QuickE: Saif Ali Khan on Taimur’s Name, Deepika’s ‘xXx’ Win & More

Akhil Akkineni’s engagement reportedly called off, while comedian Bharti Singh is ready to tie the knot.

Saif Ali Khan talks about his little son, Taimur. (Photo Courtesy: Yogen Shah/altered by The Quint)

1. Here’s Why Saif Ali Khan May Change Taimur’s Name

Saif Ali Khan is all set for the release of his upcoming film, Rangoon. While promoting the Vishal Bhardwaj film, the actor also spoke about the entire controversy surrounding his son’s name, Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi.

In an interview with The Times of India, the actor admits how he entertained the idea of changing his son’s name.

I thought for a second about changing his name. For a couple of weeks. And Kareena was a little against it. She said, ‘People respect you for your opinion and you can’t… So I said, yeah, but it’s not about people. I don’t want him to get unpopular. And I still might, maybe when he’s one or two, I might change his name in a while, it’s still sinking in, what to do.

Saif Ali Khan, Actor 

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2. Wow! Deepika-Vin’s ‘xXx’ Is 2017’s Highest Grosser Worldwide

Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel in XXX: Return Of Xander Cage.

xXx: Return of Xander Cage, starring our very own Deepika Padukone and Vin Diesel, is raking in the moolah like nobody’s business. It has become the highest grossing film worldwide in 2017 with a collection of more than $310 million. That is more than roughly Rs 2,000 crore.

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3. Akhil Akkineni’s Engagement to Shriya Bhupal Called Off?

Akhil and Shriya’s engagement. (Photo courtesy: Facebook)  

After a lot of hype around their destination wedding in Italy, actor Nagarjuna’s younger son Akhil Akkineni's wedding to Hyderabad-based fashion designer Shriya Bhupal has reportedly been called off. Apparently, both the families have informed guests about it, though no official statement has yet been made. The couple got engaged in a lavish ceremony in December last year.

According to a report by The New Indian Express, it was a “last-minute decision”.

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4. Comedian Bharti Singh Is All Set to Tie the Knot This Year

Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbhachiyaa are ready to sign the dotted line. (Photo courtesy: Instagram/ bharti.laughterqueen)  

Popular comedian Bharti Singh has confirmed that she would be marrying Haarsh Limbhachiyaa by the end of this year. She says she is excited to get married and is looking forward to all the ceremonies which will happen during her marriage.

I am very excited for the wedding but more so for all the ceremonies, like mehendi and sangeet. I want to do it all because all throughout the year we work hard and don’t get to do these things.

Bharti Singh, Comedian

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5. Ouch! Justin Bieber’s Concert Ticket to Cost up to Rs 76,000?

Justin Bieber during a show. (Photo: AP)

Yes, you read that right. Apparently a ticket to Justin Bieber’s concert will cost up to Rs 76,000. According to a report by MensXP, while the minimum price is tagged around Rs 4,000, the best seats would be very, very steeply priced.

Compare this to the Coldplay concert a few months back that was tagged highest at Rs 25,000. Seriously, Beliebers?

(Source: MensXP)