Tollywood star Allu Arjun was questioned by Hyderabad police regarding a tragic stampede at a special screening of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule. Authorities explored his awareness of safety protocols and whether his presence contributed to the chaos. Earlier, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail after his arrest.
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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.
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations were announced with 'Wicked' leading the pack at five nominations, including best ensemble. Other prominent films mentioned include 'A Complete Unknown' with four nods and leading actors such as Demi Moore, Timothee Chalamet, and Cynthia Erivo securing nominations.
On Republic Day 2025, we reflect on Jaidev Varma's 1971 composition ‘Jo Samar Mein Ho Gaye Amar,’ sung by Lata Mangeshkar, which rivals ‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ in its patriotic fervor. Despite its heartfelt lyrics and composition, the song didn’t gain the popularity it deserved. Asha Bhosle paid homage to Jaidev by singing this song in 1993.
Genelia D'Souza made a triumphant return to acting with her Marathi debut film Ved, alongside her husband, Riteish Deshmukh. The film became a massive success, emerging as the second-highest-grossing Marathi film after Sairat. However, the journey back to the screen wasn’t easy for the actor, who recently revealed that she was discouraged from making a comeback after a decade-long sabbatical.
Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan, along with their sons Taimur and Jeh, returned to Mumbai after a secret Holi vacation. Kareena’s chic airport look and their cheerful family moments captured on social media garnered fans' love. Professionally, Kareena was last seen in Singham Again, while Saif starred in Devara: Part 1.
Sonakshi Sinha shared how she introduced Zaheer Iqbal to her family. Her mother, Poonam Sinha, knew first, but Sonakshi hesitated to tell her protective father, Shatrughan Sinha. He responded calmly, supporting their relationship, leading to a smooth introduction and eventual marriage.
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British actor Paapa Essiedu's casting as Severus Snape in the new Harry Potter TV series has sparked debate among fans. Some applaud his talent while others criticize the deviation from the book's description. Adam Driver is suggested as a closer match to Alan Rickman's portrayal. The series is expected to premiere in 2027 after being delayed.
Ranbir Kapoor took a break from work to stay with Alia Bhatt during the birth of their daughter Raha. Kareena Kapoor Khan lauded Ranbir's dedication, noting her husband Saif Ali Khan did not do the same. Ranbir and Alia are open to having more children. The name Raha was suggested by Ranbir's mother, Neetu Kapoor.