Popcorn ready? Because today’s entertainment headlines are juicier than a plot twist in a daily soap! From Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn’t apologise, Sara Ali Khan confessing being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National Award to Himesh Reshammiya praising Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3; here are the top 5 stories that lit up the world of showbiz today!Thug Life pulled from Karnataka release as Kamal Haasan doesn’t apologiseThe release of Kamal Haasan’s film Thug Life in Karnataka has been postponed by a week following controversy over his remark that Kannada originated from Tamil. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce demanded an apology, threatening to block the film’s release. Haasan has refused to apologize, prompting the delay. Sara Ali Khan confesses being jealous of Alia Bhatt when she won a National AwardIn a candid reflection, actress Sara Ali Khan admitted to feeling envious of Alia Bhatt’s National Award win for Gangubai Kathiawadi. She acknowledged that she had “dehumanised” Alia by overlooking the hard work and challenges behind her success. Sara emphasized that envy often stems from seeing only the achievements without understanding the effort involved. Javed Akhtar says it’s easier to work for others than for his own childrenVeteran lyricist and screenwriter Javed Akhtar recently shared that working with his children, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Farhan Akhtar, is more challenging than collaborating with others. He described Zoya as a “tough taskmaster” and noted that both siblings have distinct filmmaking styles, making the professional dynamic demanding. Anees Bazmee on Diljit Dosanjh’s exit from No Entry 2Director Anees Bazmee has addressed reports of Diljit Dosanjh’s departure from No Entry 2, clarifying that the decision was due to scheduling conflicts rather than creative differences. Bazmee emphasized his focus on the film’s progress and praised Dosanjh’s talent and honesty, expressing no hard feelings over the casting change.Himesh Reshammiya praises Paresh Rawal amid his legal dispute with Hera Pheri 3During his recent concert in Mumbai, singer-composer Himesh Reshammiya paused mid-performance to commend veteran actor Paresh Rawal’s contributions to the Hera Pheri franchise. Without directly referencing Rawal’s recent exit from Hera Pheri 3, Reshammiya remarked on Rawal’s exceptional performances in the first two films. He then transitioned into the song “Jumme Raat” from Phir Hera Pheri, which features Rawal alongside Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. This gesture was perceived by many as a subtle show of support for Rawal amid the ongoing legal dispute concerning the third installment of the series.
