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Punjabi actress and dancer Pranjal Dahiya faced harassment during a stage show, responding promptly by stopping her performance and confronting the abusers. The incident took place on December 27, 2025, during one of her stage shows in Haryana. A viral video on social media shows Pranjal stopping her performance in the middle and addressing a few men who were allegedly harassing her.
In the video, Pranjal can be seen addressing the men with a stern tone, saying, “Behave yourselves, here, someone’s sister or daughter is also present. Come on, grow up, you’re old enough to know better. Black jacketed gentleman, keep control of yourself.” She then appealed to the audience to maintain peace and cooperation so that the show can proceed smoothly. She also requested them to keep a distance from the stage, saying, “We still have a lot of performance left, please give us some space.”
After the incident, Pranjal shared a meaningful message on her Instagram story, saying, “No matter how pure your intentions are, people will judge you based on what they see at home. You need to be prepared for it.” This incident highlights the harassment faced by women in the entertainment industry and the need for a safe and respectful environment.
Meanwhile, in the Pakistani entertainment industry, several celebrities have opened up about their experiences and opinions on various topics. Actor and writer Yasir Hussain expressed his concerns about the lack of stories in Pakistani dramas, saying, “Our drama can’t go beyond four walls.” He also mentioned how some actresses on a particular channel would often disrupt the storyline of a drama.
Pakistani singer and actor Farhan Saeed shared his experience of how his social media following was affected during the Pakistan-India tensions. He stated that a significant number of his fans were from India. Actor Sajid Khan has been discharged from the hospital after undergoing surgery, providing relief to his fans. Senior actor Noman Ejaz emphasized the importance of believing in one’s character and portraying it effectively on screen.
In other news, cricketers Samir Manhas and Osman Khan scored impressive centuries in a match played in Harare. Pakistan’s Olympic athlete Arshad Nadeem expressed his determination to win a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. Sindh’s Home Minister stated that he had spoken to the Chief Justice about the case of YouTuber Rizwan’s alleged physical assault.
