Bollywood Roundup: Saif Ali Khan, Kajol, Alia Bhatt, and more…

Saif Ali Khan Jokes About Costly Proposals Before Kareena Kapoor Said Yes

Mumbai — Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan joked that he could have saved a considerable amount of money if Kareena Kapoor had accepted his first marriage proposal.

Appearing together on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Kareena revealed that Saif proposed three times before she finally agreed to marry him.

“He proposed to me in Mumbai, he proposed to me in Greece, and he proposed to me in Paris, and that’s when I finally said ‘Yes’,” Kareena told host Kapil Sharma.

Saif responded humorously, “If you would have just said yes in Mumbai, I would have saved a lot of money.”

The couple also celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary on Friday, sharing photographs and messages on social media.

Kareena posted romantic pictures of the couple, including memories from their film Kurbaan, with the caption, “Another year around the sun…Forever to go.”

Saif, who recently joined Instagram, shared photographs of himself, Kareena and their sons, Taimur and Jeh. He captioned a solo photograph, “Almost perfect, but something is missing…,” before sharing a picture with his wife.

Kajol Recreates Iconic Anjali Look as ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ Marks 28 Years

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Kajol revisited her iconic character Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as the film celebrated its 28th anniversary on Friday.

The actress shared photographs of herself wearing a red jacket, sporting short hair and minimal makeup, offering fans a glimpse of what Anjali might look like today.

“Can magic ever be recreated? Here’s Anjali a couple of years later,” Kajol wrote on social media.

Director Karan Johar also marked the occasion by sharing a nostalgic video featuring memorable scenes, behind-the-scenes moments and popular dialogues from the film.

“Our ode to everything pyaar & dosti Happy #28YearsOfKuchKuchHotaHai to all of us!” Johar captioned the post.

Released in 1998, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai marked Johar’s directorial debut and starred Shah Rukh Khan as Rahul, Kajol as Anjali and Rani Mukerji as Tina, with Salman Khan appearing as Aman.

The romantic drama became one of Bollywood’s most beloved films, with songs including “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai,” “Koi Mil Gaya” and “Ladki Badi Anjaani Hai” remaining popular among audiences.

Alia Bhatt Asks ‘Alpha’ Co-Star Sharvari for Dance Lessons After Watching Her Performance

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt expressed admiration for her Alpha co-star Sharvari’s dance moves and jokingly asked her to become her dance teacher.

Alia shared a video of Sharvari performing to the title track of her upcoming film Yeh Prem Mol Liya on Instagram Stories.

“Pls teach me these steps @sharvari obsessed,” Alia wrote.

Sharvari responded enthusiastically, “Aloooo! You just say whennn! Loveee youuuu SO MUCH.”

The two actresses have frequently expressed support for each other while working on the spy thriller Alpha. Sharvari previously shared behind-the-scenes photographs with Alia and veteran actor Anil Kapoor from the film’s sets.

In Alpha, Alia plays Sita, also known as the “Alpha Killer,” while Sharvari portrays an elite secret agent working alongside her.

Meanwhile, Sharvari will appear opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in Yeh Prem Mol Liya, directed by Sooraj R. Barjatya.

Produced under Rajshri Productions and Mahaveer Jain Films, the romantic drama is scheduled for theatrical release on November 27, 2026.

Madhuri Dixit Praises Sridevi and Juhi Chawla, Declines to Pick a Favorite

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit expressed admiration for fellow stars Sridevi and Juhi Chawla, declining to choose a favorite between the two during an appearance on Sony Marathi’s Kon Honar Crorepati.

During the show’s grand premiere, host Sonali Bendre asked Madhuri to pick between the actresses, prompting her to praise both for their talent and comic timing.

“Sridevi’s comic timing was amazing. Juhi Chawla’s comic timing was also great, and she had such a beautiful laugh. Both were very talented, so I liked both of them,” Madhuri said.

She also praised Sridevi’s versatility, noting that the late actress worked in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema.

Sonali responded by naming Madhuri as her own favorite, leaving the actress blushing.

Madhuri and Juhi were among Bollywood’s biggest stars during the late 1980s and 1990s. Both rose to prominence in 1988, with Madhuri gaining recognition through Tezaab and Juhi through Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.

Sridevi had already established herself as a leading actress with films such as Himmatwala, Mr India, Nagina and Chandni.

Despite frequent comparisons throughout their careers, Madhuri and Juhi did not appear together until the 2014 film Gulaab Gang. Madhuri and Sridevi never shared the screen.

Esha Deol Wishes Mother Hema Malini on Her 78th Birthday

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Esha Deol celebrated her mother Hema Malini’s 78th birthday on Friday with a heartfelt message on social media.

Esha shared a photograph of the veteran actress alongside a birthday greeting.

“My mamma Happy Birthday. Love you my loveliest lady,” she wrote.

Hema Malini, popularly known as Bollywood’s “Dream Girl,” made her acting debut in the 1963 Tamil film Idhu Sathiyam before entering Hindi cinema with Sapno Ka Saudagar in 1968.

She went on to become one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated actresses, starring in numerous films alongside her husband, the late actor Dharmendra, whom she married in 1980. The couple had two daughters, Esha and Ahana Deol. Dharmendra died in November 2025 at age 89.

Hema Malini received the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian honor, in 2000 for her contributions to the arts.

Esha followed her parents into the film industry, making her Bollywood debut in Koi Mere Dil Se Poochhe in 2002. She later appeared in films including Dhoom, Yuva and No Entry.

Her most recent film appearance was in Vikram Bhatt’s Tumko Meri Kasam, alongside Anupam Kher, Ishwak Singh and Adah Sharma.

Yami Gautam Responds to Reports of Hefty Paycheck for ‘Dhurandhar’ Cameo

Mumbai — Bollywood actress Yami Gautam has dismissed reports that she received a hefty paycheck for her cameo in her husband Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

During an appearance on Kon Honar Crorepati, host Madhuri Dixit asked Yami whether she was paid for the role or agreed to appear at her husband’s request.

Yami laughed off the question, saying the opportunity to work with Dhar was more valuable than money.

“I think some things are priceless! Aditya said, ‘Please come to my set. I want good luck to be on my set,'” she said.

The actress added that she was surprised by reports claiming she had received a large payment for the appearance.

“To get directed, I think, by one of the finest directors was my fee,” she said.

In Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Yami played Shazia Bano, a nurse revealed to be an undercover Indian agent operating in Pakistan. Her brief appearance featured her alongside Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza.

Directed by Dhar, the blockbuster spy thriller also starred Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R. Madhavan and Sara Arjun. (Source: IANS)