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CJP protest: Prakash Raj congratulates ‘cockroaches’, Priyanka Chopra claps for Gen-Z | Bollywood News

CJP protest: Prakash Raj congratulates ‘cockroaches’, Priyanka Chopra claps for Gen-Z | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 25, 2026 04:14 PM IST Actor Prakash Raj has congratulated everyone who played a role in the CJP protests, that led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. One of the most vocal supporters of the students’ protest, the actor took to X to express his joy over the development and the government’s decision to finally address the protesters’ key demand. He had also marched with the students on July 20 in New Delhi. Sharing a picture of himself alongside Abhijeet Dipke from the protest site, Prakash Raj wrote, “Congratulations, my dear cockroaches… Dear Sonam Wangchuk sir and every single person who stood by the youth. You have proved that you can bring a regime down to its knees.” Congratulations ❤️❤️❤️ my Dear Cockroaches.. Dear Sonam wangchuk sir and every single one who stood by the youth . You Have proved that you can bring a regime down to its knees . 💪💪💪 #justasking pic.twitter.com/efMYgbzxlf — Prakash Raj (@prakashraaj) July 25, 2026 His post was soon flooded with congratulatory messages …

‘My qaum are all Indians’: Javed Akhtar claps back at troll, reiterates he is an atheist | Bollywood News

‘My qaum are all Indians’: Javed Akhtar claps back at troll, reiterates he is an atheist | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 21, 2026 11:30 AM IST Javed Akhtar has maintained over all these years that he is a staunch atheist. However, irrespective of several reiterations and reminders, he keeps getting trolled, particularly on X, over his perceived religion of Islam. As recent as Saturday, he hit back at another troll for bringing Islam into an exchange after he made a political remark on US President Donald Trump. Akhtar took to his X handle to slam Trump for his claim that Italian Prime Minister Girogia Meloni “begged” him for a picture together. “Trump, who is known for lying day in and day out, added one more in the never ending list of his lies,” wrote the veteran screenwriter, lyricist, and poet, adding, “First of all, why would a confident, high-profiled, popular, and empowered woman, who is the PM of a great country like Italy, that has taught so much culture, art, architecture, and good cinema to Mr Trump’s country, beg for a photo-opp with the most unpopular man in the world.” He further said …

Archana Puran Singh claps as son Aayushmann’s girlfriend moves in with them, jokes coffee machine is ‘dowry’ | Bollywood News

Archana Puran Singh claps as son Aayushmann’s girlfriend moves in with them, jokes coffee machine is ‘dowry’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMay 4, 2026 05:50 PM IST Archana Puran Singh and Parmeet Sethi’s lively household has welcomed yet another member, making their home even more full of love. Months after their elder son Aaryamann Sethi moved in with his girlfriend—now fiancee—Yogita Bihani, the family has opened its doors once again, this time for their younger son Aayushmaan Sethi’s girlfriend, Samiksha. In Aaryamann’s latest vlog, viewers got a heartwarming glimpse into Samiksha’s big move. The video begins with Aaryamann, Yogita, Aayushmaan, and Samiksha visiting her previous home to collect her remaining belongings. Among the items, Samiksha was seen carrying a large coffee machine, playfully showing it to the camera and joking, “This is dahej (dowry).” Aaryamann quickly chimed in with a laugh, saying their father would be especially pleased with that addition. “He badly needs it.” The mood turned even more special when they arrived at the Sethi residence. In a dramatic yet sweet gesture, Aayushmaan lifted a shy Samiksha in his arms and carried her into the house. Watching from the balcony, Archana …

Dhanush recalls being mocked for his physique, says Polladhavan turned things around: ‘I got claps for my body’

Dhanush recalls being mocked for his physique, says Polladhavan turned things around: ‘I got claps for my body’

Dhanush is gearing up for the release of Kara, the action thriller directed by Vignesh Raja. At a pre-release event of the film, Dhanush talked about his career and shared that he always had faith in himself despite being mocked early in his career. (Also read: Kara trailer: Dhanush robs a bank in broad daylight in violent survival drama from Vignesh Raja. Watch) Dhanush recalled getting praise for his physique in Polladhavan. What Dhanush said At the event, when Dhanush was given the bike number plate as a sign from his film Polladhavan, the actor showed it to the audience at the venue and smiled. The action thriller revolves around a man named Prabhu Shankar (Dhanush) whose life improves after buying a bike, and turns upside down after it is stolen. The film marked the directorial debut of Vetrimaaran and was met with high praise upon release. Dhanush admitted that the film was a turning point in his career and said, “Polladhavan was a turning point for me… before that, people used to call me …

Ali Zafar Claps Back at Trolls With Sarcastic Eid Apology Over ‘see-through Kurta’

Ali Zafar Claps Back at Trolls With Sarcastic Eid Apology Over ‘see-through Kurta’

Ali Zafar is not holding back while teaching trolls and lesson or two. The Pakistani actor recently took to social media to share a sarcastic apology for wearing a “see-through kurta without banyan” on Eid. For those unaware, Zafar was the centre of social media attention for his sartorial choice on the occasion of Eid. He decided to take the criticism into account and share a befitting reply. Taking to the social media platform X, Ali wrote, “I would like to apologise to the nation for wearing a see-through kurta without a banyan, and for the very serious act of watering plants while dressed in a traditional Ajrak dhoti on Eid. I understand this has been one of the most pressing national and global issues affecting everyone’s lives lately, and I will do my best to never repeat this grave mistake again. Thank you for your attention to this matter.” Sharing another funny video while retweeting his post, Ali added, “And because ‘the nation wants to know’ why I didn’t wear the banyan…” The post …

‘There is no Badhaai Ho’: Neena Gupta claps back at pregnancy rumours, saying she is enjoying the speculation as it shows progress as a nation | Bollywood News

‘There is no Badhaai Ho’: Neena Gupta claps back at pregnancy rumours, saying she is enjoying the speculation as it shows progress as a nation | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiMar 13, 2026 05:12 PM IST Neena Gupta’s personal life has long captured public attention, and more so, recently, as social media was abuzz with rumours suggesting that she was pregnant at the age of 66. The speculation arose after she attended the wedding reception of actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna in Hyderabad last week. Neena, however, responded to the chatter with her trademark humour. ‘There is no Badhaai Ho’ During a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Neena Gupta dismissed the rumours in a witty manner, saying, “This is all I need, a real-life Badhaai Ho.” She was referring to her blockbuster 2018 film Badhaai Do, where she played a middle-aged mother who gets pregnant, much to the disappointment of their sons. She further clarified, “There is no Badhaai Ho. I am not pregnant. The truth is that the saree material was thick, which made me look bulky at the event. But I must say, I love all this speculation about my pregnancy at my age. It shows we are evolving as a …

Trisha claps back at R Parthibhan for taking a potshot at her appearance with Vijay after his wife’s divorce plea: ‘A microphone makes stupidity louder’ | Tamil News

Trisha claps back at R Parthibhan for taking a potshot at her appearance with Vijay after his wife’s divorce plea: ‘A microphone makes stupidity louder’ | Tamil News

3 min readChennaiMar 9, 2026 09:31 AM IST Trisha has indirectly responded to all the toxic chatter around her recent public appearance with longtime co-star and rumoured love interest Vijay days after his wife Sangeetha filed for divorce, alleging that the actor-turned-politician cheated on her with a female actor. Trisha, without taking names however, specifically responded to recent comments made by her Ponniyin Selvan co-star and actor-filmmaker R Parthibhan at an awards show. What Trisha said Trisha took to her X handle on Sunday evening and wrote, “I was informed by the organisers of a recent event that my name and picture were included at the last minute at the request of an individual conveyed through his assistant.” “A microphone doesn’t make a comment intelligent or humorous. It just makes stupidity louder. Crude words without knowledge say more about the speaker than the person they’re aimed at,” she added. Parthibhan’s comments Trisha’s clap back comes a day after Parthibhan was asked at an awards show to comment on his former co-stars. When Trisha’s picture cropped …

Sophie Choudry claps back at troll questioning her survival in Bollywood ‘bina kaam ke’: I’m the number 1 female host

Sophie Choudry claps back at troll questioning her survival in Bollywood ‘bina kaam ke’: I’m the number 1 female host

Singer, actor and popular host Sophie Choudry recently turned host at the grand Udaipur wedding of a US billionaire’s daughter, Netra Mantena, who tied the knot with Vamsi Gadiraju. She also shared pictures with Jennifer Lopez on social media. However, some trolls questioned how she has survived in Bollywood without work, and Sophie gave it back in style. Sophie Choudry on how she survived in Bollywood. Sophie Choudry on how she survived in Bollywood Sophie shared a picture posing with JLo backstage and wrote, “Jennifer Lopez, an artist I absolutely adore and have been hugely inspired by for more than two decades! Her on-stage fire, her discipline, her music videos, her style, so many of her films… just iconic!” Reacting to the post, an X user questioned, “Yaar Sophie, mujhe aaj tak nahi samajh mein aata (I still don’t understand) how you have survived in Bollywood bina kaam ke. No films, no web shows, not even songs. We have only seen you in bits and pieces, so how have you survived #Bollywood??” Replying to him, …

Shah Rukh Khan asks fans to ‘attack’ Siddharth Anand as he urges him to reveal the title of their film; filmmaker claps back saying ‘good things take time’ | Bollywood News

Shah Rukh Khan asks fans to ‘attack’ Siddharth Anand as he urges him to reveal the title of their film; filmmaker claps back saying ‘good things take time’ | Bollywood News

In just three days, Shah Rukh Khan will turn 60. Fans are eagerly waiting for a big surprise on his birthday: the much-anticipated title reveal of his upcoming film, directed by Siddharth Anand. Ahead of the big day, Shah Rukh took to X (formerly Twitter) for another fun-filled #AskSRK session, where he answered questions from fans with his usual wit and charm. Amid the banter, he also exchanged some playful tweets with Siddharth, who has been teasing fans with mysterious posts throughout the month. Yesterday, Siddharth had tweeted “Remember,” and today he followed it up with “There is.” Naturally, fans were left guessing what these cryptic messages meant. During the session, SRK decided to poke fun at him, tweeting: “kuch dikha na finally! Fans aur main dono tired ho gaye hain guessing game khelte khelte… aap ‘Remember’…’There is.. ‘…bol bolke kya tease kar rahe ho? (Show us something finally! The fans and I are both tired of playing this guessing game. What are you teasing us with by saying ‘Remember’…‘There is…’ again and again?)” @justSidAnand …

Naga Chaitanya’s step mother Amala Akkineni claps as Samantha Ruth Prabhu delivers emotional speech at awards gala. Watch | Telugu News

Naga Chaitanya’s step mother Amala Akkineni claps as Samantha Ruth Prabhu delivers emotional speech at awards gala. Watch | Telugu News

Nearly four years after her divorce from Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and his stepmother, Amala Akkineni, came together under one roof for the first time. The two attended the Zee Telugu Awards ceremony. The organisers celebrated Samantha’s 15-year journey in the industry with a special audio-visual presentation highlighting her career. In a promo shared online, the actress was invited on stage to loud cheers from the audience. Dressed in a beautiful yellow saree, she appeared visibly emotional as she delivered her speech. Samantha Ruth Prabhu thanked the Telugu audience for their love and support for fifteen long years. She said, “I promise to always put the Telugu audience first.” The video also showed Amala Akkineni sitting in the audience with a huge smile and cheering for Samantha. Amala’s reaction to Samantha’s speech surprised internet users, who flooded the video’s comment section with responses. A user wrote, “Nagarjuna’s wife claps.” Another user wrote, “How Amala appreciates.” Another comment read, “Amala was also at the event?” Story continues below this ad ALSO READ | ‘Aamir Khan …