Hrithik Roshan says he is caught ‘somewhere between here and what’s next’
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actor Hrithik Roshan has shared a cryptic yet thoughtful note on social media, leaving everyone curious about what is on his mind.
Taking to Instagram, the ‘War’ actor posted a picture accompanied by the caption, “Somewhere between here and what's next.” In the picture, Hrithik is seen striking a candid pose, dressed in an all-black outfit.
Recently, Hrithik Roshan celebrated the birthday of his cousin, actress Pashmina Roshan, with a heartfelt social media post. The actor called her the “life and love” of the family and praised her infectious spirit, brilliance and individuality. Sharing a series of pictures, the ‘Krrish’ actor penned an emotional birthday note for Pashmina, expressing his affection for her and recalling the happiness she brought to the family.
He wrote, “To the life and love of our family, to the brightest light there is...Today we celebrate your incredible lightness of being, your spontaneous brilliance that makes every occasion a little more magical. I mean can there even be any 'happiest days' we remember that didn't have you ? My sweet pash , you are all heart. A heart I instinctively want to protect, and a spirit I am endlessly inspired by. Never lose that beautiful spark of yours. Keep shining, keep surprising us, and keep being unapologetically YOU! Keep going you young genius of the fam gang! We love you...more than you know HAPPY BIRTHDAY beautiful girl.”
Work-wise, the 52-year-old actor was last seen in a cameo appearance as Rodi in the Tamil action film “Jailer 2,” released on October 15, 2026. He also made a cameo appearance in YRF's spy thriller “Alpha,” which hit theatres on July 3. These appearances followed his lead role in “War 2,” which was released in August 2025.
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Arjun Kapoor wishes dad Boney Kapoor: Stay as young as Orry forever
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actor Arjun Kapoor wished his filmmaker father, Boney Kapoor, as he turned a year older on Wednesday with a sweet post on social media.
Arjun reshared a fun video from Boney's birthday bash uploaded by Orry, and added a sweet wish that read, "Happy birthday Dad Heart Hands” emoji We love you !!! Stay as young as Orry forever...(sic)".
In the clip, Boney was seen enjoying a gala time in the presence of his family and friends in a BK (Boney Kapoor) themed birthday party.
Along with his kids, Arjun, Khushi, and Anshula, other prominent names from the industry, including filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, Javed Akhtar, and Shabana Azmi, were also part of the celebration.
Daughter Janhvi Kapoor's rumoured beau Shikhar Pahariya and his brother Veer Parariya were also captured at the party, along with others.
Boney himself is also extremely active on social media.
On September 27, Boney remembered his late mother, Nirmal Kapoor, on her birth anniversary. The director dropped an emotional video of his mother on his official Insta handle.
Taking to his official Instagram handle, the filmmaker dropped a video that showed his mother performing pooja while at a hospital. “Happy 92nd birthday Maa,” Boney wished his late mother on her birthday.
The clip further showed a few pictures of Boney’s late mother. It also had a video showing her seated on a hospital bed while Boney held a pooja thali beside her.
For those who do not know, Boney’s mother, Nirmal Kapoor, passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 90.
She was married to the late film producer Surinder Kapoor. The couple had four children— sons Boney Kapoor, Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor, and daughter Reena Kapoor.
Nirmal is also the grandmother of Arjun Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Janhvi Kapoor, Khushi Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, and Rhea Kapoor.
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Meiyang Chang remembers Prashant Tamang ahead of ‘Maatrubhumi’: ‘I wish we could’ve watched this together’
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actor and singer Meiyang Chang has penned an emotional note remembering his friend and fellow Indian Idol contestant Prashant Tamang ahead of the latter's final screen appearance in Salman Khan's upcoming film 'Maatrubhumi'.
Taking to Instagram, the ‘Badmaash Company’ actor expressed happiness that the film, earlier titled 'Battle of Galwan,' is finally set to arrive in theatres next month. He said the release would give audiences who loved Prashant an opportunity to see him in a special look on the big screen.
Sharing a photograph of Prashant, Meiyang wrote, “Mero Bhai and his final screen appearance! I’m so glad Salman Khan’s ‘Maatrubhumi’ (erstwhile Battle of G) is finally hitting the theatres next month so that everybody who loved Prashant Tamang can finally see him in this amazing look. From Idol to Nepali films to Paatal Lok to the biggest screens worldwide.”
Recalling their bond, he said he would have teased Prashant about his appearance in the film and joked about wishing he had been offered the role instead. He also remembered how excited Prashant was about the project, although he remained shy and awkward while talking about it.
“Jokes apart, you were so excited for this one and in a manner that was so typically you, would still be shy and awkward telling me about it. I wish we could’ve watched this together. We WILL be watching it together. We will be watching you,” he added.
Prashant Tamang rose to fame after winning the third season of the singing reality show “Indian Idol.” He later appeared in Nepali films and the web series “Paatal Lok.”
Tamang, 43, who hailed from Darjeeling in West Bengal, died of a cardiac arrest at his residence in January this year.
Prashant Tamang will be seen playing the main antagonist in Salman Khan's upcoming war drama “Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace,” which was earlier titled Battle of Galwan. The film, inspired by the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict, features Salman Khan as an Indian Army officer and is scheduled to release in theatres on December 4, 2026.
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Siddhu Jonnalagadda’s next film #Siddhu10 goes on floors with pooja
Hyderabad, Nov 11 (IANS) Telugu actor Siddhu Jonnalagadda's next Telugu film, which is yet to be titled and which is tentatively being referred to as #Siddhu10, went on the floors on Wednesday with a grand pooja ceremony that was attended by the core team of the film.
Popular producer Allu Aravind, who is also the father of Telugu star Allu Arjun, clapped the board for the first shot of the film, signalling its official launch. The makers disclosed that regular shooting for the film would begin later this month with the filming of a song sequence.
The film, which is to be directed by Mohan B, has triggered great interest as it is has ace director Sukumar as one of its producers. Sukumar in association with well known producers Bunny Vas, Anmol Sharma, and Ashok Bandireddy is producing the film.
The film, which will be a romantic entertainer, features actress Nayan Sarika as the female lead.
Taking to his Instagram page to share images of the pooja ceremony, director Sukumar, who is producing the film, wrote,"With divine blessings and boundless excitement. The journey of #Siddhu10 begins with a grand pooja ceremony.Shoot begins soon to bring a beautiful love story to life."
The film is to have music by three-time National Award winning music director, G V Prakash Kumar.
It may be recalled that director Mohan B, on Tuesday, had taken to his Instagram page to pen an emotional post before the launch of the film.
He had said,"Every storyteller carries a dream within. Today, that dream takes its first step towards the silver screen.A new beginning, a new journey, and a dream turning into reality. Here’s to new beginnings! #SIDDHU10. A BEAUTIFUL COLLABORATION to celebrate the magic of LOVE. @sukumarwritings x @bvworksoffl Production No 2 is StarBoy #Siddhu10. Pooja Ceremony, Tomorrow, 11th Nov at 9:32 AM."
Sources close to the unit said that the film makers would announce the other members of the cast and crew shortly.
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Gul Panag reflects on motherhood, says she understands her mother’s struggles better in her forties
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actress Gul Panag has penned a heartfelt birthday note for her mother Annie Panag. She reflected on how becoming a mother herself has helped her understand the challenges and responsibilities her own mother handled while raising two children.
Taking to Instagram, Gul shared that it was only in her forties that she began to understand how demanding motherhood could be. She also recalled how her mother managed the household, raised her and her brother, and fulfilled the responsibilities that came with being an Army officer's wife.
“Happy birthday, Mum. It’s only in my forties that I’ve begun to understand, rather belatedly, just how challenging motherhood really is. And consequently, how extraordinarily easy my mother made it look,” she wrote.
Recalling her childhood, the ‘Manoranjan’ actress said that when her brother Sherbir was around eight years old, her mother was raising two children, managing the home and often working as a teacher to make life more comfortable for the family.
“I often find myself thinking back to when my brother @sherbirpanag was about eight, roughly the age Nihal is now. My mother was raising two children, managing a home, navigating the demands and expectations that came with being an Army officer’s wife, and often working as a teacher, as so many Army wives did, to make life a little more comfortable for us,” she added.
The ‘Dor’ actress also spoke about the invisible labour involved in being a woman, pointing out that several responsibilities are often expected but rarely acknowledged. Reflecting on her own experience of motherhood, Gul said that looking at her son, Nihal, often makes her wonder how her mother managed everything so effortlessly.
“And somehow, from where we stood as children, she seemed to take it all in her stride. Of course, I now realise that what appeared effortless probably wasn’t. There must have been days when she was exhausted. Days when she worried about things we knew nothing about. Days when she had to put her own needs aside because ours came first. And then there’s all the invisible labour of being a woman. The things that need doing, the people who need looking after, the expectations that need meeting. So much of it simply assumed, so little of it acknowledged.”
The post further read, “But that’s the extraordinary thing about childhood. You rarely see the effort. You simply grow up feeling that everything is taken care of. And then, one day, you become a mother yourself. And years later, you find yourself looking at your own child, remembering yourself at that age, and thinking, how on earth did she do it? I suspect I owe my mother a rather substantial apology for all the times I took that extraordinary competence for granted. And an even bigger thank you. The older I get, the more I understand what you did for us. And what you continue to do. And how Nihal is now your favourite, and my brother and I are relegated to second place. And the more I admire you for it.”
The carousel of photos featured Gul Panag's cherished memories with her mother and family.
Gul Panag's biological mother is Gurjit Kaur, while her stepmother, Annie Panag, played an important role in her upbringing and helped prepare her for the pageant world. Her parents parted ways when Gul was around four years old.
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Rohit Sharma reminisces about the start of his love story with Ritika in 2008
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma, who hosts the gaming reality show ‘Family Full House with Rohit Sharma’, has spoken up on how fate brought him and his wife Ritika Sajdeh together.
The cricketer shared that his first meeting with Ritika was far from a planned introduction. He said that he first met Ritika in 2008 during an ad shoot which led to a 7-year friendship, which eventually led to their marriage in 2015.
When asked, “When did you meet Ritika?”, Rohit Sharma said, “Main pehli baar unko mila tha 2008 mein. Hum ek ad shoot kar rahe the. Ritika ke saath nahi, par woh wahan par thi. Woh kisi player ki manager thi aur main wahan pahuncha tha, lekin mere manager sahab sahi samay par nahi pahunch paaye. Main bahut gussa ho gaya tha aur apne room mein akela baitha tha. Tabhi Ritika ji pehli baar mujhse milne aayi (I first met him in 2008. We were shooting an ad. Not with Ritika, but she was there. She was the manager of some player and I had reached there, but my manager couldn't arrive on time. I had gotten very angry and was sitting alone in my room. That's when Ritika ji came to meet me for the first time)”.
He further mentioned, “Unhone mujhe bola, ‘Agar aapko kuch help chahiye toh main help karne ke liye taiyaar hoon’. Toh yeh humari pehli mulaqat thi, pehli baatcheet thi. Uske baad hum 7 saal tak achhe dost rahe, phir 2015 mein humari shaadi hui. Aur abhi 2-2 bachche hain (She told me, 'If you need any help, I am ready to help’. So this was our first meeting, our first conversation. After that, we were good friends for 7 years, and then we got married in 2015. And now we have 2 kids)”.
‘Family Full House with Rohit Sharma’ is available on Sony Entertainment Television and streaming on Sony LIV.
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Dibyendu Bhattacharya reflects on his acting journey, recalls how his parents encouraged his passion for acting
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who turned 51 on Wednesday, has reflected on his journey in the entertainment industry.
In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, he recalled how his passion for acting began at home with theatre and the encouragement of his parents. Dibyendu shared that his family was his first audience and that his parents supported his early interest in performing. What began as small performances at home gradually paved the way for his admission to the National School of Drama (NSD), where he received the foundation for his acting career.
“Acting found its way into my life through theatre, which began quite organically at home with my family as my first audience. My parents encouraged me to nurture that curiosity, and what started as small performances eventually led me to the National School of Drama. NSD gave me the foundation, but every character I have played since has taught me something new,” he said.
Reflecting on the appreciation he has received from audiences across films and OTT platforms, Dibyendu said that the journey from performing at home to earning recognition has been deeply humbling. “To have come from those early days at home to receiving so much love and appreciation from audiences across films and OTT is deeply humbling. I see every role as an opportunity to learn, evolve and rediscover myself as an actor,” he added.
The actor has appeared in several films and web series. His film credits include “Monsoon Wedding,” “Black Friday,” “Dev.D,” “Lootera,” “B.A. Pass,” “Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal,” “Mission Raniganj,” “Pari,” “Looop Lapeta” and “Code Name: Tiranga.” His role as Chunni in “Dev.D” brought him wider recognition.
On the digital platform, he has appeared in series such as “Sacred Games,” “Jamtara,” “Criminal Justice,” “Undekhi,” “Maharani,” “Rocket Boys,” “The Railway Men,” “IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack” and “Poacher.”
He was also part of “Pairon Tale” (The Soul of Sand), directed by Siddharth Srinivasan. The film was selected for the Toronto International Film Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
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Saif Ali Khan gets back to work, shares shirtless workout video: ‘First the mind, then the body’
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actor Saif Ali Khan has resumed his fitness routine, giving a glimpse of his workout session through a new video.
The actor shared the clip on Instagram in which he is seen shirtless while exercising. In the video, the ‘Omkara’ actor is seen flaunting his well-toned physique and muscles as he performs a series of exercises and a few yoga asanas. Going shirtless for the workout session, Saif appears focused on bringing both his mind and body back on track.
Alongside the video, Saif spoke about getting back on track, highlighting the importance of mental and physical well-being as he looks forward to the New Year. "Time to get back to work!.. First the mind.. then the body .. back on track for a happy new year," he wrote.
A few days ago, Saif, who is an avid social media user, shared another interesting video on his Instagram account. The 'Hum Tum' actor posted a clip in which he was seen opening a champagne bottle using a meat cleaver after failing to find a bottle opener. In the video, Saif first placed his glasses on top of his head before swiftly opening the bottle in one smooth motion. He then handed the champagne bottle to one of his helpers.
Sharing the clip, he captioned it, "Nawabi hacks #23, when you can't find an opener, you try the meat cleaver!! Please do not try this at home...(sic)."
Meanwhile, Saif recently made headlines following his appearance with wife Kareena Kapoor Khan on Karan Johar's popular chat show 'Koffee With Karan'. During the episode, Karan asked the couple to call someone famous. However, Saif expressed his desire to call his wine dealer instead. When the ‘Jab We Met’ actress pointed out that the wine dealer was not a celebrity, the actor quipped, "Well, he is a celebrity to me."
During the conversation, Saif also opened up about how the attack at his residence last year had affected his younger son, Jeh. Recalling an emotional moment, the actor revealed that Jeh had handed him his plastic sword and asked him to use it if a similar incident happened again.
"Jeh gave me his plastic sword and said, ‘Next time that thief comes, use this.’ For a couple of months after that, he kind of kept the plastic sword with me... So, the whole thing happened in front of him, the fight and all and he thinks I am a great protector. He thinks I am Iron Man," Saif recalled.
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Ramesh Thilak-starrer F6 Building Ivory Street’s first look released
Chennai, Nov 11 (IANS) The makers of director Abhay Sankar's upcoming bilingual horror thriller ‘F6 Building Ivory Street’, featuring actors Kalesh Ramanand and Shraddha Gokul in the lead and actors Kalaranjini and Ramesh Thilak in pivotal roles, have now released the first look poster of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.
Sources claim the film, which is being presented by Aura Tale Studios, is being crafted as a distinctive horror experience, blending horror and thriller elements with family emotions, comedy and romance.
The film, which will mark Abhay Sankar's debut as a director, is being made simultaneously in Tamil and Malayalam.
Set against a dark and mysterious building, the poster features a mother and son looking up with expressions of fear and shock. The striking visual captures the film’s eerie atmosphere and the mystery surrounding its storyline.
Sources claim the story revolves around a middle-aged aspiring filmmaker who moves from Kerala to Chennai with his mother in search of a new beginning. However, their life takes a terrifying turn when they encounter mysterious and supernatural occurrences inside their new home. The film explores the chilling incidents that unfold within the house and the mystery surrounding them.
Kalesh Ramanand plays the hero in this film while Shraddha Gokul plays the female lead.
Sources said veteran South Indian actress Urvashi’s elder sister, Kalaranjini, plays the hero’s mother, a pivotal role in the film. Well known character artiste Ramesh Thilak too will be seen in a pivotal role, the sources add. The film will also feature Thalaivasal Vijay, Charmila, TSR Srinivasan, Kumki Aswin, Dr Amar Ramachandran and Prathibha Prathap in important roles.
On the technical front, music and background score for the film have been composed by Sreejith Edavana. Cinematography is by Prasanth Pranavam, while editing is by Aiyappan Nair M S. Jackie Johnson is the Project Designer, and Deepu Chandran is in charge of VFX.
The film has been shot across Chennai and Thiruvananthapuram and features a total of four songs. Sources claim that the film's post-production work is currently progressing at a brisk pace and that the team intends to release the film in theatres in January 2027.
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Huma Qureshi on returning as Rani in ‘Maharani 5’: ‘This season feels particularly special’
Mumbai, Nov 11 (IANS) Actress Huma Qureshi has opened up about returning with the fifth season of her popular political drama series 'Maharani.’
She shared her excitement about Rani's evolving journey. Calling the upcoming season particularly special, Qureshi teased unexpected twists and developments, adding that she believes the new chapter will surprise audiences in many ways. Speaking about the new season, Huma shared, “I genuinely feel Season 5 is going to surprise audiences in many ways. Every season of Maharani has brought something new for me as an actor, but this one feels particularly special.”
“The story is incredibly exciting, with unexpected turns and developments that had me hooked from the very beginning. Rani’s journey takes another interesting turn this season, and I am really excited for audiences to see how it unfolds. I cannot wait for them to discover what we have created this time,” she added.
On Wednesday, the makers released the promo on social media and captioned it as, “Kuch karz waqt ke saath nahi, hisaab ke saath utarte hain Rani Bharti is back, and this time, it's personal. Maharani Season 5, streaming this February, only on Sony LIV!.” The upcoming season promises to take the narrative forward with fresh challenges, unexpected turns and new developments in Rani's life.
Over the previous seasons, Rani Bharti has established her identity in the political landscape while navigating power struggles, personal ambitions and difficult decisions. As Huma returns for another chapter, her journey is set to take a new direction, bringing fresh challenges that will put her determination and political acumen to the test.
“Maharani Season 5” will premiere in February 2027 on Sony LIV.
In the previous season, 'Maharani 4', which premiered on November 7, 2025, the story was set in 2012 and followed Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi) as she served her second term as Bihar's Chief Minister.
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