Mrunal Thakur visits Pune, seeks Bappa’s blessings
Actress Mrunal Thakur visited Pune on Tuesday to seek blessings at the Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati Mandir, sharing glimpses of her visit on social media. Dressed in red ethnic attire with minimal makeup, she posed with folded hands, captioning, “If I came to Pune and did not have a darshan of Bappa, then what did I do?” Mrunal, who began her career in television, recently reunited with her former Kumkum Bhagya co-stars. Actress Supriya Shukla shared nostalgic photos, praising Mrunal’s warmth, love, and connection with her family. On the work front, Mrunal will star in the upcoming action film Dacoit alongside Adivi Sesh, with Anurag Kashyap, Prakash Raj, Sunil, Atul Kulkarni, Zayn Marie Khan, and Kamakshi Bhaskarla in supporting roles. The film is directed by Shaneil Deo and is highly anticipated. (IANS)
Teyana Taylor confronts man who ‘shoved’ her at Oscars 2026
At the Oscars 2026, actor-singer Teyana Taylor confronted a man she alleged shoved her during the event, as shown in a viral video, according to Variety. Taylor, star of One Battle After Another, called the man “very rude” and told bystanders, “Do not touch me, do not shove me,” adding he nearly shoved another woman as well. Later, Taylor told TMZ that the man was a security guard and the situation had been resolved. She emphasized that she does not tolerate unwarranted disrespect but was otherwise fine and happy. Taylor was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for One Battle After Another but lost to Amy Madigan for Weapons. Despite this, the film was the night’s biggest winner, taking six Oscars including Best Picture, Best Director, and Supporting Actor for Sean Penn. Taylor has also received recognition at the BAFTAs, Critics Choice, and Golden Globes, winning the latter. (ANI)
Kajol shares quirky mantra for weight gain
Bollywood actress Kajol shared a quirky take on weight gain, posting a humorous “mantra” on social media: if the scale shows extra kilos, assume it’s “gone to your head” and you’ve just become smarter. Known for her pun-filled, lighthearted posts, Kajol often shares such glimpses of her everyday life, like a recent photo by a door that captured an unplanned moment. Professionally, she will next star in the action thriller Maharagni: Queen of Queens, playing Maya, a woman on a revenge mission. Directed by debutant Charan Tej Uppalapati, the film also features Prabhu Deva, Naseeruddin Shah, Samyuktha, Jisshu Sengupta, Aditya Seal, Pramod Pathak, and Chhaya Kadam in key roles. (IANS)
Makeup artist feared Jacob Elordi would hate 10-hour Frankenstein
Oscar-winning makeup artist Mike Hill revealed he initially feared actor Jacob Elordi would “hate” him during the gruelling 10-hour daily transformation into the Creature in Frankenstein, but the process fostered a strong friendship. Elordi spent nearly 400 hours in prosthetics, often standing four to five hours while the team applied intricate makeup. Hill and his team aimed for a fresh, 1800s-inspired take on the monster, avoiding past interpretations. Hill praised Elordi’s patience and professionalism, calling him “the nicest man on the planet.” Director Guillermo del Toro also lauded Elordi’s dedication during 20-hour workdays. The film won the 2026 Oscar for Best Makeup and Hairstyling, highlighting the craftsmanship behind the iconic Creature’s transformation. (ANI)
