Bollywood Newswrap, May 2: Deepika Padukone to star in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s next, Ananya Panday and other celebs visit Nirmal Kapoor’s house after her death

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On May 2, 2025, catch up on the latest Bollywood news as Deepika Padukone teams up with Prabhas in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming project, while Priyanka Chopra prepares for her fifth Met Gala event. Here’s a brief recap of the most talked-about stories in the world of Indian cinema.

1. Deepika Padukone joins Prabhas in Spirit

As per a special report from TopMob, Deepika Padukone has agreed to star alongside Prabhas in the film Spirit, helmed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Earlier, she had declined the part due to pregnancy-related reasons. However, as production is now slated for after late 2024, the team extended another offer—and this time, she accepted. This collaboration will be their second project together, following Kalki 2898 AD. A source close to the situation revealed that Padukone was drawn to her character’s strong portrayal in the script and is excited about working with Vanga for the first time.

2. Celebrities visit Anil Kapoor’s home after his mother Nirmal Kapoor passes away

As a devoted admirer, I can’t help but feel the heavy heartache that swept through Bollywood when Anil Kapoor’s beloved mother, Nirmal Kapoor, departed from us. In the wake of this sorrowful event, many esteemed figures in our industry, such as teary-eyed Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, Rani Mukerji, Vedang Raina, and Farah Khan, were spotted making their way to the Kapoor residence in Juhu to bid a heartfelt farewell. The film community stood united, extending comfort and solidarity to the grieving Kapoor family during these trying times.

3. Priyanka Chopra to attend Met Gala 2025 for the fifth time

Priyanka Chopra is all set to appear at the Met Gala for the fifth time, and this year she’ll be collaborating with Olivier Rousteing from Balmain to create a stunning outfit. She will also sport an eye-catching accessory from Bvlgari’s new high jewelry line. The 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” honors the significant influence of Black men’s fashion on the industry and its cultural significance. Given her bold red carpet moments in the past, Chopra is anticipated to present an outfit that embodies both royalty and revolution, reflecting the theme’s emphasis on creativity and paying tribute to iconic figures from the Black fashion world.

4. Varun Dhawan, Kartik Aaryan may headline Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2

According to TopMob, development for Mujhse Shaadi Karogi 2 has begun. Currently, discussions are taking place between Varun Dhawan and Kartik Aaryan regarding their potential roles, which were initially held by Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar in the original film. The sequel is being overseen by producer Sajid Nadiadwala and is currently in the scriptwriting phase. The team intends to introduce a modern twist to this popular romantic comedy while preserving its core values.

5. Kareena Kapoor recalls Spielberg recognizing her from 3 Idiots

On May 2nd at WAVES 2025, Kareena Kapoor Khan reminisced about a notable career moment during a discussion led by Karan Johar. The actress disclosed that renowned director Steven Spielberg had once identified her from the movie “3 Idiots” and commended her acting in it.

Reflecting on the memory, Kareena stated that the encounter took place not long after the premiere of 3 Idiots, when she just happened to cross paths with Spielberg at a restaurant. To her astonishment, he walked up to her and inquired if she was the actress from the widely acclaimed Indian film about three students. Upon verification, Spielberg shared that he had enjoyed the movie immensely.

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2025-05-03 02:52