Bollywood Newswrap, August 17: Zoya Akhtar comments on collaborating with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan reveals having 9-storey office space, and more

As a seasoned lifestyle expert with decades of immersion in the vibrant world of Bollywood, I must say that today’s news wrap is a veritable smorgasbord of intrigue, excitement, and a touch of drama—a perfect representation of the enchanting tapestry that is Bollywood.

Today, August 17th, 2024, was a whirlwind in the world of cinema! From behind-the-scenes scoops and heartfelt birthday tributes to stirring debates – it was yet another action-packed day in this thrilling month! To ensure you don’t miss a beat, here’s our roundup of today’s top stories. Don’t worry if you’ve missed anything; we’ve got you covered!

Today brought news of a potential partnership between Zoya Akhtar and Salman Khan, as well as a glimpse into the impressive award collection of Shah Rukh Khan, featuring over 300 trophies.

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of August 17, 2024:

1. Salman Khan and Zoya Akhtar to collaborate on project; deets

In a chat with Bollywood Hungama, Zoya revealed her enthusiasm about possibly teaming up with Salman. She deemed the prospect as truly exciting. Recognizing him as a megastar with a massive fanbase and an intriguing personality, she stated that any potential collaboration would require finding a project that aligns with his audience’s tastes and her creative ideas. Zoya emphasized that when they discover the ideal subject, their partnership would not only be enjoyable but also rewarding.

2. Shah Rukh Khan has 9-storey office and space on every floor to keep his ‘300 awards’

During an interview with The Guardian, Shah Rukh Khan was inquired about having a trophy case. In response, he confirmed that he does have one and it’s surprisingly bigger than the room they were in. He shared that throughout his career, he has collected approximately 300 awards and displays them across all nine floors of his office, with some on each level. He made clear that while it’s not a traditional trophy room, it is designed to resemble an English-style library instead.

3. Preity Zinta moves court against Punjab Kings co-owner

According to The Tribune, Preity Zinta has submitted a legal request in the Chandigarh court to halt Mohit Burman from selling, giving away, or transferring his 11.5% ownership stake in their shared company. Since she owns 23% of the company herself, Zinta is additionally seeking the court’s intervention to prevent the company from registering any transfer of Burman’s shares. The court has now sent notifications to all parties concerned, asking for their responses. The case will be scheduled for a hearing on August 20, 2024.

4. Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal have given their newborn daughter a ‘beautiful’ name

Shabana Azmi revealed that her husband, Javed Akhtar, proposed the name ‘Jwala Ali’ for their newborn, inspired by Richa’s vivacious personality. Shabana explained, “Javed suggested the name Jwala Ali,” but noted, “They’ve already selected a lovely name.” Azmi shared that Richa is part of an intimate circle called ‘Dher Sara Pyaar,’ which consists of Tanvi Azmi, Urmila Matondkar, Dia Mirza, Vidya Balan, and Konkona Sensharma. Although some members couldn’t make it to the gathering, she described the event as a warm and joyful family-style reunion filled with love.

5. Alka Yagnik regrets rejecting AR Rahman’s Roja song

During an interview on Radio Nasha, Alka Yagnik reminisced about an early encounter in her career with AR Rahman, who wasn’t yet famous in Bombay but had a good reputation in the South. At that time, Rahman asked Yagnik and Kumar Sanu to sing for his movie’s soundtrack. However, due to her busy schedule and lack of familiarity with Rahman’s work, Yagnik initially hesitated and ultimately declined the offer, later wishing they had accepted when they heard the beautiful songs that resulted from it.

2024-08-17 14:53

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