The advance booking for Shah Rukh Khan's comeback film Jawan, directed by Atlee, is set to open on August 27 amid massive anticipation. Sources say Jawan will mark SRK's widest release ever in India as the action thriller eyes records for a Hindi film's opening weekend domestically and overseas. After Pathaan's international success, Jawan's pre-sales are also trending bigger abroad. With cameos from Deepika Padukone and Sanjay Dutt, the September 7 release is Shah Rukh's most ambitious project following his 4-year hiatus. The early advance booking opening highlights the excitement around SRK's return in the action-packed Pan-India film Jawan.

Alia Bhatt's mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor showed her pride on social media after the actress won Best Actress at the 2023 National Film Awards for Gangubai Kathiawadi. Neetu, the mother of Alia's husband Ranbir Kapoor, posted an Instagram story praising her daughter-in-law's achievement. "So proud of you @aliabhatt for your first national award. God bless," she wrote alongside a glamorous photo of Alia. Since Alia and Ranbir's wedding in 2022, Neetu has regularly cheered on Alia's film work and fashion looks. The public message of support underscores the warm welcome Alia has received from the Kapoor family.

R Madhavan's directorial debut Rocketry: The Nambi Effect was named Best Feature Film at the 69th National Film Awards on Thursday, to the actor-director’s delight. “This was a labor of love and tribute to Nambi Narayanan’s remarkable life. I’m extremely grateful to the jury and cast and crew,” he said. SS Rajamouli’s RRR scooped 6 awards including for Special Effects, Action Direction and Male Playback Singer. Alia Bhatt’s acclaimed performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi also earned multiple awards. Ayyappanum Koshiyum won Best Feature Film and Anita, Best Hindi Film. The ceremony to present the awards will take place later. 

India erupted in celebrations as ISRO's Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully landed on the Moon's south pole on August 23rd, making history as the first to achieve this milestone. Approximately eight million viewers tuned in to the livestream, witnessing India become the fourth country to reach the Moon. Social media exploded with praise for ISRO and the Chandrayaan team from citizens, celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, and brands alike. Khan quoted lyrics fittingly about wanting to touch the stars, writing that India and ISRO have now accomplished that dream. The soft landing marks both a symbolic and scientific achievement as ISRO establishes India as a space pioneer.