Actor Radhika Apte has said she cannot carry a theatrical release on her own and would need a male star in the lead for a cinema film to succeed. She named Alia Bhatt and Deepika Padukone as the only actresses who can open a film alone. Apte was speaking ahead of her Netflix series Akka with Keerthy Suresh.
Sai Pallavi has shared a conversation with her Ramayana co-star Yash, in which she asked whether he would return to small love stories. Yash replied that he wants to make big films because he has the opportunity, and to present Kannada and Indian cinema to the world. Ramayana is set for a worldwide release on November 5.
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter Aaradhya wore coordinated blue outfits to the birthday celebration of Aishwarya's nephew, Shivansh Rai. Photos shared on social media by her sister-in-law Shrima Rai show Aishwarya in a light-blue shirt with voluminous sleeves and Aaradhya in a denim jacket. The pictures offered a rare glimpse of the intimate family gathering.
Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan's spy comedy Udta Teer earned ₹4.10 crore net in India on its first day across 6,265 shows, or ₹4.83 crore gross. The start is not a disaster for a mid-budget Hindi film, but it is roughly half the opening of the pair's earlier film Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, which made ₹9.10 crore.
Kriti Sanon has opened up about the online abuse she faced over an outfit in a Raksha Bandhan commercial, saying it turned into a 'national debate' and trolls began targeting her family. Speaking with Kareena Kapoor on the show What Women Want, she said she usually ignores trolls but felt this time the issue had to be addressed.
Director Abhinay Deo, who worked with Irrfan on the 2018 dark comedy Blackmail, says he had planned to make Blackmail 2 with the late actor. He remembered Irrfan as extremely spontaneous, describing how the actor studied characters closely yet never seemed rehearsed. Deo also recalled Irrfan running nearly 200 metres for a scene while unwell.
Strictly Come Dancing's new presenting line-up of Josh Widdicombe, Emma Willis and Johannes Radebe received cool early reviews. Critics now suggest the trio are finding their rhythm as the series goes on. Opinion remains divided, but the hosts appear to be settling into their roles in the long-running show.
Jazzy, a DJ who rose through Dublin's club scene, is finally releasing her first album after her music racked up more than a billion streams. She has collaborated with big names including Calvin Harris. The record marks a milestone for an artist whose career was built on dancefloor hits.
Friday's episode of Celebrity Traitors ended on a knife edge after a spooky challenge in the 'field of screams'. One contestant earned a special power and was left facing a major decision about how to use it. Fans are now waiting to see how the choice will shake up the game.
Singer Jamie Miller has topped the UK singles chart with 'Babydoll', becoming the first Welsh artist to reach number one since 2011. The previous Welsh chart-topper was Sian Evans, who featured on DJ Fresh's 'Louder'. The success is being celebrated as a landmark moment for music from Wales.