Sunday, August 16
Prateik Babbar has officially changed his surname to Prateik Smita Patil, honoring his late mother. He revealed a childhood custody battle between his maternal and paternal families, leading to the initial surname 'Smit Babbar'. After a period of using just 'Prateik' due to bitterness, he embraced his mother's name after encouragement from his wife, Priya Banerjee.
A 23-year-old man, Jitendra Kumar Singh, was arrested for allegedly trespassing into Salman Khan's Mumbai residence, Galaxy Apartments, on May 20. Earlier that day, he was confronted near the residence and later gained entry by slipping in with a resident's car. He claimed he wanted to meet the actor, amidst heightened security due to recent threats against Khan.
Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga, who previously delivered blockbusters like Kabir Singh and Animal, is currently gearing up for his next ambitious project Spirit, starring Prabhas in the lead role. However, the film has now found itself in the spotlight for casting-related buzz, as reports claim that Deepika Padukone is no longer part of the project.
Actor and doctor Ashish Gokhale, who is known for his performances in Rohit Shetty’s web series Indian Police Force and films like Shaitaan, 420 IPC, Bholaa, and Gabbar Is Back, is currently seen in Raid 2. In an exclusive interview with ETimes, Ashish reflected on balancing medicine and movies, his preparation process for emotionally complex characters, and his bond with Ajay Devgn.
Suniel Shetty, currently starring in 'Kesari Veer,' voiced his concerns about actors avoiding commentary on 'Operation Sindoor' due to fear of political association. He clarified his patriotism isn't politically motivated, emphasizing his film choices stem from genuine interest. Shetty also expressed shock over Paresh Rawal's departure from 'Hera Pheri 3,' a development that surprised him and Akshay Kumar.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a Cannes veteran of over two decades, made a stunning appearance at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival ahead of the premiere of Oliver Hermanus’ historical drama The History of Sound, starring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor. Meanwhile, back in Mumbai, Aishwarya’s husband Abhishek Bachchan and mother-in-law Jaya Bachchan were spotted stepping out for a quiet family dinner on Wednesday night.
Suhana Khan celebrated her 25th birthday on May 22, 2025, with heartfelt wishes from close friends Ananya Panday, Shanaya Kapoor, and Navya Naveli Nanda. Ananya shared a nostalgic IPL photo, while Shanaya posted a glamorous picture from Anant Ambani's pre-wedding celebration.
Armaan Malik’s recent reaction to a fan asking about him removing his surname from Instagram has left social media users divided, with many finding his response both hilarious and genuine. Armaan recently took to his X (formerly Twitter) to inform his fans that many versions of his older songs appearing online recently have not been officially released by him.
Om Raut returns with 'Kalam: The Missile Man of India', a biopic on Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam starring Dhanush. Following the 2023 flop Adipurush, the film’s first look was unveiled at Cannes. Om calls it a vital, inspiring story for global youth and a personal milestone.
Suniel Shetty dismissed rumours of rivalry with Akshay Kumar, calling them media-created. Despite magazine speculations, the actors share a strong professional bond, collaborating in hits like 'Mohra' and 'Hera Pheri'. Fans see through the hype, and the duo will reunite in upcoming films 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Hera Pheri 3'.
