Top Headlines: Bollywood gossip and celebrity news updates for December 2017

After a year full of controversies related to films, the death of many veterans to celebrity couples turning parents and grand B-town weddings, 2017 is all set to end on a bitter-sweet note. Here's taking a look at the top news that made headlines in the last month of 2017, December.

December 4, 2017, was indeed a sad day in the history of Indian cinema, as it marked the sad demise of industry veteran Shashi Kapoor. The 79-year-old breathed his last in a Mumbai hospital following a prolonged battle with illness. Tributes poured in from the world of Indian cinema and politics following news of Kapoor's death. Shashi - the youngest son of Prithviraj Kapoor, a pioneer of Hindi film and theatre - appeared in more than 150 films, winning over fans with his charm and suave good looks.

Well, this has to be, not only the highlight of the month of December but also of the year 2017. Surprising everybody with a "fairytale wedding" in Tuscany, Italy on December 11, Indian skipper Virat Kohli and Bollywood's dazzling beauty Anushka Sharma, took the social media by storm with their dreamy wedding photos. Right from the exclusive couture to the perfect arrangements at the venue, Anushka and Virat ensured to make it a one in a lifetime experience.

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's son and paparazzi's favourite celebrity baby Taimur Ali Khan Pataudi turned 1 on December 20, 2017, and the little Nawab’s birthday party was a gala affair, needless to say. Taimur celebrated his first birthday in true Nawabi style in Pataudi palace with his parents Saif and Kareena, aunt Karisma Kapoor, his cousins and grandparents Sharmila Tagore, Randhir Kapoor and Babita. Pictures from his birthday went viral all over the internet instantly and fans couldn't stop gushing about how cute the birthday boy looked.

After a secret wedding in Tuscany, Italy, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma got back to the country and continued their celebrations in the capital city. The couple first threw a grand reception for their friends, family, and other big names in Delhi on December 21, before proceeding to their Mumbai reception. One person who stole the limelight at their Delhi reception was Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi posed for the shutterbugs at the reception in Delhi and even personally presented Anushka and Virat with a rose each. Along with the couple, the Prime Minister was clicked by photographers, in a frame that the couple is sure to cherish for years to come.

Christmas Brunch is an annual tradition for the Kapoor khandaan and like every year, this Christmas too, everyone from the Kapoor family was spotted gathering for the brunch.
This year, the Kapoors had a new member in attendance, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan's little munchkin Taimur, who was the center of attention and pampered by all family members. Recently Randhir Kapoor had said that they would carry on the tradition as an ode to Shashi Kapoor. Shashi had started the tradition of Christmas brunch with his wife Jennifer and now the Kapoor family is carrying forward his legacy.

The coveted Black Lady is all set to mesmerize the stars of Bollywood once again as Filmfare announced the arrival of 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018. Shah Rukh Khan took to the stage of the 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards Press Conference to announce that the awards show will be back on January 20, 2018. The actor who has a number of Filmfare Awards to his name, also shared his excitement to host the event once again, next year. While he was at it, the actor let us in on a number of personal memories of his association with Filmfare, be it as a newbie attending the show for the first time, or picking up numerous Best Actor awards and even bringing his best act to the stage every time he hosted the event these past years.

Post their intimate yet lavish wedding in Tuscany, Italy and the grand reception in Delhi, Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli hosted yet another reception at a high-profile restaurant in Mumbai. Making their presence felt at the do was a plethora of stars from the world of cricket and Bollywood. From the Bachchan family, Shah Rukh Khan, international star Priyanka Chopra, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, heartthrobs Ranbir Kapoor and Varun Dhawan, to Bollywood beauties like Katrina Kaif and Kangana Ranaut, their reception saw the glitterati from sports and entertainment field in attendance.

2017 seems to be raining weddings and babies in B-town. After the much in news Virushka wedding, another Bollywood babe threw a subtle surprise when she shared a cryptic post on Instagram on the occasion of Christmas, hinting at her secret wedding to longtime boyfriend Andrew Kneebone. She posted a picture featuring herself and a beautifully lit Christmas tree with a caption that read, "My favourite time of the year ♥️ #christmastime #happyholidays #home #love #family Photo by hubby @andrewkneebonephotography ♥️"

Salman Khan rang in his 52nd birthday with a grand bash at his Panvel farmhouse. For the special party, the Bollywood superstar called over few friends, family members and members of the film fraternity to join him for the celebrations.
Although it proved to be a busy Tuesday night for most B-town stars with the big Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma wedding reception, they made it to the venue in time to party it up with the birthday boy. The prominent faces arriving for the bash were actress Katrina Kaif, MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni, director and producer Sajid Nadiadwala, Iulia Vantur, Salman's ex-girlfriend Sangeeta Bijlani among others.