on the big screen after her OTT debut with The Archies, but also marks her first on-screen union with her superstar father, Shah Rukh Khan. Currently in pre-production, the Siddharth Anand directorial begins filming on May 18 at a Mumbai studio, before heading to the UAE and Europe for later schedules. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Abhay Verma, and now, Arshad Warsi in a crucial role. Arshad Warsi Interestingly, this marks Warsi’s second outing with Shah Rukh after the latter’s cameo in Kuchh Meetha Ho Jaye (2005). A source shares, “His role is small, but pivotal. Arshad could not refuse when Shah Rukh approached him. When he personally calls someone, nobody says no. Arshad is doing the film only because he loves Shah Rukh. His role is a sweet, quirky, funny and cute one with slight grey shades; and only Arshad can play it to perfection.” Warsi, currently shooting Dhamaal 4 with Ajay Devgn, also has Jolly LLB 3, Welcome to the Jungle, and Raj Kumar Hirani’s Pritam Pedro lined up. “While Shah Rukh and Suhana begin shooting from May 18, Arshad will join them only from June-end after he wraps up Indra Kumar’s Dhamaal 4,” adds the source.
04 May,2025 07:18 AM IST | Mumbai | Upala KBRWho needs superstars? At the buzzing WAVES 2025 summit, veteran filmmaker Shekhar Kapur dropped a digital bombshell — he’s ready to ditch megastars like Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan in favour of AI-generated superstars. “Actors are going to be just actors, because AI will create stars going ahead... And I can create a star using AI and have my copyright,” Kapur declared. “I don’t need Amitabh Bachchan. I’ll create my own character. I don’t need Shah Rukh Khan, I’ll create my own character, my own star.” Bold, wild, and futuristic? You bet. According to Kapur, AI won’t just mimic humans — it’ll outshine them, pixel by pixel. India’s biggest film in the making Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films isn’t here to play it small. Speaking at the summit, he hyped up their mega-project Mahavatar, starring Vicky Kaushal as Chiranjeevi Parashurama. “I think we’re in a very interesting space... We’re finally getting our act together. We’re understanding that stories need to be made for the common man,” he shared. Slated for a Christmas 2026 release, the film is Maddock’s most ambitious venture yet. Rooted in Indian mythology but charged with cutting-edge tech, Mahavatar aims to be a world-class blockbuster with desi soul. Meet Kiara at the MET Gala Make way, fashionistas! Kiara Advani is gearing up for her dazzling debut at the Met Gala 2025, draped in a one-of-a-kind Gaurav Gupta creation. While she’s keeping it hush-hush officially, a teaser of her ensemble has already surfaced online — and it’s all kinds of divine. This year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, celebrates Black identity through the lens of couture. Kiara’s red carpet moment promises a fabulous fusion of Indian artistry and global glam. Oh, and did we mention — she’s currently expecting her first child? Her look is set to be a bold tribute to womanhood, identity, and influence; and we can’t wait!
04 May,2025 07:15 AM IST | Mumbai | The Hitlist TeamThe WAVES 2025 saw an adorable moment on its second day when actor Shraddha Kapoor extended a warm welcome to Instagram Head Adam Mosseri in a very special way. During their session, Fireside Chat--Trends and Virality, Shraddha and Mosseri discussed how Gen Z consumes content today. But just before the discussion began, the 'Stree' actress surprised Adam with a homemade Maharashtrian sweet, Puran Poli. "I know you've been eating at fancy places and trying Indian food. I want you to try this Maharashtrian dessert called Puran Poli. It is made at my home," she told Adam. Prior to WAVES 2025, Mosseri also stepped out for a special evening in Mumbai with Bollywood couple Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh. Mosseri took to Instagram to share a selfie from the dinner outing, featuring himself with the star couple at a Mumbai restaurant. The photo, taken by Ranveer Singh, captures all three smiling warmly at the camera. Captioning the image, Mosseri wrote, "I got to meet the amazing and charismatic power couple that is @deepikapadukone and @ranveersingh this evening in Bombay, and enjoy some unreal food at @papasbombay." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Mosseri (@mosseri) WAVES 2025 is India's first-of-its-kind international summit dedicated to the audio-visual and entertainment sectors. It brings together over 10,000 delegates, 1,000 creators, 300 companies, and 350 startups, creating a powerful cross-sectoral network. The event encompasses the entire spectrum of media and emerging technologies, from film and OTT to AVGC-XR, comics, AI, and broadcasting. The four-day event began on May 1 and will continue until May 4. 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
03 May,2025 11:31 PM IST | Mumbai | ANISonu Sood found himself in legal trouble after the President of the Bengaluru city district unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) lodged a police complaint against the singer, saying that his statements had deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community during his Bengaluru concert. Now, Nigam has taken to his social media to address the controversy and shared that he loves Kannadigas, but those 4–5 boys were threatening him during the event. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonu Nigam (@sonunigamofficial) Sonu Nigam addresses Bangalore concert controversy In a video captioned "Just love," Sonu Nigam addressed the controversy and said, "While I was singing my first song, there was a bunch of four to five students who were not demanding but actually threateningly asking me to sing in Kannada. There were many people in the audience who tried to stop them and asked them not to cause disturbance." Further, while continuing, he reminded them of what happened in Pahalgam and said, "Un paanchon ko yeh yaad dilana aur batana bahut zaroori tha ki Pahalgam mein jab pant utaari gayi thi, tab bhaasha nahi poochi gayi thi." Adding how he believes it is important to stop those trying to threaten him, Sonu stated, "It’s important to not allow them to threaten you as an audience. Saari duniya pyaar se aapke liye aayi hai… I had a one-hour set of Kannada songs. Jo log uksaate hain unhe usi samay rokna bahut zaroori hai. Pyaar ki bhoomi mein nafrat ke beej agar koi bo raha hai toh usse rokna padega, kyunki baad mein woh fasal humein hi kaatni hai.” FIR against Sonu Nigam As per ANI, the FIR filed against Sonu read: “Sonu Nigam's statements have caused severe distress to the Kannadiga community. By equating a simple cultural request to sing a Kannada song with a terrorist act, Shri Nigam has portrayed Kannadigas as intolerant or violent, which is contrary to their peace-loving and harmonious nature.” Sonu Nigam, who is widely acclaimed for his Hindi songs, has also sung in several different languages including Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, Tamil, Odia, English, Assamese, Malayalam, Gujarati, Bhojpuri, Nepali, Tulu, Maithili, and Manipuri.
03 May,2025 07:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHas OTT become the boon every content creator ever wanted? Well, Saif Ali Khan believes so. As per the Jewel Thief star, streaming platforms have given actors the opportunity to explore content in a very different way, and for him, the coming of OTT is actually a “gift for an artist.” Today, at a session for the WAVES Global Summit 2025, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and celebrated actor Saif Ali Khan came together for a conversation on Streaming the New India: Culture, Connectivity & Creative Capital. Saif Ali Khan on streaming platforms The discussion explored how storytelling is fuelling India’s rise as a global creative force. During the discussion, Saif Ali Khan expressed how streaming has transformed the creative landscape, saying, “Thanks to streaming, we can explore characters in a very different way. There is a kind of intimacy on the platform—because there is a detail you can get into when it is long-format storytelling. The kind of longevity that streaming offers is a gift for an artist—it is a creative playground with no school bell.” When asked what his message is for Indian creators who try to take their content to a global audience, Ted said, “If you try to engineer something to be global, you end up making it for no one. The stories that travel the farthest—the ones that truly resonate beyond borders—are always the most locally authentic. Nothing will work outside of India if it isn’t loved within India first.” Saif Ali Khan’s work front Saif Ali Khan is currently seen in his recently released heist film Jewel Thief. During the film’s promotions, the actor confirmed that he has signed a new project with acclaimed filmmaker Priyadarshan, where he will be portraying the role of a blind man. Known for remaking several Malayalam films in Hindi, Priyadarshan’s next project is also speculated to be a remake of Oppam. About WAVES Summit WAVES will integrate films, OTT, gaming, comics, digital media, AI, AVGC-XR, broadcasting, and emerging tech, and seeks to present itself as a comprehensive showcase of India’s media and entertainment prowess. The summit, being held at the Jio World Convention Centre, aims to unlock a USD 50 billion market by 2029, expanding India’s footprint in the global entertainment economy.
03 May,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith the trend of sequels being received well by the audience, Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 has joined the list and is already becoming one of the most loved films. It has been just two days since the movie released in theatres, and the box office numbers of the Riteish Deshmukh and Ajay Devgn starrer are already speaking volumes. After a thunderous opening on Day 1 with a Rs 19.25 crore collection, it minted about Rs 11.50 crore on Day 2. According to a Sacnilk report, the movie has managed to earn a total of over Rs 31 crore in just two days of its release. While it was expected that the movie's collection would witness a dip on Day 2 considering it was a working day, the evening shows made up for the deficit. With strong word of mouth, the movie saw an increase in overall Hindi occupancy, reaching 19.23% on Day 2, and ticket sales are expected to rise further over the weekend. Raid 2 is the 3rd-highest opener of 2025 After Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which minted Rs 31 crore, and Salman Khan’s Eid release Sikandar, which raked in Rs 26 crore, Ajay Devgn gave a boost to the box office with his second installment. The superstar once again cemented his status as the undisputed sequel king, with footfalls expected to surge over the weekend for this edge-of-the-seat crime thriller. Director Raj Kumar Gupta on Ajay vs Riteish On working with Ajay and Riteish, Raj Kumar was all praise for them. He told ANI, "They both are fabulous actors. They both liked the script and immediately agreed to work on the film. Truly loved working with them as they both delivered a dhamakedar performance. The audience will love their face-off." About Raid 2 Helmed by Raj Kumar Gupta, Raid 2 is anticipated to be the most engrossing entertainer of the year. The film also stars Vaani Kapoor, Rajat Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, and Amit Sial. It is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Kumar Mangat Pathak, Abhishek Pathak, and Krishan Kumar. The film is presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series and is a Panorama Studios production. Raid 2 released theatrically on 1st May 2025.
03 May,2025 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPresident of the Bengaluru city district unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) - a pro-Kannada organisation lodged a police complaint against singer Sonu Nigam, saying that his statements have deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community, incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka, and are likely to provoke violence. This complaint was lodged against the renowned singer Sonu Nigam for allegedly making objectionable and emotionally provocative statements during a musical event held on April 25- 26 at East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, which falls under your police station's jurisdiction. Dharmaraj A, President of the Bengaluru City District Unit of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, submitted the complaint. "This complaint is lodged against the renowned singer Shri Sonu Nigam for making objectionable and emotionally provocative statements during a musical event held on April 25, 26, at East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Virgonagar, Bengaluru, which falls under your police station's jurisdiction. His statements have deeply hurt the sentiments of the Kannadiga community, incited hatred among various linguistic communities in Karnataka, and are likely to provoke violence. A video of Shri Sonu Nigam's statement has gone viral, causing widespread outrage among millions of Kannadigas across the state," reads the complaint. "On April 25, 26, during a musical event at East Point College, it is reported that a student requested Sonu Nigam to sing a Kannada song. In response, Nigam made an objectionable statement, saying, "Kannada, Kannada, Kannada, this is exactly why the incident happened in Pahalgam." He referenced the terrorist attack that occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, where 26 tourists were killed. By linking a simple request to sing a Kannada song to a terrorist act, Nigam insulted the Kannadiga community and equated their cultural pride and linguistic identity with violence and intolerance," the complaint further said. These statements were recorded in a video that has gone viral on social media and has been reported by various news channels, leading to widespread anger among Kannadigas and raising concerns about potential attacks on Kannadigas in different parts of the country. "Shri Sonu Nigam's statements are objectionable, divisive, and harmful to communal harmony. They violate the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023." The complaint further reads, "Sonu Nigam's statements have caused severe distress to the Kannadiga community. By equating a simple cultural request to sing a Kannada song with a terrorist act, Shri Nigam has portrayed Kannadigas as intolerant or violent, which is contrary to their peace-loving and harmonious nature. His statement risks sparking linguistic unrest in Karnataka, a state known for its diversity. Coming from a public figure like Shri Sonu Nigam, who has a vast following, such statements create a negative perception of Kannadigas and foster division among communities, endangering communal harmony." "In this regard, I request that a complaint be registered against Shri Sonu Nigam under BNS Sections 352(1), 351(2), and 353 for promoting enmity, criminal defamation, and outraging linguistic sentiments, and that appropriate legal action be taken. I urge you to thoroughly investigate this incident, collect video evidence from the event, and record statements from witnesses present at East Point College on April 30, 2025, to ensure justice for the Kannadiga community and prevent such divisive statements in the future. "I am ready to fully cooperate during the investigation and provide additional information if required. I kindly request that you take immediate action on this serious offense to safeguard the harmony and unity of our society. Yours faithfully, Dharmaraj A., District President, Bengaluru District, Karnataka Rakshana Vedike, Bengaluru." Kannadigas and Kannada cinema artists are outraged against the singer on social media. Pro-Kannada organizations have demanded that Sonu Nigam apologize. The insistence on banning them has also been heard. Sonu Nigam has shown a lot of love for Kannada, so some of the fans also said that he must be given one more chance to apologize instead of banning. 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
03 May,2025 08:12 AM IST | Bengaluru (Karnataka) | ANINirmal Kapoor, the mother of Anil Kapoor, Boney Kapoor, and Sanjay Kapoor passed away on April 2 at the age of 90. As the unfortunate news broke on the internet, several members of the film fraternity reached Nirmal's residence in Mumbai to offer their condolences to the Kapoor family. Filmmaker Karan Johar, veteran actor Anupam Kher, Rani Mukherjee, Jackie Shroff, Tabu, Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, Ananya Pandey, Suhana Khan were spotted at Anil Kapoor's mother's home to pay their respect. Additionally, directors Rajkumar Santoshi and Anees Bazmee also visited the residence to offer their condolences. Also, celebrated writer Javed Akhtar, along with Rumi Jaffery and yesteryear actress Padmini Kolhapure were seen coming out of Nirmal's residence. Janhvi Kapoor, her rumored beau Shikhar Pahariya, Shanaya Kapoor, and Anshula Kapoor were also seen at the premises, along with other members of the Kapoor clan. If the reports are to be believed, Nirmal's last rites will take place tomorrow May 3 at the Pawan Hans Crematorium, Mumbai. However, no official confirmation from the family members has been received yet. According to Dr Santosh Shetty, CEO and Executive Director of the Kokilaben Ambani Hospital, Nirmal passed away peacefully at the hospital around 5.25 pm on Friday. Nirmal was reportedly in and out of the hospitals in the recent past because of age-related issues. She is survived by her three sons- Boney, Anil, and Sanjay, and daughter Reena Marwah, who is married to the founder of AAFT in NOIDA, Sandeep Marwah. Nirmal was married to well-known film producer Surinder Kapoor. She is also the grandmother of Arjun Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Shanaya Kapoor, and Mohit Marwah. Nirmal celebrated her 90th birthday in September 2024, and Anil, Boney, and Sanjay penned heartfelt birthday wishes for their mother. They also shared some unseen family photographs with her on Instagram. 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
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