Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic

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Mumbai, (IANS) It has been 19 years since Bollywood's beloved couple, Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, entered matrimony in a lavish ceremony.

Aishwarya decided to mark 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek by dropping perfect family pics on social media.

The photographs posted by Aishwarya showed her posing for some happy clicks with hubby Abhishek and their daughter Aaradhya Bachchan.

While in the first snap, the three of them are posing next to a lovely bouquet, the second had them simply flaunting their beautiful smiles.

Coming to Aishwarya and Abhishek's love saga, the two have shared screenspace in many films including "Kuch Naa Kaho", "Dhoom 2", "Sarkar Raj", "Umrao Jaan", "Guru", and "Raavan".

The duo reportedly first met back in 1999 for the photo shoot of their first project together, "Dhaai Akshar Prem Ke".

Their friendship slowly and steadily transformed into love. After being in a relationship for some time, Aishwarya and Abhishek finally tied the knot on April 20, 2007.

On 16 November 2011, the couple stepped into the next chapter of their lives as they welcomed their first child, a baby girl.

Meanwhile, Aishwarya and Abhishek recently made headlines as they made a rare appearance together at Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar's wedding on March 5.

While Aishwarya looked as beautiful as ever in a blue and silver anarkali suit, Abhishek opted for a black sherwani. The couple was seen smiling and posing for the cameras before entering the venue.

Abhishek and Aishwarya attended the event with Amitabh and Jaya Bachchan. The entire Bachchan family made a public appearance together after a very long time.

On the work front, Abhishek will be seen playing a crucial role alongside Shah Rukh Khan in Siddharth Anand's "King".His lineup further includes Riteish Deshmukh's "Raja Shivaji". Aishwarya Rai marks 19 years of marital bliss with Abhishek Bachchan with a perfect family pic | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → April 21, 2026

Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Lily Collins recently celebrated another trip around the sun. The ‘Emily in Paris’ actress shared a glimpse into how she marked her 37th birthday the day before.

The actress posted a carousel of photos on Instagram, and revealed that she celebrated the day with her husband Charlie McDowell, their daughter Tove, 1, and dog Redford, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The day was also filled with cake, a scenic park walk and a trip to the beach. “Another year older and it just keeps getting better. SO grateful for this little life and big love. Thank you for the birthday wishes”, she captioned the pictures.

As per ‘People’, in the first photo, Collins could be seen sitting next to her director husband, 42, at a table with a white frosted birthday cake with lit candles in front of her. Charlie, who is also a screenwriter and producer, appeared to be singing to his wife, who flashed a huge smile.

This was followed by a snap of their dog walk with Redford in a picturesque park. The couple was joined by their daughter Tove, who was sitting in a baby carrier on Collins’ chest. The final two slides showed the young family’s visit to the beach, with Tove, who turned 1 last month, holding her dad’s hand as she walked in the sand. A sweet close-up of Tove then showed the tot playing in the sand while wearing a checkered white and orange dress and a white floral sun hat.“Mama Lily, also her lil bucket hatttt”, the actress’ ‘Emily in Paris’ co-star Ashley Park wrote in the comments section, while Charlie added three red love heart emojis. Reese Witherspoon, whose production company Hello Sunshine is co-developing a Polly Pocket movie starring Collins, also sent birthday wishes, writing, “Happy Birthday Cutie pie”. Lily Collins rings in 37th birthday with husband and daughter | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 23, 2026

Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding

Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Bachchan, and her daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai Bachchan marked a rare appearance together at the wedding ceremony of Arjun Tendulkar, the son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.

On Thursday, the Bachchan family were seen attending the wedding festivities of Arjun and Saaniya Chandhok. Aishwarya was dressed in silver anarkali. The ensemble featured intricate all-over silver embroidery that shimmered under the lights. Her ethnic ensemble featured a floor-length flared cut that exuded royal elegance. Abhishek looked dapper, as he opted for a black sherwani.

The patriarch of the Bachchan family, Amitabh Bachchan was also seen attending the festivities. He paired an eggshell chikankari kurta with a matching bottom and his signature shawl. The Bollywood legend was accompanied by his wife and actress Jaya Bachchan, who looked graceful in a white and golden saree.

The rumours about a possible separation between Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan have circulated periodically on social media and the media, largely driven by speculation over their limited joint appearances at certain public events. Reports intensified when the two were seen attending some occasions separately, leading to online conjecture about strain in their marriage. It was also reported that Abhishek allegedly fell for actress Nimrat Kaur during the shooting of their streaming film ‘Dasvi’

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Mumbai: Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, along with his wife and actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, arrives to attend the wedding ceremony of cricketer Arjun Tendulkar in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

The rumours of Abhishek and Aishwarya’s separation started doing rounds in 2023 when it was reported in the media that Aishwarya has left the Bachchan family’s house, and has been living separately. However, at the time, Aishwarya attended the premier of the streaming movie ‘The Archies’ which marked the debut of Big B’s grandson Agastya Nanda. During the event, last year, Aishwarya was seen in good spirits with the Bachchan family.

However, neither actor has issued any statement confirming such claims. The speculation has repeatedly been countered by their public appearances together. The couple has been seen attending film events, airport sightings, and family functions with their daughter, signalling normalcy in their personal life.

Mumbai: Cricketer Arjun Tendulkar with wife Saaniya Chandok greets media persons during their wedding ceremony in Mumbai, Thursday, March 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

Their joint presence at several high-profile gatherings and industry events has been widely interpreted as a quiet dismissal of the rumours. Married since 2007, the actors have generally maintained a private stance on personal matters, rarely addressing gossip directly while continuing to appear together at public occasions.

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan tied the knot in 2007 after dating for a couple of years. The couple welcomed their daughter in 2011, 4 years after their marriage.Other celebs at the wedding included Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, Saiyami Kher, Asha Bhosle, Aamir Khan, and Sonu Nigam. Jaya Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan make rare appearance together with family at Arjun Tendulkar’s wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → March 17, 2026

Mira Rajput kisses birthday boy Shahid Kapoor, calls him ‘simply the best’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Entrepreneur Mira Kapoor penned a heartfelt birthday wish for ‘the love of her life’, actor Shahid Kapoor, on February 25, and shared pictures where she was seen subtly kissing him.

Taking to her social media account, Mira shared a series of romantic pictures and wrote, “Simply the best.. Happy Birthday love of my life.”

The pictures shared by Mira capture the couple in a moment of subtle PDA as they are seen enjoying a serene sunset at a beachside.

In one picture, Shahid, dressed in a black T-shirt and sunglasses, is seen wrapping his arms around Mira as they look at the sea. Another picture shows the two laughing candidly, with Mira leaning back into Shahid’s arms.

In an intimate frame, Mira is seen planting a gentle kiss on Shahid’s forehead while he smiles at the camera. The final picture features the actor lifting Mira playfully as she hugs him tightly.

Talking about Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput, the two tied the knot on July 7, 2015, in an intimate ceremony in Delhi. Their marriage was an arranged alliance facilitated through family and spiritual guidance.

The couple has now been married for over a decade and are parents to two children, daughter Misha, born in 2016, and son Zain, born in 2018.

On the professional front, Mira has carved her own path by stepping into entrepreneurship and is actively building her presence in the wellness and lifestyle space.

Shahid Kapoor, meanwhile, is busy as a bee with his movie and shooting commitments. He was last seen in the recently released O Romeo, and has Cocktail 2 and Farzi 2 in the pipeline.For the uninitiated, Shahid Kapoor is the son of veteran actors Pankaj Kapur and Neelima Azeem. Actor Ishaan Khatter is his half brother. Mira Rajput kisses birthday boy Shahid Kapoor, calls him ‘simply the best’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 26, 2026

Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is getting real and showing a rare aspect of her life. The singer recently shared rare photos of her twins, Moroccan Scott and Monroe, 14, on the Stories section of her Instagram.

The singer shares the kids with ex-husband Nick Cannon, reports ‘People’ magazine.

The ‘Obsessed’ singer, 56, reposted photos from her teen twins' Instagram accounts. "Rocstar”, she captioned a repost of Moroccan, who wore Timberland boots, baggy light-wash jeans and a black hoodie layered under a coordinating denim and suede jacket.

As per ‘People’, he appeared to be standing on a New York City subway platform. "RoeRoe Diva”, the Grammy winner captioned the second Instagram Stories post, which featured a selfie of Monroe, who wore a grey hoodie and two black star patches on her face.

The singer most recently shared a snap with her twins on Christmas 2025, when they matched her height as they wore holiday sweaters with her face on them. “Christmas Eve”, she captioned the photos at the time.

Nick Cannon, 45, is also the father of 10 other children following his split from Mariah Carey in 2014. The former couple finalized their divorce in 2016.

"They're a lot, but they give me so much love in return. I wouldn't be the same person without them”, the singer told ‘People’ in August 2019. "I think Nick and I have done pretty well in co-parenting, staying friends with each other so that we can talk."Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, 45, have also been open about how they are raising their children to be humble. "I want my kids to understand that every child isn't as fortunate as they are”, Nick earlier said. The singer shared the same sentiment in 2019, saying, "It's hard, but I try to keep them grounded so they don't think everything is just handed to them”. Mariah Carey shares rare pictures of her twins | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 25, 2026

Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Socialite and reality TV star Paris Hilton, who has son Phoenix, and daughter London with her husband Carter Reum, says she loves her family life.

She says in her new documentary, Infinite Icon: A Visual Memoir: "Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I have ever experienced. (It’s) the kind of love that’s so deep, it changes you forever. When I look at my baby’s faces, I see everything I was ever meant to be. London and Phoenix are my whole heart, my ‘cutesie crew.'”

"Every smile, every cuddle, every little moment with them feels like pure magic. They’ve given my life a new kind of sparkle — one that’s deeper, softer and so full of love it takes my breath away."

Last year, she praised her husband Carter for filling their family home with "love, laughter, and fun,” reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She took to Instagram on Father's Day to heap praise on her husband.

Paris wrote on the photo-sharing platform at the time: "Happy Father’s Day to the Dada who fills our home with love, laughter, and fun. Watching you be a dad is the greatest gift — your kindness, patience, and playful heart make every day magical Phoenix, London, and I adore you beyond words. Forever grateful for our #CutesieCrew.”

Paris also paid tribute to her own dad on Father's Day.

The socialite wrote: "Happy Father’s Day to my incredible dad @RickHilton7 The most loyal, loving, and protective man. Thank you for always believing in me and letting me chase my dreams I’m so lucky to be your daughter. Love you forever #FathersDay. (sic)"

Paris first attracted tabloid attention in the late 1990s for her presence in New York City's social scene, ventured into fashion modeling in 2000, and was proclaimed "New York's leading It Girl" in 2001.The reality television series The Simple Life, in which she co-starred with her friend Nicole Richie, and a leaked 2003 sex tape with her then-boyfriend Rick Salomon, later released as 1 Night in Paris shot her to global fame. Paris Hilton: Being a mom, it’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → February 06, 2026

Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Hollywood actress Margot Robbie is opening up on the special gesture for actor Jacob Elordi. The actress has shared that she gave "flowers on Valentine's Day" to Jacob.

The 35-year-old actress and her Wuthering Heights co-star formed a close bond on the set of the new big screen adaptation of Emily Brontë's classic, and they recently revealed how he filled her room with roses on February 14 last year, reports ‘Female First UK’.

She told Extra, "Jacob's getting a lot of credit. I actually got him presents, too. I would like that to be known. Yes, I gave him many things throughout shooting. I gave him flowers on Valentine's Day”.

Margot, who has been married to producer Tom Ackerley sine 2016, added, "I gave him a book of poetry. I have him a lamp once”.

As per ‘Female First UK’, she also had matching custom signet rings made for them both to commemorate the end of filming.

Each of the rings feature two skeletons in an intimate embrace, with a Bronte quote, "Whatever our souls are made of, his and mine are the same”.

The hand-enamelled gold rings were created by UK designer Cece Fein-Hughes, who has opened up about the project on Instagram.

She wrote, "What an honour it was to create matching pieces for Margot Robbie Jacob Elordi, celebrating their time filming together as Catherine and Heathcliff in the new Wuthering Heights”.

She wanted each detail to reflect "a story of passion, devotion and wild romance". The rings are engraved with the initials of the characters, as well as '1847-2026', which reference the year Bronte's classic novel was first published, and the release of the new film.

Cece shared, "Gifted to Jacob by Margot, the piece features two entwined skeletons in the exact pose of the iconic film poster, a quiet reminder that love never truly dies. As time passes and everything else withers away, what remains is the enduring bond between two souls”.Margot revealed Jacob's sweet Valentine's Day gesture and admitted it "made her day". Margot Robbie reveals her sweet Valentine's Day gift for Jacob Elordi | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → January 30, 2026

Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns

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Mumbai, (IANS) Dia Mirza marked a meaningful milestone this festive season as her Christmas tree turned 20. The actress and environmentalist shared that reusing the same tree and decorations year after year serves as a reminder to let go of habits and patterns that no longer benefit people or the planet.

Dia took to her Instagram stories, where she shared a video of her beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Tagging it “the most wonderful time of the year” for those fortunate enough to be safe, warm and at home, Dia wrote in the caption: “It’s the most wonderful time of the year for those who are fortunate enough to be safe, warm and home… Our Christmas Tree makes it to year 20.”

She added that many of the decorations adorning it are even older than her son Avyaan.

“Many of the decorations are older than Avyaan.”

The actress said reusing the same tree and ornaments year after year has been a conscious practice.

Dia concluded the post: “Reusing these ornaments and the tree each year has been a practice that the kids will now learn from… Reusing is a great way of letting go of patterns that don’t serve people or the planet.”

The actress and former beauty queen made her acting debut with the Hindi film Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein in 2001.

She went on to star in films including Dus, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Shootout at Lokhandwala, Kurbaan, Sanju and Thappad.

Dia was last seen in Nadaaniyan directed by Shauna Gautam. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, and Jugal Hansraj.It tells the story of a privileged South Delhi school girl who gets a boyfriend-for-hire to get back at her family and classmates. Dia Mirza marks 20 years of her Christmas tree: Reusing is great way of letting go of patterns | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 18, 2025

Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti

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umbai, December 9 (IANS) Global star Priyanka Chopra is also a proud mom to her 3-year-old daughter Malti Marie Chopra Jonas. The desi mom received an extremely special gift from her little bundle of joy, which she cannot help but flaunt.

Priyanka took to the Stories section of her Instagram handle and posted the photo of an adorable drawing by Malti of her and her mother. Uploading the sweet drawing on social media, the 'Barfi' actress wrote, "Mama holding me", followed by teary-eyed, crying, and red heart emojis.

On the professional front, PeeCee is presently occupied with SS Rajamouli's "Varanasi", alongside Tollywood sensation Mahesh Babu.

In November, Priyanka revealed that during the shoot of the much-anticipated drama, Malti visited her on the sets in Hyderabad.

During an #AskPCJ session on X (Formerly known as Twitter), a user asked her, “Priyanka, when you’re shooting for a film, do you usually bring your family along to the sets, or do you prefer to go alone and focus completely on work? Especially for this #GlobeTrotter set?”

Replying to this, Priyanka revealed, “My daughter has been to set in Hyderabad, and she had the best time with @urstrulyMahesh and Namrata’s beautiful daughter Sitara and went to @ssrajamouli’s farm and met a calf. Her favourite memory", tagging Mahesh Babu.

Priyanka ended up winning countless hearts during the grand title and teaser reveal event for "Varanasi" in Hyderabad.

Spilling her excitement about working with Tollywood heartthrobs Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and renowned director SS Rajamouli, Priyanka called it 'a privilege'.

She dropped a string of photos with Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj on her IG and wrote, "Working with these two legends of the Telugu and Malayalam industries, and coming together for an SS Rajamouli film, is such a privilege (sic).""Promoting our movie with the international media, alongside the cast and Rajamouli Sir, almost a year ahead of its release has been incredibly exhilarating. Seeing their response and the excitement already building is truly amazing. By God’s grace, we will live up to your expectations. Jai Shri Ram. #Varanasi", Peecee added. Mom Priyanka Chopra receives a special gift from daughter Malti | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → December 10, 2025

Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy

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Mumbai, (IANS) Bollywood star couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif announced the arrival of their baby earlier in the day today through a joint social media post.

They wrote, “Our bundle of joy has arrived. With immense love and gratitude, we welcome our baby boy. 7th November, 2025 – Katrina and Vicky.” HN Reliance Foundation, the hospital where Katrina Kaif delivered her baby, released an official statement updating on Katrina and her baby’s health. The statement read, “Actors Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal were blessed with a baby boy at HN Reliance Hospital this morning. Both Katrina and the baby are fine. It further read, “Male baby born at 08:23:18; mother and baby are stable. Discharge not yet planned.”

In September, the couple had announced their pregnancy on social media, yet again through a joint post. In the Polaroid photo shared by the couple, Vicky was seen affectionately holding Katrina’s baby bump. They had captioned it as, “On our way to start the best chapter of our lives with hearts full of joy and gratitude.” As soon as the news was announced, the Bollywood fraternity took to the comments section of Vicky and Katrina’s announcement post to congratulate them.

Priyanka Chopra Jonas commented, “So happy! Congratulations.” Kareena Kapoor Khan added, “Kat, welcome to the boy mamma club! So happy for you and Vicky.” Parineeti Chopra wrote, “Congrats, new mamma and papa!” Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja wrote, “Amazing, both of you. All my love.” An excited Rakul Preet Singh wrote, “Omggggg congratulations, you two! So happy!”Katrina and Vicky got married to each other in 2021, after dating for a year. The wedding was a lavish one and took place in Rajasthan. Hospital shares health update of Katrina Kaif and her newborn baby boy | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → November 11, 2025

Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’

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Mumbai, (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a beautiful family photograph featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan among others, extending heartfelt Diwali greetings to his fans.

Big B took to Instagram, where he shared the picture which also featured his daughter Shweta Bachchan along with Navya Naveli Nanda, Agastya Nanda and Nikhil Nanda.

For the caption, he wrote: “Happy (happy face emoji) + Diwali (diya emoji) = Happy Diwali.”

This comes when rumours of the actress' reported separation from husband Abhishek Bachchan, which keeps making rounds. However, the couple keep making public appearances together. The speculations of their separation started when the couple arrived separately at an event in the city.

Earlier this month, the cine icon celebrated his 83rd birthday and Aishwarya sent her best wishes to her father-in-law on her daughter Aaradhya’s behalf.

She shared a heartwarming picture of the icon and her daughter.

She wrote in the caption, "Happy Birthday dearest Pa-Dadajiii. Love and God bless always".

On the work front, Amitabh will be narrating the opening scene in Farhan Akhtar-starrer ‘120 Bahadur’, which draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war.

The revelation of Big B lending his voice to the film was made during an episode of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’. The episode features Farhan and his father, the legendary screenwriter, Javed Akhtar. The two also celebrate Amitabh Bachchan’s birthday on the sets of the show.

Farhan then spoke about the Battle of Rezang La and the brave soldiers who fought against 3,000 Chinese forces. Later, Farhan requests Amitabh Bachchan for a favour, to narrate the opening sequence of their film.

He said, “Our film begins with a narrator’s voice that explains what exactly happened during Rezang La. If you could please be the narrator for our opening, it would be an honour”.

‘120 Bahadur’ has been shot in the breathtaking landscapes of Ladakh, and draws deeply from the true events of the 1962 India-Sino war. Farhan essays the role of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati in the film. The brave Major along with his soldiers of the 13 Kumaon Regiment stood shoulder to shoulder against overwhelming enemy forces.Directed by Razneesh ‘Razy’ Ghai and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar of Excel Entertainment, and Amit Chandrra of Trigger Happy Studios, the film is set to release in cinemas on November 21, 2025. Big B shares festive family photo with Aishwarya, Abhishek and others to wish ‘Happy Diwali’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 27, 2025

Manish Malhotra wishes Rekha on 71st birthday: It's an honour always to create for you

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Mumbai (IANS) Bollywood veteran superstar Rekha, who continues to remain an epitome of grace and timeless beauty, was showered with love and admiration on her birthday on the 10th of October.

Bollywood ace designer Manish Malhotra took to his social media account to send heartfelt wishes for the legendary actress, sharing a series of photographs of Rekha. Posting multiple pictures of the evergreen star, draped in exquisite ensembles, Malhotra wrote, “Happy birthday, my dearest Rekha ji, You are truly timeless, inspiring and so full of warmth and love. It's an honour always to create for you and share beautiful moments together.”

The photos featured Rekha in her signature Kanjeevaram saree, statement jewellery and elegant makeup reflecting the aura that has made her a style icon across decades. In one picture, she was seen dressed in a beautiful, tissue, baby-pink-coloured saree exuding grace and charm.

Bollywood superstar Hema Malini, who is Rekha's long-time colleague and good friend, also shared her wishes on her social media account. Posting a nostalgic message alongside a warm photograph of the two together, Hema Malini wrote, “Wishing my dearest friend Rekha ji a very happy birthday. You have been an inspiration with your grace, talent and beauty. May you continue to shine as you always have.”

Talking about Rekha's area of work, along with being a graceful lady known for her beautiful and elegant traditional choice of sarees, she has proven herself to be an actor par excellence with her movies like "Umrao Jaan, "Silsila, "Khoon Bhari Maang, and others.For the uninitiated, Rekha, who marked her debut in Bollywood with the movie "Sawan Bhaadon" in the early 1970s, was initially looked down upon as an actress by the industry, but with her hard work and talent, she proved herself and went on to become one of the highest-paid actresses of her time. Manish Malhotra wishes Rekha on 71st birthday: It's an honour always to create for you | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → October 10, 2025

Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco tie the knot, share pictures from wedding

Los Angeles, (IANS) Actress-singer Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are now officially married. The long-time couple have also shared pictures from their wedding on Instagram.

Selena shared the pictures to commemorate the day, sharing polaroids and film footage from the wedding, reports ‘Variety’.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco first met when the former ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ star was around 17 years old. Selena’s mother set up a meeting between the two to help her daughter with her then-budding music career.

As per ‘Variety’, they became fast friends and went on to collaborate on several projects together. Blanco produced two tracks on Gomez’s 2015 album ‘Revival’, and Selena was later featured on Blanco’s 2019 release.

The pair collaborated again in 2023 on Selena Gomez’s song ‘Single Soon’. They began dating the same year, and by December 2024, they were engaged.

In March, Blanco and Selena Gomez’s collaborative history reached new heights with the release of their joint 14-song album ‘I Said I Love You First’. Ahead of the album’s debut, Spotify released a 33-minute one-on-one conversation between the couple, in which they went behind the scenes on their writing process.

Selena said, “We’d get up in the morning and have a conversation. But our conversation was never led going, ‘What are we going to write in the album?’ (sic)”.

“I was constantly just writing whatever you said wherever we were. Sometimes, you’d be saying something really important, and I didn’t know if you even realised, but I would always open my phone and be like, ‘F***, that’s such a good line for a song’”.Transitioning from child star to global icon, Selena built a successful music career with hits like ‘Come & Get It’ and ‘Lose You to Love Me’, while fronting the band Selena Gomez & the Scene. Selena Gomez, Benny Blanco tie the knot, share pictures from wedding | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 29, 2025

Nick Jonas says celebrating 33rd b’day with Priyanka Chopra makes it ‘best one yet’

Mumbai: American singer-songwriter and actor Nick Jonas and Actress Priyanka Chopra attend the Sangeet Ceremony of Siddharth Chopra & Neelam Upadhyaya in Mumbai on Thursday, February 06, 2025. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, September 18 (IANS) American popstar and actor Nick Jonas, who turned 33 on September 16, said that this was his third time celebrating my birthday on the set of Camp Rock and tagged it as the “best one yet” because of his wife Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

Nick took to Instagram, where he dropped a string of images from his birthday. A video also featured Priyanka and him sharing a kiss after cutting the birthday cake.

“Somehow my third time celebrating my birthday on the set of Camp Rock? 15, 17 and now the best one yet, 33 with my (heart emoji) @priyankachopra,” Nick wrote as the caption.

Camp Rock is a 2008 musical television film directed by Matthew Diamond. The film stars Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Meaghan Jette Martin, Maria Canals-Barrera, Daniel Fathers, and Alyson Stoner. In the film, aspiring teenage singer Mitchie Torres visits Camp Rock, a summer music camp.

A sequel, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiered in 2010. Directed by Paul Hoen, the film is the sequel to Camp Rock and stars Demi Lovato, the Jonas Brothers, Maria Canals-Barrera, Meaghan Jette Martin, and Alyson Stoner. Camp Rock 3, is in development.

Priyanka and Nick started dating in 2018. The same year in December, the couple married at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur in traditional Hindu and Christian ceremonies. In January 2022, the couple had a daughter named Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, via surrogacy.

On the acting front, Priyanka was last seen in “Heads Of State” directed by Ilya Naishuller. It stars Idris Elba and John Cena as the UK Prime Minister and US President, respectively, who are forced to work together when they become the targets of a foreign adversary.

She will next be seen sharing screen space with Mahesh Babu for the first time in her next in the upcoming tentatively titled film "SSMB29".

Touted to be an action-adventure inspired by history and mythology, "SSMB29" is likely to reach the audience in 2027.

In addition to this, she has also been roped in for the latest instalment in the popular franchise "Krrish 4", marking Hrithik Roshan’s debut as a director.The 42-year-old actress will also be seen as a 19th-century Caribbean pirate in the forthcoming swashbuckler action drama, “The Bluff”. The female pirate is entrusted with protecting her family when her past catches up to her. Made under the direction of Frank E. Flowers, the movie will also feature Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Cordova, Safia Oakley-Green, and Vedanten Naidoo in key roles, along with others. Nick Jonas says celebrating 33rd b’day with Priyanka Chopra makes it ‘best one yet’ | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

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Twinkle Khanna reflects on parenthood in emotional post for son Aarav’s 23rd birthday

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Mumbai, (IANS) Former actress and author Twinkle Khanna marked her son Aarav’s 23rd birthday with a heartfelt and poetic note on social media.

Reflecting on the journey of motherhood, she beautifully compared children to air in the lungs—precious yet fleeting, reminding parents of the delicate balance between holding on and letting go. Taking to her Instagram handle, Twinkle shared a happy photo featuring husband Akshay Kumar and their son Aarav. In the image, the father-son duo could be seen smiling while posing together.

For the caption, the doting mom wrote, “And he turns 23 Though I have an undeniable compulsion to hold on to him, it would be wise to remember that children are like the air stored in our lungs, in our custody for just a moment before the next exhalation. This may not be an entirely correct analogy because unlike breaths we can’t keep popping babies in and out constantly, but you get the point right :) Here’s to the birthday boy. May he continue filling the world with his inate kindness.”

Akshay also expressed his love for his son by recalling what he himself was doing at the age of 23. The actor noted that while he was busy perfecting action sequences on screen back then, his son now “beats” him in everyday life—be it in technology, fashion, or even arguments at the dinner table.

“Happy 23rd, Aarav! When I was twenty three I was learning to beat up people on screen… it’s a strange feeling now to see you beat me everyday right from tech to fashion to arguments on the dinner table. Dekhte hi dekhte itna bada ho gaya hai yaar tu…you make me feel like a proud sidekick in my own storyLove you beta. Cheers to the best 23 years of my life because they’ve been with you,” wrote Akshay Kumar. Twinkle Khanna reflects on parenthood in emotional post for son Aarav’s 23rd birthday | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 17, 2025

Dia Mirza shares glimpses from 20 years of ‘Parineeta’ celebrations: Memories for life

Mumbai, (IANS) As “Parineeta” completed two decades in Hindi cinema, actress Dia Mirza shared a string of glimpses from the celebrations and called the snippets “a reflection of our shared joy, love and gratitude.”

Dia took to Instagram, where she shared a string of photos and videos from the grand celebration of 20 years of “Parineeta,” which marked the directorial debut of Pradeep Sarkar. The glimpses featured the actress posing next to Vidya Balan, who played the titular character of Lalita, singer Shreya Ghoshal,

Rajkumar Hirani and others.

Dia wrote: “It was night to remember… Pradeep Da and his beautiful “Parineeta”. These snippets are a reflection of our shared joy, love and gratitude. Memories for LIFE @vidhuvinodchoprafilms #PradeepSarkar @hirani.rajkumar @balanvidya #Rekhaji @moitrashantanu @swanandkirkire @shreyaghoshal and Team Parineeta. The grand celebration of 20 Years of #Parineeta.”

“Parineeta” is a musical romance film adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novella of the same name. The film was based on a screenplay by the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

It also stars Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, and Vidya Balan, in her Bollywood debut, Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty and Dia Mirza in supporting roles. The film has several notable allusions to Indian literature and cinema.

Parineeta primarily revolves around the lead characters, Lalita and Shekhar, who since childhood have been friends and slowly this friendship blossoms into love.

A series of misunderstandings surface and they are separated due to the conniving schemes of Shekhar's father. The plot deepens with the arrival of Girish, who supports Lalita's family.

Eventually, Shekhar's love defies his father's greed and he seeks out Lalita. At the 53rd National Film Awards, Parineeta won Best Debut Film of a Director.

Talking about Dia, she was recently seen in the film “Nadaaniyan,” a teen romantic comedy film directed by Shauna Gautam. The film stars Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor, alongside Mahima Chaudhry, Suniel Shetty, Dia Mirza, and Jugal Hansraj.It tells the story of a privileged South Delhi school girl who gets a boyfriend-for-hire to get back at her family and classmates. Dia Mirza shares glimpses from 20 years of ‘Parineeta’ celebrations: Memories for life | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → September 12, 2025

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are officially engaged

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Los Angeles, (IANS) Grammy winning singer Taylor Swift and American football tight end Travis Kelce are officially engaged.

The couple shared the big news on Instagram with a carousel of photos and wrote as the caption, “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married.”

The photos capture the moment Kelce got down on his knee in a rose garden, including a close up shot of the diamond engagement ring.

Swift and Kelce’s relationship has been a major topic of discussion since they first went public in October 2023. Kelce was the one who made the first move that sparked their relationship, and it started when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended Swift’s “Eras Tour” in July 2023, reports variety.com.

Swift revealed details of her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” on Kelce and his brother Jason’s “New Heights” podcast earlier this month.

“Thanks for having me on my favorite podcast,” she said on the show.

“As we all know, you guys have a lot of male sports fans that listen to your podcast, and I think we all know that if there’s one thing that male sports fans want to see in their spaces and on their screens, it’s more of me.”

In an early “New Heights” episode, Kelce revealed that he had planned to give Swift his phone number via friendship bracelet when she performed at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri (the same stadium he plays for the Chiefs) but didn’t get the chance to do so.

Following that failed attempt, he got some help from people close to Swift to get her attention, eventually leading to her contacting him directly. After a bit of talking back and forth, the couple had their official first date in New York and, since then, have been unable to stay away from the public and media limelight.

Swift explained that “The Life of a Showgirl” was inspired by the joy that being on the “Eras Tour” brought her.“This album is about what was going on behind the scenes of my inner life during this tour, which was so exuberant and electric and vibrant,” she continued. “It just comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life, and so that effervescence has come through on this record. And like you said, bangers.” Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce are officially engaged | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 28, 2025

Riteish wishes ‘baiko’ Genelia on b’day: Hope you feel celebrated for everything you are

Mumbai:Bollywood Actor Riteish Deshmukh and his wife Genelia D Souza poses for photographs during wedding reception of actors Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani in Mumbai on Sunday night.(Photo: Sanjay Tiwari/IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) As Genelia Deshmukh turned 38 on Tuesday, actor Riteish Deshmukh showcased his love for his actress-wife, whom he tagged as the “heart of their home.”

Taking to Instagram, Riteish, who often shares sneak-peeks into his romantic life with Genelia, shared a gamut of photographs.

The pictures featured him and Genelia through the years along with throwbacks from their younger days, some recent loved-up pictures of the couple and a few with their sons Riaan and Rahyl.

For the caption, Riteish wrote: “Happy Birthday, My Baiko, My Love. Today isn’t just your birthday — it’s a reminder of how lucky I am to walk through life with you. You are so many things in one incredible woman: the one who makes me laugh when I least expect it, the best mother our children could ever ask for, a daughter who leads with love and respect, and a friend who shows up — always.”

The actor said that Genelia is the glue that holds the family together.

“You carry more than anyone realizes, and still somehow give so much of yourself to everyone around you. You’re the strength behind so many of our family’s happiest moments, even when you’re tired, even when no one sees it. You are the glue that holds us together,” he wrote.

Teasing the actress, he wrote: “You never fail to embarrass me — with your teasing, your epic leg-pulling, or those stories you love to overshare with friends and your endless laughter— but I wouldn’t change a thing. Because through it all, you always have my back.”

“You’re my loudest cheerleader, my fiercest defender, and the one person I can always count on every single time. You are my anchor and my calm, my favorite teammate in all of life’s chaos. You are, without question the heart of our home — and the one our kids turn to first, every single time.”

Riteish celebrates his wife.

“Today, I hope you feel celebrated for everything you are. You deserve joy, rest, laughter, love — and maybe even a nap without interruptions. You’ve earned every bit of it,” he wrote.

The actor said: “You inspire me to be a better person, someone worthy of having you as a partner- I guess I am just happy counting my blessings, god couldn’t have been kinder to me. I love you so so much my baiko, much more than words can fully express, but I’ll spend my life trying to show you. Happy Birthday Love @geneliad.”

Genelia and Riteish met on the sets of “Tujhe Meri Kasam” in 2003 and fell in love. The couple got married in February 2012, according to Marathi marriage traditions in a Hindu wedding ceremony, they had a Christian wedding in the church the next day.The couple's first child, a son named Riaan, was born in November 2014. Their second son, Rahyl, was born in June 2016. Riteish wishes ‘baiko’ Genelia on b’day: Hope you feel celebrated for everything you are | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → August 05, 2025

Sidharth Malhotra wishes happy birthday to his 'favourite face, in any place' Kiara Advani

Mumbai: Actress Kiara Advani attends the launch of Tira's flagship store in Mumbai on Thursday, November 14, 2024. (Photo: IANS)

Mumbai, (IANS) The newest mommy in the block- Kiara Advani is celebrating her 33rd birthday on Thursday. Actor Sidharth Malhotra wished his better half a "happy birthday" with a special post.

The 'Shershaah' actor took to his Instagram and shared a stunning photo of Kiara in a short pink dress, paired with matching shoes and shades.

Wishing his ladylove on her special day, Sid penned the caption, "My favourite face, in any place. Happy Birthday love", with a red heart emoji.

Additionally, actress Ananya Panday shared Kiara’s photo on her Insta Stories and wrote, “Happy birthday you gorgeous girl inside out!! Big hug to you mama @kiaraaliadvani".

Kareena Kapoor also wished the new mommmy with the following words, “Happy birthday to the newest mommy on the block…bestest time ahead always for you…@kiaraaliadvani.”

Coming to Sid and Kiara's love saga, the rumours of the two dating each other initially started doing the rounds while these two were shooting for their 2021 blockbuster "Shershaah".

Sidharth and Kiara were seen accompanying one another at various events after that; however, they refused to comment on their relationship status.

Finally, Kiara and Sidharth got married in a lavish ceremony in February 2023.

In March 2025, Kiara and Sidharth announced that they are expecting their first child together.

The couple shared a joint post with a lovely photo of their palms holding an adorably tiny knitted sock. “The greatest gift of our lives...Coming soon (sic),” they captioned the post.

Sidharth and Kiara embraced parenthood on 15 July this year as they welcomed their baby girl.

Announcing the arrival of their little bundle of joy, Sid took to his Instagram and penned, “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA & SIDHARTH”

Work-wise, Sidharth will next star in "Param Sundari", where he will be seen sharing screen space with Janhvi Kapoor.On the other hand, Kiara will be seen in the highly-awaited "War 2", alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. Sidharth Malhotra wishes happy birthday to his 'favourite face, in any place' Kiara Advani | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com:

Read More........ → August 01, 2025

Juhi Chawla shares son’s birthday with throwback pictures, plants 500 trees for his well being

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Mumbai, July 23 (IANS) Bollywood actress Juhi Chawla is celebrating the birthday of her son Arjun Mehta. The actress recently took to her Instagram, and shared a series of throwback and recent pictures with her son.

The actress also hinted at planting 500 trees for her son’s happy and healthy life. She wrote in the caption, “Happpyy Birthhddaayyy Arjunnn!! God Bless You … Love You. 500 trees for your Haapppyyy and Heaallthhyy life (sic)".

Earlier in February this year, the actress Juhi Chawla, accompanied by her husband Jay Mehta, visited the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj and took a dip in the holy waters. Juhi took to her Instagram stories, where she uploaded a video montage featuring all the pictures from her divine visit. It had pictures of Juhi and Jay walking to the ghat, taking a dip in the holy water, and offering prayers.

She wrote in the caption, “A journey of faith, devotion and divine blessings”. Juhi joined a galaxy of stars such as Preity Zinta, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Sonali Bendre, Vidyut Jammwal, Boney Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Nimrat Kaur, Raveena Tandon, Rasha Thadani, and Chandan Roy Sanya, who took a dip in the holy waters of Maha Kumbh this month.

Rasha, daughter of Bollywood star Raveena Tandon, had also shared a picture of herself offering prayers in the holy water in Maha Kumbh. In the picture, the actress, after taking a dip in the water, was seen praying. She put the song “Ganga Dharay Shiv Ganga Dharay” as the background score to the picture.

She was mostly recently seen in the supporting roles in the shows, like ‘Hush Hush’ and ‘The Railway Men’. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the historical drama stars R. Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Divyenndu and Babil Khan.The limited series is based on the Bhopal gas tragedy, which is considered the worst industrial tragedy in human history. Juhi Chawla shares son’s birthday with throwback pictures, plants 500 trees for his well being | MorungExpress | morungexpress.com

Read More........ → July 23, 2025