Saturday, August 01
Suneel Darshan revealed he cast Akshay Kumar in 'Jaanwar' during a career low, after Sunny Deol and Ajay Devgn passed on the role. Despite Akshay's recent flops and stalled projects, Darshan saw potential and casted him. Akshay promised dedication, but Darshan believes success later corrupted him, leading to communication issues and an eventual fallout after seven films together.
Kajol's 'Maa' is performing steadily at the Indian box office. The mythological horror film earned approximately Rs 33.15 crore by July 08, 2025. Despite competition from Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameenpar' and 'Metroo.. In Dino', 'Maa' maintains audience interest. Night shows have stronger occupancy. Kajol plays Ambika, a mother transforming to save her daughter.
Aamir Khan and Genelia D’Souza’s ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ continues its box office success, earning close to Rs. 2 crore on its third Tuesday. The film's total collection in India has reached Rs. 151.90 crore across all languages. Despite new releases and a weekday dip, the heartwarming drama maintains a strong audience hold, showcasing the struggles and strengths of neurodivergent kids through a sports narrative.
Anurag Basu's film Metro... In Dino released last Friday. The film features Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur and Pankaj Tripathi. It earned Rs 3.5 crore on its opening day. Weekend collections showed growth, reaching Rs 7.25 crore on Sunday. The movie stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Neena Gupta. The film's occupancy increased during evening and night shows.
Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa joyfully announced they are expecting their first child, sharing the news with a charming illustration on Instagram. The couple, who married in November 2021 after dating for over a decade, received an outpouring of congratulatory messages from friends and fans. This marks a new and exciting chapter in their enduring love story.
Panchayat’s rising popularity has sparked salary speculations. Reportedly, Jitendra Kumar earns Rs 70,000 per episode, with others like Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav earning less. Faisal Malik explained payments occur in installments over a year, with raises only if contractually agreed. Season 5 is set for 2026 on Prime Video.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing on October 3 in his federal case. A judge scheduled the date after rejecting an earlier proposal. Combs was convicted on prostitution-related charges but acquitted on others. He faces a potential decade in prison per count. The judge denied bail, citing past violent behavior. Lawyers argue over sentencing guidelines.
Kajol shares her views on the changing landscape for star kids in Bollywood. She highlights the intense scrutiny and pressure for instant success faced by newcomers. Kajol emphasizes the importance of reinvention and resilience for actors to stay relevant. She praises the current generation's determination to build lasting careers through diverse ventures.
Nitesh Tiwari directs Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Indira Krishnan plays Kaushalya. The film uses Interstellar-level VFX. Eighty-six cameras capture actors for younger versions. Indira recalls a wish to play Ranbir's mother coming true. The first part releases on Diwali 2026. The second part arrives Diwali 2027. The movie promises a grand cinematic experience.
A leading plastic surgeon, Dr. Sumit Malhotra, praised Hrithik Roshan and Wamiqa Gabbi for their naturally perfect facial features. On the 'Talk With Manvendra' podcast, he stated that no improvements could be made to Roshan's face and that Gabbi possesses an almost ideal face. Gabbi humorously responded, adding 'surgeon-approved face' to her bio.
