Bollywood Newsmakers of the Week: Manoj Kumar Passes Away, Hera Pheri 3 Promo Shoot Begins & More
By Loveleen Kaur | Published on April 6, 2025 | 10:51 PM IST
This week in Bollywood was full of emotional and exciting moments. From the sad news of veteran actor Manoj Kumar’s passing to the fun update of Hera Pheri 3’s promo shoot, here are the top 8 biggest headlines from the world of Hindi cinema.
1. Legendary Actor Manoj Kumar Dies at 87
On April 4, 2025, well-known actor Manoj Kumar passed away due to heart-related issues. Many Bollywood stars, including Aamir Khan, Farhan Akhtar, and Jaya Bachchan, attended his prayer meet on April 6 to pay their respects.
2. Akshay, Suniel & Paresh Shoot for Hera Pheri 3 Promo
On April 3, the iconic trio Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, and Paresh Rawal reunited to shoot a promo for Hera Pheri 3. The promo, directed by Priyadarshan, will officially announce the return of the comedy franchise.
3. Jacqueline Fernandez’s Mother Passes Away
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez lost her mother, Kim Fernandez, on April 6, 2024, after she suffered a stroke. Jacqueline has not released any public statement yet.
4. Saif Ali Khan’s Attacker Applies for Bail
Shariful Fakir, who was accused of attacking Saif Ali Khan at his home, has filed for bail. His lawyer claims the arrest was not lawful, and said police didn’t give proper legal documents during the arrest.
5. Ma Anand Sheela Wants Alia or Priyanka to Play Her in a Film
In a chat with Pinkvilla, Ma Anand Sheela, a close aide of Osho, said she would like to see Alia Bhatt play her in a biopic. She also said Priyanka Chopra Jonas would be a great choice.
6. Vin Diesel Posts a Throwback with Deepika Padukone
Hollywood actor Vin Diesel shared an old picture with Deepika Padukone from the set of their movie xXx: Return of Xander Cage. He simply captioned it “Xander…”
7. Hrithik Roshan May Direct Krrish 4
At an event in Atlanta, USA, Hrithik Roshan confirmed that he might direct Krrish 4. He said, “I’m going behind the camera again. Wish me luck. I’m really nervous.”
8. Salman Khan Greets Fans on Eid
On Eid 2025, Salman Khan greeted his fans from behind a bulletproof glass balcony at his Galaxy Apartments. His cute niece Ayat joined him too.
Bonus News: RJ Mahvash Clears Dating Rumors
Social media star RJ Mahvash finally reacted to the dating rumors with cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. Speaking to Yuvaa, she said, “I am very much single.”
Stay tuned for more Bollywood news and updates!
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