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Karisma Kapoor got a striking makeover for ZEE5's 'Brown'. Playing investigator Rita Brown, she channels anger and frustration. Karisma said, "The role was stripped of everything possible." The show, set in Kolkata, features a new visual landscape for the actress. She found the challenge exciting, even using sweat as part of her character.
Splitsvilla 16's Akanksha Choudhary hinted at a new project, saying "Jo bhi hoga, pyaar dena... bas support karna." She also said she would join Bigg Boss if invited. This comes amid drama with Yogesh Rawat and Ruru Thakur. Many fans hope she enters the Salman Khan-hosted show.
The Gatta Kusthi 2 teaser, released Tuesday, shows Aishwarya Lekshmi as a wrestler chasing national glory. Vishnu Vishal supports her, then enters the kitchen. The sequel promises more action and drama. Fans are excited, with one saying, "This is a sureshot win." The film releases July 3.
Ranveer Singh reportedly admitted he would not have quit Don 3 if his film Dhurandhar had flopped. This revelation came during mediation talks. Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar were involved in behind-the-scenes efforts to resolve the controversy surrounding his exit from the franchise. Many updates followed his dramatic departure.
Rithvik Dhanjani got injured with bad burns during a fire stunt for Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. An insider said, "Rithvik was performing a fire stunt in which he had a very bad burn injury." The show, hosted by Rohit Shetty, started shooting in Cape Town and is expected in June 2026.
A fan rushing toward Ram Charan startled Janhvi Kapoor at the Peddi event. Shilpa Shinde admitted her harassment claims against a producer were false. Trisha Krishnan took a dig at dating rumours. Rhea Chakraborty still "believes in love" after trauma. Lalit Modi spoke about his relationship with Sushmita Sen.
Kangana Ranaut said distance from Bollywood helped her play a nurse. "We live in a bubble and are so far away from reality," she explained. Her political work let her meet common people, making her role in the 26/11 film Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata more accurate. Many experiences showed her real life.
India's Best Dancer Season 5 starts June 6, 2026, on Sony TV. Judges Karisma Kapoor, Terrence Lewis, and Jaaved Jaaferi, with host Haarsh Limbachiyaa, discussed Bollywood's first dance sequence. Jaaved Jaaferi said, "The first dance sequence in Bollywood has a Kapoor connection." Many promos are out.
Kangana Ranaut's film "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata" honours Cama Hospital heroes of 26/11. The trailer, released June 2, shows the terror strike's focus on the hospital. Kangana plays a nurse, highlighting the staff's courage. The film is a true-story thriller, with Manoj Tapadia directing and writing.
Karisma Kapoor, promoting her web series Brown, said her cop character is a "broken woman who struggles with alcoholism and smoking." This role is unlike her real life, as she neither smokes nor drinks. Karisma found the many layers of this raw, vulnerable character fascinating to portray.
Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film Hope got a September 9 U.S. release date. The Cannes sensation, which sparked intense discussion, will arrive exclusively in theatres. Distributor Neon is backing the release. The movie made its world premiere at Cannes in May. The Hollywood Reporter called it a "rip-roaring sci-fi creature feature."
Actor Gaurav Gera, now famous for 'Dhurandhar', faced tough times. He had only Rs 84 in his bank account and would bow to a bank, saying, "Please take care of me." Gera moved to Mumbai with artistic dreams but got few film offers. He worked in theatre after fashion school.