Entertainment News Highlights Feb 7: Salman’s Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali in 2023; Lata Ji’s ashes brought home

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan remembers late singer Lata Mangeshkar. The actress shared a picture, and wrote, ““At a loss for words. Prayers for your Divine Soul to Rest in Peace, Lataji… God Bless. In absolute gratitude for you… and all your Blessings… Eternally…” 

The ‘3 Idiots’ actress treated her fans to a glimpse of her ‘bed time’ routine which included reading books. Kareena shared an inspirational quote that she came across while reading. 

The cast and crew have finished shooting for the second season of Netflix’s show ‘The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives’. The series feature Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Pandey, Seema Khan and Neelam Kothari. 

Farhan Akhtar took to Twitter handle and remembered Lata Mangeshkar. He wrote, “Listening to Lata-ji’s songs today & remembered dad telling me what a renowned classical musician once told him.. if you take a strand of hair and split it, then split it further and further, till it cannot be split anymore, that’s how accurate Lata-ji’s sur is. Pitch perfect.” 

Listening to Lata-ji’s songs today & remembered dad telling me what a renowned classical musician once told him.. if you take a strand of hair and split it, then split it further and further, till it cannot be split anymore, that’s how accurate Lata-ji’s sur is. Pitch perfect.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 7, 2022

Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan will be seen together in the film Bhediya. Today they were spotted in the city at different places. The actors were seen in casual looks and also posed for the shutterbugs.

Disha Patani often grabs attention for her stunning and gorgeous pictures that she keeps posting on her social media. Today the actress took to her Instagram stories to share some cute moments in which she is seen spending time with her pet dog.  

As fans from all over the globe mourn the unfortunate demise of Lata Mangeshkar, actress Padmini Kolhapure also spoke to Pinkvilla and expressed grief over losing her aunt and legendary singer. She said, “We are all shaken. But I am sure her songs and memories are going to live on.” 

Pinkvilla is here with another exclusive and it is about Salman Khan. The superstar has blocked Eid 2023 date to release Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali with producer Sajid Nadiadwala. As per our source, an official announcement is round the corner. Read to know more!

Recently, Vicky Kaushal was snapped happily exiting Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s office after a meeting with him and producer Ritesh Sidhwani. Now, Pinkvilla has learnt the reason for Vicky’s happiness and it is because of a film. We’ve learnt exclusively that Vicky is all set to play Karna in Rakeysh’s next film. Shahid Kapoor was in talks for the film earlier. Read to know details!

In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, Iulia Vantur opened up about Salman Khan hosting Bigg Boss. During the 15th season, Iulia went to promote her song on an episode and Salman and her banter was loved. Talking about him, Iulia told Pinkvilla, “Salman is a great host and I don’t think anyone else can do the job better than he does it.” Read on for details!

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2022, and was laid to rest at Shivaji Park in Mumbai. Shah Rukh Khan, like many other celebs and politicians, came to pay his last respects. He offered a dua at her funeral and was snapped. However, many trolls accused him of ‘spitting’. Now, Urmila Matondkar has reacted to the trolling in a chat. Read On!

On Monday, Sara Ali Khan was leaving a store in the city after meeting dad Saif Ali Khan with brother Ibrahim Ali Khan. While Sara headed out after meeting, Ibrahim and Saif left for home together.

Have a look:

The Pataudi Fam, Sara, Saif and Ibrahim step out to buy some essentials in the city #saraalikhan #SaifAliKhan #ibrahimalikhan pic.twitter.com/KcqT5Uc46z

— Pinkvilla (@pinkvilla) February 7, 2022

Akshay Kumar met CM Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday morning at his Dehradhun residence. At the meeting, Akshay was presented with the token, a bouquet of flowers and a customary shawl. Speaking to ANI, CM Dhami revealed that Akshay Kumar accepted their offer to be Uttarakhand’s brand ambassador. 

A Hindustan Times exclusive reveals all is not well between Akshay Kumar and comedian Kapil Sharma. The friction has reportedly been caused due to clip from the show that has leaked on social media and makes light of PM’s office. Click to read full article and all details! 

Salman Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala are all set for their seventh collaboration, the Farhad Samji directed Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali. The much awaited comedy with emotions and drama is all set to go on floors this month and as per our sources, the film will hit the big screen during the Eid 2023 weekend. Click link below to read all details! 

The pressure of slim-fitting into expectations, the scare of that unruly kilo, the ridicule of losing a film and above all the imbroglio of toxic relationships, Sameera Reddy was a mess until marriage, motherhood and a ‘meltdown’ aided her transition towards self-acceptance. Click link below to read our full interview with her. 

After being spotted at Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s office multiple times, Pinkvilla has now exclusively learned that Vicky Kaushal has now joined hands with the director and producer Ritesh Sidhwani for a film based on Mahabharat’s Karna. Click below to read full article and all the details.  

On the occasion of Rose Day, we went back in time to bring back a goofy photo featuring Ranveer, Deepika and Karan Johar from 2014 in which the actor can be seen professing his love for his then rumoured girlfriend. Click link below to check out the photo.

The late Lata Mangeshkar refused several producers and filmmakers who approached her for making a biopic. According to a latest report in Mid-Day, over the years, many creators, producers and filmmakers approached the veteran singer to get the rights to chronicle her humble beginnings and rise to fame. Not just a film, but even OTT players were interested. However, Lata Didi wanted to keep her private life closely guarded.  

Pinkvilla has exclusively learnt that Alia Bhatt’s next film after Gangubai Kathiawadi and RRR will see a direct to digital release. According to our sources, Darlings, which marks her debut as a producer alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, will see a direct to digital premiere on Netflix this summer. Read full article for all details of the deal!