Bollywood Newswrap, August 3: Junaid Khan recalls Aamir Khan’s retiring phase; Siddhant Chaturvedi and Navya Nanda reportedly part ways

Bollywood Newswrap, August 3: Junaid Khan recalls Aamir Khan's retiring phase; Siddhant Chaturvedi and Navya Nanda reportedly part ways

As a lifestyle expert with years of experience immersed in the vibrant world of Bollywood, I must say that today, August 4, 2024, was nothing short of intriguing! From Junaid Khan reminiscing about his father Aamir’s ‘retiring phase’ to Alia Bhatt showering love on her Alpha co-star Sharvari Wagh, it seems the industry is buzzing with heartwarming moments and exciting updates.


On August 4th, 2024, a variety of events and announcements took place in the movie business. This day was filled with exciting disclosures and heated debates, making it quite eventful. To keep you updated on all the happenings, we’ve compiled a news roundup featuring today’s top stories. From Junaid Khan reminiscing about his father’s retirement to Alia Bhatt expressing affection for her co-star Sharvari Wagh in Alpha, here’s what transpired today.

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of August 3, 2024:

1. Aamir’s son Junaid recalls the time when actor was going through ‘I’m retiring’ phase

In a conversation with Times of India, Junaid discussed his early foray into production. Unlike many actors who often move into production later in their careers, Junaid started producing alongside Pritam Pyaare. He mentioned that after completing the film Maharaj, Kiran Rao was focusing on Laapataa Ladies, Aamir Khan (his father) was contemplating retirement, and he remembered his father suggesting, “I’m retiring, perhaps it’s time for you to take charge.”

2. Did Navya Naveli Nanda and rumored BF Siddhant Chaturvedi part ways? 

According to Bollywood Hungama, actors Siddhant Chaturvedi and Navya Naveli Nanda have called it quits on their relationship, but are maintaining a friendly rapport. Neither party has confirmed the breakup, yet fans have observed a shift in their online exchanges.

Title Update: Aamir Khan’s co-star Darsheel Safary shares insights about the sequel to “Taare Zameen Par,” titled “Sitaare Zameen Par”

During an interview with ETimes, Darsheel Safary discussed the potential for a sequel to Taare Zameen Par. He mentioned that Aamir Khan has promised that the production will be extraordinary, and assured fans that it will meet their high expectations.

4. Ahead of Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana, Ram Gopal Varma calls making mythological films ‘dangerous’

Ram Gopal Verma stated that creating movies from mythological tales can be quite challenging. He pointed out two primary factors behind this. Initially, modifying established stories might lead to unforeseen negative impacts. Furthermore, given the deep reverence these narratives hold for a large number of people in our nation, depicting them differently could stir controversy. In summary, he cautioned that such ventures can be risky due to potential negative repercussions in both instances.

5. Alia Bhatt showers love on her Alpha co-star Sharvari Wagh for Vedaa trailer

Alia Bhatt posted the trailer of their upcoming film Vedaa on Instagram Stories and expressed affection towards her co-star Sharvari Wagh for her upcoming movie. She also commented that Sharvari is burning up with talent, symbolized by the use of fire emojis.

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2024-08-03 14:37