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Barun Sobti talks about raising daughter Sifat in an unsafe country: `I shun…`
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Barun Sobti talks about raising daughter Sifat in an unsafe country: `I shun…`

It has been an intense ride for Barun Sobti with Kohrra (2023) and Asur. So, the actor is changing up things by taking up a slice-of-life comedy in Raat Jawaan Hai. The television’s heartthrob shares that he is instinctively drawn to fun content and uses them as breaks between his intense roles. We’re not complaining; we’re always excited to see the actor showcase his versatility with his dramatically different roles. In a chat with mid-day, Sobti talks about how the JioCinema show is more about friendship than parenthood and his experience of being father to five-year-old Sifat and one-year-old Meer. Edited excerpts from the interview. What made you say yes to this slice-of-life show after fronting dark offerings like Kohrra and Asur?Lately, I have been doing a lot more intense [shows]....
Bhumi Pednekar wraps `Daldal`: `We braved the Mumbai monsoons`
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Bhumi Pednekar wraps `Daldal`: `We braved the Mumbai monsoons`

Actor Bhumi Pednekar has completed filming for her highly anticipated web series `Daldal`. Bhumi on Sunday took to Instagram story to share her thoughts on the year-long journey, describing the role as one of her most challenging to date. She wrote, "Hands down one of my most complex characters. Am nervous! Had the opportunity to work with such sublime actors and creators on the show. We braved the mumbai monsoons, shot in the toughest conditions and yet our spirits could never be dampened. Kudos to us all." Praising her team, Bhumi added, "Thank you Vikramix for constantly bringing me parts that challenge me & for constantly believing in me. Our third one together @abundantiaent @sureshtriveni. I just love you. This was that rare connect where I was like let`s free fall. You are a g...
The Tribe Trailer: Alanna, Alaviaa admit to living in a `Bollywood bubble`
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The Tribe Trailer: Alanna, Alaviaa admit to living in a `Bollywood bubble`

Prime Video has unveiled an exciting trailer for its upcoming original reality series, The Tribe. The nine-episode unscripted series is a Dharmatic Entertainment production, with industry stalwarts like Karan Johar, Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Aneesha Baig serving as executive producers. The Tribe trailer delves into the journeys of five young, glamorous, and affluent content creators: Alanna Panday, Alaviaa Jaaferi, Srushti Porey, Aryaana Gandhi, and Alfia Jafry, along with digital evangelist and investor Hardik Zaveri.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin) What The Tribe show is all about The series takes you behind the scenes into the glamorous and dramat...
‘IC 814’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya on ‘Bhola, Shankar’ controversy
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‘IC 814’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya on ‘Bhola, Shankar’ controversy

‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who essayed the role of Abhijeet Kumar, a senior officer in the MEA speaks exclusively to mid-day.com on the controversy that overshadowed Anubhav Sinha’s debut web series on Netflix. He reveals how the makers only went by the book and that the questions raised over the names of terrorists in the show are baseless.  Dibyendu Bhattacharya said yes to ‘IC 814’ for its ensemble cast  Dibyendu Bhattacharya says, “I spoke to Anubhav Sinha, and when he offered me this role, I read the script and I saw there is not much in it because it’s an ensemble. When I came to know the people involved in it and of course the content. So, I said ‘yes’. I was willing to work with Anubhav Sinha. It was the right time.” Dibyendu Bhattacharya’s memory...
Ramnitu was scared to perform intimate scene in `Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche`
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Ramnitu was scared to perform intimate scene in `Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche`

Actress Ramnitu Chaudhary recently spoke about performing intimate sequences in Ramsay Brothers` new horror show, `Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche`. She said, "For me, I would say the intimate scene was the toughest, as it was my first such scene, and I had no idea what it would be like. I was actually more scared to perform the intimate scene than to stand in front of the ghost. But since it was with Aarya Babbar, I thank God." Later, the actress expressed her gratitude towards co-star Aarya Babbar and said, "I was lucky that he was my co-star. He was so cooperative and ensured that he wouldn`t do anything to make me uncomfortable. He took time to understand what I was not comfortable with, discussed everything, and made it easier for me. Of course, our director, who is highly professional yet ...
Taaza Khabar season 2 review: Bhuvan Bam and Jaaved Jaaferi up the action ante
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Taaza Khabar season 2 review: Bhuvan Bam and Jaaved Jaaferi up the action ante

Taaza Khabar season 1 surprised me. It looked like just another story about struggles in Mumbai, cramped spaces which you desperately want to crawl out of, but very few can. Bhuvan Bam’s Vasant Gawde is able to do that, literally due to a miracle – a vardaan that is granted to him in return for a good deed. This made the series interesting and different from others. With comedy, emotions and very relatable aspirations attached, director Himank Gaur sets out to narrate a story that should potentially resonate with everybody struggling in this big city that never sleeps. What is Taaza Khabar season 2 about? Season 1 ended with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience guessing what could the next course of action be. Season 2 begins right where season 1 ended, showing how Vasant tries to cheat h...
Priyanka Chopra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu come together for Citadel
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Priyanka Chopra, Samantha Ruth Prabhu come together for Citadel

Actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Tuesday night joined the cast members and creative teams behind the Citadel universe to celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny ahead of their worldwide launch. Priyanka, who plays Nadia in season 2 of Citadel, joined the event alongside the executive producers of the Citadel franchise, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and David Weil.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu who takes the lead role in Citadel: Honey Bunny as Honey, attended the event alongside directors Raj & DK and writer Sita R. Menon. Representing the I...
Patralekhaa reveals she was not offered ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’
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Patralekhaa reveals she was not offered ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’

‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actress Patralekhaa feels overwhelmed being in the limelight after a decade of hard work. “I was not expecting this, honestly,” she says. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day.com, Patralekhaa gets candid about starring in the Anubhav Sinha directorial web series that garnered rave reviews. She speaks about her most-talked-about scenes, and how the show impacted her mentally and physically.   Patralekhaa was not offered ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Patralekhaa says, “I wasn`t offered the show. I went after Mr. Sinha. I knew he was writing the script. I met him and was like, ‘I want a part in the show’. He said, ‘Yaar abhi toh main kuch nahi bol sakta ho, kyunki main bas likh raha hoon, uh, isko pakne de dekhte hai’. Then every month I kept following up w...
Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci shoot for Citadel 2 in London, watch
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Priyanka Chopra and Stanley Tucci shoot for Citadel 2 in London, watch

Priyanka Chopra, who never disappoints us when it comes to giving remarkable performances, has started filming for the second season of her spy thriller `Citadel`. The first season of `Citadel`, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, premiered to global success last year. Now, a video of Priyanka and Stanley shooting for the new season in London has made its way onto Instagram. The video features Priyanka dressed in a stunning black dress paired with a matching trench coat, running as Stanley Tucci tries to talk to her.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) An emotional fan, while sharing the video, wrote...
`Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives` season 3 to have Mumbai vs Delhi showdown
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`Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives` season 3 to have Mumbai vs Delhi showdown

Save the date, darling! On October 18, your favourite gang returns to Netflix with a new twist! The Fabulous Lives of Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari Soni, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh, will see new additions as Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi and Kalyani Saha Chawla join the mix in Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives. This season isn’t just about everyone’s favourite Bollywood wives—oh no, it’s about two worlds colliding in the most D(ha)ramatic way possible! Bollywood royalty Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, fashionista and philanthropist Shalini Passi, and fierce boss woman Kalyani Saha Chawla are ready to crash the party. The stakes have never been higher! Get ready for the ultimate showdown between the OG Bollywood ladies and the three women from the capital city in a battle of wit...