Top Ent News Aug 31: Aishwarya Rai Poses With Brother; Javed Akhtar On Shabana Azmi Joining CJP Protests | Bollywood News

Last Updated:August 31, 2026, 23:52 IST

Top Entertainment News, August 31: From film updates and celebrity statements to TV developments and viral controversies, here’s a roundup of the biggest newsmakers.

Top Entertainment News Of August 31

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan recently enjoyed a fun-filled Raksha Bandhan celebration with her family, and a picture from the gathering is now going viral on social media. The photo offers a rare glimpse of Aishwarya with her brother Aditya Rai and the rest of the family.

For More: Aishwarya Rai Poses With Brother Aditya Rai In Rare Raksha Bandhan Pic, Aaradhya Joins Family Celebration

Javed Akhtar has said he is “proud” of Shabana Azmi for joining the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) student protests in New Delhi last month, revealing that his wife’s decision did not surprise him. The veteran actor had joined students at Jantar Mantar during demonstrations over the NEET paper leak, even as only a handful of Bollywood personalities participated on the ground.

For More: Javed Akhtar Recalls Shabana Azmi Joining CJP Protests Despite Health Scare: ‘I’m Proud Of Her’

Arjun Reddy actress Shalini Pandey has broken her silence over a fake AI-generated video of her being circulated online. Setting the record straight, she clarified that the video is ‘completely fabricated’ and does not depict her. She also strongly condemned the misuse of technology and AI to create videos that harm women.

For More: Shalini Pandey Slams ‘Fake, AI-Generated’ Video Of Her Circulating On Social Media: ‘Deeply Disturbing’

Yash’s mother, Pushpa Arunkumar, has hit back at veteran producer Allu Aravind over his old remark questioning her son’s standing in the film industry before KGF turned him into a pan-India star. Defending Yash’s career before the blockbuster franchise, Pushpa pointed out that he had already delivered several successful Kannada films and built his own audience long before KGF arrived.

For More: ‘Why Are You Threatened?’: Yash’s Mother Hits Back At Allu Aravind Over Pre-KGF Stardom Remark

Mirzapur: The Movie, starring Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi, is all set to hit theatres on September 4, and fans of the popular web series are eagerly waiting to see the Mirzapur universe expand to the big screen. The film has been passed with an ‘A’ certificate by the CBFC and has a runtime of 197.19 minutes which accounts for 3 hours and 17 minutes.

For More: Mirzapur The Movie: CBFC Cuts 35 Seconds Of Intimate Scenes, Mutes Cuss Words; Censor Details Revealed

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How are celebrities reacting to AI-generated content?

Shalini Pandey condemned a fake, AI-generated video of herself circulating online, calling it deeply disturbing and urging fans not to share or engage with it. She stated that such misuse of technology should not be normalised.

What is the controversy surrounding Yash’s pre-KGF career?

The controversy surrounding Yash’s pre-KGF career stems from veteran producer Allu Aravind’s remarks questioning his stardom before the success of KGF. Yash’s mother, Pushpa Arunkumar, responded to these comments, stating that Yash had achieved five consecutive hits in Kannada cinema prior to KGF and built his career from scratch as the son of a bus driver. She questioned why his pre-KGF achievements were being dismissed and why some individuals seemed threatened by his success.

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