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The casting of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter has been quite the conversation starter - and for a good reason! Aadil Zafar Khan, stepping into a linguistically intricate role, and Ritwik Bhowmik, finding unexpected personal catharsis through his character, share their behind-the-scenes journeys on their Netflix debuts. From dialect training to building on-screen brotherhood, their stories offer rich insights into the making of this highly anticipated series. Aadil Zafar Khan on learning a new dialect "When Neeraj sir called me to his office and offered me Khakee the Bengal Chapter, I was obviously thrilled! A Netflix debut, a role that excited me, and a team I deeply admired - it felt unreal. Neeraj sir told me I’d need dialect training because my character, Ranjit, has roots in Bihar but ha...

The anthem singer who performed the Canadian anthem prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game Thursday night changed a lyric in “O Canada” as a response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated remarks about making the country the 51st state. Publicist Adam Gonshor in an email to The Associated Press confirmed Chantal Kreviazuk changed the lyric from “in all of us command” to “that only us command” and confirmed Trump’s 51st state comments were the reason why. During Canada’s 3-2 overtime victory, Kreviazuk told the AP she did it “because I believe in democracy, and a sovereign nation should not have to be defending itself against tyranny and fascism.”“I’m somebody who grew up on music that spoke to the heart and the moment, and it shaped me as a songwriter and really as a human b...

Last week, news emerged that Ali Fazal and director Prosit Roy are set to team up for an action thriller series for Prime Video. Now, mid-day has learnt that the series will go on floors as early as April. Reason? Fazal’s date diary has opened up after the shoot of his other project, Raj-DK’s Rakt Bramhand, has been put on hold. So, the actor and Roy will hit the accelerator on their modern-day crime story, kicking off the shoot in Delhi in April. Sources say the yet-untitled series is being developed as a large-scale action spectacle. A source close to the production reveals, “Ali was to start this show a little later in the year. But with the break in Rakt Bramhand’s shoot, owing to the reimagining of some sequences and some reported financial mismanagement, this series is starting earl...

The next part of Aashram is finally on its way, with Bobby Deol reprising his role as Baba Nirala in `Ek Badnaam Aashram Season 3 - Part 2.` The series has played a major role in Bobby`s career revival, making him a favourite among OTT audiences. At the trailer launch event on Wednesday evening, the `Animal` actor shared how he initially had doubts about taking on such a bold role but was convinced after his wife, Tania Deol, encouraged him. Talking about her support, he said, "Maine apni wife se baat ki, maine kaha ki main aisa kirdaar play karne ja raha hu, aur meri wife janti thi ki main bahut try kar raha hu aur kuch aisa kaam mil nahi raha hai jo itna interesting hoga. Toh jab meri wife ne suna, toh usne kaha, `Nahi tu kar, jo tera dil chahta hai tu vo kar. I am with you.`" Bobby fu...

After a jury found rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty at his trial on two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic firearm, he celebrated by diving into the arms of Rihanna in the packed courtroom. The Los Angeles courtroom, full of fans and family, exploded into celebration as Rocky leapt from the defence table, over a barrier and into the gallery, where Rihanna sat between his mother, Renee Black, and sister, Erika B. Mayers. They embraced and sobbed.Amid the chaos, it took the clerk a few minutes to read the second not guilty verdict once Rocky returned to the defence table after hugging his longtime girlfriend. Rakim Mayers, aka A$AP Rocky, dives towards the gallery as the verdict is given in his felony assault trial at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Ce...

Prime Video launched the enthralling trailer for the second season of its critically acclaimed Tamil crime thriller Original series Suzhal—The Vortex, which transported the audience right into the eye of the storm. Produced under the banner of Wallwatcher Films, written and created by Pushkar and Gayatri, and directed by Bramma and Sarjun KM, the series features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Kathir and Aishwarya Rajesh returning in lead roles, along with Lal, Saravanan, Gouri Kishan (Muthu), Samyuktha Vishwanathan (Naachi), Monisha Blessy (Muppi), Rini (Gaandhari), Shrisha (Veera), Abhirami Bose (Senbagam), Nikhila Sankar (Sandhanam), Kalaivani Bhaskar (Ulagu), and Ashwini Nambiar in pivotal roles, along with Manjima Mohan and Kayal Chandran making special appearances. Suzhal—...

A lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs over the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000 has been dismissed by the lawyer representing the Jane Doe, according to court filings. In December, the unidentified woman added Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, to a lawsuit she had filed against Combs in Manhattan federal court, alleging she was attacked by the singers in 2000 after Combs’ limo driver offered her a ride to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty.The court document submitted by the woman’s lawyers announcing the voluntary dismissal did not include any reasons or explanation for the withdrawal. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed with prejudice, which means the plantiff cannot refile the some complaint in court. Story continues below advertisement ...

Patrick Schwarzenegger, son of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, shared a special moment with his family after he broke the news of his casting in the third season of the Emmy-winning show, `The White Lotus`. The third season of The White Lotus, currently streaming on HBO, stars Patrick as Saxon Ratliff. The actor is garnering praise for his performance in the film. Taking to his Instagram handle, the `Gen V` actor shared an adorable reaction from his mother, Maria Shriver, and sister, Katherine Schwarzenegger, after he told them that he would be joining the lead cast of HBO`s `The White Lotus` show for its third season.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Patrick Schwarzenegger (@patrickschwarzeneg...

In the last decade-and-a-half, Ira Dubey has largely concentrated on acting, be it in a wide range of plays or in shows like Potluck and Scoop. But now, the actor is ready for the next step in her career—writing and direction. Will wearing multiple hats be overwhelming? Maybe. But Dubey is excited about the road ahead that will see her not only direct her first film but also return to the new season of Freedom at Midnight where she plays Fatima Jinnah, a leading women’s rights activist in Pakistan. In conversation with mid-day, she talks about life of an actor on stage, films and OTT, her love for writing, and battling self-doubt. Edited excerpts from the interview. Does juggling writing, acting and producing a show get overwhelming?One has to try and find [the time]. I have been a stage...

Hollywood star Kate Winslet, best known for her performances in `Titanic`, `Quills` and `Hamlet`, is now all set to don the hat of a director. As per The Hollywood Reporter, Kate has come on board to direct feature film titled `Goodbye June` for Netflix. The Oscar winner will also produce and act in the movie, which will star Toni Collette, Johnny Flynn, Andrea Riseborough, Timothy Spall and Helen Mirren. Joe Anders, Winslet`s son with ex-husband Sam Mendes, wrote the screenplay and Kate Solomon will produce with Winslet. Netflix describes Goodbye June as a "touching, yet humorous" drama, "which sees a fractured group of siblings pull together under sudden and trying circumstances." The film will go on floors soon in the U.K. Solomon also produced Winslet`s most recent feature, the Le...