Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt made her first appearance at the MET Gala 2023 on May 1. The actress wore a Prabal Gurung creation for the event, which was an ode to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld. The actress walked the carpet in full confidence and was joined by Gurung at every step of the way.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art released an inside video where celebrities were seen looking at the Karl Lagerfeld exhibit. Alia Bhatt was seen along with designer Prabal Gurung, Penelope Cruz, Sydney Sweeney, Kristen Stewart, Emily Ratajkowski, Emily Blunt, Gisele Bundchen and Usher in the video. The Met captioned the post as, “Art imitating life or life imitating art? Did you know: During the Met Gala, guests are invited to explore the Costume Institute exhibition — this year that’s “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” on view through July 15. A Line Of Beauty.”

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For the event, Prabal Gurung was Alia's choice for the iconic moment on the stairs of the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer's 1992 Chanel bridal outfit in served as an inspiration for Alia's appearance. The Prabal Gurung sleeveless dress featured a fitted bodice, a full skirt, and a total of one lakh white pearls. She added shine with pointed pearl and stone earrings and a white glove as accessories. Alia chose a half-up, half-down hairstyle with a centre part and bronze-toned makeup with rosy accents on her cheeks and a nude lip as a finishing touch. Alia nailed the high notes with this one, keeping things understated and safe while yet looking utterly stunning.

“We’ve talked about a Met moment for a long time. I have invited her before, but she’s always been wise enough to say let’s wait. This time, however, she felt it was the right moment, so she said yes, and off we went to our wildest imaginations…,” Prabal Gurung captioned his Instagram post.

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He added, "It was my dearest friend Karan Johar’s 40th birthday in Mumbai, where I first met Alia. ⁠I had heard rave reviews about her through him and my brother Pravesh, who was assisting Karan in her debut film. I was immediately taken by her when I met her. A petite ingénue whose simmering fire within her was palpable to all of us. One film after another, she has surpassed anyone’s expectations and thrilled us with her creative genius. She’s a powerhouse performer. To me, she is one of the finest actors we have right now globally, but above all, she’s a friend, a good friend, and a loyal one; that’s what makes her extremely special."

Gurung added, “For me, Chanel couture brides have been the most iconic brides in fashion. So we chose Claudia Schiffer’s 1992 Chanel bridal look as an inspiration.”

Calling Alia Bhatt a “generous, kind soul and heart,” he said, “Alia, forever grateful we will have this for posterity. Thank you for the beautiful memory. Been a fan of your talent for the longest time and of your generous, kind soul and heart; a grateful friend.”

On the professional front, the year 2022 was a landmark year for her with Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR and Brahmastra becoming the biggest blockbusters and the acclaimed Darlings, which was her maiden production venture.

Moving forward, Alia Bhatt has an exciting year ahead with the release of Netflix’s Heart of Stone with Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. She also has Karan Johar's Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. ALSO READ: Alia Bhatt ‘thanks’ Vivek Agnihotri after the filmmaker gushes about her MET Gala look

Ever since the announcement the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Jawan directed by Atlee has been making headlines. After capturing the audiences’ interest with its novel casting comprising of Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathy in addition to SRK, the buzz surrounding the film has been gradually building. As the film’s release draws near, a number of reports have surfaced stating that Jawan will not be releasing on its scheduled day and date of June 2. In fact, a number of these reports have claimed that the film will not be complete for its release on that date. Now, Bollywood Hungama has learnt that the film will, in fact, be delayed, and will not hit screens only on June 29 as reported, instead the film will now hot screens on August 25.

In an earlier report, Bollywood Hungama had informed you that the film would most likely be postponed since there has been no intimation from Red Chillies Entertainment as to when the promotions will start. If that was not enough, neither the teaser nor trailer of the film have yet been released which has added fuel to the already raging fire. Now, confirming the same a well placed industry source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Jawan is most definitely not releasing on June 2 or 29. The film will instead be released on August 25”. Explaining why the source continues, “The delay was on the account of VFX. Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee were very clear that they wanted a fine-tuned world-class product for the audience”.

Interestingly, certain reports claim that this postponement in release date was to maximise its business capabilities thanks to the Bakri Eid festivities and an extended four-day weekend. But with the August release these reports have proved to be rather untrue.

Also Read: Jawan postponed; to now release on June 29 instead of June 2? STOIC Silence from Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies Entertainment adds to the speculation and confusion

Actor Sooraj Pancholi, who was recently acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, visited the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi to seek blessings on Wednesday. He shared his glimpse with his followers on his social media, posting pictures of himself at the holy site.

On Wednesday, Sooraj took to Instagram and shared some pictures on social media where he can be seen seeking blessings. The actor was dressed casually in a blue T-shirt and denim as he folded his hands in prayer. He ditched a text-full caption and added a folded hands emoji while sharing the photos.

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Earlier Sooraj had visited the Siddhivinayak temple located in Mumbai after the special CBI court declared him not guilty of the accusations, citing insufficient evidence against him. He had also posted an Instagram story shortly after receiving significant legal relief in the case. Sooraj had taken to his Instagram Stories and had written, “The TRUTH always wins!”

Sooraj Pancholi, who was in a relationship with Jiah Khan when she died, was accused of abetting her commit suicide by Jiah's mother Rabi Khan after a big argument between the two. However, on April 28, the court acquitted the Sooraj of all charges, stating that there was insufficient evidence linking him to the abetment. Sooraj, the son of Zarina and Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi, made his Bollywood debut in 2015 with the movie Hero, alongside Athiya Shetty. He appeared in court on the same day, accompanied by his mother and actress Zarina Wahab.

Almost ten years before, on June 3, 2013, Jiah's mother Rabia Khan discovered her daughter hanging from the ceiling of her home in Mumbai's Juhu neighbourhood. The Juhu Police detained actor Suraj Pancholi, Jiah Khan's then-boyfriend, for aiding suicide after a 6-page letter allegedly written by Jiah was discovered at her home. It was asserted that the suicide letter was evidence against Suraj and that it represented their turbulent relationship.

Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi talks about undergoing the feeling of ‘unwantedness’ during the Jiah Khan suicide case trial

Director Sankalp Reddy, who won a National Award for his debut film, The Ghazi Attack, recently shared the challenges he faced in nailing the 1970s look for his upcoming spy thriller, IB 71. The director revealed that it took nearly seven months of trial and error to perfect the retro look for the film, which stars Vidyut Jammwal in the lead role. Set in 1971, the movie is based on true events and revolves around a top-secret mission undertaken by the Indian Intelligence Bureau. The mission involved outsmarting the enemy establishment and providing the Indian armed forces with an edge in the 1971 Indo-Pak war.

Sankalp Reddy, the director of IB 71, recently shared some insights into his process of achieving the perfect 1970s look for the film. IANS quoted him saying, “It was a sincere coordination between the production designer, art department, costume designer, and DOP. It was a 7-month phase of trial and error method.”

He further added, “We procured news articles from libraries in Delhi and Mumbai to flesh out the story. The right look for elements in a film like this is a gamble. You experiment extensively before finding something that fits just right. The colour palette was another area we spent a lot of time on.”

IB 71 is presented by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series Film and Reliance Entertainment. The Action Hero Films production. Produced by Vidyut Jammwal & Abbas Sayyed, co-produced by Aditya Shastri, Aditya Chowksey and Shiv Chanana. The film is directed by national award winner Sankalp Reddy with the story by Aditya Shastri and the screenplay by Storyhouse Films LLP. The film is slated for a theatrical release on May 12, 2023.

Also Read: Vidyut Jammwal starrer IB 71 trailer drops and garners praise from Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar and B-town celebs

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has made it clear that it has ambitions to produce some of the most clutter-breaking and disruptive content on digital. Under the banner YRF Entertainment, the company now announces its third project titled Vijay 69, a quirky, slice-of-life film for OTT, starring Anupam Kher.

Vijay 69 will narrate the life of a sexagenarian man, played by Anupam, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69! It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed Meri Pyaari Bindu with YRF. He has also worked on acclaimed films like Mira Nair’s The Namesake, Aamir Khan’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par and Deepa Mehta’s Water as an Assistant Director.

Vijay 69 is being produced by YRF’s homegrown Maneesh Sharma, who has previously directed Band Baaja Baaraat and produced Dum Laga Ke Haisha & Sui Dhaaga: Made In India. He is currently directing YRF Spy Universe’s next offering Tiger 3 starring Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif.

A month back, YRF Entertainment announced its second OTT show, a gritty crime thriller titled Mandala Murders! Created & directed by Gopi Puthran of Mardaani 2 fame, the edge-of-the-seat entertainer will star Vaani Kapoor as the lead, with Vaibhav Raj Gupta co-starring. He has been cast as the leading man for the first time after his brilliant performance in Gullak! Manan Rawat, who has previously worked as an Associate Director on many YRF films, will be the co-director of the series.

YRF’s OTT slate also comprises the much-awaited The Railway Men based on the deadly 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy. This series features R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyendu and Babil Khan in the lead roles and is a tribute to the brave railway workers who saved scores of lives on this ill-fated night of devastation and horror. ALSO READ: Anupam Kher asserts that he is India-centric, not politically inclined; says, “I am an Indian and my first interest is India”

Alia Bhatt left her fans swooning as she sashayed the ramp in a beautiful pearl sequined Prabal Gurung gown at the recently held MET Gala in New York. The fundraising event saw some of the biggest names from the entertainment industries across the world and the actress made her debut this year as she will also be making her Hollywood debut with Gal Gadot. The actress received a lot of love and appreciation, not only from her fans, but also her industry colleagues and family. Among them was also The Kashmir Files filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri who gushed about the actress’ elegant look at the gala.

Vivek Agnihotri took to Instagram to shared photos of Alia Bhatt from the MET Gala event and said, “Gorgeous. Graceful. Wow @aliaabhatt <3 <3<3”. Alia too reposted the story and expressed her gratitude towards The Kashmir Files filmmaker adding, “Thank you Sir”.

Besides the filmmaker, others too appreciated the actress which also included her mother Soni Razdan, her mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor, her sister Shaheen Bhatt, her sister-in-law Riddhima Sahani Kapoor, and her best friend Akanksha Ranjan Kapoor. Neetu Kapoor called Alia’s look ‘Stunning’ whereas Riddhima added, “Wow & wow ! Pretty & Fierce”. Soni Razdan posted, “Beautiful, classic and a breath of fresh air”. Shaheen Bhatt dedicated a post to her sister on Instagram where she termed her as ‘Angel’.

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On the work front, Alia Bhatt will be making her Hollywood debut Heart of Stone whereas the actress is gearing up for the release of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, co-starring Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, and Jaya Bachchan. The film is directed by Karan Johar and is slated for release on July 28, 2023.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt says ‘I Love You too’ to a fan at MET Gala; video goes viral

Actor-comedian Abhilash Thapliyal has been making waves in the OTT world in recent years. His performance in TVF's web series Aspirants as the character Shwetketu aka SK was highly appreciated by audiences. In fact, post the success of Aspirants, he also led a spin-off series for his character, titled SK Sir Ki Class. Recently, in an interaction with Bollywood Hungama, Abhilash opened up about the same and recalled being sceptical and scared.

Abhilash asserted, “I come from a lower-middle-class family. We have a lot of self-doubt in us. We are not confident, and it was the same with SK Sir Ki Class. When we were shooting for Aspirants, I was very sceptical about my part because a lot of actors in the series were from the TVF universe. They all were known faces.”

The actor-and-comedian further explained, “When I became a part of it, my first thought was negative only. I asked myself what if the audience won’t accept me? We never think otherwise. Given that Aspirants was a hit, I was sceptical. I thought, "What if the audience won’t be able to understand SK Sir’s universe?”

Thapliyal continued, “But I was pleasantly surprised that people started comparing it with Aspirants. They gave us the same love. I was just lucky that my character SK Sir turned out to be the first TVF character to have a spin-off.”

As Abhilash has been featured in a bunch of films as well, we asked him to explain how the process of prep is different for a film and a web show. In his response, he said, “I don’t think there is a process. In fact, I feel if I was doing TV, I would have worked in a similar way. You can’t differentiate the prep for a film and an OTT project. As an actor, you want to tell a story, and do justice to your character, no matter what platform it is being made for. He concluded by saying, “I think it (differentiating between the platform) will corrupt the effort of an actor if they perform while thinking about the platform it will be released on.”

On the professional front, he will be next seen in Kennedy. The Anurag Kashyap directorial will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival this year before its release. It stars Sunny Leone and Rahul Bhat in the lead.

 Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: “Anurag Kashyap is a very aware director,” says Abhilash Thapliyal; shares his experience of working with him in Kennedy

Experience Abu Dhabi has today announced Indian superstar, and pop culture icon Ranveer Singh, as an official ambassador, inspiring visitors to discover the diverse range of experiences that can be enjoyed on a trip to Abu Dhabi.

During the two-year partnership, Ranveer will share his holiday highlights, inviting Indian travellers to find their pace in Abu Dhabi and enjoy everything that the destination has to offer, from an action-packed calendar of events including IIFA, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and the Abu Dhabi NBA Games, to the variety of adventures and cultural experiences that can inspire, excite and restore.

Ranveer commences his exciting role by starring in Abu Dhabi’s new summer campaign film, ‘One Summer Isn’t Enough’. In the film, audiences will witness Ranveer explore some of Abu Dhabi’s hotspots, from soaking up the sun in the chilled pools of Saadiyat Beach Club to taking in the wonder at Louvre Abu Dhabi and racing around the famous Yas Marina Circuit, before enjoying retail therapy at one of the city’s incredible malls.

A true showman, Ranveer could not leave Abu Dhabi without perfecting the iconic Al Ayyala dance – deeply rooted in UAE culture, it involves performers using thin bamboo canes to move to the steady beat of drums. Ranveer's infectious enthusiasm and passion for Abu Dhabi are sure to inspire every traveller to add Abu Dhabi to their summer bucket list.

With so many things to do, summer is an ideal time to visit the UAE capital. Just like Ranveer, Indian travellers can be inspired by Abu Dhabi’s rich culture and heritage scene across. 23 locations, including Qasr Al Hosn and the presidential palace of Qasr Al Watan. Alternatively, those looking for adventure can reach new heights at one of Abu Dhabi’s many theme parks including Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.

Meanwhile, couples can escape to a private and secluded desert island retreat of Nurai Island, just 15 minutes away by boat, or enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime meal at one of Abu Dhabi’s recently awarded Michelin-starred and Michelin-recognised restaurants. An exciting calendar of events will make this an unforgettable summer, including the return of IIFA in May, unrivalled family fun at Paw Patrol Live, as well as an exhilarating concert by rock legends Gun n’ Roses.

Ranveer Singh commented, “I am delighted to be the destination ambassador for Abu Dhabi. This is the most fun I've had behind the camera! I've been visiting the emirate for years, and it feels like a second home to me. Now, I have the opportunity to share what makes it so special with the world. Every time I visit, there is something new to discover, and I always leave with countless memories and a strong desire to return. With so much to see and do, and just a short three-hour flight from Mumbai, Abu Dhabi is a must-visit holiday destination for everyone to experience."

Her Excellency Nouf AlBoushelaibi, Executive Director, Strategic Marketing & Communication Sector, Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, commented: "We are excited to announce Superstar Ranveer Singh as our Abu Dhabi brand ambassador for the Indian market. With his energy and passion for travel, Ranveer embodies the spirit of Abu Dhabi - a destination that offers a diverse range of experiences for everyone to enjoy at their own pace. Through this partnership, we aim to share Ranveer's love for Abu Dhabi with India and the world, and showcase the destination's unique and captivating offerings, from its unrivalled family fun to its intangible heritage and culture, stunning nature and adventure, and everything in between. We look forward to an exciting two-year journey with Ranveer, as we continue to create unforgettable experiences for our visitors."

As well as an action-packed calendar, visitors will be able to make the most of their summer holiday in Abu Dhabi with an exclusive, limited-time deal of ‘stay more, pay less’ for trips booked between four to seven nights. Valid from May 1 to September 30, and available to book from March 8, travellers can opt for a city getaway, select a gorgeous resort surrounded by turquoise waters, or book a family escape for the kids to enjoy at an amazing value. 

Also Read: Ranveer Singh gets star struck after meeting Arsenal legends Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas; says ‘football is huge in India’

A seasoned fashion diva, Malaika Arora. The actor has been captivating her admirers with her incredible dancing routines and stylish wardrobe choices ever since she made her Bollywood debut. The diva has always caught our attention for her fashionably on-point health and exercise videos, as well as her beauty advice. Her healthy lifestyle goals and gorgeous skin are incredibly motivating. And as the stunning diva makes appearances at red-carpet events or Bollywood parties, we are left mesmerised. Malaika's runway fashion had us actually swooning, and we also adore her style choices.

Every time Malaika Arora comes outside in her fashionable attire, heads turn. We admire how Malaika changes into different outfits so easily, whether it be a new contemporary appearance or something that is traditional and firmly steeped in Indian culture. We are in awe of her right now since she nailed the western style. Malaika performed on the runway during an event in Dubai. The actress wore a strapless dress with beautiful feather embellishment, and she looked stunning. She walked the ramp wearing a silver feather gown and looked simply lovely. The actress wore a Michael Cincho gown. The extensive flare gave her outfit's enhanced straight neckline a dramatic finishing touch. Her outfit was matched by her elegant, side-swept hairstyle and bun. She continued to wear glossy lipstick, smokey eyes, and sculpted cheekbones for makeup.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Malaika Arora made her OTT debut recently by launching her own reality show Moving in With Malaika. The series is based on insights into Malaika's personal and professional life. Malaika Arora also featured in a new dance number in Ayushmann Khurrana's film An Action Hero. She has recreated Zeenat Aman's ‘Aap Jaisa Koi’ from Qurbani.

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ACTRESS: Malaika Arora

OUTFIT: Michael Cincho

HAIR & MAKE-UP: Megha Butani

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Also Read: Malaika Arora spellbinds in a breezy floral co-ords as she walks the ramp at Bombay Times Fashion Week 2023

The super-success of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Pathaan led to jubilation in the industry and trade. It also heightened the buzz for Jawan, SRK’s next release. It is scheduled to release on June 2 and there were expectations that the film’s promotional campaign would begin in the first week of May. Bollywood Hungama even reported about it last week.

However, since then, significant developments have taken place. And it’s now being said that Jawan might not be able to make it on the said date. A source told Bollywood Hungama, “The fact that the teaser or trailer of Jawan isn’t out yet and that there has been no intimation from Red Chillies Entertainment as to when the promotions will start have added to the speculation that Jawan is getting postponed.”

Reports are also floating around that Jawan will now release on Thursday, June 29. The source continued, “If it releases on the 29th, it can have a four-day weekend and also get the advantage of the Bakri Eid holiday on its release day. Moreover, Sidharth Malhotra-starrer Yodha and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Dream Girl 2 were slated to arrive in cinemas on July 7. Both got pushed last week. Many believed that these movies were postponed as they don’t want to get in the way of the Jawan wave.”

Interestingly, Satyaprem Ki Katha, starring Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani, is scheduled to release in cinemas on June 29. As of now, there has been no confirmation whether this Nadiadwala Grandson production is moving from this date.

An industry insider lamented, “A lot of speculation and confusion are going around in the trade and industry over this aspect. I hope Shah Rukh Khan or Red Chillies Entertainment make some announcement ASAP as to whether Jawan is releasing on June 2 or being postponed.”

Directed by Atlee, Jawan also stars Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi and Sanya Malhotra along with Deepika Padukone in a special appearance.

Also Read: BREAKING: Shah Rukh Khan & Atlee’s Jawan inspired by these 2 films of Amitabh Bachchan & Kamal Haasan

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who is the brand ambassador of the English Premier League in India, is currently in London. The actor was in attendance at Tuesday’s Arsenal vs Chelsea game at the Emirates Stadium in London. The actor, who is a massive football fan, was delighted to meet the football legends, Cesc Fabregas and Patrick Vieira.

In an interview for Sky Sports, the 83 actor spoke about his love for the sport as he was speaking alongside the football players Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. A video was shared by the Arsenal Football Club on social media. He said, “Honoured to be here, privileged to be on the show in such esteemed company. Mr Patrick Vieira, Cesc Fabregas and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, all my friends in India, you can reach your heart out. Since we are born in India, cricket is like a religion for us, it’s in our blood. But, after cricket, if there is anything else, it is football. Football is huge in India.”

Ranveer added, “The English Premier League came (in India) at the turn of the century, around the year 2000. A whole generation got hooked on this high-quality football. It was around then when I was watching the Invincibles play football. And that’s what made me fall in love with the sport and Arsenal.”

“When I first saw Patrick Vieira, it was down this tunnel, right here (at the Emirates Stadium). I was with my best friend, who is also an Arsenal fan for 22 years, and we were like schoolgirls. And six years ago, I met my hero, Thierry Henry, now I feel so honoured to be standing beside these esteemed gentlemen,” the actor said.

On the work front, Ranveer Singh will next star in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. The film stars Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi. It is slated for July 2023 release. ALSO READ: Ranveer Singh takes over NYC in an all-white suit & jewellery, adding his signature flair to the star-studded Tiffany & Co. event

It's a wrap for Vishal Bhardwaj's series Charlie Chopra and The Mystery Of Solang Valley, an adaptation of the renowned detective fiction mystery novel "The Sittaford Mystery," written by legendary British novelist and queen of the crime genre, Agatha Christie.

Marking his debut in long-format storytelling, Vishal Bhardwaj took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a photo with the cast and crew. He wrote, “Charlie Chopra wrapped!! Unbelievable!!! We did it :).”

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Sony LIV’s original is helmed by Bhardwaj’s home banner – Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures along with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited.

Set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a deep mystery. Besides donning the hats of director and co-producer, Vishal Bhardwaj also serves as the show's co-screenwriter, alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam amongst others.

James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa will act as Executive Producers on the show on behalf of Agatha Christie Limited. ALSO READ: Vishal Bhardwaj to make digital debut with Agatha Christie’s ‘The Sittaford Mystery’ adaptation

Gauahar Khan, who is known for films like Ishaqzaade and Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year, is currently expecting her first baby with Zaid Darbar and the actress couldn’t be more excited about it. Gauahar is currently enjoying her pregnancy days and celebrated it with her family, close friends, and relatives by hosting a small baby shower in Mumbai. The celebrations were also attended by the media as the hosts welcomed them too with equal warmth and gave them a sneak peek in to the function which was also attended by television personalities like Gautam Rode and wife Pankhuri Awasthy, Mahhi Vij, among others.

While Gauahar Khan and her husband Zaid Darbar took to Instagram to share some interesting glimpses of the baby shower ceremony, the guests Gautam Rode, Pankhuri Awasthy, and others too posted on their respective social media platforms about the function. While the trio posted a sneak peek of the baby shower by wishing ‘Congratulations’ to the would-be-parents, Pankhuri also penned a short note saying, “Congratulations and Lots of Love and best wishes to both of you and to the little one chilling inside”. Zaid reposted all the videos and fun moments on his Instagram story and also his expressed his gratitude towards all his close ones who dropped their best wishes.

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Mahhi Vij too shared a picture perfect moment with the would be parents as she attended the ceremony with her daughter Tara and her foster child Khushi.

Gauahar Khan’ sister-in-law Anam Darbar and producer Preeti Simoes also took to Instagram to share some moments from the baby shower. Here, have a look:

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Gauahar Khan, who gained fame as a popular television and Bollywood actress, also featured in reality shows like Bigg Boss 7, The Khan Sisters, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3, Khatron Ke Khiladi 5, among others. She also featured in the web show The Office, which is a remake of the American sitcom by the same name.

Also Read: Gauhar Khan and husband Zaid Darbar announce the arrival of their first child with this adorable video

Zarina Wahab is the most relieved and thankful mother in the universe right now. Her son Sooraj was acquitted on April 28 of all charges of abetment related to the tragic death of actress Jiah Khan almost ten years ago.

“The smile is back on my son’s face. We feel like a normal family again. Otherwise for ten years we suffered all the lies in the belief that justice will finally prevail, and it did! But what about all those mothers whose sons are locked away after a failed relationship? My heart reaches out to them. No mother should suffer the way I have,” says Zarina who now wants to just enjoy the family’s freedom from the threat hovering over Sooraj’s head.

“It is not possible for a family to lead a normal life when their child is an under trial for no fault of his. What wrong did my son do that he had to be punished for ten years? We just want to be left alone now. We want to feel like a normal family after ten years,” Zarina.

A fabulous cook Zarina loves to put together meals for family and guests. She now wants to make her son’s favourite dishes. “He hasn’t eaten properly for ten years. He will now live his life again.”

Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi opens up for the first time post acquittal calls the entire case “a circus created by some people”; says, “Now is my rebirth, this is the beginning of my life”

Arjun Kapoor, who is currently in Europe, seems to be making the most of his time there. Arjun is known to be a cinephile and an avid fan of music. Over the weekend, he attended the Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe-winning composer Hans Zimmer's Live concert at Frankfurt Festhalle. But what made his trip to Frankfurt even more special was that he went on the first-ever trip of his life with his dad Boney Kapoor.

Arjun says, “Watching Hans Zimmer’s performance live is a dream come true for me. It was emotional, inspiring and incredible. He is one of the most talented human beings to have ever walked on the face of earth and it was an honour to witness his genius at Frankfurt up close and personal. I have always been a huge fan of his music. I mean his body of work is diverse and exceptional.”

He adds, “I have been mesmerised by his brilliance in films like The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy, Inception, Man of Steel, Interstellar among others and I’m glad I got an opportunity to experience his concert.“

Arjun further says, “What makes this trip even more special for me is because this is my first trip with just my dad. We have never travelled together and it was amazing to chill with him and talk to him and enjoy the evening. He is also a fan of Hans Zimmer and thoroughly enjoyed the show. We made a plan to make this happen and I’m glad it panned out perfect.”

Arjun Kapoor will be seen exploring versatile roles in his upcoming projects. In the coming months, Arjun will be seen in the noir thriller film The Ladykiller alongside Bhumi Pednekar and an untitled out-and-out romantic comedy film opposite Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh. ALSO READ: Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora’s romantic getaway to Berlin is too good to miss; see pictures

The Met Gala is an annual fundraising event for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute in New York City. The event is usually held on the first Monday in May and is considered to be one of the most prestigious and star-studded events in the fashion calendar. The Met Gala is attended by celebrities, fashion industry insiders, and cultural icons, who dress according to a specific theme that is chosen each year by the Costume Institute. The event features a red-carpet entrance, cocktail hour, dinner, and a performance or special exhibition. The Met Gala is known for its high fashion and avant-garde outfits, and has been described as the "Oscars of the fashion world".

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City has begun the 2023 Met Gala red carpet. The annual event this year honours the exhibition "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty." The evening will raise funds for The Met's Costume Institute while paying tribute to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who oversaw brands including Chanel, Fendi, and his own namesake line. Of course, the star-studded red-carpet extravaganza that will take place when guests ascend the famed Met steps is just as significant as the exhibition. It's none other than the gorgeous Alia Bhatt who gets things started. The Bollywood actress attends the Met Gala for the first time this year, and she wears a stunning outfit.

Prabal Gurung was Alia's choice for the iconic moment on the stairs of the Metropolitan Art Museum in New York. Supermodel Claudia Schiffer's 1992 Chanel bridal outfit in particular served as an inspiration for Alia's appearance. In an all-white outfit, the diva looked lovely and as though she had just left a book of fairy tales. The Prabal Gurung dress featured a fitted bodice, a full skirt, and a total of one lakh white pearls. It was sleeveless. She added shine with pointed pearl and stone earrings and a white glove as acces’ories. A girl can never have too many pearls, and the ideal accessories to complete the outfit, which in Alia’s case meant a pearl bow in her hair.

Alia chose a half-up, half-down hairstyle with a centre part and bronze-toned makeup with rosy accents on her cheeks and a nude lip as a finishing touch. Alia nailed the high notes with this one, keeping things understated and safe while yet looking utterly stunning.

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Savitribai Phule is the light that guided females in India towards literacy and independence. Known for her realistic portrayals, Patralekhaa shall be seen playing Savitribai Phule in her upcoming film by Anant Mahadevan, Phule.

The effervescent actress took to Instagram and shared some BTS pictures from the shoot. Instagramming the multiple-pictures post, she wrote, “Week that was.. Photo Dump,” in the caption. Fans caught a glimpse of Patralekhaa in her look from the film, some serene pictures of the beautiful sky, and her super-glam selfie, leaving her fans wanting for more! In fact, besides fans, her husband and actor Rajkummar Rao, and actress Sonali Bendre also reacted to the post with red-heart emoticons. 

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In one of her recent interviews, Patralekhaa spoke about the challenges of playing such an iconic character without any visual references as there were only handwritten manuscripts, and poems penned by Savitribai Phule that she could refer to. Patralekhaa also spoke about the challenges of playing such a celebrated, historic figure.

On the work front, Patralekhaa will be next seen in a Luv Ranjan film. She has also recently shot for an Anubhav Sinha film. Her upcoming projects also include Gulkanda, a Netflix Original, Heer Sara aur Pondicherry, along with a few untitled projects. Besides these, Patralekhaa had a successful start to the year with her web show Aar Ya Paar.

Also Read: Rajkummar Rao wishes wife Patralekhaa on her birthday with a love-filled note; check out the post

Since March this year, actor Salman Khan has made headlines once again for receiving death threats. As a result, the Mumbai police increased his security. Recently, Khan opened up on his beefed-up security while stating that inside India there is a little problem. For the unversed, Salman spoke about this during an Aap Ki Adalat episode, which was shot in Dubai. Commenting on Salman’s remark, actress Kangana Ranaut said that his security is assured by the Indian government and there’s no need to worry as the country is in safe hands.

While speaking to the media in Haridwar on Sunday, the Simran actress asserted, “We are actors. Salman Khan has been provided with security by the Centre. He is getting protection from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, then there is nothing to fear. When I was threatened, I was also given security by the government. Today the country is in safe hands. We have nothing to worry about.”

Given this, it is worth mentioning here that Salman has been provided with Y+ category security by the Mumbai Police amid the death threat. In March this year, his office received a threatening email, which Goldy Brar, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, allegedly sent. The threatening email came shortly after Lawrence Bishnoi publicly stated his desire to “kill Salman Khan.”

In Rajat Sharma’s talk show, Salman had said, “I am going everywhere with full security. Yahan par hoon toh kisi cheez ki zarurat bhi nahi hai, yaha pe totally safe hai. India ke andar thoda sa hai problem (When I am here there is no need for anything, it’s totally safe. Inside India there is a little problem). I know whatever is going to happen will happen no matter what you do. I believe that (points upwards, referring to God) he is there. It is not that I will start roaming freely, it is not like that. Now there are so many Sheras around me. So many guns are going around with me that I am scared these days.”

Also Read: Salman Khan opens up about receiving death threats and increased security: “I do have a problem with this”

“Boycott Bollywood,” a trend that began in the wake of the Sushant Singh Rajput case, gained traction on social media in recent years, with many fans calling for a boycott of Bollywood films and actors. Among many other films, Laal Singh Chaddha starring Aamir Khan was also targeted by trolls. Actor Anupam Kher, who is known for his outspoken views on a range of topics, also spoke about the same recently and suggested a way to “kill the Boycott Bollywood” trend.

It all happened during his recent interaction with ANI. Commenting on the Boycott Bollywood trend, Kher asserted, “I personally feel this trend will not affect a film. If your film is good, then it will work but if your film is bad, then it will affect it but not because of the trend. Everybody has freedom of expression. If an actor, actress, or film person has the right to say anything about any situation, then he/she should also be brave enough to sort of go through the situation.”

Talking in the context of Aamir Khan’s film Laal Singh Chaddha's poor performance at the box office, Anupam said, “Laal Singh Chaddha was not a great film. If it was a great film then no power would've stopped it. Aamir's PK worked really well. The point is that you need to accept the truth.”

Suggesting how to end the trend, the Saaransh actor further added, “I am not for boycott trends, not at all but you can't stop somebody from doing what they want to do. But if your product is good, it will find its audience. In fact, they will go with a vengeance. And the only way to kill this trend is to make brilliant work.”

Coming to the professional front, the 68-year-old actor was last seen in Shiv Shastri Balboa, which also starred Neena Gupta. He has multiple films in the pipeline, including Emergency, IB 71, Metro In Dino, and The Vaccine War.

Also Read: Anupam Kher shares video of Anil Kapoor trying oxygen therapy; shows their playful friendship on Twitter

Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is all set to make his directorial debut with an advertisement film featuring his father. For the unversed, Aryan directed an ad film to kick-start the campaign for the luxury streetwear brand D'Yavol X. While a section of fans showered love on the father-son duo, Aryan recently opened up on working with his father.

In an interaction with Harper’s Bazaar India, the young director said, “Working with my father is never challenging, because, with his experience and dedication, he makes everyone’s job easier on set.” Aryan further added, “He also makes the entire crew feel at ease and has tremendous respect for everyone. When he’s on set, I always make sure to pay extra attention, so I don’t miss out on anything I can learn.”

As the conversation progressed further, Aryan was asked if Shah Rukh shared any input on the set, he said, “Of course, he did, and everyone involved in the project gave their input in some way. And it is important to at least listen to them because filmmaking is a collaborative effort.” He continued, “If my dad's input is different from mine, and if both seem valid, you can always shoot it both ways; but don’t tell my producer.”

The star kid also shared his parents’ first reaction after seeing the ad. He shared, “They asked me to keep some pieces from the collection aside for them, in case it sells out. I am still considering their request.”

Also Read: Gauri Khan cheers for Aryan Khan as he gears up to launch his apparel brand D’Yavol X

The Supreme Court of India is presently considering a petition advocating for same-sex marriage in the country, with the central government opposing the petition. While the judgement is yet to come, a bunch of Bollywood celebs have shared their thoughts on this topic on social media including Kangana Ranaut. Besides the internet, Ranaut has once again spoken in favour of the same during her recent interaction with the media in Haridwar.

The Queen actress, on Sunday, visited Haridwar to offer prayers at Dakshin Kali temple and also participated in the Ganga Aarti. During her visit, she shared her thoughts on various topics including same-sex marriage. She said, “Jo shaadi hoti hai, woh dil ke rishte hote hai. Jab logo ke dil mil gaye hai baaki kuchh logo ki jo preference hai, usme hum kya bol sakte hai (Marriage is a matter of the heart. When hearts have met what can I say about their preferences?)”

On the other hand, readers may recall that a few days back, the Tanu Weds Manu actress had taken to her Twitter handle to express her views on the same, as mentioned above. Kangana expressed her opinion on not treating sexual preferences as a defining factor and emphasized that they should not be treated as an “identity card or medal”. She also offered three suggestions to parents on how to respond when their children ask about their identity.

Coming to the professional front, the 36-year-old actress has a bunch of projects lined up. She recently wrapped two of her upcoming projects, Emergency and her Tamil film Chandramukhi 2. Emergency was scheduled to release on October 20, however, to avoid a clash with Tiger Shroff’s Ganapath, Kangana has decided to reschedule it.

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut: “What you do in the world is your identity, not what you do in bed”

In March this year, Salman Khan made headlines after his office received a threatening letter, which Goldy Brar, an associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, allegedly sent. The threatening email was directed at Salman's personal assistant, Jordy Patel, and came shortly after Lawrence Bishnoi publicly stated his desire to “kill Salman Khan.” Post that, the Mumbai police increased the security outside Khan’s home. In the latest episode of Rajat Sharma’s popular talk show, Aap Ki Adalat, Salman spoke about the matter.

When the host asked about his beefed-up security, the Bollywood star asserted, “Yes, there is security. I can no longer walk on the street alone, go cycling… But I do have a problem with this (amped-up security). When we are in traffic, there is so much security, and vehicles, which causes inconvenience to other people, who give me a look, saying, ‘Achcha, you have now become a star.’ There are some threats, which is why the security is there. I am doing whatever I have been asked to do. I have got to be very careful… I go everywhere with full security.”

Adding further, the 57-year-old actor said, “Jo hone waala hai woh ho ke rahega, aap kuch bhi koshish kar lo. I believe that he (God) is there, so that’s it. Of course, it doesn’t mean that just because God is there, I will start behaving carelessly. I have many Sheras now (referring to his loyal bodyguard, Shera). There are so many guns (gunmen) that walk with me that khud darr lagta hai aaj kal.”

The Bharat actor continued, “They walk with guns pointed at all directors. I do get looks from people though. Like when you see a minister in his laal batti with a siren, I get the same look. So I have told them that I don’t want any sound of siren, that they should drive at a very slow pace.”

During the interview, Rajat Sharma suggested that the threats may have stemmed from the Blackbuck case. To this, Salman Khan chuckled and replied, “I genuinely have no idea about that, sir. I really don't. Our legal system is competent, and they will make the necessary judgement. Whatever their verdict, we will accept it.”

Coming to the professional front, Salman recently gave a treat on Eid to his fans with his film Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan. Directed by Farhad Samji, it also features Pooja Hegde as the leading lady. Salman has a bunch of projects in his kitty, including Tiger 3, Tiger Vs Pathaan and an unannounced film with Karan Johar.

Also Read: Salman Khan opens up about his ‘move on’ comment to Shehnaaz Gill; says, “I am sure Sidharth Shukla will also want Shehnaaz to move on”

Salman Khan, apart from his movies, has been constantly in the spotlight due to his alleged romantic relationships. Recently in an episode of Aap Ki Adalat, the actor confessed that he has been in a relationship with more than six women in his life, but they all ended up being unsuccessful. He also discussed his personal life, particularly his past relationships.

Salman Khan reflected on his past relationships during an episode of Aap Ki Adalat with host Rajat Sharma, wondering if he was at fault for their lack of success. Salman said, “Fault mujh mein hi lie karta hai. Kyunke jab ek jaati hai toh fault unme tha, doosri jaati hai toh fault unme hee hai, teesri jaati hai toh unhi mein hai…chauthi mein thora doubt aata hai, ke fault unme hain ya mujhe hai? Paanchvi mein bhi.. 60-40 ka. Usse zyada jab jaane lagti hai tab woh confirm kar jati hai ke fault mera hee tha. Mera hee tha. Toh isme kisika dosh nehi hai. Mera hee dosh hai. Shayad ek fear ka ho ke main unko woh zindagi, woh sukh na de pau jo ki unke dimaag mein hai. I’m sure sab apni apni jagah bahut khush hai. (All my previous girlfriends were good, the fault lies in me. When the first one left, it could have been her fault, when the second one and then the third one left, there could be faults with them, but with the fourth one, doubt creeps in whether fault lies with them or me. In the fifth case, it could have been 60:40. But when more left, it is then confirmed that it was my fault. None of them had any fault. It is only my fault. Probably a kind of fear in their mind that I may not be able to give them happiness in life. I am sure they are all happy wherever they are)”

Salman Khan had been romantically linked to various women in the entertainment industry such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Iulia Vantur, and Zareen Khan, among others.

Coming to the professional front, the 57-year-old star was last seen in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, which was released recently on the occasion of Eid 2023. Helmed by Farhad Samji, it also starred Pooja Hegde along with Jassie Gill, Palak Tiwari, Raghav Juyal, Shehnaaz Gill, Siddharth Nigam, Venkatesh Daggubati, and Vinali Bhatnagar. He will be next seen in Tiger VS Pathaan.

Also Read: Salman Khan finally breaks silence on “not allowing low neckline outfits on his set” statement made by Palak Tiwari; says, “I think aurato ki jo bodies hai…”

One of the greatest courtroom dramas of all time, Damini (1993), completed 30 glorious years on April 30. Starring Rishi Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Meenakshi Seshadri, Amrish Puri and others, the film was loved for tackling sensitive issues, its bravura performances and of course for Sunny’s iconic ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ dialogue.

As Damini celebrates its 30th anniversary, Bollywood Hungama spoke exclusively to director Rajkumar Santoshi about the film and a lot more.

As per the trivia on IMDb, it is mentioned that Dimple Kapadia and Sridevi were the original choices for the role of Damini and not Meenakshi Seshadri. Is it true? Not at all. Since its inception, Meenakshi Seshadri was a part of the film.

It’s also said that Om Puri was considered for the role that was eventually played by Sunny Deol… Yes, we had the thought of bringing in Om Puri and show his confrontation with Amrish Puri. Sunny had become a very big hero after Ghayal (1990). He was supposed to do another action-packed film, Ghatak (1996), with me. And the character in Damini comes in reel no 12. Hence, we thought that instead of Sunny, we should bring in Om Puri. However, the producer and Om Puri’s secretary had some misunderstanding over the fees. Then I thought of trying Sunny. And he came on board gladly.

Since Sunny Deol was a big star at that point, were you or the producers tempted to bring him into the narrative earlier or before the interval? Everything in the film was instinctive. I don’t believe in corrupting the process or harming the script. Jis character ki jahan zaroorat hai, wahin hona chahiye.

It is also said that you were not happy that the makers of Damini came up with solo posters of Sunny Deol… Once I direct a film, then it’s the producer who takes care of the marketing and other aspects. Uska paisa laga hai. If I were the producer, I will have a say. Or else, I won’t.

Did you visit cinema halls to check the audience feedback? Sunny and I visited Bandra Talkies. The response was fantastic.

The ‘tareekh pe tareekh’ dialogue is iconic and even today, gives goosebumps. At the same time, it is saddening to see that it is relevant even today, 30 years after the film’s release. This means that the justice system is still largely flawed in our society as it was in 1993. Your thoughts? Not really. These dialogues were written from the heart. I had a personal experience involving courts. My mother and grandmother had to visit the court regularly as our flat in Thane was a disputed property. This is when I saw that paise waale paison ka use karke taarekh lete rehte the. I knew the pain of the common man and how he can be harassed.

How many years did the court case go on? It went on for 4-5 years.

Damini won the Filmfare Award for Best Direction, Best Supporting Actor (Sunny Deol), Best Story (Sutanu Gupta) and Best Sound (Rakesh Ranjan). Shockingly, it didn’t win the award for Best Dialogues though it had several hard-hitting one-liners. Did that sadden you? Why would I be sad? For my first film Ghayal, I won so many awards, from National Awards to Filmfare. Awards are secondary. Log aapke dialogues ko yaad rakhte hai, dialogues pe taali bajate hai, khush hote hai aapki film dekh ke…yehi important hai.

We are living in an era of remakes. Have you ever thought of remaking Damini? There are so many new stories waiting to be told.

And what about a sequel to Damini? Ghayal also had a sequel, Ghayal Once Again (2016). Do you think the character of Advocate Govind Srivastava, played by Sunny Deol, can be taken forward? We had thought about it but nothing materialized.

Also Read:Sunny Deol recreates the Tarikh Pe Tarikh dialogue and adds a dash of Rahul Dravid’s Indiranagar Ka Gunda to it

During an interview, Salman Khan responded to accusations of having a 'double standard' with regards to female attire on his film sets. He stated that women's bodies are more valuable and therefore should be covered up. He also attributed the issue to men and their tendency to objectify women.

Recently, host Rajat Sharma accused Salman of having a 'double standard' during an interview on India TV's show Aap ki Adalat. To this Salman said, “Jab aap ek decent picture banate ho toh sab jaake dekhte hai poore parivaar ke saath. Koi double standard nahi hai. I think aurato ki jo bodies hai, woh kahi zyada precious hai. Toh woh jitni dhaki huyi hongi mujhe lagta hai ki better hai (When you make a decent picture everyone goes to watch it with their family. There is no double standard. I think women's bodies are more precious. So the more covered they are, the better it will be I feel).”

“Yeh ladkiyon ka chakkar nahi hai yeh ladko ka chakkar hai. Jis hisaab se ladke ladkiyon ko dekhte hai, aapki behene, aapki biwio ko, aapki maao ko. Woh mujhe accha nahi lagta, I don't want them to go through this. (The problem isn't with women but with men. The way men stare at women, your sister, your wife, your mother. I don't like that).”

For the unversed, this started when Palak Tiwari told Siddharth Kannan in a recent interview, “When I was AD-ing with Salman sir on Antim, I don't think many people know this, Salman Sir had a rule ki 'koi bhi ladki mere set pe, neckline should be here (for every girl on my set, the neckline should be here (high up)), all the girls should be covered, like good proper girls’.” Later, she clarified, “It’s really been misunderstood. All I wanted to say is that I have put certain guidelines for myself as to how to dress around people who are way senior to me, who have I pretty much grown up idolising. Salman sir is of course one of them.”

Salman Khan and Palak Tiwari were recently worked together in Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan that released on April 21. The film was helmed by Farhad Samji. Apart from Salman Khan and Palak Tiwari, it also featured Venkatesh Daggubati, Pooja Hegde, Jagapathi Babu, Bhumika Chawla, Vijender Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Raghav Juyal, Siddharth Nigam, Jassie Gill, Shehnaaz Gill, and Vinali Bhatnagar.

Also Read: Salman Khan enacts how Sanjay Dutt tried to convince him for marriage on a show

Zeenat Aman, who made a starry return as the new-age Instagrammer, has been garnering ample of fans as she shares anecdotes and memories of her glamorous life in Bollywood. The yesteryear diva is unafraid to confront affair rumours and gossips that were doing the rounds in abundance and has taken to the platform to state her opinions and set the record straight in some cases. Among them, she recently addressed the much talked about gossip about her affair with the legendary filmmaker-actor Raj Kapoor, which started after she bagged the iconic film Satyam Shivam Sundaram (1978).

Starring Shashi Kapoor, Satyam Shivam Sundaram featured Zeenat Aman as the leading lady in the film. In the biography of Dev Anand, the late legendary actor had opened about an incident about Zeenat’s alleged ‘closeness’ with Raj Kapoor which had added fuel to the fire, about her affair with the filmmaker. Taking to her Instagram, Zeenat addressed the rumour saying, “To be honest, I was livid. I felt humiliated, hurt and disconcerted that Dev saab, my much older mentor, a person I loved and admired platonically, would not only believe such a story devoid of a shred of truth, but would then go on to publish it for the world to read. For weeks my phone rang incessantly as friends inquired about “what really happened” and shared excerpts from the book. I never did read it though, and in my anger I consigned the copy I was sent to storage in the basement!”

In the same post, the actress confessed that she wanted to set the record straight. “This episode embarrassed me deeply. For years I felt unable to talk about it to set the record straight. But now, time has granted me perspective and peace. Human folly is an eternal truth, and we all fall victim at one point or another,” she added.

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For the unversed, Dev Anand’s book had recalled an incident when Raj Kapoor met Zeenat Aman at a party where she was seen embracing and speaking to him in a ‘closer proximity’. In the book, Dev Saab had confessed that he was heartbroken because he was in love with Aman and couldn’t see her behaving the way she did with the filmmaker.

Also Read: Zeenat Aman recalls her ‘first and only misunderstanding’ with Dev Anand; shares throwback photo from Ishk Ishk Ishk shoot

Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt not only played brothers on screen but the duo are also expected to be close friends in real life. In the recent show Aap Ki Adalat, which was held in Dubai, Salman opened up about his camaraderie with Sanjay Dutt and how the latter addresses him as ‘Bhaijaan’. The actor recalled a memory about how once Dutt tried to convince him for marriage and even enacted the whole incident on the show.

Readers would be aware that the marriage of Salman Khan has been a popular subject not just among his friends but also his fans. The actor revealed that from his family to industry colleagues, many have tried to convince him about getting married. Opening up about the time Dutt had this conversation with Salman, the Sultan actor said, “You should get married Bhaijaan. You don’t know its amazing to be married. When you come home, tired after a day’s work, your wife will ask you, ‘how was your day, did anyone irritate you, did you have fun, are you tired, I’ll get you some water, have a drink’. You should get married yaa Bhaijaan… all this bachelorhood is all bakwaas and bullshit.” As he continued to enact the way ‘Baba’ was giving him this lecture, Salman also constantly looked over, pretending the way the actor reacted when his wife was constantly calling, ‘Arre wait yaar’.

In the same breath, Salman also recalled the time when Sanjay Dutt called him from the latter’s third ‘phera’.

For the unversed, Sanjay Dutt was first married to Richa Sharma and after her demise, the actor tied the knot with Rhea Pillai. However, his second marriage too ended in divorce, and later, the actor settled down with Manayata Dutt in 2008. The actor has one daughter with Richa Sharma, Trishala Dutt, and later had two kids with Manayata, Iqra and Shahraan Dutt.

Also Read: Bromance alert: Salman Khan poses with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan co-stars, Jassie Gill, Raghav Juyal, & Siddharth Nigam; see post

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who have come together for many films, including the recent mega blockbuster Pathaan, have always shared a camaraderie. Salman recalled his Karan Arjun days with the superstar and opened up about a prank gone wrong. The actor confessed that he was playing with a blank gun and shot SRK for fun but the latter ended up falling down which left everyone on the sets shocked.

Opening up about the incident on the sets of Karan Arjun, Salman Khan said, “I got a blank gun from action director Bhiku Verma. A party was going on and there were Rajasthani folk dancers. I told Shahrukh, I'll call you for dance, you refuse, then we will engage in scuffle, and here's a blank gun. I will fire a shot and you will fall down. Shahrukh refused. ‘I am very tired’, he told me."

Further, he continued, "My brother Sohail was there. I pulled Shahrukh's hand, and he snatched it away. He pushed me, so, I pushed him, and a scuffle ensued. I took out the gun and fired a shot at him. Shahrukh did a somersault and fell down.”

The incident had left everyone on the sets in shock and Salman recalled how everyone had reacted and that some of them even wanted to escape the scene thinking that SRK was actually injured. “Javed Saheb's wife Honey (Irani) Aunty was there. She said, I know him since childhood, he's not that type of boy. One journalist Nishi Presm was there. She said, I always knew this boy to be like this. Time Video owner Pravinbhai Shah said, we will all be in a soup, let's rush out," added Salman.

He concluded the incident, "For ten minutes, I stood with red eyes, and said, ‘Koi Nahin uthega, Sabko Maar Doonga (Nobody will get up, I will kill everyone)’. Rakesh ji's hands started trembling. I said, 'Shahrukh Uth, Shahrukh Uth (Shahrukh wake-up)’. When Shahrukh didn't wake up, Sohail and Bhiku Da panicked. I checked my gun. Suddenly Shahrukh started snoring. So, the Pathaan was at last alive. I again fired 3-4 shots, and everybody started laughing.”

The actor also appreciated his friend’s acting chops as he added, “I think Shahrukh is the best perform of the industry. There's no need to say this. This performance was much better than the performance in Karan Arjun. Everybody was convinced and many were trying to flee the set. It was a good experience."

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On Friday, the final hearing on the Jiah Khan suicide case (2013) was held and the court passed the order in favour of the Pancholis by acquitting Sooraj Pancholi of all abetment charges. While Rabia Khan asserted that the verdict was wrong and even issued a statement about moving the High Court, the Special CBI court observed that Rabia, herself, has been responsible for raising suspicion on her owing to her allegations.

Rabia Khan not only accused Sooraj Pancholi of abetting her daughter Jiah Khan’s suicide but has also asserted several times to the media, that her daughter was murdered. However, the court has dismissed her claims stating that Khan even blamed the agencies like CBI for not conducting appropriate investigation. "The complainant in her evidence directly blamed both the investigating agencies stating that they had not conducted a proper and correct investigation. By giving such open contradictory evidence, the complainant himself has destroyed the case of the prosecution," the court stated in its order.

The court, in its order, observed that the prosecution’s case clearly defined Jiah Khan’s case as suicide but Rabia’s constant claims about the incident being a murder, not only contradicted the prosecution’s case but also destroyed it. Furthermore, the court also maintained that despite the handicap evidence, the prosecution managed to lead the case but, in the end, the paucity of the evidence is what led to the order of acquittal.

The court mentioned that disowning of statements has led court to believe that Rabia raised suspicion on everyone except herself. "When expert witnesses gave their opinion regarding cause of death of the deceased as suicidal, the complainant took exactly contradictory view stating that doctors have given a wrong opinion. The complaint raised doubts even on the doctor who conducted post-mortem examination. The complainant raised doubts on everyone except herself. The evidence given by the complainant is found to be full-fledged with improvements and constrictions," the order said.

The court has also questioned the evidence which included the letter that was submitted on the court allegedly ‘written by Jiah Khan about her failing relationship with Sooraj Pancholi’ claiming that its authenticity cannot be proved and along with that, the court also questioned the delay in the submission of FIR.

Also Read: Jiah Khan Suicide case: Post Sooraj Pancholi’s acquittal, Rabia Khan says she wants to move the High Court

The smallest moments of a celebrity’s life attract the most attention, especially on social media. Something similar happened to the Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar actor Ranbir Kapoor! The actor, who has been busy gushing about his love for his wife Alia Bhatt and newborn daughter Raha Kapoor at events, had an ‘Oops’ moment at an event that has attracted quite a bit of attention. It seems that the Kapoor boy, who attended a book launch with mother Neetu Kapoor, ended up spilling the tea, quite literally during a conversation.

Ranbir Kapoor and his mother Neetu Kapoor recently attended a skincare book launch event during which he interacted with the media as well as the author of the book. With all the cameras focused on the superstar, as he engaged himself in an interesting tete-a-tete with the author, it seems that the star had a goofy moment that ended up going viral on social media. During the conversation, Ranbir was seen enjoying his beverage, but he lost his grip and the mug slipped from his hand. He ended spilling the drink on his pants but the superstar took it in his stride and laughed over the funny moment. However, we hear that soon help was called to assist the star and for the necessary clean up.

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On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar alongside Shraddha Kapoor. It marked the duo’s first collaboration on the big screen and was directed by Luv Ranjan. The romantic comedy also starred Dimple Kapadia, Anubhav Singh Bassi, Hasleen Kaur, among others and released during Holi on March 8, 2023.

As for his upcoming projects, Ranbir is expected to feature in the unconventional gangster drama Animal, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Triptii Dimri, among others. Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga and produced by T-Series, the film will release on August 11, this year.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt reveals that Ranbir Kapoor is “constantly nervous that Raha will forget him”; says, “Sometimes it gets difficult for me to even hold Raha for a second”

In March, Rani Mukerji was seen on the big screen in the film Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway, and even received some highly positive feedback for her performance. While the actress is still enjoying the success of the film, we hear that Rani has already moved on to her next venture. If that we hear is true, then apparently Rani Mukerji has locked her next film which will be directed by friend Vaibhavi Merchant.

“Yes, Rani Mukerji has decided on her next venture. It will be a small budget film produced by Yash Raj Films itself. Interestingly, the venture will be directed by Rani’s good friend Vaibhavi Merchant,” reveals a well-placed industry source to Bollywood Hungama. Ask for details on the script and story of the venture and the source reveals, “Right now it is still too early to say anything, besides the entire team is keeping details under tight wraps.”

While it is certainly heartening to know, that Rani has locked her next cinematic venture there has been no official talk about the same. However, another source claims, “There are projects but nothing has been greenlit as such, and nothing has been locked as her next venture.”

Also Read: Rani Mukerji recalls shooting for ‘Koi Mil Gaya’ song at 17; calls it “quite a nightmare”

On April 28, Sooraj Pancholi got acquitted in the Jiah Khan case, 10 years after he was accused of abetting her suicide. Followed by this, Jiah’s mother Rabia Khan has expressed her desire to challenge the court’s verdict by moving the High Court. On the other hand, a thrilled Sooraj not only expressed his happiness on social media by sharing posts about ‘Truth winning’ but he also decided to celebrate this moment with the media by distributing sweets to them, hours after he received clean chit.

On Friday, Sooraj Pancholi visited the court along with his mother and actress Zarina Wahab for the final hearing on the Jiah Khan suicide case. Followed by the verdict in favour of the Pancholis, the actor’s team decided to distribute sweets to the media standing outside the Pancholi residence in Mumbai to get a statement from the family. Besides that, Sooraj also issued a statement where he said, “The verdict has taken 10 long painful years and sleepless nights, But today I have not only won this case against me but I have also won my dignity and confidence back, it took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations."

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Readers would recall that Sooraj Pancholi was dating Jiah Khan when she committed suicide in June 2013 at her residence in Mumbai. Soon after the incident, Sooraj Pancholi was accused of abetting her suicide by the actress’ mother Rabia Khan and later, the latter also pushed CBI to investigate the case as a homicide. However, while the homicidal investigation got dismissed, now the court has given Sooraj Pancholi clean chit on the grounds of paucity of evidence.

In an earlier statement to PTI in 2015, the Hero actor had mentioned that he is glad to have Jiah’s name associated with him, "My name will always be associated with her and I have no guilt for that. I am happy that something at least stays with me. I am sad that she ended her life. But at least her name is with me and I have no problems with it."

Also Read: Sooraj Pancholi releases official statement after acquittal in Jiah Khan suicide case; says, “It took a lot of courage to face the world with such heinous allegations”

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu were recently seen shooting together in the pretty locations of Sonmarg and Pulwama in Kashmir as they have been wrapping up the final schedule of Rajkumar Hirani’s Dunki. Fans in the valley were seen going gaga over the superstar’s presence and took to social media to share several glimpses from the behind-the-scenes of the film. They also clicked selfies and photos with the superstar during the shoot schedule. Now a similar situation turned a tad bit chaotic when Khan arrived at Srinagar airport, on Friday.

Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu seems to have wrapped up their Kashmir schedule of Dunki and were recently spotted at Srinagar airport. After they arrived at the location on Friday, to board a flight, the situation turned chaotic as fans crowded around the superstar to click selfies and photos with him. A video of SRK getting mobbed at the airport, despite tight security, has found its way online on social media.

SRK fan frenzy at Srinagar Airport ????#ShahRukhKhan???? #SRK???? #Dunki #Jawan pic.twitter.com/umsKWWRdA6 — SRK's Vasim  (@iamvasimt) April 28, 2023

Readers would recall that Shah Rukh Khan has a massive fan following in the state which was quite visible when the superstar received a warm welcome when he arrived in the valley earlier this week. The team shot in Sonmarg and later also, in Pulwama, photos and videos of which went viral on social media.

Coming to Dunki, the film is based on the concept of ‘donkey-flight’ where people take the back route by changing multiple transport modes and countries to reach the destination they want when their visa is rejected. The film brings together Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu for the first time and also marks the first collaboration of the superstar with acclaimed filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. The film is slated to release on December 22, 2023.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu shoot in Kashmir for Dunki; video goes viral

After releasing the motion poster of Adipurush aka Prabhas on Ram Navami, now, on the auspicious occasion of Maa Sita Navami, team Adipurush pay special tribute to his wife, aka Sita by unveiling the poster of Kriti Sanon as Janaki. The film also stars Saif Ali Khan, Devdatta Nage, and Sunny Singh in pivotal roles.

The makers have unveiled the posters of Kriti Sanon as one of the most reverred woman in the Indian History - an epitome of dedication, selflessness, bravery and purity - the enchanting Janaki . Along with that, the makers have also released the audio teaser of the famous bhajan, 'Ram Siya Ram', which is expected to be a part of the film’s album.

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A source close to the film opened about Kriti Sanon as Janaki saying, “She represents purity, divinity and courage as Raghav’s consort. The melodious tune of ‘Ram Siya Ram’ perfectly encapsulates the spirit of Janaki's unwavering devotion towards Raghav and is sure to transport the audience to a world of spirituality and devotion. Their rendition, this soulful melody of ‘Ram Siya Ram’ is sung and composed Sachet-Parampara.”

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Adipurush, directed by Om Raut, is produced by T- Series, Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar, Om Raut, Prasad Sutar, and Rajesh Nair of Retrophiles. It is said to be inspired by the mythological saga of Ramayana and features, Saif Ali Khan as Lankeshwar, Devdatta Nage as Hanuman, and Sunny Singh as Lakshman. The film is expected to be a Pan India venture and will be releasing globally on June 16, 2023.

Also Read: Om Raut says getting “five-six months extra was very important” for Adipurush; says, “We gave that time to our visual effects studios”

Bollywood actor-dancer Nora Fatehi gained recognition primarily due to her dancing abilities, and she has remained in the public eye ever since. On International Dance Day (April 29), she acknowledges that she cannot dissociate herself from dance and persists in utilizing this art form to convey herself.

Nora reveals how dance has helped her build a connection. She told Hindustan Times, “Dance is a part of my identity, it’s a destined relationship that not only shaped my existence as ‘Nora Fatehi’ and bridged a connection worldwide wide with millions and millions of people. My relationship with dance has created an opportunity for me to express my artistic self and to simultaneously inspire people globally.”

Fatehi believes that International Dance Day is a significant occasion that serves as a reminder for people to groove and commemorate the favorable influence of dance. She said, “Dance day is every day in my life, however it’s nice that this day comes once a year for everyone to celebrate the positive impact dance has on so many people’s lives, including mine.”

Talking about how dance has been a crucial part of her life and career, Nora said, “Dance has been a door opener for me, a way for me to win the hearts of the audience and the attention of the industry. Dance in my life has become a platform for me to showcase all my abilities as a versatile artist and has put me on the biggest global stages and created the most unimaginable opportunities for a girl like me. Dance has made my dreams as an actor, singer, performer, come true in ways I never thought would be possible.”

Despite the world's admiration for dance abilities, Nora perseveres in herbchallenging herself and improving her dance skills. She asserted, “My fire and passion for dance has always remained at an all-time high and it is only getting stronger. Everyday I want to explore new styles and new ways to execute dance as a performer. The evolution of dance over the years has fascinated me and allowed me to also create a platform for others to show their talent in dance,” she says.

By originating the hashtag #dancewithnora as a dance movement on social media, she observed people from various parts of the world dancing to her songs, performing her signature steps, and even showcasing their own unique dance styles and choreography to her music. To which Nora said, “This has become a constant motivation for me to consistently highlight the significance of dance in this industry.”

Also Read: Nora Fatehi is a total spotlight stealer in Balmain monochrome co-ord set and black boots

Barkha Bisht and Indraneil Sengupta, who started their career with television and have also proceeded to films now, recently decided to end their 13-year-old marriage. While rumours of their separation have been doing the rounds since 2021, both the actors have been maintaining silence on the same. However, recently Barkha not only confirmed that she is doing the duties of a single mother now, but also confirmed that her divorce will be through soon.

In a report published by Etimes, Barkha Bisht said, "Yes, our divorce should come through soon. This has been one of the toughest decisions of my life.” Although the actress refrained from divulging details of her separation from Indraneil Sengupta, she added, "I am a single mother and Meira is my priority. On the work front, I have been doing interesting projects in the OTT space. I am open to good projects in TV and films, too.”

For the unversed, Barkha Bisht and Indraneil Sengupta met each other on the sets of television show Pyaar Ke Do Naam – Ek Radha Ek Shyam which aired on Star Plus. The couple tied the knot in 2008, two years after their courtship.  The couple, who has also been a part of reality shows, have an 11-year-old daughter named Meira.

On the work front, Barkha recently featured in the web series Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega co-starring Suniel Shetty and Esha Deol. The actress has also been a part of a few Bengali films. On the other hand, Indraneil Sengupta, who has been a part of several shows on television, has been a part of Bollywood films like Kahaani, and the recent Doctor G, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, among others. The actor has also been a part of several web shows.

Also Read: Indraneil Sengupta and Barkha Sengupta collaborate for a film titled Choices

For obvious reasons, it is simple to spot Bollywood celebrities on the red carpet. And Rakul Preet may nearly always be seen there, establishing herself in a unique way. When it comes to awards night attire, Rakul is already a winner in our eyes, and she further demonstrates that she is the best. With her beautiful costume selections, Rakul Preet Singh is always pushing the standard for glitz and style. Every time the diva experiments with her wardrobe, her admirers are in awe. In the realm of fashion, cut-outs have grown to be a hot trend. Dresses, gowns, crop tops, and cut-outs all up the style factor of your outfits. They do, after all, give your outfit an immediate oomph and hurl the humdrum out the window. We were aware of the power of cutouts, but Rakul Preet completely took us by surprise.

People have always been in awe of Rakul Preet Singh's striking attire. The actress never fails to turn on the style metre and leave her admirers in awe of her stunning appearance. Not only do her glitter sarees, complex lehengas, and travel attire catch our attention, but Rakul also makes simple clothing appear chic. Oh-So-Gorgeous! For the most recent award shows in the city, the actress chose an all-black gown. The diva donned the same black cutout gown to both the GQ Most Influential Young Indian Awards and the Elle Sustainability Awards 2023. We admired Rakul's decision to choose a sustainable option. Rakul opted for a floor-length, all-black gown with long sleeves and a daring cutaway that extended up to her torso. A striking side slit that reached the thigh added to its allure. Statement rings, bracelets, and studded dangling earrings were some of Rakul's jewellery pieces. Rakul's fashionable appearance was enhanced by her kohl-rimmed eyes, winged eyeliner, thick mascara, dewy makeup, and glossy lip tint.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rakul was last seen in film Chhatriwali, she will be next seen in an upcoming film with Bhumi Pednekar and Arjun Kapoor.

SUMMARY OF LOOK DETAILS:

ACTRESS: Rakul Preet Singh

OUTFIT: Monote

STYLIST: Lakshmi Lehr

JEWELLERY: Tuula Jewellery

HAIR: Aliya Sheikh

MAKE-UP: Saleem Sayyed

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Also Read: Rakul Preet Singh’s cutaway red gown serves as another evidence of her ultra-chic fashion choices

The ongoing IPL 2023 has doting wife Anushka Sharma accompanying her husband Virat Kohli for his matches and the duo are currently in the beautiful city of Bengaluru. While Anushka has maintained that she shares a special bond with the city owing to her memories attached with it, Virat plays for RCB aka Royal Challengers Bangalore. The couple were recently spending some quality time together at an eatery but soon were disrupted with a mob surrounding them.

In a video that found its way online, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma, accompanied by their tight security, were seen enjoying a lunch date at a popular eatery in Bengaluru. But the video also captures how the situation turned chaotic as fans eagerly awaited the exit of the two celebrities to get clicked with them. Despite massive bouncers and security guards, fans were trying to make their way through to get near to the celebrities and one of the male fans managed to breach the security line and ended up getting too close to Anushka Sharma. Moreover, the fan was seen trying to block her way towards the car which left Virat fuming over the former’s behaviour. Here, have a look at the video:

Virat Kohli got mobbed in Bengaluru ????❤️‍???? after lunch date with Anushka nd family . pic.twitter.com/JYHNtDaYMo — `` (@KohlifiedGal) April 22, 2023

Followed by this, many netizens reacted to the video and came in support of the celebrities, requesting fans to respect their privacy, especially in public places. “Feel bad for stars when they get mobbed like this. Especially when out for family outings. They looked genuinely scared as they walked out,” commented one of them. Yet another user added, “Isn't it a common sense that people shouldn't cross their limits. I think even a common people would behave the same way if one cross their limits and harasses this way everywhere they go. And also how jobless are people to keep doing this for celebrities”. Another one said, “Really shame on the so called fans, you are fan of his Game give me and his family space have some self respect.”

On the work front, while Virat Kohli is busy with the ongoing IPL, Anushka Sharma is gearing up for the release of Chakda Xpress based on the life of female cricketer Jhulan Goswami.

Also Read: Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Faf du Plessis strike goofy pose, see picture

The popular franchise Dhoom has seen a number of big star names being attached to it. After the first instalment in the franchise saw John Abraham and his bike make a statement, the second witnessed Hrithik Roshan and his disguises, while the third featured Aamir Khan in a never before seen avatar. Not surprisingly, a number of rumours have been doing the rounds about the casting for the fourth instalment in the franchise with some claiming that it will feature Shah Rukh Khan as the main villain. However, while there has been no update on this development, a new topic of discussion has been John Abraham’s return to the Dhoom franchise.

Commenting on the same a well-placed industry source informed Bollywood Hungama, “Earlier this year John Abraham broke the mould with his performance in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan. His rendition of the main villain certainly created waves, and the audience too loved his performance. So if Yash Raj Films is looking to cast him yet again in a negative role it will come as no surprise.” Ask the source whether there is any truth to these rumours and he says, “There could be more truth to it than any other rumour. In fact, for the past couple of days there have been daily meetings at YRF and John has been seen attending these meetings on multiple occasions. If anything is finalized, it will be at one of these meets.”

Interestingly, the source reasons why John Abraham could be returning to the Dhoom franchise further saying, “If you remember, the climax of Dhoom was open ended. There was no clarity on whether John’s character in the film was dead or had he escaped. This uncertainty could be used, to see him make a return to the Dhoom franchise.” While for continuation purposes it will certainly be closed loop, we wonder if the two films will be links with a flashback sequence detailing his character’s whereabouts in the interim.

All said and done, though buzz around John Abraham returning to the Dhoom franchise with Dhoom 4 seems to be gathering steam, an official confirmation on the development is still pending.

Also Read: John Abraham thanks Pathaan producer Aditya Chopra: ‘The way he positions me, whether it is Dhoom, New York, or now Pathaan, the credit goes to him’

Last Mother’s Day, Priyanka Chopra Jonas had opened up about her motherhood journey and posted about her and Nick Jonas’ daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas on social media. She had taken up to the platform to talk about her struggle with the complicated delivery of Malti, after the couple opted for surrogacy. As Mother’s Day 2023 is approaching, the actress opened up about how she can’t get herself to discipline her daughter because of the difficult journey they have had to bring her into the world.

Readers would recall that Priyanka Chopra Jonas had shared a post about the complications surrounding her daughter’s delivery. In an interview with Elle Magazine, the actress revealed that the journey has been so emotional that Malti now has her mother wrapped around her finger because she cannot bring herself to discipline her. She said, “She’s got me wrapped around her finger. I don’t even know how I’ll ever discipline her because I just don’t have it in me. I was so close to losing her so many times that she can get away with anything and I just want to see her happy. I want her to be the happiest. She’s a super smiley, happy baby, and that’s all my goal is—to see her joyous. Every time she smiles, it lights up my world, and that’s all I want to do.”

Further she went on to talk about Mother’s Day adding, “I’ve not been a mom long enough to be able to take the celebration, but I love to celebrate the moms in my life on Mother’s Day.”

For the unversed, last year on Mother’s Day, the Citadel actress had posted about how her little angel was in the NICU for 100 days. She had expressed gratitude towards the hospital staff and the entire team of doctors who helped the Jonas family to get their little baby home.

Also Read: Priyanka Chopra Jonas reveals she learned to do her own stunts; says, “I was working 15 – 20 years ago when I didn’t even have stunt doubles”

Earlier this week, we had reported about how Shah Rukh Khan arrived in Kashmir to shoot for the upcoming film Dunki. The Rajkumar Hirani directorial, co-starring Taapsee Pannu, is currently being wrapped up in the valley. After the Pathaan actor received a warm welcome at the airport, fans of the superstar in the valley are going berserk on social media by sharing and posting several photos and videos of him shooting for the film. The latest one features him alongside his leading lady.

Readers would be aware that Dunki will be bringing together Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu for the first time. Although the details of their role are currently under wraps, recently we got a glimpse of the duo shooting for the film in Sonmarg. Dressed in winter clothes, Shah Rukh and Taapsee were seen shooting in a gated cottage with clothes and accessories on display. Going by the setup, it seems that the onscreen pair were shooting for a shopping scene.

A fan posted the video on Twitter and also tagged Vicky Kaushal, who is expected to be shooting for it in the valley. Though we haven’t seen Kaushal shooting for the film, we hear that Vicky is expected to play a pivotal role in the movie.

Latest Update -: #ShahRukhKhan, #TapseePannu & #VickyKaushal wraps up shoot of #Dunki in Sonmarg, Kashmir earlier today ♥️???? @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/jBb0UFLEyS — RÃJ_SRK (@iamRajSrk1) April 26, 2023

Another BTS photo that has been doing the rounds is the one where the duo are shooting in Pulwama for Dunki. As for the film, it is expected to be based on the concept of ‘donkey flight’ where many people use multiple modes of transport and pathways to enter the country they want after their visas are rejected for the location. The film will focus on the life of a Punjabi man and his journey to Canada.

Shah Rukh khan & TapseePannu in Pulwama today for #Dunki shot pic.twitter.com/ajZJhCx05V — RUPESH ₛₜₐₙ (@SRKianRupesh05) April 27, 2023

Dunki marks the first collaboration of Rajkumar Hirani with Shah Rukh Khan and it is slated to release by the end of this year. While SRK will soon be gearing up for the release of his Pan India collaboration Jawan in June this year, it is slated for release on December 22, 2023.

Also Read: Shah Rukh Khan receives flowers and warm welcome as he lands in Kashmir for Dunki shoot, watch videos

Tim Cook’s visit has been the headline-maker of the past week. While many dignitaries have been meeting the Apple CEO, he has been in awe of the Ali Fazal starrer short sci-fi film The Astronaut and His Parrot, directed by Arati Kadav. The film was shown to the head honcho by Arati Kadav who was invited to deliver a special talk on the film, and he appreciated the filmmaker touting her as one of India's best sci-fi filmmakers who shot the entire award-winning film on her iPhone. 

Tim Cook said on his social media, "The Astronaut and His Parrot is a story of hope and connection. I met Arati Kadav, who created this beautiful award-winning short film using only her iPhone and Macbook Pro".

Ali reacted saying, “ It was nice to finally show the movie to Tim Cook. Since the whole movie has been shot with Apple products, getting these kinds of compliments from the Apple CEO is quite encouraging. Since it’s a Sci-fi movie, most of the shots were done with a green background, but it was plain Arati’s vision that made this movie what it is today. I hope we continue making more such movies which represent India.”

The film is about a space explorer who, due to an accident, has been adrift in the void with a low supply of oxygen. In his final moments in space, he tries to desperately send messages to his daughter via signals but is received by a gaudy parrot in a fortune teller's stall.

Also Read: Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha to return with Season 2 of their podcast series Virus 2062