Ahaan Panday, Aneet Are Brilliant In Debut Film Saiyaara; Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Highest Paid TV Host
Mohit Suri's Saiyaara, which marks the Bollywood debut of Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, is just hours away from hitting theatres and the first review is already creating waves. Singer Palak Muchhal, who attended a special screening of the film, has called it 'pure magic" and praised the debutants for their raw and real performances.
Amitabh Bachchan is soon coming back with the 17th season of his hit quiz show, Kaun Banega Crorepati. The Bollywood superstar has been hosting the show since its inception in 2000, except for the third season, which was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan. However, with this 17th season, Big B has also become the highest-paid TV show host.
For more updates: Amitabh Bachchan Becomes Highest Paid TV Host With KBC 17; Per Episode Fees Revealed
Kay Kay Menon is back as Himmat Singh in Special Ops 2, a RAW agent who has only one motive – eliminate India's enemies. While the first season of the show revolved around Menon and his team on a mission to end a 19-year-long manhunt of a terror mastermind, the second season takes a completely different turn. This time, the fight involves Artificial Intelligence – AI.
Stree 2 star Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa are all set to embrace parenthood soon. The couple is expecting their first child, and they announced the delightful news with fans on social media last week. Recently, the parents-to-be also enjoyed a relaxing babymoon in New Zealand. Pictures from their getaway have now gone viral on social media! The couple was seen sharing a passionate kiss while enjoying a relaxing moment together in the pool.
For more updates: Rajkummar Rao, Patralekhaa Share Romantic Kiss During Babymoon In New Zealand | Viral PICS
Actress Sonalika Joshi needs no introduction. She has been playing the role of Madhvi Bhide in the popular show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for 17 years now. While the show has made her a household name, not many people know that she was once bashed brutally for one of her photoshoots.
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