Entertainment Highlights: Kumkum Bhagya Actress Asha Sharma Passes Away At 88

Noted actor Siddique on Sunday resigned as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (A.M.M.A.) following sexual assault allegations raised by a woman actor on August 24. Talking to a television channel, the senior actor said he had sent his resignation letter to the President of the organisation, Mohanlal. "Yes. I have tendered my official resignation to the president of the organisation, Mohanlal. Since there were allegations against me, I have decided not to continue in the post and resigned," Siddique said. A female actor had on Saturday alleged Siddique had sexually abused her after inviting her for a movie discussion.

Amy Jackson has tied the knot with Gossip Girls star Ed Westwick in a dreamy ceremony in Italy. On Sunday, the couple shared official pictures from their wedding with a caption that read, "The journey has just begun 💍"

Rapper Suga on Sunday tendered a handwritten apology on social media to fellow BTS members and fans, days after he appeared for questioning related to the police investigation into a driving under influence (DUI) incident against him. In the post shared on BTS's Weverse page, the artist -- whose real name is Min Yoon-gi -- reiterated that he was sorry for driving an electric scooter on the sidewalk after drinking earlier this month. "I would like to ashamedly apologize once again. I sincerely apologize for the disappointment that my misbehavior has caused to my fans and those who have shown me love. I have made a big mistake and have forgotten my responsibility to repay everyone with actions worthy of the amount of love that I have received. "On August 6, I made the mistake of driving an electric scooter on the sidewalk after drinking. Also, I am sorry for the confusion I caused following my first apology I hastily posted on August 7. I should have thought more deeply about my actions and have been more careful, but I did not,"

Veteran actress Asha Sharma, who has been a part of 'Adipusuh' and shows like 'Kumkum Bhagya', 'Mann Ki Awaz Pratigya' and more, has passed away today (August 25). Confirming the same, CINTAA took to Twitter (X) and offered condolences to Sharma's family. They wrote, "#cintaa expresses its condolences on the demise of Asha Sharma." The reason behind her demise is yet to be known.

Abhay Verma, known for his role in the horror-comedy Munjya alongside Sharvari, is rumored to join Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming action-thriller King, directed by Sujoy Ghosh. Following the success of Munjya, Pinkvilla reported that Abhay would play a significant role in this highly anticipated film. Recently, Abhay addressed these rumors for the first time in an interview with Popdiaries. When asked about his involvement in King, Abhay smiled and initially avoided giving specifics, noting it wasn't the right time to discuss the details. However, he did express his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan, stating that he has long "idolized" him, both as an actor and as a person. He added, “Whatever we have heard about the rumors of whatever is going to happen, I hope that happens (smiles).”

Actor Tanuj Virwani has debunked rumors about his parents, Rati Agnihotri and Anil Virwani, being separated. In an interview with NDTV, Tanuj explained that while his parents did go through a brief separation between 2015 and 2016, they have since reconciled and are now on good terms. He said, "I don't know why people keep saying that my parents have been separated. I need to set the record straight. My parents are not separated. They had marital issues back in 2015-2016, so they were briefly separated during that period, but ever since then, we have mended the fence, and they are fine now."

John Abraham recently returned to the big screen as a leading man in Vedaa, but unfortunately, the Nikkhil Advani-directed film struggled at the box office. Released on August 15, Vedaa faced tough competition from Shraddha Kapoor's blockbuster Stree 2 and Akshay Kumar's Khel Khel Mein. This intense three-way clash significantly impacted the film’s earnings, with Vedaa grossing only Rs 17.82 crore over nine days. Addressing the film's performance, John Abraham expressed that, despite the disappointing results, he remains proud of his work in Vedaa and fully supports the film. “It’s a brave film to do. I wanted to work with Nikkhil again after Batla House. Honestly, more than success and failure, it’s the message that you’re sharing via your film that’s more important. We’ve told it in an entertaining way, but there’s no getting around the fact that the subject is heavy. And if people aren’t interested in watching films with heavy subjects, that’s their choice. I respect it. But you have to face the subject at the end of the day,” John told Radio City.

Shahid Kapoor, who recently captivated audiences with his performance in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, is now gearing up for a more intense role in his upcoming film Deva. A behind-the-scenes video from the film's set has recently surfaced online, showcasing Shahid in a gritty avatar. In the clip, he is seen wearing a white shirt and khaki pants, smoking a cigarette while sitting on a bike in front of a mural of Amitabh Bachchan. The scene appears to be part of a musical sequence where Shahid’s character is seen interrupting a wedding procession.

Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith resigned from his position as chairman of the Kerala Chalachitra Academy on Sunday following allegations of misconduct made by Bengali actress Sreelekha Mitra. Ranjith stated that his resignation was intended to prevent any harm to the reputation of the state’s Left government and that he plans to contest the allegations through legal channels, according to PTI. In a related development, veteran Malayalam actor Siddique, who also serves as the general secretary of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), has stepped down from his role amid accusations of sexual abuse. This resignation was confirmed by AMMA Vice President Jayan Cherthala.

Stree 2, the sequel to the 2018 horror-comedy hit, continues its winning momentum at the domestic box office, raking in an estimated ₹341.65 crore in just 10 days. Stree 2 has become the first blockbuster of 2024, setting a new record by surpassing the second Saturday totals of previous hits. It outperformed Gadar 2 (₹31.07 cr), Jawan (₹30.10 cr), Baahubali 2 (Hindi) (₹26.50 cr), The Kashmir Files (₹24.80 cr), Pathaan (₹22.50 cr), and KGF 2 (Hindi) (₹18.25 cr). Stree 2 is on track to cross the ₹400 crore milestone by Sunday or Monday, and with its impressive pace and exceptional audience support, its entry into the coveted ₹500 crore club is now assured.

While Munjya had its world TV premiere last night (August 24), the finally made its digital debut on Disney Plus Hotstar today (August 25) at midnight. Yes, you read that right! People, who have Hotstar subscription can watch the film now. The OTT giant announced the same in an Instagram post with the caption, "Aapne Munjya ko yaad kiya, aur voh apni Munni ko dhoondne dauda chala aa gaya.. Saari munnis, please be aware!! Watch #Munjya now streaming!"

Is Akshay Kumar’s Welcome 3—also known as Welcome To The Jungle—being shelved? Fans are growing concerned after noticing that the film’s announcement video has disappeared from JioStudios’ official YouTube channel. Although there has been no official confirmation about whether the project has been abandoned or if JioStudios has withdrawn, the situation has left fans anxious. Social media is abuzz with speculation, especially given the film's history of controversies.

Recently, Laila Majnu, starring Triptii Dimri, and Ranbir Kapoor’s Rockstar were re-released and performed exceptionally well at the box office. Now, reports suggest that Tumbbad, a horror film featuring Sohum Shah, is set to return to theaters on August 30. However, an official announcement regarding the re-release is still awaited.

In an interview with the Indian Express, Abhishek Banerjee discussed the screen time of his Stree 2 co-stars, Shraddha Kapoor and Aparshakti Khurana, addressing whether they have "limited screentime" in the film. Abhishek said, "I didn't feel that way. If the audience feels that way, yeh toh unka pyaar hai (it is their love). This means that the work was good and they want more of it, unko lalach (greed) ho raha hai (laughs). Everybody who feels that either Aparshakti and Shraddha Kapoor have a limited screentime is because they have done great work."