Actress Nora Fatehi’s legal team has clarified that she is not an accused in the case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar and was summoned by the court only in the capacity of a witness.

The statement follows the November 2 hearing of the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) case at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, where Nora was summoned to appear as a witness and assist in the proceedings.

The case involving Sukesh Chandrashekhar was taken up at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on November 2, where Nora had been summoned to appear as a witness. However, her lawyers informed the court that she could not attend due to prior professional commitments and the short notice of the summons. An exemption application was subsequently filed, following which the court adjourned the matter to November 6, and issued a fresh summons for her appearance.

Her legal team also clarified that Nora is neither an accused nor facing allegations of wrongdoing in the case. She has been called only as a witness to assist the court in the proceedings.

In a statement to media, her legal team said, “The EOW matter concerning Sukesh Chandra Shekhar was listed today before the Rouse Avenue Court, Delhi, where Nora Fatehi was summoned as a witness. Her advocates appeared before the Court and submitted that she had received the summons at a very short notice and was unable to attend due to prior professional commitments.”

It further read, An application seeking exemption from personal appearance was filed, following which the matter was adjourned to 6 November 2026, with fresh summons issued for her appearance. It is clarified that Nora Fatehi is neither an accused nor alleged to have committed any offence in these proceedings. She has been summoned solely as a witness to assist the Court.”

For the unversed, the case revolves around allegations that Sukesh Chandrashekhar orchestrated an extortion racket worth nearly Rs 200 crore while being lodged in Delhi’s Rohini Jail. He allegedly posed as senior government officials to carry out the fraud.

The Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) probed the matter and subsequently filed a chargesheet under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).

Nora had earlier been questioned by the EOW over her alleged links with Chandrashekhar and his wife, Leena Maria Paulose. Her statement was also recorded before a magistrate under Section 164 of the CrPC. She was later included as a prosecution witness in the supplementary chargesheet.

Actress Shanaya Kapoor will be having a working birthday this year. She will be spending her special day promoting her upcoming series ‘Student of the Year: After Dark’, along with juggling her other work commitments.

Talking about working on her birthday, Shanaya said that although she would love to spend some time with her family, she feels working is a nice way of entering a new year.

Speaking about this, Shanaya shared, “I think there is something really special about being busy doing what you love, especially on your birthday. Of course, I would love to spend some time with my family and friends, but I am genuinely excited about everything happening professionally right now. It feels like a nice way to begin another year.”

Actress Kareena Kapoor cheered Shanaya for her upcoming show, ‘Student of the Year: After Dark’, as she penned a lovely wish for her on her birthday.

Bebo wrote on her Insta Stories, “Happy birthday to the lovely Shanaya. Good luck for your new show… Looks too good. (sic)”.

Sonam Kapoor added, “Happy happy birthday, darling… wishing you the best year ahead! So excited for all that’s coming your way, especially Student of the Year: After Dark! Love ya!”

Talking about ‘Student of the Year: After Dark’, the show has been directed by Reema Maya and produced by Karan Johar.

Marking her OTT debut, the project will show Shanaya in a double role. It is set to premiere exclusively on JioHotstar on 13th November.

Over and above this, Shanaya’s promising lineup also includes ‘Zombie Reddy 2 – NXT LVL’, which marks her Pan India debut. Directed by Suparn S. Varma and created by Prasanth Varma, the drama will also feature Teja Sajja and Upendra in pivotal roles, along with others.

Kajol called Shah Rukh Khan ‘an absolute rockstar’ as she wished him on his 61st birthday on Monday.

Kajol took to the Stories section of her official Insta handle and dropped a picture where SRK is trying to give a peck on the cheek to Kajol, while she flaunts her dazzling smile.

“Happy Birthday @iamsrk! Stay the absolute rockstar that you are. Sending you the biggest hug today! (sic),” she wished her ‘K3G’ co-star.

Many big names from the industry wished SRK with sweet posts on social media.

Ajay Devgn uploaded an old picture on his handle where he and SRK were seen posing in black leather jackets and blue denims.

“Picture purani hai aur dosti bhi… Happy Birthday, Shah Rukh! (Red heart emoji)”, Ajay’s wish for Shah Rukh read.

One of the most beloved pairs in B-town, Kajol and Shah Rukh have delivered several blockbusters over the years, including “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (1995), “Karan Arjun” (1995), “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998) “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” (2001), “My Name Is Khan” (2010), and “Dilwale” (2015).

Their iconic drama ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ completed 3 decades since its release in December last year.

Commemorating the special occasion, Kajol and SRK unveiled the bronze statue of their characters from the movie, Raj and Simran, at London’s Leicester Square.

Speaking during the occasion, King Khan had shared that he had no idea that “DDLJ” would become this phenomenon.

“I’m very fortunate to have been part of cinema like this and very grateful. I think none of us, to be honest, had any idea DDLJ would become this in people’s hearts. I am sure Adi (Aditya Chopra) and all felt it would be a good film and everybody would like it, but I don’t think anyone would have ever imagined what it became and what it stands for,” King Khan said.