1. It’s Official! Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Tie the Knot
It’s official. Putting an end to months of speculation, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma finally tied the knot on 11 December in Tuscany, Italy. While confirmation is awaited from the couple, sources say that the private ceremony took place earlier this morning amidst close family and friends.
The couple is expected to make the official announcement at 8 pm.
The wedding was solemnised in a 800-year-old plush resort, Borgo Finocchieto. Set midst rolling vineyards, the property is located in a 13th century hamlet in Buonconvento, adjacent to the castle of Bibbiano, 35 km south of Siena. It’s as dreamy as it gets.
2. Man Accused of Molesting Minor Bollywood Actor on Flight Arrested
Mumbai Police, on Monday, 11 December, arrested the man accused of molesting a minor actor in a Mumbai-bound Air Vistara flight.
The man has been identified as Vikash Sachdev. Deputy Commissioner of Police Anil Kumbhare said he will be produced in the court on Monday.
3. ‘1921’ Trailer: A World of Clearly Jaded Pretatmas
This is the thing about Bollywood. Once you have a hit on your hands, you rehash it till you convince yourself and the rest of the world that you are capable of nothing more. One instance is the Bhatts’ horror franchise. A few of the innumerable flicks in that genre struck gold at box office. And now we would be beseiged by reincarnations of the well-meaning leading men, mysterious leading women and screeching spirits till the cows come home.
Check out the 1921 trailer - the fourth film in the 1920 franchise - if you don’t believe me. The horror film directed by Vikram Bhatt stars Zarine Khan and Karan Kundra, and a lot of jaded ghosts who look straight out of innumerable Hollywood horror flicks.
4. Shah Rukh Khan’s Ideal Alternate Job Would be to...Babysit!
Shah Rukh Khan took out time to interact with fans on Twitter on Sunday, 10 December. Fans could quiz the star with a #AskSRK hashtag, which SRK then would respond to.
5. ‘Fukrey Returns’ Box Office: The ‘Fukras’ Cross the Rs 30 Cr Mark
Fukrey Returns has set the cash registers ringing at the box office. The sequel to the 2013 comedy, helmed by Richa Chadha, Pulkit Samrat, Ali Fazal, Varun Sharma and Manjot Singh, it continues to have a great run at the box office, with a total collection of about Rs 32.40 crores.
It’s outstanding opening minted Rs 8.10 crore on the first day alone. Fukrey on the other hand, had earned Rs 2.62 crore.
(At The Quint, we question everything. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member today.)