Bollywood Roundup: Milind Soman, Farah Khan, Neha Dhupia, and more…
Milind Soman Swims From Europe to Africa in Latest Fitness Feat
MUMBAI, India — Milind Soman just pulled off another jaw-dropping fitness stunt.
The actor and fitness enthusiast said he swam from Europe to Africa across the Strait of Gibraltar on May 1, covering the roughly 15-kilometer stretch from Tarifa, Spain, to the coast of Morocco.
“1st of May, I swam from Europe to Africa, across the Strait of Gibraltar, 15km at the closest point, from Tarifa in Spain to the coast of Morocco…beautiful beautiful beautiful swim !! Longer post coming,” Soman wrote on Instagram.
The milestone comes shortly after Soman completed a 20-kilometer sea swim in Goa in April, finishing in about eight hours. His wife, Ankita Konwar, also joined the adventure, swimming 8 kilometers.
“Swam 20km for the first time ! Took around 8hrs .. Super happy swimming long distance in the sea is one of the most beautiful experiences, so unpredictable, tides, weather, currents, all make it an epic adventure,” he wrote at the time.
Soman and Konwar, who often share their fitness adventures online, recently marked their eighth wedding anniversary on April 23.
Farah Khan Escapes to Mussoorie as Weather Flips From Sunshine to Hail
MUMBAI, India — Farah Khan is taking a break in the hills, and Mussoorie is giving her the full drama.
The director and choreographer shared photos from her getaway on Instagram, posing against lush green mountain views and strolling through a garden as the weather shifted from bright sunshine to hail.
“Dhoop hain kabhi.. kabhi hain hail storm zindagi.. the mood changes of Mussorie..,” Khan wrote.
The Om Shanti Om filmmaker also posted a video showing the property where she is staying.
Khan recently appeared on Akshay Kumar’s Wheel of Fortune, where Kumar recalled her early love for movies and the financial struggles her family faced after her father’s film failed.
He said Khan had to sell her records after the setback, before she corrected him: “Pehle record player becha tha.”
Kumar then praised her rise, saying she went from selling records to breaking records.
Neha Dhupia Unwinds With Daughter Mehr in Sweet Art Therapy Weekend
MUMBAI, India — Neha Dhupia traded the spotlight for paint, peace and mommy-daughter time over the weekend.
The actress shared a video on Instagram showing her enjoying an art session with her daughter Mehr, calling the quiet creative moment exactly the reset she needed.
“The reset my head and heart and art needed this weekend with my baby girl …. @mehrdhupiabedi … my therapy for life,” Dhupia wrote.
Dhupia, who often shares snapshots of family life online, married actor Angad Bedi in May 2018. The couple welcomed Mehr later that year and their son, Guriq Singh Dhupia Bedi, in October 2021.
The actress recently opened up about working through pregnancy during an appearance on Parineeti Chopra’s Mom Talks. Dhupia said she kept working until eight-and-a-half months pregnant and even began having contractions while shooting at Yash Raj Studios.
“As a woman, you should be able to do all the things you wish to do after becoming a mom. The needle shouldn’t change too much,” she said.
Bobby Deol Says He Went ‘Shameless’ for Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar
MUMBAI, India — Bobby Deol says he had to ditch his shyness and go all in for Bandar.
The actor, who stars in the upcoming Anurag Kashyap film, said the role pushed him far outside his comfort zone after years of being boxed into a certain image.
“Every actor wants to do something, because an image is set and it gets very difficult to get out of it and we get typecast. I also went through it, but now I must say doing this film was totally out of my comfort zone. I kept my shyness aside and did this film shamelessly,” Deol said.
Bandar is written by Sudip Sharma and Abhishek Banerjee, with Kashyap directing. The film also stars Sanya Malhotra, Raj B Shetty, Jitendra Joshi, Sapna Pabbi, Indrajith Sukumaran, Riddhi Sen, Saba Azad and Nagesh Bhosle.
Produced by Nikhil Dwivedi and backed by Zee Studios, the drama is expected to explore a wrongful imprisonment case while digging into power, corruption and systemic failure.
Bandar is set to hit theaters on June 5, 2026.
Aamir Khan Says Son Junaid Built His Career Without Dad’s Help
MUMBAI, India — Aamir Khan says his son Junaid Khan is doing Bollywood his own way — and Dad is staying out of it.
The superstar said he does not read Junaid’s scripts and does not interfere in his career, adding that his eldest son trained, auditioned and landed roles on his own.
“No, I don’t read Junaid’s scripts. He doesn’t even want me to interfere in his career. He went to Los Angeles to learn theater. He studied there for two years and did plays for a year. Then he came back and started a theater in Bombay. He used to go to auditions for casting directors. At that time, no one knew that he was my son. He didn’t tell anyone, and I didn’t tell anyone either,” Aamir said.
Aamir said he found out about Junaid’s debut project, Maharaj, only after Aditya Chopra called to tell him he was casting him.
“He made his own career,” Aamir said. “Actually, to be honest, as a father, he didn’t let me do anything.”
The actor also opened up about his close bond with his children, saying he still hugs Ira, Junaid and Azad at home.
Junaid recently appeared opposite Sai Pallavi in Ek Din, produced by Aamir Khan Productions. The film is now playing in theaters.
Adah Sharma Says Success Is More Than Box Office Noise
MUMBAI, India — Adah Sharma says box-office numbers are nice, but they are not the whole story.
The actress said she measures success by whether audiences remember her scenes, performances and dialogue long after a film is over.
“Box office is like that loud friend that shouts ‘375 crore for The Kerala story highest grossing female lead film ‘ so everyone turns and looks, and of course, I’m grateful when that happens,” Sharma said.
She added that critical praise also matters, but lasting audience impact means more.
“Critical acclaim is the quiet, intellectual friend who doesn’t speak much, but when he does, you feel like you passed some secret exam,” she said. “Numbers and opinions come and go; what remains for me is how the audience reacts to scenes, remembers performances, and dialogues.”
Sharma said fans still bring up how 1920 scared them, Sunflower made them laugh and The Kerala Story made them cry.
The actress is next awaiting the release of Governor: The Silent Saviour, starring Manoj Bajpayee. The film is set to release June 12. (Source: IANS)
