Entertainment Highlights: Sonakshi-Zaheer Got Married; Ishq Vishk Rebound Sees Slight Growth On Day 2

Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal have reportedly tied the knot legally. The couple held a registered wedding ceremony at Sonakshi's Mumbai bungalow earlier this evening. Following this, they will celebrate with a star-studded reception at Bastian in Mumbai.

Producer Ramesh Taurani has confirmed the much-anticipated return of the thriller franchise "Race" with its fourth installment. While Saif Ali Khan led the first two films and Salman Khan played the lead role in 'Race 3', Taurani has addressed speculation surrounding Salman Khan's potential involvement in the upcoming sequel. Taurani revealed to PTI that the script for the next chapter of 'Race' is finalised and casting announcements are imminent. He emphasised that the cast will feature entirely new faces, refraining from confirming whether Salman Khan will reprise his role. Filming is slated to commence by the end of this year, with the directorial helm still undecided.

Veteran Bollywood icons Waheeda Rehman, Helen, and Asha Parekh are basking in a serene getaway in Srinagar, with a recent photo of their vacation making waves on social media. Asha Parekh posted a delightful picture on Instagram, showcasing the three of them standing in front of a scenic houseboat adorned with intricate wooden carvings. Along with the caption "Enjoying the houseboat in Srinagar," she included hashtags such as #FriendsForever, #FriendsLikeFamily, and #MakingMemories, reflecting the deep bond and lasting friendship they share.

Actress Kritika Kamra has announced her role as the female lead in the upcoming series 'Matka King,' starring alongside Vijay Varma. While she has already filmed certain smaller segments, the bulk of her character's role is yet to be captured. Speaking to the media, Kritika disclosed that her character plays a crucial role in the development of the Matka gambling scene in Mumbai during the 70s and 80s. Vijay Varma's character, the Matka king, spearheads and transforms the industry, with her character joining him on this transformative journey, influencing its course.

Actor Ali Fazal, renowned for his roles in 'Fukrey' and 'Mirzapur,' is gearing up for fatherhood with his wife Richa Chadha, as they eagerly await the arrival of their first child next month. According to reports, Ali intends to begin a month-long paternity break starting June 30. He aims to complete all his current commitments beforehand to fully focus on supporting Richa and their newborn during this special time.

Former actress Tanushree Dutta had sparked the MeToo movement back in 2018 and accused Nana Patekar of allegedly misbehaving with her during the shoot of a song in the 2008 film 'Horn Ok Pleassss'. During a recent interview with The Lallantop, the veteran actor broke his silence on the s*xual harassment allegations against him. He said, "I knew that it was all a lie. That's why I didn't get angry. When everything was a lie, why should I be angry? And all those things are old. They have happened. What can we talk about them? Everyone knew the truth. What could I say at that time when nothing like this happened? Suddenly, someone says that you did this, you did that. What would I have answered to all these things? Should I have said that I didn't do this? I know the truth that I didn't do anything."

Yesterday, crew members of Pooja Entertainment accused Vashu Bhagnani and his family owned production house of taking away their hard earned money and not clearing their payment. According to the latest Bollywood Hungama report, Vashu Bhagnani has sold his seven-floor office of Pooja Entertainment to a builder. Following back-to-back box office failures, Bhagnani has reportedly laid off almost 80% of employees since January 2024.

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's ex boyfriend Siddharth Mallya is now married. The model-actor exchanged wedding vows to his longtime beau Jasmine in London. A couple of hours ago, the newly-wedded bride took to her Instagram story shared a picture of their hands flaunting their wedding rings. The model-actor shared a story on his Insta story offering a glimpse of the newlyweds.

A couple of days ago Anupam Kher took to his social media and shared a video of two thieves entering his office in Mumbai’s Veera Desai Road and stealing cash and valuables amounting to approximately ₹4.15 lakh. The Mumbai Police took the matter in their hands and arrested the two accused within 48 hours. Earlier today, the veteran actor took to his Instagram and shared his ‘heartfelt gratitude and appreciation’ for the Mumbai Police. He wrote, “The fact that it was done within 48 hours speaks of their amazing EFFICIENCY! Thank you to the wonderful people of #Mumbai Police for their promptness! Jai Ho!”

Starring Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan and Naila Grrewal in the lead, Ishq Vishk Rebound had a slow start at the box office. The film collected Rs 1.20 cr on Friday (June 21). As per the latest Sacnilk report, the Gen-Z rom-com minted around Rs 1.15 cr (early estimates) on 1st Saturday, taking the total estimated collection to Rs 2.35 cr (rough data) in two days. The actual figures are currently awaited.

Bollywood lovebirds, Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are getting married today in a private ceremony in Mumbai. The couple will register their wedding under the Special Marriage Act. They have hosted a private party for close friends and family members to celebrate their wedding tonight at Bastian - At The Top in Mumbai