Saturday, July 18
YouTuber Armaan Malik, who is known for his unconventional family life and vlogs, is all set to welcome another member into his family. This time, it’s not a prank but a real pregnancy announcement, and the expectant mother is his first wife, Payal Malik. The news first came through Kritika Malik’s Instagram handle, which led many to assume that it was Kritika who was pregnant. However, the family later clarified in a vlog that it is Payal who is expecting.
Over 100 crew members of Ranveer Singh’s film 'Dhurandhar' were hospitalized in Leh due to mass food poisoning. Around 600 had eaten the meals provided. Authorities are investigating, and the police helped manage the emergency. Neither Ranveer nor the makers have commented. The film releases December 5, 2025.
Ian McKellen hinted at Gandalf and Frodo's potential return in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' during a fan event in London. McKellen teased the film's production, directed by Andy Serkis, and revealed the presence of characters named Frodo and Gandalf. While Elijah Wood attended the event, McKellen remained tight-lipped about Wood reprising his role.
Amidst controversy surrounding historical accuracy of 'The Bengal Files,' actor Saswata Chatterjee has distanced himself, clarifying his role as an actor, not a historian. He stated that verifying historical claims isn't his responsibility. Chatterjee also mentioned his unawareness of the film's title change and director Vivek Agnihotri claimed the trailer launch was halted due to lack of permission.
Mohit Suri's romantic drama 'Saiyaara,' starring newcomers Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has impressively grossed approximately Rs 325.37 crore in 31 days. Despite facing competition from Rajinikanth’s 'Coolie' and Hrithik Roshan’s 'War 2,' the film has maintained a steady performance. 'Saiyaara' added Rs 1.9 crore in its fifth week, demonstrating its audience loyalty and resilience at the box office.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is creating waves at the North American box office, surpassing his own film '2.0' in just four days. The Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial has earned over USD 6 million, becoming the third-highest-grossing Tamil film in the region. 'Coolie' is now aiming to overtake 'Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1' and become the second highest grosser.
Janhvi Kapoor, who has been busy promoting her upcoming film Param Sundari, recently attended a Dahi Handi event on the occasion of Janmashtami. The actor faced online trolling after a video surfaced of her saying “Bharat Mata ki Jai” on stage. Reacting to the memes, Janhvi took to Instagram to clarify the context and expressed her pride in raising the slogan.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali initially considered Saif Ali Khan for the role of Chunilal in 'Devdas,' alongside Shah Rukh Khan as Devdas. Saif clarified that he didn't reject the offer but there was a miscommunication regarding his fees. He also expressed reservations about being the right fit for the character, ultimately feeling miscast for the part.
Director-producer Suneel Darshan, who has never hesitated to speak about his industry fallouts, recently revisited his strained equation with actor Sunny Deol. The filmmaker, whose debut directorial Ajay (1996) featured Sunny, revealed that their rift stemmed from financial disputes and broken promises.
Amitabh Bachchan, known for sharing nostalgic moments, once posted a throwback photo featuring a young Ranbir Kapoor, his sister, and their mother with Shashi Kapoor. Big B praised Ranbir as the "Superstar of the day," highlighting their mutual admiration.
