Thursday, May 22
Ajay Devgn's Raid 2 continues its box office success, surpassing Shaitaan to become his sixth highest-grossing Hindi film with ₹149 crore. The film, a sequel to Raid, benefited from positive word of mouth and consistent audience support, demonstrating resilience despite competition and the IPL season. Devgn's next release is the De De Pyaar De sequel slated for November 14th.
Smita Patil, celebrated for her acting prowess, shared a controversial yet profound connection with Raj Babbar, who was already married. Their bond deepened, leading to marriage and the birth of their son, Prateik. Tragically, Smita's life was cut short due to childbirth complications, leaving Raj devastated, and Nadira Babbar displayed remarkable grace by welcoming him back.
Abhishek Bachchan, along with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, recently attended a wedding, and heartwarming videos from the event have been surfacing online, much to their fans delight. What truly touched fans was Aaradhya’s expression, the young girl looked on with admiration as her father showed off his musical flair.
There have been reports and online buzz about Vishal and Sai Dhanshika tying the knot, and it now appears that the rumours are true, as Sai has confirmed their marriage. In a delightful revelation during the audio launch of Yogi Da, actors Vishal and Sai Dhanshika officially confirmed their relationship and announced that they would be getting married on August 29, 2025.
The legal battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni intensifies as allegations surface that Lively threatened to leak private chats of Taylor Swift. Baldoni's lawyers claimed Lively aimed to pressure Swift into publicly supporting her. Despite the drama, the court deemed the letter inadmissible, fueling speculation about the contents of the alleged texts, potentially revealing details of Swift's relationships.
Actress Nimrat Kaur recently expressed concern over a long-standing misunderstanding that she had permanently relocated to Los Angeles, which she believes may have contributed to a slowdown in the work that came her way. Nimrat admitted that while critical success is satisfying, the unpredictability of work opportunities is a more pressing concern.
Peaky Blinders actress Charlie Murphy is expecting her first child after a challenging two-year IVF journey involving five rounds and a miscarriage. She shared her emotional and financial struggles to support others. Murphy lives with director Sam Yates in London and is due this month. Meanwhile, Peaky Blinders returns, set in the 1950s.
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces more controversy as a TikTok video alleges individuals were paid $20 an hour to protest outside his New York trial, wearing “Free Diddy” shirts. Rapper 50 Cent mocked the stunt, calling it “diabolical.” This occurs amidst Combs' trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, following a lawsuit by ex-partner Cassie Ventura.
Suniel Shetty and Athiya Shetty celebrated KL Rahul's historic IPL feat, marking his centuries for three different franchises. Athiya expressed her support with a heartfelt tribute on social media. The couple, who married in January 2023, recently welcomed their daughter, Evaarah. Suniel Shetty proudly shared his admiration for Athiya's graceful transition into motherhood.
Nicole Kidman, honored with the Women in Motion Award at Cannes 2025, is celebrated for her acting prowess and advocacy for women in film. Since 2017, Kidman has actively championed female directors, working with 27 of them. She emphasizes the importance of supporting female filmmakers, providing opportunities and mentorship to combat industry biases.
