Author: Ankita Singh

Actress Sheeba Chadha has expressed her heartfelt response after watching her film ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’, describing it as an experience filled with warmth and nostalgia.

Taking to Instagram, Sheeba shared that the film stirred memories in an “achingly nostalgic” way, reflecting the beautifully chaotic dynamics of family life. She praised the ensemble cast, calling it “fantastic” and particularly highlighted actor Dilip Shankar, labeling him a “genius.”

“It was such a warm bubble. Seeing the film has in an aching way brought on nostalgia—the crazy dynamic that is Family. And look at this fantastic ensemble. @dilipkhussro you is Genius,” she captioned her post.

Expressing her gratitude to filmmaker Anusha Rizvi, Sheeba, who also shared several stills from the film, wrote: “@anusharizvi2018 Shukran for this mad warm fuzzy ride.”

About the Film

Shot entirely in Delhi, ‘The Great Shamsuddin Family’, directed by Anusha Rizvi, celebrates the city’s everyday humor, warmth, and chaos—elements that Kritika noted felt natural to her because of her roots.

The film captures the essence of a middle-class Delhi household and features prominent roles by Juhi Babbar, veteran actress Farida Jalal, and Shreya Dhanwanthary.

Set over one day, the narrative follows Bani as mothers, aunts, cousins, and former romantic interests congregate in her apartment, each bringing their own emergencies.

As the protagonist navigates interfaith complexities, generational conflicts, and family expectations, she finds herself at a crossroads: pursuing international career opportunities or staying with her family.

Sheeba Chadha: A Brief Profile

At 52, Sheeba has carved a niche as a character actor in films such as Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Parzania, Delhi 6, Luck by Chance, and Talaash. She is particularly remembered for her role as Nirmala, a sex worker, in Talaash: The Answer Lies Within. Additionally, her quirky portrayal of Nain Tara Tiwary (Buaji) in Sharat Katariya’s Dum Laga Ke Haisha received widespread acclaim.

Her television career began with Love Marriage, followed by a comeback in Kasturi. She starred in popular series like Na Aana Is Des Laado, Kitani Mohabbat Hai, Kahani Saat Pheron Ki, Kuch Toh Log Kahenge, and Lakhon Mein Ek, eventually joining the cast of the popular series Hitler Didi.

Kourtney Kardashian Barker and Scott Disick’s sons celebrated their birthdays together recently. Mason reached the milestone of turning 16, while Reign is now 11 years old.

Kris Jenner’s Birthday Tribute

Their grandmother, Kris Jenner, paid a touching tribute to her “amazing grandsons” by sharing cherished old photos of them on Instagram. In her heartfelt birthday message, Kris expressed her appreciation for Reign’s ability to bring “so much joy, laughter and light wherever you go.” She also described Mason as “a kind, thoughtful, creative, and confident young man.”

Her birthday note read:

“Happy birthday to our birthday twins, my amazing grandsons, Mason and Reign! Mason, I can’t believe you are 16!!! Watching you grow into such a kind, thoughtful, creative, and confident young man has been one of the greatest joys of my life and I’m so proud of you. Reign, you bring so much joy, laughter, and light wherever you go. Your curiosity, energy, and spirit fill every room and remind us all to see the world with wonder. You both have your own unique magic and you make our family so proud just by being who you are. I feel endlessly grateful and blessed to be your grandma and I love you both more than words can say!! Love Lovey xoxo.”

Kourtney’s Heartfelt Post

Kourtney also commemorated the special day by sharing a touching post on her Instagram Stories. She uploaded a nostalgic picture of the birthday boys, captioning it, “My birthday boys!! Two of the greatest loves of my life.”

Scott Disick’s Wishes

Meanwhile, Disick reshared Kris Jenner’s birthday post for Mason and Reign on his own Instagram Stories, adding the sentiment, “Happy birthday my boys! You make my life better each and every day!”

For those not aware, Kourtney also has a daughter, Penelope, with Disick, who was born in July 2012. Additionally, she is a mother to son Rocky, whom she shares with her husband, Travis Barker.

Actor Parag Tyagi continuously expresses his love and admiration for his late wife, Shefali Jariwala. Recently, he remembered her on her birth anniversary with an emotional post, affirming, “I will love you till my last breath even after that.”

### A Tribute to Two Inspirational Women

Parag feels fortunate to have had two extraordinary women in his life—his late wife, Shefali, and his mother. To celebrate this special occasion, he shared a throwback video of Shefali dancing with her mother-in-law, who shares the same birth date.

He expressed his feelings on social media, stating, “Log bolte hain ki ek aadmi ki saphalta ke peeche ek woman hoti hai, I am so lucky i have 2 women Pari & Mummy (Hug and red heart emoji). Doston imagine dono ka birthday same date hai aaj. 15th Dec. Happy birthday my life (Hug and red heart emoji) (sic).” He added, “Love you till my last breath even after that (Red heart and love kissed emojis).”

### Nostalgic Moments with Family

In October, Parag honored Shefali’s father’s birthday with a touching note, vowing always to be there for him. He took to Instagram to share a clip showcasing the celebrations.

One poignant photo featured Shefali’s father kissing the tattoo of Shefali that Parag has inked on his chest. “Happy birthday dad from your Shefu #shefalijariwala. I am always with u dad. Love u dad so much. Your shefu @shivanijariwala19 @sunita.jariwala,” the caption read.

### A Promise of Eternal Love

In another heartfelt post, Parag conveyed that he will wait for Shefali forever. Sharing a video compilation of cherished moments, he wrote, “I will wait for u even if forever leads me to sky & if I can’t find u thee I will beg the heavens to find u & tell u, remind u, of your forgotten vows, that I am vows and you are mine. No matter what happens my love is and will always be yours no matter what they will say, u will still be the one, I adore and I will wait for u forever. See u there and can’t wait to meet u ther (sic).”

Global sensation Priyanka Chopra Jonas expresses her joy of being back home after a period of living out of her suitcase due to various work commitments.

The Desi girl, known for her active social media presence, recently shared a heartfelt photo collection featuring special moments spent with her husband, Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. “Just a few random moments.. it’s been good to be home (sic),” Priyanka captioned the post.

Cherished Moments Captured

The post showcases the ‘Barfi’ actress relishing the scenic beauty while sitting by a window alongside Nick. Several cute snapshots depict the couple’s romantic adventures, including a flight together and a tender moment where Nick kisses Priyanka’s eyes.

Moreover, Priyanka shared a glimpse of what appeared to be a lovely dinner date with an elegantly set table and a cozy fireplace, capturing the essence of quality time with family.

Fans also caught a glimpse of the Jonas brothers engaging in a fun game during an event, along with Malti’s delightful activities, such as playing with her toys and exploring her mom’s makeup. There’s even footage of Malti enjoying herself at her dad’s concert.

From travel diaries to cozy reading moments, the post beautifully chronicles Priyanka’s fond memories at home.

Family First

Priyanka loves to share insights into both her personal and professional life with her Instagram family. Currently, she is working on SS Rajamouli’s film “Varanasi,” alongside Mahesh Babu. Recently, she revealed that Malti had visited her on set in Hyderabad during the shoot of this much-anticipated drama.

In an #AskPCJ session on X (formerly Twitter), a user inquired whether she usually brings her family to the film sets or prefers going alone for complete focus. Priyanka responded, mentioning that her daughter enjoyed her time on set in Hyderabad, playing with Namrata and Mahesh’s daughter, Sitara, and visiting SS Rajamouli’s farm where she met a calf—her favorite memory, as she tagged Mahesh Babu in her reply.

With these updates, Priyanka continues to keep her fans connected with her life and work in a relatable manner.

Singer-actress Lady Gaga’s recent concert at Sydney’s Accor Stadium experienced an unexpected moment when one of her ‘The Mayhem Ball’ dancers slipped and fell off the stage.

The dancer, Michael Dameski, slid off during Gaga’s performance of ‘Garden of Eden’. Witnessing the incident, Gaga quickly rushed to the front of the stage, arms outstretched, to pause the music. She addressed the audience, stating, “Just one second. We just had an accident on stage. Everything’s OK, just everybody wait a second, please.”

According to reports, she hopped down to ensure that Dameski was not seriously injured before continuing with the show. Dameski later took to his Instagram Story to share that he was fine and “was able to finish the last show of the year” after getting back up.

This incident was captured and shared on the Mayhem Ball’s X page. It was noted that the stage was wet from rain, leading to a second pause in the show later that night, allowing the dancers to adjust their shoe grips. Gaga released ‘Mayhem’, her sixth studio album, in March and launched the Mayhem Ball Tour at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena in July.

The tour has since traveled to various cities across North America and Europe before reaching Australia, with plans to resume in Japan in January and return to the United States in February.

‘Mayhem’ has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, including best pop vocal album and album of the year. Lady Gaga has showcased her artistic versatility through jazz collaborations and critically acclaimed roles, including her performance in ‘A Star Is Born’, for which she won an Oscar for ‘Shallow’. An outspoken advocate for mental health and LGBTQ+ rights, she continues to be a powerful cultural force.

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, renowned for hits like “Shape of You,” “Sapphire,” and “Perfect,” has taken a cheeky jab at the popular dancing reality show, “Strictly Come Dancing.”

The 34-year-old artist has made it clear that he has no intention of participating in the BBC series, which is set to conclude next week with a star-studded finale. While many fans would love to see Ed showcase his skills on the dance floor, the “Regrets” singer is adamant about not donning sequins any time soon, playfully criticizing the show.

Speaking backstage at the Capital Jingle Ball, Ed addressed the so-called Strictly curse that has led many married couples to fall for their dance partners or fellow celebrities on the show. When asked about joining the program, he firmly replied, “No,” adding with a smile, “I enjoy being married.”

The former busker also expressed his lack of confidence in his dancing abilities. “You’ve got to do what you’re good at and that ain’t what I’m good at,” he said. He elaborated that while he has tried dancing, it requires numerous rehearsals. His 2014 video for “Thinking Out Loud” involved six weeks of intense ballroom dancing practice. “A bit like hardcore Strictly Come Dancing, but not going on television,” he noted.

During his performance at the Jingle Bell Ball on Saturday, Ed paid homage to his wife, Cherry, by adding the track “Heaven” from his Play album to his setlist, as it is her favorite.

The singer, whose net worth is estimated to be around $4.5 million, married his school friend in a private ceremony in 2018 after dating for three years, and he waited nearly a year to publicly confirm the news of their marriage.

Hollywood star Timothee Chalamet is indulging in some serious retail therapy. The actor reportedly spent over $4,000 on chocolates during a lavish trip to London.

It’s been reported that the 29-year-old actor, known for his role as the quirky founder of the Wonka Chocolate Factory in the upcoming family-fantasy film, visited the opulent Harrods department store. He purchased $4,000 worth of boxed chocolates from top food brand Venchi.

A source shared with The Sun newspaper, “Timothee loves the chocolate. He wanted to buy as much of it as possible. He plans to give it as Christmas gifts to friends and family in the US. He didn’t mind splashing the cash as he’s had a successful year.”

Additionally, it was mentioned that Timothee took the delectable haul back to his $4,500-a-night penthouse suite at the upscale five-star hotel, The Emory London, where four staff members helped load the boxes onto a baggage trolley.

The star, who has been dating ‘The Kardashdigihunt’ star Kylie Jenner, 28, since 2023, was in London to appear on BBC’s ‘The Graham Norton Show’ to promote his new film, “Marty Supreme.” Set in the 1950s, this ping-pong drama features Timothee as Marty Mauser and is loosely inspired by the true story of table tennis champion Marty Reisman.

Although the movie won’t be released until late December, Timothee has already received accolades for his performance. On January 3, he is scheduled to be honored with the Spotlight Actor of the Year Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival held at the Palm Springs Convention Centre.

Festival Chairman Nachhattar Singh Chandi lauded Chalamet’s work in “Marty Supreme,” labeling it a career-defining achievement. He emphasized that Chalamet’s portrayal of Marty Mauser encapsulates the intensity of ambition along with the vulnerability of human longing, calling it one of the year’s standout performances.

Hollywood actress Dakota Johnson joined Lilly Allen, 40, to perform “Madeline” from her latest album, ‘West End Girl.’

In this song, the narrator confronts a woman named Madeline who had an affair with her husband, as reported by ‘People’ magazine. Johnson returned to Studio 8H for a special episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’, with Josh O’Connor as the host and Lilly Allen as the musical guest.

According to ‘People’, Allen sang from the side of the stage while Johnson was hidden behind a sheer curtain, waiting for her moment to read a message in character. As the song neared its end, Johnson stepped out to reveal herself to the audience and joined Allen center stage.

“I hate that you’re in so much pain right now. He told me that you were aware this was going on and that he had your full consent,” Johnson said, portraying Madeline.

“If he’s lying about that, then please let me know. Because I have my own feelings about dishonesty. Lies are not something that I wanna get caught up in,” she added.

The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ star then kissed Allen on the cheek, and the two shared a hug. Johnson has previously hosted SNL twice.

Allen also performed “Sleepwalking” from her album ‘West End Girl’, which touches on her split from David Harbour. In “Sleepwalking,” Allen expresses her frustrations over their past relationship, with lyrics like, “Looking back, it’s so absurd. Course I trusted you and took you at your word. Been no romance since we wed. But you let me think it was me in my head. And nothing to do with them girls in your bed.”

Allen and Harbour first sparked romance rumors in 2019, eventually tying the knot in a Las Vegas wedding.

Actor Vivan Bhathena, praised for his performance in the recently released film ‘120 Bahadur’, has opened up about his memorable experience working on the cult classic ‘Chak De! India’.

During promotions for ‘120 Bahadur’, Bhathena reflected on his journey, noting that his background in theatre provided a unique perspective on filmmaking.

He shared, “For me, ‘Chak De! India’ was this very exciting chapter. I was this new kid, we’re doing this big Adi Chopra film. And it was a wonderful time where I got to work with Sagarika Ghatge, and Sagarika was just starting also. And there’s Shah Rukh Khan in the film and I’m part of it. And it was a huge opportunity for me to showcase myself and do what I could.”

Bhathena elaborated on the challenges he faced, saying, “It was a great learning experience as an actor because I came from stage and started improvising a lot. But I couldn’t improvise on this one. I had to stick to the lines because they were written by Jaideep Sahni, and it was made sure that his lines were never changed. So, I had to work within a lot of confines. Then we had Shimit Amin, who was very particular about what he wanted. There were takes on, takes on, takes on, takes on, where he would make sure that he got exactly what he wanted, and he would not let go until he got it.”

‘Chak De! India’ is a landmark Hindi sports drama that masterfully blends patriotism with personal redemption. The film features Shah Rukh Khan as Kabir Khan, a disgraced former hockey captain who returns as coach of the Indian women’s team, facing prejudice, politics, and internal divisions. It powerfully addresses issues like gender bias, regionalism, and the immense pressure of representing the nation.

Hollywood actress Jennifer Aniston, best known for her role in the iconic sitcom ‘Friends’, is all set to celebrate the holiday season with her new love, Jim Curtis.

The 56-year-old actress previously celebrated Thanksgiving with her wellness coach and hypnotist boyfriend Jim in New York, as reported by ‘Female First UK’. Now, she’s making plans for the festive season.

A source revealed to ‘People’ magazine, “The holidays are when she slows down, truly enjoys her house, and spends time with the people she loves. She’s very happy to be spending it with Jim this year. They have a trip to the snow planned and a sunny getaway for New Year.”

“Jen loves this time of year. She always goes all-in for Christmas. She opts for a real tree every year, never artificial, and loves decorating her house to make it feel warm and festive,” the source added.

According to ‘Female First UK’, Jennifer and Jim, who were first linked in July, spent “months chatting and getting to know each other” at the start of the year. The insider mentioned, “Jen really valued their friendship in the beginning of the year. When it all took a turn to something more romantic, she was cautious at first. Now, she’s excited that she just went for it. It feels like kismet; she truly loves Jim. He’s brought so many good things into her life.”

After confirming the relationship, Jennifer expressed her admiration for her “quite extraordinary” boyfriend. In an interview with ‘Elle’ magazine, she shared, “Hypnotism is one of the many things that he does. He’s quite extraordinary and helps many, many people.”

“He’s very special, very normal, and very kind, and wants to help people heal, move through their trauma and stagnation into clarity,” she added.