Wednesday, July 08
At the recent IFP gathering, Abhishek Bachchan addressed the topic of remakes and decisively stated that he would never revisit his father Amitabh Bachchan's cinematic legacy. He fondly recounted his childhood days spent idolizing Big B, citing the joy of imitating his roles with pals. Read on to know more in detail.
Social media personality Orry playfully documented his prep for his appearance before the Mumbai Police for an interrogation regarding a Rs 252 crore drugs case. He shared a humorous video taking swipes at himself, even referencing advice from Salman Khan.
Siddhant Chaturvedi embodies legendary filmmaker V. Shantaram in a highly anticipated biopic. The actor expressed deep honor and transformative experience portraying the visionary director. Fans are thrilled with Siddhant's first look, praising his potential to excel in this significant role. V. Shantaram, a Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient, left an indelible mark on Indian cinema.
Palash Muchhal and Smriti Mandhana's November 23 wedding in Sangli was postponed after Smriti's father suffered a heart attack; Palash was hospitalized for stress. On December 1, Palash made his first public airport appearance in black, nodding to paparazzi. Smriti deleted pre-wedding posts amid cheating rumors; cousin Neeti defended him.
Gujarati film 'Laalo – Krishna Sada Sahayate' is shattering box office records, raking in ₹5.15 crore in its 8th weekend alone. This blockbuster has now surpassed major Hindi releases like 'Chhaava' and 'Stree 2' in their respective 8th weekend collections. With a total of ₹84.25 crore, 'Laalo' proves strong content connects deeply with audiences, outperforming even national cinema giants.
Bollywood mourned veteran actor Dharmendra at a 'Celebration of Life' prayer meet. His sons Sunny and Bobby Deol were visibly moved by Sonu Nigam's musical tribute. The event saw a galaxy of stars paying their respects to the legendary actor, who passed away at 89.
Janhvi Kapoor debuted in ‘Dhadak’ (2018) post Sridevi’s death, building a career with roles in ‘Gunjan Saxena’, ‘Mili’. 2025 saw ‘Homebound’ as India’s Oscars entry. She seeks self-respect amid fame, slams voyeuristic media for mocking her grief, latest in ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumar’.
Dulquer Salmaan's Tamil period drama 'Kaantha', which had a mixed theatrical reception, is now set for an OTT release on Netflix around December 12, 2025. The film, set in 1950s Madras, explores the dynamics between a filmmaker and a rising star.
World AIDS Day occurs every year on December 1 to educate people about the ongoing fight against HIV/AIDS. The discussion about this topic needs to include all aspects of its origins and preventive measures and its signs and the necessity of supporting individuals who live with this condition. A lot of people still have the wrong idea about this disease but Bollywood has helped change that through its positive storytelling. Some films have presented the subject with careful consideration throughout their development. The following list presents Hindi movies which have educated mainstream audiences about HIV/AIDS.
