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Govinda rejected the role of Chuni Babu in the 2002 film 'Devdas', as revealed by his wife, Sunita Ahuja. She said he refused a secondary role despite some flopped films, staying true to his status as a leading star. The film is an adaptation of a classic novel. Sunita praised his grounded personality. Divorce rumors between them surfaced but were denied, and they continue court-mandated counseling.

A paparazzo finally photographed Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter. Shah Rukh Khan's grey hair look from his new movie 'King' is creating buzz. Amol Parashar discussed his bond with Konkona Sen Sharma. Pallavi Joshi said Shah Rukh Khan's image-driven persona doesn't suit her films. Raj Kundra faces a lookout notice in a cheating case.

Amitabh Bachchan has ruled Bollywood for nearly six decades, but behind the towering legacy lies a personal regret. On a recent episode of his quiz reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the actor admitted that despite all the success, he wishes he had spent more time with his children, Abhishek and Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, during their growing years.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan makes it a point to attend the GSB Ganpati celebrations in Mumbai every year, and this time was no different. Amid Ganesh Chaturthi 2025, the actress visited the Gaud Saraswat Brahmin (GSB) Ganeshotsav with her daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, and several photos and videos from their darshan quickly went viral on social media.

Rajiv Menon’s 2000 romantic drama Kandukondain Kandukondain, starring Mammootty, Aishwarya Rai, Tabu, Ajith Kumar, and Abbas, remains one of the most celebrated Tamil films of its time. While the AR Rahman soundtrack became an instant classic, the film also won acclaim for its layered performances. Recently, director Rajiv Menon opened up about the casting of Mammootty as Major Bala, one of the film’s most memorable characters.

Shah Rukh Khan has revealed his regret over replacing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan with Rani Mukerji in 'Chalte Chalte'. Citing production challenges and reported on-set issues, SRK admitted the decision was professionally driven but personally difficult. He explained that as a producer, he had to consider the opinions of a team and the tight schedule.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who shared screen space with Rajinikanth in 'Robot,' once drew parallels between him and her father-in-law, Amitabh Bachchan. She lauded both actors for their professionalism, humility, and legendary status, emphasizing that their dedication to their craft makes their films captivating for audiences. Both actors continue to be active in the film industry with recent and upcoming projects.