The 71st National Film Awards ceremony in New Delhi is set to honor talents like Shah Rukh Khan and Vikrant Massey. Karisma Kapoor’s lawyer dismisses the Rs 30,000 crore estate figure as a ‘media creation’ amid an inheritance dispute. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan secured a ban on unauthorized use of her name and image.
Get ready to catch up on all the glitz, glam, and gossip! From Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey and others to attending 71st National Film Awards 2025, Karisma Kapoor’s lawyer calling Rs 30,000 cr estate a ‘media creation’ to HC banning unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai’s name and image; today’s top 5 entertainment stories are packed with drama, surprises, and everything you need to know to stay in the loop. Grab your popcorn, because the show starts here!
Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey to attend 71st National Film Awards 2025
The 71st National Film Awards ceremony is scheduled for September 23, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu will present the awards. Notable attendees include Shah Rukh Khan, Vikrant Massey, and Rani Mukerji, who are recognized for their performances in ‘Jawan’ and ’12th Fail’. Other awardees include Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Karan Johar, Sudipto Sen, Shilpa Rao, and Janki Bodiwala.
Karisma Kapoor’s lawyer calls Rs 30,000 cr estate a ‘media creation’
The legal battle over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate heats up as Karisma Kapoor’s children and his mother challenge a will naming widow Priya Sachdeva Kapur as sole heir, calling it suspicious. Karisma’s lawyer says the Rs 30,000 crore figure is “media creation,” stressing the fight is to secure her children’s rightful inheritance.
Reason why Karisma Kapoor declined Sunjay Kapur’s offer to get Portuguese citizenship
Amid the ongoing dispute over Sunjay Kapur’s Rs 31,000 crore estate, it emerged he tried to get ex-wife Karisma Kapoor and their children Portuguese citizenship. Karisma refused, as it required giving up her Indian citizenship. Her lawyer flagged the timing as suspicious, questioning the legitimacy of the will favoring Priya Sachdeva Kapur.
HC bans unauthorised use of Aishwarya Rai’s name and image
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan won a legal battle as the Delhi High Court ordered the immediate removal of unauthorized content featuring her, including AI-generated material and misuse of her images or name. Platforms, e-commerce sites, and Google must block the URLs within 72 hours. Further hearings are set for January 15, 2026.
HC grants relief to Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone over defective car endorsement
Bollywood stars Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone have received temporary relief from the Rajasthan High Court, which stayed an FIR filed against them in Bharatpur. The complaint alleged that the actors, as brand ambassadors for Hyundai, misled consumers about a defective vehicle. The court observed that the FIR lacked factual basis and granted interim relief to the actors and six company officials. The next hearing is scheduled for September 25, 2025. Go to Source
