⭐ Top 20 Celebrity News Stories — Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Here are the major Indian and international celebrity developments making headlines today, covering Bollywood, regional cinema, Hollywood, music and television.
🇮🇳 India Celebrity News
1. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh Welcome Baby Girl
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have announced the birth of their second child, a baby girl. The couple shared the news with fans on social media, prompting widespread reactions from the Indian film industry and their followers.
2. Rani Mukerji’s Mother Krishna Mukerji Dies at 75
Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, died on Tuesday at the age of 75. Yash Raj Films confirmed the death, while the family requested privacy during the period of mourning.
3. Bollywood Stars Attend Krishna Mukerji’s Funeral
Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar and other members of the Hindi film industry were among those who arrived to pay their respects to Rani Mukerji’s mother.
4. Shah Rukh Khan Visits Lalbaugcha Raja With Family
Shah Rukh Khan visited Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja with Gauri Khan and daughter Suhana Khan during Ganeshotsav. The family participated in the evening aarti and sought Lord Ganesha’s blessings.
5. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan Help Suhana During Ganesh Darshan
During the family’s visit, vermilion accidentally spread across Suhana Khan’s face, prompting a protective reaction from her parents. Videos from the visit circulated widely online.
6. Kartik Aaryan Receives His First National Film Award
Kartik Aaryan received his first National Film Award for Chandu Champion at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Gujarat. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award.
7. Mammootty, Dhanush and Yami Gautam Among National Awards Celebrities
Mammootty, Dhanush, Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan and other prominent actors attended the National Film Awards ceremony at Kevadia. Mammootty was honoured for Bramayugam, while Dhanush received multiple recognitions.
8. Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka Sets Guinness World Record
The upcoming film Raaka has set a Guinness World Record after 37 performers were motion-captured simultaneously in real time. The project stars Allu Arjun and is directed by Atlee.
9. Nani’s The Paradise Generates Strong Advance Sales
Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise has reportedly crossed ₹7 crore in advance sales, with more than 72,000 tickets sold according to the latest reports.
10. Hanuman Ansh Crosses ₹350 Crore Worldwide
The film Hanuman Ansh has reportedly crossed the ₹350-crore mark worldwide, continuing its theatrical run and becoming one of the notable Indian box-office stories of the month.
11. Prabhas’ Fauzi Release Delayed
The producer of Prabhas’ upcoming film Fauzi has confirmed that the release has been delayed while assuring audiences that production remains on track.
12. Parineeti Chopra Video Calls Raghav Chadha During Ganesh Darshan
Parineeti Chopra was seen video-calling her husband Raghav Chadha while visiting Lalbaugcha Raja. The moment attracted attention online during the Ganesh festival celebrations.
13. Zayed Khan’s New Look Sparks Online Reactions
Zayed Khan’s long-haired appearance has drawn comparisons from fans to Professor Snape from the Harry Potter franchise, generating discussion on social media.
14. Aishwarya Lekshmi Maintains Distance From Social Media
Aishwarya Lekshmi has said she has no plans to return to social media after previously describing the experience as exposing her to online negativity.
🌎 International Celebrity News
15. Channing Tatum Addresses Burner-Account Rumours
Channing Tatum has responded to online rumours that he operated a secret social-media account commenting on his former partner Zoë Kravitz and her fiancé Harry Styles. Tatum rejected the speculation.
16. Tom Cruise Discusses AI in Filmmaking
Tom Cruise has spoken about artificial intelligence’s growing role in filmmaking. While acknowledging that AI is developing rapidly, he also discussed the audience’s continuing interest in seeing real performers and physical filmmaking on screen.
17. Anne Hathaway Set for Supporting Actress Oscar Campaign
Anne Hathaway is expected to be campaigned in the Supporting Actress category for her performance in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. The awards-season positioning has put her performance under renewed attention.
18. Zelda Williams Criticises AI Videos Using Robin Williams’ Image
Zelda Williams has criticised people creating AI-generated videos involving her late father, actor and comedian Robin Williams. Her comments have renewed discussion about consent, digital likenesses and the use of deceased performers’ images through generative AI.
19. Sylvester Stallone Discusses His Hollywood Ambassador Role
Sylvester Stallone has spoken about his appointment as a special Hollywood ambassador alongside Mel Gibson and Jon Voight. He recalled being surprised by the announcement and discussed his conversations with Donald Trump about the role.
20. Taylor Swift Receives New MTV Recognition
Taylor Swift is among the international music stars receiving attention in connection with MTV’s new artist-director recognition. The development adds to the singer’s continuing involvement in the music industry’s creative and visual side.
