Entertainment Highlights October 18: Kartik Aaryan Signs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4? Tamannaah Quizzed By ED

After Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai, Salman Khan's security has also been increased. The actor was receiving fresh threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. Amid all the chaos, Salman Khan also has to work. He is not disrupting his work and is continuing to shoot for Bigg Boss 18. However, Salman Khan's safety has been increased on the set.

Rumours of 'Barsatein - Mausam Pyaar Ka' lead actors - Kushal Tandon and Shivangi Joshi dating in real-life have been doing rounds for quite a while. Amid this, Kushan has recently confirmed dating the YRKKH actress. Talking to ETimes, the actor said, "I am not getting married right now but I am definitely in love. We are taking it very slow. My mother desperately wants to see me married and unka bas chale toh meri shaadi aaj hi karwa dein. And waise dekha jaye toh kuch bhi ho sakta hai, kabhi bhi. But the best part is that the search for a suitable girl for me by my parents has stopped now."

Global sensation Nora Fatehi's collaborative track with international artist CKay titled 'Its True' has officially out. This highly anticipated song showcases Nora in all her glory and is part of CKay's album called 'Emotions'. The album also features other notable artists like Olamide and Tydollasign. Nora's enchanting vocals from the song are already winning hearts around the world. The track perfectly combines soothing melodies and groovy lyrics that will keep you vibing!

A special screening of 'Badlapur' has been arranged for all Varun Dhawan fans tomorrow (Saturday) as is completing 12 years in Bollywood on 19th October. For those unversed, VD made his Bollywood debut with 'Student Of The Year', which released on 19th October 2012.

Bollywood actors Jacqueline Fernandez and Riteish Deshmukh have been named India’s 'Most Beautiful Vegetarians' of 2024 by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India. This recognition highlights their unwavering dedication to promoting animal welfare and embracing a compassionate, plant-based lifestyle. The title, formerly known as the Hottest Vegetarian Celebrity Award, has been awarded to several renowned figures in the past, including Zeenat Aman, Jackie Shroff, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao, Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar, Shraddha Kapoor, Sonu Sood, Anushka Sharma, and Amitabh Bachchan.

JioCinema Premium has finally released the official trailer for the HBO original drama series DUNE: PROPHECY. Co-produced with Legendary Television, the six-episode season is set to debut exclusively on JioCinema Premium, starting November 18th at 6:30AM, with new episodes dropping every subsequent Monday.

Entertainment enthusiasts have reason to celebrate as Karan Johar revealed a new film on October 18. The acclaimed filmmaker announced that he is producing this untitled project, which will be directed by Karan Singh Tyagi. The film boasts a stellar cast, including Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, and is set to hit theaters on March 14, 2025. The storyline will revolve around the historic courtroom struggle of Sankaran Nair as he seeks the truth behind the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre during the British Raj.

Priyanka Chopra made a much-anticipated return to India earlier this week, delighting her fans. The actress was in Mumbai to attend the launch of Max Factor India on Thursday night. While several photos and videos from the event have surfaced online, one particular moment has caught everyone’s attention. In a video shared by a paparazzi account, Priyanka is seen leaving the venue and heading toward her car. Before departing, she takes a moment to pose with a group of children waiting for her outside. After a quick wave to the paparazzi, she enters her car and leaves.

Harry Styles has finally spoken out about the tragic passing of his former bandmate and close friend, Liam Payne. Hours after Payne's untimely death due to a fatal fall in Buenos Aires, Styles took to Instagram to share an emotional tribute. The two were members of the immensely popular boy band One Direction. In his heartfelt post, Styles shared a photo of Liam performing on stage, accompanied by a touching message, describing him as "warm, supportive, and incredibly loving." He wrote, "I am truly devastated by Liam's passing," he wrote. “His greatest joy was making other people happy, and it was an honour to be alongside him as he did it. Liam lived wide-open, with his heart on his sleeve; he had an energy for life that was infectious."

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Guwahati for over two hours on Thursday in connection with the ongoing investigation into the ‘HPZ Token’ mobile app scam. The probe focuses on a money laundering case linked to the app, which allegedly defrauded numerous investors by falsely promising profits through Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining. Reports suggest that Bhatia was initially summoned earlier but postponed her appearance due to prior work commitments, eventually attending the inquiry on Thursday. The ED has confirmed that the 34-year-old actress's statement was recorded under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) at the Guwahati zonal office. Sources clarified that Bhatia is not an accused in the case but had attended an HPZ Token promotional event for which she was compensated with an appearance fee.

According to the latest update, production for Bhool Bhulaiyaa 4 is set to begin right after the release of the third installment. Kartik Aaryan, who has won hearts with his portrayal of Rooh Baba, is already confirmed to reprise his iconic role in the next chapter of the franchise. Revealing the same, a source informed Zoom, "The producers at T-Series are super-confident that Part 3 would beat the collections of Part 2. It is twice as enrapturing as the first part. An idea for Part 4 has already been initiated, and work will begin on Part 4 as soon as Part 3 is released." However, an official confirmation is still awaited.