Wednesday, July 01
Boney Kapoor wanted Salman Khan for 'Ghajini' remake before Aamir Khan. Their 20-year bond started with 'Sirf Tum', hit blockbusters like 'No Entry' and 'Wanted'. Boney saw Salman's 'Tere Naam' look—chiseled, shaved head—as ideal for Suriya's role. Rights issues with Allu Aravind and Madhu Mantena's delays led to loss. "I still regret it," he says.
Filmmaker Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar' is garnering significant praise, with its viral entry featuring Akshaye Khanna and the track FA9LA by Flipperachi taking social media by storm. Shilpa Shetty recreated the hook step and lauded the film's performances, calling director Aditya Dhar a visionary. Arjun Rampal was also seen enjoying the song's popularity during a DJ set.
Singer Kinjal Dave and businessman-actor Dhruvin Shah celebrated their engagement with a grand reception in Ahmedabad on December 20. The event saw numerous Gujarati artists in attendance, despite a prior controversy regarding their inter-caste union. Dave recently lent her voice to a song for the upcoming film 'Bicharo Bachelor'.
Actor James Ransone, actor of The Wire and 'It Chapter Two', passed away at 46 on December 19, 2025. His widow, Jamie McPhee, shared a heartbreaking tribute following the confirmation of his death by suicide. A survivor of trauma and addiction, Ransone leaves behind a powerful legacy of resilience and artistry.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, an influential voice in the rise of India's streaming platforms, raises a red flag about the declining opportunities for narrative-centric films in cinemas. He points to the ongoing streaming surge which, despite broadening audiences, poses challenges for indie films to thrive and be recognized.
Salman Khan's 'Battle of Galwan' teaser drops on his 60th birthday, Dec 27, 2025, after Sikandar's box office flop. Posters hit Dec 25-26, unveiling epic scale and Salman's glory. Chitrangada Singh leads opposite him—their first pairing—joined by Zeyn Shaw, Heera Sohall, and more.
Adah Sharma reminisces about a thrilling 2025 that pushed the boundaries of genres, intertwining drama, comedy, and surprising turns. Although her calendar lacked film releases, she captivated audiences through her vibrant online presence. She shared a unique dream of seeing her AI doppelgänger grace a movie set and expressed a nostalgic wish to play a role in 'Frankenstein'.
Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram celebrated her birthday intimately with friends Vijay Varma, Sayani Gupta, and Anjali Anand. The expecting couple glowed—Lin in a white lace dress flaunting her bump, Randeep in sky-blue. "A birthday wrapped in love... sweetest blessing on the way," she captioned. Announced in November on their anniversary.
Mexican star Dario Yazbek Bernal has wrapped up his time on the Indian set of 'White,' a compelling film featuring Vikrant Massey as the renowned spiritual figure Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This cinematic exploration sheds light on Ravi Shankar's pivotal contributions to Colombia's peace initiatives, focusing on the essential act of listening and nurturing forgiveness.
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal hosted Farah Khan for a YouTube cooking session with moms present. They revealed parents first met casually at Huma Qureshi's party. Poonam spotted Sonakshi on Zaheer's mom's foot; Farah joked hilariously. Sonakshi celebrated dads' close birthdays; couple wed in 2024.
