As the much-awaited festival of Ganesh Chaturthi approaches, Mumbai's famous Lalbaugcha Raja pandal is all set to welcome devotees for darshan. The pandal, known for its magnificent decorations and social message-based themes, will be celebrating its 91st year in 2024. Along with in-person darshan, devotees will also have the opportunity to seek blessings of "Navsacha Ganpati" online through the official social media handles of the organisers. Additionally, rumours are rife that top filmmakers Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra may be launching Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan, in their next project.
The timeless love story of Veer-Zaara, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta, is set to hit theaters once again for a limited time. Directed by the legendary Yash Chopra, the film explores a cross-border romance that defies cultural divides and the test of time. Fans can relive the magic of this cinematic masterpiece on the big screen at select cinema chains starting on September 13th.
The 2024 Hurun India rich list has been released, with billionaire Gautam Adani and his family claiming the top spot with a wealth of Rs 11.6 lakh crore. The list showcases the unstoppable spirit of Indian entrepreneurs, with the number of billionaires hitting a triple century and all top 20 sectors seeing new additions. Indian entertainment industry icon Shah Rukh Khan made his debut on the list, while the youngest billionaire was Zepto co-founder Kaivalya Vohra at just 21 years old. The report also highlights the shift towards a manufacturing-led economy, with industrial product sector entrepreneurs seeing an impressive 47% CAGR in their cumulative wealth.
In this interview with Bollywood Bubble, Mukesh Chhabra talks about his work as a casting director and the various actors he has seen audition for films. He also recalls his first meetings with stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, and Salman Khan. When asked about Sushant Singh Rajput, Chhabra speaks highly of the late actor and shares his unfulfilled wish of making more films with him as an actor-director duo.
Rajkumar Hirani's latest film Dunki, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Taapsee Pannu, has been making waves since its release in December 2023. Now, the film has been lauded at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024, as it received the prize for Equality in Cinema. The movie's impactful narrative and universal appeal have been praised by audiences and critics alike.
Shah Rukh Khan and his sons Aryan and AbRam have joined forces once again for the highly-anticipated musical drama film, Mufasa: The Lion King. Directed by Barry Jenkins, the film follows the story of two lion brothers, Mufasa and Taka, as told by Rafiki to their grandaughter Kiara. SRK shared his excitement for the project and how he relates to Mufasa's journey as a father. The film is set to release in December in multiple languages.
Shah Rukh Khan was honored at the prestigious Locarno Film Festival and confirmed his involvement in Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming film, ‘King’. He also shared insights on the challenges of action films and his plans to lose weight and prepare for the demanding role. The Bollywood icon was his charming self at the festival, joking about his pronunciation difficulties and thanking the audience for the warm welcome.
Indian film industry icon Shah Rukh Khan adds another milestone to his career by becoming the first Indian actor to receive the prestigious lifetime achievement award at the Locarno Film Festival. Dressed in a sleek black attire and sporting a new hairstyle, SRK made a memorable entry to the gala event, with images and videos shared widely on social media. In his acceptance speech, Khan emphasized the power of art to affirm and transcend boundaries, and his diverse range of roles in his three-decade-long successful career. The festival's artistic director Giona A. Nazzaro hails Khan as a true 'people's hero' who has stayed connected to his fans while constantly challenging himself.
Bollywood's 'King Khan' Shah Rukh Khan was honored with a career achievement award at the 77th Locarno Film Festival. In his acceptance speech, he charmed the audience with his signature open-armed pose and shared his views on the universal power of cinema to transcend boundaries. Despite the heat, he compared the atmosphere to being back home in India, winning laughs from the crowd.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan received a prestigious award at the Locarno Film Festival, but his appearance on the red carpet sparked controversy after a video went viral of him seemingly pushing an elderly man. While some called out the actor, others defended him and said the man was actually a friend and that SRK was just being playful.