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Actor Ajith Kumar has strongly condemned the tragic terror attack that occurred on April 22 in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Expressing deep sorrow, Ajith extended his heartfelt prayers for the families of the victims. The attack, which unfolded in the picturesque Baisaran Valley, resulted in the deaths of 26 people, most of them tourists, leaving the nation in shock and mourning.

After receiving Padma Bhushan, Ajith urges society to embrace empathy and unity

Speaking to ANI after receiving Padma Bhushan in Delhi from President Droupadi Murmu, Ajith voiced his hope that such devastating incidents never happen again. He emphasized the need for society to cultivate empathy and understanding among one another, setting aside all differences to build a peaceful community. "My heart goes out to all the families," Ajith said, adding that while the government is doing its best, it is crucial for citizens to also play their part in fostering harmony.

Back in May 2023, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her much-awaited debut at the prestigious Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Dressed in an ethereal white gown adorned with pearl embellishments, designed by Prabal Gurung, Alia looked every bit the showstopper. The gown, paired with matching gloves, earrings, and a chic slicked-back hairstyle, paid homage to Chanel bridal couture, particularly Claudia Schiffer’s 1992 look.

"Always been fascinated by the iconic Chanel brides"

In her own words on Instagram, Alia shared that she had “always been fascinated by the iconic Chanel brides.”

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan may soon be making his Hollywood debut, and in none other than the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Popular Marvel scooper @MarvelLeaks22 reignited speculation by sharing a photo of SRK on their handle and teasing a potential future collaboration. The handle had promised more updates, and according to the latest scoop, talks between Khan and Marvel are indeed underway.

However, the post clarified that the project in question does not involve the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday', which is in production. If confirmed, this development would mark SRK’s entry into the MCU, making him one of the few Bollywood actors — alongside Farhan Akhtar, Harish Patel, and Mohan Kapur — to feature in the global franchise.

On his father's fifth death anniversary, actor Babil Khan remembered his late father Irrfan Khan and said that he was his "baba" who walked "this earth, swam the waters, marched into battles that were thrown at him regardless of his wishes."

"Baba walked this earth, swam the waters, marched into battles that were thrown at him regardless of his wishes. He was a warrior with a heavy foot that transformed into a prophet with steps so light he could walk on air," Babil said in a statement.

Kajol and Ajay Devgn’s daughter, Nysa Devgan, enjoys a big fan following, and her photos often go viral online. Recently, fashion designer Manish Malhotra shared some beautiful pictures of Nysa in a stylish lehenga. What caught everyone’s eye was his caption, which hinted that Nysa might soon step into Bollywood. This sparked speculation among fans about her possible acting debut, following in the footsteps of her famous parents.

Manish Malhotra shared pictures of Nysa Devgan in a golden and bright pink brocade lehenga and is seen posing in the corridor of a hotel. As read the caption by Manish Malhotra, “Nysa Cinema Awaits you @nysadevgan stunning in our #Evara collection handwoven brocade lehanga with intricate Embrodiery by indian artisans." His caption made fans wonder whether Nysa will make her Bollywood debut soon. Kajol reacted to the post, and dropped red heart emojis. Meanwhile, Nysa’s friend Orry wrote, “Can’t wait for your debut @nysadevgan," along with heart-eyed emojis. Singer Kanika Kapoor commented, “Gorgeous."

Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty has often spoken about the tough phase she went through after the death of her boyfriend, Sushant Singh Rajput. Her close friend Shibani Dandekar supported her through it all. In a recent interview, Rhea and Shibani talked about their 16-year-long friendship. Shibani shared that it hurts her to see how Rhea had to grow up so fast because of the pain she went through. She praised Rhea for handling the tough journey in a strong and graceful way.

Shibani Dandekar said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, that Rhea Chakraborty had to grow up quickly because of the tough times she went through. “I do feel as though it was a journey that no one could have predicted, and it was definitely difficult. Definitely painful. And she survived it in the most beautifully stunning way. It was- I don’t even know how to put it into words- but it was tough. I think that for someone as strong as her, it just added an extra layer of strength that maybe she will have now for the rest of her life."

After the disappointment of 'Kanguva', actor Suriya is making a strong comeback with 'Retro', a film directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Suriya’s co-star in this movie is Pooja Hegde, and it also stars Joju George and Jayaram in important roles. The music for the film is composed by Santhosh Narayanan. 'Retro' is set to release on May 1, coinciding with Labour Day, and the excitement surrounding the film’s release is already palpable.

'Retro' ticket booking begins

The advance ticket booking for 'Retro' began on April 27 at 4 PM, and the response has been nothing short of overwhelming. The early demand for tickets was so high that the servers crashed temporarily, delaying the booking process. The promotion of the film, which is being released as a pan-Indian film, is currently in full swing, with massive promotional activities taking place across the country.