Author: Ankita Singh

Filmmaker and producer Mahesh Bhatt is gearing up for the release of his upcoming production, ‘Tu Meri Poori Kahani’. In a recent discussion, he addressed his approach to creating films with modest budgets.

Reducing Risks in Filmmaking

Bhatt shared insights on how he minimizes risks associated with filmmaking by avoiding excessive production costs. When asked about the trend of stars inflating film budgets with large entourages, he clarified his stance: “I don’t have to try. This has always been my way of filmmaking. I always believe that the lesser your cost, the more you can say something new. The higher the cost, the higher the risk. When the risk increases, the market is afraid. When the market is afraid, it sends you to the stars. When you go to the stars, the stars themselves are afraid of the market risks. They say, ‘This is good, but what if it doesn’t work, what will happen?’ The market creates films out of fear.”

The Essence of Fearlessness

He elaborated, “A frightened heart has a certain fragrance. There is something old about it. Something that has been done before. Something that was successful yesterday, something that was successful the day before. The work that is made with love, in which there is a feeling of having a lot of fun saying this, that is called fearlessness.”

Bhatt also expressed the importance of love in creativity, stating, “Love is fearless. That fearless heart is found in new people. Keeping this in mind, when we make a film or a song in a space that we like a lot, people are not different from us. You think you are an award-winning person. There is nothing like that. What you like, the other person likes. This is a fact.”

Release Date

‘Tu Meri Poori Kahani’ is scheduled to be released on September 26, 2025.

South Indian actress Roshini Prakash, who has now marked a decade in the film industry, recently shared a heartfelt post explaining how the universe played a role in her journey to becoming an actress.

On her Instagram page, Roshini, known for her roles in various Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films, posted a video featuring clips from several of her movies, including “Vanangaan,” “Luckyman,” “Murphy,” “Dhonima,” “Gandeevadari Arjuna,” “Kavaludaari,” and “Mystery of Moksha Island.”

In her post, she expressed gratitude towards her audience, her film teams, and her family for their continuous support. She reflected, “Ever since I started thinking what I wanted to be in life, how would I like to spend my days after education, what does job mean to me, universe conspired.”

Roshini started filming her first project while studying in 2015, a decision that strengthened her desire to pursue acting. She described it as a choice that transformed her life and outlook.

She thanked her directors and producers for their faith in her, her family for their unwavering support, her co-actors for their shared experiences, and her friends for keeping her motivated. She wrote, “And especially to the audience who took time to watch my movies and write to me. You are the validation I looked out for. Here’s to learning and growing. Excited to see how life unfolds. Love.”

Notably, during the release of her critically acclaimed film “Vanangaan,” directed by Bala earlier this year, Roshini mentioned that she considers this film her lucky project. She elaborated, “Many didn’t know me before I signed this project. But once I did, all that changed. I will always consider this a lucky project.”

When asked about her journey into “Vanangaan,” Roshini shared, “I got an opportunity for the audition of ‘Vanangaan’ after the team came across my profile. I was asked to perform a few scenes, and immediately was selected to play the role.”

This celebratory reflection highlights Roshini Prakash’s gratitude and excitement for the future as she continues to evolve in her career.

Bollywood star couple Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have announced that they are all set to welcome their first bundle of joy.

In a collaborative post on Instagram, the couple shared their exciting news about stepping into parenthood. They included a heartfelt photo of a polaroid, showing them gently cradling Katrina’s blossoming baby bump.

Exciting Announcement

“On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude,” they wrote as the caption.

Many of Katrina’s friends from the industry took to the comment section to congratulate the couple.

• Janhvi Kapoor wrote: “Congratulations, Congratulations, Congratulations.”
• Ayushmann Khurrana chimed in with “Congratulations guys.”
• Sonam Kapoor shared some heart emojis.
• Varun Dhawan expressed that his heart is full after hearing the news.

The couple tied the knot in 2021 during an intimate ceremony at the Six Senses Fort Barwara Hotel in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan. Recently, there had been chatter about Katrina’s pregnancy, but the couple had remained tight-lipped until now.

A Sweet Beginning

Their journey together took a playful turn on stage at an award show when Vicky proposed to Katrina in a scripted moment that brought a blush to her cheeks. They first crossed paths at a party hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, where their bond deepened.

Current Projects

On the professional front, Vicky was last seen in the blockbuster “Chhaava.” This epic historical action film is based on the life of Sambhaji, the second ruler of the Maratha Empire, portrayed by Vicky. It is an adaptation of the Marathi novel Chhava by Shivaji Sawant, and also stars Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna.

Katrina was last featured in the upcoming film “Merry Christmas,” a mystery thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan. The film co-stars Vijay Sethupathi, along with Ashwini Kalsekar, Luke Kenny, and Pari Maheshwari Sharma. The plot is based on Frédéric Dard’s French novel Le Monte-charge (Bird in a Cage).

An intense confrontation is brewing between Abhishek Bajaj and his co-housemate Baseer Ali in the upcoming episode of “Bigg Boss 19,” centering around issues of hygiene.

Baseer will confront Abhishek, accusing him of failing as captain to manage key concerns in the house. He points out the state of the unclean bathroom, a messy washroom, and a dressing room cluttered with containers. Baseer emphasizes that Abhishek had previously agreed to organize the dressing room but failed to follow through.

Calling out Abhishek in front of the other housemates, Baseer asks, “Does this look okay to you? Please do your work nicely.” He even takes the others to the dressing room to showcase the disarray, labeling Abhishek a “flop captain” and criticizing his ineffective leadership.

Despite the accusations, Abhishek remains unyielding, asserting that the rooms looked fine “apne hisaab se” and dismissing Baseer’s grievances, which only escalates tensions further.

The argument escalates when Abhishek calls Baseer “lachak,” inciting anger in Baseer. He retorts, “What are you trying to say? Are you questioning my sexuality? You’re commenting on my walk?” The conflict intensifies, with both resorting to abusive exchanges—a surprising development, especially since Abhishek has previously claimed he doesn’t use bad language.

Ultimately, Baseer brands Abhishek as a “two-faced personality,” while Abhishek continues to insult him.

Current contestants in the ‘Bigg Boss’ house include Gaurav Khanna, Amaal Mallik, Awez Darbar, 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,” based on the Dutch format of Big Brother, first premiered on November 3, 2006. The show has since completed eighteen seasons and three OTT seasons.

The initial 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 alongside Salman Khan. Since season 4, Salman Khan has been the primary host of the show.

The show is available for streaming on JioHotstar and broadcasts on Colors.

The drama inside the Bigg Boss 19 house intensified significantly when a simple kitchen chore escalated into a full-blown altercation between contestant Baseer Ali and Kunickaa Sadanand.

The Incident Unfolds

The tension began when Gaurav Khanna, who was busy chopping vegetables as part of his house responsibilities, asked Farrhana Bhatt and Kunickaa Sadanand to urge Baseer Ali to step in and take over. Although it appeared to be a minor request, Baseer reacted strongly. He was upset about interrupting his workout and bathing schedule for the chopping duty.

Escalation of Emotions

Baseer’s frustration quickly spiralled, leading him to accuse Kunickaa of manipulating the situation to get her way, despite her minimal involvement in Gaurav’s request. The scene escalated further when Baseer followed Kunickaa during her exercise routine, throwing harsh insults, making mocking faces, and even threatening to expose her.

His tone and behavior were largely considered derogatory and humiliating. Remarkably, Kunickaa opted not to engage with Baseer’s aggression, instead focusing on her workout and refusing to respond to his accusations and taunts. The audience expressed disappointment in Baseer’s actions.

Social Media Reactions

Reactions on social media were swift, with many users criticizing Baseer for his conduct and expressing their dismay at his arrogance and disrespectful behaviour. Meanwhile, Gaurav, observing the entire scenario unfold from his resting chair, remarked to Zeishan Quadri how Baseer had blown the situation out of proportion.

He pointed out that the task of chopping was not significant, as he had already completed most of the work and merely asked Baseer to chop half a ginger that was left. Gaurav suggested that Baseer created the drama for no valid reason, perhaps seeking to be noticed on camera.

Actor Shanthanu, in a pivotal role as a kabaddi player named Kumar in the upcoming Tamil-Malayalam bilingual sports action drama ‘Balti’, reveals that he has shed over nine kilos for this role.

Looking lean and fit like a genuine kabaddi player in the film, Shanthanu expresses his excitement, saying, “I have lost nine kilos. We had to undergo a training camp in Kabaddi and for stunts.”

Film Storyline

Set in the border region between Kerala and Tamil Nadu, ‘Balti’ follows four boys who use their kabaddi skills to settle scores with rivals. Shanthanu’s character specializes in the kabaddi technique known as ‘Dash’.

Career Highlights

The actor, known for his recent superhit ‘Blue Star’, is making a comeback to Malayalam cinema after nearly 15 years. The film has generated significant interest among fans and film aficionados. Initially slated for an August 29 release coinciding with Onam, the film’s premiere has now been rescheduled to September 26.

Supporting Cast and Characters

Shane Nigam portrays a kabaddi player named Udhayan, depicted as a fearless raider known for instilling fear in opposing teams’ defenses. This project marks a significant milestone for Shane, being his 25th film. Alongside him, actress Preethi Asrani will play a pivotal role, while acclaimed director Alphonse Puthren, recognized for his blockbuster ‘Premam’, takes on the character of a cold-blooded gangster named Soda Babu.

Technical Team and Production

Shanthanu Baghyaraj takes on the character of Kumar, with Selvaraghavan playing Porthamarai Bhairavan. ‘Balti’ is penned and directed by Unni Sivalingam, and produced by Santhosh T Kuruvilla and Binu George Alexander under the banners of STK Frames and Binu George Alexander Productions.

The film boasts cinematography by Alex J Pulickal and art direction by Ashik S. Music is composed by the young sensation Sai Abhyankkar. The editing is handled by Shivkumar V. Panicker, and costumes are designed by Melwy J. The action-packed film features two stunt masters—Action Sandhosh and Vicky.

Actress Salma Hayek recently offered a glimpse into her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault’s stunning 18th birthday celebrations, which were nothing short of spectacular.

Sharing a series of pictures and videos on Instagram, Hayek expressed her joy, stating, “We ate, we danced, we laughed, we loved… and we kept the party going all weekend. Happy birthday mi cielo, celebrating you never feels long enough.”

On September 22, she posted a heartfelt message wishing her daughter well. The note reflected on how much has changed in Valentina’s life while emphasizing her unchanging essence.

“My beautiful dancing queen. Today you turned 18!!!!! So many things have changed in your life, but you are always soooo you. A kind passionate heart, a wise soul full of magic, a unique unstoppable force of nature with a witty sense of humor and stubborn tenacity,” Hayek wrote.

She further added, “Some things will never change; we love you forever and although you were always ahead of your years, you will always be in my heart, my dream daughter. Feliz cumpleaños Valentina Paloma.”

Salma Hayek confirmed her engagement to French billionaire François-Henri Pinault in 2007, along with the news of her pregnancy. Valentina was born on September 21, 2007.

The couple tied the knot on Valentine’s Day in 2009 in Paris and later renewed their vows on April 25, 2009, in Venice, Italy.

Hayek began her career in Mexico, gaining fame with starring roles in the telenovela “Teresa” and the romantic drama “Midaq Alley”. She later made her mark in Hollywood with notable films such as “Desperado”, “From Dusk till Dawn”, “Wild Wild West”, and “Dogma”.

Her iconic portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic “Frida” made her the first Mexican actress to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress.

As his film “Tanvi The Great” makes its return to theatres, veteran actor Anupam Kher emphasizes his firm belief in the power of second chances, both in life and cinema.

Anupam took to Instagram to share a heartfelt video discussing this theme.

“Namaste friends, what I want to share with you, I believe in second chances a lot. In life, second chances are sometimes better than the first chance. Many people may not know that life gave me a second chance before I came into the film career,” he shared.

Recalling a pivotal moment in his journey, Anupam, who has starred in over 500 films, reflected on how he was removed from Mahesh Bhatt’s Saaransh just 10 days before shooting, with Sanjeev Kumar taking his place.

“I was working in Saaransh, and I was fired from the film 10 days before the shooting. And Sanjeev Kumar sir was hired. Then I went to Mr. Mahesh Bhatt and fought with him. I told him ‘You are making a film on truth. I have been rehearsing for this film for 6 months. How can you fire me now?’ I fought a lot and cried a lot,” Anupam recounted.

Fortunately, he received another opportunity.

“And today I have been working in films for 40 years. I have done almost 500–550 films. Now what I believe in the second chance is that we are releasing our film Tanvi The Great again. Initially, this film was ignored by some people. Some did not even know that this film was released,” he noted.

He added, “Those who saw it, they liked it very much. It received very good reviews and praise. We did its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, and then showcased it in New York. We presented it to President Sahiba, the Army Chief, Delhi Chief Minister, and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, all of whom appreciated it.”

Anupam mentioned that throughout his career, he has received limited recognition as a person, entertainer, director, and actor.

“In this film, we introduced a new talent, Shubhangi Dutt. The more we praise her work, the less it is. This is not just as a director but as a teacher of acting at Actor Prepares. It is one of the finest performances you will notice in the last few years,” he stated.

He described the film as one centered around the themes of the Army’s fame, and the bond between a grandfather, granddaughter, mother, and daughter—highlighting how a mother empowers her autistic daughter.

“The film is about goodness and brotherhood,” he emphasized. Anupam also praised the exceptional music by M.M. Keeravani.

“The film features talented individuals like Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swamy, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, E. N. Glenn, and others. So, this film deserves another chance. We are set to release it again on the 26th in 17 cities. I request you to please go and watch it. I guarantee you will love it. Make this second chance count and believe in it,” he urged.

In his post, Anupam wrote: “TANVI THE GREAT IS BACK IN THEATRES. Second chances matter… because they let us relive Courage, Hope, and Inspiration. Experience the return of #TanviTheGreat – 26th September in limited theatres!”

Tanvi The Great stars Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Boman Irani, Pallavi Joshi, Karan Tacker, Nasser, with Anupam Kher and Iain Glen. The film boasts the talent of two Oscar winners, music director M.M. Keeravani and sound designer Resul Pookutty. The cinematographer is Keiko Nakahara from Japan.

The story revolves around a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum, living with her mother and grandfather. Inspired by her deceased father, Captain Samar Raina, an Indian Army officer, she dreams of saluting the flag at Siachen Glacier.

As veteran actress Tanuja turned 82, Jackie Shroff penned a heartfelt message that resonated with her superstar daughter, Kajol.

Jackie shared a nostalgic black and white photograph of Tanuja from her younger days on his Instagram Stories, captioning it: “My Respect Always. #HappyBirthday #Tanuja ji.” Kajol promptly re-shared this birthday wish, adding, “Thank you from mom” in her response.

Tanuja is celebrated for her iconic roles in films such as Memdidi, Jewel Thief, Haathi Mere Saathi, Anubhav, and notable Bengali cinema.

Jackie Shroff is currently involved in the action-packed drama “Hunter 2,” portraying the antagonist known as ‘The Salesman.’ This season heightens the stakes when Vikram receives a chilling call from his presumed-dead daughter, only to learn she is with the mysterious salesman.

Looking ahead, Jackie will appear in “Welcome To The Jungle,” directed by Ahmed Khan. The star-studded cast includes Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Dutt, Suniel Shetty, Arshad Warsi, Raveena Tandon, Disha Patani, Lara Dutta, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shreyas Talpade, Tusshar Kapoor, Aftab Shivdasani, Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, Rajpal Yadav, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Daler Mehndi, Mika Singh, Mukesh Tiwari, Zakir Hussain, Yashpal Sharma, and Sayaji Shinde in significant roles.

In the meantime, Kajol’s recent project is “The Trial” Season 2. This legal drama is based on Robert King and Michelle King’s “The Good Wife,” featuring Kajol in the lead role.

The first season follows a housewife who starts working at a law firm after ten years to support her family when her husband is imprisoned. The second season picks up three months later, showcasing Noyonika Sengupta’s growth as a confident lawyer while her personal life faces challenges. Her marriage to Rajiv is strained, and their daughters are caught in the turmoil of constant conflict at home.

Actress Mannara Chopra seems to be embracing the festive spirit this season.

Joyous Celebrations

With Navratri kicking off, vibrant evenings filled with Garba and Dandiya beats are on the horizon. Staying true to the festival’s essence, Mannara shared a lively dance video of herself enjoying the garba rhythms.

Dressed in a stunning, colorful lehenga choli, she captivated her audience. The actress showcased smooth dance moves, winning hearts as fans poured into her social media comments to praise her performance. Earlier, during Ganesh Chaturthi, Mannara had also shared a video reel of herself dancing to a popular Marathi song.

Traditional Elegance

The Bigg Boss 17 contestant wore a beautiful blue Maharashtrian “Nauvaari” (nine-yard) saree that further enhanced her charm. She adorned traditional Maharashtrian nath (nose ornament) and exquisite Kolhapuri saaz (traditional jewelry), with her hair styled in a relaxed half ponytail.

In her dance video, she expressed her feelings with the caption, “This Ganesh Chaturthi has been a challenging year for my family, but with Ganpati Bappa’s blessings, we find strength and solace. Holding you close in my heart, I feel your presence in every pandal. Outfit by mom @kaminichoprahanda Jewelry @the_jewel_gallery Choreographer @imrajkhan MUA @sunny_makeup_artist.”

Upcoming Projects

On the professional front, Mannara was last seen in the cooking reality show “Laughter Chefs – Unlimited Entertainment Season 2,” alongside Elvish Yadav, Rubina Dilaik, Bharti Singh, Krushna Abhishek, Vicky Jain, Ankita Lokhande, and Abhishek Kumar. She also emerged as the third runner-up in Bigg Boss season 17.