Tuesday, July 14
Shah Rukh Khan playfully responded to a video of Farah Khan's cook, Dilip, hilariously recreating the song 'Badli Si Hawa Hai' from Aryan Khan's upcoming series. SRK's witty retort teased Farah about her choreography over their 30 years of collaboration, contrasting it with Dilip's enthusiastic moves. The song, composed by Anirudh Ravichander, features vocals by Arijit Singh and Amira Gill.
During a Coldplay concert at Wembley Stadium, Chris Martin played matchmaker, assisting a fan in proposing to his girlfriend during the "kisscam" segment. This heartwarming moment followed a previous incident where the "kisscam" captured a cheating scandal involving a married CEO, leading to his resignation and a PR crisis that involved Gwyneth Paltrow.
Popular South actor Ravi Mohan launched his production house, Ravi Mohan Studios, in Chennai. The event saw stars like Shiva Rajkumar and Sivakarthikeyan in attendance. Ravi Mohan's directorial debut, 'Bro Code' starring Yogi Babu, was also announced. Ravi Mohan aims to encourage new talent and produce ten films in three years.
Actress Kunickaa Sadanand, currently a 'Bigg Boss 19' contestant, once revealed a six-year affair with singer Kumar Sanu. She recounted their meeting during a shoot in Ooty, where a distraught Sanu, battling marital issues, contemplated drastic measures. Kunickaa described their deep bond, akin to husband and wife, which was kept private.
In 2025, Bollywood saw a surprise. Two unexpected films, Saiyaara and Mahavatar Narsimha, became major successes. These films surpassed big-budget sequels. Saiyaara, a romance, resonated with its music and story. Mahavatar Narsimha, an animated epic, connected with families. These films proved original content can beat franchise films. They changed the industry's focus. The success was based on emotional connection.
Vicky Kaushal's fans will have to wait longer for 'Mahavatar' as its release is now expected in 2027 instead of 2026. The delay is due to Kaushal's commitment to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. Production for ‘Mahavatar’ is now slated to begin in April 2026.
Rambha, a prominent actress in late 1990s and early 2000s, achieved pan-Indian stardom through Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi cinema. Her debut in 'Sargam' led to numerous blockbusters with superstars like Rajinikanth and Salman Khan. After marrying Indrakumar Pathmanathan in 2010, she stepped away from films, focusing on family and business ventures, while occasionally judging reality shows.
Hrithik Roshan almost declined the role of Arjun in 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara,' a film that has become a cult classic since its release 14 years ago. He was hesitant until his then-wife, Sussanne Khan, encouraged him to take the part. Her presence during the narration and subsequent support were pivotal in his decision to commit to the project.
Veteran filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani revealed Madhuri Dixit initially rejected working with Govinda early in his career due to his newcomer status, influenced by her manager Rikku Rakesh Nath. Nihalani accused Rikku of conspiring against Govinda, but later, after Madhuri's films struggled, Nihalani supported her by doing the mahurat of her film 'Tezaab'. Eventually, Madhuri and Govinda collaborated in several films.
Despite their billionaire status, Beyoncé and Jay-Z have secured over $110 million in mortgages on their Bel-Air mansion, raising questions about their financial strategies. This move comes after Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour grossed an impressive $407.6 million, marking it as the highest-grossing country tour ever. The couple also purchased a $200 million Malibu estate in 2023.
