Entertainment Highlights: Vicky Kaushal Reacts To Salman’s Security Pushing Him, Anushka’s Cannes Debut

After rumours about KL Rahul getting spotted at a strip club in London spread on the internet, his wife Athiya Shetty defended him on social media. She expressed her displeasure over the baseless reports by sharing a post on Instagram story. "I usually choose to be silent and not react, but sometimes it’s important to stand up for yourself. Rahul, I, and our friends went out to a regular place, as one does. Stop taking things out of context, and check your facts before reporting. Peace and love," her post read.

Acclaimed filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, known for her outstanding work in films like Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly Ki Barfi, and Panga, is now gearing up to direct a grand cinematic venture based on the extraordinary lives of Devika Rani and Himanshu Rai. This magnum opus is set to commence production in the near future. Devika Rani holds the esteemed title of the 'First Lady of Indian Cinema,' bestowed upon her by her ardent fans. Meanwhile, Himanshu Rai emerged as one of the pioneers in the Indian film industry.

Renowned director K Vasu passed away on May 26 at KIMS Hospital in Hyderabad after battling kidney-related ailments. He had been receiving treatment at the hospital for several days. The news of his demise has deeply saddened many celebrities from the Telugu film industry. Megastar Chiranjeevi took to Twitter to express his condolences, stating that the industry has lost a senior filmmaker in the form of K Vasu. Chiranjeevi's tweet highlighted K Vasu's contribution to the world of cinema, mentioning his directorial ventures such as "Pranam Khareedu," "Thodu Dongalu," "Allullostunnaru," and "Kothala Rayudu." The passing of K Vasu has left a void in the film fraternity, and his remarkable work and legacy will be remembered by generations to come.

Rajkummar Rao has expressed his commitment to creating the sequel of the highly acclaimed horror-comedy film "Stree" with the same level of sincerity and affection as the original. The makers officially announced the sequel last month, with director Amar Kaushik and the core cast set to return for this eagerly anticipated project.

Adah Sharma has been in the news ever since her film The Kerala Story was released. Adah, who has worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries, recently opened up about facing discrimination during shoots on the basis of gender. In an interview with Siddharth Kannan, she said, "I have met the good, bad, and ugly in all the places. I find it very strange that they first call the girl on the set and then they say, ‘ok, wait.’ When they see, ‘ok. she is here’, then they call the actor’s manager and tell him to come on the set and the girl is already there. I feel discrimination on the basis of gender, I don’t enjoy working in an environment like that."

A day after a news portal reported that Nawazuddin Siddiqui agreed with the ban on The Kerala Story in certain states, the actor had responded to the ‘false news’ and tweeted that he 'would never want any film to be banned ever’. Now, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has reacted to a news article about Nawazuddin's alleged statement about The Kerala Story. However, Vivek tweeted, "Vivek tweeted, “Most Indian middle class families feel unnecessary abuse, violence and perversion in movies and OTT shows hurt them and their children… Nawaz can suggest whether most of his films and OTT shows should be banned? What are your views?"

The long-standing rumors surrounding the biopic of the legendary singer Kishore Kumar have continued to make headlines over the years. Initially, it was speculated that Anurag Basu would be directing the film, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying the role of Kishore Kumar. However, an update has surfaced that might disappoint fans of Ranbir Kapoor. According to reports, there is a possibility that Ranveer Singh could replace Ranbir Kapoor in the biopic and portray the role of Kishore Kumar instead. As stated by Mid-Day, the makers are considering approaching Ranveer Singh for the project. However, the final decision regarding the casting of the film is expected to be made around August. It is anticipated that the filming of Kishore Kumar's biopic will commence towards the end of 2023.

Get ready to take a trip down memory lane as Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel bring back the nostalgia with the re-release of their iconic film, Gadar Ek Prem Katha. The beloved duo took to Instagram on Thursday to share the exciting news with their fans and followers. The audience will have the opportunity to relive the magic of this unforgettable film in theaters once again, as it hits the big screen on June 9. Don't miss this chance to experience the emotions and power of Gadar Ek Prem Katha in all its glory.

Sudipto Sen, the director of The Kerala Story, has been relentlessly dedicated to promoting his movie. However, his extensive travel for promotional activities has taken a toll on his health. Reports indicate that Sudipto Sen has been hospitalized due to exhaustion caused by the constant travel, leading to a temporary halt in his promotional visits to different cities. Once he recovers, Sudipto Sen intends to resume the promotional campaign for 'The Kerala Story' and reportedly has plans to visit 10 cities as part of the ongoing promotion efforts.

In a surprising turn of events, Ashish Vidyarthi made a video statement on Friday, discussing his recent decision to tie the knot at the age of 57 and shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his separation from his first wife, Piloo Vidyarthi. The actor left the public in awe when he revealed his plans for a second marriage with entrepreneur Rupali Barua, which was announced on Thursday. Talking about his divorce from Piloo, he said, "We tried our best if we could sort out our differences. That we noticed that the differences can be sorted out but it would be in a way that one of us will impose on the other. And that will take away from happiness. And, happiness is all what we want, right? So at that point we both sat down together and said that we would do it amicably."

Shubman Gill and Sara Ali Khan have now become the center of attention due to rumors surrounding their alleged breakup. While Gill has been linked with dating rumors involving Sara Tendulkar, there are reports circulating that Khan and Gill have unfollowed each other on social media. As per the ongoing reports, both individuals have stopped following each other on Instagram. Fans have taken notice of this change, leading to speculation about potential issues in their relationship.

The much-awaited IIFA Awards 2023 is currently being held in Abu Dubai and several popular celebrities are attending the grand event. A video is currently doing the rounds on social media in which Salman Khan is seen vibing on Sukhbir's hit song Sauda Khara Khara along with sister Arpita Khan.

Stepping onto the red carpet with elegance and poise, Anushka Sharma made a stunning entrance in a captivating white sheath gown adorned with a beautifully ruffled bodice resembling a delicate floral design. Complementing her look, Anushka chose an updo hairstyle and opted for a minimalist approach with her makeup and accessories. Gracing the Cannes red carpet on the penultimate day of the event, Anushka was accompanied by fellow L'Oreal brand ambassadors Eva Longoria and Andie MacDowell. Together, they attended the premiere of "The Old Oak," a film directed by the esteemed two-time Palme d'Or winner, Ken Loach.

Salman Khan and Vicky Kaushal recently captured the attention of the media as a video from the IIFA press conference went viral. In the widely circulated video, there were allegations that Salman's security guards had pushed Vicky Kaushal aside to clear the way for the renowned Dabangg star. Speaking to the media at IIFA Rocks 2023, Vicky shared his perspective by saying, "Kayi baar bahut baatein badh jati hain, bahut us baare me unnecessary chatter hota hai uska koi fayda nahi hai. Things don't actually are as they seem sometimes on the video. There is no point in talking about it."