Wednesday, July 22
Aamir Khan humorously expressed reluctance to let anyone else play Bhuvan if Lagaan were remade. However, after considering it, he suggested Vicky Kaushal for the role. Khan believes Kaushal embodies the qualities of Bhuvan: a pure heart, inner strength, dignity, seriousness, and playfulness, making him a fitting choice to lead Champaner to victory.
Kolkata mourns the loss of Basanti Chatterjee, a celebrated Bengali actor. She died at 88 after battling cancer. Chatterjee's career spanned five decades with over 100 films. She was known for roles in 'Thagini', 'Manjari Opera', and popular TV serials. West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed grief. The film and television industry paid tribute to her legacy. Chatterjee's death marks the end of an era in Bengali entertainment. She leaves behind a legacy of talent and timeless performances.
The Television Academy has announced the first winners of the 77th Emmy Awards, honouring excellence in various categories. 'Love, Death + Robots' dominated with four awards, while 'Arcane' secured two. Beyoncé achieved her first Emmy for 'Beyoncé Bowl' in the costume category, moving closer to an EGOT.
Kabir Khan revealed that the Censor Board initially wanted him to remove the 'Jai Shri Ram' dialogue from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan,' fearing it would offend Muslim audiences. Khan fought to keep the scene where Om Puri's character says 'Jai Shri Ram' to Salman's Bajrangi in Pakistan. Read on to know more.
Veteran actor Mukesh Khanna has voiced his concerns about Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. Khanna expressed doubts about Kapoor's ability to portray the 'Maryada Purshottam' image, citing Kapoor's recent role in 'Animal' as a conflicting image. While acknowledging Kapoor's acting talent, Khanna questioned the portrayal of Lord Ram as a warrior, emphasizing his peaceful nature.
An old video of Mrunal Thakur from her 'Kumkum Bhagya' days has resurfaced, showing her making a controversial comment about Bipasha Basu. Thakur claimed she was "far better" than Basu and referred to the actress as "manly with muscles." The resurfaced clip has sparked backlash online, with many criticizing Thakur's remarks and defending Basu's body positivity.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz reaffirmed their commitment in a private vow renewal ceremony in Westchester County, New York, marking their third anniversary. Nicola wore her mother's vintage gown, and her father officiated. The Beckham family was notably absent, reportedly learning about the event after it was publicized, causing further strain in their relationship with Brooklyn.
The Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from Delhi-NCR has triggered widespread criticism. Celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor and Varun Dhawan have shared petitions opposing the decision, advocating for sterilization and vaccination programs instead of caging the animals. Raveena Tandon emphasized the failure of local bodies in implementing effective sterilization drives as the root cause of the issue.
Since Shefali Jariwala's passing, Parag Tyagi has been honoring her memory by continuing her traditions and caring for those she loved. He celebrated her mother's birthday with a touching video collage and upheld Shefali's Rakshabandhan ritual by tying rakhis to their househelp and pet dog, Simba.
Amitabh Bachchan continues his 40-year tradition of meeting fans every Sunday. After the August 10, 2025 meet, he noted the crowd seemed quieter. He considered reasons for this and suggested opening the gates earlier. Bachchan also shared pictures and reflected on his blog. In 2024, he debuted in Tamil cinema with 'Vettaiyan' and will appear in 'Section 84'.
