On January 20, 2026, Bollywood grabbed attention with several noteworthy developments. From director Atlee and Priya announcing their second pregnancy to Palaash Muchhal returning to cinema after his cancelled wedding with Smriti Mandhana, and Neha Kakkar urging people not to drag her “innocent husband” Rohanpreet Singh into speculation after announcing a break from “relationships” — here’s a look at the top five entertainment news stories of the day.
Khushi Mukherjee on defamation suit
Khushi Mukherjee has addressed the controversy triggered after influencer Faizan Ansari announced a Rs 100 crore defamation lawsuit against her. The legal threat stemmed from her comments about Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav.
In a media interaction, Khushi firmly denied defaming the cricketer, admitting only that her remark may have been avoidable, while insisting there was no malicious intent behind it.“Mere moonh se baat nikal gayi ki haan, baat hoti thi, shayad nahi nikalna chahiye tha. Par usmein defamation wali koi baat nahi thi,” she told Instant Bollywood.She further clarified that she has not received any legal notice so far and believes the issue has been exaggerated by social media and television debates.“Aisa koi legal notice ya yeh sab kuch mere paas aaya nahi hai. News channels ke paas waise bhi topics nahi hote, toh til ka pahaad bana dete hain,” she added.Reiterating that her statement was factual and not defamatory, Khushi said, “I mean, baat hoti thi, theek hai, sach hai. Defamation? No, I haven’t received any defamation notice, and I don’t think in any way I have defamed him.”Without naming Faizan Ansari, she also criticised influencers fuelling the controversy for attention. “Kuch aise saste se jo influencers hain, woh bonfire mein haath sekne ke liye aa gaye aur bhaukne lag gaye. So let them bark, that’s all I can say,” she remarked.The controversy began after Khushi stated in an interview that Suryakumar Yadav “used to message her a lot,” while clearly maintaining that there was no romantic involvement between them.
Palaash Muchhal returns to cinema
After staying away from the spotlight for a while, composer and filmmaker Palaash Muchhal is set to return to work. He is gearing up to begin his next directorial venture, marking his comeback to filmmaking following recent personal and media buzz.The untitled project will feature Shreyas Talpade in a prominent role and is expected to go on floors soon. Set in Mumbai, the film continues Palaash Muchhal’s journey as a director, with more details likely to be announced shortly.
Atlee and Priya expect second child
Director Atlee and his wife Priya Atlee have shared joyful news with fans — they are expecting their second child. The couple already have a son, Meer, who was born in January 2023.Priya announced the pregnancy on Instagram with a heartfelt post featuring candid, warm family pictures. In one image, she is seen gently holding her baby bump in a soft mehendi-green dress, while Atlee stands beside her. Another photo shows their son Meer adding an adorable big-brother touch to the moment. Their pets are also seen relaxing nearby, giving the pictures an intimate, homely feel.Sharing the post, Priya wrote, “Our home is about to get even cozier with the addition of our newest member! Yes! We are pregnant again. Need all your blessings, love and prayers. With love — Atlee, Priya, Meer, Becky, Yuki, Chocki, Coffee and Goofy.”
Neha Kakkar clears rumours around marriage
Neha Kakkar recently sparked concern after announcing a break from all activities on social media, leading to speculation about a possible separation from husband Rohanpreet Singh. The singer was quick to address the rumours in a follow-up Instagram Story.Requesting people not to involve her husband or family, Neha wrote, “Guys plz don’t drag my innocent husband or my sweetest family in all this plz! They are the purest people I know and whatever I am today, it’s because of their support.”She explained that her frustration was directed at certain individuals and the system, adding, “It’s a few other people and the system that I’m upset with. I hope you get it and let my husband and my family stay out of all this.”Calling herself overly emotional, she admitted that posting impulsively can lead to misinterpretation. “Media people know very well ke ‘rai ka pahaad kaise banaya jaata hai’. Lesson learnt,” she wrote.Neha concluded by saying she would keep her personal life private going forward and assured fans of her return. “Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon with a bang!”
Mumbai crash involving Akshay Kumar’s security team
Mumbai’s Juhu Police have registered a case against a speeding car driver after a Mercedes rammed into an auto-rickshaw, which then overturned and crashed into a vehicle from actor Akshay Kumar’s security convoy.The incident occurred on Monday night, injuring two people. The accused driver, identified as Radheshyam Rai, has been booked under BNS sections 281, 125(A) and 125(B) for rash driving.Videos from the accident site circulated online, showing bystanders assisting police as they rescued an injured man trapped inside the damaged auto. The auto driver’s brother has claimed that he sustained serious injuries. Further updates are awaited.
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