1. Munawar Faruqui becomes father
It’s baby girl for Munawar Faruqui and his wife Mehzabeen Coatwala. The couple has reportedly named their daughter Barirah, who was born on May 1, 2026.
2. Kannada actor Dilip Raj passed away
Kannada actor, producer Dilip Raj passed away on Wednesday, May 13 at the age of 47 after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack. According to family members, he was rushed to a hospital in the early hours after his health suddenly worsened, where doctors later confirmed his death.
Dilip Raj was known for films like Milana and U Turn as well as the popular TV serial Hitler Kalyana. His sudden demise has left the Kannada entertainment industry and fans in deep shock and mourning.
3. Security incident in Haryana
A shocking security incident has been reported from Gondar village in Haryana, where unidentified attackers allegedly opened fire at a residence linked to Diljit Dosanjh’s manager.
According to early reports, gunshots were fired at the property, triggering panic in the area. No injuries have been reported so far. Local authorities have launched an investigation to identify the attackers and determine the motive behind the attack. Police teams are currently examining the scene and gathering evidence, and security has been tightened in the region.
4. Mouni Roy requests media
Actress Mouni Roy has reportedly shared a story requesting media to avoid spreading fake narratives and to respect personal space and privacy.
5. Welcome franchise update
According to sources, the team has decided to bring back the chartbuster track “Uncha Lamba Kad” and the iconic Welcome title song in the upcoming part. The idea is to recreate the fun and nostalgia associated with the first Welcome and reinvent them for the new generation while retaining the original vibe, confirmed sources.
6. Akshay Kumar new film
Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee reunite for a massive family entertainer backed by Dil Raju. The comedy drama will hit cinemas on December 4, 2026.
7. R Madhavan on parenting
R. Madhavan recently opened up about raising his son Vedaant Madhavan with discipline, gratitude and awareness of privilege.
Speaking on the “100 Years of Life Project” with Acko and Radhika Gupta, he shared how he made sure Vedaant represents everyone around him and stays grounded despite growing up in privilege.
He also recalled a parenting lesson he picked up in Canada, saying a lady advised him: “Don’t give your child free time… keep them engaged in activities with passion.” He followed this advice and said it really worked for his son.
8. Tamannaah Bhatia temple visit
Tamannaah Bhatia and Pragya Kapoor seek blessings at Mahakaleshwar temple and attend the sacred Bhasma Aarti.
9. Sonu Nigam stops concert
Sonu Nigam stopped his concert after a fan touched his feet on stage in Kolhapur. The singer reacted saying, “kyon pitne wala kaam karte ho?” addressing stage behavior concerns.
10. Pulkit Samrat in “Glory”
Director Karan Anshuman opened up about casting Pulkit Samrat in Glory. He revealed the role required full dedication from workshops, boxing training and script reading.
He said they wanted someone who would give everything to the role, and Pulkit fully committed throughout the preparation process, making it a refreshing change for him.
