Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment is among the biggest production houses in Indian cinema. And they recently announced their next big project with Sunny Deol, which will also be produced by AR. Murugadoss. The film also stars Jyotika, who plays a pivotal role alongside him in this project. The action thriller went on floors on Friday, 27th February 2026, with the shoot currently underway, creating immense anticipation among fans. About Sunny Deol's new project The news that Sunny Deol is headlining the project, who is currently basking in the success of Border 2, has already gained strong buzz and excitement. A source close to the actor has now revealed that the film will see him “stepping into a completely new zone” in his first-ever collaboration with Ritesh, Farhan, and Murugadoss, marking an exciting new chapter in his career. According to a source close to the actor, “After a roaring phase with back-to-back mass entertainers, Sunny Deol is now stepping into a completely new zone with a fresh character in his first-ever collaboration with Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and A. R. Murugadoss for an untitled next. A one-of-a-kind action thriller, the film will be helmed by Balaji Ganesh, marking an exciting new chapter in Sunny Deol’s career.” This has created immense excitement among audiences as they will get to see Sunny Deol take on a completely new role, known for his acting brilliance and strong screen presence. Fans are eager to witness him sharing the screen with Jyotika and Vijay Varma. On the other hand, Balaji Ganesh, a Chennai-based filmmaker and long-time co-director to A. R. Murugadoss, makes his feature directorial debut with this suspense thriller, bringing experience in story development, direction, and large-scale productions. The theatrical is an Excel Entertainment Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, and A.R. Murugadoss, co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Aditya Joshi, Sunnil Jain, and Yusuf Shaikh. Sunny Deol's upcoming projects He will also be seen in Ramayana, Gabru and Soorya this year. A source revealed, "Gabru, which was being planned as a direct-to-OTT release, will now arrive in cinemas on May 8. Described as the Satyakaam (1969) of Sunny’s career, it has been directed by Shashank Udapurkar and has Salman Khan in a cameo. Sunny plays a middle-aged family man who wants to live the rest of his life meaningfully through his service to humanity.” Producer Deepak Mukut says of Soorya, “The film is complete. Now it’s in the post-production phase. Once that gets done, we will finalise the release date. We are looking for a good date in the month of June or July, as we want to showcase it well.”
05 June,2026 04:13 PM IST | Mumbai | Priya RupaniDeepika 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.
04 June,2026 04:51 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediDays after the demise of singer Zubeen Garg, Bollywood actress-politician Kangana Ranaut remembered him with the poster of their film Gangster. The Bollywood film marked Kangana's debut and the music of the film is remembered to date. On Thursday, Kangana took to her Instagram stories and remembered the legendary singer who lost his life during a scuba diving incident in Singapore. Kangana pays tribute to Zubeen Garg She first shared a picture of Zubeen Garg from his younger days and captioned it: “#Zubeenda.” She then shared a poster of the 2006 thriller Gangster, which marked her Bollywood debut, and added the song Ya Ali, sung by the late Assamese icon Zubeen Garg, as a tribute to him. “#zubeenda No one like you!,” she wrote as the caption. Naagin 7 VFX Blunder 🤣In this epic fail, the jungle vanished and revealed the raw truth: a bright blue screen and actors dangling from safety harnesses like laundry on a line. 🧺#Naagin7 #TVSerial #EktaKapoor pic.twitter.com/TtLQrIkROP — Filmi Channel (@filmichannell) May 5, 2026 It was on September 19, when singer Zubeen Garg passed away following a scuba diving accident in Singapore. He was rescued from the sea by the Singapore police and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was admitted to the ICU. Despite intensive care, doctors could not save him. Everything that happened at Zubeen Garg's funeral His sister Palme Borthakur and music composer Rahul Gautam, a protégé of the singer, lit the pyre, amid gun salutes. They went around the pyre seven times as priests guided them, and all present at the site stood up. Zubeen's wife, Garima Saikia Garg, was sitting on the side of the platform where his last rites were performed and was seen sobbing all through the rituals. She even brought their dogs to the funeral for Zubeen's one last glimpse. Vedic hymns were chanted by priests at the cremation site since early morning. A team of Assam police personnel were the pallbearers of the casket, carrying Zubeen's body. A gun salute was given to Zubeen by the Assam Police personnel before his body was taken to the platform, where his last rites would be performed. As the smoke from the flames flared up, slogans like 'Zubeen, Zubeen' reverberated in the air, and people were seen singing his song 'Mayabini Ratir buku'. After the tributes were paid to the popular singer, the Assam Police gave him the gun salute and sounded the bugle. A large number of people gathered around the cremation site, including those on the hills surrounding the place, and slogans like 'Long Live Zubeen', 'Jai Zubeen da' reverberated in the area. People were seen singing a song 'Mayabini Ratir buku', which Garg had said many times that this should be sung at his funeral. The mortal remains of Garg were taken to a platform and placed on the pyre amid chanting of Vedic hymns and blowing of conch shells. The funeral pyre has been constructed on the platform, covered in a white canopy and decorated with flowers all around it. What it means India is rolling out a Cell Broadcast Alert system for disasters like earthquakes, floods, cyclones, etc. These alerts are sent directly to all phones in a specific area, without needing apps or subscriptions. The flash SMS / loud alert tone is intentional—to ensure people notice it during emergencies.
25 September,2025 03:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent | Test TusharAfter Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL 2024 title, the wave of celebration was endless. The team, co-owned by Shah Rukh Khan, is his pride and joy, which was evident in the emotional hug he gave his children Suhana, Aryan, and AbRam Khan after they clinched the win. Shah Rukh Khan celebrates Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2024 final win View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) Following the victory, Shah Rukh Khan took a victory lap around the stadium, where he performed his signature pose for the thousands present and millions of Indians watching from their homes. Now, the Bollywood superstar has taken to Instagram to formally congratulate his team. He wrote: "To my boys…. my team…. my champs….”these blessed candles of the night” …. My Stars…of KKR. I cannot do a lot of things and you cannot do them all either…but together we manage most of them. That’s what @KKRiders stood for. Simply being together. Beyond the ability and guidance of @gautamgambhir55….the earnestness of Chandu, the love of abhisheknayar & leadership of @shreyasiyer96... the dedication of Tendo, @bharathi__arun @1crowey & @leamonnathan... this team is built on no hierarchy just pure respect for collaboration. GG said if u can’t support a single vision as a team….u are leading to a division in the team. Each player understood that. Young and old. The Trophy is not a testament of having the best players in the team….but a proof of each player being the best for the team. Boys you are all made of Star stuff!! Love you all and don’t let the dancing stop! Also, so happy and thankful for each and every KKR fan and I hope all around the world youngsters learn that Tough times don’t last….Finally Tough and Happy teams do! Korbo…Lorbo…Jeetbo….Always. See u all at the stadiaum in 2025 (sic.)" Suhana Khan celebrates KKR! Suhana Khan posted a new family photo on Instagram after the Kolkata Knight Riders' big win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final. On Tuesday, she also shared several other pictures from the match day. In the first photo, Suhana Khan is holding her brother AbRam's hand as they walk on the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The picture, taken on Sunday, also shows Shah Rukh Khan waving to the audience after KKR's win. Gauri Khan is walking next to AbRam, and Aryan Khan is standing in front of their mother. Another photo shows Suhana and AbRam with Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor. Suhana also shared a picture of the IPL trophy and fireworks lighting up the Chennai sky. She captioned the post, "Worth the wait" with purple heart and trophy emojis. Ananya commented, "Best ever."
07 March,2025 11:38 AM IST | MumbaiSuhana Khan posted a new family photo on Instagram after the Kolkata Knight Riders' big win over the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final. On Tuesday, she also shared several other pictures from the match day. Suhana Khan's Instagram goes KKR crazy! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suhana Khan (@suhanakhan2) In the first photo, Suhana Khan is holding her brother AbRam's hand as they walk on the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The picture, taken on Sunday, also shows Shah Rukh Khan waving to the audience after KKR's win. Gauri Khan is walking next to AbRam, and Aryan Khan is standing in front of their mother. Another photo shows Suhana and AbRam with Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor. Suhana also shared a picture of the IPL trophy and fireworks lighting up the Chennai sky. She captioned the post, "Worth the wait" with purple heart and trophy emojis. Ananya commented, "Best ever." AbRam Khan celebrates his birthday with KKR! The match day was a very special moment for Shah Rukh Khan, as it marked the birthday of his youngest child, AbRam. King Khan's happiness was doubled as his team, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), won the IPL 2024 trophy. As the country celebrates KKR's victory, the Khan family has even more reason to have a double dose of celebration. As AbRam turned a year older, Suhana Khan took to her Instagram to drop a cute wish for her little brother. While sharing a picture of AbRam wearing a champions T-shirt, Suhana wrote, "Good day to be the birthday boy" (followed by a trophy, purple heart, and a smile emoji). Suhana Khan, AbRam, Aryan Khan, Gauri Khan, and SRK—the entire Khan-daan—were present at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, where the final match took place. The picture shared by Suhana on her Instagram was taken after KKR secured the IPL 2024 title. What happened at the IPL 2024 final? After KKR hit the winning shot that earned them the title of IPL 2024 champions, Shah Rukh Khan was seen hugging his wife and planting a kiss on her forehead. In a video going viral, Khan can be seen removing his mask and hugging his daughter Suhana Khan, who can be seen mouthing, "I am so happy." She got emotional as she hugged her father. Khan's younger son, AbRam, also joined the hug. Soon, Aryan Khan joined them, and the four hugged together, celebrating the victory.
07 March,2025 11:37 AM IST | MumbaiBollywood’s newly married couple Pulkit Samrat and Kriti Kharbanda celebrated their first Holi most romantically. The couple dropped a beautiful video on Instagram which showed them drenched in the colours of love. In an image posted by Kriti, Pulkit can be seen planting a kiss on the former's cheek. "Hamari pehli holi," Kriti captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti Kharbanda (@kriti.kharbanda) Pulkit and Kriti married on March 15 in Manesar. Both Pulkit and Kriti were born in Delhi, and their families reside in the NCR region. Hence, they married at ITC Grand Bharat, near Delhi. Pulkit was previously married to Shweta Rohira. Pulkit and Kriti have worked together in films such as ‘Veerey Ki Wedding’, ‘Taish’, and ‘Pagalpanti’. A day after tying the knot, the couple dropped mesmerising pictures from their wedding ceremony and wrote "From the deep blue sky, to the morning dew. Through the low and the high, it's only you. From the start to the end, in every now and every then, when my heart beats different. It's got to be you. Constantly, consistently, continually, You." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kriti Kharbanda (@kriti.kharbanda) Kriti looked beautiful in a pink lehenga while Pulkit donned a mint green sherwani. Pulkit and Kriti's wedding festivities took place in the presence of close family members and friends. Actors Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha, Varun Sharma, and Manjot Singh were also a part of the functions. Meanwhile, on the work front, Pulkit recently appeared in the third installment of ‘Fukrey’. Helmed by Mrighdeep Singh Lamba and produced under the banner of Excel Entertainment by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film also stars, Varun Sharma, Pankaj Tripathi, Richa Chadha, and Manjot Singh in the lead roles. He also had a brief role in Zoya Akhtar's web show ‘Made in Heaven’ Season 2. Kriti made her big screen debut with the Telugu film 'Boni' in 2009. Her first screen appearance in Bollywood was in 2016 with "Raaz: Reboot," a horror-thriller by Vikram Bhatt. However, Kirti rose to prominence in the industry after her strong performance in the hit Bollywood film 'Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana' in 2017. She will be next seen in Abir Sengupta's upcoming comedy flick 'Risky Romeo' alongside Sunny Singh. (With inputs from ANI)
04 March,2025 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood’s newlyweds Rakul Preet and Jackky Bhagnani's colour-filled pictures from their first Holi celebrations after getting married are out. Taking to Instagram, the two shared an adorable video that features several pictures and clips in which Rakul and Jackky can be seen applying Holi colours to each other. They also shared smiles and hugged each other in the video. "We wish all the negativity around you goes away !! Only love and joy prevail. Happppy holi from us to you," Rakul captioned the post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rakul Singh (@rakulpreet) In an interview with Hindustan Times, Rakul shared, “We haven’t played Holi together before this. This shoot is the first time we have applied colour to each other. The firsts are always special. I think life is going to be a celebration. Jackky was in London for the first two years (of us dating). Last year he was shooting for Bade Miyan Chote Miyan last year, I played Holi with my friends.” The duo tied the knot in a close ceremony in Goa on February 21. They had two ceremonies - as per Sikh and Sindhi traditions. Both opted for designer Tarun Tahiliani's wedding attire on their D-Day. Rakul wore a pink peach lehenga with enormous diamonds for the wedding. Jackky wore an ivory chikankari sherwani featuring the intricate 'chinar' motif. The wedding was attended by the couple's family members and close friends in Goa. From Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Shilpa Shetty to Arjun Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Esha Deol, the who's who of Bollywood marked their presence at the ceremony to bless the couple as they embarked on their new journey. Rakul and Jackky made their relationship official on Instagram in October 2021. On the work front, Rakul will be seen in 'Indian 2' alongside Kamal Haasan. The film also stars Bobby Simhaa and Priya Bhavani Shankar in key roles. The first part was released in 1996, starring Kamal Haasan in the role of an aged freedom fighter who decides to wage a war against corruption. Jackky, on the other hand, is awaiting the release of his next production, 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan'.Helmed by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles and is all set to hit theatres on Eid 2024. (With inputs from ANI)
04 March,2025 06:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentToday was a fun-filled day for Bollywood as celebrities took time off their busy schedules to celebrate Holi with their loved ones. Some jetted off the city while others attended Holi bashes. As we all know, Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas, and Maltie Marie are currently in town; they too didn't hold back and decided to paint themselves in the colours of love and enjoyment. Now, a set of new photos is circulating on the internet from Chopra’s intimate Holi bash, and in these pictures, we could spot Mannara Chopra and her sister posing with Madhu Chopra, Priyanka, and Nick. The pictures showed the blast they had celebrating the function, and looking at the little princess of the Chopras, Maltie, we couldn't stop but gush over her cuteness. These pictures are so special also because this is the first time when Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas celebrated Holi in India with Malti Marie. Check out these pictures below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) Priyanka Chopra's work frontActor Priyanka Chopra Jonas will serve as the narrator of the upcoming film "Tiger" for Disney-owned studio Disneynature. Described as a compelling story that lifts the veil on the planet's most revered and charismatic animal, the film will start streaming on Disney+ Hotstar on Earth Day on April 22. "Tiger" will take the viewers on a journey alongside Ambar, a young tigress raising her cubs in the fabled forests of India. "In the film, the cubs-curious, rambunctious and at times a bit clumsy-have a lot to learn from their savvy mother who will do all she can to keep them safe from pythons, bears and marauding male tigers," Disney said in a press release.The film is directed by Mark Linfield, with Vanessa Berlowitz and Rob Sullivan serving as co-director. It is produced by Linfield, Berlowitz and Roy Conli. "It's just wonderful to be able to be a part of something so special and to tell the story of this magnificent animal that comes from my country-I was very honoured. I have always loved tigers and I feel a kinship with the female tiger-I feel very protective of my family. Ambar's journey is something I think every mom would really relate to," Chopra Jonas said in a statement. On the occasion of Earth Day, "Tigers On The Rise", a companion film to "Tiger", will also start streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.
04 March,2025 06:34 PM IST | MumbaiYesterday was a fun-filled day for Bollywood as celebrities took time off their busy schedules to celebrate Holi with their loved ones. Some jetted off the city while others attended Holi bashes. Triptii Dimri too caught attention as she celebrated the festival of colours with her rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant. Last night, the actress took to her Instagram account and shared a series of pictures from her intimate Holi celebration with her close pals. The pictures show Triptii fully covered in pink gulal, striking a pose for a picture. What captured our attention was her rumoured boyfriend Sam Merchant’s presence in each and every picture of Triptii’s story. Check out these cute pictures of Triptii and Sam’s intimate Holi bash: Triptii’s recent outing with Sam: It was just few days back when Triptii was clicked in the city as she went out with her rumoured boyfriend Sam for some shopping. The love birds were clicked just as they were coming out of the shopping mall. For her day out, Triptii opted for a comfy green T-shirt and paired it with loose pants. The actress’ no-makeup avatar stole hearts. Sam complemented the ‘Laila Majnu’ actress in a pink T-shirt and blue comfy trousers. As soon as the video went viral, the actress' fans started dropping comments about their crush. One fan wrote, “She looks pretty without makeup.” Another fan commented, “Omg (fire emoji).” While others reacted with heart emojis. Triptii’s work front: Triptii Dimri is one of the most loved and acclaimed actresses in the film industry. She debuted with "Laila Majnu" and became a national crush after starring in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’. Dimri has recently appeared in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal,’ which has earned her a lot of praise. Since the release of the actioner, Triptii has become Bhabhi 2, and the actress has been walking for brands, doing advertisements, and having the time of her life. Now, the actress is gearing up for some very interesting projects, including 'Bhool Bhulaiya 3' alongside Kartik Aaryan and 'Bad Newzz' with Vicky Kaushal.
04 March,2025 06:33 PM IST | MumbaiAtlee, 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.
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