Bollywood Newswrap, December 23: Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone introduce daughter Dua to paps; B-town celebs mourn the demise of Shyam Benegal

Bollywood Newswrap, December 23: Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone introduce daughter Dua to paps; B-town celebs mourn the demise of Shyam Benegal

As a lifelong Bollywood enthusiast who has witnessed the highs and lows of the industry, I must say that today, December 23, 2024, was indeed a day filled with significant events. The joy of seeing Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone introduce their daughter Dua to the world was heartwarming, and the adorable pictures are still fresh in my mind. The news of Shyam Benegal’s passing left a void that can never be filled, but his legacy will live on through the countless lives he touched and the timeless films he created.

On December 23, 2024, the first day of the week, B-town witnessed significant developments. Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone, newly minted parents, unveiled their daughter Dua to the press at an event. Unfortunately, later in the day, the filmmaking community was saddened by the demise of Shyam Benegal, a recipient of the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Keep up with all the day’s happenings here.

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of December 23, 2024:

1. Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone introduce daughter Dua to paps

On December 23, 2024, the public eagerly awaited a peek at Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone’s daughter Dua. However, it was the B-town photographers who had the good fortune today! The couple held a special event where they introduced their little one to the camera crew, delighting fans everywhere. Not long after, photos of the Bajirao Mastani stars spread like wildfire across social media platforms.

2. B-town mourns the passing away of Shyam Benegal

Today in Mumbai, the well-known Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away. Not long after his daughter announced this sad news, various Bollywood stars, such as Akshay Kumar, Kajol, Karan Johar, Manoj Bajpayee, Urmila Matondkar, Shekhar Kapur, Sudhir Mishra, Anurag Kashyap, and others, expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the legendary filmmaker and his work.

3. Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan join hands for the first time onscreen

Salman Khan and Hrithik Roshan are set to join forces for the first time in a high-energy commercial for a well-known brand. A source revealed, “Despite attempts for a joint film project, it’s a corporate collaboration that brings these two leading stars together for an action-packed advertisement. The ad is being directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and will be aired soon.” An official announcement regarding this partnership will be made shortly.

4. Siddharth Anand to direct Shah Rukh Khan-Suhana Khan in King

Following the success of their hit film Pathaan, Siddharth Anand and Shah Rukh Khan are ready to collaborate again. A source revealed to us, “Shah Rukh Khan and Siddharth Anand are a renowned pair in Hindi cinema, preparing for a reunion on a project tentatively titled King. For the past six months, the team has been planning an action-packed spectacle, with Siddharth Anand and his crew conducting extensive location scouts worldwide and designing groundbreaking action sequences alongside world-class stunt directors. Principal photography for King is expected to begin in March 2025.

According to our inside source, SRK, Siddharth, Abhishek Bachchan, and Suhana Khan are set to start filming by March 2025. This project spans over approximately 6 to 8 months, with shooting locations all around the world. The makers promise an epic cinematic experience akin to Pathaan, aiming for a big-screen release in 2026. Get ready for a spectacular show!

5. Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s film title leaked

It’s been revealed that the highly anticipated action thriller being made by Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar is called “Dhurandhar.” This information came out when actor Rakesh Bedi shared a picture of a specially designed cake with the film’s name on it, signifying the completion of a shooting schedule in Amritsar. The star-studded cast includes actors like Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Rampal, R Madhavan, and Akshaye Khanna, who are also expected to be part of this movie.

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2024-12-23 21:37