Tuesday, July 28
Paresh Rawal clapped back at trolls after revealing his unconventional health remedy. An old photo of Ajay Devgn with Shahid Afridi resurfaced, causing unnecessary controversy. Nawazuddin Siddiqui opened up about budget biases in Bollywood. Sushmita Sen and her ex, Rohman Shawl, were seen together, maintaining a friendly relationship. 'Saiyaara' made a smashing debut, becoming a top Hindi grosser of 2025.
Aanand L Rai, director of 'Raanjhanaa', is unhappy. The film is being re-released with an AI-generated happy ending. Rai learned about this change through the media. He is exploring legal options and has complained to the directors' guild. Eros has not responded to Rai's concerns. The director fears this sets a bad precedent for the film industry.
Vidya Balan has joined the discussion on flexible working hours in the film industry, particularly for mothers, following reports of Deepika Padukone's departure from 'Spirit' due to scheduling conflicts. Balan spoke about the importance of offering flexible hours to support new mothers, noting that many industries are adopting such practices.
Tara Sutaria’s new music video “Thodi Si Daaru” with AP Dhillon is trending, but her playful Instagram exchange with rumoured boyfriend Veer Pahariya stole the spotlight. Fans buzzed over their sweet comments. Tara recently starred in Apurva, while Veer debuted in Sky Force with Akshay Kumar.
Director Mohit Suri praised Aneet Padda for balancing auditions and Delhi University exams smoothly. Starting with a mobile self-tape audition, she impressed with her calm confidence. Born in Amritsar, she debuted in 'Salaam Venky' and gained recognition in 'Big Girls Don’t Cry' before her breakthrough role in 'Saiyaara'.
Amidst Saiyaara's box office success, speculation arose about its impact on Kartik Aaryan and Sreeleela's upcoming musical drama's delay. Anurag Basu clarified that the delay was due to prior commitments of both actors with other projects, not Saiyaara's performance. With half the film remaining, shooting is set to resume soon, aiming for completion within a month.
Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad summons several Telugu film celebrities. Rana Daggubati, Vijay Deverakonda, and Prakash Raj are among those called. They are accused of promoting illegal online betting apps. The celebrities allegedly misled youth with deceptive advertisements. The ED has intensified its investigation. This case has created a stir in Tollywood. New guidelines to regulate betting apps are expected.
Veteran filmmaker Chandra Barot, best known for directing the iconic Amitabh Bachchan starrer 'Don,' passed away at 86 after battling pulmonary fibrosis. Bachchan revealed that distributors initially rejected the film's title, mistaking it for an underwear brand. 'Don,' starring Bachchan in a dual role alongside Zeenat Aman, became a classic, celebrated for its unforgettable songs and dialogues.
James Gunn's "Superman" retained its box office dominance in its second weekend, grossing $57.3 million domestically. Despite new releases like "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "Smurfs" underperforming, "Superman" has earned $406.8 million worldwide, crucial for DC Studios' future plans. The summer box office is up 15.9% compared to last year, indicating a strong season for Hollywood.
A clip from Navya Nanda's podcast, 'What The Hell Navya,' featuring Jaya and Shweta Bachchan, has resurfaced, showcasing their candid family dynamics. The video captures moments of interruption and playful arguments between the trio, sparking mixed reactions online. While some Reddit users criticized the family's interactions, many defended them, finding the exchanges relatable and reflective of normal family banter.
