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Hollywood star Kate Hudson, who appears in Craig Brewer’s musical biopic Song Sung Blue alongside Hugh Jackman, admits to being an “easy crier,” revealing that she likely sheds tears at least once every other day.

“I cry every day ‘cause every time Hugh and I start talking about the movie, we get so emotional,” Hudson shared with people.com about her film centered around the real-life Neil Diamond tribute band, Lightning & Thunder.

It doesn’t take much for Hudson to get emotional. She opened up about her sensitivity, stating, “I cry really easy. I’m an easy crier. … I could look at an Instagram and start (crying). Especially (posts) of kids saying something profound will make me cry.” She added, “I think I probably cry at least once every other day. Crying is always a good thing. It really is.”

Hudson spoke fondly of her family, stating her mom Goldie Hawn and brother Oliver Hudson are also in touch with their feelings. “We’re all criers,” she remarked, making a light-hearted note that it might just be her father Kurt Russell and brother Wyatt who aren’t as emotional. “Our whole family, everybody but maybe Pa and Wyatt,” she said. “We’re pretty emotional.”

About the Movie

Song Sung Blue follows the story of Claire, portrayed by Hudson, and Mike Sardinia, played by Jackman, as they form their tribute band, Lightning & Thunder, in 1989 for the “Sweet Caroline” singer. Their professional relationship soon blossoms into romance.

During the 2025 Gotham Awards, the costars expressed their admiration for each other’s work. Hudson praised Jackman’s ability to connect, saying, “His superpower is to connect, whether it’s onstage, whether it’s on set, whether it’s with anyone and everyone. He just wants to connect, and he wants to make sure that everyone’s happy.”

Turning to Jackman, she added, “And at the same time, I learned that one of the greatest gifts that you can give people is that you actually have a desire to connect to them, and I think you give that to everybody.”

Jackman responded by sharing his appreciation for Hudson, saying, “I learned a lot from Kate. I’ve done almost 50 films, but somehow working with Kate — it’s a very difficult thing to describe, but the mixture of being prepared and just being instinctive is a really fine line, and no one does it better than Kate Hudson.” He concluded by affirming, “Being with her … I think I became a better actor.”

Ahead of the much-anticipated audio launch for Thalapathy Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan,” actress Malavika Mohanan expressed her excitement and shared her admiration for the star.

She took to her X profile to voice her feelings, stating, “Before my day gets busy with my own movie’s pre-release event, I want to take a moment to express my excitement for the audio launch of #JanaNayagan. It’s been an absolute honour to have worked with Vijay sir & an even bigger honour to be able to call him a friend. He is a special person in every sense of the word. I will be cheering for him & the entire team of the film like millions of fans from across the globe. Now and always, A Thalapathy fan girl (sic).”

Malavika previously shared screen space with Vijay in the 2021 blockbuster “Master,” directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj and featuring Vijay Sethupathi in a prominent role.

The audio launch of “Jana Nayagan” is set to take place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The event will unfold in two parts: “Thalapathy Thiruvizha,” a tribute concert featuring 30 singers, followed by the audio launch itself. The event will include speeches from Vijay, director H. Vinoth, and the entire cast and crew.

Notably, “Jana Nayagan” will be Vijay’s last release before he steps into politics with his party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. Under the direction of H. Vinoth, the film boasts an ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Prakash Raj, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles.

In addition, Malavika is preparing to make her Telugu debut alongside Prabhas in the upcoming film “The Raja Saab,” which is scheduled to release on January 9, 2026, coinciding with “Jana Nayagan” at the box office.

Singer Nick Jonas found a playful way to inform his elder brother Joe Jonas about his new single by throwing a snowball at his car windshield.

Joe shared a video on Instagram, transforming what seemed like a normal moment into a perfectly timed sibling prank. In the clip, he’s seen sitting inside his car, honking at Nick, who casually stands outside. Before Joe can fully process the situation, Nick hurls a snowball directly at the car’s windshield.

An amused yet confused Joe rolls down the window and asks, “Why would you do that? What’s your problem?” Nick, unbothered and grinning, steps closer to reveal the real reason behind his unexpected action.

“Just wanted to tell you that my new single Gut Punch comes out on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026,” he explains. Caught off guard, Joe pauses for a moment before responding flatly, “Okay.”

In the caption, Joe humorously quipped, “That’s the last time I buy him a half calf triple shot oat latte with light foam.”

Joe and Nick rose to fame as part of the pop rock band the Jonas Brothers, alongside their brother Kevin. The group debuted with their album It’s About Time through Columbia Records in 2006. They became prominent figures on the Disney Channel, gaining a large following through several successful projects, including the musical film Camp Rock (2008) and its sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010), along with their own series, Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream (2008–2010) and Jonas (2009–2010).

The band’s third studio album, A Little Bit Longer, released in 2008, showcased continued commercial success, featuring the lead single “Burnin’ Up.”

After the group announced a hiatus, Joe released his debut solo album, Fastlife, in 2011, which achieved moderate commercial success. Following the Jonas Brothers’ official split due to creative differences, Nick formed the funk-pop band DNCE in 2015, where he served as the lead vocalist. Their debut single, “Cake by the Ocean,” met significant commercial success.

Bollywood hunk Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on Saturday, and heartfelt wishes poured in from all corners of the industry.

Numerous celebrities took to social media to express their love and well-wishes for Salman on his special day.

Suniel Shetty shared a photo with the birthday star on his X (formerly known as Twitter) account, writing, “To the man whose heart is bigger than his stardom… happy birthday bhaaii! May your kindness keep shining brighter than every spotlight. Always love, always respect (sic).”

Shilpa Shetty also posted a series of throwback photos with Salman and remarked, “Then to NOW…Another year older, but still the same crazy! Happppyyy Birthday @beingsalmankhan…Stay happy, healthy, and amazing… our forever Tiger.”

Bhagyashree, who made her debut alongside Salman in ‘Maine Pyar Kiya,’ wrote, “Then and now! Friendship always… dosti ke asool humesha…Happy birthday @beingsalmankhan…Wish you health, happiness, and peace.”

Maniesh Paul added his wishes with, “Happy birthday @beingsalmankhan bhaijaaaaan!!! Thank you for all the love and warmth you showed us!!! Love you bhai #mp #salmankhan #hbd.”

Veteran actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha shared, “Loving birthday wishes for a dear family friend, superstar, down to earth, most worthy son @BeingSalmanKhan of the most worthy father #SalimKhan. May you always be blessed abundantly. Profound regards to your wonderful family. #BirthdayWishes.”

Filmmaker Zoya Akhtar posted a nostalgic photo of the ‘Sultan’ actor and wrote, “Happy Birthday Salman (collision and hug emojis) Health Happiness and 60 More (the clinking glasses emoji) May you shine your starlight forever (evil eye emoji) Only (red heart emoji) (sic).”

Director Subhash Ghai expressed his thoughts with a heartfelt message: “A national superstar shines today at Bandra Sea Link celebrating his 60th birthday being a Bandra boy since his birth. He has stayed with his family as his first love and stood by them always. He is also a true friend to friends, even in their bad times, when today it’s a transactional friendship in Mumbai… He still stays in one-bedroom hall for decades.”

Salman Khan’s special day was truly marked by warmth and affection from his peers, showcasing the deep bonds he has fostered over the years.

From “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter” to “Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery,” actor Karan Tacker took a nostalgic journey as 2025 draws to a close, reflecting on the roles that have shaped his career over the years.

Karan shared four images of his recent characters on Instagram, showcasing his versatility as an actor. The characters highlighted included:

• Farooq Ali from “Special Ops: Season 2”
• Gaurav Tiwari from “Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery”
• SP Amit Lodha from “Khakee: The Bihar Chapter”
• Captain Samar Raina from “Tanvi The Great”

“From script to soul, looking back at the characters that shaped me over the last few years. Grateful, always,” he wrote in his post.

Karan began his acting career with a brief appearance in the 2008 Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma film, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. He made his television debut with Love Ne Mila Di Jodi, followed by Rang Badalti Odhani. He rose to prominence with his performance in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai.

In 2014, Karan showcased his dancing skills on the reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, where he finished as the first runner-up. He made a powerful comeback to acting in 2020 with the web series Special Ops, portraying an undercover intelligence agent.

He reprised his role in Special Ops 1.5: The Himmat Story in 2021 and took on the role of IPS officer Amit Lodha in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter in 2022.

In 2025, Karan made his film debut with Tanvi The Great, portraying an army officer, and returned for the second season of Special Ops.

His latest work, Bhay: The Gaurav Tiwari Mystery, is a paranormal television series directed by Robbie Grewal and written by Arshad Syed. Co-starring Kalki Koechlin, the series explores the real-life mysterious death of Gaurav Tiwari, India’s first certified paranormal investigator, blending supernatural investigations with a skeptical journalist’s pursuit of truth and delving into themes of belief, reality, and the unknown.

At 39, Karan Tacker is widely recognized for his roles as Viren Singh Vadhera in Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai, Farooq Ali in Special Ops, and Amit Lodha IPS in Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.

Actor Ishaan Khatter has expressed his reflections on the year 2025, describing it as “extraordinary” for him. With his film “Homebound” officially shortlisted for the upcoming Academy Awards, he took to Instagram to share a series of glimpses from his recent getaway in Goa, dubbing it a “perfect year ender.”

In his caption, Ishaan wrote, “This year has been so extraordinary… counting my blessings. Perfect year ender and much needed getaway – aura cleansed and farmed. Feeling re-energised and calm stepping into 2026.”

This year, Ishaan made his appearance in the series The Royals, directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana. The show features a stellar cast including Bhumi Pednekar, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Vihaan Samat, Dino Morea, and Milind Soman. The narrative revolves around a financially struggling royal family in modern-day India, whose fortunes shift dramatically when the heir partners with a hospitality entrepreneur to transform their ancestral palace into a luxury resort. The series was renewed for a second season on May 28, 2025.

Following this, he starred in Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound,” inspired by a 2020 New York Times article by Basharat Peer. Featuring Vishal Jethwa and Janhvi Kapoor alongside him, the film had its world premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival on May 21, where it was met with a nine-minute standing ovation.

“Homebound” has been selected as the Indian entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, making the December shortlist. The film tells the poignant story of two childhood friends from a small village in North India, who aspire to become police officers to gain the respect they have always longed for. However, as they edge closer to their dream, external pressures and personal struggles begin to test their friendship.

Actress Chitrangda Singh highlights the deeper social themes interwoven into “Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders,” including patriarchy, class divides, and inheritance politics within Indian families. She realized these elements more fully as the film evolved during production.

When asked about her awareness of these themes during her performance and if they influenced her choices as an actor, Chitrangda reflected on her initial experience. During her first narration with director Honey Trehan, she did not understand how central social commentary would be to the story’s development.

“I honestly, you know, in the first narration that I had with Honey Trehan, I wasn’t very sure that this was something that would be such an important part of the narrative. But after, you know, we started shooting and then slowly you see the dialogues kind of, you know, always underlining these things and in the way it got played out finally,” she explained.

She emphasized that this layered storytelling is a hallmark of Honey Trehan’s filmmaking style.

“I think now I understand how important the social commentary was for Honey Trehan, and that is the beauty of his filmmaking. He is one of those filmmakers who don’t just convey one message in a scene; there are so many layered meanings to every moment,” she shared.

Chitrangda believes the nuanced approach sets “Raat Akeli Hai” apart from typical murder mysteries.

“And, you know, apparently they’re running, and I think that is why it kind of stands apart from a regular murder mystery. It’s not that is what has become such an important part of the story as well,” she concluded.

“Raat Akeli Hai: The Bansal Murders” is a crime thriller directed by Honey Trehan, featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte. This sequel picks up years after the first case, following Inspector Jatil Yadav as he returns, now more experienced yet still morally resolute. When members of the influential Bansal family are tied to a new suspicious death, Jatil is summoned to investigate.

What seems like an open-and-shut case quickly becomes complex, as the Bansals are wealthier and more adept at hiding their secrets. Each family member presents a polished version of the truth while discreetly protecting their own interests.

Chitrangda will next be seen in “Battle Of Galwan,” alongside superstar Salman Khan. This film centers on the Galwan stand-off between India and China on June 15, 2020, during the height of the first COVID-19 wave in India.

As 2025 comes to a close, filmmaker Rahhat Shah Kazmi reflects on his journey with “Love in Vietnam,” a film that has not only traveled across Asia but also garnered prestigious accolades. Kazmi shares that such a year leaves one unprepared.

“Nothing prepares you for a year like this,” he remarked.

He elaborated, “You make a film hoping it will connect with people. But when strangers from another country come up to you and say your story moved them, changed them, stayed with them, it humbles you in a way awards never can.”

Kazmi noted, “We are living in a time where loud often replaces honest.”

The film received prominent recognition in South Korea, winning Best Asian Film and Best Director for Kazmi. Additionally, Chinese distributors embraced it for a wide release. In Vietnam, where it premiered at the Da Nang Asian Film Festival, audiences were captivated by its cross-cultural storytelling.

“This year reminded me that honesty still has a place, maybe even more than we realise. Cinema does not need to shout to travel. It just needs to feel true,” he stated.

Kazmi expressed that 2025 has heightened his awareness. “If anything, this year has made me more aware of the responsibility I carry as a filmmaker. When stories cross borders, you realise how carefully they must be told.”

Looking ahead, his vision for cinema is clearer than ever. “I want to make films that last beyond opening weekends. Stories that people return to years later, not because they were perfect, but because they felt real.”

He concluded by stating, “If 2025 taught me anything, it’s this: when you stop chasing scale and start chasing truth, the world somehow finds its way to your film.”

“Love in Vietnam,” starring Shantanu Maheshwari and Avneet Kaur, is a heartfelt cross-cultural love story. The film is produced by Captain Rahul Bali, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, Omung Kumar, Sarvesh Goel, Tariq Khan, Zeba Sajid, Mohammad Antulay, Sahil Sheikh, and Pankaj Singh Chauhan, with co-producers Samten Hills Dalat, Vikas Sharma, Kritika Rampal, Devansh Bhardwaj, and Nguyen Cao Tung.

Salman Khan’s bodyguard Shera, who has been by the Bollywood superstar’s side for decades, expressed his heartfelt wishes for his ‘Maalik’ on this special day through a touching social media post.

A Tribute to Salman Khan

Shera praised Salman for his remarkable ability to tackle life’s obstacles with style, strength, and silence, qualities that he believes contribute to Salman being one of the nation’s biggest superstars.

Sharing a photo of himself twinning with the ‘Sultan’ actor in black on Instagram, Shera wrote, “Happy 60th Birthday, My Maalik @beingsalmankhan…I’ve walked beside you through countless ups and downs, and one thing that has never changed is your attitude to face every challenge with style, strength and silence.”

He also expressed gratitude to Salman for providing him the opportunity to earn love and respect, attributing his identity to the star.

“That’s why you’re not just a star…you’re the biggest Superstar. Because of you, I’ve earned so much love and respect and an identity I’m truly proud of. May God bless you with all the happiness, success and the best of health, always. Aap salamat rahein, Maalik,” Shera concluded.

The Celebration

As for Salman, he kicked off his 60th birthday with a grand celebration at his Panvel farmhouse, surrounded by family and close friends. He was joined by his parents, siblings, and many industry colleagues.

Numerous prominent figures from Bollywood, including Sanjay Dutt, Karisma Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, Genelia Deshmukh, Rakul Preet Singh, Huma Qureshi, MS Dhoni, Sangeeta Bijlani, Mika Singh, Maniesh Paul, Pragya Jaiswal, Zeeshan Siddiqui, and Rahul Kanwal, attended Salman’s milestone celebration.

Shera is widely recognized as one of the most famous bodyguards in Bollywood, even making a brief appearance in Salman’s 2011 film “Bodyguard.”

Actress Shweta Tripathi has kicked off shooting for her new, untitled project in Bhopal, expressing that this opportunity arrived just as she was yearning for something challenging, layered, and immersive.

A New Journey Begins

Shweta shared her excitement about starting fresh in a city like Bhopal. “I wrapped up shooting one of the schedules of Mirzapur: The Movie and almost immediately found myself stepping into a completely new world, a new character, and a new story,” she said.

Choosing Work Over Festivities

The actress is prioritizing her work during the holiday season, opting to shoot rather than celebrate. “While most people are celebrating the holidays and welcoming the New Year with family, I’m celebrating this phase of my life by doing what I love the most – being on set. This project came to me at a time when I was craving something challenging, layered, and immersive, and the moment I heard the script, I knew I wanted to be a part of it.”

An Intense Drama

The film, described as an intense drama, will be shot extensively across Bhopal and other locations in Madhya Pradesh. Shweta noted, “It’s an intense drama, and the genre demands a certain intensity and discipline, which excites me as an actor. Shooting in Bhopal and across Madhya Pradesh adds a beautiful authenticity to the story, and the locations almost become characters in themselves.”

Gratitude and Hope

Feeling grateful for the opportunity to take on a leading role, she remarked, “I get to dominate the narrative and explore shades that are both raw and powerful.”

“Working through the holidays doesn’t feel like a sacrifice at all – it feels like a privilege. I’m entering the New Year with gratitude, focus, and the hope that this film resonates deeply with audiences when it reaches them,” Shweta concluded.