Sunday, July 19
Amidst the buzz surrounding 'War 2' and 'Coolie', 'Saiyaara' stars Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda sparked relationship rumors with a cozy date night. Spotted at a Mumbai restaurant and later at a 'Saiyaara' screening, their off-screen chemistry mirrored their on-screen romance.
Marking India’s 79th Independence Day, Shah Rukh Khan made a special appearance alongside his youngest son, AbRam Khan. The actor was seen waving to fans from the balcony of his Mumbai home Mannat, a tradition that delights his followers every year.
Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra, who are already in the spotlight over allegations of financial fraud, made headlines again after a video of their recent visit to Vrindavan went viral. In the clip, Raj is seen offering his kidney to spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, a gesture that left Shilpa visibly surprised. While many praised the move, some criticised it as a 'PR stunt.'
Actor Muzammil Ibrahim, who made his Bollywood debut in 2007 with Dhokha, recently revisited his early years in the industry and the recognition he feels was denied to him. The model-turned-actor believes his performance in his debut film merited the Best Debut award over Ranbir Kapoor’s role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, which released the same year.
Despite a stellar run at the box office, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's romantic drama 'Saiyaara' sees a significant drop in collections on its fourth Thursday, earning just Rs 25 lakh due to competition from high-profile releases like 'War 2' and 'Coolie'.
In a historic move, Shwetha Menon has been elected as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), securing a decisive victory with 159 votes. Emphasizing inclusion and healing, Shwetha aims to reunite estranged members and collaborate with the Women in Cinema Collective. The election also ushered in new leadership, with Kuku Parameswaran as General Secretary and Lakshmipriya as Vice-President, marking a new chapter for AMMA.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR's 'War 2' has exceeded expectations, earning Rs 52.50 crore on its opening day. Boosted by a strong Telugu dubbed version, which amassed Rs 23.25 crore, the film surpassed initial modest predictions. While the Hindi version contributed Rs 29 crore, it was the regional performance that propelled 'War 2' past the Rs 50 crore mark.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie', directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, released on August 14. The film clashed with 'War 2' but dominated the box office. 'Coolie' earned approximately Rs 65 crore in India on its opening day. Overseas collections are estimated at Rs 75 crore. The film's worldwide collection reached around Rs 140 crore.
Salman Khan celebrated Independence Day by singing the patriotic song ‘Saare Jahan Se Accha’ in a heartfelt video. Filmmaker Kabir Khan marked 13 years of their film ‘Ek Tha Tiger,’ the start of the YRF Spyverse. Salman was last seen in ‘Sikandar’ and is now shooting ‘Battle of Galwan.’
Kangana Ranaut recently revealed a deeply personal chapter from her family’s past, the loss of her elder brother just days after his birth. She said her mother’s firstborn, a baby boy, passed away around ten days after being born in a hospital. The incident left her mother deeply affected. According to Kangana, her grandmother then took charge, insisting that no one in the family would go to the hospital for childbirth again.
