1. I Peddle Love to Millions of People: SRK Shares His TED Talk
Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to share his TED talk with his fans. He had participated in the prestigious event in Vancouver last month. The star was in his element during the talk, being his usual witty self and sharing personal and professional anecdotes. SRK did the lungi dance, made fun of himself and gave a glimpse of his insecurities even as he spoke about how he believes only love can make the world a better place.
2. Katrina Back With Big B After Boom; Joins Aamir’s Thugs of Hindostan
Yes, it’s as big as it gets. Aamir Khan himself took to social media to confirm Katrina Kaif’s coming on board his upcoming film Thugs of Hindostan. Check out his post below:
On board is Amitabh Bachchan as well, with whom Katrina shared screen space in her rather forgettable first film Boom. Dangal girl Fatima Sana Shaikh is also part of the cast. The film, based on Philip Meadows’ 1839 Novel Confessions of a Thug, is being directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya. The movie is slated for 2018 Diwali release.
We can’t wait to know more about this one!
3. Aamir Khan Wins Over China as Dangal Collects Rs 148 Crore
Aamir Khan’s PK made history when it released in China in 2015 and made over Rs 100 crore - the first for any Bollywood film in an overseas territory. Now, Aamir’s Dangal has broken PK’s box-office high by raking in Rs 148 crore in 6 days. According to reports, Dangal has now raced past Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 at the Chinese box-office.
4. New Release at Odisha Zoo: Tiger Cub Named Baahubali
At a time when SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali 2is breaking box-office records, a Baahubali was born at Nandankanan Zoological Park at the outskirts of Odisha's state capital Bhubaneswar.
Baahubali is the name of a tiger cub born at the zoo on Thursday. The cub has been named ‘Baahubali' in the presence of Odisha Forest and Environment minister Bijayshree Routray as the majority of the zoo’s visitors preferred the name.
5. Arbaaz Khan & Malaika Arora Are Officially Divorced
Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora are now officially divorced. The couple was granted a divorce today at the Bandra Family Court. They seem to be on friendly terms however, considering they were spotted at Justin Bieber’s concert with their son Arhaan just yesterday.
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