Top 20 Celebrity News Stories — India & World
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Here are 20 major celebrity stories making headlines today, covering Bollywood, regional cinema, Hollywood, television and international stars.
🇮🇳 India
1. Shah Rukh Khan Remains India’s Richest Actor, Report Says
A new Hurun-based report continues to place Shah Rukh Khan at the top of India’s wealthiest actors, although reports say his estimated net worth has declined by about ₹2,490 crore over the past year. His wealth extends beyond acting into production and business interests.
2. Rani Mukerji Mourns the Death of Her Mother Krishna Mukerji
Rani Mukerji’s mother, Krishna Mukerji, died at the age of 75. Bollywood figures including Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, Aamir Khan and others attended the family’s last rites and offered condolences.
3. Kartik Aaryan Celebrates His National Film Award
Kartik Aaryan has been reflecting on his National Award recognition for Chandu Champion, describing the honour as a major milestone in his journey from Gwalior to the Hindi film industry. He shares the Best Actor honour with Mammootty.
4. Yami Gautam Speaks About Bollywood Outsiders
Following her National Film Award recognition, Yami Gautam has spoken about opportunities for actors who do not come from established Bollywood film families. Her comments have renewed discussion about access and opportunities in the Hindi film industry.
5. Mammootty Reflects on His National Award Recognition
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty has described his latest National Award as a significant honour following his long career in Indian cinema. His Best Actor recognition was announced alongside Kartik Aaryan’s.
6. Imtiaz Ali Announces Daughter Ida’s Engagement
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali has announced the engagement of his daughter, Ida Ali, to Krish Agarwal. He shared photographs from the ceremony and sought blessings for the couple.
7. Govinda Spotted at Lalbaugcha Raja With Komal Rani Swarnkar
Actor Govinda visited Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja with actress Komal Rani Swarnkar. The appearance comes amid ongoing public speculation surrounding his marriage to Sunita Ahuja; the reports concern allegations and speculation, not established findings.
8. Sunita Ahuja Opens Up About Her Marriage to Govinda
Sunita Ahuja has spoken publicly about her relationship with Govinda, saying she does not regret marrying him while emphasizing her self-respect and independent life. Her comments follow renewed media attention around the couple.
9. Salman Khan’s Bigg Boss 20 Comments Draw Huge Viewership
Salman Khan’s comments about body-shaming have generated significant attention, while Bigg Boss 20 has reportedly crossed 20 million viewers. The actor has also received support from fellow celebrities for speaking against online trolling.
10. Vivek Oberoi’s Adopted Daughter Sahara Shah Begins Acting Career
Vivek Oberoi’s adopted daughter, Sahara Shah, has reportedly recovered from cancer and is now a trained commercial pilot and actor. She has signed her first major film project in Nepal.
11. Allu Arjun Asks Fans for Patience Over ‘Raaka’
Allu Arjun has asked fans to remain patient regarding Raaka, saying the team is taking time because it is attempting to push creative and technical boundaries. The project remains under close attention among Telugu-film audiences.
12. Nani Seeks Government Help Ahead of ‘The Paradise’ Premiere
Nani has approached the Telangana government regarding arrangements for The Paradise premiere, with crowd-management concerns reportedly behind the request. The film is scheduled for theatrical release this week.
13. Parineeti Chopra Discusses Body-Shaming of New Mothers
Parineeti Chopra has criticised online body-shaming directed at new mothers, calling the practice harmful and uninformed. Her comments follow similar remarks by Salman Khan concerning the treatment of celebrity mothers online.
14. Rajpal Yadav Chooses Regular Queue at Lalbaugcha Raja
Actor-comedian Rajpal Yadav was seen waiting in the public queue at Mumbai’s Lalbaugcha Raja rather than using VIP access. Images and videos of the visit have attracted attention on social media.
🌎 World
15. Tom Cruise Attends Star-Studded ‘Digger’ Premiere in London
Tom Cruise attended the London premiere of Digger, with Prince William and Catherine, Princess of Wales also among the prominent guests. Cruise has described the new role as an unusually outrageous character.
16. Mahershala Ali Discusses the Shelved ‘Blade’ Reboot
Mahershala Ali has said he still does not know why Marvel’s planned Blade reboot ultimately fell through after years of development. The actor had been attached to play the title character.
17. Tobey Maguire and Jennifer Meyer Divorce Case Moves Forward
Actor Tobey Maguire and jewellery designer Jennifer Meyer have reached an agreement in their long-running divorce proceedings, according to entertainment reports. The development moves the case closer to completion.
18. Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Draws Attention
Brad Pitt’s new survival film Heart of the Beast is receiving attention internationally. The film centres on a former special-forces soldier and a military dog attempting to survive in the Alaskan wilderness.
19. Meg Ryan and Jack Quaid Make Rare Joint Public Appearance
Meg Ryan and her son Jack Quaid were photographed together at the opening celebration of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles. It was their first widely reported joint public appearance since 2017.
20. Charlize Theron Talks About How She Has Changed With Age
Charlize Theron is attracting attention after discussing how she has become more relaxed and “mellowed” over the years. The Oscar-winning actor remains active in Hollywood while balancing acting and producing work.
