Janhvi Kapoor Condemns Assault on Hospital Receptionist: ‘Nothing Excuses This’
MUMBAI– Actress Janhvi Kapoor has strongly condemned the viral video of a man violently attacking a hospital receptionist in Maharashtra, calling the act inexcusable and shameful.
Sharing her reaction on Instagram, the Mili and Ulajh star wrote: “Why does anyone think this behavior is okay? What makes him think he can raise his hand at someone like this? What kind of upbringing convinces you to do something like this without remorse, guilt, or basic humanity?”
She added, “Shame on us for not punishing such behavior more aggressively. Nothing excuses this.”
The accused, identified as Gokul Jha, allegedly assaulted a female receptionist at a private clinic in Kalyan after she refused to let him meet the doctor without an appointment. In the viral video, Jha is seen charging at the receptionist, kicking her, and dragging her by the hair as others tried to intervene.
Police have filed an FIR against Jha under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, including assault and outraging a woman’s modesty.
A second CCTV video has since emerged showing the receptionist stepping out from behind her desk after Jha kicks it. She is seen slapping his sister-in-law during an argument. Authorities are reviewing all footage as the investigation continues.
Soha Ali Khan Reveals Her Surprising Morning Routine
MUMBAI– Actress and fitness enthusiast Soha Ali Khan has revealed a quirky detail about her wellness routine—she eats raw garlic every morning on an empty stomach.
In a playful Instagram story, Soha asked fans to guess whether she starts her day with soaked almonds or raw garlic, then posted a video of herself biting into the latter.
Recently, the Rang De Basanti actress also shared that she’s been drinking white pumpkin (ash gourd) juice each morning for the past three months. “It’s detoxifying, cooling, and great for my gut,” she wrote, encouraging self-care and wellness.
Soha also gave fans a rare glimpse into her kitchen life, posting candid photos of herself cooking. Joking about the experience, she wrote: “Yes, it’s me. No, it’s not AI—I cooked! #raresighting.”
Despite the post, Soha later admitted in an interview that cooking isn’t her strong suit. “I actually don’t know how to cook anything,” she laughed. “I was pretending. Kunal is the real cook. Even our daughter Inaya makes better chapatis than me.”
Jennifer Winget Reveals Who Has Her Heart
MUMBAI– Popular television star Jennifer Winget has revealed the one who truly holds her heart—and it’s not a person, but a pup.
Taking to Instagram, the Beyhadh actress shared a sweet photo cuddling a Border Collie with the caption: “THIS GIRL HAS MY HEART.”
Jennifer is set to star alongside Parineeti Chopra in an upcoming untitled mystery thriller, written and directed by Rensil D’Silva (Rang De Basanti, Ungli). The Netflix series marks Parineeti’s OTT debut and is produced by Siddharth P. Malhotra and Sapna Malhotra of Alchemy Productions.
Winget, one of television’s highest-paid actresses, began her career as a child actor in Akele Hum Akele Tum and rose to fame with roles in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, Saraswatichandra, Beyhadh, and Bepannah. She made her web debut with the crime drama Code M and was last seen in the legal drama Raisinghani vs Raisinghani.
Uorfi Javed Shuts Down Trolls, Reveals Natural Look Without Fillers
MUMBAI– Uorfi Javed hit back at online trolls with her trademark confidence, posting a video on social media revealing her face without lip fillers or swelling.
Responding to recent memes and criticism, the Bigg Boss OTT alum wrote: “All the trolling and memes—honestly, I had a good laugh! Here’s my face without fillers or swelling. Not used to seeing myself like this. I’ve just used a lip plumper here.”
Fans and fellow celebrities praised her honesty and natural look, with Divyaa Agarwal calling her “beautiful” and Jasmine Bhasin echoing the sentiment.
Uorfi had previously shared the painful process of dissolving her fillers, noting the side effects and swelling. “No, this isn’t a filter,” she clarified in an earlier post. “I got my fillers dissolved because they were misplaced. I’ll get them again—but naturally. Dissolving is painful, and it’s crucial to go to a good doctor. Finally found @dr.rickson—he’s the best. #notsponsored.”
On the work front, Uorfi recently won The Traitors on Prime Video. Reflecting on her experience, she told IANS, “The Traitors is about strategy and brainpower, not just drama. I avoided fights and played innocent to survive—and it worked.”
Priyanka Chopra’s Daughter Malti Takes the Captain’s Chair
MUMBAI– Actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a sweet moment aboard a yacht, where her daughter Malti Marie playfully took over as “captain” of the ship.
Posting to Instagram Stories, Priyanka shared a photo of Malti sitting in the captain’s chair, hands on the wheel, alongside her grandmother Denise Jonas. She captioned the moment, “Aye aye, captain!” and tagged @maltimarie and @mamadjonas.
Just last month, Priyanka celebrated her 42nd birthday with a family vacation in the Bahamas, where she was also seen enjoying time on the water.
Priyanka and Nick Jonas, who married in 2018, welcomed Malti via surrogacy in 2022.
On the professional front, Priyanka stars in Heads of State, an action-comedy directed by Ilya Naishuller, alongside Idris Elba and John Cena. She plays MI6 agent Noel Bisset in the high-stakes global thriller.
Her upcoming projects include Krrish 4, Hrithik Roshan’s directorial debut; the swashbuckling drama The Bluff, where she plays a 19th-century Caribbean pirate; and SSMB 29, her first film with director S.S. Rajamouli, co-starring Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.
Aamir Khan to Hoist Indian Flag at IFFM 2025
MUMBAI– Bollywood icon Aamir Khan will hoist the Indian national flag at the 2025 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) this August, as part of the festival’s annual Independence Day celebrations.
Festival director Mitu Bhowmick Lange called the ceremony a deeply emotional tradition, saying, “Seeing the Tiranga unfurl on foreign soil, surrounded by artists, filmmakers, and the Indian and Australian communities, fills our hearts with pride.” She added, “Having Aamir Khan lead this moment is a rare honor. His cinema reflects the strength and integrity of Indian storytelling and the values we champion—equality and unity in diversity.”
IFFM, supported by the Government of Victoria, is the largest Indian film festival outside India and continues to spotlight powerful, inclusive stories from across the subcontinent.
Among this year’s highlights is the LGBTQ+ Pride Night on August 22, which will feature a restored screening of Badnaam Basti (1971), regarded as India’s first gay film. The festival will showcase nearly 75 films exploring themes of gender, race, sexuality, disability, and women’s representation.
IFFM 2025 will open with the Bengali film Baksho Bondi – Shadowbox, starring and co-produced by Tillotama Shome. Directed by first-time filmmakers Tanushree Das and Saumyananda Sahi, the film, which premiered at the 2025 Berlin Film Festival, tells a poignant story of resilience and womanhood in suburban Kolkata. (Source: IANS)
