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Orry Calls Khushi Kapoor His ‘Soul Sister’ and ‘Muse’ on Her 26th Birthday

MUMBAI– Social media personality Orry celebrated actress Khushi Kapoor’s 26th birthday on Thursday with an affectionate Instagram tribute, calling her his “soul sister,” “muse” and “biggest supporter.”

Sharing a series of photos, including moments from their recent Halloween celebration, Orry wrote, “Happy birthday to my bifff my muse ma sole sista me algorithm me spotlight muh princes muhhh angel ma shaiining starrrrrr my cheerleadaaaaa my biggest supporter.”

Khushi responded in the comments, writing, “I looooveeeeeee youuuuuu”.

The Halloween photos showed Khushi dressed as Wonder Woman, while Orry appeared in a giant bee costume. The two frequently share photos together and are known for their close friendship.

Orry is also friends with Khushi’s older sister, actress Janhvi Kapoor, who recently recreated their late mother Sridevi’s iconic look from the 1986 film “Nagina” for Halloween.

Khushi, the younger daughter of Sridevi and filmmaker Boney Kapoor, made her acting debut in “The Archies” in 2023. She later appeared in “Loveyapa” and “Nadaaniyan” in 2025.

Shah Rukh Khan Hints at Reunion With ‘Jawan’ Director Atlee

MUMBAI– Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed interest in reuniting with director Atlee, raising hopes of another collaboration following the success of their 2023 blockbuster “Jawan.”

Responding Thursday to Atlee’s birthday message, Khan wrote on X, “Thank you my Jawan captain. Missing the madness of our sets. Let’s create some more soon. Love you.”

Atlee had wished Khan a happy birthday on November 2, praising his upcoming film “King” and its song “Tu Mil Jaaye.”

The filmmaker also described Khan as his mentor and biggest inspiration, expressing gratitude for the lessons he learned while working with the actor.

“Thank you for being my mentor, my guide, my well-wisher and my biggest inspiration in this incredible journey,” Atlee wrote.

“Jawan” marked the first collaboration between Khan and Atlee and became a major box office success. The film also earned Khan his first National Film Award for Best Actor.

Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the action thriller featured Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani and Sanya Malhotra.

Although Khan’s latest remarks suggest enthusiasm for another project with Atlee, no new collaboration has been officially announced.

Anupam Kher Celebrates Global Release of ‘Ramayana,’ Says Film Showcases Indian Culture Worldwide

MUMBAI– Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher has expressed pride in the worldwide release of “Ramayana: Part 1,” saying the mythological epic represents a major moment for Indian cinema and its cultural reach.

Sharing an Instagram video from Stockholm, Sweden, where he attended the film’s premiere, Kher congratulated the cast and crew and expressed excitement over the audience response.

“It makes me very happy to see that Indian cinema and our culture is being presented on such a big stage all over the world. I am especially proud to know that my character Jatayu is one of the main highlights of the film,” Kher said.

The actor, who voices Jatayu, the noble vulture king from the Hindu epic, said he had received encouraging messages from viewers across India praising the film’s scale, storytelling and performances.

Kher also expressed appreciation for the portrayals of Lord Rama and Ravana, saying their stories were connecting emotionally with audiences.

“May the hard work put in by all of you, and by me as well, receive the love and blessings of audiences across the world,” he wrote on Instagram.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, “Ramayana: Part 1” opened in Indian theaters on November 5, with international screenings scheduled for November 5 and 6.

Alia Bhatt Shares Heartwarming Photos of Ranbir Kapoor and Daughter Raha From ‘Ramayana’ Set

MUMBAI– Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt shared behind-the-scenes photos of husband Ranbir Kapoor with their daughter Raha from the sets of “Ramayana,” celebrating the film’s theatrical release on Thursday.

The Instagram photos show Kapoor dressed as Lord Rama, kissing Raha on the forehead against a forest backdrop. Another image captures the young girl embracing her father, with her face concealed by a white heart emoji.

Praising Kapoor’s dedication to the film and his family, Bhatt wrote, “You poured everything into this one and somehow still had all of it left for her.”

She added, “some stories are bigger than all of us & Ramayana is one of them.”

Bhatt also congratulated the cast and crew for bringing the Hindu epic to the big screen.

Filmmaker Karan Johar joined the celebrations, describing “Ramayana” as a story deeply rooted in Indian culture and praising the team for its cinematic adaptation.

Kapoor and Bhatt married in April 2022 after several years of dating. Their daughter, Raha, was born on November 6, 2022.

Krystle Dsouza Jokes About Being Rithvikk Dhanjani’s Lucky Charm in Birthday Tribute

MUMBAI– Television actress Krystle Dsouza celebrated actor Rithvikk Dhanjani’s birthday with a humorous Instagram tribute, joking that he was lucky to have her as his best friend.

Sharing a playful video of the two, Dsouza wrote, “You are one very lucky human to have a bestie like me in your life. And before you call me self-obsessed, I’m simply stating facts. Again.”

She followed the joke with a heartfelt message thanking Dhanjani for his friendship and support.

“Okay, honestly though, you deserve all the happiness in the world, mere dost. Thank you for always showing up, having my back and being there through this crazy little thing called life.”

Dsouza also described Dhanjani as an “absolute gem” and said she was grateful to have him as part of her close circle of friends.

The accompanying video featured a lighthearted exchange in which Dhanjani complimented Dsouza, only for her to jokingly insist that his praise was simply factual.

The two television stars have maintained a close friendship for years and frequently appear together at social gatherings and on vacations. Despite past speculation about their relationship, both have clarified that their bond is platonic and more like family. (Source: IANS)