Daddy dearest is ensuring that his children are business savvy
Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, Suhana Khan and Jahnavi Chawla
Shah Rukh Khan gave IPL auctions a miss, but sent his kids—Aryan and Suhana—to bid big on players for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Whether they choose to pursue acting or not, daddy dearest is ensuring that his children are business savvy. Interestingly, they were joined by Juhi Chawla’s daughter, Jahnavi. Seems like the next generation is taking it away... Wonder if SRK is relaying instructions on the phone?
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Fingers crossed
Former beauty queen and debutante Manushi Chhillar is eagerly waiting for the release of her maiden film Prithviraj, which has finally got a release date—June 10. While Akshay Kumar plays the titular role, Chhillar plays Prithviraj’s love, Princess Sanyogita. “I worked hard to get the part and on myself to play the role of Princess Sanyogita. It was a huge responsibility. I’m thrilled that people are appreciating how I’m looking in the film. I hope that they love how I have performed too, because that’s going to be my true test on screen,” says the actor.
Khan from the epiglottis
Karan Johar celebrated the 12th anniversary of his Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol-starrer My Name Is Khan and said the film is a “precious part of his heart”. Taking to Twitter, the director, shared, “A precious piece of my heart turns 12 today, one that my team and I put all our soul into making... only to receive unparalleled love in return from you all!” Johar wrote.
Babies first
Not just Shah Rukh Khan, but even Preity Zinta skipped the IPL auction to stay with her newborn babies. But Zinta is catching the auction live. She writes, “All set to watch the Tata IPL Auction tonight. Feels amazing to have a cute warm baby in my arms instead of the red auction paddle. On a serious note my heart is racing, and I cannot wait for our new PBKS squad. All the best @punjabkingsipl Let’s execute our plans and stay focused. #saddasquad @iplt20.”
Main Shayar toh nahin
Lipstick Under My Burkha actor Plabita Borthakur is undergoing extensive training in slam poetry for her upcoming youth musical drama, #Homecoming. Dedicating her long verse to Kolkata, she says, “I have been commune training and attending targeted workshops for this one. Cannot wait for things to materialise the way we have imagined in the film. Additionally, this movie has a special slam-surprise for everyone who is from Kolkata.”
Nayi jodi
Bigg Boss 15 finalist Pratik Sehajpal is collaborating for a music video with television actor Niti Taylor, who has been on a break since her wedding in 2020. Sharing a picture on Instagram with Sehajpal and singer-actor Suyaash Rai, she wrote, “Teen ki yaari sab pe bhaari. @pratiksehajpal @suyyashrai #comingsoon.” Taylor is also set to collaborate with her Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan co-star Parth Samthaan from for a music video.
Back in action
Shifting gears to normalcy, Rhea Chakraborty has sprung to action after two years. The actor was spotted at a recording studio. She posted a story on social media and wrote, “Yesterday, I went to work after 2 years. A big thank you to all the people who stood by me through my toughest times. No matter what, the sun always shines. Never Give Up!” The actor’s life turned upside down, when she was accused of abetting Sushant Singh Rajput’s suicide.