By: Mohnish Singh
The week gone by was marked by high volatility for Bollywood as several prominent names from the industry made it to the headlines for contracting the Coronavirus. Apart from Ranbir Kapoor, Manoj Bajpayee, Tara Sutaria, and Siddhanth Chaturvedi, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali also tested positive for the virus, which led to the sudden halt of his upcoming directorial Gangubai Kathiawadi’s shoot.
Alia Bhatt, who plays the titular role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, also underwent the Covid-19 test but her report came back negative. Sharing her health update on social media, the talented actress wrote, “I have been reading all your messages of concern and care. I have tested negative for Covid-19 and after isolating and speaking with my doctor, I am back to work today. Thank you for all your good wishes! I am taking care and staying safe. You please do the same. Love to you all.”
We have now learned that Bhansali is planning to resume production on Gangubai Kathiawadi from March-end. A source close to the development tells a publication, “If all goes as planned, then Mr. Bhansali and Alia are targeting to resume shooting for Gangubai Kathiawadi by this month-end. The remaining portions with Ajay Devgn will be shot later once fresh dates are allotted by the actor.”
Gangubai Kathiawadi is a biographical drama based on a chapter of Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai about Gangubai Kothewali, the madam of a brothel in the red-light district of Kamathipura in Mumbai. The film, which marks the maiden collaboration between Alia Bhatt and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is set to arrive in theatres on July 30, 2021.
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Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner spark buzz with courtside PDA at Knicks game
The New York Knicks may have won Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers, but it was Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner who truly stole the spotlight at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. Sitting courtside among a sea of celebrities, the couple’s very public display of affection became the real talking point of the evening, with videos of their kiss flooding social media.
Cameras captured the duo leaning in close, whispering, kissing, and holding hands while seated next to actors Miles Teller and Ben Stiller. Chalamet, in a blue-and-orange Knicks jacket inspired by Patrick Ewing, looked completely at ease next to Jenner, who kept it sleek in a white top, leather trousers, and a Knicks cap. The two looked more like a couple on a romantic night out than high-profile guests at a tense playoff game.
Online reactions were swift and fierce. Some joked that Chalamet was whispering spoilers for Dune: Part Two, while others compared the couple to overly affectionate teens in a school hallway. Criticism also surfaced, with users questioning Jenner’s absence from her children’s lives during such outings. Still, many were amused and intrigued by their chemistry.
Chalamet, a known Knicks fan and frequent attendee, has been spotted courtside multiple times throughout the playoff season. Jenner joined him earlier this month for a game against the Celtics, though their PDA was more subdued then.
Their latest appearance marked Jenner’s return to MSG, and this time, the couple didn’t hold back. After the Knicks clinched the win, the two were seen celebrating in the Garden’s back hallways, high-fiving fans and soaking in the playoff energy. Jenner raised her arms in triumph as she ran past the Knicks dancers, while Chalamet cheered with fans along the tunnel.
The pair, who went public with their relationship in late 2023 after being spotted at a Beyoncé concert, have slowly become regulars at major events, walking red carpets and appearing at festivals together and their appearance at the Knicks game was no different.
And fans are now playfully noting a trend: the Knicks are undefeated whenever Jenner shows up. Coincidence? Perhaps. But it’s certainly working for now.