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Aashiqana season 4 set to release on 24 July on Disney+ Hotstar
Mumbai: Bigger threats, several hurdles and a mysterious folklore; as the modern world meddles with old world and customs, a pandora’s box opens unleashing a curse, an untold mystery and paranormal forces like never before. Disney+ Hotstar drops the power-packed trailer of the fourth season of their popular series, Aashiqana. While Yash and Chikki are standing on different paths, their lives are set to take an unusual, spooky turn, leaving us wanting for more. Zayn Ibad Khan and Khushi Dubey return with Aashiqana Season 4 to unveil the secrets of the past and face the brunt of an unforeseen curse. Series director is Gul Khan, and produced by Gen K Studios, Aashiqana Season 4 will stream exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar from 24 July onwards.
The series features veteran actor Himani Shivpuri alongside talented actors Jayati Narula, Indrajeet Modi and Geeta Tyagi in pivotal roles.
Talking about Aashiqana Season 4, actor Zayn Ibad Khan said, “People have always had polar opinions about paranormal activities. Some feel its true, some believe its science. While Aashiqana has always been a journey full of thrills and mysteries, this season Yash and Chikki will be seen caught in a similar phenomenon. With secrets toppling out of the box and mysteries unfolding, they must bind together to fight against a curse. Yash will be seen in a completely different look as he navigates the connection between the modern world and old customs, leaving audiences with thoughts and questions. I am super excited for season 4 and am looking forward to audience reactions. In fact, if I had to describe it, I would say it in an old saying, ‘What we know is a drop, what we don’t is an ocean’”
Talking about the new season of Aashiqana, Khushi Dubey added, “In Aashiqana season 4, we are all set to take over new mythical mysteries and come face to face with an old legend. We are exploring a phenomena that has always been difficult to fathom despite having many theories about it. This time, Chikki has many shades to her character as she deals with instances that show how intrinsically the past is connected with the present. Of course, its Aashiqana and her love story with Yash has also taken a different direction but they must come together to fight these demons. I must say, I had goosebumps when i first read the script and I hope the audience loves it as well!”
Series director Gul Khan said, “With each growing season of Aashiqana, we have received immense love and appreciation for the show which has helped us to introduce newer characters and new plot twists. We are very excited about this season as it deals with a lot of dark mysteries beyond and how the duo – Yash and Chikki tackle them. In Aashiqana Season 4, one can experience love, thrill, mystery, paranormal activities and a lot of new integral characters. Looking forward to 24th July for the new season to be released on Disney+ Hotstar.”
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WhatsApp may soon let users to pick who sees their status updates
The messaging giant is borrowing a page from Instagram’s playbook as it pushes to give users finer control over their social circles.
CALIFORNIA: WhatsApp is quietly working on a feature that could make its Status function considerably smarter and considerably more private.
According to reports from beta tracking platforms, the app is testing a tool called Status lists, which would allow users to create named groups such as close friends, family and colleagues, and control precisely which group sees each update. It is a meaningful step up from the platform’s current blunt instruments, which offer only three options: share with all contacts, exclude specific people, or manually select individuals each time.
The new feature draws an obvious comparison with Instagram’s Close Friends function, and the resemblance is unlikely to be accidental. Both platforms sit within Meta’s family, and the company has been nudging them toward a common logic of audience segmentation for some time.
The move also fits neatly into WhatsApp’s broader privacy push. The platform has been rolling out enhanced chat protections and is exploring the introduction of usernames, which would allow users to connect without exchanging phone numbers. Status lists extend that philosophy from messaging into broadcasting.
Meanwhile, Status itself has been evolving well beyond its origins as a simple photo-and-text slideshow. The feature now supports music stickers, collages, longer videos and interactive elements, pushing it closer to the social-media-style story format pioneered by Snapchat and refined by Instagram. In that context, finer audience controls are not merely a privacy feature. They are a precondition for people sharing more.
The feature remains in development and has not been confirmed for release. WhatsApp routinely tests tools that are later modified or quietly shelved. But the direction of travel is clear: the app wants Status to be a destination, not an afterthought. Letting users decide exactly who is in the audience is how it gets there.
