The 97th Academy Awards will feature seven Indian films in the Best Picture category, including 'Kanguva' and 'Putul', the first Bengali film nominated. Voting starts on January 8, 2025. Additionally, 'Anuja', a short film produced by Guneet Monga, is shortlisted for Live Action Short. 'Laapataa Ladies' did not qualify.
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Amitabh Bachchan blessed a newborn at the ISPL Season 2 finale, going viral alongside videos of Akshay Kumar with his daughter, Nitara. The event drew numerous Bollywood celebrities. Bachchan's heartwarming gesture and Kumar's affectionate interactions charmed fans. Bachchan recently starred in the successful film Kalki 2898 AD.
Ram Charan's "Game Changer" is set to release on January 10th, following the success of "RRR." Advance bookings in the US have crossed ₹1 crore, with over 4500 tickets sold. Despite this, the film hasn't generated as much buzz as other recent Telugu releases. Trade experts hope the trailer will boost interest.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan celebrates his 59th birthday with a close-knit party attended by friends and family. Iulia Vantur shares a heartfelt post on Instagram, including a throwback photo with his niece Ayat, who shares his birthday. The teaser for his upcoming film 'Sikandar' is postponed due to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh's demise.
Popular bodyguards like Shah Rukh Khan's Ravi Singh and Salman Khan's Shera are speculated to earn high salaries, but Yusuf Ibrahim clarifies that these figures might be exaggerated. Shera has multiple businesses, making it possible for him to earn substantially. Ibrahim also notes that the income varies based on assignments and there are many factors affecting the payment structure.
During an interview, Bhumi Pednekar mistakenly confused two wedding rituals but quickly corrected herself. She emphasized the importance of modifying outdated practices and discussed her relationship preferences, highlighting the need for mutual respect and comfort. Bhumi also asserted her belief in monogamy.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar initially hesitated to sing 'Ek Tu Hi Bharosa' for the 2000 film Pukar. Convincing her took months of persistence by filmmaker Boney Kapoor, who showed her the film footage and expressed his belief in her unique ability to do justice to the song. The soulful rendition became a timeless classic.
Shraddha Kapoor, alongside her father Shakti Kapoor, has acquired a luxury apartment in Mumbai for Rs 6.24 crore, according to documents accessed by Zapkey. The property, located in the prestigious Piramal Mahalaxmi South Tower, was registered on January 13, 2025. Shraddha, who is riding high on the success of her latest film Stree 2, had previously rented a luxury apartment in Juhu for Rs 6 lakh per month in 2024.
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