Friday, May 02
The 2025 BAFTA nominations spotlight new titles like All We Imagine As Light and Monkey Man, with Conclave and Emilia Pérez leading the pack. Amid Los Angeles wildfires, BAFTA's schedule remains unchanged. Notable contenders for Best Film include Anora and The Brutalist. Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet vie for Best Actor, while Wicked’s Best Film omission surprises.
Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan secretly got married on June 3, 1973, just one day before their trip to London. They decided to tie the knot after Amitabh’s parents insisted he couldn’t travel with a girl unless they were married. The couple enjoyed their post-wedding trip exploring the city unnoticed.
Raj Babbar's children, Juhi, Arya, and Prateik, share a close bond, with Prateik being an integral part of family celebrations. Juhi has always embraced Prateik as her brother, and he recently added his mother's surname to his name, inspired by Juhi's example.
Ajay Devgn's nephew Aaman Devgan shares insights on his bond with aunt Kajol, whose positivity inspires him. He debuts in the film Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, about a stable boy's journey during the 1920s. The film, featuring Ajay Devgn, Diana Penty, and Aaman Devgan, is set for a 2025 release.
Disney and Marvel are involved in a legal battle between Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively. Baldoni claims Ryan Reynolds' 'Nicepool' character mocks him. A litigation hold requests Marvel and Disney to preserve documents potentially showing a deliberate attempt to ridicule Baldoni through the character. This case ties back to Lively's accusations of harassment on a previous film set.
January 2025 starts with a lackluster debut by Sonu Sood's action-thriller Fateh, but brings hope with anticipated releases like Kangana Ranaut's historical drama Emergency and patriotic action Sky Force starring Akshay Kumar set to captivate audiences with their engaging narratives and diverse themes.
Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' maintains its stronghold at the box office, surpassing Rs. 1223 crore in its Indian total collection. Despite facing competition from 'Baby John' and 'Mufasa: The Lion King,' the film, released in December, continues to thrive. However, Ram Charan's recent release 'Game Changer' has started to overshadow its success.
Juhi Babbar, daughter of Raj and Nadira Babbar, met her now husband Anup Soni during a play. Both had gone through previous marriages before deciding to marry each other in 2011. Juhi talks about their connection and how her parents eventually trusted Anup.
Renowned comedian and actor Tony Slattery, celebrated for his role on Whose Line Is It Anyway?, passed away at 65 after a heart attack. He gained fame on the Channel 4 comedy show and had a successful career in film, TV, and theater. He is survived by his partner of over 30 years, Mark Michael Hutchinson.
Navya Nanda enjoyed a trip to the Rann of Kutch with her grandmother Jaya Bachchan and mother Shweta Bachchan, sharing photos before deleting some. Despite coming from a family of actors, Navya focuses on entrepreneurship and hosts a podcast. She started Project Naveli in 2021 to address gender inequality.
