Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated the Los Angeles Knight Riders’ (LAKR) maiden Major League Cricket (MLC) title after the franchise defeated Washington Freedom by one run in a thrilling 2026 final at the Oakland Coliseum. Sharing his excitement on X, SRK praised the team’s determination, saying they had promised to “win, not just participate,” and applauded players including Sunil Narine, Jason Holder, and the entire squad. Batting first, LAKR posted 164 runs, with Narine and Holder making key contributions. Washington Freedom’s chase fell just short at 163, as LAKR’s bowlers held their nerve in a tense finish. The victory marked the franchise’s first MLC championship. Earlier, SRK also inaugurated the Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Pomona, Los Angeles, a step towards promoting cricket in the US ahead of the sport’s return at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. (IANS)
Tillotama Shome calls out gender bias in cinema
Actress Tillotama Shome has questioned the gender bias surrounding the box office performance of women-led films, saying success or failure should be judged on individual films, not the gender of their lead actors. Speaking to IANS, she pointed out that male-led films also fail commercially, yet their performance rarely sparks debates about the viability of male-centric cinema. Citing successful actresses such as Kangana Ranaut, Taapsee Pannu, Vidya Balan, and Alia Bhatt, she said both male- and female-led films have seen hits and flops. Tillotama also criticised the frequent use of labels like “female director” and “female actor,” arguing that women should not be treated as exceptions. She currently stars as public prosecutor Madhura Banerjee in Netflix’s courtroom drama Ikka. (IANS)
Katrina Kaif celebrates 43rd birthday with son Vihaan
Actor Katrina Kaif shared a rare glimpse of her eight-month-old son Vihaan Kaushal during her 43rd birthday celebrations with husband Vicky Kaushal. Posting pictures from the intimate family celebration on Instagram, Katrina kept her son’s face hidden but shared a touching note calling him her “most precious blessing.” She described the birthday as her “Best Birthday” and expressed gratitude for motherhood. Vicky also shared a heartfelt birthday post for Katrina, calling her “Jaan Ka Janamdin.” The couple welcomed their first child, Vihaan, on November 7, 2025, after marrying in December 2021. Katrina was last seen in ‘Merry Christmas’ and has not announced her next project after motherhood. Vicky, meanwhile, is preparing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. (ANI)
When Kristen Stewart injured Chris Hemsworth while filming
Hollywood actress Kristen Stewart once recalled accidentally injuring Chris Hemsworth while filming Snow White and the Huntsman. An old clip from The Graham Norton Show resurfaced, where Stewart revealed that she accidentally landed a punch on Hemsworth during an action scene. When asked about the incident, she joked that he “needed a bit of roughing up,” but admitted she feared she had ruined the film after realizing the impact. The punch left Hemsworth with a bloody nose, black eye and a lump on his face. Stewart said she immediately apologized and felt guilty, while praising Hemsworth as one of the nicest people she had worked with. Hemsworth later joked that stopping the take was the only disappointing part, as the scene felt very authentic. (IANS)
