{"id":58015,"date":"2025-10-03T09:33:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:33:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/58015\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T09:33:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:33:09","slug":"bollywood-roundup-priyanka-chopra-alia-bhatt-bipasha-basu-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/58015\/","title":{"rendered":"Bollywood Roundup: Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Bipasha Basu, and more&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Priyanka-Chopra-1.png\" data-caption=\"Priyanka Chopra\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"504\" height=\"489\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Priyanka-Chopra-1.png\"   alt=\"\" title=\"Priyanka Chopra\"\/><\/a>Priyanka Chopra<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advertisement &#8211;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2025-new-england-choice-awards-gala-tickets-1474508467519?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NECA-2025-Buy-Your-Tickets-plus-sponsor.jpg\"\/><\/a>Priyanka Chopra Says Goodbye to Mumbai, Thanks \u2018Bhabhi\u2019 for Stepping In<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"457\">MUMBAI\u2013 Priyanka Chopra Jonas wrapped up her whirlwind trip to Mumbai with prayers, parties, and a little family help. Before flying out, the global superstar gave a sweet shout-out to her \u201cbhabhi\u201d Neelam Upadhyaya for coming to the rescue when Nick Jonas wasn\u2019t around.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"698\">Priyanka posted a cheeky Instagram video showing Neelam pulling clips out of her hair after a long day. \u201cAlvida Mumbai! Always so wonderful to be back\u2026 Thank you @neelamupadhyaya for stepping in when hubby wasn\u2019t around,\u201d Priyanka wrote.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"933\">The actress made waves at the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja in a dazzling purple outfit, sharing her festive spirit with Ayan Mukerji and Tanishaa Mukerji. She also wished fans a happy Dussehra before hopping on a flight home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"1216\">On the work front, Priyanka just starred in the action flick Heads of State with John Cena and Idris Elba. She\u2019s gearing up for big projects, including Mahesh Babu\u2019s SSMB29, Hrithik Roshan\u2019s Krrish 4, and the swashbuckling drama The Bluff, where she plays a pirate queen.<\/p>\n<p>Alia Bhatt Can\u2019t Wait to Take Baby Raha on Safari \u2014 But There\u2019s a Catch<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"415\">MUMBAI\u2013 Alia Bhatt has a favorite getaway spot \u2014 but little Raha Kapoor isn\u2019t old enough to tag along just yet. The Jigra star revealed on the chat show Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle that she\u2019s obsessed with the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alia-Bhatt-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"322\" height=\"387\"  \/>Alia Bhatt<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"657\">\u201cI love Maasai Mara. I can stay there for days,\u201d Alia gushed. \u201cBeing around the animals, the greenery\u2026 it\u2019s one of my most precious places to visit. I can\u2019t wait to take Raha there, but kids aren\u2019t allowed until they reach a certain age.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"806\">The wildlife reserve is world-famous for the Great Migration of over a million zebras and gazelles \u2014 but for now, Raha will have to wait at home.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1153\">Alia also admitted she never really thought about marrying into Bollywood\u2019s legendary Kapoor clan until much later. \u201cWhen you\u2019re so drawn into a relationship, the family legacy isn\u2019t what you\u2019re thinking about,\u201d she said. \u201cIt hit me only when we celebrated 100 years of Raj Kapoor \u2014 that\u2019s when I realized, wow, he\u2019s Raha\u2019s great-grandfather.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1224\">Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle is now streaming on RPrime Video.<\/p>\n<p>Bipasha Basu Brings Back Her Hit Song \u2018Bipasha Bipasha\u2019 in Festive Style<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"330\">MUMBAI\u2013 Bollywood beauty Bipasha Basu lit up social media this Durga Puja, stunning fans with her festive look \u2014 and a blast from her own past.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bipasha-Basu.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"171\" height=\"293\"  \/>Bipasha Basu<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"587\">Draped in traditional attire with glittering jewelry, Bipasha posted a reel set to her viral track \u201cBipasha Bipasha\u201d from the film Jodi Breakers. Fans went wild as the actress herself embraced the trend, giving the throwback anthem a whole new life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"900\">The Raaz star has been keeping a lower profile since becoming a mom in 2022, when she and husband Karan Singh Grover welcomed daughter Devi. The little one, who bravely underwent heart surgery as an infant, has already stolen hearts \u2014 recently \u201csinging\u201d Jai Ganesh Deva in a sweet car-ride video with dad.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"902\" data-end=\"1008\">For now, fans are just thrilled to see Bipasha glowing, grooving, and proving she\u2019s still the \u201cOG\u201d diva.<\/p>\n<p>Nia Sharma Tries Dhunuchi Naach for the First Time \u2014 And She\u2019s Loving It<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"290\">MUMBAI\u2013 TV star Nia Sharma just had her first taste of Dhunuchi Naach, and she called it nothing less than \u201cabsolute excitement.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Nia-Sharma.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"383\" height=\"295\"  \/>Nia Sharma<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"635\">The Naagin actress lit up Durga Puja celebrations as she twirled in a saree, balancing the traditional smoke-filled pot while moving to the beats of the dhak. She shared the moment on Instagram, gushing over the energy of the ritual: \u201cThe absolute excitement to experience the vibe of #dunuchi for the first time\u2026 Happy Dussehra everyone!\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"786\">Nia kept her festive look simple but stunning \u2014 an elegant saree, bold earrings, bangles, and a bindi \u2014 while soaking in the devotional atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"981\">For those who don\u2019t know, Dhunuchi Naach is a centuries-old Bengali dance performed during Durga Puja, where devotees sway gracefully with incense-filled pots as smoke and music fill the air.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1153\">Fresh off her 35th birthday bash in Dubai, Nia has also been busy on-screen, recently seen in Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited and the fantasy thriller Suhagan Chudail.<\/p>\n<p>Sonam Kapoor Calls BFF Shehla Khan Her \u2018Chosen Family\u2019 in Sweet Birthday Post<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"355\">MUMBAI\u2013 Sonam Kapoor is all about celebrating her \u201cride-or-die.\u201d The actress took to Instagram to shower love on bestie Shehla Khan, calling her not just a friend but her \u201cchosen family.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357430\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Sonam-Kapoor-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"259\" height=\"352\"  \/>Sonam Kapoor<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"615\">Sharing throwback snaps from their younger days to wedding moments, Sonam wrote: \u201cTo my best friend. My chosen family. Love you so much. I don\u2019t know what I\u2019d do without your unconditional support and love\u2026 May we always find each other in every lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"915\">While Sonam\u2019s emotional note grabbed attention, so did the buzz around her personal life. Rumors are swirling that the Neerja star may be expecting baby number two. Sonam and husband Anand Ahuja already share a son, Vayu, born in 2022, though the family hasn\u2019t confirmed the latest speculation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"1156\">Sonam, who tied the knot with Ahuja in 2018, has taken a step back from films since becoming a mom, but fans still remember her for hits like Raanjhanaa, Veere Di Wedding and Delhi 6. She was last seen in the 2023 thriller Blind.<\/p>\n<p>Shahid Kapoor Forgets His Favorite Food After Too Many Cheat-Free Days<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"319\">MUMBAI\u2013 Shahid Kapoor may be Bollywood\u2019s ultimate fitness buff, but it looks like his strict diet has gone so far he doesn\u2019t even remember what he likes to eat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-357431\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shahid-Kapoor.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"311\" height=\"357\"  \/>Shahid Kapoor<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"553\">The Kabir Singh star confessed on Instagram that after indulging in a \u201ccheat day\u201d for the first time in ages, he had no clue what to order. Sharing a pensive selfie, Shahid wrote: \u201cCheat de after so long bhool gaya what I like\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"870\">On the work front, Shahid has wrapped his fourth project with filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj \u2014 the gangster drama O\u2019 Romeo (previously titled Arjun Ustara). Set in Mumbai\u2019s gritty \u201990s underworld, the film also stars Triptii Dimri, Nana Patekar, and Randeep Hooda, and is slated for a Valentine\u2019s Day 2026 release.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1088\">Shahid teased fans with high praise for his co-stars and even dropped hints about a surprise actor joining the cast. After hits like Kaminey and Haider, expectations for this reunion with Bhardwaj are sky-high. 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