Alia Bhatt stuns in traditional Bengali look at Durga Puja
Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt embraced a traditional Bengali look as she attended the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja celebrations. The Gangubai Kathiawadi actress looked elegant in a bright fuchsia-pink saree with gold motifs and a metallic border, paired with a sky-blue blouse featuring lotus motifs. She completed her look with gold jhumkas, bangles, a low bun adorned with gajra, subtle makeup and a black bindi. Alia was also seen participating in the aarti. Earlier, Ranbir Kapoor visited the pandal, where he joined singer Harshdeep Kaur for an impromptu rendition of ‘Kabira. The couple will next star together in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, scheduled for release on January 21, 2027. (IANS)
Diljit Dosanjh seeks justice for murdered anti-drug activist Jhota
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has described anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota as a martyr and demanded justice for his family after he was shot dead in Mansa on October 13. Sharing Jhota’s photograph on Instagram, Dosanjh said Punjab stood with the bereaved family and called for justice. Jhota was allegedly shot by medical store owner Ashwani Kumar after confronting him over the sale of addictive drugs. The accused was arrested in Rajasthan. Six days after the incident, Jhota’s post-mortem and cremation remained pending as family members and supporters continued protesting, demanding a CBI probe and accountability. Actress Neeru Bajwa also put her film Thaapi on hold, while singer Babbu Mann visited the protest site and praised Jhota’s anti-drug campaign. (PTI)
Vidya Malavade reveals why she avoided microdramas before debut
Actress Vidya Malavade is making her microdrama debut with Scam 2024 – The Digital Arrest Story, revealing that the gripping storyline and the format’s close connection with audiences drew her in. The Chak De! India actress plays Priya, an educated and cautious woman who falls victim to a digital scam. She hopes the story will encourage families to remain vigilant against fraudulent calls. Pratik Sehajpal plays scam mastermind Vicky Mandal, while Vineet Raina portrays a suspended officer fighting the network. Produced by Small Town Boys and directed by Alok Sharma, the thriller is streaming exclusively on the Story TV app. (IANS)
Taika Waititi says his Star Wars movie is on hold
Filmmaker Taika Waititi has confirmed that his Star Wars movie, which has been in development since 2020, has been officially put on hold. The director and occasional actor revealed the news while promoting his latest Klara and the Sun. “I hate to break this to you, but we’re going to actually put it on ice and we’re working on a different thing together,” Waititi told Inverse while discussing Star Wars. “I don’t even know how to dress it up or make it even vague. It’s very iced. I’ve got about four other movies I’m trying to do… Ice ages do come to an end Who knows?” Waititi’s new sci-fi dystopian film is based on Kazuo Ishiguro’s 2021 novel and stars Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Steve Buscemi, and Natasha Lyonne. (PTI)