Bollywood Newswrap, October 21: Priyanka Chopra’s ‘filmy’ Karwa Chauth with Nick Jonas; Aamir Khan approached for Kishore Kumar biopic

Bollywood Newswrap, October 21: Priyanka Chopra’s ‘filmy’ Karwa Chauth with Nick Jonas; Aamir Khan approached for Kishore Kumar biopic

As someone who has spent decades immersed in the vibrant world of Bollywood, I must say that October 21, 2024, was a day filled with intrigue and excitement for us die-hard fans! From the heartwarming celebration of Karwa Chauth by Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to the tantalizing prospect of Aamir Khan essaying the role of Kishore Kumar in his biopic, the news was simply riveting.


October 21, 2024 turned out to be an exciting day in the world of cinema! If you’ve missed some major updates, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with this roundup! Highlights include Priyanka Chopra marking a special Karwa Chauth with Nick Jonas, and Aamir Khan being offered the role in Kishore Kumar’s biopic. Stay tuned for more!

Here are the top 5 Bollywood news stories of October 21, 2024:

1. Priyanka Chopra drops glimpses from Karwa Chauth celebration with Nick Jonas

On October 20th, the festival of Karwa Chauth was observed. Today, Priyanka Chopra shared pictures on Instagram showcasing her celebration with husband Nick Jonas in London. In one photo, Nick helped Priyanka drink water as she ended her fast. Dressed in a tracksuit and a red scarf covering her head, Priyanka was the focus.

Additionally, Priyanka received a letter from Nick during the same period, as seen in the final slide. The lovebirds took a selfie together and she showcased her hand adorned with henna. In her caption, she expressed, “For everyone celebrating… happy Karwa Chauth, and yes, I can be quite dramatic!

2. Aamir Khan receives offer to star in Kishore Kumar biopic from Anurag Basu

According to our exclusive information, it appears that Aamir Khan has been given the opportunity to play the role of Kishore Kumar in an upcoming biopic. A source familiar with the project’s development shared that this biopic is particularly dear to the hearts of Anurag Basu and Bhushan Kumar, who are determined to present it in a spectacular manner. It’s worth noting that Aamir Khan himself is a great fan of Kishore Kumar and was captivated by Basu’s vision for portraying the life of this legendary figure on screen.

The source added that if Aamir says yes in 2024, the film could go on floors by the end of 2025.

3. Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli celebrate Karwa Chauth by attending Kirtan

In an unusual way, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli marked Karwa Chauth by attending a spiritual concert led by American singer Krishna Das in Mumbai. Snapshots and clips of their joyous time together have been widely shared online. Interestingly, this isn’t the first time they’ve watched one of his live performances; they’ve attended similar events of his in London before as well.

4. Adar Poonawalla invests 1000 crore in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions; acquires 50% stake

Today, it was publicly disclosed that Adar Poonawalla’s Serene Productions has signed a definitive deal to put in Rs 1000 crore in Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Dharmatic Entertainment. Under this arrangement, Serene Productions will own half of Dharma, while Karan Johar continues to hold the remaining half. The primary objective of this partnership is to produce content aimed at a worldwide audience.

5. Anil Kapoor declines pan masala endorsement deal worth Rs 10 crore

Exclusive newsflash: According to TopMob’s report, Anil Kapoor declined a Rs 10 crore endorsement offer from a popular pan masala company. The veteran actor expressed his belief in fulfilling his duty towards his supporters and viewers.

A source disclosed that Anil Kapoor indeed received an attractive proposal from a significant pan masala brand. Yet, he promptly turned it down. He feels he owes a duty to his followers and larger audience, and he’s firm in his stance against promoting products that might pose health risks, regardless of the financial incentive involved.

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