Monday, August 17
Shweta Bachchan Nanda offered a rare glimpse into the Bachchan family dynamics on 'Koffee With Karan.' She praised Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a self-made, strong woman and fantastic mother, while playfully admitting to being annoyed by her tardiness in returning calls. Shweta also expressed admiration for Abhishek's dedication to family, humorously noting his know-it-all attitude.
Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' continues its box office success. The film is nearing Rs 140 crore in India after 16 days. Strong performances and a gripping story are driving its popularity. The movie maintains steady audience numbers into its third week. Experts are watching if 'Raid 2' will reach the Rs 150 crore milestone soon.
Cassie concluded her emotional testimony in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial, detailing abuse and rape allegations. Dawn Richard corroborated Cassie's claims, testifying to witnessing Combs' physical attacks. Combs' lawyers attempted to discredit Cassie by highlighting inconsistencies in her statements and presenting texts suggesting consensual encounters, while Cassie explained her initial willingness and subsequent weariness.
The Cannes film festival has an early frontrunner for its top prize in the form of a haunting German film exploring female trauma across four generations that one review called "ethereal, unnerving brilliance". - 'Radical liberation' - The film centres on the female experience in a year when the Cannes Festival is seeking to better respond to the #MeToo movement.
Karan Johar has addressed the negative reviews his recent production venture 'Nadaaniyan' received, which marked the debut of Saif Ali Khan’s son, Ibrahim Ali Khan. Speaking on recent occasions, he opened up about the harsh criticism directed at the film, its cast, and crew.
Actor Amit Sadh has opened up about his 2013 film 'Kai Po Che!' and revealed that he walked out on the very first day due to a confrontation with the film’s director, Abhishek Kapoor. Sadh shared that while the film eventually became a significant launchpad for him and his co-stars Rajkummar Rao and the late Sushant Singh Rajput.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are making headlines for their rumoured relationship, as the duo has been spotted together on multiple occasions and sharing affectionate pictures online. Amidst the online speculations, Raj’s ex-wife, Shhyamali De, has shared a cryptic note on her Instagram account.
Chiranjeevi once revisited a moment from his past that left him deeply disheartened. Despite being one of India’s most celebrated film stars, he admitted that he felt “insulted” and “humiliated” during a visit to New Delhi in 1989 for the National Awards ceremony. He noted that many bureaucrats seemed to equate Indian cinema exclusively with Hindi films, ignoring the vast contributions from other language industries.
Salman Khan will begin shooting an army-based action thriller with Apoorva Lakhia in July 2025, inspired by the novel India’s Most Fearless 3 about the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict. The 70-day shoot will take place in Ladakh and Mumbai, marking Salman’s first full-fledged role as an army officer.
Actor Ankit Siwach, known for his unique performances in various television series, was recently seen in the web series 'Kull' alongside Nimrat Kaur, Amol Parashar, and Ridhi Dogra. He has now addressed the longstanding discussion about the challenges television actors face when entering Bollywood.
