Fans of Deepika Padukone were recently stirred after posts circulated on social media claiming her name had been removed from the end credits of the pan-India blockbuster Kalki 2898 AD. The posts suggested that after backlash, her name was later “added back” on the streaming platforms. However, multiple fact-checks and an insider source denied any deliberate omission. According to the source, Deepika’s name has always appeared in the official credits of Kalki 2898 AD across languages and OTT platforms — the confusion arose from how credits are updated on streaming services, which is a multi-step process involving global syncs, file replacements and quality checks, and cannot simply be changed overnight.

The spark for the controversy lies in her confirmed exit from the film’s sequel. In September 2025, the production house Vyjayanthi Movies officially announced that Deepika would not be part of Kalki 2898 AD 2, saying: “After careful consideration… we were unable to find a partnership. And a film like #Kalki2898AD deserves that commitment and much more.” Shortly afterwards, reports surfaced claiming the actor had asked for a 25 % hike in fees and insisted on a maximum seven-hour daily shoot schedule — conditions which the makers reportedly found difficult to accommodate in a high-budget, VFX-intensive film.

In the wake of that exit, fans began scrutinising the OTT versions of the film. Some claimed that one version of the film’s credits did not list Deepika’s name, citing screenshots and viral clips to support the claim. However, verification by several outlets found that her name is visible in all language versions (Hindi version on Netflix, and Telugu/Tamil/Malayalam/Kannada versions on Amazon Prime Video). Fact-checkers pointed out that the confusion may stem from file versions, caching, regional updates or glitchy video clips rather than a deliberate removal.

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While the matter appears to have been clarified — at least by public sources — the episode shines a spotlight on how streaming platforms handle credit updates (which can be slow) and how fandoms react swiftly to perceived slights. It also underscores how the dynamics between actors and big-scale productions (regarding schedule, commitment, fees) are increasingly under scrutiny in the Indian film industry.

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor Khan took some time out of her busy schedule to meet and cheer the Indian Women’s Cricket Team ahead of their high-profile semifinal clash against Australia Women. The actress, full of charm and elegance, brought that extra dose of encouragement and positivity to the team as they prepared for one of their biggest games of this tournament.

Dressed in a chic casual outfit, Kareena interacted warmly with the players, applauding their recent performances and expressing her pride in how far women’s cricket in India has come. Photos and videos from the interaction quickly went viral on social media, showing Kareena sharing laughs and motivational words with the players. Fans praised the actress for supporting women in sports and called her visit “a perfect morale boost” for the Women in Blue.

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Kareena, who spoke on the occasion, said she was deeply inspired by the journey and spirit of the team. “These women are breaking barriers and inspiring millions across the country. It’s an absolute honour to meet them and wish them all the luck for the semi-finals,” she shared.

The Indian Women’s team, led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, is in scintillating form in the ongoing tournament and has qualified for the semifinals based on their brilliant display throughout this tournament so far. This game against Australia Women, considered one of the powerhouses of world cricket, will be an exciting contest.

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Kareena’s impromptu visit did bring in the much-required Bollywood glamour, and words of encouragement from her certainly fanned the team’s desire for victory. For fans on all social media platforms, this was a proud meeting-a mix of cinema, sports, and women empowerment-all for one single motive: to bring victory to India.

The internet woke up to a tsunami of excitement, confusion, and skepticism when a clip of 1990s crush Mahima Chaudhry at her wedding went viral. In the clip, Mahima looks stunning in complete bridal regalia standing alongside actor Sanjay Mishra, who also cuts quite the groom-like figure. With paparazzi cameras and curious bystanders buzzing around her, Mahima smiles and playfully remarks, *”Yeh log baarati hain… mithai kha kar jaana!

“* In no time at all, she started trending on Google, and social media went into speculation frenzy.

Fans and gossip sites went into a frenzy. “Did Mahima Chaudhry marry again?” and “Is this her second wedding at 52?” inundated comments sections. Congratulations poured in as fans cheered on what they thought was the actress’s real-life second marriage. For a moment, the internet was a virtual wedding hall. But what really transpired behind that viral moment was not exactly what it seemed. The “wedding” was really a marketing photo shoot for Mahima and Sanjay Mishra’s new movie, Durlabh Prasad Ki Doosri Shaadi. The title of the movie means “Durlabh Prasad’s Second Marriage,” and the couple had dressed as groom and bride for an innovative promotional exercise.

The realistic setting and Mahima’s eternal beauty rendered the ploy amazingly believable—so believable that it effectively obfuscated the distinction between reality and make-believe.

Mahima afterwards uploaded the film’s motion poster on her social media, that of a funny wedding pamphlet that announced the remarriage of a fifty-year-old man. She captioned it jokingly, “Dulhan mil gayi hai! Tayyar ho jaaiye… baraat jaldi niklegi.” The post attested that the viral video was part of the marketing hype of the film, but by then it had already lit social media on fire.

Audience responded in amusement once the reality emerged. One used the phrase, “I almost fainted thinking Mahima secretly remarried!” while another joked, “Promotion ho toh aisa! Sabko bewakoof bana diya.”

With this apt stunt, Mahima Chaudhry has shown that she still has it in her to enthrall audiences and hog headlines. Her elegant on-screen presence, coupled with the clever marketing gimmick, has generated huge interest in her return to the cinema. Till then, the web might have witnessed a marriage that never took place—but Mahima’s return to stardom is very much real.