Entertainment Highlights: Pushpa 2 Sees HUGE Drop On Monday; Kareena Kapoor Reacts To Katrina-Vicky's PIC

Popular playback singer Sonu Nigam has expressed displeasure over Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and other delegates allegedly leaving his musical concert held in Jaipur on Monday in the middle, calling such behaviour an "insult" to Saraswati, the goddess of music and arts. The show was organised as part of a cultural evening at Hotel Rambagh Palace for delegates attending the three-day Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. Nigam, known for hit songs "Ye Dil Deewana", "Suraj Hua Maddham", "Abhi Mujhmein Kahin", and "Aisa Pehli Baar Hua Hai", in a video message shared on his Instagram account said if someone wants to leave the concert midway, they should not bother attending the show in the first place. "I saw that CM sahab and others got up and left in the middle of the show. As soon as they left, all the delegates also left. This is my request to all these politicians that if you yourself do not appreciate your artist then what will the people outside do. What would they think? I have never seen such a thing," the 51-year-old said. "My request to you is that if you have to get up and leave, either you should not come or should leave before the show starts. It is very rude to get up and leave in the middle of any artist's performance. This is an insult to (goddess) Saraswati," he added. Nigam said he didn't notice the chief minister and delegates leaving. "But I later received many messages from people (on social media) asking me to not do shows like this anymore for politicians where they get up and leave midway," he said. If they have to, the singer said politicians must try to leave before the performance begins.

On Monday night (December 9), soon-to-be hitched couple Aaliyah Kashyap (Anurag Kashyap's duaghter) and Shane Gregoire hosted a dazzling cocktail party in Mumbai for their close friends. Several inside pics and videos from the cocktail party are dominating our Instagram feed right now. However, a particular snap from Aaliyah-Shane's cocktail has grabbed our attention. In the said picture, rumoured lovebirds Khushi Kapoor & Vedang Raina can be seen getting cosy in the background.

Punjabi star Sonam Bajwa is the latest actor to join the cast of "Baaghi 4", fronted by Tiger Shroff. The upcoming project is the fourth installment in the "Baaghi" franchise and is slated to hit the big screens on September 5, 2025. Directed by A Harsha, the film is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. Shroff shared an Instagram Story announcing her addition to the cast. "Welcoming the new member of the Rebel Family! Thrilled to have @sonambaiwa in the #BaaghiUniverse #SajidNadiadwala's #Baaghi4," the post read. The film marks her Bollywood debut with "Housefull 5.

Gurmeet Choudhary, who is winning hearts with his gripping performance as Guru in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2, recently experienced a special fan moment. The actor had the privilege of meeting cricket stars like Tanya Bhatia, Kanika Ahuja, and Ms. Khyati Gulati, the head coach of Punjab's Senior Women's Cricket Team. The players showered him with praises, highlighting his impactful performance and the dedication he brought to his role. Tanya Bhatia, an Indian wicket-keeper-batter who also represents Punjab, couldn't hold back her excitement as she shared her thoughts on Gurmeet's performance. "I absolutely loved Gurmeet Choudhary in Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein Season 2! Honestly, he's the reason I binge-watched the entire season in just a few hours. His portrayal of Guru was phenomenal, and the transformation he underwent is incredibly inspiring. I've already recommended the series to my friends because of how brilliantly he performed. I hope to see a lot more of him in the future!"

Here's some good news for Ali Merchant's fans. Ali will soon be opening the stage for the 'Tauba Tauba' singer Karan Aujla during his 'It Was All A Dream' show. Merchant will be opening and sharing the same stage with Aujla during his Mumbai show on December 22. While more details about Ali's performance are awaited, one thing is sure, he will compel everyone to tap their feet with his electrifying music. The announcement has surely left his fans super excited, who cannot now wait for their favourite DJ to take over the stage.

According to a report from 123Telugu, the pre-release event of Ram Charan starrer Game Changer is scheduled for December 21, 2024. During this event, the makers are expected to unveil the fourth single from the movie, titled "Dhop." The highly anticipated pre-release event is set to happen in USA. Additionally, the trailer for Game Changer is set to be released on December 28, 2024. If the reports are accurate, the trailer launch event will be held in Hyderabad. However, the exact time for the trailer release is yet to be confirmed. Producer Dil Raju is currently busy making arrangements for the pre-release event of Game Changer. The event is expected to set the tone for the online pre-sales that will begin in the USA.

Bollywood veteran Dharmendra, along with two other individuals, in connection a fraud case tied to the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise. The case was brought forward by a local businessman, Sushil Kumar, who claims he was deceived into investing in the franchise. Judicial Magistrate Yashdeep Chahal called for their appearance, highlighting evidence that suggests the trio might have conspired to commit the act of cheating. Sushil Kumar's allegations stem from an agreement made in April 2018, when he was approached by associates of Dharmendra with an offer to invest in a new outlet of Garam Dharam Dhaba in Uttar Pradesh. He was enticed with the promise of a 7% profit on an investment of Rs 41 lakh, alongside full support, leveraging the success of existing outlets. However, despite advancing Rs 17.70 lakh and procuring land in Amroha, UP, for the franchise, the commitments were reportedly not honored. Kumar later faced threats and suffered a financial setback, leading him to demand a refund instead of proceeding with the franchise setup.

Producer Ekta Kapoor dropped the poster of Bhooth Bangla, revealing that the movie shooting started today. In the poster, we could see Akshay Kumar sitting on a boat kind of thing and holding a lantern in his hand. Bhooth Bangla is set to hit the theaters on April 2, 2026. Revealing the poster of the movie, Ekta Kapoor wrote, "#BhoothBangla the date to experience this epic horror comedy on the big screen is 02/04/2026 Shooting begins today for this much-awaited blockbuster!" The movie is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Cape Of Good Films by Shobha and Ekta Kapoor.

Diljit Dosanjh's choice to highlight Rahat Indori's poetry at his concert was a bold move, especially considering the backdrop of the Bajrang Dal's protests. Indori's ghazal, "Agar khilaaf hain hone do, Jaan thodi hai. Ye sab dhua hai asmaan thodi hai. sabhi ka khoon hai shaamil yahan ki mitti mein/ kisi ke baap ka Hindustan thodi hai (If they oppose, let them, it's not life at stake. This is just smoke, not the sky at stake. This land has seen sacrifices from everyone/ Hindustan is not anyone's property)," resonates with the idea of unity and collective ownership of the country, a fitting tribute in a city that Indori called home. The Indore concert of Diljit Dosanjh, therefore, became more than just a musical event. It turned into a platform for emphasizing unity, peace, and the collective spirit of India, even amid controversy and protests.

Given the ongoing trend, Pushpa 2 is likely to slow further today (day 6/ first Tuesday) and is expected to earn Rs 35-40 crores. If the reports turned out to be true, the Hindi version of Pushpa 2 will cross Rs 360 crores mark today and will become the fastest film to cross 350 crores mark in the Hindi market. It will be interesting to see what other records will Pushpa 2 shatter today at the box office. Meanwhile, Allu Arjun got candid about Pushpa 2 breaking language barriers at a promotional event and stated, "Doing a Hindi film was such a huge thing even to aspire for. We used to have that thing that, 'Maybe in our lifetime we will do one Hindi film'. It was that far away for us to do the Hindi film. So from that mindset to coming to this stage and standing here is a very big thing for me".