Weekly Newswrap, (July 28 to August 3): From Shah Rukh Khan's first National Award to Tom Holland's acting break
Top headlines of the week (July 28 to August 3)
Shah Rukh Khan won National Award as Best Actor for Jawan
Shah Rukh Khan won his first National Film Award in a span of 33 years. The actor bagged the Best Actor title for Atlee-directed movie Jawan. Shah Rukh Khan shared his award with Vikrant Massey who won the Best Actor title for Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail.
Tiger Shroff teams up with Murad Khetani and South director Sachin Ravi for high-concept action film
Tiger Shroff signed a big-budget high-concept action movie with Murad Khetani. The untitled movie will be helmed by Avane Srimannaryana director, Sachin Ravi. It is planned to go on the floors in October 2025.
Sunny Deol signs new action film with Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment
Pinkvilla exclusively reported that Sunny Deol has signed a big action thriller with Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani's Excel Entertainment. The movie will be directed by Tamil filmmaker Balaji. It is expected to go on the floors in December 2025.
Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 premiere date revealed, first promo out
Salman Khan is back as the host of the Bigg Boss Season 19. The Superstar dropped the first promo of the reality TV show. Bigg Boss 19 is set to premiere from August 24, 2025.
Mahavatar Narsimha outpaced Spiderman, emerges highest-grossing animated film at Indian box office
Mahavatar Narsimha surpassed the lifetime earnings of Spiderman, becoming the highest grossing Animated movie at the Indian box office. The 10-day cume of Mahavatar Narsimha stands at Rs 58 crore net in India.
Is Tom Holland taking a break after Spider Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey? Actor breaks silence
In a recent conversation with a magazine, Tom Holland hinted about taking a break from acting in 2027. 'What I've learnt is that it's important to set boundaries, to be mindful about overworking,' he said. 'I've got a slightly busy year next year, and then I'll probably take a bit more time off in 2027. We'll see.'
Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Indian Express
26 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Kareena Kapoor made a ‘big mistake' when she let go of Priyanka Chopra's role in Aitraaz, reveals producer: ‘She chose the heroine's part, wanted to glide easily'
In the early 2000s, Kareena Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra were known for their off-screen rivalry. Their tense dynamic wasn't just tabloid fodder; it played out publicly, most memorably through sharp jabs exchanged on Koffee with Karan. But the root of this reported friction might be traced back to 2003, during the making of Aitraaz, an Abbas-Mustan courtroom thriller, also starring Akshay Kumar. While Aitraaz was a commercial success, it was Priyanka's morally complex character that drew significant attention. Her portrayal was seen as bold, nuanced, and unlike anything Bollywood had shown at the time for a female lead. Now, veteran filmmaker and producer Suneel Darshan has revealed that Kareena Kapoor was originally offered the role of Sonia, a part that ultimately helped define Priyanka Chopra's early career. 'There are times when actors miscalculate,' Darshan told Bollywood Bubble. 'At that time, a negative role was still viewed as something like a vamp. And the fact that Priyanka was cast alongside Amrish Puri as his wife, so it felt more like a Shashikala-type role. You know, like the ones Shashikala or Bindu used to play in older films. But with time, narratives change, and so do perspectives. And I thought to myself, my God, Bebo (Kareena) made such a big mistake.' According to Darshan, Kareena was offered the film first and she could have easily grabbed Sonia's part. 'But Bebo is Bebo. She always wanted to glide through everything easily. She lost out on that role because she chose not to do it. She picked the heroine's part opposite the hero. She could have taken Priyanka's role too, but she didn't.' Also Read | Priyanka Chopra didn't want to be a part of Aitraaz: 'She was hesitant that she will get stereotyped as a vamp' Darshan praised Priyanka for taking a risk when many actresses at the time were hesitant to portray grey characters. 'Priyanka was at a stage where she was on the rise. She was the go-getter. Whatever she wanted, she went after and got it. And that role justified something that wasn't considered normal, it made you believe in it.' What followed was reportedly an unspoken rift between Kareena and Priyanka, with each taking subtle (and not-so-subtle) digs at the other over the years. On various seasons of Koffee with Karan, both stars made pointed remarks. At one point, Kareena even questioned Priyanka's National Award win for Fashion, prompting widespread speculation about tension between the two. Interestingly, the two actresses shared a couch on Koffee with Karan in 2019 during its sixth season, where they laughed off their past remarks and displayed a surprisingly warm, refreshed dynamic. In a 2023 interview with Mid-Day, Kareena seemed to put those rumours to rest. She denied ever having any 'catfights' with Priyanka but admitted to saying 'foolish things' when she was younger. 'I'm a more relaxed person now,' she said, reflecting on how marriage, motherhood, and a successful career have grounded her. When asked directly if there was ever tension with Priyanka, Kareena responded, 'Not at all! Rubbish. I was like, 'What is going on?''
Time of India
33 minutes ago
- Time of India
Rahul Dholakia opens up on battling a heart attack, shot Shah Rukh Khan's Raees while his mom was in the ICU: 'Don't let alcohol or smokes or any substance dictate you'
In an industry obsessed with box office numbers and back-to-back announcements, few dare to pause and speak about the toll it takes. Director , who is best known for Raees, Lamhaa and the National Award-winning Parzania, admits that mental and physical health have often been collateral damage in his filmmaking journey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 'I've had diabetes after one film, blood pressure after another, and a heart attack after one more,' he shared with ETimes, recounting the physical consequences of an unrelenting career that's more chaos than comfort. 'Forget your personal problems — that's the job' Dholakia reveals how the stress of filmmaking doesn't end with the logistics of the shoot. 'We have to deal with so many egos, tantrums and power games even while making the film. Stress of making the film is understandable — but stress of handling cast, crew, producers and stars is just another ball game.' He particularly recalls the emotionally draining first schedule of Raees, starring . 'My mom was in the ICU, I was suffering from chronic pain... but I couldn't take off. was on set, and I had to shoot. I would stay with my mom at the hospital at night, then come to set and pretend everything was normal. It was a nightmare — but you can't bring your problems on set.' 'I sleep. Or I watch Rocky' When it gets too much, Dholakia turns to comfort — and movies. 'Whenever I feel low or depressed, I do two things: watch movies like Rocky, Legally Blonde, My Cousin Vinny… or I just sleep. I take one day at a time.' He adds that the quiet company of loved ones helps too. 'My mom and sister — when they are around — give me comfort. Or I visit a couple of close friends. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now We don't have to talk about feeling low. We just hang. Be normal.' Amid the boycott trend, Rahul Dholakia points out suggestions for his Bollywood friends on how to make good movies 'People are afraid to say they're unwell' Mental health conversations may be growing in Bollywood, but Dholakia doesn't think the stigma is gone — especially on film sets. 'Our industry is such a performance-driven industry that people are afraid to say they're not well. There's always a fear of being dropped. No one wants to look weak. That's a big problem — it's always do or die.' His advice to younger artists: 'Your life is yours. Don't let anyone take it away from you. If you feel low, don't feel shy to take help — you have to look after yourself.' 'Don't let alcohol or smokes dictate you' Looking back, Dholakia shares a rare note of regret. 'If I could tell my younger self one thing, I'd say — don't let alcohol or smokes or any substance dictate you. Face the problems. Deal with them.'
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
'Mahavatar Narsimha' makers drop major update on OTT release: 'Let us clarify, for now...'
'Mahavatar Narsimha' has been raking in big numbers at the box office. Amidst this, several reports about its OTT release surfaced online. Now, the makers took to social media to refute the rumours and reports surrounding its digital release. In the post, they asked the viewers to stay away from any rumours and wait for the official announcement. Take a look at their statement in detail. 'Mahavatar Narsimha' makers drop major update on OTT release The makers of 'Mahavatar Narsimha' took to their Instagram to inform that no deal has been cracked with any streaming platform as of now. The statement read, "Stay away from rumours... We've been receiving a lot of buzz about Mahavatar Narsimha coming to OTT soon, but let us clarify: For now, our film is ONLY available in theatres across the whole wide world." The statement further read, "We have not finalised any OTT platforms yet. Please believe only authentic updates shared from our official handles. Your trust keeps the Sanatani roar alive!" Meanwhile, the caption of the post read, "We're grateful for the excitement around Mahavatar Narsimha and the OTT buzz—but as of now, the film is ONLY playing in theatres worldwide. No OTT deal has been finalized yet. Please trust only the updates shared from our official handles. Your trust fuels the Sanatani roar!" More about 'Mahavtar Narsimha' Backed by Kleem Productions and presented by Hombale Films, and directed by Ashwin Kumar , the movie has been creating history at the box office. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo According to Sacnilk, the film has earned over Rs 110 crore at the box office worldwide. At the end of the movie, the makers have announced the 'Mahavatar Cinematic Universe.' In this, the next films are 'Mahavatar Parshuram' (2027), 'Mahavatar Raghunandan' (2029), 'Mahavatar Dhawkadhesh' (2031), 'Mahavatar Gokulananda' (2033), 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 1' (2035), and 'Mahavatar Kalki Part 2' (2037). 'Mahavatar Narsimha' Rockets to ₹37 Crore in Six Days—Animated Epic Becomes Surprise Hit The film was released in five Indian languages on July 25, 2025.
