Thursday, August 06
Diljit Dosanjh faced backlash for starring alongside Hania Aamir in 'Sardaarji 3' after tensions escalated between India and Pakistan. Despite the controversy and the film's overseas-only release, Diljit defended his decision, emphasizing that art and music transcend national boundaries. He highlighted the importance of unity and love, advocating for focusing on shared humanity over political conflicts.
Riddhi Dogra, who played Kaveri Amma in 'Jawan,' found it absurd to be cast as Shah Rukh Khan's mother figure. She was initially perplexed by the role but seized the opportunity to work with director Atlee and alongside SRK and Deepika Padukone. Dogra expressed nervousness about the role and regrets not properly interacting with Shah Rukh Khan on set.
Following Sunjay Kapur's sudden death, an old interview with his wife, Priya Sachdev, has resurfaced. She described Sunjay as "misunderstood," highlighting his challenges after his father's death and divorce from Karisma Kapoor. Priya shared her involvement in his business decisions and noted his passion for polo, a central part of their family life.
Fatima Sana Shaikh revealed the unfair treatment faced by new and supporting actors in Bollywood, especially those without film family connections. She recounted an experience with a female co-star who constantly tried to steal the spotlight during scenes, disrupting the intended focus. Fatima emphasized the importance of respecting newcomers and character actors, drawing from her own experiences of feeling marginalized.
Despite new releases, "How to Train Your Dragon" dominated the box office for a second weekend with $37 million. Pixar's "Elio" had a disappointing opening, earning only $21 million, while "28 Years Later" debuted strongly with $30 million, marking director Danny Boyle's best opening. "Lilo & Stitch" continued its success, and A24's "Materialists" held well in its second week.
Sonam Kapoor donated 12 inches of her long hair to charity, sharing a heartfelt video on Instagram. She credited her father, Anil Kapoor, for her hair genes and thanked her hairstylist Pete. Despite the cut, her hair remains long and she feels refreshed. She is also preparing for her upcoming film, 'Battle for Bittora'.
Aamir Khan's 'Sitaare Zameen Par' had a promising opening weekend at the Indian box office, earning an estimated Rs 59.90 crore. Driven by positive reviews and family appeal, the film showed strong growth over the weekend. It has become Aamir Khan's 9th highest-grossing film, while also marking a career milestone for Genelia Deshmukh as her highest-grossing film to date.
Farah Khan surprised her cook Dilip with a renovated blue-and-white kitchen and a new air conditioner. Overjoyed, Dilip hugged her, joking about their past kitchen. Farah called it the "Taj Mahal" and gifted him a photo of them to place on the new shelves, adding a personal touch.
Raj Kapoor, born in 1924, was a legendary Indian actor, director, and producer, hailed as "The Greatest Showman of Indian Cinema" and often compared to Charlie Chaplin. His iconic films like Awaara and Shree 420 gained global acclaim. He passed away in 1988 due to asthma complications.
