Bollywood Newsmakers of the Week: Alia returns from Kashmir with daughter Raha; Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh to welcome baby on THIS date
This week in B-town has been as exciting as it could get. From Priyanka Chopra flying to India to several iconic movies, re-releasing, here are the 8 major happening of the week.
The past week has been one of the most exciting ones for Bollywood buffs. Let’s go back in time and revisit the eight major happenings. Recently, Alia Bhatt returned from Kashmir after wrapping up the Alpha shoot. Priyanka Chopra was also in town to attend the engagement ceremony of her brother and promote her upcoming Marathi movie as a producer. Apart from these, there were several other big updates.
Here are the top 8 Bollywood Newsmakers of the Week:
1. Alia Bhatt returns from Kashmir with daughter Raha
On September 1, Alia Bhatt was spotted at a private Mumbai airport with her daughter Raha Kapoor returning after wrapping her Kashmir schedule of her upcoming movie Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra, the action-packed movie also stars Sharvari Wagh. Earlier, Alia also dropped a behind-the-scenes look from the shoot with her co-star.
2. Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan spotted outside Siddharth Anand’s office
Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan jumped in joy when the two stars were spotted at Fighter director Siddharth Anand’s office. The internet started speculating on a possible collaboration and wished for one, too. In addition to this, Sonam Bajwa and casting director Mukesh Chhabra were also seen exiting the building on August 29.
3. Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh expecting their first child on THIS date?
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh must be eagerly waiting for the arrival of their first child. While the couple has announced that they will be welcoming their baby in September 2024, a source close to the couple told News18 Showsha that if things go as per plans, she will deliver the baby on September 28 at a hospital in South Bombay. Currently, the Piku actress is enjoying her maternity break and is expected to resume work in 2025. The celebrity couple will also reportedly move to their new Mumbai house after the arrival of their child.
4. Priyanka Chopra poses with paparazzi's during Marathi film Paani's promotions
A couple of days ago, desi girl Priyanka Chopra attended her brother Siddharth Chopra's engagement and hastakshar ceremony in India. Then, on August 26, she attended a promotional event for the yet-to-be-released Marathi-language drama film Paani. During the event, she took a moment to make the paparazzi happy by posing with them.
The Bajirao Mastani actress is producing the movie, which won the National Film Awards for Best Film on Environment Conservation. It will be released theatrically on October 18, 2024.
5. Javed Akhtar says he may write a film for Ranbir Kapoor
Bollywood screenwriter Javed Akhtar criticized Ranbir Kapoor’s character in Animal. But while talking to The Indian Express, he stated, “I may write a film for him.” He said so on being asked if Kapoor would ever be a star like Amitabh Bachchan owing to the fact that he starred in the Sandeep Reddy Vanga film.
6. Aamir Khan opens up on desire for a partner in life
While talking to Rhea Chakraborty on her podcast, Aamir Khan said that he has two unsuccessful marriages, so one shouldn’t ask for marriage advice from him. When quizzed if there are chances for a third, he said, “I am 59 now, where will I get married again, mushkil lag raha hai (looks difficult). I have so many relationships in my life right now, I have reconnected with my family, my kids, etc.”
7. Zoya Akhtar gives major update on Jee Le Zaraa
While fans are excited to watch Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Katrina Kaif together in Jee Le Zaraa, the road-trip film has been facing back-to-back roadblocks. When asked what was the hold-up on the film, Zoya Akhtar told The Indian Express “I think aligning the three of them, their dates, and Farhan, his dates.”
8. Veer Zaara, Gangs Of Wassepur, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein re-release in India
A couple of days ago, Anurag Kashyap announced that Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 & Part 2 will be released theatrically in India from August 30 to September 5. Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein starring Dia Mirza, R Madhavan, and Saif Ali Khan, was also re-released in theaters on August 30, 2024.
Now, a source told Bollywood Hungama that Shah Rukh Khan’s Veer-Zaara will be released on September 13. “It'll have selected shows per day in cinemas and based on the demand, the shows would be increased,” the informant added.
Bonus News: Aadar Jain proposed to the love of his life, Alekha Advani and dropped dreamy pictures on his Instagram post. Ananya Panday, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and others congratulated them.
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