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Comedian Rajiv Thakur took a subtle dig at Uday Chopra, saying that despite his privileged background and backing from YRF, his acting career didn’t take off. Thakur emphasized that talent alone isn’t enough and that ultimately, it’s the audience who decides a star’s success in Bollywood.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis revealed at FICCI Frames that Anil Kapoor's film 'Nayak' inspired him but also caused him trouble. He shared how people often compare him to the movie's protagonist, expecting similar feats in 24 hours, a comparison he once humorously discussed with Kapoor himself.

Bobby Deol reminisces about his 30-year Bollywood journey, highlighting his close friendships with Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. He shared that playful arguments on set initially broke the ice, leading to lasting bonds. Deol emphasized that these two actresses are his only close friends in the industry, consistently offering him support.

Priyanka Chopra's recent Mumbai visit for a luxury brand launch garnered significant attention. Amidst attending Durga Puja, she charmed fellow B-town celebrities at the event. Viral videos showed her encouraging Triptii Dimri, complimenting Tamannaah Bhatia, and sharing an emotional moment with Mrunal Thakur, solidifying her 'girl's girl' image.

Alia Bhatt garnered attention at the Durga Puja Pandal, where a viral video captured a fan grabbing her arm. Despite the crowd, Alia calmly instructed her bodyguards not to push anyone, earning praise for her patience and respectful demeanor. She was also seen interacting with Rani Mukerji and other family members at the event.

Alia Bhatt captivated attendees at the North Bombay Durga Puja pandal, dazzling in a gold and white saree. She was warmly greeted by Ayan Mukerji, Rani Mukerji, and Tanishaa Mukerji, posing for group photos. Alia later shared a selfie with the Durga idol, garnering immense praise for her festive look.

Vikrant Massey, honoured with a National Film Award for '12th Fail', celebrated his win with wife Sheetal Thakur, who shared ceremony glimpses. He also noted Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji's "childlike" enthusiasm for their awards. Massey has now joined Karan Johar's 'Dostana 2', replacing Kartik Aaryan. Read on to know more.

Shah Rukh Khan secured his first National Award for Best Actor for Jawan at the 71st National Awards. A heartwarming video of SRK interacting with Best Child Artist Treesha Thosar has gone viral, captivating fans. Rani Mukerji also won Best Actress, while 12th Fail claimed Best Feature Film, highlighting a star-studded ceremony.

Kajol, who is often seen celebrating Durga Puja with her family, confessed that this year’s visit to the pandal was especially difficult following the losses her family has endured. The actor took to her official Instagram handle to share a string of photographs from the festivities, where she was seen posing with her sister Tanishaa Mukerji and cousins Rani and Ayan Mukerji.

Actresses and cousins Kajol and Rani Mukerji reunited on Saturday to participate in their family’s annual Durga Puja tradition, marking the beginning of the festive celebrations. Alongside sister Tanishaa Mukerji, the trio appeared joyful as the North Bombay Durga Puja pandal unveiled the first look of its Goddess Durga idol.