Friday, July 10
Actress Sonali Bendre clarified her stance on autophagy after facing criticism from medical professionals. She emphasized that her advocacy for the therapy stems from personal experience as a cancer survivor, not as medical advice. Bendre stressed the importance of respectful dialogue regarding different health approaches, asserting her journey is shared with honesty, not as a prescription.
Bollywood mourns the loss of legendary actor Dharmendra, who passed away at 89. His illustrious career spanned decades, featuring iconic films like Sholay and Chupke Chupke. In a poignant revelation, Dharmendra shared his initial shock at being replaced by Rajesh Khanna in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's classic Anand, a role he deeply desired. His final rites were held at Pawan Hans crematorium.
Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman fondly recalled her collaborations with the late Dharmendra, expressing admiration for his simplicity and sincerity. She regretted that their few shared films, including 'Khamoshi' and 'Phagun', were not more memorable, wishing they had starred in stronger projects together. Rehman also reflected on her own career choices during a phase of experimenting with glamorous roles.
Vivek Oberoi recently revealed he turned down the villainous role of Mukesh Mehra in Farah Khan's 'Om Shanti Om'. He explained that the film's dates clashed with his commitment to 'Shootout at Lokhandwala', where he was already preparing for a similar negative character. Oberoi expressed regret, stating he would have gladly done both films if the circumstances allowed.
Actress Tara Reid claims she was drugged at a hotel bar in Rosemont, leading to her losing consciousness and being hospitalized. She noticed a napkin over her wine glass upon returning from a smoke break. Hospital staff informed her she was drugged, though the explanation was vague. No police report has been filed, but Reid is considering one.
After wrapping up a shooting stint for her much-anticipated Indian film 'Varanasi' in Hyderabad, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has flown back to her home in Los Angeles. In a remarkable comeback to commercial cinema, she’s taking it a step further by lending her voice to her Telugu dialogues. Fans eagerly await 'Varanasi,' set to hit theaters in 2027.
“Dining With The Kapoors,” directed by Armaan Jain, celebrates four Kapoor generations sharing food and family stories. Released on November 21, it offers nostalgic moments centered on Raj Kapoor. Riddhima Kapoor Sahni shared a BTS photo with family. She debuted in 2024’s Netflix reality show and has filmed her first movie, “DKS.” The documentary streams on Netflix.
Smriti Mandhana and Palash Muchhal's wedding, initially set for November 23, has been indefinitely postponed due to Smriti's father's health concerns. The cricketer's manager confirmed the decision, emphasizing her father's recovery as the priority. Meanwhile, an old KBC video resurfaced where Mandhana revealed her ideal partner would be caring and understanding of her cricketing career.
Bollywood legend Dharmendra has passed away. A resurfaced clip from 'Dus Ka Dum' shows a playful moment between Dharmendra and his son Sunny Deol. Sunny spoke about their shared struggles with dancing and their family life. He also discussed growing up in the Deol household and valuing personal space. Sunny Deol has upcoming projects.
Cricket star Smriti Mandhana and music composer Palash Muchhal's wedding plans have been put on hold. A family health emergency involving Smriti's father has led to the indefinite postponement of their November 23rd celebration. Both families have requested privacy during this sensitive time. The couple's union was highly anticipated by fans.
