A drone strike caused an explosion and fire on a merchant ship in the Indian Ocean on Saturday but no casualties were reported, a maritime agency said. Another maritime agency has also said that the Liberia-flagged tanker was Israel-affiliated, news agency AFP reported.

The unclaimed attack off the coast of India caused a fire on board, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations and maritime security firm Ambrey, which said the “Liberia-flagged chemical/products tanker… was Israel-affiliated”. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said the attack was by an Uncrewed Aerial System and authorities are investigating it.

Shah Rukh Khan is fresh off the release of his recent film, Dunki, directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Amidst the buzz, he shared insights about his films Jawan and Pathaan in a recent interview, shedding light on his collaboration with Hirani.

In an exclusive conversation with Zoom, Shah Rukh Khan delved into Jawan, Pathaan, and Dunki, emphasising the entertainment factor in films. He expressed, “Mujhe aisa lagta hai ki hum bohot zyada analyse karte hai films ko. We keep on talking too much about mass-oriented, content-oriented, etc. I think films are entertainment-oriented. Kisi bhi tarah se woh hamare dil ko bahae, entertain kare, jo bhi unka topic ho. Mujhe nahi lagta Jawan ya Pathaan mass cinema the. They’re just entertaining films.” 

Praising Rajkumar Hirani’s prowess as a director, SRK highlighted Hirani’s unique ability for entertainment, stating, “There is no other entertaining director than Hirani.”

Additionally, Shah Rukh Khan shared the director’s pivotal role in shaping a film, mentioning, “I think, inshallah, Dunki will be a very entertaining film. Lots and lots of people will watch it because lots and lots of people have watched Rajkumar Hirani films.”

Dunki which also features Taapsee Pannu, Vicky Kaushal, Boman Irani and others in key roles, hit the screens on December 21, 2023.

Karan Johar’s first directorial venture, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, holds a special position in Bollywood’s history, hailed as an iconic film since its release in 1998. Over time, however, the movie faced criticism for perpetuating toxic masculinity and regressive notions concerning female representation, sparking debates about its underlying themes.

Acknowledging the film’s problematic elements, Karan Johar openly addressed its flaws, citing an impactful critique from veteran actress Shabana Azmi. At the Indian Film Festival in Melbourne in 2019, Johar recalled Azmi’s candid reaction upon watching the film. She expressed disappointment regarding its on-screen portrayal, labelling KKHH as “the most politically incorrect film.” Azmi particularly raised concerns about the stereotypical link between a girl’s beauty and the length of her hair. Karan humbly accepted her viewpoint, admitting, “I know you’re right,” in response to her passionate critique.

Reflecting on the casting process, Johar shared an anecdote about pitching the film to Shah Rukh Khan without a script, relying solely on a scene to captivate the actor’s interest. Despite initial refusals from prominent actresses like Tabu, Urmila Matondkar, and Aishwarya Rai, Karan reminisced about Rani Mukerji’s eventual casting after  a recommendation from Aditya Chopra.