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Ananya Panday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 at home with family, sharing heartfelt moments on Instagram. She wore an elegant ivory traditional outfit, with a beautifully decorated Ganpati idol and floral backdrop. Currently, she is filming ‘Tu Meri Main Tera’ and recently received praise for ‘Kesari 2.’

Sonu Nigam lauded Shah Rukh Khan's humility and consistent acknowledgment of others' contributions, highlighting SRK's rare generosity in the industry. Despite their collaborations on numerous iconic songs, Nigam appreciated SRK always giving credit where it's due. Reflecting on his brief acting stint in films like Jaani Dushman, Nigam expressed disappointment, leading him to focus solely on his flourishing music career.

Sonu Nigam, a celebrated playback singer, reflected on his unsuccessful acting career, expressing disappointment with films like ‘Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani’ and ‘Kash Aap Hamare Hote.’ He recounted his surprise at how poorly ‘Jaani Dushman’ turned out, despite the presence of established actors.

Mika Singh's recent social media blunder, commenting "Om Shanti" on a post about filmmaker Priyadarshan, sparked online amusement. He misinterpreted a news report about Priyadarshan's upcoming final Bollywood project, 'Hera Pheri 3', assuming the director had passed away. Netizens responded with humorous comments, advising Mika to remove his condolence message, while Priyadarshan remains alive and actively working on new films.

Popular Punjabi actor and comedian Jaswinder Bhalla passed away on August 22, 2025, at the age of 65, following an illness. Known for his roles in films like 'Carry On Jatta' and 'Gaddi Chaldi Hai Chhalla Maarke,' Bhalla's death has prompted tributes from across the entertainment industry, including Bollywood stars.

Shriya Pilgaonkar joins Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in Priyadarshan's upcoming thriller, 'Haiwaan,' marking her return to mainstream cinema after success on streaming platforms. The film, a Hindi remake of the Malayalam thriller 'Oppam,' commenced shooting in Kochi, reuniting Akshay and Saif after 17 years. Akshay Kumar is rumored to play the antagonist.

Veteran filmmaker Priyadarshan has revealed that he is preparing to retire from filmmaking after completing two major projects, Haiwaan and the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3. Currently in Kochi shooting for Haiwaan, the acclaimed director opened up about the film, his collaborations with Akshay Kumar, and why he feels the time has come to step away from cinema. After Haiwaan, Priyadarshan plans to direct his 100th film, with Mohanlal in the lead once again.

Priyadarshan's Bollywood project 'Haiwaan,' a remake of his Malayalam hit 'Oppam,' has commenced shooting in Kochi, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The film promises a blend of thrills and drama, with significant alterations to the original screenplay. Mohanlal, who starred in 'Oppam,' will make a surprise cameo, adding to the excitement of this cinematic reunion.

Twinkle Khanna is sharing heartwarming glimpses of her personal life on Instagram, featuring joyful moments with her children and husband, Akshay Kumar. These authentic peeks into her life away from the spotlight are winning hearts. On the work front, Twinkle is set to co-host a new talk show, 'Two Much,' with Kajol.

Jisshu Sengupta, known for playing husbands to strong female characters in Bollywood films, humorously revealed that his primary motivation for accepting such roles is "Paisa" (money). He clarified that he chooses roles based on liking his part and will continue as long as filmmakers offer them. Sengupta's upcoming project includes Akshay Kumar's 'Bhoot Bangla'.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has begun shooting his thriller 'Haiwaan' in Kochi, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Marking their reunion after 17 years since 'Tashan', Akshay shared playful on-set moments on Instagram. 'Haiwaan' is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam', with Akshay playing the antagonist.

Priyadarshan is set to direct 'Haiwaan,' starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan, marking their reunion after 17 years. Veteran actor Asrani confirmed his participation in the film, adding to the excitement. Asrani also mentioned working with Priyadarshan on 'Bhoot Bangla,' featuring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Tabu, before commencing 'Haiwaan' in September.

Akshay Kumar was spotted at the Kalina airport in Mumbai on Friday, and it wasn’t his superstar aura alone that caught attention. The actor, who is known for his effortless swag, stepped out in a rather unconventional outfit – a pair of loose Homme Plissé Issey Miyake palazzo pants worth Rs 82,756, teamed with a simple black T-shirt. He completed the look with tinted glasses, giving paparazzi a quirky fashion moment that quickly went viral online.

Rajinikanth's Coolie is a hit. The film earned Rs 229.73 crore domestically. Its Hindi version surpassed Robot's collection. Coolie's Hindi version earned Rs 26.02 crore in eight days. The film opened well and maintained momentum. Despite competition from War 2, Coolie performed strongly. Experts predict further growth in collections. Coolie is Rajinikanth's third biggest hit.

Anita Advani, who recently revealed that she was secretly married to India’s first superstar Rajesh Khanna and lived together for nearly 12 years, has revealed new details about his final years, his family’s absence, and the property battle that continues to this day. Despite years of togetherness, Anita said she was left with nothing.

Akshay Kumar follows a disciplined lifestyle, finishing dinner by 6:30 pm and fasting every Monday. He explains that early meals help the stomach rest properly. Known for his unique workouts like rock climbing, Akshay is gearing up for his next film, Hera Pheri 3, after Housefull 5 underperformed.

Suniel Shetty, reflecting on India-China trade dynamics, advocates for a strategic, long-term approach. Drawing parallels from martial arts, he emphasizes building internal strength over quick fixes. Shetty urges focus on boosting local manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, and easing business funding access. He stresses patience, leverage, and discipline over reactive measures, highlighting the importance of enduring systems in international relations.

Director Venky Atluri has addressed and dismissed rumors linking Anil Kapoor to his upcoming Telugu film. The filmmaker clarified that he has neither approached nor spoken to the Bollywood star, stressing that the reports are untrue. While putting the speculation to rest, the director confirmed the film’s leading man — Tamil superstar Suriya.

The upcoming film *Jolly LLB 3*, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, is facing legal challenges due to complaints alleging it mocks the judiciary and disrespects the legal profession. A Pune court issued notices to the actors following a lawyer's petition, while a previous complaint in Ajmer also raised similar concerns about the film's portrayal of lawyers and judges.