Bachchans don’t fight
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, recently spoke about growing up in one of Bollywood’s most influential families. Navya, who lives with her grandparents Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, told Mojo Story, “We don’t fight, we have healthy debates on a lot of things. Even though we are very different personalities, we actually share similar values, which define who I am.” She added that respect and family values are central to their upbringing, saying, “Respect lies at the heart of who we are.” Unlike her brother Agastya Nanda, who debuted in The Archies (2023), Navya chose a different path, focusing on entrepreneurship and social advocacy through her gender equality initiative, Project Naveli, and her family’s business ventures.
All you need is love, and a dog
On the set of ‘Homeless’
Filmmaker Sachi Sharma, whose short film Homeless (2025) is currently streaming on ShortsTV via Prime Video, and who made her debut with the Netflix feature Timeout (2015), was recently invited to serve on the jury at the St John’s International Women’s Film Festival in Newfoundland, Canada. Recognised as one of the country’s leading platforms for women filmmakers, the festival celebrates diverse female voices from across the world. Reflecting on her experience, the director told mid-day, “It’s an inspiring platform that truly celebrates women’s stories and perspectives. I’m proud to have served as a jury member for their short and feature films in 2024, and short films in 2025.” She is currently developing her next project. She shed light on it, saying, “I’m presently intrigued by dog stories and developing my next feature film, Mansee, a powerful story of loyalty and courage, told through the eyes of a soldier and his dog.”
Sachi Sharma
Positive about AI
Vishal Dadlani
Singer and music composer Vishal Dadlani, who is judging the reality show Indian Idol for the ninth time, says music is a genuine expression of emotion and it will always find a way to be authentic. At a time when AI (Artificial Intelligence) can replicate the voice of singers of the past, the musician is not too worried. He believes technology can be beneficial if used properly. “When it comes to music, everything is positive. Music finds a way to be authentic and to be a genuine expression of emotion. Any machine or any software, including AI, these are tools, right? Human beings can decide how they want to use them.”
Set for fiery action
Sonal Chauhan
Actor Sonal Chauhan, known for films such as Jannat (2008) and Adipurush (2023), has joined the cast of Mirzapur: The Film. Taking to Instagram, Sonal announced, “Still sinking in. So glad to be a part of a journey so incredible and game-changing. I’m immensely excited to join Mirzapur: The Film, and I can’t wait for you all to see what we have to unpack on the screen. I’m thrilled to be a part of this iconic project.” The film, which is set for a theatrical release in 2026, is the cinematic extension of the Mirzapur series and will delve deeper into the characters. mid-day has learnt that the movie, also starring Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Ali Fazal, and Jitendra Kumar, recently wrapped up a 20-day Benaras schedule and will start shooting in Mumbai in November.
