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Gurdeep Mehndi released his latest single ‘Chan Mahi’ featuring Aditi Sharma. He moved away from the usual formula of hook steps and cars to create a unique, cinematic music video. He said, “Those who achieved greatness have moved AWAY from film music.” Many people love this new, slow romantic song.
Akshay Oberoi shared his experience on the sets of the film King. While he has not shared screen space with Shah Rukh Khan, he spent time with him. Akshay said, “He’s one of the kindest, gentlest people.” The actor feels grateful for the big roles he got this year.
A jury found Duane “Keffe D” Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur on Monday, August 31, 2026. Prosecutors said Davis got a gun and called for the gunfire. Chief Deputy District Attorney Binu Palal said, “He is responsible of the murder of Tupac Shakur.”
Kareena Kapoor Khan attended the Daayra trailer launch on August 31. She said she tells her sons Taimur and Jeh to cry if they want to. She added, "Men should be more kind, boys should be more kind." Her upcoming film Daayra is set to hit theatres on September 18.
Gal Gadot confirmed she will not return as Wonder Woman in the DC Universe. She said the studio’s treatment of Henry Cavill was "not elegant, to say the least." Gadot expressed gratitude for the role but noted that balancing her life with four children makes returning to the franchise difficult.
The Tamil film Selvi, starring Anjali Patil, will have its world premiere at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in October. Patil said, "10-15 years ago, India's cinema identity was only limited to Bollywood." The movie follows a migrant nurse, showing how Indian stories now reach global audiences with ease.
Abhay Verma is currently working in Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film King. The actor recently shared insights about Shah Rukh Khan’s acting philosophy while on set. He also revealed a kind gesture Abhishek Bachchan did for his mother during the shoot of a film directed by Siddharth Anand. Success follows him.
Varun Dhawan shared photos from his Singapore holiday with wife Natasha Dalal and daughter Lara. The actor visited Madame Tussauds Singapore to show his family his wax statue. He said, "Core memory unlocked. Showed my wife and daughter my statue." Fans loved the sweet family pictures from their recent trip.
Lionel Richie got hospitalised after his August 29 concert at the Muny in St. Louis. Sources said the singer is doing okay after the show. While fans worried about his health, no official diagnosis came out. Richie previously felt dizzy during a performance in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this year.
Director Priyadarshan is working on his 99th film, tentatively titled Wicked Sunny, starring Akshay Kumar. The comedy-thriller is expected to start in December 2026. Regarding the actor's part, Priyadarshan said, “Akshay Kumar’s character is going to be very, very interesting; I am making him play a hunter.” Fans await more updates.
Prajakta Koli said she does not see her character Madhavi Reddy from Operation Safed Sagar as a red flag. “I actually didn’t see Madhavi as a red flag at all,” she told SCREEN. Prajakta feels Madhavi is brave for leaving everything behind to be with the man she loves.
Ananthan Kaadu is set to make its digital premiere on ManoramaMAX on September 2. The Tamil-Malayalam bilingual action drama, which hit theatres on June 25, stars Arya as a Sri Lankan Tamilian. Directed by Jiyen Krishnakumar, the film follows local thugs who join forces with a rebel against a common enemy.