Bollywood Roundup: Shraddha Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Sonam Kapoor, and more…
Shraddha Kapoor celebrates pet Shyloh’s 15th birthday with special cake
MUMBAI, India — Actor Shraddha Kapoor gave fans a glimpse of a heartfelt celebration as she marked the 15th birthday of her pet dog, Shyloh, sharing photos on social media.
The images showed a custom birthday cake decorated with colorful sprinkles and Shyloh’s name, with the black canine curiously peeking at the treat. In other moments, Shyloh is seen affectionately licking Kapoor’s cheek as she smiles, while additional photos capture her other dogs gathered around for the celebration.
In one image, Kapoor feeds small bites of cake to her pets, captioning the moment “Bacha party,” suggesting a mini celebration for all her dogs.
Kapoor made her Bollywood debut with Teen Patti and rose to prominence with Aashiqui 2. She has since starred in films including Ek Villain, ABCD 2, Baaghi, Stree, and Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, and was last seen in Stree 2.
She is currently preparing for upcoming projects including Naagin and Eetha. Kapoor recently wrapped the Pune schedule of Eetha alongside actor Randeep Hooda, with the milestone marked by a cake-cutting celebration on set. Directed by Laxman Utekar, the film is based on the life of one of India’s earliest Tamasha/Lavni dancers.
Akshay Kumar quietly funds martial arts training for students in Thailand, contestant says
MUMBAI, India — Actor Akshay Kumar has been quietly supporting martial arts students by covering their full training expenses in Thailand, a contestant revealed on the quiz show Wheel of Fortune.
During the episode, contestant Vispy shared that he has trained under programs backed by Kumar for years. He said the actor selects deserving students and funds their training in Thailand, also supporting them for international competitions.
“Sir, main aapka student hoon saalo se. Main yeh kehna chahta hoon ki Akshay Sir kaafi eligible students ko select karte hain aur unko training ke liye apne khud ke paison se Thailand bhejte hain. International competitions ke liye bhi woh financially help karte hain,” he said.
Vispy also credited Kumar with helping bring Kudo, a hybrid martial art, into the spotlight in India.
Responding to the praise, Kumar emphasized discipline over recognition. “Main sirf yeh kehna chahta hoon ki self-discipline is one of the greatest things to do. Martial arts seekhne ke liye koi age nahi chahiye,” he said.
Kumar, who has trained in martial arts for years, is known for performing many of his own stunts in films without using a body double.
Sonam Kapoor shares first hospital photo with newborn son
MUMBAI, India — Actor Sonam Kapoor shared an intimate glimpse of motherhood, posting her first photo holding her newborn son from the hospital.
Captioned “Grateful beyond words,” the image shows Kapoor lying on a hospital bed, cradling her baby close to her chest with her eyes closed and a soft smile. In another photo, she is seen seated beside a hospital tray, dressed in black loungewear while having a meal.
Kapoor and her husband, businessman Anand Ahuja, welcomed their second son on March 29, 2026. Announcing the birth earlier, she wrote, “With immense gratitude and hearts full of love, we are delighted to announce the arrival of our baby boy on the 29th of March 2026. Our family has grown and with his arrival, our hearts have expanded in the most beautiful way.”
She added that their first son, Vayu, is “overjoyed to welcome his little brother,” calling the newborn a “precious new life” who has filled their home with happiness.
Kapoor and Ahuja married in 2018 and welcomed Vayu in 2022.
Somy Ali praises Mithun Chakraborty’s humility, says she chose films to work with him
MUMBAI, India — Actor Somy Ali said she intentionally chose films featuring Mithun Chakraborty, describing him as a mentor and one of the most humble people she has worked with.
In a social media post, Ali shared an AI-generated video based on a still from one of her films and reflected on their time together. “My fav co-star, my mentor, a beautiful person, exceptionally talented, and not an iota of ego. The most amount of movies I did intentionally were with #mithundada I miss him and will never forget our on screen time and the wisdom poured on not a simpleton, but a clueless girl from Miami. You will remain close to my heart and prayers for you is a given,” she wrote.
Ali, who appeared in several Hindi films in the 1990s, worked with Chakraborty on multiple projects.
Ahead of turning 50, she also spoke about embracing aging. “I see age as a badge of honour. Turning 50 is a privilege. It means I survived, I learned, I grew. Why would I hide that? Every year represents strength and experience,” she said.
“Society tells women to fear aging, but I believe we should celebrate it. A wrinkle is not something to hide, it’s a story of a life fully lived.”
Ahaan Panday begins shooting new film with Ali Abbas Zafar
MUMBAI, India — Director Ali Abbas Zafar has begun shooting his upcoming film starring Ahaan Panday, sharing a first glimpse of the project on social media.
The image shows Panday holding a clapboard, highlighting his intense look and hinting at a mix of romance and action. The untitled film is backed by Yash Raj Films and also stars Sharvari, Aaishvary Thackeray, and Bobby Deol.
While plot details remain under wraps, the project is expected to be a large-scale action romance in line with Zafar’s style, known from films such as Sultan.
Panday, part of Yash Raj Films’ talent development program, has trained in acting and dance before stepping into lead roles. He comes from a film family and is related to actor Chunky Panday. (Source: IANS)
