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www.newsindiatimes.com – that’s all you need to know . i i i . – t ’ a l y n t k News India Times (April 25, 2026 - May 1, 2026) May 1, 2026 26 Entertainment Priyanka Chopra To Be Honored At Gold Gala 2026 Alongside Simu Liu, EJAE, Others T n another feather to her cap, actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to be honoured at the upcoming Gold House Gold Gala 2026, joining the likes of South Korean singer-songwriter EJAE and actors Charles Melton and Simu Liu, among others. The Gold Gala 2026 will take place on May 9 at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles. In its fifth year, the Gold Gala is expanding its vision into a broader global platform that recognises cultural influence and impact across industries. This year’s theme, ‘A New GoldWorld’, reflects a collective effort to build shared progress and opportunity in a time marked by division. The event will bring together over 650 influential leaders to celebrate the Gold 100 List, with standout honorees in- cluding Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Charles Melton, Jet Li, Simu Liu, Eileen Gu and more, each recognised for their contribu- tions to culture and global storytelling. Among the key honours, Priyanka Chopra Jonas will receive the prestigious Global Vanguard Honor, acknowledg- ing her remarkable 25-year career that has bridged the Asian Pacific andWestern entertainment industries, as per a press release. Her body of work spans acclaimed performances in Hindi cinema and Hollywood, alongside her continued efforts to spotlight emerging and underrepresented talent through her production banner, Purple Pebble Pictures, an impact that has earned her recognition on platforms such as TIME 100 and Forbes’ Most Powerful Women. The evening will also feature appearances from Gold 100 honourees across diverse sectors, including entertainment, business, technology, fashion, social impact, sports and gaming. Names such as Theresia Gouw, HUMAN MADE, Tejasvi Manoj, Jen Lee and Brett Bolton will take the stage to share their vision for the future. - ANI Priyanka Chopra PHOTO:COURTESY ANI A ctor Akshay Kumar is reuniting with longtime co-star Vidya Ba- lan, with the duo set to feature in Anees Bazmi’s next project. Taking to his Instagram handle, Akshay shared a video of himself, boarding a flight with Vidya Balan, suggesting that they have kicked off to Keralam for their next film together. “Next stop: God’s own country, the magical Keralam. Anees Bazmi’s next is my fourth film with the ever fabulous @balanvidya and I hope the good luck charm of our jodi continues,” he wrote. The post quickly caught the fans’ atten- tion, with many expressing heavy antici- pation in the comment section. Notably, Akshay Kumar and Vidya Ba- lan have worked together in notable films like ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’, ‘Heyy Babyy’, and ‘Mission Mangal’. Further details about their next film are yet to be unveiled. On the work front, Akshay Kumar’s ‘Bhooth Bangla’ recently opened in the- atres. Balaji Motion Pictures, a division of Ba- laji Telefilms Ltd, in association with Cape of Good Films, presents Bhooth Bangla starring Akshay Kumar, Wamiqa Gabbi, Paresh Rawal, Tabu, and Rajpal Yadav. Directed by Priyadarshan and Pro- duced by Akshay Kumar, Shobha Kapoor, and Ektaa R Kapoor. Bhooth Bangla paid previews begin in theatres on April 16, 2026, 9 PM onwards. Recently, in an interview with ANI, Ak- shay called the film a “real horror comedy” and clarified that it is completely different from his earlier hit ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’. “Nahi ye bilkul alag hai (No, this is com- pletely different). ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’..usme psychological thriller, horror..horror bhi nahi tha psychological comedy thi (That was more of a psychological comedy This is a fantasy. Iske andar vakai mein koi bhoot hai ya nahi dekhna hai (In this, whether there is a ghost or not, you have to see.) Yeh actually kahunga to asli mein horror comedy hai (So if I say, this is a real horror comedy),” he shared. - ANI T he TVF’s drama series Sapne vs Everyone is back with its sequel to offer a glimpse into a hard- hitting story of ambition and revenge unfolding across Mumbai’s film industry and real estate landscape. The sequel of Sapne vs Everyone was one of the highly awaited series fromTVF after it recieved immense love from its release on YouTube in 2023. The first season concluded with Ambrish Verma outplaying his crooked Mama, played by Vijayant Kohli, in the field of real estate. Parallely, Paramvir’s character was seen pursuing his dream to become an actor after fighting through the unjust real estate. The sequel is the continuation of both these charac- ters. The trailer for the latest season gives audiences a re- fresher as it revisits key moments from Season one before plunging straight into the chaos that lies ahead. In the trailer, Paramvir Cheema’s character was seen leaving for Mumbai to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Parallely, Ambrish Verma has set up his own real estate firm delving straight through the cut-throat world of property selling business. He faces resistance from Vijayant Kohli’s character as the latter threatens Ambrish of killing him after gaining entry into politics. As old wounds resurface, their journeys spiral through rejection, revenge, and risky choices. Trailer ends with Paramvir fighting the odds to secure a role in a movie while Ambrish faces a tough and life-threatening battle from the goons. The makers have also teased a cameo of Naveen Kasturia in the sequel through the trailer. The sequel will exclusively stream on Amazon Prime Video. The OTT platform has shared the trailer on its Instagram handle today. The series is written and directed by Ambrish Verma and stars Paramvir Cheema, Ambrish Verma and Vijayant Kohli in the lead roles. Ambrish Verma, who plays the role of Jimmy in the series, said, “Sapne vs Everyone has not been just another project for me, but a dream. The incredible love and appreciation that Season one received from audiences across the world inspired us to bring Season two to life, continuing this grounded story that reflects social reali- ties many of us relate to. I am grateful to TVF and Prime Video for giving me the platform to share this journey with audiences in India and beyond. In the new season, you will see characters more intense and evolved, raising both the scale and the stakes. I am especially excited for viewers to see Jimmy’s journey- he’s more layered, con- flicted, and driven than before,” as quoted in a press note. The series will premiere on May 1 at Amazon Prime Video. - ANI Akshay Kumar Announces Fourth Film With Vidya Balan For Anees Bazmee’s Next Battle Of Revenge, Dreams, Ambition Intensifies In Sapne Vs Everyone 2 Trailer, To Stream From May 1 PHOTO:ANI