Mr & Mrs Mahi Box Office Collection Day 1: Janhvi Kapoor-Rajkummar Rao's Film's Pitch-Perfect Start

Released this Friday, Mr & Mrs Mahi managed to score impressive numbers at the box office. On its opening day, the sports-drama, headlined by Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, minted Rs 7 crore, according to a Sacnilk report. Directed by Sharan Sharma, the movie narrates the story of Mahima, a doctor who marries a failed but talented cricketer, Mahendra. Over time, Mahendra realises that his wife is a gifted cricketer and decides to train her to become a professional. The film also features Zarina Wahab, Rajesh Sharma and Kumud Mishra in important roles. Mr & Mrs Mahi has been jointly produced by Zee Studios and Dharma Productions.

A day ahead of Mr & Mrs Mahi's release, Jahvi Kapoor shared a BTS video from the sets on Instagram. In the clip, the actress is dressed as her character. As the cameraman approaches her, Janhvi can be heard saying, “Kya hai? [What?]”, “Ho gya na? [It is done, right?”, “Aaj ke liye itna hi footage milega [That's all the footage you'll get for today.]” She makes hand gestures signalling the cameraman to stop filming. Soon after, a cheerful Janhvi asks if she can share a “secret.” Janhvi's mood changes and she asks, “I wanna know what you are capturing?” and “kitna close up lega? [How much of a close-up shot are you going to take?]” Towards the end, Janhvi talks about a self-written poem that she does not wish to be recorded.

“I was clearly losing my mind on set on most days….#MrandMrsMahi out tomorrow book your tickets now!” read the text attached to the post.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Janhvi Kapoor (@janhvikapoor)

In an NDTV review, film critic Saibal Chatterjee gave Mr & Mrs Mahi 2 out of 5 stars. He wrote, “The lead actors do their bit to keep us invested in the narrative and the emotions of the two principal characters. Rajkummar Rao, always on an even turf, delivers Mahendra's recriminations, some directed at his father, others at his wife, with conviction even when the lines that the character speaks are riddled with self-pity.”

“Janhvi Kapoor's Mahima does a good job of swaying between indecisive and assertive. She wields the willow like a plucky pro all right, but the marital pulls and pressures that she has to deal with lessen the female power that she is supposed to represent,” the review added.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/26EKAuP

About Last Night: Mom-To-Be Deepika Padukone's Dinner Date With Family

Deepika Padukone, who is expecting her first child with actor-husband Ranveer Singh, stepped out for a dinner date in Mumbai last night. The actress was accompanied by her mother Ujjala Padukone. Deepika Padukone was her usual stunning self in a denim jacket that she wore with a black dress. She accessorised her look with hoop earrings and kept her make-up minimal. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first child. The star couple announced that they are expecting their first child in an Instagram post on February 29. They also mentioned that the baby is due in September.

See photos from Deepika Padukone's dinner date here:

Last week, Deepika Padukone shared pictures from a shoot on Instagram and she simply captioned it, "Sunshine state of mind..." Take a look at the photos here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by (@deepikapadukone)

Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh had two wedding ceremonies in 2018. The couple had an intimate destination wedding in Italy's Lake Como with only close friends and family in attendance. They later hosted grand receptions in Bengaluru and Mumbai. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone started dating in 2012 and they got secretly engaged in 2015, they revealed on Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan 8 last year.

In terms of work, Deepika Padukone was last seen in Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. She has a super busy schedule ahead. She will star in Kalki 2898 - AD with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. She will also be seen in Singham Again. The actress will also star in the Hindi remake of The Intern, alongside Amitabh Bachchan.

She had a cameo appearance in SRK's Jawan last year. The actress was seen in the smash hit Pathaan, co-starring Shah Rukh Khan and John Abraham. Deepika Padukone also attended the 95th Academy Awards last year, where she was one of the presenters.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/6EvGnFH

Imtiaz Ali To Anurag Kashyap - Can You Name All The Directors In Zoya Akhtar's Throwback Pic?

Zoya Akhtar dug out one perfect throwback picture from her archives and she shared it on social media on Friday. The picture features filmmakers Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Kashyap, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar in the frame. The picture happens to be from 2012. Zoya Akhtar accompanied her post with the hashtags #getback ,#beatles. She captioned it, "Look What I Found #5directors1frame #oldfriendsgoldfriends #2012 #goodolddays." In the comments section of the post, Shruti Seth wrote, "Wow if someone held all those in this room captive we would've missed out on some of the most sparkling films of our generation."

Check out Zoya Akhtar's post here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar)

Imtiaz Ali made his directorial debut with the 2005 film Socha Na Tha. His film credits include the hits Jab We Met, Highway, Rockstar, Chamkila, Tamasha. He has also directed projects like Jab Harry Met Sejal and Love Aaj Kal (both the original and the remake). Anurag Kashyap is best-known for directing films such as Dev.D, Gangs Of Wasseypur (both the parts), Mukkabaaz, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories, Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai, Manmarziyaan, among others.

Reema Kagti's impressive film credits as a director include Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd, Talaash: The Answer Lies Within and the smah hit web-series Dahaad. Nitya Mehra has directed films like Baar Baar Dekho and Unpaused. She also directed a few episodes of Made in Heaven.

Zoya Akhtar is the director of films like Dil Dhadakne Do, Luck By Chance, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Gully Boy, Ghost Stories and The Archies.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/WG9CFdJ

Weekend Binge: These Cricket Films Are A League Of Their Own

It's the World Cup season again. The T20 edition of cricket's mega event begins this weekend, and India will try to recapture the trophy after 17 years. While the Men in Blue toil in the West Indies and the US, you can celebrate the sport this weekend by watching Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao's Mr & Mrs Mahi, a film all about the love for cricket. Mahima (played by Janhvi Kapoor) is a doctor who gets married to Mahendra (Rajkummar Rao), a businessman. In addition to their nickname “Mahi”, the two also share a passion for cricket. Upon knowing his wife's love for the game, Mahendra decides to coach her and help her become a professional cricketer. 

For those who have already watched the movie, we know that your heart must be craving more cricket-related content. Here's a list of Bollywood's finest cricket movies that you can watch over the weekend:

1. Lagaan - MX Player

Ashutosh Gowariker's Lagaan is set in British India. Aamir Khan plays the role of a villager who accepts the challenge of playing a cricket match against a team of Britishers. At stake is exemption from taxes for a year in case of a win and double taxation, if the villagers lose. What ensues is a cricket match like no other.

2. MS Dhoni: The Untold Story - Disney+ Hotstar

The late Sushant Singh Rajput plays the role of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in this biopic. Sushant's apt portrayal of the iconic India captain makes it a must-watch. The actor went through rigorous training and spent time with MS Dhoni himself to ace the role. Kiara Advani portrays Dhoni's wife Sakshi onscreen. 

3. 83 - Netflix

The 2021 film is based on Kapil Dev-led Indian team's historic win at the 1983 World Cup Final. Real-life couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are Kapil Dev and Romi Bhatia. Directed by Kabir Khan, 83 beautifully captures one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket. Don't miss the cameo by Kapil Dev.

4. Iqbal - Prime Video

The movie, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, narrates the story of a deaf and mute boy who wishes to play in the Indian team. Shreyas Talpade is brilliant as an aspiring fast bowler who receives ample support from his mother and sister to fulfil his dreams. Naseeruddin Shah, a washed-out former cricketer, is his coach.  

5. Jersey - Netflix

Headlined by Shahid Kapoor, this is a remake of the 2019 Telugu movie with the same name. Jersey is the tale of a talented Punjab cricketer Arjun Talwar who despite his aggressive batting fails to make it to the Indian team. Ten years later, her tries to do it all again to fulfil his son's dream of owning a jersey. Shahid Kapoor's father, Pankaj Kapur plays the role of his coach.

Which one of these films is your favourite?

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/AnNp4gf

Sanya Malhotra Nominated For Best Actress At New York Indian Film Festival 2024 For Mrs

Actor Sanya Malhotra has been nominated for the Best Actress award for her role in Mrs at the upcoming New York Indian Film Festival 2024.

Not only Sanya but the film's director Arati Kadav has also scored a nomination in the Best Director category. The particular update was shared on the official Instagram account of Jio Studios.

"We're incredibly excited to share that our Hindi film Mrs, will be screening at the esteemed #NewYorkIndianFilmFestival2024! But wait, there's more! Our amazing Sanya Malhotra is up for Best Actress, and the brilliant Arati Kadav has been nominated for Best Director," she wrote.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Jio Studios (@officialjiostudios)

Mrs is also up for the screening at the prestigious film festival.

Excited about it, Sanya in a statement said,"It is a proud moment for me that Mrs has been chosen as the closing film for NYIFF. Playing Richa, a character grappling with the delicate balance between tradition and ambition, was an immense honour and responsibility, given that it embodies the struggles of so many Indian women. Our endeavour to breathe life into this story has been incredibly rewarding and I am eagerly awaiting to share it with the world."

Director Arati Kadav also expressed her gratitude.

She said, "I always look forward to films screened at NYIFF every year. Hence I feel truly privileged that we have been chosen as the closing film of such an esteemed film festival. Our aim with this film is to connect with Indian audiences living not just in India but abroad and this platform helps us reach the diaspora. I am thankful to our producers Harman Baweja, Baweja Studios and Jio Studios who have supported the journey of this film and made this day possible."

"I am also thankful for the hard work of the cast and crew and their sincerity that has made the film take these strides. We all are so happy and proud to represent our country and our stories on the world platform, and I feel very encouraged to keep working hard in all our endeavours," Arati added.

Producer of Mrs, Harman Baweja said, "I'm deeply honoured to have 'Mrs.' chosen as the NYIFF closing film. NYIFF has a longstanding legacy of celebrating ground-breaking Indian cinema, and we're incredibly proud to be a part of it. We can't wait to share our labour of love 'Mrs.' with the audiences in New York"

Produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Pammi Baweja, and Harman Baweja, Mrs is helmed by director Arati Kadav.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/tfH2xmB

Arhaan Khan's College Photo Dump Has Rumoured Girlfriend Rasha Thadani's Attention

Malaika Arora's son Arhaan Khan's post-college dump has everyone talking. The 21-year-old studied filmmaking in the United States. In the pictures, Arhaan is having a blast with his friends at the post-graduation party. Sharing the album on Instagram, Arhaan wrote, “College post-credit scenes [graduation hat emoji].” The photos became an instant hit on social media. But there was one comment in particular that stole everyone's attention. We are talking about Rasha Thadani's reply. She commented, "Congratulations". She also reacted to Alizeh Agnihotri's comment “Damn, I got emotional”, Rasha dropped LOL and Woman Facepalming emojis. FYI: Rasha and Arhaan are rumoured to be dating. Oh, and, Alizeh and Arhaan are cousins. Now, let us focus on the remaining comments. Arhaan's mother Malaika Arora dropped a black heart under the post. His aunt, actress Amrita Arora simply wrote, “Handsome.” 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Arhaan Khan (@iamarhaankhan)

Arhaan Khan is Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora's son. After 19 years, the two got divorced in 2017. Arhaan has recently launched his podcast show Dumb Biryani. During one of the episodes, Arhaan and Malaika Arora got candid about their equation. The fitness icon also revealed that Arhaan's “mannerisms” are just like his father's. When Arhaan quizzed her, “What are the traits I have from my dad that you like and dislike?” To this, Malaika said, “Your mannerisms are just like him…just like him. It is shocking how similar (the two are). Even the way you do all of these things (while gesturing—scratching ear and head).”

Interrupting Malaika Arora, Arhaan Khan said, “Just because I scratched my ear, you are saying this.” To which Malaika said, “No, but you do. It is a fact. The way you twitch. All your mannerisms are just like your dad's. Everything. They are not very attractive mannerisms. But they are just like your dad. You are very… your dad has the same traits, which is… he is a very fair and just person, in the sense that he is able to… he never goes overboard about things. He is very clear about certain things and that trait you have.”

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/HISfqrX

Ira Khan Shares New Pics From Udaipur Wedding, Featuring Cousin Zayn Marie

Aamir Khan's daughter Ira and celeb fitness trainer Nupur Shikhare got married in Udaipur, Rajasthan earlier this year. On Wednesday night, Ira posted throwback pictures with her cousin Zayn Marie from her wedding venue Taj Aravali Resort, Udaipur. Ira captioned the post, "What I mean when I say I've got your back." Zayn Marie commented on the post, "Hahahhahahhahahhahaha." In the pictures, Ira can be seen happily posing as a bride as Zayn Marie stands in the foreground. The pictures are simply adorable

Check out Ira Khan's post here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ira Khan (@khan.ira)

Posting a video from her wedding earlier, Ira Khan wrote on Instagram, "We wanted to celebrate in the mountains, with the people we love. And we did. It was stunning when we were there but we didn't realised we were getting married in Rivendell (@nupur_popeye now we have to watch the third Lord of the Rings) It difficult to put all the love and feelings of that day into words. Thankfully, we have this video instead."

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Ira Khan (@khan.ira)

Ira is the younger of actor Aamir Khan's two children with his ex-wife Reena Dutta. Nupur Shikhare and Ira Khan got engaged in September 2022. The couple got married in Udaipur and they hosted a grand reception in Mumbai. Ira Khan runs a a mental health support organisation, while Nupur Shikhare is a fitness trainer, who has trained Aamir Khan, Sushmita Sen among other celebs. Nupur Shikhare and Ira Khan got engaged in September 2022. Nupur Shikhare proposed to Ira at the Ironman Italy, where he participated.

Zayn Marie is the niece of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and daughter of veteran filmmaker Mansoor Khan. Zayn has featured in films and web-series like Feels Like Ishq, Monica, O My Darling, Made In Heaven, to name a few.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/03AVJWv

Madhavan Just Shared A Glimpse Of His New Look And The Internet Can't Even...

Madhavan decided to treat his Instafam to a brand new post, which features him sporting a new look. The actor, who is seen sporting a salt and pepper look in the video, wrote in his caption, "New look Ahoy." The text on the video read, "Changed." The look got a big shout out from Madhavan's Instafam. Madhavan's Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein co-star Dia Mirza commented, "Oh Hi. Looking sharp." Shilpa Shetty commented, "Sharp Wah." Lakshmi Manchu wrote, "Stop! Not wait... Don't." Bipasha Basu dropped heart and heart eyed emojis. Shilpa Shirodkar dropped heart emojis.

A fan commented, "Our RHTDM Maddy who is ageing like fine wine." Another one added, "How do you manage to look cool every time?" Another added, "How many times did you watch this? Yes." A user wrote, "Every new look keeps getting better and better." Similar thoughts echoed in this comment, "Why so handsome Maddy?"

Check out the post shared by Madhavan here:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by R. Madhavan (@actormaddy)

Madhavan has featured in Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and English films. His well-known Bollywood films include 3 idiots, Rang De Basanti, 13 B, Tanu Weds Manu, Guru, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Zero to name a few. In terms of work, the actor was also seen in the Netflix web-series Decoupled with Surveen Chawla.

The actor's first directorial project Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, won the Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards last year. This year, the actor starred in the horror film Shaitaan alongside Ajjay Devgn and Jyotika.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/eEBAnhl

Viral: Kartik Aaryan's Chandu Champion Prep Routine Is Not For Beginners. Watch

Kartik Aayan is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming film Chandu Champion. Ahead of the film's release, the actor's trainer Tridev Pandey, recently shared a glimpse of Kartik Aaryan's intense preparation for Chandu Champion on his Instagram handle. He shared a video on Instagram showing the actor enduring tough training sessions, including soaking his hands in ice and engaging in a rigorous workout. In his caption, the trainer wrote, "We all love watching a good film, but I had the unique opportunity to see the hard work that goes into playing a role of this calibre."

He added, "Kartik Bhai put in his best to transform for the part, not only physically but also mentally and emotionally. His consistency and fiery determination have turned him from Chandu into a true Champion, both in reel life and real life. Can't wait for you all to watch this on screen and feel the goosebumps I did behind the scenes. Har Har Mahadev."

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Tridev Pandey (@tridevpandey)

Directed by Kabir Khan, Chandu Champion narrates the story of a sportsman's resilience and determination. Kartik Aaryan steps into the role of Chandu. The film is based on the life of Murlikant Petkar, India's first Paralympic gold medalist in freestyle swimming.

For the unversed, this collaboration marks Kartik Aaryan's first project with director Kabir Khan.

On the professional front, Kartik Aaryan was last seen in Satyaprem Ki Katha, co-starring Kiara Advani. Last year, he also made a cameo appearance in Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor's film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar. He also has an untitled project with Karan Johar in the line-up.

The actor, who made his Bollywood debut with Luv Ranjan's 2011 film Pyaar Ka Punchnama, has been a part of several films such as Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2, Luka Chuppi, Guest Inn London and Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety among others. He also starred in Imtiaz Ali's Love Aaj Kal 2.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/UQ7BpyY

About Last Night: Anushka Sharma And Virat Kohli's Dinner Date, Done Right

After the Indian Premier League wrapped up last week, Virat Kohli finally found some time to relax. He returned to Mumbai and enjoyed a dinner date with his actor-wife Anushka Sharma, along with fellow cricketer Zaheer Khan, his actor-wife Sagarika Ghatge, and cricket presenter Gaurav Kapur, among others. Several photos and videos from their dinner date have been doing the rounds on social media. In one of the videos, Anushka and her friends are seen exiting an eatery. The actress was all smiles for the camera. She can be seen dressed in a white top layered with a matching shirt and faded blue denims. Virat, on the other hand, opted for a black shirt teamed with grey pants.

Virat kohli and Anushka sharma snapped with Gaurav kapoor, zaheer khan and Sagarika Ghatge for a dinner at Mumbai#viratkohli #anushkasharma pic.twitter.com/721e6UGxUB

— ????? (@wrognxvirat) May 28, 2024

In another viral picture, Virat and Anushka are seen posing with the restaurant's staff. For the unversed, this outing came just days before Virat flies to the US for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Virushka, Vamika and Akaay (@anushka_and_virat_fanpage)

Earlier this month, Virat Kohli hosted a lavish birthday party for his actor-wife Anushka Sharma. Several unseen photos and videos from Anushka's 36th birthday have been doing the rounds on social media. The soirée was a dreamy pink affair. Among the myriads of beautiful elements were the pink-themed table arrangements, adorned with an array of delicate props and embellishments. From fairy lights to pearl-adorned plates, candles, and photo frames with floral imprints, every detail spoke of sophistication and finesse.

For the unversed, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got married on December 11, 2017. They are parents to two children - Vamika and Akaay.

from NDTV News Search Records Found 1000 https://ift.tt/8khpU9K