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In a shocking incident from Nagpur, actor Priyanshu, also known as Babu Ravi Singh Chhetri, who rose to fame for his role in the Hindi film Jhund (2022), was allegedly murdered by a friend following a drunken brawl in the early hours of Wednesday, police said. He was 21 years old.

Amitabh Bachchan recalled his time working with Farhan Akhtar on the film Lakshya. He shared a humorous anecdote with Farhan's father, Javed Akhtar, about feeling like a novice. Bachchan recounted how Farhan Akhtar offered him acting advice on set. The megastar also highlighted his long association with Javed Akhtar, who penned many of his iconic films.

Amitabh Bachchan, amidst his KBC schedule, recently penned a powerful blog post celebrating homemakers. He urged women to proudly embrace their role, emphasizing the immense, often-unacknowledged effort involved in managing a household, children, and daily chores. Bachchan humorously added that the Covid lockdown made men truly understand the extensive work their wives undertake, underscoring the value of these contributions.

Rajat Bedi disclosed his late father, filmmaker Narendra Bedi, suffered immense financial losses and depression due to Rajesh Khanna's rivalry with Amitabh Bachchan. Khanna's abandonment of projects led to Narendra Bedi's alcoholism and eventual collapse, dying in front of Rajat. This tragic sequence of events profoundly impacted his career and personal life.

Janhvi Kapoor, whose new film ‘Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari’ just released, addressed comparisons to her mother Sridevi. While Varun Dhawan felt she's compared to contemporaries, Janhvi views the Sridevi comparison as a compliment and an aspiration that fuels her responsibility. She also emphasized her artistic need for diverse roles to avoid boredom.

Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India's thrilling Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with a witty tweet, referencing Shoaib Akhtar's gaffe mistaking star opener Abhishek Sharma for him. India clinched its ninth title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final, with Sharma emerging as the tournament's rising star.

India secured the Asia Cup 2025 against Pakistan, sparking a humorous online exchange. Following Shoaib Akhtar's accidental mention of Abhishek Bachchan instead of cricketer Abhishek Sharma, the actor playfully responded. Amitabh Bachchan then joined the fun, crediting his son for India's win and trolling the Pakistani team, which ignited a widespread meme fest and hilarious internet reactions.

The Dubai night belonged to Tilak Varma, who stayed unbeaten on 69 to script India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan, sealing a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title. But the victory celebrations spilled over to social media, where Amitabh Bachchan added his own punch by trolling Pakistan while cheekily looping in son Abhishek Bachchan.