Tuesday, April 22
Rasha Thadani, daughter of Raveena Tandon, debuts in Bollywood with 'Azaad', co-starring Ajay Devgn's nephew, Aaman Devgan. She addresses comparisons to Suhana Khan, Khushi Kapoor, and Janhvi Kapoor, acknowledging their experience. The film, directed by Abhishek Kapoor, releases on January 17, featuring Ajay Devgn and Diana Penty.
J.K. Rowling criticized Neil Gaiman amidst his ongoing sexual assault allegations, comparing him to Harvey Weinstein. Eight women have accused Gaiman, impacting his work and causing Disney to halt its adaptation of The Graveyard Book. Prime Video is continuing with the Good Omens season three production.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denies allegations in a Peacock documentary, where Ashley Parham accuses him of rape with a remote control in 2018. Despite an investigation clearing Combs, Parham has filed a lawsuit and claims lasting trauma. The documentary also hints at other inappropriate behaviors in Combs' studio.
Justin Bieber has unfollowed Usher on Instagram. This happens amid ongoing discussions about Diddy's alleged involvement in sexual assault cases. Fans speculate Bieber is distancing himself due to these connections. Usher, Bieber's mentor, has a known association with Diddy. Neither Bieber nor Usher has commented on the situation. Bieber still follows Diddy on social media.
In July 2024, Neil Gaiman faced multiple sexual assault allegations from eight women, including accounts of ritualistic behavior and non-consensual encounters. Despite the author's denial, his career suffered as Disney canceled a project and another show was affected.
The film 'Anand' remains memorable for Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan's collaboration, directed by the disciplined Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Actor Raza Murad shared how Mukherjee locked both actors in a room until a scene was completed, thus talking about the director's strict approach.
The highly anticipated Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Nagin' is finally set to begin production. Producer Nikhil Dwivedi shared a photo of the script titled 'Nagin: An Epic Tale of Love & Sacrifice'. Kapoor is excited to play a shape-shifting serpent woman inspired by Indian mythology. The film promises mythology, drama, and cutting-edge visual effects.
Vivek Oberoi isn't quite happy with the fact that movies are now being judged based on their numbers at the box office. He adds that thus, the purity of the passion is somewhere lacking. The actor opens up how he doesn't know the box office collection of 'Laapataa Ladies' directed by Kiran Rao, but he absolutely loved the movie.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is recovering from Chikungunya, sharing her progress on social media. She uses red light therapy and continues her workouts despite joint pain. Previously diagnosed with myositis, she faces health challenges with resilience. Professionally, she stars in 'Rakt Brahmand' and will debut as a producer in ‘Maa Inti Bangaram’.
Rekha shared how Amitabh Bachchan helped her calm nerves during a challenging scene in Silsila by telling her a story about James Dean. Despite the pressure and large crowd, her performance was flawless, highlighting the strong on-screen chemistry between Rekha and Amitabh that remains iconic in Bollywood.
