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Sharmila Tagore balanced a thriving acting career with family life in the 1970s, while Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi embraced the role of stay-at-home parent. Soha Ali Khan recalls this arrangement as normal, despite Sharmila's frequent work absences. While Saif Ali Khan initially struggled with her absence, Sharmila later became more involved, acknowledging both her efforts and missteps in parenting.

Kajol revealed on 'The Kapil Sharma Show' that Ajay Devgn surprised her with a kissing scene in his directorial project, which she discovered after it was filmed. Despite her playful, jealous reaction, Kajol humorously referenced her 'Dilwale' character. She also shared that the secret to their 26-year marriage is understanding and overlooking minor issues, balancing their contrasting personalities.

Priyadarshan's Bollywood project 'Haiwaan,' a remake of his Malayalam hit 'Oppam,' has commenced shooting in Kochi, featuring Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan. The film promises a blend of thrills and drama, with significant alterations to the original screenplay. Mohanlal, who starred in 'Oppam,' will make a surprise cameo, adding to the excitement of this cinematic reunion.

Bollywood stars are increasingly collaborating with South Indian filmmakers, driven by the success of pan-India films like 'Baahubali' and 'Jawan'. Actors like Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Aamir Khan are exploring partnerships with production houses and directors from the South to tap into a wider audience and leverage the scale and vision of Southern cinema.

Ibrahim Ali Khan shared heartwarming photos of a Pataudi family park day, featuring Saif Ali Khan with sons Ibrahim, Taimur, and Jeh. The pictures capture candid moments of family bonding, including a rare frame of all four Pataudi boys together. Taimur and Jeh were also seen enjoying a playful cricket match.