Friday, August 21
Amrish Puri, known for his villainous roles in Bollywood, had a devoted love story with his wife Urmila. They married in the 1950s despite cultural differences, supported each other through struggles, and shared a deep bond. Amrish credited Urmila for his success, always valuing their relationship above his rising fame.
Sonakshi Sinha recently celebrated a joint birthday party for her father, Shatrughan Sinha, and her husband, Zaheer Iqbal, attended by Rekha. The absence of her brothers, Luv and Kush, has sparked speculation about family discord. The event featured nostalgic moments, including vintage film magazines from 1972 showcasing Shatrughan Sinha, making the celebration memorable despite the noticeable absences.
Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, along with her family, recently organised a grand birthday celebration for her father, Shatrughan Sinha, and her husband, Zaheer Iqbal. This marked the first time the duo celebrated their milestones together as a family. Veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha turned 79 on December 9, followed by Zaheer's 36th birthday the next day.
Kajol, while shooting 'Kuch Kuch Hota Hai' in 1998, fell off a bicycle and suffered short-term memory loss, remembering only her then-boyfriend Ajay Devgn. Director Karan Johar had to call Ajay to the set immediately. Shah Rukh Khan later confirmed this incident. Thankfully, Kajol soon regained her memory. The film was Karan's directorial debut and featured a Salman Khan cameo.
In 2019, Alia Bhatt inadvertently called Varun Dhawan 'Ranbir' in an interview, causing a viral moment. This slip highlighted her growing relationship with Ranbir Kapoor, which started on the sets of 'Brahmastra'. They are now happily married with a daughter.
Anurag Kashyap shares heartfelt birthday wishes for his daughter Aaliyah, who turned a year older on January 9, 2025. He posted nostalgic throwback photos highlighting their bond. Aaliyah recently married Shane Gregoire in December 2024. Anurag, reflecting on recent events, expressed satisfaction about the completed wedding and his plans for self-care in 2025.
Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its successful box office run, amassing a total net collection of Rs 1213 crore. This makes it the highest-grossing Indian film ever. The release of the extended cut has been postponed to January 17 due to technical issues.
Kat Dennings shared her evolving views on love and relationships, influenced by Whoopi Goldberg's quote about independence. Despite a challenging dating history, everything changed when she met Andrew W.K. Now happily married, Dennings humorously notes she enjoys having her husband at home, highlighting how love can transform long-held beliefs.
Kangana Ranaut and Sonu Sood's relationship soured after Sonu left the film Manikarnika in 2019. Sonu clarified they are no longer in touch but remains close to her family. Despite their fallout, Sonu avoids speaking negatively about her. He denied allegations of refusing to work under a female director, and Zeeshan Ayyub replaced him in the film.
Varun Dhawan's 'Baby John,' despite initial buzz, failed to impress at the box office, accumulating only Rs 39.15 crore in 15 days. The film's performance suffered due to it being a remake of the Tamil film 'Theri,' as noted by co-star Rajpal, overshadowed by Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2.'
