Trigger Warning: This article includes references to sexual abuse and domestic violence

Imran Khan’s love for his daughter Imara knows no bounds and he often talks about their bond. Recently the actor shared that it would make him angry if a teacher at school raised a hand at Imara. He also mentioned that he “would be driven possibly to commit m**der” if he saw someone assaulting his child.

During a recent interview with We Are Yuvaa, Imran Khan opened up about the education system. He shared that when he was in school and was younger than his daughter, teachers would beat them daily, and ‘caning’ was the solution to every mistake according to them. Imran recalled, “The regularity with which the teachers used to beat us had really started to get to me.” Further imagining if his daughter would receive the same behavior today,  and if a teacher hit his child, he would “see red” and maybe even feel driven to commit m**der.

Imran also opened up about s**ually violent scenes in movies. Imran said that he would think twice about engaging in a scene like that today because he is a parent now. He added that when one becomes a parent, they start considering these things. “Today, I think, ‘What if my daughter were to watch this scene, how would I feel about it?’ If I am playing a scene with someone, two guys having a ‘boy talk’ or I am playing a scene with a female co-star… what is the feeling my daughter would get from watching this interaction? And, I would hope and I would want for that to be something that I will not be ashamed of,” he said.

On the work front, Imran Khan is known for featuring in films like Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, Kidnap, I Hate Luv Storys, Break Ke Baad, Delhi Belly, Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, Once Upon ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara!, Gori Tere Pyaar Mein, and more. He was last seen in the 2015 film Katti Batti directed by Nikkhil Advani and it has been 9 years since fans have seen him on the big screen. Imran is expected to make a comeback in the films soon.

Disclaimer: If you need support or know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist, NGO or speak to someone about it. There are several helplines available for the same.

Rashmika Mandanna is one of the most sought-after superstars in the country. Apart from her versatile and exceptional performances, she is also loved for her ethereal beauty, glamorous style statements, and humble and chirpy nature. But things were not always this honky-dory. 

The Dear Comrade actress once spoke about initially facing rejections and being told that she didn’t have the ‘face of an actor’. Rashmika opened up about the same in an interview with Baradwaj Rangan on Galatta Plus.

She said, “I would come back home, and I would sit and cry. After that, there was this other film for which I auditioned for the last time, and I ended up getting it. We went for training for that film.” The actress said that after training for it for 2-3 months, the film didn’t take off. 

Further, the Animal actress shared that she was rejected from 20-25 auditions, and people told her that she did not look like an actor. 

In the same interview, the actress also said her urge to be better with each film is very strong. “The urge to constantly improve and be better is so strongly there in my mind. I watch my movies, and I’m like, oh my god, I wish I could do a better job,” she added. 

On the professional front, Rashmika Mandanna has several exciting projects in her pipeline. The first is the most-awaited pan-Indian film, Pushpa 2: The Rule. The upcoming action drama is the sequel to Sukumar’s directorial, Pushpa: The Rise. 

Apart from that, Rashmika has two big Bollywood movies. She will share the screen with Vicky Kaushal in Chhava and Salman Khan in Sikandar. Interestingly, Chhava will lock horns with Pushpa: The Rise in theaters, both releasing on December 6. 

Moreover, Mandanna is part of the Dhanush-starrer Kubera. The film, directed by Sekhar Kammula, also stars Nagarjuna, Jim Sarbh, and Dalip Tahil in crucial roles. It is reportedly a political drama in which Dhanush plays a homeless man in Dharavi who later becomes a mafia lord.