Monday, August 17
The 1990s were the golden years of Salman Khan, who gave a series of classic films that defined Bollywood's mainstream success. His films during these years combined romance, action, comedy, and family drama, establishing him as a household name.
Karan Johar’s historical film Takht, featuring a star-studded cast, is currently on hold due to “multiple factors.” He reassures fans it’s not cancelled and praises the screenplay as his best. Meanwhile, Karan focuses on directing an action film and producing projects like 'Dhadak 2' and 'Naagzilla'.
Actor Himanshu Malhotra, who played Major Rajiv Kapoor in the 2021 war drama Shershaah, recently opened up about his experience shooting the film and revealed some behind-the-scenes anecdotes—one of which involved witnessing the initial sparks of romance between lead actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani.
It looks like love might be in the air again for Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The actress, who was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya, is now rumoured to be in a relationship with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru of Raj & DK fame. Amidst the increasing buzz, Raj Nidimoru’s former wife, Shhyamali De, has added fuel to the fire with a cryptic post on Instagram.
Amitabh Bachchan fondly recalled Ratan Tata's humility on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati,' sharing anecdotes of their encounters. He narrated how Tata once asked to borrow money for a phone call at Heathrow and another instance where he requested a ride home, showcasing his simplicity. These stories highlight the down-to-earth nature of the revered industrialist.
It’s been 35 years since Aashiqui made Anu Aggarwal a household name, but the actor claims she has still not been paid her full dues for the 1990 musical blockbuster. The film, co-produced by T-Series founder Gulshan Kumar and Vishesh Films (headed by Mahesh and Mukesh Bhatt), was a turning point in Aggarwal’s career, but one that, according to her, came with financial injustice.
Behind the Bollywood hit 'Jab We Met' lies a tale of shifting stars. Imtiaz Ali initially envisioned Bobby Deol in the lead, even waiting two years for him. However, financial constraints led to a parting of ways. Deol claims he suggested Kareena Kapoor and Ali for the film, only to be replaced by Shahid Kapoor, allegedly due to Kapoor's influence.
Jacqueline Fernandez remained composed when a fan invaded her personal space during a selfie request in Mumbai. The incident, captured on video, shows the fan getting uncomfortably close, prompting her manager to intervene. Social media users have since praised Fernandez's grace and criticized the fan's behavior, while the actress is gearing up for 'Housefull 5' and 'Welcome To The Jungle'.
Malti Marie Chopra Jonas recently hosted a charming tea party for Priyanka Chopra’s manager, Anjula Acharia, and her husband. Malti playfully gave Anjula a makeover during the gathering. Priyanka and Nick Jonas married in 2018 and welcomed Malti via surrogacy in 2022. Priyanka has several upcoming film projects.
