Bollywood Newswrap, March 19: Salman Khan’s Sikandar gets release date; Deepika Padukone on trying to figure out returning to work post-Dua’s birth

Each day brings numerous news tidbits from Bollywood, and March 19, 2025 was no exception. On that very day, Salman Khan revealed the release date for his film “Sikandar,” while Deepika Padukone shared her plans to resume work following the arrival of her daughter Dua. If you’re among those who might have missed these significant announcements, don’t worry! Here’s a brief summary to bring you up to speed!

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of March 19, 2025:

1. Sikandar release date announced

They’ve officially set the release date for Salman Khan’s upcoming blockbuster movie, “Sikandar.” It will be showing in cinemas everywhere on March 30, 2025. The makers made this announcement on their social media platforms on March 19, 2025 with the post, “We’ll see you at the theatres worldwide on 30th March! #Sikandar.

2. Deepika Padukone on figuring out getting back to work after daughter Dua’s birth

At the 2025 Forbes 30/50 Summit held in Abu Dhabi, Deepika Padukone discussed her struggle with juggling her responsibilities as a new mother and her professional commitments. During a conversation, she expressed, “I’m trying to find a way to care for my daughter, manage her life, and return to work without feeling guilty about it.

3. Vikram Bhatt on Aamir Khan finding love in Gauri Spratt

Vikram Bhatt, director of Aamir Khan’s film Ghulam, commented on Aamir’s new relationship with Gauri Spratt at 60 years old. In an interview with ETimes, he stated, “If I can get married at 50, then why can’t Aamir find love at the same age? Age is merely a number; it doesn’t dictate when one can find happiness or companionship. Over time, relationships and physical attraction become less about excitement and more about comfort and contentment.

4. Yuzvendra Chahal to pay Rs 4.75 crore in alimony to Dhanashree Verma

The Bombay High Court has expedited the divorce proceedings between Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma, requiring a decision by March 20, 2025. Additionally, it was disclosed that Chahal had only paid a portion of the agreed permanent alimony to his ex-wife, amounting to Rs 2 crore 37 lakhs 55 thousand out of the total Rs 4 crore 75 lakhs.

5. Rakesh Roshan reveals Hrithik Roshan once locked himself in the bathroom

Speaking with ANI, Rakesh Roshan mentioned that his son Hrithik Roshan had been hesitant due to his stuttering. He shared a story from their trip to Dubai where Hrithik struggled saying “Thank you, Dubai,” getting stuck on the word ‘D.’ To overcome this, Hrithik practiced in private by locking himself in the bathroom to learn those specific sentences.

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2025-03-19 23:22