Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan shared an emotional and witty tribute to star all-rounder Andre Russell after the cricketer announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL), confirming he will transition into a new role as the team’s "Power Coach" for the 2026 season.

Actor Shahid Kapoor recalled his initial reaction to director Abhishek Chaubey's offer for the gritty film Udta Punjab, revealing that he immediately questioned why he was chosen for the challenging role of a drug-addicted rockstar, motivated by his desire to break away from his established star image.

Actor Aamir Khan expressed concern over the industry's increasing focus on box office earnings, stating it is "unfortunate" that films are now primarily compared based on their numerical success rather than their creative merit or audience reception, calling for greater financial transparency in the film industry.

Actress Mrunal Thakur playfully responded to swirling dating speculation involving her and cricketer Shreyas Iyer, dismissing the rumours as "free PR" and revealing her amused reaction to the constant gossip surrounding her personal life.

Choreographer and filmmaker Ahmed Khan recounted his breakthrough moment with Ram Gopal Varma's 1995 film Rangeela, revealing his astonishment when he received a paycheck of approximately Rs 1.5 lakh—a salary equivalent to the highest-paid choreographer at the time—for his debut independent assignment.

Veteran actor Jaya Bachchan candidly stated that she doesn't want her granddaughter, Navya Naveli Nanda, to get married, labelling the institution itself as "outdated." She emphasised that the legality of marriage is unnecessary for a meaningful relationship, stressing that compatibility and physical attraction are vital for a lasting bond in today's generation.

Ranveer Singh issued a public apology after a light-hearted, unscripted imitation of the sacred Daiva character from the film Kantara during an IFFI Goa session, which fans quickly condemned as a disrespectful mockery of a deeply rooted cultural and religious figure.