Entertainment Highlights: Kangana Ranaut’s Emergency Postponed; Rakhi Sawant Has Tumour In Uterus?

Vikrant Massey, who is quite active on social media, treated fans with the first look poster of his next release. Titled as Blackout, the movie also features Mouni Roy in the lead and is directed by Devang Shahin Bhavsar. To note, Blackout will be releasing on June 7 on Jio Cinema

Renowned actor Rajpal Yadav made his Cannes debut this year alongside filmmaker Palaash Muchhal for the screening of their movie Kaam Chalu Hai. He took to social media and shared several images from the prestigious event

Rajinikanth opened up on Vijayakanth, former actor and politician, receiving a posthumous Padma Bhushan. His heartfelt video message is widely circulated on social media where the superstar could be seen talking about his late friend. He could be heard saying, “The central government honoured late actor and my friend, Vijayakanth, with Padma Bhushan. His achievements will go down in history, it’s a top honour for him. I still cannot fathom that Vijayakanth is not with us. He came, achieved a lot and left us all. We will never see anyone like him again. I miss him dearly. Our Captain was a Madurai veeran (warrior). Thank you.”

On Thursday, filmmaker Hansal Mehta unveiled the third installment of his highly successful series, Scam, titled Scam 2010 – The Subrata Roy Saga, which will explore the life of businessman Subrata Roy. Inspired by the book Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay, this Sony LIV series will be produced by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with Studio Next, under Mehta's direction. Scam 2010 narrates the rags-to-riches journey of Roy.

Kartik Aaryan and Triptii Dimri are set to grace the screen together in the highly anticipated Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, directed by Anees Bazmee. The horror-comedy commenced filming earlier this year, and there are whispers that the duo has already signed on for their second project. Rumor has it that Kartik and Triptii will star together in Anurag Basu’s upcoming romantic film. Producer Bhushan Kumar, in an interview with Zoom, spilled the beans about the forthcoming venture. While there have been speculations that Kartik and Triptii might collaborate for Aashiqui 3 under Anurag Basu's direction, Kumar clarified that they are currently "not making Aashiqui 3." Instead, the team is gearing up for another project slated to commence filming in July, helmed by Anurag Basu.

Kartik Aaryan is gearing up for his next release, Chandu Champion, set to hit theaters on June 14, 2024. Ahead of the release, the makers shared the first poster featuring Kartik, which quickly started trending. Today, the actor unveiled another sneak peek, leaving fans eager for more. The second poster of Chandu Champion is a striking black-and-white image, showcasing Kartik in an unprecedented avatar. Displaying his six-pack abs and chiseled physique, the actor stands inside a boxing ring with a fierce expression, wearing gloves.

Actor Karthik Kumar has recently found himself at the center of multiple controversies, the latest being a viral audio recording. Karthik has denied that the voice in the recording is his, addressing the issue in an Instagram post. The audio, allegedly featuring Karthik Kumar making casteist remarks, sparked a significant backlash on social media, with netizens demanding action against him. In a video shot from inside a car, Karthik clarified, "That’s not my voice. Those are not my words. I don’t talk like that. I don’t have that vocabulary." The clarification video is now going viral.

As Vicky Kaushal celebrates his birthday today, his Lust Stories co-star Kiara Advani penned the sweetest birthday message for him. Kiara shared a photo on social media from their Koffee With Karan shoot, writing, "Vicky Kaushal, Happy Birthday Vicksterrrrr… Shine bright, my friend." She accompanied the message with a bundle of heart and smiley emojis. The picture was taken during their joint appearance on Karan Johar’s Koffee With Karan.

Today marks the 36th birthday of Vicky Kaushal, one of the most celebrated actors in the industry. Social media is abuzz with heartfelt wishes pouring in from fans worldwide. Notably, his family is also joining in the celebration with great fervor. Sunny Kaushal, Vicky’s brother, took to social media to share a touching message along with some rare candid snapshots of the actor. Among these is a throwback photo showcasing a young Vicky standing with the aid of a wooden stool. The subsequent picture captures an adult Vicky Kaushal joyously posing in front of a "Happy Birthday" banner. In the caption, Sunny wrote, “36 saalon mein zyada toh kuch nahi badla…Happy birthday cutie.”

Malayalam actor Mathew Thomas is facing a challenging time following a serious accident involving his family on the early morning of May 15. Their jeep overturned on an under-construction highway in Sasthamugal, Kochi, Kerala, while returning from a family event. Tragically, their 61-year-old relative Beena Daniel lost her life in the crash. Mathew’s father Biju, mother Susan, and Beena’s husband Saju sustained injuries and are hospitalized, along with Mathew’s brother John, who was driving the jeep. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. Although Beena was swiftly taken to the hospital for treatment, she unfortunately passed away there.

Zakir Khan, a beloved stand-up comedian, is set to fill the void left by The Kapil Sharma Show's departure last year, delighting comedy enthusiasts. Kapil Sharma transitioned to a streaming platform with The Great Indian Kapil Show in 2024, creating a vacuum in television comedy. To temporarily bridge this gap, the show Madness Machayenge - India Ko Hassayenge, featuring actor Huma Qureshi as a regular guest, was aired. According to the Hindustan Times, Zakir Khan's upcoming show will seamlessly blend poetry and comedy, showcasing his signature style that has garnered a substantial fanbase. Khan aims to expand his audience reach with this television venture, scheduled to debut in August. The show will also feature Bollywood guests, akin to the format that contributed to the popularity of Kapil Sharma's program.

Vicky Kaushal stands as one of Bollywood's most popular stars. His journey began with a remarkable debut in the critically acclaimed film Masaan (2015), and since then, he has continually dazzled audiences with his range. With a string of awards and a devoted fan following, Vicky remains one of the most loved actors to grace Hindi cinema screens. As the Hindi film star has turned 36, here's wishing him a very Happy Birthday!

Taha Shah Badusshah has been the talk of the town since his portrayal of Tajdar in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. His storyline with Alamzeb, played by Sharmin Segal, has received high praise from audiences. Taha is also being lauded for his powerful screen presence and acting skills. However, his journey to this big break was far from easy, spanning 14 years in the industry. Taha recalled enduring significant hardships, including paying for auditions and even being scammed. Speaking to Instant Bollywood, he said, "Before I got Yash Raj, I used to go for eight auditions a day. Many times I used to give money for auditions, something around Rs 4000-10,000. I even got scammed 3-4 times when they would take money from me and the whole office would disappear the next day."

Ritesh, Rakhi's ex-husband, shared an update on her health, revealing that she was admitted to the hospital after experiencing chest and stomach pain. Doctors discovered a tumor in her uterus after conducting several tests. According to Ritesh, they suspect Rakhi may have cancer, but additional test results are still awaited. “She was admitted to the hospital last night after she complained of chest pain. Doctors are looking after her. They have discovered a tumour in her uterus. She had pain in her stomach too. Doctors have suspected that it might be cancer. Tests are being done. Doctors have proposed a surgery but they want to check first if it is cancer or not,” Ritesh told News18.

Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency has been postponed once more. On Wednesday, the filmmakers issued a statement announcing that the political drama will no longer be released on June 14, 2024. The postponement is due to Kangana’s involvement in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, where she is contesting from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. “Our hearts are filled with love pouring in for our queen Kangana Ranaut. As she prioritises her duty to the nation and her commitment to serve the country, the release date of our much-awaited film ‘Emergency’ has been postponed. We promise to update you soon with a new release date. Thank you for your continued support,” the statement by team Emergency read.