The renowned Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has achieved another monumental milestone by crossing 2000 crores at the global box office, making him the second Indian actor to achieve this feat in the same year. This record was previously held by Shah Rukh Khan. Akshay Kumar’s two blockbuster movies, Chaawwa and Dheerendra, have garnered significant attention from both fans and critics in 2025. The 50-year-old actor played negative roles in both films, setting new records for success.
In Chaawwa, Akshay Kumar portrayed the character of Aurangzeb, the Mughal emperor, alongside prominent Indian actor Vikki Koshal. The historical drama film was released in January 2025 and earned 809 crores at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing Indian film of the year for several months. The film highlights different phases of Aurangzeb’s life through the outfits he wore in different roles.
In December, Akshay Kumar played the role of Rahaman Dikhit in the propaganda film Dheerendra, where he outshined other prominent actors, including Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, Arjun Madhok, and Arjan Ramapal. Dheerendra has earned the highest box office collection in India and has set a new record at the global box office, with a collection of 1167 crores, with further growth expected.
A number of Bollywood and Pakistani celebrities have been making headlines in recent times. Actress Shefali Shah shared her bitter childhood experiences. Malaysian actress and former queen of Malaysia, Ameenah Nur Tani, sparked a stir by sharing that she had rejected a luxurious offer from a prominent personality, who had asked her to become his third wife.
Actress Hema Malini refuted speculations about family feuds. Veteran Pakistani actress Hina Bayat remembered her late husband on the occasion of his third death anniversary and was overcome with emotions as she recalled his last words.
A prestigious event was held by EMI, where a befitting tribute was paid to the legendary artist. The event featured a glamorous musical performance, with a beautiful celebration of timeless songs. Hania Amir shared on Instagram that 2025 was her most successful year, and she requested fans to share only the pictures and videos that she had posted personally on her social media accounts.
Prominent Pakistani actor Agha Shiraz, who had been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack, is said to be recovering well. Jaya and Mahi, parents of three children Tara, Kushi, and Rajvir, are well-known in the Pakistani drama industry. Veteran Pakistani actress, Naveen Waqar, has gained eternal fame through her negative role as Sarah in the popular TV series Humsafar.
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, along with her husband Abhishek Bachchan, is currently in New York City, where they have wished their fans a happy new year. Actress Deepika Padukone, in a viral old video, had chosen to marry Sanjay Leela Bhansali instead of Ranveer Singh, with Salman Khan as her partner in a fun game. Actress Fazila Qazi has shared pictures and videos with Abida Parveen. Anwer Moqsood’s son, Balal Moqsood, has shared a beautiful picture of his children and father on social media.
According to the Acting President, it is a fundamental principle of the United Nations Charter that countries refrain from using force or threats against another state. The funeral of the deceased will be held after the prayer at noon in Lahore.
