Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns

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Mumbai, (IANS) Dia Mirza marked a meaningful milestone this festive season as her Christmas tree turned 20. The actress and environmentalist shared that reusing the same tree and decorations year after year serves as a reminder to let go of habits and patterns that no longer benefit people or the planet.

Dia took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a video of her beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Tagging it “the most wonderful time of the year” for those fortunate enough to be safe, warm and at home, Dia wrote in the caption: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who are fortunate enough to be safe, warm and home… Our Christmas Tree makes it to year 20.”

She added that many of the decorations adorning it are even older than her son Avyaan.

“Many of the decorations are older than Avyaan.”

The actress said reusing the same tree and ornaments year after year has been a conscious practice.

Dia concluded the post: “Reusing these ornaments and the tree each year has been a practice that the kids will now learn from… Reusing is a great way of letting go of patterns that don’t serve people or the planet.”

The actress and former beauty queen made her acting debut with the Hindi film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein in 2001.

She went on to star in films including Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Shootout at Lokhandwala, Kurbaan, Sanju and Thappad.

Dia was last seen in Nadaaniyan directed by Shauna Gautam. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, and Jugal Hansraj.It tells the story of a privileged South Delhi school girl who gets a boyfriend-for-hire to get back at her family and classmates. Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 18, 2025

Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti

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umbai, December 9 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra is also a proud mom to her 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The desi mom received an extremely special gift from her little bundle of joy, which she cannot help but flaunt.

Priyanka took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and posted the photo of an adorable drawing by Malti of her and her mother. Uploading the sweet drawing on social media, the 'Barfi' actress wrote, "Mama holding me", followed by teary-eyed, crying, and red heart emojis.

On the professional front, PeeCee is presently occupied with SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi", alongside Tollywood sensation Mahesh Babu.

In November, Priyanka revealed that during the shoot of the much-anticipated drama, Malti visited her on the sets in Hyderabad.

During an #AskPCJ session on X (Formerly known as Twitter), a user asked her, “Priyanka, when you’re shooting for a film, do you usually bring your family along to the sets, or do you prefer to go alone and focus completely on work? Especially for this #GlobeTrotter set?”

Replying to this, Priyanka revealed, “My daughter has been to set in Hyderabad, and she had the best time with @urstrulyMahesh and Namrata’s beautiful daughter Sitara and went to @ssrajamouli’s farm and met a calf. Her favourite memory", tagging Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka ended up winning countless hearts during the grand title and teaser reveal event for "Varanasi" in Hyderabad.

Spilling her excitement about working with Tollywood heartthrobs Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and renowned director SS Rajamouli, Priyanka called it 'a privilege'.

She dropped a string of photos with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj on her IG and wrote, "Working with these two legends of the Telugu and Malayalam industries, and coming together for an SS Rajamouli film, is such a privilege (sic).""Promoting our movie with the international media, alongside the cast and Rajamouli Sir, almost a year ahead of its release has been incredibly exhilarating. Seeing their response and the excitement already building is truly amazing. By God’s grace, we will live up to your expectations. Jai Shri Ram. #Varanasi", Peecee added. Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 10, 2025

Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif announced the arrival of their baby earlier in the day today through a joint social media post.

They wrote, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025 – Katrina and Vicky.” HN Reliance Foundation, the hospital where Katrina Kaif delivered her baby, released an official statement updating on Katrina and her baby’s health. The statement read, “Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were blessed with a baby boy at HN Reliance Hospital this morning. Both Katrina and the baby are fine. It further read, “Male baby born at 08:23:18; mother and baby are stable. Discharge not yet planned.”

In September, the couple had announced their pregnancy on social media, yet again through a joint post. In the Polaroid photo shared by the couple, Vicky was seen affectionately holding Katrina’s baby bump. They had captioned it as, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” As soon as the news was announced, the Bollywood fraternity took to the comments section of Vicky and Katrina’s announcement post to congratulate them.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented, “So happy! Congratulations.” Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Kat, welcome to the boy mamma club! So happy for you and Vicky.” Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Congrats, new mamma and papa!” Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wrote, “Amazing, both of you. All my love.” An excited Rakul Preet Singh wrote, “Omggggg congratulations, you two! So happy!”Katrina and Vicky got married to each other in 2021, after dating for a year. The wedding was a lavish one and took place in Rajasthan. Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 11, 2025

Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a beautiful family photograph featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan among others, extending heartfelt Diwali greetings to his fans.

Big B took to Instagram, where he shared the picture which also featured his daughter Shweta Bachchan along with Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Nikhil Nanda.

For the caption, he wrote: “Happy (happy face emoji) + Diwali (diya emoji) = Happy Diwali.”

This comes when rumours of the actress' reported separation from husband Abhishek Bachchan, which keeps making rounds. However, the couple keep making public appearances together. The speculations of their separation started when the couple arrived separately at an event in the city.

Earlier this month, the cine icon celebrated his 83rd birthday and Aishwarya sent her best wishes to her father-in-law on her daughter Aaradhya’s behalf.

She shared a heartwarming picture of the icon and her daughter.

She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God bless always".

On the work front, Amitabh will be narrating the opening scene in Farhan Akhtar-starrer ‘120 Bahadur’, which draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war.

The revelation of Big B lending his voice to the film was made during an episode of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. The episode features Farhan and his father, the legendary screenwriter, Javed Akhtar. The two also celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday on the sets of the show.

Farhan then spoke about the Battle of Rezang La and the brave soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese forces. Later, Farhan requests Amitabh Bachchan for a favour, to narrate the opening sequence of their film.

He said, “Our film begins with a narrator’s voice that explains what exactly happened during Rezang La. If you could please be the narrator for our opening, it would be an honour”.

‘120 Bahadur’ has been shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, and draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war. Farhan essays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in the film. The brave Major along with his soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment stood shoulder to shoulder against overwhelming enemy forces.Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios, the film is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 27, 2025

Manish Malhotra wishes Rekha on 71st birthday: It's an honour always to create for you

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Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood veteran superstar Rekha, who continues to remain an epitome of grace and timeless beauty, was showered with love and admiration on her birthday on the 10th of October.

Bollywood ace designer Manish Malhotra took to his social media account to send heartfelt wishes for the legendary actress, sharing a series of photographs of Rekha. Posting multiple pictures of the evergreen star, draped in exquisite ensembles, Malhotra wrote, “Happy birthday, my dearest Rekha ji, You are truly timeless, inspiring and so full of warmth and love. It's an honour always to create for you and share beautiful moments together.”

The photos featured Rekha in her signature Kanjeevaram saree, statement jewellery and elegant makeup reflecting the aura that has made her a style icon across decades. In one picture, she was seen dressed in a beautiful, tissue, baby-pink-coloured saree exuding grace and charm.

Bollywood superstar Hema Malini, who is Rekha's long-time colleague and good friend, also shared her wishes on her social media account. Posting a nostalgic message alongside a warm photograph of the two together, Hema Malini wrote, “Wishing my dearest friend Rekha ji a very happy birthday. You have been an inspiration with your grace, talent and beauty. May you continue to shine as you always have.”

Talking about Rekha's area of work, along with being a graceful lady known for her beautiful and elegant traditional choice of sarees, she has proven herself to be an actor par excellence with her movies like "Umrao Jaan, "Silsila, "Khoon Bhari Maang, and others.For the uninitiated, Rekha, who marked her debut in Bollywood with the movie "Sawan Bhaadon" in the early 1970s, was initially looked down upon as an actress by the industry, but with her hard work and talent, she proved herself and went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. Manish Malhotra wishes Rekha on 71st birthday: It's an honour always to create for you | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 10, 2025

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco tie the knot, share pictures from wedding

Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are now officially married. The long-time couple have also shared pictures from their wedding on Instagram.

Selena shared the pictures to commemorate the day, sharing polaroids and film footage from the wedding, reports ‘Variety’.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first met when the former ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ star was around 17 years old. Selena’s mother set up a meeting between the two to help her daughter with her then-budding music career.

As per ‘Variety’, they became fast friends and went on to collaborate on several projects together. Blanco produced two tracks on Gomez’s 2015 album ‘Revival’, and Selena was later featured on Blanco’s 2019 release.

The pair collaborated again in 2023 on Selena Gomez’s song ‘Single Soon’. They began dating the same year, and by December 2024, they were engaged.

In March, Blanco and Selena Gomez’s collaborative history reached new heights with the release of their joint 14-song album ‘I Said I Love You First’. Ahead of the album’s debut, Spotify released a 33-minute one-on-one conversation between the couple, in which they went behind the scenes on their writing process.

Selena said, “We’d get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, ‘What are we going to write in the album?’ (sic)”.

“I was constantly just writing whatever you said wherever we were. Sometimes, you’d be saying something really important, and I didn’t know if you even realised, but I would always open my phone and be like, ‘F***, that’s such a good line for a song’”.Transitioning from child star to global icon, Selena built a successful music career with hits like ‘Come & Get It’ and ‘Lose You to Love Me’, while fronting the band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco tie the knot, share pictures from wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 29, 2025

Nick Jonas says celebrating 33rd b’day with Priyanka Chopra makes it ‘best one yet’

Mumbai: American singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Actress Priyanka Chopra attend the Sangeet Ceremony of Siddharth Chopra & Neelam Upadhyaya in Mumbai on Thursday, February 06, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, September 18 (IANS) American popstar and actor Nick Jonas, who turned 33 on September 16, said that this was his third time celebrating my birthday on the set of Camp Rock and tagged it as the “best one yet” because of his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Nick took to Instagram, where he dropped a string of images from his birthday. A video also featured Priyanka and him sharing a kiss after cutting the birthday cake.

“Somehow my third time celebrating my birthday on the set of Camp Rock? 15, 17 and now the best one yet, 33 with my (heart emoji) @priyankachopra,” Nick wrote as the caption.

Camp Rock is a 2008 musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond. The film stars Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Meaghan Jette Martin, Maria Canals-Barrera, Daniel Fathers, and Alyson Stoner. In the film, aspiring teenage singer Mitchie Torres visits Camp Rock, a summer music camp.

A sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiered in 2010. Directed by Paul Hoen, the film is the sequel to Camp Rock and stars Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Maria Canals-Barrera, Meaghan Jette Martin, and Alyson Stoner. Camp Rock 3, is in development.

Priyanka and Nick started dating in 2018. The same year in December, the couple married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies. In January 2022, the couple had a daughter named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy.

On the acting front, Priyanka was last seen in “Heads Of State” directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars Idris Elba and John Cena as the UK Prime Minister and US President, respectively, who are forced to work together when they become the targets of a foreign adversary.

She will next be seen sharing screen space with Mahesh Babu for the first time in her next in the upcoming tentatively titled film "SSMB29".

Touted to be an action-adventure inspired by history and mythology, "SSMB29" is likely to reach the audience in 2027.

In addition to this, she has also been roped in for the latest instalment in the popular franchise "Krrish 4", marking Hrithik Roshan’s debut as a director.The 42-year-old actress will also be seen as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in the forthcoming swashbuckler action drama, “The Bluff”. The female pirate is entrusted with protecting her family when her past catches up to her. Made under the direction of Frank E. Flowers, the movie will also feature Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Vedanten Naidoo in key roles, along with others. Nick Jonas says celebrating 33rd b’day with Priyanka Chopra makes it ‘best one yet’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 19, 2025

Twinkle Khanna reflects on parenthood in emotional post for son Aarav’s 23rd birthday

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Mumbai, (IANS) Former actress and author Twinkle Khanna marked her son Aarav’s 23rd birthday with a heartfelt and poetic note on social media.

Reflecting on the journey of motherhood, she beautifully compared children to air in the lungs—precious yet fleeting, reminding parents of the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. Taking to her Instagram handle, Twinkle shared a happy photo featuring husband Akshay Kumar and their son Aarav. In the image, the father-son duo could be seen smiling while posing together.

For the caption, the doting mom wrote, “And he turns 23 Though I have an undeniable compulsion to hold on to him, it would be wise to remember that children are like the air stored in our lungs, in our custody for just a moment before the next exhalation. This may not be an entirely correct analogy because unlike breaths we can’t keep popping babies in and out constantly, but you get the point right :) Here’s to the birthday boy. May he continue filling the world with his inate kindness.”

Akshay also expressed his love for his son by recalling what he himself was doing at the age of 23. The actor noted that while he was busy perfecting action sequences on screen back then, his son now “beats” him in everyday life—be it in technology, fashion, or even arguments at the dinner table.

“Happy 23rd, Aarav! When I was twenty three I was learning to beat up people on screen… it’s a strange feeling now to see you beat me everyday right from tech to fashion to arguments on the dinner table. Dekhte hi dekhte itna bada ho gaya hai yaar tu…you make me feel like a proud sidekick in my own storyLove you beta. Cheers to the best 23 years of my life because they’ve been with you,” wrote Akshay Kumar. Twinkle Khanna reflects on parenthood in emotional post for son Aarav’s 23rd birthday | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 17, 2025

Dia Mirza shares glimpses from 20 years of ‘Parineeta’ celebrations: Memories for life

Mumbai, (IANS) As “Parineeta” completed two decades in Hindi cinema, actress Dia Mirza shared a string of glimpses from the celebrations and called the snippets “a reflection of our shared joy, love and gratitude.”

Dia took to Instagram, where she shared a string of photos and videos from the grand celebration of 20 years of “Parineeta,” which marked the directorial debut of Pradeep Sarkar. The glimpses featured the actress posing next to Vidya Balan, who played the titular character of Lalita, singer Shreya Ghoshal,

Rajkumar Hirani and others.

Dia wrote: “It was night to remember… Pradeep Da and his beautiful “Parineeta”. These snippets are a reflection of our shared joy, love and gratitude. Memories for LIFE @vidhuvinodchoprafilms #PradeepSarkar @hirani.rajkumar @balanvidya #Rekhaji @moitrashantanu @swanandkirkire @shreyaghoshal and Team Parineeta. The grand celebration of 20 Years of #Parineeta.”

“Parineeta” is a musical romance film adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novella of the same name. The film was based on a screenplay by the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, and Vidya Balan, in her Bollywood debut, Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Dia Mirza in supporting roles. The film has several notable allusions to Indian literature and cinema.

Parineeta primarily revolves around the lead characters, Lalita and Shekhar, who since childhood have been friends and slowly this friendship blossoms into love.

A series of misunderstandings surface and they are separated due to the conniving schemes of Shekhar's father. The plot deepens with the arrival of Girish, who supports Lalita's family.

Eventually, Shekhar's love defies his father's greed and he seeks out Lalita. At the 53rd National Film Awards, Parineeta won Best Debut Film of a Director.

Talking about Dia, she was recently seen in the film “Nadaaniyan,” a teen romantic comedy film directed by Shauna Gautam. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj.It tells the story of a privileged South Delhi school girl who gets a boyfriend-for-hire to get back at her family and classmates. Dia Mirza shares glimpses from 20 years of ‘Parineeta’ celebrations: Memories for life | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 12, 2025

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are officially engaged

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Grammy winning singer Taylor Swift and American football tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged.

The couple shared the big news on Instagram with a carousel of photos and wrote as the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

The photos capture the moment Kelce got down on his knee in a rose garden, including a close up shot of the diamond engagement ring.

Swift and Kelce’s relationship has been a major topic of discussion since they first went public in October 2023. Kelce was the one who made the first move that sparked their relationship, and it started when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended Swift’s “Eras Tour” in July 2023, reports variety.com.

Swift revealed details of her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Kelce and his brother Jason’s “New Heights” podcast earlier this month.

“Thanks for having me on my favorite podcast,” she said on the show.

“As we all know, you guys have a lot of male sports fans that listen to your podcast, and I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens, it’s more of me.”

In an early “New Heights” episode, Kelce revealed that he had planned to give Swift his phone number via friendship bracelet when she performed at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (the same stadium he plays for the Chiefs) but didn’t get the chance to do so.

Following that failed attempt, he got some help from people close to Swift to get her attention, eventually leading to her contacting him directly. After a bit of talking back and forth, the couple had their official first date in New York and, since then, have been unable to stay away from the public and media limelight.

Swift explained that “The Life of a Showgirl” was inspired by the joy that being on the “Eras Tour” brought her.“This album is about what was going on behind the scenes of my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant,” she continued. “It just comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life, and so that effervescence has come through on this record. And like you said, bangers.” Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are officially engaged | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 28, 2025

Riteish wishes ‘baiko’ Genelia on b’day: Hope you feel celebrated for everything you are

Mumbai:Bollywood Actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia D Souza poses for photographs during wedding reception of actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in Mumbai on Sunday night.(Photo: Sanjay Tiwari/IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) As Genelia Deshmukh turned 38 on Tuesday, actor Riteish Deshmukh showcased his love for his actress-wife, whom he tagged as the “heart of their home.”

Taking to Instagram, Riteish, who often shares sneak-peeks into his romantic life with Genelia, shared a gamut of photographs.

The pictures featured him and Genelia through the years along with throwbacks from their younger days, some recent loved-up pictures of the couple and a few with their sons Riaan and Rahyl.

For the caption, Riteish wrote: “Happy Birthday, My Baiko, My Love. Today isn’t just your birthday — it’s a reminder of how lucky I am to walk through life with you. You are so many things in one incredible woman: the one who makes me laugh when I least expect it, the best mother our children could ever ask for, a daughter who leads with love and respect, and a friend who shows up — always.”

The actor said that Genelia is the glue that holds the family together.

“You carry more than anyone realizes, and still somehow give so much of yourself to everyone around you. You’re the strength behind so many of our family’s happiest moments, even when you’re tired, even when no one sees it. You are the glue that holds us together,” he wrote.

Teasing the actress, he wrote: “You never fail to embarrass me — with your teasing, your epic leg-pulling, or those stories you love to overshare with friends and your endless laughter— but I wouldn’t change a thing. Because through it all, you always have my back.”

“You’re my loudest cheerleader, my fiercest defender, and the one person I can always count on every single time. You are my anchor and my calm, my favorite teammate in all of life’s chaos. You are, without question the heart of our home — and the one our kids turn to first, every single time.”

Riteish celebrates his wife.

“Today, I hope you feel celebrated for everything you are. You deserve joy, rest, laughter, love — and maybe even a nap without interruptions. You’ve earned every bit of it,” he wrote.

The actor said: “You inspire me to be a better person, someone worthy of having you as a partner- I guess I am just happy counting my blessings, god couldn’t have been kinder to me. I love you so so much my baiko, much more than words can fully express, but I’ll spend my life trying to show you. Happy Birthday Love @geneliad.”

Genelia and Riteish met on the sets of “Tujhe Meri Kasam” in 2003 and fell in love. The couple got married in February 2012, according to Marathi marriage traditions in a Hindu wedding ceremony, they had a Christian wedding in the church the next day.The couple's first child, a son named Riaan, was born in November 2014. Their second son, Rahyl, was born in June 2016. Riteish wishes ‘baiko’ Genelia on b’day: Hope you feel celebrated for everything you are | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 05, 2025

Sidharth Malhotra wishes happy birthday to his 'favourite face, in any place' Kiara Advani

Mumbai: Actress Kiara Advani attends the launch of Tira's flagship store in Mumbai on Thursday, November 14, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) The newest mommy in the block- Kiara Advani is celebrating her 33rd birthday on Thursday. Actor Sidharth Malhotra wished his better half a "happy birthday" with a special post.

The 'Shershaah' actor took to his Instagram and shared a stunning photo of Kiara in a short pink dress, paired with matching shoes and shades.

Wishing his ladylove on her special day, Sid penned the caption, "My favourite face, in any place. Happy Birthday love", with a red heart emoji.

Additionally, actress Ananya Panday shared Kiara’s photo on her Insta Stories and wrote, “Happy birthday you gorgeous girl inside out!! Big hug to you mama @kiaraaliadvani".

Kareena Kapoor also wished the new mommmy with the following words, “Happy birthday to the newest mommy on the block…bestest time ahead always for you…@kiaraaliadvani.”

Coming to Sid and Kiara's love saga, the rumours of the two dating each other initially started doing the rounds while these two were shooting for their 2021 blockbuster "Shershaah".

Sidharth and Kiara were seen accompanying one another at various events after that; however, they refused to comment on their relationship status.

Finally, Kiara and Sidharth got married in a lavish ceremony in February 2023.

In March 2025, Kiara and Sidharth announced that they are expecting their first child together.

The couple shared a joint post with a lovely photo of their palms holding an adorably tiny knitted sock. “The greatest gift of our lives...Coming soon (sic),” they captioned the post.

Sidharth and Kiara embraced parenthood on 15 July this year as they welcomed their baby girl.

Announcing the arrival of their little bundle of joy, Sid took to his Instagram and penned, “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA & SIDHARTH”

Work-wise, Sidharth will next star in "Param Sundari", where he will be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi Kapoor.On the other hand, Kiara will be seen in the highly-awaited "War 2", alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Sidharth Malhotra wishes happy birthday to his 'favourite face, in any place' Kiara Advani | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com:

Read More........ → August 01, 2025

Juhi Chawla shares son’s birthday with throwback pictures, plants 500 trees for his well being

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Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla is celebrating the birthday of her son Arjun Mehta. The actress recently took to her Instagram, and shared a series of throwback and recent pictures with her son.

The actress also hinted at planting 500 trees for her son’s happy and healthy life. She wrote in the caption, “Happpyy Birthhddaayyy Arjunnn!! God Bless You … Love You. 500 trees for your Haapppyyy and Heaallthhyy life (sic)".

Earlier in February this year, the actress Juhi Chawla, accompanied by her husband Jay Mehta, visited the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and took a dip in the holy waters. Juhi took to her Instagram stories, where she uploaded a video montage featuring all the pictures from her divine visit. It had pictures of Juhi and Jay walking to the ghat, taking a dip in the holy water, and offering prayers.

She wrote in the caption, “A journey of faith, devotion and divine blessings”. Juhi joined a galaxy of stars such as Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Sonali Bendre, Vidyut Jammwal, Boney Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Nimrat Kaur, Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, and Chandan Roy Sanya, who took a dip in the holy waters of Maha Kumbh this month.

Rasha, daughter of Bollywood star Raveena Tandon, had also shared a picture of herself offering prayers in the holy water in Maha Kumbh. In the picture, the actress, after taking a dip in the water, was seen praying. She put the song “Ganga Dharay Shiv Ganga Dharay” as the background score to the picture.

She was mostly recently seen in the supporting roles in the shows, like ‘Hush Hush’ and ‘The Railway Men’. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the historical drama stars R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu and Babil Khan.The limited series is based on the Bhopal gas tragedy, which is considered the worst industrial tragedy in human history. Juhi Chawla shares son’s birthday with throwback pictures, plants 500 trees for his well being | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 23, 2025

Priyanka Chopra wishes ‘eternal queen’ Angelina Jolie on 50th birthday

Mumbai, (IANS) As Angelina Jolie turned 50, Indian actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas wished the Oscar winning-actress, whom the 'desi girl' lovingly called the “eternal queen.”

Priyanka took to Instagram stories, where she shared a photograph of Jolie, who turned 50 on Wednesday and wrote: “Happiest birthday to this eternal queen @angelinajolie.”

Talking about Jolie, she has appeared in over thirty film productions since 1982. The actress has starred in films such as Playing by Heart, Gone in 60 Seconds, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – The Cradle of Life, Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, Alexander, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Beowulf, A Mighty Heart, Changeling, Kung Fu Panda, Wanted, Salt, The Tourist and Maleficent.

Known for her humanitarian work, the actress who has directed a number of films, such as In the Land of Blood and Honey, Unbroken, By the Sea, First They Killed My Father, and Without Blood, has been feted with several honours including an Academy Award, three Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Tony Award as well as nominations for two British Academy Film Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards.

Talking about Priyanka, she is all set to star in “Heads Of State,” her upcoming project directed by Ilya Naishuller. In this action-packed film, Priyanka plays Noel Bisset, an MI6 agent who joins forces with John Cena and Idris Elba’s characters to navigate a high-stakes situation after their diplomatic mission is disrupted.

The film is scheduled to debut on Prime Video on July 2.

She will also portray a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in “The Bluff”, which is a swashbuckler drama film co-written by Frank E. Flowers and Joe Ballarini, with Flowers also directing. The film stars Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Vedanten Naidoo.

Set in the Caribbean islands during the 19th century, the film features Priyanka as a former female pirate who must protect her family when her past catches up to her.Additionally, Priyanka is set to return for the second season of the web series “Citadel.” The spy action series was released in 2023. It stars Richard Madden and Priyanka as Citadel agents Mason Kane and Nadia Sinh, respectively. Priyanka Chopra wishes ‘eternal queen’ Angelina Jolie on 50th birthday | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com”

Read More........ → June 06, 2025

Niharika NM shares a heart-warming moment with Tom Cruise

Mumbai, (IANS) Content creator and actor, Niharika NM garnered a lot of eyeballs during the world premiere of Tom Cruise's " Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning" in London.

The two-day event, which took place on May 14th and 15th, was attended by her on an exclusive invitation from Paramount Pictures India.

As a lead up to the world premiere, Niharika attended an exclusive team dinner on 14th May alongside global creators and guests. On 15th May, she walked the red carpet where she met and interacted with Cruise and other cast members of the film. The experience has marked yet another significant milestone in her journey that started from creating content to now sharing space with global icons.

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The star-studded premiere saw the presence of the film’s celebrated ensemble, including Hayley Atwell, Rebecca Ferguson, and Simon Pegg, amongst others. The evening brought together people from across the world to celebrate the release of the final film from this iconic franchise.

Speaking about this defining moment in her journey, Niharika expressed, “I can't tell you what an honour it was to be at the iconic premiere of 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning'. They say that you shouldn't meet your heroes in person, but Tom Cruise is definitely an exception to that norm. Not only is he so inspiring about the way he delivers on screen, but even at the premiere, he was so present with each person he interacted with. When he spoke to me, we had the sweetest little conversation, but what he said to me is going to be a secret I will keep to myself for life. Everyone needs to go watch this movie. This is the best of Tom Cruise.”Sharing a video of herself with Cruise on social media, Niharika wrote, “This mission being possible has sent my soul into overdrive. Will take this century to reboot. I’m in awe of the man that you are @tomcruise...Thank you for making this dream that I didn’t have the guts to dream, come true @missionimpossible @paramountpicsin...#Missionimpossible in theatres May 17th!” Niharika NM shares a heart-warming moment with Tom Cruise | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Kiara Advani flaunts baby bump at MET Gala, hubby Sidharth is smitten

Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood actress Kiara Advani debuted her blossoming baby bump in a stunning ensemble by ace couturier Gaurav Gupta as she attended the 2025 MET Gala at the The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.

Kiara took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures dressed in Gaurav Gupta Couture titled ‘Bravehearts’. She wore a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts with a dramatic white cape.

The actress wrote: “Mama’s first Monday in May.”

Her actor husband Sidharth Malhotra couldn’t take his eyes off his wife as he shared the pictures on his Instagram stories and wrote: “Heart emoji both brave hearts.”

The designer, who had previously dressed Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt for her Paris Fashion Week debut, broke down the outfit and mentioned that the outfit worn by the actress had a deeper meaning.

“Kiara Advani (@kiaraaliaadvani) in custom Gaurav Gupta Couture titled ‘Bravehearts’ at her debut Met Gala. A tribute to defiance, legacy, and new beginnings. Bravehearts is built on the spirit of the Black Dandy — those who challenged norms and reshaped culture with grace, strength, and individuality,” Gupta wrote.

He added: On the pregnant Kiara Advani, the look takes on deeper meaning; representing how identity is inherited and reimagined through generations. At its core, a gold sculpted breastplate with two hearts - mother and child, connected by an abstract umbilical cord. She is enveloped in a dramatic white cape echoing André Leon Talley’s 2010 Met Gala look, the piece is both armour and offering.”

The designer has a long list of celebrities, who have sported his creations including names such as Beyonce, Shakira, Jenna Ortega, Jr Ntr. Bebe Rexha, Sharon Stone, Jeena Ortega, Sharon Stone, Ashanti, Luis Fonsi, Lizzo, Kylie Minogue, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Paris Hilton, Mindy Kaling, Angela Bassett, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Kriti Sanon, Janhvi Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan.This year the Met Gala theme is “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” Kiara Advani flaunts baby bump at MET Gala, hubby Sidharth is smitten | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → May 08, 2025

Celina celebrates 13th b’day of twins Winston, Viraaj: A beautiful milestone

Mumbai, (IANS) Celina Jaitly is celebrating the birthday of her “first set of twins” Winston and Viraaj as they turned 13. The actress and former beauty queen said they marked a beautiful milestone as they stepped into their teenage years.

Celina took to her Instagram, where she shared two pictures. The first featured her posing with the birthday boys and her third son Arthur. The second picture had her three boys smiling at the camera lens.

For the caption, she said: “#13thbirthday Our first set of #twin babies are growing up! 24th March marked a beautiful milestone as they stepped into their teenage years. Please keep them in your duas and bless them with love, health, happiness, and endless success. May God guide and protect them always.”

“Sending all my gratitude to family and friends for their love and prayers on this special day! As Winston & Viraaj turned 13... Baby number 3 Arthur officiated as chief party planner and ate almost all of the cake ... besides that everything went smoothly....”

The 43-year-old actress married Austrian entrepreneur and hotelier Peter Haag in 2011. They became parents to twin boys born in March 2012. She gave birth to a second set of twin boys in 2017, in which one boy died due to a heart defect.

On the work front, Celina made her film debut with Feroz Khan's 2003 film ‘Janasheen’, a romantic action thriller film. It was partly shot in Afghanistan. Before her acting debut in 2003, won the title of Femina Miss India 2001 and became 4th runner-up at Miss Universe 2001.

She is known for her stint in the movies like ‘No Entry,’ ‘Apna Sapna Money Money,’ ‘Golmaal Returns’ and ‘Thank You.’

She was last seen on screen in 2011 in the Kannada romance drama film “Shrimathi”, which was directed by Ravi Kumar. The film was a remake of 2004 Bollywood film Aitraaz, which in turn, is loosely based on the film Disclosure, Celina celebrates 13th b’day of twins Winston, Viraaj: A beautiful milestone | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 29, 2025

KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty blessed with baby girl

Mumbai, (IANS) KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty have been blessed with a baby girl as confirmed by the wicket-keeper batter through social media on Monday.

Rahul had missed his side Delhi Capitals’ opening game due to the birth of his child, whose name was not revealed by the power couple. Rahul and Athiya ties the knot in January, 2023 and had confirmed the pregnancy in November, 2024.

The Delhi side, who are currently playing their season opener against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) right now took to social media to post the ‘best mid-match update ever.’

Rahul joined the DC set-up in the run-up to their opening game in Visakhapatnam but received special permission from the Delhi Capitals management to skip the match against his former franchise LSG at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

KL Rahul’s national team Suryakumar Yadav also gave his wishes to the happy couple by posting ‘congratulations’ under the post by Rahul.

The wicketkeeper was bought for Rs 14 crore by Delhi Capitals in the 2024 IPL Mega Auctions after his departure from Lucknow and will be hoping to strive in the shortest format after having successfully regained his spot in the ODI and Test set up of the national team.KL was an instrumental part of India’s 2025 Champions Trophy winning campaign. The wicketkeeper-batter Rahul was reliable behind the stumps and a clutch performer in his role as finisher with the bat. From four innings, he finished unbeaten on three occasions. He was particularly crucial during India's chases in the all-important knockout games, scoring unbeaten 42* and 34* against Australia and New Zealand in the semis and finals respectively.KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty blessed with baby girl | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 28, 2025

Millie Bobby Brown opens up about tying the knot at a very young age

Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi exchanged wedding vows at a young age, but their decision to tie the knot was a long time coming.

After Alex Cooper asked the actress when she realised she could “actually see a future” with Jon Bon Jovi’s 22-year-old son, whom she married in a private ceremony in May 2024 at age 20, the actress reflected on what exactly led the couple to marriage, reports ‘People’ magazine.

She said during the latest episode of ‘Call Her Daddy’, “We’ve been together for four years, so I guess maybe when we moved in together. We had dogs together, and we were taking care of our animals, and we started living this day-to-day life, and I thought, ‘Oh, I really don’t think I could ever see you as anything else. I don’t want to be with anyone else ever again. I don’t want to date, I don’t want to meet anyone, I want you’”.

As per ‘People’, it was the couple’s conversations about the way they see the world and how they want to start a family, among other things that let Brown know Jake was the one. Only she didn’t know at the time if he felt the same way.

“When we started talking about politics and how we want to raise our kids … we started talking about really, really big things that I’d obviously never spoken about, and I’m already very young, so I’ve never spoken about that with boys anyway”, the ‘Stranger Things’ star told Cooper. “But to be able to even think about those things, I was like, ‘S---. Okay, maybe I do want to be with him forever.' ” “But I obviously didn’t know if he felt that way”.“We talked about marriage, but I didn’t really know when it was going to be. And then, when he proposed, I was like, it makes sense. Everything aligned”, she added. Millie Bobby Brown opens up about tying the knot at a very young ag | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com:

Read More........ → March 25, 2025

Genelia D'Souza enjoys her Sunday with the parent squad

Mumbai, (IANS) Besides being an actress, Genelia D'Souza is also a hands-on mom to her two boys, Riaan and Rahyl. Recently, the 'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' actress spent her Sunday watching her younger one, Rahyl playing a match with his team.

Dropping a video of the team celebrating on her IG stories, Genelia D'Souza wrote, "N when your Sunday looks like this = Pure joy, great bunch of supportive kids and endless early mornings on the weekend for the parent squad".

Prior to this, Genelia D'Souza thanked her father for encouraging her to grow up with sports and for teaching her to never give up in life. Taking to her Instagram, she posted a couple of happy photos with her daddy, and shared, “I didn’t grow up with satin bows and rainbows I grew up with sports, which back then no one encouraged their daughters to do because it wasn’t considered girly enough."

She added, “Thank you Pops for coming with me all those early morning practises and insisting I did it, even though there were times I wanted to give up - But what I didn’t know was, I was getting was life lessons and I can see what a big impact it has on my mindset. If the going gets tough- You get tougher - was what my dad not just taught me but showed me."

Seems like the way Genelia D'Souza was encouraged by her father to pursue sports, she intends to do the same with her kids.

After being in a relationship for almost a decade, Genelia D'Souza tied the knot with Riteish Deshmukh on February 3, 2012, and the couple has been shelling relationship goals ever since.On the work front, Genelia D'Souza will next be a part of "Sitaare Zameen Par" alongside Aamir Khan. Helmed by R. S. Prasanna, the movie is a sequel to the 2007 film "Taare Zameen Par". Genelia D'Souza enjoys her Sunday with the parent squad | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 25, 2025