Wednesday, July 08
Singer Alisha Chinai has opened up once again about the sexual harassment case she filed against music composer Anu Malik in 1996 — a move that she says led to her being “shunned” by the industry at the time. The singer, who demanded Rs 26.60 lakh in compensation in her lawsuit, accused Malik of molestation, while the composer denied all allegations and counter-filed a Rs 2 crore defamation suit.
Pankaj Tripathi voiced concerns that streaming platforms are increasingly restricting creative freedom, unlike their initial promise. He revealed his production was released on YouTube to avoid platform interference and pre-emptive censorship, even noting improvisation is now discouraged due to fear of controversy.
A Chinese man's infectious dance to the iconic Bollywood track 'Aankhein Khuli' from 'Mohabbatein' has taken the internet by storm. His energetic performance and surprising grasp of the hook steps, even singing in broken Hindi, delighted viewers. The viral clip highlights the enduring global appeal of Shah Rukh Khan's music, with many noting the song's long-standing popularity in China.
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, with over 500 films to his name, expressed his frustration at never being invited to year-end actor roundtables. He believes a select group in the industry and media dictates who gets recognition, stating he is a superior actor despite their exclusion. Kher emphasized that true confidence comes from not needing universal approval.
'Tere Ishk Mein' has surprised at the box office, exceeding expectations with a ₹16 crore opening day, largely from its Hindi version. Despite a weak release in Tamil Nadu, the film is performing well in the Hindi belt.
Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a heartwarming announcement: they are expecting their first child. The couple shared the joyous news on Instagram, sparking a wave of congratulations from fans and the film fraternity. Their journey, which began at Naseeruddin Shah's theatre group, has now entered an exciting new phase.
Ranveer Singh's spy thriller 'Dhurandhar' is set for a theatrical release on December 5, 2025, with Netflix acquiring its post-theatrical digital rights for an exclusive streaming debut on January 30, 2026. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film features an ensemble cast and is a fictional espionage thriller, not a biopic of Major Mohit Sharma.
Shaheen Bhatt, Alia Bhatt's sister, turned 37 on Nov 28. Alia shared black-clad photos on Instagram, captioning, "My eternal sunshine. Happy birthday, my home and whole heart." Soni Razdan posted an emotional tribute, calling her "first-born" and wishing resolutions, new beginnings. Alia gears up for 'Alpha' and 'Love & War'.
Andhra King Taluka is off to a strong start, outperforming other releases in North America with over $326,000 collected. The film is also a hit domestically, crossing Rs 7 crore in just two days. Its success is attributed to the combined appeal of Ram Pothineni and Upendra, alongside Bhagyashri Borse's fresh presence, driving strong occupancy, especially in mass centers.
Dhurandhar released 'Gehra Hua', third single with Arijit Singh's emotive vocals highlighting Ranveer Singh-Sara Arjun romance. Fans rave: “Arijit's vocals ����”, “what a chemistry ��”. Ranveer calls Sara prodigy. Spy thriller hits theaters Dec 5.
