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Bollywood Gup-Shup

SHRIYA PILGAONKAR MONALI THAKUR

Gad over on positive response to ‘Mandala Murders’ Musician announces new track ‘Ek Baar Phir’

ctress Shriya Pilga- he National
onkar expressed hap- award-winning mu-
Apiness over the positive Tsician Monali Thak-
response to her performance in ur announced her new
the recently released Netflix se- track titled ‘Ek Baar
ries ‘Mandal Murders’. Phir’ on Monday. The
Shriya, who often turns heads artist called her upcom-
with her sartorial choices, attend- ing song a “piece of her
ed the ongoing Indian Couture heart”, which is centred
Week to cheer for ace fashion on the themes of “love
designers Shantanu & Nikhil as and hope”.
they presented their ‘metropolis’ Taking to her Instagram,
collection on Sunday. Monali Thakur unveiled the

On the sidelines of the event, Shri- ya Pilgaonkar first poster of her upcoming song
opened up about the viewers’ reactions to her character ‘Rukmani’ in ‘Ek Baar Phir’, featuring a visual of two
the series Mandala Murders, saying that she is “grateful” for the love hands, clasped together on a hospital bed.
her performance has received from the audience. While sharing the poster, the ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ singer
Speaking to ANI, She said, “Those who have watched ‘Mandala wrote, “This one’s very special, to love and hope! Bringing a piece
Murders’ have given good reactions to my character in the series. The of my heart to you all, Ek Baar Phir out soon.”
love which has been given to ‘Rukmani’ (Shriya’s character in ‘Man- Known for timeless tracks like ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, ‘Sawaar
dala Murders’), I am so grateful for it.” Loon’ and many more iconic songs, Monali’s new track is expected
to echo her journey, comebacks, and the quiet courage to begin

SUNNY DEOL again, as per the press note shared by Monali Thakur’s team.

Star expresses ‘gratitude’ after meeting Dalai Lama

fter Sunny Deol met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai
Lama in Leh, Ladakh, the ‘Border 2’ actor took to his In-
Astagram handle and shared a picture of the meeting and
voiced his feelings of “deep honour and gratitude.”
In the picture, Sunny Deol could be seen bowing before Dalai
Lama, with the spiritual leader gently touching the actor’s hands to
his forehead.
“A moment of deep honor and gratitude. Met His Holiness,
The Dalai Lama during my journey through the serene landscapes
of Ladakh. His presence, wisdom, and blessings filled my heart with
peace. Truly unforgettable,” he wrote in the caption.

The actor’s meeting with the Dalai Lama comes at a time when
he has been enjoying a quick getaway to explore the scenic land-
scapes of Himachal Pradesh and beyond.

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