Sara Ali Khan turned 31 on August 12, 2026, and the actress has now offered fans a glimpse of her birthday celebrations. Taking to social media on August 14, Sara shared a series of pictures from what appeared to be a carnival-themed celebration attended by her family, close friends and members of the film fraternity. The pictures feature Sara posing with her mother and veteran actor Amrita Singh, brother Ibrahim Ali Khan and others. The celebrations appeared to follow a colourful carnival-inspired theme, with vibrant decorations, balloons and a specially designed birthday cake. The cake also featured references to Sara's interests and career, including cinema, travel and fitness. Among those seen as part of the celebrations was veteran actress Dimple Kapadia. Sara also shared moments with her friends, giving followers a look at the intimate gathering away from the usual spotlight surrounding celebrity birthday parties. Sharing the pictures on Instagram, Sara expressed gratitude for having people around her who know her well and continue to stand by her. She captioned the post, Blessed to be surrounded with people that know me 100% but are cool (insane) enough to stick around anyway View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sara Ali Khan (@saraalikhan95) Sara has continued to balance her acting career with her public presence and social media activity. She was most recently seen in Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, where she shared the screen with Ayushmann Khurrana, Wamiqa Gabbi and Rakul Preet Singh. Sara Ali Khan to reunite with Ayushmann Khurrana for Udta Teer Following Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, Sara is set to reunite with Ayushmann Khurrana for Udta Teer. The film is being presented as a comedy-led entertainer and will mark filmmaker Akash A Kaushik's directorial debut. Udta Teer brings together Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, with Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain backing the project as producers. The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 9, 2026. Written and directed by Akash A Kaushik, Udta Teer is expected to combine humour and chaos with a family-friendly narrative. The project also marks Ayushmann's return to comedy-driven entertainment. Also Read:Kareena Kapoor Khans birthday wish for Sara Ali Khan is all about food: May your plate always be full
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Pop singer Aastha Gill has announced the beginning of a new chapter in her musical journey with the launch of her independent music era. In partnership with Raag Entertainment & Experience Pvt Ltd, the singer has returned to the music scene with her latest single, Fursat, following an eight-month break that she used for artistic reflection, self-discovery and restructuring her creative team. The hiatus marked an important phase for Gill as she worked on redefining her musical identity and understanding the direction she wanted to take as an independent artist. During the break, she focused on developing a fresh sound, reassessing her creative vision and putting together a team that could support her plans for the next phase of her career. Fursat is the first release from this new chapter, with more music expected to follow in the coming months. Written by Kunal Verma, Fursat explores love, longing and intimacy through poetic, Urdu-influenced lyrics. The songs central hook captures the intensity of devotion, Do hain Lamhe Fursat Ke, Kharch aise karte hain / Ek mein Tum par jeete hain, Ek mein tum pe marte hain (I have only two moments of leisure, and I spend them like this: in one I live for you, in the other I die for you). The track has been composed by Dev Sadaana and produced by Sanjoy. While its lyrics carry a deeply emotional and romantic quality, the production takes a high-energy pop approach designed to connect with Gills audience. The song presents love as an all-consuming experience that transforms ones perception of time and self. Directed by Preet & Harry and filmed in Goa, the music video takes a different approach to conventional romance narratives. Instead of centring the female protagonist entirely around another person, the video focuses on her celebrating her own final moments and reclaiming her individuality. The makers have also opted for an understated fashion aesthetic to keep Gills personality and the story at the forefront. Speaking about the new phase, Aastha Gill stated, This independent chapter is the most honest version of me. Taking an eight-month break was terrifying but necessary to strip away the noise, rediscover my voice and figure out who I want to be as an artist. Fursat is the perfect introduction to this new era. It strikes a beautiful balance between traditional Urdu romanticism and contemporary, high-energy pop. The music video really drives home the message of the song: it is about loving deeply, but ultimately reclaiming your own narrative and celebrating your independence. With Fursat, Gill combines romantic emotion with a message of self-reclamation and independence. The song is now available across all major streaming platforms. Also Read : EXCLUSIVE: Aastha Gill on her single Paapi, I have been working on it for two years; also reveals how Salman Khan provided her with ghar ka khana in Hong Kong
Riteish Deshmukh remembered his late father, former Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh, on the 14th anniversary of his death on Friday. The actor shared an emotional tribute on social media, recalling the loss of his father with a throwback photograph. Taking to Instagram, Riteish posted an old picture of Vilasrao Deshmukh and wrote a heartfelt message in Marathi. He said, Tumhala jaoon 14 varsh jhaali. Maajhi vanvaas kaahi sampla naahi (It has been 14 years since you left, but my exile still hasnt ended). The actors message reflected the lasting impact of his fathers death and the grief he continues to carry years later. Riteishs wife, actor Genelia Deshmukh, also reacted to the post by leaving broken heart emojis in the comments. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Riteish Deshmukh (@riteishd) Vilasrao Deshmukh, a prominent Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister, died on August 14, 2012, following multiple organ failure. He had been diagnosed with cirrhosis in 2011. In August 2012, he was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai after his health deteriorated and was subsequently diagnosed with liver and kidney failure. He was later flown to Chennai for a liver transplant. However, Vilasrao Deshmukh passed away the following day, on August 14, 2012, in the presence of his family. Riteish, who has often spoken about his bond with his father, continues to remain active in films. He was recently seen in Dhamaal 4, an adventure comedy directed by Indra Kumar. The film is the fourth instalment of the Dhamaal franchise and follows Dhamaal, Double Dhamaal and Total Dhamaal. The film features an ensemble cast including Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Riteish Deshmukh, Jaaved Jaaferi, Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Esha Gupta. Also Read : Malamaal Weekly 2 EXCLUSIVE: Riteish Deshmukh, Elvish Yadav, Paresh Rawal and Rajpal Yadav locked in leads, shoot begins in November
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