Have you heard? Not so sona anymore

Priyanka Chopra

Uh oh! About two years since she forayed into the hospitality business with the restaurant, Sona, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has opted out. She has reportedly stepped away from her partnership with Maneesh Goyal in the New York fine-dining restaurant that specialises in Indian delicacies. "Bringing Sona to life will invariably be a proud and significant moment in Priyanka's career," said a representative of the actor, who has always strived to bring Indian culture to the fore, whether through her films and shows, or beautifully plated dishes that embody the ‘haute cuisine' of the country. Reportedly, the representative further maintained that exiting Sona doesn't mean the end of Priyanka's journey in the food and hospitality sector. It is akin to a stepping stone that is said to give the Desi Girl an opportunity to broaden her ambitions on a more global scale, and she is looking forward to future endeavours.

Best days of his life

Vicky Kaushal has described his wedding celebrations with Katrina Kaif as the three best days of his life. Reminiscing that they never sat down together to discuss what they were looking for in their respective partner, he shared that they found a connection when they realised they are very aligned. "On a heart and soul level, you will find things you like about each other. We both look at life in a very simple way, prefer keeping professional and personal lives separate, and our family values have always aligned - that's how our connection found its place," he reportedly said.

That's a relief!

Jacqueliene Fernandez got a respite from the Delhi High Court, which has now allowed her travel abroad without prior permission. She made headlines for her association with conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who is currently in prison for the Rs 200 crore money-laundering case. Her modified application was approved by Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Shailender Malik after considering several facts and circumstances. The ASJ observed, "In such a situation condition of taking prior permission before leaving the country, becomes cumbersome and may be a reason for losing livelihood."

Another remake for Khan duo

Aamir Khan is set to produce a movie with son Junaid. The project is said to be an adaptation of the 2016 Thai film, One Day. Apparently, Aamir was so impressed by the romance-drama that he acquired the remake rights last year itself. Sunil Pandey, his associate of several years, will helm the yet-untitled movie. Junaid plays a reserved 30-year-old IT officer grappling with the challenge of expressing his love for a colleague, due to his inherent shyness.

Ali's ticket to Broadway

Having made successful inroads into Hollywood, Ali Fazal is set to become the first Indian actor to perform in the world capital of Broadway, New York. The actor will soon make his Off-Broadway debut under the direction of Alexander Malichnikov. Rehearsals for the much-anticipated production are slated to begin this October. Ali, who has previously earned praise for his acting chops in Hollywood films like Death on the Nile and Kandahar, said, "It is a dream come true to be part of the Off-Broadway tradition, which has produced some of the most ground-breaking and innovative productions in history. I am thrilled to embark on this new journey and bring forth an experimental drama that I hope will resonate with audiences from diverse backgrounds."

Nikaah on the cards

Pakistani actor Mahira Khan, who made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Raees (2017), is set to tie the knot with businessman beau Salim Karim next month. She reportedly has been in a relationship with him for a long time. They have been often spotted at gatherings together. Sources claim that the couple will have a private wedding ceremony in a picturesque hill station in the Punjab region with only family and close friends in attendance. Mahira was previously married to actor-producer Ali Aksari, with whom she shares a son. Salim is the head honcho of a Pakistani start-up. The actor, who was last seen in The Legend of Maula Jatt, is set to reunite with Fawad Khan for his next production, Neelofar.

DQ is a DP fan

During a promotional activity for Guns & Gulaabs on Roposo, Dulquer Salmaan was asked to share between a gun and a rose, what would he give to some celebrities and why. When it came to Deepika Padukone, DQ, as he is also known as, stated that he would give a rose to her as "she is like a gulaab for me." Admitting that he has been a fan since her debut, Om Shanti Om (OSO, 2007), he said, "I was working in Dubai when she came there for the premiere of Karthik Calling Karthik [2010]. I somehow managed to get tickets for the premiere and I was standing on the sides of the red carpet, where I saw her for the first time in-person. It was an (Om Shanti Om) moment for me!"