Actress Rupali Ganguly, popularly known for her iconic role as Anupamaa, celebrated her birthday last night in a heartwarming gathering. Surrounded by close friends from the industry and her family, the evening was filled with joy, laughter, and nostalgic reunions.
Bharti Singh teases joining Anupamaa at Rupali Ganguly’s birthday bash; says, “I’ll be Anupamaa’s daughter next season”
The guest list sparkled with television’s most cherished faces: Ekta Kapoor, Shivangi Joshi, Arjun Bijlani, Divyanka Tripathi, Bharti Singh, Karanveer Mehra, Aneri Vajani, and many more. Adding a nostalgic touch, Rupali reunited with her Sarabhai vs Sarabhai co-stars JD Majethia, Aatish Kapadia, and Satish Kaushik, making the evening extra special for fans of the cult favorite. She was also joined by her Anupamaa producer Rajan Shahi and cast members, including Alpana Buch, Manish Naggdev, Manish Goel, Adrija Roy, Satya Tiwari, Rahil Azam, Shivam Khajuria, and Zalak Desai.
The atmosphere soon turned even more lively when comedian Bharti Singh arrived at the party. As always, Bharti brought her infectious humour, keeping everyone entertained. While leaving the event with husband Harsh Limbachiyaa, Bharti posed with Rupali for the paparazzi and, in her signature style, joked, “In the next season, I’ll join the show as Anupamaa’s daughter, flash this news everywhere!”
This adorable moment was undoubtedly one of the highlights of the evening!
Tensions between India and Pakistan finally de-escalated last weekend with both countries agreeing to a ceasefire. Amid the social media frenzy, where netizens discussed the Pahalgam terror attack and praised Operation Sindoor, some Bollywood celebrities chose to remain silent. This led to criticism, with trolls accusing these stars of not wanting to lose their fan base in other countries. During Preity Zinta’s recent ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Twitter, the Bollywood actress, who has been outspoken about the ongoing events, was asked about this silence. Here’s how she responded.
Preity Zinta responds to Bollywood celebrities silence on Pahalgam attack: “People process things differently”
When asked about Bollywood celebrities who neither condemned the Pahalgam terror attack nor praised Operation Sindoor, Preity Zinta responded, “I cannot speak for everyone else, as people process things differently. Being a fauji kid and coming from an army background, these things hit close to my heart, so I am very vocal about how I feel. I have seen the grit, the sweat, the blood, and the tears up close. Sometimes, I feel fauji families are a little stronger than the faujis themselves! Have you seen those mothers who give their sons up for our country, those wives who will never see their husbands smile again, and those kids who will never have their fathers or mothers to guide them through life? This is their reality, and it will never change, irrespective of others’ opinions or comments. So, God bless them all.”
In addition to her thoughtful and impactful tweet, Preity also engaged in some lighthearted and fun interactions with her fans. For example, when a social media user asked, “Ma’am, how to get a dimple like you. Just, askin’!#pzchat,” Preity responded with, “It’s called a muscle defect. Seriously! Here is a perfect example of how a defect or imperfection is actually liked by people, so we should not always try to fix everything in life. Our defects/shortcomings make us human.”
Absolutely! Preity Zinta’s AMAs are always so real and entertaining. It’s refreshing to see her interact so openly with fans. Looking forward to the next one too!
A rare video of Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli’s children, Vamika and Akaay, has gone viral on social media, capturing hearts for all the right reasons. In the touching clip, Vamika is seen lovingly interacting with her baby brother.
Vamika adorably dotes on baby brother Akaay in heartwarming family video with Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli
The video also features Anushka and Virat’s family arriving at a house with their kids, Vamika and Akaay. Anushka’s mother greets them with open arms, showering them with affectionate hugs and kisses. She is seen lovingly holding baby Akaay in her arms as she dotes on him.
In the video, Anushka is seen holding baby Akaay, who is dressed in a cute white tee and green pants, while Vamika stands next to her, gazing at her baby brother with affection. Vamika, wearing a white frock, appears adorably playful as she looks at both her mother and brother with love.
Meanwhile, Virat, dressed in a brown T-shirt, can be seen in the background unloading items from their car.
Fans are absolutely smitten by the heartwarming moment between Vamika and Akaay. One fan wrote, “Awwwwwww howww cutee this iss! VIRUSHKA happy = Us Happy,” while another commented, “Aweeee so cute.” One more shared, “The moment is such a sweet delight.”
Anushka married Virat in 2017 in a private ceremony in Italy after several years of dating. The couple welcomed their daughter, Vamika, on January 11, 2021, and their second child, Akaay, arrived on February 15, 2024. They announced the arrival of their son through a joint post, sharing, “With abundant happiness and our hearts full of love, we are pleased to inform everyone that on 15th February, we welcomed our baby boy Akaay and Vamika’s little brother into this world!”
Anushka and Virat have been very protective of their children’s privacy, maintaining a strict no-photos policy when it comes to their kids.
As for work, Anushka seems to be taking a more measured approach. She will next be seen in the biopic Chakda Xpress, where she will portray the life of renowned cricketer Jhulan Goswami. However, there is no official release date yet. Meanwhile, Virat announced his retirement from Test cricket on Monday, just over a month before the England tour.
Women in Film India (WIF India), the newly launched chapter of the global Women in Film network, makes its official debut this month under the leadership of Academy Award-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor. The organization marks its launch with the unveiling of its official website — www.womeninfilmindia.org. This debut signals the beginning of several upcoming programs that WIF India will roll out shortly. The first initiative kicks off at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival — a special program spotlighting three women producers from India. The website is now open to the public, who can join by registering for membership, keeping themselves updated on upcoming initiatives, and other resources.
Guneet Monga Kapoor leads launch of Women in Film India, fellowship announced at Cannes Film Festival 2025
Backed by Women In Film Los Angeles (WIF LA), WIF India joins a global coalition of over 50 chapters across six continents working to advance gender equity in the entertainment industry. The launch signals a major milestone for India’s creative community and builds on decades of international advocacy for representation in film, television, and media.
“With WIF India, we’re putting real structure behind the idea of equality-mentorship, access, and leadership pathways,” said Guneet Monga Kapoor, Founder of WIF India. “This launch is just the beginning of a long-term commitment to investing in women not just for today, but for the future of the Indian entertainment industry.”
To commemorate its debut, WIF India is introducing The Women in Film India Fellowship: Cannes Producers Edition, a flagship program designed to elevate mid-career women producers by providing them with access to the Producers Network at the Marché du Film at Cannes, an influential forum for global collaboration in cinema.
This year’s inaugural scholarship recipients are:
Tillotama Shome – Acclaimed award-winning actor and emerging producer known for her iconic roles in films like Sir, Lust Stories 2, and has recently become a producer with a Bengali feature film, Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox).
Rucha Pathak – A veteran studio executive and creative producer having worked films like Paan Singh Tomar, Neerja, Barfi and most recently Madgaon Express.
Dimpy Agarwal – independent producer known for socially conscious storytelling, who is also a co-producer on Baksho Bondi and has worked on award-winning films like Chashma, Umeed, and Monica O My Darling.
In addition to this, in a special initiative under this program, WIF India has also awarded an Accreditation Grant to an outstanding woman producer from the Marathi film industry — Shefali Bhushan, whose film Sthal is being showcased at the Cannes Film Market.
Kirsten Schaffer, Chief Executive Officer, Women in Film, said, “Our partnership with Women in Film, India marks an important step toward building a strong, interconnected community that supports women across all aspects of the screen industries. This fellowship is a key part of the solution to ensuring that women have equal opportunity to create high-quality film and television”.
Each producer brings a distinct voice and a powerful body of work to Cannes, representing the diversity and ambition of India’s evolving film landscape. The program offers recipients insight into international co-production and financing landscapes, as well as mentorship and networking at a global scale. Participants are also encouraged to share their learnings with the broader WIF India community, expanding the reach of the program beyond the festival.
WIF India is governed by a distinguished Board of Directors representing all facets of India’s film and media ecosystem, including: Siddharth Roy Kapur, Karan Johar, Faye D’Souza, Anupama Chopra, Tahira Kashyap, Gauri Shinde, Nikhil Advani, Jyoti Deshpande, Gayatri Yadav, Aparna Purohit, Varun Grover, Kanika Dhillon, Vani Tripathi, Miriam Joseph, Ekta Kapoor, Twinkle Khanna, and Guneet Monga Kapoor.
Together, they are committed to building a dynamic and inclusive future for Indian women in entertainment – from grassroots creators to global changemakers. WIF India welcomes creators, professionals, and allies across the entertainment industry to become part of its growing network, with membership officially open.
