Sunday, July 19
Ahaan Panday celebrated Indian Independence Day as his debut film, 'Saiyaara', continues to succeed. His mother, Deanne Panday, shared celebration photos on Instagram with a Gandhi quote. Netflix bought streaming rights but postponed the release to Diwali, extending the film’s theatrical run and reaching a larger festive audience.
Global icon Priyanka Chopra had more than one reason to celebrate on Independence Day this year. Along with the national occasion, the actress marked her in-laws Denise and Paul Kevin Jonas’ 40th wedding anniversary, her maternal uncle and aunt’s 43rd anniversary, and even wished her brother-in-law Joe Jonas on his birthday.
Aaryamann Sethi, elder son of veteran actors Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi, recently proposed to Yogita Bihani a day after her birthday. The romantic moment was captured in his vlog, where the couple was seen standing outside their soon-to-be home, located next to Archana and Parmeet’s residence. Pretending to have forgotten the keys, Aaryamann got down on one knee and popped the question in front of his parents. An emotional Archana watched on as Yogita said “yes.”
Sunny Deol ignited patriotic fervor on India's 79th Independence Day by unveiling the first poster of 'Border 2,' the sequel to the 1997 classic. Deol returns in his iconic role, with the film slated for release on January 22, 2026, coinciding with the Republic Day weekend.
Anupama Parameswaran recently admitted that she was never fully at ease playing the female lead opposite Siddhu Jonnalagadda in the Telugu hit Tillu Square. Despite the film’s success and the praise she received, the actress revealed that the character didn’t align with her personal comfort zone.
YouTuber Armaan Malik, along with his wives Payal and Kritika Malik, has been summoned by a Patiala court regarding legal cases. Malik faces allegations of violating the Hindu Marriage Act by allegedly having four marriages. Additionally, Payal Malik is accused of hurting religious sentiments by dressing as the Hindu goddess Kali in a video.
Akshay Kumar celebrated India's 79th Independence Day with a heartfelt message on Instagram, showcasing his patriotic spirit. Known for films like 'Holiday,' 'Baby,' and 'Kesari' that evoke national pride, he won a National Award for 'Rustom.' Kumar is now preparing for 'Jolly LLB 3,' a courtroom comedy-drama, where he will reunite with Arshad Warsi for a humorous legal showdown.
Chance the Rapper is set to release his new album, Star Line, in August 2025 and embark on the And We Back tour in September 2025. He candidly discussed his divorce from Kristen Corley on a podcast, emphasizing their commitment to co-parenting their two daughters, Kensli and Marlie.
Before becoming one of India’s most celebrated exports to Hollywood, Priyanka Chopra began her Bollywood journey under the direction of Anil Sharma. Fresh off her Miss World 2000 win, she made her acting debut in The Hero: Love Story of a Spy (2003) alongside Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta. In a recent interview, director Anil Sharma downplayed being credited for Priyanka’s success.
