Tuesday, July 14
Siddharth P Malhotra, director of Junaid Khan's debut film 'Maharaj,' has shared his thoughts on the young actor's career. While celebrating 'Maharaj's' anniversary, Malhotra revealed his protective bond with Junaid and his disappointment with 'Loveyapa,' Junaid's second film. Despite his criticism, Malhotra remains optimistic about Junaid's future, especially his upcoming film, 'Ek Din.'
Popular Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 65, following an illness. Known for his roles in films like 'Carry On Jatta' and 'Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke,' Bhalla's death has prompted tributes from across the entertainment industry, including Bollywood stars.
Mika Singh's recent social media blunder, commenting "Om Shanti" on a post about filmmaker Priyadarshan, sparked online amusement. He misinterpreted a news report about Priyadarshan's upcoming final Bollywood project, 'Hera Pheri 3', assuming the director had passed away. Netizens responded with humorous comments, advising Mika to remove his condolence message, while Priyadarshan remains alive and actively working on new films.
The entertainment world is always buzzing — from heartwarming announcements to candid clarifications and shocking revelations. This week saw Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha announce their pregnancy with a cute post, Avneet Kaur finally break silence on the Virat Kohli ‘like’ controversy, and Tannishtha Chatterjee reveal her Stage 4 oligo-metastatic cancer diagnosis. Here’s a roundup of the top five stories making headlines.
Producer Pahlaj Nihlani revealed that Govinda and Chunky Panday, once rivals, met for the first time at his home late at night. Their unexpected suggestion inspired a film idea. Nihlani shared that though he never befriended Govinda, mutual respect remains from their earlier interactions during Rangeela.
Dhanashree Verma, amidst her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal, is set to appear in 'Rise And Fall' with other celebrities. The teaser hints at her addressing the broken trust in her life, seemingly referencing the divorce. She recently admitted the divorce was confusing and particularly hard on her parents due to public scrutiny.
Veteran filmmaker Pahlaj Nihalani has dismissed rumors of a rift between Govinda and his wife Ssunita Ahuja, stating he has never witnessed any indication of separation. He described them as close friends and partners, both personally and professionally. Nihalani acknowledged Ssunita's past comments about feeling restricted and highlighted Govinda's susceptibility to external influences, while affirming his respect for the actor.
Sanjay Dutt’s daughter, Trishala Dutt, has sparked curiosity with a cryptic social media post about family and mental health. Just 15 days after the actor wished her on her birthday (August 10), Trishala took to Instagram on August 25 to share a long note, emphasising that “family is not a free pass to mistreat.”
Avneet Kaur addressed the Virat Kohli social media 'like' controversy at the 'Love In Vietnam' trailer launch, responding positively to the attention. Kohli had previously clarified that the accidental like was due to an algorithm error while clearing his feed. Both were later spotted at Wimbledon, fueling further speculation despite Kohli's explanation.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love And War’, starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal, is creating excitement. A leaked video shows a thrilling chase scene. Recently, Ranbir and Vicky returned to Mumbai, sharing a warm hug at the airport. The film releases worldwide in March 2026.
