Indian filmmaker Karan Johar has left Twitter and deleted his account on the micro-blogging app.
In his announcement of quitting Twitter, Karan had written , “Making space for more positive energies only and this is step one towards that. Goodbye Twitter!”
Karan Johar, in one of the episodes of KWK7 opened up about his mental health and how being in therapy helped him during a final episode of Koffee With Karan 7. He said, “I built some kind of thick skin over the years. Honestly, it doesn’t bother me the way people think it should bother me when I read stuff that is completely putrid, awful. They come down to even abusing my kids. Those are times when I feel like f***, just leave them out of it. I’m like, you can say whatever you want about me, my sexuality or about all the conspiracy theories they have that are really down and dirty. It really doesn’t bother me and it’s not like I have not been in therapy and I haven’t had issues in the past.”
Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are soon going to enter a new phase of parenthood. They will be welcoming their first bundle of joy later this year. Today, on Dussehra Bhatt’s baby shower was held at her and Ranbir’s new home, Vastu.
The intimate ceremony was attended by their family members including Neetu Kapoor, Soni Razdan, Karisma Kapoor, and a few close friends. Earlier, in the day everyone was seen arriving for the function. And now the inside pictures have started coming in.
From Neetu Kapoor to Soni Razdan, everyone took to their social handles and shared the photos from Alia’s baby shower. Ranbir Kapoor’s sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also shared photos with the couple on her Instagram handle. On the other hand, Alia’s friend Anushka Ranjan posted a photo with Alia and her girl gang. Ranbir posed for a selfie with his family members- Rima Jain, Karisma Kapoor and mother Neetu Kapoor. Mahesh Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt, too, marked their presence.
Alia looked like a ray of sunshine in an all-yellow attire. She donned a bright yellow suit and a yellow dupatta with a golden border. She left her hair open and wore a golden chocker necklace and maang tika with minimal makeup. Alia completed her look with golden flats.
On the work front, Alia will be next seen in Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani with Ranveer Singh, whereas Ranbir romances Shraddha Kapoor in Luv Ranjan’s next directorial.
Bollywood actor Sonam Kapoor and entrepreneur Anand Ahuja have been blessed with a baby boy on Saturday.
Anil Kapoor’s costar Neetu Kapoor took to her Instagram handle to announce the arrival of Sonam’s baby with Anand Ahuja. The note reads, “On 20.08.2022, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy with bowed heads and open hearts. Thank you to all the doctors, nurses, friends, and family who have supported us on this journey. It is only the beginning, but we know our lives have forever changed. Sonam and Anand.” It is indeed a happy moment for Kapoors and the Ahuja’s.
As the two shared the good news on their social media, the couple’s admirers, family, and friends showered their love on them. Sonam who married Anand in 2018, took the internet by storm as they shared that the baby is due this fall.
Ahead of the arrival of the baby, Sonam Kapoor had also revealed on social media that she had taken off on a babymoon to Europe with hubby Anand Ahuja. In fact, yet another baby shower was planned a few months ago by the actress’ London friends and her sister Rhea Kapoor in the England capital. It was a small brunchy affair, with chic décor and style, along with a performance from international artist Leo Kalyan.
Earlier this year, Sonam and Anand took to social media to announce their excitement saying, “Four hands. To raise you the very best we can. Two hearts. That will beat in unison with yours, every step of the way. One family. Who will shower you with love and support. We can’t wait to welcome you. ❤️❤️❤️ #everydayphenomenal #comingthisfall2022”.
After dating for several years, the two tied the knot in May 2018, and they had an intimate Punjabi wedding ceremony.
As soon as Sonam Kapoor shared her maternity pictures, her post went viral, while her fans, friends and family started pouring their love including superstar Katrina Kaif and Kareena Kapoor Khan, who wrote, “Wohoooooooo soooo happy for you both♥️♥️can’t wait for the babies to play,” while Anshula and Khushi dropped heart emojis.
Pakistani actresses like Aiman Khan, Minal Khan and Nimra Khan also liked her post.
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt recently discussed in an interview how she has occasionally encountered casual misogyny and has heard sexist remarks in Bollywood.
The Raazi star claimed that she did not recognise the sexism in such remarks early in her, however now such sexist remarks irritates her.
When asked if she had faced casual sexism in Bollywood like fellow women producers and actors, the Student Of The Year actor replied, “I think from time to time I have faced that– casual sexism. Many times I would not notice it. When I think back now because I am so much more aware of it, it just makes so much sense as ‘oh my god that was such a sexist comment, or that I was basically a subject of extreme misogyny in that moment. That’s why now I am so much more sensitive. Sometimes my friends go like ‘what’s wrong with you, why have you become so aggressive?’”
The actress said, ‘But it is not about her, people say don’t be so sensitive, you are being so sensitive, have you had periods.’ I say, ‘I am not getting sensitive and even if I am on my period, then what? You were also born because of this because women have periods.’
She added, “I get very angry when people say these random things. Things like ‘Your bra shouldn’t be on the bed, hide your bra. Hey, why hide it? It’s clothes, you’re shining your underwear, so I’m not saying anything. It’s not that all this happened to me but I understand how you as a woman should hide a lot of things.”
She further mentioned, “But it’s not about that, just random things like ‘don’t be so sensitive, you’re being so sensitive, are you PMSing. To hell with you, I am not being sensitive, and even if I am PMSing so the hell what? You were born because women were PMSing. It gets me so annoying when people say these random things. It’s just casual.”
Earlier this year Alia took to her Instagram stories to share a screenshot of a post by Pinkvilla that claimed the Gangubai Kathiawadi star would return to Mumbai, India in mid-July and that her husband Ranbir Kapoor would especially fly to the UK to bring his wife back home as she is pregnant and needs care.
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The post also read that Bhatt will be taking a rest after she returns from her shoot, suggesting that the diva had planned her pregnancy in a way that doesn’t affect her shoot schedule. The post concluded that Bhatt would be wrapping up her films Heart of Stone and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani before the end of July.
Alia captioned her post while re-sharing that in some “peoples heads we still live in some patriarchal world” and confirmed that nothing has been delayed. “No one needs to PICK anyone up. I am a woman, not a parcel!!!! I do not need to REST at all but good to know you’ll have a doctor’s certification as well.”
She emphasized that this is 2022 and requested that people could get out of the “archaic” way of thinking. “Now if you would excuse me.. my shot is ready,” she concluded suggesting that she won’t be “resting” at home.
Multiple Pakistani actresses have extended their support to Bhatt with heartwarming posts.
Pakistani actors Zara Noor Abbas and Durefishan Saleem lent support to the Bollywood star and took to their Instagram stories to write that women don’t have to prove anything.
Zara wrote that she thought this happens only in Pakistan, recounting how brands wanted to drop her after finding out that she was expecting.
“Becoming pregnant and being an actress makes the society feel you are not good for work anymore. Well guess what, WOMEN are good enough for everything and anything and it’s time the dictators realise so. We don’t have to prove our motherhood and craft to any patriarchy,” penned the Zebaish star.
Kesi Teri Khudgarzi diva Dur-e-Fishan Saleem also shared Alia’s Instagram story to her own and wrote, “We can get married/make babies and still be kick a** fab. Marriage is a part of life not a [halt].” She also said people need to stop telling women that their career goals don’t align well with that.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia is all set for the release of her maiden production film, Darlings, which is scheduled to release on August 5, 2022, on Netflix.
The Mumbai Police today arrested a 25-year-old, struggling actor Mavinder Singh for giving death threats to actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal.
According to the police, Singh was staying at different places across Santa Cruz in suburban Mumbai over the past three months. He had come to Mumbai from Lucknow to pursue a career in acting. He has studied till class 12, they added.
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For his expenses, Singh depended on his family, who used to send him money, the police said.
The struggling actor, who has been stalking the Dhoom 3 star for a few months now, recently shifted to a lodge near Katrina’s home in the metropolis.
On his Instagram bio, Singh wrote he is married to Katrina Kaif. Manvinder Singh would share edited photos and videos with Katrina on social media. He also has edited photos with other actors.
Kaif’s husband Vicky Kaushal filed a police complaint against Singh this morning. The accused was trolling Kaif on social media. In just five hours, the police arrested Singh from Malad. He will be produced in court tomorrow.
Last year her dreamy destination wedding, Kaif posted a photo of the first sweet dish she prepared after her wedding on Instagram. She was holding a small bowl and captioned the image, “mene banaya.”
The picture had a beautiful view in the background. She also added: “Chaunka chardhana,” hinting at a post-wedding ritual.
A few minutes later, her husband and Vicky also took to his Instagram stories and posted a picture with the same sweet dish in his hand with the caption: “Best Halwa ever.”
VicKat started dating in 2019 and they tied the knot on December 9. The private ceremony took place at the Six Senses Fort Barwara in Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur. The three-day festivities included haldi, sangeet and wedding ceremonies. Around 120 guests were part of the heavily guarded gala that was also attended by filmmaker Kabir Khan, his wife Mini Mathur, actor Neha Dhupia and her husband Angad Bedi, among others.
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A few hours after the couple tied the knot on December 9, they took to their respective Instagram accounts and shared several pictures.
On the work front, Katrina’s upcoming films include Tiger 3 and Phone Bhoot. While Vicky is currently working for his upcoming film Govinda Naam Mera, which is slated to be released in June 2022.
The much-awaited Koffee With Karan season 7 is back with stirring cups of steamy confessions, secrets, and manifestations. In the season’s second episode, the new Bollywood besties, Sara Ali Khan and Janhvi Kapoor graced the couch with stories about their style, wits, and misadventures.
Host Karan Johar asked them about life, work and love; the dynamic duo reveals stories of their travel and adventures. Bonding over the scenic beauty of Kedarnath, Janhvi and Sara’s trip hit a roadblock as they faced two near-death experiences.
Recollecting Khan’s choice of a low-cost no-heater hotel in a bid to save Rs 6000, Janhvi shared how this choice nearly froze them. She said, “I had traveled to Kedarnath with two thermals, one puffer jacket, three shawls, two-track pants, and two sweaters. Karan, I wore every single piece of clothing I had owned and was still shivering,” adding that by the time Sara returned to their room after meeting her friends, her lips had turned blue and she was shivering! She even added that apart from the absence of a heater in the freezing -7℃ weather, the bathroom in the hotel was also doubtful, “If I had sat on that pot, it would have shattered,” said Janhvi Kapoor adding to her bad-hotel stay story.
Later Janhvi chose a hike at Bhairavnath over walking a normal path, the duo were faced with an unexpected twist in their adventure. Sara Ali Khan said, “We decided to go to Bhairavnath and there was a normal path for walking. But we thought ourselves to be better. We chose to hike instead. There was an 85 incline of just rocks and Janhvi is like let us just climb this,” Though skeptical of climbing the incline, Sara admitted that she was afraid of being called a buzzkill. However, the adventure turned sour as their climb became very scary. Admitting about fear kicking in, Sara mentioned how at one point, she was sure they would fall off owing to dangerous rocks.
With no escape in sight, they found solace when they saw a fan coming toward them as they hung off the cliff. Much to their dismay, he was of no help, as he only wanted to take a selfie with them. Eventually, Sara’s driver found them after almost 30 minutes of being stuck, and they were rescued with the help of special forces.
Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut recently appeared on the YouTube Channel, Curly Tales’ show ‘Sunday Brunch’, where the Gangster diva revealed her observation about men from different Indian states.
Ranaut shared that when she was new in Mumbai as a model, she was slightly shocked to see how men in Mumbai ask to split the bills on dates which was a culture shock for her as she is from Manali. Earlier she also did theater and modelling in Delhi and no man ever asked her to pay the bills on dates.
Kangana mentioned that in the initial days of her career, she used to live with 5-6 other girls as a paying guest when she had a limited amount of money. When she was asked how her food choices used to be in those days, the actress said that for her Delhi was a very different experience. She said that friends of friends or their boyfriends used to often take them out on rides and pay for their food too. She added that though they used eat very little, they often visited fancy places. Kangana added that when she started earning, she too used to pay at times, but there was no stress about paying. The actress said that in Mumbai, things were different.
She said, “But when I came to Mumbai, even if you go on a date, you have to Dutch. So this was very new to me, it was a bit of a culture shock. Even in Chandigarh I never paid on a date. But in Mumbai everybody is so practical that even if you are on a date you have to pay equal. If you have water then you pay for it. I think it’s fine. I don’t think it’s not cool, it’s cool.”
Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan Kartik Aaryan, Katrina Kaif, and Aditya Roy Kapur have tested positive for Covid’19 virus.
Kaif also tested positive in April 2021. This time she had to skip the IIFA 2022 ceremony on Saturday, where her husband, actor Vicky Kaushal, was awarded the Best Actor Male for Sardar UdhamSingh. Katrina and Vicky were spotted together at filmmaker Karan Johar’s birthday party on May 25 alongside Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan at Mumbai’s Yash Raj Films studio.
With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, the BMC has issued fresh alerts instructing film studios in K-West ward to not organise parties.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted about it. “Just came to know that our Brand Ambassador Shahrukh Khan has been detected covid positive. Pray fastest recovery for the superstar. Get well Shahrukh! Spring back asap!
According to News18, the Dhoom 3 diva has completed her quarantine period. When Vicky was asked about Katrina not being with him in Abu Dhabi for the IIFA Awards, he said, “Even I am missing us together as well”.
Meanwhile, on Saturday Shah Rukh revealed the first poster of his upcoming film Jawan, and said ‘inevitable issues’ led to its delay. He had announced the film with a teaser on Friday.
The news of Shah Rukh and Katrina testing positive for the virus, comes a day after actor Kartik Aaryan confirmed he had Covid-19. Actor Aditya Roy Kapur also tested positive for Covid-19, according to reports.
In May, actor Akshay Kumar could not travel to Cannes Film Festival 2022, after he tested positive for Covid-19.
Bollywood’s A-list director Karan Johar ringed in his grand 50th birthday this week in style. The K3G filmmaker has organised a lavish celebration for the entire film fraternity.
The entire evening has a visual feast, with many prominent celebrities arriving looking stunning and eager to party.
Salman Khan turned heads and made our hearts flutter with his dapper look. He wore a leather jacket with washed blue jeans one of the best attires ever.
Lovebirds Tara Sutaria and Aadar Jain made for a very stylish couple as they reached Karan Johar’s grand birthday bash. Tara went for a gorgeous white traditional attire and Aadar looked smart in a tuxedo.
Gorgeous leading ladies of 1990s were a sight to behold at Johar’s birthday bash. The trio went for formal wear and rocked it. While Sonali and Twinkle opted for a pant-suit attire, Tabu looked like a diva in a blue saree.
Bollywood’s beauties Madhuri Dixit, Raveena Tandon and Juhi Chawla put their best fashion foot forward and looked stunning at Karan Johar;s mega bash.
The celebrity guests oozed major outfit goals.
Even Vaani Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao were in attendance at Karan Johar’s mega birthday bash. While Kapoor turned up the heat in her glittery blue gown, Rao looked dashing in his glittery tuxedo.
His best friend Kajol shared an adorable selfie with the birthday boy. Saif Ali Khan and Raveena Tandon were seen happily grinning for a fun selfie moment.
Bollywood coupled absolutely glammed up the grand birthday bash. We spotted Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi, Riteish Deshmukh with Genelia D’Souza and also Sussanne Khan with Arslan Goni.
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is currently promoting her film Dhaakad which released this week.
The Woh Lamhe star shared a screenshot on her Instagram stories which features Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s praise for Kangana’s craft and performance in the film.
However the screenshot features an imposter account of the PM and not the real one.
Many netizens were
Earlier the Queen diva, whose film Thalaivii recently streamed on Netflix, shared a list of Netflix’s ‘Top 10 in Pakistan on October 10, 2021’ on her Instagram Stories.
It showed Thalaivii trending number one in Pakistan. She then wrote, “On a lighter note, jaan ke tasalli hue deshadrohi sirf isi desh me nahi hain (relieved to know that traitors are not in just our country).”
Thalaivii is still trending on number four on Pakistani Netflix.
