Archive · 29 Sep 2026
September 28 Entertainment Roundup: IT Searches, Motherhood Initiative, Celebrity Controversies
Several entertainment stories were reported on September 28.
The Income Tax Department searched places connected with actor Rakul Preet Singh, producer Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios.
Officials are investigating possible money problems linked to film financing.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh recently welcomed their second daughter.
Deepika is reportedly planning a project about the early years of motherhood.
Divya Khosla publicly supported Sunita Ahuja during a controversy involving Govinda.
Alia Bhatt shared birthday photographs of Ranbir Kapoor.
Swara Bhasker said the argument about her Padmaavat comments was created by people who wanted attention and money.
The Income Tax Department searched Mumbai locations linked to Rakul Preet Singh, Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios over suspected fund irregularities.
Officials are examining alleged overseas movement of money connected to film financing, according to the report.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their second daughter on September 19, and she is reportedly developing a motherhood-focused initiative.
Divya Khosla supported Sunita Ahuja amid controversy involving Govinda and an alleged affair with Komal Rani Swarnkar.
Swara Bhasker called the controversy over her Padmaavat comments “constructed” and said online trolls profit from targeting her.
- Who
- The report covers Rakul Preet Singh, Vashu Bhagnani, Panorama Studios, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sunita Ahuja, Govinda, Divya Khosla, Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Swara Bhasker.
- What
- The roundup reports Income Tax searches, a possible motherhood-focused initiative, celebrity statements, a birthday tribute and controversies involving public figures.
- When
- The stories were published and updated on September 28, 2026; Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their second daughter on September 19.
- Where
- The Income Tax searches took place at multiple locations in Mumbai; other developments were reported through social media and interviews.
- Why
- The searches were conducted as part of an investigation into suspected fund irregularities and alleged overseas movement of money connected to film financing.
Claims and Criticism
Responses and Defenses
Income Tax investigation
Claims and Criticism
The Income Tax Department is investigating suspected fund irregularities and alleged overseas movement of money linked to film financing.
Responses and Defenses
The report describes searches and an investigation but does not report a final finding of wrongdoing against the people or companies involved.
Sunita Ahuja controversy
Claims and Criticism
Sunita Ahuja sought support from Gen Z and the media amid Govinda’s alleged affair with Komal Rani Swarnkar.
Responses and Defenses
Divya Khosla publicly supported Sunita Ahuja by sharing a message that Sunita later reshared.
Swara Bhasker’s Padmaavat remarks
Claims and Criticism
Swara Bhasker’s comments about the Jauhar scene in Padmaavat led to a major controversy.
Responses and Defenses
Swara Bhasker called the controversy “constructed” and claimed online trolls make money by targeting her.
- Income Tax searches
- Locations linked to Rakul Preet Singh, Vashu Bhagnani and Panorama Studios were searched in Mumbai.
- Investigation focus
- Officials are examining suspected fund irregularities and alleged overseas movement of money tied to film financing.
- Deepika Padukone’s family
- Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their second daughter on September 19.
- Reported initiative
- Deepika Padukone is reportedly working on an initiative focused on the early years of motherhood.
- Sunita Ahuja support
- Divya Khosla shared a long note supporting Sunita Ahuja, which Sunita Ahuja reshared.
- Ranbir Kapoor birthday
- Alia Bhatt posted unseen photographs for Ranbir Kapoor’s 44th birthday.
- Padmaavat controversy
- Swara Bhasker described the controversy over her comments about the film’s Jauhar scene as “constructed.”