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Bullet launches 24 episode microdrama with Khushaal Pawar in lead role
‘Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki’ streams in 24 one minute vertical episodes.
MUMBAI :Love, it seems, now unfolds one minute at a time. Microdrama platform Bullet is doubling down on its bite sized storytelling format with the launch of Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki, a 24 episode vertical series headlined by influencer actor Khushaal Pawar. The show is now streaming exclusively on the app as part of the platform’s ‘Har Minute Mazedaar’ content promise.
Designed for mobile first viewing, the series delivers its narrative through tightly packed one minute episodes, leaning into the growing appetite for quick fire storytelling among smartphone audiences.
The story follows Raju, played by Khushaal Pawar, a carefree middle class young man who leads with his heart, and Swati, portrayed by Rispa Panda, a focused salon professional searching for stability and clarity in life. Where Raju sees love as instinctive and unconditional, Swati approaches relationships through the lens of responsibility and long term security.
As their bond deepens, the relationship begins to test their expectations of commitment, emotional maturity and what it truly takes to build a future together. Actor Sameeksha Takke also appears in a key role, adding another layer to the evolving narrative.
For Pawar, the project carries a personal note beyond acting. The performer has composed, sung and created three original songs for the series, weaving music into several emotional moments across the story.
“Raju is someone many young people will connect with. He loves deeply and believes in showing up for the person he cares about. This story is about understanding love beyond words and learning what it takes to truly stand by someone,” Pawar said.
The series draws on the everyday complexities of modern relationships, exploring the tenderness, vulnerabilities and quiet conflicts that many young couples face while navigating love in a fast changing world.
Bullet, co founder and chief business officer Azim Lalani said short form storytelling is rapidly becoming a natural extension of how audiences consume entertainment today.
“Short form storytelling is becoming a natural part of how audiences consume entertainment today. At Bullet, we want to bring stories that feel personal, relatable and emotionally engaging. Khushiyan Swati Ki Koshish Raju Ki is a love story that reflects the realities of today’s relationships in a format that fits seamlessly into everyday life,” he said.
Shot entirely in a vertical format, the 24 one minute episodes add to Bullet’s expanding microdrama catalogue, signalling the platform’s push to deliver romance and drama in quick, smartphone friendly chapters for the digital first generation.
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Meta warns 200 users after fake Whatsapp spyware attack
Italy-targeted campaign used unofficial app to deploy surveillance spyware.
MUMBAI: It looked like a message, but it behaved like a mole. Meta has warned around 200 users most of them in Italy after uncovering a targeted spyware campaign that weaponised a fake version of WhatsApp to infiltrate devices. The attack, first reported by Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata, relied on classic social engineering with a modern twist: persuading users to download an unofficial WhatsApp clone embedded with surveillance software. The malicious application, believed to be developed by Italian firm SIO through its subsidiary ASIGINT, was designed to mimic the real app closely enough to bypass suspicion.
Meta’s security teams identified roughly 200 individuals who may have installed the compromised version, triggering immediate countermeasures. Affected users were logged out of their accounts and issued alerts warning of potential privacy breaches, with the company describing the incident as a “targeted social engineering attempt” aimed at gaining device-level access.
The malicious app was not distributed via official app stores but circulated through third-party channels, where it was presented as a legitimate WhatsApp alternative. Once installed, it reportedly allowed external operators to access sensitive data stored on the device turning a simple download into a potential surveillance gateway.
According to Techcrunch, Meta is now preparing legal action against the spyware developers to curb further misuse. The company, however, has not disclosed details about the specific individuals targeted or the extent of data compromised.
A Whatsapp spokesperson reiterated that user safety remains the top priority, particularly for those misled into installing the fake iOS application. Meanwhile, reports from La Repubblica suggest the spyware may be linked to “Spyrtacus”, a strain previously associated with Android-based attacks that could intercept calls, activate microphones and even access cameras.
The episode underscores a growing reality in the digital age, the threat is no longer just what you download, but where you download it from. As unofficial apps become increasingly convincing, the line between communication tool and covert surveillance is getting harder to spot and far easier to exploit.
