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For most entertainers, film premieres and charity galas are a chance to promote their latest movie and be seen rocking their best frocks and tuxedos.

But for some people, they are an excuse for a family night out. Today, we’ll meet some of Hollywood’s finest actors, actresses, musicians, athletes, and TV personalities who brought their loved ones along to red-carpet events

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith

Remember the happy family day out when Will and Jada Pinkett Smith took Trey, Jaden, and Willow to the 2022 premiere of Will’s latest film, Emancipation?

Everything was hunky dory. They posed for photos on the red carpet, everyone had a lovely time, and Dad didn’t slap anyone. Move along…

Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner took her darling daughter Stormi to see her dad, rapper Travis Scott, perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Mom wore a figure-hugging silver graphic print dress, while Stormi looked like a little superstar in an off-white dress and sneakers.

Janhvi Kapoor made a grand debut at the 78th Cannes Film Festival ahead of the premiere of Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound. During Get Ready with Me segment by Vogue India, Janhvi Kapoor remembered her late mother Sridevi and shared Cannes was her favourite holiday destination.

Recalling the fond memories of visiting the place with Sridevi, Janhvi told Vogue India, “You know this place was my mom’s favourite place to come to for a holiday. We spent 3-4 consecutive summers here… It was like a big thing with us as a family. Every time mom would do something, every time she was getting an award, or her movie (was getting screened somewhere)… I remember English Vinglish premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, or when dad was shooting somewhere… All of these big life moments. We would be together as a family and experience them together and celebrate.”

Sharing the feeling of emptiness after visiting Cannes without her mother, Janhvi said, “We are back in Cannes. My dad (Boney Kapoor) and Khushi are with me… It is weird coming back here without her and especially because she always took me to her big moments. I miss her a lot.”

Janhvi Kapoor let her fashion game do all the talking at Cannes. She paid a tribute to her mother, wearing a rose-pink ensemble from the shelves of Tarun Tahiliani. She accentuated her look with pearl jewellery. 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan debuted at Cannes Film Festival in 2002.

Her entrance in a horse-drawn chariot marked a cultural milestone.

The film “Devdas” premiered, showcasing Indian cinema to global audiences.

In the grand corridors of global cinema, few debuts have been as defining as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan‘s first appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002. 

It wasn’t just a red carpet moment – it was a cultural milestone. Accompanied by her Devdas co-star Shah Rukh Khan and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Aishwarya‘s Cannes debut marked the beginning of what would become a two-decade-long relationship with the prestigious festival.

That year, Devdas had its grand international premiere at Cannes, introducing global audiences to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s opulent, emotionally charged adaptation of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s beloved novel. 

Aishwarya’s entrance was unforgettable. Arriving in a horse-drawn chariot, she set the tone for what would become an iconic moment. 

Dressed in a sunshine-yellow Neeta Lulla saree, she looked every bit the Indian princess – regal, composed and radiant. Her look was simple yet striking: the saree was paired with minimal makeup, traditional kundan jewellery and her signature poise. 

Prateik Smita Patil has changed his last name many times in the last decade. A few weeks ago, he had revealed in public that he has chosen to go with the name Prateik Smita Patil after discussing with his wife, Priya Banerjee. 

In a recent interview, Prateik Smita Patil revealed a custody battle ensued after his birth between his father Raj Babbar and Smita Patil’s family to decide upon his last name. Smita Patil died soon after his birth.

“It wasn’t even Smita, so growing up I was ‘Prateik Smit Babbar’. In school, everyone thought I was Christian because they would wonder ‘why Smit?’, no one cared for Babbar. Everyone just called me Smit.”

Prateik made a lasting impression in his debut film Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. In that film,  he was credited as ‘Prateik Babbar’ but subsequently, he went with just ‘Prateik’ for a few years. 

“In my first film, my name was Prateik Babbar and then the devil got the better of me and I started thinking ‘Kaun hai maa? Kaun hai baap? (Who is mom? Who is dad?)’ Then I started thinking, ‘I don’t want to be Patil, I don’t want to be Babbar. I want to be just Prateik.’ For a few films, I was only Prateik because I was bitter about my parents. I was like, I don’t want to belong to them. They have only given me trauma my entire life. I don’t want to belong to them and then I continued with Prateik,” he said.

Sharing the thought behind settling with the name Prateik Smita Patil, he said, “I had to embrace that name, it makes me complete. Now, I am complete, I feel complete. Priya said ‘Prateik, you owe it to her, she gave her life for you, you owe that, you are her son’ and that hit different. I was like ‘this is who I have to be’.”

Prateik is known for acting in films like Dhobi Ghat, Baaghi 2, Mulk, Mitron, Chhichhore, to name a few. 

Dhanush has been roped in to play the titular role on Bharat Ratna Dr APJ Abdul Kalam‘s biopic. The movie was launched at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. 

On Wednesday, May 21, Dhanush shared Kalam’s first look poster on Instagram, sparking frenzy among fans. 

The poster captures the silhouettes of two figures. A missile soars skyward between them, leaving behind a cloud of smoke. Dhanush’s side note read, “I feel truly blessed and deeply humbled to be portraying the life of such an inspirational and magnanimous leader — our very own Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, sir.”

APJ Abdul Kalam was the 11th President of India. Dubbed as the Missile Man of India, he rose from modest beginnings to a revered aerospace scientist. The national icon was also fondly called the People’s President.

Kalam, directed by Om Raut, is backed by Abhishek Agarwal and Bhushan Kumar under the banners of Abhishek Agarwal Arts and T-Series. Saiwyn Quadras has penned the film’s screenplay. 

The makers, in a statement, revealed that Kalam will narrate APJ Abdul Kalam’s journey and how his innovative mindset inspired many. 

Speaking about the biography, Om Raut said, “In an era starved of true statesmen, Kalam stood above politics and pettiness. He was a man who was known for the power of education, excellence and indigenous innovation. To bring his story to the screen is an artistic challenge and a moral and cultural responsibility.”

The director added, “It’s a story that’s inspirational for global youth and especially the youth of the Global South. It’s the most important experience of my life. His life is a lesson that is bound to connect with people no matter who they are and where they come from.

Veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar addressed criticism at a Mumbai event.

He noted abuse from both ideological sides, calling it a constant in his life.

Akhtar humorously remarked on his critics’ extreme views about him.

Veteran screenwriter and lyricist Javed Akhtar has never shied away from speaking his mind – and he did just that at a recent public event in Mumbai. 

Javed Akhtar was attending the launch of Narkatla Swarg, a book by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, when he candidly addressed the criticism he frequently receives from opposing ideological camps.

Speaking about the backlash he endures, Javed Akhtar revealed, “People from both sides abuse me. One calls me a Kaafir (infidel), saying that I will go to hell. The other calls me a Jihadi, asking me to go to Pakistan,” as quoted by News18. 

Delivering his signature sharp wit, the lyricist added, “So, If I only have a choice of going either to hell or to Pakistan, I would rather like to go to hell.”

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