1. Salman Khan Bids Farewell to the Legendary Vinod Khanna
Salman Khan tweeted a final farewell to the late Vinod Khanna on Twitter, sharing a fond memory of him, saying that he will be missed terribly. The veteran actor played the role of Salman’s father in the Dabangg franchise. Though Salman couldn’t make it to his funeral, he took to Twitter to express his grief about Vinod Khanna’s demise.
2. Salman Khan Welcomes Katrina Kaif on Instagram
We all know that Salman is very fond of his Tiger Zinda Hai co-star and rumoured ex-girlfriend Katrina Kaif, and so when she decided to make her Instagram debut, Salman made sure he gave her a shout out their fans won’t forget. Katrina joined Instagram on April 27 and with just a single post, she has 8 lakh followers in a day! Going by her stardom, we’re sure that she will hit the million followers mark in no time at all.
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3. Amitabh Bachchan Reminisces: 48 Years of Knowing Vinod Khanna
The journey of close contemporaries, Amitabh Bachchan and Vinod Khanna, came to an end with Vinod Khanna’s demise. Mr Bachchan blogged an emotional and nostalgic piece about the film industry’s loss. Bachchan’s words were full of mourning and memories as he penned a few highlights from their journey together. He ends his post on a poignant note, resonating with fans all over the country.
And this afternoon, that association of 48 years came to an end .. This man .. this body of enthused energy and giving .. this friend .. this colleague .. this ever smiling swagger infested individual, lay motionless ..No one walked the way he did .. no one had the presence he had in a crowded room .. no one could lighten up the surroundings he was in, like him .. no one ..Amitabh Bachchan, Actor
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4. No Actor of this Generation Attended Vinod’s Funeral: Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor slammed the new generation of actors via Twitter for not turning up to pay their last respects at veteran actor Vinod Khanna’s funeral. Disappointed and angry with the youngsters of Bollywood, Kapoor, who is known for his straight-forward tweets, lamented that he has to be prepared for a similar fate when he dies.
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5. ‘Baahubali 2’ Morning Shows Were Cancelled in TN
Fans of Baahubali: The Conclusion, were left angry after the 4:30 am and 8 am shows on Friday morning were cancelled in cinema theatres across Tamil Nadu. Several reports came in that the show was cancelled due to a financial dispute between the producers of the movie and those who hold the theatrical rights of the movie in Tamil Nadu. However, the issue was sorted out and the noon shows were screened as planned.
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