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Amitabh Bachchan recently expressed his thoughts on the challenges faced by his son, Abhishek Bachchan, in the film industry. Despite delivering several noteworthy performances over the years, Abhishek has often been subjected to nepotism debates and unwarranted criticism. His journey in Bollywood has been marked by comparisons to his legendary parents, Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan, which has sometimes overshadowed his individual achievements.
Addressing this issue, Amitabh agreed with a social media post that highlighted how Abhishek has been unfairly targeted. He acknowledged that his son has faced undue negativity and emphasized that his views were not just as a father but also as an observer of Abhishek’s career. This public support sheds light on the struggles that star children face, where being born into a film family often comes with both opportunities and heightened scrutiny.
Abhishek’s career spans over two decades, featuring acclaimed performances in films like Guru, Yuva, Bunty Aur Babli, and Dasvi. While he has carved his own niche, the nepotism debate has frequently put him under the scanner. Many argue that talent should be the defining factor for an artist’s success rather than lineage, yet industry biases and audience perceptions often make it difficult for actors from film families to prove their worth independently.
Rajat Dalal Attacks Digvijay Rathee As Latter Calls Bigg Boss 18 Finalist ‘CRIMINAL’ – Watch
Digging into past comments, Rajat Dalal has slammed Digvijay Rathee for his previous remarks. The two actors got into a heated argument, during which Rajat Dalal even started abusing Digvijay in front of the cameras. The incident took place inside a hotel in Delhi, where they were attending an event as part of the ongoing TCL.
Rajat Dalal VS Digvijay Rathee, Watch Viral Video
A video has surfaced on social media wherein the ex-best friends Rajat and Digvijay have now emerged as dangerous enemies, abusing and fighting over past comments.
As per Rajat, “bhai (Digvijay) ne bola tha mai ek criminal hu, mere ghar walo ko sharam aati hai meresath rehne me aur mai police se bhaaga hua hu Gujarat mein (brother had said that I am a criminal, my family feels ashamed to be with me, and that I am on the run from the police in Gujarat).” When Digvijay denied the statements, it went on to a heated argument, and Rajat further slammed Digvijay saying, “mere bhai yaha se thappad maarta hua road tak leke jaunga, S**la TCL gaya tel lene (“I’ll drag you from here to the road with a slap, TCL can go to hell)”
It was their friends who intervene in the viral argument to stop it from becoming a legit fight.
As we see the video, it comes out that only Rajat was furious in the situation while Digvijay reacted calmly.
The entire episode became viral after being captured on camera. Social media users criticized Rajat for his harsh remarks and combative demeanor, pointing out his startling behavior and called for responsibility.
Aditya Roy Kapur and Sara Ali Khan starrer Metro… In Dino was officially announced in December 2022, and fans have been eagerly awaiting its theatrical release. However, the release date has been continuously delayed. Recent reports suggest that director Anurag Basu is now shifting his focus to his next project, a romantic musical film starring Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela, which has been locked for a Diwali 2025 release. As a result, Metro… In Dino might get pushed to 2026.
Now, the makers have issued a statement, denied the rumours. An official note from T-Series confirmed that the film will release this year. “On the contrary to some media reports claiming that Metro In Dino is getting pushed, we confirm the movie is releasing this year in 2025.”
Helmed by Anurag Basu, the anthology film also stars Aditya alongside Ali Fazal, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Anupam Kher, Neena Gupta, Pankaj Tripathi, and Konkona Sen Sharma in lead roles.
Metro In Dino is a sequel to Life in a… Metro, which was released in 2007 that featured an ensemble cast of Dharmendra, Nafisa Ali, Shilpa Shetty, Kay Kay Menon, Shiney Ahuja, Irrfan Khan, Konkona Sen Sharma, Kangana Ranaut, and Sharman Joshi.
Sharing more details about the film, Basu earlier said, “Metro…In Dino is a tale of the people and for the people! It has been a while since I am working on this one and I am glad to be collaborating with a powerhouse like Bhushan Kumar yet again who has always been like a pillar to me!”
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are expecting their first child.
Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are all set to embrace parenthood soon! On Friday, the couple announced that they are expecting their first child. The delightful news left fans overjoyed, and celebs such as Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Shilpa Shetty, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others congratulated the parents-to-be.
A video of Kiara talking about wanting “healthy babies” in an interview with journalist Faridoon Shahryar recently went viral, sparking fan hopes that she might have twins.
In the video, Faridoon asked Kiara what combination of twins she would prefer—two girls, two boys, or one of each. Kiara replied, “I just want two healthy babies that God can gift me.” Kareena Kapoor playfully teased her, joking that it sounded like a Miss Universe answer. Kiara added she would like to have one girl and one boy.
When asked which qualities of Kareena she would want in her daughter, Kiara said, “Her confidence, her expressions, her aura. All her qualities. She is a 10 on 10.” The interview took place while Kiara, Kareena, Akshay Kumar, and Diljit Dosanjh were promoting their film Good Newwz.
Meanwhile, a day after announcing her pregnancy news, Kiara was spotted in Mumbai. The mom-to-be radiated glow as she arrived at a studio in Mumbai.
Kiara Advani was all smiles as she arrived at the studio. She happily posed for the paparazzi before stepping inside the vanity van. The actress donned an all-white outfit, and her pregnancy glow was unmissable! As the paparazzi congratulated her, the ‘Kabir Singh’ actress smiled and thanked them politely.
Kiara Advani And Sidharth Malhotra Announce Pregnancy: “New Beginnings, Grateful For The Blessings
In a heartwarming announcement, Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have shared the joyous news of expecting their first child. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in February 2023, took to social media to express their excitement and gratitude. Kiara posted a series of photos showcasing her baby bump, accompanied by a heartfelt caption: “New beginnings. Grateful for the blessings. Can’t wait to meet you.” Sidharth echoed her sentiments, sharing the same images with the caption: “Adventure of a lifetime begins. Baby Malhotra on the way!”
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulations from fans and fellow celebrities alike. Messages from industry colleagues such as Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, and Priyanka Chopra have flooded their posts, all expressing their happiness for the couple. Alia Bhatt commented, “So happy for you both! Can’t wait to meet the little one,” while Varun Dhawan wrote, “Congratulations, guys! Welcome to the parents’ club.”
Kiara and Sidharth’s relationship has been the subject of much media attention since they starred together in the 2021 film “Shershaah.” Their on-screen chemistry translated into a real-life romance, culminating in their marriage earlier this year. The couple has maintained a relatively private personal life, making this public announcement all the more special for their fans.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja have been married for three decades now.
Rumours have been swirling about Bollywood star Govinda’s alleged divorce from his wife, Sunita Ahuja. Reports suggested that Sunita had sent Govinda a divorce notice six months ago, but according to the actor’s lawyer, the couple has now resolved their differences. Amidst the speculation, a video of Sunita has gone viral on social media, where she confidently declares that no one can separate her from Govinda.
In an interview with Hindi Rush, Sunita revealed that she and Govinda have been living in separate homes. She also mentioned celebrating her birthday alone for the past 12 years, which fuelled speculation about trouble in their marriage. Now, in the viral video, Sunita is seen explaining the real reason behind their separate living arrangements.
In the clip, Sunita says, “Alag-alag rehte hain matlab jab unhone politics join kiya tha tab meri beti jawaan ho rahi thi, toh saare karyakarta ghar par aate the. Ab jawaan beti hai, hum hain, hum shorts pehen ke ghar mein ghoomte hain, toh isliye humne saamne office le liya tha. Humko, mujhe aur Govinda ko is duniya mein agar koi alag kar de, kisi ka mai ka laal toh saamne aa jaye.” (We live separately because when Govinda joined politics, my daughter was growing up, and party workers would frequently visit our home. Since we would wear shorts and move around freely at home, we decided to get an office nearby. If anyone in this world dares to separate me and Govinda, let them come forward)
Actress Kangana Ranaut and renowned lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar have decided to put an end to their long-standing legal dispute. The matter was resolved after the two Bollywood personalities reached a mutual agreement, leading to the withdrawal of the defamation case filed by Akhtar against BJP MP Ranaut. Ranaut has issued an apology and accepted the terms of the agreement, marking the end of a high-profile legal conflict.
During the last hearing, the Bandra Court had issued Kangana an ultimatum, warning that a non-bailable warrant would be issued against her if she failed to appear. The court made it clear that this was her final chance to attend, and any further absence would result in legal action.
FPJ contacted the actress over a phone call. Initially, she refused to comment, but later confirmed the development through an Instagram post, asking the paper to refer to her Instagram version for her comments on the story.
In the Instagram post, which was accompanied by a photo of her posing with Akhtar, she wrote, “Today, Javed ji and I have resolved our legal matter (defamation case) through mediation. During the mediation, Javed ji was very kind and gracious. He also agreed to write songs for my next directorial.”
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia strongly reacted after reports suggested that she is to be summoned by the Puducherry Police in connection with a Rs 2.4 crore cryptocurrency fraud case. Calling the claims ‘fake and misleading’, the actress assured that she would take action against such false reports.
For those unversed, on Friday (February 28), multiple media reports claimed that Tamannaah and actor Kajal Aggarwal were likely to be questioned in relation to an alleged cryptocurrency scheme. However, there has been no official confirmation from the authorities regarding their involvement.
In a statement to Hindustan Times, Tamannaah clarified, “It has come to my attention that rumours are being circulated alleging my involvement and dealing with cryptocurrency. I’d like to request my friends in the media not to circulate any such fake, misleading, and false reports and rumours.”
“In the meantime, my team is looking into the same to initiate appropriate action,” she added.
According to a report by 123 Telugu, ex-soldier Ashokan from Moolakulam, Puducherry, filed a complaint against a Coimbatore-based firm, which was established in 2022. In his complaint, he alleged that he was defrauded in a cryptocurrency investment scheme. Ashokan claimed to have invested Rs 1 crore and convinced 10 of his friends to invest a total of Rs 2.4 crore.
He reportedly attended the company’s launch event, where Tamannaah was present, and later attended another function in Mahabalipuram, where Kajal was the chief guest. Reports suggest that at the event, luxury cars worth Rs 10 lakh to Rs 1 crore were gifted to over 100 investors.
Police officials have reportedly sought clarification from Kajal and Tamannaah to determine whether they were only endorsing the company’s events or had any financial involvement.
Kajal is yet to react to the reports doing the rounds.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Tamannaah was last seen in the Netflix film Sikandar Ka Mukaddar alongside Avinash Tiwary and Jimmy Sheirgill. She is now gearing up for her upcoming horror thriller Odela 2 in which she plays the role of a sadhvi.
HOLLYWOOD legend Gene Hackman is feared to have been dead for nine days before his body was discovered, police have revealed.
The Oscar winner, 95, was found alongside wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, at their Santa Fe home on Wednesday after neighbours spotted their bodies through a window.
Gene Hackman was found dead with his wife Betsy Arakawa on Wednesday afternoon
But investigators believe Hackman actually died on February 17, the last date recorded on his pacemaker — nine days before he was found.
During a press conference on Friday, Sheriff Adan Mendoza said the finding was made in an investigation by Dr Heather Jarrell, New Mexico’s Chief Medical Investigator.
Mendoza told reporters: “An initial interrogation was conducted of Mr Hackman’s pacemaker.
“This revealed that his last event was recorded on February 17, 2025, I was advised that a more thorough investigation will be completed.”
When asked if that indicated Hackman had died that day, he replied: “According to the pathologist I think that is a very good assumption, that that was his last day of life.”
Mendoza added: “The manner and cause of death has not been determined.
“The official results of the autopsy and toxicology reports are pending.”
Neighbours reportedly spotted the couple’s bodies through a window before raising the alarm.
When officers arrived at their Santa Fe home on February 27, they found Gene, Betsy, and one of their pet dogs dead in separate rooms.
An earlier statement from authorities confirmed there were “no external trauma” on either body, and a police affidavit ruled their deaths “suspicious” enough to require further investigation.
Despite speculation from Hackman’s daughter Elizabeth Jean about carbon monoxide poisoning, Sheriff Mendoza confirmed both Hackman and Arakawa tested negative for the deadly gas.
A search warrant affidavit previously ruled out a gas leak, leaving the cause of death a mystery.
The actor’s children have said they will travel to Santa Fe once authorities release further details.
Hackman, one of Hollywood’s most iconic stars, won two Academy Awards for The French Connection and Unforgiven.
He also starred in The Conversation, Superman, and The Royal Tenenbaums before stepping away from the spotlight in the early 2000s.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
ITEMS SEIZED
Police have also seized six key items from Gene Hackman’s mansion as they probe the mysterious deaths of the Hollywood icon and his wife.
Investigators recovered various medications, documents, and phones from the $3.8million home where the couple were discovered dead on Wednesday afternoon.
According to court records obtained by ABC affiliate KOAT-TV, officers took two green cell phones, health-related documents, and a 2025 monthly planner from the residence.
Authorities also collected thyroid medication, Diltiazem, and Tylenol as part of their investigation.
Diltiazem is commonly prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain.
A search warrant revealed that an open bottle of pills was found scattered on the bathroom counter near Arakawa’s body.
DEVASTATING SCENE
Cops found Arakawa’s body lying in the bathroom upon entering the house on Wednesday afternoon.
It appeared she had been there for weeks as her hands and feet had signs of mummification, the search warrant said.
The dog was found dead in the bathroom closet.
Cops then found Hackman lying in a mudroom with his cane and sunglasses near his body.
A search warrant revealed that cops noted the legendary actor looked like he fell to the ground suddenly.
Hackman and Arakawa’s causes of death have not been revealed.
The Oscar winner and his wife, a classical pianist, lived their final years in the massive mansion they built in Santa Fe.
Amitabh Bachchan clears up retirement rumours on KBC 16, revealing the real meaning behind his cryptic “Time to go” tweet.
Kaun Banega Crorepati celebrated its silver jubilee in January 2025. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Amitabh Bachchan recently sparked a frenzy among his fans with a cryptic tweet that read, “Time to go.” The post immediately led to speculation, with many wondering if the legendary actor was hinting at his retirement from films and Kaun Banega Crorepati. Others feared it could be related to his health, leading to a wave of concern on social media.
Fans flooded Twitter and Instagram with questions, urging Big B to clarify his statement. The suspense reached its peak when everyone eagerly awaited an explanation from the superstar himself.
The mystery was finally solved on the latest episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 16, where Amitabh Bachchan directly addressed the speculation. In a promo released for the show, the megastar playfully responded to a fan’s request to dance, setting the tone for a lighthearted exchange.
When a contestant jokingly asked him to show off his moves, Big B quipped, “Kaun nachega? Arre bhai sahab, naachne ke liye yahan nahi rakha hai humko,” leaving the audience in splits.
Soon, the discussion shifted to his tweet, with another fan asking what he meant by “Time to go.” Bachchan, known for his witty sense of humor, laughed and replied, “Usmein ek line tha jaane ka samay hai… toh usmein kuch gadbadi hai kya?” His casual response immediately eased the tension in the room.
Bollywood film Chhaava, inspired by the life of Maratha king Chhatrapati Sambhaji, continues its impressive run at the box office. Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal, who plays the titular role, recently attended an event where his amusing exchange with legendary singer Asha Bhosle stole the spotlight. He shared the hilarious reason behind her saying tauba tauba upon meeting him, and it’s sure to leave you in splits!
At the event, Vicky Kaushal shared a hilarious moment when legendary singer Asha Bhosle was taken aback seeing him there to recite poetry. He recalled, “Asha mam baithi thi waha pe. Unhone bahut hi darr ke saath meri taraf dekha aur mujhse pucha ‘tum bhi kavita padhoge’. Meine kaha ‘han’. (Asha ma’am was sitting there and looked at me with surprise. She asked, ‘You’re going to recite poetry?’ I said, ‘Yes’).
When he confirmed, she seemed even more surprised and questioned, “Marathi maandit? Meine kaha ‘haan’. Asha mam mandle Tauba Tauba.” (In Marathi? I replied, ‘Yes.’ Asha ma’am reacted with ‘Tauba tauba’)!”
At the event, Vicky Kaushal’s heartfelt gestures stood out as he respectfully touched Asha Bhosle’s feet, exchanged a warm hug with MNS chief Raj Thackeray, and received an enthusiastic embrace from Riteish Deshmukh, who also planted a playful kiss on him. Sonali Bendre was also seen sharing a warm moment with the actor on stage.
Chhaava, helmed by Laxman Utekar, marks his directorial return after a two-year gap and hit theaters on February 14, 2025. Starring Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna, the film has been dominating the box office. Adapted from the Marathi novel Chava, this historical action drama delves into the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the valiant heir to the Maratha empire.
Vicky steps into the role of the legendary warrior, while Rashmika plays his wife, Yesubai Bhonsale. The ensemble cast also includes Akshaye Khanna, Ashutosh Rana, and Divya Dutta in pivotal roles.
Meanwhile, Vicky Kaushal stands out as one of the finest actors of his generation. His journey in cinema began with Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana in 2012. Though critics praised the film, it didn’t leave a significant mark at the box office. Over the years, he delivered major successes like Uri: The Surgical Strike and Bad News. Now, with Chhaava, his box office dominance has reached new heights.
Tara Sutaria’s Mom Tina Shares Cryptic Post On ‘Rude, Disrespectful’ Boyfriend After His ‘Timepass’ Speech
The internet is still upset with Aadar Jain, cousin of Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor, for his “timepass” comment during a speech at his wedding with Alekha Advani. Amid the backlash over the remark, Tara Sutaria’s mom, Tina, shared a cryptic post on social media about how to deal with a “rude and disrespectful” boyfriend/husband.
Tina Sutaria’s Cryptic Post After Aadar Jain’s Speech
The fiery post read: “If your boyfriend/husband ever says anything rude or disrespectful to you, tell him
to write it down on a piece of paper, get in his car, drive, and deliver it to his mother, or simply hand it to his daughter. If he can’t say it to his mother or doesn’t want another man to one day say it to his daughter, he shouldn’t be saying it to you.”
What Did Aadar Jain Say?
Aadar, who was in a relationship with Tara for over four years, recently married his “childhood sweetheart” Alekha Advani.
During his wedding festivities, he said, “I have always loved her since then, and I have always wanted to be with her but never got a chance to be with her. So she sent me on this long journey of 20 years through time-pass. But at the end of the day it was worth the wait because I get to marry this beautiful, beautiful woman, who looks like a dream.”
“I love you, and it was worth the wait. It’s a secret, I have always loved her. I have done time-pass for 20 years of my life. But now I’m with you, baby,” he added in the viral video.
Internet Slams Aadar Jain
This didn’t sit well with netizens and they took to the comments section to blast Aadar for disrespecting Tara.
Preity Zinta Shares Video After Taking Dip In Maha Kumbh: Magical, Heartwarming, Sad
Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, who recently visited the Maha Kumbh Mela, shared a video montage along with a heartfelt note. Offering glimpses of her spiritual journey at the religious congregation held in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, the dimpled beauty described the experience as magical, but also a bit sad.
Preity Zinta Takes Dip At Maha Kumbh
The Veer Zara actress wrote, “This was my third time at the Kumbh Mela & it was magical, heartwarming & a bit sad.
Magical because no matter how hard I try, I cannot explain how I felt. Heartwarming because I went with my mom & it meant the world to her.”
“Sad, because I wanted to be liberated from the various cycles of life & death only to realise the duality of life & attachment. Am I ready to let go of my family, my children & the people I love? No! I’m not,” he added.
Preity continued, “It’s deeply moving & humbling when it dawns on you, that the strings of attachment are strong & mighty & no matter what your attachment is, eventually your spiritual journey & the journey ahead is solo!
I came back with the notion that – we are not human beings having a spiritual experience but spiritual beings having a human experience. Beyond this I don’t know, but I’m confident, my curiosity will definitely pave the way towards all the answers I seek… till then… Har Har Mahadev.
Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s 37-year marriage is reportedly in trouble, with rumours suggesting that the couple is heading for a divorce. Earlier, Sunita revealed that she and Govinda have been living in separate houses. Reports claim Govinda and Sunita Ahuja’s “contrasting lifestyle choices” are among reasons for the rift.
Now, Govinda has finally broken his silence on the ongoing divorce rumors and told ETimes, “There are only business talks going…..I am in the process of starting my films,” he said. Sunita is yet to react.
Earlier, Govinda’s manager Shashi Sinha reacted to the divorce rumours and told ETimes, “There have been issues between the couple due to certain statements made by certain members from the family. There is nothing more to it and Govinda is in process of starting a film for which artists are visiting our office. We are trying to resolve it. ”
Govinda’s close family members have also dismissed the rumours, claiming that their bond was unbreakable. Reportedly, the actor is involved in an extramarital affair with a 30-year-old Marathi actress, which allegedly played a major role in their rumoured split. However, there has been no confirmation on the matter, and her identity remains undisclosed.
Govinda tied the knot to Sunita in March 11, 1987. The couple are parents to daughter Tina Ahuja and son Yashvardan Ahuja.
In January, Sunita talked about living separately with Govinda and told Pinkvilla’s Hindi Rush, “We have two houses, we have a bungalow opposite our apartment. I have my temple and my kids in the flat. We live in the flat whereas he gets late after his meetings. He loves talking so he’ll gather 10 people and sit chatting with them. Whereas me, my son and my daughter live together, but we hardly talk because I feel if you end up wasting your energy by talking too much.”
The timeless charm of the 70s moustache is making a bold comeback in Bollywood, with some of the most stylish actors embracing the retro look. From thick and full-bodied to neatly groomed styles, the vintage stache is adding a rugged, old-school charm to modern-day cinema and red-carpet appearances.
While moustaches have always been a symbol of masculinity and power in Indian cinema, the trend saw a decline in the early 2000s. But now, thanks to a mix of nostalgia and the revival of retro aesthetics, actors are bringing back the signature 70s moustache with effortless flair.
Here’s a look at 9 Bollywood stars who are rocking the stache look.
Ali Fazal :
Ali Fazal has always been a versatile actor, known for experimenting with his looks to suit the characters he portrays. While his most popular role, Guddu Bhaiya from Mirzapur, features a clean-shaven look, Ali’s moustache look has been gaining traction. Moving forward, all his upcoming films will feature him in a rough and tough avatar, making his moustache a style statement.
Sikandar Kher :
Sikandar Kher has been consistently flaunting a moustache in his recent appearances, both on and off screen. His thick and macho stache has become a signature look, adding an extra edge to his intense roles. During his early acting days, Sikandar was often seen in a clean-shaven look with long hair, but as his career progressed, his characters demanded a more rugged persona. Now, he confidently embraces the moustache as part of his brand identity, proving that facial hair can define a character’s personality.
Ranbir Kapoor :
Ranbir Kapoor has always been a trendsetter when it comes to his looks. While he has sported heavy beards in films like Animal and Sanju, his latest moustache and light beard look is something fresh. Whether on set or in public appearances, Ranbir’s current moustache look has been making waves, showcasing a different side of his style. The look adds a vintage charm to his persona, making fans eager to see how he will utilize it in his upcoming roles.
Saqib Saleem :
Saqib Saleem is also embracing the moustache trend for his upcoming film. Recently, he has been spotted promoting his film with a distinct moustache, giving him a more mature and intense look. Known for his boyish charm in previous films, this transformation is a refreshing change for his fans. His moustache look suggests that he is diving into more serious and impactful roles, proving his versatility as an actor.
Varun Dhawan :
Varun Dhawan, often known for his boy-next-door image, is now adopting a tougher look with a thick moustache for his upcoming film. After experimenting with a raw and intense look in Baby John, Varun is continuing his transformation, proving that he is willing to step out of his comfort zone. His moustache adds a layer of intensity to his character, making this look one of his most exciting transformations yet.
Vicky Kaushal :
Vicky Kaushal has been spotted sporting a moustache throughout the promotions of Chaava. His latest appearance with a moustache in real life has fans intrigued. The look not only suits him but also enhances his strong on-screen presence, making it a style statement of its own.
Saif Ali Khan :
Bollywood’s Nawab, Saif Ali Khan, recently made his first public appearance after returning home following the knife attack. Known for his effortless style and willingness to experiment with different looks both on and off-screen, the actor stepped out in a denim shirt and matching pants at a recent event. Exuding confidence and ease, he also sported a moustache that added to his charismatic and larger-than-life presence.
Akshay Oberoi :
Joining the list of stars bringing back the 70s-style stache is Akshay Oberoi, whose new look exudes a cool retro charm. Known for his versatility and unconventional choice of roles, Akshay has always been a trendsetter when it comes to his on-screen transformations. His latest moustachioed look adds an old-school charm reminiscent of the golden era of Bollywood. Whether it’s for an upcoming project or a personal style experiment, Akshay’s retro-inspired facial hair is already making waves among fans.
Renowned playback singer Udit Narayan, already under public scrutiny after a viral video showed him kissing female fans during a concert, is once again in the spotlight for unfavorable reasons. This time, his first wife, Ranjana Jha, has initiated legal action against him, alleging violation of her rights and misappropriation of her property. He recently appeared before the Supaul Family Court on February 21, where he rejected any possibility of a settlement.
According to the Navbharat Times, Ranjana Jha’s legal representative, Ajay Kumar, revealed that she wishes to reunite with Udit Narayan due to her advancing age and health concerns. Despite the court’s attempts to reconcile the two, the veteran singer stood firm in his refusal to live with her.
Their troubled history dates back to December 7, 1984, when Udit and Ranjana married. However, following his rise to fame in 1988, he allegedly distanced himself from her. In 2006, after escalating disputes, Ranjana approached the Women’s Commission, where he reportedly promised to provide her with financial support, including a flat, but later failed to fulfill his commitments.
This led to a fresh maintenance case being filed in the family court. In his written defense, Narayan accused Ranjana Jha of attempting to extort money and providing false information to the court.
He also mentioned that a prior dispute had been settled mutually at the Bihar Women’s Commission in 2013, where he agreed to a monthly payment of Rs 15,000, later increased to Rs 25,000 in 2021. Additionally, the singer claimed to have given her a house valued at Rs 1 crore, agricultural land, and jewelry worth Rs 25 lakh.
Despite these claims, she countered by alleging that he withheld Rs 18 lakh from a land sale in Nepal and continued to deny her rightful status as his wife. She also accused him of harassment when she attempted to meet him in Mumbai.
Sanya Malhotra-starrer Mrs is earning widespread praise all over social media, the film is about a newlywed woman, Richa, a dancer, who navigates the suffocating patriarchy in traditional Indian joint families and the challenges faced by women in arranged marriages. Amid criticism over Mrs, Kangana Ranaut urged people to stop generalising Indian joint families and demonising elderly people. She also opposed comparing homemakers to paid labour and equating the joy of building a home and raising children with forced labour.
Without mentioning Mrs, Kangana Ranaut took to her Instagram story to share her perspective on Indian joint families, stating that growing up, she never saw a woman who didn’t command her household. She recalled how women decided when everyone ate, slept, and went out, and how they kept track of every penny their husbands spent, which they obliged. The actress further added that the only conflicts arose over men’s outings with friends and frequent drinking evenings.
Kangana further stated that marriages are not meant for seeking attention or validation but are in the best interest of those who are vulnerable, particularly the elderly and newborns, as both are helpless. Citing the shashtras, she said that previous generations fulfilled their duties toward their parents and elders without questioning them—they simply did what was required.
“Too many Bollywood love stories have distorted the ideas of marriages, marriages should be how it has always been in this country, it always had a purpose and the purpose was Dharma which essentially means duty. That’s it, do your duty. That’s it, do your duty and move on, life is too short and fast, if you try to get too much validation or footage you will end up alone with your therapist,” she added.
The actress urged people not to endorse divorce as a nation, stating that one must remain rooted in ancient wisdom to achieve future goals.
“Shashtras says there is no joy in other human being, there is no joy in success, wealth, marriage/in being single or in any other worldly pleasure, they never said these things can satisfy a human being, true joy lies in being united with paramaatma, if you seek joy look for it in the right place, rest every where else do your duty don’t try to extract joy, trust me it’s not even there but by limited perception let’s not dismantle social institutions like marriages, our biggest strengths our joint families, let’s not endorse divorces, let’s not encourage younger generations to abandon older parents, or not have babies.”
The timeless charm of the 70s moustache is making a bold comeback in Bollywood, with some of the most stylish actors embracing the retro look. From thick and full-bodied to neatly groomed styles, the vintage stache is adding a rugged, old-school charm to modern-day cinema and red-carpet appearances.
While moustaches have always been a symbol of masculinity and power in Indian cinema, the trend saw a decline in the early 2000s. But now, thanks to a mix of nostalgia and the revival of retro aesthetics, actors are bringing back the signature 70s moustache with effortless flair.
Here’s a look at 9 Bollywood stars who are rocking the stache look.
Ali Fazal :
Ali Fazal has always been a versatile actor, known for experimenting with his looks to suit the characters he portrays. While his most popular role, Guddu Bhaiya from Mirzapur, features a clean-shaven look, Ali’s moustache look has been gaining traction. Moving forward, all his upcoming films will feature him in a rough and tough avatar, making his moustache a style statement.
Sikandar Kher :
Sikandar Kher has been consistently flaunting a moustache in his recent appearances, both on and off screen. His thick and macho stache has become a signature look, adding an extra edge to his intense roles. During his early acting days, Sikandar was often seen in a clean-shaven look with long hair, but as his career progressed, his characters demanded a more rugged persona. Now, he confidently embraces the moustache as part of his brand identity, proving that facial hair can define a character’s personality.
Ranbir Kapoor :
Ranbir Kapoor has always been a trendsetter when it comes to his looks. While he has sported heavy beards in films like Animal and Sanju, his latest moustache and light beard look is something fresh. Whether on set or in public appearances, Ranbir’s current moustache look has been making waves, showcasing a different side of his style. The look adds a vintage charm to his persona, making fans eager to see how he will utilize it in his upcoming roles.
Saqib Saleem :
Saqib Saleem is also embracing the moustache trend for his upcoming film. Recently, he has been spotted promoting his film with a distinct moustache, giving him a more mature and intense look. Known for his boyish charm in previous films, this transformation is a refreshing change for his fans. His moustache look suggests that he is diving into more serious and impactful roles, proving his versatility as an actor.
Varun Dhawan :
Varun Dhawan, often known for his boy-next-door image, is now adopting a tougher look with a thick moustache for his upcoming film. After experimenting with a raw and intense look in Baby John, Varun is continuing his transformation, proving that he is willing to step out of his comfort zone. His moustache adds a layer of intensity to his character, making this look one of his most exciting transformations yet.
Vicky Kaushal :
Vicky Kaushal has been spotted sporting a moustache throughout the promotions of Chaava. His latest appearance with a moustache in real life has fans intrigued. The look not only suits him but also enhances his strong on-screen presence, making it a style statement of its own.
Saif Ali Khan :
Bollywood’s Nawab, Saif Ali Khan, recently made his first public appearance after returning home following the knife attack. Known for his effortless style and willingness to experiment with different looks both on and off-screen, the actor stepped out in a denim shirt and matching pants at a recent event. Exuding confidence and ease, he also sported a moustache that added to his charismatic and larger-than-life presence.
Akshay Oberoi :
Joining the list of stars bringing back the 70s-style stache is Akshay Oberoi, whose new look exudes a cool retro charm. Known for his versatility and unconventional choice of roles, Akshay has always been a trendsetter when it comes to his on-screen transformations. His latest moustachioed look adds an old-school charm reminiscent of the golden era of Bollywood. Whether it’s for an upcoming project or a personal style experiment, Akshay’s retro-inspired facial hair is already making waves among fans.
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, who has talked about his battle with depression, recently said he feels down for weeks when his films fail. At the ABP Network’s Ideas of India 2025 event, Aamir, who sees himself as an “emotional person,” shared, “When my films don’t work, I feel sad. Filmmaking is tough, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. In Laal Singh Chaddha, my performance was a bit too high, and it didn’t work as well as Tom Hanks’ version.”
Aamir Khan went on to add, “When my films fail, I go into a sort of depression for two to three weeks. Then, I sit with my team, analyze what went wrong, and learn from it. I really value my failures because they push me to do better.”
It is no secret that when Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha hit theatres in August 2022, it failed to impress the audience and earned hardly Rs 60 crore at the Indian box office. Over a year after the film’s release, Aamir Khan’s former wife, Kiran Rao has now revealed that the film’s failure took a toll on family too.
“It did take a toll on us,” Kiran had earlier told Indian Express and then added, “As a family, we were all around Aamir.” She further talked about Aamir’s decision to take a break after Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure and revealed that the actor wanted to spend time with his family.
Asked what might have resulted in Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure, Kiran explained, “We have thought about it a lot and Aamir has spoken about it extensively. The pitch of the film was maybe not what people expected after seeing Forrest Gump. The pacing perhaps didn’t quite work and we were coming out of COVID-19 and maybe it was not the right film to bring straight after Covid.”
Rihanna is determined to not let the weight of her celebrity status take over her life.
The “Diamonds” singer, 37, recognized the “isolating” nature of fame in her Harper’s Bazaar March 2025 cover story, which was published on Saturday.
Rihanna explained that she and her family would rather live their lives among the crowds than “allow people to dictate the robbery of the life that [she] could actually be living.”
“We like to eat with people. We like to shop with people. We like to walk the streets with people. I don’t like a private room. I don’t have them shut down stores. I don’t like the Rapunzel life,” she told the outlet.
Rihanna weighed in on “isolating” fame can be, telling Harper’s Bazaar for her March 2025 cover story that she doesn’t like the “Rapunzel life.” Luis Alberto Rodriguez
“It’s very isolating. It’s very lonely. And what am I protecting myself from?” Rihanna added.
The “Love on the Brain” singer, who has been in a relationship with rapper A$AP Rocky since 2019, continued telling the outlet that going out with her boyfriend — with whom she shares sons RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 9 months — to neighborhood haunts and having fun in bars is important to them.
“That’s a big thing for us and actually a really big thing for him,” she shared.
“He always reminds me, no matter how hard everything is that we’re dealing with in our life, in our careers and as parents, he’s like, ‘Remember when we were friends? Remember when we just used to have fun as friends?’ ”
The couple’s close relationship has been making headlines this month as Rihanna showed her support for the “L$D” hitmaker during his assault trial, which ended in the rapper’s favor with a not guilty verdict on Tuesday.
The “We Found Love” songstress made several appearances in support of Rocky throughout his trial — a move that was allegedly against the rapper’s wishes.
Blake Lively was reportedly offended by a cover image the Hollywood Reporter recently published that depicted her launching a slingshot at Justin Baldoni amid the actors’ ongoing legal feud.
“The Hollywood Reporter should be ashamed of itself,” a spokesperson for the “It Ends With Us” star, 37, told the Daily Mail on Friday.
“The framing in this picture is outrageously insulting as it plays into every sexist trope about women who dare file a workplace complaint, turning them into the aggressor, and suggesting they deserve the retaliation that comes their way.”
Blake Lively slammed the Hollywood Reporter over a recent cover photo they used for a story about her and Justin Baldoni. GC Images
The magazine featured the controversial image of Lively alongside a story in which the outlet investigated how Baldoni’s Baha’i faith may have “inadvertently contributed” to his situation with Lively.
For instance, the Hollywood Reporter pointed out how a claim the “Age of Adeline” star made in her California Civil Rights Department complaint and subsequent lawsuit that the director once said he could speak to her “dead father” tracks with past lectures he had given about his faith.
“He has also referenced his interest in the afterlife in interviews,” the outlet’s story said.
The article also posed the question whether Lively and Baldoni’s legal battle “has less to do with gender equality than it does a simple cultural misunderstanding.
“What if much of it — the alleged inappropriate hugging and pre-filming praying — could be explained as a clash between a very specific faith-driven community with its unique mores, and a much more modern, post-#MeToo one with its own set of beliefs and commandments?”
Lively’s rep added to the Daily Mail in response, “The story is extremely offensive as it incredibly seems to explain away documented examples of sexual harassment and retaliation by calling them ‘cultural misunderstandings.’”
Page Six has reached out to the Hollywood Reporter for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Lively has maintained that she is being truthful about her sexual harassment allegations against Baldoni.
She reiterated in an amended complaint filed this week that the “Jane the Virgin” alum exhibited “creepy” behavior on set, including asking about her and her husband Ryan Reynolds’ sex life. She also claimed he made several other women working on the film feel “uncomfortable.”
Jenny Slate was not named in Lively’s suit but the Hollywood Reporter revealed Friday that she was allegedly someone who filed a human resources complaint against Baldoni. The “Big Mouth” actress, 42, has not yet publicly commented on the matter.
Baldoni has denied all of Lively’s allegations, including that he launched a “smear campaign” against his former co-star in order to “destroy” her reputation as retaliation for speaking out.
Television actress Roshni Walia, best known for portraying Ajabde Punwar in Bharat Ka Veer Putra – Maharana Pratap, recently sustained a thigh injury after her dress got caught in a bike’s tyre and chain. She updated her fans about her health and shared a photo of her injury.
Taking to her Snapchat, Roshni penned a long note that read: “Hey loves, quick update-I’m in a lot of pain right now, and I know many of you have been asking how I got this scar. My dress got stuck in the tire and chain of a bike, and it got tangled around my leg until it finally tore. It was a really scary experience.”
“Please be careful and avoid wearing loose clothes around bikes! I’m struggling a lot, but I’m thankful nothing worse happened. Love you all, and thanks for checking in. Stay safe!”
A few hours ago, the 22-year-old actress also shared a photo of her thigh injury and added a sad emoji along with it.
On the work front, Roshni will next be seen in Ajay Devgn’s Son of Sardaar 2, the sequel to the 2012 action-comedy film Son of Sardaar. The original film, directed by Ashwni Dhir, was a remake of SS Rajamouli’s Maryada Ramanna, starring Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha, and Juhi Chawla.
Son of Sardaar 2 stars Mrunal Thakur in the lead.
Earlier, during the UK schedule of Son of Sardaar 2, Roshni shared photos with Ajay and penned a heartfelt caption, “You truly amaze me with your humbleness and kindness @ajaydevgn sir. There’s something so powerful about your presence—you have this incredible aura that just draws people in. The more time I spend with you, the more I realize how much I can learn from you, and it feels like that learning will never end. Your experience and knowledge are beyond words.”
Samay Raina joked about India’s Got Latent and Ranveer Allahbadia on his latest live show, but also got emotional, a fan stated.
Comedian Samay Raina performed in Canada recently.(Instagram/Samay Raina)
Ever since his show India’s Got Latent came under fire for comments made by Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina has largely been silent on the issue. Barring a single tweet where he promised to help authorities, the comic has not commented. But recently, while on stage, Samay let loose a little, making jokes about the controversy and even thanking the audience for ‘paying’ his legal fees by buying tickets.
Samay Raina is in Canada as part of his live comedy tour, Samay Raina Unfiltered. He recently performed in Edmonton to a packed auditorium of 700 fans as part of the tour. This was his first performance since the India’s Got Latent row. A fan named Shubham Dutta, who was in attendance, shared his experience and some of the jokes Raina made there in a Facebook post. However, by Wednesday, the post had been deleted, but not before several other pages on social media had reshared it.
Samay Raina gets teary-eyed
In his post, Dutta praised Samay Raina for coming out and performing despite the controversy. “For the first time, I saw a 25-year-old guy, weighed down by immense mental pressure, dark circles under his eyes, a sunken face, and unkempt hair, walk onto the stage in a dust-covered black hoodie. His first words into the mic? ‘Thanks for paying my lawyer’s fees’,” Dutta stated, quoting Raina.
Dutta even wrote that Samay had tears in his eyes before he began his set. “For the first time, I saw about seven hundred so-called ‘degenerate’ generation of today cheering for him, while he stood there, tears in his eyes, just before starting his set,” Dutta wrote in his post.
Samay Raina jokes about Ranveer Allahbadia
Samay made some jokes about the controversy during his set, the Facebook post stated. “Iss show pe bahut mauka ayega, jahan aapko lag sakta hai ki main bahot funny kuch bol sakta hoon, par tab Beerbiceps ko yaad kar lena bhai ( In this show there will be many opportunities where you will feel that I could say something very funny, but remember BeerBiceps during such times),” Raina said at one point of time.
Dutta wrote further, “A man who, despite being in a dangerously turbulent phase of his life, still managed to make everyone laugh for two hours ended the show with these words: ‘Shayad samay kharab chal raha hai mera, par yaad rakhna doston, main samay hoon (Maybe my time is bad right now, but remember, my friends—I am time itself)’.”
The India’s Got Latent Row
Samay Raina has created and hosts India’s Got Latent, a web talent show. On the most recent episode, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia was one of the guests, and he made a joke about ‘watching your parents have sex or joining them’. The comment received widespread criticism, and several FIRs were filed against the two as well as other panelists. The Supreme Court has rapped the show, and Allahbadia in an ongoing hearing against charges of obscenity against the show.
People stand near a giant screen showing a trailer for the Chinese movie “Nezha 2”, at a cinema in Beijing, China February 6, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights
Chinese animated blockbuster Nezha 2 overtook Pixar’s Inside Out 2 on Tuesday to become the highest-grossing animated film globally, according to data from ticketing platform Maoyan (1896.HK).
Nezha 2 has amassed a total box office of 12.3 billion yuan ($1.69 billion) including pre-sales and overseas earnings, making it the eighth highest box office film globally.
Over 99% of Nezha 2’s box office income has come from mainland China, starkly in contrast to Hollywood films, which typically rely on a more global distribution strategy.
Nezha 2 is a sequel to the 2019 hit Nezha. The film is based on a 16th century Chinese novel “The Investiture of the Gods”, depicting a hero boy with magic power who tried to defend Chentangguan, a fortress town.
A$AP Rocky has been found NOT GUILTY in his criminal gun trial with his wife Rihanna reportedly sobbing in court.
Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayer, was overcome with emotion as the verdict was read out with the courtroom erupting in cheers.
A$AP Rocky, reacts as he exits the court, next to RihannaCredit: Reuters
The rapper jumped into the arms of his family after a jury acquitted him at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles.
The star was facing two felony counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm after being charged on August 15 2022.
He was accused of shooting his friend A$AP Relli several times in a Hollywood standoff in 2021.
Pop star Rihanna watched from the front row along with Rocky’s mother and sister, Erika B.
But the courtroom was engulfed in loud cheers as the not guilty verdict was read out on live stream on Tuesday.
Upon hearing the verdict, Rocky jumped over the gallery wall as he ran to embrace jubilant supporters in the courtroom – falling over as he did so.
Rocky then celebrated by jumping up and down while hugging people as emotions took over.
As the jurors exited one by one, the rapper was heard saying: “Thank y’all for saving my life”.
Rocky’s partner and mother of his two sons, Rihanna, was reduced to tears and gave his defense attorney Joe Tacopina, a big hug, according to court reports.
She posted on Instagram following the victory saying: “The glory belongs to God and God alone!
“Thankful, humbled by his mercy.”
With a conviction, Rocky could have been sentenced to as much as 24 years in prison.
However, the Grammy-nominated rapper pleaded not guilty and claimed he was using a prop gun.
The jury of seven women and five men started their deliberations on Tuesday after three weeks of testimony and arguments.
Rocky, who is the longtime partner of pop star Rihanna, initially turned down a plea deal from the prosecution.
If he had agreed to plead guilty to one count of assault, he would have received 180 days in jail, with three years probation and a seven-year suspended prison sentence.
Prosecutors said Rocky twice fired a gun at his former longtime friend, who goes by A$AP Relli, during a dispute on a Hollywood street in 2021.
Relli, the key witness for the prosecution, said his knuckles were grazed by one of the shots, but he was otherwise uninjured.
The defense argued that Rocky fired blanks from a prop gun that he picked up from a music video set.
The jurors were also instructed that they could find him not guilty if they deemed he was acting in self-defense.
But Defense attorney Joe Tacopina previously alleged that Ephron fabricated his account of the incident earlier.
“This case is about one man’s jealousy, lies and greed, and that man is not Rocky. That man is Terell Ephron,” Tacopina said in his opening statement.
The rapper’s fourth studio album, entitled Don’t Be Dumb, is expected to be released this year.
The verdict comes after Rocky’s superstar girlfriend, Rihanna, showed up in court to support the rapper last week with the pair’s two toddler sons.
The superstar held two-year-old RZA Athleston while she walked into the Los Angeles courtroom.
A few steps ahead of her, a family member carried their 18-month-old son Riot Rose.
Jeremy Renner had a romance with a much younger influencer last year, Page Six can exclusively reveal.
Multiple sources tell us the “Avengers: Endgame” star, 54, dated fashion influencer Cassandra “CC” Mason, who is 28 years his junior, for about eight months “off and on” throughout 2024.
We’re told the pair developed a strong connection in part because both had been through serious health struggles.
Renner, for his part, had a near-death experience when a snowplow ran over him in January 2023, and Mason, 26, overcame thyroid cancer at a young age.
Jeremy Renner dated influencer CC Mason “off and on” throughout 2024, sources tell Page Six. Getty Images for The Red Sea International Film Festival
In 2019, she posted via Instagram, “4 YEARS CANCER FREE!!!🎉 Not many people know that 4 years ago I was diagnosed with 2 types of thyroid cancer.
“Today, I received my 4 years ALL CLEAR! Today is a day to be thankful for everything! Life is too short! Take advantage of EVERY day! Today is a day to CELEBRATE! 🎉🎊 I love you guys!💕”
A source tells Page Six that Renner and Mason did not just bond over their respective experiences but more so had a “mutual understanding” for what they had each been through.
A second source tells us that the couple would often spend time together in Los Angeles and London, while the actor filmed “Knives Out 3.”
We’re told Renner’s “bad boy reputation” was a point of concern for Mason at first, but she decided to give him a chance and found him to be “sweet.” She also thought he was an “inspiring person,” per an insider.
A source says the former couple are no longer together but remain good friends. A reason for the split was not provided.
Page Six has reached out to Renner’s rep and Mason for comment but did not immediately hear back.
Placebo frontman Brian Molko has been charged with defamation after he reportedly called the Italian prime minister a “fascist” and a “Nazi” during a gig in the country.
Molko, 52, is said to have made the remarks about Georgia Meloni when Placebo played the Sonic Park festival in Turin in 2023, which drew an attendance of around 5000 people.
Italy’s justice ministry approved a request from prosecutors on Monday (17 February) to charge the Scottish-American rocker for allegedly calling Ms Meloni a “piece of s***, fascist, racist” and a “Nazi”.
Local prosecutors responded to a complaint from police at the festival about Molko who was subsequently investigated for defamation and contempt.
At the time, members of Meloni’s far-right Brothers of Italy party, which has its roots in Italy’s neo-fascist movement, denounced the insults and demanded an apology.
“We cannot let an international event that attracts so many people (to Italy) be ruined by filthy words which, amidst a general silence, aim to attack the institutions of the republic,” LaPresse quoted Brothers of Italy lawmaker Augusta Montaruli as saying.
Defamation offences in Italy can land culprits with a prison term of up to three years.
However, a spokesman for Justice Minister, Carlo Norio said that a sentence is unlikely to be imposed in this instance. Molko is now likely to face a fine of €5,000 (£4,200) if the charges are upheld.
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Meloni was elected in September 2022, after her far-right Brothers of Italy party won an overall majority.
In July 2024 an Italian judge ordered a journalist to pay Meloni €5,000 (£4,210) in damages for mocking her height on social media, ruling that it amounted to “body shaming”.
The judge also imposed a suspended fine of €1,200 on Giulia Cortese for her defamatory posts on X from 2021, before Ms Meloni took power.
Multiple FIRs have been lodged against YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia over his remarks on Samay Raina’s show.(Instagram/@beerbiceps)
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear influencer Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea on Tuesday, seeking the clubbing of multiple FIRs filed against him for alleged obscene remarks made on comedian Samay Raina’s YouTube show, India’s Got Latent. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh is expected to take up the case.
On Friday, Abhinav Chandrachud, the son of former CJI DY Chandrachud, sought an urgent listing of the matter in the top court. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna assured that the case would be assigned to a bench and taken up within two to three days.
The controversy erupted after Allahbadia made objectionable remarks on Samay Raina’s YouTube show, leading to multiple FIRs against him and others. Apart from Allahbadia and Raina, those named in the Assam case include YouTube celebrities Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija.
Top 10 updates on Ranveer Allahbadia row
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known for ‘BeerBiceps,’ has remained unreachable to investigation agencies, according to a joint statement by Mumbai and Guwahati Police.
Police said that Allahbadia has yet to respond to investigation agencies after being named in FIRs filed by the Maharashtra Cyber Department, Guwahati Police and Jaipur Police in connection with the ‘India’s Got Latent’ case.
The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has issued a summons for Allahbadia, directing him to appear before it on February 24. Meanwhile, comedian Samay Raina has been asked to appear before the Cyber Cell on February 18.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also summoned Allahbadia, Samay Raina and others to appear at its office in New Delhi on Monday following the controversial remarks made on the show. In a statement, NCW said it has taken serious note of the vulgar and offensive remarks made by content creators Ranveer Allahbadia, Samay Raina, Apoorva Makhija, Jaspreet Singh, and Ashish Chanchlani, along with the show’s producers, Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra.
However, many of those summoned failed to appear, citing personal safety concerns, prior international commitments and logistical difficulties. Allahbadia informed the Commission that he had been receiving death threats and requested a new hearing date after three weeks. NCW accepted his request and rescheduled the hearing for March 6.
Jaspreet Singh, who is currently on tour in Paris, informed the Commission that he would return to India by March 10, 2025, and would cooperate with the inquiry. NCW rescheduled his hearing for March 11.
Samay Raina, who is presently in the US for a pre-planned tour, assured NCW that he would be available for a hearing upon his return. The Commission accepted his request and scheduled his hearing for March 11.
Raina issued a public apology, saying, “Everything that has been happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you.”
Kanika Kapoor, the voice behind chartbusters like Baby Doll and Chittiyan Kalaiyan, is back in the Bollywood music scene after almost three years with her rendition of the classic Gori Hai Kalaiyan. In this candid and exclusive chat, she opens up about reinterpreting an iconic song, the evolving soundscape of Bollywood music, the pressure of creating viral hits, and the rise of AI in music. She also talks about the thrill of performing LIVE at concerts. Excerpts:
Gori Hai Kalaiyan is a classic, and you’ve given it a fresh spin for Mere Husband Ki Biwi. What would you like to say about that?
I’m really excited about this one! Gori Hai Kalaiyan is such a loved song, and I wanted to keep its original charm while sounding fresh and fun. It’s like giving an old favourite a little makeover. The original track was sung by the legendary Lata Mangeshkar ji and it’s an absolute honour to have my voice featured in the same song. The excitement of bringing a fresh touch to such an iconic melody is truly overwhelming, and I feel privileged to be part of this musical journey.
You’ve done a Bollywood song after almost three years. What kept you away from Hindi film music?
I wouldn’t say I was away. I was just exploring different musical spaces. I’ve been focusing on independent music, LIVE shows, and experimenting with new sounds. The industry has also been evolving, and film music has taken a different direction. But Bollywood has always been close to my heart, and I was just waiting for the right song. I’m happy to be back with this one.
Bollywood music has shifted towards beats and remixes. Do you think soulful melodies are fading away?
Not at all. Soulful music will always have its place. Many artists today are blending the two – adding soul to upbeat tracks – which is a great balance. Good music is timeless, no matter the style.
A song’s success today depends a lot on reels and trends. Does this put pressure on artists to create ‘viral’ music?
There’s definitely pressure, but I believe good music will always stand out, whether it goes viral or not. Of course, social media plays a big role now. If a song connects with people, it will find its way, whether through reels or just by word of mouth.
Many say frequent remixes make it hard for singers to build their own musical identity. Do artists get enough space for originality?
It can be challenging, but originality always wins in the long run. As artists, we just have to keep creating our own sound and be consistent. Even if it takes longer, the impact is much bigger.
With AI-generated music and heavy auto-tune, do you think real singers might lose their identity?
Not really. Technology can enhance music, but it can’t replace real emotions. LIVE performances, raw vocals, and that personal connection with the audience cannot be recreated by AI. Music is about feeling and an experience.
You’ve done both playback and LIVE performances. What gives you a bigger adrenaline rush – singing for films or performing LIVE?
Both are special in their own way. Playback singing is amazing because the song stays forever and becomes part of people’s memories. But LIVE performances are pure energy – the crowd, the connection, the excitement. There’s nothing like hearing thousands of people sing along with you.
Concerts are getting bigger, but ticket prices are also rising. Do you think they’re becoming too commercialised?
It’s a bit of both. LIVE music is growing, and big concerts need better production, so costs go up. But it’s also important that fans can afford to come and enjoy the experience. We just need the right balance – high-quality shows that are still accessible to everyone.
The much-anticipated Captain America: Brave New World, the latest in the Captain America film franchise, hit the theatres worldwide on February 14, and has been receiving some rave reviews for its diverse cast.
While the penultimate installment from Marvel Studios has been the talk of the town among its fans for diverse reasons, Indian fans have been particularly taken aback by a particular scene in the movie. A character playing the role of some world leader in the movie shares an uncanny resemblance with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Social media was quick to catch on it and exploded with reactions as the fans noticed that a scene in the movie, which revolved around a diplomatic discussion among the leaders on a newly discovered rare metal in the Indian Ocean, has a leader at the table, bearing striking resemblance to PM Modi wearing white kurta, jacket, and neatly trimmed white beard. Several amused users shared the screengrab of the scene online.
As the social media continued to brim with reactions, director Julius Onah clarified that the character in the film was not inspired by any of the real-world politician. However, the buzz around the cameo appearance in the movie refused to die down.
The talk of the town character was played by Harsh Nayyar, who gained recognition for portraying Nathuram Godse in Gandhi (1982). His subsequent roles included the comedies Easy Money (1983) and Desperately Seeking Susan. Nayyar, a seasoned actor, who has left his imprint on the Indian and Hollywood movies, was featured in over 50 productions. His work also includes appearances in Boston Legal, The Other Two, and the Indian web series Cyber Vaar – Har Screen Crime Scene.
Check out how the fans of the movie reacted to the scene
When it comes to wading through the treacherous waters of fame, controversy, and media scrutiny, few understand the art of spin better than Dale Bhagwagar, Bollywood’s only PR guru and the PR expert who Google acknowledges as India’s most famous publicist. In an explosive analysis, Dale weighs in on the ongoing saga surrounding Veer Pahariya, asserting that the young star doesn’t need crisis management — he needs spin!
“Veer has the best opportunity any newcomer can have in terms of free national coverage right now. So what if it’s negative? If handled deftly, it can be turned. After all, why are makeovers and turnarounds popular? Because they surprise people. Veer needs to ride the wave, not clarify anything with folded hands or give interviews justifying himself,” Dale declared. “He needs to throw caution to the wind and play all the free negative hype with PR games rather than feel bogged down and navigate the media minefield.”
This bold statement comes at a time when Veer Pahariya finds himself at the center of a media storm. Whether it’s due to personal controversies, professional missteps, or the relentless scrutiny of Cancel Culture, Pahariya’s image has taken a hit, with almost all of the national media crushing him for his alleged PR moves. But according to Dale, this is not the time for damage control or defensive maneuvers. Instead, it’s an opportunity to spectacularly turn the tide in his favor using the power of Bollywood PR machinery.
Decoding Dale’s Art Of Spin
Dale’s advice is rooted in the belief that negative publicity, when handled strategically, can be transformed into a powerful tool. “The media is a double-edged sword,” explains the Bollywood publicist. “While it can destroy careers, it can also catapult individuals to unprecedented heights if they know how to play the game. Obviously, in his first innings, Veer got played by Cancel Culture.”
Instead of issuing apologies or trying to clarify his stance, Dale suggests that Veer should embrace the chaos and use it to his advantage. “He needs to spin the narrative in his favor, turn the tables on the trolls, intelligently double down on his in-your-face brand image, and then ride the wave like nobody’s business. Right now, most people have targeted him, and they are not expecting that from him at all. What a wonderful time to spin and play with shock and awe.”
This approach, Dale argues, would not only keep Veer in the limelight but also position him as a larger-than-life figure who laughs at controversy. “People love a rebel, a maverick who doesn’t conform to societal norms. If Veer plays his cards right, he can shut all the trolls up and become that real national crush he might have aspired to be.”
The Pitfall Of Conventional PR
However, Dale is skeptical about whether Veer will take this unconventional route. “Most PR teams could advise him to take the tried-and-tested path — issue statements, give interviews, and try to clean up his image. But that’s exactly what will make him end up as just another wannabe who got sidelined by Cancel Culture.”
True that! The tried-and-tested approach, while safe, often lacks the boldness required to stand out in today’s hyper-competitive entertainment industry. Dale warns that if Veer follows this path, he risks fading into obscurity and making filmmakers wary of casting him. “If he follows that old-school path, he’ll be remembered as just another one who bit the dust, another casualty of the unforgiving Bollywood machine.”
The Cancel Culture Conundrum
Cancel Culture has become a formidable force in the entertainment industry, with social media acting as both judge and jury. Celebrities who find themselves on the wrong side of public opinion often struggle to recover, their careers derailed by a single misstep. But Dale believes that Cancel Culture can be outmaneuvered with the right strategy and a sustained dose of street smartness.
“Cancel Culture thrives on outrage, but it’s also fueled by boredom. If you can keep the audience engaged, if you can keep them talking, you can survive. The key is to never let the narrative stagnate. Keep it dynamic, keep it unpredictable. When life throws lemons at you, catch a few and make neembu-paani out of it.”
A Lesson In Reinvention
Dale’s advice to Veer is not just about surviving the current crisis — it’s about reinventing himself by playing it. “He has the potential to turn this situation into a defining moment of his career. But Veer needs to be bold, he needs to be daring. He needs to understand that in Bollywood, sometimes the best way to win is to stop playing by the rules.”
RAPPER Jay-z says he and wife Beyonce were sent death threats after he was accused of raping a girl of 13.
The 55-year-old claims the allegation in a now-abandoned lawsuit was intended to cause him maximum distress.
The rapper claims the allegation in a now-abandoned lawsuit was intended to cause him maximum distressCredit: Reuters
He is now suing his accuser’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, who filed the allegation that he and fellow rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs attacked the girl at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards party.
In court documents, Jay-Z said: “Social media comments online responding to Mr Buzbee’s public statements about me and accusations against me have caused me harm. For example, people have said ‘I can’t wait until you join (Combs) in prison. Then later in hell’.
“Other comments have accused me of being a ‘satanist’, a ‘trafficker’, a ‘terrorist’, and a ‘monster’, called me the N-word and threatened violence against me and my wife, including to ‘kill’ or ‘execute’ us.”
Billionaire Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, was rocked by the lawsuit in December.
He claimed it was an attempt at blackmail.
But on Saturday, it was revealed that his unnamed accuser had voluntarily dismissed the case.
It led Jay-Z, who has three children with Beyonce, to declare it a victory, dismissing the action as “frivolous, fictitious and appalling”.
In the documents, he claimed the timing of the lawsuit was malicious, as it was filed in December the day before the London premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, starring Beyonce, 43, and their eldest daughter Blue Ivy, 13. Jay-Z wrote: “I feel that Mr Buzbee purposely filed this lawsuit on the eve of my daughter’s premiere to put me in the position of having to choose between supporting my daughter or hiding to avoid the negative press coverage.
“This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere.
“The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone.
“The trauma that my wife, my children, loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.”
Ranveer Allahbadia has been in the news for the past few days after he made the ‘parents sex’ statement on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. The YouTuber had shared a video apologizing for his language. However now, Ranveer took to Instagram, to share a note, in which he claimed that he is getting death threats, and people have invaded his mother’s clinic posing as patients.
Ranveer Allahbadia (Instagram)
Ranveer Allahbadia has been in the news for the past few days after he said the ‘parents sex’ statement on Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. He was being slammed for using obscene language, and multiple FIRs have been filed against him and Samay. After the IGL video went viral, Ranveer quickly shared a video apologizing for what he said.
However now, the YouTuber has shared shocking details about what is happening with him post the controversy. Ranveer took to Instagram to share a note which read, “My team and I are cooperating with the police and all other authorities. I will follow due process and be available to all agencies. My remark about parents was insensitive and disrespectful. It is my moral responsibility to do better and I am genuinely sorry.”
He further revealed that he is getting death threats. Ranveer wrote, “I’m watching death threats pour in from people saying that they want to kill me and hurt my family. People have invaded my mother’s clinic posing as patients. I’m feeling scared and I don’t know what to do. But I’m not running away. I have full faith in the police and the judicial system of India.”
In a recent interview, Apoorva Lakhia reminisced about the time Amitabh Bachchan walked into a s**ip club wearing an unbuttoned shirt. Read on to know the full story!
Picture Courtesy: Amitabh Bachchan Instagram
Filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia, who collaborated with Amitabh Bachchan on Ek Ajnabee, has revealed that the veteran actor struggles with insomnia. Reflecting on his experience working with him, Apoorva shared that despite long hours on set, Bachchan never seemed to get tired and was always enthusiastic about making plans after work. He recalled that during their time in Bangkok, Bachchan expressed a keen interest in exploring the local culture and walked into a s**ip club wearing an unbuttoned shirt, adding that he was ‘mind-blown’.
In an interview with Friday Talkies, Apoorva recounted an incident when Amitabh Bachchan asked him for a tour of Bangkok. He recalled hesitantly informing the actor about Patpong, a district known for its live shows, warning that his presence there could cause chaos.
However, Bachchan insisted on visiting, and they eventually went. Apoorva mentioned that actors Arjun Rampal, Vikram Chatwal, Perizaad Zorabian, and producer Bunty Walia accompanied them too. He also recalled that Bachchan was dressed in a shirt with most of the buttons undone and paired it with a traditional Thai dhoti-like garment.
Apoorva recounted that as Big B walked through, they headed to a club called Exotic Pu**y, known for its live shows. He mentioned that Bachchan had never witnessed such performances before, and as they entered, the presence of the legendary actor caused a frenzy among the Indians there.
Prateik is the son of veteran actor Raj Babbar and the late actress Smita Patil
The image was shared on Instagram.
Actor Prateik Babbar and his longtime girlfriend Priya Banerjee married on Friday (February 14).
After his stepbrother, Aarya revealed that none of the Babbar family members, including their father, veteran actor Raj Babbar, had been invited to the wedding, the Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na star’s step-sister also weighed in on the same.
In an interview with The Times of India, Juhi said, “Nothing can change the fact that Prateik is my brother and we are Raj Babbar’s children. Right now, he is surrounded by a few people – whom we don’t wish to name – who have influenced him. But we don’t want to put him in a difficult position because that won’t help anyone.”
Juhi made it clear that her comments were not aimed at Priya Banerjee, calling her “wonderful” adding that Prateik was fortunate to have her in his life. However, she implied that another party may be causing friction. “The real issue is caused by someone else – someone desperate for publicity and importance,” she said.
The wedding ceremony took place in the comfort of their home, surrounded by their closest family and friends. The wedding festivities included the traditional haldi and mehendi rituals before they exchanged vows during the pheras.
For their big day, Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee chose exquisite ensembles from a special collection by designer Tarun Tahiliani, paired with jewellery by Khurana Jewellery House.
The bride looked breathtaking in an ivory and gold lehenga adorned with intricate threadwork and embroidery. She complemented the lehenga with a corset and a sheer dupatta. Her look was completed with stunning kundan jewellery, including a maangtika, bangles, a choker-style necklace and statement earrings. For her makeup, she opted for a soft, natural look.
On Friday, the writ petition filed by Ranveer Allahbadia also known BeerBiceps under Article 32 of the Constitution challenging the multiple FIRs was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for urgent listing.
After multiple complaints were filed and criminal proceedings were set in action across various states against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia over his vulgar and crass comments about parents on the comedy show ‘India’s Got Latent’, the podcaster has petitioned the Supreme Court seeking protection from coercive action.
On Friday, the writ petition filed by Ranveer Allahbadia also known BeerBiceps under Article 32 of the Constitution challenging the multiple FIRs was mentioned before Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for urgent listing. However, declining to advance the scheduled hearing, CJI Khanna said, “We have already given a date of listing. No oral mentioning please.” The episode in question, featuring Ranveer Allahbadia, was uploaded on YouTube on February 8 as part of stand-up comedian Samay Raina’s show ‘India’s Got Latent’, which has a global subscriber base of over 7.3 million.
For the unversed, Ranveer Allahbadia had asked a contestant a controversial question about their parents’ sexual relationship during a recent episode of the show. Known for its bold comedic content, the show has now become the centre of controversy and has been receiving a lot of backlash for the vulgar comedy.
However, Khar police had asked Ranveer Allahbadia to appear at the Khar police station on Friday to record his statement, but he did not appear. When Khar police and Guwahati police on Friday visited Ranveer Allahbadia’s house in Andheri, they found the door closed. Guwahati police left a notice at his house, directing him to appear before them soon.”We were unable to get in touch with YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia as his mobile phone was switched off and his house was locked. His lawyer was also unreachable”, Mumbai Police said.
According to police sources, Pratham Sagar, the video editor of IGL, used to live with Samay Raina in Pune. Pratham Sagar told Khar police that he was instructed by Samay Raina to air the controversial clip on YouTube. Pratham and Samay have been associated for a long time. Pratham is a resident of Agra. According to Mumbai police, they are yet to record the statements of Jaspreet Singh, Samay Raina, and Ranveer Allahbadia.
Mumbai police sources also said that if Ranveer, Samay, and others do not come to record their statements, action will be initiated against them. So far, the police have recorded statements from seven individuals, including well-known YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, content creator Apoorva Makhija, and the father of Balraj Singh Ghai, the owner of The Habitat Studio. Production manager and chief programmer Tushar Pujari, along with two other studio employees, have also provided their testimonies in the case.The cyber cell and the Mumbai Police are conducting separate investigations in connection with Allahbadia’s remarks on Raina’s YouTube show ‘India’s Got Latent’.
An Assam Police team is also in Mumbai in connection with the investigation and met the Maharashtra cyber cell officials on Thursday. Maharashtra Cyber Cell Chief Yashasvi Yadav told FPJ that Samay Raina has been issued a summons and has been called for questioning on February 18, while Ranveer Allahbadia has been summoned for an inquiry on February 24.Amid the controversy, Samay Raina on Wednesday claimed to have removed all videos of the show from YouTube, asserting that his intention was only to entertain and make people laugh.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken strict action against YouTuber and social media influencer Elvish Yadav for making racist remarks about actress and Bigg Boss 18 fame Chum Darang. The commission has summoned Elvish to appear on February 17 following outrage over his comments made during a podcast with Rajat Dalal.
The controversy erupted after Elvish allegedly made derogatory remarks about Chum, mocking her name and ethnicity. His offensive comments also extended to her work in Gangubai Kathiawadi, where he made inappropriate jokes about her association with the film.
A photo of NCW’s notice to the YouTuber has also surfaced. “The National Commission for Women has taken a suo moto cognisance of a media post captioned “Women panel condemns ‘racist remarks by Elvish Yadav against Arunachali actress Cham Darang’, wherein it has been reported that you have made a derogatory and racist comment against Former Miss Arunachal and Big Boss contestant Chum Darang, calling her name as ‘ashleel’,” the notice read.
During the podcast, Elvish had stated, “Karan Veer ko pakka COVID tha kyunki Chum kisko pasand aati hai bhai, itna taste kiska kharab hota hai! Aur Chum ke toh naam mein hi ashleelta hai… Naam Chum aur kaam Gangubai Kathiawadi mein kiya hai.”
He was criticised for his comments and fans had demanded strict action against him.
Reacting to the controversy, Chum called out the blatant disrespect in an official statement, stating that such comments blur the line between humour and hate. She expressed her disappointment that not only was her ethnicity targetted, but her hard work and achievements were also belittled.
Chum slams Elvish
“Disrespecting someone’s identity and name is not ‘fun.’ Mocking someone’s achievements is not ‘banter.’ It’s time we draw the line. What’s even more disappointing is that this wasn’t just about my ethnicity – my hard work and a film backed by a visionary like Sanjay Leela Bhansali were also disrespected,” she stated.
Elvish removes controversial part from video
Later, his one of his vlogs, Elvish said that he removed the controversial comments from the video. He also mentioned that his comment was misinterpreted and was blown out of proportion.
Elvish further slammed people, stating that they were unnecessarily twisting his words and said, “Kitne bewakoof log hain jinko ye samajh mein nahi aa raha. Wo log bol raha hain Elvish ne Covid bol diya, so Elvish is relating Chinese with Chum. Usmein maine bola tha, Karan Veer (Mehra) ko shayad Covid ho rakha tha jo uski taste, smell chali gayi, jo usko Chum pasand aa gayi.”
Rajat Dalal reacts amid backlash
On the other hand, Rajat had stated that whatever they said during the podcast was ‘scripted’. A few days back, he conducted an ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Instagram and answered a couple of questions posted by his fans and followers.
When one of his followers asked him why he used such language during the podcast, Rajat replied, “Jo tumne chize dekhi hai roast vali, woh scripted tha. Hum dono ko script mili thi, ki ye chize bolni hai taaki hype bane (The things you saw in the roast were scripted. Both of us were given a script with specific lines to create hype).”
Kylie Kelce admitted to not eating Taylor Swift’s home-cooked meal during a double date because she was eight weeks pregnant with her fourth daughter.
“I don’t know that I really ate the meal,” the 32-year-old explained to “Call Her Daddy” listeners on Wednesday. “I didn’t really eat the meal because I was eight weeks pregnant.”
Kylie Kelce explained why she didn’t eat Taylor Swift’s home-cooked meal during a double date. brittanylynne/Instagram
She acknowledged that while the confession would “sound terrible” to fans, “nothing sounded” good at the time.
The admission came up when host Alex Cooper asked whether Kylie and her husband, Jason Kelce, had been on a double date with Travis Kelce and the pop star.
“Technically, yes, I would say,” she divulged. “It was at home.”
Swift, 35, has made headlines for her cooking skills, with Travis gushing about her homemade Pop-Tarts and cinnamon rolls in June 2024.
The tight end told reporters that he “thoroughly” enjoys their time in the kitchen together.
Kylie spoke about Swift elsewhere in the episode when teasing how she found out about the Grammy winner’s romance with her brother-in-law in 2023.
“We knew before everyone else knew but it was not, like … it did not hit the group chat,” the “Not Gonna Lie” host recalled. “Jase and I found out together.
“We knew before they hard launched with her going to a game [in September 2023],” Kylie continued, saying they met at a matchup in January of the following year.
She also hit back at speculation that she had been “avoiding” Swift, admitting that while “people are deeply disturbed by this,” the songwriter is a “busy” person.
Rakhi Sawant Calls Out ‘Janta Ki Hypocrisy’ Supporting Samay Raina, Says ‘Udit Narayan Ki Harkaton Se Desh Kharab Nahi Horaha?’
Comedian Samay Raina recently took to social media to say that he has deleted all the episodes of his show India’s Got Latent amid the ongoing controversy around it. Now, Rakhi Sawant, who was also one of the panelists in IGL has come out in support of the comedian calling out ‘jantaki hypocrisy.’
Rakhi Sawant comes in support of Samay Raina
She hosted an Instagram LIVE and voiced her concerns on social media amid Indias Got Latent row. Complimenting Samay, she said, “Samay mera bohut acha dost hai, hota hai aisa kabhi kabhi, ups and downs aate jate rehte hain… bohut acha banda hai, I understand Ranveer ne galat bola hai… bohut galat bola hai lekin orr bhi to sab hain bolte hain, jaise vo konse color ki ch*ddi pehne ho wali, apne b**p se puchna jaake. Usko accept krliya desh walon ne? Uspe to video bana banake viral kar rahe hain, tab desh kharab ni horha hai? (Samay is a very good friend of mine, it happens like this every now and then, ups and downs keep on coming… it is very bad, I understand Ranveer has spoken wrong… he has spoken very wrong but even then many people have done the same, as that girl asks which color underwear you are wearing, she should ask her father. But on those audios you are making viral videos, then the country is not getting polluted?)”
Further, venting out, Rakhi added, “Udit Narayan ladki ke muh mei muh daalke kiss kar raha hai, usko koi kuch nahi bol raha… tab desh ki janta kharab nahi ho rahi hai? Ye Mika ki copy kar raha tha kya, jaise usne meko kiss kiya tha or famous hua tha? (Udit Narayan is kissing a girl on the mouth, why are people not saying anything to him… then people of the country are not getting spoiled? Was he copying Mika, like he kissed me and became famous?)”
Earlier too, Rakhi shared a message on social media and called for forgiveness for Ranveer Allahabadia amid his recent remarks on India’s Got Latent with comedian Samay Raina. “Forgive him yaar. It’s okay happen, sometimes forgive him. I know he did wrong, but forgive him (sic),” she wrote.
On Wednesday evening (February 12), Samay Raina took to his official X handle (formerly known as Twitter), and broke the silence on the controversy around his show. He also announced that he had deleted all the episodes of IGL and he would be fully cooperating with the agencies. He shared, “Everything that is happening has been too much for me to handle. I have removed all India’s Got Latent videos from my channel. My only objective was to make people laugh and have a good time. I will fully cooperate with all agencies to ensure their inquiries are concluded fairly. Thank you.”
Sargun Mehta wondered if they had made the right decision. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Sargun Mehta and Ravi Dubey, who began their careers as television actors, ventured into production, gaining recognition for their hit daily soap Udaariyaan. In a recent interview, the duo opened up about their journey into production, the challenges they faced, and what inspired them to take this leap. Interestingly, Sargun revealed that they suffered a massive loss of ₹70 lakh while setting up the show’s production.
In an interview with Pinkvilla, Sargun Mehta opened up about the challenges she and Ravi Dubey faced while creating Udaariyaan without any prior experience. Their inexperience led to a major financial setback when they fell victim to a ₹70 lakh fraud during the show’s set construction. Recalling the incident, Sargun shared, “Udaariyaan ke waqt we emptied our accounts. And humara jab set baan raha tha, kisine fraud kiya 70 lakhs. I remember mein set se bahar nikli and Ravi was at shoot for Matsya Kaand. (During Udaariyaan, we emptied our accounts. And when our set was being built, someone committed fraud worth ₹70 lakhs. I remember stepping out of the set while Ravi was shooting for Matsya Kaand).” She revealed that she was so furious during a confrontation with the art director that her security had to hold her back. To make matters worse, the show was scheduled to air in just 15 days, but all they had was a blank floor.
Sargun added that later she cried in the car, wondering if they had made the wrong decision or if becoming producers was too much responsibility for them. However, Ravi remained calm and supportive. She narrated, “Ravi was being calm and said, ‘Gayi na? Nazar utar gayii, aa jayega kaam karo. Dobara kama lenge.’ Those 4-5 months were a nightmare (Ravi stayed calm and said, ‘It’s gone, right? The bad luck is gone. Work hard, and we’ll earn it back).”
Samay Raina has been mired in controversy after the release of the latest episode of his show, India’s Got Latent.
The India’s Got Latent row seems to have repercussions beyond the show itself. The upcoming comedy gigs of Samay Raina, the show’s creator, seem to have been cancelled in the wake of the controversy. The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday claimed comedian Samay Raina’s upcoming shows in Gujarat have been cancelled following outrage over crass remarks made on the latest episode of India’s Got Latent.
Samay Raina’s Gujarat shows cancelled: VHP
The VHP said tickets for Samay Raina’s shows scheduled in April were no longer available for sale on online platform BookMyShow. Social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia (31) stirred up a major controversy with comments on parents and sex on Raina’s show that went viral on social media on Monday, leading to widespread criticism and multiple police complaints in Mumbai and Guwahati Gujarat VHP spokesperson Hitendrasinh Rajput said stand-up comedian Raina had planned four shows in the state — one each in Surat on April 17 and Vadodara on April 18, and two in Ahmedabad on April 19 and 20.
“It appears all these four shows have been cancelled due to public outrage against him in Gujarat. Though tickets for these shows were available till morning (of Wednesday) on BookMyShow, it seems they have been now taken down from the portal,” claimed Rajput.
In a statement, VHP regional secretary Ashvin Patel claimed organisers have decided to cancel these shows due to the recent controversy. “In view of the anger among people, it appears organisers have cancelled Samay Raina’s upcoming shows in Gujarat. We are thankful to the people of Gujarat for showing such alertness. I also ask organisers to refrain from organising events of such people in Gujarat,” said Patel.
February is a month of love and Sanam Teri Kasam has added its flavor in the wave with its theatrical comeback this year. Headlined by Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, it brought back the emotional love story of Inder and Saru on the big screens. Now, the 2016 romantic drama is all set to prepare for huge business on Valentine’s Day despite new release, Chhaava.
Sanam Teri Kasam All Set For Valentine’s Day
Re-released on February 7, on the occasion of Rose Day, Sanam Teri Kasam will soon complete the first week of its re-release in theaters. Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane’s film, which emerged as a flop in 2016, has been a top choice of cinegoers this time.
After collecting respectable numbers in six days, the tragic romance is eyeing huge business on Valentine’s Day in its second week. Despite the clash with Chhaava and the film losing screens, the figures of Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru’s helmer shall be bigger on the second Friday than first Thursday.
Will Sanam Teri Kasam’s Blockbuster Run Be Impacted Due To Chhaava?
Sanam Teri Kasam will receive a boost in its performance in the second week due to Valentine’s Day. As per expectations, the 2016 cult film, which has created mass hysteria among fans, will attract more audiences in the love season. Many cinegoers are likely to watch the old movie in theaters with their partners.
Although Chhaava is releasing on February 14 (Valentine’s Day), Sanam Teri Kasam will hold well on Valentine’s despite the big competition. Speaking of the historical actioner, Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna’s starrer is expected to open in the range of Rs 18 crore to Rs 20 crore net in India.
Harshvardhan Rane talks aboy Sanam Teri Kasam box office failure
The 2016 romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasam is back in the spotlight, this time for breaking its original box office record. Known for its emotional depth and unforgettable soundtrack, the film is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. It also marked the Hindi film debuts of Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane.
Now, in a recent interview, Harshvardhan has urged the public not to judge newcomers based on the film’s performance, highlighting the challenges faced by fresh talent.
This unexpected success has sparked conversations around the film’s continued relevance and appeal, especially among newer audiences discovering it for the first time. With its growing viewership, Sanam Teri Kasam is proving that even years after its release, it continues to make an impact at the box office.
While talking with Bollywood Bubble, Harshvardhan mentioned, “Jo Aap Logone Mere Saath Kiya Tha, Please New Comers Ke Saath Mat Karna”
“Nahi Toh Agar Achhi Movie Ko Support Nahi Mila, Toh Uska Re-Release Karna Padega, Just like ‘Sanam Teri Kasam” he added.
Over the years, however, Sanam Teri Kasam gained a cult following, leading the makers to re-release the film on February 7 in response to public demand. The re-release sparked a massive wave of excitement, and within just three days, the film earned double its original box office earnings.
While talking to News18 Showsha, Harshvardhan said, “Break-up jab hota hai, dil toot ta hi hai. People, who try to be cool and say that they are unfazed, lie. I can also say that the failure of Sanam Teri Kasam didn’t bother me but I won’t because it really broke my heart,”
He went on to say, “I wouldn’t want to watch a film with unknown faces. We were so new at that time. So, it would be wrong for me to expect people to spend money and watch our film. Over the years, I kept telling myself to accept it and move on. Today, I understand the science and commerce behind filmmaking. I now know why people didn’t watch Sanam Teri Kasam in theatres,”
Harshvardhan admitted that the film’s disappointing box office performance deeply affected him, to the point where he distanced himself from both the filmmakers and his co-star, Pakistani actress Mawra Hocane.
Ram Gopal Varma talks about Rajinikanth’s acting skills
Ram Gopal Varma is very vocal about his thoughts. This time once again he has grabbed attention after he expressed his doubt about superstar Rajinikanth‘s acting abilities. The director also mentioned that the superstar will not be able to play the iconic Bhikhu Mhatre role.
Speaking to Pinkvilla, Ram Gopal Varma said, “Acting is about a character; a star is about a performance. And there is a lot of difference between the two. Is Rajinikanth a good actor? I don’t know. I don’t think Rajinikanth can do a Bhikhu Mhatre. But with Rajinikanth, you only want to see him like that. Without slow motion, I don’t know if Rajinikanth can exist. You don’t mind seeing Rajinikanth walking in slow motion for half of the film without doing anything. It gives you a high.”
Bhikhu Mhatre was played by Manoj Bajpayee in Satya. The film revolved around the crime underworld of Mumbai. Released in 1998, the crime drama was the first movie in Ram Gopal Varma’s gangster trilogy. The film has won many awards and has become one of the cult classics. The film, directed by Ram Gopal Verma, was re-released in the theatres on January 17, 2025.
A few days after its re-release, Varma took to X to share an intensely personal reflection on revisiting Satya. As audiences relived the gritty brilliance of Satya, Varma found himself drawn back into the world he had created, watching the film in its entirety for the first time in 27 years.
Taking to X, Varma poured out his heart in a moving confession. He revealed that by the time the film neared its end, he was overwhelmed. “While watching it 2 days back for the 1st time after 27 years, tears were rolling down my cheeks” he admitted. The emotion wasn’t just about the story on-screen. “The tears were not just for the film, but were more for what happened since,” he wrote.
5 times Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent sparked controversy
Samay Raina, the controversial stand-up comedian, has been grabbing eyeballs for his inappropriate comments and questions on India’s Got Latent. However, this isn’t the first time when the show made headlines for its controversies. There were several times when Samay passed unacceptable comments on people, situations, mental health, racism and more.
Rajpal Yadav reacts to ongoing controversy
While exclusively speaking to Zoom, Rajpal Yadav reacted to Ranveer Allahbadia’s ongoing controversy. The actor stated how he feels shameful to even watch the video. Yadav emphasised how our country is about culture and art and some people are not even making an exception for their own parents when it comes to saying crass things. He expressed pity for such people saying they need counselling.
Apoorva Mukhija reaches Khar Police station to record her statement
Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija reaches Khar Police station to record her statement in India’s Got Latent controversy. After her appearance on Samay Raina’s show, an FIR was filed against her for using vulgar and abusive language on the show.
#WATCH | Mumbai | Social media influencer Apoorva Mukhija today appeared before police in Khar police station, in the case related to the show India’s Got Latent.
A complaint has been filed against YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, social media influencer Apoorva Makhija, comedian… pic.twitter.com/1tuSD6is28
Perhaps they were going somewhere to discuss the Second Amendment.
Page Six spies spotted Kid Rock and Rep. Lauren Boebert getting into a cab together in Washington, DC, at 2:30 a.m. as the parties celebrating the beginning of Donald Trump’s second term wound down.
While our (rather tawdry!) source suggested the pair planned to, er, keep the inaugural balls swinging into the wee hours, we have no evidence to suggest that was the case.
The pair were seen getting into a cab together in Washington, DC, at 2:30 a.m. / SplashNews.com
It’s perfectly possible that the “Bawitdaba” recording artist might have been, for example, dropping the Colorado congresswoman off at her hotel.
TMZ posted a story about the pair the day after the Jan. 20 events, when Rock, 54, and Boebert, 38, were photographed chatting at one of the inaugural bashes.
“Lauren was totally transfixed by the rock star, yapping away, doing a little dance, and clapping like she was front row at his concert — basically giving Kid Rock all the hype he needed,” the site said.
Either way, they have much in common.
Both are among Trump’s most die-hard supporters, and they’re both enthusiastic gun-toters (even by rural Republican standards).
They’re also both veterans of the novelty restaurant biz.
She owned Shooters, a Colorado eatery where servers were encouraged to carry guns, and he is the proud proprietor of Kid Rock’s Big Ass Honky Tonk and Rock & Roll Steakhouse in Nashville, Tenn.
Ed Sheeran and Shilpa Rao Credit: Insta/teddysphotos
New Delhi: British singer Ed Sheeran, known for tracks such as Shape of You Perfect and Shivers, once again surprised fans after he jammed on the popular Telugu song Chuttamalle with Indian singer Shilpa Rao at his Bengaluru concert.
The Grammy winning musician, who performed his second consecutive show in Bengaluru on Sunday night, shared a video of him singing the Telugu lyrics of the song sung by Rao in the 2024 film Devara starring Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor.
Praising Rao, also the voice behind Malang Besharam Rang and Bulleya, the singer on Instagram wrote: “Obsessed with @shilparao’s voice for the last while, a real privilege to share the stage tonight, and learn a new language.”
A fan page of Sheeran shared a video of his and Rao preparing for the Chuttamalle duet ahead of the concert, which was part of the India leg of his Mathematics (+-=÷x) Tour.
“Ed’s first Telugu song with @shilparao,” the caption read.
Chuttamalle is composed by Anirudh Ravichander and penned by Ramajogayya Sastry.
Janhvi was also thrilled to see Rao and Sheeran’s performance on her song.
“What a crossover to wake up to,” she wrote on her Instagram Stories with a heart emoji.
“Music has no boundaries and you proved it again Ed! Hearing you sing ‘Chuttamalle’ in Telugu is truly special @teddysphotos @anirudhofficial @shilparao,” Jr NTR said on Instagram.
Ajith Kumar got back to racing recently and has his own team now, Ajith Kumar Racing.
Actor-racer Ajith Kumar met with an accident again this weekend during the practice run ahead of the race in Estoril, Portugal. Talking on the sidelines of the run, he said that he had a ‘bad crash’ but was doing fine and that his team helped him put his car together on time.
Ajith Kumar has another accident
In a video posted by Ajith’s fan page on YouTube, the actor is shown speaking on the sidelines of a practice run. Talking about how great it is to be back to racing, he says, “It feels great to be racing here in Estoril on the track. It’s very surreal to be sitting in the car on the circuit. It’s a proud moment, actually. It’s a very technical circuit; I’m glad my timing is getting better. It’s been a good weekend so far.”
He then reveals that he crashed his car during the practice run but escaped unhurt, saying, “Of course, this morning, it was disastrous in practice when I crashed. I had a bad crash. Thanks to my team, they put the car together and had to go straight for the qualifying. A nerve-wracking moment for me, you know.”
Ajith also expressed happiness that his fans have begun following the sport out of love for him, “I am so happy that they started to follow this sport that I love so much. I’m extremely grateful not just to the fans but to everybody back home who have been following me and wanting to know what I’m upto. I give my thanks to all of them.”
His previous crash in Dubai
This comes a month after Ajith crashed into a barrier during a practice run ahead of 24H Dubai race. His team confirmed the news to Hindustan Times and said, “Yes, he narrowly escaped an accident, his race car hit the barrier during the practice run at around 12:45 pm. The security personnel present there responded immediately. Ajith shifted to another race car because this one was totalled and continued practice. Thankfully, he is unharmed.”
Singer Ed Sheeran, who is currently in India as part of The Mathematics Tour, recently met Arijit Singh and several videos of the duo enjoying a scooter ride have been doing the rounds on social media. Ed performed two shows in Bengaluru over the weekend and post his concerts, he visited Arijit’s hometown Jiaganj in Murshidabad district, West Bengal.
In the viral videos on social media, Arijit is seen riding a scooter with Ed Sheeran seated behind him. They were joined by a few friends on separate scooters as they cruised through the town’s streets – without any security in sight.
According to a report in TOI, Ed and Arijit spent nearly five hours together. They went from Phulmore to deserted banks of the Bhagirathi. At Shibtala ghat, they also got on a mechanised boat for an hour-long ride on the Bhagirathi.
Netizens react to Ed & Arijit’s video
Reacting to the singers’ video, several netizens lauded their simplicity and down-to-earth nature.
On X (formerly known as Twitter), a fan wrote, “Two legends in one frame.” Another commented, “If this is not the most wholesome video ever idk what is 🥹🥹😭😭❤️”
“Humblest souls together,” read another comment. A fan wrote, “Bro has net worth in crores still the simplicity that’s make him the best.”
A section of social media users also asked them to collaborate with each other for a music video.
In September 2024, the ‘Perfect’ hitmaker joined Arijit at a concert in London. Arijit had thanked him for adding his “perfect” touch to his show.
Taylor Swift has been “comforting” Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs failed to get their threepeat at the Super Bowl 2025.
A source exclusively tells Page Six that, despite losing 22-40 to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Grammy winner “knows how hard” Kelce has “worked all season and was thrilled to be at the Super Bowl to show her support.”
“Taylor knows Travis took this loss very hard but she couldn’t be more proud of him regardless of the outcome,” the insider tells us.
Taylor Swift has been “comforting” Travis Kelce after the Kansas City Chiefs failed to get their threepeat at the Super Bowl 2025. Getty Images
After arriving in New Orleans on Friday, Swift looked optimistic as she made her way into the Ceasars Superdome dressed stylishly in bedazzled jeans, a white blazer and white knee-high boots.
However, as the Eagles began to dominate the Chiefs in the first quarter, the singer looked more and more anxious while watching from her $3 million private suite.
The “Fortnight” songstress, 35, was joined by her brother, Austin Swift, and her dad, Scott Swift, in addition to close pals Ice Spice, Alana Haim, Este Haim and Ashley Avignone.
A heartbroken Travis, also 35, was later seen making his way to the VIP suite to greet his girlfriend after failing to secure the Chiefs’ third-straight Super Bowl title. His mom, Donna Kelce, dad Ed Kelce and brother Jason Kelce, were also waiting for him in the star-studded suite.
The “Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?” host made his way over after changing out of his sweaty uniform and into the same ’70s-style rust suit he had worn upon arriving at the NFL championship game earlier in the day.
As for what’s next for the A-list lovebirds, our source says the twosome “are looking forward to enjoying some downtime.”
“They knew that Taylor’s Eras Tour would be wrapping in December and football season would be coming to an end now so they had planned for this time to focus on some alone time to just be together.”
The couple — who have been dating since the summer of 2023 — “are looking forward to getting away from all the distractions and being by themselves.”
Hashtags calling for a boycott of BeerBiceps have been trending, and several influencers have also weighed in on the matter. | Image: X
Popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, known for his channel BeerBiceps, faces a major backlash after losing over 2 million subscribers in the wake of a controversy surrounding filthy remarks on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent, a satirical spin on India’s Got Talent.
Subscriber Count Drops Drastically
As of January 31, BeerBiceps had a subscriber base of 10.5 million. However, following the controversy, the numbers have plummeted to 8.1 million as of February 10. The sharp decline reflects growing public discontent, with several netizens calling for a boycott of the influencer.
What Sparked the Controversy?
The backlash stems from an episode of India’s Got Latent. The show, known for its comedic format, features guest judges such as Ashish Chanchlani and Apoorva Mukhija (The Rebel Kid), who humorously critique participants.
In a viral clip from the episode, Ranveer can be heard asking an offensive question: “Would you rather watch your parents have sex for the rest of your life, or would you join in once and stop it forever?”
The remark has triggered widespread outrage, with social media users condemning it as inappropriate and distasteful.
Public Reaction and Fallout
The controversy has ignited heated debates online, with critics demanding accountability from Allahbadia. Hashtags calling for a boycott of BeerBiceps have been trending, and several influencers have also weighed in on the matter.
Meanwhile, Allahbadia on Monday issued a half-hearted apology for his controversial comment on a show, saying comedy is not his forte and described the whole episode as a “lapse in judgment”.
“My comment was not just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte. Just here to say sorry,” Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, said in a video statement posted on his social media handles.
Allahbadia has been mercilessly trolled for his distasteful comment on parents and sex on Samay Raina’s “India’s Got Latent” show.
“Many of you asked if this is how I wish to use my platform. Obviously, this is not how I wish to use my platform. I am not going to give any context, justification or reasoning behind whatever happened. I am just here for an apology. I, personally, had a lapse in judgement. It wasn’t cool on my part.”
His podcast is watched by people of all ages and he doesn’t want to be the kind of person that takes that responsibility lightly, the influencer said.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has finally broken his silence after the shocking stabbing attack at his Bandra residence. Addressing the incident for the first time, the actor expressed gratitude for the support he received and assured fans of his recovery. Authorities continue investigating the terrifying assault. In a recent interview with the Times of India, the actor broke the silence and shared chilling details from January 16, 2025.
10 shocking truths revealed by Saif Ali Khan himself from the horrifying stabbing incident night
1. How Saif Ali Khan Found Out About the Intruder
Saif Ali Khan recalled that Kareena Kapoor Khan had gone out for dinner while he stayed home due to work commitments. When she returned, they chatted briefly before going to sleep. A while later, their househelp rushed in, alarming them about an intruder in Jeh Ali Khan’s room wielding a knife and demanding money.
Around 2 AM, Saif confronted the masked man, who was armed with two knives. A struggle ensued, during which Saif sustained injuries while trying to defend himself.
2. Househelp Geeta Helped and Shoved the Intruder Away from the Actor
Khan recalled that at that moment, he was desperately hoping for someone to pull the intruder off him. His househelp, Geeta, intervened, managing to shove the attacker away. Both he and Geeta quickly rolled away and shut the door.
By then, he was covered in blood and had lost some feeling in his right leg. Unaware that he had been nicked in the spine, he initially thought he had been stabbed in the leg.
3. Kareena Kapoor Khan Screamed for Help
Saif recalled that Kareena was screaming, instructing househelp to get Jeh to safety. She feared that the intruder might still be nearby or that there could be more attackers.
In a state of panic, Kareena was shouting for a rickshaw or cab. As Saif began feeling pain in his back, she decided he should go to the hospital while she took Jeh to her sister’s house.
4. Taimur and the Househelp Took Saif to the Hospital
The Hum Tum actor shared that his elder son Taimur Ali Khan remained completely composed during the situation. Tim insisted on accompanying him, which gave Saif a sense of comfort in that critical moment. He believed Kareena sent Taimur knowing the support he would provide.
Looking back, Saif felt it was the right decision, as he didn’t want to go alone. He also admitted that if anything were to happen, he wanted Taimur by his side.
Along with their staff member, Hari, they took a rickshaw to Lilavati Hospital. The rickshaw driver, noticing the blood, realized something was wrong but remained respectful, possibly because of Taimur’s presence.
5. The Surgery Lasted Six Hours
Saif revealed that upon reaching the hospital, doctors immediately assessed his injuries. While his hands and neck had multiple slashes, they were most concerned about his back. An MRI was conducted, and a crucial decision was made to call a spinal neurosurgeon.
Dr. Nitin Dange, who had just gone to bed around 2 AM, was urgently contacted and rushed to the hospital. The surgery was extensive, lasting six hours, with the spinal procedure alone taking 2.5 hours.
6. Saif Ali Khan on the Absence of a Driver at 3 AM
Addressing social media questions about why such a wealthy family didn’t have a driver present at night, he clarified that their drivers don’t stay overnight unless specifically needed. He explained that while some staff members stay in the house, drivers typically go home.
Saif admitted that he would have driven himself if he had found the car keys but, in hindsight, was relieved he didn’t, as moving his injured back could have worsened his condition.
When asked why he didn’t call a driver at 3 AM, he pointed out that waiting for one to arrive would have taken time, and he needed urgent medical attention.
7. Actor’s Response to Trolls Questioning His Quick Recovery
Saif Ali Khan acknowledged that an incident like this would naturally evoke a range of reactions. He expected skepticism, ridicule, and even disbelief, but he viewed it as part of what makes the world diverse and interesting.
In his opinion, if everyone reacted with only sympathy, it would feel monotonous. Since he anticipated such responses, he saw no need to engage with them.
8. Saif on How Kareena and the Kids Are Coping After the Stabbing Incident
Saif shared that his children were doing well after the incident. Jeh, in his innocent way, gifted him a plastic sword and advised him to keep it by his bed in case the thief returned. He proudly stated, “Geeta saved Abba, and Abba saved me.”
Saif mentioned that Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were deeply emotional about the incident, with Ibrahim being more expressive than usual.
Regarding Kareena, Saif praised her strength, saying she was holding up very well. However, she was naturally shaken and deeply concerned about security, ensuring such an incident never happens again.
9. Does Living in Mumbai Feel Unsafe to the Actor Now?
Saif stated that he has never believed in having personal security and does not feel the need for bodyguards. Responding to questions about why he doesn’t have more security, he reiterated that he never wanted to walk around with guards, as it would feel like a burden.
Saif praised the Mumbai Police for their swift response and emphasized that he still feels completely safe in the city.
10. The Walk Back to Normalcy
Saif Ali Khan described his survival as something beyond comprehension, calling it an incredible stroke of luck.
Saif Ali Khan has broken his silence on the attack he faced at his house last month. Saif was attacked by an intruder at his Mumbai home on January 16 and suffered six knife wounds. The actor was hospitalised, needed surgeries, but has now resumed work. In his first interview since the ordeal, Saif told Delhi Times his son Taimur’s first reaction to the attack.
Saif Ali Khan on Taimur’ reaction
Saif recalled that after he suffered wounds while battling the attacker, his kurta was covered in blood. The family, including Saif’s wife Kareena and sons Taimur and Jeh, went downstairs and tried to look for an auto or a cab to get to the hospital. “I said, I kind of feel some pain. There’s something wrong with my back. She said – you go to the hospital and I’ll go to my sister’s house. She was making calls frantically – but nobody was up. And we looked at each other, and I said, ‘I’m fine. I’m not going to die.’ And Taimur also asked me – ‘Are you going to die?’ I said, ‘No.’”
Early reports had claimed that it was Saif’s older son Ibrahim who had accompanied him to the hospital. Later, doctors at the Lilavati Hospital revealed it was Taimur. Addressing why the 8-year-old went with him, Saif added, “He was absolutely composed. He was fine. He said, ‘I’m coming with you.’ And I thought, if something happens… I was getting a lot of comfort just from looking at him at that time. And I didn’t want to go alone. My wife sent him knowing what he would do for me. Maybe it wasn’t… at the moment, it was the right thing to do. I felt good about it. And I also thought, if God forbid, something happens, I’d like for him to be there. And he wanted to be there also. So, we went – him, me and Hari – in the rickshaw.”
Well, The Deepika Padukone Was Missed! She recently made her first professional appearance at Sabyasachi’s show as she opened the night with a jaw dropping look. A surprise to the fans, the stunning look was loved and will be talked about for the years to come as one more iconic visual added to her appearances. Now, the queen has dropped the pictures up-close and that is a slay!
The visual of Sabyasachi and Deepika together showcased two giants who are instrumental in shaping the rise of India in global luxury and high fashion space. Being the ultimate muse to Sabyasachi for his 25th anniversary show, Deepika marked her first appearance post embracing motherhood as opened the show for the designer and slayed in a monochromatic white pant, top & trench ensemble with opulent layered necklaces including a choker and a cross-pendant in rubies and diamonds by the couturier. A stack of bracelets in similar gems sat on top of black leather gloves, and a headband finished the look. A winner for all times and Deepika never ceases to surprise us.
Fans were quick to show their excitement and called her, “The ultimate queen”, “MOTHER”, “mother is mothering”, “truly the queen”.
Author-turned-filmmaker Tahira Kashyap has been open about her battle with breast cancer. The director and wife of actor Ayushmann Khurrana used to share regular updates about her cancer battle on her Instagram. However, one of those updates fell foul of her parents, Tahira recently revealed.
Tahira Kashyap on her parents’ reaction
In a new interview with Filmfare, Tahira revealed that when she lost her hair due to chemotherapy and posted a picture online flaunting that look, her parents got upset. She recalled, “My parents got really upset with me when I put my bald picture of myself (after the cancer diagnosis). A bald look for a woman is synonymous for a disaster somehow, so they refused to talk to me and were forcing me to take it down. But I said, ‘I am not doing that. I am celebrating right now, which you need to understand.’ They actually thought I have lost it. They were like how can you celebrate physical illness?”
Tahira said that when her parents refused to speak to her, she called them on video and tried to convince them that she was okay. “I didn’t know how to make my parents speak to me, so I video-called my mother and showed myself to her. I said, ‘Look at me, this is how I look right now and I am loving it.’ I was also wearing goggles and she sort of laughed and smiled. Then I told her this is how life is: I am happy, and you need to be happy for me. They were still clueless about ‘feeling happy’,” said Tahira.
Seven years ago, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmaavat set a new benchmark for cinematic grandeur, bringing history to life with breathtaking visuals, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable performances. Today, the magnum opus returns to the big screen, giving audiences another chance to witness its magic.
To commemorate the re-release, Sanjay Leela Bhansali Productions took to social media, celebrating the film’s enduring legacy and the impact it continues to have on Indian cinema.
Upon its initial release in 2018, Padmaavat amassed an impressive ₹571.98 crore at the box office, becoming the second-highest-grossing film of the year. Every frame of the film— from its stunning opening to its emotionally charged climax—was a visual masterpiece. The film’s larger-than-life storytelling, meticulous attention to detail, and grand scale captivated audiences worldwide.
Kim Kardashian thinks ex-husband Kanye West’s latest social media rant is “disturbing,” a source exclusively tells Page Six.
The SKIMS founder “is staying far away from Kanye at this point and wants nothing to do with his drama.”
West, 47, admitted to having “dominion over [his] wife,” Bianca Censori, 30, in an unhinged, all-caps rant via X Friday morning.
Kim Kardashian thinks ex-husband Kanye West’s latest social media rant is “disturbing,” a source exclusively tells Page Six. Getty Images for Baby2Baby
After writing that their relationship isn’t “no woke as[s] feminist s–t,” the Yeezy founder noted, “She’s with a billionaire why would she listen to any of you dumb ass broke bitches.”
“Kim hasn’t read all the messages Kanye posted because it’s not worth her time and energy,” the insider says.
According to our source, the “Kardashians” star, 44, “hasn’t reached out to Kanye at all.”
Reps for Kardashian and West did not immediately respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.
The “Runaway” rapper took to social media and addressed speculation over whether it was Censori’s decision to drop her coat on the Grammys red carpet Sunday and pose for photos in a completely see-through dress.
He wrote, “Yes I don’t make her do nothing she doesn’t want to but she definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it without my approval you stupid woke ass pawns.”
Kardashian and West — who tied the knot in Florence, Italy, in May 2014 — finalized their divorce in November 2022 after the reality star filed to end their marriage the previous February. The exes share four children.
Priyanka Chopra Takes Over Stage With Bhabhi Neelam; Nick Jonas Joins Groom’s Squad For Sangeet Performance (Credit: Instagram)
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas added chaar chaand at the sangeet ceremony of the Bollywood actress’s brother Siddharth Chopra and fiance Neelam Upadhyaya. Numerous clips from the event are making rounds on the internet and we can’t get enough of it.
Nick Jonas, Priyanka dance at sangeet ceremony
In one of the videos, we can see our Desi Girl dancing her heart out with Bhabhi Neelam to iconic Bollywood songs—Balle Balle Je Soniya De Rang Dekh Lo and Gustakh Dil Tere Liye—along with their girl gang at the event. Besides them, our National Jiju Nick joined the boy gang and grooved to the Billo Rani song, and the video is unmissable.
At the event, Priyanka and Nick also posed for photos with Nick’s parents, Kevin and Denise Jonas. For the event, the couple wore matching navy blue outfits. Priyanka opted for a blue lehenga, while Nick chose a sherwani and matching pants. She added sparkle to her look with a diamond necklace, bracelet, and rings.
Nick, who missed his brother-in-law Siddharth’s earlier wedding celebrations, arrived in India on Thursday to join the festivities.
Siddharth-Neelam pre-wedding rituals
Priyanka is enjoying her brother’s pre-wedding celebrations in Mumbai. She was seen dancing and celebrating at the mehendi and haldi functions. For the mehendi, Priyanka dolled up in an ivory dress with a sleeveless corset-style choli and a lehenga skirt.
Priyanka’s in-laws were also there. Kevin wore a traditional sherwani, and Denise wore a beautiful coral saree. Priyanka’s brother, Siddharth, also wore a sherwani and posed for pictures with his cousins. Priyanka shared pictures of the haldi ceremony, where she danced and had fun with her family.
Bollywood actor Sonu Sood, also hailed as the ‘messiah of the helpless’, found himself at the receiving end of a legal notice after his name cropped up during the investigation in a Rs 10 lakh fraud case. An arrest warrant has now been issued against him in Ludhiana in the fraud case.
According to reports, the case has been filed by Ludhiana-based lawyer Rajesh Khanna primarily against one Mohit Shukla, and he claimed that the latter lured him to invest in a fake Rajika coin.
Punjab | Ludhiana’s Judicial Magistrate Ramanpreet Kaur has issued an arrest warrant against Bollywood actor Sonu Sood.
The summon has been issued in connection with a fraud case of Rs 10 lakh filed by a Ludhiana-based lawyer Rajesh Khanna against one Mohit Shukla, in which he… pic.twitter.com/XjXA2YVBw1
While Sonu’s role in the fraud is yet to be ascertained, according to ANI, he was summoned to testify in court, but he failed to appear. An arrest was then issued against the actor for not adhering to the court’s summons.
“Sonu Sood, has been duly served with summon(s) or warrant(s) but he/she has failed to attend (absconds and keeps out of the way for the purpose of avoiding service of a summon(s) or warrant(s)). You are hereby ordered to arrest and bring the said Sonu Sood before the Court…” the arrest warrant read.
Sonu and his team are yet to release an official statement on the fiasco.
On the work front, Sonu was last seen in the film, Fateh, which also featured Jacqueline Fernandez. The film marked his debut as a director, and is also starred veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah and Vijay Raaz in key roles.
Duchess of Sussex? More like Duchess of Difficult.
Meghan Markle was allegedly nicknamed the “Duchess of Difficult” “for a while,” British journalist Tom Quinn wrote for The London Times on Thursday.
“She could be difficult because she was finding life difficult — trying to feel her way and work out the intricacies of a positively medieval, labyrinthine system,” an anonymous palace staff member reportedly told him.
For example, the former actress reportedly couldn’t understand why King Charles III “was so formal” with his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Meghan Markle was nicknamed “Duchess of Difficult” by some palace staff members. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP
“She once said, ‘But they’re mother and son — why are they so completely stiff with each other?’”
Despite the cruel nickname, the insider pointed out that she was also called “Mystic Meg” because she was viewed as “so new agey, so woke, about so many things.”
The source furthered that another issue she had while living as an active member of the royal family from 2018 to 2020 was with “the servants.”
“Through absolutely no fault of her own, Meghan wasn’t always great with her staff — she just wasn’t used to it as Harry was,” they defended, explaining that “one minute she would be really friendly, perhaps overfriendly, hugging staff and trying to make friends with them, and the next she would be irritated by the fact they wouldn’t respond instantly at all times of the day and night.”
Per Quinn, Markle was also viewed as “someone who wanted to get things done and change the status quo.”
For Quinn’s book, “Yes Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants,” one of Markle’s former staff members recalled her early awkward meetings at Kensington Palace.
“It was extraordinary because she was so confident that you could see she wanted to run the meeting rather than learn about the royal family through the meeting,” the former staffer said.
“I think this was typical of what happened throughout her time at Kensington Palace and then Windsor. She was a great believer in grabbing the bull by the horns — except the royal family is not really a bull.”
Despite her nicknames and alleged attitude, Quinn reported that not all of the staff were anti-Markle.
Many of the ordinary staff liked the fact that she was “very straightforward and matter-of-fact” as a former member of the Kensington Palace communications team described her.
However, the old guard “really had it in for Meghan and, to be fair to her, she really stood up to them.”
The source added, “But, of course, if you make waves in the royal family, the senior royals will always back the courtiers, because in many cases the senior royals have been friends with the courtiers since childhood.”
A spokesperson for the duchess did not reply for comment.
After Markle and Harry quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020, the “Suits” actress was accused of bullying staff members, something she has vehemently denied.
In his scathing piece, Quinn also reported that Prince William felt particularly “uncomfortable” with Markle because she was too affectionate.
Despite initially getting along, tensions reportedly began to rise due to her “warm, friendly, hug-everyone approach,” which caused William and even Charles to “flinch” at times.
Irv Gotti died Wednesday, according to the Hollywood Reporter and a source close to the music producer. He was 54.
The Murder Inc. founder’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Reps for Gotti weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.
Irv Gotti has died. He was 54. Getty Images for WEtv
The music mogul’s death comes several months after he reportedly suffered a stroke and was admitted to a recovery center, Wack100 shared in August 2024, per TMZ.
The talent manager, 47, also claimed to have received a photo of Gotti using a cane, noting that he had “lost a lot of weight.”
Gott’s rep, however, clarified to the outlet that his client had “been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago.
“He has since changed his diet to eating more healthy.”
Gotti’s rep added, “He’s been successful in making a full recovery. Irv is not in a rehab facility. He is at home with his family, enjoying life.”
Gotti — born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. — previously discussed his health struggles during an appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast in August 2023.
The record producer, who helped turn Ja Rule and Ashanti into superstars in the early 2000s, shared that diabetes started “deteriorating” his body and he didn’t have his condition under control despite having it “forever.”
“It’s hereditary,” he said about his illness, admitting he also wasn’t consistent with taking his insulin.
Throughout his career, Gotti produced multiple hits with Ja Rule, Ashanti, DMX and Jennifer Lopez, including “Always On Time,” “I’m Real,” “Ain’t It Funny,” “Foolish,” “Rain on Me” and “Mesmerize.”
Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2: The Rule created a frenzy among Indian audiences, and now that the film has been released on OTT, even international fans and film enthusiasts have taken to social media to share their views on its action sequences. While some praised the high-octane scenes, others mocked them and called them ‘fake’.
US audience praise Pushpa 2 action scene
On Tuesday, an X user (formerly Twitter) shared an action scene from Pushpa 2: The Rule, in which Allu Arjun, clad in a saree, takes down goons with sheer force. The US audience had mixed reactions to the sequence.
Praising the scene, one fan wrote, “You know… I don’t mind the bad physics if it looks this cool. Great scene!” Another commented, “Damn, Hollywood could never!” A third added, “Better than some modern US movies.” One user even quipped, “Marvel has been lacking this creativity. They have the budget.”
However, not everyone was impressed. Some poked fun at the exaggerated action, with one user joking, “How does he fly so high without wings?” Another commented, “Is he a superhero or something?” A different user remarked, “Reminds me of kung fu movies where physics take a vacation.” Another quipped, “They have perfected live-action anime!” Some even dismissed it outright, with one stating, “This looks so fake.”
The much-talked-about Jathara sequence, in which Allu Arjun wears a saree, performs a powerful dance, and then fights off attackers, set the big screens on fire in India. Fans called it the highlight of the film.
The audience will see a different avatar of Chitrangda Singh in one of the most intriguing series of the year, Khakee: The Bengal Chapter. The official announcement of the project was made during Netflix’s Slate event in Mumbai. Helmed by Neeraj Pandey, the gripping crime thriller also stars Jeet, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Saswata Chatterjee, Parambrata Chattopadhyay and Pooja Chopra in key roles.
Opening up about her role, the experience of working with Neeraj Pandey and why this project feels like a homecoming, Chitrangda said, “This is the first time I’m doing a web series. It’s my OTT debut, and that too on Netflix—so it’s pretty huge. The fact that I get to work with Neeraj Pandey is incredible, and considering how Khakee: The Bihar Chapter became a massive success, being part of Khakee: The Bengal Chapter feels surreal.”
“I haven’t done a genre like this in a long time, so it feels like going back to my first film in many ways. This story explores the murky underbelly of Calcutta’s political landscape, and the narrative is packed with intrigue. My character is deeply human, flawed, and complex—I loved playing her, and I’m thrilled to step into the OTT space finally,” added Chitrangda.
Known for her impeccable acting and remarkable role choices, Chitrangda has always impressed audiences with her powerful performances. With every character she portrays, she brings strength and depth and in Khakee: The Bengal Chapter, she continues to make a lasting impressio.
Raj Kapoor, the executive producer of the 2025 Grammys, said there are “standards” at the awards show — and Bianca Censori and Kanye West surely didn’t meet them.
On Tuesday, Kapoor told People that guests are meant to follow an “artistic black-tie” dress code, adding, “but in the music industry, I guess that’s up for interpretation.”
Kapoor said there are different “standards” for attendees based on their relation to the show — West, 47, was notably nominated for best rap song but did not perform.
“Obviously there is a dress code for anybody actually performing on the show that we have to adhere to standards and practices,” he told the outlet. “But as far as people attending and nominees attending, that would be something the [Recording] Academy would have to answer.”
Producer Raj Kapoor reacted to Bianca Censori and Kanye West’s risqué stunt at the 2025 Grammys. Getty Images for The Recording Academy
While the Academy has not publicly shared their exact wardrobe rules, CBS issued a “wardrobe advisory” in 2013 stating that “buttocks and female breasts” should be “adequately covered” at the event.
In the statement, obtained by Deadline, they asked that “all talent appearing on camera” — including “audience members” — “please adhere to Network policy concerning wardrobe.”
They asked guests to avoid “sheer” or “see-through” clothing that “could possibly expose female breast nipples” and the exposure of “bare fleshy under curves of the buttock and buttock crack.”
They also required that the “genital region is adequately covered so that there is no visible ‘puffy’ bare skin exposure.”
However, Censori’s barely-there outfit broke nearly all the “rules.”
The former Yeezy architect, 30, walked the red carpet in a completely see-through minidress seemingly crafted from sheer stockings. Censori left very little to the imagination in the daring design, opting to forgo any undergarments.
While she arrived in a black fur coat, she quickly removed the garment after West allegedly told her to start “making a scene,” according to a lip reader.
“Drop it behind you and then turn, I got you,” he allegedly said, to which she replied, “All right, let’s go.”
We’re told the couple was attempting to recreate the rapper’s “Vultures 1” album cover — in which Censori posed topless in nothing but thigh-high boots and a small piece of fabric on her backside.
However, the couple left after walking the red carpet and did not attend the actual awards ceremony, instead celebrating at a private afterparty.
At a recent event in Mumbai, Shah Rukh Khan and his family served major looks and made fashion statements. The actor was joined by Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan, and Gauri Khan.
The family opted for classic shades of browns, blacks, and greys for the event.
It was a star-studded evening in Mumbai last night. Celebrities had gathered under one roof for Netflix’s grand Next On Netflix India event where the OTT giant revealed its slate of movies and shows for the year. The event was one of the most anticipated events in the industry as Shah Rukh Khan took centre stage and introduced his son’s – Aryan Khan – directorial debut: The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD. The actor was joined by his family and they made a grand fashion statement.
Let’s decode what the Khan family wore for this special event.
Shah Rukh Khan stole the limelight in his all-black ensemble. The actor opted for a black silk shirt which was adorned with abstract designs all over. He left the top buttons open and paired the shirt with tailored pants. He finished his look with a pair of sleek black dress shoes. He didn’t shy away from accessories and went with a stack of bracelets on his wrists and a statement pendant on his neck. He styled his hair in a slick-back fashion and won hearts.
Gauri Khan complemented her husband in an all-black ensemble as well. The interior designer and producer opted for a black statement top. The top came with a demure V-neck and three-fourth sleeves. The ends of the sleeves had a black floral design which added to the drama. She balanced the top with a pair of black pants and a belt. She finished her look with diamond jewellery and nude pointed-toe heels.
Aryan Khan took the casual yet stylish route with his ensemble. He donned a brown bomber jacket which he had worn over a classic black t-shirt. He paired the jacket and the t-shirt with a pair of black pants. He tucked his pants in his high-top sneakers and exuded a charming flair. Like his dad, he also opted for a statement neckpiece.
Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat will be sharing screen space for the first time in the Netflix original Jewel Thief – The Heist Begins. The teaser of the film was unveiled in Mumabi last night.
The teaser is replete with a whole lot of swag, style, action and an elusive diamond, valued at Rs 500 crore. The teaser shows Jaideep Ahlawat hiring a sophisticated and suave thief, played by Saif Ali Khan, to steal the world’s most expensive diamond – the African Red Sun, which is valued at Rs 500 crore.
Saif Ali Khan can be seen taking up several disguises in order to plot a successful heist. Everything seems to be fine until twists, and unexpected alliances unfold in this high-stakes race, making it a deadly game of deception and betrayal.
The film marks Siddharth Anand’s debut on the streaming giant. He is known for directing films like War, Pathaan and Fighter.
About collaborating with Netflix and stepping into the world of OTTs, Siddharth and Mamta Anand said, “We at Marflix are thrilled to make our streaming debut with Netflix through The Jewel Thief. This film has been a labor of love, combining action, suspense, and intrigue to craft an edge-of-the-seat cinematic experience.”
“It feels amazing,” said the musician, who grew up in Chennai, in a backstage interview with the Recording Academy after winning the Grammy.
Chandrika Tandon Credit: LinkedIn
New Delhi: Indian-American vocalist and entrepreneur Chandrika Tandon has won the Grammy award for the album Triveni in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category.
The 67th edition of the biggest musical awards night, organised by the Recording Academy, was held on Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Tandon, also a global business leader and the older sister of former CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi, won the award along with her collaborators South African flautist Wouter Kellerman and Japanese cellist Eru Matsumoto.
“It feels amazing,” said the musician, who grew up in Chennai, in a backstage interview with the Recording Academy after winning the Grammy.
Sonam Kapoor Breaks Down At Ramp Remembering Late Fashion Designer Rohit Bal
The legendary fashion designer passed away on November 1 last year. Sonam Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kareena Kapoor, and many more celebs took to social media to mourn the death of the celebrated designer.
Today, as Sonam walked the ramp, she remembered her friend and late fashion designer and broke down. The videos and pictures from the fashion show of Sonam breaking down are going viral on social media.
Sonam Kapoor remembers Rohit Bal
As the actress walked the ramp in an off-white ensemble, she broke down remembering Rohit Bal. Sonam was styled in Rohit’s outfits at many occasions, weddings, she has also walked multiple times for him.
Sharing the video on Instagram, photojournalist Pallav Paliwal wrote in the caption, “Bursting in Tears @sonamkapoor remembering legendary Rohit Bal You will forever live in our hearts Rohit Bal” Fans dropped hearteye and crying emoticons in the comment section.
On November 1, taking to Instagram stories, Sonam Kapoor recalled all the times she had worked with the famed fashion designer as she mourned his demise. Not only did the B-town diva dropped a bunch of pics with Rohit Bal, but she also penned a heartfelt note for her friend and favourite designer.
“Dear Gudda, I hear about your passing on my way to celebrate Diwali in your gorgeous creation that you generously lent to me for the second time. I’ve been blessed to have known you and worn you and walked for you multiple times. I hope you’re at peace. Always your biggest fan. @rohitbalofficial,” she wrote.
Singer Udit Narayan has been facing massive backlash online ever since a video went viral of him kissing female fans at a live concert. Reacting to the controversy, the singer told Hindustan Times, “Fans itne deewane hote hain na. Hum log aise nahi hain, hum decent log hain. Some people encourage this and show their love through this. Udaake kya karna hai ab iss cheez ko? There are so many people in the crowd, and we have bodyguards present too. But fans think they are getting a chance to meet, so someone extends their hands for a handshake, some kiss the hands… yeh sab deewangi hoti hai. Uspe itna dhyaan nahi dena chahiye.”
In a recent chat with Bollywood Hungama, Zahan Kapoor opened up about his childhood memories with his grandfather Shashi Kapoor. Zahan said he didn’t realize as a child that his grandfather was a superstar. He said, “It’s so funny and I really consider that a blessing. I did not know. I remember there was a time when I was young and I had no idea; one day I came home and I think Amitabh Bachchan sir was at home. I remember he was clean-shaven at the time, so it was ’90s and I remember coming in and being like ‘hain’. I didn’t understand it also at the time. Dadaji said, ‘Namaste karo’ and then, ‘Haan, theek hai, jao.'”
Ashneer Grover, who appeared as a guest on Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 18 in November 2024, has hit back at the superstar for grilling him on the show. A viral video shows Ashneer saying, “Faltu ka panga leke apna competition khada kiya usne. Main toh shanti se gaya tha jab mereko bulaya. Ab drama create karna ke liye aap kisiko bol do, arey main toh aapse mila hi nahi. I don’t even know your name. Abey naam nahi jaanta toh bulaaya kyun tha? (He created unnecessary competition by picking a fight. I had gone peacefully when I was called. And now, to create drama, he’s telling everyone, ‘Oh, I never even met you. I don’t even know your name.’ If you didn’t know my name, then why did you call me?).”
Ankita Lokhande and her husband, Vicky Jain, recently appeared on Elvish Yadav’s podcast when they talked about groupism in Bollywood. During their conversation, the YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner asked if the film industry is biased towards some people. Ankita explained that even though people aren’t biased, they prefer working with those they already know. Elvish interrupted her in between and took a dig at Karan Johar. “Karan Johar ko aisa mat bolo,” he said. However, as soon as Elvish took KJo’s name, Ankita quickly replied, “Everyone is like that, not just Karan. I think everyone has their own group.”
Neha Dhupia Faints On The Sets Of Roadies, Continues Shooting Moments After To Wrap Up The Shoot On Time !
Actress Neha Dhupia, known for her fierce spirit and dedication, recently gave her fans a scare when she fainted on the sets of the new season of Roadies. The actress had been juggling a packed schedule, traveling across cities and small towns for the Roadies auditions while being away from her home and kids for over a month.
The incident, which was featured in a promo, saw Neha feeling dizzy and fainting on the sets. However, the ever-determined actress has reassured everyone that she is fit, fine, and ready to continue her journey as a leader on Roadies.
Speaking about the incident, Neha shared, “It was a minor health scare, but I’m back on my feet, motivated, and enthusiastic as ever. Roadies have always been about pushing limits, and this journey inspires me to overcome every hurdle. Nothing is going to stop me.”
A source from the production added, “Neha’s dedication is truly remarkable. Despite her hectic schedule and health challenges, she actively fulfilled her duties as a leader and gave her all to the auditions. From bustling cities to remote small towns, she was completely invested in finding the best talent for the show.”
Urfi Javed, renowned for her bold fashion choices and outspoken demeanor, has encountered a recent development as her Instagram account underwent suspension. The actress promptly shared the noteworthy moment by posting a screenshot on her Instagram Story.
Known for making headlines on social media platforms, Urfi Javed has once again stirred attention. However, this time, it’s not due to her fashion choices or outspoken statements but rather concerning her Instagram account.
Urfi Javed took to social media to share a screenshot, alerting her followers about the suspension of her Instagram account. The news rapidly circulated as netizens shared the screenshot, revealing the unexpected turn of events.
Urfi herself shared the screenshot, providing a glimpse into the message conveying the suspension of her account. Despite the suspension, Urfi’s Instagram account remained visible, indicating a swift recovery on her part.
Meta, in the suspension advisory shared by Urfi, cited a violation of community guidelines as the reason for the Instagram suspension.
It’s worth noting that Urfi Javed’s captivating photos and videos frequently go viral on various social media platforms. While some admire her distinctive fashion sense, Urfi is not immune to online trolling.
The actress has faced serious threats in the past, ranging from discussions of harm to explicit comments. Despite encountering such challenges, Urfi remains undeterred and often shuts down detractors with her candid and bold responses.
The Bengaluru Police confirmed that Siddhant Kapoor was among the six people, allegedly found to have consumed drugs
Shakti Kapoor’s son and Shraddha Kapoor’s brother, Siddhanth Kapoor was caught in a massive controversy after he was detained along with four others following a rave party in the Bengaluru hotel. As per the reports, the rave party was being held at a fancy hotel on MG Road on Sunday night when a police team stormed the location.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Bheemashankar S Guled was quoted by PTI saying, “It has been proven that Siddhanth Kapoor, the son of Bollywood actress Shakti Kapoor, used drugs. In the blood test report, he tested positive for narcotics. As a result, he was taken to the Ulsoor police station”
He further added, “We will transfer him to judicial detention.”
The Bengaluru Police confirmed that Siddhant Kapoor was among the six people, allegedly found to have consumed drugs.
Shah Rukh Khan left one and all drooling over his Pathaan look. The actor, who is shooting in Spain for the upcoming film, took to Instagram to treat his fans with the first proper look of his character. Besides netizens and celebs, Suhana Khan and Gauri Khan’s reactions are worth checking out.
Shah Rukh Khan took the internet by storm with his first Pathaan look. In response to Twitter trending “Thoda Ruk Shah Rukh,” SRK dropped the a photo of his chiselled body and penned, “Shah Rukh agar thoda Rukh bhi gaya toh Pathaan ko kaise rokoge.. Apps aur Abs sab bana dalunga….”
While many celebrities and netizens couldn’t keep calm over SRK’s messy man bun and six-pack abs, his daughter Suhana Khan took to Instagram to react to the look. Sharing the same image on her official account, the 21-year-old star kid wrote, “Uhhh my dad is 56…we are not allowed excuses #pathaan”
SRK’s wife Gauri Khan, too, shared the pic and wrote, “Loving the Pathaan vibe.”
Check out their posts below.
Stars including Varun Dhawan, Ranveer Singh and Armaan Malik dropped fire emojis in the comments section. Many netizens went “speechless” over the look and even wrote, “You decided to kill us.”
Pathaan, which is being directed by Siddharth Anand, also stars Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. The shooting of the film is taking place in Spain. The first teaser of the movie featured an introduction by John and Deepika about the titular role, played by SRK. Though the Dilwale actor’s look was blurred out, he finally shared a proper first look of his character today.
Yo Yo Honey Singh’s new avatar (Courtesy: yoyohoneysingh)
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Does Yo Yo Honey Singh need an introduction? We think not. The rapper has a different fanbase altogether. And, now, his latest picture has become the talk of the town. As usual, Honey Singh is looking dapper. But that’s not it. Just look at those biceps. And, his shoulder muscles. The picture was clicked before the rapper went for his show in Hyderabad. Fans have flooded the comment space with fire and red heart emojis. Not just fans, Honey Singh’s industry buddies have also given a shout out to the rapper. Maniesh Paul wrote, “Paaji” and added fire emojis to his comment. Singer Juggy D said, “Yes, bro. Looking good.” Jassi Sidhu came up with a fun reply. “Jatta, stop copying my body now.” Talking about the overall look, he wrote, “Looking [fire emojis].” Director Mozez Singh has expressed himself via fire emojis.
Singer Sukh-E and Simar Kaur followed the suit. The picture also got singer Jazzy B’s attention. “No pain, no gain,” he said. DJ Goddess called it “beast mode”.
Ek Villain Returns star Arjun Kapoor penned a heartwrenching note on mother Mona Shourie’s death anniversary. The actor’s mother passed away just before the release of Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade in 2012 due to cancer. He shared a throwback childhood pic of him, where the actor is in his mother’s arm and they both are looking up.
Arjun Kapoor pens heartwrenching note on mom’s death anniversary: ‘Without u around I don’t function like a normal kid’
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who recently wrapped up the shooting of Mohit Suri’s Ek Villain Returns, penned a heartwrenching note on mother Mona Shourie’s death anniversary. The actor’s mother passed away just before the release of Arjun’s debut film Ishaqzaade in 2012 due to cancer.
The 2 States star shared a throwback childhood pic of him, where the actor is in his mother’s arm and they both are looking up.
Posting the image, Arjun wrote, “That’s where we will meet again Maa… up there from where you watch over ansh & me… I miss you can’t wait to see u again get held by u one more time hear ur voice one more time see u smile one more time… I’ll see u soon… 10 years since I saw u last… everything in this life is redundant & pointless… the success the failure the good the bad they all remind me of not having u here… life is unfair… it’s been unkind…”
You were well portrayed by Ranveer Singh: NZ cricket legend Richard Hadlee to Kapil Dev after watching 83.
Ranveer Singh’s cricket drama 83, directed by Kabir Khan, recently released on streaming platforms and seems to have breathed fresh life into the film. The film has been well received and the most recent proof came from former New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee. Upon watching the film, Hadlee penned a heartfelt note to Kapil Dev who shared it on social media.
A part of Hadlee’s note read, “I really enjoyed the movie and reliving the 1983 World Cup. It was a very inspirational movie and story that warmed my heart. It gave me a greater insight into you as a person and how you motivated your team through your words and deeds on the field.”
Hadlee further added, “It was great to see you and Jimmy play an active part in the movie. You were well portrayed by Ranveer Singh. Seeing the games acted out with some real film footage and still camera shots embellished the movie and brought life to the story.”
Sharing the note, Kapil thanked Hadlee for his kind words. “Thank you Richard for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed the film. This message from you has truly been special. @kabirkhankk @ranveersingh.”
Ananya Panday & Parineeti Chopra get rid of their heels, wear bathroom slippers with party ensembles (Image: Parineeti Chopra/ Instagram)
Ananya Panday and Parineeti Chopra have added their own twist to their glamourous party ensembles. A few moments back, Parineeti took to her Instagram space and shared an inside picture from Dharma Productions CEO Apoorva Mehta’s star-studded 50th birthday bash which took place last week. In the picture, the Hasee Toh Phasee actress can be seen posing with Ananya in their stylish black dresses. However, it looks like they ditched their heels amidst the bash and opted for comfortable white bathroom slippers.
Sharing the picture on her Instagram feed, Parineeti captioned it, “Let me tell you what REALLY happens… @ananyapanday Please explain (cross emoji) (heels emoji)”. As soon as Parineeti shared the hilarious picture, fans and followers flooded her post with reactions. Ananya Panday too responded to the post as she commented, “My dearest! No explanation can do justice to the behaviour displayed”. To this, Parineeti replied, “@ananyapanday Dearest of all, one has shown their true colours post red carpet appearance”. Celebrity fashion stylist wrote, “you know this is GUTS! Can’t send you ll anywhere @ananyapanday @parineetichopra”. Parineeti replied, “You didn’t give us the whole look.”
Take a look at Parineeti Chopra and Ananya Panday’s picture:
Jubin Nautiyal and Nikita Dutta have been rumoured to be dating.
Rumours did the rounds suggesting singer Jubin Nautiyal and Kabir Singh actress Nikita Dutta are Bollywood’s newest couple. The duo has been spotted together on multiple occasions, leading to rumours that they might be more than just friends. The couple fuelled rumours by sharing ‘engagement pictures’ from the music video of Jubin’s new song Mast Nazron Se. Amid these speculations, Jubin opened up about his relationship with Nikita.
Speaking with Siddharth Kannan, Jubin called Nikita ‘an amazing person’. However, if you were hoping that he would finally confirm that they were indeed a couple, you’re in for a heartbreak. The singer admitted that she is nothing more than just a close friend.
“It is just two friends hanging out, nothing much. Two people can go and have coffee together. I am very fond of her, definitely. She’s an amazing person,” he said. Jubin added that he’s known Nikita for four years now and that he likes spending time with her. “Sahi hai yaar, badhiya ladki hai (It’s good, she is a nice girl). Yeh kehna ki hum relationship mein hain woh galat hoga (It would be wrong to say we are in a relationship). We like spending time with each other. She has such a soft heart, such a kind heart, and I really connect well with her. I think we’re just very good friends,” he said.
THIS weekend’s Oscars are in crisis — with half of the Best Picture films battling Covid scares.
Nominees have dubbed the panic “swab sweat” — as they nervously await two mandatory PCR tests 48 hours ahead of Sunday’s ceremony.
Stars including Lady Gaga, Dame Judi Dench, Will Smith and Benedict Cumberbatch — plus performers Billie Eilish and Beyonce — have been told they will be forced to miss both the prestigious pre-Oscars Governors Ball tomorrow night and the main event 48 hours later should they test positive.
Belfast director and nominee Kenneth Branagh tested positive last weekend and is missing tonight’s Oscar Wilde Awards in LA.
At least four other cast members from other movies, including multi-nominee The Power Of The Dog, have also caught Covid within the past week.
Last night an insider from Hollywood power-brokers United Talent Agency told The Sun: “Everyone is dealing with swab sweat.
“You get your nose swabbed and then you are sweating on whether the email will land showing you are positive. It is a really anxious time for major stars and nominees especially, knowing this may be their only chance of glory.
“All the events are asking for testing to show LA authorities they are following guidelines and adhering to the ongoing union-agreed coronavirus measures around live broadcasts.
“The socialising at events all week is obviously a major part of the celebrations, but there is a fear that anyone could innocently pick up Covid simply by mixing with an infected person.”
There is “significant concern about a widespread infection”, especially after many attendees at the Bafta Awards and parties two weeks ago caught the disease.
Aside from the main ceremony other events across Los Angeles, including private house parties held by A-listers, are demanding that attendees do an antigen test on arrival to keep others safe.
The tight health policy, which is spreading “the fear of missing out on the biggest night of the Hollywood calendar”, comes as LA health authorities and event organisers double down on safety.
Branagh is currently in isolation in LA hoping he can test negative before Sunday’s show to see whether Belfast takes home the prestigious Best Picture gong.
Cases of the BA.2 subvariant, which spreads 80 per cent faster than Omicron, have more than doubled in the US over two weeks, and it is set to become the dominant variant.
This week White House chief medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci said cases were on the rise.
Masks are once again becoming mandatory indoors in many hotels, bars and indoor spaces, and it is thought serving staff at the event on Sunday will be told to wear them.
While the build-up to the biggest night in the film calendar is always manic, panic is palpably on the rise in Hollywood.
There is also mounting tension behind the scenes after Academy bosses decided to shorten the actual televised ceremony in order to boost ratings. With viewing numbers falling off a cliff in recent years, eight categories will now be pre-recorded.
This week Matthew Loeb, president of film crew union the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, called out the bosses over its “detrimental” plan to pre-tape, saying it wasn’t fair on the little-known members nominated.
He added: “Behind-the-scenes workers get little recognition as is.”
On Wednesday Peter Kurland, a four-time Oscar-nominated sound mixer who sits on the Cinema Audio Society’s board, resigned from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences over plans to axe live gongs for categories including Best Sound.
It is the second embarrassing resignation, coming three weeks after Tom Fleischman, an Oscar-winning re-recording mixer, quit.
This year it’s the Best Actress category which is generating the most public interest. Penelope Cruz, Kristen Stewart, Olivia Colman, Jessica Chastain and Nicole Kidman are all battling it out to scoop the coveted gong on the night.
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Have you heard about Aperture 2025?
It may sound like a Roland Emmerich sci-fi movie, but it’s actually more frightening. And much more controversial. It’s the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’s latest initiative to make Hollywood more equitable and diverse—more woke—by changing the rules by which films are eligible for Best Picture nominations. Here’s how it works: Starting in 2024, producers will be required to submit a summation of the race, gender, sexual orientation, and disability status of members of their movie’s cast and crew. If a particular movie does not have enough people of color or disabled people or gays or lesbians working on the set—and what is “enough” will be determined by a knotty tangle of byzantine formularies—then that movie will no longer be eligible for an Oscar.
Not surprisingly, the plan is not being universally applauded in Hollywood. Critics say it’s invasive, anticreative, opens the door to privacy issues, and is spectacularly unfair to actors and crew members, who may want to keep their sexual orientation or health profiles to themselves, not to mention to producers and directors who have enough to worry about while shooting a movie than to be saddled with the thankless task of tallying up the identity markers of their creative partners.
“I mean, why aren’t animals in this?” sneers one industry insider. “What if the main character is a horse?”
Unfortunately, Aperture 2025 isn’t the only Academy initiative to recently raise eyebrows in Hollywood. In February, Oscar organizers triggered a civil war in Hollywood over a plan to pretape many of the below-the-line categories—film editing, makeup and hairstyling, original score, production design, the short-film selections—and roll edits of those awards into the live broadcast. Predictably, many Academy members (especially film editors, makeup and hairstylists, and production designers) balked at the change, but at least that one was designed to address an actual existential threat to the ceremony: that it’s become so long and boring that huge swaths of the audience have begun tuning out.
“The Academy was out of touch with the public when it was mostly white, and it remained so when it became somewhat less white.”
Last year, the Oscars drew an all-time low of 9.85 million viewers—less than what an episode of TheBig Bang Theory used to get. Granted, the pandemic and the resulting dearth of theatrical releases contributed to the decline, but the truth is, Oscar ratings began plummeting long before COVID-19. At its height in the 1990s, the ceremony was pulling in as many as 55 million viewers in the United States. Even into the 2000s, it was drawing at least 40 million. But by the 2010s, the numbers started falling into the 30 millions and, by that decade’s end, had dropped further, into the 20 millions. The audience for the last pre-pandemic Oscars, in February 2020, was 23.6 million, less than half of its one-time peak.
There’s no shortage of theories to explain why viewers are turning off to the Oscars: The shrinking of movie actors as cultural icons (as TikTok and Instagram stars become the ascendant media gods); the reluctance of the Academy to update the ceremony, which has remained substantially unchanged since it was first broadcast in 1953; the growing chasm between the esoteric tastes of the Academy’s voting members (who this year nominated Drive My Car, a Japanese drama about a grieving theater director putting on a production of Uncle Vanya in Hiroshima) and the preferences of the wider theatergoing public (who likes Spider-Man).
Whatever the reason, the conclusion is inescapable: The Oscars are tanking. And no matter how well-intentioned Aperture 2025 may be, the initiative isn’t going to fix that problem. On the contrary, at this rate, by 2025, filmmakers with even the most equitable and diverse sets may not give a damn whether their films are eligible for an Oscar or not because hardly anyone will be watching.
FRONT-ROW SEATS Meryl Streep and other luminaries at the 90th Academy Awards ceremony, where she was up for the 2018 Best Actress award for her portrayal of editor Katharine Graham in The Post. (TODD WAWRYCHUK/AMPAS VIA ZUMA WIRE/ZUMAPRESS.COM)
THE ACADEMY—and Hollywood—has faced existential crises before. Back in the 1950s, when the cathode-ray tube first crackled to life, the industry convinced itself that television would eventually murder the movies. The studios concocted all sorts of wacky gimmicks—CinemaScope and Cinerama, 3-D, even Smell-O-Vision—to keep audiences in theaters and stave off cinema’s seemingly inevitable extinction.
According to an order issued by the Metropolitan Court, complainant Ashok Shyamal Pandey has filed an instant complaint against Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his bodyguards. The summons has been issued by Andheri Metropolitan Court with respect to an assault case filed against Khan and his bodyguards under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is not new to controversies. The actor has had several legal woes over the years and it seems that his problem with the law keeps on continuing.
As per latest reports, a summon has been issued against Bollywood actor Salman Khan and his bodyguard today, March 22, by Andheri Metropolitan Court with respect to an assault case filed by a journalist against Khan and his bodyguards.
According to an order issued by the Metropolitan Court, complainant Ashok Shyamal Pandey has filed an instant complaint against Salman Khan and his bodyguards for offences under section 324, 392, 426, 506 (II) r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code.
As per the order, the complainant has requested for “issuance of directions under section 156 (3) of Cr P C for registration of above offences against accused persons.”
On the day of the incident, dated September 4, 2019, “A dispute took place between complainant and proposed accused person. The investigating officer has quoted that offences under section 504, 506 of Indian Penal Code have been made out against accused persons.”
For the unversed Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code states that whoever intentionally insults, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine, or with both. Meanwhile, Section 506 states, whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.
From Gully Boy actors Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi mourning the death of Dharmesh Parmar aka rapper MC Tod Fod, to Kartik Aaryan being chased by female fans, here’s everything that happened in the world of Bollywood.
The world of Bollywood had quite a few interesting developments today. For starters, Kartik Aaryan who is not unaware of the massive female fan following he warrants, was actually chased by a couple of fans at the Mumbai airport. The girls even gifted him a couple of roses. While that was a perky incident, not everything was happy in tinsel town.
Gully Boy actors Ranveer Singh and Siddhant Chaturvedi mourned the death of Dharmesh Parmar aka rapper MC Tod Fod, who passed away at the age of 24.
Wondering if you missed out on anything? Check out the top Bolly news of March 22.
Bollywood heartthrob Kartik Aaryan is not new to female fan adulations. A video of the Bhool Bhulaiya 2 actor walking outside the Mumbai airport is doing rounds on the internet. In the viral clip, two female fans of Kartik are seen chasing after him. The fans later gifts him roses. However, it is what the paps ask the two fans that steals the show.
When the actor stops and turns around, the fans gift him two red roses and says, “This is for you. Thank you for being so precious.” A pap can be heard saying, “Achhe se ghutne pe baith ke propose karo na (Go on your knees and propose to him).” One of the girls, then says, “Mera birthday hai (today is my birthday),” and offers Kartik the bouquet, which he refuses to take. The girls thank him before leaving.
Here’s how Kapil Dev first reacted to Ranveer Singh starrer cricket drama 83
Kapil Dev had decided he would not see the first cut or the first print of the film and would instead, directly watch it with the entire team. In a new report, Kapil recalled he had received a chance to see the movie when he was with former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath in Saudi Arabia. However, the two were intent on watching it with the team and thus walked out before the movie started.
Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan recently invested an undisclosed amount in pop-culture brand, The Souled Store. A firm believer in originality and “comfort being as important as fashion, she sees the brand as a perfect fit.
Actor Sara Ali Khan has joined pop-culture brand, The Souled Store, as an equity partner. In 2013, three youngsters from Mumbai, Vedang Patel, Rohin Samtaney, and Aditya Sharma, turned their love for Star Wars into an online marketplace for pop culture merchandise.
The brand claims to be India’s largest fan merchandise destination with licences including Disney, Warner Bros, WWE, IPL teams, EPL Teams, and Viacom18.
The startup was bootstrapped for the first five years and received seed funding from RP-SG Ventures in November 2018.
Since then, the company has grown over 4X by focusing on data, customer insights, and feedback, and keeping customer satisfaction on top of everything else.
Sonam Kapoor announces her pregnancy with Anand Ahuja: Can’t wait to welcome you, this fall
Sonam Kapoor, who is quite active on social media, is often seen treating fans with beautiful pics of herself and her loved ones. However, this morning, the Neerja actress took social media by storm as she shared a couple of love-filled pics with Anand Ahuja and announced her pregnancy. Yes! Sonam Kapoor, who took the plunge with Anand in May 2018, is expecting her first child and the couple will be welcoming the baby in the fall this year.
Taking to her Instagram account, Sonam shared pics of herself dressed in a black dress as she was resting on a couch with her head placed in Anand’s lap. She was seen holding her baby bump and was all smiles for the camera. One can’t miss out on the pregnancy glow on her face. On the other hand, Anand, being the doting husband that he is, couldn’t take his eyes off her. In the caption, Sonam expressed her excitement about welcoming her first child. She wrote, “Four hands. To raise you the very best we can. Two hearts. That will beat in unison with yours, every step of the way. One family. Who will shower you with love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you. #everydayphenomenal #comingthisfall2022” along with heart emoticons.
The Kashmir Files has broken records again! The film earned Rs 24.80 crores on day 9, which is the highest single-day collection.
The Kashmir Files is winning hearts and breaking records. The film did not have the biggest stars, a big budget or an expensive promotional campaign, but it still managed to get good numbers at the box office with just word of mouth. Fans, critics and even big celebrities could not stop praising the film and the performances by the cast.
Within a week, the film earned 100 crores at the Box Office. And, earlier today, film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the box office figures of day 9 of The Kashmir Files. The film has broken records again. In fact, it has broken its own record. The film has now earned 24.80 crores on the second Saturday, which is the highest than the earlier 8 days. This takes the total box office collection of the film to Rs 141.25 crores.
Check out all that went down this week in Hollywood.
Hollywood was seemingly not on its right foot this past week with the inevitable happenings of Kanye West and his escalated drama online which subsequently led to his suspension from Instagram following his and Saturday Night Live star Pete Davidson’s text exchanges were leaked online. The whole farce finally reached its climax this week and as most hope its ending too. Besides a truckload of Kanye West headlines, we too had other happenings that shook Hollywood. Scroll down further to get a quick recap of all that went down in Hollywood in the last week.
Kanye West loses Grammy performance slot
Following his use of racial slurs directed at Trevor Noah after he released a segment concerning the problem of women’s safety through the Kanye West-Kim Kardashian online feud, the rapper was not only suspended from Instagram for 24-hours but also dropped from the list of performers on Grammy 2022 due to his “concerning online behaviour” despite being nominated for 5 categories this year.
Today is World Poetry Day and as we all know poetry is a form of writing in which poets express their thoughts in aesthetic and rhythmic language. And, poetry is one of the best forms to express your thoughts. Our television actors are also really creative so, we have curated a list of the actors who have not only ruled the hearts of their fans with their acting prowess but are also gifted poets.
From Sriti Jha, Shailesh Lodha to Nakuul Mehta, these TV actors are fans’ favourite. They are known for their acting mettle in the industry but their social media is proof that they also play well with the words to make them more aesthetic and rhythmic and are amazing poets.
Here is the list of TV actors who also stunned their fans with their amazing poetic abilities:
1. Sriti Jha
Daily soap Kumkum Bhagya fame Sriti Jha has already stunned her fans with her natural acting prowess. Along with this, her literary creativity is also strong. She often participates in literature and poetry festivals and reads her poems.
2. Shailesh Lodha
Shailesh became a household name with the show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah. He is playing the character of Taarak Mehta who is a poet. Shailesh is a poet in real life too and his Instagram handle is proof of it.
3. Nakuul Mehta
Daily soap Ishqbaaz fame Nakuul Mehta is a talented actor and along with this, he is a stunning poet too. He often shares his creativity on social media.
With the 94th Academy Awards set for later this month on March 27, it couldn’t be better timing for some of the biggest nominees to hit streaming platforms in March. Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” boasts 10 Oscar nominations, the second most-nominated movie of the year, and it’s finally returning to HBO Max this month to stream after originally debuting on the streamer for 31 days last fall. Steve Spielberg’s seven-time nominee “West Side Story” and Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s four-time Oscar nominee “Drive My Car” are also streaming this month, just in time to boost visibility ahead of the Academy Awards telecast.
Outside of Oscar nominees, new additions to streaming platforms in March include memorable indies from 2021 such as “Mass” and “El Planeta.” Paul Verhoeven’s 2021 festival shocker “Benedetta” is also making its streaming debut on Hulu this month. Love Denis Villeneuve? In addition to “Dune” returning to HBO Max, the director’s “Blade Runner 2049” becomes available on Netflix later this month. Christopher Nolan fans will be able to stream “Dunkirk” on Netflix this month, too.
Check out the full list of the best films new to streaming in March 2022 (and which platforms to stream them on) in the list below.
1.After Yang (March 4 on Showtime Anytime)
Just like the release strategy for “The Humans” last fall, A24 is opening Kogonada’s intimate and heartfelt science-fiction drama “After Yang” in theaters on the same day it premieres on Showtime and becomes available to stream via the network’s Showtime Anytime app. The film stars Colin Farrell as a father figuring out how to mourn the loss of his family’s android in the near-future. From Variety’s review: “This film is precise, with its desaturated palette, meticulous framing and near-mathematical cutting style. And yet, Kogonada’s concerns remain fundamentally human. The movie’s pulse seldom rises above resting, but the director invites audiences to dive as deep as they want to go into the film’s themes, to read subtext into body language, silence and the space between characters.”
2. Drive My Car (March 2 on HBO Max)
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s “Drive My Car” is the rare foreign-language drama to break out of the international feature Oscar race and earn additional Oscar nominations for picture, director and original screenplay. From Variety’s review: “Haruki Murakami’s short story ‘Drive My Car’ is a sleek, streamlined slip of a thing that nonetheless, in the author’s signature style, packs an awful lot into its lean sentences. It’s a grief-stricken marriage story enfolded in a corrupted friendship study, related in turn via a separate tale of odd-couple companionship, all told in fewer than 40 pages…Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s deft, wise, whisper-soft adaptation of ‘Drive My Car’ never feels like an overextension of its delicate material. Instead, it pursues a kind of cinematic stillness to match Murakami’s plain, serene prose, and takes things suitably slow.”
3. West Side Story (March 2 on Disney Plus)
Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed “West Side Story” adaptation bombed at the box office with just $38 million in the U.S., which makes its arrival on streaming all the more important. Here’s a chance for many viewers to discover the magic of this exhilarating movie musical for the first time. From Variety’s review: “Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Side Story’ has a brash effervescence. You can feel the joy he got out of making it, and the kick is infectious. Directing his first musical, Spielberg moves into the big roomy space of a Broadway-meets-Hollywood classic, rearranges the furniture (the film’s screenwriter, Tony Kushner, has spiced up the dialogue and tossed out the most cringe-worthy knickknacks), and gives it all a fresh coat of desaturated, bombed-out-city-block, gritty-as-reality paint. He makes it his own.”
4. Dune (March 10 on HBO Max)
Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” returns to streaming on HBO Max this month after originally debuting on the platform for 31 days on the same date it launched its theatrical release last October. The science-fiction epic earned 10 Academy Award nominations this year, including best picture, making it the second most-nominated movie of the year. From Variety’s review: “Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation has a majestic vastness, and most of it actually makes sense, but it’s an act of world-building that runs out of storytelling steam… ‘Dune,’ a majestically somber and grand-scale sci-fi trance-out, is full of lavish hugger-mugger — clan wars, brute armies, a grotesque autocrat villain, a hero who may be the Messiah — that links it, in spirit and design, to the ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’ films, though with a predatory ominousness all its own.”
5. Mogul Mowgli (March 1 on HBO Max)
Riz Ahmed followed his Oscar nomination for “Sound of Metal” with this similarly-themed music drama about a a British-Pakistani rapper who, on the cusp of his first world tour, is struck down by an illness that forces him to face his past, his family and the uncertainty of his legacy. From Variety’s review: “Outside of Ahmed’s seething, spitting, can’t-look-away performance, ‘Mogul Mowgli’ is an atmospheric culture-clash drama that runs on some quite traditional father-son melodramatics…Ahmed’s turn is the substance and subtext here, drawing on his thespian and musical gifts, as well his personal history, to offer an impassioned reflection on the liminal place occupied by many immigrant artists in western culture.”
Kanye West has been barred from performing at the Grammy Awards due to his “concerning online behavior,” a rep for the artist confirms to Variety. Reps for the Recording Academy and CBS, which present the Grammys, did not immediately respond to Variety‘s requests for comment on the claim early Saturday.
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West’s rep cited a report in the Blast posted late Friday claiming that the artist’s team received a phone call Friday night informing him he had been “unfortunately” removed from the lineup of performers for the show due to his “concerning online behavior.” While West, who is up for five 2022 Grammy Awards, was not among the first list of performers announced on Tuesday, he may have been a planned performer. A rep for West sent Variety a link to that story, saying only “This is confirmed”; the rep did not respond to requests for further information, although the Blast report states, “Our sources say Kanye’s team isn’t surprised by the decision.”
Nor should they be. While Academy reps did not respond to requests for comment, there are many reasons why a Kanye West performance on live network television would be a prohibitively risky proposition. Based on his social media posts and activity in the past few months alone, he might use the stage to continue his online harassment of Pete Davidson, his estranged wife Kim Kardashian’s new boyfriend; he could attempt to lobby public sentiment for custody of his children; he could make some statement in support of accused sex offender Marilyn Manson or unrepentant homophobe DaBaby, both of whom he has featured at his recent concerts or listening events; he could make more misguided statements about slavery or revive his stumping for former President Trump. Conversely, he could use the platform to do something that isn’t self-serving, self-referential or sheer trolling, like when he unexpectedly said “George Bush doesn’t care about Black people” during a televised Hurricane Katrina fundraiser in 2005.
Kim Kardashian, who reportedly told a court that Kanye West’s social media postings caused her “emotional distress,” seems unconcerned about her ex’s 24-hour Instagram ban. West, 44, was momentarily shut off of his Instagram account earlier this week and was unable to post, comment, or send messages for 24 hours, according to TMZ.
West’s most recent abusive social media behaviour was a racist insult for Trevor Noah.
“Kim found the suspension to be fair, but her reaction wasn’t very dramatic. She didn’t make a big deal out of it and joked that she needed a break for a day. All of Kanye’s posts have been exhausting for her though,” a source tells PEOPLE of the mother of four, who was declared legally single on March 1. The source further added, “It’s very impressive how calm and collected she is able to stay. She is very happy with [boyfriend] Pete [Davidson]. Her kids are doing great.” However, Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February, after almost seven years of marriage. North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm are their four children.
Meanwhile, West’s most recent abusive social media behaviour was a racist insult placed on Daily Show presenter Trevor Noah’s Instagram page. West took aim at the comedian, 38, who has commented extensively on the Donda artist’s divorce from Kardashian, as well as how the rapper has handled her throughout their divorce. Noah then brought up some more recent instances that he regarded as troubling, such as West’s music video for “Eazy,” in which Davidson, 28, was buried alive in claymation.
Katrina Kaif celebrated Holi with her in-laws, hubby Vicky Kaushal and Sunny Kaushal. The actress posted lovely photos of the family dressed in white and smeared with gulaal.
Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal are among the most adorable couples in the tinsel town. The duo rarely makes appearances but when they do they send the internet into a tizzy. Ever since their fairytale wedding, the couple has been sharing glimpses of all the time they are spending in each other’s company.
After Katrina visited Vicky at his shoot location in Madhya Pradesh earlier this year to celebrate their first Lohri together, the duo now spent time with their family for Holi. Katrina took to Instagram and posted two lovely pictures with her in-laws, Sham Kaushal and Veena Kaushal, Vicky and his brither Sunny Kaushal. The family was dressed up in white outfits and were smeared with gulaal all over.
Katrina wished her fans Happy Holi and was seen receiving love from her mother-in-law Veena Kaushal. The Tiger 3 actress also sported a bindi with her casual outfit. Vicky took the family selfies as they all posed on the balcony of the Kaushal residence.
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who has been in the news for his latest directorial The Kashmir Files, has been given ‘Y’ category security cover by the Central government. Read on to know details…
‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri gets ‘Y’ category security
The Central government has accorded ‘Y’ category security cover to ‘The Kashmir Files‘ director Vivek Agnihotri with CRPF cover pan India, government sources said on Friday.
The film, which focuses on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s, has been mired in controversy since its release on March 11 with the BJP and Opposition parties having conflicting views on it.
At a BJP Parliamentary Party meeting on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support for the recently released film ‘The Kashmir Files’ against attempts, he claimed were being made to discredit it. Bringing out the truth in the right manner, said the PM is always in favour of the nation. ‘Kashmir Files’, directed by filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri revolves around the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the year 1990.
On the other hand, Opposition parties are criticizing the film for showing “half-truth”.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at leaders of Bharatiya Janata Party for backing the film ‘The Kashmir Files’ and said that that if the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ can be made on Kashmir, then ‘Lakhimpur Files’ can also be made.
Bachchhan Paandey is a film that should ideally have been an email that lands straight in our spam folder. That would have spared us the torture of sitting through some seriously deranged stuff.
There is a film within a film here. Kriti Sanon plays Myra who wants to direct her own movie. Fuelled by insults heaped on her by her film’s director and producer along with encouragement from her father to “go for it”, she decides to wait no more.
Some quick rounds of discussions lead her to the menacing one-eyed gangster Bachchhan Paandey of Baagwa. Too scared to approach him directly she camps with her friend Vishu (Arshad Warsi). They spy, snoop, sneak a peek and poke to get some information on the man who has a glass eye, kills like a maniac and has a crazy appetite for gore.
Could this “film within a film” idea actually be a spoof on how some filmmakers go about their business in Bollywood? Could be, but yours truly is so exhausted sitting through this mind-numbing utterly nonsensical affair that it’s tough to decipher any method to the madness.
We witness some random killings, people falling dead all around, fountains of blood oozing out and a gang rivalry of sorts where every adversary of Bachchhan Paandey is eventually decimated. Why would Akshay Kumar who lately has very consciously curated an image of a good citizen on screen play such a repulsive outlaw? Further, to do it in a film that adds no value at all? Obnoxious circumstances keeps piling up one after another.
“Mujhe bhai nahi godfather bolte hain” (They call me The Godfather, not brother) bellows Bachchhan Paandey. Songs with lines “Maarunga toh maa ki kasam marr jaayega. Fire hoon main… jal jaayega,“ (If I hit you, I swear on my mother, you’ll die. I’m fire, you’ll burn to ashes).
Abhimanyu Singh, Sanjay Mishra, Prateik Babbar as his sometimes comic, sometimes dreaded sidekicks try keeping busy while we rake our brains to understand the point of it all.
Bachchhan Paandey becomes yet another film that shows complete disregard for Arshad Warsi’s talent and brilliant comic timing. He has been given little to do previously and still every time he says his lines the film is imbued with charm.
Kriti Sanon wasn’t given a breathing character. She was provided with instructions and to her credit she follows through and looks radiant. An added bonus.
To explain Paandey’s proclivity to gore and violence we have a whole flashback thread complete with a Jacquline Fernandez giggling, rope walking and walking on stilts! Apparently, that’s what tourists do. Sigh! “Kya ye oonth hain“ (Is this a camel?) she asks pointing at camels to which Bachchhan Paandey replies “gadhe hain” (They’re donkeys). We nod. We all are.
Akshay sleepwalks through the film as if he has already given up on it. Pankaj Tripathi makes a joke of himself really by even agreeing for this. We don’t laugh with him, we don’t laugh at him, we are simply pained to see him put himself through this. Playing a Gujarati, it’s the first time we see such an inauthentic performance from Tripathi.
Overall Bachchhan Paandey is neither funny nor intriguing. He always looks like a character that can exist nowhere but in the futile imagination of some makers who think audiences like to pay money to dumb themselves down.
Arshad Warsi calls Circuit from Munna Bhai MBBS a ‘stupid’ role, reveals the reason he agreed to do it
Whenever we talk of Arshad Warsi’s film career, the one film and the one role that always comes to everyone’s minds instantly is that of Circuit. The actor played a sidekick to Sanjay Dutt in the Munna Bhai series and we have to admit that Arsha d and his role went on to become quite popular. In fact, even today Arshad is remembered for Circuit as much as Sanjay Dutt is remembered for playing Munna. But, in a recent interview, the Bachchhan Paandey actor opened up about playing this iconic role.
In an interview with Indian Express Arshad Warsi emphasized how important it is for him to know who is the lead actor of the film. He revealed that the only reason he said yes to Munna Bhai was Sanjay Dutt. He said that even Rajkumar Hirani knew that it is a stupid role and it was nothing on paper. In fact, the actor went on to reveal that even Makarand Deshpande had said no to Circuit. Arshad said that he listens to any script purely as an audience member and it should be something that the audience would love to watch, irrespective of any genre.
KANYE West has been “BANNED” from Instagram for at least 24 hours.
This comes after a marathon of violent threats towards his ex, Kim Kardashian, her new beau Pete Davidson and other stars.
A spokesperson for Meta told TMZ that Kanye’s recent posts “violated Instagram’s policies on hate speech, harassment and bullying.”
The outlet was told his account has been suspended for 24 hours.
The 44-year-old won’t be able to post, comment, or send direct messages.
The spokesperson for the parent company of Instagram (Meta is also known as Facebook) continued that they’ll “take additional steps if further violations happen.”
Earlier on March 16, the musician took to Instagram to share a fan comment and a message of concern for Kim, 41.
The father-of-four posted a screenshot of a follower’s comment reading: “The way Skete used Kim’s marital status to address Kanye was a sneak diss to her & she didn’t even catch it.”
Kanye captioned his post, seemingly slamming the comedian’s past drug use: “Im really concerned that SKETE will get my kids mom hooked on drugs He’s in rehab every 2 months.”
The fan comment referred to a leaked harsh text exchange between Pete and Kanye earlier this week.
The latest chapter in their months-long personal war began with the Saturday Night Live star apparently reaching out to the rapper.
“Yo it’s Skeet,” Pete texted, referencing the nickname Kanye gave him. “Can you please take a second to calm down?
Samantha Ruth Prabhu took to Instagram and slammed trolls for judging her over her recent outfit that she wore to an event. The diva penned a powerful note about women being judged based on their colour, race and the clothes they wear.
Women in the entertainment industry are often subjected to trolls and hate messages, that sometimes, has nothing to do with their professional choices. In fact, they often fall prey to judgements and opinions about their looks, their fashion sense or even about something they did in their personal lives. Samantha Ruth Prabhu, too, recently opened up about being “judged” for her an outfit she wore to an event a few days ago.
The Telugu beauty, who is one of the most successful stars in India, opened up about the experience on Instagram and shared with her fans that women shouldn’t be given a stamp of approval based on their “hemlines and necklines.”
Samantha recently wore a gorgeous bottle green satin gown with a dramatic train that had a plunging neckline to Film Critics Choice Awards 2022 held in Mumbai.
Ranveer Singh is one of the most loved actors of Bollywood. He has been winning hearts with his performance and his crazy energy. The actor is recently made headlines as the announcement of his upcoming film Jayeshbhai Jordaar surfaced on the internet. Currently, the ace actor is in the United Kingdom to watch the grand premier league football. Just on Monday, he shared some priceless pictures on Instagram of his exciting day at the stadium with his gorgeous friend, the world-renowned model Bella Hadid. Now, during an Instagram Q and A session, he revealed the best qualities of Bella and how he felt when he first met her.
Today, Ranveer uploaded a story inviting his fans to ask him questions since he was on a long drive. One of his fans asked, “What do you like the most about Bella Hadid and how did you feel meeting her?” Ranveer sweetly replied, “She is very warm and polite. The best thing about her is how grounded and simple she is. It was great to meet her. @bellahadid.”
Meanwhile, Ranveer has been having a gala time in the UK. His post on Monday was all about his exciting day at the stadium. In the pictures, we could see his excitement and happiness clear as a day. He also shared a sweet picture with the beautiful Bella Hadid, both smiling bright for the camera. Along with the picture, Ranveer wrote, “Full power! Great to see the Gunners firing at the magnificent Emirates Stadium #coyg #gunners Along with my beautiful friend, cheering loud & proud, reppin’ the red & white..the very gracious @bellahadid @arsenal @lcfc @premierleague @plforindia #ARSLEI.”
Meanwhile, ahead of her 29th birthday, Alia Bhatt & her sister Shaheen headed for a fun holiday in Maldives on Monday.
(Photo: Instagram)
Alia Bhatt who is currently basking in the success of ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ turns a year older today (Tuesday, March 15,2022) and the actress got a special midnight wish from her boyfriend’s mom and veteran actress Neetu Kapoor.
Just as the clock struck 12 on Alia’s birthday eve, Neetu Kapoor, took to social media to wish the birthday girl with a special post.
Taking to Instagram Story, Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor shared an adorable picture with Alia. “Happy birthday to the most beautiful inside out,” she wrote alongside the image.
She also posted a happy selfie of them together, followed by a serene picture of a beach.
Alia also posted Shaheen’s pool picture on her Instagram Story with a sticker that read, “today’s view.”
It is unclear if Alia’s beau Ranbir will be joining her on her birthday by flying out there.
This year’s Oscar nominations are the result of a record number of votes, according to the Academy—and that makes sense, since the number of voting members expanded to more than 9,400, the most ever. They cast their ballots in a year that began in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic, showed signs of loosening up as theaters reopened and big movies like Dune, No Time to Die and Spider-Man: No Way Home opened theatrically, and then grew more restrictive as the Omicron variant sent infection rates rocketing up. Choosing among 276 films in the main categories and hundreds more documentaries, international films and shorts, the voters came up with a slate to reflect another weird year. This special guide will take you through all 23 Oscar categories and introduce you to every nominee—even the ones that need no introduction.
One of Netflix’s most popular series, Squid Game was nominated for three awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Foreign Language Series, and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae at the 27th Critics Choice Awards. The iconic trio from the series even attended the show as presenters. It is safe to say that all eyes were on them.
Actors Lee Jung Jae, Jung Ho Yeon, and Park Hae Soo from the Netflix blockbuster series Squid Game attended the Critics Choice Awards at The Century Plaza Hotel on March 13. At the awards ceremony, a crowd of fans greeted the three, as well as director Hwang Dong Hyuk, with loud cheers as photographers snapped them.
One of Netflix’s most popular series, Squid Game was nominated for three awards, including Best Drama Series, Best Foreign Language Series, and Best Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung Jae. The iconic trio from the series event attended the show as presenters.
It is safe to say that all eyes were on them. After all, they had earlier made history by being the the first Korean recipients of their respective categories at the SAG Awards, where Lee Jung Jae bagged the title of Outstanding Male Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Gihun in Squid Game, and Jung Ho Yeon won a teary Outstanding Female Actor in a Drama Series.