Aishwarya Rajinikanth recently shared an emotional tribute on Instagram following the International Film Festival of India, held in Goa, which recognized her father, Superstar Rajinikanth, with a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his remarkable 50-year journey in Indian cinema.

Accompanying a series of heartfelt photos, Aishwarya wrote, “Heart full of gratitude in silence and celebrating my dearest Appa ‘THE SUPERSTAR’ on his milestone 50! Standing there with HIM along with my unwavering team and my two rocks and my family made everything make sense. It was truly COMPLETE. #thankful to god every single day…#grateful to all his fans and well-wishers and #prayerful for only positivity all around always. #iffigoa2025 #aboutlastweekend.”

Rajinikanth, who began his acting career with Apoorva Ragangal in 1975, said during the felicitation that five decades of cinema seem like 10 to 15 years to him and he would choose to be an actor in “every lifetime.” The iconic films that he has starred in include the likes of Thalapathi, Baasha, Mullum Malarum, Enthiran, Kabali, and Jailer.

The superstar is all set to headline the most awaited #Thalaivar173, produced by Kamal Haasan’s RaajKamal Films International and directed by Sundar C. The magnum opus is slated for a grand theatrical release during Pongal 2027.

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Moreover, Rajinikanth is teaming up with Nelson Dilipkumar again in Jailer 2. The sequel will boast Ramya Krishnan, Yogi Babu, and Mirnaa in their respective roles with SJ Suryah, Suraj Venjaramoodu, and Anna Rajan as additions. Shiva Rajkumar, Mohanlal, Nandamuri Balakrishna, and Mithun Chakraborty will make special appearances. The music will be done by Anirudh Ravichander once more; the film will have a pulsating background score by him.

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Rajinikanth had announced that he is currently shooting for Jailer 2 and has left for Kerala for a six-day schedule; this keeps the fans waiting to witness the action-packed sequences of the film.

Mannara Chopra, who won hearts during her memorable journey on Bigg Boss 17, continues to stay in the spotlight with her vibrant social media presence. From glamorous fashion looks and affectionate family moments to glimpses of her spiritual side, Mannara keeps her fans engaged with posts that reflect her personality. Recently, she shared a serene and visually stunning update from her visit to the Al Fateh Grand Mosque in Bahrain, offering followers a closer look at her cultural and spiritual experience.

In the photos and videos, Mannara is seen exploring the magnificent mosque with her mother, dressed gracefully in a green abaya. Her elegance and calm demeanour perfectly complemented the peaceful ambience of the location. In one clip, she delivered a thoughtful message that resonated deeply with fans: “Because God is one, and God is everywhere.” Her words served as a gentle reminder of unity, love, and faith, earning widespread appreciation.

Fans flooded her post with praise for both her message and her poise. Many applauded her inclusive outlook, calling it inspiring and heartfelt. Comments ranged from admiration for her respect toward all religions to compliments on her stunning appearance. One user wrote, “The love and respect that you have for every religion is so inspiring and heart-touching.” Another added, “You look stunning in an abaya,” while someone else remarked, “Aaj Mannara ke liye respect aur badh gayi.”

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This isn’t the first time Mannara has expressed her spiritual beliefs. During Ganesh Chaturthi, she shared a post worshipping Ganpati Bappa and expressed her gratitude that her song Gun Gunate Chale Mausam released on such an auspicious day. In another reflective post from a ghat in Banaras, she described feeling God’s presence in its purest form.

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Mannara’s posts consistently reflect her core belief—“God is one”—a philosophy she not only speaks about but genuinely lives by.

BTS member Jimin has unintentionally reignited public discussion about the conditions faced by young soldiers in South Korea’s military. The conversation began after the release of the new trailer for the travel docuseries Are You Sure?!, in which Jimin casually reflected on a difficult moment from his enlistment period.

Both Jimin and Jungkook completed their mandatory military service earlier this year, joining the rest of BTS, who have already been discharged. In the trailer for their upcoming series, the two share a candid exchange about their time in the military. Jimin revealed that he once went five days without taking a shower, saying, “I didn’t shower for five days.” While many fans chuckled at his humorous storytelling, others expressed concern, criticising the harsh conditions soldiers often face and questioning the overall treatment of enlistees.

This is not the first time such concerns have surfaced. When Jimin and RM were discharged earlier this year, fans noted how exhausted they looked, sparking renewed conversations about the pressures endured by idols and civilians alike during mandatory service. Jimin’s latest anecdote further fuelled debate about the need for improved hygiene standards and better living conditions within the South Korean military.

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Reactions online ranged from amusement to worry. One fan commented, “They’re talking about not showering for five whole days… and Jimin is cracking up while telling it. I can’t stop laughing.” Another wrote, “I’m glad Jimin is done with his service and can look back and laugh now.”

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Amid the discussion, fans also celebrated Jimin’s on-screen reunion with Jungkook. The duo returns in Are You Sure?! Season 2, where they will travel through Switzerland and Vietnam—including stops at Matterhorn, Hoi An, Poschiavo, and Da Nang. According to BIGHIT Music, the series captures their “natural reactions and true personalities” as they navigate new environments with just a guidebook in hand. The eight-episode season premieres on Disney+ on December 3.

A heartwarming moment between Shraddha Kapoor and her rumoured boyfriend Rahul Mody has taken over social media, giving fans a charming glimpse into their easy chemistry and shared love for food. The duo was spotted at the Bombay Coffee Festival in Mumbai, where Shraddha—well known for her foodie side and her popular “Sunday binge” posts—was seen eagerly sampling Japanese mochi at one of the stalls.

Shraddha kept her look effortlessly cute, dressed in a comfy navy-blue oversized top with loose sleeves, minimal makeup and her hair tied back in a neat ponytail. Rahul, standing close beside her for most of the clip, wore a brown polo T-shirt and appeared attentive as the stall owners explained the dessert. In the viral video, Shraddha takes a bite of the mochi as the staff describe it to her. Visibly delighted, she reacts with a bright smile, saying, “What a cool name… it’s very nice! I’m gonna finish the whole thing.” Fans especially loved the adorable moment when she turns to feed Rahul a piece of the mochi, and he happily tastes it while continuing his conversation with the stall team.

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Shraddha, adored by fans for her grounded personality, has always been open about her love for food. The video also reassured many that she is recovering well after her recent injury on the sets of her upcoming film Eetha. Earlier this month, while filming in Aundhewadi near Nashik, she hurt her toe while performing Lavani, the folk dance form associated with Narayangaonkar. Shortly afterward, she personally updated fans on her condition, saying, “Terminator ki tarah ghoom rahi hoon. Muscle tear hai. Theek ho jaayega. Bas thoda rest karna hai but I’ll be absolutely fine.”

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On the professional front, Shraddha was last seen in the blockbuster Stree 2 (2024). She also recently confirmed that she will soon be collaborating on a project with Rahul Mody, adding to fans’ excitement.

Power couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone stole the show all over again as they attended a family wedding in Goa. The good-looking couple became the life of the party as Bollywood socialite Orry gave fans an inside scoop through a fun video reel he shared on social media.

In the video, Orry is seen chatting with the bride as glimpses from the more colorful ceremony play. Ranveer and Deepika seem to be enjoying every bit of the celebration, embracing relatives and exuding their signature energy and charm. Power couple Ranveer and Deepika had been turning heads all evening in matching red outfits as they arrived. Ranveer was nothing short of royalty in his red and gold kurta, completed with a floral garland, while Deepika had looked stunning in a perfectly draped red saree with a sleek backless blouse.

One of the most memorable moments in the video was that of the couple sitting in the front row, cuddling each other, and having animated conversations as the wedding rituals were in full swing. At one point, Deepika leans in and whispers something in Ranveer’s ear. Then Ranveer was seen escorting the bride to the altar, while he and Deepika were also clicked congratulating the newlyweds.

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The evening saw an extended version of the celebrations, as afterparty clips show Ranveer electrifying the dance floor with his infectious energy. He was seen joyfully dancing with family members to the title track of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar.

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Helmed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar has been in the news ever since its high-octane trailer was released. Recently, Ranveer amused fans at a music launch event in Mumbai, as he joined rapper Hanumankind and singer Jasmine Sandlas for a live rendition of one of the film’s numbers. The spy-action thriller is based on real geopolitical conflicts and covert RAW operations, such as the crackdown known as Operation Lyari in Karachi. The ensemble cast of the film includes Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal, Sara Arjun, and Rakesh Bedi, among others. It will release on December 5.

As BTS prepares for a spectacular comeback next year, the group’s youngest member continues to shine brightly on his own. Jungkook, widely known as the “Golden Maknae,” is reaching new heights in his solo career and is now set to grace the cover of a major international magazine.

Rolling Stone announced that Jungkook will headline its December issue in a global exclusive featured across its editions in Japan, Korea, the UK, India, Brazil, the Philippines, France, and China. The highly anticipated print release will include three special variant covers available in Japan, Korea, and the UK. News of his feature spread quickly, sparking excitement across social media and among the BTS ARMY worldwide.

A teaser cover released by Rolling Stone showcased Jungkook in an oversized brown suit, confidently revealing his sculpted abs. His intense gaze and striking pose immediately captivated fans, generating massive buzz ahead of the full cover reveal on December 8. “As 21st-century pop icons BTS prepare for lift-off, member Jungkook speaks to Rolling Stone in a global exclusive,” the magazine announced, urging fans to stay tuned for the unveiling of the print editions.

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This feature follows an extraordinary year for Jungkook as a solo artist. His 2023 debut single Seven broke digital streaming records, surpassing 2.5 billion streams on Spotify as of August—an achievement that made it the first K-pop track to reach this milestone, overtaking BTS’s own Dynamite. Collectively, Jungkook’s solo releases have exceeded 9.4 billion streams, cementing his status as the most-streamed K-pop soloist in history.

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Fans will also see Jungkook team up once again with fellow BTS member Jimin in Are You Sure?! Season 2. The Disney+ travel docuseries, premiering December 3, follows the duo as they explore picturesque destinations across Switzerland and Vietnam, relying only on a guidebook for their journey.

“It’s a serious problem for democracy, whether it’s Israel or the United States, and it’s a serious problem for our young people,” she said. 

If you’ve been anywhere near an Indian wedding, club, gym playlist, or even a moving autorickshaw in the last decade, you may have noticed a curious pattern: almost every Bollywood dance number suddenly has a Punjabi hook. It’s become such a norm that nobody even questions it anymore. It’s like cheese on pizza — sure, you could make it without, but why would you?

Many years ago at a college fest, I remember the DJ playing Nagada Nagada from Jab We Met. Nobody knew all the words — some of us didn’t even know the meaning — but when the hook hit, everyone jumped like they suddenly understood fluent Punjabi. That’s the thing: Punjabi phonetics come with built-in energy. Say “Mauja hi mauja” out loud. Your mouth automatically prepares to dance. Now try the Hindi equivalent: “Khushi hi khushi.” Sounds like a state bank slogan.

Punjabi lines punch through music in a way Hindi often just doesn’t. Bollywood composers figured this out, and once they did, there was no going back. And where does Bollywood test all its so-called “dance anthems”? Clubs and weddings. Both places run on Punjabi beats like it’s oxygen.

I once attended a Mumbai wedding where the groom’s side was Marathi and the bride’s side was Gujarati. But the moment London Thumakda began, everyone — literally everyone — instinctively knew what to do. That song doesn’t even need instructions. It is the instruction. Punjabi lyrics have simply become India’s emotional shorthand for “Let’s celebrate.”

And then came the Honey Singh era, a cultural turning point no matter which side of the musical fence you sit on. When Angrezi Beat and Brown Rang dropped, it felt like someone injected Punjabi pop directly into Bollywood’s bloodstream. Soon, films were borrowing entire hooks and retrofitting them into Hindi songs. Remember Dil Chori in Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety? That movie practically whispered, “We’ll give you a plot later. First, here’s a Punjabi banger.” Producers started thinking in reverse: song first, story later — preferably with dhol.

Once the remix wave hit Bollywood, it found a ready-made treasure chest in Punjabi folk. Why compose new hooks when Punjabi folk already had so many brilliant, catchy ones lying around? Suddenly, a line from Punjab that’s been sung at weddings for decades was being polished, auto-tuned, and escorted into films like a VIP guest. Morni Banke in Badhaai Ho is the perfect example — people danced like it was composed that morning. In reality, that hook has been around since your uncle’s cassette collection.

The most interesting part? Punjabi has quietly become India’s unofficial party language without any campaign or effort. It didn’t arrive politically. It didn’t arrive through textbooks. It arrived through parties. A Tamil, Bengali, Maharashtrian, or Telugu teenager may not speak Punjabi, but they can scream “Suit suit karda” at 1 AM with total emotional clarity. Punjabi is Bollywood’s version of emojis — you don’t have to understand it to feel it.

Which brings us to today, where the recipe for a guaranteed Bollywood dance hit is comically predictable: Hindi verses, English attitude, Punjabi hook. The result is a track that somehow works in a Delhi baraat, a Goa club, a Jaipur sangeet, and a Bangalore brewery — all at once. The funny part? Many of these “Punjabi” hooks are written by teams in Mumbai offices who carefully select words that sound Punjabi enough for the masses.

Will Bollywood eventually move away from Punjabi hooks? Maybe. Trends evolve. Tamil rap could take over, Gujarati folk might have its comeback, or Hindi itself might wake up and demand its territory. But until then, don’t fight it. When the DJ drops that familiar Punjabi line, just raise your hands — because your body has already made its decision.

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