Actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar, who turned a year older on January 9, received an outpouring of love and well-wishes from family, friends, and Bollywood stars alike. As the celebrations drew to a close, his wife, Shibani Akhtar, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, affectionately calling Farhan her "happy star".
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Kannada star Kichcha Sudeep's action thriller 'Max' will premiere on Zee Kannada this Saturday at 7:30pm, before its digital release. The film, directed by Vijay Karthikeyaa, showcases Sudeep as Inspector Arjun Mahakshay, who must clear his name after being wrongfully accused. The movie will also be available in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi on ZEE5 starting February 22, 2025.
Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor celebrated her birthday with multiple cakes and shared her love for food on Instagram. Fans showered her with warm wishes. Speculation about her relationship with Rahul Mody continues as they attended a wedding together. Additionally, Shakti Kapoor sold a Juhu apartment for ₹6.11 crore.
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Sonu Sood, who became a national hero during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown by helping migrant workers and others in need, recently shared insights about his reluctance to join politics despite receiving several high-profile offers. In an interview with Humans of Bombay, Sonu revealed that he has been approached with significant political roles, including offers to become a Chief Minister or Deputy Chief Minister or a seat in the Rajya Sabha.
A couple on Instagram drops a video offering a glimpse of Shah Rukh Khan's house in London. But some angry fans feel this is invasion of privacy and hence they now seem to have deleted the video.
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Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, renowned for globalizing Indian classical music, passed away at 73 due to a chronic lung condition. His family confirmed his passing, highlighting his impact as a musician and cultural ambassador. Hussain's journey to musical icon status faced early resistance from his mother, who prioritized a secure future for him outside of music.
Himesh Reshammiya makes a comeback with 'Badass Ravi Kumar', releasing today. The movie, which has already made Rs. 95.7 lakhs in advance bookings, competes with 'Loveyapa'. With current trends predicting an opening of around 5 crores, it could perform well for Reshammiya. His total box office contribution stands at 126 crores since 'Aap Kaa Surroor.'