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Actor Mukesh Khanna again called for Vande Mataram to replace Jana Gana Mana as India’s national anthem. He claimed the current anthem was written during British rule to praise the ruler. "I reiterate that it cannot be my national anthem," he said. Many people got angry after his viral comments.
International Strange Music Day falls on August 24. Created by musician Patrick Grant in the late 1990s, the day encourages people to listen to music outside their usual tastes. You can explore seven Indian cringe-pop artists like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh Ji Insan and Raku Da to celebrate this unique occasion.
Ajay Devgn announced Drishyam The Conclusion as the final film in the Drishyam franchise, releasing October 2, 2026. He returns as Vijay Salgaonkar in this last chapter. The actor said, "Mera Sach, Mera Sahi, Sirf Meri Family Hai." The team finished shooting, and the movie is now in post-production stages.
Actor Kartik Aaryan underwent knee surgery after getting injured while filming an action scene on August 18. He shared his recovery journey on Instagram, joking, "Kabir sir said - Break a leg." Director Kabir Khan replied, "HaHaha... Bhai Har baat itni seriously mat sunna karo." Kartik is now resting at home.
Kaziah Liz Mejo of Kerala won the Miss Universe India 2026 title on Sunday in Jaipur. The 19-year-old law student beat 53 contestants to secure her win. She will now represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico this November. Mejo also acts and plays many musical instruments.
Sarvam Nataka Priyas will present its 10th production, Gajasanakasi, on August 29 in Pallikaranai. The all-women Tamil theatre troupe started in November 2021. Founder B. Vijayalakshmi said, "I thought drama as a form of art will be a stress-buster not only for the players but also the audience." It promises laughter.
Nivin Pauly’s Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is leading the Onam box office clash against Prithviraj’s Khalifa. The family entertainer crossed the Rs 20 crore mark in India and reached a worldwide gross of Rs 61.05 crore. While Bethlehem Kudumba Unit got a big jump on Sunday, Khalifa remained steady on its fourth day.
Saba Pataudi got a direct message from a fitness trainer on social media and shared it online. Confused by the message, she asked, "Introduce you to Bebo because she went to the gym recently...?? I'm confused!" Saba recently dismissed pregnancy rumours about her sister-in-law Kareena Kapoor Khan on August 22.
Ravi Teja’s film Irumudi crossed the Rs 50 crore mark in India within three days. The action drama earned Rs 18.80 crore on Sunday, taking its total India net collection to Rs 50.30 crore. These earnings helped the movie recover its entire production budget, showing a strong start in theatres.
Emraan Hashmi shared his thoughts on handling professional setbacks in a 2022 interview with Gulf News. The actor said, “You may fail time and again, but the problem happens when you don’t come out of it and try something new and keep moving.” He believes resilience helps people grow after failure.
Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal welcomed twin baby girls on August 23, 2026. The couple shared the happy news on social media, naming their daughters Vira Ranjan Seal and Mahi Ranjan Seal. Aditya wrote, “My sunshines are here to brighten our lives.” Many fans sent love to the new parents.
Mahabharat actor and veteran mimicry artist Aasha Singh Jaiswal passed away in Mumbai. Her son Akkash shared an emotional note, calling her a dedicated Iron Lady. Aasha made a name for herself as a pioneering female mimicry artist. She also founded Aasha Events and Films and remained involved in social work.