Sunday, August 16
Entertainment news is buzzing with updates! Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's dance at a wedding went viral, while Anu Aggarwal claims she's still owed money for 'Aashiqui.' Jacqueline Fernandez's manager faced backlash for pushing a fan, and Paresh Rawal exited 'Hera Pheri 3.' Shraddha Kapoor's involvement in Ekta Kapoor's next film is uncertain amid payment dispute rumors.
Raakhee Gulzar fondly remembers her time filming 'Ek Rishtaa,' highlighting her enduring friendship with Amitabh Bachchan, which began with 'Reshma Aur Shera.' She recalls their youthful camaraderie and Bachchan's playful nature. Gulzar also admits to being addicted to 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' during filming and praises Akshay Kumar's early discipline and success.
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 demonstrates box office resilience, collecting an estimated Rs 4.15 crore on its third Saturday, bringing its total to approximately Rs 143.50 crore. Despite competition from Hollywood releases like Mission: Impossible and Final Destination, the film continues to draw audiences and is poised to enter the Rs 150 crore club, solidifying its success.
In a lighthearted throwback, Karan Johar playfully teased Anushka Sharma on India's Got Talent, calling her "desh ki bahu" due to her marriage to Virat Kohli. The incident occurred during a game promoting her film 'Zero' with Katrina Kaif.
Nani's HIT: The Third Case continues its run at the box office. The film earns an estimated Rs 54 lakhs on Day 17. Second week collections total Rs 12.7 crore. Telugu states contribute the most. The film records a 22.84% Telugu occupancy rate on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Sailesh Kolanu directs the film.
Anu Aggarwal, the Aashiqui famed actress, has expressed her admiration for the recent cinematic successes of RRR and Animal. She lauded the bold direction showcased in modern Indian cinema, acknowledging the evolving tastes of audiences. Aggarwal also highlighted the global surge of South Indian films and the shift towards content-driven cinema, inspiring her to explore new projects.
In April, singer Sonu Kakkar shocked fans by announcing she had cut ties with her siblings, Neha and Tony Kakkar, citing “deep emotional pain” in a now-deleted social media post. However, just days later, the siblings put their differences aside and reunited during their parents’ wedding celebrations, ending the family feud.
Dia Mirza and Vaibhav Rekhi celebrated their son Avyaan’s 4th birthday with a star-studded party attended by Bipasha Basu, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Dhupia, and others. The kids enjoyed games and activities, while Dia shared heartfelt birthday wishes for her “miracle, magical, musical, master” son, born prematurely and now thriving.
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has opened big in India. The film earned an estimated Rs 17.50 crore on its first day. It is now the biggest Hollywood opener of 2025 in India. The movie surpassed other Hollywood and Bollywood releases. The film is performing well in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Aman Verma, once a popular TV actor, recently performed a magic trick on stage, sparking rumors about his career shift. He clarified it was part of a film shoot and joked it was for his “paapi pet.” Aman continues acting despite facing personal challenges and social media speculation.
