Entertainment Highlights: Shah Rukh Khan & Other Celebs Attend Umang 2023; Arbaaz Reacts To Wedding Rumours

"Dunki," the comedy drama headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, has raised Rs 157.22 crore at the global box office, the makers said on Sunday. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani, the film opened to tepid reviews upon its worldwide release on Thursday. It also stars Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani, Vikram Kochhar, and Anil Grover. Red Chillies Entertainment, one of the production houses behind "Dunki," shared the box office update on its official X page. "The love for Dunki grows more and more each day, and we're so grateful!" the banner captioned the post, which also stated that the film had grossed Rs 157.22 crore in worldwide box office collections. The film is presented by JIO Studios, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Rajkumar Hirani Films. The story of "Dunki," a comedy drama based on the illegal immigration technique 'donkey flight', is written by Hirani, Abhijaat Joshi, and Kanika Dhillon.

Actor Salman Khan was spotted arriving at Arpita Khan’s house in Mumbai for his brother Arbaaz Khan‘s wedding on Sunday. He was seen wearing a simple grey kurta pajyama and gave a miss to the paparazzi. The bride, too, was seen heading towards Arpita’s house for the nikkah ceremony in a pink dress.

Bollywood actor and producer Arbaaz Khan is getting hitched to his girlfriend Sshura Khan on Christmas Eve, December 24. The Khan family was seen arriving at Arpita Khan’s house in Mumbai for the wedding. The actor’s son, Arhaan Khan, was also spotted arriving for the ceremony wearing a black tee and pants.

Rajkumar Hirani film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Anil Grover, Vikram Kocchar, Boman Irani, and Vicky Kaushal, was released on December 21. As the film’s subject revolves around the important topic of illegal immigrants and bad living conditions abroad, it's indeed a worthy watch for the parliamentary authorities. Hence, a special screening of Dunki will be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday, December 24.

While his equation with Shah Rukh Khan has matured with time, actor Sunny Deol says he has developed an emotional connection with Salman Khan and is happy to collaborate with Aamir Khan on an upcoming project. About Salman, Sunny said he recently met his "Jeet" co-star, who also shares a close bond with his brother Bobby Deol and father Dharmendra. "We spent nearly two-three hours in Goa. We were laughing and joking about just in general, we were happy with how things are. We also spoke about doing something together. He (Salman) was very happy. I remember he had called me once and how emotional he was and he said how much he loves me. That's the kind of connection we have," he added. Sunny will next start working on "Lahore, 1947", produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The Partition drama will be directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. "Aamir was there at the party too and he said, 'I want to meet you tomorrow'. Then we got down to discussing a film ('Lahore, 1947'). It was a really emotional and beautiful moment. God has been great," he said. While Sunny and Aamir haven't co-starred in a film yet, they have worked with Santoshi in separate projects. "We will be starting it (shoot) very shortly. We are trying to put up a set and then we will take it off. That's a film that Raj and I were going everywhere to do but it was not happening. This is what happens when something works ('Gadar 2') then the doors open. That's the reality of life, we can't change that," he added.

Ram Charan proudly acquires ownership of the Hyderabad Team in the upcoming Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), a T10 cricket tournament. The actor enthusiastically shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), expressing, 'Excited to announce my ownership of Team Hyderabad in the Indian Street Premier League!' Additionally, Ram Charan shared an official promo featuring the energetic players of the Hyderabad team gearing up for the game.

Directed by Prashanth Neel, Salaar Part 1 made its theatrical debut on Friday in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. The official Salaar handle took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday to share the latest global earnings. A poster featuring Prabhas was posted with the inscription, "Record-breaking blockbuster. ₹295.7 cr GBOC (2 days worldwide)." The caption stated, "The hunting season begins… Salaar dominates the global box office, crossing ₹295.7 crore GBOC (worldwide) in 2 days!" Salaar unfolds in the fictional city of Khansaar, revolving around two friends, Deva and Vardha, portrayed by Prabhas and Prithviraj Sukumaran, who eventually become arch-rivals.

Nia Sharma is making waves on the internet once again with her bold and alluring fashion statements. The actress turned heads as she showcased her glamorous and daring side in a vibrant red ensemble, creating a sensation with videos going viral on various social media platforms. Recently, she was spotted at Ravi Dubey's birthday party, donning a short red dress with a backless design secured by ribbons around the neck. Nia exuded elegance as she posed for paparazzi outside the venue, complementing her look with stylish gold heels and delicate gold rings. She completed the ensemble with a neat bun, enhancing her stunning appearance.

Malaika Arora disclosed that she was presented with a unique gift from Salman Khan and his brand, Being Human, on Christmas Eve. The Bollywood personality, formerly married to Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan, shared the delightful surprise on her Instagram Stories. She posted a video showcasing a box filled with goodies and a heartfelt note from Salman and his team. The package included various clothing items, a box of hot chocolate powder, a Santa hat, and other festive treats.

Nimrat Kaur has shared her thoughts on the controversial film "Animal," acknowledging that she found certain aspects of the film appealing. During a recent roundtable discussion, the "Lunchbox" star mentioned that she watched the movie to comprehend the buzz surrounding it and expressed that the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer had its moments for her. However, she admitted to feeling apprehensive about discussing it on social media, fearing potential misinterpretation of her thoughts. Consequently, she opted to keep her opinions to herself. She told Bollywood Hungama, "I find this culture of anxiety about liking or not liking something a lot of pressure. It’s okay to not like something and it’s also okay to hate or like or dislike or like parts of it — Did I hate it all? I did not. Did I enjoy set pieces which were highly charged with background score and action sequences which calls up to my Jatti blood (yes). I’ll be honest, when there were those Range Rovers driving into the Punjab da pind and all, I was like yes brothers! Let’s go for it, I don’t know what you’re fighting for but I’m with you."

Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, stands as one of the year's major blockbusters, featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role. Released earlier this month, the film witnessed tremendous success at the box office. Following its blockbuster theatrical run, the movie is set to premiere on Netflix. Sandeep Reddy Vanga recently discussed the OTT version, unveiling intriguing insights. In a conversation with Komal Nahta, Sandeep admitted that in the theatrical release, there were some issues with makeup, sound, and costumes. Sandeep said, “I don’t know how that happened. Actually, because of the five languages in which it was released, I lost track of which language sound I was checking in Chennai. The last 20 days were horrible. We slept in the mixing room for 3-4 days. I should have stayed a week more there.”

Arbaaz Khan appears to validate the rumors surrounding his upcoming marriage. The actor, previously married to Malaika Arora, is speculated to be tying the knot again, reportedly with makeup artist Shura Khan in a private ceremony on December 24. While Arbaaz and the Khan family have chosen to keep mum about the matter, Arbaaz seemingly acknowledged the wedding rumors during his appearance at the Umang 2023 ceremony. In a video captured by a paparazzo, Arbaaz walked the red carpet where photographers playfully teased him and extended congratulations on his second marriage. Arbaaz expressed gratitude but promptly signaled for silence, implying he intended to keep details under wraps when asked about the wedding venue and timing for photography.

Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, passed away in Florida on Saturday morning, according to TMZ. Her brother, singer Aaron Carter, had tragically passed away last year. The specific details surrounding Bobbie's death remain unknown, but her sudden passing has left her mother profoundly shocked, as revealed in her conversation with TMZ.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, riding high on the massive success of 'Animal', recently acknowledged shortcomings in the theatrical version of the Ranbir Kapoor-led film. He mentioned plans to include additional shots specifically for the OTT release. In a discussion with film trade analyst Komal Nahta, Vanga shared his involvement in crafting the OTT adaptation of 'Animal'. Moreover, he expressed discontent with certain elements of the movie that he aims to rectify for its OTT debut.