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

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.

Inside Out 2 Was Reviewed By Alien: Romulus’ Director, And His Thoughts Perfectly Match With Mine

Speaking of Inside Out 2, if it turns out to be the top-earning film in 2024, it’s safe to say that the movie struck a chord with people, or that it was widely popular – these phrases barely scratch the surface. The film was a massive hit, and it appeared to stir powerful emotions in everyone who watched it, even the director of one of the most terrifying films released this year couldn’t help but feel something for it.

After The Acolyte’s Cancellation, Manny Jacinto Gets Real About Being Typecast ‘As The Guy That Always Takes His Shirt Off’

Manny Jacinto has been a well-known actor for quite some time, but his fame possibly skyrocketed due to his character in the “Star Wars” series, “The Acolyte”. In this show, which unfortunately got cancelled, he portrayed The Stranger – a potent Sith master who initially disguised himself as smuggler Qimir. Jacinto gained widespread attention when he appeared without a shirt on the show, causing quite a stir among excited fans on social media platforms. Now, however, Jacinto is being candid about how he’s trying to steer clear of being stereotyped based on such trends.

John David Washington Shared A Wild Take On Joining The Batman Franchise, But I Honestly Love His Idea

Over the past decade and a half, there’s been plenty of diverse portrayals of Batman’s arch-nemesis, The Joker, on the silver screen – four if we count the abbreviated but mostly excised scene from 2022’s “The Batman”. Heather Ledger’s version is now iconic, and Joaquin Phoenix brought home an Oscar for his depiction. With so many interpretations already out there, another one in a future DC film didn’t sound enticing. However, after hearing John David Washington discuss his fresh take on the character and potential role in the series, I must admit, it piques my interest. In fact, I find his concept quite intriguing.