Entertainment Highlights: Singham Again & BB3 Release Banned In UAE; SRK's 59th Birthday Plans Revealed

In the recent episode of Bigg Boss 18, Shilpa Shirodkar was seen praising Chum Darang. She was talking to Rajat Dalal when she appreciated Chum's attitude and called her one of the most genuine person in the showbiz world. Shilpa mentioned that Chum cares a lot for her people and can go to any extent to protect them. "If you do something wrong with her people, she will fight. She is a warrior. It is another level," Shilpa said and then added, "She is such a genuine girl. In my fifty years in this industry, I have not seen anybody like this. If she considers you as her own, she will do anything to protect you."

Actor Sidhant Gupta, who won hearts with his performance in Prime Video series 'Jubilee', recently joined hands with the Khushiyan Foundation to brighten the Diwali celebrations for the children in Juhu, Mumbai. The event was a heartwarming affair, filled with laughter, dance, and a whole lot of love. Sidhant, ever the entertainer, took the lead in distributing gifts to the excited children. But the fun didn’t stop there. Sidhant, with his infectious energy, turned the distribution into a dance party. He played music, danced with the kids, and created a truly magical atmosphere. The sight of the actor grooving with the children was both heartwarming and inspiring. Reflecting on his experience, Sidhant shared, “Diwali is about light and their smiles were as bright. It reminded me that simple is beautiful amidst the rush and grandeur surrounding us. It was cheer joy. I also got to dance with them.” This is such a beautiful way to celebrate Diwali, spreading smiles and joy. It reminds us of the importance of giving back and sharing happiness, especially during festive times. Sidhant's initiative truly captures the spirit of Diwali, making it a memorable occasion for everyone involved.

In less than a month of its theatrical release, Rajinikanth-Amitabh Bachchan-starrer 'Vettaiyan' is all set for its OTT premiere. The film will be streaming on Prime Video in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages from 9th November 2024. Earlier today, the OTT streaming giant announced the same on social media.

Diwali is not just the festival of lights but also brings in joy, warmth, laughter and a lot of love. With Diwali being celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitement all over the country today (October 310, our beloved Bollywood stars - from Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan to Allu Arjun among others -- are also sharing warm wishes for fans on their respective social media handles. Check it out...

The advance booking for Singham Again started on a full-fledge note 2 days ago. According to the latest Sacnilk update, Ajay's film has already sold over 1.8 lakh tickets (1,89,431 to be price) in all over India till 10:30 am IST. A day before the release, the opening day advance booking report for 'Singham Again' has witnessed a noticeable jump. As per the same report, the film has grossed Rs 6.12 cr (without block seats) and Rs 8.68 cr (with block seats) for the opening day.

The much-anticipated teaser of the popular Korean surviving-thriller series 'Squid Game: Season 2' is all set to dropped tomorrow (1st November). Sharing the good news, Netflix wrote, "🚨 Attention players 🚨 Squid Game Season 2 Teaser TOMORROW"

Kartik Aaryan's Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 is all set to set the box office on fire. Ahead of the big Diwali release tomorrow, the film has already sold over 2 lakh tickets (2,32,957), grossing over Rs 7.49 cr (without block seats) for the opening day till 9:30 am IST, according to the latest Sacnilk report. With block seats, the pre-sales of BB3 has already crossed the Rs 9 cr-mark (Rs 9.6 cr). for day 1.

As Diwali lights up the sky, 'Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 16' on Sony Entertainment Television is set to illuminate our homes with a special episode that brings together Bollywood's heartthrob Varun Dhawan and the iconic Amitabh Bachchan. Hosted by Mr. Bachchan himself, this episode will not only sparkle with star power but also delve into profound conversations, particularly around the experiences of fatherhood shared by the two stars. During the episode, VD revealed that he and his wife Natasha have named their daughter - Lara. For those unversed, Varun-Natasha welcomed their baby girl on June 3, 2024.

Shah Rukh Khan will be celebrating his 59th birthday this Saturday (November 2). As per reports, SRK will be celebrating his birthday with a private party at Mannat with family, close friends and selective friends from the film industry. Reportedly, the actor is also having a meet and greet for his fans at the Bal Gangadhar Hall in Bandra. It's also being said that he will travel to Alibaug later in the day to spend some time with his family.

Ahead of the big Diwali 2024 clash tomorrow, Ajay Devgn's Singham Again and Kartik Aaryan-starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 won't be releasing in UAE (Saud Arabia). As per reports, the 'religious conflict' shown in Singham 3 and the homosexual references in BB3 have resulted in its ban by the Saudi Government.