Year Ender 2024: Ambani Wedding To lawrence Bishnoi vs salman khan, The Year’s Biggest Newsmakers
From the grandeur of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding to AR Rahman’s shocking divorce after 29 years of marriage, the industry has seen it all.
The year 2024 has been filled with notable achievements and controversies in indian entertainment. Several celebrities have dominated the headlines. From the grandeur of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's wedding to AR Rahman’s shocking divorce after 29 years of marriage, the industry has seen it all. The viral moment when Shah Rukh Khan, salman khan, and aamir khan danced together at a wedding captivated fans. Meanwhile, Diljit Dosanjh's global influence and the controversial journey of Laapataa Ladies to the Oscars further fueled discussions throughout the year.
The Big Fat indian Wedding
The spotlight was briefly shared by the Ambani family for hosting the biggest as well as longest wedding. Mukesh Ambani’s youngest son, Anant Ambani, tied the knot with his ‘best friend,’ Radhika Merchant. Their pre-wedding festivities kicked off in march with a grand three-day event in Jamnagar. This was followed by another pre-wedding celebration in May. After a series of pre-wedding events, Anant and radhika finally tied the knot in July in Mumbai, where the world witnessed the big-fat indian wedding.
AR Rahman’s Divorce from wife saira Banu
Much-celebrated musician AR Rahman took everyone by surprise when his wife, saira Banu, announced that the couple would be seeking separation after 29 years of marriage. The news of their divorce has sent shockwaves through the industry. A statement was released by Saira Banu's lawyers. Shortly after the news became public, AR rahman took to his official social media handle to share his thoughts.
Poonam Pandey Death Hoax Shocks the Internet
Poonam Pandey was the subject of a fake death news incident in early 2024. The news initially reported as a tragic loss due to cervical cancer, sparked widespread concern and condolences. However, it was later revealed to be a publicity stunt aimed at raising awareness about cervical cancer. The stunt generated significant controversy. Many criticized the approach as insensitive and disrespectful to those who have genuinely lost loved ones to the disease. The incident highlights the ethical implications of using such tactics for public awareness campaigns and the potential negative impact they can have on public sentiment.
Shah Rukh Khan, salman khan, and aamir khan Reunion
At Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s wedding, which concluded on june 14 with a star-studded reception, the three Khans of Bollywood—Shah Rukh Khan, salman khan, and Aamir Khan—came together and set the stage on fire as they performed to the popular song "Naatu Naatu" from the telugu film RRR. This rare sight of the three Khans dancing together thrilled fans and went viral.
Diljit Dosanjh: Redefining music and Global Influence
The one person who managed to be in the spotlight from the beginning of the year to the end was Diljit Dosanjh. From appearing on Jimmy Fallon’s The Tonight Show to performing at sold-out concerts across the world as part of his Dil-Luminati Tour, the punjabi star was all over the news in 2024.
Laapataa Ladies: A Controversial journey to the Oscars
Laapataa Ladies was selected as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) in the Best international Feature Film category. However, it failed to make it to the final shortlist of 15 films. This led to a lot of discussions and debates about the selection process for the representative of indian cinema on the international stage. Its failure to make the final shortlist was a setback for indian cinema and sparked conversations about the criteria for selecting India's official entry and the film…
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