Love me or hate me

Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut has opened up about the backlash she often faces, saying she finds it “unsettling” when people reduce her to extremes. “It’s unsettling when people say ‘love or hate her, you can’t ignore her’. I don’t know what I’ve done to deserve the hate,” she said in an interaction with Bhardwaj Rangan. Kangana added that while she has been vocal about national issues, criticism often comes without reason. “Some people have a problem just because you breathe. But I don’t hate anyone,” she asserted, underlining that she continues to stand by her views despite polarising reactions.

Prep for her next

mid-day had recently reported that after 14 years of ‘Queen’ (2013), the actor is set to reunite with filmmaker Vikas Bahl for a new project, reportedly a high-concept drama. The film is expected to centre on a strong female-led narrative, echoing the spirit of their earlier collaboration. The project is likely to go on floors in April-end.

New face of vintage beauty?

Madhubala and Sara Arjun

After the success of Dhurandhar (2025), actor Sara Arjun is reportedly set to portray screen legend Madhubala in Jasmeet K Reen’s next, backed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. We have learnt that the film is currently in pre-production. Before Sara’s name started doing the rounds, it was being said that Kiara Advani would play the role of the iconic actor. An official announcement is expected soon.

Fan’s sacred secret

Sonam Bajwa. Pic/Instagram

Actor Sonam Bajwa has recalled a startling fan encounter, revealing she was told she unintentionally led to a broken engagement. “There was this girl who told me her engagement broke because of me,” Sonam recently shared in an interaction  with Sophie Choudry. She explained that the woman added, “I called it off because he was obsessed with you and wanted me to look like you.” Sonam admitted she was “stunned” by the confession, but said she felt relieved when the woman shared she is now “very happy” in a new relationship.