Entertainment Highlights: Kangana Reacts To The Kerala Story Controversy, Punjabi Singer Kanwar Chahal Dies

During a recent virtual chat with his friends, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor shared a drawback that the Hindi film industry is facing. He said, “I think what’s lacking in the Hindi film industry is really knowing your audience. I think somewhere in the last 10, or 15, or 20 years, the Hindi film industry has been quite confused and influenced by Western culture, by Western films, by remakes.”

Katrina Kaif always leaves her fans stunned with her gorgeous looks. The actress recently took to Instagram and dropped some gorgeous selfies. The pictures show her wearing a blue shirt with white stripes. She has tied her hair in a messy bun and has opted for minimal nude-base makeup.

Recently, it was announced that actor Karan Deol, the son of Sunny Deol, will be getting married to his long-term girlfriend in June. Fans were eager to know the identity of the lucky lady, and reports suggest that it is none other than Drisha Acharya, the great-granddaughter of the acclaimed filmmaker Bimal Roy. Apparently, Drisha is from Dubai and currently works as a manager at a travel agency. While initial reports referred to her as Drisha Roy, a recent update clarified that her actual name is Drisha Acharya, and her mother is Rinki Bhattacharya, who was married to filmmaker Basu Bhattacharya.

The postponement of the OTT release of Bhediya, starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, left fans dissatisfied. However, recent reports suggest that the wait is now coming to an end. It is highly probable that the much-awaited digital premiere of Bhediya will take place on May 26 on the renowned streaming platform Jio Cinema. However, an official announcement is still awaited. The film is a part of Dinesh Vijan's horror-comedy universe and the makers recently announced its sequel starring Varun.

Urfi Javed and Zeenat Aman recently caused a stir online when they met in Delhi and had a conversation at fashion designer Amit Aggarwal's store. A video capturing the moment quickly went viral, generating mixed reactions from netizens. In the footage, Urfi looked stunning in a cut-out floral outfit in black, grey, and white hues, while Zeenat exuded elegance in a shimmering black gown. Urfi was seen conversing with the veteran actress, who attentively listened to her.

During a recent interview, Neena Gupta shared her thoughts on young Bollywood actors being invited to international events like Met Gala and Oscars. While observing the younger generation's success on a global scale, the actor had mixed emotions. Neena expressed her desire to have received this kind of international "exposure" back in her day, citing actors such as Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Deepika Padukone as examples. She admitted to feeling envious when she sees them at such events.

Directed by Sudipto Sen, The Kerala Story finally hit the theatres on Friday (May 5) amid protests. Staring Adah Sharma, Yogita Bihani, Sonia Balani, and Siddhi Idnani in the lead roles, the film started on a high note and collected Rs 8.03 crore on Day 1 at the box office. It is expected to grow over the weekend and is expected to earn a healthy total.

The release of Diljit Dosanjh's much-awaited film Jodi, which was scheduled to hit the screens on May 5, has been postponed indefinitely due to unforeseen circumstances. Diljit Dosanjh expressed his apologies for the delay and acknowledged the hard work and dedication of the entire team behind the film in a note. “Jodi. Film di sari team ne baut hardwork kita.. apna 100% dita sareya ne..(folded hands emoticon) Par kissey kaarn eh film aaj India ch release nhi ho rhi.. Jo jodi da intzaar kr rahe c ona ton maafi.. sareya nu pyar te satkaar. (The entire team of the film has done a lot of hardwork.. they have all given their 100% to the film. But due to some reason the film will not be releasing today in India. Those who were waiting for the film, please forgive me.. Love and light to everyone),” the note read.

Adipurush, starring Saif Ali Khan, Kriti Sanon, and Prabhas, has garnered immense anticipation from viewers not only in India but also worldwide. The mythological drama, directed by Om Raut, is finally preparing for release. After dropping the teaser seven months ago, which received significant criticism, the makers are all set to release the trailer on May 9. Along with the announcement, Prabhas shared a new poster of the film.

The public was saddened by the news of Kanwar Chahal's untimely demise, as confirmed by his father. The cause of death has not been revealed. Kanwar was a well-known Punjabi singer and social media influencer. His final rites will be held near Bhikhi, Mansa. May his soul rest in peace.

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who was last seen in Rohit Dhawan's Shehzada co-starring Kriti Sanon, surprised his fans by revealing that his mother had been diagnosed with cancer. In a recent social media post, the actor shared the tough times his family had gone through during his mother's illness. He wrote, "Some time ago during this month the Big C - 'Cancer' sneakily crept in and tried to rattle the lives of our family! We were frazzled and helpless beyond despair! But thanks to the willpower, resilience and never give up attitude of this fierce soldier - My Mom, we turned to the Bigger C- 'Courage' and marched with all our might and won the dark but destined to win war! What it taught us eventually and continues to teach us every day, is that there's no superpower bigger than the love and support of your family! (heart emoji) #SuperHero #CancerWarrior (folded-hands emoji)"

Reacting to the ongoing The Kerala Story controversy and criticism, Kangana Ranaut recently shared her opinion and said, "Agar aap aisa samjhte hai ki woh terrorists organisation nahi hai toh zaheer si baat hai phir aap bhi terrorist hi hai. Agar aap sochte hai ek terrorist outfit, ek terrorist nahi hai, aur usko terrorist ghoshit kiya gya hai, legally, morally by every standard aur aapko lagta hai woh terrorist nahi hai toh more than the film you are a bigger problem you should first think about where you stand in life (If you think ISIS is not a terrorist outfit despite its declaration then you are also a terrorist),” Kangana added. She also pointed out, “I am talking about those people who think it’s attacking them, not ISIS. If you think it’s attacking you then you are a terrorist. Maine kuch nahi kaha bhai, ye simple maths hai (I am not saying this)."