Monday, August 10
Akshay Kumar and the 'Housefull 5' cast surprised Mumbai moviegoers with a theatre visit after the film's successful opening. The film has achieved a record-breaking ₹24 crore on its first day, becoming the biggest non-holiday opener for a comedy and the highest in the franchise. Directed by Tarun Mansukhani, the film is a murder mystery set on a cruise.
Aamir Khan disclosed his near collaboration with Mani Ratnam on ‘Lajo’ in 2007, an adaptation of Ismat Chughtai’s work. Despite buzz, the project was shelved due to unforeseen reasons, unrelated to creative disputes. Khan, a fervent admirer of Ratnam, expressed hopes for future collaboration.
Sonam Kapoor, who turns 39 on June 9, began her birthday celebrations a night early with a star-studded bash on Sunday. Among the first to arrive were her Veere Di Wedding co-star Kareena Kapoor Khan along with husband Saif Ali Khan. The couple’s presence added glamour to the private affair, which saw several close friends and family members join in for the pre-birthday festivities.
Tom Cruise's Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning continues its box office success, grossing Rs 113.65 crore in India and contributing to a global total of Rs 3152.5 crore. The English version leads in India with Rs 64.17 crore, while the Hindi version adds Rs 28.6 crore. Despite tapering regional versions, the film maintains a strong global presence.
Jared Leto faces accusations of sexual misconduct from nine women, some underage, as reported by Air Mail. A DJ, Allie Teilz, ignited the conversation, alleging assault when she was 17. Other women detail inappropriate texting and uncomfortable encounters, including model Laura La Rue, who claims Leto pursued her at 16.
Actress Deepshikha Nagpal recently opened up about the stark contrast between Bollywood stars of the 90s and the current generation of actors. She reflected on the simplicity and humility she witnessed on sets back in the day — particularly recalling her time shooting Koyla (1997) with Shah Rukh Khan. Deepshikha also recalled the simplicity of Salman Khan during his earlier years in the industry.
Aamir Khan, promoting 'Sitaare Zameen Par,' acknowledges the unpredictability of box office success. Despite creating a heartwarming comedy, he's uncertain if it will resonate commercially, given the current dominance of action films. Khan highlights the irony of his films releasing when their genre is out of favor.
Diya Krishna, daughter of actor G Krishnakumar, faced betrayal by her staff, leading to a legal battle involving fraud and extortion allegations. While pregnant, Diya discovered a financial scam orchestrated by trusted employees who diverted payments to personal accounts. The situation escalated, prompting Diya and her father to pursue legal action after realizing the extent of the breach of trust and financial loss.
Actor and comedian Jamie Lever, daughter of veteran comedian Johnny Lever, recently opened up about her deeply personal struggles with body image and societal expectations. In a recent interview with Hauterrfly, Jamie shared that she battled severe insecurities growing up as an obese child and often felt embarrassed about her appearance.
