Entertainment Highlights: PM Modi Pens Heartfelt Note For Vinesh Phogat; Dalljiet Kaur To Redesign Tattoo

Telugu film icon Prabhas has made a significant contribution to the relief efforts for the Wayanad landslide victims by donating ₹2 crore to the Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF). This act of generosity comes as the region grapples with one of the worst disasters Kerala has ever faced.

After the success of 'Animal' and 'Bad Newz', Triptii Dimri is reportedly being considered to headline late actress Parveen Babi's biopic. According to Filmfare, director, cast members, production house including other details have been under wraps. However, there is no official confirmation yet.

The makers of Ananya Panday's debut web series 'Call Me Bae' opted for a unique promotional strategy. On Wednesday (August 7), the diva was captured at the Mumbai airport jetting off from 'Bom-Bae' with two huge yellow suitcases, leaving everyone curious. The actress made a stylish entry at the airport in an uber cool ensemble. She wore a grey t-shirt with a pair of quirky printed flared denims. She layered her shirt with an oversized checkered jacket with 'bae' written at the back and also carried a sleek black bag.

Manu Bhaker has won two medals this year at the Paris Olympics 2024. On August 7, as Manu returned to India, Vedaa actor John Abraham met and clicked a picture with her. Sharing the pic, John wrote, "Had the pleasure of meeting @bhakermanu and her lovely family. She has made India proud!!! 🇮🇳 Respect."

On Wednesday, Dalljiet took to Instagram to share the picture of her tattoo that she matched with estranged. Explaining the significance, she shared that she would like to change it, and wrote, “Take 2. A tattoo that represented strength to fall in love again. Strength to trust again. Strength to leave the country and wrapping up everything for love and a hope to have family that me and Jaydon craved so much for. After nine years I took the plunge as I got lost in the fantasy of having a family and all that I was being told to believe.”

Avneet Kaur was recently being accused of non-payment by a homegrown jewellery brand. They have claimed that the actress failed to make payment after using their products. Tagging the actress, the brand wrote, "It took me a few days to decide whether to share this incident on social media, but I realized I can’t stay silent when it’s important to take a stand. As small brand owners, we pour our hearts into every piece and care deeply about our customers, the stylists we work with, and the celebrities who wear our jewellery. My hope is that by sharing this story, we can protect others from similar experiences. We need to support each other and stand against exploitation. This isn’t about naming and shaming anyone, but about speaking the truth. Thank you to everyone who stands with us and believes in fairness and respect."

Moment after Vinesh Phogat Disqualified from the Paris Olympics 2024, the athlete was hospitalized in Paris due to dehydration. For the unversed, the wrestler is disqualified for being overweight in the women's 50 kg segment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note for disqualified candidate, Vinesh Phogat, from Paris Olympics 2024. He wrote, "Vinesh, you are a champion among champions! You are India's pride and an inspiration for each and every Indian. Today's setback hurts. I wish words could express the sense of despair that I am experiencing. At the same time, I know that you epitomise resilience. It has always been your nature to take challenges head on. Come back stronger! We are all rooting for you."

Janhvi Kapoor starrer Ulajh saw dip again in the box office report on day 5. The film has just earned Rs. 65 lakhs on first Tuesday. Thus, in total, the movie has collected rs. 6 Cr in total. Talking about the film, Janhvi Kapoor said, "I feel it's a very different character for me. In my earlier films, I was a helpless, damsel in distress kind of role, Suhana (her character) is not like that. She is not an 'abla naari' and that was very exciting for me."

In a surprising turn of events, Ayushmann Khurrana let go of Sunny Deol's Border 2 as he was 'unsure' of his positioning in the ensemble cast. The war film, where Ayushmann was supposed to play the role of a soldier, said no to it because of Sunny Deol's towering presence. "Ayushmann was in talks to play a soldier in the sequel. While both Ayushmann and the makers were keen on collaborating, the actor felt unsure of his positioning in an ensemble led by Sunny Deol, a towering star in his own right,” according to the source.

National crush Triptii Dimri stepped out for dinner last night with rumoured beau, Sam Merchant. She wore casuals featuring white shirt and a pair of cargos while flaunting no makeup look as she stepped out for dinner. She posed for the paps and waved at them before entering the premises.

Kangana Ranaut recently took a jibe at Vinesh Phogat, who raised slogal against PM Modi, after her historic win in Paris Olympics 2024. Taking to Instagram, Kangana wrote, "Fingers crossed for India's first Gold Medal...Vinesh Phogat at one point took parts in protests where she raised the slogans of "Modi teri kabr khudegi". Yet she was given the opportunity to represent the nation and best of the training, coaches, and facilities. Beauty of democracy and a great leader."