Hrithik vs Jr NTR: Billboard Battle Heats Up Before ‘War 2’
Mumbai– Hrithik Roshan woke up to war—literally—when a giant Jr NTR billboard popped up outside his home, taunting, “You can’t win this war.”
Posting the photo, Hrithik fired back: “Okay @jrntr… challenge accepted. Remember, you asked for this. #9DaysToWar2.”
The banter comes as War 2 gears up for its Aug. 14 release. The first track, Aavan Jaavan, is already making waves, with Hrithik even sharing a video of his mom nailing its hook step.
Directed by Ayan Mukerji, the YRF Spy Universe blockbuster stars Hrithik, Jr NTR, and Kiara Advani—and promises all-out action.
Vidya Balan Remembers Laughing Through ‘Parineeta’ Shoot
Mumbai– As Parineeta returns to theaters in a newly restored 8K print, Vidya Balan is reliving memories from her 2005 debut—and one in particular still cracks her up.
The actress recalled how late director Pradeep Sarkar would act out her scenes, complete with her character’s walk. “I’d laugh and say, ‘Dada, you don’t need to teach me how to walk,’” she said.
Vidya also remembered hearing Piyu Bole for the first time, calling it “soft, innocent, and magical”—just like her debut experience.
Co-star Sanjay Dutt fondly remembered playing his first Bengali character and working with Sarkar, calling Parineeta “a film made with heart and love” that still resonates 20 years later.
The restored Parineeta hits select PVR INOX theaters on Aug. 29.
Suniel Shetty: ‘I’m Still Far From My Best’
Mumbai– Suniel Shetty may be a Bollywood veteran, but he says he’s still chasing his peak. “I’m far from my best, and that’s what keeps me going. Reinvention is survival,” the 
Hunter 2 star said, crediting the younger generation and his kids for keeping him sharp.
Co-star Anusha Dandekar called the action-packed second season her “most rewarding” project yet — and her first Hindi series. “I was thrown into the deep end with no prep time. It was intense, but I gave it everything,” she said.
Hunter 2, also starring Jackie Shroff, is now streaming free on Amazon MX Player.
Next up, Shetty joins a massive all-star cast for Welcome to the Jungle, hitting theaters Dec. 20.
Ajay Devgn’s Sweet Birthday Wish for Kajol
Mumbai– Ajay Devgn kept it short and sweet for wife Kajol’s 51st birthday, posting a throwback black-and-white pic and writing: “Could say a lot but you would still roll your
eyes. So… happy birthday, favourite @kajol.”
Daughter Nysa also joined in, sharing a selfie with her mom and calling her “my mama,” to which Kajol replied, “Love u baby girl.”
Married since 1999, the Bollywood power couple first met on the set of Gundaraj in 1994. Kajol was last seen in Sarzameen and the horror film Maa, and next headlines the action thriller Maharagni: Queen of Queens with Prabhu Deva, marking their first film together in nearly 30 years.
Soha Ali Khan Mistook Dad’s Olympic Torch Run for a Morning Jog
Mumbai– Actress Soha Ali Khan took fans back to 1987, recalling the day she unknowingly joined her father, cricket legend Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, on an Olympic torch run.
Sharing an old photo of herself running beside the late Indian cricket captain holding the torch, Soha wrote: “I thought it was his usual jog and he said yes. #Olympictorch 1987.”
Pataudi, known as Tiger, became India’s youngest cricket captain at 21 and remains one of the sport’s most iconic figures. He was honored with the BCCI’s C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.
Soha, married to actor-filmmaker Kunal Kemmu, was last seen in the horror drama Chhorii 2. The sequel to the 2021 hit also starred Nushrratt Bharuccha and Gashmeer Mahajani.
Janhvi Kapoor Says ‘Pardesiya’ Was Shot with “Chaos and Love”
Mumbai– Janhvi Kapoor gave fans a peek behind the scenes of Pardesiya, the romantic track from her upcoming film Param Sundari, shot in Kerala with co-star Sidharth Malhotra.
Posting a video from the shoot, Janhvi wrote: “A little chaos and a whole lot of love. That’s how #Pardesiya happened.” She recalled a laid-back day of filming montages, eating spicy fish curry, and riding a bike.
Sidharth called it one of his favorite love songs to shoot, praising Sonu Nigam’s “timeless” voice and the magic created by Sachin–Jigar and lyricist Amitabh Bhattacharya. Janhvi added that she has “a soft corner for love songs” and believes Pardesiya is one of her best.
Set against Kerala’s backwaters, Param Sundari tells the love story of a North Indian boy and a South Indian girl. The film hits theaters Aug. 29. (Source: IANS)
