Friday, April 11
Kangana Ranaut recently expressed her immense respect and admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing his recent meetings with Bollywood celebrities, including singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh and members of the Kapoor family. When asked if she felt left out for not being part of the meetings, Kangana responded, "What's embarrassing about this?" She added that she doesn't feel the need to be embarrassed about the PM meeting others, emphasizing that for him, "everybody is an equal in the janta."
Saif Ali Khan is recovering at Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital following a violent knife attack at his Bandra West residence on Thursday. After undergoing emergency surgery, doctors have confirmed that Saif is "out of danger" but remains under observation. The actor’s health insurance claim details, however, were leaked on Twitter, sparking outrage over the breach of privacy.
Farah Khan and her husband, editor Shirish Kunder, have been married for 20 years, though Shirish often prefers to avoid the limelight. The couple first met during the making of Farah’s directorial debut Main Hoon Na, where Shirish was the editor. Farah recently revealed that their relationship didn’t start with “love at first sight.”
Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2' continues its strong box office run with a total collection of Rs 1225.7 crore domestically after 44 days. Despite this, new releases 'Emergency' and 'Azaad' had a higher number than Pushpa 2' on Friday, earning Rs 2.35 crore and Rs 1.5 crore respectively on their opening day.
Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson visited Shri Babulnath Temple in Mumbai to seek blessings prior to Coldplay's India tour. They embraced the local culture and their visit, especially Dakota's interaction with Lord Shiva's sacred bull, gained widespread attention. Coldplay is set to perform multiple shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
The Kapoor family celebrated Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary with a star-studded event. Kartik Aaryan interacted with Alia Bhatt, sparking viral interest. In a fan Q&A, he humorously revealed he asked her about her film's release date and joked about fixing the lift before the event.
Nandamuri Balakrishna’s latest action drama 'Daaku Maharaaj' has made a significant impact on the global market, earning Rs 94 crore worldwide in just six days. The film’s notable collections include Rs 70.4 crore in India and Rs 15.2 crore overseas. The Telugu version has a net box office collection of Rs 70.39 crore. Reviews highlight the film's technical strengths, such as the background score, cinematography, and action choreography, but note the predictability of the storyline and pacing issues in the second half.
Ram Charan’s 'Game Changer' opened strong with Rs 51 crore but saw a drastic drop in collections. Earning Rs 117.65 crore in the first week and totaling Rs 120.30 crore after 8 days, the film faced tough competition from Kangana Ranaut’s 'Emergency'. The political drama, directed by Shankar, explores corruption in Indian politics and has a lavish production.
Criticism arises as Bandra police delayed in responding to the Saif Ali Khan attack, potentially allowing the suspect to escape. Delays in critical actions and alerts highlight inefficiencies and suggest a trend of diminished police efficacy in addressing street crimes and high-profile cases in Mumbai.
On January 16, 2025, Saif Ali Khan was assaulted during a burglary at his Mumbai home, sustaining multiple stab wounds. He underwent emergency surgery and is now recovering. His son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, paused his film debut work to support him. The incident has raised concerns about celebrity safety.
