Bollywood Roundup: Shilpa Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, Ajay Devgn, and more…
Shilpa Shetty reveals her ultimate secret to staying calm before work
Mumbai, India — Bollywood star and fitness icon Shilpa Shetty has shared the simple ritual she swears by to stay calm before stepping into work mode.
Taking to social media, the actress revealed that controlled breathing helps her find her focus before a busy day. “My secret to keeping my calm, just before the kaam #PranayamaForTheWin,” she wrote.
In the video shared online, Shilpa is seen sitting outdoors in a shimmering gold halter-neck outfit while practicing pranayama, a yogic breathing technique known for its calming effects.
The Baazigar actress has long been a vocal advocate for yoga, regularly encouraging fans to embrace clean eating, fitness, and a balanced lifestyle.
She has previously shared that she maintains a disciplined diet throughout the week but allows herself to indulge on Sundays — a ritual she often showcases in her popular “Sunday binge” posts on social media.
Shilpa made her Bollywood debut in the 1993 hit Baazigar alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, and later starred in films such as Tu Khiladi Main Anari and Dhadkan.
Beyond films, she has also become a familiar face on television as a judge on shows like Super Dancer and India’s Got Talent. Off screen, Shilpa is married to businessman Raj Kundra, and the couple has two children.
Hrithik Roshan once called actors doing their own stunts “stupid and silly”
Mumbai, India — Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan once sparked debate with his blunt take on actors who insist on performing their own stunts, calling the idea “stupid” and driven by ego.
In an old interview with Lehren TV, the actor said dangerous action scenes should be left to trained professionals rather than actors trying to prove a point.
“I don’t believe in doing your stunts yourself. I think it is stupid. It should be banned,” Hrithik said.
Explaining his stance, the actor added that filmmaking is a collaborative process where specialists handle different parts of the craft.
“The reason I say that is that it should not be about an ego trip. You’re an actor, you’re creating a magical world, a fantasy world. And there are a lot of things that go into creating that fantasy. Even your makeup, your dialogues, your hair, your clothes, it’s all made to make the unreal look real.”
He continued, “People are specialised in doing certain specific jobs to help you create that entire world bit by bit in different pieces. A stuntman’s job is to do stunts. He comes into that space, does his job, and creates one more piece of that big picture, and then you carry on. If you have an ego there, it’s like saying I will write my own dialogues. It’s silly.”
Ironically, Hrithik has starred in several action-packed films, including the Krrish superhero franchise that grew out of the hit Koi… Mil Gaya.
During the filming of Krrish, the actor reportedly attempted a stunt involving a harness jump between buildings. According to filmmaker Rakesh Roshan, his father, the harness snapped mid-sequence and Hrithik fell to the ground — narrowly escaping serious injury.
Hrithik made his Bollywood debut with the blockbuster Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai and has since delivered major hits including Jodhaa Akbar, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Super 30.
Ajay Devgn celebrates 8 years of Raid, says “You can’t gatekeep anything from Amay Patnaik”
Mumbai, India — Ajay Devgn is celebrating eight years of his hit crime thriller Raid, reminding fans why his fearless tax officer Amay Patnaik remains unforgettable.
Marking the film’s anniversary, the actor shared a powerful scene on Instagram showing his dramatic entry into a politician’s house for a raid. Alongside the clip, Ajay wrote, “You can’t gatekeep anything from Amay Patnaik! #8YearsOfRaid (sic).”
Released on March 16, 2018, Raid is believed to be inspired by a real-life income-tax raid on Sardar Inder Singh in the 1980s, considered one of the longest raids in Indian history.
The film starred Ileana D’Cruz, Saurabh Shukla and Saanand Verma alongside Ajay, with music by Amit Trivedi and cinematography by Alphonse Roy. The movie went on to become a box office success.
The franchise has now expanded with Raid 2, with Ajay returning as Amay Patnaik and Riteish Deshmukh stepping in as the main antagonist.
Ajay’s packed slate of franchise films also includes upcoming installments such as Drishyam 3, Dhaamal 4 and Golmaal 5, the latter bringing back the familiar cast while adding Akshay Kumar to the chaos as the likely villain.
Parineeti Chopra returns to work months after welcoming baby Neer
Mumbai, India — Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra is officially back in work mode months after welcoming her baby boy, Neer.
In a new video circulating online, the new mom is seen stepping out of her vanity van and heading toward the set, marking her first work appearance since giving birth in October.
Dressed in a stylish grey wrap-style midi dress paired with black pointed heels and dark sunglasses, Parineeti walked confidently toward the set and paused to pose for waiting photographers.
The actress recently took a short family break with husband Raghav Chadha and their son Neer. The couple traveled to Thailand with relatives to attend a family wedding, sharing several glimpses from the trip on social media.
Parineeti and Raghav welcomed their son in October 2025. The couple tied the knot in September 2023 in Udaipur in a private ceremony attended by close family and friends.
Parineeti made her Bollywood debut in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl and later starred in films such as Ishaqzaade, Shuddh Desi Romance, Hasee Toh Phasee and Kesari. Before taking a break during her pregnancy, she was last seen in Amar Singh Chamkila alongside Diljit Dosanjh.
Raveena Tandon pens sweet birthday note as daughter Rasha turns 21
Mumbai, India — Actress Raveena Tandon shared a heartfelt message for her daughter Rasha Thadani as the young star celebrated her 21st birthday.
Taking to Instagram, Raveena posted photos and videos from a cozy cake-cutting celebration at home with family. The actress also shared throwback pictures from Rasha’s childhood.
“Happppy 21 my pudding. Could write an essay on you here, but will tell you instead. (sic),” Raveena wrote in the caption.
The birthday girl was also seen posing with friends during the celebration.
Rasha’s birthday festivities had already begun earlier in the week. The actress received a surprise celebration on the set of her upcoming project when her team walked into her vanity van with a chocolate cake while singing “Happy Birthday.”
Sharing the moment on Instagram Stories, Rasha wrote, “First of the week, with the best team (red heart emoji) At the end of a very long shift hehe,” adding a timestamp of “3:04 AM.”
On the work front, Rasha will next appear in Laikey Laikaa opposite Abhay Verma and is also set to make her Tollywood debut in director Ajay Bhupathi’s upcoming film, currently titled AB4.
Priyanka Chopra stuns in glamorous all-white look for Oscars night
Mumbai, India — Global star Priyanka Chopra Jonas turned heads with a dazzling all-white look as she shared stunning photos from her Oscars night appearance.
The actress posted a series of glamorous shots on social media and captioned the post, “And the Oscar goes to…”
In the photos, the Barfi star is seen wearing a strapless white gown with a dramatic thigh-high slit and feather detailing, striking confident poses during the photoshoot.
One black-and-white image shows Priyanka leaning against a balcony wall with mountains in the background, while another frame captures her indoors wearing a robe and showing off an elegant diamond necklace and ring.
The actress also gave fans a peek behind the scenes, sharing moments of stylists adjusting her outfit and cameras surrounding her as she prepared for the shoot.
In another playful shot, Priyanka is seen standing on a staircase with her arms stretched wide, showing off her fun side during the glamorous session.
Priyanka recently appeared on stage at the 98th Academy Awards alongside actor Javier Bardem to present the Oscar for Best International Feature Film, which went to Norway’s Sentimental Value directed by Joachim Trier.
She attended the ceremony with her husband Nick Jonas, who wore a classic black tuxedo that complemented her monochrome look. (Source: IANS)
