February 2024 was packed with significant events in the entertainment world, including legal breakthroughs, celebrity weddings, and notable achievements. Here’s a summary of the month’s highlights:
Legal and Controversial Headlines
The month began with relief for Tollywood stars involved in the drug case. On February 1, six out of twelve cases, including those against Ravi Teja, Tarun, and Puri Jagannath, were dismissed due to procedural lapses and lack of forensic evidence. Meanwhile, on February 22, popular YouTuber Shanmukh Jaswanth, known for his Bigg Boss fame, was arrested in a ganja-related case, drawing widespread attention.
Celebrations and New Beginnings
The month saw a host of weddings and engagements. On February 14, Dil Raju’s nephew Ashish Reddy had a grand destination wedding with Advita Reddy in Jaipur. February 18 marked two notable unions: Star director Shankar’s daughter Aishwarya got engaged to assistant director Tarun Karthikeyan, and actress Sonarika Bhadoria, famed for Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev, married businessman Vikas Parashar. Rakul Preet Singh tied the knot with Bollywood producer Jackie Bhagnani in Goa on February 21, while Aksha Pardasany wed cinematographer Kaushal on February 26.
Adding to the joy, several stars welcomed new members to their families. February 5 saw director Vashishta becoming a father to a baby girl, while Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their second child, a son named Akai, on February 15. Telugu hero Nithin became a proud father to a baby boy on February 21, and singer Sagar, brother of Devi Sri Prasad, also celebrated the birth of a baby boy the same day.
Awards and Achievements
February also brought honors to the entertainment industry. Legendary lyricist Gulzar was bestowed with the prestigious Jnanpith Award on February 17, while five Indian artists, including Zakir Hussain and Shankar Mahadevan, won Grammy Awards on February 5, showcasing India’s global artistic influence.
Losses and Farewells
The industry bid farewell to several personalities this month. On February 16, Suhani Bhatnagar, who portrayed Aamir Khan’s younger daughter in Dangal, passed away at 19 due to illness. Bollywood actor Ruthuraj Singh succumbed to a heart attack on February 18, leaving a void in the hearts of fans.
February 2024 truly highlighted the dynamic and emotional journey of the film industry, blending triumphs with heartfelt farewells. Stay tuned for updates on more months from this impactful year.