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Bollywood stars Preity Zinta and Priyanka Chopra shared their distress amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Zinta detailed the harrowing experience of ash falling like snow and fears for safety, while Chopra shared her concern and gratitude to firefighters. Both emphasized the devastation and the need for immediate containment of the fires.
Amitabh Bachchan was declared clinically dead after a severe injury on the sets of Coolie but survived due to Jaya Bachchan's unwavering support. Despite facing multiple surgeries and losing significant body strength, he made a miraculous recovery. Fans and loved ones, including politicians, prayed for his health as he fought back against the odds.
Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster Chhaava is nearing the Rs 600 crore mark despite controversy over a BTS video showing him on a mechanical horse. He faced backlash but another video revealed his real horse-riding skills. Vicky spoke about the challenges and training with his horse, Azaad, overcoming his initial fears while shooting key scenes.
The much-anticipated sequel to 'Pati Patni Aur Woh', featuring Bhumi Pednekar and Kartik Aaryan, is reportedly in the works. However, speculation is rife that Raveena Tandon’s daughter, Rasha Thadani, might be stepping into the role previously played by Ananya Panday. Amid these casting rumours, both Ananya and Rasha were spotted at a Mumbai event, where their interaction—or lack thereof—sparked fresh gossip about an underlying tension between the two.
India secured a victory against Pakistan in Dubai, with Virat Kohli's 51st ODI century playing a pivotal role. Shoaib Akhtar's humorous emotional response via a Bollywood song went viral. Celebrities expressed joy, with many praising Kohli's outstanding performance.
Mohanlal's 'Barroz' has seen an upward trend in earnings after a slow start, with collections reaching Rs.9.8 crore in total. Despite a performance uplift over New Year, the movie struggles to hit the Rs.10 crore mark. The film, directed by Mohanlal, received a mixed review of 2.5 out of 5 from ETimes.
Actress Jyotika recently shared her thoughts on the challenges she faced in the film industry, particularly the struggle of being sidelined in male-centric projects despite her experience and success. Jyotika will soon be seen in Dabba Cartel, an upcoming web series produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Hitesh Bhatia.
Saif Ali Khan, healthier after his surgery following a burglary-related stabbing, was seen with family returning to Mumbai from Pataudi palace. Saif drove while Kareena Kapoor Khan and Jeh sat in the back. The family requests privacy for their children. Saif will next be seen in 'Jewel Thief'; Kareena was previously in 'Singham Again'.
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