Zakir Hussain passes away, Pushpa 2 surpasses RRR in worldwide gross, Mukesh Khanna slams Shatrughan Sinha: Top 5 entertainment news | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

The entertainment industry is buzzing with thrilling news and unforgettable moments. Ustad Zakir Hussain, the legendary musician, passed away at 73 in the US, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. On the big screen, Pushpa 2 has broken records, surpassing RRR to become the third-highest-grossing Indian film worldwide. Meanwhile, tensions flare as Mukesh Khanna criticizes Shatrughan Sinha over his daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s knowledge of the Ramayana. Here’s a look at the top 5 entertainment news of the day.
Ustad Zakir Hussain, 73, passes away in US, tributes pour in
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain died in a San Francisco hospital on Monday, his family announced. He was 73. Hussain’s death resulted from complications of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to his family. He was hospitalised for two weeks and later moved to intensive care as his health worsened.
‘Pushpa 2’ box office collection Day 11: Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna starrer crosses Rs 900 crore mark; beats ‘RRR’ to record 3rd highest worldwide gross for Indian movie
Pushpa: The Rule – Part 2, starring Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, continues its record-breaking run at the box office. The film, which ended its first week with Rs 725.8 crore, recorded strong growth over its second weekend. After a slow start on Friday with Rs 36.4 crore, collections surged on Saturday and Sunday, earning Rs 63.3 crore and Rs 75 crore respectively across all languages. This brings the film’s total India net collection to approximately Rs 900.5 crore, according to early estimates by Sacnilk.
Diljit Dosanjh makes bold announcement; will no longer perform in India till ‘things improve here’
Diljit Dosanjh is currently performing in various cities in India as a part of his tour called ‘Dil-Luminati’. Crowds are going berserk as they attend his concert and there have also been a huge hullabaloo regarding the tickets of his show. Diljit who has performed in cities like Jaipur, Pune, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad recently performed in Chandigarh. Fans had climbed trees to see his performance and that made the singer take a bold decision. Diljit has now announced that he will no longer perform in India till the conditions and infrastructure improve here. The singer, actor said, “I want to tell the designated authorities that India does not have the infrastructure for live shows. This is a big revenue generating space. It also gives livelihood to many. Please focus on this space as well.”
Mukesh Khanna slams Shatrughan Sinha for daughter Sonakshi Sinha’s lack of knowledge regarding ‘Ramayana’: ‘Why didn’t they teach their children?’
Mukesh Khanna known for playing ‘Shaktimaan’ has spoken about the importance of imbibing the values of Indian culture and stories to children and the newer generation. He further gave an example of Sonakshi and slammed Shatrughan Sinha for it. He said in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, “I think kids today need the guidance of Shaktimaan more than the kids of the 1970s. Today’s kids are being sidetracked by the internet. They roam around with girlfriends and boyfriends, and eventually, they won’t even remember their grandparents’ names. One girl couldn’t even answer for whom God Hanuman brought the Sanjeevani booti.”
Jeetendra and Shobha Kapoor renew wedding vows as they celebrate 50 years of togetherness, Ektaa Kapoor shares a heartwarming video
Veteran actor Jeetendra and his wife Shobha Kapoor celebrated their golden jubilee of marriage in the most heartwarming way – by tying the knot again. The couple marked 50 years of togetherness with a grand celebration at their residence, surrounded by family, close friends, and prominent faces from the entertainment industry. The star-studded affair saw the presence of notable personalities like Anil Kapoor, Anita Hassanandani, Ridhi Dogra, and designer Manish Malhotra, adding glamour to the celebrations.