Singer Mika Singh recently recalled his attempt to enter megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s famous Diwali party without an invitation on the quiz-based reality show, Kaun Banega Crorepati.

Sharing the anecdote, Mika said he would often pass by the Bachchan residence during Diwali, hoping to receive an invitation to the star-studded celebration someday.

Recalling those days, Mika said, “Main inke ghar ke aage se jaata tha… Toh jab bhi hoti thi, inki Diwali party bahut mashhoor hoti thi. Bahut se superstar hote the, sabse bade toh khud hi itne bade superstar hain… Toh Diwali party jab bhi hoti thi, main inke gate ke aage se jaata tha, toh meri badi ichha thi ki bhai, kab main inke ghar pe jaaunga, kab waisa bulawa aayega..”

(I used to pass by his house. His Diwali party was very famous, with so many superstars in attendance. And, of course, the biggest superstar of them all is Mr Bachchan himself. Whenever he hosted the Diwali party, I would pass by his gate, wishing that one day I would get to visit his house and receive an invitation)

He then narrated how he once used his large car to make the security personnel believe that a superstar was arriving at the party.

“Maine ghar bada nahi liya, meri gaadi bahut badi thi, toh sabko lagta tha ki koi superstar ghoom raha hai us gaadi ke andar. Bahut badi gaadi thi, inki Diwali party chal rahi hai aur poora media aur security wahan hai… Toh maine sirf aise jaake inke gate ke aage horn bajaya ‘paa…’ Unhone poora security ne darwaza khol diya ki woh bahut bada koi superstar aaya hai. Main bhi chashma pehan ke aise… kale sheeshe the, aise-aise karke andar ghus gaya..”

(I hadn’t bought a bigger house, but I had a very big car, so everyone thought a superstar was travelling inside it. The car was huge, and his Diwali party was underway, with the entire media and security present there. So, I simply drove up to his gate and honked, ‘Paa…’ The security team opened the gate, thinking that some big superstar had arrived. I was wearing sunglasses, and the car had tinted windows, so I managed to sneak inside, pretending to be someone important)

Mika, however, soon realised that he did not have an invitation and decided to reverse his car and leave. He said Bachchan later sent him a message, inviting him to meet him directly whenever he visited next.

“Phir mujhe realize hua ki main uninvited hoon, toh phir maine gaadi back kar li. Phir paaji ka message aaya ki ‘Aage toh jaddon bhi aana Punjabi vich, tussi meenu sidha milne aana’. So yeh inki greatness hai..”

(Then I realised that I was there without an invitation, so I reversed the car and left. Later, I received a message from paaji (Amitabh Bachchan) saying in Punjabi, ‘Whenever you come next time, come and meet me directly.’ That is what makes him so gracious)

Responding to Mika’s story, Amitabh Bachchan spoke about the welcoming atmosphere at his home during festivals, crediting his wife, actor-politician Jaya Bachchan, for her approach to guests.

“Aur humara jo nyota jaata hai… Diwali ka tyohar ho, Holi ka tyohar ho, koi bhi tyohar ho… Jaya ji kehti hain yeh khula ghar hai, jiske aana chahe woh aa sakta hai..”

(And as for our invitations, whether it is Diwali, Holi or any other festival, Jaya ji always says that this is an open house, and anyone who wishes to come is welcome)

Shahid Kapoor has wrapped up the shoot of the second season of his crime thriller series ‘Farzi’.

Filmmaker duo Raj & DK marked the occasion by sharing a behind-the-scenes video of the actor from the sets, in which he is seen being goofy. Sharing the video, the directors wrote: “It’s a wrap on the Artist and he promptly breaks out of character! Fantastic job @shahidkapoor. We got some crazy shit done this time! To the Fakers!”

In the video, the ‘Jab We Met’ actor is seen making funny expressions and breaking into some crazy dance moves. When Raj & DK ask him what is happening, Shahid responds with a goofy expression, saying, “Mera khatam,” before continuing with his playful antics.

The filmmakers also praised the actor’s performance and expressed their excitement over the work they have done for the upcoming season.

‘Farzi’ features Shahid in the role of an artist drawn into the world of counterfeiting. It also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Kay Kay Menon, Raashii Khanna, and Bhuvan Arora. The eight-episode series was released on Amazon Prime Video on 10 February 2023.

A few days ago, Shahid Kapoor reflected on his character Sunny as the shoot of his upcoming series ‘Farzi 2’ neared its completion. On October 15, the ‘Kabir Singh’ actor shared a series of pictures showcasing his looks from the sets of the second season. He also spoke about how deeply the character has become a part of him.

“As the shoot on Farzi 2 is coming to a close. It only reminds me of how much Sunny lives in me. I am him and he is me. We both started as just a kid off the mumbai streets with a fire in his heart to tell the world…. look at me. I am an artist,” he wrote as the caption.

Actress Anushka Sen opened up about representing India on a global platform after being named the country’s Global Brand Ambassador for the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival.

Reflecting on the honor, she said, “Our stories deserve to be heard across the world,” emphasizing the importance of bringing Indian stories and talent to international audiences. Speaking about the appointment, Anushka said, “Being named the Global Ambassador representing India at the Newport Beach Film Festival is a moment that means more to me than words can express. For me, this is about so much more than a title; it is about the stories we carry, the boundaries we break, and the doors we open for those who come after us.”

Emphasizing the importance of believing in one’s roots and ambitions, she added, “India has incredible talent and stories that deserve to be heard across the world. I want every young Indian to know that you don’t have to fit into a certain mold to make your country proud. Where you come from can be your greatest strength, and your dreams should never be limited by your circumstances.”

Anushka, who continues to explore opportunities across international entertainment, hopes her journey encourages more young Indians to pursue their ambitions and represent the country on global platforms.

“I feel incredibly fortunate to be experiencing this, and I hope more young Indians get the chance to represent our country on global platforms. If my journey can encourage someone to believe in themselves and take a step towards their dreams, that would mean a lot to me,” she shared.

“For me, the real achievement is seeing Indian talent find its place on the global stage. I feel truly proud to represent my country, and I hope to make this moment count for something bigger than myself,” Anushka further explained.

Anushka Sen has been named the Global Ambassador representing India at the 2026 Newport Beach Film Festival. The recognition comes after Anushka became the only Indian to debut in a Korean film project, “Jeju Olle.”