Thursday, July 23
Kapil Sharma's Canadian restaurant, Kap's Cafe, has been targeted in two shootings within a month. A gangster from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility, citing Sharma's invitation to Salman Khan for his Netflix show launch as the motive. The gang has issued threats against anyone working with Salman Khan, vowing violence.
Dean Cain, famed for his role as Superman, aims to join the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He has spoken with the agency. Tricia McLaughlin says Cain will be sworn in as an honorary ICE Officer soon. Cain, a sworn deputy sheriff, has encouraged others to join the agency.
Before Jai and Veeru became legends, before Basanti danced with Dhanno and Gabbar Singh ruled the ravines, Sholay started with a much simpler setup, two former army men dismissed for indiscipline. That’s how the seed of the iconic film was first sown in the minds of Salim Khan and Javed Akhtar.
Ahead of Sridevi’s 62nd birthday, Khushi Kapoor shared a rare 1990s photo of her mother on Instagram, touching fans deeply. The late actress, India’s first female superstar, passed away in 2018. Khushi and Janhvi continue to honor her legacy while Khushi builds her acting career in Bollywood.
Faissal Khan, brother of Aamir Khan, recently addressed their ongoing family feud, highlighting the tensions and challenges faced. He acknowledged Aamir's early support in securing him work after he left home. Faissal attributed the rift to family influence, alleging relatives disliked their closeness. He expressed regret over the lack of open communication and his being labeled mentally ill.
Mohit Suri’s latest romantic drama Saiyaara has been winning over audiences with its soulful music, heartfelt storyline, and the chemistry between debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda. But behind one of the film’s most emotional moments was a real-life instance when Ahaan broke down on set, so much so that the director had to step in and tell him to control his tears.
Mukesh Chhabra shared insights on casting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. He clarified he wasn't involved in casting Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama. The casting aimed for distinct looks to differentiate Rama's world. Chhabra hopes Ramayana wins an Oscar. The film, produced by Namit Malhotra, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.
Vijay Deverakonda is back with a bang as his latest action drama, Kingdom, has a strong first week, collecting an estimated Rs 47.90 crore. Despite a slight dip in momentum as the week progressed, the film has already surpassed several of his previous releases. There's optimism that positive word-of-mouth could propel it past the Rs 50 crore mark.
Aneet Padda's Bollywood debut in 'Saiyaara' has become a blockbuster, crossing Rs 500 crore globally. Her journey includes a special connection to Alia Bhatt, whose cousin directed the film. Casting director Shanoo Sharma discovered Aneet, impressed by her audition using a scene from Alia's 'Highway', recognizing her talent and potential early on.
Monica Bedi, once a rising Bollywood actress, saw her career derail after falling in love with underworld don and Dawood Ibrahim's close aide Abu Salem. Their controversial relationship led to her arrest in a fake passport case. While Salem is serving life in jail, Monica now lives a quiet life away from the spotlight.
