Arjun kapoor shares cryptic post as malaika arora returns from vacation amid breakup rumours: staying positive does not…

Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora's breakup rumours sparked a lot of buzz on social media. The duo did not respond to the reports, but they posted hints about their relationship on social media. Arjun shared a note on his Instagram about dealing with pain and staying positive.

Arjun Kapoor shares positive note amid breakup reports

Arjun shared a note in his Instagram story which read. “Staying positive does not mean that things will turn out okay. Rather, it is knowing you will be okay no matter how things turn out.” A few weeks ago, the actor captioned another cryptic note as, “We have two choices in life. We can be prisoners of our past or explorers of future possibilities.” Malaika too dropped a cryptic post on Instagram a few weeks ago which read, “When they say you can't do it, do it twice and take pics.”

Arjun Kapoor-Malaika Arora relationship history

Malaika and Arjun began dating in 2018. The duo had although never spoken much about their relationship, but kept posting mushy pictures from their vacations as well as while wishing each other on birthdays. Malaika was earlier married to Arbaaz Khan. They have a son called Arhaan from their marriage. The ex-couple officially divorced in May 2017. Arbaaz recently got married to Sshura Khan.

Arjun Kapoor's acting journey

Arjun made his Bollywood debut with Ishaqzaade. He later starred in films like Aurangzeb, 2 States, Gunday, Finding Fanny, Half Girlfriend, Ki and Ka, Mubarakan, Namastey England, India's Most Wanted, Panipat, Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, Ek Villain Returns, Kuttey and The Lady Killer.

Arjun Kapoor's upcoming projects

Arjun will be next seen in Meri Patni Ka remake diected by Mudassar Aziz. The movie features Bhumi Pednekar and Rakul Preet Singh in pivotal roles. He is also part of Rhit Shetty's Singham Again, featuring Ajay Devgn, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor, Tiger Shroff, Jackie Shroff, Ranveer Singh and Akshay Kumar in crucial characters.

Bad newz review: vicky kaushal and triptii dimri's film is double the dads, half the fun

 Bad Newz story:

Heteropaternal superfecundation is the subject of Bad Newz, an unusual comedy. Tragically, Saloni Bagga (Triptii Dimri) becomes pregnant with twins, and Akhil Chadha (Vicky Kaushal) and Gurbeer Pannu (Ammy Virk) end up being the fathers. This sets off a wild competition for her affection and custody of their children. There is mayhem as Akhil and Gurbeer compete for Saloni's love.

Bad Newz review:

In most of the scenes where Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk's characters fight by getting into metaphorical situations, Triptii Dimri, as Saloni Bagga, asks them to stop at once and make things all about themselves. That's what Bad Newz is all about! The film adopts a narcissistic approach, focusing solely on male characters and their issues, while the female lead appears to yearn for attention, seemingly trapped in a quiet room. In Good Newwz (2019), Kareena Kapoor Khan shuts down Akshay Kumar's character with a monologue about pregnancy and what women go through. However, in Bad Newz, Dimri's character narrowly misses the opportunity to fully express herself.

Ishita Moitra (of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani) and Tarun Dudeja (of Dhak Dhak) wrote the film, which explores heteropaternal superfecundation in detail. The very first scene introduces this concept. It appears that the idea of creating a biopic on Saloni Bagga was added later after the release of Animal, as it referenced Bhabhi No. 2 and National Crush, the names Dimri gained online.

Similar to Good Newwz, which opens with references from Friends, Bad Newz also follows a similar path, featuring Ross' love-bombing of Rachel after she begins working at Bloomingdale. As a result, the plot of both films is so similar that it's two male characters fighting among themselves, one with a higher ego than the other. Additionally, Bad Newz takes a considerable amount of time to initiate the plot, resulting in a build-up that ultimately yields no results.

Bad Newz shows Saloni and Akhil falling in love instantly and getting married in no time. However, due to frequent disruptions at her workplace and her lack of personal space, they parted ways after a period of six months. Indeed, in this peculiar scenario, one of the men is her ex-husband, while Gurbeer serves as her boss at a new hotel in Mussoorie. In one intoxicated night, their lives change as Saloni eventually becomes pregnant with twins, and both men pass the paternity test in a rare case. 

Shah Rukh Khan films, particularly Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Dil To Pagal Hai, serve as a rich source of meta references in Bad Newz. Almost every romantic movie featuring the superstar incorporates references in a scene or song, such as Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam from the underrated film Duplicate (1998). At a certain point, it appears so contrived that the filmmakers believed Shah Rukh's popularity would distract them from the film's uninteresting plot.

After such a drab first half, the second half's plot becomes so predictable that you want to know what happens and how they handle the babies' birth. Only the build-up and unnecessary sub-plots diminish the impact of the emotional angle, which is a necessary element in these types of films. While comedies transport us to the Hera Pheri era, we should revisit those films rather than new ones that fail to properly incorporate 90s jokes.

Anand Tiwari, who has previously directed the films Maja Ma and Love Per Square Foot, also helmed the series Bang Baaja Baaraat and Bandish Bandits. To be honest, all these projects have a peculiar structure that results in more misses than hits. However, given the screenplay by Moitra and Dudeja, one might anticipate an increase in Tiwari's directing, but this doesn't materialise.

The main male character and their ego receive the most energy from the film's twists and turns, while the female lead merely acts as a catalyst, serving solely to advance the plot. 

Vicky Kaushal's portrayal of Akhil Chadda elevates the West Delhite snob to a level that borders on annoying, just as the character aspires to be. At first, the character seemed to embody the energy of Ranveer Singh's Band Baaja Baaraat character, but later, the actor added his own charm to the role. However, the childish quirks begin to irritate, and the redemption arc also lacks credibility.

On the other hand, Ammy Virk, as Gurbeer Pannu, hardly brings anything to the table. Ammy Virk's role primarily serves to promote heteropaternal superfecundation, offering no additional value. The actor's weak performance limits his dialogue, which doesn't get more complex as the story turns.

Meanwhile, this is Tripti Dimri's first out-and-out comedy, and she does bring out her humorous side. We saw her bawling and frowning in her earlier works, which continue here. However, the humorous and boisterous aspects are enjoyable, albeit to a limited degree.

Overall, Kaushal manages to overshadow everyone with his mere presence, and it seems like the film has been tailor-made only for him and no one else.

After a long time, there are certain songs that will stay in the film, and after a long time, I witnessed people at the press screening stay back to watch Tauba Tauba on the big screen. 

Remember Anand Tiwari's famous TV commercial where he serves tea outside a theatre as people skip voting and head for a movie screening? It is likely that the actor-filmmaker also needs to "Jaago Re" and get out of these bizarre plot-led films.

Bad Newz verdict:

Overstuffed with subplots and lacking genuine emotional depth, Bad Newz ends up being more of a headache than a headline.

Theatrical and ott releases this week: bad newz, immaculate, twisters, lady in the lake and more

Theatrical and OTT releases this week: The releases include everything from rom-coms and thrillers to spine-chilling horror and action. Check out the list of Hindi, English, Malayalam, Japanese and Korean releases this week before you head to the cinemas or cozy up at home. 

Theatrical releases this week

Bad Newz

Anand Tiwari’s hilarious rom-com Bad Newz stars Triptii Dimri, Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk in the lead roles. Written by Ishita Moitra and Tarun Dudeja and produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Anand Tiwari, the film promises to be a rollercoaster ride. Based on the topic of heteropaternal superfecundation, Triptii’s Saloni finds herself conceived with twins from two different fathers.

Twisters

Twisters is a sequel to the iconic 1996 film Twister. Directed by Oscar-nominated Lee Isaac Chung, the action-packed spectacle stars Daisy Edgar-Jones, Glen Powell, and Anthony Ramos. The film tells the story of a former storm chaser and social media star who find themselves battling unprecedented weather conditions in Oklahoma in order to test an experimental weather alert system.

Immaculate

Michael Mohan’s gripping horror film stars Sydney Sweeney, Alvaro Morte, and Benedetta Porcaroli. At a remote Italian convent, a devout nun from Detroit named Cecilia finds herself in a nightmarish ordeal. She moves to the convent for her faith, only to discover deep, horrifying secrets. A mystery pregnancy celebrated as a miracle soon sends her life into a spiral. The film is produced by Neon, known for Parasite and Triangle of Sadness.

Spy x Family Code: White

Voiced by Takuya Eguchi (Loid Forger), Atsumi Tanezaki (Anya), and Saori Hayami (Yor), this Japanese anime promises an unforgettable adventure. The Forger family—a spy, an assassin, and a telepathic child—embarks on a winter getaway that swiftly descends into chaos. Loid’s mission, Operation Strix, takes an unexpected twist when Anya’s innocent involvement triggers events that threaten global peace.

Treasure

Starring Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry, Treasure is a heartwarming and poignant tragicomedy set against the backdrop of 1990s Poland. It is based on the 1999 novel Too Many Men by Lily Brett. Directed by Julia von Heinz, this film follows Ruth, an American music journalist, and her father, Edek, a Holocaust survivor. Ruth embarks on a journey to her father’s childhood haunts, hoping to uncover their family’s buried secrets, only to get into hilarious misadventures.

Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra

Accident or Conspiracy: Godhra digs deeper into one of India’s darkest chapters. In February 2002, numerous people were tragically killed in the Godhra train burning, igniting widespread Hindu-Muslim riots across Gujarat. This film, starring Ranvir Shorey, directed by MK Shivaaksh and produced by BJ Purohit, brings to life the investigation by the Nanavati-Mehta Commission.

OTT releases this week

Aadujeevitham - Disney+ Hotstar

Inspired by true events, Aadujeevitham - The Goat Life, directed by Blessy and starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, and Amala Paul, is based on a novel of the same name by Benyamin. The Malayalam film explores the real-life story of Najeeb, a Malayali immigrant laborer, one among thousands of Indians who were forced into slavery in Saudi Arabia as goatherds on secluded farms in the deserts by the native Arabs

Lady in the Lake - Apple TV+

Based on Laura Lippman’s novel, Natalia Portman headlines Lady in the Lake as Maddie Schwartz while Moses Ingram plays Cleo Sherwood. Set in 1960s Baltimore, it tells the story of a Jewish housewife who reinvents her life and becomes an investigative journalist. Kicking off the series of events is the disappearance of a young girl on Thanksgiving Day in 1996. Maddie digs deep and unearths secrets that challenge her perceptions.

Sweet Home (Season 3) - Netflix

The third season of this South Korean series sees the tensions between humans, monsters and neohumans reach a peak. It follows the harrowing tale of Cha Hyun-su and his friends as they struggle to survive in a world plagued by monstrous evolutions. New alliances are formed, old friendships are broken and one character returns as half human, half monster.

Vicky kaushal and katrina kaif can't stop smiling at each other as they attend bad newz screening. watch

Actor couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif attended the screening of his new film Bad Newz in Mumbai on Thursday night. Many other celebrities, including Ananya Panday, Karan Johar, Rakul Preet Singh, Jackky Bhagnani, Neha Dhupia, Lakshya and Wamiqa Gabbi, were also seen. Triptii Dimri And Ammy Virk also attended the screening of the film. 

Vicky, Katrina Kaif stun at Bad Newz screening

For the event, Katrina Kaif wore a white dress, matching blazer, and heels. Vicky was seen in a printed shirt under a black coat, pants, and shoes. Triptii was seen in a white outfit and heels. Ananya Panday wore a black bodycon dress.

More celebs at event

While Rakul Preet was seen in a green dress, Jackky opted for a white shirt and black pants. Karan Johar was dressed in a black ensemble—a T-shirt, jacket, and denims. Neha wore a rust-coloured dress and white boots. Wamiqa Gabbi was seen in a saree. Vicky's brother Sunny Kaushal and their parents also attended the screening.

About Bad Newz

Directed by Anand Tiwari, the film seems to be a successor to the 2019 hit Good Newwz, which starred Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, Kiara Advani, and Diljit Dosanjh in the lead roles. Anand co-produced Bad Newz with Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Amritpal Singh Bindra. Triptii Dimri and Ammy Virk are also part of Bad Newz.

At a recent Bad Newz promotional event in Delhi, Vicky addressed the pregnancy rumours about Katrina and termed them as 'speculations.' He had said, “Good news ki jo apne baat ki, woh jab aayegi toh (The good news that you are talking about), we'll be very happy to share whenever it happens, but until then, there's no truth to that, and it's only speculation.”

He had added, "Abhi Bad Newz enjoy kijiye, jab good news ayega to hum aapke saath zarur share karenge (Till then enjoy the film, Bad Newz and when there is good news, we will definitely share with you)."

Hardik pandya-natasa stankovic divorce: marrying twice to parting ways, relationship timeline of agastya's parents

Former India vice-captain Hardik Pandya announced separation from his wife Natasa Stankovic after a relationship of four years on Thursday. One of the most-followed cricketers in India, Hardik exchanged wedding views with Natasa on May 31 in 2020. The couple remarried in the presence of close friends and family on February 14, 2023. Following months of rumours about having trouble in their relationship, the former partners released a joint statement to announce separation.

"After 4 years of being together, Natasa and I have decided to mutually part ways. We tried our best together and gave it our all, and we believe this is in the best interest for both of us. This was a tough decision for us to make, given the joy, mutual respect and companionship we enjoyed together and as we grew a family," Hardik mentioned in the statement. "We are blessed with Agastya, who will continue to be at the centre of both of our lives and we will co-parent to ensure that we give him everything that we can for his happiness," he added.

With Hardik and Natasa parting ways, here’s a quick look at their relationship timeline:

First meeting in 2018

Hardik Pandya first met Natasa at a nightclub in Mumbai back in 2018. Before they sparked romance rumours, the couple made their first public appearance together at Hardik's birthday party. Initially, a simple birthday wish on social media kicked off their friendship. At the time, Hardik was one of India's exciting young talents across all formats.

Engagement in January 2020

A year later, in 2019, Natasa publicly mentioned Hardik as her 'best friend' on Instagram. The couple broke the internet on New Year's Day in 2020 by confirming their engagement. For the unversed, ace cricketer Hardik proposed to actress Natasa on New Year 2020 on a yacht. The mega announcement received mixed reactions from the fans.

Pregnancy announcement in May 2020

The couple reportedly got married during the Covid lockdown on May 31, 2020. Entering a new phase of life in May, Hardik and Natasa revealed that they were expecting a baby. From Virat Kohli to Ravi Shastri, wishes poured in from all quarters for the star cricketer. The couple was blessed with their first child, baby boy Agastya, who was born on July 30, 2020.

Renewing wedding vows in February 2023

Reaffirming their commitment in 2023, Hardik and Natasa renewed their wedding vows in Udaipur in a grand celebration. Three years after they fell in love, the couple remarried at the luxurious Raffles Hotel. Natasa and Hardik's dreamy vow renewal ceremony became the talk of the town at the time.

Tough IPL 2024 and World Cup redemption

Hardik faced the wrath of jeering fans in the Indian Premier League 2024 after he took charge from Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians captain. Hardik endured a tough homecoming as the MI skipper was booed incessantly at the Wankhede Stadium. However, Hardik completed his redemption at the T20 World Cup by powering India to a historic World Cup title in the Caribbean. Hardik received a hero's welcome in Mumbai and Baroda after India's World Cup win.

Divorce in July 2024

Natasa refused to show up for Hardik in IPL 2024 matches, and the actress also dropped 'Pandya' from her Instagram handle in May. The couple remained in speculation about parting ways as Natasa didn't post anything about Hardik even after the T20 World Cup. Natasa departed from Mumbai for Serbia with son Agastya amid reports of separation. On Thursday, the couple officially parted ways. "We sincerely request your support and understanding to give us the privacy during this difficult and sensitive time," the statement read.

kim kardashian wore ₹2 lakh maxi dress to serve food to children at iskcon temple in mumbai

 Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian visited the ISKCON temple in Juhu to serve food to school kids. The sisters were accompanied by Jay Shetty and his wife, Radhi Devlukia. For the occasion, Kim wore a red sleeveless maxi dress and styled it with a bandhani dupatta. Read on to know the price of Kim K's dress.

Kim Kardashian wears a red dress to visit the ISKCON temple: What is its price?

Kim Kardashian chose a Maison Alaia red dress to visit the ISKCON temple with her sister Khloe. The sleeveless full-length ensemble comes in a vibrant red shade. It features a halter-style high neckline, a fitted bodycon silhouette accentuating Kim's curvy frame, a flared skirt, and a racerback design. The dress is available on the Maison Alaia website. Called the Shiny Flared Dress, it is worth approximately ₹2,36,841 (2600 Euros).

Kim Kardashian's bandhani dupatta

Kim styled the red Alaia dress with a bandhani dupatta designed by Manish Malhotra, who also dressed her for the Ambani wedding.

The ombré dupatta showcases the centuries-old Bandhani technique, where intricate hand-tying creates mesmerizing patterns. Lastly, she tied her hair in a sleek bun and decorated it with a flower to complete the look.

Kim Kardashian's visit to the ISKCON temple

The pictures from the ISKCON temple visit show Kim and Khloe getting a warm visit from the priests, the reality TV star serving food to the school children, her and Khloe performing aarti with Jay Shetty, and more. In the comments, Jay praised Kim for her curiosity. He wrote, "Thank you for your curiosity and desire to learn about the culture @kimkardashian @khloekardashian so grateful to take you to this sacred place that means so much to me."

The 43-year-old also shared pictures from her photoshoot in the vibrant red ensemble. The post shows Kim smiling brightly for the camera and showing off her gown. One fan commented, "I've never seen Kim smile this much she should just move to India." Another commented, "Kim, you look so happy."

Kim Kardashian's India visit

Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian visited India to attend Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's grand wedding ceremony. Anant is the son of Asia's richest man, Mukesh Ambani, and Radhika is the daughter of pharma tycoons Viren and Shaila Merchant.

Natasa stankovic packs her bags and flies out of mumbai with son agastya amid divorce rumours with hardik pandya

Amid rumours of her divorce from Hardik Pandya, Natasa Stankovic packed her suitcase and flew out of Mumbai with their son Agastya. Several pictures and videos of the duo leaving the city early on Wednesday morning emerged on social media platforms. Natasa has also shared photos on her Instagram Stories. 

Natasa packs her bags, jets off from Mumbai

In the first picture, Natasa gave a peek of her suitcase, which was being packed with her clothes. She wrote, "It's that time of the year (face holding back tears, plane, home and red heart emojis)." Natasa and Agastya are seemingly flying to her country, Serbia. In another photo, she gave a glimpse of her car as she sat in the driver's seat with her pet dog next to her. She didn't caption the post but added a heart emoji.

Natasa, Agastya spotted at Mumbai airport

In a video, Natasa was seen at the Mumbai airport with Agastya. For the travel, Natasa wore a white top under a jacket, black pants and shoes. Agastya was seen in a printed T-shirt, beige pants and shoes. He was also seen hugging his nanny after which the mother-son duo had a chat with her too. Natasa smiled and waved at the paparazzi before entering the airport.

Rumours about Natasa, Hardik

Natasa and Hardik's divorce rumours emerged online a few weeks ago. The rumours began with a post on Reddit. The duo hasn't responded to these rumours yet. A section of people on social media platforms said that they definitely parted ways after the T20 World Cup win. Natasa didn't share any social media posts congratulating Hardik or the Indian cricket team after their win. However, she has shared several cryptic posts, including one in which she talked about removing 'problem from life'.

About Hardik and Natasa

Hardik had proposed to Natasa in Dubai in 2020, followed by a lockdown wedding. Natasa and Hardik Pandya married on May 31, 2020. The couple welcomed their son Agastya on July 30 of the same year. They renewed their vows last year in Udaipur with a Christian ceremony and traditional Hindu rituals.