Filmmaker Boney Kapoor recently opened up about how dancing helps him release stress, sharing a monochrome picture of himself in motion on Instagram. “Dance releases your stress — it’s a fact,” he captioned the post.
Earlier this month, Boney also paid tribute to his late wife and Bollywood superstar Sridevi by sharing a photo from her late 20s. On September 3, he posted a picture of the couple during a trip to Tirupati, writing, “From one of our many trips to Tirupati BALAJI.” Sridevi tragically passed away in February 2018 in Dubai, a loss that deeply affected fans across the nation.
In addition to personal reflections, Boney Kapoor recently recounted a cherished memory with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sharing a video on his X handle, he wrote about their first meeting in Lucknow. After addressing a packed summit, the Prime Minister stepped down from the stage, approached Boney, called him by name, and greeted him warmly.
“That simple gesture carried immense meaning,” Boney noted. “Here was the Prime Minister of India, leading a nation of over a billion people, yet he made the effort to recognize me personally. In that instant, I didn’t just feel acknowledged — I felt seen. It is rare for someone in such a position of power to carry such humility, but Modi ji does it so naturally.”
Boney added, “For me, that moment summed up the essence of Narendra Modi — a leader who embodies India’s pride on the world stage, yet always connects with people at a deeply personal level. As Prime Minister Modi ji turns 75, I wish him many more years of leading the nation with the same unwavering determination and personal touch.”
Balakrishna Faces Backlash Over Assembly Remarks Ahead of Akhanda 2
Balakrishna’s recent remarks in the Assembly have sparked controversy, drawing criticism from both the Mega camp and YCP circles after he made comments perceived as insulting to Chiranjeevi and Jagan Mohan Reddy.
The actor-politician, already no stranger to public scrutiny due to his infamous gunshooting episode and previous efforts to secure ticket price hikes for Akhanda during Jagan Mohan Reddy’s regime, now faces a new wave of backlash.
Meanwhile, Akhanda 2 is slated for release on December 5. While the Andhra Pradesh government is supportive of the film, its reception in Telangana remains uncertain due to potential court directives. However, the greater challenge this time appears to be a negative campaign on social media.
With two major fan groups feeling slighted, coordinated online trolling, memes, and criticism of the film seem inevitable. Many netizens suggest that the only way for Balakrishna to safeguard Akhanda 2 from backlash is by issuing a public apology to both Chiranjeevi and former CM Jagan Mohan Reddy.
Insiders recall that despite his “lion” persona, Balakrishna once humbled himself before then Cinematography Minister Perni Nani and CM Jagan to secure a ticket hike for Akhanda. Observers now speculate whether he will again step forward to apologize to both camps in the interest of his film.