Actor Rajpal Yadav has addressed misconceptions surrounding his jail term, stating he was not imprisoned due to inability to repay a ₹5 crore debt but because of a larger legal issue. The case stems from a cheque bounce dispute linked to a loan taken in 2010 for his film Ata Pata Laapata, which failed commercially. Yadav revealed that if it were just about ₹5 crore, the matter would have been resolved earlier, as losses escalated significantly. He also defended himself against fraud allegations, emphasizing that film failures are common and not criminal acts, while expressing faith in the judiciary. (PC: HT)

Actors Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the news in a joint Instagram post on Sunday. The picture showed their daughter Dua holding a positive pregnancy test kit. Deepika added two evil eye emojis in the caption. Deepika and Ranveer married in Lake Como, Italy, in 2018. They welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024. Deepika had earlier said motherhood changed her life and priorities. She said, “You’re now responsible for another human being.” Both actors also have new film projects lined up. (PC: Instagram)

Bhooth Bangla continued its strong run at the box office on day two. The film earned about ₹12.23 crore on Saturday, after opening with ₹12.25 crore on day one. Paid previews added ₹3.75 crore earlier. The total India net collection now stands at ₹28.23 crore. The film marks the reunion of Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan after many years. The horror-comedy has received decent reviews from audiences. It also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Mithila Palkar, and Rajpal Yadav. The film is expected to perform well over the weekend.

The Dhurandhar franchise has become the first in India to cross ₹3000 crore worldwide. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the two films earned over ₹3019 crore combined. The sequel, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, added over ₹1700 crore to the total. The films star Ranveer Singh and others. The franchise has beaten Baahubali and Pushpa in total earnings. It is also the only Indian franchise where both films crossed ₹1000 crore worldwide. The sequel is still running in theatres.

Dhurandhar: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, has become the highest-grossing Indian film without Gulf and China markets. The film earned ₹14.75 crore on day 25. Its domestic total stands above ₹1,083 crore, while worldwide earnings have crossed ₹1,700 crore. It has beaten films like Pushpa 2 and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion in this category. The film opened strong and continued steady collections despite a slowdown. The cast also includes Arjun Rampal and R. Madhavan.

Asha Bhosle, legendary singer known as Asha Tai, passed away on April 12 at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, due to multiple organ failure following a chest infection and exhaustion. Her last rites will be held today at Shivaji Park, Dadar, with full state honours. Son Anand Bhosle said public darshan will take place at Casa Grande, Lower Parel, before cremation at 4 pm, urging fans to avoid overcrowding. Tributes poured in, including A. R. Rahman paying respects. A special Ganga Aarti was held at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi, as thousands mourn the end of an era. (PC: X)

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)