Bollywood Newsmakers of the week: Triptii Dimri replaces Deepika Padukone in Spirit, Aamir Khan breaks silence on Loveyapa’s failure

It’s not an exaggeration to say that this past week was quite momentous for dedicated Bollywood enthusiasts. A flurry of news and stories have swept across the internet, leaving fans exhilarated. If you missed out on any updates, don’t fret! We’ve compiled the top headlines of the week just for you to stay in the loop.

Here are the top 5 newsmakers of the week

 1. Triptii Dimri replaces Deepika Padukone in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Spirit Prabhas 

Yesterday, following the news of Deepika Padukone’s departure from Spirit, I was taken aback when Triptii Dimri was officially confirmed as the female lead opposite Prabhas in the movie. This announcement came directly from director Sandeep Reddy Vanga via his social media platform, leaving everyone in a state of surprise.

2. Aamir Khan blames nepotism for son Junaid Khan’s Loveyapa debacle 

In conversation with Raj Shamani, Aamir Khan expressed his thoughts on the failure of Loveyapa. He suggested that the movie faced strong criticism due to nepotism. He defended Junaid Khan’s romantic comedy by saying, “I found the film quite appealing,” and added that his son performed exceptionally well in it.

3. First look of Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor’s Param Sundari OUT

This week, a trailer for Param Sundari was unveiled, with Tushar Jalota at the helm as its director. The upcoming romantic comedy stars Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, who have sparked comparisons to Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone from their roles in Chennai Express.

4. Radhika Apte admits the industry is not conducive to a new mom’s needs 

As an ardent admirer and supporter of Radhika Apte’s exceptional talent, I can’t help but feel deeply concerned about her recent revelation in an interview with SCREEN. She candidly spoke about the challenges faced by new mothers within the film industry, expressing her apprehension over how she would manage her career moving forward. This discussion comes at a time when the exit of another brilliant actress, Deepika, from Spirit has sparked much debate. It’s heartbreaking to see such incredible women grapple with these issues, and I can only hope for change and support in this industry that we all hold dear.

5. Release date of Ajay Devgn’s crime thriller Drishyam 3 REVEALED

A letter from Panorama Studios to the Bombay Stock Exchange disclosed their plans to start filming for Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 3 shortly. Later on, it was additionally disclosed that this crime thriller is scheduled for release in the year 2026, on October 2nd.

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2025-06-01 19:37