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Soha Ali Khan recently opened up about her equation with her brother Saif Ali Khan in a new interview. The actress revealed that while they never really had a strong connection growing up, things have changed for the better now.

Karisma Kapoor fondly recalls her protective role towards her younger sister, Kareena, whom she affectionately calls her 'first baby.' She revealed how Kareena's strong-willed nature assured her success in Bollywood. Karisma also shared the origins of their famous nicknames, Lolo and Bebo, rooted in family tradition and a touch of Italian inspiration.

Filmmaker Priyadarshan has begun shooting his thriller 'Haiwaan' in Kochi, starring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. Marking their reunion after 17 years since 'Tashan', Akshay shared playful on-set moments on Instagram. 'Haiwaan' is a Hindi remake of the Malayalam film 'Oppam', with Akshay playing the antagonist.

Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like 'Baahubali' and 'Jawan'. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern cinema.

Director Venky Atluri has addressed and dismissed rumors linking Anil Kapoor to his upcoming Telugu film. The filmmaker clarified that he has neither approached nor spoken to the Bollywood star, stressing that the reports are untrue. While putting the speculation to rest, the director confirmed the film’s leading man — Tamil superstar Suriya.