Entertainment Highlights February 1: Deva Fails To Beat TBMAUJ On Day 1; Raftaar Gets Married

Actress Pooja Hegde took to Instagram to thank her fans for praising her role in Deva. She wrote, "Thank you to all the people who have sent me love and appreciation for my portrayal as Diya. Love only and only. Diya is now yours. Deva in theaters now."

Vicky Kaushal was spotted going to Temple Lord Venkateshwara at Hyderabad amid the launch of his upcoming movie Chhaava's song Jaane Tu. To note, after several delays his movie will be releasing in theaters on February 14, 2025. The movie stars Vicky Kaushal and Rashmika Mandanna in lead role.

The much-loved 2018 Bollywood rom-com 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is all set to hit cinemas once again. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao in the lead, the Ashwini Iyer Tiwari directorial is arriving on big screens once again on 7th February 2025. Announcing the same on Instagram, Kriti captioned her post, "My SWEETEST film re-releasing again!! This month of love, Bareilly mein hoga pyaar bhi, takraar bhi aur hungama bhi, PHIR SE!! Trailer out now! #BareillyKiBarfi re-releasing in cinemas on 7th February. @ashwinyiyertiwari @niteshtiwari22 @junochopra @ayushmannk @rajkummar_rao. (sic)"

With over 100 plus celebrities from Bollywood to special performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Madhuri Dixit Nene, the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2025 will be nothing short of a "big fat wedding" in India, says IIFA Awards founder-director Andre Timmins. In attendance will be a host of B-town celebrities including Shah Rukh, Dixit Nene, Kareena, Karisma, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, who will be performing at the IIFA stage.

Rapper Raftaar, whose real name is Dilin Nair, has officially tied the knot with fashion stylist and actress Manraj Jawanda! The couple celebrated their union in a beautiful wedding ceremony surrounded by close friends and family on Friday, January 31. Raftaar has now unveiled the first official glimpses of their dual wedding celebrations, honoring both South Indian and Sikh traditions. This marks his second marriage, as he was previously married to Komal Vohra.

While the Grammy Awards are set to take place in the U.S. on Sunday, February 2, Indian audiences will be able to watch the event early on Monday, February 3. The broadcast kicks off at 4:30 AM IST with the glamorous red carpet, leading into the main ceremony from 6:30 AM to 10 AM on Disney+ Hotstar. Additionally, fans can stream the red carpet and the premiere ceremony live on YouTube and the official Grammy website.

Akshay Kumar’s latest film, Sky Force, continues its impressive box office streak. Released on January 24, 2025, the action-packed drama is inching closer to the coveted ₹100 crore mark in India. On its eighth day in theaters, the film added ₹2.75 crore to its earnings, bringing its total domestic collection to ₹89.25 crore. Produced by Maddock Films and Jio Studios, Sky Force recorded a 14.49% occupancy rate on January 31, 2025. However, its journey at the box office hasn’t been without challenges, as it now faces tough competition from Shahid Kapoor’s Deva, which hit the screens recently.

Ibrahim Ali Khan's much-awaited Bollywood debut has been officially announced with the title Nadaaniyan. On Saturday, Netflix India unveiled the first poster of the upcoming film on its official Instagram handle. The poster features Ibrahim Ali Khan alongside Khushi Kapoor, both dressed casually, sitting on what appears to be a playground. The film has been generating buzz for a while, and with this first look, excitement among fans has only increased. More details about the storyline, cast, and release date are expected to be revealed soon.

Veteran singer Udit Narayan has sparked controversy after videos of his interaction with female fans during a live performance went viral. While singing Tip Tip Barsa Paani, several female fans approached the stage to take selfies with him. In one instance, a woman kissed him on the cheek, and in response, Udit Narayan unexpectedly kissed her on the lips. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has drawn mixed reactions from netizens. While some found it lighthearted, others criticized the singer’s actions, calling them inappropriate. As the debate continues online, Udit Narayan has yet to address the controversy.

Renowned rapper Raftaar has married fashion stylist and actress Manraj Jawanda in a private ceremony surrounded by their closest friends and family. Although the couple has not made an official announcement, their wedding festivities and shared photos have gone viral on social media, leaving fans swooning over their undeniable chemistry.

Rosshan Andrrews' debut Hindi film Deva, featuring Shahid Kapoor and Pooja Hegde in lead roles, hit theatres on January 31. The action-packed drama, with Shahid portraying the titular cop, opened to a collection of ₹5 crore net in India on its first day, as per Sacnilk. However, the film's opening performance falls short when compared to Shahid's previous release, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, which had a stronger start at the box office with ₹6.7 crore.