January 2025 brought major controversies to Bollywood, including a violent attack on Saif Ali Khan, Anurag Kashyap's exit from the industry, and fresh debates over the re-release of ‘Padmaavat.’ Urvashi Rautela faced backlash for an insensitive post, while Kangana Ranaut's film ‘Emergency’ stirred protests and bans.
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Mumbai Police arrested a woman in West Bengal's Nadia district linked to the Saif Ali Khan attack. The SIM card of the main suspect, Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was registered under her name. Khan was stabbed six times at his Bandra home and later underwent surgery at Lilavati Hospital before being discharged on January 21.
During ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, Ben Affleck’s Brentwood neighborhood sees increased law enforcement and military presence, including National Guard personnel for wildfire response and security measures. Affleck remains uninvolved in legal issues, with officials reaffirming the focus is solely related to wildfire containment efforts.
Fatima Sana Shaikh discussed the impact of Thugs of Hindostan's failure on her confidence and career, revealing she lost projects and battled low self-esteem. Therapy and support, especially from filmmaker Anurag Basu, helped her regain confidence. She also spoke about her desire to escape to Dharamshala and reevaluate her identity.
Jugal Hansraj condemns the harsh trolling faced by newcomers Khushi Kapoor and Ibrahim Ali Khan after Nadaaniyan's release. Emphasizing the need for constructive criticism, he highlights the undue pressure from social media scrutiny on emerging talents and calls for feedback to focus on the work, not personal attributes.
Naga Chaitanya opened up about his divorce from Samantha Ruth Prabhu, emphasizing it was a mutual decision. He expressed frustration over continued public interest and requested privacy. Chaitanya mentioned that he and Samantha have moved on gracefully. He stressed that the decision was for the betterment of everyone involved and is not an uncommon event.
Bollywood star Salman Khan and Romanian singer-actress Iulia Vantur's unconfirmed relationship often sparks speculation. Vantur's rendition of 'Lag Jaa Gale' in Salman's upcoming movie 'Sikandar' has added to the intrigue. Reportedly recorded two years ago, the song features in a poignant trailer scene, enhancing the film's appeal leading to high anticipation.
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a nine-month mission on the ISS. Celebrities like Priyanka Chopra, R. Madhavan, and Jackie Shroff celebrated their safe return. Everyone praised their resilience and the efforts of SpaceX and NASA in ensuring their safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also welcomed Sunita back to Earth.
Many families evacuated their homes due to wildfires in Los Angeles, including Masaba Gupta's sister-in-law, Chinmaya Misra, whose Pacific Palisades home was destroyed. Gratitude for safety was expressed while urging support for a fundraiser started by Chinmaya's daughter. Several celebrities like Paris Hilton and Britney Spears also evacuated as the fire continued to spread.
India, led by Virat Kohli, defeated Pakistan in the ICC Champions Trophy by successfully chasing down a target of 242 in Dubai. Kohli's 51st ODI century helped secure the win, earning him the Man of the Match title. Bollywood stars celebrated the victory, sending congratulatory messages and praises for Kohli's performance.
Priyanka Chopra recently returned to India to celebrate the joyous wedding of her brother, Siddharth Chopra, with Neelam Upadhyaya. Priyanka treated fans to her stylish pictures from the wedding. However, it was veteran actress Rekha’s presence and her choice of jewellery that sparked intrigue among fans. Many wondered whether Rekha had rented PeeCee’s jewellery.