Cocktail 2 makers have released Vallah, featuring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna. Composed by Pritam and sung by Bayanni and Harrdy Sandhu, the upbeat track celebrates friendship, love and unforgettable memories, capturing the film's youthful, free-spirited energy.
Sonam Kapoor celebrated her 41st birthday with family and friends in Mumbai. Anshula Kapoor shared moments from the intimate celebration attended by Masaba Gupta, Harshvardhan Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and others. Sonam looked elegant in a red outfit as she celebrated with her son, Rudra.
Salman Khan was seen emotional and teary-eyed at the funeral of his close friend Kumud Rane. Several Bollywood celebrities, including Helen, Salma Khan, Sohail Khan, Amrita Arora, Seema Sajdeh, Maheep Kapoor, Chunky Panday, and Sanjay Kapoor, attended the cremation
The controversy began after viewers accused Peddi of objectifying Janhvi Kapoor through repeated focus on her navel, waist and cleavage. A scene in which Ram Charan's character kisses Achiyamma without consent and later justifies it as love drew particular criticism.
The footage offers a glimpse into Mohandas' role in overseeing the large-scale production, showcasing her directing actors, coordinating action sequences and managing various aspects of filmmaking.
After delivering several mass entertainers over the years, director David Dhawan returns with Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, packed with love triangles, misunderstandings, family drama, comedy and nostalgic 90's songs.
Peddi has drawn criticism as many viewers feel Janhvi Kapoor's character lacks depth and serves mainly as a visual prop. While some question why the film is being singled out, critics argue the issue is not sensuality but the character's limited agency and relevance to the story.
National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away at the age of 56 while undergoing treatment for pneumonia at a private hospital. The veteran actor, who appeared in over 300 films during a career spanning more than three decades, had reportedly developed sudden health complications and was placed on ventilator support
According to reports, the film has been made on a budget of Rs 150 crore, with Shahid Kapoor reportedly the highest-paid and Rashmika Mandanna is the lowest paid. The film will release on June 19, 2026.
Peddi director Buchi Babu Sana has apologised following criticism over the film's portrayal of Janhvi Kapoor and confirmed that certain scenes will be modified in theatres. The backlash stems from allegations that Janhvi Kapoor's character was unnecessarily sexualised through camera angles and close-up shots.
Maa Behen, starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Dharna Durga and Ravi Kishan, blends humour, chaos and social commentary to explore the impact of gossip and societal prejudice. The dark satirical drama is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a worthy watch on Netflix this week.
