Entertainment Highlights: Rakul Preet Singh & Jackky Bhagnani's First Public Appearance As Newlyweds

Rajkumar Santoshi's next directorial, 'Lahore 1947', is one of the most highly anticipated films. Ever since its announcement, the film has caught the eyeballs of audiences. The film is all set to bring the massive collaboration of Sunny Deol, Rajkumar Santoshi, and Aamir Khan together, along with Preity Zinta, who will be headlining the film as the lead heroine. Besides this name joining the forces, the cast of Lahore 1947 gets more excited as, in recent developments, it has been revealed that actor Ali Fazal has come on board to play an important role in the film. In last week, it was revealed that the solid actor Abhimanyu Singh who has worked in Sooryavanshi, Dhol, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Kisi Ki Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan has joined to play the antagonist opposite Sunny Deol in the film. Ali Fazal is one of the most promising talents in Indian cinema and leaves an impression with his remarkable performances in Bollywood as well as Hollywood. The actor is primarily known for his performance as Guddu Bhaiya in the blockbuster show 'Mirzapur' seasons 1 and 2, and he was also surprised with his performance as Zafar Bhai in the most loved comedy franchise, Fukrey 3. He has always won the audience with his performances, and now with his addition to Lahore 1947, the excitement is sure to go high. Talking about 'Lahore 1947', Aamir Khan will take over the charge as producer under Aamir Khan Productions, while accomplished director Rajkumar Santoshi will helm the project, and Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta will be leading the film as the main actors.

India's biggest aerial action spectacle, Fighter, had its grand theatrical release on the big screens last month, on January 25th, 2024. Since its release, the thrilling action drama has captured the hearts of the masses. Audiences have praised the film immensely for its enthralling visuals, nail-biting action, essence of patriotism, and stellar performances by Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone. With opening day collections of 24.60 crores, even on a working day, the film has now attained the status of the highest-grossing Indian film worldwide, breaching collections of a whopping 356 crores. As the glorious run of the film in worldwide cinemas continues with pride, exciting news for fans and audiences emerges, promising to elevate the excitement even further. As Indian cinema celebrates "Cinema Lovers Day" tomorrow, February 23rd, 2024, the makers of Fighter have decided to offer tickets for the film at a flat rate of just Rs 99 across national chains.

Divya Khosla (now Divya Khossla Kumar) and Bhushan Kumar have been surrounded by divorce rumors, particularly after she altered her Instagram handle, removing 'Kumar' and unfollowing his company T-Series. However, in an interview with Zoom, a T-Series spokesperson has clarified that the couple, who have been married for approximately 19 years, are not heading for divorce. Bhushan Kumar's team has refuted the divorce speculations, stating there is 'no truth' to them. The spokesperson explained that Divya's name change on Instagram is due to astrological beliefs, and she has also added an additional 's' to her maiden surname, Khosla. The T-Series representative stated, "Divya Khossla's decision to drop her married surname, influenced by astrological beliefs, is a personal choice deserving of respect. The inclusion of an 's' in her maiden surname, representing her astrological belief, aligns with the same sentiment."

Balancing her career with motherhood, enjoying precious moments with her daughter Raha, Alia Bhatt has recently completed filming one of the most highly anticipated movies, titled Jigra, alongside Vedang Raina. Taking to her Instagram handle on Thursday, Alia shared some candid post-wrap photos, featuring her co-star Vedang Raina. The snapshots capture the duo laughing and posing against the cityscape and riverfront backdrop during the twilight hours. In one picture, Vedang Raina playfully hides his face. Alia Bhatt captioned the post, "Jigra oh... now it's your turn @vedangraina & that's a wrap on #JIGRA @vasanbala @swapsagram See you soon... 27th September 2024 at a cinema near you."

Several days following the false reports of Poonam Pandey's demise, the actress emerged for her first public appearance. On Thursday, she was captured by paparazzi as she ventured out in Mumbai. In a video circulating on social media, she appeared cheerful, smiling, and waving at the photographers, seemingly on her way to a temple. Poonam Pandey was spotted wearing a yellow suit paired with a pink dupatta, opting for simplicity without accessories and leaving her hair down. "Kaise ho aap sab (How are you all)?" Poonam greeted as she posed for the paparazzi.

The anticipation surrounding Sidharth Malhotra's upcoming film Yodha has reached a fever pitch among fans. Following the recent release of the film's teaser, they are eagerly awaiting more glimpses of what's in store. It seems their patience is about to be rewarded, as Karan Johar has announced the imminent release of the film's new song, Zindagi Tere Naam. Taking to his Instagram handle, Karan expressed, "A history of genuine swoon-worthy love songs with the one & only @sidmalhotra... capturing every facet of love experienced. And another one coming soon...!! #ZindagiTereNaam #Yodha in cinemas March 15." Karan also shared snippets of Sidharth's previous romantic songs to illustrate the 'journey of falling in love'.

Cinema Icon Anil Kapoor was honoured with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2024 in the category of Best Supporting Actor for his role in Animal. The actor, who was present at the event to receive the honour, dedicated his win to all parents and kids. "I just want to dedicate this award to parents and kids doing their best everywhere. We may not understand each other but let the love for the family never die," the actor said during his winning speech. "Thank you for this award. I’d like to thank entire team of Animal, all the actors and director Sandeep Vanga Reddy. It was his conviction and passion. We all supported his passion and made Animal what it has become," he added.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas welcomed their baby girl, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, on January 15, 2022. Since then, Malti has been the focal point of their lives, with Nick and Priyanka proving to be devoted parents. They maintain a pact to ensure that at least one of them is always present for their daughter, allowing them to balance their professional commitments. Priyanka embraces motherhood, cherishing every moment and milestone with Malti, often sharing these precious memories on social media to the delight of fans. Recently, Malti embarked on her first hike, an enchanting experience captured in adorable photos and videos shared by Priyanka. Sharing the photos Priyanka wrote, "The magic of nature. Her first hike. She touched everything, jumped in puddles till she was muddy till her knees. To witness her in real time experiencing everything for the first time.. is just her magic dust that she sprinkles in my life every day. ❤️😍🙏🏽"

The teaser for the much-awaited supernatural thriller "Shaitaan," featuring Ajay Devgn, Jyotika, and R Madhavan, has been enthralling audiences since its release. With a stellar cast, the film guarantees a gripping cinematic voyage. In Mumbai, the team unveiled the long-awaited trailer, igniting excitement among eager fans. As anticipated, the trailer offers a tantalizing peek into the realm of "Shaitaan," presenting a sequence of pulse-pounding moments that ensure an electrifying cinematic ride.

Following the triumphs of "Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania" and "Badrinath Ki Dulhania," Varun Dhawan and Shashank Khaitan are joining forces once again for their third collaboration, a fresh romantic tale titled #SunnySanskariKiTulsiKumari. However, unlike the previous ventures where Alia Bhatt shared the spotlight, this time Janhvi Kapoor takes on the lead alongside Varun. This marks their second venture together following "Bawaal," and it reunites Kapoor with director Shashank, who helmed her debut film "Dhadak."

In a thrilling update following the Valentine's Day announcement of the sequel to Dibakar Banerjee's 2010 film, 'Love, Sex Aur Dhokha,' it has been revealed that the talented Mouni Roy will make a special cameo appearance in 'Love, Sex Aur Dhokha 2.' As per an IndiaToday report, an industry insider has confirmed Mouni's role, hinting at her portrayal in an entirely new avatar, which promises to bring an additional layer of excitement to the highly anticipated sequel.

Romance is blossoming in B-town, and the next celebrity ready to tie the knot is none other than actress Meera Chopra. Renowned for her role in 'Safed,' Meera has delighted fans with news of her upcoming wedding, set to take place next month in a picturesque destination ceremony. The actress excitedly disclosed to media outlets her plans to embark on this new journey with her partner. While Meera shared the wedding dates of March 11-12 in Jaipur, she kept her beau's identity under wraps. However, rumours suggest that he is a successful entrepreneur. As preparations for the big day are underway, Meera's fans eagerly anticipate more details about her mystery man.

Bollywood stars Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani exchanged vows in Goa at a luxurious five-star hotel on Wednesday. The couple celebrated their union with traditional Punjabi and Sindhi ceremonies, surrounded by their loved ones and industry colleagues. Fulfilling their promise, Rakul and Jackky emerged from the hotel for their first public appearance as newlyweds, graciously posing for paparazzi. Amidst camera gazes, they shared their first kiss, with Jackky tenderly planting one on Rakul's forehead as cheered on by the photographers. Rakul, visibly blushing, closed her eyes in delight, embracing her devoted husband. The couple's joyous laughter filled the air as they continued to strike poses for the cameras.