Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali have revived dating speculation after being photographed together at Lord's Cricket Ground during the India-England third ODI on Sunday, July 19. Both dressed in shades of blue, the pair appeared relaxed watching the match from the stands, and clips circulating online quickly turned their appearance into a talking point.
Priyanka Chopra turned 44 on July 18, an occasion marked by the release of fresh stills from her forthcoming Telugu film Varanasi. A day later her husband Nick Jonas posted a video on Instagram, apparently from the couple's holiday in Spain, opening on a view from their yacht before turning to the actor.
Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas has drawn concern from fans after footage from her Dehradun concert circulated online, showing a tense moment near the stage as she accepted flowers and greeted the audience. She had performed hits including Sip Sip, Shararat and Lawan at a free show at Parade Ground that drew thousands.
Actor Poonam Pandey joined the Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar in support of activist Sonam Wangchuk and students agitating over the alleged NEET paper leak. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, she expressed concern for Wangchuk's health and those fasting alongside him, stressing the protest was about students rather than politics or religion.
Love Island UK season 13 wraps up the Casa Amor drama with a finale expected on July 27, 2026. The series drew repeated criticism over Islander behaviour and love triangles. Among the flashpoints, 24-year-old bombshell Gabriel Garland was removed from the villa after being named in court documents.
Pictures of Arjun Kapoor and Sahiba Bali watching the India-England third ODI at Lord's on July 19 spread rapidly online, reigniting dating speculation. The two, dressed in blue, appeared relaxed in the stands. The images prompted a wave of comments questioning whether their relationship extends beyond friendship.
Imtiaz Ali's Partition drama has drawn praise for its treatment of reconciliation. The story follows 95-year-old Ishwar, played by Naseeruddin Shah, who wants to revisit Sargodha in present-day Pakistan, baffling his family and especially his grandson Nirvair, played by Diljit Dosanjh. Co-writer Nayanika Mahtani said a balanced view was essential because such scenes 'can be rage-bait'.
Christopher Nolan intends to step away from directing for at least three years after completing The Odyssey, among the most physically demanding productions of his career. The film, released on July 17, 2026, combined a large ensemble, extensive location work and unprecedented use of IMAX technology. Nolan said the scale tested everyone's stamina.
National Award winners Mammootty and Dhanush, along with director Rajkumar Periasamy and editor Kalaivanan, celebrated their wins together on the set of their forthcoming film Om. Mammootty shared photographs on social media showing the group cutting a large cake, expressing gratitude for the recognition.
India's Got Latent season two premiered on June 20, streaming simultaneously on Netflix and YouTube with Alia Bhatt and Sharvari joining Samay Raina on the panel. Contestant Balram Vishwakarma, known as Rocking Goli, performed Chai Ki Tapri, which went viral after clips of the judges dancing spread, and has since crossed 500 million plays.
Videos from Indian-American singer Jasmine Sandlas's recent Dehradun concert have provoked anger online, with users on X claiming the footage shows her being mobbed and touched inappropriately as fans pulled at her while she interacted with the crowd after her performance.
Around his early forties, R Madhavan found the excitement that once drove him had quietly disappeared. The actor, known for Alaipayuthey, Rang De Basanti and 3 Idiots, had not stopped working, but the eagerness to reach film sets had gone. He described the realisation as unsettling and set about deliberately restoring his hunger.
Vijay Ganguly took Best Choreography at the 72nd National Film Awards, announced Saturday, for Aaj Ki Raat from Stree 2. Travelling in Thailand without a signal, he learned of the win only when hotel Wi-Fi flooded his phone with messages. He dedicated it to his parents, matching a childhood promise to his father, himself a two-time National Award winner.
Speaking in New Delhi on Saturday, Sunny Deol said he has barely started shooting Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana and finds Hanuman demanding to play, citing the mix of innocence, playfulness and power. Budgeted at a reported Rs 4,000 crore, the two-part epic stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, pairs Hans Zimmer with AR Rahman, and opens Diwali 2026.