Filmmaker and writer Ida Ali, daughter of acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali, has announced her engagement to longtime partner Krish Agarwal. She shared the happy news on July 12 through a heartfelt video capturing a private beachside proposal, drawing warm wishes from friends, family, and fans across social media.
Meanwhile, veteran actor and politician Hema Malini reflected on her remarkable six-decade journey in Indian cinema during a special event celebrating her career. Speaking about the possibility of a biopic based on her life, the legendary actress revealed that she believes Deepika Padukone would be the ideal choice to portray her on screen, citing her grace and screen presence.
In other entertainment highlights, Samantha Ruth Prabhu celebrated a major milestone as her latest film Maa Inti Bangaaram crossed the ₹100 crore mark at the worldwide box office. The actress, who is expecting her first child with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru, expressed gratitude to audiences and described the film’s success as a positive step forward for women-led cinema.
Hollywood filmmaker Christopher Nolan, along with actors Tom Holland and Matt Damon, also made headlines during their visit to Mumbai to promote The Odyssey. Ahead of the film’s premiere, the trio visited the iconic Olympia Coffee House in Colaba, where they enjoyed chai and bun maska while interacting with locals.
Separately, actor Muzammil Ibrahim addressed the renewed attention surrounding an old interview in which he spoke about his past relationship with Deepika Padukone. Clarifying that the clip circulating online is not recent, he released a statement to clear up the confusion and respond to the ongoing discussion.