Bollywood Roundup: Vaani Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Anupam Kher, and more…

Vaani Kapoor Goes Barefoot, ‘Mildly Feral’ on Jungle Getaway

Mumbai — Vaani Kapoor offered fans a glimpse of her carefree side as she shared photos and videos from a peaceful jungle getaway.

The actress posted the images on Instagram, describing the outdoors as her “natural habitat” and saying she was enjoying being “barefoot and mildly feral.”

The photos show Kapoor relaxing on a wooden bench surrounded by greenery, walking barefoot with mud-covered feet and playfully flipping her hair against a backdrop of towering trees. Actress Raashii Khanna reacted to the post with heart emojis.

Kapoor, known for films including “Befikre,” “War,” “Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui” and “Raid 2,” frequently shares travel, fashion and behind-the-scenes moments on social media.

She was recently featured in the music video “Aadat,” alongside Yo Yo Honey Singh and AP Dhillon.

Sonam Kapoor’s Mother-in-Law Priya Ahuja Celebrates Vayu’s 4th Birthday

Mumbai — Sonam Kapoor’s mother-in-law Priya Ahuja shared a heartfelt message for her grandson Vayu as he celebrated his fourth birthday on August 20.

Priya posted a photo montage on social media featuring Vayu with Sonam Kapoor, Anand Ahuja and his younger brother Rudralok.

“Happy birthday to our precious little Vayu. Four years of sunshine, laughter, mischief and pure magic,” she wrote, adding that watching him grow had been one of the family’s “greatest joys.”

She also wished him a life filled with happiness, laughter and love, calling Vayu the family’s “little star.”

Vayu is the elder son of Sonam and businessman Anand Ahuja, who married in 2018. The couple has largely kept their children away from the public spotlight, sharing occasional glimpses of family life on social media.

Sonam welcomed her second child in March and recently said she was gradually emerging from her postpartum sabbatical. The actress is known for films including “Raanjhanaa,” “Khoobsurat,” “Neerja” and “Veere Di Wedding.”

Anupam Kher Reacts to Viral Ladakh Video, Says It ‘Disturbed Me Deeply’

Mumbai — Veteran actor Anupam Kher has reacted to a viral video from Ladakh showing a woman allegedly speaking disrespectfully to Army personnel, saying the incident left him deeply disturbed.

Kher shared his thoughts on Instagram along with the song “Sena Ki Jai” from his directorial film “Tanvi The Great.” He said the track had been widely shared with him by defense personnel and Army officers, who described it as “a great Gen Z song for the real Gen Z of Bharat.”

“Yesterday, I saw a video of a lady in Ladakh, calling herself Gen Z, speaking very disrespectfully to our Army personnel. It disturbed me deeply,” Kher wrote.

He added that Gen Z should also represent “courage, discipline, service and respect,” before concluding with, “May the Indian Army be victorious! Jai Hind!”

The video circulating on social media reportedly shows a woman confronting security personnel after being stopped at a barricade in Minamarg. She questions restrictions on tourists and is heard saying, “We are Gen Z, we’ll not tolerate this nonsense.”

The clip has since gone viral and drawn mixed reactions online.

Urvashi Dholakia Shares London Memories With Ekta Kapoor

Mumbai — Actress Urvashi Dholakia shared highlights from a London getaway with longtime friend and producer Ekta Kapoor, offering fans a glimpse of their travels together.

Dholakia posted a video on Instagram showing the pair exploring London, posing for photos and enjoying time together.

“We are not just making memories.. we are paving the way for many more,” she wrote alongside the post.

Dholakia and Kapoor have shared a close friendship for more than two decades. Their association began professionally with “Kasautii Zindagii Kay,” produced by Kapoor, in which Dholakia played the popular antagonist Komolika.

Last week, Dholakia also shared photos with Kapoor and actress Nargis Fakhri, describing them as her “right tribe.”

Dholakia was recently seen in the reality cooking series “Maa Hai Na,” hosted by Shilpa Shetty.

Meenakshi Seshadri Reflects on Mother-in-Law, Daughter-in-Law Portrayals in Indian Cinema

Mumbai — Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri says Indian cinema has often portrayed relationships between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in a negative light.

Seshadri reflected on the theme while revisiting her 1990 film “Ghar Ho To Aisa,” in which she starred alongside Anil Kapoor and Bindu. She said her character challenged her on-screen mother-in-law through a mix of comedy, melodrama and even karate.

“The relationship between a mother-in-law and her daughter-in-law has often been portrayed with a negative flavor in Indian cinema,” Seshadri wrote on social media.

She added that she hopes mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law can develop relationships similar to those between mothers and daughters in real life.

Seshadri also shared a video recreating the song “January February” from “Ghar Ho To Aisa,” showing off her dance moves in a nostalgic tribute to the film.

In the movie, she played Seema Kumar, a strong-willed woman who stands up to mistreatment by her in-laws.

Mira Rajput Celebrates Raksha Bandhan With Siblings, Gets Extension Boards as Gifts

Mumbai — Mira Rajput celebrated Raksha Bandhan with her siblings and shared glimpses of the family gathering on social media.

Rajput posted a family photo from the celebrations with the caption, “Rakhi. 2026.” Another image showed her and her sisters posing with boxes of extension boards, apparently received as gifts from their brother.

“Because we are apparently an extension of his life,” she joked.

Rajput has frequently spoken about her close bond with her maternal family. Earlier this year, she shared a video describing visits to her parents’ home after marriage as “heaven on earth,” joking about being able to relax while her mother looked after the children.

Rajput married actor Shahid Kapoor in 2015. The couple has two children, daughter Misha and son Zain. (Source: IANS)