Akshay Oberoi says Yash’s involvement in the film Toxic did not cause its poor box‑office performance. He praises Yash’s ambition and insists the movie’s shortcomings were beyond their control. Oberoi also refutes claims that Yash altered scenes during production.
Amaal Mallik blasted social media users who target his family amid the ‘Main Hoon Hero Tera’ credit debate, demanding no remarks about his relatives be tolerated. He clarified the song’s creation process, crediting Armaan Malik, Kumaar, and Salman Khan for their roles. The composer warned that any further attacks on his family would be publicly exposed.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag has been named the 2024 Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient for a five‑decade career. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for opening the award process to public input, saying it eliminated nepotism and favouritism. The ceremony will take place in Kevadia, Gujarat, on September 22.
Kareena Kapoor stars as DCP Ajooni in Meghna Gulzar’s crime thriller Daayra, breaking the typical macho cop mold by blending softness with sternness. The film pits her character against Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Raman in a gritty moral showdown. It opens in Indian theatres on September 18, marking Kapoor’s return after a two‑year break.
Pakistani star Ali Zafar publicly backed Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif after she was criticized for her post‑pregnancy look. He warned men to examine their own biases and to treat everyone with kindness. Zafar called for compassion and self‑reflection amid rising online body‑shaming trends.
Mandaadi’s day‑seven earnings dropped to ₹3.5 cr in India, bringing the domestic net to ₹54.05 cr. The film has grossed about ₹75.13 cr worldwide after seven days. The Tamil version contributed ₹2.8 cr to the Indian tally, while overseas sales hit ₹1.25 cr on day seven.
Amaal Mallik has issued a stern warning to social media users attacking his family over the ownership dispute of his 2015 hit “Main Hoon Hero Tera”. He clarified that the song was composed by him, written by Kumaar, sung by Armaan Malik and later recorded by Salman Khan, and that any criticism of his family will not be tolerated.
Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, praised Ranbir Kapoor’s talent and work ethic after backlash over his casting as Lord Rama. He highlighted Kapoor’s sincerity, grounded nature, and dedication on set. The film, a two‑part epic, will release its first part on Diwali 2026.
Sobhita Dhulipala agreed with an Instagram influencer who said the only enemy of a Telugu person is another Telugu person. The actress recalled leaving Visakhapatnam for Mumbai at 16 to escape a judgmental environment. She hopes the community can now grow a spine and support each other.
Veteran actress Mandakini revealed she never received payment for 16 to 17 of her early Hindi film roles. She explained that informal contracts and delayed settlements were common in the 1980s industry. The unpaid work stemmed from incomplete projects and unreleased releases, leaving her without compensation.
