Entertainment Highlights February 26: Chhava Set For Maha Shivratri Boost; Govinda Reacts To Divorce Buzz

Speculations of Bollywood actors Govinda and his wife Sunita Ahuja heading for a divorce after 27 years of marriage stirred the internet yesterday. "This is not true. (sic)," her manager told the portal.

Actor Raghav Juyal celebrated Mahashivratri with deep devotion by visiting the sacred Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Trimbak, Maharashtra, to offer prayers. Dressed in a simple kurta and pants, he embraced the spiritual essence of the occasion, participating in rituals with quiet reverence.

Actor Preity Zinta visited Maha Kumbh Mela for the third time and said her experience has been magical, heartwarming and a bit sad. Zinta shared a video post on her social media handles on Wednesday featuring her visit to the festival where she took the holy dip at triveni sangam. The actor expressed her experience in the caption.

Ever since Tuesday (yesterday), Bollywood actor Govinda and his wife Sunit Ahuja have been in the headlines over rumours of them getting a divorce. Amid the separation talk, Govinda's lawyer and actor's family friend Lalit Bindal told India Today that Sunita Ahuja had indeed filed for a divorce with the actor 6 months back. Talking about it, the lawyer claimed that there were issues which got resolved later. He further clarified that things are well-settled now and the couple is "going strong".

On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, actress Shehnaaz Gill visited the sacred Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple in Maharashtra to offer prayers. Embracing the spiritual essence of the day, Shehnaaz shared glimpses of her visit on Instagram, delighting her fans with moments of devotion. In one of the pictures, Shehnaaz, dressed in traditional Indian attire, can be seen standing in front of the temple with folded hands, radiating serenity and faith. Another image captures her seated near a beautifully adorned Shiva Lingam, surrounded by offerings of marigold flowers and sacred leaves.

Actor Sanjay Dutt's upcoming horror comedy movie has been titled "The Bhootnii", the makers announced on Wednesday. Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, the film will also feature Mouni Roy, Palak Tiwari, Sunny Singh, Beyounick and Aasif Khan. The project, which comes from Soham Rockstar Entertainment and Three Dimension Motion Picture, will be released in theatres on April 18. "This Good Friday, fear gets a new date—#FridayThe18th! Get ready for horror, action, and comedy like never before!" Soham Rockstar Entertainment posted on Instagram along with a teaser of the movie. The film is produced by Deepak Mukut and Dutt. Hunar Mukut and Maanayata Dutt serve as co-producers.

Prime Video, India’s most-loved entertainment destination, today announced the premiere date of its upcoming Original movie Be Happy. Produced by Lizelle Remo D’Souza under the banner of Remo Dsouza Entertainment Pvt Ltd, this poignant drama beautifully intertwines the warmth of family, the power of dreams, and the resilience of love. Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Nora Fatehi, and Inayat Verma in lead roles with Nassar, Johny Lever and Harleen Sethi in supporting roles, Be Happy promises to be a heartwarming watch. The film is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide in Hindi, with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada on March 14.

In a shocking turn of events, Tollywood producer Kedar Selagamsetty has passed away while in Dubai. The news of his demise surfaced yesterday, leaving the film industry and his close associates in mourning. The exact cause of his death has not been disclosed, leading to widespread curiosity and speculation. Kedar Selagamsetty was a well-connected figure in the Telugu film industry, known for his close ties with stars like Allu Arjun, Bunny Vasu, and Vijay Deverakonda. His sudden passing has left many in disbelief, with condolences pouring in from colleagues and well-wishers. However, details regarding his family remain scarce at this time.

The intense legal tussle between Pooja Entertainment and Netflix, which made headlines in 2024, has finally reached a resolution. The dispute, centered around allegations of cheating and non-payment of dues amounting to nearly ₹47.37 crore, saw months of negotiations and legal proceedings. Recent reports suggest that both parties have now settled the matter, with Netflix reportedly agreeing to pay over ₹20 crore to Pooja Entertainment. This brings an end to the high-profile conflict involving the renowned production house, founded by Vashu Bhagnani, and the streaming giant.

Despite its intriguing title and a star-studded cast featuring Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Preet Singh, and Bhumi Pednekar, Mere Husband Ki Biwi has struggled to attract audiences. The film, which hit theaters on February 21, 2025, has seen a lukewarm response at the box office. On its fifth day, the comedy-drama managed to collect only ₹37 lakh, bringing its total earnings to ₹5.42 crore in five days. The underwhelming performance suggests that the film has failed to create strong word-of-mouth buzz, making its journey at the box office challenging.

As per Sacnilk.com, Chhaava continued its strong box office run, earning approximately ₹20 crore on its second Monday and an estimated ₹17 crore on Tuesday. With these figures, the film’s domestic total has reached around ₹362.25 crore, though the final numbers may be even higher once all collections are compiled. With Maha Shivratri bringing a partial holiday midweek, the film is expected to see another surge in earnings.

Govinda has finally reacted to the speculations about his divorce from his wife Sunita Ahuja. Talking to ETimes, he stated, "These are only business talks going…I am in the process of starting my films." On the other hand, his manager said, "There have been issues between the couple due to certain statements made by certain members from the family. There is nothing more to it and Govinda is in process of starting a film for which artists are visiting our office. We are trying to resolve it."