Celebrities connect with their fans through social media and on every festival they give their warm wishes to them. Today is the festival of Eid, so celebrities took to social media to wish their fans, Eid Mubarak.
Akshay Kumar tweeted, “#EidMubarak to all. May God grant good health and peace, and ease the suffering of everyone across the world. #StaySafe.”
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Bhumi Pednekar wrote, “Eid Mubarak Today’s plan is to eat sheer khurma and keep going on with tons of positive energy and strength :) Am missing My Eidi and the excitement we would have as children on getting it #nostalgic #CovidWarrior.”
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Shahid Kapoor posted on Instagram, “Eid Mubarak ? Mubarak ?”
Huma Qureshi posted, “Chand Mubarak ? May allah bless us all , keep us safe , our families together , parents and siblings in good health , food to eat and share , a roof over our heads , mental peace and strength to overcome these times #chandmubarak #eidmubarak #humaqureshi #blessed.”
Emraan Hashmi tweeted, “Eid Mubarak to all !! Wishing everyone good health and happiness ! Stay safe and stay strong.”
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Jacqueline Fernandez wrote on Twitter, “Eid Mubarak everyone May your loved ones always be peaceful and blessed!”
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Allu Arjun posted, “EID Mubarak to each and everyone of you .”
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Mahesh Babu also tweeted, “Wishing you all a very Happy Eid.. May the spirit of Eid bring peace, joy, and happiness in these trying times. #EidMubarak.”
Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon flew with Air India just days after the airline’s London-bound AI171 flight crashed in Ahmedabad, claiming 270 lives. Her flight experience, shared through heartfelt Instagram posts, offered a glimpse into the quiet grief and emotional strength of passengers and crew still processing the tragedy.
‘A solemn journey’: Raveena shares moving message from flight
On Monday, Tandon boarded an Air India flight and shared images of herself on board, along with a message that reflected the sombre atmosphere. “The crew’s welcoming smiles were tinged with sadness,” she wrote. “Silent passengers and crew bonding with unspoken condolences and subtle confidence. Condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. A wound that will never heal.”
Her words came days after the 12 June crash of AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which plunged into the B.J. Medical College hostel just minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad airport. The devastating accident killed 241 people on board and 29 others on the ground. Only one person, Vishwaskumar Ramesh, seated in 11A, survived with minor injuries. Among the victims was former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani.
Tandon added, “New beginnings… to rise and fly again against all odds… a will to overcome and be strong again. Jai Hind.”
Support for crew grows as investigation continues
Tandon isn’t the only public figure to express support for Air India. Comedian Vir Das also took to social media days earlier, calling the airline’s crew “the best in the sky,” acknowledging the immense emotional toll on them. “I cannot imagine how hard it is for them to do their job right now, having lost their own,” he wrote on X.
Veteran actress Zeenat Aman, too, spoke about her emotional experience on an Air India flight following the crash. “I found myself overwhelmed with emotion as I buckled my seatbelt,” she shared, echoing the collective grief felt by many.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has recovered the flight’s black boxes and is investigating. Air India and the Tata Group have announced compensation packages of £95,000 (₹1 crore) for families of the deceased and £23,750 (₹25 lakh) as interim relief.
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Doctor charged in Matthew Perry death admits to illegally supplying ketamine
A California doctor accused of supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine in the final weeks of his life has agreed to plead guilty to drug distribution charges. Dr Salvador Plasencia, one of five people charged in connection with the Friends star’s fatal overdose, will formally enter his plea in the coming weeks, according to federal authorities.
Perry, who was 54 when he died in October 2023, had long battled addiction. Though he was legally using ketamine to treat depression, prosecutors say Plasencia and others illegally provided him with more doses than prescribed.
Matthew Perry pictured during a public appearance in 2023Getty Images
Texts show doctor mocked Perry and saw opportunity to profit
Court filings reveal that Plasencia supplied Perry with 20 vials of ketamine, lozenges, syringes, and even visited the actor’s home twice to inject the drug himself. He also trained Perry’s assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, to administer it when he wasn’t around.
Prosecutors uncovered a disturbing message Plasencia sent to fellow doctor Mark Chavez, who has also pleaded guilty, mocking Perry as a “moron” and asking how much they could get from him financially. The two met in Costa Mesa to exchange vials that were later sold to Perry for £3,600 (₹3,82,000).
Dr Salvador Plasencia is expected to plead guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to Matthew PerryGetty Images
The scheme extended beyond the doctors. Erik Fleming, a friend of Perry’s, admitted to acting as a middleman. Meanwhile, Iwamasa also entered a plea deal for his role in helping supply the drug.
Dealer accused of supplying fatal dose still awaits trial
One person hasn’t yet accepted a plea deal. Jasveen Sangha, accused of being a major ketamine dealer, allegedly gave Perry the dose that killed him. She remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty.
Plasencia’s plea deal includes no guaranteed sentence but carries a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison. He had originally been set to stand trial alongside Sangha this August.
Court documents reveal Dr Salvador Plasencia mocked Matthew Perry in text messagesGetty Images
Matthew Perry’s tragic death shocked fans around the world. Known best for playing Chandler Bing, his struggles with addiction stretched back to his time on Friends. The Los Angeles medical examiner ruled his cause of death as ketamine toxicity, raising serious concerns about the underground market surrounding off-label treatments for mental health.
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Nicholas Galitzine teases his He-Man transformation with a shadowy behind-the-scenes image
Nicholas Galitzine has officially finished filming for Masters of the Universe, and to mark the moment, he gave fans a shadowy glimpse of his transformation into the iconic He-Man.
Taking to Instagram, the Red, White & Royal Blue actor shared a silhouetted image of himself in full He-Man gear, writing, “It’s been the role of a lifetime, and I put everything into it.” Though the costume details remain under wraps, the photo hints at the classic battle attire, loincloth, gauntlets, and the legendary Power Sword in hand.
The actor didn’t just slip into a role; he reshaped himself entirely. In a previous interview, Galitzine shared that he was eating nearly 4,000 calories a day and lifting heavy weights to bulk up for the physically demanding part. Playing both Prince Adam and his alter ego He-Man meant embracing not just the look but also the legacy of a pop culture titan.
“There's not much I can show you,” Galitzine teased, “but I am so proud of the film we’ve made.” His Instagram post thanked the cast and crew, clearly hinting at an intense and collaborative shoot.
Fans react to Galitzine’s physical transformation for his role as Prince Adam and He-ManGetty Images
The film, directed by Bumblebee filmmaker Travis Knight, brings to life Mattel’s classic toy line and 1980s animated series. The updated script is by Chris Butler, based on earlier drafts by David Callaham and the Nee brothers.
A star-studded cast and a legendary tale returns
Galitzine leads an ensemble that includes Camila Mendes as Teela, Jared Leto as Skeletor, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, Idris Elba as Man-at-Arms, Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress, and Hafthor Björnsson as Goat Man, among others.
The story follows a young Prince Adam, who crash-lands on Earth and is separated from his mystical sword. Years later, he returns to Eternia, unlocks his hidden identity, and embraces his destiny as He-Man to stop Skeletor from conquering Castle Grayskull and the universe.
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The long-awaited reboot comes on the heels of Mattel’s Barbie success and will now be released under Amazon MGM Studios. With Masters of the Universe slated for a 5 June 2026 theatrical release, fans of the franchise and Galitzine are eagerly waiting to shout, “By the power of Grayskull!” once again.
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Al Pacino greets Pope Leo XIV during their private meeting at the Vatican
Hollywood legend Al Pacino was granted a rare private audience with newly elected Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday. The meeting marked a historic first, as never before has a sitting pope from the United States received a film actor in an official capacity.
The 85-year-old actor is currently in Italy filming Maserati: The Brothers, a biopic that explores the lives of the visionary Maserati siblings who helped shape the global sports car industry. Pacino plays Vincenzo Vaccaro, a businessman who backed the Maserati family in their early years. The film also stars Anthony Hopkins, Andy Garcia, Jessica Alba, and Michele Morrone, and is directed by Oscar winner Bobby Moresco.
Pope Leo XIV becomes the first American pontiff to receive a Hollywood starInstagram/andreaiervolinorealfp
A meeting of shared values between church and cinema
Pacino was accompanied by the film’s Italian producer, Andrea Iervolino, who described the papal meeting as a “moment of profound spiritual and cultural inspiration.” In his statement, Iervolino said the discussion with Pope Leo XIV reflected values central to both the film and the Catholic Church: family, compassion, unity, and working for the greater good.
“These are the same principles Pope Leo XIV has emphasised in his recent public messages,” Iervolino added, drawing a connection between the Pope’s mission and the legacy of the Maserati brothers, a family known for their mutual respect, vision, and commitment to excellence.
Al Pacino shares a moment of reflection after meeting the Pope in Vatican CityInstagram/andreaiervolinorealfp
A photo from the visit shows Iervolino presenting a model Maserati in a glass case to the Pope, with Pacino looking on.
From the Bronx to the Vatican: Pacino’s spiritual full circle
Pacino, who was raised in a Catholic Italian-American household in 1940s New York, has spoken about his complicated relationship with faith, most notably in his 2024 memoir Sonny Boy, where he described a near-death experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
His visit to the Vatican comes just weeks after it was confirmed that Maserati: The Brothers secured distribution in the U.S. and Europe, with over 2,000 screens set for release across North America.
Andrea Iervolino and Al Pacino presents a model Maserati to the Pope as Pacino looks onInstagram/andreaiervolinorealfp
Pope Leo XIV, formerly an Augustinian leader and the first American to hold the papacy, was elected last month following the death of Pope Francis. Born in Illinois and a fan of the Chicago White Sox, he addressed a crowd in the city via video this past weekend, signalling his deep ties to American culture.
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The couple were married from 2003 to 2016 and have two children
The sudden death of billionaire businessman Sunjay Kapur at the age of 53 has raised questions over the future of his vast wealth and who stands to inherit it. Best known in the public eye for his marriage to Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor, Kapur leaves behind a family spread across three marriages — including two children with Kapoor.
Global business, personal fortune
Kapur was the chairman of Sona BLW Precision Forgings Ltd, commonly known as Sona Comstar, a global automotive components firm headquartered in Gurugram, India. He took charge of the company after the death of his father Dr Surinder Kapur in 2015 and steered it to significant success, particularly in the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The company was listed on the Indian stock exchange in 2021 and is now valued at approximately £2.95 billion, according to Bloomberg.
At the time of his death on 13 June in London, Kapur's personal net worth was estimated at around £980 million ($1.2 billion), with most of it tied to his stake in the company.
Family and children
Kapur was married three times. His first marriage, to designer Nandita Mahtani, ended in 2000. From 2003 to 2016, he was married to actress Karisma Kapoor, with whom he had two children — Samaira, now 20, and Kiaan, 14. He later married entrepreneur Priya Sachdev in 2017, and the couple have a six-year-old son, Azarias.
Inheritance and past settlements
There has been no official word from the family or company about the contents of Kapur’s will or the structure of his estate. However, reports suggest that under Indian inheritance law, his current wife Priya Sachdev would manage the estate unless otherwise specified in a will.
According to earlier reports from ANI in 2016, during divorce proceedings with Karisma Kapoor, Kapur had purchased bonds worth around £1.3 million (₹14 crore) each for Samaira and Kiaan. These bonds reportedly generate a monthly income of around £9,400 (₹10 lakh) for each child — a move seen as part of his legacy planning.
As part of the divorce settlement, a family property in Mumbai was also transferred to Karisma Kapoor, who retains full custody of the two children.
Uncertain future
While the details of Kapur’s current estate plan are not public, Indian media reports suggest his sisters may take on management roles within Sona Comstar. The company has said that business operations remain unaffected and pledged to uphold his legacy.
For now, it remains unclear how his estimated £980 million fortune will be distributed among his heirs.