The entertainment world is buzzing with high-voltage drama, raw emotions, and surprising twists. From the first glimpse of Ramayana—with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash sending fans into a frenzy as Lord Ram and Ravana—to Priyadarshan revealing Paresh Rawal apologised for quitting Hera Pheri 3, and Aditya Roy Kapur finally breaking his silence post-split with Ananya Panday—here are the top 5 entertainment stories making the most noise in tinsel town today. ‘Ramayana’ FIRST glimpse: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash give fans ‘goosebumps’ as Lord Ram and Ravana; powerful VFX leave netizens in aweGet ready for goosebumps! The very first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as the noble Lord Ram and Yash as the mighty Ravana in ‘Ramayana’ is finally here — and it’s nothing short of breathtaking. A powerful sneak peek – of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as the fierce Ravana from ‘Ramayana’ is finally here. Filmmaker Namit Malhotra has at last shared the first look of this much-awaited film, and fans simply can’t stop talking about it. After years of news, casting updates and behind-the-scenes talk, the makers have finally revealed a teaser. On 3 July, they dropped the much-awaited first glimpse, sending fans into a frenzy. It is safe to say that this magnum opus has truly begun its journey in style. In this new glimpse, we see Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the mighty shoes of Lord Ram. His calm yet strong look has already won over many hearts. On the other side stands Yash as Ravana, looking intense and grand, truly fitting the powerful villain. Even with just this short peek, fans can sense how huge this story will be on screen.‘Paresh Rawal told me sorry for leaving ‘Hera Pheri 3,’ says Priyadarshan as the film-maker reacts to his return: ‘Akshay, Suniel, and he met cordially and sorted’Reacting to what happened and how things are sorted, Priyadarshan told Mid-day, “Both Akshay and Paresh called to say that everything is sorted. I was in shock when Paresh said, ‘Sir, I’m doing the movie’. He added, ‘I have never had anything except a lot of respect for you. I’ve done 26 movies with you, and I’m sorry to have left the film. There were some personal issues.’ He said that Akshay, Suniel, and he met cordially and sorted it out.” Now that Rawal is back on board, Priyadarshan will finally start serious work on the script. He added, “Whatever I do, I cannot surpass Hera Pheri [2000]. The second part [Phir Hera Pheri, 2006] was bad; it was a copy of a Hollywood movie.” He said further, “Hera Pheri cannot happen without any of the three lead characters. Recently, on a flight, a diamond merchant and his family came to me and requested me to bring Paresh back. They said they won’t watch the film otherwise.”Aditya Roy Kapur breaks silence on relationship status after Ananya Panday split: “I’m in a Relationship… with…”Bollywood heartthrob Aditya Roy Kapur has finally addressed the question that fans have been asking for months-what’s the current status of his love life? “I’m in a Relationship… with My Film!” While promoting his upcoming film Metro… In Dino, Aditya playfully responded to the curiosity around his dating life. With his signature wit, he said, “Right now, I’m in a relationship… with this thing called Metro In Dino.” The cheeky response left his co-star Sara Ali Khan and the audience laughing, subtly steering attention from his personal life to his professional commitments. Aditya was previously linked to actress Ananya Panday. The two reportedly dated for nearly two years before calling it quits. Rumors of their breakup surfaced in April last year after Ananya posted a cryptic message on Instagram, leading fans to speculate trouble in paradise.FWICE lifts ban on Diljit Dosanjh amid Sardaarji 3 backlash, allows him to shoot for Border 2; Ashoke Pandit says, ‘Non-cooperation continues’The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), which had earlier issued a non-cooperation order against Diljit, has now lifted the ban. FWICE President BN Tiwari told India Today that producer Bhushan Kumar personally appealed to the federation, requesting that Diljit be allowed to shoot for Border 2. “Yes, the ban has been revoked for this project,” Tiwari confirmed. However, the decision isn’t without dissent within the federation. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who is also associated with FWICE, maintained a contradictory stance. “So, we have non-cooperation against Diljit continuing,” he said. “Anyone else who casts him must be prepared for consequences. The Federation won’t be responsible for the financial losses that might follow.”Priyanka Chopra says she’s thrilled to work in SS Rajamouli’s ‘SSMB29’ with Mahesh Babu: ‘I miss Hindi movies and I miss India so much’In a recent interview with India Today, while promoting ‘Heads of State,’ Priyanka candidly shared, “I miss Hindi movies, and I miss India so much.” She added that she’s thrilled to be working in India again, as “I’m working in India this year, and I’m really excited about that.” It is directed by SS Rajamouli, and the film stars Mahesh Babu in the lead. It’s expected to be an action-adventure drama in the spirit of Indiana Jones, as confirmed by Rajamouli’s father and veteran writer Vijayendra Prasad. Further, Rajamouli conducted a location recce in Kenya in 2024, suggesting parts of the film will be shot there. The shoot was initially slated for mid-2024 but faced delays due to extended pre-production.
