Malaika Arora wishes ‘baby boy’ Arhaan with cherished childhood memories

Actress Malaika Arora took to social media to wish her “baby boy,” Arhaan Khan on his 22nd birthday.Taking to her Instagram, the actress shared a heartfelt note expressing her love and pride for him, accompanied by a collection of unseen childhood photos. In the caption, Malaika wrote, “Happy birthday my baby boy mama loves u the mostesttttttttttttttt @iamarhaankhan.”

The first photo captures a candid moment with Malaika hugging Arhaan warmly as they pose together. In another, the mother-son duo enjoys a stroll in a park. The third image, a collage, shows Arhaan as a young boy, while the final picture features him playing with their pet dog, Casper.

Malaika’s friends from the industry quickly filled the comments section with birthday wishes for Arhaan. Twinkle Khanna dropped heart emojis, while Sophie Choudry wrote, “Aww, the pics! Happy bday @iamarhaankhan… Biggest hug.” Seema Sajdeh also wished Arhaan, writing, “Happy birthday my Arhaan.”

Malaika has a tradition of making her son feel special on his birthday with heartfelt posts.

Last year, the ‘Chaiyya Chaiyya’ star shared a touching video of Arhaan from his childhood. In her message, she wrote, “My baby boy is 21 today… and my wish for you is simple: have the best life imaginable. Live life to the fullest. Laugh, giggle, cry if you must… play as hard as you work. Be sincere. Make time for the people and things you adore. Sleep soundly and have the best dreams.” She added, “Always keep that toothy smile, and never stop making us laugh with your corny humor. Know that you are loved. Happy birthday, my sweet boy. Mama loves you the most and is so proud of you.”

Arhaan is Malaika’s son with ex-husband Arbaaz Khan. The couple, who married in 1997, separated in 2017.

Arbaaz married makeup artist Shura Khan in December 2023.

Dhanush Bets Big on Anand L. Rai’s Comeback!

Dhanush’s decision to back a director whose recent works have been far from successful is like a gambler placing a bet on a losing hand-but then again, sometimes even the most improbable bets pay off. Dhanush, who recently found success with Rayan, his directorial debut, has decided to extend his trust to Bollywood director Anand L. Rai, despite Rai’s streak of flops. Dhanush’s belief in Rai is particularly surprising given the recent failures, such as Raksha Bandhan and Zero. But Dhanush isn’t the type to abandon ship easily, especially when there’s unfinished business with a director who gave him a memorable debut in Raanjhanaa.

Though Rai’s track record in recent years has been rocky, it seems Dhanush has faith in the director’s potential for redemption. Despite Zero failing to make a mark and Rangrezz not hitting the high notes, Dhanush is sticking by the director. Their previous work together made an impression, and Dhanush is all about repaying debts in a world where loyalty often outweighs logic. The new collaboration is a romantic comedy titled Teri Ishq Mein, and while Rai’s recent missteps are still fresh in everyone’s mind, Dhanush seems to believe in the power of a second chance, both for the director and for himself.

The latest buzz reveals that Kriti Sanon will star opposite Dhanush in Teri Ishq Mein, with AR Rahman scoring the music. The film is set to be a pan-India release, with a parallel Telugu version, which could increase its reach. While the project is drawing attention, there’s a touch of skepticism surrounding Rai’s ability to deliver a hit. Yet, Dhanush isn’t deterred, and he continues to show faith in the director’s craft. Perhaps Dhanush sees something in Rai that others don’t-Aa director with the potential to hit it big once again.

In the world of cinema, where success can be as fleeting as a passing cloud, Dhanush’s loyalty to Anand L. Rai is a testament to the unpredictable nature of the industry. It’s like waiting for the perfect shot-you never know when it’s going to happen, but when it does, it’ll make all the misses worth it. Let’s just hope this movie doesn’t end up being a comedy… for the wrong reasons!