Latest Bollywood News December 12: Rajinikanth celebrates his 68th birthday, IFTDA suspends filmmaker Sajid Khan and more

South superstar Rajinikanth, who recently impressed fans his superb performance in Akshay Kumar starrer 2.0, is celebrating his 68th birthday today. Meanwhile, Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) has suspended filmmaker Sajid Khan over sexual harassment complaints against him. Informing it news agency ANI tweeted, ‘’Indian Film & Television Directors' Association, suspends Sajid Khan for one year over sexual harassment complaints against him. #MeToo.’’ For more entertainment updates follow the space below. 

Happy Birthday Rajinikanth: 10 pictures which show why Thalaivar is ultimate king of swag

Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, popularly known as Rajinikanth's style is no less than 0a cult. We saw his dedication towards work, acting skills and also swag in the recently released 2.0. The movie, which has minted over Rs 620 crore worldwide is in no mood to stop its glorious run at the box office. Rajinikanth rightly said in Shankar's 2.0, ''I am the only one, the super one!”.The superstar has turned 68 today. His birthday is more than a festival for his fans, who treat him like 'God'. He is undoubtedly the most bankable actors we have in Indian cinema. You have Rajini in the film and you know it will set the cash registers ringing.

It is not that Rajinikanth has always done larger-than-life roles. Initially, he has played a dozen of villainous roles before essaying the messiah on silver screen. Thalaiva's next Petta's teaser is going to release on his 68th birthday at 11 am. Rajinikanth had earlier said that Petta will remind his fans of films he did in the 90s. Makers have already dropped posters of the characters including Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's. Petta directed by Karthik Subbaraj will release on January 10.

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas to host two wedding receptions in Mumbai?

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas, who got married in a dreamy wedding at Umaid Palace in Jodhpur on December 1 and 2, are treating fans with their latest lovey-dovey pics through social media platform. Priyanka and Nick are reportedly on honeymoon as the couple updated fans with series of pics from their trip. 

After her lavish hush-hush wedding, Priyanka hosted a wedding reception in Delhi for her friends, which was also graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. And now after her Delhi reception, Priyanka is said to host two receptions in Mumbai for her family friends and industry friends. 

IFTDA suspends filmmaker Sajid Khan for a Year 

Filmmaker Sajid Khan has been suspended for a year by the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association, over sexual harassment complaints against him. The decision came after several women accused the filmmaker of sexual harassment in the wake of the #metoo movement, according to a news agency ANI reports.

ANI tweeted, ‘’Indian Film & Television Directors' Association, suspends Sajid Khan for one year over sexual harassment complaints against him. #MeToo.’’

Earlier, former Miss India and actor Niharika Singh opened up about her #MeToo experiences in entertainment industry calling out Bollywood biggies Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sajid Khan and Bhushan Kumar. The "Miss Lovely" actor's account was shared on Twitter by journalist Sandhya Mennon. 

Niharika said she decided to write the piece "to expand my own understanding of what constitutes abuse, who we choose to punish and whom we are willing to forgive". 

The actor said she has dealt with various forms of exploitation throughout her life and her main struggle started once she decided to move to Mumbai to make her name in the modelling and movie business. 

VIDEO: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Deepika Padukone let their hair down on Sukhbir's Oh Ho Ho

Inside videos of Isha Ambani's sangeet are doing the rounds on the internet. It was a star-studded affair with the presence of all big Bollywood personalities. Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan and several others stole the show with their moves. Be it Deepika dancing on Chogada or Shah Rukh enthralling the audience with his wife Gauri Khan on Dilli Wali Girlfriend, it was one hell of a bash.

Now, we have got our hands on an inside video from the sangeet ceremony. In the clip going viral, Aishwarya can be seen grooving to Sukhbir's chartbuster Oh Ho Ho Ho along with Deepika. Aishwarya couldn't control herself when the singer churns out his hit track. She also made Deepika dance alongside her. Check out this unseen clip.

I don't feel any pressure, but have responsibility towards acting, says Simmba star Ranveer Singh

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, who recently tied the nuptial knot with actress Deepika Padukone, will be seen in Rohit Shetty directorial venture Simmba along with Sara Ali Khan. Hopes are high from newly-married Ranveer, who is set to woo quintessential Bollywood fans with "Simmba" later this month. After eight years of entertaining audiences, the actor said that he does not feel any pressure to deliver his best as he sees it as a responsibility towards what he loves doing -- acting.

Ranveer has a filmography boasting of titles like like "Band Baaja Baaraat", "Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl", "Lootera", "Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela", "Bajirao Mastani", "Dil Dhadakne Do" and "Padmaavat".

Asked if he feels pressure with so many hopes riding on him, Ranveer told IANS in an e-mail interaction from Mumbai: "I have been fortunate enough to experience both highs and lows. (I have been) Lucky and blessed that there have been more highs than lows, but I'm glad that the lows were there because they taught me a lot."

The actor, who faced failure with films like "Befikre" and "Kill Dil", says it taught him that filmmaking is a collaborative process.