Top 5 entertainment news: Court to hear Salman Khan's appeal against five-year prison in blackbuck case, KL Rahul was once a 'third wheel' on Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's date
Ready for your daily dose of sparkle and sass? Buckle up, because we're about to zip through the glitziest, most jaw-dropping headlines in showbiz—where red carpets meet red-hot rumours! From Court set to hear Salman Khan's appeal against five-year prison in blackbuck case, KL Rahul once being 'third wheel' on Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli's date to
Mohit Suri
calling up
Mahesh Bhatt
at 6 AM for Saiyaara; we've got the scoop that will make your group chat explode. Pop your popcorn, dim the lights, and let's dive into today's most buzzworthy buzz!
Court to hear Salman Khan's appeal against five-year prison in blackbuck case
Salman Khan will appear at the Rajasthan High Court on September 22, 2025, as both his appeal against a 5‑year prison sentence and the state government's appeal challenging the acquittals of co-accused will be heard together.
The consolidated cases stem from the 1998 blackbuck poaching verdict.
Court seeks Rhea Chakraborty's response in closure report of SSR's death case
A Mumbai court has formally issued notice to Rhea Chakraborty, requesting her response by August 12, 2025 to the CBI's March 2025 closure report in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case. The report cleared her and others of criminality; the court must now decide whether to accept or challenge it.
Sushmita Sen
's ex Rohman Shawl RESPONDS a troll
Rohman Shawl commemorated seven years of friendship with Sushmita Sen via a heartfelt Instagram post. When a troll accused him of being 'friend-zoned' and living in her shadow, he calmly replied, 'Being associated with someone remarkable doesn't diminish me… galaxies don't cast shadows—they shine together.' His dignified comeback was praised widely
Mohit Suri called up Mahesh Bhatt at 6 AM for Saiyaara
Director Mohit Suri rang veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt at 6 AM, seeking guidance on shooting a pivotal father–son confrontation in Saiyaara.
The early-morning call reflects Suri's dedication to emotional authenticity, as he leaned on Bhatt's wisdom to bring depth to the scene.
KL was once a 'third wheel' on Anushka-Virat's date
During KL Rahul's difficult Test debut in Melbourne, Anushka Sharma and
Virat Kohli
extended a compassionate gesture by inviting him along to their dinner outing—making him a self‑professed 'third wheel.' Their engaging conversation and support helped him regain confidence during that tough phase
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