Friday, August 21
Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani have initiated their pre-wedding celebrations in Goa, accompanied by notable family members including Neetu Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and others. Absent family members noted their 'FOMO' on social media. The couple will get married soon. Festivities feature a romantic beach setting, highlighted by their passionate kiss and joyous dancing.
Ranbir Kapoor is set for a major transformation as he leads 'Dhoom 4', starting April 2026, post his current projects. The production team is finalizing cast members. Kapoor's involvement has been long-discussed and he is deemed perfect to continue the 'Dhoom' legacy. He is also involved in 'Love and War', 'Animal Park', and 'Ramayan'.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen heading to their Alibaug holiday home. Anushka returned to Mumbai alone and appeared rushed, sparking criticism about her attitude. Fans defended her, explaining she might have been in a hurry.
Veteran actor Nandamuri Balakrishna faces online criticism after a video from the 'Daaku Maharaaj' success party shows him dancing with actress Urvashi Rautela. While Balakrishna appeared enthusiastic, Rautela's expressions seemed uncomfortable, sparking debate over personal boundaries. Despite the controversy, the film has had a successful opening at the box office.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani's re-release collects Rs 12.50 crore in its first week, pushing its total earnings past Rs 200 crore. Competing with major films, it added Rs 3.75 crore in its second weekend. This film now ranks as the fourth biggest hit of Ranbir Kapoor's career. The cast and director are busy with upcoming projects and life events.
Following the massive success of Pushpa 2, attention turned to Ram Charan's Game Changer until Daaku Maharaj, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Bobby Deol, unexpectedly stole the spotlight. Released on January 12, it earned Rs 22.5 crore on day one despite mixed reviews. Highlighted by the song Dabidi Dabidi, the film is making waves in the Telugu cinema landscape.
Masaba Gupta and Satyadeep Misra are proud parents to a baby girl. As she turns three months old, Masaba has finally announced her name and it's filled with lots of divine energy!
Raj Kundra, husband of Shilpa Shetty, is set to make his Punjabi film debut with 'Mehr' after his acting debut in Undertrial (UT69). He recently shared an emotional teaser highlighting themes of relationships and love. Shilpa supported him on Instagram, wishing him well for the project.
January continues to be a challenging month for Bollywood, with 2025 releases Fateh and Game Changer failing to meet expectations. Despite high budgets and promotional efforts, both films struggled at the box office. Factors such as post-holiday blues, busy schedules, and perceived risk contribute to January's historically poor performance for new releases.
Veer Pahariya, making his Bollywood debut in Akshay Kumar’s 'Sky Force', met the family of late Squadron Leader Ajjamada B. Devayya, who inspired his role. Deeply moved, he shared a heartfelt note about their resilience. Janhvi Kapoor, touched by his reflection, shared his post on her Instagram Story.
