Saturday, July 18
Vir Das recently won the Disruptor Award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. His acceptance speech is now going viral. He joked about how his return to India will be treated like COVID news. Das compared himself to 'kadi patta' among other big stars. Fans and fellow comedians are praising his humor.
Jaideep Ahlawat fondly recalls his first shooting day with Dharmendra for Sriram Raghavan’s 'Ikkis.' He was struck by Dharmendra's humility, humor, and charisma. Jaideep recounts a funny incident involving a driving scene where Dharmendra's quick wit left everyone in splits. He also remembers being impressed by the veteran actor's strong presence and large hands.
It’s been over four decades since Hema Malini and Dharmendra tied the knot, but their romance began years earlier, even before the release of Sholay. As the iconic film marks its 50th anniversary, Hema’s stunt double in the movie, Reshma Pathan, has opened up about the couple’s private relationship during the shoot.
Released on August 14th, 'War 2' clashed with 'Coolie' at the box office. Despite a weaker opening day with ₹51.5 crore compared to 'Coolie's' ₹65 crore, 'War 2' surged on Independence Day, collecting ₹56.50 crore. The film has crossed ₹100 crore in two days, fueled by Hindi belt growth and Jr NTR's Telugu version success.
Mukesh Khanna recently praised Amitabh Bachchan's unwavering dedication to his craft, highlighting his commitment even at his age. Khanna expressed surprise at Bachchan's ability to wear a beard for roles and shared anecdotes from action director Tinu Varma about Bachchan's dedication despite facing numerous challenges.
Anita Advani claims she secretly married Rajesh Khanna, revealing a private ceremony with sindoor and a mangal sutra. She alleges Khanna took responsibility for her, despite his estranged relationship with Dimple Kapadia. Advani recounts being excluded from Khanna's final rites, claiming the family used bouncers to prevent her entry.
War 2, starring Hritik Roshan and Jr NTR, is performing well at the box office. The film's opening was slightly lower than War. However, Day 2 collections increased significantly. War 2's two-day total exceeds War's earnings. Strong word of mouth and repeat viewings are driving the film's success. Trade experts predict War 2 will cross Rs 200 crore in its opening weekend.
Kangana Ranaut recently addressed allegations of 'going after married men with kids,' reflecting on the larger societal tendency to hold women responsible in such situations. Weighing in on the darker side of showbiz, Kangana revealed she has faced casting couch propositions. The Emergency star added that exploitation is not limited to mainstream cinema.
Amitabh Bachchan is bursting with pride after Abhishek Bachchan's Best Actor win at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025 for 'I Want To Talk.' The veteran actor hailed Abhishek as the family's pride, acknowledging his hard work and resilience.
On India's 79th Independence Day, Javed Akhtar shared a patriotic message, honouring freedom fighters. A troll's comment about the date triggered a sharp response from Akhtar, who reminded the commenter of his family's sacrifices during the freedom struggle. Akhtar highlighted his great-grandfather, Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi's exile to the Cellular Jail, emphasising his family's legacy of resistance against British rule.
