Ram Kapoor says the alleged cheek kiss on Lock Upp Season 2 was consensual and that Shreya Kalra clarified she didn’t intend any impropriety. He insists no woman has ever filed a complaint against him in his long career. Kapoor also urged Shreya to mature in her reactions to on‑screen drama.
Subhash Ghai admitted he initially turned down Aishwarya Rai for his 1999 film Taal, thinking she was a model rather than a serious actress. He was persuaded after watching her performance in Mani Ratnam’s Tamil film Iruvar. Ghai praised her dedication and said she fit the role perfectly.
Filmmaker Kuku Kohli died on August 25 after a heart attack, prompting a prayer meet at Celebration Sports Club in Mumbai where many stars gathered to mourn. Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif, accompanied by Vicky’s father, arrived together and were seen leaving the venue amid media attention. Veteran actress Aruna Irani, in a wheelchair, also attended, supported by family members as they entered the…
Comedian Samay Raina mocked Archana Puran Singh’s husband and sons during India’s Got Latent, sparking online backlash. Viewers slammed the remarks as disrespectful and unfunny, demanding the comedian stop targeting her family. Archana’s husband, actor Parmeet Sethi, and their children have been active in the entertainment industry.
The film crossed ₹221 crore worldwide by day three, with ₹198 crore earned in India. It still trails Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which amassed over ₹548 crore in the same period. Toxic’s drop from a ₹101 crore opening reflects a sharp decline in domestic interest.
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has signed Vikrant Massey for a 30‑day love story before his 2027 epic Karna. The short film will run while Mehra’s team finalises pre‑production for the war saga starring Salman Khan. Karna’s shoot is slated to start in August 2027.
The film Hanuman Ansh opened with a modest ₹10 lakh and surged to ₹18 crore in India, turning a ₹2 crore budget into an 800% profit. The turnaround began in week three after positive social‑media buzz lifted ticket sales. Directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, the story follows Neem Karoli Baba’s life.
Actor Akanksha Chamola revealed that her husband Gaurav Khanna reacted positively to her bisexuality, calling it ‘very hot’. She clarified she will not cheat and that she is now asexual after years of marriage. The admission came amid their announced separation and her appearance on Lock Upp season 2.
Rumours that Kareena Kapoor Khan would star in filmmaker Arati Kadav’s upcoming movie, produced by Harman Baweja, have been dismissed by a source. The actress is not involved with the project, and no confirmation of her participation exists. She remains focused on her next release, Meghna Gulzar’s Daayra, slated for September 18.
Sharon Verma, who rose to fame as a contestant on season one, returned as a panelist on season two and delivered a razor‑sharp roast that stunned host Samay Raina. Her quick wit and bold jokes about regional stereotypes turned the episode into a viral talking point. Fans praised her fearless humor, cementing her status as a rising star in Indian comedy.
