Pakistani star Hania Aamir released her first rap single, ‘Pablo’, aimed at her critics. The track features an unexpected guest appearance by Bollywood actress Rakhi Sawant, who praises Aamir in the outro. The collaboration has sparked viral reactions across social media, with fans praising the unlikely pairing.
Parineeti Chopra is set to reprise her acting career with the Netflix thriller ‘Shaque’, her first project since welcoming her son. She praised audiences for no longer sidelining mothers, saying she has never been offered roles based on motherhood. Chopra also highlighted fellow mum‑actors Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra as trailblazers in the industry.
Mandaadi opened Thursday with a strong ₹4.75 crore net in India, drawing 32.6% occupancy across 2,953 screens. The Tamil version led the haul with ₹3.90 crore net, while the Telugu release added ₹85 lakh. Worldwide, the film earned ₹6.55 crore on day one, including ₹1 crore from overseas markets.
Tara Sutaria pushed a paparazzo’s camera back while entering a Mumbai shop, igniting a conversation about personal space for stars. The incident was captured on video, showing her team shielding her with umbrellas. Actor Riteish Deshmukh later praised a paparazzo who helped him when a child couldn’t accept digital payment, highlighting the kindness that can exist behind the lens.
Tara Sutaria pushed a paparazzo’s camera away in Mumbai, sparking a debate about celebrity privacy. The incident highlighted the fine line between media coverage and personal space. Riteish Deshmukh later praised a paparazzo who helped him with a digital payment, showing a kinder side of the industry.
Parineeti Chopra revealed she filmed Netflix’s Shaque: Trust No One while pregnant, with the crew adjusting scenes for her comfort. She joked the series also marks her son Neer’s debut, as her husband Raghav rushed to support her on set. The production kept her on location to avoid long mountain drives, ensuring a safe and smooth shoot.
Sardar 2 opened in India with a net take of ₹4.5 cr, marking a solid start for Karthi’s spy thriller. The film ran across 3,950 shows, filling only 24.5% of seats, while its overseas earnings added ₹1.5 cr to the total. Combined, the movie has crossed ₹6.8 cr worldwide after just one day of release.
Celine Dion will perform her first full concert in Paris after a battle with Stiff Person Syndrome. The 58‑year‑old will open a 26‑date residency at the Plenitude Arena on Saturday. Fans are scrambling for tickets, with resale prices soaring and supporters gathering outside the Royal Monceau hotel.
The Malayalam film earned only ₹50 lakh on its second Thursday, a 52.4% drop from the previous day. Its total gross now stands at ₹27.20 crore, with a net of ₹23.30 crore. Despite a modest start, the movie has yet to match the performance of Dulquer’s earlier releases.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed her 2022 diagnosis of myositis, admitting it stripped her of confidence and identity. She took a hiatus from acting to recover and later reflected on the illness as a lesson in faith and hope. The actress now embraces a renewed sense of control and purpose.
