Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal got married on June 23 at the former's plush sea-facing Bandra apartment. They had a registered marriage in the presence of their close friends and family members. Sonakshi and Zaheer dropped their first wedding pictures on Sunday. Talking about the new bride and groom's outfits, Sonakshi looked beautiful in an ivory saree with embroidery work all over it. She tied up her hair into a bun and added white roses to it. She opted for minimal jewellery. Zaheer opted for an all-white ensemble for the intimate wedding ceremony. Sonakshi wore mother's saree: For those wondering which big brand designed Sonakshi's saree, here's the truth. The actress opted to go for her mother's wedding saree. She wore a white ivory saree that her mother, Poonam Sinha had worn in 1980 for her wedding with Shatrughan Sinha. This is how much Sonakshi's reception saree costs: After the day wedding, the couple hosted a grand reception for members of the film fraternity at the Bastian in Dadar. For the ceremony, Sonakshi donned a royal looking red Banaras saree. Zaheer complimented her well in an all-white kurta. The stunning saree in by Indian brand, Raw Mango and the saree is priced at Rs 79,500. "Chand Buta' red Varanasi silk brocade sari appropriates weightless ornamentation through motifs of chand buti or the crescent moon," reads the description for the saree on the site. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) First pics: Sonakshi and Zaheer, who have been dating for the past seven years are finally married now. Taking to the Instagram handle, the couple shared beautiful pictures from their D-day. In the first picture, Zaheer was seen kissing Sonakshi's hand, and in the second, they were shown registering their marriage. "On this very day, seven years back (23.06.2017) in each other's eyes, we saw love in its purest form and decided to hold on to it. Today that love has guided us through all the challenges and triumphs... leading up to this moment... where with the blessings of both our families and both our gods... we are now man and wife. Here's to love, hope, and all things beautiful with each other, from now until forever ..Sonakshi Zaheer..23.06.2024," reads the caption along with the picture. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona) Salman, who gave Sonakshi her Bollywood break in the action-comedy 'Dabbang' (2010), played Cupid. Zaheer, too, made his debut in a Salman Khan-produced film -- 'Notebook' -- where he was cast opposite another newbie, Pranutan Bahl, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl, and granddaughter of Nutan. It is said that Salman introduced Sonakshi to Zaheer on the sets of 'Notebook' in 2017.
24 June,2024 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDeepika Padukone, the global icon, has been making headlines lately with her radiant pregnancy glow and impeccable maternity style, showcasing her glowing beauty. She’s not only glowing professionally but just look at that glow on her face! The smile says it all! The actress shared an image on Instagram where she is seen wearing a stunning slit black gown, proudly displaying her adorable baby bump. Her appearance, eagerly anticipated, is sure to become the talk of the town, with fans and fashion enthusiasts praising her for confidently and gracefully owning the look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ΰ€¦ΰ₯ΰ€ͺΰ€Ώΰ€ΰ€Ύ ΰ€ͺΰ€Ύΰ€¦ΰ₯ΰ€ΰ₯ΰ€£ (@deepikapadukone) Deepika stepped out in style for her upcoming film 'Kalki 2898 AD' event in Mumbai. Directed by Nag Ashwin, this post-apocalyptic film is inspired by Hindu scriptures and set in the year 2898 AD. Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, and Disha Patani are also a part of the film. As per the trailer, Big B essays the role of Ashwatthama and vows to protect Deepika, who is shown to be pregnant. The child presumably will end the reign of Saswata Chatterjee, who resides in the complex with all the facilities that are needed to sustain life. On February 29, Deepika and her husband Ranveer Singh announced that they were expecting their first child. They also mentioned that the baby is due in September. Ranveer-Deepika tied the knot on November 14, 2018, at Italy's Lake Como after dating for six long years and the duo never fails to shower love on each other on social media. They first met on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama film 'Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela' and later also starred in 'Bajirao Mastani' and 'Padmaavat'. Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika will next be seen in 'Singham Again,' the third installment of Rohit Shetty's cop universe. She steps into the role of Lady Singham alongside a stellar ensemble cast. Joining her are industry stalwarts including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Arjun Kapoor. Additionally, she's gearing up for 'The Intern,' a promising project where she will star alongside the legendary Amitabh Bachchan. (With inputs from Agencies)
19 June,2024 07:23 PM IST | MumbaiBride-to-be Radhika Merchant grabbed eyeballs with her stunning looks for her pre-wedding cruise party that concluded earlier this month. She along with her husband-to-be Anant Ambani and their families hosted a lavish cruise party with over 800 guests. The four-day cruise party had several theme parties and performances by international artists. Radhika Merchant embraced technology for her outfit for the Toga-theme party. On Sunday night, Rhea Kapoor who styled Radhika's outfit for the cruise party shared a detailed look at her gold-sculpted outfit for the Toga-themed party. The official handle of Grace Ling Couture took to social media to break down the outfit that was customized for the bride-to-be. "INTRODUCING GRACE LING COUTURE - For the Ambani Royal Wedding. This look is made for the bride-to-be, Radhika Merchant’s, Toga-themed wedding party. The vision was a Royal Princess “draped” in fabric-effect, 3D-carved and sculpted out of Aerospace aluminum technology. Seemingly fluid and delicate, yet armoured. The new era of using technology in couture. Took 30 artisans to complete this to perfection. So honoured to be trusted with this dress for your special moment Radhika! You’re such a beautiful soul and I am sooo happy for you and Anant!!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by π π π π π π π π π ® (@gracelingofficial) About the wedding festivities The Ambani's and Merchants hosted a four-day lavish pre-wedding celebration on a cruise earlier this month. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities commenced on a luxury cruise ship in Palermo, Italy. The ship had three pit stops - Rome, Cannes, and Portofino. The guests were welcomed with an extravagant lunch followed by a party in the evening, with the theme being ‘Starry Night’. The next day, guests were taken to Rome for a late-night party on the ship, followed by a black-tie event in Cannes on the weekend. The final leg of the celebrations was held at Portofino in Italy. Meanwhile, the couple will tie the knot in Mumbai on July 12. The wedding festivities are meticulously planned, adhering to the traditional Hindu Vedic customs. The main ceremonies will commence on Friday, July 12, with the auspicious Shubh Vivah or wedding function. Guests are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the occasion by dressing in traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, where attendees will receive divine blessings. The final event, Mangal Utsav or the wedding reception, is scheduled for Sunday, July 14. For this grand occasion, guests have been asked to dress in 'Indian chic.'
17 June,2024 10:04 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSanjay Leela Bhansali’s first web series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' is now on Netflix. The show is filled with stunning sets, beautiful songs, and exquisite costumes and jewelry, all showcasing Bhansali’s signature style. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's sister-in-law stuns in viral recreation View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shrima Rai π§Ώ | Beauty Fashion Momlife (@shrimarai) Like many others who are recreating its songs and dance sequences, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s sister-in-law, Shrima Rai, couldn't resist dressing up in the Heeramandi style, and her photos are absolutely breathtaking. Shrima Rai wrote, "What would you name my character?” while sharing her recreation. “I personally loved Heeramandi on Netflix and I am looking forward to the next season. My favourite character was Bibbijaan by Aditi Rao Hydari and uff the Queen Manisha Koirala,” she further penned. About the fashion in 'Heeramandi' Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for the opulence and grandeur he portrays on screen. His latest venture, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar, brought out the very best from renowned designers Rimple and Harpreet. Having previously worked together on Padmavat and created magic, they truly are the dream team. Recently, Rimple and Harpreet have been dissecting the various looks from Heeramandi. One of the characters who had a big impact on the audience was Richa Chadha as Lajjo. She especially left an impression with a heartbreaking dance number 'Masoom Dil Hai Mera'. It's only fitting that we get into the details of this ensemble. The designer duo labelled this look, "Ensnared by the coils of the most vicious malady- Unrequited Love, Lajwanti (Lajjo) @therichachadha , Mallikajaan’s foster daughter dances her swan song before her untimely demise." Explaining the ensemble, the caption read, "She (Richa) wears a deep blue French chiffon kalidar paired with an earthy red silk coaty (gilet), a rust brocade pyjami and a gold hued jaali dupatta for her finale mujra. We chose this particular shade of ultramarine blue (which we had to ultimately paint by hand to get the cloudy tone right) as we intuitively felt that it resonated with the intense pathos of the state of her opium infused delusions and the ill-fated end of the character’s narrative arc as well as how the colour would blend in and also contrast with the earthy green tones of Nawab Zoravar’s European inspired ballroom which was the setting for this spectacle of a lovelorn dance performance (sic.)"
14 June,2024 09:44 AM IST | MumbaiAnanya Panday, who is known for her fashion-forward choices, left fans in awe as she dropped a series of pictures in her retro look. Ananya took to her Instagram account on Tuesday to share a couple of breathtaking pictures that left her fans in awe. In the pictures, the actress is seen wearing a floral cami top and bell-bottom pants. Capturing the vintage style perfectly she completed the look with funky glasses. Soon after Ananya dropped the pictures, fans chimed in the comment section to express their admiration for her look. One user wrote, "You beauty." Another user gushed, "You are literally glowing." "You are a stunner," wrote a third user. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananya π (@ananyapanday) Meanwhile, on the work front, Ananya Panday has some exciting projects lined up. She'll be starring in the TV series 'Call Me Bae' with Varun Dhawan and Vir Das. The show follows a billionaire fashionista disowned by her family after a scandal and her journey to independence. Ananya is also working on projects like 'Control,' 'Shankara,' 'The Untold Story of C Sankaran Nair,' and 'Run For Young.' Ananya was last seen on OTT in 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' for which she got a lot of accolades. It saw her alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
11 June,2024 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIAlthough Sameera Reddy claims to be a social media star "by coincidence," she made the switch soon after getting married and giving birth to her firstborn. Sameera is a content producer who excels at juggling several facets of her life, from being a mother to her two kids to cooking and taking her of the home, to sharing beauty and wellness tips. Those who enjoy a 'saas-bahu' banter should tune into her handle for some surprises. Sameera, who has appeared in films like 'Maine DilTujhko Diya', 'Taxi No. 9 2 11', and ‘Darna Mana Hai', opened up about the time she was working hard in showbiz and was pressurised to get her body altered by going under the knife. She told Hindustan Times, “I can’t emphasise enough on the amount of pressure that was put on me to get a boob job at the top of my career. So many people kept saying, ‘Sameera, sab log kar rahe hain, aap kyun nahin’. But I didn’t want something like that inside me. It’s like you are hiding a flaw but it’s not a flaw, it’s how life is. I will not judge someone who wants to have plastic surgery and Botox, but what works for me is internally fixing myself.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sameera Reddy (@reddysameera) The former actress has flaunted her greys on Instagram and embraced aging like no other celebrity out there. However, when she hopped on the influencer bandwagon, she was asked to take the help of filters. She states, “I said I’ll show my skin when it is bad, I’ll show my cellulite and my weight. This is who I am. I am more grateful for doing this rather than being that perfect 36-24-36 figure. I get to be real which I never got to do when I was an actor. There was always this parda between me and my audience. We only put out what people wanted to hear, but it gives people anxiety when you show you ‘wake up looking like this’. No, you don’t. I wake up every day looking like crap, running behind my children. But I have the capacity to look amazing as a 45-year-old, and I own it. When you show your grey hair, your belly fat, and your stretch marks, someone out there feels ‘there is somebody else like me’ and it takes away the pressure on them.” Sameera got married to businessman, Akshai Varde in 2014. In 2015, the couple welcomed their son, Hans Varde, and in 2019, Akshai and Sameera were blessed baby girl, Nyra.
09 June,2024 06:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Alia Bhatt, who will soon be seen in the upcoming movie 'Jigra', has made a stylish statement with her latest outfit. On Sunday, the actress took to Instagram and shared several pictures of her new outfit. In the photos, she is seen wearing a beige bikini top with a pink floral design. She paired it with a matching jacket featuring embellished borders and solid beige pants. Alia accessorised minimally and left her hair open. The actress captioned the post: "From not so long ago." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt π (@aliaabhatt) On the work front, Alia also has an untitled film from the YRF spy universe in which she will share the screen with Sharvari. The film is set to feature seven action sequences and is directed by Shiv Rawail, who made his directorial debut with the acclaimed miniseries 'The Railway Men', based on the contributions of railway officials during the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
09 June,2024 05:58 PM IST | Mumbai | IANSUorfi Javed has become a social media sensation. The actress has been impressing the world with her amazing and unique outfits. Whether making an outfit out of phones or creating a dress out of prints, she has done it all with remarkable excellence. As the world witnesses the glamour of the film industry on the Met Gala and Cannes red carpet, Uorfi, in conversation with mid-day.com, talked about how she feels she can do a better job. The actress also rated a few Indian actresses' Cannes looks. Uorfi started the conversation by sharing how she came up with the idea of creating these unique outfits. The actress said some of her outfits are based on inspiration, while others are the result of her own imagination. Uorfi said, "Sometimes, like today’s outfit, where the birds were moving, I was inspired by Cinderella. Like in the scene where the birds make her an outfit. Yeah. So, in my mind, I thought if we merge the dress Angelina Jolie wore in Maleficent with Cinderella’s outfit in a cute way, what could we create? That was the inspiration." Further, when asked if she feels that she could have done a better job, the actress shared, "I would've killed it. I would've, oh my God, you can't even imagine. If something like this happened to me, I would kill it. I don't need Cannes to show my talent. I will show it in my India." While talking about all the unique and heavy outfits she has made so far, Uorfi said that there are a lot more coming. "I’m gonna go crazy. In these next two or three months, you’re gonna see some crazy outfits," she added. Further in the chat, Uorfi called digital creator Nancy Tyagi's outfit a big 10 out of 10 and expressed her wish to have Nancy design one of her outfits. "I've spoken to her a lot of times. That would be sweet. We've spoken about a collaboration many times. But now she's very busy, She doesn’t have time," Uorfi jokingly said. While rating everyone out of 10, Uorfi rewarded Preity Zinta an 11/10, while Aishwarya Rai's green dress only managed to get a 7. It was Aditi Rao Hydari's black and white gown that made Uorfi say she would definitely want to try it. For more such interesting news, stay tuned to mid-day.com.
08 June,2024 06:04 PM IST | Mumbai | Shachi ChaturvediActor Prateik Babbar, who made a style statement when he attended the Mumbai screening of his late mother Smita Patil's film 'Manthan', wore a suit-pant made from her Kanjeevaram sarees. Designer Rahul Vijay, who designed the outfit, recently took to his Instagram to share details about it. Rahul also thanked Prateik for giving him the chance to create the masterpiece. Discussing the creation process of the outfit, he wrote, "Thank you @_prat for letting me dig into the archives of your late mother, and the very iconic Smita Patil. When Prateik called me up asking me to dress him up for the Indian premiere of 'Manthan', Smita Patil's first movie that was shown at the recent Cannes Film Festival, I knew I had to bring in elements of Smita Patil's style into his look". "Now this was challenging because we were getting womenswear pieces and moreover we didn't know what we would end up finding from Smita Patil's wardrobe that would match Prateik's style," he added. Rahul shared that Prateik's aunt helped them choose two silk Kanjeevaram sarees that had been preserved over the years. His idea was to merge Indian textiles with modern silhouettes, and he designed the outfit in consultation with Monica Shah of Jade by MK. They created a cropped double-breasted tuxedo in plain black silk, with the pinstripe pattern from one saree turned into wide-legged pants. The red border of the second saree was used for the sleeves, adding a touch of elegance to the ensemble. Rahul wrote, "We wanted to keep the silhouette very very modern considering we were recycling Indian sarees. I always like the juxtaposition of Indian textiles with modern silhouettes. And finally, we decided on a cropped double-breasted tuxedo in plain black silk and we recycled the second pinstriped saree into wide-legged pants and used the red border of the saree as trims on the sleeves ( the design was lifted from a recent look that the brand did for their couture collection)". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rahul Vijay (@rahulvijay1988) At the screening, Prateik was joined by his girlfriend, actor Priya Banerjee, who added a personal touch by wearing Smita's saree and her jewelry. Apart from Prateik, attendees included Naseeruddin Shah with his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, Dr. Kurien's daughter Nirmala Kurien, and Amul MD Jayen Mehta. Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, the founder of the Film Heritage Foundation, the non-profit organization responsible for the restored print, was also present. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 June,2024 10:55 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIKareena Kapoor Khan is undeniably a sensation and often sets trends that fans love to emulate. Recently, her Asoka makeup look went viral on social media. In a chat with Grazia India, she shared her thoughts on setting this global makeup trend. Kareena Kapoor reacts to viral 'Asoka' makeup trend Kareena Kapoor Khan shared her thoughts on the Asoka makeup trend, calling it "truly iconic." She said that creating the tattoos and the eye makeup for the song was iconic even back when they first did it. Kareena said, “In some way it was pathbreaking even then. We wanted to have it something slightly more edgy and different. And you know there was no makeup actually on my face. There were just designs on my eye and not a drop of makeup.” Snippets of the trend: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Farra Jaidi (@farrajaidii) View this post on Instagram A post shared by ibra (@ibrawrrr) About Kareena Kapoor Khan recently Bollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan set the internet ablaze with her captivating photos from the launch of high-end perfumes for Bvlgari. Clad in an off-shoulder shimmery gown by Vivienne Westwood, Kareena looked like a million bucks styled by Rhea Kapoor. The strapless gown perfectly hugged her voluptuous figure as she posed for the cameras. Kareena’s makeup focused on keeping things minimalistic yet dewy, not overpowering the outfit. Her jewellery added all the more bling for the event, but nothing beats Bebo’s magical and divine aura. She is the epitome of fashion with grace and sophistication. “Delighted to be a part of @bvlgari as a friend of the brand for the iconic launch of the high-end #BvlgariAllegra and #LeGemme. Thank you @bvlgari for an incredibly indulging sensorial afternoon. Let’s toast to their high-end collection launch! Kareena wrote on Instagram. Kareena Kapoor Khan's work front On the work front, Kareena is currently basking in the success of 'Crew', in which she shared screen space with Kriti Sanon and Tabu. Helmed by Rajesh A Krishnan, 'Crew' revolves around the journey of three working women set against the backdrop of the aviation industry. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda.
30 May,2024 06:11 PM IST | MumbaiBollywood beauty Kareena Kapoor Khan set the internet ablaze with her captivating photos from the launch of high-end perfumes for Bvlgari. Clad in an off-shoulder shimmery gown by Vivienne Westwood, Kareena looked like a million bucks styled by Rhea Kapoor. The strapless gown perfectly hugged her voluptuous figure as she posed for the cameras. Kareena’s makeup focused on keeping things minimalistic yet dewy, not overpowering the outfit. Her jewellery added all the more bling for the event, but nothing beats Bebo’s magical and divine aura. She is the epitome of fashion with grace and sophistication. “Delighted to be a part of @bvlgari as a friend of the brand for the iconic launch of the high-end #BvlgariAllegra and #LeGemme. Thank you @bvlgari for an incredibly indulging sensorial afternoon. Let’s toast to their high-end collection launch! Kareena wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kareena Kapoor Khan (@kareenakapoorkhan) On the work front, Kareena is currently basking in the success of 'Crew', in which she shared screen space with Kriti Sanon and Tabu. Helmed by Rajesh A Krishnan, 'Crew' revolves around the journey of three working women set against the backdrop of the aviation industry. The film also stars Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Saswata Chatterjee, Rajesh Sharma, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. In the coming months, she will be seen headlining Hansal Mehta's 'The Buckingham Murders'. Starring an excellent ensemble cast of Kareena, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen, The Buckingham Murders is directed by Hansal Mehta, and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. It is produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa Kapoor, and Kareena herself. It is a detective drama. The release date of the film has not been announced yet. She also has Rohit Shetty's 'Singham Again' in her kitty. 'Singham Again' also stars Ajay Devgn, Arjun Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, and Ranveer Singh in the lead roles. 'Singham Again' is the third installment of the super-hit franchise. 'Singham' was released in 2011, starring Kajal Aggarwal and Prakash Raj in lead roles, followed by 'Singham Returns' in 2014. Both projects were declared box office hits. Singham Again' is scheduled for theatrical release in August 2024, coinciding with Independence Day. (With inputs from ANI)
29 May,2024 06:51 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
