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Bollywood actress Kriti Sanon is filled with emotions as her younger sister, Nupur Sanon, has gotten engaged to her long-time boyfriend Stebin Ben.

The ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ star took to her Instagram Stories to share a heartfelt picture from Nupur and Stebin’s enchanting proposal, expressing, “Ahh, am gonna cry so much!! (sic).”

On Saturday, Nupur also shared moments from her picturesque lakeside proposal on Instagram. Alongside adorable sneak peeks, she wrote, “In a world full of maybes, I found the easiest YES I’ve ever had to say,” accompanied by red heart and evil eye emojis.

The first image featured Stebin down on one knee, affectionately holding Nupur’s hands, with onlookers in the background holding placards that read, “Will You Marry Me?”

The newly-engaged couple cherished the moment by connecting with their parents through a video call. Nupur looked stunning in a floral dress, proudly showcasing her large engagement ring.

Among the images, a female figure can be seen embracing the joyful couple. Though her face isn’t visible, it is likely Kriti sharing in their happiness as they embark on this new journey together.

There have been whispers about Nupur and Stebin tying the knot in Udaipur soon. Stebin has been a regular presence at various family events, recently celebrating Christmas with Nupur, Kriti, and their parents. Kriti shared glimpses of their festive gatherings on Instagram, capturing moments with her family and Stebin, captioned, “Late Christmas Post.. was busy celebrating.”

Nupur and Stebin, who have reportedly been in a relationship since 2023, are now ready to take this significant step together.

Two notable figures from the entertainment industry, Anupam Kher and Ravi Kishan, are set to share screen space in the much-anticipated sequel, “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2.”

Excitement in the Air

Welcoming Ravi Kishan to the cast, Kher expressed his enthusiasm through a video posted on social media.

In response, Ravi Kishan shared his eagerness to work alongside Kher, highlighting his impressive career, which includes over 500 projects. “He is an institution, a school in himself. He is blessed by Lord Shiva,” stated Ravi Kishan.

Mutual Admiration

Kher also praised Ravi Kishan, calling him a brilliant actor and a great human being. Despite having worked together in the past, Kher is particularly excited to collaborate with him again for “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2”.

Kher’s post read: “A BRILLIANT ACTOR AND A GREAT HUMAN BEING: Extremely Happy, Delighted and Joyous to have a very dear friend @ravikishann join the cast of #KhoslaKaGhosla2. We worked together a long time back. But this is going to be super special. I admire Ravi as an excellent actor, a hardworking parliamentarian, and above all as the PERSON that he is!! Calm, Humble, Compassionate, Helpful, Sincere and someone who LOVES #Bharat passionately! Looking forward to our scenes together! Har Har MAHADEV! #Actor #KKG2.”

Celebrating Milestones

On the first day of shooting for the sequel, the team celebrated Kher’s milestone of completing 550 films. Kher shared several photos and videos from the celebration on his social media, where he was seen cutting a cake in the company of the “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2” cast and crew.

In his caption, he expressed gratitude, stating, “Thank you team #KhoslaKaGhosla2 for celebrating my 550th film with such love, warmth and appreciation! It is so amazing and joyous to be on the sets of our #CultClassic film. Wishing everyone great luck for part two. LET’S GO FOR IT! Jai Ho!!”

Actress Sara Arjun, who made her debut as the leading lady in Aditya Dhar’s “Dhurandhar” opposite Ranveer Singh, recently took to social media to express her heartfelt gratitude to the audience for their love and support of the film.

Celebrating the Audience

Sara described her viewers as her ‘strongest Dhurandhars’ and highlighted that this movie demonstrates that cinema has not lost its significance in an era dominated by short content.

In her Instagram post, she addressed a prevailing narrative about changing audience preferences, stating, “For a long time, there has been a narrative that audiences no longer have the patience for long-form storytelling, that attention spans have shortened, that cinema no longer finds its place. But you proved otherwise. You reminded everyone of the true strength of an audience and what happens when people come together to support something they genuinely believe in.”

Connecting with Viewers

Sara expressed her delight in connecting with the audience. She remarked, “As artists and makers, we can control every part of the process, but we have no control over the audience, and that’s beautiful. We give our everything and trust that someone, somewhere, will connect. When that connection happens, it is one of the most fulfilling feelings in the world.”

She expressed her gratitude, saying, “I bow my head in front of God, and in front of you, with a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

A True Victory for Artists

Further reflecting on her journey, Sara said that the ability to reach people represents a genuine victory for any artist, a credit she attributes to the creators of “Dhurandhar.” She explained, “At the end of the day, acting is a performative art. We do what we do so that someone out there feels something real. To see that you truly felt it, that the story reached you, is a victory I don’t take credit for.”

Wishing for a Wonderful Year Ahead

Concluding her note on a positive note, Sara extended her wishes for a great 2026, stating, “As we step into a new year, I wish each one of you reading this, good health, love, growth, peace, and prosperity. Thank you for making me feel seen, supported, and loved.”

Actor Dwayne Johnson had a challenging childhood, moving across the country from urban North Carolina to suburban Connecticut during his adolescent years.

A Turbulent Family Life

One constant throughout this time was dysfunction. Over his 26-year acting career, Johnson compartmentalized his pain, focusing on tough-guy roles in various blockbuster films, according to reports from ‘Variety’.

He recounted, “My own mom and dad had an explosive and volcanic relationship. My dad was a pro wrestler at a time when it was the Wild West. There weren’t million-dollar contracts. It was paycheck to paycheck and just trying to survive. And my dad struggled with his addictions and focused on his career and himself, while my mom was at home, raising me.”

He further added, “She had to give up her own dreams and support the man that she loves. All she wanted was to be seen, and she was never seen. And I grew up watching that kind of decline in a relationship when a man battles his own demons. I watched their fights. I heard their fights, which is even worse.”

Facing the Past

In 2017, Johnson found the courage to delve into his past and began pursuing the life rights of MMA fighter Mark Kerr. Kerr’s battle with drug addiction hindered his career as a two-time UFC heavyweight champion in the late ’90s.

Johnson shared, “For years, I didn’t know that could actually serve as a landing place for me to be able to put all this trauma you go through into my work. I was probably scared to go there.”

A Career Pinnacle

The outcome is A24’s ‘The Smashing Machine’, marking a significant milestone for Johnson. He transforms so completely into a protagonist who is both tough and vulnerable that he becomes almost unrecognizable.

Having transitioned from his wrestling stardom to becoming a movie A-lister, Johnson joins a select group of actors who have achieved powerful performances that defy the typical image. This includes recent actresses like Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson, who have also delivered impactful roles beyond the confines of their appearances.

When Johnson initially proposed the idea of bringing Kerr’s story to the big screen to director Benny Safdie in 2019, Safdie quickly recognized Johnson’s potential. Although Johnson collaborated with both brothers, he noted that ‘Smashing Machine’ was primarily developed as a solo endeavor by Benny.

The Beatles’ fans are facing disappointment as producer Giles Martin has confirmed that no more secret Beatles tracks will be released.

Giles has spent years exploring the archives of the Fab Four for the revived Disney Plus Beatles Anthology series and for remixed albums and tracks. However, he believes there is nothing new left to discover, as reported by ‘Female First UK’.

He stated, quoted by ‘The Sun’, “I don’t think there’s anything. I always say that then something turns up. But I don’t think there’s anything. It’s incredible how much interest there still is over Beatles stuff. You do (hear new) things on this Anthology box set. There’s that first round of Helter Skelter, which for me is great because it’s really raw. It’s proper in your face music.”

Regarding the long version of Helter Skelter, he remarked, “And then people go, ‘Well, how come we haven’t released the 20-minute long version of Helter Skelter?’ I think we’re done.”

As noted by ‘Female First UK’, Giles’ father, Sir George Martin, who passed away in 2016, was famously known as “the fifth Beatle” for his contributions to the band. Giles has expressed his enjoyment in reviewing his father’s work. He shared, “The Beatles are so powerful that it’s what people want to know about. It’s really nice. I love my dad. We were incredibly close. Their music and what they did really makes people feel better about themselves. So to work on this material and to be close to my dad is a great thing.”

Giles has curated the new Anthology 4 album and remastered the entire collection for the 2025 re-release of The Beatles’ Anthology series. Additionally, he is collaborating with director Sam Mendes on four upcoming Beatles movies, which will each focus on a different band member: John Lennon, Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Sir Ringo Starr.

Actress Nancy Wheeler (Natalia Dyer) has transformed from a timid high school student into a confident, gun-wielding fighter in her town’s battle against inter-dimensional monsters in the popular streaming series ‘Stranger Things’.

Edge-of-Seat Finale

The series finale, released on Netflix on New Year’s Eve, featured Nancy bravely offering herself as bait to attract the Mind Flayer towards a cliff, allowing her team a strategic advantage for an ambush. This risky move meant she faced the threat of being quickly devoured in a narrow dead end, according to reports.

Growth and Evolution

Nancy has exhibited tremendous character development throughout the show’s seasons. In an interview, she reflected on the finale, stating, “I mean, the finale really kind of felt a bit like an action movie at times, just so wildly different from things that we were doing in Season 1.”

She expressed joy in experiencing this character arc, saying, “Getting to live with these characters and grow with them in these bigger scenarios has been so fun, such a training ground, such a fun place to grow up and grow as an actor.”

Bittersweet Farewell

Describing her emotions about the series ending, she called it “surreal,” expressing relief that the finale is now finally available to viewers. She remarked, “But also, the word that keeps getting tossed around is it’s so bittersweet. It’s like a real final goodbye. So, yeah, we’ll probably be processing our feelings for a long time.”

Nancy also noted the significance of the moment they shared, saying, “So beautiful and perfect. It was something we talked about doing for a while, and I’m so glad we were able to make that happen, because it was just really special to see it all together in a theater.”

Actress and comedian Amy Poehler recently revisited some memorable moments on her podcast, Good Hang, where she reflected on a flight incident involving a fellow first-class passenger. During this episode, she was joined by her Mean Girls co-star Ana Gasteyer.

Gasteyer shared her recollections from their time shooting the 2004 film. She specifically brought up a flight they both took when Poehler got into a confrontation with another passenger. “You got into a fight with a guy. Baby Frances was on the plane with us, do you remember that?” Gasteyer asked, adding that her daughter Frances is now 23.

Poehler was taken aback and responded, “And I still got into a fight with the guy with the baby around?” To which Gasteyer recalled, “I hope so, because the guy got mad that you were swearing in front of the baby.”

Explaining the incident further, Poehler described it as “a long story.” She recalled, “But what happened was a guy, a first-class guy—as we were in first class too—was like, ‘Excuse me, I’m trying to (relax). You’re being too loud.’” She humorously added, “My Boston came out, let’s just say that.”

Gasteyer, who welcomed her daughter with husband Charlie McKittrick in June 2002, characterized the argument as “the best thing I’ve ever seen.”

As the conversation progressed, Gasteyer fondly remembered the moment she first learned about Tina Fey’s interest in adapting ‘Mean Girls.’ “I remember hanging out with you in that hotel one night and having drinks,” she reminisced. “I have a memory of (Fey) sitting at the table and saying, ‘I think I’m going to try to option this book. It’s incredible.’”

Fey, now 55, ultimately adapted Rosalind Wiseman’s book Queen Bees and Wannabees into the blockbuster comedy film, which starred Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, and Lacey Chabert. In the movie, Gasteyer portrayed Lohan’s character Cady Heron’s mother, while Poehler took on the role of McAdams’ character, Regina George’s mother.

Singer-songwriter Ellie Goulding has shared insights into her dating history, revealing that she has experienced relationships with women alongside “toxic, fleeting, and passionate” connections with men.

The 39-year-old artist, who shares a four-year-old son, Alfred, with ex-husband Caspar Jopling and is currently expecting a child with boyfriend Beau Minniear, spoke candidly about her past romances with women, as reported by Female First UK.

In a conversation with Sports Illustrated model Brooks Nader on her reality show ‘Love Thy Nader,’ Brooks humorously suggested the idea of dating women after her breakup, saying, “Maybe I’ll go the other way.” Ellie responded, “That’s what I do. It works every time. I think the most exciting love comes for a reason, and it’s toxic and fleeting and passionate and it’s amazing, and you’re just like, no one else has ever experienced love like this. It’s all great song material, to be honest.”

She added, “Annoyingly, I do it for the plot so that I can write a song about it. We should just appreciate it as the moment that it is, and then when it goes away, be appreciative that it’s happened and that we got to experience it. It’s all about being the amazing woman that you are and then guys are just an accessory every now and again.”

In early 2024, Ellie took to social media to announce her split from Caspar, revealing that they had actually “separated some time ago.” On Instagram, she mentioned, “Caspar and I privately separated some time ago. We remain the closest of friends and have been successfully co-parenting with our son’s best interests at heart.”

She also emphasized, “We are committed to protecting our family privacy and thank people in advance for respecting our wishes – we won’t be commenting further. Thank you.”

Hollywood actress Jessica Alba is praising her son for his “bravery” amid “new changes” following her ongoing divorce from Cash Warren.

The 44-year-old actress separated from the 46-year-old film producer in December 2024 and filed for divorce in February 2025, citing “irreconcilable differences.” On New Year’s Day, she shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram to celebrate their son Hayes’ eighth birthday.

Celebrating Hayes

Jessica, who is also a mother to daughters Honor, 17, and Haven, 14, with Cash, created a video-and-photo slideshow showcasing Hayes over the years. She wrote in her post, “My Hayesie, My sweet, bright, fun, hilarious Hayes. Wow, 8 years ago, early in the morning on NYE, you arrived. Time has flown by, yet it has paused on so many beautiful moments with you. Watching you grow into the coolest lil dude ever has been one of the greatest experiences of my life (sic).”

The montage highlights joyful moments, including:

• Hayes as a baby
• Fun times with his sisters
• His first haircut
• Engaging in various sports and hobbies

Notable activities featured in the montage include taking swings on a golf course, attending a Los Angeles Lakers game in the team’s distinctive yellow and purple jersey, kicking a football, and showing off his piano skills.

Proud of His Achievements

Jessica, who is currently dating 33-year-old actor Danny Ramirez, expressed pride in her and Cash’s youngest child’s accomplishments. She remarked, “Your skills on the tennis court, golf course, soccer field, and handball court, which you improvise on every wall or back of a couch, indoors or out, are impressive to say the least. You take pride in being kind and doing well, which makes my heart swell. I love your quick wit with your sisters, your competitive nature, kicking my butt in UNO on the regular, and your desire to always play and have fun (sic).”

The actress treasures their bonding moments during sleepovers and nighttime snuggles, along with the insightful “questions about life” that Hayes often asks.

Actor Mukesh Rishi, renowned for his versatile work across various Indian film industries, recently shared insights about Priyadarshan’s unique style of directing.

Speaking during the promotions of his period streaming series ‘Salakaar’, in which he portrays the controversial Pakistani leader Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, Rishi reflected on his approach to character portrayal. He emphasized that his process is fluid, allowing him to absorb his surroundings on set.

Rishi stated, “I have learned from my experiences; I have seen different worlds. Beyond cinema, my life also has chapters from the Air Force and Army. There were all kinds of worlds. When you have to do such things, the first thing that comes to mind is, ‘Is your body fit or not?’ because you will never see an Army officer doing this. It is in Zia’s discipline. Even if he is sitting in a certain way, these are small things, but because of sports or exercise, they are inbuilt in me.”

He went on to explain, “When I was new, even now, I don’t pay attention to that. I want to work on the skin of the character. I focus on the lines because I haven’t done a 4-5 year acting course. When the lines come in front of me, I start understanding a lot, in the sense of what the character is saying.”

Rishi also expressed his admiration for Priyadarshan, noting, “I have my own school; I learned from Priyadarshan. I have never heard Priyadarshan going for a safety take. He is so careful. If you want another take thinking you could do better, he will take it from you, but he will tell you upfront that he is happy with the first take.”

In ‘Salakaar’, Rishi’s portrayal of Zia-ul-Haq underscores the complexities of India’s historical challenges. Zia played a critical role in shaping Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s notorious strategy of “Bleed India by a thousand cuts,” a long-standing conflict aimed at furthering Pakistan’s interests. Ultimately, Zia was instrumental in orchestrating Bhutto’s framing in a case that led to his death penalty, facilitated by judges chosen specifically by him.