Category: Entertainment

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have come back to Mumbai after their trip to Alibaug with sad news about Ayan Mukerji’s father, Deb Mukerjee, who passed away. Alia and Ranbir are very close to Ayan and think of him as family. They want to be there to support him as he prepares for his father’s funeral, which is happening later today.

Alia and Ranbir celebrated Alia’s 32nd birthday in Alibaug on Saturday. They left for Alibaug last Thursday, where Alia cut her birthday cake and answered some questions from the media. After their short vacation, they quickly traveled back to Mumbai via a boat from the Gateway of India.

On Friday, they were seen arriving back in Mumbai, looking hurried as the paparazzi took their pictures. It’s unclear if their daughter, Raha, is with them.

Deb Mukerjee, who was a well-known actor, died at the age of 83 due to health problems related to aging. He was a big part of the Mukherjee family and was the father of filmmaker Ayan Mukerji and father-in-law to filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker.

The funeral is set for March 14 at 4 PM at the Pawan Hans Crematorium in Juhu. Many family members, including Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Rani Mukerji, and others, are expected to attend. Close friends of Ayan, like Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Hrithik Roshan, and others, will likely be there to offer their support.

Gauri Spratt is the talk of the internet after actor Aamir Khan confirmed they are dating. On his birthday eve, Aamir shared that he has known Gauri for 25 years. She sat beside him during the media event when he made the announcement, but he asked the press not to take her picture. However, fans quickly found and shared a beautiful photo of Gauri on Reddit, making everyone go wild!

Gauri looks stunning in the picture, with straight dark hair and a slim figure. Fans commented, “Aamir chose a beautiful girl!” and many said she reminded them of actress Katie Holmes. One person even thought she looked like another famous actress from the early 2000s!

Gauri is the daughter of Rita Spratt, who used to own a salon in Bangalore. Gauri now runs her own BBlunt salon in Mumbai and has a six-year-old child. She and Aamir started dating about 18 months ago.

During the media event, Aamir confirmed his relationship with Gauri, who is from Bengaluru. He was previously married to Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, with whom he shares three kids. Aamir also talked about an exciting project he is working on—adapting the Mahabharat into a film, saying they are just starting to write it.

Singer Jubin Nautiyal came back to his hometown, Dehradun, on Thursday after winning an IIFA award. His fans gave him a warm welcome at the airport. Jubin won the Best Playback Singer (Male) award for his song “Dua,” from the movie “Article 370.”

Speaking to the media, Jubin said, “This award is not just for me; it’s for all of Uttarakhand. This is my second IIFA win. Seeing so much love makes this homecoming special. I’m really happy that everyone is celebrating together.”

The IIFA 2025 Awards also honored famous filmmaker Rakesh Roshan with an award for his contributions to Indian cinema.

Here are some other winners from the night:
– Best Picture: “Laapataa Ladies”
– Best Male Actor: Kartik Aaryan (“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”)
– Best Female Actor: Nitanshi Goel (“Laapataa Ladies”)
– Best Director: Kiran Rao (“Laapataa Ladies”)
– Best Negative Role: Raghav Juyal (“Kill”)
– Best Supporting Male: Ravi Kishan (“Laapataa Ladies”)
– Best Supporting Female: Janki Bodiwala (“Shaitaan”)
– Best Music Director: Ram Sampath (“Laapataa Ladies”)
– Best Female Singer: Shreya Ghoshal (“Ami Je Tomar 3.0” from “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3”)
– Best Male Singer: Jubin Nautiyal (“Dua” from “Article 370”)

The IIFA Digital Awards took place on March 8, giving recognition to talents like Kriti Sanon and Jitendra Kumar. The main awards show, hosted by Kartik Aaryan and Karan Johar, featured a memorable performance by Kareena Kapoor Khan in honor of her grandfather, filmmaker Raj Kapoor.

The Diplomat” is a new thriller that has some exciting moments, but it doesn’t quite hit the mark to be a perfect movie. Directed by Shivam Nair, who made “Naam Shabana,” and featuring John Abraham and Sadia Khateeb, this film tells the real-life story of Uzma Ahmad. Uzma was brought back to India in 2017 after being tricked by a Pakistani man. She claims she was forced to marry him at gunpoint and was abused.

What Works Well:
The movie pulls you in from the start. Uzma seeks help from the Indian Embassy in Pakistan, creating a tense atmosphere. John Abraham plays diplomat JP Singh, but instead of being a tough guy, he is more restrained in his acting. While his character’s past does add some depth, it feels a bit unnecessary.

The film has a strong pace, especially in the second half with thrilling car chases and intense moments. The ending gives a satisfying answer to how Uzma returns home across the India-Pakistan border.

What Could Be Better:
However, some choices in the film are puzzling. John’s character is given a sad backstory and a family, which seems to slow things down. There are also moments where the film tries to make digs at Pakistan, which feels out of place since this isn’t just a patriotic movie.

Among the actors, Sadia shines as Uzma, showing her fear and pain convincingly. Revathy, playing the former minister Sushma Swaraj, makes a strong impression despite limited screen time. Other actors like Sharib Hashmi and Jagjeet Sandhu add to the mix but don’t have as much impact.

Overall, “The Diplomat” has the right elements to be a great thriller but doesn’t quite pull it off. It deserves 3.5 stars for its effort.

New claims about the death of popular actor Soundarya have come to light 21 years after she tragically died in a plane crash. A man named Chittimalli from Khammam has filed a police complaint. He says that before her death, Soundarya had a disagreement with actor Mohan Babu over a piece of land and believes she was murdered.

According to Chittimalli’s complaint, Mohan Babu was pressuring Soundarya and her brother, Amarnath, to sell him six acres of land and a guesthouse in a place called Jalapally, near Shamshabad. When they refused, Chittimalli claims it caused serious problems between them. He suggests that Soundarya was killed, and afterward, Mohan took control of her property by force.

Chittimalli also mentioned that he feels threatened by Mohan and has asked for police protection. He also wants the government’s help to manage the land. So far, no formal police report (FIR) has been filed on the matter.

What Happened to Soundarya?

Soundarya was a famous actress from Karnataka known for her roles in many Telugu films and a few Tamil and Kannada films, including the Hindi movie “Sooryavansham,” starring Amitabh Bachchan. In 2003, she married a man named Raghu, who works as a software engineer.

In 2004, Soundarya and her brother were traveling to Karimnagar for a political event when their plane crashed. Sadly, Soundarya was 31 years old and pregnant at the time, and her body was never found.

Interestingly, her last movie, “Shiva Shankar,” had Mohan Babu as a co-star and was released after her death. Another film, “Apthamitra,” which is a remake of a Malayalam movie, also came out after she passed away.

Aditi Sharma, a popular TV actress known for her roles in shows like Kaleerein and Rabb Se Hai Dua, is in the news for some serious allegations. Her husband, Abhineet Kaushik, claims that she cheated on him with her co-star, Samarthya Gupta.

Abhineet shared in a recent interview with India Forums that he and Aditi had a “secret marriage” in November 2024. They first met in 2020 during the lockdown while taking an online acting class and dated for four years. They chose to keep their wedding a secret because they felt that marriage was frowned upon in the entertainment industry.

But things went downhill after Aditi started working on her new show, Apollena – Sapno Ki Unchi Udaan. Just 1.5 months after their marriage, Aditi told Abhineet about a new actor, Samarthya, joining the show. She mentioned that Samarthya called her “Baby Doll” and that she had to talk to him, even though it made her uncomfortable.

Abhineet became suspicious when he tracked Aditi’s car one night and found it in a building garage. He waited and saw both Aditi and Samarthya coming out together the next morning. When Abhineet confronted Aditi about her feelings for Samarthya, she just smiled, which made him think there was more going on.

Abhineet wanted to try and fix their marriage, but Aditi refused, saying her career was too demanding. His legal team claims that Aditi and her family deny their marriage happened and even asked for ₹25 lakh for a separation. For now, Aditi has not said anything about these allegations.

About Aditi Sharma
Aditi started her acting career in 2018 with Kaleerein. Her role as Meera won her lots of fans. She has also appeared in popular shows like Yehh Jadu Hai Jinn Ka! and participated in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi. Aditi is currently working on Apollena, which is ending soon due to low ratings.

A few years ago, actor Durgesh Kumar became famous because of one line he said in Panchayat season 2: “Dekh raha hai Binod.” This line turned into a viral meme and helped him land a bigger part in season 3. He also appeared in a film called Laapataa Ladies, which was even selected for an Oscar. Despite this success, Durgesh says he is still having a hard time finding new acting jobs.

In an interview with the Times of India, he shared, “It has been very tough. People know about my success in Panchayat, but I’ve been working for 12 years and it’s still a struggle. For the past year and a half, I haven’t had an audition call from major film companies. I mostly work with smaller producers who see my talent. The industry knows my work, but I still have to chase casting directors for auditions. Even after being in Highway and Panchayat, no big production house has offered me a lead role. Everyone knows me, but I haven’t received any big offers. I still go for auditions, and sometimes I get selected, but it’s unpredictable.”

Durgesh also mentioned that the films and shows he is part of often win awards, and many people like his work. However, he feels it’s unusual that he doesn’t get recognized more often. “Even after 25 years in this industry, I don’t get the credit I deserve. But I’m happy that the audience appreciates me,” he said.

Durgesh Kumar is a graduate of the National School of Drama (NSD) and started gaining attention with Imtiaz Ali’s movie, Highway, in 2014. Since then, he has appeared in popular films like Sultan, Sanju, Dhadak, and Bhakshak. He began as a minor character in Panchayat and has now become a main character by season 3.

In a surprising moment, Robert Pattinson turned to Zendaya for help with a tough scene that was making him feel really stressed. They will both be in a new movie called The Drama, which tells the story of a couple facing surprising challenges just before their wedding.

Pattinson’s Struggles:
Pattinson was struggling with a scene he couldn’t understand. He said, “I kept writing and trying to find out what it meant, but nothing worked.” So, he called Zendaya the night before they were supposed to film. He shared all his worries with her for about two hours. She calmly helped him see that the lines in the script simply meant what they said—there was no deep hidden meaning.

Emotional Challenges:
This isn’t the first time Pattinson has faced difficulties while acting. He once shared that filming another movie, Die, My Love, nearly made him have a mental breakdown. He found those dance scenes really hard because he felt like he couldn’t keep up with good dancers like Jennifer Lawrence. He laughed about how nervous he was, saying, “I was sweating so much, I thought I was going to fall apart!”

Upcoming Releases:
Both The Drama and Die, My Love are set to come out this year, but release dates haven’t been announced yet.

At the IIFA Awards 2025, the excitement was high for the Best Actress in a Leading Role (Female) category. Big stars like Alia Bhatt and Katrina Kaif were in the running, but 17-year-old Nitanshi Goel surprised everyone by winning the award. She made her acting debut in the film “Laapataa Ladies,” directed by Kiran Rao, and her performance as Phool Kumari wowed the audience.

When Nitanshi accepted the award from presenters Boman Irani and Bobby Deol, she looked stunning in a beautiful ruby-red gown. But it was her emotional speech that really touched everyone. Overcome with happiness, she thanked her family and the film team, almost crying with joy.

In her speech, Nitanshi said, “I wasn’t expecting this,” and expressed her admiration for the other nominees, saying, “I’m a huge fan of all of them.” She shared that winning the award felt like a dream come true: “It’s a big moment for every actor, and now it’s my turn. I’m so thankful.”

Nitanshi also described how she felt during her big moment: “I cried and hugged my mom really tight. I couldn’t believe it was happening!”

Looking ahead, she is excited to work with more stars. “I would love to work with Shah Rukh Khan and Kartik Aaryan,” she said.

“Laapataa Ladies,” released as “Lost Ladies” in other countries, is a comedy-drama about two newlywed brides who end up being switched during a train ride to their homes. The film also features Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastava, and Ravi Kishan and received praise for its fun story and performances.

Kareena Kapoor put on an unforgettable show at the IIFA Awards in Jaipur this weekend by celebrating her grandfather, the famous actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor. During her performance, she danced to some of his classic songs like “Mera Joota Hai Japani” and “Pyar Hua Ikraar Hua.” Fans loved her tribute, and many praised her for honoring her grandfather’s legacy.

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards celebrated their 25th anniversary this year, making it an extra special event. Kareena expressed her joy about performing after many years, saying that it felt great to be part of such a meaningful celebration.

“Performing for my grandfather, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, is an emotional moment for me. I’m thrilled to celebrate our family’s connection to the cinema and the power of storytelling,” she said.

Raj Kapoor is known as one of the greatest figures in Bollywood history. His films often showed the real-life struggles of people and touched on important social issues. Raj Kapoor’s unique storytelling captured the hearts of audiences, making his legacy live on both in India and around the world.