Entertainment HIGHLIGHTS April 28: Kesari Chapter 2 Enters Rs 100 Cr Club; Sajid Khan Accused Of Harassment

"Spoken like someone who has never achieved anything in life. Since you have bravely attempted to participate in our chat here is a valuable lesson. Either have something constructive to say or keep quiet. I sincerely hope for your sake that you have a rich daddy to drag you along life, cuz this attitude can only fit in those circles not in front of self made high achievers (sic)," Preity Zinta tweeted while replying to a user who said that her team won't win IPL 2025.

In recognition of his significant contributions to the arts, actor and Andhra Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Nandamuri Balakrishna was honored with the Padma Bhushan award. This prestigious accolade was bestowed upon him by President Droupadi Murmu, marking a momentous occasion in his illustrious career. Balakrishna's achievements in the entertainment industry, coupled with his service as an MLA, highlight a multifaceted career dedicated to both artistic endeavors and public service.

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal, known for sharing the screen with Akshay Kumar in iconic films like Hera Pheri and Bhagam Bhag, recently opened up about his relationship with the superstar. While Paresh Rawal and Akshay Kumar share a strong professional rapport, the senior actor emphasized that their connection remains largely work-based. In a recent interview, Paresh Rawal described Akshay Kumar as a “colleague,” highlighting that in the film industry, most relationships are professional in nature. During a conversation with The Lallantop, Paresh Rawal was asked, “Is Akshay Kumar a friend?" The veteran actor initially replied, “Yes." However, he then added, “Film industry mein colleague hote hain, theatre mein dost hote hain, aur school mein jigar jaan dost hote hain. But film ke andar colleague hote hain. (In the film industry, people are colleagues, in theatre they are friends, and in school, they are heart-to-heart friends. But in films, they are colleagues)." When asked whether Akshay Kumar is his colleague, he replied, “Yes."

Aamir Khan’s team has officially addressed the circulation of fake posters that show the actor dressed as Guru Nanak. Over the past few days, AI-generated images falsely portraying Aamir in the likeness of the revered Sikh Guru have gone viral across social media platforms, sparking widespread discussion. The statement reads, "The poster showing Aamir Khan as Guru Nanak is completely fake and AI generated. Aamir Khan has no connection to any such project. He holds the highest respect for Guru Nanak and would never be part of anything disrespectful. Please don't fall for fake news."

Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Salman Khan has announced the postponement of The Big Bollywood One shows, which were originally set to take place in the UK on May 4 and 5. The superstar was scheduled to perform alongside a star-studded lineup featuring Madhuri Dixit, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Kriti Sanon, and Disha Patani. On Monday, Salman expressed that it was important to pause and reflect during this period of mourning. He also assured fans that the rescheduled dates for the shows will be revealed soon.

Sunny Deol reached Dehradun to continue shooting for his upcoming film "Border 2". Deol shared a story on his Instagram handle on Sunday, which read, "Reached 'Border shooting wild weather and beautiful sunset in Dehradun." "Border 2" is a sequel to 1997's blockbuster film "Border". The film will be directed by Anurag Singh, known for "Kesari" and the first two films in the "Jatt & Juliet" franchise. Filmmaker JP Dutta, who directed "Border", will serve as a producer on the sequel alongside his daughter Nidhi Dutt via JP Films. Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar will also produce under the banner of T-Series.

Ground Zero, starring Emraan Hashmi, faced challenges in making a strong impact at the box office during its opening weekend. Despite receiving glowing reviews, the military drama failed to perform as expected, particularly on Sunday. After three days, the film grossed ₹5.20 crore nett, with Sunday’s earnings standing at ₹2.15 crore nett. The film, directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, faced stiff competition from other big releases like Kesari 2, Jaat, and Phule, which likely played a role in affecting its box office run.

Ajith Kumar was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan in January 2025, and now, the actor is set to receive the award personally from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu. The ceremony will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi. Sources confirm that Ajith, accompanied by his wife Shalini and their children, has already flown to the national capital in preparation for the momentous occasion on April 28, 2025.

Television actress Navina Bole has come forward with serious allegations against filmmaker Sajid Khan, describing him as a "terrible" person. Recounting an incident from around 2004, during the time Khan was working on Heyy Babyy, Navina revealed that he allegedly summoned her to his office and made an inappropriate demand, asking her to undress in front of him. Speaking with Subhojit Ghosh on his YouTube channel, Navina shared, "There is this terrible, terrible man who I would never want to meet in my life called Sajid Khan. He really the pushed the envelope when it came to disrespecting women. I was really excited when he called me and then he said, 'Why don’t you just get off your clothes and sit in your lingerie? I need to see how comfortable you are in your body.' I am talking about 2004, 2006."

As per industry tracker Sacnilk, Kesari Chapter 2 collected ₹7.53 crore on its 10th day, showing growth from Saturday’s ₹7.15 crore earnings. So far, the film’s domestic total stands at ₹64.83 crore. On the global front, the film crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office by its second Sunday. Sacnilk confirmed that after grossing ₹93.50 crore worldwide by Saturday, the film aimed to surpass ₹10 crore on Sunday alone, strengthening its global performance.