Want a roundup of all the biggest entertainment stories this week? Here’s a refresher on what happened in the world of cinema and celebrities, plus the upcoming films and shows to watch this weekend.
Rhea Chakraborty cleared in the Sushant Singh Rajput case
After the CBI filed a closure report this week clearing Rhea Chakraborty's name in the Sushant Singh Rajput case, many questioned the way Rhea was treated by the public in the process. Dia Mirza took to Instagram to say that Rhea was owed an apology by those who went "on a witch hunt" and "caused deep anguish and harassment" to her, and Soni Razdan, Pooja Bhatt, Uorfi Javed and Fatima Sana Shaikh also wrote messages of support for Rhea.
Karan Johar’s take on the impact of social media on kids
The Netflix series 'Adolescence' was the talk of the internet recently, with celebrities joining the conversation too. Karan Johar took to Instagram to talk about how the show had impacted him as a parent raising kids in the age of social media. Karan was among the many people questioning how social media influences the impressionable minds of children.
The scrutiny of celebrities’ social media ‘likes’
Speaking of social media, cricketer Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika Sajdeh was in the news because she allegedly liked a video in which Dhanashree Verma was referred to in an unsavoury manner. This also highlighted how much celebrities' social media activity is scrutinised by the public, even though likes may not be endorsements, and can sometimes just be the result of a slip of the finger.
When t-shirts talk louder than publicists
Regardless of whether other celebrities aired their views through social media, Dhanashree's ex-husband Yuzvendra Chahal cemented the trend of making a statement via one's clothing. His "Be Your Own Sugar Daddy" graphic tee was a hot topic on social media, after he wore it to his divorce hearing.
Upcoming shows and films to watch
In terms of what to watch this weekend, here are the upcoming releases to make a note of. Perfect for those who love a mysterious thriller, Nicole Kidman-starrer ‘Holland’ is streaming on Prime Video.
If you want a good laugh and some interesting stories, there are two specials to check out. One of them is ‘Delulu Express’ by stand-up comic Zakir Khan, and is available on Prime Video. The other is comedian Chelsea Handler’s Netflix special titled ‘The Feeling.’
Those who miss the charm, romance, and vintage aesthetics of ‘Bridgerton’ might enjoy the Spanish series, ‘The Lady’s Companion’, on Netflix.
If theatres are where you want to do your weekend watching, Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Sikandar’ is slated for an Eid release on March 30.
Another film hitting screens on the same day is Cate Blanchett, Michael Fassbender, Regé-Jean Page, and Pierce Brosnan-starrer spy thriller, ‘Black Bag’, making for more than enough content to watch this weekend!
