Category: Entertainment

A video of You and Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley dancing in a beige pantsuit has gone viral on Instagram, with fans thrilled to see him grooving to the Bollywood classic Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. But is the video real?

The viral clip shows Penn busting some quirky moves to the Hrithik Roshan-Ameesha Patel hit song. It has been widely shared across social media, and fans couldn’t get enough, calling it the crossover they didn’t know they needed. However, the video is not as it appears.

The original video was shared by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Instagram, which is known for welcoming its guests with its team singing to them. In that version, Penn Badgley dances to the team’s cover of Doechii’s song Anxiety, which was re-recorded and re-released on streaming platforms on March 4, 2025, after gaining traction on social media.

Later, an insta-famous account named @qualiteaposts edited the video, replacing the original audio with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, making it look like Penn was vibing to Bollywood beats. The edit was so well done that many viewers believed it was authentic.

“I honestly could watch this all day,” @qualiteaposts captioned the post.

The page, @qualiteaposts, is widely popular on the platform for dubbing videos with suitable and catchy songs to fit the vibe of the moment.

Despite the clarification, the video has already racked up over a million views and countless reactions.

“Joe Goldberg after changing his identity for the 17th time,” one fan joked.

“THE Gossip Girl dancing to a Bollywood song is all I needed,” another wrote.

“Joe’s next victim is Hrithik Roshan,” a third commented.

“Wait, is Joe coming for an Indian girl now?” someone else added.

Penn Badgley is currently promoting the fifth and final season of Netflix’s You, which is set to premiere on April 24, 2025. All 10 episodes will be available to stream worldwide. In India, the season will drop at 12:30 PM IST on the same day.

Filming for the season began in March 2024 and wrapped up in August 2024, mostly in New York City. The release was delayed amid the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

The upcoming season will also feature Charlotte Ritchie, Madeline Brewer, Griffin Matthews, Anna Camp, Tati Gabrielle, Amy-Leigh Hickman, and Kathryn Gallagher in key roles.

No, Penn Badgley didn’t dance to a Bollywood song. The video is a cleverly edited fan creation, but it definitely gave fans a reason to smile.

Indian media has reported that Pakistani singer and actor Fawad Khan’s much-anticipated Bollywood comeback film ‘Abir Gulaal’ will not be released in the country due to tensions between the two neighbours following Tuesday’s deadly attack in held Kashmir.

At least 26 people were killed in an attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam area of the troubled valley. 

With Indian government baselessly alleging Pakistani involvement, calls to ban Abir Gulaal began trending on Indian social media. Many users and several film organisations also demanded strict action against Pakistani artists.

While the film’s producers have not yet made a public statement, Indian media, citing government sources, has reported that the film will officially not be allowed to release in the country.

While reports did not mention whether the film would release internationally or if it would face restrictions in other countries as well, Fawad and his co-star Vaani Kapoor have both publicly condemned the attack and expressed grief over the loss of innocent lives.

Abir Gulaal was meant to mark Fawad Khan’s return to Bollywood after nearly a decade. His last film in India, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, was released in 2016.

Interestingly, that film also stirred controversy. Just weeks after its release, Indian Army’s Uri base in occupied Kashmir was attacked, prompting both Pakistan and India to impose cultural bans on each other’s artists and films.

Prior to these reports, Abir Gulaal was being seen as a rare cross-border cinematic effort.

Rajab Butt, one of Pakistan’s most popular YouTubers, has expressed his desire to return to Pakistan, provided the conditions are right.

Known for his family vlogs and headline-making statements, Rajab, in a recent podcast with Nadir Ali, opened up about his current situation and future plans.

He recently went abroad amid ongoing legal proceedings in Pakistan. He shared his travel route, saying, “I’m heading from Dubai to Qatar, and then to London. I plan to call my family and friends to join me there.”

He added, “I wanted to bring my family and friends to Dubai, but as you all know, getting visas for Dubai has become difficult. That’s why I arranged my friends’ visas for Qatar, and they’ve now landed there.”

Shedding light on his legal troubles, Rajab said, “There are some cases against me, and some matters are being resolved behind closed doors. The moment I receive clearance from the higher authorities, I will return to Pakistan immediately.”

He further added, with a mix of emotion and frustration, “If I’m allowed to bring all my money to them, and someone simply says ‘Rajab has no case against him,’ I’ll hand over everything I have. I just want peace and a clean name.”

Rajab also issued another public apology for his past statements, saying:

“I never meant to hurt anyone. If any of my words have caused pain, I truly apologise.”

Talking about his emotional state, he admitted, “Yes, I’m under pressure, but my desire to return to Pakistan is still very much alive.”

Rajab Butt faced severe backlash after launching a perfume named 295, followed by a series of controversial remarks. The uproar led to legal action and ultimately forced him to leave the country.

Veteran Pakistani actor Faisal Rehman recently made a surprising claim during a podcast appearance.

While speaking on a private TV channel’s talk show, he revealed that he once met Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah during his childhood. This statement left both the host and the viewers stunned.

The actor revealed this when the host asked him about his age. With his signature charm, Faisal replied,
“I won’t tell you my age, but I’ll give you a hint: I met Quaid-e-Azam when I was a child. You can figure out my age from that… but it’s a little less than 80.”

He added casually, “I was very young when I met Quaid-e-Azam.”

The claim sparked immediate reactions online, with fans expressing disbelief, amusement, and curiosity.

While some took it as a humorous comment, others speculated whether it might actually be true, considering Faisal Rehman’s long-standing presence in the industry.

He also opened up about a topic fans have often wondered about: his decision to never get married.

Addressing the question directly, he explained,

“My decision not to marry wasn’t because of a broken heart, but to avoid any interference in my life from another person.”

Faisal, who has been admired for his timeless looks and romantic roles for over four decades, shared that although he did consider marriage in the past, he ultimately chose independence.

“I’ve given it thought, and things even moved forward a few times,” he said. “But I realised I enjoy living freely. When you’ve lived independently for so long, it becomes hard to let someone else into your space.”

He made it clear that he doesn’t believe marriage is wrong; it simply wasn’t the right path for him.

Renowned actress Hania Aamir has expressed heartfelt condolences following the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The attack claimed at least 28 lives and injured over 60 people.

In an emotional Instagram story, Hania wrote, “Tragedy anywhere is a tragedy for all of us. My heart is with the innocent lives affected by the recent events. In pain, in grief, and in hope we are one.”

She further added, “When innocent lives are lost, the pain is not theirs alone it belongs to all of us. No matter where we come from, grief speaks the same language. May we choose humanity, always.”

Her message resonated with fans across both sides of the border, who praised her for choosing compassion over silence during such a critical moment.

Actor Fawad Khan also took to Instagram, sharing his sorrow over the attack: “Deeply saddened to hear the news of the heinous attack in Pahalgam. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this horrifying incident, and we pray for strength and healing for their families in this difficult time.”

Singer and actor Farhan Saeed echoed the sentiment, writing, “Heartfelt condolences for #PahalgamAttack victims and their families.”

Actress Mawra also took to InStagram, sharing her sorrow over the attact: “My deepest condolences to the affected families.. an act of terrorism against one is terroism against all..
what’s happening to the World ??? #pahalgam”

The tragedy has prompted a wave of reactions from celebrities in both Pakistan and India. Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan were among the first to respond.

Shah Rukh Khan wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Treachery and inhumane act of violence. Deeply saddened and angered. Prayers for the families. Justice must prevail.”

Salman Khan added, “Kashmir, heaven on planet Earth turning into hell. Innocent people being targeted my heart goes out to their families.”

Meanwhile, the diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan have spilt into the entertainment world. Fawad Khan, who is gearing up for a return to Bollywood, is now facing backlash in India.

Some users have called for a boycott of the film in which he stars, alongside Vaani Kapoor. The actress is also being criticised for continuing to promote the movie during this sensitive time.

Social media is now filled with calls for empathy, unity, and justice, and celebrities using their platforms to stand for peace are being seen as a powerful reminder that humanity must come before borders.

Pakistani designer Maria B has finally broken her silence after days of online backlash over an influencer payment dispute, and she’s taking the matter to court.

In a video posted on Instagram, Maria B addressed the issue directly, sharing her side of the story and defending her team.

Her caption read, “I was quiet for a reason… but now that we are going to court… here you go.”

The designer revealed that a junior team member, a new PR girl, was handling communications when the misunderstanding happened.

“One of these influencers reached out, said she loved our brand, and wanted to collaborate,” Maria B explained in her video. “I handed over the conversation to a young team member. A mistake was made. A couple of hundred dollars were involved, but it was never about not paying. It was just a delay.”

She added that the influencer also kept a pair of clothes, and clarified that no one from her team ever refused to pay.

“We work with thousands of influencers. Do you really think we couldn’t pay a few hundred dollars?” she said. “My team even reached out and asked the influencer not to make it public, but she posted a video anyway.”

Maria B said she chose silence to protect her employee, who was already under immense pressure from the backlash.

“She’s human, she made a mistake. I wasn’t going to throw her under the bus,” she added.

Earlier, influencer Türkan Atay had accused Maria B of unprofessional behaviour and non-payment after a shoot in Turkey. She claimed she was paid a lump sum despite clearly stating she charged per dress, as she was covering all location costs herself.

Türkan later posted screenshots of their conversation and alleged that Maria B deleted her messages to avoid accountability.

“Why didn’t you pay our money? Why delete the chats?” Türkan asked in her response video.

Maria B’s brand had released a now-deleted statement saying: “There was a misunderstanding, but the influencer chose to make a defaming reel instead of resolving the matter in a meeting.”

The controversy didn’t stop there. Many online users and activists, including Leena Ghani, criticised Maria B for hiding behind public causes while neglecting ethical business practices.

“Speaking up for Palestine while silencing and exploiting a Turkish creator that’s hypocrisy,” Leena posted.

With the issue possibly heading to court, Maria B’s response has stirred even more debate. While some fans support her, others believe it’s time big brands take real accountability.