Sunday, August 16
Janhvi Kapoor’s boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya joined Khushi Kapoor, Karan Johar, and Ishaan Khatter at Cannes for the 'Homebound' premiere. Directed by Neeraj Ghaywan and produced by Dharma Productions, the film competes in the Un Certain Regard section, telling a heartfelt story of two childhood friends from North India.
Ananya Panday, recognized in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list for 2025, celebrates a major career milestone alongside Ishaan Khatter. Her rumoured boyfriend, Walker Blanco, publicly supports her achievement. The couple, first linked in 2024, were recently spotted on a lunch date with Suhana Khan, further fueling romance speculations after their appearance at Anant Ambani's wedding.
Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber attended the Toronto Maple Leafs game. They displayed affection amidst relationship rumours. The couple held hands and kissed while cheering. Justin, a long-time fan, showed his support. He also shared photos on Instagram. The appearance counters speculation about marital issues. The Biebers presented a united front during challenges.
Shekhar Suman shared the pain of losing his son, Aayush. Aayush battled a rare illness for four years. Shekhar recalled a director calling him for a shoot during Aayush's illness. Aayush begged him not to go. The tragedy led Shekhar to question his faith. He removed religious idols from his home. Shekhar remembers Aayush every day.
Hritik Roshan faced a tough situation during the filming of 'Koi... Mil Gaya'. He arrived on set unprepared for a deeply emotional scene with Rekha. Frozen with fear, he spent 45 minutes trying to compose himself. Music helped him regain his focus. Rekha's real slap during the scene triggered the necessary emotions.
Ranbir Kapoor's candidness has often landed him in amusing situations, like his bold compliment to Anushka Sharma about her kissing skills during 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' promotions, leaving her visibly awkward. Their off-screen friendship is marked by playful banter and mutual admiration. Anushka once noted Ranbir's childlike curiosity, humorously suggesting it made her feel ready for motherhood.
Javed Akhtar spoke about online hate at a Mumbai book launch. He receives abuse from both Hindu and Muslim extremists. Some call him a Kaafir, others a Jihadi. Akhtar expressed frustration over this constant barrage. He also addressed the Pahalgam terror attack and India's response. Akhtar urged strong action against Pakistan and remembered the victims from Maharashtra.
Shraddha Kapoor has reportedly exited Ekta Kapoor's upcoming women-centric film due to a payment disagreement. Ekta deemed Shraddha's asking price of Rs 17 crore plus profit share too high, potentially straining the budget. Consequently, producers are actively seeking a replacement lead actress for the 'high-concept thriller' directed by Rahi Anil Barve.
