Friday, August 14
Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' continues its box office run in India, earning an estimated Rs 2.15 crore on Wednesday, bringing its total to approximately Rs 79.50 crore. While successful, it trails behind its predecessor. Cruise expressed gratitude to collaborators and fans for the film's success, which contributed to a record-breaking Memorial Day weekend globally with $552.
Karan Sharma's directorial venture, 'Bhool Chuk Maaf,' starring Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi, is performing steadily at the box office. Despite a drop in collections during the weekdays after a strong opening weekend, the comedy-drama has successfully crossed the Rs. 40 crore mark in just six days.
Nani's investigative thriller, 'Hit: The Third Case,' is now streaming on Netflix India in five languages after a successful theatrical run, grossing over Rs 100 crore worldwide. Nani stars as SP Arjun Sarkaar, solving a series of murders, with Srinidhi Shetty as his love interest and Prateik Smita Patil as the antagonist. The film has garnered praise for its gritty narrative.
Deepika Padukone's alleged demands, including an eight-hour workday after becoming a mother, reportedly led to her exit from Prabhas's 'Spirit,' directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Ajay Devgn defended the concept of shorter workdays for mothers, while Vanga seemingly criticized Deepika for disclosing details of their discussions and potentially undermining a younger actress.
Hina Khawaja Bayat, a veteran Pakistani actress, voiced her frustration regarding the declining quality of public and private services in Pakistan. She highlighted her disappointing experience at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, citing the lack of basic facilities. Bayat also criticized Air Sial's poor management, urging accountability and reform to address the everyday needs of citizens.
Ashok Saraf, a celebrated Marathi actor, supported his friend Nana Patekar during his early, financially challenging days. They performed together in theatre, where Ashok, already established, aided Nana through small gestures like paying him for massages and intentionally losing card games. Ashok also offered Nana a blank cheque during a time of urgent need, showcasing his generosity and unwavering support.
Virat Kohli's clarification on his accidental like on Avneet Kaur's picture sparked widespread discussion. Rakul Preet Singh defended the couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli, dismissing the controversy as trivial and highlighting the intense scrutiny celebrities face. She also addressed Virat's clarification, suggesting people evolve and shouldn't be judged for past actions.
Following his divorce, Yuzvendra Chahal is rumored to be dating RJ Mahvash, who was recently spotted meeting him incognito, reminiscent of Virat Kohli's gesture for Anushka Sharma. The dating rumors sparked after Mahvash attended one of Chahal's matches during his divorce. Both have denied the rumors, maintaining they are just friends, while Mahvash celebrates her acting debut and production venture.
This weekend, OTT platforms offer a diverse escape with thrilling new content. 'Criminal Justice Season 4' presents a family drama with Pankaj Tripathi as Madhav Mishra. 'Captain America: Brave New World' streams Sam Wilson's journey, battling new threats. 'Thudarum' showcases a taxi driver's fight against injustice. 'HIT: The Third Case' features Nani as an unorthodox officer investigating gruesome murders. Finally, 'A Complete Unknown' chronicles Bob Dylan's rise, starring Timothée Chalamet, promising a captivating watch for every viewer.
Timeless beauty Mumtaz, at 77, credits her fitness to disciplined habits. In a recent interview, she shared her routine: early sleep, early rise, exercise, and a light diet, skipping dinner. She revealed that Akshay Kumar advised her to avoid eating after 6 pm, a tip she diligently follows.
