Top Entertainment News Of The Day: Hema Malini 'Heartbroken' On Dharmendra's Birthday, Pawan Singh Files Complaint After Death Threats

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entertainment world is buzzing with fresh updates every now and then. If you’ve lost track of the biggest headlines, we’ve got you covered. From Bollywood remembering the legendary actor Dharmendra on his birth anniversary to Bhojpuri actor Pawan Singh approaching Mumbai Police after receiving threats linked to the Bishnoi gang, here's everything that happened today, as of December 8.

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Pawan Singh approaches Mumbai PoliceIt is being reported that unknown individuals reportedly demanded money from Pawan Singh and sent threats using multiple phone numbers, with connections traced from Bihar to Mumbai. Members of Singh’s team and those managing his work also received similar threatening messages. Pawan Singh reportedly received a phone warning not to share the stage with Salman. The caller allegedly threatened "serious consequences" if Pawan Singh proceeded with his scheduled performance.For the unversed, the controversy started just a day after Pawan Singh announced on Instagram that he would be sharing the stage with Salman Khan for the Bigg Boss 19 finale. Bollywood remembers DharmendraToday marks the birth anniversary of Bollywood's legendary actor Dharmendra after his sudden demise on November 24. Penning heartfelt note on their social media handles, Saira Banu, Javed Akhtar, Subhash Ghai, Jackie Shroff, Shatrughan Sinha and many more spoke about their memorable moments with the late actor.3 Idiots sequel to bring back OG castAs per a Pinkvilla report, "The script has been locked, and the team is extremely excited for it. They feel the magic of the first film has returned, and is as funny, as emotional, and as meaningful as the first part. The story will be a continuation, picking up nearly 15 years after the characters went their separate ways in the climax scene and reunite for a new adventure. Hirani always had a seed of an idea for 3 Idiots 2, but he wanted it to be perfect and something that would stand up to the legacy of the original."ALSO READ: Pawan Singh Receives Threats From Bishnoi Gang After Meeting Salman Khan On Bigg Boss 19, Files Complaint With Mumbai PoliceRajinikanth announces Padayappa re-release ahead of his 75th birthdaySharing a video on YouTube, legendary actor Rajinikanth has announced the re-release of his 1999 classic Padayappa. Along with his, he is set to bring back the magic again after 25 years with its sequel. He said, "In my 50 years of career, I had never seen women breaking gates to watch a film as they did for Padayappa. Now, when I see sequels like 2.0 (sequel of Robo) and Jailer 2, I wonder why not Padayappa 2? The title will be Neelambari: Padayappa 2. We are discussing the story, and if it comes out well, much like Padayappa, there will be a Neelambari. It will be exciting for the audience, and I’m working on it."He also mentioned, "We didn’t give the film to any OTT or satellite. I only allowed Sun Pictures to run it. It’s the kind of film that’s meant to be watched in theatres. And now, 25 years later, you will see Padayappa on 12 December, my birthday.” Hema Malini remembers late husband DharmendraOn his first birth anniversary, Hema Malini took to social media to fondly remember her better half in a poignant note. On her official X, (formerly Twitter), Hema Malini wrote, "Dharam ji. Happy birthday my dear heart. More than two weeks have passed since you left me heartbroken, slowly gathering up the pieces and trying to reconstruct my life, knowing that you will always be with me in spirit," with a heavy heart. Bigg Boss 19: Winner Gaurav Khanna hits back at hatersIn an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Gaurav Khanna has spoken about the audience's views of him being fake and 'keeping a calm profile'. Speaking about his gameplay during the controversial show, he said, "All this I could have done in the show, I have done it before. In this show I wanted to be real. They thought my reality was fake. That was their mistake, they lost, I won."Salman Khan's first look from Battle Of Galwan to be out on...As per Mid-Day report, Apoorva Lakhia's Battle of Galwan is currently in its post-production stage. The first look will reportedly drop on the superstar's 60th birthday which is on December 27, 2025. "Though it’s a war drama, the first look won’t be cut as an action-driven piece. It will be more about positioning the world and introducing the film’s visual language," the report mentioned. Stay tuned for more updates!