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Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal's ambitious first directorial sees him play a ghost in Disney-like fantasy. Watch

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Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal's ambitious first directorial sees him play a ghost in Disney-like fantasy. Watch


Nov 19, 2024 07:31 PM IST

Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal’s film is one of the most-ambitious projects to be made in the Malayalam film industry.

Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal released a ‘virtual 3D’ trailer for his ambitious Malayalam film Barroz, which marks his first directorial. The film, which has been in production since 2021, will be released in theatres on December 25. (Also Read: Pranav Mohanlal is working on a farm in Spain in exchange for food instead of acting, says mom Suchitra)

Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal directs and stars in the fantasy film.
Barroz virtual 3D trailer: Mohanlal directs and stars in the fantasy film.

Barroz trailer

“The Virtual 3D trailer of #Barroz3D is out NOW! Releasing in theatres worldwide on December 25.” wrote Mohanlal on X (formerly Twitter), releasing the film’s trailer. The 2-minute sees Mohanlal play the titular character, a ghost who’s the guardian of treasures. The trailer shows different timelines – the present and the past when the Portuguese colonised India. After guarding Vasco da Gama’s treasure for 400 years, Barroz says he will leave only when the true descendent of Gama owns it.

The film’s story

Jijo Punnoose wrote Barroz based on his novel Barroz: Guardian of D’Gama’s Treasure. After Mohanlal and director TK Rajeev Kumar rewrote the story during the pandemic, he exited the film and forfeited credits. The film went on floors initially in March 2021, and filming restarted in December of that year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The film was shot in 3D, and Antony Perumbavoor of Aashirvad Cinemas produced it. Jijo is director of My Dear Kuttichathan (1984), India’s first 3D film.

Mohanlal’s first directorial

Barroz is based on a 17th-century Portuguese-Afro-Indian myth from the Malabar Coast, known as kappiri muthappan. Mohanlal once told the press that it took a year and a half to finalise the screenplay. Though he initially asked Jijo to direct the film, he considered other directors and took on the task when he declined. The actor also tweaked the original work’s serious tones to something lighter. The film was almost shelved due to budget issues.

Upcoming work

Apart from Barroz, Mohanlal will soon star in Prithviraj Sukumaran’s L2: Empuraan, the sequel to their 2019 hit film Lucifer. He is also co-starring in a film with Mammootty, apart from Vishnu Manchu’s Kannappa in Telugu. His bi-lingual Vrushabha has been delayed.

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Rahman shares his feelings about divorce from Saira

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Rahman shares his feelings about divorce from Saira


'Heartbroken' AR Rahman shares his feelings about his divorce from Saira Banu: 'We had hoped to reach the grand thirty but...'

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman and his wife Saira Banu are separating after nearly three decades of marriage, their lawyer Vandana Shah confirmed on Tuesday. The couple cited “significant emotional strain” as the reason for their decision.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Rahman shared his feelings about the separation. He tweeted, “We had hoped to reach the grand thirty, but all things, it seems, carry an unseen end. Even the throne of God might tremble at the weight of broken hearts. Yet, in this shattering, we seek meaning, though the pieces may not find their place again. To our friends, thank you for your kindness and for respecting our privacy as we walk through this fragile chapter.”

The couple, who married in 1995, are parents to three children – daughters Khatija and Raheema, and son Ameen.
In a joint statement released through their lawyer, Rahman and Banu said, “After many years of marriage, Saira and her husband A.R. Rahman have made the difficult decision to separate from each other. This decision comes after significant emotional strain in their relationship. Despite their deep love for each other, the couple has found that the tensions and difficulties have created an insurmountable gap between them, one that neither party feels able to bridge at this time.”

AR Rahman and Wife Saira Banu Call It Quits

Rahman’s son, Ameen, also addressed the separation on Instagram Stories, writing, “We kindly request everyone to respect our privacy during this time. Thank you for your understanding.”

Saira Banu initially announced the separation in a statement, which was later followed by a joint message from the couple. They requested privacy and understanding from the public as they navigate this challenging chapter in their lives.




'The Sabarmati Report' Declared Tax-free In Madhya Pradesh By CM Mohan Yadav

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'The Sabarmati Report' Declared Tax-free In Madhya Pradesh By CM Mohan Yadav


‘The Sabarmati Report’ continues to captivate audiences across India, shedding light on pivotal moments in the nation’s history. Lauded for its compelling storytelling and impactful message, the film has now achieved a significant milestone—being declared tax-free in Madhya Pradesh by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. 

This decision highlights the cultural and educational importance of the movie, which has already received accolades from the Prime Minister and several key ministers. CM Yadav’s announcement underscores the government’s recognition of the film as a must-watch for all Indians. 

At the box office, the movie maintained a steady performance, collecting Rs. 1.45 crore on Monday (Day 4), bringing its total earnings to Rs. 9.5 crore. The film’s trajectory has been impressive, with Rs. 1.69 crore on Friday, Rs. 2.62 crore on Saturday, and Rs. 3.74 crore on Sunday, showing strong audience turnout even on weekdays.

Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in collaboration with Vikir Films, The Sabarmati Report stars Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra. Directed by Dheeraj Sarna and produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, the film continues to inspire audiences nationwide. It is now showing in theaters, distributed globally by Zee Studios. 


Kashmera Shah shares pic after she meets with an accident, husband Krushna Abhishek gives update

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Kashmera Shah shares pic after she meets with an accident, husband Krushna Abhishek gives update


Actor Kashmera Shah, wife of comedian Krushna Abhishek, was involved in an accident while she was in America. The actor took to Instagram to share the news as she posted a picture of blood-soaked tissues on a car seat. (Also Read | Kashmera Shah puts aside family feud, rushes to meet uncle Govinda in hospital after shooting incident)

Kashmera Shah shared a post on Instagram.
Kashmera Shah shared a post on Instagram.

In her post, she expressed immense gratitude for her survival and mentioned that it was a close call. Kashmera, who was alone at the time of the accident, thanked God for saving her.

“Thank you God for saving me. Such a freak accident. Something worse was about to happen… but it passed. Hope there won’t be any scarring. Live every day, one moment at a time. Can’t wait to come back. Really missing my family today @krushna30 #rayaanksharma #krishaangksharma,” read her post.

Her husband, Krushna Abhishek, later commented on her post and reassured fans that she is now safe. He said, “Thank God you safe now.” Pooja Bhatt wrote, “Oh Lord. What on earth happened Kash? Trust you are being taken care of?”

Archana Puran Singh commented, “Omg. Kash, hope you’re absolutely OK now dear…” Kishwer Merchantt said, “Omg are u ok ?” Tannaz Irani’s comment read, “Omg this is scary! I hope you are ok now.” Rajesh Khattar posted, “Oh My God … What hapenned Kash .. hope all good.”

Kashmera and Krushna were recently seen together on the reality cooking show Laughter Chefs. Comedian Bharti Singh hosted the show Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment. The show had other celebrities, including Vicky Jain-Ankita Lokhande, Rahul Vaidya-Aly Goni, Reem Sameer Shaikh-Jannat Zubair, Karan Kundrra-Arjun Bijlani, and Sudesh Lehri-Nia Sharma.

Krushna is currently part of the second season of The Great Indian Kapil Show on Netflix. The first season of the show featured an impressive lineup of celebrity guests, including Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor and his family.

The show also featured guests such as cricket heroes Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer, international pop icon Ed Sheeran, and many icons from the entertainment and sports industries.


Post Malone teams up with Jelly Roll, Sierra Ferrell for US, Canada stadium tour, check out dates

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Post Malone teams up with Jelly Roll, Sierra Ferrell for US, Canada stadium tour, check out dates


Post Malone is teaming up with Jelly Roll for his biggest headlining tour next year. On Tuesday, the 29-year-old singer announced his upcoming The Big A** Stadium Tour, which will involve 25 shows at some of the largest venues across the United States and Canada. Set to kick off in April 2025, the tour will also feature Sierra Ferrell as a special guest on select dates. You can check out the dates below:

Post Malone performs a medley at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, (AP)
Post Malone performs a medley at the 57th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2023, (AP)

Post Malone announces The Big A** Stadium Tour 2025 with Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell

April 29 – Salt Lake City, Utah, at Rice-Eccles Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 3 – Las Vegas, Nevada, at Allegiant Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 7 – San Antonio, Texas, at Alamodome (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 9 – Dallas, Texas, at AT&T Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 11 – Atlanta, Georgia, at Mercedes Benz Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 13 – St. Louis, Missouri, at Busch Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 18 – Detroit, Michigan, at Ford Field (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 20 – Minneapolis, Minnesota, at U.S. Bank Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 22 – Chicago, Illinois, at Wrigley Field (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 24- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at Citizens Bank Park (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 26 – Toronto, Ontario, at Rogers Centre (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 28 – Hershey, Pennsylvania, at Hersheypark Stadium (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 29 – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at PNC Park (With Sierra Ferrell)

May 31 – Foxborough, Massachusetts, at Gillette Stadium

June 2 – Washington, D.C., at Northwest Stadium

June 4 – New York, New York, at Citi Field

June 8 – Miami, Florida, at Hard Rock Stadium (Without Jelly Roll)

June 10- Orlando, Florida, at Camping World Stadium

June 13 – Ridgedale, Missouri, at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena

June 15 – Denver, Colorado, at Empower Field at Mile High

June 21 – Glendale, Arizona, at State Farm Stadium (Without Jelly Roll)

June 24 – Boise, Idaho, at Albertsons Stadium

June 26 – Seattle, Washington, at T-Mobile Park

June 28 – Portland, Oregon, at Providence Park

July 1 – San Francisco, California, at Oracle Park


Tina Datta reacts to doing Bigg Boss; actress` mom says, `We shouldn`t have…`

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Tina Datta reacts to doing Bigg Boss; actress` mom says, `We shouldn`t have…`



Tina Datta reacts to doing Bigg Boss; actress` mom says, `We shouldn`t have…`

Tina Dutta had her own share of ups and downs during her time in `Bigg Boss 16`. The actress made several headlines for her growing friendship with Shalin Bhanot, which ended on the show itself. Now, almost two years after facing everything, Tina Dutta, in an interview with us at Mid-day.com, opened up about how the show takes a toll on your mental health, both physically and emotionally. Moreover, her mother, Madhumita Dutta, expressed regret about sending her daughter to the controversial reality show.  

 
 
 
 
 
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Tina Dutta’s mom regrets sending her to Bigg Boss 16

Tina Dutta`s mother shared with us that her daughter never wanted to enter `Bigg Boss`, but it was her family who convinced her to take up the challenge. Now, after Tina has survived and been through a hard time, her mother regrets the decision of convincing her to do the show. In conversation with us, her mom shared in Hindi, “Actually, she (Tina) never wanted to go to Bigg Boss. For many years, they called her, and I even had meetings with them, but she always said she would never go to Bigg Boss. However, this time, because of conversations between me and my husband, we convinced her to go. But later, we realized that we shouldn`t have sent her.”

Tina Dutta on doing Bigg Boss

Adding to her mother`s thoughts, Tina shared that the Salman Khan-hosted show is honestly quite difficult. The `Uttaran` star while talking about Bigg Boss added, “Your personal life, your mental status, your health—everything goes for a toss mentally, emotionally, and physically.”

Tina Dutta gets nostalgic

In the same interview with us, Tina got nostalgic and talked about her early days and managing her studies with her work. That was when her mom shared that Tina didn’t want to act as a kid and used to cry about it. Tina revealed that as a child, she had to work really hard and didn’t like it at the time.  

More about Tina Dutta’s journey

Tina Dutta made her acting debut as a child artist in `Sister Nivedita` and gained recognition with `Parineeta`. However, her breakthrough came with `Uttaran` (2009–2015), where she played Ichha and Meethi, earning immense popularity. The show catapulted her to fame, establishing her as a household name in Indian television.  

Stay tuned to Mid-Day for more such insightful interviews. Watch this entire conversation with Tina Dutta by clicking on the lead image




Rana Daggubati`s upcoming talk show promises a starry lineup; trailer released

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Rana Daggubati`s upcoming talk show promises a starry lineup; trailer released



Rana Daggubati`s upcoming talk show promises a starry lineup; trailer released

Prime Video today unveiled the highly anticipated spill-all trailer for its first-ever talk show, `The Rana Daggubati Show`. Created and hosted by the charismatic Rana Daggubati and executively produced by him under the banner of Spirit Media, the unscripted Telugu Original series will feature a dazzling line-up of guests, including Dulquer Salmaan, Naga Chaitanya Akkineni, Nani, Rishab Shetty, Siddhu Jonnalagadda with Sreeleela, S.S. Rajamouli with Ram Gopal Varma, and many more over eight extremely entertaining episodes. 

Rana Daggubati`s upcoming talk show to premiere on November 23

Prime Video shared a trailer for the upcoming talk show. The riveting trailer is a glimpse into `The Rana Daggubati Show` that breaks the mould of conventional chat shows and gives the audience a tantalizing peek into the lives of their favorite stars. From spilling the tea with Dulquer to souping up cars with Naga Chaitanya, from baking wood-fired pizzas with Siddhu Jonnalagadda and Sree Leela to ambushing Rajamouli at his outdoor shoot location, the show and Rana bring out a never-seen-before side of his guests.  The Rana Daggubati Show will premiere exclusively on Prime Video starting November 23 in India and across more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, with new episodes dropping every Saturday.

 
 
 
 
 
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Rana Daggubati says this is not your ordinary talk show

“The Rana Daggubati Show isn’t your ordinary talk show! It’s a highly entertaining and interactive window into the very real and unfiltered lives of celebrities who appear on the show. My connection with them and the industry is family-like and not merely professional, and that’s what makes our conversations and the time we spend engaged in commonly shared hobbies so much more fun and natural. It’s a one-of-a-kind hangout spot where celebrities can feel right at home and truly be their candid and authentic selves. In the show, just as in our day-to-day lives, we’re absorbed in creative collaborations, reminiscing memories over a cup of coffee or munching our favorite food, cracking jokes, and delving into the back stories behind some of the most memorable moments in our respective careers—that maybe only a handful of people in the world would know,” said Rana Daggubati, host, creator, and executive producer of the show.




Zack Snyder to direct a new feature film centered around LAPD

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Zack Snyder to direct a new feature film centered around LAPD



Zack Snyder to direct a new feature film centered around LAPD

Ace filmmaker Zack Snyder has come on board to direct a new feature film for Netflix, centered around the Los Angeles Police Department.

As per Variety, Zack has penned the script for the project with his frequent collaborator Kurt Johnstad.

The yet-to-be-titled film is in early development at the streamer. It is being produced by Deborah Snyder, Zack Snyder, and Wesley Coller for Stone Quarry.

Excited about the project, Zack said, “Years ago, Dan Lin and I had a conversation about our shared interest in telling a compelling and visceral character-driven story set within the intense, complex and captivating landscape of the LAPD.”

He added, “It`s a conversation that has stuck with me. So, as you would expect, I`m very excited to now have the opportunity to partner with Dan, along with the rest of my amazing partners at Netflix, in developing this story.”

This marks the latest feature to fall under the creative partnership between Stone Quarry and Netflix, after the recent duology of “Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire” and “Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver.” Stone Quarry also produced Snyder`s “Army of the Dead” and its spinoff “Army of Thieves” for Netflix. The animated series “Twilight of the Gods” was released in September 2024.

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Filmmaker Karan Johar celebrates men who champion feminism

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Filmmaker Karan Johar celebrates men who champion feminism



Filmmaker Karan Johar celebrates men who champion feminism

On the occasion of International Men`s Day 2024, Karan Johar took to Instagram to share a note celebrating men. The filmmaker shared a song clip from his last release `Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani` titled `Dhindora Baje Re`. The song opens with Ranveer Singh performing a Kathak routine with actor Tata Roy Chowdhury. Sharing the bit, he wrote, “hunar ka koi gender nahi hota”. This is a line from the film as well when Alia Bhatt`s father gets mocked for performing classical dance at a wedding in Delhi. 

Sharing the clip, Karan further wrote, “Today is dedicated to the real MVPs of our society – the men. But not just any (and definitely not EVERY) man…today is for the men who champion feminism.”

He rooted for the upliftment of men who are unafraid of not holding back and expressing their emotions. “The ones who uplift humanity by advocating equity, equality & a more compassionate society for women & for everyone who just dare to be their true self. So that can be on the stage dancing your heart to Dola Re channelling your inner Madhuri & Aishwarya or it could be on the field expressing your emotions and gratitude after hitting the ball out of the park with your bat. It could be anything. It could be everything. It could be the very step that makes our society the place that many will thrive to be the next MVPs. So do it. And don’t hold back,” he wrote. 

 
 
 
 
 
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Karan Johar`s work front

The filmmaker last directed the film `Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani` starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. His last film as a producer `Jigra` starring Alia Bhatt did not fare well at the box office. The film directed by Vasan Balan also starred Vedang Raina and narrated the tale of a sister-brother bond. 

The filmmaker recently announced the film `Chand Mera Dil` starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya. He will be backing the romantic drama. Both Ananya and Lakshya had hits with Dharma Productions this year in Call Me Bae and Kill respectively. 




Shah Rukh Khan's heartbreaking confession about failure, being critical of his work: 'I cry a lot in my bathroom'

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Shah Rukh Khan's heartbreaking confession about failure, being critical of his work: 'I cry a lot in my bathroom'


Nov 19, 2024 03:39 PM IST

Shah Rukh Khan said that there is no need to feel as if something did not work out only because the universe conspired against you.

Shah Rukh Khan was present at Dubai’s Global Freight Summit during which he spoke candidly about his life, early years and journey to superstardom. The actor, who made a comeback to screens last year with three releases, opened up about failure in his profession and how he handles them during the long chat. Shah Rukh said that one does not need to believe that the world is ‘conspiring’ against then when something does not work, it might just be because of so many more reasons. (Also read: Salman loved it, SRK didn’t believe in the film: Rakesh Roshan ‘Karan Arjun’ re-release)

Shah Rukh Khan shared how he deals with failure in his profession.
Shah Rukh Khan shared how he deals with failure in his profession.

What Shah Rukh said

When asked whether he has ever been critical of his career, Shah Rukh said, “I am. And I hate feeling it and then I cry a lot in the bathroom. I don’t show it to anyone. Because I think you can wallow in self-pity for about that much time. You have to believe that the world is not against you, or did not go wrong because of you or the world is conspiring to destroy your work. No. You have to believe that you made it badly. Then you have to move on. There are moments of despair, but there are moments where you say ‘Shut up, now get up and get on with it.’

‘Life does what it does’

He went on to add, “The world is not against you. Life moves on. I think if you can imagine yourself as an ant; me a very good-looking ant (smiles) but nevertheless an ant! Sometimes the wind takes you away… the wind is not working against you. It is just doing what it does. Life does what it does. You can’t start blaming life for the failure. You have to remember that it must be something that I did wrong or the business did wrong, or the strategy and marketing went wrong… and I need to figure it out. Recalibrate and come back.”

Shah Rukh celebrated his 59th birthday earlier this month. He recently co-hosted the IIFA Awards with Karan Johar and Vicky Kaushal. The actor will be seen next in Sujoy Ghosh’s King, which will also star his daughter Suhana Khan.

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