John Abraham, despite facing criticism for his acting, received praise from Steven Spielberg for his role in Deepa Mehta's "Water." He shared his experience of attending the Oscars, where Spielberg and Charlize Theron appreciated his work, contrasting with the lack of recognition he received in India.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrates 15 years in the film industry, reflecting on her journey from a novice without connections to a versatile star. She discusses her early struggles, evolving from performing glamorous roles to more meaningful characters, and her current enthusiasm for producing. Samantha is excited about applying her experiences to the future while enjoying her multifaceted career.
Following a stampede at a "Pushpa 2" screening that resulted in a fatality and injured a young boy, director Sukumar visited the hospitalized child and donated ₹5 lakh to his family. Allu Arjun, whose surprise appearance triggered the incident, expressed grief and pledged ₹25 lakh to the deceased's family. Police are investigating the theatre management for safety protocol lapses.
Allu Arjun, released on bail after clarifying his non-involvement in a stampede-related death, received support from Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubati. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut critiqued Bollywood's lack of realism, praising Pushpa's authenticity. Rashmika Mandanna defended her roles in Animal and Pushpa 2 amidst discussions on toxic masculinity, while Rohman Shawl opened up about the impact of Sushmita Sen's heart attack.
Triptii Dimri celebrates her 31st birthday with a touching video shared by her rumoured boyfriend, Sam Merchant. He refers to her as "the best soul" and wishes her happiness. Their relationship surfaced after her breakup with Karnesh Sharma. On the acting front, she recently appeared in 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3' and will feature in 'Arjun Ustara' and 'Dhadak 2.'
Abhishek Bachchan is known for his on-set pranks, as recounted by Priyanka Chopra. During the filming of 'Bluffmaster', Abhishek hid Priyanka's phone by sitting on it. In retaliation, Priyanka and Riteish Deshmukh sent a playful text to Rani Mukerji from Abhishek's phone. Rani responded humorously, unaware of the prank.
Veteran actor-filmmaker Deb Mukherjee passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. Kajol, Ajay Devgn, their son Yug, and other family members attended the funeral and prayer ceremony. Deb Mukherjee was a respected figure in the Hindi film industry with a notable lineage connected to Indian cinema.
A fresh controversy has erupted over Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami’s decision not to observe a fast during the ongoing month of Ramzan. The debate has divided Muslim clerics and scholars, with some criticizing his actions while others offer a more lenient perspective based on Islamic principles. Amid the uproar, veteran lyricist and poet Javed Akhtar has extended his support to Shami.
Salman Khan, amidst his busy schedule for Sikandar, shared a delightful Valentine’s Day post with a family photo. The classic comedy Andaz Apna Apna, starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, is set to re-release in April 2025. The teaser for Sikandar, directed by AR Murugadoss, promises an action-packed drama.
Filmmaker Sajid Nadiadwala is celebrating his 59th birthday with Salman Khan, who teased his upcoming film Sikandar on Instagram. Reddit users speculated about an AI-generated photo of the celebration. Sikandar, produced by Nadiadwala and directed by AR Murugadoss, stars Salman Khan in an action-packed role and is set to release on Eid 2025.