Bollywood Roundup: Ileana D’Cruz, Yami Gautam, Tara Sutaria, and more…
Ileana D’Cruz Shares Sweet ‘Mini Me + Me’ Moment With Son Koa
Mumbai– Ileana D’Cruz gave fans a sweet peek into motherhood as she shared an adorable photo with her son, Koa Phoenix Dolan.
In the candid outdoor snap, Ileana is seen smiling while holding Koa on her lap. The actress kept the caption simple, writing, “Mini me + me.”
Ileana welcomed Koa with husband Michael Dolan on August 1, 2023. The actress, who has largely kept her family life private, previously called Dolan and their son her “whole world.”
She has also said she stepped back from films to spend more time with her son.
Ileana last appeared in the 2024 romantic comedy Do Aur Do Pyaar, alongside Vidya Balan, Pratik Gandhi and Sendhil Ramamurthy.
She made her Telugu film debut with Devadasu in 2006 and entered Hindi cinema with Anurag Basu’s Barfi! in 2012.
Yami Gautam’s Fantasy Comedy ‘Nayyi Navelli’ Sets October 16 Release
Mumbai– Yami Gautam is set to headline the fantasy family entertainer Nayyi Navelli, which will hit theaters on October 16, 2026, during the festive season.
Amazon MGM Studios and Colour Yellow announced the release date while sharing the film’s first glimpse on social media, teasing the story with the line, “Bhabhi Daayan Hai.”
Directed by Balaji Mohan and written by Himanshu Sharma and Divy Nidhi Sharma, the film features music by G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Nayyi Navelli follows a seemingly perfect bride who transforms a chaotic Meerut household into a happy home. But her brother-in-law begins to suspect that his ideal sister-in-law may actually be a daayan, or witch.
Producer Aanand L Rai said the film blends fantasy, humor and adventure, adding that Gautam was an “instinctive choice” for a character requiring both warmth and mischief.
The movie marks the first collaboration between Amazon MGM Studios and Rai’s Colour Yellow.
Tara Sutaria Sings ‘Tum Hi Aana’ in Late-Night Jam Session
Mumbai– Tara Sutaria revisited one of her biggest musical hits with a late-night rendition of Tum Hi Aana from her 2019 film Marjaavaan.
The actress and singer shared a video from a midnight jam session at home, where she is seen dressed in black and singing the emotional ballad with her eyes closed.
“Midnight jam sessions at home #TumHiAana. One of my favourite ballads from my films.. Over 1 billion views across YouTube.. thank you for giving us so much love!!!” Tara wrote.
The original track was sung by Jubin Nautiyal, composed by Payal Dev and written by Kunaal Vermaa. It appeared in Milap Zaveri’s Marjaavaan, which starred Tara opposite Sidharth Malhotra.
Tara began her career as a singer before moving into acting. She made her Bollywood debut with Student of the Year 2 in 2019 and later appeared in Tadap, Heropanti 2, Ek Villain Returns and the survival thriller Apurva.
Karisma Kapoor Shares BTS Rehearsal Clip of ‘Ek Main Aur Ek Tu’
Mumbai– Karisma Kapoor served up a dose of Bollywood nostalgia as she shared a behind-the-scenes rehearsal video from the popular song Ek Main Aur Ek Tu.
The actress posted the clip on social media, giving fans a look at the choreography and practice that went into the dance number.
Karisma, currently a judge on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, has frequently spoken about her love of dance on the show.
In a recent episode, choreographer Geeta Kapur also recalled first meeting Karisma on the sets of Yash Chopra’s Dil To Pagal Hai. Kapur, then an assistant choreographer, said she met the actress while Karisma was filming the Pyaar Kar sequence.
Kapur remembered being struck by Karisma’s warmth despite her already being a major star, saying the actress treated her with “a lot of love and a lot of respect.”
India’s Best Dancer Season 5 airs Saturdays and Sundays on Sony Entertainment Television.
Kiara Advani Says ‘Toxic’ Pushed Her Out of Her Comfort Zone
Mumbai– Kiara Advani says working on Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups pushed her beyond her comfort zone and taught her to embrace unfamiliar challenges.
The actress shared a behind-the-scenes photo showing her inside a large transparent tank filled with water as she reflected on the experience.
“Every new character, every new set, every crazy challenge teaches you something you didn’t know you were capable of,” Kiara wrote.
She said the film taught her “to be comfortable with the unfamiliar,” stay curious and keep learning, adding that growth often comes from saying yes to things that are a little scary.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash alongside Kiara, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
Kiara was last seen on the big screen in War 2, alongside Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. (Source: IANS)
