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Bobby Deol says Alpha’s ‘real, raw’ action ensured ‘tough shoot’ for him and Alia Bhatt: ‘Action is hard to pull off’

Bobby Deol says Alpha’s ‘real, raw’ action ensured ‘tough shoot’ for him and Alia Bhatt: ‘Action is hard to pull off’

Actor Bobby Deol is taking his antagonist streak further with Yash Raj Films’ upcoming spy thriller, Alpha. The film, which stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is the first female-led spy thriller from the YRF stable. As the release approaches, Bobby has now opened up about his experience of working on the film. Bobby Deol and Alia Bhatt star in Alpha. Bobby Deol opens up on Alpha’s intense action Alpha marks Bobby’s first collaboration with Alia Bhatt. He previously worked with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, in Animal. The actor says, “I’m very fond of Ranbir and Alia, and I always wanted to work with both of them. With Ranbir, I did Animal, and now with Alia, I have done Alpha. I had the best time working with both of them.” The actor calls Alpha ‘new and refreshing’ as it puts two women in the middle of the action. “It is quite amazing that we are making an action film in India, like Alpha, featuring two girls doing action on screen. I like Alpha a lot because …

Who is Urvil Patel’s sprinting father Mukesh, who ensured he has eaten at least three bags of chana through his life?

Who is Urvil Patel’s sprinting father Mukesh, who ensured he has eaten at least three bags of chana through his life?

3 min readMay 10, 2026 08:19 PM IST When Urvil Patel hoisted a chit dedicating his fastest 50 in 13 balls in IPL to his father, UT wasn’t the first time he was showing his gratitude. Urvil grew up in Mehsana, a not so popular cricket hub as far as unearthing international talent went. However Mukesh Patel had nursed hopes of playing cricket himself, after being a University level sprinter. Like many dreams die, his stayed stagnant too, but he went about developing his son to maje him into a T20 cricketer. It was an intensely dusciplined athletic discipline that Mukesh drilled into his son, after taking up a job as a physical training teacher at a high school. His mother Geeta was a teacher too, while sister Tejaswi studied medicine. Back in 2024, playing for Gujarat, Urvil had posted his first Thankyou Dad message, after completing his first class century. “No shortcuts, just straight up hustle: Respect the game, and it gives back My first Fitst Class century is extra special marking a historic …

Breaks ensured I stay fresh and excited: Kohli

Breaks ensured I stay fresh and excited: Kohli

Virat Kohli celebrates after winning the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 28, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The iconic Virat Kohli believes stepping away from the game at regular intervals has helped him stay mentally fresh and avoid burnout as he started the 2026 season by carving out his 28th IPL half-century. Kohli’s 38-ball 69, studded with five sixes and as many fours, powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL season opener on Saturday (March 28, 2026). Playing his first T20 since last season’s IPL final, Kohli showed little sign of rust, underlining how stepping away at regular intervals has helped him sustain peak performance despite a packed international schedule over the years. Addressing concerns about being underprepared after a 10-month gap from the format, Kohli said the bigger challenge for him had always been avoiding burnout. “Well, you know, the kind of scheduling that we’ve had over the last 15 years and the amount of cricket I’ve …

Shankaracharya ensured the banner of Sanatana Dharma fluttered high: Amit Shah| India News

Shankaracharya ensured the banner of Sanatana Dharma fluttered high: Amit Shah| India News

Ahmedabad, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Adi Shankaracharya established Indian identity and ensured that the banner of Sanatana Dharma fluttered high in all directions. Shankaracharya ensured the banner of Sanatana Dharma fluttered high: Amit Shah Addressing a gathering after launching Shankaracharya’s ‘Granthavali’ in Gujarati, Shah expressed confidence that the complete works of the 8th-century scholar of Advaita Vedanta, published in 15 volumes, will help youth from Gujarat delve into them and leave an impact on their lives and work. “You will find the solutions to all the questions that existed in society of that time in these texts,” Shah said. Referring to Shankaracharya, he said very few people can accomplish so much in such a short lifetime. Shankaracharya travelled extensively across the country on foot, and in a way, he played the role of a walking university, said Shah. “He didn’t just travel on foot; he established India’s identity, built four monasteries in the four directions, established centres of knowledge, and ensured that the banner of Sanatana Dharma fluttered high in all …

PM Modi’s decision and bravery of armed forces ensured terror sites are reduced to rubble: BJP

PM Modi’s decision and bravery of armed forces ensured terror sites are reduced to rubble: BJP

Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the Pahalgam attack in which 25 tourists and a local guide were killed in cold blood by terrorists on April 22. Washington: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Monday, expressed gratitude to the Indian Armed Forces for the successful execution of ‘Operation Sindoor’. At a press briefing, BJP MP Sambit Patra said that India’s decisive action in destroying terror hideouts in Pakistan has sent a strong message globally. Patra briefed the reporters at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi and said that from April 22 to May 7, there was a demand for immediate action within the country. “I am holding this press conference as an Indian. The terror demolition that we have seen by India in the last few years… the way India demolished terror hideouts in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor has sent a message across the world. A decisive message in the fight against terrorism. The Indian armed forces have shown exemplary courage. All the workers of the BJP and entire India thank our Army, Air …

Pilot Killed In Jaguar Crash Got Engaged Days Ago, Ensured Co-Pilot Ejected

Pilot Killed In Jaguar Crash Got Engaged Days Ago, Ensured Co-Pilot Ejected

Jamnagar: In a remarkable act of bravery, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav saved countless lives during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Amid a critical technical malfunction, Siddharth displayed extraordinary courage by steering the crashing aircraft away from a densely populated area. In his final moments, he also ejected his fellow pilot, ensuring his safety before tragically losing his own life. Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, a resident of Rewari, was killed when his Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Jamnagar, Gujarat on Wednesday night shortly after the jet took off from the Jamnagar Air Force Station. The 28-year-old pilot had recently returned to duty after a brief leave and was involved in a routine sortie when the crash occurred. During the flight, the aircraft encountered a technical malfunction. Despite the pilot’s best efforts to safely land the jet, it became clear that a crash was inevitable. In his final moments, Siddharth displayed extraordinary bravery. He ejected his fellow pilot from the aircraft to save his life and steered the plane away from …

OPINION | How Yogi ensured a peaceful Holi during Ramzan

OPINION | How Yogi ensured a peaceful Holi during Ramzan

UP CM Yogi Adityanath ensured a peaceful Holi during Ramzan, with measures like covering mosques and reviving old temples. Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu CM Stalin stirs controversy by replacing the Indian Rupee symbol Rs with Tamil ‘Roo’ in the state budget. The vibrant colourful festival of Holi was celebrated with gusto across India, with special focus on Mathura, Vrindavan and Barsana in UP, the land of Lord Krishna. In Gorakhpur, UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath led the traditional Narsingh Shobhayatra and said,”no country in the world has such a diverse and rich tradition as Sanatan Dharma, which is the soul of Bharat”. For the first time, Holi was celebrated on Thursday by students of Aligarh Muslim University, even as Muslims performed their Ramzaan fast. In ten districts of UP, prominent mosques were covered with tarpaulin to prevent miscreants from throwing colours. In Sambhal, UP, Holi was played in Kartikeya Mahadev temple inside a Muslim-dominated locality after a lapse of 46 years. In 1978, more than 200 people were killed during communal riots that took place in …

Mika Singh feels Bipasha Basu is out of work because of her attitude: ‘The drama she created on Dangerous ensured…’ | Bollywood

Mika Singh feels Bipasha Basu is out of work because of her attitude: ‘The drama she created on Dangerous ensured…’ | Bollywood

Mar 02, 2025 06:13 AM IST Mika Singh turned producer with the MX Original Dangerous, starring Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover. The crime thriller released in 2020. Singer Mika Singh didn’t enjoy working with actor Bipasha Basu on the crime thriller project Dangerous. In a new interview with Pinkvilla, he claimed that Bipasha threw tantrums while working on the series, saying she is out of work today because of her attitude. Also read: Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea fought while shooting Raaz’s wedding song, recalls Vikram Bhatt: She was crying, he was unhappy Mika Singh said things took a turn when Bipasha insisted on joining the project. Mika criticises Bipasha Mika turned producer with the MX Original Dangerous, starring Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover. The crime thriller released in 2020. In the interview, the singer looked back at the bitter experience of working with Bipasha. Initially, Mika had envisioned a small-scale film, primarily as a platform to showcase his music. He said, “Why do you think they’re out of work now? God is watching …

Delhi polls: Police has ensured smooth and peaceful voting during elections

Delhi polls: Police has ensured smooth and peaceful voting during elections

The Delhi Police took several steps to ensure smooth and peaceful polling during the Delhi Assembly elections, with a 46.55 per cent voter turnout recorded by 3 pm without any major incidents, an official said on Wednesday. All police officers were actively deployed on the ground and teams responded promptly to complaints of Model Code of Conduct violations, said Special Commissioner of Police (SPN-Assembly Election) Devesh Chandra Srivastava during a press briefing at PHQ. Legal action was taken wherever necessary, he added. To facilitate voting, police teams assisted senior citizens and specially-abled voters, he said adding that Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora personally monitored several polling booths. Apart from handling PCR calls, the police also responded to concerns raised on social media. Security arrangements will continue as EVMs are safely escorted to strong rooms, he said.  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 …

Dia Mirza ‘couldn’t stop looking at’ Salman Khan on Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge sets; recalls he ensured her safety in ‘male-dominated space’

Dia Mirza ‘couldn’t stop looking at’ Salman Khan on Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge sets; recalls he ensured her safety in ‘male-dominated space’

Salman Khan is known for his grounded and courteous personality in the Hindi film industry. Recently, Dia Mirza, who worked with the superstar in Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge, revealed that she was his big fan and couldn’t believe when she got a chance to work with him. She also shared that the film industry was male-dominated in those times, but Salman Khan was extremely ‘caring and protective’ of her. In a new interview with Connect Cine, Dia Mirza revealed that she always had good memories of working with the Dabangg actor in the 2002 film Tumko Na Bhool Paayenge. The actress admitted she was a ‘big fan’ of him when she signed the movie opposite Khan. Consequently, when she began to work with him, she used to sneak glances at the superstar daily because she was star-struck. The actress noted the gender balance seen in Bollywood today didn’t exist back in the early 2000s, and the space was more male-dominated. Despite this, Salman was distinct. She fondly recalled, “I remember him being extremely protective and caring.” Citing an …