Actor Munawar Faruqui expressed disappointment over celebrities' delayed response to student protests. He emphasized the importance of speaking up without fear, not just when it's safe. The protests have been ongoing for over two weeks, with allegations of irregularities in the education sector.
Music composer Amaal Mallik has accused Tanishk Bagchi of misleading a woman with a marriage promise and threatening him using a politician's name. The public feud between the two composers has escalated, with Amaal Mallik sharing screenshots of alleged messages on Instagram. Amaal Mallik has also offered to support the woman, who he claims was abused and abandoned by Tanishk Bagchi.
Veteran filmmaker Aparna Sen expressed solidarity with student protesters, praising their bravery and resilience. She criticized the police response, calling it unacceptable. Sen's emotional post on Instagram highlighted the importance of peaceful protest and democratic dissent.
The India Story, a film about a grieving father's quest for accountability in his daughter's cancer death, struggles with a weak script and poor research. The film's emotional drama is its strongest aspect, but it's not enough to save the movie from its many flaws. Despite some shocking facts, the narrative frequently crosses the line into promoting paranoia.
Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan has taken the theatres by storm in the South, crossing the 50 cr mark in its opening weekend. The film, released on July 23, has seen a positive box office performance with a net collection of ₹42.70 Cr on day 1. The movie has managed to add around ₹10.50 Cr (net) on day 2, taking the total nett figures to around ₹53.20 Cr.
Ju Haknyeon, a former member of K-pop group The Boyz, has won a major legal battle against his previous agency, One Hundred Label. The Seoul court dismissed the agency's $5.4 million lawsuit, citing lack of evidence to terminate the exclusive contract. This victory comes after a year of controversies surrounding Ju Haknyeon's personal life.
Rhiya Ahir, a 27-year-old model, has been at the center of controversy after intervening in a police van protest in Mumbai. She has defended her actions, stating that she was there to support the students' rights and voice. The Mumbai Police have filed 13 FIRs over the ongoing protests, citing charges including unlawful assembly and violation.
Shilpa Shinde and Hina Khan are set to face off in Lock Upp, rekindling their infamous rivalry from Bigg Boss 11. The two actresses frequently clashed inside the Bigg Boss house, engaging in heated arguments over household duties and personal remarks. Their rivalry has continued outside the show, with Hina criticizing Shilpa's recent claims of filing a false sexual harassment case.
Apoorva Mukhija revealed that she felt suicidal during the India's Got Latent controversy, crediting Sufi Motiwala for saving her life. The two reconciled on Lock Upp, where they became best friends during their stint on Karan Johar's show The Traitors. Apoorva and Sufi's feud began after they left the show, but they have now put their differences aside.
Ira Khan, daughter of Aamir Khan, has spoken out on why she didn't comment on the ongoing student protests in India. She stated that she doesn't look at the news and avoids getting emotionally invested in current events. Khan emphasized that her intention was not to imply that she doesn't care about the protests.
