INDIAN actress and Celebrity Big Brother winner Shilpa Shetty’s husband Raj Kundra has been arrested in India in a case related to the alleged creation and distribution of pornographic films. An official said on Monday (19) that Kundra is the "key conspirator" of the case.
He was taken into custody by the Crime Branch on Monday after being booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
Mumbai police commissioner Hemant Nagrale said, "There was a case registered with the Crime Branch Mumbai in February 2021 about the creation of pornographic films and publishing them through some apps. We've arrested Mr Raj Kundra in this case on 19/7/21 as he appears to be the key conspirator of this. We have sufficient evidences regarding this.”
The case was registered at Malwani police station in suburban Mumbai on February 4.
Another official stated that an FIR (first information report) was registered against Kundra after a woman approached the police and lodged a complaint.
The official said, "On that basis, the FIR was registered and the case transferred to the crime branch. Earlier, we registered cases related to pornography in which an actress and some other persons were the accused.”
"We will conduct a probe into the case against Raj Kundra and find out if there is any link between this and pornography cases which we had registered earlier," he added.
Businessman Kundra was booked under IPC Sections 420 (cheating), 34 (common intention), 292, and 293 (related to obscene and indecent advertisements and displays), and relevant sections of the IT Act and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act.
Bonnie Blue, real name Tia Billinger, claims she had sex with 1,057 men in 12 hours for a stunt filmed for her now-banned OnlyFans.
New Channel 4 documentary 1,000 Men and Me offers unfiltered access to her life, family, and motivations.
Despite her £1.5 million (₹17.4 crore) monthly earnings, the film exposes loneliness, backlash, and ethical concerns around her viral rise.
The documentary airs on Channel 4 on Tuesday, 29 July at 10pm.
British adult performer Bonnie Blue, who stunned the internet earlier this year with her claim of sleeping with over 1,000 men in a single day, is the subject of a new Channel 4 documentary that explores her rise to online infamy and the unsettling reality behind the scenes. The film, 1,000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story, charts the life of the 26-year-old OnlyFans star (real name Tia Billinger), revealing a complex portrait of a woman who’s made millions monetising outrage.
Once an office worker from Derbyshire, Bonnie now earns up to £1.5 million (₹17.4 crore) per month from explicit content, much of it shared on Fansly, after OnlyFans banned her following the viral "1,000-men" challenge. But behind the shock value, the documentary raises deeper questions about consent, exploitation, and the mainstreaming of extreme pornographic content.
Adult star Bonnie Blue breaks silence on shocking 1000 men world recordInstagram/bonnie_blue_xox
Why did Bonnie Blue sleep with 1,000 men?
The headline-grabbing stunt, which saw Bonnie invite 1,057 men to have sex with her over 12 hours, is presented in the documentary with all its surreal logistics: 1,600 condoms, 20 tubes of lube, dozens of balaclavas, and 41 seconds per participant. Filmed with consent and security in place, Bonnie maintains it was both a personal choice and a business decision.
But as the footage plays out, the spectacle is far less glamorous than its online reputation suggests. Male participants line up like customers at a theme park, while Bonnie chews a doughnut between rounds. No STI checks, no emotional safeguards, just a camera and an audience.
What does the documentary reveal about Bonnie’s personal life?
Despite her brash persona and inflammatory quotes ("I like ‘barely legal or barely breathing’ men"), the film peels back the layers of a guarded and often isolated young woman. Bonnie lives with her videographer and employs most of her family, including her mother, who proudly supports her daughter’s career despite initial shock.
The doc captures moments of eerie calm: Bonnie doing puzzles, discussing death threats, and reflecting on a friendship circle reduced to her staff. She hasn’t left home alone in six months due to constant abuse online. “Someone will eventually throw acid at me,” she says matter-of-factly.
Bonnie Blue reveals dark truth behind 1000 men sex marathonInstagram/bonnie_blue_xox
What impact is Bonnie Blue having on online sex culture?
Bonnie’s actions have divided public opinion and stirred fierce debate within the sex work community. Critics, including fellow OnlyFans star Sophie Rain, argue that Bonnie’s stunts are degrading and harmful, particularly for younger audiences who now encounter her clips across TikTok and Instagram.
Her support for controversial figures like Andrew Tate further muddies her image. When challenged on his misogynistic views, Bonnie shrugs off the concerns, saying women “should look in the mirror and take responsibility.” Her repeated attacks on “lazy wives” and “fat women” only deepen the sense that her content is crafted more for provocation than empowerment.
Bonnie Blue’s 1000 men claim resurfaces as Channel 4 airs new documentaryInstagram/bonnie_blue_xox
Is Bonnie Blue a victim, villain or just a marketer?
Filmmaker Victoria Silver struggles to pin down her subject. Bonnie refuses to discuss trauma, denies being exploited, and insists she simply enjoys sex and money. Yet beneath the bravado, the film captures fleeting moments of vulnerability, including a revealing scene where her face, just off camera, slips into an expression of fatigue and boredom.
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Zayn Malik and daughter Khai share a sweet moment at BLACKPINK’s concert in New York
Zayn Malik attended BLACKPINK’s Deadline Tour concert in New York on 27 July with his daughter Khai.
He shared a rare father-daughter photo on Instagram, thanking the K-pop group for the experience.
This marks one of the very few public appearances Zayn has made with Khai since her birth in 2020.
The post has sparked fan buzz online, with many hoping for a BLACKPINK-Zayn collaboration.
Zayn Malik surprised fans by attending BLACKPINK’s sold-out Deadline Tour concert at Citi Field in New York on 27 July with his daughter Khai. The former One Direction singer, known for his low-profile lifestyle, posted a rare photo from the concert on his Instagram Story, thanking the K-pop supergroup for the evening.
The snapshot featured Zayn holding Khai close while enjoying the high-energy show led by Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa. The concert marked the latest stop on BLACKPINK’s ongoing world tour, which has seen enthusiastic turnouts across the United States.
Zayn Malik shares rare glimpse of Khai in an Instagram postInstagram/zayn
Why was Zayn Malik at BLACKPINK’s concert in New York?
Fans were pleasantly surprised when Zayn Malik joined the sea of BLINKs at BLACKPINK’s Deadline show in New York. Although he typically avoids public events, the singer made an exception to enjoy a musical night out with his four-year-old daughter.
On his Instagram Story, Zayn shared: “@blackpinkofficial thank you :) me and Khai loved it.” The post instantly went viral, with screenshots circulating widely across fan pages and pop culture accounts. Many praised the singer for spending quality time with Khai and speculated about a potential musical collaboration between Zayn and BLACKPINK in the future.
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How often does Zayn Malik share moments with daughter Khai?
Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid welcomed Khai in September 2020. Since their separation, both parents have taken great care to shield their daughter from public attention. Hadid had previously requested paparazzi and fan pages to avoid sharing unblurred photos of Khai.
Zayn has largely followed this approach, rarely sharing images of his daughter online. However, in 2023, he did post a heartfelt tribute to her on her birthday, calling Khai “the most important person” in his life. On the Happy Place podcast in 2024, Zayn spoke openly about how fatherhood changed him, making him more patient and giving him new depth as a songwriter.
Zayn recently wrapped up his solo tour across the US and UK and is reportedly gearing up to release a new track titled Fuchsia Sea later this year. While no official release date has been confirmed, fans are hopeful it will mark a return to the moody, genre-blending style Zayn is known for.
Outside music, the singer has also ventured into lifestyle branding with Scoville Season, a line of kitchen essentials inspired by his love for cooking. In an interview, Zayn said, “It gives me a chance to share my kitchen habits with fans, from aprons to tea towels.”
Zayn performs at O2 Academy Leeds on November 23, 2024Getty Images
Why is Zayn Malik’s BLACKPINK appearance trending?
The sight of Zayn Malik, a global pop star with Pakistani-British roots, at a BLACKPINK concert, accompanied by his rarely seen daughter, created a perfect storm for fan frenzy. It follows Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas also showing up at the same concert weekend and expressing their admiration for the K-pop group.
Priyanka called Lisa a “queen,” while Nick shared clips of the couple enjoying BLACKPINK’s biggest hits. With multiple international celebrities now seen supporting the group’s world tour, BLACKPINK’s global influence continues to grow, and Zayn’s unexpected outing has only amplified the buzz.
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Deepika Padukone named the only Indian in The Shift’s 90 Women Shaping Culture list
Deepika Padukone named in The Shift's list of ‘90+ Women Shaping Culture’ for her mental health advocacy
The global list honours changemakers like Zoya Akhtar, Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez, Billie Eilish, Amal Clooney, and Zoya Akhtar
Deepika’s Live Love Laugh Foundation recognised for raising awareness around mental health in India
The actress is also set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026
Bollywood star Deepika Padukone has been honoured by The Shift as one of the ‘90+ Women Shaping Culture’, joining a powerful group of global influencers including Zoya Akhtar, Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez, and Billie Eilish. The list, unveiled in celebration of Gloria Steinem’s 91st birthday, spotlights women who are redefining leadership, creativity, and activism across the globe.
The 39-year-old actress, known for her blockbuster films and public advocacy, was recognised for her efforts in mental health awareness and women’s empowerment, especially through her Live Love Laugh Foundation, which has played a key role in normalising conversations around depression and emotional well-being in India.
What is The Shift’s ‘90+ Women Shaping Culture’ list about?
The '90+ Women Shaping Culture' list is a special editorial initiative by global publication The Shift that celebrates women making significant impact across sectors. The 2025 edition pays tribute to feminist pioneer Gloria Steinem by highlighting 90-plus voices from around the world that are actively challenging norms and shaping a better future.
Names on the list include Hollywood A-listers like Angelina Jolie and Emily Blunt, singer-activists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo, and legal icons like Amal Clooney.
Deepika’s inclusion on the list is tied to her consistent mental health advocacy, which began after she went public with her own experience battling depression in 2015. Since then, through the Live Love Laugh Foundation, she has launched campaigns to raise awareness, fight stigma, and expand access to support services, especially in rural India.
In a quote featured by The Shift, Deepika explained:
“To me, success isn’t just about professional achievements, but about well-being, where mental health and self-care matter as much as discipline and determination. I hope to inspire a generation that values patience, balance, consistency, and authenticity.”
Deepika shares the honour with global icons like Angelina Jolie, Selena Gomez and Billie EilishGetty Images
What else is Deepika Padukone working on?
Beyond her philanthropic work, Deepika continues to dominate headlines for her international milestones. She will become the first Indian actress to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2026, joining the likes of Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore, and Rami Malek in the Class of 2026.
On the film front, she recently starred in Singham Again and is now preparing for her next major release, a sci-fi action film with Allu Arjun, directed by Atlee and produced by Sun Pictures. Tentatively titled AA22xA6, the project marks Deepika’s second collaboration with Atlee after Jawan.
She is also set to return in the sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, where she plays the mother of the lead character. Production for the sequel begins in December 2025, with over 30% of the shoot reportedly already completed.
Deepika Padukone joins Allu Arjun in Atlee pan India epic AA22xA6 Youtube Screengrab/ Sun TV
How Deepika’s influence extends beyond Bollywood
Deepika Padukone’s selection as a cultural shaper reinforces her position as one of India’s most globally relevant voices. She is not only representing Indian cinema on the world stage but also using her platform to spark vital conversations about emotional resilience, gender equity, and the modern definition of success.
Her feature in The Shift cements her legacy as an actress, activist, and cultural force who continues to impact both art and society.
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Aanand L Rai criticises Eros for altering Raanjhanaa’s ending using AI without his consent
Aanand L Rai has been testing AI-driven tools in editing, dubbing, colour grading, and alternate storytelling.
A re-edited Tamil version of Raanjhanaa (Ambikapathy) features an AI-generated “happy” ending, without the director’s consent.
Rai calls the unauthorised edit a violation of creative trust, sparking a wider debate about AI’s role in Indian cinema.
He proposes contract reforms to ensure mandatory consent for AI-assisted modifications in films.
As artificial intelligence accelerates its entry into global filmmaking, Bollywood director Aanand L Rai finds himself both a pioneer and a protester. In recent months, the Tanu Weds Manu and Raanjhanaa director has been quietly experimenting with AI tools, from storyboarding and colour grading to dialogue enhancement and alternate endings. But when one of those experiments was co-opted and released without his consent, the results became a flashpoint for the Indian film industry.
Rai is now at the centre of a national debate after Eros International announced the 1 August release of Ambikapathy, a Tamil-dubbed, AI-modified version of Raanjhanaa (2013). The new cut, which features a radically different ending in which protagonist Kundan survives, was created using generative AI tools but released without input or approval from Rai or his team.
Aanand L Rai calls for mandatory consent clauses in film contracts to protect creative rightsANI News
Rewriting Raanjhanaa: Innovation or interference?
Originally, Raanjhanaa ended with Kundan, played by Dhanush, dying in Varanasi after a life marked by unrequited love and spiritual redemption. The AI-generated Ambikapathy, however, flips the tone, preserving Kundan’s life and offering what Eros calls a “respectful reinterpretation.”
For Rai, the change is anything but respectful. “Machines can’t create films. The tragedy was part of Raanjhanaa’s DNA. You can’t just rewrite its soul,” he said in an interview.
While Eros CEO Pradeep Dwivedi defended the move as a legal and creative right, part of the company’s strategy to revisit its catalogue through AI-driven narrative experiments, Rai views the release as a breach of artistic trust. “Even if I’ve waived certain rights contractually, there must be a moral line,” he said. He has asked to have his name removed from the new version and is preparing a formal complaint to industry bodies.
Rai’s controlled AI trials: From colour grading to alternate endings
Ironically, Rai’s criticism of the AI-altered Raanjhanaa comes even as he explores AI’s possibilities in his own projects, on his own terms.
Behind closed doors, Rai has been running structured experiments with AI-assisted filmmaking. One such test involved generating a happier alternate ending for Raanjhanaa to study how audiences respond to different narrative resolutions. “It was never meant for release. It was an academic what-if,” says a close aide.
He has also been testing machine-learning tools for automated colour grading, emotional tone-mapping in dialogue delivery, and even generative storyboarding for his upcoming film Tere Ishq Mein. In post-production on that film, Rai is said to be using neural network software to optimise mood lighting and scene pacing.
Next on his roadmap: experimenting with AI-driven dubbing across regional Indian languages and holding creative workshops for crew and cast to discuss the ethics and potentials of AI filmmaking.
While Rai acknowledges that AI can aid the filmmaking process, speeding up workflows and assisting in visualisation, he draws a sharp line at creative autonomy. “AI should be a tool, not a storyteller. The final voice must always be human,” he insists.
He is now working with lawyers and fellow filmmakers to develop contract templates that include explicit consent clauses for AI-based changes. These would protect directors and writers from having their work altered posthumously, or commercially without their approval.
The initiative mirrors similar conversations in Hollywood, where recent WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes demanded protections against AI use in writing, acting, and editing. “We’re at the same crossroads here in India. If we don’t set boundaries now, filmmakers may lose authority over their own stories,” Rai warned.
Eros maintains that the original Raanjhanaa remains untouched and accessible to viewers, while the new Tamil version is simply a parallel “narrative experiment.” But for Rai, it’s not a question of access, but one of agency.
His fear is that AI, left unchecked, could replace artistic complexity with algorithmic storytelling designed for broader, safer appeal. “Art isn’t about pleasing everyone. It’s about saying something specific, something risky,” Rai says. “AI doesn’t take risks. It calculates.”
Still, he remains cautiously optimistic. “If used ethically and collaboratively, AI can elevate cinema. But without safeguards, it could flatten it.”
As Ambikapathy heads toward release, Rai’s call for artistic consent is gaining traction in industry circles. Filmmakers, screenwriters, and even some studio executives are reportedly discussing guidelines for AI use in creative workflows.
Rai’s next move will likely involve lobbying film guilds and copyright authorities to formally recognise AI-altered works as distinct creative entities, ones that must credit, consult, or exclude original creators based on their will. In the meantime, his own AI experiments will continue, under the same principle that guides his films: emotion over efficiency.
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Jennifer Lopez laughs off on-stage mishap at Warsaw concert
Jennifer Lopez’s skirt slipped off mid-performance in Warsaw during her Up All Night tour on 25 July.
The 56-year-old laughed off the mishap and joked, “I’m here in my underwear,” before tossing the skirt into the crowd.
The moment went viral, with fans split between calling it empowering and speculating whether it was staged.
The concert coincided with Lopez’s 56th birthday, celebrated with a surprise Happy Birthday from her crew and audience.
Jennifer Lopez turned an unexpected wardrobe slip into a moment of humour and poise during her concert in Warsaw, Poland, on 25 July. The pop icon, currently touring Europe with her Up All Night tour, was caught off guard when her glittery skirt fell to the floor mid-show. Instead of panicking, the 56-year-old singer addressed the crowd with a cheeky grin, declaring, “I’m here in my underwear!”
Jennifer Lopez continues performance confidently after skirt falls offInstagram Screengrab/jlosgolden
What happened at Jennifer Lopez’s Warsaw concert?
During the performance at the PGE Narodowy Stadium, Lopez was sporting a green bralette and rhinestone fringe skirt. Just as she emerged on stage following a quick costume change, the skirt slipped off unexpectedly, exposing her high-waisted underwear and sheer tights.
Rather than letting the incident interrupt the show, Lopez stayed in character, laughing it off. “I’m glad they reinforced that costume,” she joked. “And I’m glad I had underwear on. I don’t usually wear underwear.”
A backup dancer rushed in to try and reattach the skirt but couldn’t manage it. That’s when Lopez decided to own the moment. She picked up the skirt and tossed it into the audience. “You can keep it,” she told a lucky fan. “I don’t want it back.”
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Was the wardrobe malfunction staged?
The viral moment has sparked mixed reactions online. While many praised Lopez for her confidence, others questioned the authenticity of the mishap. On X, one user wrote, “Staged but well done,” while another commented, “Her look said it wasn’t by accident.” Regardless of the intent, fans agreed Lopez handled it with composure.
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Jennifer Lopez celebrates her 56th birthday on stage
The concert wasn’t just another tour stop; it also doubled as Lopez’s birthday celebration. The singer turned 56 the day before, and her dancers and the audience surprised her by singing Happy Birthday just moments before the mishap occurred.
Lopez later shared a video of the moment on her official YouTube channel, expressing her gratitude. “To be here in beautiful Warsaw on my birthday, surrounded by my crew, my dancers, my fans, this is freedom, this is love,” she said on stage. She also used the opportunity to share advice with her fans: “Do what you love, with the people you love. That’s the secret. That’s what I’ve learned.”
The Up All Night tour continues across Europe, with Lopez performing a mix of her biggest hits like Let’s Get Loud, On the Floor, and Love Don’t Cost a Thing, along with new releases including Wreckage of You and Up All Night.
Some fans have speculated that the lyrics in these new songs allude to her recent divorce from Ben Affleck. The couple, who married in 2022 after rekindling their 2000s romance, quietly parted ways earlier this year.