Saturday, August 22
Actor Ajith Kumar has escaped unhurt from a car race training accident in Dubai. As he prepares for the Michelin 24H SERIES in January with his team, Ajith Kumar Racing, fans continue to admire his dedication to both motorsport and acting. Despite a busy schedule, Ajith maintains a strong commitment to racing and his family.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh return to Mumbai from their vacation. The couple became parents to a baby girl in September 2024 and named her Dua Padukone Singh!
Rajpal Yadav shares his thoughts on Atlee's 'Baby John' and how its poor performance has impacted Varun Dhawan. He praises Varun's versatility and compares his career to Shah Rukh Khan's, highlighting their similar journeys of taking risks with diverse roles. Varun also speaks about the need for change in Bollywood and the challenges new actors face.
Zendaya and Tom Holland are officially engaged, with the news confirmed by TMZ after she was seen wearing a large diamond ring at the Golden Globe Awards. The proposal reportedly took place over the holidays in an intimate setting at one of Zendaya’s family homes in the United States.
Upasana Singh recalls how Shah Rukh Khan charmingly refused to call her ugly on The Kapil Sharma Show, despite it being scripted. Upasana also revealed that she was initially considered for the lead role in Maine Pyar Kiya, but it went to Bhagyashree as she was taller than Salman Khan. She sees it as a missed opportunity.
A fire broke out at Skypan Apartments in Andheri West on Monday night where Udit Narayan stays. The blaze led to the death of 75-year-old resident Rahul Mishra and injured his relative Raunak Mishra. The fire, caused by an electrical equipment malfunction, necessitated an evacuation and power shutdown. Firefighters quickly responded, but tragically, Rahul Mishra succumbed to smoke inhalation.
Telugu producer Naga Vamsi apologized for comments about Hindi films, explaining his pride in South Indian cinema's success. Vamsi clarified that his remarks intended to highlight achievements like RRR and Baahubali, not to disrespect Bollywood, and acknowledged Karan Johar as an inspiration for his filmmaking journey.
The 97th Academy Awards will feature seven Indian films in the Best Picture category, including 'Kanguva' and 'Putul', the first Bengali film nominated. Voting starts on January 8, 2025. Additionally, 'Anuja', a short film produced by Guneet Monga, is shortlisted for Live Action Short. 'Laapataa Ladies' did not qualify.
Ananya Panday shared her journey in the Hindi film industry, feeling "completely raw" during her debut in 'Student of the Year 2'. She had little knowledge of filmmaking, rarely visiting her father Chunky Panday's sets. Grateful for her learning experience, she emphasized the importance of understanding angles and lighting.
Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja opens up on his feud with David Dhawan. She reveals that Govinda is still stuck in the 90s and not in present times so his children do not take his advice seriously. She also revealed that she would not do 'chamchagiri' whether he's her husband or Govinda!
