Author: Ankita Singh

On World Mental Health Day, actress Rhea Chakraborty highlighted the importance of vulnerability, while Fatima Sana Shaikh encouraged acceptance of failure.

Rhea shared a video on Instagram featuring herself, Fatima, and actress Inayat Sood, known for her roles in “Scoop,” “De De Pyaar De,” and “Tigers.” The video opens with Fatima stating, “It’s okay to fail and it’s okay to not be okay.”

Rhea, who faced custody following the death of the late star Sushant Singh Rajput in June 2020, remarked, “It’s okay to be vulnerable, it’s okay to stay in your bed and not be your perfect self every day.” Inayat added, “It’s okay to give up, it’s okay to take a break, it’s okay to not want to do anything.”

Rhea captioned the post: “It’s ok to not be ok #worldmentalhealthday @fatimasanashaikh.”

World Mental Health Day serves as an important international occasion for promoting global mental health education, awareness, and advocacy against social stigma. This day was first observed in 1992, initiated by the World Federation for Mental Health.

In other news, Rhea revealed on October 3 that her passport has been returned after five years. The Bombay High Court instructed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return her passport, which was seized in 2020.

Dropping a photo of herself holding the passport on Instagram, Rhea expressed her relief, saying, “Patience was my only passport for the past 5 years. Countless battles. Endless hope. Today, I hold my passport again. Ready for my Chapter 2! (Airoplane and folded hands emoji) Satyameva Jayate (sic).”

The NCB seized Rhea’s passport in relation to a drugs case connected to the tragic death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput. A bench led by Justice Neela Gokhale ordered the restoration of her passport, asserting there was no reason to doubt the actress’s intentions.

The court has stipulated that Rhea must attend every hearing unless exempted by the trial court. Additionally, she must provide details of her travel itinerary, including flight and hotel information, to the prosecution at least four days before any international travel.

Moreover, the High Court instructed that she must share her mobile number, keep her phone active, and inform the relevant authorities immediately upon her return.

In the upcoming episode of Bigg Boss 19, housemates will need to choose two contenders for elimination from the captaincy race. Baseer Ali nominates Tanya Mittal, explaining that her “very disturbed emotional state” is the reason for his choice.

In a promo shared by the channel on Instagram, the housemates gather in the Assembly Room as Bigg Boss instructs them to “write the names of the two people you don’t want to make captains” out of the four contenders.

Gaurav Khanna picks Tanya and Shehbaz’s names, while Neelam nominates Ashnoor Kaur and Nehal Chudasama. She cites Nehal’s “aggressive” nature as her reason. Zeishan Quadri opts for his friends Tanya and Ashnoor.

Baseer then states: “Tanya’s emotional state of mind is very disturbed.” In a retaliatory move, Nehal counters by saying, “Shehbaz doesn’t have leadership qualities. Tanya is not worthy of him.”

Tanya retorts, “Nehal… I can’t like her even if I want to. Ashnoor… He has become captain in Abhishek’s captaincy.” This comment makes Ashnoor red-faced, prompting him to respond: “That’s a very lame reason.”

The promo caption reads: “Strategy, planning aur politics ka perfect mix, captaincy ke liye gharwaalon ka battle shuru! Dekhiye #BiggBoss19 ka naya episode, har roz raat 9 baje #JioHotstar par aur 10:30 baje @colorstv par.”

The contestants currently inside the Bigg Boss house include Gaurav Khanna, Amaal Mallik, Ashnoor Kaur, Mridul Tiwari, Kunickaa Sadanand, Baseer Ali, Abhishek Bajaj, Tanya Mittal, Zeishan Quadri, Nehal Chudasama, Pranit More, Farhana Bhatt, and Neelam Giri.

Bigg Boss is based on the Dutch format of Big Brother. Since its debut on November 3, 2006, the show has successfully completed eighteen seasons and three OTT seasons. The first season was hosted by Arshad Warsi, followed by Shilpa Shetty in the second season and Amitabh Bachchan in the third. Farah Khan led the Halla Bol season, while Sanjay Dutt co-hosted the fifth season with Salman Khan. Since season 4, Salman Khan has served as the primary host.

The show is available on JioHotstar and Colors.

Actor Chandan Roy Sanyal is currently in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, shooting for his first international film. Expressing his gratitude, he shared on Instagram that he’s excited about this new venture and has his sights on opportunities in the West.

In his Instagram post, Chandan is seen relaxing on a porch with a cup of tea, dressed casually in a blue shirt and denim jeans. He captioned the moment: “A traveling actor on a journey – my current stop is Jaisalmer/Rajasthan filming my first international film, so grateful to the divine. I have my eyes set on the west. Enjoying adrak chai on a stranger’s porch. Cheers! #filming #actor #jaisalmer.”

While he has not revealed any specific details about the film or its title, his journey in cinema has been noteworthy. Chandan made his acting debut in the 2006 film “Rang de Basanti,” where he played a minor role. He gained recognition for his supporting performances in the acclaimed 2009 action film “Kaminey” and made his Bengali debut in the 2010 film “Mahanagar@Kolkata.”

His recent work includes the film “Binodiini: Ekti Natir Upakhyan,” an epic biographical drama co-written and directed by Ram Kamal Mukherjee. The film features a stellar cast including Rukmini Maitra, Kaushik Ganguly, and Rahul Bose. It narrates the inspiring life of the celebrated theatre artist Binodini Dasi, who transcended societal norms and conventions, detailing her transformation from a courtesan to a queen of Bengali theatre.

On the digital front, Chandan gained acclaim for his role in “Aashram.” The series features a cast that includes Bobby Deol and Aaditi Pohankar. It follows the story of a duplicitous godman who exploits religion and blind faith to attract devoted followers while masking his corrupt lifestyle and criminal activities.

Actress Srinidhi Shetty, who stars as one of the two female leads in stylist-turned-director Neeraja Kona’s much-anticipated Telugu romantic entertainer ‘Telusu Kada’, has expressed excitement about her unique character in the film.

During a press conference organized by the film’s unit, Srinidhi, who has been on a roll with recent hits, shared her thoughts on the story that captivated her attention.

A Unique Angle
“When there are two girls and a boy, people often assume it’s a typical love triangle story. But we have touched on a unique point in this film. We can’t reveal it now, but you will definitely be surprised when you watch the movie,” she said.

A Shift from Action
For Srinidhi, ‘Telusu Kada’ represents a refreshing change from her recent action-packed films filled with intense scenes. Speaking about her transition to a romantic role, she said, “I was very happy. ‘KGF’ and ‘Hit Three’ were laden with action and bloodshed. ‘Telusu Kada’ is a very light-hearted movie, and I am sure you will all enjoy it.”

Srinidhi portrays a character named Raaga, while actress Raashi Khanna plays Anjali, the other heroine in the film.

Character Reflections
When asked about any similarities between her real-life persona and her character Raaga, Srinidhi mentioned, “There are some similarities, but there are also shades of gray in the character. Personally, I can’t be like that.”

Production Highlights
‘Telusu Kada’ is produced by People Media Factory, the same production house behind the blockbuster ‘Mirai’. It features actor Sidhu Jonnalagadda in the lead role alongside Srinidhi Shetty and Raashi Khanna. Directed by the acclaimed stylist and filmmaker Neeraja Kona, the film is set to release on October 17 this year.

Get ready for a unique love story that promises to surprise audiences!

Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan were recently welcomed by Twinkle Khanna and Kajol on their celebrity chat show, “Two Much With Twinkle and Kajol”.

Morning vs Night Productivity

During the episode, Twinkle posed the intriguing question, “Are morning people more productive than night people?” Akshay, who is known for being an early riser, joined Twinkle in stepping into the green box to agree. In contrast, Saif and Kajol headed towards the red box, indicating their disagreement.

Saif highlighted that Shah Rukh Khan, a classic night owl, might not concur with this assertion. Kajol argued that the vast majority of people, apart from a select few morning enthusiasts, tend to be night owls.

To support his argument, Akshay noted that they began shooting the episode at 10:30 AM, which would allow them to finish early. However, Twinkle cheekily interrupted, revealing that while Akshay arrived at 10 AM, she had to be there by 7 AM.

When Saif mentioned, “I would much rather produce in the morning,” Twinkle playfully quipped, “reproduce or produce?” This left everyone, including Saif, in fits of laughter.

Nonetheless, Saif maintained that preferring to work in the morning doesn’t imply that night people are any less productive.

Reflecting on Past Choices

During the episode, Twinkle also recounted a time when she turned down a film role opposite Akshay, who would later become her husband. She shared that it was her father, Rajesh Khanna, who encouraged her to act alongside Akshay. Initially, she was reluctant, as Akshay was going through a series of flops, which made her less enthusiastic about sharing the screen with him.

“We actually met because of my dad. My dad had an old producer friend. He said, ‘You have to work in this movie because I have given my word.’ I didn’t want to work with him at that point, but I did. He was going through a bad phase, and I was being snobby,” Twinkle recalled.

The recent court hearing regarding the contested fortune of late industrialist Sunjay Kapur was filled with drama and sharp exchanges, particularly from the lawyer representing actress Karisma Kapoor’s children.

The Delhi High Court convened to hear a petition filed by Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan Kapoor, challenging the authenticity of their late father’s alleged will.

Allegations of Forgery

Senior Advocate Mahesh Jethmalani presented the case, claiming that the will submitted by Sunjay Kapur’s widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur, is a fabricated document designed to exclude Samaira and Kiaan from their inheritance and allow Priya to seize control of his estate.

Jethmalani asserted that Sunjay “had no role in his own will,” emphasizing that digital evidence and travel logs show the industrialist was on holiday with his son Kiaan from March 15 to 18, 2025, around the time the document was supposedly altered.

He pointed out that the will was modified on March 17 at 11:54 am, a time when Sunjay Kapur was not in the city, indicating that his digital footprints were absent, replaced instead by those of alleged conspirators.

Legal Implications

Elaborating on the legal implications, Jethmalani stated, “It is a serious crime under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, which prescribes life imprisonment for forgery of a will.”

He did not hold back in his remarks about Priya, referring to her as behaving like “an evil Cinderella mother” to Samaira and Kiaan. He accused her of scheming to sideline them and their grandmother, Rani Kapur, while consolidating wealth and power within her own circle.

Moreover, Jethmalani charged Priya with creating a cloak of secrecy around the estate, including requiring family members to sign non-disclosure agreements before discussing the assets.

Details of the Will

The will, dated March 21, 2025, allegedly bequeaths Sunjay Kapur’s entire personal estate to his third wife, Priya Sachdev Kapur. The children have vehemently challenged its authenticity, asserting that it stems from “a criminal conspiracy” involving Priya and her associates.

Hollywood star Channing Tatum is thrilled as his daughter is on the brink of entering the tumultuous yet exciting phase of her teenage years.

In a recent episode of ‘The Drew Barrymore Show,’ Tatum shared some amusing observations about his daughter Everly, who is now 12 and approaching her teenage transformation. He mentioned that changes are already evident as she prepares to step into this new phase of life.

“I don’t know when yours started changing or if, but it’s just happening for me,” he remarked, referring to Barrymore’s two daughters, Olive and Frankie. “Tell me everything because I have 13 and 11, so I’m sandwiching her.”

Tatum further elaborated, “She was always pretty opinionated and strong-willed, but now it’s on a whole different level. I got yelled at in an escape room yesterday. Like she’s never yelled at me before! All I did was say, ‘I wonder what’… and she snapped, ‘Dad, don’t touch that’.”

He added, “And I’m like, ‘Whoa, what was that?’ We’re both trying to solve this problem, and now I feel like we may need to go to therapy because of that moment. That was not you. Her eyes changed too; they just went like shark black or something. It was crazy!”

According to reports, Tatum shares Everly with ex-wife Jenna Dewan. Earlier this month, he appeared on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ discussing the challenge of balancing his career with fatherhood, which he described as a “constant negotiation.”

Tatum explained to Clarkson that he regularly discusses major roles with his daughter. “It’s a balance and it’s a constant negotiation,” he shared. “I actually just had a conversation with my daughter on the way to school like two days ago because I’m trying to make some decisions on a movie to do next year in Australia, and I won’t get to see her for almost two months.”

He reflected, “I’ve never really done that, except on Roofman. It was a conversation then as well because it was in North Carolina, and she’s in middle school.”

The makers of director Mari Selvaraj’s eagerly awaited sports drama ‘Bison Kaalamaadan,’ featuring actor Dhruv Vikram in the lead role, have unveiled the track ‘Kaalamaadan Gaanam.’ This release has generated excitement among fans and film enthusiasts.

About the Song

The song is an upbeat folk number, with lyrics penned by director Mari Selvaraj and set to music by Nivas K Prasanna. V.M. Mahalingam has rendered the track beautifully.

The song begins with a poem by Mari Selvaraj that translates to English as follows: “Innumerable unanswerable questions fenced me and arose around as a tall wall. Violently I dashed my head against it. As I dashed on and on ferociously, piercing through the flesh, horns sprout out. As the innocents near me with tears, as the strong oppose me with swords, from within me soars a Kaalamaadan.”

Film Release Information

The film has received a U/A certificate from the censor board and is set to hit screens on October 17 this year. The first look of ‘Bison’ was released in March.

Produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with director Pa Ranjith’s Neelam Studios, ‘Bison’ is expected to be an electrifying sports drama. Dhruv Vikram plays the role of a kabaddi player, alongside Anupama Parameswaran.

Inspirations and Themes

Sources close to the film’s unit reveal that ‘Bison’ is inspired by true events, portraying a gripping tale of passion, resilience, and triumph against all odds. With Mari Selvaraj’s signature storytelling and a raw energy, this film is anticipated to be a landmark Tamil production that will inspire and exhilarate audiences.

Dhruv Vikram’s Journey

Dhruv Vikram, who dedicated himself to the role, shared an emotional post on Instagram upon completing the shoot. He expressed, “After years of preparation, several months of filming, shedding blood, sweat, and tears, it’s finally a wrap on ‘BISON’. The process of shooting and prepping for this film has changed my life. Thank you @mariselvaraj84 Sir for fortifying my soul and giving me an experience of a lifetime.”

Supporting Cast

Alongside Dhruv Vikram and Anupama Parameswaran, the film features notable actors such as Lal, Pasupathy, Rajisha Vijayan, Hari Krishnan, Azhagam Perumal, Aruvi Madhanand, and Kalaiyarasan in pivotal roles.

Technical Team

The cinematography for ‘Bison’ is handled by Ezhil Arasu K, while the editing is done by Sakthi Thiru. The film is jointly produced by Sameer Nair, Deepak Saigal, director Pa Ranjith, and Aditi Anand.

Arhaan Khan, the son of Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan, recently shared a heartwarming series of pictures on his social media, showcasing his precious moments spent with his younger siblings.

The post captured the hearts of fans and drew affectionate reactions from both his mother, Malaika Arora, and stepmother, Sshura Khan, who left heartfelt comments.

In a touching moment, Malaika commented on Arhaan’s post, specifically highlighting an image of a man carrying his younger sister in a sling carrier. This gesture reflected her happiness for Arbaaz and Sshura’s baby girl and was warmly appreciated by fans for its grace and kindness.

Family Moments Captured

The carousel post featured several delightful pictures:

• In the first image, Arhaan is seen walking down a tree-lined pathway, his younger sisters perched comfortably on his shoulders, exemplifying their close bond.

• Another frame captures playful moments indoors, emphasizing Arhaan’s role as an engaged brother.

• A lively moment unfolds in the third picture, where Arhaan is casually playing a game while his siblings watch, contributing to the vibrant family atmosphere.

• One of the standout images shows his little sister, daughter of Arpita Khan and Aayush Sharma, enjoying a pony ride with Arhaan by her side, ensuring her safety and joy.

Among the series, a special highlight includes a glimpse from Sshura Khan’s baby shower, adorned with pastel balloons and giant teddy bears, celebrating the family’s joy as they welcomed a new member.

A New Chapter

The concluding image of the post features the symbolic moment of a man carrying a baby in a sling carrier, subtly indicating Arhaan’s new role as an elder brother to his baby sister.

This touching post was shared just days after Arhaan’s father, Arbaaz Khan, and Sshura Khan welcomed their daughter. Arhaan played the supportive role during Sshura Khan’s delivery, frequently visiting the hospital to ensure both his stepmother and newborn sister felt cherished and cared for.

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal’s eagerly awaited magnum opus ‘Vrusshabha’ is now set to hit screens on November 6 this year, as announced by its makers.

Exciting Announcement from Mohanlal

Taking to his X timeline, Mohanlal expressed his excitement, stating, “The ground shakes. The sky burns. Destiny has chosen its warrior. #Vrusshabha arrives on 6th November! #RoarOfVrusshabha #VrusshabhaOn6thNovember.”

Originally, the film was scheduled for an October 16 release.

First Look Generates Buzz

Mohanlal’s first look poster from the film caused a stir when it was revealed to celebrate his birthday earlier this year. In the poster, he appears as a fierce warrior clad in intricately detailed golden-brown armor adorned with dragon-scale patterns. With long hair, a thick beard, and a white tilak, he embodies an intimidating warrior king, enhanced further with traditional ornaments and a nose ring.

He shared the look on social media, captioning it, “This one is special — dedicating it to all my fans. The wait ends. The storm awakens. With pride and power, I unveil the first look of VRUSSHABHA – a tale that will ignite your soul and echo through time.”

Revealing that sharing the first look on his birthday added to its significance, he said, “Unveiling this on my birthday makes it all the more meaningful – your love has always been my greatest strength. #Vrusshabha in cinemas on 16th October, 2025.” However, the release has now been shifted to November 6.

A Collaboratively Crafted Epic

The much-anticipated drama has been penned and directed by filmmaker Nanda Kishore. Presented by Connekkt Media in collaboration with Balaji Telefilms, ‘Vrusshabha’ has been shot simultaneously in both Malayalam and Telugu.

Jointly backed by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, CK Padma Kumar, Varun Mathur, Saurabh Mishra, Abhishek S Vyas, Vishal Gurnani, and Juhi Parekh Mehta, the movie will reach audiences in five languages — Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.