1. It’s Commercial If It Connects: Alia on ‘Raazi’ Earning Rs 100 Cr
Alia Bhatt has had a good box office run with most of her films and the actor says it has made her more confident about her choices. She has mixed her critically acclaimed turns in Highway, Udta Punjab and Raazi with mainstream films like 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Alia says she always looks for a relatability factor in her films. “Unconventional can also be conventional and commercial if it connects with people. It is essential somewhere to maintain that balance. I was hoping this film (Raazi) strikes a balance and I am happy it did. It also makes me believe in the choices that I make as an actor,” Alia said.
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2. Rajinikanth’s ‘Kaala’ Trailer Needs to be Watched Now
As promised, the latest trailer of Tamil superstar Rajinikanth’s new film Kaala is finally out on social media on 28 May. The film is packed with every element that a true blue Rajini fan would look out for and then some more.
Kaala reportedly revolves around a man from Tamil Nadu who escapes to Mumbai as a child and goes on to become a powerful don in the Dharavi slums.
This is Rajinikanth’s second outing with filmmaker Pa Ranjith after their superhit Kabali. Kaala, which is scheduled to release on 7 June, co-stars Nana Patekar, Huma Qureshi and Pankaj Tripathi among others. Kaala will release in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi.
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3. After Two Decades of Marriage, Arjun Rampal - Mehr Jessia Separate
While B-Town is in wedding overdrive what with the Sonam Kapoor - Anand Ahuja wedding followup to the Anushka Sharma - Virat Kohli nuptials and rumours being rife about the impending Ranveer Singh - Deepika Padukone wedlock, Arjun Rampal and Mehr Jessia heading for Splitsville has broken the hearts of many fans.
Putting all speculations to rest, the two announced that they have decided to part ways mutually. According to a report by Bombay Times, the two issued a joint statement announcing their disunion.
Read the full statement here
4. AbRam Turns 5, Daddy Shah Rukh Khan Posts an Emotional Message
Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s son AbRam turned 5 on 27 May and the proud daddy posted a moving message for his little son on social media. SRK’s tweet said: “My sunshine turns 5 yrs today but he thinks he is 9! Please don’t tell him otherwise if u meet him. Children should hear their own music, sing their own songs & believe in their own lil dreams...& yeah, hug their papa a lot..”
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5. Salman Khan Brings out the Laughs in ‘10 Ka Dum’ Ep 1
Reality television show 10 Ka Dum is here with who else but Salman Khan.
The host brought his unique style while hosting the show and made the audience laugh by poking fun at the contestants as well as the questions.
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