Sunday, July 26
Kajol and Ajay Devgn celebrated their daughter Nysa's graduation from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland. The proud parents shared heartwarming photos from the ceremony, with Nysa twinning with her mom in sarees. While rumors of Nysa's Bollywood debut have been dismissed, her brother Yug has shown interest in filmmaking, potentially following in his father's footsteps.
Rajinikanth's 'Coolie' is poised for a record-breaking US debut, already surpassing $550,000 in advance sales with 16 days to go. The film is on track to challenge 'Jailer' and 'Leo' premiere records, boosted by a pan-Indian cast and potential cameos. 'Coolie' faces a box office clash with 'War 2,' setting the stage for a high-stakes Independence Day weekend.
Sukhwinder Singh reveals his special bond with AR Rahman. He fondly calls Rahman his 'godfriend'. Singh shares how Rahman extracts the best musical performance, even at odd hours. He recalls recording sessions that start late at night. The duo has created iconic songs together. Their collaborations include 'Chaiyya Chaiyya' and the Oscar-winning 'Jai Ho'.
Shabana Azmi, reflecting on her experience working with Jaya Bachchan in 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani,' revealed a different side to her co-star. Azmi claims that Bachchan's public persona doesn't reflect her true nature, describing her as warm and funny. She also shared that Bachchan's performance in 'Suman' inspired her to join the Film and Television Institute of India.
Ahaan Panday’s debut film 'Saiyaara' is winning hearts at the box office. His mother, Deanne Panday, shared a playful moment with paparazzi who called her “Krish Kapoor ki mummy.” The film, inspired by 'A Moment to Remember', features heartfelt storytelling, new talents, and strong supporting cast members.
Isha Koppikar revealed a demanding scene from her 1998 film, Chandralekha, where she was slapped 14 times. To achieve authenticity, Isha insisted Nagarjuna Akkineni slap her for real, leading to multiple retakes as she sought genuine emotion. Despite visible marks, Isha reassured Nagarjuna, emphasizing her commitment to method acting and the pursuit of realism.
Saiyaara continues its successful run at the box office, breaking records in its second week. Despite a minor drop on weekdays, the film earned Rs 30 crore on its second Sunday. Second Monday collections were Rs 9.25 crore, and Tuesday afternoon saw Rs 1.6 crore. The total collection now stands at Rs 258.17 crore.
Mohit Suri's 'Saiyaara,' starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, experienced a dip on its 11th day, earning Rs 9.5 crore. Despite this, its total domestic collection reached Rs 256.75 crore, surpassing 'The Kashmir Files.' The film now ranks as the 25th highest-grossing Hindi film. While facing competition from new releases, 'Saiyaara's' success highlights strong word-of-mouth and Suri's storytelling.
Meriil Streep and Staanli Tucci are filming 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' in Nyu Yoork Siti. Enne Hethve is also back. The filming is happening in Midtaun Menhettan. However, leaked photos are making fans angry. They feel the online posts are spoiling the film. Some fans are comparing it to the 'Barbie' leaks.
Marvel's 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', starring Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby, faced a significant drop in India box office collections on Monday after a promising weekend. Despite positive reviews, the film's earnings dipped to Rs 1.66 crore, bringing the total to Rs 21.79 crore. The film is facing stiff competition from Bollywood's 'Saiyaara' and the animated 'Mahavatar Narsimha'.
