Monday, August 17
Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D’Souza's love story began unconventionally. Genelia initially judged Riteish due to his father's political status. They met on the set of 'Tujhe Meri Kasam' in 2003. Eventually, they connected and married in 2012. The couple has two sons, Riaan and Rahyl. Genelia will appear in 'Sitaare Zameen Par'.
Nani's HIT 3, despite a thunderous opening of Rs 21 crore and a strong first weekend, is struggling to surpass Dasara's lifetime collection of ₹81.2 crore. The film witnessed a sharp decline in collections from Monday onwards, making it difficult to reach the target. Mixed reviews and competition from other releases have impacted its long-term performance.
Urvashi Rautela's Cannes appearance took an unexpected turn. A video showed her stuck in a revolving door at the Carlton Hotel. Her elaborate gown seemed to cause the malfunction. Staff struggled to free her, sparking online memes. Some speculated about a PR stunt. The incident followed Cannes' new rules about red carpet outfits.
Initially deemed haunted and unwanted, the sea-facing bungalow was first purchased by Rajendra Kumar, who renamed it Dimple and experienced immense success. Later, Rajesh Khanna acquired the property, renaming it Aashirwad, which became a symbol of his superstardom. After Khanna's death, the iconic bungalow was sold for a staggering Rs 90 crore.
Kusha Kapila has called out a viral meme that questioned the presence of content creators and influencers at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The reel, featuring a clip from the American TV show The Studio, used images of Kusha, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, and actor Urvashi Rautela to suggest that some celebrities attend only for red carpet photos and leave without watching the films.
Mohanlal's latest film, Thudram, has surpassed his own L2: Empuraan to become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film ever, earning Rs 105.95 crore in India within 20 days. Despite competition from other regional releases, Thudram's strong performance and positive word-of-mouth have propelled it to success. Manjummel Boys still holds the top spot with Rs 141.61 crore.
Anushka Sharma's audition tape for '3 Idiots' surfaced on the sets of 'PK', surprising Aamir Khan and Rajkumar Hirani. The actress delivered a powerful monologue, impressing the duo, who joked about missing out on casting her. Currently, Anushka is balancing family life and career, with fans eagerly awaiting her comeback in the biopic 'Chakda ‘Xpress'.
Bollywood celebrities often face queries and scrutiny for undergoing cosmetic surgeries to alter their appearance. Amid growing trolling against actresses for opting for such procedures, cosmetic surgeon Dr Vikram Singh Rathore has opened up about the increasing interest in aesthetic treatments among Bollywood celebrities.
Mouni Roy hit back at trolls accusing her of plastic surgery, calling them ‘unaccomplished’ and ignoring actors’ hard work. Co-star Palak Tiwari highlighted relentless hate pushing actors toward cosmetic procedures, criticizing unfair beauty standards and constant criticism female actors face in the industry.
