Author: Rasmita Jena

Pop superstar Rihanna is making waves again, but this time it’s not about her music. She recently showed her support for her boyfriend, rapper A$AP Rocky, who was found not guilty of a serious charge. The trial stemmed from an incident in 2021, where he faced allegations of shooting at a former friend in Hollywood.

After the verdict, Rihanna was seen outside the courtroom with A$AP Rocky, surrounded by reporters and fans. In a cute moment, when fans yelled questions and cheered for her, she asked them to be quiet with a simple hand gesture. It showed that both she and A$AP were truly relieved.

Rihanna didn’t hold back when one fan asked A$AP how it felt to lose his childhood friend. She quickly replied, “How do you think it feels?” That clearly showed her protective side!

On Tuesday, A$AP Rocky was declared not guilty. He faced serious charges that could have led to a long time in prison. After the jury’s decision, he thanked them and said, “Thank y’all for saving my life.”

Rihanna stood by him during this tough time and shared her thoughts on social media, expressing her thankfulness. She wrote on her Instagram, “The glory belongs to God and God alone! Thankful, humbled by His mercy!” with a prayer emoji.

New Delhi: Arati Kadav took on the big job of remaking the popular film “The Great Indian Kitchen” into Hindi, calling it “Mrs.” She aimed to keep the strong feminist message while sharing her own experiences as a woman. The movie stars Sanya Malhotra as Richa, a dancer who enters an arranged marriage but feels trapped in endless kitchen chores. People have praised the film for its good adaptation.

In an interview, Kadav talked about how “The Great Indian Kitchen” tells a strong story about the lives of women like our mothers and aunts. She believed it was important to tell this story responsibly. Kadav said, “I treated the original like a book.”

In “Mrs,” Richa faces criticism for tasting food while cooking, which comes from Kadav’s personal memories. The film includes many real-life stories from women, keeping some scenes from the original, like the leaking kitchen pipeline, which symbolizes patriarchy. Kadav said, “This film is not just about what is said, but what is meant… The pipeline represents an old problem that needs fixing.”

Kadav emphasized the loneliness many women feel, adding quiet moments to show their struggles. Unlike the original, which looked down on the story, she gave Richa a name to connect more deeply with her emotions. She told how important it is for women to return to cooking, even after they have faced emotional challenges.

Kadav called “Mrs” very personal, sharing the complicated sides of gender issues as a woman in her 40s. She praised Sanya Malhotra’s performance, saying, “She truly lived every moment of that character, even feeling the emotional weight.” Making the film was a careful process filled with love and responsibility.

Kadav started as a director’s assistant and worked on short films before her debut with “Cargo,” which mixed mythology with science fiction. She mentioned how people often see early filmmaking as just a hobby. She’s already written a new story and hopes to turn it into a movie with help from producer Deepa Motwane.

“I like to take my time creating my shots. I prefer making feature films instead of quick series,” Kadav shared.

Priyanka Chopra was spotted at the Mumbai airport flying out with her baby daughter, Malti Marie. She had a sweet moment as she held Malti in her arms, protecting her from bright camera flashes as they entered the airport.

On Wednesday, Priyanka wore a comfy grey jumpsuit, a matching cap, and black sunglasses. After getting out of the car with Malti, a fan asked for a selfie. Priyanka politely said, “I’m so sorry, I can’t take pictures; I’m with the baby.” The fan seemed a bit sad but then said, “I love you, Priyanka,” which made her smile.

Priyanka also chose not to talk to the paparazzi and covered Malti’s face to keep her away from the bright lights. Many fans were touched by their mother-daughter bond. One fan wrote, “So cute, Malti is sleeping in her mother’s arms,” while another said, “Hope to see you back in India soon.”

Last month, Priyanka visited India, spending time in Hyderabad before her brother’s wedding. After the wedding of Siddharth Chopra and Neelam Upadhyay, she went back to Hyderabad. This raised rumors that she might start filming for SS Rajamouli’s new movie, SSMB 29, alongside Mahesh Babu.

Even though no one has confirmed her role, fans are excited after seeing hints in her Instagram stories. Priyanka also shared a video of her trip from Toronto to Hyderabad, playing a song from the movie RRR in the background. After arriving, she hinted at “new beginnings” by visiting Chilkur Balaji Temple in Telangana with Upasana Konidela.

The filming for SSMB 29 began with a special ceremony in Hyderabad, but the team has kept Mahesh Babu’s look a secret. This movie is expected to be an adventure thriller, like Indiana Jones, and might also have John Abraham in an important role. However, the complete cast and movie title have not been revealed yet.

Nita Ambani recently attended the Harvard India Conference 2025 and had a great time answering fun questions about Bollywood. She talked about her favorite actor and made some clever choices, which fans enjoyed online.

During her speech, Nita discussed her son Anant’s battle with obesity before jumping into a lively rapid-fire question round. When asked about her favorite kind of movie, she picked Bollywood over Hollywood! Nita shared that her favorite actor is Amitabh Bachchan.

She was also asked to choose between two popular actors, Ranbir Kapoor and Ranveer Singh. Nita chose Ranbir, saying, “Ranbir, because my son Akash will be very happy—he’s his best friend.”

Another funny moment came when someone asked if she’d rather have dinner with Ranbir Kapoor or Bill Gates. After thinking for a moment, she chose the Bollywood star! The audience cheered for her choice.

On social media, some people joked about her love for Bollywood. One person said she seems obsessed with it, while another noted that picking Ranbir over Bill Gates fits what many people in India think today. For context, Ranbir is close friends with Akash Ambani, and he even invited him to his wedding with Alia Bhatt.

Alongside Nita Ambani, Upasana Konidela—who is a healthcare entrepreneur and wife of actor Ram Charan—also attended the conference. She spoke about the current state of healthcare in India.

Ibrahim Ali Khan, the son of famous actors Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh, will be making his acting debut in a new Netflix movie called Nadaaniyan. This romantic drama will also feature Khushi Kapoor in a leading role. Recently, both actors shared a fun promotional video online to build excitement for their upcoming film.

However, some viewers found their acting too exaggerated and cringey, leading to mixed reactions on social media. In the video, Khushi humorously shows Ibrahim trying to talk to her, but she ignores him because the shoot is over, which makes him sad. Khushi captioned the video with “#Galatfehmi,” playing off the title of a song from their movie.

Many people shared their opinions online, with some questioning the promotional strategy. One commenter said, “This is the cringe-kind of promotion,” and others expressed concern that the video might not appeal to their target audience. Some felt that Ibrahim’s star power is fading and criticized the trend of “nepo kids” (children of famous people) not showing much talent.

A few comments suggested that Ibrahim and Khushi should have better support teams to help with their public image. One person humorously noted, “It’s funny how they have so many resources but still struggle with promotion.” Another comment was more critical, saying, “They need to fire anyone who comes up with these ideas!”

About Nadaaniyan, Netflix describes it as a love story about the excitement of first love. The film follows Piya, a bold girl from South Delhi, and Arjun, a hardworking boy from Noida, as they navigate their different worlds and experiences of young love. The film also stars Mahima Chaudhary, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj, and is produced by Karan Johar’s team. This film is also the first directing job for Shauna Gautam, who previously worked with Karan Johar.