Sonam Kapoor to Attend Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final in London
MUMBAI– Bollywood style icon Sonam Kapoor is set to attend the Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final in London this weekend, joining the ranks of celebrities like Anushka Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Priyanka Chopra.
A source shared, “This will be Sonam’s fourth appearance at Wimbledon. She’s planned a special outfit for the occasion.” Currently in London, Sonam is spending time with husband Anand Ahuja and their son Vayu.
Last month, she marked seven years of the film Sanju by posting behind-the-scenes memories on Instagram. The 2018 Rajkumar Hirani-directed biopic starred Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, with Sonam in a supporting role.
Sonam recently returned to acting with the 2023 crime thriller Blind, portraying a visually impaired ex-cop. Directed by Shome Makhija, the film also featured Shubham Saraf, Purab Kohli, and Vinay Pathak. Blind is a remake of the 2011 South Korean film of the same name.
Manushi Chhillar Calls Maalik an Unforgettable Experience
MUMBAI– Actress Manushi Chhillar says her work on Maalik is an experience she’ll never forget. Taking to Instagram, she shared heartfelt words alongside photos with co-star Rajkummar Rao, writing: “An experience I’ll never forget! Every individual on this film has
added value to my life in ways they’ll never know. Grateful. Ab film aap sabke hawaale. #Maalik in theatres now!!”
In the action-packed gangster drama, Manushi plays the love interest of Rao’s character, Ranjan—a romantic from Banaras whose dreams of a perfect life are upended by a promise he fails to keep.
Directed by Pulkit, Maalik showcases Rajkummar Rao in a gritty new avatar. “We wanted Raj to embody raw, untamed power,” Pulkit said. “He fully committed to the role, growing his beard for nearly three months to bring this wild energy to life. What you see in the teaser is just the beginning.”
Maalik, produced by Kumar Taurani (Tips Films) and Jay Shewakramani (Northern Lights Films), hit theaters today, July 11.
Anupam Kher on President Watching Tanvi The Great: “She’s the Epitome of Different but No Less”
NEW DELHI– Veteran actor and filmmaker Anupam Kher expressed excitement ahead of a special screening of his upcoming film Tanvi The Great for President Droupadi Murmu, calling her “the epitome of different but no less.”
Speaking to IANS, Kher said, “We’re thrilled. The President represents resilience and inspiration. Where she’s come from, and what she’s achieved—it’s truly remarkable.”
The screening will take place Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre. Attendees include lead actress and debutant Shubhangi, Karan Tacker, Boman Irani, co-writers Ankur and Abhishek, and the film’s technical team.
Tanvi The Great features a powerhouse cast including Jackie Shroff, Arvind Swami, Pallavi Joshi, Nasser, Iain Glen, and Anupam Kher himself. The film also includes work by Oscar winners M.M. Keeravani (music) and Resul Pookutty (sound), with cinematography by Japan’s Keiko Nakahara.
Produced by Anupam Kher Studios in association with NFDC, the film is being globally distributed by Excel Entertainment (Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar) and AA Films (Anil Thadani). It releases worldwide on July 18.
The story follows Tanvi Raina, a 21-year-old woman on the autism spectrum who, inspired by her late father’s military dreams, sets out to join the Indian Army and salute the flag at Siachen Glacier.
Sunny Deol Wraps Border 2, Says ‘Mission Accomplished’
MUMBAI– Sunny Deol has officially wrapped filming for Border 2, his upcoming war drama, and marked the moment with a patriotic tribute on social media.
Sharing a powerful photo in uniform, Deol wrote: “Mission accomplished! Fauji, signing off! My shoot wrapped for #Border2. Jai Hind!” The post featured the emotional anthem Sandese Aate Hain, along with Deol’s voiceover: “27 years ago, a Fauji promised to return. Today, fulfilling that promise, Major Kuldeep Singh Chandpuri is back—to salute the sacred soil of India.”
The film, directed by Anurag Singh, also stars Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Diljit Dosanjh. Ahan shared behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the Pune shoot, writing: “Aur kya hai yeh border..? Bas ek fauji aur uske bhai hain. That’s a wrap in Pune… onto the next one.”
Varun also posted a wrap-up video from the NDA schedule, enjoying “chai aur bizkoot” with Ahan. “#Border2 It’s a wrap for me at NDA,” he captioned the moment.
Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, J.P. Dutta, and Nidhi Dutta, and presented by T-Series and J.P. Films, Border 2 is set to release on January 23, 2026. The film continues the legacy of patriotic cinema, highlighting untold stories of India’s armed forces.
Ajay Devgn Channels ‘Singham’ Amid Hindi-Marathi Language Row
MUMBAI– Ajay Devgn stepped into his ‘Singham’ persona when asked about the ongoing Hindi-Marathi language controversy, delivering his iconic line, “Aata Majhi Satakli,” at the Son of Sardaar 2 trailer launch.
The language debate was sparked in April after the Maharashtra government mandated Hindi as a third language in all state-run primary schools, alongside Marathi and English. The move aligns with India’s national three-language policy but has ignited political and cultural tensions.
The issue escalated after viral incidents showed Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) workers allegedly targeting non-Marathi speakers. In response, several public figures have spoken out in favor of linguistic harmony.
Singer Udit Narayan emphasized the importance of respecting all languages, saying, “Maharashtra is my karma bhoomi, and its language matters. But all languages in India deserve equal respect.”
Veteran singer Anoop Jalota echoed that sentiment: “Hindi is our mother tongue, but knowing other languages only enriches us. Respect and learn them all.”
CID actor Hrishikesh Pandey added that while honoring regional languages is vital, it’s not always feasible for everyone to quickly learn new ones. “This is India. People move across states for work. It takes time to learn a new language,” he said.
Meanwhile, political leaders like Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray have voiced opposition to making Hindi compulsory in Marathi-medium schools.
Arjun Kapoor Proud as Cousin Shanaya Makes Her Film Debut: “Feels Amazing to Watch You Grow”
MUMBAI– Actor Arjun Kapoor took to Instagram to cheer on his cousin Shanaya Kapoor as she made her Bollywood debut with Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, calling it “amazing” to watch her grow into a confident, determined young woman.
Sharing a poster of the film featuring Shanaya and co-star Vikrant Massey, Arjun wrote: “Been amazing watching you grow into this confident, graceful girl who is chased by her dreams with quiet determination. Proud of you and all the hard work you’ve put in. This is just the beginning… Wishing all the best to the #AankhonKiGustaakhiyan cast and crew. Everyone please go watch the movie.”
Shanaya, daughter of actor Sanjay Kapoor and Arjun’s first cousin, has received plenty of support from family and friends. Her mother, Maheep Kapoor, also posted a touching message alongside childhood photos, writing: “My baby’s FIRST movie is out in cinemas. God is kind. #GratitudeAlways.”
At the film’s special screening, Arjun Kapoor was there to support Shanaya in person.
Speaking to IANS about her experience, Shanaya praised co-star Vikrant Massey, saying, “He made me feel comfortable and treated me like an equal. I never felt like a newcomer. His encouragement gave me a real sense of calm.”
Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan released in theaters on July 11. (Source: IANS)
