On January 6, 2026, Bollywood made headlines with a mix of personal moments and industry reflections. Jaideep Ahlawat shared fond memories of working alongside cinema legend Dharmendra, while Samantha Ruth Prabhu sparked buzz by flaunting her mangalsutra at the airport. Chitrangda Singh recalled a mobbing incident from her Delhi days, and Suresh Wadkar disclosed a surprising marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit’s family. Here’s a look at the top entertainment stories of the day.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s mangalsutra moment
Newlyweds Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru turned heads at the Hyderabad airport, where the actress proudly flaunted her mangalsutra while stepping out in a chic black outfit. The duo were seen sharing a light-hearted chat as they exited, with Samantha pausing to pose for photographs with fans before heading to their car. The couple reportedly tied the knot on December 1, 2025, in an intimate ceremony at Coimbatore’s Linga Bhairavi temple.
Manoj Desai on Akshaye Khanna ’s choices post ‘Dhurandhar ‘ success
Dhurandhar, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, has been smashing box office records since its release on December 5. The spy actioner has emerged as the highest-grossing single-language Indian film, with Rs 831 crore nett in India and over Rs 1,220 crore gross worldwide.Amid the film’s success, G7 Multiplex owner Manoj Desai shared candid views on Akshaye Khanna’s career choices in a conversation with Bollywood Hungama. He said, “That said, after this, Akshaye ji increased his fees and lost Drishyam 3, which I personally feel he shouldn’t have done. Whenever a star gets success—even if it’s from a three- or four-minute song—they should maintain a little calm afterward. That’s my personal thinking. Of course, he is his own master and can do what he wants.”
Suresh Wadkar recalls marriage proposal from Madhuri Dixit’s family
Veteran singer Suresh Wadkar revisited a long-standing rumour involving Madhuri Dixit at Sahitya Aaj Tak 2025. He revealed that her family had once proposed marriage to him during her early years in the industry.Recalling the moment with humour, Wadkar said, “Ye wala programme Madhuri bhi dekhenge. Woh mujhe kisi din saamne se milengi toh itna peetengi.” He added, “Ab kya hua hoga woh Bhagwan jaane, lekin ye patang kisne udaai woh pata nahi. Sach kahoon toh woh patang abhi tak hawa mein hi latki hui hai. Agar Madhuri ki shaadi mere saath hoti toh kya woh aaj ke time mein mere saath nahi hoti kya?”
Jaideep Ahlawat on working with Dharmendra
Speaking exclusively to The Times of India, Jaideep Ahlawat opened up about his experience working with veteran actor Dharmendra on the sets of Ikkis. Calling himself fortunate to share screen space with the icon, he said, “The whole country, all cinema lovers—I think there wasn’t a soul who didn’t feel bad. I felt a void while promoting Ikkis. I wish he were there during the promotions, watching the film and seeing his work.”He added, “You feel lucky to be part of a project where a legend is involved. Being with him never made me feel like I was working with a great legend—he made everyone feel like family. He was always cracking jokes, reciting beautiful poems and sharing stories. Working with him was an amazing experience.”
Chitrangda Singh recalls mobbing incident
Chitrangda Singh recently spoke about mobbing incidents involving actors like Nidhhi Agerwal and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, highlighting how quickly such situations can spiral out of control. In an interview with Hindustan Times, she said, “Some of these events can really get out of hand because the crowd needs to be controlled. I saw those visuals with Nidhhi, and it was scary. It’s probably the responsibility of the agencies managing them to ensure their safety.”Drawing from her own experiences, she recalled instances during Dahi Handi events when fans began banging on her car. “It gets out of hand because suddenly people have access. I was very scared,” she said. She also cited a chaotic college promotion in Delhi with John Abraham, adding that fans often lose boundaries once they get too close to actors.
