Shraddha Kapoor will start shooting Laxman Utekar’s period musical in November 2025. She is training in classical dance and singing for her role, which highlights Maharashtra’s cultural heritage. Produced by Dinesh Vijan, the film is set for a late 2026 release, with actors from Hindi and Marathi cinemas cast.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who often finds herself in the spotlight for her films, lifestyle choices, or personal life, has opened up about entering a new phase where she has consciously detached from her old self. Speaking at the Leadership Conclave hosted by AIMA, the actor reflected on her transformation following her myositis diagnosis and how she now defines success differently.
Suresh Wadkar fondly recalls his early encounter with a young AR Rahman, then known as Dileep, praising his synthesizer skills. Their collaboration on the hit song 'Pyaar Ye Jaane Kaisa Hai' from Rangeela was a success. However, a subsequent recording session faced hurdles, leading to disagreements and ultimately preventing further collaborations, despite Wadkar's continued respect for Rahman's talent.
Tanishaa Mukerji recalls a harrowing accident during the filming of her debut movie. The car accident involved Dino Morea and Gaurav Kapur. Tanishaa suffered a concussion and memory loss. She also defends star kids. She expresses pride in her Bollywood heritage. She questions the criticism against the film industry. She emphasizes star kids' loyalty to cinema.
Malayalam actress Grace Antony tied the knot with music composer Aby Tom Cyriac on September 9 at the Our Lady of Dolours Roman Catholic Church in Thuthiyoor, Kerala. On Tuesday evening, the couple shared dreamy snapshots from their big day on Instagram.
Kajol, during her debut film 'Bekhudi,' struggled with a slapping scene involving Kamal Sadanah, feeling it was against her morals to hit someone so kind. She recalled lightly tapping him initially, but after a comment from the director, she used her frustration to fuel the scene. Overwhelmed with guilt afterward, she broke down and apologized to Kamal for the unfairness.
Sushant Singh recalls his initial day filming 'Satya'. He spent hours on make-up tests. Writers briefed him on his goon character. Singh continued acting even after the director yelled 'cut'. This inspired Ram Gopal Varma and influenced the film's style. Singh also tore his pyjamas during the first take. Varma later mentioned the incident in his book.
India’s first Formula One driver, Narain Karthikeyan, and Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar are set to race together in the upcoming Asian Le Mans Series. Their association, however, is not new — it goes back to the early 2000s, when Ajith’s passion for motorsport first connected him with Narain. Now, their bond has transformed into a professional partnership that could lead them to the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans in France.
Director Abhinav Kashyap revealed that Arbaaz Khan was initially hesitant about Malaika Arora performing 'Munni Badnaam Hui' due to concerns about her image. Despite their modern image, the Khan family has conservative values, leading to disagreements over outfits. Malaika, known for her dance prowess, convinced Arbaaz, and the song became a massive hit.
Lyricist-turned-filmmaker Sudhakar Sharma recounted his experience of casting Hema Malini in his directorial debut. Despite budget constraints and his inexperience, Hema Malini agreed to star in the film after connecting with the script. She even offered to waive her fees and wear her own clothes to help the production, but the film was unfortunately never completed or released.
Mira Rajput, wife of Shahid Kapoor, recounted a harrowing experience during her first pregnancy, revealing she began dilating at four months. Despite being young and healthy, the sonography revealed the complication, leading to hospitalization. Shahid created a hospital-like environment at home for her recovery after two and a half months.
Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcomed a baby girl in July 2023 but are still searching for the perfect name, navigating family suggestions while Sidharth promotes his latest project. Their love story blossomed on the set of 'Shershaah,' though their recent post-baby projects have faced challenges at the box office, marking a mixed period for the couple.
Mohit Suri faced setbacks with films like 'Malang' and 'Ek Villain Returns,' leading to his removal from 'Aashiqui 3' due to box-office performance and script delays. Overcoming self-doubt and pressure, he focused on his vision, resulting in the success of 'Saiyaara.' Suri now has no regrets about past projects, respecting Anurag Basu's direction of the new romantic drama.