Bollywood Roundup: Rakul Preet Singh, Janhvi Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, and more…
Rakul Preet Singh says tax search was not connected to her
Mumbai — Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh has denied reports linking her to recent Income Tax Department searches, saying the action was not related to her.
In a social media statement Monday, Singh criticized reports she said were published without proper verification.
“The search was not pertaining to me,” she said, adding that she has paid taxes since the age of 20 and has built her career through “sheer hard work.”
Singh also denied involvement in illegal foreign remittances or holding benami property in India or abroad. She said she had never accepted expensive property gifts.
“I urge all those who published these false, malicious and speculative reports to retract them and clarify the facts,” she said.
Several online reports had claimed that income tax officials searched multiple locations allegedly connected to Singh, her father-in-law and film producer Vashu Bhagnani, and Panorama Studios in Mumbai.
The reports said searches were conducted at 12 locations as part of an investigation into suspected financial irregularities, including allegations involving funds sent overseas for film projects.
Janhvi Kapoor condemns sexually explicit deepfake video
Mumbai — Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor has condemned a sexually explicit deepfake video circulating online, calling the misuse of technology to create such content without consent “deeply violating” and “bordering on sexual assault.”
In a statement posted to Instagram Stories, Kapoor said the incident reflected a broader problem facing women in the entertainment industry and beyond.
“The criminal misuse of technology to objectify women and circulate fictionalised content without consent is deeply violating, bordering on sexual assault,” she wrote.
The doctored video reportedly used footage from her film “Devara,” in which she starred opposite NTR Jr.
Kapoor said consent and personal boundaries should be treated as basic principles, adding that a woman’s clothing or previous choices do not give others permission to exploit her body or image.
She said the problem extends beyond artificial intelligence and reflects the broader harassment, judgment and safety concerns women face in everyday life.
Kapoor also thanked NTR Jr. for publicly condemning the video and expressed appreciation to Chiranjeevi, Vijay and Khushbu for speaking out.
“Her body. Her image. Her boundaries. Her choice,” Kapoor wrote.
Shilpa Shetty shares Monday fitness routine with ball exercises
Mumbai — Actress and fitness enthusiast Shilpa Shetty kicked off the week by sharing a new workout focused on ball exercises and coordination.
In an Instagram video, Shetty demonstrated a series of movements using balls while highlighting their physical and mental benefits.
She said the exercises can help improve focus, attention, coordination, body awareness and mental clarity by requiring the brain and body to work together.
“Another Monday, another reason to get your brain in the game,” Shetty wrote, adding that cross-body and coordination exercises can also support working memory and cognitive flexibility.
The actress regularly shares fitness-related posts on Mondays as part of her efforts to encourage followers to stay active.
Shetty was most recently seen in the Kannada film “KD: The Devil” and the web series “Indian Police Force.”
Tabu celebrates 30 years of ‘Ninne Pelladatha’
Mumbai — Actress Tabu marked the 30th anniversary of her Telugu romantic drama “Ninne Pelladatha,” co-starring Nagarjuna, with a nostalgic social media post.
Sharing scenes from the Krishna Vamsi-directed film on Instagram, Tabu said the romance had “captured hearts” and remained memorable three decades after its release.
“A romance that captured hearts, a story that stood the test of time, and songs that continue to enchant generations,” she wrote.
Released in 1996, “Ninne Pelladatha” starred Nagarjuna as Seenu and Tabu as Mahalakshmi, also known as Pandu. The film was written and directed by Krishna Vamsi and produced by Nagarjuna under Annapurna Studios.
The movie was a commercial success and won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.
Its music was composed by Sandeep Chowta, marking his Telugu film debut. The film was later dubbed into Tamil and remade in Kannada.
Priyanka Chopra wishes sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya on birthday
Mumbai — Priyanka Chopra shared a birthday message for her sister-in-law Neelam Upadhyaya on social media.
Posting a photo of Neelam with her husband, Siddharth Chopra, Priyanka wrote, “Awww. Happiest birthday @neelamupadhyaya we love you!”
Priyanka has frequently shared family moments with Siddharth and Neelam, including their wedding celebrations.
Siddharth and Neelam married in Mumbai on Feb. 7, 2025, in a Hindu ceremony attended by family and close friends.
Priyanka played an active role in the festivities, including helping Neelam during her bridal entry and participating in the gathbandhan ritual during the wedding ceremony. (Source: IANS)
