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Priyanka along with her husband Nick Jonas were looking dashing as they posed together for photographs. Priyanka’s mother, Madhu Chopra, made a stunning entry at the venue, radiating happiness for her son Siddharth. Priyanka's in-laws also looked elegant in their festive attire. Siddharth Chopra and Neelam Upadhyay's star-studded sangeet night saw close friends from the industry in attendance.
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Karan Johar's cryptic post hints at a mystery film featuring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Kajol, and Ibrahim Ali Khan. The project 'Sarzameen' remains unannounced, while Ibrahim's debut film 'Nadaaniyan,' set to stream on Netflix in 2025, pairs him with Khushi Kapoor.
Director Anurag Kashyap reviewed 'Paatal Lok Season 2', praising its "powerful, bleak" exploration of societal issues. He highlighted Jaideep Ahlawat's performance as a masterclass in acting and urged viewers to watch with subtitles for authenticity. Kashyap commended the entire cast and congratulated the team for their exceptional work.
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Jaya Bachchan criticized Akshay Kumar's film 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' for its title, calling it a flop. The film, however, earned ₹311.5 crore globally and significantly raised awareness about sanitation, contributing to India's open-defecation-free status. Fans defended the movie's impact, contrasting it with the less successful films of her son Abhishek Bachchan.