Ida Ali, the filmmaker’s daughter, got engaged to long‑time boyfriend Krish Agrawal in a private ceremony. The couple exchanged rings while Ida wore a baby pink saree and Krish a black sherwani. Imtiaz Ali posted the photo on Instagram and asked for blessings for the newly engaged pair.
Tom Cruise described his new role in Digger as “totally outrageous” at a star‑filled London premiere attended by Prince William and Kate. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Inarritu, features Cruise as an eccentric oil tycoon and promises a tense eco‑thriller.
Katrina Kaif was targeted by trolls after attending the Ambani family’s Ganapati puja, despite recently giving birth to her son. Bollywood icons like Hrithik Roshan and Salman Khan condemned the harassment. Actress Sameera Reddy urged body positivity and praised Kaif’s resilience.
Shruti Haasan admitted she almost tied the knot but chose to stay single, saying she prefers companionship over paperwork and lavish spending. She criticised the tradition of extravagant wedding expenses and urged people to donate instead. The actress remains focused on her career and personal growth, keeping her relationship choices private.
Marlon James and Douglas Stuart are shortlisted for the Booker Prize, putting them on track to become only the fifth authors ever to win the award twice. Their books, “The Disappearers” and “John of John,” join a diverse field that includes Elizabeth Strout and M. John Harrison.
President Droupadi Murmu warned Bollywood celebrities at the 72nd National Film Awards that endorsing products harming health misleads young fans. She highlighted the need for women’s representation on award juries and urged better support for behind‑the‑scenes workers. The ceremony also saw Anant Nag receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Kartik Aaryan received the National Film Award for Best Actor for his role in Chandu Champion, a film about Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar. He thanked his mentors and family in a heartfelt Instagram post, calling the moment "speechless". Aaryan pledged to share the honor with every Paralympian in India.
Veteran Kannada star Anant Nag received the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat for a five‑decade career spanning over 300 films. He thanked directors, writers and audiences for their support. During the ceremony he quoted Saint Kanakadasa, saying, "All that we do is for food and cloth."
Producer Ravi Shankar said Prabhas’ film Fauzi will likely be delayed beyond its planned release. The change could force the movie Spirit, slated for March 5, 2027, to move to later in the year. Fans can expect a new date in the summer or early 2028.
A viral video shows two minors harassed by a crowd in Jamui, Bihar, sparking outrage. Actress Ayesha Khan condemned the incident as immoral and humiliating, demanding accountability. Police shot an accused in the leg and arrested several suspects amid a special investigation.
