Entertainment Highlights: Alia Begins Alpha Shoot; Vicky Kaushal Reveals Katrina’s Reaction To Tauba Tauba

Priyank Sharma recently addressed her friend Hina Khan's breast cancer diagnosis. Expressing his heartfelt concern, he said, “This is extremely sad what has happened. I was speechless when I got to know. I didn’t know how to react to this."

On Wednesday, Vicky Kaushal shared his journey for 12 years to become one of the top actors in Bollywood. Sharing a before and after picture where he could be seen in the first one holding a banner for audition and in the next one, he was seen greeting the cheering crowd, he wrote, "This day, 12 years apart… nothing is overnight. Ever so grateful for all your love and blessings."

Yes, you heard that right! One of the FRIENDS cast used to hate the laugh of live audience's during the shooting of FRIENDS. After her former co-star, Jennifer Aniston revealed that Lisa 'hated' it. However, later Lisa clarified in another interview, “No, that's not exactly -- no, no. It irritated me if they would laugh for too long."

Earlier this week, the creators of Ajay Devgn and Tabu’s Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha announced on social media that their film will not be released on July 5 as previously scheduled. Later, it was announced that the film will now hit the theatres on August 2. Interestingly, the film will clash with Janhvi Kapoor starrer Ulajh. Taking to social media, the makers unveiled the first look posters of Ulajh.

The saga of Hombale Films' Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is continually rising to a fever pitch across the globe. Prashanth Neel's directorial effort has not only captivated audiences' hearts but also dominated the box office with its impressive collections. Continuing its spree, after collecting 700 crore in India, the Prabhas starrer has now set a record in Japan by securing the 3rd biggest opening for an Indian film. Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire is a new storm at the box office in Japan. The film released on 5th July in Japan has grossed JPY 18.22 million (USD 113K) in its opening week, playing at nearly 200 locations. Remarkably, This marks the third-largest start for an Indian film in recent times, trailing behind RRR (JPY 45 million) and Saaho (JPY 23 million).

Speculations about Varun Dhawan teaming up with his father David Dhawan for a romantic comedy have been circulating for a while. Recent updates indicate that the film is titled Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai and is slated for release in October 2025. However, an official confirmation is still pending. According to Pinkvilla, Ramesh Taurani's production has been named Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. “It’s a quirky title in sync with the world that David Dhawan is looking to create with Varun Dhawan, Mrunal Thakur, and Sreelela. It’s a fun family entertainer with the love triangle of the trio at the centre. David Dhawan has cracked a concept that’s fresh and original, and is confident to recreate the magic of comedies on the big screen again,” revealed a source.

Alia Bhatt has commenced filming for the much-awaited spy thriller Alpha, where she stars alongside Sharvari Wagh. Today, a viral photo captured her in casual attire in front of her vanity van on set.

Urvashi Rautela has reportedly been hospitalized in Hyderabad. According to the Free Press Journal, the actress was filming an action sequence for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s upcoming Telugu film, NBK 109, when she sustained an injury. Urvashi's team confirmed her hospitalization, stating that she suffered a severe fracture. While she is currently in pain, she is receiving top-notch medical care. Further updates on her health are expected soon.

Actress-dancer Rakhi Sawant, known for her controversial remarks and actions, recently made headlines after falling ill and staying in Dubai following surgery. During a recent interview with Tele Talk in Dubai, Rakhi Sawant emotionally revealed that she believes her chance to become a mother is now lost forever. Tearfully expressing herself, she recounted being informed by doctors that motherhood was not possible for her. Despite the pain of this revelation, she acknowledged the need to come to terms with her situation. Rakhi Sawant attributed this prognosis to a tumor in her uterus, which was surgically removed. She also mentioned considering surrogacy as an option to have a child in the future.

YouTuber and winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, Elvish Yadav, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the snake venom case. The central agency is set to question him on July 23. Earlier, the ED initiated a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) related to the snake venom incident, citing significant financial implications in the racket. According to Hindustan Times, Elvish was originally summoned to appear before the ED on July 8 but did not attend, citing overseas travel commitments. Recently, Elvish's close associate and Haryana singer Rahul Yadav, known as Fazilpuriya, was questioned at the ED's Lucknow office regarding the use of a snake in one of his music videos.

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez has once again been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). She is set to be questioned today (Wednesday, July 10) in connection with a money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. This isn't the first time Jacqueline has faced summons from the ED. Sukesh Chandrashekhar, currently in Delhi’s Mandoli jail for his alleged involvement in a Rs 200 crore extortion case, was rumored to have had a relationship with Jacqueline. Despite Jacqueline's repeated denials of any romantic involvement with Sukesh, she remains a suspect in the case and has been questioned multiple times by the Enforcement Directorate.

Actress Julia Fox, previously known for dating rapper Kanye West, has seemingly come out publicly. The actress briefly dated Kanye West, 47, following his split from Kim Kardashian. According to a report from Mirror.co.uk, she made this revelation in response to a viral TikTok by comedian Gracin, known as @emgwaciedawgie on the platform. Fox, who starred in ‘Uncut Gems’ and shares a three-year-old son named Valentino with ex-husband Peter Artemiev, acknowledged the clip, expressing her agreement and stating she has decided not to date men again. Mirror.co.uk noted the TikTok's comment, "I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like ‘Aww, you hate that man. You literally hate him.’" Julia Fox responded, "Hey, that was me. I was that lesbian. So sorry, boys. Um, won’t happen again."

Shahid Kapoor has wrapped up shooting for his upcoming action drama "Deva," where he stars alongside Pooja Hegde. The film, announced by him last Dussehra, has seen him sharing numerous behind-the-scenes photos on social media. Recently, Shahid was spotted attending the film's wrap-up party on Tuesday night, sporting a casual yet stylish look. In a video shared by Varinder Chatwla, he appeared dashing in a white t-shirt paired with denim jeans and a brown shirt, exuding charm as he posed for the camera.

Fans are in for a treat as Akshay Kumar is set to star in two comedy films releasing on August 15. He headlines the urban comedy "Khel Khel Mein" alongside Taapsee Pannu and Vaani Kapoor and also makes a surprise appearance in the horror comedy "Stree 2." A source close to HT City has exclusively revealed this exciting double role. "Yes it’s true. Akshay has a cameo in the Rajkummar Rao- Shraddha Kapoor starrer. The makers felt his comedy timing is impeccable, and his presence even for a few minutes will elevate that particular sequence," the source shared.

Vicky Kaushal has taken the internet by storm with his smooth dance moves in the recently released song Tauba Tauba from his upcoming movie Bad Newz. Vicky has finally shared how his actress-wife, Katrina Kaif reacted to his performance. Speaking to Times Now, the actor mentioned that although Katrina loves his uninhibited dancing, she suggested he “practice control” when dancing on screen. However, when Katrina saw Vicky's performance in Tauba Tauba, she deemed his moves “perfect.”