Bollywood round-up: Disha Patani signs up for new project, Priyanka Chopra partners in movie initiative

Another week, more celebrity. Even as Bollywood reels from allegations of intoxication, rape and drugs causing a rift between old friends, the show must go on. There continue to be virtual chats, new additions to the world and – of course – loads of dressing up. Here’s what’s happening this week in the world of glamour and game. First up, actors Deepika Padukone (pictured, left) and Sara Ali Khan (pictured, right) have been called in for questioning by the NCB team probing Sushant Singh Rajput's death. They left Goa for Mumbai on Thursday.

Ananya Panday, who is all set to star alongside Ishaan Khatter in 'Khaali Peeli', was seen looking lovely in yellow. Here comes the sun…

Actors Disha Patani and Aditya Roy Kapur will reportedly be working together on Ahmed Khan's next high octane action film 'Om'. What’s even better news is, if the duo’s dates match, filming may even begin by yearend.

Get ready to turn green with envy. Janhvi Kapoor showcased Manish Malhotra's new collection in a bridal ensemble. The mint green and gold lehenga is perfect for any contemporary bride.

Popular reality show ‘Big Boss 14’ coming up with the tagline of ‘Ab Scene Paltega’, has left the audience curious to know what has been changing inside the Bigg Boss house. However, host Salman Khan has now put an end to all the speculations as he has given a glimpse of the facilities the contestants will get to enjoy on the show.

Just as he was waxing lyrical about getting back to work, actor Arjun Rampal is back on his couch and waiting for results; his co-stars Manav Kaul and Anand Tiwari have just tested positive for COVID-19 and he’s awaiting results. Fingers crossed. He posted on his isnta: 'Bummer quarantined at home, as my co actors #ManavKaul and #AnandTiwari tested Covid positive yesterday on set. Production stopped shoot immediately as is the right thing to do. We all are being retested. Hopeful to resume soon. Testing times but we all have to be brave. Wish them a speedy recovery as I await my results as have been in close contact with them. #nailpolish #willbounceback #fighters #fingerscrossed #zee5'

Sanjay Dutt has undoubtedly been through a lot. Even as he fights cancer, however, his faith and optimism are inspiring. Dutt, who is currently in Dubai with his kids, Shahraan and Iqra, is reportedly all set to return to India September end for a third chemotherapy cycle. Posting from Dubai , his wife Maanayata shared the actor's photo with his fan and wrote : “And how do you survive what you have been given to bear. You keep putting one foot in front of the other and you keep walking....walking together in life️ #love #grace #positivity #dutts #beautifulllife #thankyougod.”

Richa Chadda has had a busy week what with being dragged into a #MeToo row and clapping back. But she took some time out to de-stress while walking down a beach in a glamourous outfit.

Priyanka Chopra’s production house Purple Pebble Pictures has partnered with ViacomCBS Entertainment & Youth Group, to encourage First Time Directors programme for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of colour) and women filmmakers. Others who are collaborating for the project include Idris Elba and Salma Hayek. 50 films will be helmed by first time BIPOC filmmakers and women directors under the programme.

Kangana thanked Bombay High Court as it pulled up BMC on her petition against demolition. Reacting to the development, Kangana Ranaut tweeted that the direction of court made her emotional. Kangana also thanked the court for “giving her back all she had lost.” “Honourable Justice HC, this brought tears to my eyes, in the lashing rains of Mumbai my house is indeed falling apart, you thought about my broken house with so much compassion and concern means a lot to me, my heart is healed thank you for giving me back all that I had lost.”

2.0 actor Amy Jackson and boyfriend George Panayiotou celebrated the first birthday of their son, Andreas, on September 17. Jackson posted a video of the little party, complete with themed birthday cake. She captioned the video, “My beautiful baby boy’s special day.”