July 2026

A week after backlash, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub’s voice was quietly swapped out of Chauhaan’s teaser, with “major” also changed to “colonel.” Devgn, Jio Studios and Colour Yellow Productions face criticism over “pellet gun” references and Kashmir’s portrayal. Makers, including Devgn and Neeraj Yadav, remain silent; declined Mid-day’s request for comment. The ‘Chauhaan’ teaser was quietly…

Jaaved Jaaferi has long been admired for his versatility as an actor, dancer and performer, but unlike many of his contemporaries, he never made it to Bollywood’s A-list. Looking back at his career, the actor believes the reason had less to do with talent and more to do with the industry’s ecosystem, admitting that he…

Atharvaa’s film ‘Idhayam Murali’ has reached theaters amid positive reviews, and fans have expressed their first thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). The coming-of-age romantic drama directed by Aakash Baskaran has been well received by the audience, who lauded its simple storytelling, nostalgic flavour and emotional moments. The film is titled as a tribute to Atharvaa’s…

The podcaster opened up about the hurtful comments she received while undergoing fertility treatment, saying the experience strengthened her resilience.Image credit (Bunnie Xo Instagram) Bunnie Xo reflected on the hurtful comments she received about her body while undergoing in vitro fertilisation, saying the experience taught her not to let online criticism define her self-worth. The…