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Abhijeet Bhattacharya changed his mind on singing at weddings. The singer, who has previously mocked others for singing at weddings, recently was asked about the same, he said, “How much will you all scold me? Let me tell you the truth -- I didn’t sing at my own wedding because the atmosphere wasn’t right. And in that moment of frustration that I wasn’t singing at my own wedding, my father-in-law didn’t give me money for my suit tailoring! At weddings, there should be soulful songs, but I will definitely sing at your wedding with a band” He further joked, “I, Lalit, Vishal, and Shreya will sing."

Mahesh Babu along with wife Namrata Shirodkar sent a message for Namrata Shirodkar, who is currently seen in Bigg Boss 18. When Shilpa's daughter, Anoushka, entered the reality show to meet her mother in family reunion week, she revealed what her uncle and aunt said to her mother, "It's interesting how both of them had the same thing to say. They told me to tell mom that they are so proud of her, and can't wait to see her with the trophy."

As per Sacnilk's report, Pushpa 2 grossed Rs. 16 Crore at the worldwide box office. Therefore, the overall worldwide collection as of Day 28 (New Year 2025) has been Rs. 1679 Crore. The overseas collection of Pushpa 2 as of Day 28 (Wednesday) has been Rs. 266.25 Crore.

From it's title itself, Pooja Entertainment, seems to promise laughs with "Mere Husband Ki Biwi", a comedy directed by Mudassar Aziz, known for hits like Pati Patni Aur Woh, Happy Bhag Jayegi and the recent Khel Khel Mein. Starring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar, the film seems to have its target set on making audiences guffaw with this musical ride of relationships, chaos, and cackles. Scheduled to release on 21st February 2025, the movie is produced by Vashu Bhagnani, Jackky Bhagnani, and Deepshikha Deshmukh. The motion poster featuring a man's shoe caught between a stiletto and a Punjabi jutti-has piqued curiosity, hinting at a crazy comedy of relationship confusion. Underlining that it's not just a love triangle, but a "love circle," sources close to the film shared that it's an unpredictable tale of colliding romances where past takes on future. The makers took on to social media to share the poster and the poster has caught rapid attention with young Internet users tickled by the idea of "exes" battling current love in a relationship.

In a shocking outburst, actor Pankit Thakker lashed out at former cricketer Vinod Kambli. Thakker, known for his candid opinions, shared his thoughts on Kambli's life. "Vinod Kambli's life is a national disgrace, and it's heartbreaking to see a national icon struggle with personal demons. He had it all - talent, fame, and fortune - but unfortunately, he squandered it away." Thakker attributed Kambli's downfall to his lack of discipline and commitment to his craft. "Kambli's personal life has been marred by controversy, including allegations of domestic violence and abuse. His children's decision to distance themselves from him is a testament to the consequences of his actions."

Famed singer Armaan Malik has tied the knot with his girlfriend Aashna Shroff. The couple got engaged in August 2023. Sharing the marriage picture, Armaan wrote, "tu hi mera Ghar 🧡."

Pushpa 2 has set a new record, becoming the highest Day 28 collection for a Hindi movie, surpassing Stree 2 and Baahubali 2. On Day 28, the film earned Rs. 9.5 Crore in the Hindi version. With just one day remaining in its fourth week, Pushpa 2 has already secured the title of the highest fourth-week collection for a Hindi film, having earned Rs. 50 Crore so far. The previous record-holder for fourth-week collections was Stree 2, which grossed Rs. 36.1 Crore. Furthermore, Pushpa 2 has made history by becoming the first Hindi movie to surpass Rs. 770 Crore in Hindi-language earnings.

With this beautiful beginning, Swapnil Joshi has kick-started his work in 2025. This year, audiences can look forward to several projects featuring Swapnil as an actor and producer. His upcoming film "Jilbi" is set to release on January 17. Swapnil Joshi is also gearing up for his production and acting venture "Sushila-Sujit". Additionally, he has announced another film, "Chiki Chiki Buboom Bum", which will hit theaters on February 28.

In 2018, during the production of Housefull 4, several women accused Sajid Khan of sexual harassment. In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Sajid disclosed the emotional challenges he faced over the past six years. "I thought of ending my life many times in the last six years," he revealed, describing this period as "extremely bad." The absence of work and public scrutiny took a toll on him. Despite being cleared by the Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA), Sajid found it difficult to re-establish himself in the industry. Financial difficulties forced him to sell his home and move into rented accommodation. He recalled starting to earn for his family at 14 after his father, Kamran Khan's death left them in debt.

PM Narendra Modi and Diljit Dosanjh's meet-up video is going viral on social media. PM Modi shared the highlights of their meet-up where both are seen talking on various points. Sharing the video on Instagram, PM Modi wrote, "A very memorable interaction! Here are the highlights..." In the shared video, Diljit sang a song on Guru Nanak. Enjoying the song, PM Modi matched the singer's beat by moving his hands on the table, beating it like a tabla. Diljit posted a slew of pictures with PM Modi on X saying, "A fantastic start to 2025. A very memorable meeting with PM @narendramodi Ji. We talked about a lot of things including music of course!"