From shocking celebrity controversies to unexpected career moves, we’ve got the hottest entertainment news lined up for you! From Saif Ali Khan’s gripping account of the intruder attack and its aftermath to Ranveer Allahbadia’s apology for his India’s Got Latent comment, and Mamta Kulkarni stepping down as Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhada—let’s dive into today’s top five showbiz sensations!
EXCLUSIVE! Saif Ali Khan: I don’t know how he missed my carotid and jugular
Why did eight-year-old Taimur go with his father Saif Ali Khan to the hospital in the dead of night after the horrific knife attack at their home? Many thoughts were running through the actor’s head and one of them was this — if “God forbid” something were to happen to him, he would like his son to be around. “He (Taimur) was absolutely composed. He was fine. He said, ‘I’m coming with you.’ I was getting a lot of comfort just from looking at him at that time. And I didn’t want to go alone,” Saif has said in an interview with Times of India, his first since the January 16 attack.
“My wife sent him knowing what he would do for me. Maybe it wasn’t… at the moment, it was the right thing to do. I felt good about it. And I also thought, if God forbid, something happens, I’d like for him to be there. And he wanted to be there also.” t was a very filmy scene, recalled the actor, who was stabbed multiple times and was taken to hospital in an autorickshaw with a portion of the knife still lodged in his spine. In his detailed recap of the intruder attack and its aftermath, the “Omkara” star said Taimur and his house help Hari rushed him to the hospital. He also spoke of how fortunate he was to escape paralysis and that he will never keep a weapon at home, notwithstanding the family’s trauma.
YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia apologises for his comment on India’s Got Latent, faces backlash from netizens: ‘Family is the last thing…’
Now after all the backlash and after a complaint has been filed against Ranveer, Apoorva Makhija, Samay Raina, and the organizers of the show, the podcast host has apologised. He took to social media and shared a video where he apologised to everyone. He said, “My comment wasn’t just inappropriate, it wasn’t even funny. Comedy is not my forte, just here to say sorry. Many of you asked if this is how I want to use my platform. No this is not how I will use it. I’m not here to give any context or justification. I’m just here for an apology. I personally had a lapse in my judgement, it wasn’t cool on my part.”
Mamta Kulkarni resigns from Kinnar Akhada role: “Egoistic people have a problem with me”
Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni, who was recently appointed as Mahamandaleshwar by the Kinnar Akhada, has stepped down from the role amid backlash and internal conflicts. The decision came after widespread criticism questioning her spiritual authenticity and her past association with the film industry. The Kinnar Akhada also expelled Kulkarni and her mentor, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi, citing tensions within the religious organization.
Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava sees over 60% of advance bookings from Maharashtra
Vicky Kaushal’s much-anticipated historical epic Chhaava has taken a solid start at the advance booking counters from Saturday evening , with Maharashtra emerging as the film’s strongest market. The film, which revolves around the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, has seen a staggering 60% of its total collection. As per the latest data, Chhaava has grossed approximately Rs 2.48 crore in advance bookings across India, with block seats pushing the total to Rs 3.59 crore. Maharashtra leads the charge with an impressive Rs 1.68 crore in advance bookings, rising to Rs 2.22 crore when factoring in block seats. The strong response in Maharashtra was expected, given that the film tells the story of one of the region’s most revered historical figures.
Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur REVEAL son Vardaan’s face on his first birthday
Vikrant Massey and Sheetal Thakur recently celebrated their son Vardaan’s first birthday. It was a blue themed party which saw the birthday boy in a cute brown pant and white shirt. While Vikrant opted for a blazer with a well-grown beard look, Sheetal looked elegant in a summer dress. They made such a happy family as they revealed their son’s face to the world as he turned a year old. The ’12th Fail’ actor shared these photos and he wrote, “Say HELLO! to our Onederful Vardaan ❤️🧿”