Friday, June 26
Alia Bhatt offered a heartwarming glimpse of her New Year's celebration, sharing a beachside silhouette with husband Ranbir Kapoor and daughter Raha. The family, dressed in white, welcomed 2026 with a tender moment as Ranbir lifted Raha. This rare family snapshot comes as both Alia and Ranbir prepare for a busy professional year, including their reunion in 'Love and War'.
Bobby Deol is experiencing a career high, notably with his role in 'Animal' and upcoming projects like 'Jana Nayagan' alongside Thalapathy Vijay. Vijay's immense stardom necessitates studio shoots to manage overwhelming crowds. Deol's diverse slate also includes Anurag Kashyap's 'Bandar' and a role in the YRF Spy Universe's 'Alpha'.
Sara Arjun, who made her debut as a leading lady with Aditya Dhar’s espionage thriller Dhurandhar, is basking in the film’s massive success. The 20-year-old actor, who has been working in cinema since childhood, played Yaleena opposite Ranveer Singh in the film, which has emerged as one of the year’s biggest box office successes, collecting Rs 759 crore net so far.
Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio expressed concerns about the evolving landscape of cinema, noting the decline of documentaries and the increasing preference for streaming over theatrical releases. He fears that traditional moviegoing might become a niche pursuit, akin to jazz clubs. Despite these worries, DiCaprio hopes that creative visionaries will continue to find platforms to share unique cinematic experiences.
Filmmaker Deepa Mehta reflects on her 11-year-old film 'Bollywood Hollywood,' revealing she wrote it in two months as a personal antidote to seriousness. Mehta discusses the casting of Rahul Khanna, Lisa Ray, Moushumi Chatterjee, and Kulbhushan Kharbanda, emphasizing the film's focus on the ironies of NRI life and their emotional ties to India, rather than Bollywood itself.
Director duo Raj and DK recount their experience directing Vinod Khanna in the film '99', where the legendary actor chose to play a scene while tipsy, adding unexpected gravitas. Khanna's transition to spirituality, influenced by personal tragedies and Osho's discourses, marked a significant chapter in his life.
Over the years, Sanjay Dutt’s interactions with the paparazzi have frequently gone viral—sometimes for his trademark swag and humour, and at other times for his unfiltered, moody outbursts. From joking with photographers and asking for “masala” to sternly telling them to go home and celebrate Diwali with their families, Dutt’s equation with the media has remained unpredictable and candid. Now, paparazzo Varinder Chawla has recalled several such moments.
On New Year's Day, the entertainment world was struck by sadness as Tommy Lee Jones' daughter, Victoria Kafka Jones, was found unresponsive in a San Francisco hotel room, with indications pointing to a drug overdose. The situation remains under investigation.
South Korean singer Jin Denim, aged 29, has passed away due to an accident on December 17, 2025. His sister clarified that his death was not a suicide, attributing it to a fatal fall stemming from his long-term battle with bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms. He is remembered for his music and faith.
The conversations around nepotism, insiders and outsiders, continue to resurface—most recently around star-kid-led projects such as Nadaaniyan and Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies. Now, filmmaker Zoya Akhtar has addressed the issue head-on, offering her perspective on how the Hindi film industry actually functions.
