Entertainment News Highlights: As we welcome a new Wednesday (May 22) morning in May, the entertainment industry is already buzzing with many exciting and interesting updates.
On Monday, numerous Bollywood stars, such as Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and expectant parents Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, participated in the fifth phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections in Mumbai. Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is currently filming for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, was also seen showing off his inked finger at a polling station. Notably, his actress-wife Alia Bhatt was absent from the voting scene.
Rakhi Sawant's former husband, Ritesh, has made a serious allegation. On Tuesday, while speaking with a few paparazzi in Mumbai, Ritesh claimed that certain individuals are harassing Rakhi and issuing her death threats. Although he asserted that he knew the identities of these individuals, he declined to reveal their names, stating that he would only do so once he has gathered all the necessary evidence.
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May 22, 2024, 8:27 pm IST
Shah Rukh Khan Admitted To Hospital After Suffering From Heat Stroke
Shah Rukh Khan was rushed to hospital after he suffered a heat stroke during the match between Sunriser Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. The actor was admitted to the Ahmedabad's KD hospital on Monday and later discharged after the improvement of health.
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May 22, 2024, 6:13 pm IST
ENT LIVE Updates: Shalin Bhanot Didn't Want To Participate In Khatron Ke Khiladi?
Shalin Bhanot is one of the last participants to get enlisted in the stunt-based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi. In his latest interview, Shalin has spoken about the same, and revealed, "Everybody had been finalized and they had got their visas too. It was not planned at all. I was not prepared, and it was not something that was on the cards, it was a last moment entry in ‘KKK’,” Bhanot told PTI in an interview.
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May 22, 2024, 4:05 pm IST
Bollywood Updates: Kajol's Birthday Wish For SRK's Daughter Suhana Khan
It's Shah Rukh Khan’s daughter Suhana Khan's birthday today, and wishes are pouring in from all corners. Kajol shared a lovely photo of Suhana to extend her wishes, referring to her as a sweet girl. Previously, Ananya Panday and Navya Naveli also sent their birthday greetings to her. Taking to her Instagram stories, Kajol shared a photo and wrote, “Happy Happy birthday to this sweet girl @suhanakhan2.”
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May 22, 2024, 2:41 pm IST
Hollywood Updates: Are Mark Ruffalo & Chris Hemsworth Reuniting For New Crime Thriller?
Mark Ruffalo is considering teaming up with Chris Hemsworth for a new project. They might collaborate on the adaptation of Don Winslow’s novella Crime 101. The film is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, with Ruffalo in talks to star. Hemsworth is also in discussions to both star in and produce the movie alongside Ben Grayson. According to Deadline, the film is expected to be released next year. Crime 101 features an intriguing and suspenseful story about a series of high-level jewel thefts along the Pacific Coast.
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May 22, 2024, 1:03 pm IST
Bollywood News: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Teases Ranbir, Alia & Vicky's Love And War
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has broken his silence about his upcoming film, Love and War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal. This project marks Bhansali's first collaboration with Ranbir since their fallout during Saawariya and subsequent reconciliation. It is also Bhansali's first film with Vicky Kaushal and his second with Alia Bhatt, following their successful collaboration on Gangubai Kathiawadi. In a recent interview, Bhansali hinted at his excitement for the film. “It’s a love story that I’m making after a long time. A slightly contemporary work, different from the dances, pillars, architecture, drapes, curtains and jewellery [of “Heeramandi”]. It’s a new language, milieu and ambience for me. I needed [it] very much to excite me as a filmmaker to do something new, to speak of a different period, a different set of characters and new circumstances,” Bhansali told Variety.
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May 22, 2024, 12:21 pm IST
Sanjay Leela Bhansali On Audience Reactions To Heeramandi
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali has responded to audiences' reactions to Heeramandi for the first time. In a recent interview, Bhansali discussed his experience making his OTT debut with the star-studded series and confessed to being overwhelmed by the positive response. He expressed his happiness in seeing fans binge-watch the Netflix series multiple times. For those unfamiliar, Heeramandi premiered earlier this month and consists of eight episodes. Speaking with Variety, Bhansali said, “The reactions were overwhelming and heart-warming. What really stood out for me was that audiences have binge-watched ‘Heeramandi’ and even watched it twice or thrice over at a stretch. It was nice to see the kind of response we have received on social media and the kind of content people are creating around the show from different parts of the world.”
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May 22, 2024, 9:46 am IST
Entertainment Updates: Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's Second Pre-Wedding Bash DEETS
Following a grand three-day pre-wedding celebration in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Mukesh and Nita Ambani are reportedly planning a second pre-wedding bash for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. This event will take place from May 28-30, with the Ambani family hosting around 800 guests on a luxury cruise. The cruise will cover a distance of 4,380 km over three days, departing from Italy and traveling to southern France.
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May 22, 2024, 8:41 am IST
Entertainment Updates: Rakhi Sawant Gets Death Threats, Reveals Ex-Hubby Ritesh
Revealing that Rakhi Sawant's life is in danger as she recently received death threats, Ritesh told media, "I will reveal everything, let me get all the evidence first. I am not afraid of anyone. I will name people but let me get the evidence first. I just want to tell you that some people who pretended to be our well-wishers are also involved in this controversy. I will tell you who this person it. We are informing police about it. We do not want media trial. This is related to Rakhi’s security. People are troubling her. She is also getting death threats."
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May 22, 2024, 7:54 am IST
Bollywood News Updates: Alia Bhatt Shares Cryptic Note Amid Citizenship Debate
As Alia Bhatt didn't turn up to vote, netizens began the citizenship debate on social media. For those who may not know, Alia Bhatt is not an Indian citizen. The actress holds a British passport. Amid the ongoing debate, she posted a cryptic note. However, we can't confirm if her absence is related to the ongoing discussion about her citizenship on the internet. Alia shared on her Instagram story: “Love. There’s no argument, no matter how strong, that can overcome that word.” She accompanied the post with ‘The Good Word’ hashtag.