An Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 on board. The tragedy shook the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Indian entertainment industry. Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Alia Bhatt, along with South Indian icons such as Allu Arjun and Chiranjeevi, expressed their sorrow on social media. Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional video tribute, reflecting the deep impact across the film fraternity. 

Cannes wasn’t just about films; it was the off-screen moments that stole the spotlight. Alia Bhatt and Simone Ashley’s surprise meet-up charmed fans, while Urvashi Rautela’s wardrobe glitch and Ruchi Gujjar’s Modi-themed necklace went viral. Homebound earned a 9-minute ovation, and Denzel Washington received an honorary Palme d'Or despite a red carpet hiccup. Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited, the Mission: Impossible cast broke the no-selfie rule, Rihanna wowed with her baby bump, and Emma Stone’s fly battle became meme gold.