Newswrap July 18: Revelations from Kangana Ranaut, Aditya Chopra about differences with Sushant Singh Rajput and more

The July 18 news brings all the key stories from the Bollywood film industry.

1. Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut made some shocking revelations during her interview with Republic TV. The Queen actress adds that when she was fighting nepotism in the Bollywood industry, the only actor who supported her was the late actor Sushant Singh Rajput. Kangana Ranaut also adds that people in the Bollywood industry tried to show it in a bad light and also tried to ruin her film career. The actress says she wanted to shave her head and disappear somewhere while people in the Bollywood industry tried to portray her as a vicious person. Kangana Ranaut also spoke about how Javed Akhtar tried to threaten her by saying that he should apologize to Hrithik Roshan or else he will not take place in Bollywood.

Read: Kangana Ranaut reveals how he wanted to shave his head and disappear; She says she never wanted to end life

2. Simi Garewal commends Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut for her bold move to speak out about the bad done in Bollywood and nepotism. Simi Garewal goes on to say that Kangana Ranaut is bolder and braver than he was. Simi Garewal, who has appeared in many successful Bollywood movies, reveals that she meets a powerful person who tried to destroy her film career. Simi Garewal also adds that he was not as brave as Kangana Ranaut and was silent.

Read: Simi Garewal applauds Kangana Ranaut and remembers how a powerful person had tried to ruin his career.

3. Yash Raj Films chief Aditya Chopra reportedly recorded his statement to the police in the death case of Sushant Singh Rajput. There were reports of how Aditya Chopra had differences with the late actor. The current update in the case of the disappearance of Sushant Singh Rajput, reports indicate that Yash Raj Films director Aditya Chopra had denied having had confrontations with the late actor. The late actor Sushant Singh Rajput missed movies with Bollywood director Sanjay Leela Bhansali in movies like Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela and Bajirao Mastani. Reports also claim that Aditya Chopra has claimed that the filmmaker had signed with Ranveer Singh for those films.

Read: EXCLUSIVE: YRF Director Aditya Chopra refutes reports of differences with Sushant Singh Rajput in her statement

4. Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Aaradhya Bachchan are responding to treatment. News reports add that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has a cough but is responding to treatment. The news update also indicates that Amitabh Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan may have to be in the hospital for a day or two and be stable. News reports also add that Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and daughter Aaradhya Bachchan will have to be in the hospital for a few more days.

Read: COVID 19 positive Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek, Aishwarya Rai, Aaradhya responding well to treatment: reports

5. Priyanka Chopra talks about how being in the United States had presented its share of ups and downs. The former beauty queen claims that the country took a lot from her but in return she gave Nick Jonas, her husband and a family. The actress says that when she started her career in the west, it was not easy. Priyanka Chopra also adds that the fight in the United States was very real, but that she was not going to be afraid and did her best. The actress says that she does not want to talk about the difficulties she faced and that she surely never wanted to play the victim.

Read: EXCLUSIVE: Priyanka Chopra on Tackling Racism in the US: The country took a lot out of me but gave me Nick and his family