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Preity Zinta faced discomfort when paparazzi entered her building to take photos. In a viral video, she firmly told them to stop, showing her frustration. After a long break, she is making a comeback with the film ‘Lahore 1947,’ produced by Aamir Khan and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi.

Ajay Devgn's 'Son of Sardaar 2,' released on August 1, 2025, faced box office challenges despite initial excitement, earning Rs 66.01 crore worldwide. The comedy-drama, also starring Mrunal Thakur, is set to premiere on Netflix around September 26, 2025, following its theatrical run. Reviews were mixed, praising its humor but criticizing its convoluted plot.

When Saiyaara (2025) stormed into theatres with Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, it wasn’t just another star launch. The film opened to a staggering Rs 576 crore worldwide and instantly positioned the newcomers as Bollywood’s latest sensations. But Ahaan and Aneet are far from the first. Here’s a look back at the debut pairs who blazed the trail before Saiyaara.

Lyricist-turned-filmmaker Sudhakar Sharma recounted his experience of casting Hema Malini in his directorial debut. Despite budget constraints and his inexperience, Hema Malini agreed to star in the film after connecting with the script. She even offered to waive her fees and wear her own clothes to help the production, but the film was unfortunately never completed or released.

Riding high on the success of Gadar 2, Sunny Deol has reportedly finished shooting his part as Lord Hanuman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan, where Ranbir Kapoor and Yash also play key roles. The first installment is slated for Diwali 2026. Deol's resurgence continues with Border 2 and Lahore 1947, ensuring his strong presence in Bollywood for the next few years.

Sonu Nigam lauded Shah Rukh Khan's humility and consistent acknowledgment of others' contributions, highlighting SRK's rare generosity in the industry. Despite their collaborations on numerous iconic songs, Nigam appreciated SRK always giving credit where it's due. Reflecting on his brief acting stint in films like Jaani Dushman, Nigam expressed disappointment, leading him to focus solely on his flourishing music career.

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is all set to step into the director’s chair with Netflix’s upcoming series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The preview of the show was unveiled last week at a grand launch event in Mumbai, drawing huge attention. Since then, industry veterans and stars have showered Aryan with praise and good wishes.

Sunny Deol praised Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', sharing on Instagram that the show looks fantastic. He mentioned Bobby Deol’s admiration for Aryan’s work and expressed confidence that Shah Rukh Khan would be very proud. The series premieres on Netflix September 18, 2025.

Madhoo, famed for roles in 'Roja' and 'Phool Aur Kaante,' revealed her reasons for a career break in a recent interview. Discontent with Bollywood's filmmaking approach led to her hiatus after marriage in 1999. She even declined a role opposite Amitabh Bachchan in 'Sooryavansham' due to her wedding.

The 'Ramayana' is an ancient Indian epic that narrates the life of Lord Rama, his exile to the forest, and the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon king Ravana. With the help of his brother Lakshman and the monkey god Hanuman, Rama wages a battle to rescue Sita and restore dharma.

Ranbir Kapoor, known for his acting, is self-aware. He recalls Sanjay Leela Bhansali's observation about his face having inherent sadness. Kapoor admits struggling with jovial roles. He has several films lined up. These include 'Love & War' with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. He also has 'Ramayan' with Sai Pallavi, Yash and Sunny Deol.