Entertainment HIGHLIGHTS: Thalapathy Vijay's Leo Releases Today; Gadar 2 Star Sunny Deol Turns 66

As Rinku Dhawan is making headlines with her stint in Bigg Boss 17, her husband Kiran Karmarkar has opened up about meeting her before she entered the BB house. Talking to Pinkvilla, he said, "I'd met her before she entered the show and wished her luck".

As Waheeda Rehman was conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, Amul paid a special tribute to her and shared a creative doodle featuring the veteran actress with President Draupadi Murmu

Akshay Kumar, who is quite active on social media, treated fans with a priceless throwback pic which was clicked when he had faced the camera for the first time. He captioned the image as, "Your firsts are always special ♥️ And so is this photo, taken when I was 23…my first time in front of the camera and before I could realise, it soon became my first love, all thanks to your love. #ThrowbackThursday".

Kareena Kapoor recently turned muse for designer Masaba Gupta’s latest bridal collection under her brand, The House Of Masaba. A video shared jointly by Masaba and Kareena displayed the fusion collection of India’s regal heritage and contemporary design, paying homage to the modern woman. With her newest collection, Masaba introduced her first bride, Kareena, as “Very rarely do you come across a face that is haunting, beautiful, memorable and makes you want to be as you are.” As per the designer, the designs celebrate the strength, independence, and individuality of a woman whose charm and beauty remain unforgettable. Take a look here.

Actor Thalapathy Vijay is one of the biggest stars in India. His latest thriller action movie, Leo, was released today, October 19, amid massive fanfare. His fans are celebrating the day not only in Tamil Nadu but all over the world. Amid this, two of Vijay’s fans got engaged inside a theatre in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, where the Leo movie was being screened. Venkatesh, who is a big fan of Vijay, and his love, Manjula, decided to get engaged in the theatre and exchange rings and garlands. While those around them cheered happily by shouting Thalapathy. Talking about the same, Venkatesh said, “I have neither mother nor father. Vijay is everything to me. That's why I got engaged in his presence. I have been waiting for this for 8 months. Tomorrow our marriage is going to take place in the Perumal temple.”

Kiara Advani recently opened up on the criticisms her character from 2019 film Kabir Singh had received. She portrayed the character of Preeti. Talking about the criticism her role received, Kiara in an interview with Filmfare said, “We need to accept that there are all sorts of people. We can’t cancel everyone. I have started making movies where the role is exciting and fulfilling as an actor, but, at the same time, it is a film that you can watch with your entire family, and it still leaves you with a thought.

Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif are reuniting for YRF’s popular franchise, Tiger 3. On Thursday, Khan took to his social media account to share the first-look poster of the film’s first song, titled Leke Prabhu Ka Naam. The poster features Salman and Katrina, with background dancers posing for the camera. The song will be released on October 23 and has been sung by Arjit Singh. Singh has lent his voice to Salman Khan for the first time. Sharing a still from the track, Salman wrote on X: “Pehle gaane ki pehli jhalak. Leke Prabhu Ka Naam! Oh haan, yeh hai Arijit Singh ka pehla gaana mere liye. Song out on 23rd Oct. Tiger 3 coming to theatres this Diwali, 12th Nov. Releasing in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.” Tiger 3 is releasing on November 12.

Rohit Shetty’s upcoming cop drama Singham Again, starring Ajay Devgn in the lead role, has been creating an amazing buzz among fans. Keeping the hype high, Akshya Kumar, who is a part of the franchise, took to his IG handle on Thursday and shared the character poster of Tiger Shroff. Welcoming him into the Singham family, Kumar introduced his role as a police officer, and his character name is ACP Satya. Taking to his official Instagram handle, Akshay Kumar wrote, “Welcoming my brother from another mother, @tigerjackieshroff as ACP Satya to the squad!” In the pic, Tiger can be seen flaunting his toned physique and holding guns. The movie will release during the Independence Day 2024 weekend.

Actor Burt Young, best known for playing Paulie in six of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky films, passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 83. His death was confirmed by his daughter, Anne Morea Steingieser, to the New York Times. Born and raised in New York's Queens, Burt was working in the Marine Corps and later tried boxing before entering the film industry. He appeared mostly in Italian-American characters, like a mob boss, a street-smart detective, or a working-class man. The late actor also bagged an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his performance. Burt has been a part of over 160 film and television shows, including Chinatown (1974), The Gambler (1974), The Killer Elite (1975), Convoy (1978), Uncle Joe Shannon (1978), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Pope of Greenwich Village (1984), A Summer to Remember (1985), Back to School (1986), Last Exit to Brooklyn (1990), Mickey Blue Eyes (1999), Transamerica (2005), Win Win (2011), and Bottom of the 9th (2019).

After a sabbatical of nearly one and a half years, Aamir Khan is returning in January 2024 with Sitare Zameen Par. And now, as per the latest development, Aamir has locked in another new project as a producer, for which he has roped in Fatima Sana Shaikh. According to a report by Pinkvilla, the untitled project will be a light-hearted comedy drama and will feature a talented cast alongside Fatima. "Advait Chandan, who directed Aamir's Secret Superstar and Laal Singh Chaddha, has been brought on board to helm this movie. The narration took place earlier this month, and things are progressing smoothly. Advait is fine-tuning the script, with production expected to commence in the first quarter of next year," a source was quoted by the outlet. Fatima will begin shooting for this film after wrapping up the shoot of her debut web series with Nitya Mehra.

Sunny Deol is Bollywood’s biggest action hero. The elder son of legendary actor Dharmendra, Sunny Deol, is celebrating his 66th birthday on Thursday. He was born on October 19, 1956, in the village of Sahnewal in East Punjab, and his real name is Ajay Singh Deol. Wishing him on this special day, the actor’s younger son, Rajveer Deol, took to his IG account to wish his father on his birthday with an adorable post. Sharing a photo featuring his dad, Rajveer wrote, “Happy Birthday DAD. May your birthday be as amazing and incredible as you are. Love you✨.”