A Los Angeles court sentenced Jasveen Sangha, known as the “Ketamine Queen,” to 15 years in prison for supplying ketamine that led to the death of Matthew Perry in October 2023. Sangha, 42, pleaded guilty to five charges, including distribution resulting in death. Prosecutors described her home as a large-scale drug hub serving wealthy clients. Authorities seized ketamine, methamphetamine, cocaine and Xanax. Perry, who struggled with addiction, died from acute ketamine effects despite undergoing supervised therapy. Four others, including doctors and associates, also pleaded guilty. The court cited lack of remorse, while Perry’s family called the harm irreversible and sought maximum punishment. (PC: BBC)

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is close to becoming India’s highest-earning film. After 20 days, it has earned ₹1,033.37 crore net in India. The film needs about ₹200 crore more to beat Pushpa 2. On Day 20, it earned ₹10.10 crore, similar to the previous day. The film has also done well overseas, with ₹404 crore gross. Its worldwide total stands at ₹1,641.21 crore. The film performed strongly in the first week but saw a drop later. Experts say it may struggle to match Pushpa 2 due to weaker collections in South India. The race remains open for now.

Dhurandhar 2 has scripted box office history by becoming the first Bollywood film to cross the ₹1000 crore mark in India. Starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, the spy thriller achieved the milestone within just a few weeks of release. The film showed strong momentum in its third week, crossing ₹1000 crore after steady daily collections and weekend growth. It has significantly outperformed blockbusters like Pathaan and Dangal. With massive domestic and global earnings, the film is now eyeing even bigger records. (PC: HT)

Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed ₹1000 crore at the Indian box office in 18 days. It is the first Bollywood film to reach this mark domestically. The film earned ₹938 crore in two weeks and saw steady growth in week three. It has now outperformed Pathaan and Dangal by large margins. High ticket prices and strong demand helped boost collections. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film continues to draw audiences despite competition and limited reach due to its A-rating. (PC: HT)

The teaser of Ramayana Part One was unveiled on April 2 on Hanuman Jayanti. It showed Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama for the first time. The glimpse received mixed reactions from fans online. Some praised the visuals, while others raised concerns over the look. The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The cast includes Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. The makers aim for a large-scale epic. Part One is set to release in October 2026.

A photoshoot in Jaipur showing an elephant painted pink has triggered strong backlash online. Russian photographer Julia Buruleva shared images of a model posing on the painted animal at a temple site. Buruleva said, "We used organic, locally-made paint… it was absolutely safe for the animal." She added the idea came from Rajasthan’s cultural link with elephants. However, many users criticised the act. One comment said, "Turning an elephant into a pink prop… is deeply inappropriate." Others called it "animal abuse" and questioned using a live animal for art. Rajasthan forest officials said the matter will be investigated for any legal violations. (PC: Instagram)

Residents of Lyari in Pakistan have demanded a share of earnings from Dhurandhar: The Revenge after the film’s global success. Some locals said up to 70–80 per cent should go to the area. They claim the film used Lyari’s name and story, so the community should benefit. Videos online show residents pointing to poor roads and lack of facilities. One person said development would happen “if India pays.” The film, starring Ranveer Singh, has crossed Rs 1,000 crore worldwide. It is based on an intelligence officer working in Lyari. The makers have not responded to the demands so far. (PC: India Today)

A social media row erupted after Boman Irani posted a satirical video mocking Donald Trump’s Iran peace talks amid the ongoing US–Iran–Israel Conflict 2026. The actor joked about hosting Trump in Mumbai while referencing India’s LPG crisis, drawing widespread amusement from celebrities. However, Iranian actor Mandana Karimi criticised the timing, accusing him of silence during years of suffering and deaths in Iran. She questioned why commentary emerged only when the conflict began affecting India. While many backed Irani’s humour, the exchange highlighted tensions over satire, privilege, and selective outrage during a humanitarian crisis.

The first trailer of the Harry Potter TV series has been released, showing scenes from the Dursleys’ home to Hogwarts. It features new actors as Harry, Ron and Hermione, along with key characters like Snape and Dumbledore. The show follows the first book, Philosopher’s Stone, and includes familiar moments and some new scenes. The series will stream on HBO Max from Christmas 2026. Actor Dominic McLaughlin plays Harry. Author J. K. Rowling is an executive producer. HBO says it will be a “faithful adaptation” of the books. 

Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 is close to the Rs 1,000 crore mark worldwide. The film has earned Rs 937.49 crore gross in just six days, according to Sacnilk.   “The film has reached 937.49 crore within six days,” Sacnilk said, calling it an “All-Time Blockbuster.” Overseas earnings stand at Rs 250 crore, while domestic gross is Rs 687.49 crore.   In India, the film collected Rs 575.67 crore so far. On Tuesday alone, it earned Rs 56.55 crore.   Experts say the film may cross Rs 1,000 crore by day eight. The sequel continues the strong run of the first Dhurandhar film. (PC: X)