Thursday, August 13
R. Madhavan, celebrating his 55th birthday, reflects on his unexpected journey from an engineer to a celebrated actor. He acknowledges key milestones like 'Banegi Apni Baat,' Mani Ratnam's 'Alai Payuthey,' and the Hindi classic 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein,' expressing gratitude for the opportunities and love received. Madhavan also embraces his recent villainous roles in 'Shaitaan' and 'Kesari 2,' while hinting at exploring different characters in the future.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning's box office in India witnessed a resurgence on its fifteenth day, earning approximately Rs 3.50 crore, a significant rise from Friday's Rs 1.75 crore. Despite a mid-run slowdown after a strong opening, the film's total collection now stands at Rs 86.41 crore.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta has publicly demanded accountability following serious misconduct allegations against cinematographer Pratik Shah. Mehta urged the film industry to investigate the pattern of abuse by powerful men and end the silence surrounding such issues. Dharma Productions, where Shah freelanced on 'Homebound,' stated they have a zero-tolerance policy and received no complaints during his limited engagement.
Ronald Fenty, father of Rihanna, has passed away at 70 in Los Angeles after battling an illness. Family members, including Rihanna and her brother Rajad, were reportedly present during his final moments. Despite a past tumultuous relationship marked by estrangement and legal disputes, Ronald had expressed joy about Rihanna's second pregnancy and praised her as a mother.
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi's 'Bhool Chuk Maaf' is a box office success after its theatrical release on May 23, 2025. The film earned ₹5.15 crore on its second Saturday, bringing the total to ₹52.50 crore. Despite mixed reviews, audiences are enjoying the time-loop romantic drama set in Banaras, which follows Ranjan's quest for love and a government job.
In the 1990s, Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir Khan rose to fame together. Aamir views their rivalry as healthy competition focused on self-improvement. He admires Shah Rukh’s 'DDLJ' and hopes to collaborate with both Khans soon, while Salman and Shah Rukh have shared several hit films.
Rekha Bhardwaj shared insights into the aesthetics of a song, recalling her journey with 'Thaal' from 'His Story Of Itihaas,' a culturally rich track about wedding traditions. She rediscovered her mischievous side through the song, thanks to Vishal Bhardwaj's encouragement. Rekha emphasized that aesthetics define art, and a song's dignity lies in its execution, irrespective of genre.
AR Rahman's visit to Hans Zimmer's Abu Dhabi concert has ignited fan excitement about their potential collaboration on Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana.' Producer Namit Malhotra confirmed that both Zimmer and Rahman are indeed working together on the film's score, marking Zimmer's Bollywood debut. Fans eagerly anticipate a future concert featuring the two legendary composers.
Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma once found herself at the centre of intense criticism and unwarranted blame during a period when her husband, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli, was not performing at his best. Many accused her of being a distraction, simply for being present at his matches. She had publicly addressed these accusations in the past with a brave response.
Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav shared his views on nepotism. He said connections can help you get a break. But success depends on talent and audience response. Yadav cited examples of Shah Rukh Khan and others. He emphasized that nobody can guarantee success in films or sports. Capability is the key. The audience ultimately decides an actor's fate, according to Yadav.
