Bollywood Roundup: Alia Bhatt, Rubina Dilaik, Amitabh Bachchan, and more…
Alia Bhatt Shares Romantic Photos to Mark Ranbir Kapoor’s 44th Birthday
Mumbai — Alia Bhatt celebrated husband Ranbir Kapoor’s 44th birthday by sharing a series of previously unseen photographs featuring the couple and their daughter, Raha.
Bhatt posted several romantic pictures on social media, including one showing Kapoor sitting on her lap as they looked into each other’s eyes. Other images captured the couple spending time together at a restaurant and posing during outings.
She also shared a photograph of Kapoor holding Raha, whose face was covered with a flower emoji.
Kapoor marked his birthday by greeting fans and photographers from the balcony of the couple’s Krishna Raj bungalow in Mumbai. He later joined photographers outside the residence for a cake-cutting celebration, cutting three cakes, including one shaped like the number 44.
Bhatt’s mother, actress Soni Razdan, also wished Kapoor on social media, calling him the “best man in the house.”
Bhatt and Kapoor began dating after working together on Ayan Mukerji’s “Brahmastra.” They married in Mumbai in April 2022 and welcomed Raha in November that year.
Rubina Dilaik Praises Husband Abhinav Shukla in Birthday Tribute
Mumbai — Television actress Rubina Dilaik marked husband Abhinav Shukla’s birthday with a heartfelt social media post praising his loyalty to family and friends.
Dilaik shared several previously unseen photos of Shukla with loved ones and said she deeply respects the way he cares for his parents, supports those around him and stands by the people he loves.
“We’ve shared our beautiful moments, our difficult ones, and so much in between,” she wrote, adding that she will always carry deep respect and warmth for him.
Shukla responded to the post with two red heart emojis.
Dilaik and Shukla married in Shimla in June 2018 and welcomed twin daughters Jeeva and Edhaa in 2023.
Dilaik is currently appearing as a contestant on the stunt-based reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi 15.”
Amitabh Bachchan Reflects on Bond With Son Abhishek
Mumbai — Amitabh Bachchan has reflected on his relationship with son Abhishek Bachchan, saying fathers and sons may have different views but can still share the same destination.
Writing on his blog, Bachchan said, “Both father and son sit together on the same stage; their views may differ, but their destination remains the same.”
He added that he has deep respect for the next generation and emphasized the importance of love, respect and finding common ground despite differences.
Bachchan is currently hosting “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” the Hindi adaptation of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?”
He was last seen in “Vettaiyan” and is also associated with the sequel to Nag Ashwin’s “Kalki 2898 AD,” which stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan.
Abhishek Bachchan was recently seen in Riteish Deshmukh’s “Raja Shivaji,” a film based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Nia Sharma Jokes About Her Late-Night Makeup Glow
Mumbai — Television actress Nia Sharma joked about her makeup looking its best only after an event was over, sharing a late-night video from bed.
In the clip posted on Instagram, Sharma said she was about to remove her makeup but was reluctant because of how much it was glowing.
“My entire makeup only glows after I finish my event,” she said, adding, “Why is it coming now? Why now?”
She captioned the post, “2:57Am Makeup flexing… Girly therapies.”
Sharma was recently seen in the 16th season of “Splitsvilla” and the latest edition of “Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited.”
She is also known for television shows including “Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai,” “Meri Durga” and “Kaali – Ek Agnipariksha.” In 2020, she won “Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made in India.”
Aamir Khan Recalls Meeting Kareena Kapoor as a 12-Year-Old
Mumbai — Aamir Khan once recalled meeting Kareena Kapoor when she was 12 years old and visited the set of “Andaz Apna Apna” with her sister, Karisma Kapoor.
During an appearance on “Koffee With Karan,” Kareena asked Khan about his first impression of her.
“My first impression of her was this really cute girl of 12 years old who was sitting on the sets of ‘Andaz Apna Apna,’” Khan said, recalling that she would accompany Karisma to the shoot.
During the same conversation, Khan asked Kareena what she found most annoying about him. She pointed to his well-known perfectionism, saying his insistence on getting things exactly right could sometimes be frustrating.
Khan and Kapoor later worked together in several films, including “3 Idiots” in 2009, “Talaash: The Answer Lies Within” in 2012 and “Laal Singh Chaddha” in 2022.
Shilpa Shetty Says Gratitude Is Key to Staying Happy
Mumbai — Shilpa Shetty said practicing gratitude is one of the keys to happiness while speaking at the World Happiness Summit in Bengaluru.
Shetty said she tries to remain thankful even when things do not go her way.
“Gratitude is something that you have to practice,” she said. “Even if something doesn’t go your way, I thank the Lord for it not happening.”
The actress added that good health and family are among the biggest reasons to feel happy and said people often focus too much on outward appearances while overlooking the soul.
Actor Arjun Kapoor, who also spoke at the summit, said happiness should not be tied only to success or achievement. He said being present, finding inner peace and having a sense of purpose are equally important.
The summit brought together speakers from entertainment, public life, entrepreneurship, spirituality, wellness and social leadership. (Source: IANS)
