Entertainment Highlights February 15: Chhava Gets Biggest Opening Of 2025; Kesari 2 Release Date Announced

Aarya Babbar broke silence on Prateik Babbar not inviting his father Raj Babbar in his own wedding, "Main iss hadd tak kehta hoon ki theek hai hamari maa Naadira ko nahi bulana chahte the woh, for whatever reason... I will give him the benefit of the doubt. He didn't want to invite me or my sister Juuhi (Babbar), okay. But at least he should have invited that person who Smita maa had loved, his father. Yeh cheez disrespect hai towards Smita maa," he said. Continuing, he further said, “The fact that we have tried reaching out or not doesn't matter, because for the past few months he has decided to not answer anyone's calls, for whatever reason. It is extremely hurtful.”

Apoorva Lakhia recently mentioned how he took Amitabh Bachchan to a strip club during the shooting of Ek Ajnabee. Upon Amitabh asking him to show around Bangkok, Apoorva recalled taking him to a strip club, “I said, ‘Sir, this is Patpong, there are live shows here; if I take you, there will be riots.’ He said, ‘No, we will go.’ So, I said, ‘Let’s go,’” he said. “He is walking in Patpong, and we are going to this place called Exotic Pu**y, which was the name of the club where all these shows happen. And Amit ji had never seen such a show. So imagine, we went with Amit ji for the show, and the Indians there went crazy. He was walking as if he was in Juhu." He further recalled Amitabh Bachchan's reaction to the show and said, “He kept saying ‘Mind-blowing.’”

Prime Video today announced the premiere date for its upcoming Original young adult series Ziddi Girls. Produced by Pritish Nandy under the banner of Pritish Nandy Communications, Ziddi Girls is created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy. The series is directed by Shonali Bose and written and directed by Vasant Nath and Neha Veena Sharma. A refreshing and relevant college drama about seeking one’s identity and forging life-long friendships that seamlessly blends entertainment with thought-provoking narratives, the series features an exceptionally talented cast of newcomers, including Atiya Tara Nayak, Umang Bhadana, Zaina Ali, Deeya Damini and Anupriya Caroli along with acclaimed actors Simran, Nandita Das, Nandish Singh Sandhu, Lillete Dubey and Revathy. The eight-episode Hindi Original series is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 27.

Actor Sahil Khan has officially tied the knot with his longtime love, Milena Aleksandra, celebrating their union with a grand wedding reception at Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa on Valentine’s Day. The star-studded event was attended by their close family and friends, making it a truly memorable occasion. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the world’s tallest tower, the extravagant celebration captured the essence of romance and luxury. Several pictures from the reception have surfaced on social media, showcasing the couple’s joyous moments. Sahil Khan, best known for his performances in films like Style and Xcuse Me, also shared exclusive glimpses of the event through videos, giving fans a sneak peek into his special day. The actor’s wedding reception has become a hot topic online, with fans and well-wishers showering the newlyweds with love and congratulations.

Rajkummar Rao's action thriller film "Maalik" is set to hit the big screen on June 20, the makers announced on Saturday. Helmed by Pulkit of "Bhakshak" fame, the project is produced by Kumar Taurani under the Tips Films banner and Jay Shewakramani’s Northern Lights Films. "Poore pradesh aur desh pe RAJ karne aa rahe hain MAALIK! @rajkummar_rao in and as #Maalik In Cinemas on 20th June, 2025," read the caption. The makers also unveiled a poster featuring Rao in the titular role of Maalik. The actor presents a ruthless and intense look as the gangster in the high-octane action film.

Bharti Singh has voiced her support for Samay Raina amid the controversy surrounding Ranveer Allahbadia’s remark on India’s Got Latent. While interacting with the paparazzi in Mumbai, Bharti shared her thoughts on the matter, emphasizing that Samay is a good person who is admired by many. Notably, Bharti had also appeared on Samay’s popular show alongside her husband, Haarsh Limbachiyaa. “Woh show hi aisa hai, but zaroori nahi ki aap show mein jaake wahi bolo jo show ki requirement hai. Aapki marzi—bolo ya na bolo. Samay thodi kehta hai, ‘Arey, muh kholo, bolo!’ Samay bohot accha ladka hai aur talented bhi hai. Gen-Z ka pasand hai woh. Khud jaoge toh uske fan ho jaoge. Itna accha hai," Bharti said, as quoted by Indian Express.

Produced by Dharma Productions, Leo Media Collective & Cape of Good Film, Kesari Chapter 2 - The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh releases on 18 April 2025… Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, the much-awaited film stars Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday.

Content creator Apoorva Mukhija, widely recognized as 'The Rebel Kid' on social media, has been removed from the list of official ambassadors for the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards. The prestigious event is set to take place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, next month. The decision comes in the wake of a controversy surrounding Apoorva Mukhija's recent appearance on comedian Samay Raina's YouTube show, India's Got Latent. During the episode, YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia made an inappropriate remark about parents, sparking backlash.

Prateik Babbar and Priya Banerjee’s wedding was a beautiful blend of love, culture, and cherished moments, celebrated in the presence of their closest family and friends. The newlyweds delighted fans by sharing enchanting pictures from their traditional ceremony, leaving everyone in awe.Taking to Instagram, the couple posted a series of stunning wedding photos, capturing the essence of their special day in Mumbai. Along with the pictures, they shared a heartfelt joint caption that read, "I’ll marry you in every lifetime #priyaKAprateik," accompanied by an infinity emoji.

Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava has set new benchmarks at the box office with an impressive opening. According to Sacnilk, the film raked in ₹31 crore (nett) on its first day, making it Kaushal’s highest opener to date. Chhaava recorded an overall occupancy of 35.17% in Hindi, with morning shows seeing 30.51% footfall, which later increased to 34.50% in the afternoon and peaked at 40.51% in the evening. Surpassing Uri: The Surgical Strike, which had collected ₹8.20 crore on its opening day, Chhaava has emerged as Vicky Kaushal’s biggest first-day grosser. Additionally, it has claimed the title of the highest opener of 2025, outperforming Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force, which had earned ₹15.30 crore on its debut.