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Supriya Pathak shines in Auntypreneur by Pratik Kothari
MUMBAI: If ambition had an age limit, Auntypreneur joyfully tears it up and starts again. ShemarooMe’s new Gujarati premiere turns everyday aunties into unlikely achievers, led by a sparkling performance from Supriya Pathak Kapur.
Directed by Pratik Rajen Kothari, the film follows Jasuben Gangani, a 65-year-old homemaker living in a modest Mumbai society. When her building faces demolition, Jasuben refuses to accept defeat. Instead, she rallies a lively group of homemakers, caretakers and quietly determined women to dive into the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship and stock trading.
What begins as a desperate attempt to save their homes soon becomes a spirited journey of rediscovery. With humour, heart and a nostalgic charm, Auntypreneur celebrates women who have spent decades nurturing families and now dare to nurture their own dreams.
Supriya Pathak Kapur brings Jasuben to life with warmth, subtlety and an unmistakable spark, making her one of the most endearing characters to grace the screen this year. She is supported by a strong ensemble featuring Ojas Rawal, Brinda Trivedi, Margi Desai and Yukti Randeria. Together, they deliver a story that balances gentle comedy with meaningful insight, proving that resilience can be as powerful as reinvention.
Reflecting on the film, Supriya Pathak Kapur said that courage can quietly brew in the corners of ordinary lives and that Auntypreneur honours women who challenge expectations, especially when life demands a fresh start. She hopes viewers recognise their mothers, grandmothers or even themselves in these characters who turn crisis into confidence.
Streaming now on ShemarooMe, Auntypreneur redefines entrepreneurship as something that belongs to anyone with a dream and determination. It offers a cheerful reminder that every day is an opportunity to begin again, no matter the age.
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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.
