Kabir Khan, the Indian filmmaker, was in New York during the September 11 attacks and witnessed the city’s devastation. He returned seven years later to shoot his second film, *New York*, which explores the aftermath and rising Islamophobia. The director shared photos from the anniversary, reflecting on the city’s enduring spirit.
Triptii Dimri has joined Peep Beauty as an investor and co‑creator, lending her creative expertise to a D2C brand that champions coloured contact lenses and eye makeup. The pre‑seed round closed at 12 crore ($1.2 million), led by Sadev Ventures with participation from iSeed, ISV and TDV, and Dimri has been involved with the company since its early days.
Veteran actress urvashi joked with anchor daksha raveendranath during the aasha film launch, asking why introductions were in English in kerala. she highlighted the importance of speaking malayalam to a local audience, and the anchor replied light‑heartedly, calling her chechi. the clip went viral, earning praise for their playful banter.
Nani confirmed that The Paradise will not have a trailer, citing the need for a high‑quality release and post‑production time. The film, directed by Srikanth Odela, is set for a September 24 theatrical debut after multiple delays. Nani also criticized Odela’s time management and mentioned a desire to learn from SS Rajamouli.
Actor Sreenath Bhasi confirmed his 2024 divorce from wife Reetu Zachariah and that he now resides with his parents. He revealed the split during a YouTube interview promoting his film ‘Avarachan and Sons’. Bhasi said the move has been tough but he is focusing on the present and keeping his parents engaged with pets.
During the Mumbai premiere of Don’t Be Shy, Alia Bhatt shared that her sister Shaheen once joked she “came free with Parle‑G,” a childhood tease that still makes her smile. She also reflected on her own debut 14 years ago and her current role as a producer. The film will stream on Prime Video from September 25.
Producer Namrata Singh says the upcoming Hanuman Ansh sequel will feature cameo roles from Neem Karoli Baba’s devotees, including Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli and Julia Roberts. The film will continue the trilogy, with the second part covering Kainchi and the third set to showcase the guru’s global influence. The original movie already pulled in ₹173.63 crore net after a modest launch.
Ajith Kumar expressed deep gratitude to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay for taking time to attend the Le Mans race in Silverstone. Vijay will wave the ceremonial green flag for Ajith’s team during the event. The actor also voiced optimism that India could host future Le Mans races.
Preity Zinta says she never watches her own movies, describing the experience as very awkward. She feels a lingering impostor syndrome even after years of acting. The actress also shares her approach to doing stunts in her new film Vibe.
Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia revealed that Arjun Bijlani was almost left out of their new comedy Chumbak after they could not reach him during the finale of his other show. They finally secured him after his wife told them to wait, while Neena Gupta agreed instantly after hearing just three lines of her role. Amyra Dastur also nearly missed the part when a fake manager misled the producers, but…
