Entertainment Highlights: Kriti Sanon Calls Varun Dhawan Dhokebaaz; Naga Chaitanya Reacts To His Engagement

Arjun Rampal took to his Instagram, declared that his X account has been hacked and asked fans not to respond to messages. He wrote, "Not good news my X account been hacked. Please don’t respond to any tweets or messages. #accounthacked,”

Kiran Rao penned a heartfelt note as she shared a picture with DY Chandrachur along with Aamir Khan after the screening of Laapataa Ladies at Supreme Court. She wrote, "We had the unbelievable honour of screening our film Laapataa Ladies at the Supreme Court yesterday. As is visible in these pictures, I am over the moon! Deeply grateful to our absolutely brilliant CJI DY Chandrachud, his wonderful partner Ms Kalpana Das, and the whole team of the CJI. It is an experience I will personally always hold dear, and on behalf of my entire cast and crew, I am so thankful for this honour. ✨ (Special mention must be made of Mr Atul Kurhekar, Dr Sukhda Pritam, Ms Tarannum Khatana and Mr Rakesh Kumar for the great hospitality extended to all of us)."

Streaming service Prime Video on Saturday announced that its upcoming reality series “Follow Kar Lo Yaar”, featuring social media influencer Urfi Javed, will premiere on August 23. The nine-episode series is produced by Sol Productions’ Fazila Allana and Kamna Menezes and directed by Sandeep Kukreja. It has been described as “an unfiltered and immersive viewpoint into the vibrant and captivating life of Javed, India’s biggest viral sensation”, according to a press release.

The trailer for the eagerly awaited film Moana 2 has been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the next exciting chapter of the beloved Disney franchise. The new teaser was revealed at the D23 Expo in Anaheim on Friday, August 9. This sequel explores the deepening mystery of ancestral communication as Moana works to rescue her community. Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson return to voice Moana and Maui, respectively, in this follow-up, set three years after the events of the original 2016 film.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu captivated audiences with her electrifying dance performance in Oo Antava, a standout moment in Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna's blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise. With rumors swirling about Disha Patani making a splash with a dance number in Pushpa 2, Meenakshi Seshadri has now expressed her interest in featuring in an item song for Pushpa 3. In an interview with Lehren Retro, Seshadri revealed, “I have a strong desire to perform an item song now.” When the interviewer suggested she should consider doing one for Pushpa 3, she responded with enthusiasm, saying, “I swear, I want everyone to watch and say, ‘Wow, this is an item song.’” She further challenged the stereotype that item numbers are only for younger actresses with a certain look, adding, “I want to prove everyone wrong and show that it’s not about age or appearance.”

Dalljit Kaur has recently made headlines with her comments about her former husband, Shalin Bhanot, during a challenging period in her life following her separation from second husband Nikhil Patel. On Instagram, a follower suggested that Dalljit should reach out to Shalin for support. In response, Dalljit kAUR expressed skepticism about Shalin's interest, stating that he might be "too busy" to care.

Abdu Rozik will be joining Salman Khan as a co-host for Bigg Boss 18. According to ETimes, the Tajikistani singer has been brought on board by the producers to host various special segments in the upcoming season. Rozik has confirmed his involvement and expressed his enthusiasm about returning to the show. “I am thrilled to be back with Bigg Boss 18 in this new role. My time on Bigg Boss 16 was a beautiful journey, and I’m excited to bring my energy and passion to these special segments. I am working very hard on my language and vocal skills to make sure I give my best. I can’t wait for the audience to see what we have in store,” he said.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have extended their congratulations to wrestler Aman Sehrawat for his recent achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024. Sehrawat, who made his Olympic debut this year, has become India’s youngest-ever Olympic medallist by clinching a bronze in the 57 kg freestyle wrestling category. Ranveer Singh celebrated the victory by posting a photo of Sehrawat on his Instagram stories, praising him as “Haryane ka sher” and adding a tricolour emoji to his post. Similarly, Deepika Padukone also shared a photo of the young athlete, expressing her support and admiration for his remarkable accomplishment.

Superstar Aamir Khan and his former wife, filmmaker Kiran Rao, recently had a meaningful discussion with Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud following a special screening of their critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies at the Supreme Court. Held on Friday as part of a gender sensitization initiative, the event was attended by several judges from the Supreme Court. During their conversation, Aamir Khan shared that his motivation to produce Laapataa Ladies was driven by a combination of "fear and desire." Reflecting on his career, Aamir noted, “During COVID, at 56, I realized that I am in the final phase of my career. I may have about 15 more years of active work left, and I wanted to give back. The industry, society, and country have given me so much. Initially, I thought I could do one film a year, but as a producer, I have the opportunity to support multiple stories that I feel passionate about.”

Varun Dhawan will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming film Stree 2, which stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. The filmmakers have recently released a new song titled "Khoobsurat" featuring Varun. Following the song’s release, Kriti Sanon took to Instagram to playfully call Varun a "Dhokebaaz" (traitor). Kriti’s comment came in response to a video Varun posted, which showcased his playful retaliation towards her. In the video, Varun humorously alluded to their previous film Bhediya, where Kriti had danced with Rajkummar Rao in the popular song "Aao Kabhi Haveli Pe" from the original Stree. Kriti reacted to Varun's post with a laugh, saying, “Hahahhahaa.. see, that Haveli is where I got bitten! But I think you’ve forgotten who bit you on the bum! Dhokebaaz! Stree no. 2 in your life, huh?”

Naga Chaitanya and Sobhita Dhulipala have recently shared a collection of previously unseen engagement photos on Instagram, despite facing some trolling. The couple, who have been the subject of dating rumors for over two years, accompanied the photos with a poetic caption. The post featured verses from the Kurunthogai, translated by A.K. Ramanujan: “What could my mother be to yours? What kin is my father to yours anyway? And how did you and I meet ever? But in love, our hearts are as red earth and pouring rain: mingled beyond parting.” This marks the first time Naga Chaitanya has posted a photo with Sobhita on his social media profile. Although their relationship has been the subject of speculation for some time, they had previously chosen not to comment on the rumors.