Category: Bollywood Stars

Long before Salim Khan became a legendary screenwriter and Ajit Khan cemented his status as Bollywood’s most iconic villain, the two shared a bond that was more like family than industry peers. Actor Shehzad Khan recently opened up about this decades-old connection, revealing that it was his father, Ajit Khan, who brought a young Salim Khan to Mumbai to chase his dreams. According to Shehzad, the veteran actor didn’t just help him settle in; he welcomed him into his own home and treated him like a younger brother.

The bond between the two families remained incredibly strong even as their careers took off in different directions. Shehzad shared a poignant memory of his father’s final words of advice, revealing that Ajit Khan had told him, “If you ever have any problem, then don’t go to anyone; go to Salim.” It was a testament to the trust they shared, and Shehzad noted that Salim Khan reciprocated that support throughout the years, standing by his father long after he had first arrived in the city as a newcomer.

Beyond the family history, Shehzad also reflected on his own journey in the industry, specifically his father’s reaction to his early performances. While Shehzad made his debut in the 1988 hit Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, his turn as the character Bhalla in the 1994 cult classic Andaz Apna Apna left his father less than impressed. Ajit Khan, who had spent decades meticulously crafting a serious, menacing screen persona, was reportedly unhappy to see his son lean into comedy. Shehzad recalled his father telling him, “Whatever you have done, don’t do it again. I have worked so hard for so many years and made a serious image of myself. You have made that into a complete comedy.”

Despite his father’s initial reservations, Shehzad carved out his own niche in the industry, balancing both negative and comic roles. Beyond his memorable run as Bhalla, he became a household name for a younger generation as Tiger in the hit children’s series Shaka Laka Boom Boom. His extensive filmography, which includes projects like Barsaat, The Legend of Bhagat Singh, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, proves that he successfully navigated his own path in Bollywood while honoring the legacy left by his father.

Veteran actor Shehzad Khan, a face instantly recognizable for his iconic comedic turns in Bollywood, recently peeled back the curtain on his personal life and his famous family history. In a candid conversation, the actor opened up about his father, the legendary screen villain Ajit Khan, revealing that his mother was actually the actor’s third wife. Shehzad shared that his father’s marital history was quite complex, noting that his first wife was an Anglo-Indian woman named Gwen, while his second marriage ended after his wife moved to London. Even more intriguing was the revelation that his father, who shared a 25-year age gap with Shehzad’s mother, initially kept his previous marriage and three children in Hyderabad a secret while courting her.

When the conversation shifted to his own personal journey, Shehzad kept the mood light and humorous. Discussing his own two marriages, he jokingly placed himself in the “Aamir Khan School of Thought.” With a laugh, he explained that between his ex-wife and his current partner, he still feels he has “two options” left to explore. The actor married his first wife, Rukaiyaa, in 1991, with whom he shares a son. He later tied the knot with Humaira in October 2008, and the couple has a daughter and a younger son together.

Beyond his personal anecdotes, Shehzad remains a beloved figure in the Indian entertainment industry. Making his debut in the 1988 classic Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, he went on to cement his status as a comedic powerhouse. Fans of 90s cinema will forever remember him as the hilarious Bhalla in the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna, while younger generations grew up watching him as Tiger in the hit children’s series Shaka Laka Boom Boom. His extensive filmography also includes memorable roles in projects like The Legend of Bhagat Singh, Barsaat, and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, keeping him a staple of Bollywood pop culture for decades.

Growing up as the son of one of Bollywood’s most iconic villains is no easy feat, and veteran actor Shehzad Khan recently shared a candid look into his childhood. Reflecting on his school days, Shehzad revealed that his father, the legendary Ajit Khan, had such a powerful and menacing screen presence that it bled into his real life. The impact was so significant that young girls at his school were genuinely terrified of him, convinced that his father’s reel-life cruelty was a reflection of his actual personality.

“Ladkiyaan mujhse bahut darti thi,” Shehzad recalled, noting that his classmates would often whisper that his father was not a good man. The children, unable to distinguish between fiction and reality, would point to his father’s habit of kidnapping the heroine’s mother, mistreating female leads, and battling heroes on screen as reasons to keep their distance. According to Shehzad, the kids at his school were deeply influenced by the cinematic portrayals, leading them to believe that the villainy they saw in theaters was happening in his living room.

Interestingly, the confusion wasn’t limited to his peers; even a young Shehzad occasionally struggled to separate his father from his characters. He shared a memory of watching the Rajesh Khanna starrer ‘Andaz’, where a scene involving a train departure left him momentarily convinced that his father had actually left them. It was only upon returning home and finding his father there that the line between the actor and the man would blur back into place.

Ajit Khan remains an unforgettable figure in Hindi cinema, known for his suave demeanor and iconic dialogue delivery. As the mastermind behind some of the most ruthless gangsters and smugglers in classics like ‘Zanjeer’, ‘Yaadon Ki Baaraat’, and ‘Kalicharan’, he defined the archetype of the sophisticated antagonist. While his professional legacy is legendary, it is clear that his convincing performances left a lasting, and sometimes awkward, mark on his own family life.

Bollywood’s favorite power couple, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, have shared some heartwarming news with their fans. On Tuesday, October 7, the duo announced that they are expecting their second child, just months after welcoming their first daughter, Saraayah, earlier in 2025. The couple took to Instagram to share a sweet photo of themselves holding hands, accompanied by a touching caption that read, “Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude.”

The announcement was met with an outpouring of love from fans and the film fraternity alike. Sidharth’s mentor and filmmaker Karan Johar was quick to shower the couple with affection, commenting, “Love love you,” followed by a series of red heart emojis. Other industry stalwarts, including Athiya Shetty, Bhumi Pednekar, and celebrity designer Manish Malhotra, also flocked to the comments section to send their best wishes to the parents-to-be.

Kiara and Sidharth’s journey has been a whirlwind romance that captured hearts across the nation. The pair tied the knot in a dreamy, intimate ceremony in Rajasthan back in February 2023. Their chemistry first sparked on the sets of the 2021 war drama Shershaah, where they played the iconic roles of Captain Vikram Batra and Dimple Cheema.

Beyond their personal milestones, the couple remains busy with their thriving careers. Kiara was last seen on the big screen in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups alongside Yash. Meanwhile, Sidharth is currently enjoying the spotlight for his latest project, The Vvaan: Force of the Forrest, which co-stars Tamannaah Bhatia and hit theaters on September 25.

Soha Ali Khan took to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to British author Jeffrey Archer, who passed away peacefully at his home on October 5 at the age of 86. Sharing a nostalgic throwback photograph on her Instagram Stories, the actor reflected on the long-standing friendship between the acclaimed writer and her late father, the legendary Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. The snapshot featured the Pataudi family, including Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sharmila Tagore, and Saba Pataudi, gathered at a dinner alongside the author.

Recalling their history, Soha shared that the bond between the two men dated back to their formative years at Oxford. Their connection went beyond mere friendship, as Archer famously chronicled the cricketer’s life in his book A Quiver Full of Arrows. Soha reminisced about the author’s enduring respect for her father, noting that he wrote beautifully about him following his passing in 2011. Demonstrating the depth of their relationship, Archer even took on the role of auctioneer at a special event hosted by the family in memory of the late Tiger Pataudi years later.

Jeffrey Archer leaves behind an extraordinary literary legacy, with a career spanning several decades and over 300 million books sold worldwide. Known for global bestsellers like Kane and Abel, Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less, and The Clifton Chronicles, his passing marks the end of an era for readers across the globe. As fans and the literary community mourn his loss, Soha’s tribute serves as a poignant reminder of the personal connections that linked the iconic author to the Pataudi household.

Arijit Singh is set to take the stage by storm as he announces a sprawling nine-city India tour spanning from January to May 2027. Produced and promoted by Team Innovation, the concert series commemorates the playback singer’s remarkable 20-year journey in the music industry. Fans can expect a massive spectacle as the stadium-scale shows promise immersive production elements, including a custom multi-tiered stage, an extended runway, 360-degree spatial audio, kinetic LED fixtures, panoramic screens, laser arrays, and high-octane pyrotechnics.

The tour kicks off in Ahmedabad on January 9, followed by Chandigarh on January 23, Jaipur on February 7, Mumbai on February 20, Bengaluru on March 13, New Delhi on March 27, Pune on April 10, Indore on May 1, and wraps up in Hyderabad on May 15, 2027. This shift toward live performance follows the singer’s January 2026 announcement where he signaled a transition away from standard playback assignments to focus on solo artistic pursuits. Reflecting on the milestone, Arijit noted that the listeners who gave his songs a life of their own are the best part of his career, and he is eager to experience that love live on stage.

Tickets for the tour will be sold exclusively via the platform thumpN, which is presented by Kotak Solitaire and powered by Visa. For those looking to secure seats early, pre-sale opportunities for Kotak Solitaire Visa Credit Card holders begin on October 10, 2026, at 12 PM IST and run until October 11 at 2 PM IST. A second pre-sale window for all Kotak Visa Credit Card holders opens on October 11 at 12 PM IST and ends on October 13 at 2 PM IST. General public ticket sales are scheduled to commence shortly after on October 13, 2026, at 2 PM IST. Mohit Bijlani of Team Innovation and thumpN CEO Varun have both highlighted the massive anticipation surrounding this tribute to Arijit’s extraordinary musical legacy.

The legal tussle surrounding the upcoming film ‘Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy’ has taken a fresh turn in the Delhi High Court. On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani directed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to file a formal response to an application submitted by producer Amit Jani. The producer is currently seeking a stay on the ongoing legal proceedings initiated by the actor, arguing that there is already a pending case before the court involving identical prayers for relief.

During the hearing, Jani’s legal team pushed for a pause on the current suit, citing the overlap with the previous matter. In response, Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash, who represents Salman Khan, assured the bench that the actor would file his reply to the application in due course. The court has now set December 16 as the date for the next hearing to further deliberate on the matter.

At the heart of the dispute is Salman Khan’s original lawsuit, which aims to protect his personality rights. The actor’s legal representatives have maintained that the film is based on specific incidents from his personal life, pointing to various interviews and public statements previously made by the producer as evidence. As both parties prepare their arguments, the industry remains watchful to see how this high-profile case over legacy and personal representation unfolds in the coming months.

The legal battle surrounding the proposed film Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy has taken a new turn in the Delhi High Court. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani has officially sought a response from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan regarding an application filed by producer Amit Jani. Jani is currently seeking a stay on the ongoing proceedings of Khan’s lawsuit, arguing that the relief requested by the actor is identical to a matter already pending before the court. During the hearing, Jani’s counsel asserted that the current suit should be put on hold until the previous case reaches a conclusion.

Representing the actor, Senior Advocate Ravi Prakash confirmed that he would file a formal reply to the producer’s application. The court took the opportunity to clarify the scope of the original lawsuit, which centers on the protection of Salman Khan’s personality rights. Khan’s legal team previously secured a favorable order regarding these rights and has since raised strong objections to the upcoming film, alleging that its promotional material and subject matter are clearly based on incidents from the actor’s life, specifically the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.

As the debate continues, the court has been looking into the status of the project. While the producer’s team maintains that the movie is not yet ready for theatrical release and has yet to undergo the mandatory certification process, Khan’s side has expressed concerns regarding a potential direct-to-OTT release. The court has taken these possibilities into account while reviewing the producer’s request to halt the current litigation. With both parties firm in their stances, the High Court has listed the matter for a further hearing on December 16, leaving the fate of the project in a legal limbo for now.

Punjabi music sensation Guru Randhawa is back to set the charts on fire with his latest release, FOSHO. The track, which translates to ‘For Sure,’ is built around the infectious and self-assured hook line ‘pakki pakki gal aae.’ The song perfectly captures the exhilaration of chasing someone who is completely captivating, blending catchy beats with the singer’s signature style that fans have come to love over the years.

To match the song’s high-octane energy, the team decided to push the boundaries for the music video by filming the entire project inside an airplane. Discussing the creative process, Guru shared that he wanted the visuals to feel larger-than-life and fresh. He credited his long-standing collaboration with Bhushan Kumar for helping bring this unique vision to reality, expressing his excitement for fans to vibe to the track during their own travels or mid-flight.

FOSHO is currently available for streaming across all major global platforms, and the official music video can be watched on the T-Series YouTube channel. This release adds another feather to the cap of the singer, who first rose to widespread fame in 2015 with his breakout hit Patola featuring Bohemia. Since then, Guru has cemented his place in the industry with a string of massive chart-toppers including High Rated Gabru, Lahore, and Suit Suit.

At 81, the legendary Amitabh Bachchan continues to outwork everyone in the room, but even the megastar admits that he is feeling the pinch of a jam-packed schedule. Currently busy hosting the latest season of the iconic quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati, Big B recently took to his personal blog to share a candid glimpse into his late-night routine. While he acknowledges that quality sleep is the body’s essential repair mechanism, the veteran actor confessed that finding the time for rest has become an ongoing struggle.

Giving fans a peek into his mindset, Bachchan wrote about the mental whirlwind that hits him when he finally tries to wind down. Despite the exhaustion, his mind remains constantly occupied with fresh ideas and ambitious goals. He described the unique sensation of preparing for a new day of work, fueled by a drive to conquer his objectives. “It is a different feel, a state of many thoughts and ideas, all filled with drive and a sense of conquering all that was once considered as a goal,” he shared, adding that this momentum is exactly what pushes him to head to bed early so he can wake up ready to tackle the next day.

Kaun Banega Crorepati has been a cornerstone of Indian television since its debut on July 3, 2000. Serving as the Indian adaptation of the global hit Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, the show famously marked Amitabh Bachchan’s first major foray into television, effectively revitalizing his career. Over the past two decades, the show has evolved into a cultural phenomenon, deeply woven into the lives of viewers through the emotional stories of its contestants and Bachchan’s signature, tension-filled command to “lock kiya jaye.”