Hello, film enthusiasts! If you’ve been enjoying your weekend and have missed the recent Bollywood updates, don’t fret – we’ve got you taken care of. Here are the top 5 pieces of news in Bollywood today, including Salman Khan working with Apoorva Lakhia and Athiya Shetty’s impressive portrayal of baby Evaarah. Keep reading for all the exciting details!
Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of May 17, 2025:
1. Salman Khan’s next is with Apoorva Lakhia, shoot begins in July
According to our exclusive report at TopMob, Salman Khan has secured his next project with director Apoorva Lakhia, creating an army-focused action thriller. We’ve learned from a reliable source that this film will be inspired by the novel India’s Most Fearless 3, focusing on the 2020 Galwan Valley conflict.
According to a reliable source, it’s been announced that Apoorva Lakhia and Salman Khan plan to begin filming their upcoming project in July 2025. This movie will be filmed in both Ladakh and Mumbai, taking approximately 70 days to complete. For the first time in his career, Salman Khan will portray an army officer in a full-length film. He’ll be joined by three promising actors from the newer generation on this project.
The source also mentioned, “Salman thinks this script is fantastic and the narrative holds potential for an impressive cinematic experience. He’s known for going against the flow and he has confidence in Apoorva Lakhia for an authentic portrayal of the true-life conflict.
2. Suniel Shetty reveals Athiya Shetty ditched C-section and gave birth naturally
During an interview with News 18, Suniel Shetty revealed that his actress daughter, Athiya Shetty, opted for a natural birth instead of a C-section when delivering her child, Evaarah. He expressed, “In today’s world where many people prefer the convenience of having a cesarean delivery, she made the choice to forego it and went ahead with a natural one.
The actor mentioned that nurses and pediatricians were equally surprised by her endurance throughout the process. Moreover, he disclosed that, as a father, it made him appreciate how resilient his daughter truly is.
* The actor pointed out that both nurses and pediatricians were taken aback by her fortitude during the entire ordeal. He went on to share that, being a father, he gained newfound respect for how robust his daughter has become.
* In his remarks, the actor shared that not only did the medical professionals express their astonishment at her perseverance, but as a father himself, he was in awe of his daughter’s strength.
3. Sooraj Pancholi on being framed in Jiah Khan case
In an interview with Varinder Chawla’s team, Sooraj Pancholi disclosed that he was labeled as a ‘monster’ and ‘terrorist’ during the Jiah Khan case. He also shared his perspective on the ‘unfair accusations’ made against him, describing them as unfair treatment or harassment.
The actor from Kesari Veer mentioned, “I believe it was due to those who disliked my father. Occasionally, I ponder on this thought. Everyone likely has a few adversaries; perhaps he made some too. I’m unsure of the culprits.
4. Karan Johar gives big update on Alia Bhatt & Kareena Kapoor’s Takht
2020 saw the announcement of Karan Johar’s historical epic Takht, but unfortunately, it didn’t come to fruition as planned. The star-studded cast included Ranveer Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar, Janhvi Kapoor, and Anil Kapoor. Recently, the director revealed some significant news about this movie.
In an interview with Galatta Plus, Karan Johar expressed that he has a movie idea waiting to be made someday. He also mentioned that the script for this project is exceptional, being one of the best screenplays he’s encountered so far.
5. The Night Manager director Priyanka Ghose on second season
Enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of The Night Manager’s second season, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala. Recently, in an interview with Bollywood Hungama, director Priyanka Ghose hinted that, although nothing is finalized yet, they are planning to produce a second season.
As a lifestyle expert, I’m thrilled to express my own enthusiasm about our upcoming season. The entire team and British production crew are buzzing with anticipation, myself included! But, as we prepare for this exciting journey, there are some important legal and formal aspects that Priyanka has highlighted we need to address before moving forward.
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2025-05-17 18:52