Entertainment Highlights: 70th National Film Awards 2024 Ceremony In Delhi Today; Gauri Khan Turns 54

Yami Gautam took to social media and expressed her joy and emotions as her father won the National Award for Baghi Di Dhee. She wrote, "Very emotional moment as my father, Shri Mukesh Gautam , received his first National Award, as a director, for his film - ‘Baghi Di Dhee’. Emotions cannot be poured in words. I am such a proud daughter. My father’ journey till here has been one of the hardest journeys I have seen & yet couldn’t deter him from his consistent passion for work & immense honesty in ethics. Your family is proud of you, papa".

As Mithun Chakraborty was honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, he is overwhelmed with the honour.Talking about the same, the veteran actor stated, "After all these years, it seems God has given back something to me with interest."

C202, an innovative horror thriller, is slated for release in theaters on October 25. Directed by Munna Kasi, the film is said to feature impressive special effects. In addition to directing, Munna Kasi also plays the male lead, alongside a talented ensemble cast that includes Tanikella Bharani, Chitram Sreenu, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and Satya Prakash. Other notable actors such as Shafi, Y Vijaya, and Archana also have significant roles in the film. Produced by Manohari KA under the Mighty Oak Pictures banner, C202 promises to deliver a unique cinematic experience.

Singer Tulsi Kumar had a close call while filming a music video when an accident occurred on set. A video shared by a paparazzo on Instagram on Tuesday captured the moment. Tulsi, dressed in a cream-colored outfit, was performing in front of the camera when the set’s wall props began collapsing around her. As the props lost support, the one directly behind her came crashing down. Though the director shouted "Move!" to warn her, the prop fell before she could react, hitting her back and causing her to jump forward. Crew members rushed to restore the fallen prop, while the camera captured Tulsi visibly in pain, rubbing her back and legs.

Following his successful debut in the OTT space with Heeramandi, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is gearing up to direct Love and War, featuring Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Bhansali addressed speculation that the film is a reimagining of the 1964 classic Sangam. Dismissing the rumors, he hinted at the storyline but kept fans intrigued, stating they would "have to wait" to discover the narrative of Love and War.

Gauri Khan, wife of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is celebrating her birthday today, and she received a heartfelt birthday message from her close friend, Farah Khan. The director-choreographer shared some never-before-seen photos on social media, accompanied by a warm birthday note. Fans quickly joined in, flooding the comments with their own birthday wishes for Gauri. Taking to her Instagram handle, Farah Khan shared photos with Gauri and wrote, "Happy birthday @gaurikhan . I love that our effortless friendship fits in perfectly with my laziness needless to say .. I Love U."

A new report suggests that Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions is in negotiations to sell a significant stake in the company to Saregama India Ltd. While Johar is the owner of Dharma Productions, the company is run by CEO Apoorva Mehta. Saregama India Ltd, meanwhile, is part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group. The discussions between the two companies are reportedly centered on potential business collaborations, though no final decision has been made yet. This news comes after Dharma Productions posted a revenue of Rs 1,044.16 crore and a profit of Rs 10.69 crore for the 2022-23 financial year. Saregama, on the other hand, reported a revenue of Rs 790.3 crore and a net profit of Rs 185.1 crore during the same period, as per Business Today.

Featuring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Triptii Dimri, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is among the most-anticipated films of 2024. Set to release on Diwali, the horror-comedy is going to clash with Ajay Devgn starrer Singham 3. According to the latest update, its trailer is going to be released on October 9. However, an official confirmation is still awaited.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan is celebrating her 54th birthday today. Gauri Khan, originally named Gauri Chhibber, is a highly successful film producer and interior designer. Known as the "queen of Mannat," she is married to Bollywood's superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, often dubbed the "King of Romance." Over the years, Gauri has made a significant mark in film production, having produced several of Shah Rukh's hit films, including Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om, Chennai Express, among others.

The prestigious 70th National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for today, October 8, in New Delhi at Vigyan Bhavan. President Droupadi Murmu will preside over the event and honor the winners. Although the recipients were announced on August 16, the official award distribution will take place today, starting at 3 PM. The ceremony, which promises to be a star-studded occasion, will be streamed live on YouTube via DD News Channel, allowing fans to witness the appearances and celebrations as they unfold.