From Nayanthara’s recent explosive interview to Nick Jonas fondly talking about Priyanka Chopra, here are the biggest headlines of the day.
Nayanthara opened up about her decided to leave films when she was dating her then-partner, Prabhu Deva. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Nayanthara said that at the time, she thought it was okay to quit the industry. “The girl in me genuinely thought that if you need love in your life, you need to compromise somewhere. You need to give it your all. If your partner doesn’t like you doing something, you should just sacrifice. This was my understanding of love at that point in time.” Nayanthara credited that relationship for shaping her into the person she is today, as it pushed her through one of the toughest phases of her life.
South Indian actress Keerthy Suresh is now married. The actress shared photos from her wedding with Antony Thattil. The couple had a traditonal wedding ceremony in Goa, in the presence of their families and close friends. Taking to social media, Keerthy shared first photos with the caption, “#ForTheLoveOfNyke.” The photos also finally revealed Keerthy’s husband’s identity.
Abhishek Bachchan attended Aaliyah Kashyap, daughter of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, and her husband Shane Gregoire’s wedding reception with his nephew, Agastya Nanda. The actor looked sharp in a dark-hued blazer, paired with a round-neck t-shirt and formal shoes. Agastya, dressed in a traditional outfit, stood out with his effortless charm. However, his wife, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, was notably absent, fuelling ongoing rumours about their separation.
Actor Siddharth faced backlash for his remarks about the crowd gathered at a Patna event promoting the Allu Arjun starrer. Addressing the controversy, Siddharth has now provided clarification during a press meet in Chennai. Siddharth fielded questions about his comments on Pushpa 2 and whether he harbored any issues with Allu Arjun. The actor dismissed the need for further clarification, congratulating the team of Pushpa 2 on their achievements. Acknowledging the immense popularity of the film’s first installment, Siddharth emphasized that it was natural for audiences to flock to theaters for the sequel.
At the Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF) 2024, Nick Jonas fondly recalled the early days of their romance, revealing how Priyanka Chopra’s career and cultural background fascinated him. He said, “I was so excited to get to learn more about her career and her work early in our relationship and to really familiarize myself not only with her work in Indian cinema, but all of it.” This introduction to Priyanka’s work sparked Nick’s love for Bollywood films and Hindi music, enriching his own creative world.