Bollywood Roundup: Kriti Sanon, Dia Mirza, Soha Ali Khan, and more…

Kriti Sanon Says ‘Cocktail 2’ Character’s Style Reflects Her Free-Spirited Side

Mumbai — Kriti Sanon has shared new details about her character Ally in the upcoming film “Cocktail 2,” saying the character’s fashion reflects her “unhinged” and “beautifully chaotic” personality.

Sanon posted a series of looks from the film on Instagram on Tuesday, including beachwear and wedding-inspired outfits. She credited stylist Anaita Shroff Adajania for shaping Ally’s appearance and said the styling helped present a new side of her on screen.

“Ally is probably the most liberated, free spirited, no judgement kinda character I’ve played,” Sanon wrote. “She is unhinged and beautifully chaotic, and that fully reflects in her fashion as well!”

The actress also thanked associate costume stylist Sukriti Grover, her hair and makeup team, director Homi Adajania and cinematographer Santha Kumar for helping create the character’s look and feel.

Sanon said she drew parts of Ally’s personality from Adajania, calling the character one of the most special roles she has played.

Dia Mirza Clarifies Remark Linking Patriarchy to Climate Change

Mumbai — Dia Mirza has responded to criticism over her recent comments that linked men and patriarchal systems to climate change, saying her remarks were not aimed at blaming individual men.

The actress and environmental advocate said her statement was about the role of patriarchal power structures in environmental degradation.

“Patriarchy caused the climate crises,” Mirza wrote on Instagram. “Climate change is often spoken about as an environmental crisis. But it is also a crisis of inequality.”

Mirza said patriarchal systems have historically concentrated power, encouraged extraction over care and treated nature and vulnerable communities as resources to be exploited.

She added that women and girls, especially in vulnerable communities, are often among the first to suffer the effects of climate change through water scarcity, food insecurity, displacement and loss of livelihoods, while remaining underrepresented in environmental decision-making.

Her clarification came after she faced trolling over comments made on Soha Ali Khan’s podcast, where she said men had driven climate change and were responsible for the chaos it had caused.

Mirza said climate action must also include justice and a move away from systems based on domination toward equity, compassion and respect for nature.

Soha Ali Khan Visits Alma Mater With Daughter Inaaya

Mumbai — Soha Ali Khan shared a nostalgic moment after visiting her alma mater with her daughter, Inaaya Naumi Kemmu, and husband Kunal Kemmu.

The actress posted pictures from the visit on Instagram and said it was special to show her daughter a place that helped shape her own life.

“Showing your child a place that helped frame you is a special kind of joy, even in the rain,” Soha wrote. “She saw Hogwarts, I saw my alma mater … and somewhere between Harry Potter, ancient quads and family stories, I realized that she is the fourth generation in our family to walk these streets.”

Soha said that whether Inaaya eventually studies at Oxford or not, seeing the campus through her daughter’s eyes made the day “magical.”

The photos showed Soha, Inaaya and Kunal posing together on the historic campus.

Soha recently also spoke about a favorite childhood toy named Eliott, which she has passed on to Inaaya. She said the toy inspired stories she created during summer vacations with her siblings, including Saif Ali Khan and Saba Ali Khan.

Karisma Kapoor Recalls Saroj Khan’s Playful Joke About Raju Khan

Mumbai — Karisma Kapoor has recalled fond memories of working with legendary choreographer Saroj Khan and her son, choreographer Raju Khan.

The actress, who is currently a judge on “India’s Best Dancer Season 5,” shared a lighthearted anecdote about the mother-son duo during the show.

Karisma said she had worked on many songs with Raju Khan and felt happy to share the stage with him while celebrating both him and his mother.

“Saroj ji was my guru and she taught me dance,” Karisma said. “As I mentioned in the last episode, she choreographed me up until the song ‘Tamma Tamma Loge.’ We had a running joke in the industry whenever she made me dance. She would say, ‘I am your guru, but you do more superhit songs with my son.’”

Karisma said Saroj Khan was always supportive of Raju’s creativity and deeply loved both her son and the performers she worked with.

“India’s Best Dancer Season 5” airs on Sony Entertainment Television and Sony LIV.

Boman Irani Says Cinema Brings Cultures Together Across Borders

Mumbai — Boman Irani has reflected on the power of cinema to connect people, cultures and ideas across borders.

The actor shared photos from his visit to Moscow on Instagram and said his collaboration with Moskino was a reminder of how storytelling can create meaningful cultural exchange between India and Russia.

“Stories have a remarkable way of travelling,” Irani wrote. “My time in Moscow, alongside our collaboration with Moskino, was a reminder of how cinema can bring people, cultures, and ideas together.”

He said the experience allowed him to engage with fellow filmmakers and explore new opportunities for creative collaboration.

Irani also praised Moscow, calling it a city of “grandeur, warmth, and endless beauty.”

The actor is known for films such as “Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.,” “Lage Raho Munna Bhai,” “3 Idiots,” “Khosla Ka Ghosla,” “Don,” “Main Hoon Na” and “Dunki.”

He was recently seen in the Telugu sports drama “Peddi,” starring Ram Charan and Janhvi Kapoor. He is also set to return for “Khosla Ka Ghosla 2,” scheduled for release on Aug. 28, 2026. (Source: IANS)