Sunday, March 08
JoJo Siwa recently delivered a speech at Harvard Business School, sharing her remarkable journey from childhood stardom to entrepreneurship. She spoke alongside the founders of BelliWelli, a gut health brand she invested in, highlighting lessons on resilience and the importance of continuous learning. This prestigious invitation marks a significant milestone in her evolving career.
M. Sasikumar and Chaithra Achar's new Tamil film 'My Lord' debuted with ₹35 lakhs on its opening day. The courtroom drama, praised for its unsettling premise and strong performances, saw varied occupancy throughout Friday. Its box office trajectory hinges on audience reception over the weekend.
Vadh 2 concluded its opening week with ₹3.45 crore, showing modest weekday growth. Despite a slight dip on Thursday, the film garnered praise for its cast's compelling performances, particularly Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta. Critics lauded its emotional depth and tight construction, though visual execution lagged behind writing. The thriller faces a crucial second weekend to maintain its theatrical run.
Actor Vinod Mehra is remembered for his cinematic contributions, with his personal life, particularly his rumoured relationship with Rekha, often intertwined with his legacy. Their bond, fueled by shared screen space and personal closeness, led to speculation of a secret wedding, though Rekha consistently denied it.
Abhishek Bachchan defended his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan against a troll suggesting she sign more movies, stating she doesn't need his permission. Aishwarya has prioritized motherhood since their daughter Aaradhya's birth in 2011, enjoying being a hands-on mother. Abhishek praised Aishwarya's performance in 'Ponniyin Selvan 2' and highlighted her dedication to their daughter.
Ananya Panday has once again set the rumour mill spinning. Months after she was spotted with Walker Blanco at the wedding of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant — where some onlookers even claimed she introduced him as her partner — the actress has now shared a heartfelt birthday wish for him.
Ranbir Kapoor shared intimate details of his morning routine, including kissing wife Alia Bhatt and cuddling daughter Raha. He revealed his mother, Neetu Kapoor, is the best-dressed person. Discussing family dinners, he advised loose clothing due to abundant food. Ranbir also expressed his admiration for the film 'Dhurandhar' and teased upcoming projects like 'Love & War' and 'Ramayana'.
In a significant development in the Rs 10 crore defamation case filed by music composer and singer Palaash Muchhal, the Bombay High Court has restrained Marathi actor Vidnyan Mane from making defamatory remarks against the composer. The interim relief comes after Muchhal moved the court alleging that Mane made “false” and “outrageous” accusations in the media, which he claimed damaged his reputation.
Child actor Raju Shrestha, known as Master Raju, recounted his difficult experiences working with actress Moushumi Chatterjee. He described instances on set where Chatterjee allegedly pinched and physically hurt him to elicit genuine crying for scenes, leaving him traumatized by her actions.
Veteran actor Anil Kapoor, with over 40 years in the industry, continues to thrive by seeking emotional hooks in his roles and a desire to prove himself. He credits Subhash Ghai's 'Meri Jung' for shaping him into a mainstream hero and a lingering insecurity for his sustained energy and drive to deliver quality performances.
