Thursday, August 13
Filmmaker Karan Johar will host India’s 'The Traitors', featuring 20 celebrities like Apoorva Mukhija and Raj Kundra. Inspired by his own experiences with betrayal, Karan praised the show’s authentic, raw format, setting it apart from typical reality shows with genuine emotions and real-time reactions.
Saif Ali Khan emphasizes family time at an event. He values being present for his children. Deepika Padukone reportedly left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit. Sources cite her demands as the reason. Triptii Dimri replaced her in the film. Saif will appear in Race 4 and other projects. Deepika may reunite with Shah Rukh Khan in King.
Wamiqa Gabbi nearly quit Bollywood in 2019 due to stalled growth but accepted a small role in ’83 to visit London. This experience reignited her passion, leading to key roles in TV series like Jubilee and films including 'Khufiya', 'Tabaah', 'Baby John', and 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'.
Kiara Advani, glowing with pregnancy joy, shared a vibrant, healthy salad from her diet on Instagram. Fresh from her stunning Met Gala 2025 debut showcasing her baby bump, she and husband Sidharth Malhotra prepare for parenthood. Kiara also stars in the upcoming War 2, releasing August 14, 2025.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's cryptic post on X, allegedly aimed at Deepika Padukone, ignited a social media storm amidst reports of her exit from 'Spirit'. Vanga alluded to a breach of trust and questioned her feminism. Last year, Deepika made remarks on feminism during 'Fighter' promotions, emphasizing collaboration between genders.
Vijay Kanakamedala's rural action film ‘Bhairavam,’ starring Bellamkonda Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj, and Nara Rohith, has premiered, sparking early reactions on Twitter. Initial reviews suggest a promising start, with praise for the engaging drama and performances of the lead actors. Sai Dharam Tej expressed excitement, wishing the team success. ‘Bhairavam’ marks Manchu Manoj’s return to Telugu cinema after nine years, where he plays Gajapathi Varma. He is also preparing for 'Mirai'.
Tovino Thomas's thriller 'Narivetta' has garnered significant box office success, accumulating Rs 9.79 crores in its first week across India. The film experienced a strong opening weekend, peaking on Sunday with Rs 2.25 crore, fueled by positive word-of-mouth and Thomas's compelling performance. Weekday collections predictably dipped, yet the film maintained a respectable total, indicating sustained urban audience engagement. Night shows exhibited the highest occupancy, particularly in Kochi.
AbRam Khan celebrated his 12th birthday with family, while Vicky Kaushal is in talks to portray Guru Dutt in a biopic. Anushka Sharma faced online criticism during RCB's losses but received praise after their victory. Navjot Singh Sidhu shared an anecdote about warning Shah Rukh Khan about Bollywood, highlighting SRK's self-assuredness and drive to succeed.
Following Javed Akhtar's criticism of Pakistan after a terrorist attack, Pakistani actress Bushra Ansari suggested he remain silent, like Naseeruddin Shah, even implying Akhtar faced housing issues in Mumbai. Akhtar retorted, questioning Ansari's authority to dictate his speech and defending his Indian identity against external commentary.
The much-awaited re-release of Mahesh Babu’s 2010 fantasy action comedy 'Khaleja' in theatres today (May 30) has caused some unexpected chaos in parts of the state, where fans created a scene due to certain scenes being missing. A rare clip even shows a fan entering a theatre with a snake to imitate a particular scene from the film.
