Friday, June 26
Sunny Deol blasted paparazzi outside Juhu home days before Dharmendra’s Nov 24 passing. Varinder Chawla defends: Sunny’s “angry like Jaya Bachchan”; they showed celebs’ love from afar. Urged PR privacy request, respected Karan Johar’s call, halted coverage. Jaya slams pap culture.
Nicole Kidman embraced the New Year with her daughters, Sunday Rose and Faith Margaret, in Sydney, Australia, sharing a heartwarming moment amidst fireworks. This comes after her separation from Keith Urban, marking her first Christmas and New Year post-split. Despite personal changes, Kidman remains positive, focusing on gratitude and co-parenting her daughters with Urban.
Salman Khan's recent airport encounter in Goa with young fans, who affectionately called him 'maamu,' highlighted his well-known fondness for children. This heartwarming moment comes amidst family celebrations and reinforces his expressed desire to have children in the future. Khan is also preparing for his upcoming film, 'Battle of Galwan.'
Rajesh Khanna, Hindi cinema's first superstar, addressed accusations of arrogance. He credited his immense stardom to the public's unwavering support. Khanna spoke about the loneliness that often accompanies fame and the difficulty of finding genuine connections. He emphasized humility and self-awareness as true human qualities. Khanna passed away in 2012.
'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani' won hearts and a National Award. Now, Pinkvilla hints Johar’s next is 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham 2' – a grand family drama. Pre-production mid-2026, filming late year. Fans cry foul: “Ruining a classic!”
Bollywood's ambitious 'Ramayana' epic is generating buzz with BTS photos revealing advanced motion-capture technology, akin to Hollywood blockbusters. Actors Kunal Kapoor and Navneet Malik were spotted in specialized gear, hinting at groundbreaking visual effects. This technological leap aims to position the film on international standards, with the first part slated for a Diwali 2026 release.
On Letterboxd, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap shared his thoughts on 'Dhurandhar,' the collaboration between Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh, hailing it as a landmark work in the film industry. He commended the strong threads of patriotism woven throughout the narrative but didn't shy away from pointing out a couple of dialogues he deemed concerning.
Following the massive success of 'Dhurandhar', Ranveer is venturing into unexplored territory with the zombie thriller 'Pralay', a genre rarely attempted in mainstream Hindi cinema. Industry buzz suggests a substantial budget for extensive VFX and world-building. Meanwhile, 'Dhurandhar' continues its box office reign, becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film ever and a major hit internationally.
'Dhurandhar' continues its reign as 2025's biggest hit, shattering box office records and dominating new releases. The film, starring Ranveer Singh and others, is on a record-breaking spree, aiming to challenge 'Pushpa 2's' domestic net collection. Meanwhile, 'Tu Meri Main Tera Tu Meri' and 'Ikkis' have seen moderate success.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson candidly shared his challenging childhood, marked by his parents' volatile relationship and his father's struggles with addiction and career demands. He highlighted his mother's immense sacrifices and unfulfilled dreams while raising him. Johnson's latest film, 'The Smashing Machine,' based on a wrestler's life, recently premiered.
