Celebrity bodyguard Yusuf Ibrahim shared insights on the importance of respecting celebrities' boundaries, emphasizing how bodyguards ensure stars’ safety. He recounted an incident where Shah Rukh Khan scolded a fan for taking a selfie without permission, stressing that celebrities face long working hours and deserve personal space.
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Sooraj Barjatya discussed his long-lasting friendship with Salman Khan on Komal Nahta's podcast, emphasizing their shared early struggles in the film industry. He revealed Salman's unwavering support and their rejections. Barjatya is now planning a new film with Salman, reimagining his iconic "Prem" character for a mature audience, retaining the fun and family values.
Veteran actor and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi recently addressed the much-debated issue of nepotism in Bollywood. He dismissed the excessive debate around nepotism stating that while industry insiders may support their family members, ultimate success depends on the audience’s acceptance. Jaaved highlighted that several iconic actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Rajesh Khanna, Sanjay Dutt, and Sunny Deol, had to establish themselves through their talent and hard work.
Alia Bhatt, after becoming a mom to Raha Kapoor, has been curating a digital memory book with monthly emails filled with photos, videos, and thoughts for her daughter. She also expressed a desire to make child-friendly films. Alia's upcoming projects include the spy action film 'Alpha' and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama 'Love and War'.
Arbaaz Khan marked his first wedding anniversary with his wife, Sshura Khan, on December 24 with a joyous celebration attended by close family and friends. Members of the Khan family, including Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, their stepmother Helen, Arbaaz and his ex-wife Malaika Arora's son Arhaan Khan, and Salman’s rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur, joined in the festivities.
Sonu Sood expressed concern about actors continuing to act off-camera. He prefers interacting with the public without heavy security. Sood pointed out that many celebrities hire bodyguards to attract attention. He shared incidents illustrating his belief that some stars rely on theatrics for visibility. Sood prefers authenticity in public interactions.
Priyanka Chopra's brother, Siddharth, is set to marry Neelam Upadhyaya on February 7. Priyanka and her cousin Mannara attended the pre-wedding events, but Parineeti Chopra was absent due to work commitments. Parineeti and her husband Raghav are expected to join the wedding on February 7.
Esha Gupta visited Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, expressing her presence as a devoted follower of Sanatan Dharma rather than a Bollywood personality. She encouraged people to join the sacred event for faith or duty. Other celebrities like Anupam Kher and Milind Soman have also attended.
Vicky Kaushal’s film Chhaava has become his highest-grossing film in the North American market, earning $2.92 million in the first week. Domestically, it has garnered Rs 242.25 crore within eight days, nearly surpassing Uri’s record. Chhaava’s success is due to its portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, strong performances, and tax-free status in some states.
Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran’s action thriller L2: Empuraan has become the second-highest-grossing film in Malayalam cinema history with ₹201 crore in worldwide collections. The film, released on March 27, 2025, faced controversy over its depiction of the 2002 Gujarat riots. Mohanlal and Prithviraj addressed the concerns, expressing regret over any distress caused.