Sonakshi Sinha hangs out with Zaheer Iqbal's family, Alia Bhatt turns writer and more from ent

1. Here's why Allu Arjun rejected Atlee's next film which will now star Salman Khan in lead role

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Actor Allu Arjun reportedly came in first for an upcoming movie with Atlee however, if reports are anything to go by, then things have now taken a turn and Salman Khan might be a part of the yet-to-be-titled film. The movie  was actually one of the most anticipated ones the Pushpa star chose to back out. "They were definitely in talks, but it was at a very primary stage, and the collaboration was never finalized as was being speculated in the media. Atlee is still working on the script and hasn't locked anyone yet. It would have been great to see both of  them teaming up on a massive project, but, as of now, Allu Arjun and Atlee’s film is not happening," an insider told peepingmoon.com. 

2. Ahead of rumoured wedding, Sonakshi Sinha spends quality time with Zaheer Iqbal and his family

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A photo of Sonakshi Sinha hanging out with rumoured fiancé Zaheer Iqbal's family has gone viral on social media. Sonakshi Sinha is seen in the picture sporting an ombre co-ord ensemble. Iqbal was dressed in a white t-shirt. The image was shared on Instagram by renowned stylist Sanam Ratansi, who is Iqbal's sister. Sinha, Iqbal, his sister, parents, and an additional relative were all present in the now-viral picture.

3. Sharmajee Ki Beti OTT release date out: When and where to watch Tahira Kashyap Khurrana's directorial debut

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 It's time for the OTT release of Sharmajee Ki Beti, a drama helmed by Tahira Kashyap and starring Sakshi Tanwar, Saiyami Kher, and Divya Dutta. The film made its premiere last year at the Jio Mami Film Festival exclusively. Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi, and Parvin Dabas are also featured in the movie. On June 28, 2024, Sharmajee Ki Beti will be available on Prime Video.  

4.  Alia Bhatt joins the writers' club: 10 Bollywood celebs who have also written books

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After years of acting, Alia Bhatt has started a new chapter in her life. The actress has now published her own book Following the publication of her first children's picture book, Alia says she is now working on the full series . Apart from Alia, some Bollywood celebrities are also skilled authors with published works, like Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Twinkle Khanna.  

5. From Kota Factory S3 to House of the Dragon S2, all you can stream on OTT this weekend

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All of you binge-watchers will like the plethora of new movies that are available on OTT platforms this week. Everyone has a lot to look forward to, including exciting new movies and a range of well anticipated web series series. With everything that's on the horizon, including the much awaited season 2 of House of the Dragon and season 3 of Kota Factory, along with new shows like Bad Cop and Gangs of Galicia, you won't get bored.   

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