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Published 20:34 IST, September 15th 2020

From Jaya Bachchan's speech to Rhea Chakraborty's drug case, read Ent Recap for Sept 15

From Jaya Bachchan's speech supporting Bollywood to Rhea Chakraborty revealing names to NCB, here is the daily ent Recap for today that is Sept. 15, 2020.

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From Jaya Bachchan standing up for Bollywood amidst the current controversies to Sapna Bhavnani supporting Kangana Ranaut and the latest Khaali Peeli controversy. Take a look at the latest entertainment news that made news today. Here is a list of news that made headlines today in the entertainment industry. 

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Farhan Akhtar supports Jaya Bachchan's speech

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar endorsed Jaya Bachchan's speech in Rajya Sabha today for her remarks about Bollywood. Jaya Bachchan defended the Hindi film industry and also slammed the 'conspiracy' by Bollywood insiders to defame the film industry over allegations of drug use and 'use of derogatory terms to describe it'. Here is Farhan's tweet showing a clip of Jaya Bachchan's speech today. 

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Anushka Sharma not to star in Prabhas' Adipurush

Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma, who has been in the news after she announced her pregnancy is also rumoured to star in Prabhas mega film called Adipurush. There were claims at many entertainment portals that Anushka Sharma will be next seen in Adipurush. However, it is now confirmed that she is likely to resume work only after April 2021.

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Sara Ali Khan & Rakul Preet's names surfaced in NCB investigation

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has confirmed to ANI that the names of Sara Ali Khan, Rakul Preet Singh have surfaced in the investigation linked to the Rhea Chakraborty case. Another celebrity who has been named is Simone Khambatta, a fashion designer-YouTuber. However, the NCB clarified that no summons had been issued to them yet, as per the news agency.

Khaali Peeli’s new song 'Tehas Nehas' in controversy

The makers of Ishaan Khatter and Ananya Panday starrer Khaali Peeli released a new song called Tehas Nehas today. Some of the netizens are accusing the makers of the movie to buy 'bots and paid reviews' allegedly for the YouTube comment section of the song. This is the second controversy after their song Beyonse Sharma Jayegi, received backlash for racism. 

Sapna Bhavnani supports Kangana Ranaut on Mumbai Police

Popular celebrity hairstylist and producer Sapna Bhavnani on Tuesday came out in support of Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut and questioned the Mumbai Police. Bhavnani called the Mumbai Police as 'rude and unavailable' and said they 'end up doing nothing.' Bhavnani's comment comes after Kangana slammed Mumbai Police' role in Sushant Singh Rajput's death case. Take a look at Sapna Bhavnani's tweet questioning Mumbai police. 

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Promo Image courtesy: Anubhav Sinha Twitter & Rhea Chakraborty Instagram, Ishaan Khatter Instagram

Updated 20:34 IST, September 15th 2020

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