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From Befikre's trailer launch to Akshay consoling Shilpa at her father's funeral, here are the top newsmakers of the week!
This week was a mixed bag of emotions for Bollywood. While amidst much fanfare, Ranveer Singh-Vaani Kapoor's Befikre trailer launch took place in Paris, actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra's father passed away due to cardiac arrest. Let's take a look at the top newsmakers of the week in detail:
10: Deepika Padukone reacts to Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Ramleela controversy!
Recently, Nawazuddin made headlines when he was reportedly asked by the Shiv Sena volunteers to pull out of a Ramleela show because he is a Muslim. Recently, Deepika Padukone was in Delhi to attend a live show and where she was asked about her take on the controversy. According to her, we should become more inclusive and sensitive to people and such situations. What do you think about it?
9: Did Manish Malhotra take a potshot at Anushka Sharma?
Anushka Sharma took to Instagram to share a video, a couple of days ago, of her experience of shooting Ae Dil Hai Mushkil's song Channa Mereya wearing the lehenga weighing 17kgs. But, she forgot to mention designer Manish Malhotra's name in her post and didn't give him his due credit. This didn't go down too well with the designer and he replied on the post saying, "You looked beautiful and made a stunning bride my dear. And thanks for not even tagging me or mentioning my name considering the passion love and hard work we put in the outfit."
8: In pictures! Neil Nitin Mukesh gets engaged to Rukmini Sahay in a private ceremony
Neil Nitin Mukesh has taken the arranged marriage route and is all set to tie the knot with his fiance Rukmini. It was an intimate ceremony attended by close family members and friends. The wedding is planned for early next year.
7: Who nails this hook step better - Katrina in Kala Chashma or Ranbir in The Breakup Song?
Gone are those times yeah! Now, people even celebrate their breakups! The filmmakers of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil have finally unveiled the newest song from the movie titled The Breakup song. And it celebrates heartbreak. You’ll be tripping over Ranbir and Anushka's way of getting over their silly ex. But what’s more interesting is that Ranbir was seen doing his ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif’s Kala Chasma’s step!
6: Tu itni kaali aur moti hai, apni shakal kabhi aaine mein dekhi hai? - Rekha on facing criticism during heydays!
In an explosive interview, Rekha shared about the people who were instrumental in shaping the actress' career. "All the people who doubted my capabilities and tried to crush my morale, by saying, “Oh, you may be a great mimic, but you will never become a great actor” or “South Indians will never drop their accent and master the diction and intonation of the Hindi language,” have helped me in my career. I am grateful to those who smirked and said, “Tu itni kaali aur moti hai, apni shakal kabhi aaine mein dekhi hai (You are dark and fat, have you seen your face in the mirror)?”
5: First Look! Little Misha gets clicked with daddy Shahid and mom Mira!
Misha has already begun her flying visits with dad Shahid Kapoor and mom Mira Rajput. They were recently spotted at the airport and Shahid has indeed become a protective daddy. The baby girl was wrapped in a pretty pink blanket and we really missed having a glimpse of her!
4: Watch: Akshay Kumar offers Shilpa Shetty a shoulder to cry on at her dad's funeral
In an unfortunate turn of events, Shilpa Shetty's father Surendra Shetty breathed his last, following a cardiac arrest. The family including Shilpa have been distraught with this unexpected tragedy. Many B-town celebs attended the funeral held in Mumbai today. Among them was Akshay Kumar, who once dated the lovely Shilpa. The two, however, are good friends now, and also business partners. It is therefore not surprising that Akshay was one of the first to arrive and offer his condolences.
3: Ranveer and Vaani are too ‘Befikre’ with their offbeat romance in the trailer!
Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor’s Befikre trailer is out and it was worth all the hype. High on drama, energy, and masala the trailer is vibrant and unconventional in terms of their no strings attached chemistry. While Vaani is slaying in a mint colour bikini, Ranveer in a bold striptease act dancing and seducing in red underpants also grabbed a lot of attention.
2: Lookit! Cousins Rani Mukerji & Kajol serve food during Durga Puja festivities
Rani Mukerji and Kajol were recently spotted at separate pandals, celebrating the ongoing Durga Puja festivities. Both the powerhouse actresses not only enjoyed the celebrations with their near and dear ones but also served food and delicacies to the devotees present in the pandals.
In one of the rare appearances, the entire Bachchan Khaandaan - right from Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek, Aishwarya, Aaradhya and Shweta Bachchan Nanda - all celebrated Durga Ashtami together.
