Sanjeeda Shaikh joins Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna in Netflix’s action thriller Ikka

Actress Sanjeeda Shaikh has been roped in to join Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna for the much-awaited Netflix action thriller Ikka. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra, renowned for helming films like We Are Family, Hichki, and Maharaj, this project marks a notable addition to her growing filmography and promises to be one of the year’s most exciting OTT releases. Ikka stands out as an original script in the OTT landscape, with both Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna leading in parallel roles-a pairing that reunites the actors 28 years after their iconic collaboration in Border (1997). Early speculations suggested the film was a remake of the Hollywood vigilante thriller Death Sentence. However, later reports suggested that both Deol and Malhotra vetoed the idea, opting instead for a fresh, unconventional story. Netflix has been quick to invest in this large-scale actioner, tapping into star power while promising new-age storytelling. Sanjeeda Shaikh joins the cast at a moment when both her co-stars are capturing headlines for their work and personal lives. Sunny Deol, last seen in the theatrical release Jaat, is also preparing for Border 2 and Lahore 1947, while currently spending time with his father Dharmendra, after a recent health scare. Meanwhile, Akshaye Khanna, whose last film was Chhaava where he played Aurangzeb, is set to return to the big screen in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, set for a December 5, 2025 release, alongside Ranveer Singh, Sanjay Dutt, and Arjun Rampal; he also has Mahakali lined up in the Prasanth Varma Cinematic Universe. Sanjeeda’s own work front remains impressive, with her latest project, Heeramandi, having been released on Netflix in 2024 to positive reception. Also Read: Heeramandi turns 1: Sanjeeda Shaikh pens a heartfelt note, says her character Waheeda “represents the quiet resilience we so often overlook”.

Tara Sutaria refers to Veer Pahariya as ‘Husband’ in playful birthday video, sparking fan speculations about a possible proposal

Actor-couple Tara Sutaria and Veer Pahariya’s relationship continues to captivate fans. From exotic vacations to red carpet appearances, the duo has been giving major relationship goals ever since they went public with their romance in July this year. However, it was a recent video that grabbed everyone’s attention, in which Tara referred to Veer as her husband. The video was recorded during Tara’s birthday celebration in the Maldives, where she wore a shimmering golden outfit. The clip also features their close friend Orry, who playfully became part of the banter. In the video, Tara jokingly asked Orry, “Have you been sleeping with my husband?” Orry nonchalantly replied, “Yeah,” glancing at Veer, who was standing behind him. Tara then humorously asked, “How do you sleep at night?” to which Orry answered, “With your husband,” prompting Veer to give a mock denial. The clip ends with Tara laughing at Orry’s audacity. The comment section of the video was abuzz with fans and celebrities alike, many interpreting Tara’s use of “husband” as a possible hint at a proposal. Tara captioned the video “Ded,” while Veer responded with hiding-eyes emojis. Fans reacted with curiosity, with comments such as, “Husband?” and “What? Did Tara Sutaria get married?” Some even joked about the dynamics between Tara and Jahnvi Kapoor, who is dating Veer’s elder brother, Shikhar Pahariya, writing, “Already imagining Tara and Jahnvi as Jethani-Devrani.”Tara and Veer’s relationship first came into the spotlight in July this year, when Veer left a flirtatious comment on Tara’s Instagram post. Tara had shared behind-the-scenes photos from her music video ‘Thodi Si Daaru’ with AP Dhillon, captioned, “Tu hi ae chann. Meri raat ae tu.” Veer commented, “My ,” and Tara responded, “Mine,” signaling their mutual affection. Since then, the couple has become more comfortable expressing their love publicly-blowing flying kisses, holding hands, and appearing together on red carpets. If fan theories are to be believed, an official announcement about the couple might not be far off. Also Read: Veer Pahariya calls Tara Sutaria ‘whole heart’ in romantic Maldives birthday wish; watch.