Amitabh Bachchan has said hosting Season 18 of Kaun Banega Crorepati has been a heart‑breaking experience, citing contestants’ heavy personal stories. The show launched on August 10 with a new theme, ‘Sochna Padega’, encouraging thoughtful decision‑making over quick answers. The season airs Monday‑Friday on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.
The Supreme Court ordered actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹5 crore by Wednesday to avoid surrendering for a cheque‑bounce case. The move follows a July judgment that upheld his conviction and three‑month jail term. The case stems from unpaid cheques for his 2010 film, Ata Pata Lapata.
Mirzapur: The Movie has crossed the ₹120 crore threshold by its fifth day, maintaining a strong box‑office presence. The gangster drama earned ₹11.59 crore on Tuesday, bringing its total net to ₹121.34 crore. The film continues to outperform earlier releases in key markets such as UP, Bihar and Delhi.
Shalin Bhanot, a former Bigg Boss star, publicly criticized the media for comparing him to current contestant Qazi Touqeer. He reminded viewers that he has always been linked to other personalities in past seasons. The singer’s fiery personality has sparked a debate over recurring tropes in the show.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh revealed their second pregnancy in a charming Instagram post featuring their daughter Dua. The trio posed together, with Ranveer touching Deepika’s baby bump, while Dua’s beaming smile stole the show. Fans praised the couple’s radiant looks and the growing family’s joyous moment.
Singer Chinmayi Sripaada criticised BAPS after reports that female staff were told to leave the Eiffel Tower during a delegation visit. The incident sparked a strike by the monument’s workers, who said they felt humiliated. BAPS later apologized, saying the visit had been pre‑arranged and no one was denied access.
Ananya Panday joined Prime Video’s Obsessed Retreat in the Bavarian Alps, rubbing shoulders with rising YA talents from Spain, France, Germany, Italy and India. The two‑day event showcased new series like Call Me Bae and Boys of Tommen, offering first looks and behind‑the‑scenes footage. The retreat highlighted Prime Video’s commitment to a global, non‑English language young‑adult slate.
The CBFC cleared Haiwaan for release on September 11 after cutting a few words and swapping a derogatory term with ‘Girlfriend’. The film runs 164 minutes and carries a U/A 16+ rating. Star‑studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar and Saiyami Kher.
Mame Khan expressed shock and grief after the death of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who was allegedly beaten to death outside his Delhi home. The victim had previously collaborated with Khan in a 2018 folk‑flamenco music video. Khan shared a protest post by singer Chinmayi Tripathi, urging justice for the slain guitarist.
Kangana Ranaut publicly supported actress Trisha Krishnan after the latter faced backlash over her presence at a Chennai Independence Day event. The Bollywood star highlighted how women’s reputations are routinely weaponised to undermine them, noting the issue extends beyond India. She urged society to examine why female public figures are disproportionately targeted for character attacks.
