Love Stories, Lasting Legacies & Everything Bollywood Witnessed This Week

This week in Bollywood carried both warmth and reflection, with engagement news making headlines alongside quieter, more emotional moments. From new beginnings to stories that touched hearts, here’s everything you should know.

Shaheen Bhatt has announced her engagement to her boyfriend Ishaan Mehra, sharing a series of cozy photos on Instagram while showing off her ring. Her sister Alia Bhatt and several celebrities flooded the post with congratulatory messages as the couple made their relationship milestone official. Congratulations to the happy couple!

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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passed away at the age of 92, marking the end of an era in Indian music. Her final rites were performed in Mumbai with full state honours, including a ceremonial guard of honour and tribute, recognising her immense contribution to the industry. Celebrities like Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Vicky Kaushal were present to pay their last respects.

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Ranbir Kapoor has earned a spot on the TIME 100 Most Influential People list this year, standing out as the only Bollywood actor to feature on the global lineup. Alia Bhatt shared his achievement on Instagram Stories with a proud and playful message, celebrating the big moment with a simple “looking good baby” note.

Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda are set to reunite on screen for an upcoming romantic drama backed by Yash Raj Films and directed by Mohit Suri. The untitled project is being described as an “intense romance,” marking another collaboration between Mohit Suri and YRF CEO Akshaye Widhani, with filming expected to begin later this year and a global release planned for 2027.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor marked their fourth wedding anniversary sharing moments from their snowy holiday in Lech, Austria. Alia posted photos and videos from the trip, including glimpses of skiing, cosy winter moments, and a sweet shot of their daughter Raha Kapoor enjoying time with alpacas.

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Force 3 has officially gone on floors, with lead actor John Abraham announcing the start of the shoot for the latest instalment in the action franchise. The film also stars Harshvardhan Rane and Tanya Maniktala, with director Bhav Dhulia kicking off the first schedule of the high-octane action thriller.

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