Bollywood Roundup: Priyanka Chopra, Sonakshi Sinha, Lara Dutta, and more…
Priyanka Chopra Says Daughter Malti Marie Knows Her ‘So Well’ in Sweet Mother’s Day Note
MUMBAI, India — Priyanka Chopra Jonas shared a sweet Mother’s Day moment after her 4-year-old daughter, Malti Marie Chopra Jonas, wrote a handmade note listing her mother’s favorite things.
Chopra posted a photo of the note on social media and wrote, “She knows me so well.”
The colorful Mother’s Day note, titled “All about my Mama,” said Chopra’s favorite color is red, her favorite food is spicy food and her favorite drink is water. Malti also wrote that her mother would like “a scrunchie for her bun,” enjoys playing in the pool with her and often says, “I love you.”
The note was signed, “Love, Malti Marie, Age 4,” and ended with “Happy Mother’s Day!”
Chopra is currently in Hyderabad for the filming of her upcoming movie “Varanasi.” She recently shared in-flight photos on social media as she traveled for the project.
Nick Jonas also marked Mother’s Day with a tribute to Chopra, the mother of their daughter.
Chopra and Jonas married in December 2018 at Umaid Bhawan Palace in India, with ceremonies reflecting both Indian and Western traditions. The couple welcomed Malti Marie via surrogacy in January 2022.
Sonakshi Sinha Says ‘System’ Explores Justice and Social Inequality
MUMBAI, India — Sonakshi Sinha says her upcoming streaming film “System” reflects society’s complicated relationship with justice, power and the law.
The trailer for the courtroom thriller was released Tuesday. Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, the film stars Sinha as Neha, an ambitious public prosecutor drawn into a case that tests ideas of truth, privilege and morality.
“Playing this character has been deeply rewarding,” Sinha said. “I’m always drawn to stories that challenge me as an actor, and Prime Video has given me the opportunity to explore diverse genres and themes, from ‘Dahaad’ to now ‘System’. This original movie is more than just a legal drama; it reflects the society we live in, where justice can sometimes be as divided as the social structures around us. Ashwiny’s clear vision helped me bring out my best and I’m excited to see how audiences respond when ‘System’ premieres.”
The trailer shows Neha trying to prove herself to her father, played by Ashutosh Gowariker, to earn a partnership at his firm. She recruits Sarika, a courtroom stenographer played by Jyotika, who appears to have motives of her own.
Jyotika said the film explores “the contrasts of modern India, where privilege and inequality co-exist.”
Tiwari said the movie examines how justice can feel different depending on a person’s place in society, while also putting two women protagonists at the center of the story.
Written by Harman Baweja, Arun Sukumar, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Tasneem Lokhandwala and Akshat Ghildial, “System” also stars Preeti Agarwal, Addinath Kothare, Aashriya Mishra, Gaurav Pandey and Sayandeep Sengupta.
Produced by Pammi Baweja, Harman Baweja and Smitha Baliga, “System” premieres May 22 on Prime Video.
Lara Dutta Honors Late Father on His Birth Anniversary
MUMBAI, India — Lara Dutta remembered her late father, retired Wing Commander L.K. Dutta, on his birth anniversary with a remembrance puja and a tree planted in his memory.
The actress shared unseen photos with her father on Instagram and said the family planted a jacaranda tree at his home to mark the occasion.
“Happy 1st Heavenly Birthday to my amazing Father! He was with us for his birthday puja last year…..This year we missed and celebrated him with a remembrance puja and planted a jacaranda tree in his house. I’m sure he’s raising a glass with loved ones in heaven. A Love that transcends all. (sic),” she wrote.
Dutta’s father died in Mumbai on May 31 last year at age 84. In an earlier tribute, the former Miss Universe said he had fought illness “with the stoicism of a battle worn soldier” and showed courage through his final months.
She also credited him with teaching her to be brave, fearless and self-reliant, while remembering smaller childhood joys such as scooter rides, potato chips and tutti-frutti ice cream.
Mandana Karimi Says Goodbye to India After 16 Years
MUMBAI, India — Actress Mandana Karimi says she is leaving India after nearly 16 years, calling the country her “second home.”
Karimi shared the news during an Instagram AMA after a user asked whether she had left Mumbai for good and whether she missed the city. She responded with a video from an airport.
“I never could imagine or believe that I could say, but Goodbye India,” she said. “This is going to be hard. But after almost 16 years in India, its finally… leaving behind my second home… and here it is to new beginnings. New country, new home, new everything.”
Karimi previously said in a media interaction that she was planning to leave India because of security concerns. In March, she said she would not return to Iran, where she said she was banned a decade ago.
Born and raised in Iran, Karimi moved to India in her early 20s to pursue modeling. She later entered Bollywood and made her lead debut in “Bhaag Johnny.”
She gained wider recognition as a contestant on “Bigg Boss 9,” finishing as the second runner-up in the 2015 season. She also appeared on “Lock Upp” in 2022 and was last seen in the Netflix film “Thar,” starring Anil Kapoor and Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor.
Mouni Roy and Suraj Nambiar Spark Divorce Rumors After Instagram Changes
MUMBAI, India — Mouni Roy and husband Suraj Nambiar have sparked divorce rumors after the couple reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram.
The speculation grew after Nambiar appeared to deactivate his Instagram account. A message saying, “Sorry, this page isn’t available,” now appears when users try to visit his page.
Roy’s close friend, actress Disha Patani, also reportedly unfollowed Nambiar before his account became unavailable. Patani has often been seen with Roy and Nambiar at holidays, parties and social events.
Social media users also noticed that Nambiar had allegedly removed or archived several wedding photos with Roy, prompting comments from fans asking whether the couple had separated.
Roy and Nambiar married in Goa on Jan. 27, 2022, in a private ceremony that followed both Malayali and Bengali traditions.
On the work front, Roy will next appear in Madhur Bhandarkar’s “The Wives,” alongside Sonali Kulkarni, Regina Cassandra, Rahul Bhatt, Saurabh Sachdeva, Arjan Bajwa and Freddy Daruvala.
She is also part of David Dhawan’s romantic entertainer “Hai Jawaani Toh Ishq Hona Hai,” starring Varun Dhawan, Pooja Hegde, Kubbra Sait, Maniesh Paul, Rohit Saraf, Rajeev Khandelwal, Nitish Nirmal and Sreeleela.
Ayushmann Khurrana Says Social Media Criticism Does Not Decide a Film’s Fate
MUMBAI, India — Ayushmann Khurrana says social media criticism has become an unavoidable part of film promotions, but strong storytelling can still win over audiences.
In an interview with IANS, Khurrana was asked whether early reactions to a trailer or teaser can affect a movie. He said actors often receive broad support early in their careers, but criticism increases once they become more established.
“Every actor goes through a honeymoon period in the beginning of their career. You get unanimous love. But after some years, you will get criticism when you reach the helm of your career. Like, they always support the underdog. When you’re not the underdog anymore, then they’ll probably be like a little critical,” he said.
Khurrana said criticism always existed, but social media has made it more visible.
“We live in a day and age when you will not get unanimous love. You’ll always be criticized,” he said. “There used to be a lot of criticism in the past. But now, we get to hear it in a tea stall, in a corner, at a barber’s shop.”
He cited “Dhurandhar” as an example, saying the film initially faced negativity but later proved itself with audiences.
“There is no trailer that got unanimous love recently,” Khurrana said. “I loved the trailer, personally, but I didn’t understand why there was so much negativity around it. And look at what the film has done. It’s such a brilliant film.”
Khurrana said quality filmmaking remains the most important factor, whether for a smaller movie such as “12th Fail” or a larger production such as “Dhurandhar.”
Parineeti Chopra Says She Feels Lucky to Call Delhi and Mumbai Home
MUMBAI, India — Parineeti Chopra says she feels fortunate to divide her time between Delhi and Mumbai, calling them the “two best cities.”
The actress shared a video on Instagram Stories from the back seat of a car while heading to her home in New Delhi.
“So lucky to be able to live between the two best cities, Bombay and Delhi,” she wrote.
Chopra has been splitting her time between Mumbai and New Delhi since marrying politician Raghav Chadha. The couple got engaged in 2023 and married later that year. They welcomed their first son, Neer, in 2025.
Chopra was last seen in Imtiaz Ali’s “Amar Singh Chamkila,” a biographical drama starring Diljit Dosanjh as the Punjabi singer. Chopra played Chamkila’s second wife, Amarjot.
In April, the actress also shared a note about self-love, urging people to be kinder to themselves, spend more time with loved ones and focus less on material things.
“Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it. Go outside. Look at the sky. Feel the sun. Just be. (sic),” she wrote. (Source: IANS)
