Suhana Khan and Aryan Khan earn their place through hard work says Karan JoharInstagram/Pinkvilla
As for Aryan, the spotlight is different. He’s not facing the camera but he’s behind it. Aryan’s Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which he co-created and is directing, is already creating industry buzz. Karan has watched it and didn’t mince words: Aryan is not what people expect from a superstar’s son. “He’s not loud. He’s not trying to prove anything. He just works. Twenty hours a day, quietly and obsessively. He’s not trying to be SRK 2.0, he’s doing his own thing.”
Karan also touched on the long-running nepotism debate. Yes, having a famous last name might open doors, but staying in the room, he said, takes real talent and consistency. He used Aryan and Suhana as examples of young people not riding the wave of their family name, but carving a place of their own.
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He admitted he has a soft corner for them. For Karan, they’re like family. But that’s not why he believes in them. “You can’t fake the kind of hard work they’re putting in. They’ve chosen the hard way, and they’re sticking to it.”
One Direction star Liam Payne's fortune to be held in trust for his son Bear until he reaches adulthoodGetty Images
Under UK intestacy rules, this likely means Liam’s estate will be held in trust for Bear until he reaches adulthood. Cheryl, who co-parented Bear with Liam even after their split, is expected to ensure that the money is safeguarded for their son’s future. A music lawyer, Richard Bray, has also been named co-administrator.
But there is one notable absence from the legal arrangements: Liam’s girlfriend at the time of his death, Kate Cassidy. Despite having been in a committed relationship with Liam and reportedly discussing marriage, she is not entitled to any part of his estate, as they were neither married nor in a civil partnership.
The tragic end of Liam Payne's life leaves his £24 million estate to his son Bear with Cheryl Tweedy overseeing its managementGetty Images
Kate has spoken publicly about the pain of losing him, recalling their last moments together before she left Argentina. “He joked I was acting like it was the last time I’d ever see him,” she said. “And it was.”
Liam’s death was ruled accidental, with high levels of alcohol and traces of drugs in his system at the time of the fall. Earlier this year, charges against hotel staff for negligence were dropped by an Argentinian court.
Liam Payne’s untimely death leaves his £24 million fortune to son Bear Getty Images
Known for his role in One Direction, one of the most successful boybands of all time, Liam’s music touched millions. But perhaps his most meaningful legacy is Bear, the little boy he called his “mini-me.” In one of Liam’s final videos, he gently tousled Bear’s hair and smiled. “He’s getting so big now,” he said. Bear will one day inherit the life Liam left behind and the love he never stopped giving.
This wasn’t just about recreating a look from the past. Diljit’s team had tried to borrow the original Cartier necklace, a 1,000 carat marvel made for the Maharaja in 1928, but were turned down, as it remains sealed in a museum. Instead, they chose to reimagine the spirit of it. “The idea was to reflect royalty, but also Diljit’s humility and strength,” said Golecha.
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The look sparked wider interest in the story behind the original Patiala necklace, a necklace so extravagant that Cartier took three years to finish it. Its centrepiece was a De Beers yellow diamond the size of a golf ball. After India’s independence, it mysteriously disappeared. Pieces resurfaced years later, some in antique stores in London. Cartier eventually restored what they could, but the original remains incomplete, like a puzzle with no real ending.
However, at this year’s Met Gala, Diljit didn’t need the original to make his mark. His outfit, from the Gurmukhi script embroidery to the lion-headed kirpan, stood out for its cultural clarity. This was not just fashion. It was a reclamation. A moment of visibility. A Punjabi artist, standing tall at one of the world’s most-watched fashion events, unapologetically rooted in his language, his people and his past.
And in a world that often strips heritage down to aesthetics, that quiet pride might be the best look of all.
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For Charli, this film adds to a packed slate of upcoming roles. Since releasing her Grammy-winning album Brat, she’s been expanding her presence in film, not just as an actress but also behind the scenes. In addition to Miike’s film, she’s also starring in The Moment, a surreal mockumentary directed by Aidan Zamiri and distributed by A24. That project is also part of Studio365’s slate.
Other film appearances lined up include 100 Nights of Hero alongside Emma Corrin and Nicholas Galitzine, the horror remake Faces of Death, the Polish-set drama Erupcja, and Gregg Araki’s I Want Your Sex with Olivia Wilde. She’s also attached to Sacrifice, an adventure comedy by Romain Gavras, and The Gallerist, a thriller directed by Cathy Yan featuring Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega.
Pop icon Charli XCX takes on a thrilling new role starring in and producing an upcoming horror filmGetty Images
Miike, meanwhile, continues his prolific streak. With over 100 titles across horror, action and experimental cinema, his latest film Sham will premiere at this year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
Charli’s jump into this kind of boundary-pushing cinema is unexpected but in line with her recent creative risks. What started as a pop career has grown into a wider artistic journey, one that now includes teaming up with one of the biggest names in international filmmaking.
