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Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor Share Warm Hug at IIFA Press Conference

Mumbai — Former Bollywood couple Kareena Kapoor Khan and Shahid Kapoor shared a warm hug during an IIFA press conference on Thursday, drawing attention to their friendly reunion.

A video from the event shows Kareena spotting Shahid and greeting him with a hug and an air kiss. The former couple exchanged a few words before going their separate ways.

The moment echoed a similar reunion at last year’s IIFA press conference, where the two were seen embracing and chatting alongside celebrities including Kartik Aaryan, Kriti Sanon and Karan Johar.

Kareena and Shahid were among Bollywood’s most talked-about couples in the 2000s. They appeared together in several films, including Fida, Chup Chup Ke and the popular romantic comedy Jab We Met, before ending their relationship.

Kareena is now married to actor Saif Ali Khan, with whom she has two sons. Shahid is married to Mira Rajput, and the couple has two children.

Meanwhile, the 27th IIFA Weekend & Awards will take place January 22–23, 2027, at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.

Varun Dhawan, Ananya Panday, Karan Johar and Manish Paul are set to host the ceremony, while Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Janhvi Kapoor are among the stars expected to perform.

Shah Rukh Khan, Chiranjeevi and Other Stars Wish Amit Shah on His Birthday

Mumbai — Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan joined several Indian film personalities in extending birthday wishes to Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday.

Taking to X, Khan wished Shah good health, happiness and strength to continue serving the country.

“Wishing Home Minister Shri @AmitShah ji a very happy birthday… May the year ahead bring you the best of health, happiness and strength to continue all that you do for the nation. My warmest wishes and prayers for a wonderful year ahead,” he wrote.

Telugu cinema star Chiranjeevi also shared a photograph featuring himself, his son Ram Charan and Shah, along with a birthday message praising the minister’s commitment to public service.

“Your unwavering commitment to serving the nation commands deep respect. May you be blessed with good health, happiness and strength to continue serving our country and its people,” Chiranjeevi wrote.

Actor Mahesh Babu extended similar wishes, expressing hope that Shah would continue serving the country with energy and strength.

Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also wished Shah a long life and continued success in public service.

Actor-politician Vijay, who leads the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party in Tamil Nadu, joined the birthday greetings, wishing the home minister good health and a long life.

Adah Sharma Shares Humorous Glimpse of Grocery Shopping in London

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Adah Sharma gave fans a lighthearted look at her grocery shopping adventure in London after wrapping up a shoot.

Sharing a video on Instagram, the The Kerala Story actress explored a local vegetable market, expressing surprise at oversized tomatoes, black radishes and unfamiliar fruits.

“London Shoot packup ke baad Bhaaji shopping,” she wrote, joking that some tomatoes were bigger than her face. She also asked followers whether they had seen black radishes and expressed curiosity about quince.

Sharma continued her playful commentary with observations about onions, sugarcane juice and organic, gluten-free protein bread. Despite exploring healthier food options, she joked that refined flour would always remain her true love.

The actress recently made headlines for discussing her minimalist lifestyle and revealing that her home, previously occupied by late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, has no conventional furniture, including a bed, sofa or dining table.

Explaining her preference for simplicity, Sharma said she avoids becoming too attached to material possessions.

“I don’t have a bed because I don’t want to get too attached to anything. Especially furniture. Relationships are already complicated enough,” she said.

The actress added that sleeping on the floor gives her more space than even a king-sized bed.

Parineeti Chopra’s Mother Shares Heartfelt Birthday Message, Calls Her ‘Loud and Center of Attention’

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra received a touching birthday tribute from her mother, Reena Chopra, who celebrated her daughter’s vibrant personality and the joy she has brought to their family.

Sharing childhood photographs on Instagram, Reena reflected on how Parineeti first made her and her husband parents and later grandparents.

“Happy birthday to the little baby who first made us parents and now grandparents! We can’t thank you more for giving us these titles which are the very core of our existence,” she wrote.

Reena affectionately described Parineeti as their “litta litta baby” and recalled her daughter’s humor, sarcasm, laughter and larger-than-life personality.

“Craziness, care, humour, sarcasm, laughter, madness and larger than life (read loud and centre of attention) has been your identity from the start,” she wrote, wishing her daughter continued happiness.

The Instagram post featured several childhood photographs, including one showing young Parineeti kissing her mother on the cheek and another of her father feeding her birthday cake.

Parineeti, who shares a close relationship with her parents, is married to politician Raghav Chadha. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Neer, in October 2025.

Shilpa Shetty Returns to Indian Idol After 22 Years, Reunites With Abhijeet Sawant

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty made a nostalgic return to Indian Idol after 22 years, reuniting with the show’s first-season winner, Abhijeet Sawant, and recalling memories from the singing competition.

Appearing on Indian Idol Legends Return, which features contestants from previous seasons, Shetty revisited a moment when she complimented Sawant’s smile during the show’s inaugural season.

“I just love your smile. It’s so soothing,” she had told him at the time.

Reflecting on the compliment, Sawant recalled how people began praising his smile after he won the competition.

Reuniting more than two decades later, Shetty told him, “It has been 22 years, and your smile is still just as lovely.”

The actress described her return to the show as a rewarding experience, particularly because it allowed her to witness the growth of former contestants.

“Being part of Indian Idol Legends Return was a joy, especially because I understand how special a platform like this is in discovering and nurturing musical talent,” she said.

Shetty praised the returning singers for their increased confidence, individuality and continued passion for music.

Indian Idol Legends Return features Himesh Reshammiya as the Superstar Judge, with Aditya Narayan hosting. The lineup includes Abhijeet Sawant, Amit Sana and Sayli Kamble, among other former contestants. (Source: IANS)