Sunday, August 23
Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King, with Shah Rukh Khan voicing Mufasa in Hindi, has become the second-highest-grossing Hollywood film of 2024 in India, surpassing Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with a total collection of Rs 112.45 crore. The Hindi version significantly contributed to its success. It trails only Deadpool and Wolverine, which grossed over Rs 125 crore.
Varun Dhawan's Baby John struggled at the box office with a first-week earning of Rs 32.65 crore despite a slight improvement on day seven. The film, directed by Kalees, competed against major releases like Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 and Disney's Mufasa. Facing minimal weekday growth, Baby John finds itself in a tough position to attract more audience.
Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, welcomed 2025 with his rumored girlfriend, Brazilian model Larissa Bonesi, at a New Year's Eve party in Mumbai. Aryan sported a stylish look with black pants and a navy-blue jacket, while Larissa dazzled in a pink mini-dress. Their chemistry drew significant attention. The party featured other notable guests, and Aryan is gearing up to direct a series releasing in 2025. Meanwhile, Bollywood celebs like Sonakshi Sinha and Kajol shared heartfelt New Year wishes with their fans.
Aryan Khan and Larissa Bonesi ring in New Year in Mumbai, sparking interest. Ileana D'Cruz shares a post hinting at pregnancy, while Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate in Sydney. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt share an affectionate New Year moment, and Sameer Wankhede defends his actions during Aryan Khan's arrest.
Anurag Kashyap’s recent statement about Bollywood producing subpar content and films compared to South Indian movies has stirred up discussions online. He has now claimed that Hindi filmmakers ignored their core audience, leading to the survival and success of even dubbed South Indian movies in the Hindi-speaking belt.
Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat remembered moments with Bruno Mars and Barack Obama, sharing experiences from her life in Los Angeles with Hollywood and political figures. She mentioned Obama asked her to call him 'Barry' and discussed her journey from Haryana to Hollywood, including Jackie Chan casting her for Cannes.
Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' continues to dominate, crossing Rs 1,000 crore worldwide on Day 27. It's the third Hindi film to achieve this milestone, following SRK’s 'Jawan' and 'Pathaan'. The film is now approaching Rs 800 crore in Hindi markets and setting new records in Indian cinema, bolstered by massive domestic popularity.
Bollywood star Kajol shared a heartwarming New Year message and family photo on Instagram, celebrating the positive end of 2024. She expressed wishes for everyone to enjoy abundant gatherings and joyful celebrations in 2025. Her post received numerous supportive comments from fans. On the professional front, Kajol recently starred in 'Do Patti.' While the film received mixed reviews, Kajol's performance as a single woman cop was noted for her engaging banter with a subordinate. Kriti Sanon and Tanvi Azmi also featured in the movie.
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt celebrated New Year with their families and friends. Ranbir’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, shared a delightful selfie on Instagram, featuring Alia and Neetu Kapoor. The post received much love from fans, who admired the Kapoor family’s close-knit celebration.
Khushi Kapoor, much like her sister Janhvi Kapoor, has recently entered the world of entertainment, ready to make her Bollywood debut. While Janhvi has already begun to make marks with her performance in films such as "Dhadak" and "Good Luck Jerry," the new actress waiting to step up her shoes are Khushi, who has already started preparing and training for a great debut by polishing her skills on screen
