Friday, May 02
Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor have been inseparable since childhood, sharing a close bond and a shared ambition of becoming successful actors. While Ananya made her Bollywood debut in 2019 with Student Of The Year 2, Shanaya is set to make her first big-screen appearance this year with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, co-starring Vikrant Massey. Actor Rohan Gurbaxani, who has worked with both Ananya and Shanaya, recently opened up about their dedication to honing their craft.
FBI agents visited Ben Affleck's Los Angeles home to investigate if he had CCTV footage of a private drone that damaged a firefighting aircraft amid wildfires. They were checking for any evidence related to unauthorized drone activity affecting the 'Super Scooper' aircraft vital to firefighting efforts.
Vindu Dara Singh shared his experience of portraying Hanuman, following strict guidelines set by his father, Dara Singh. Dara emphasized sincerity, bathing, prayer, and avoiding non-vegetarian food while playing the divine role. Vindu recounted the powerful connection he felt in the role, similar to his father, who even recited Hanuman’s dialogues in his sleep years after Ramayan ended.
Veteran actor Raj Babbar was still carving his path as a movie star when he decided to marry his first wife, Nadira. The couple, coming from different faiths - Raj being Hindu and Nadira being Muslim - faced societal pressures, particularly from Raj’s family, who initially wanted Nadira to convert to Hinduism. However, Raj stood firm, and his father supported his decision to honor Nadira’s identity.
Vicky Kaushal is gearing up for multiple projects including Chhaava and Love & War. He has met with Aditya Chopra for potential roles in two Yash Raj Films, possibly including a standalone cop film within YRF Spy Universe and a role as a cop in Dhoom 4, replacing Abhishek Bachchan's character.
In 2024, many films, particularly in the Telugu and Malayalam film industries, ended with unfinished stories that hinted at sequels. This trend, influenced by the web series boom and lack of confidence among writers, was criticized for relying heavily on cliffhangers. However, a few films managed to provide satisfying conclusions, avoiding the sequel curse. Filmmakers are expected to focus on more complete storylines in the future.
Oscar-shortlisted short film 'Anuja', which counts Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mindy Kaling and Academy Award winner Guneet Monga Kapoor among its high-profile backers, is all set to be streamed online.
Tabu's past relationship with actor Sanjay Kapoor gained a lot of attention. They grew close while working on the film Prem. However, their relationship ended because Sanjay was reportedly unfaithful to Tabu with Maheep, whom he later married. Maheep shared that their affair began unexpectedly after a one-night stand.
The release of Kangana Ranaut's film 'Emergency' faces a ban in Bangladesh due to the current political strain between India and Bangladesh. The movie highlights the politically tense period of India's 1975 Emergency under Gandhi's rule, sparking geopolitical tensions and controversy.
The live-action series 'One Piece' is expected to release its second season in late 2025 with an exciting new cast including Sophia Anne Caruso, Mark Penwill, and Anton David Jeftha. Original stars like Iñaki Godoy and Mackenyu will return. The series follows Monkey D. Luffy's adventures as he seeks the legendary treasure 'One Piece'.
