The Biggest Stories and Star-Studded Highlights from Bollywood This Week

This week in Bollywood, stars turned heads on the green carpet, heartwarming reunions made headlines, and exciting new projects teased fans across the globe. Here’s your one‑stop roundup of everything happening in the world of Bollywood.

Bollywood shone bright at the Red Sea International Film Festival 2025 in Jeddah, with stars creating global buzz. Salman Khan stole the spotlight alongside Hollywood heavyweights Johnny Depp, Idris Elba, and Edgar Ramírez, while Kartik Aaryan went viral for his fun selfie with Depp.

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Indian celebrities, including Kriti Sanon, Rekha and Alia Bhatt, graced the festival, making it a star-studded celebration of cinema and global collaboration. Alia Bhatt was honoured with the Golden Globes Horizon Award, celebrating her rising global impact in cinema.

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On December 11, Hema Malini, along with daughters Esha and Ahana Deol, hosted a heartfelt prayer meet in Delhi to honour Dharmendra ji, attended by family, Bollywood stars like Kangana Ranaut, and political leaders including Amit Shah.

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Shah Rukh Khan is officially returning as Pathaan, with Pathaan 2 confirmed during a Dubai event unveiling a luxury tower named after the superstar. The announcement surprised fans and set social media buzzing.

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Priyanka Chopra Jonas shone at Abu Dhabi’s Bridge Summit 2025, sharing her journey from struggling to break into Hollywood to becoming a global icon. She spoke about breaking out of societal and professional “boxes,” handling social media pressures, and prioritizing her family and personal well-being above all else.

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Aamir Khan stole the spotlight at the Mumbai premiere of Kapil Sharma’s Kis Kisko Pyaar Karoon 2, dancing to Punjabi dhols. The superstar arrived casually stylish, shared hugs and smiles with Kapil on the red carpet, and charmed fans with his energetic presence.