Entertainment Highlights April 7: Sikandar Enters 100Cr Club, Indian Idol 15 Winner Takes Home XX Lakh Prize

Divya Jain, wife of legendary music director, Ravindra Jain, passed away on April 6, 2025. The news of the veteran's death came 10 years after the music composer's death in October, 2015.

Somya Seth, popularly known for her character Navya, announced her pregnancy with husband Shubham Chuhadia on social media. Sharing the news, the actress wrote, "Soon we’ll be a party of four. Our hearts are full, our hands will be even fuller—and we wouldn’t have it any other way!!" The couple will welcome the baby in July this year.

As Chhorii 2 is coming four years after its first installment, Nushrratt Bharuccha has opened up on the 4 year gap and told ANI, ""The four-year gap was very helpful. If this had come back-to-back, I don't know what I would've done. The break allowed me to do more light-hearted films... it helped me detach from the film, and sometimes detaching has its positive side"

Allu Arjun, the stylish actor and the Icon star has raised the bar higher for Indian cinema and himself. Sukumar's sequel Pushpa 2: The Rule becoming a phenomenon worldwide, especially in India and Bollywood. Amid controversies and divided responses to Pushpa 2 The Rise, Allu Arjun did the unimaginable. As the actor is gearing up for his next within a couple of months, all eyes are on the upcoming hyped collaboration with Atlee Kumar. The AA22XA6 is the talk of the film industry as Atlee has established himself as one of the most sought-after directors in Bollywood with Shah Rukh Khan's Jawan.

In her heartfelt note, Disha Patani expressed her gratitude for having had the chance to work with Jackie Chan and experience his warm, generous spirit firsthand. She wrote: "Happiest B'day my Taguu, the living legend ✨ I can't express how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to work with you and to know you as the most beautiful soul that you are. Always kind, compassionate, giving. You make sure everyone feels included and safe in your presence. I hope one day I can implement my learnings from you, and hold your values in my life. You only come from a place of love and carry the willingness to sacrifice for your loved ones. Keep shining my hero, on and off screen✨ Nobody can ever come close to your legacy." The picture appears to be taken during the shooting of their 2017 film Kung Fu Yoga, where the two shared screen space. It's clear that for Disha Patani, working with Jackie Chan wasn't just a career milestone-it was an unforgettable experience filled with respect, admiration, and valuable life lessons.

According to industry tracker AB George's post on X (formerly Twitter), Empuraan has achieved a remarkable milestone in the United Kingdom, surpassing the lifetime gross collections of Leo and Kalki 2898AD in just 11 days. The action-packed film has earned £1.60 million, placing it third in the list of the top 10 South Indian grossers in the UK. Leading the list is Pushpa 2: The Rule with £1.92 million, followed by Baahubali 2 with £1.82 million. Other films on the list include Leo (£1.58M), Kalki 2898AD (£1.55M), PS1 (£1.339M), Jailer (£1.337M), GOAT (£1.03M), RRR (£976K), and PS2 (£972K).

Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi are making their comebacks to the television screens with Bade Achhe Lagte Hain new season. The two Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai stars will be paired opposite each other for the first time in a project. While Shivangi Joshi played the lead role of Naira opposite Mohsin Khan in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai generation two, Harshad Chopda romanced Pranali Rathod in YRKKH generation three. Their fans often manifested their pairing and their wish has finally come true. "Bade Achhe Lagte Hain Naya Season will be loaded with romance and drama, with a sweet touch of modern day relationships. Unlike the same monotonous daily soaps, Shivangi Joshi and Harshad Chopda's show will focus on how relationships evolve and undergo multiple ups and downs in modern day times. The show will definitely strike a chord with the audience as it features an impressive storyline which is sweet, simple and relatable," our khabri exclusively told Filmibeat.

As soon as Tahira Kashyap uploaded the post, Ayushmann reacted to it with a like and commented, "My hero❤️🥹." Aparshakti Khurana wrote, "Big tight hug bhabhi! We know Tussi ainu viii lamaaa paa laaonge ❤️."

An hour ago, Tahira Kashyap took to Instagram to make her fans aware of her breast cancer relapse. Her post read, "Seven year itch or the power of regular screening- it's a perspective, I had like to go with the latter and suggest the same for everyone who needs to get regular mammograms. Round 2 for me...I still got this. (sic)" She then captioned the post with her humorous words. Tahira wrote, "When life gives you lemons make lemonade. When life becomes too generous and throws them again at you, you squeeze them calmly into your favourite kala khatta drink and sip it with all the good intentions. Because for one it's a better drink and two you know you will give it your best once again❤️ (sic)." Th filmmaker Tahira further asked her fans to not shy away from regular screening/mammogram as keeping a check on one's health is very necessary.

Amidst the controversy, it is notable that Jaya Bachchan made her appearance at the prayer meet in a simple white outfit, choosing to attend alone without her husband, Amitabh Bachchan. The video, which garnered widespread attention, depicted Bachchan being tapped on the shoulder by the woman in a green saree, an action to which she reacted sharply. She was seen grabbing the woman's arm, pulling her aside, and then expressing her displeasure towards a man filming the incident, presumed to be the woman's husband. Despite the solemnity of the occasion, this moment highlighted a rare public display of anger from the actress, leading to divided opinions among netizens.

Karan Johar recently shared a selfie of his on his Instagram on April 6, 2025. In the selfie picture, we could see Karan pouting while donning a shades, a floral hoodie, and a cap. Karan looked evidently thin in the new selfie he shared lately. A user took a selfie picture of Karan Johar on a Reddit thread with title "Probably the only close up pic you'll get without bright lights and pounds of make up... Karan Johar." This picture made many fans stand concerned about the filmmaker. One commented in this thread, "Why do I also see Tushar Kapoor?" Another wrote, "I hope, he is feeling healthy! He should take care of his health and not being obsessed with looks (esp. As a father!) ." "He looks very unhealthy, it's actually concerning. Hope he is okay," another concerned fan commented.

My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 1 will release on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11 pm JST on Crunchyroll. When translated, it is 7.30 pm IST on the same day. My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 1 will first air in Japan on BS NTV and Tokyo MX and then on Yomiuri TV. It will also be followed by the release of ABEMA, Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, and Hulu. Internationally, one can stream My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episode 1 on Crunchyroll.