Entertainment Highlights: B-Town Celebs Grace Christian Dior’s Show; Ajay Devgn’s Bholaa Opens With A Bang

The most-awaited Indian Premier League, aka IPL 2023, began with a mesmerising performance by Arjiti Singh at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It was followed by an energetic dance number by Rashmika Mandanna on some of her hit songs from Pushpa, Srivalli, Saami Saami, and RRRs Naatu Naatu. Tamannaah impressed cricket fans with her performances on Oo Anatva and Tum Tum.

Actress Anushka Sharma on Friday shared her look from the Christian Dior Fall 2023 Fashion Show, which was held on March 30 at Mumbai’s India Gate. The actress today gave a closer look at her beautiful yellow outfit and looked like a vision. Check it out here.

Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone's film Pathaan received huge backlash and boycott calls after its trailer was released. The film’s director, Siddharth Anand, recently opened up about it and said, "We were not scared. We knew that there was nothing objectionable in our film." Further, talking about Deepika Padukone’s controversial saffron bikini for Besharam Rang, he added, "When we were in Spain, I chose that costume randomly. We never gave it too much thought. The colour was looking nice. It was sunny, the grass was greener and the water was blue and the orange colour was looking good. We thought when the audience would watch it they would understand that our intent was not wrong."

Megastar Chiranjeevi celebrated RRR’s Oscar win with Naatu Naatu lyricist Chandrabose. He shared a few glimpses with Chandrabose from the sets of the actor’s upcoming Telugu film, Bhola Shankar. Chiranjeevi was seen holding the Oscar trophy and posing with Chandrabose. sharing the pictures on Twitter, Chiranjeevi wrote, "What a wonderful feeling that you gave the first ever Telugu words to be heard on the Oscar stage in 95 years!! Elated to relive those moments through you & heartened to welcome you home after the victorious march to the #Oscars95 (sic)." Take a look here.

March 31 marks the International Transgender Day of Visibility. On the day Sushmita Sen, who will be soon seen highlighting the journey of transgender activist Gauri Sawant in her upcoming film Taali, took to Instagram to share a powerful video. In the film, she will be headline the titular role of Gauri Sawant.

Veteran actress Jeenat Aman took to her Instagram handle and dropped a beautiful picture of herself dressed in a white ensemble along with a heartfelt note, that read, “We see very few older women in the public eye. It’s not something I thought about when I was young, but now that I myself am silver-haired, I feel their absence. It’s a puzzling phenomenon, simply because older women mould, protect and nurture us in so many ways worthy of celebration. There is just no substitute for the wisdom of experience and years.” She further added, “My entire life I have known older women who have anchored me. My mother, yes, but others too. My friend Khadija whose generosity towards me was unsurpassed and who, being widowed young, displayed an inner steel that inspired me. My dear, ever-patient Sartaj, who is always there to make me laugh, but who was also by my side during days of intense grief. Kavi, who is steadfast as a rock and cradles our friendship even when I am neglectful. My stepmother Shamim aunty, who doted on my sons and to whom I could entrust them no matter the hour… How different and colourless life would have been without their influence.”

Golbal icon Priyanka Chopra is in India. The actress along with her family were spotted at the Mumbai’s Kalina airport. The pictures that have gone viral on social media, shows PeeCee holding the baby in her arms as she strikes a pose pictures with hubby Nick Jonas. This marks the family first public appearance together with baby Malti in India.

Bollywood actor Ishita Dutta and Vatsal Sheth took to Instagram to announce their first pregnancy with adorable pictures from their photoshoot. The string of pictures shared are clicked on a beach and the couple pose against the sunset. Donning co-ordinated outfits, one of the pictures show, Vatsal can be seen planting a kiss on the mommy-to-be’s baby bump. They captioned the pictures as, ‘baby on board’.

Karan Johar is all set to return with the eighth season of Koffee With Karan. If reports are to be believed, the show will air in August or September and Pathaan superstar Shah Rukh Khan will be the first guest. A report in Bollywood Hungama says, “Stars from the South are now very much a part of the pan-India stardom. Karan Johar will be inviting Yash, Allu Arjun and Rishab Shetty with their respective wives."

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar took to his Instagram stories and took a jibe at Kangana Ranaut’s recent interaction with media at the airport. Taking to his Instagram Stories on Friday, the filmmaker wrote, "The airport is a runway ... it's also a press conference .... Next it may be a trailer launch venue! ( I subscribe to it all... no complaints ...but maybe nice to also catch a flight once in a while .... )."

After this, several celebs came out in her support and even shared their stories of getting bullied in the Hindi cinema industry. Now, Shekhar Sumar has spoken up on how the Bollwood ‘gangsters’ are more potent than rattlesnakes. In a tweet, he wrote, “I know of atleast 4ppl in the industry who have ganged up to have me n adhyayan removed from many projects.i know it for sure.These ‘gangsters’ have a lot of clout and they are more dangerous than a rattle snake.But the truth is they can create hurdles but they cannot stop us.”

Bollywood IT couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli graced the red carpet of Christian Dior's fashion show in Mumbai last night. The couple set major couple goals as they posed together looking all glamorous at the event. While Anushka looked gorgeous in a bright yellow Christian Dior outfit, hubby Virat complemented her in a crisp suit.

A while ago Mrunal Thakur broke the internet as she put forward her ‘vulnerable’ side. The actress took to Instagram, to share a picture of her crying. Now, she opened up on how sharing the pictures and also talked about why sharing vulnerability is important. During an interview with news agency PTI, Mrunal shared, "Sometimes you want to hear good things, you want that push from someone and after putting that post out, I felt so relaxed. Most people have stopped being vulnerable. There are days when we feel low, sad, we feel under confident but that does not mean that a big word (depression) is to be used. There is a thin line between feeling low and seeking help. I am just saying don't be afraid of being vulnerable, just own it." She further added, "In today's world, especially with social media, everything looks nice, pretty and aspirational, but trust me there is a lot of hard work that goes behind that. There are a lot of problems that the actor or the personality faces. So, that post was just to normalise feeling vulnerable. Today, I feel like I have heard my inner voice in a world, where there are so many voices around me. I choose to listen to my inner voice. So I am really happy."

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal heaped praises on daughter Myra as she made her runway debut at Christian Dior’s Mumbai show. He took to Instagram and posted a long note on she made it ‘on her own merits’. Sharing a picture from the ramp, Arjun wrote, "Today my gorgeous little princess, walked her first runway. That too for Christian Dior. The best thing about it was that she did it all on her own merit. From auditions to fittings. To be chosen from all the tuff competition. She has made us all super proud. Wishing her more success, love, and happiness. Congratulations @myra_rampal you are a star (dizzy symbol emoji).” He hashtagged the post with Christian Dior, Gateway of India, fashion, fashion show, new kid on the block, and gratitude.

The veteran actress Rekha stole the limelight at the Christian Dior Fall Winter Fashion Show being held in Mumbai amid high anticipation. The OG fashionista graced the event donning a red and golden Kanjeevaram saree. She accessorized her look with a golden potli bag, golden earrings, matching bangles, and a necklace. She tied her hair in a net bun adorned with flowers.

Parineeti Chopra’s former co-star, Harrdy Sandhu has reacted to Parineeti Chopra and Raghav Chadha’s wedding buzz. He addressed the speculations around Parineeti and Raghav's wedding, said that "I am so happy that it's finally happening. I wish her all the luck," said the singer during the interview. He further added that he has already called and congratulated the actress.

Nani's Dasara witnessed a grand opening on Day 1. The mass entertainer hit the screens on March 30 in five languages and minted 17 crores at the ticket window. Co-written and helmed by Srikanth Odela, the film also stars National Award-winning actress Keerthy Suresh as the female lead. Considering the buzz, the film is expected to earn approximately 6 crores at the box-office.