Friday, July 24
Gulshan Grover opened up about reconnecting with his son after his divorce. Indira Krishnan recounted a tearful prank by Salman Khan post a 'Tere Naam' scene. Ashish Chanchlani defended Shah Rukh Khan's National Award for 'Jawan'. Karisma Kapoor's daughter, Samaira, was spotted amidst a family inheritance dispute.
Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR share a playful rivalry ahead of their film 'War 2'. Jr NTR sent a billboard to Hrithik’s Mumbai home with a bold message, prompting Hrithik’s humorous response. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the film releases on August 14, 2025, with Kiara Advani also starring.
Despite positive reviews and strong performances, 'Dhadak 2', starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, faces box office challenges. The film, a remake addressing social injustice, opened with a promising weekend, peaking at Rs 4.15 crore on Sunday. However, a significant drop to Rs 1.40 crore on Monday, coupled with competition from other major releases, raises concerns about its long-term success.
Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2' experienced a significant drop on its first Monday, collecting approximately Rs 2.50 crore, bringing its four-day total to Rs 27.25 crore. Despite a promising weekend start, the film faced stiff competition from 'Dhadak 2' and 'Saiyaara', while 'Mahavatar Narsimha' outperformed them all. The original 'Son of Sardaar' remains a high point in Devgn's career.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs will stay in jail. A judge denied his request for bail. This is while he awaits sentencing. His conviction is related to prostitution. He was found guilty on two counts. These counts are related to a prostitution offense. The judge cited flight risk and danger. Combs' sentencing is set for October.
Mohit Suri's romantic drama 'Saiyaara' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda made over Rs 300 crore. The film slowed down in its third week. 'Saiyaara' earned Rs 172.75 crore in its first week and Rs 107.75 crore in the second. New releases like 'Mahavtar Narsimha', 'Son Of Sardaar 2', and 'Dhadak 2' are now in cinemas.
Ahsaas Channa, recognised for her roles in 'Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna' and 'Vaastu Shastra', believes acting alone isn't a sustainable income source. She emphasises the importance of brand endorsements for financial stability. Channa acknowledges her privilege in choosing projects, with brands serving as her primary financial backup. Read on to know more.
Gulshan Grover shared insights into his bond with his son, Sanjay Grover, and their collaboration on 'Heer Express' on Archana Puran Singh's YouTube channel. Gulshan revealed Sanjay's Hollywood journey and his eventual return to India due to family reasons. The film marks a significant reunion for the father-son duo, with Sanjay producing the film after a successful stint in Hollywood.
Suneel Darshan remembered the time he signed Akshay Kumar for Jaanwar, saying the actor was at his lowest, coming off 13–14 back-to-back flops. But before that success came what the director calls an “ugly phase” in the industry. Darshan also opened up about Akshay’s difficult equation with the industry during those years.
Filmmaker Suneel Darshan, who is known for directing hit collaborations with Akshay Kumar in the early 2000s, has addressed the actor’s sudden exit from his 2005 film Barsaat. While promoting Andaaz 2, Darshan recalled the behind-the-scenes turbulence and explained why he chose to retain Priyanka Chopra as the lead, even as Akshay backed out.
