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Celeb Central: Stars React to Pahalgam Tragedy, Wedding Buzz & Personal Reveals

April 23, 2025

It’s been a day of somber reflection mixed with personal milestones and candid moments in the Indian celebrity world. Here’s the latest chatter from your favourite stars:

Industry Mourns Pahalgam Victims

  • Widespread Condemnation: The horrific terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22nd has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. Numerous celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Allu Arjun, and many others, strongly condemned the heinous act on social media, expressing deep sorrow and condolences for the victims and their families.
  • Personal Connections: The tragedy hit close to home for some. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap’s daughter Aaliyah and director Imtiaz Ali’s daughter Ida shared their shock, revealing they were near the attack location just days prior.

Relationship Radar & Paparazzi Watch

  • Saif Ali Khan Speaks Out: Following the recent knife attack incident, Saif Ali Khan shared his thoughts, expressing a dislike for heavy security but feeling grateful it wasn’t his “time to go.” Rahul Bhatt (Alia’s stepbrother) commented that Saif should enhance his security.
  • Sidharth Protects Kiara: Actor Sidharth Malhotra was reportedly seen admonishing paparazzi for getting too close to his pregnant wife, Kiara Advani, asking them to “behave”.
  • Wedding Bells & Rumors: Singer Armaan Malik married fashion influencer Aashna Shroff. Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth shared beautiful photos from their wedding ceremony. Adding to the buzz, unverified reports claim wedding pictures of Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya have also surfaced online.

Candid Confessions & Gossip Mill

  • Personal Journeys: Hrithik Roshan’s sister, Sunaina Roshan, courageously opened up about her past battle with alcoholism. Dr. Shriram Nene (Madhuri Dixit’s husband) shared details of his significant weight loss (18 kgs) after turning vegan. Music maestro AR Rahman, recently discharged after being hospitalized for dehydration, also addressed online trolling regarding his divorce.
  • Spilling the Tea: Rahul Bhatt made headlines calling Kartik Aaryan “PR ka Baap” (Master of PR) and suggesting Alia Bhatt’s current fame pales in comparison to Pooja Bhatt’s past stardom. Paresh Rawal reminisced about working with Aamir Khan and Salman Khan on the classic Andaz Apna Apna.
  • Blast from the Past: Mamta Kulkarni, known for films like Karan Arjun, reportedly returned to Mumbai after 25 years.

From heartfelt reactions to personal milestones and industry chatter, the celebrity world continues to keep us engaged. Stay tuned for more updates!