Priyanka Chopra Shares Heartwarming Glimpses of Daughter Malti with Family
MUMBAI– Actress Priyanka Chopra is soaking up family time while balancing her busy Hollywood career. The star recently shared a series of adorable moments with her daughter Malti Marie and husband Nick Jonas on social media.
One photo shows Malti lounging with a tablet that reads “Mama,” while another captures her joyfully playing in a fountain. The collection also includes a sweet shot of Malti picking candy with friends, painting with watercolors, and joining Nick during rehearsals.
In one clip, Priyanka and Malti are seen running through their backyard, and another image shows Nick and Malti walking along the beach.
Chopra captioned the post with a quote from Lilo & Stitch: “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”
Priyanka and Nick married in 2018 and welcomed Malti via surrogacy in 2022.
The actress and her daughter recently arrived in Hyderabad, reportedly for the shoot of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming film SSMB29, starring Mahesh Babu. Chopra shared a balcony photo of Malti gazing out at the city skyline, captioned simply: “Hyderabad mornings…” with a heart emoji.
Shilpa Shetty Goes Matchmaker for Sister Shamita on ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’
MUMBAI– Get ready for laughs and sibling banter in the upcoming episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show as Shilpa and Shamita Shetty join Kapil Sharma for a Raksha Bandhan special, alongside Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem.
In a new promo, Shilpa playfully reveals she’s on the lookout for the perfect dulha for her younger sister Shamita. “I’m shameless—I just ask straight up, ‘Are you married?’” she jokes, adding that people often get confused before she clarifies, “Not for me, for my younger sister!”
Kapil fuels the matchmaking fun by teasing Shamita about trying a dating app, referencing Huma’s recent collaboration. The episode takes a sweet twist when a fan named Prachi proposes to Saqib with a heartfelt shayari. But Shilpa’s attention quickly shifts when the fan mentions having a younger brother — prompting her to ask, “How old is he?” with a mischievous grin.
The fun doesn’t stop there. In earlier promos, Shilpa ribs Kapil about his weight loss, to which he responds, “Must’ve picked it up from you—I’m shrinking every year!” Kapil also asks if Shamita shares everything with her sister, and Shilpa quips, “Everything but her boyfriends!”
The episode, packed with fun, flirting, and family laughs, will stream Saturday, August 9, on Netflix. Hosted by Kapil Sharma, the show features Sunil Grover, Kiku Sharda, Krushna Abhishek, and marks the return of Navjot Singh Sidhu, now joining Archana Puran Singh as a permanent guest.
Huma Qureshi’s Cousin Fatally Attacked in Delhi Over Parking Dispute
MUMBAI– Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi’s cousin, Asif Qureshi, was killed late Thursday night in Delhi’s Nizamuddin area following a dispute over parking.
The incident occurred between 11 PM and midnight near Jangpura Bhogal Bazaar Lane. According to reports, the conflict began when Asif was asked to move his scooter from in front of a gate. The argument escalated, and he was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon.
Neither Huma nor her brother, actor Saqib Saleem, have commented publicly on the tragedy.
Huma Qureshi made her Bollywood debut in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and has since appeared in Ek Thi Daayan, Dedh Ishqiya, Badlapur, Jolly LLB 2, Kaala, and Monica, O My Darling. She gained critical acclaim for her lead roles in the Netflix series Leila and SonyLIV’s Maharani. She also starred in Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead.
Her upcoming film Bayaan, directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, follows a female detective investigating abuse allegations against a powerful cult leader. It will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival in the Discovery section. Qureshi will also appear in Jolly LLB 3, alongside Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, and others.
Karishma Tanna Shares Her Go-To Healthy Ladoo Recipe
MUMBAI– Actress Karishma Tanna is all about balancing fitness and food. Known for her dedication to workouts, she recently shared a wholesome snack she swears by—protein and fiber-rich ladoos, perfect for a pre-workout boost or an evening snack.
In a cheerful Instagram video, Karishma showed how to make the nutritious treat, a recipe passed down from her mother-in-law.
“These ladoos are great for mornings or when hunger hits in the evening,” she wrote. “Who wants the recipe? DM me!”
Ingredients include oats, makhana, ghee, jaggery, roasted cashews, almonds, raisins, and cardamom powder. Optional: flaxseeds.
Recipe steps:
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Dry roast makhana and oats on low heat, then semi-grind.
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Semi-grind roasted cashews and almonds.
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Heat a teaspoon of ghee and mix in the crushed nuts.
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Melt jaggery, then stir in the oats, makhana, nuts, and cardamom.
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Mix quickly and shape into ladoos.
Karishma’s foodie side doesn’t end there. Over the weekend, she posted snapshots from her Italy vacation with husband Varun Bangera, reliving her cheat-day indulgences—especially one burger she clearly couldn’t resist.
“Take me back where I can have burgers,” she captioned the post.
Dia Mirza Honors Her Mother and the Power of Feminine Energy
MUMBAI– Actress Dia Mirza took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute to her mother, crediting her as the first source of inspiration and strength in her life.
Reflecting on her recent honor at the Shakti Awards 2025, Dia celebrated the divine feminine spirit — Shakti — describing it as not just strength, but also compassion, grace, and resilience. “Shakti is the divine feminine energy that sustains, protects, and transforms,” she wrote. “It lives in every woman who dares to dream, nurtures life, and walks forward even when the path is uncertain.”
She added, “As I stood on that stage, I thought of my mother @deepamirza… This award isn’t just mine — it belongs to every woman who lives her truth and lifts others up.”
Dia was presented the award by author and politician Shashi Tharoor, in the presence of fellow honorees and friends like Shabana Azmi, Ekta Kapoor, Neha Dhupia, Surveen Chawla, and Poornima Devi Burman.
On the film front, Dia recently appeared in Nadaaniyan, released on March 7, 2025, on Netflix. Directed by Shauna Gautam and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharmatic Entertainment, the film starred newcomers Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, and Jugal Hansraj. Dia played Nandini, mother to Ibrahim’s character, Arjun. (Source: IANS)
