Bollywood Roundup: Salman Khan, Tara Sutaria, Arjun Rampal, and more…
Salman Khan Locks New Film With Dil Raju, Shoot Starts April
MUMBAI, India — Salman Khan is jumping straight into his next big-screen entertainer, teaming up with hitmaker Dil Raju and director Vamshi Paidipally, with shooting set to begin this April.
The superstar broke the news himself on Instagram, teasing the project with: “Dil, Dimag, Jigar se from this April…”
Details are tightly under wraps, but industry buzz says the film will be a large-scale commercial entertainer with a nationwide shoot and a possible Eid 2027 release.
The movie will be backed by Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations, known for delivering blockbuster crowd-pleasers. The producer has more than 60 films under his belt and two National Awards to his name.
Salman, meanwhile, is juggling multiple projects. He’s gearing up for his upcoming war drama “Maatrubhumi,” directed by Apoorva Lakhia and co-starring Chitrangada Singh, set to hit theaters April 17.
He was last seen in “Sikandar,” where he played a man seeking redemption after a tragic accident, only to be hunted by a powerful politician.
Off-screen, Salman recently made headlines after bringing his father, legendary writer Salim Khan, out to greet fans on Eid just days after his hospital discharge. Sharing the moment, Salman wrote: “Eid Mubarak, Thank you very much for your blessings, Dad is back home thank you.”
Tara Sutaria Serves Up Lavish Home Feast, Shows Off Cooking Skills
MUMBAI, India — Tara Sutaria is living her best homebody life — and her kitchen is stealing the spotlight.
The actress spent her weekend cooking up a storm, whipping up a gourmet spread that included everything from shrimp in chili butter to sticky ribs glazed in cola and fennel.
Sharing snaps of the feast, Tara wrote: “Weekends at home…Cooking, laughing, chatting and eating..Some new recipes i tried,” before listing her creations, including “salted crisps topped with prosciutto, Parmesan, pickles and gherkins” and “Caramelised sticky sweet and sour ribs in a cola and fennel glaze.”
This isn’t her first kitchen flex. Earlier this month, Tara baked fresh scones with clotted cream and jam from scratch, proudly posting: “Decided I’d bake fresh scones and clotted cream from scratch!”
She added, “(can’t believe I baked these scones and made the cream in 45 minutes ).”
Up next, Tara will appear in the much-anticipated period gangster drama “Toxic,” directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth.
Arjun Rampal Celebrates ‘Dhurandhar’ Hit, Shares Emotional Journey
MUMBAI, India — Arjun Rampal is riding high after the box office success of “Dhurandhar” and its sequel, and he’s taking a moment to look back at how it all started.
The actor shared a video montage of his journey, from childhood days playing cowboy to landing his first film “Moksha,” and now headlining a major hit franchise.
Thanking fans and collaborators, Arjun wrote: “From playing cowboys as kids, to landing my first film #moksha to #Dhurandhar I am blessed… Thank you my dearest fan family for sticking with me on the ride.”
He added a message for dreamers: “I am over the moon. Patience, Perseverance, Passion stick with them and dreams come true.”
Directed by Aditya Dhar, “Dhurandhar” and “Dhurandhar 2” have struck gold at the box office. The films star Ranveer Singh as an undercover Indian intelligence agent infiltrating Karachi’s criminal and political networks, alongside a packed cast including Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, and Akshaye Khanna.
Dia Mirza’s Emotional Birthday Post for Stepdaughter: “You Are My Lifeboat”
MUMBAI, India — Dia Mirza melted hearts online with a deeply emotional birthday tribute to her stepdaughter Samaira, who turned 17.
Sharing photos and videos of their bond, the actress wrote: “Happy 17th Birthday Baby Girl. You are everything you choose to be… You are my life boat.”
The post featured sweet moments from selfies to a boat ride, along with a touching clip of Dia’s young son calling out for his older sister.
Samaira is the daughter of Dia’s husband Vaibhav Rekhi from a previous marriage, and the actress has often spoken about their close relationship.
Dia married Rekhi in an intimate Mumbai ceremony in 2021 that made headlines for being officiated by a female priest. The couple later welcomed their son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi.
Beyond family life, Dia remains a strong voice for environmental causes, frequently advocating for sustainability and climate awareness.
She rose to fame after winning Miss Asia Pacific International in 2000 and made her Bollywood debut with “Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein,” which went on to become a cult favorite.
Kareena Kapoor Sends Love as Sonam Kapoor Welcomes Baby No. 2
MUMBAI, India — It’s celebration time for Sonam Kapoor, who has welcomed her second baby boy — and Kareena Kapoor Khan is among the first to send her love.
Sonam shared the big news on social media, writing: “With immense gratitude and hearts full of love, we are delighted to announce the arrival of our baby boy… Our family has grown… Vayu is overjoyed to welcome his little brother.”
She added, “We are grateful to begin this beautiful new chapter as a family of four.”
Kareena quickly reacted, commenting: “Congratulations Sona and Anand,” along with heart emojis, while sister Rhea Kapoor and Huma Qureshi also joined in with love.
The announcement came with a symbolic illustration celebrating motherhood and new life.
Sonam and husband Anand Ahuja, who married in 2018, welcomed their first son Vayu in 2022.
Kareena and Sonam share a close bond, having starred together in the hit film “Veere Di Wedding.” (Source: IANS)
