Manushi Chhillar recently celebrated a birthday that stretched across an impressive 33 hours and 30 minutes, filled with cake, friends, and culinary delights. The actress took to social media to share glimpses of her marathon celebration, which spanned multiple time zones and involved a significant amount of sugary treats.
According to Manushi, jet lag was no match for the excitement of the occasion. She indulged in back-to-back cake-cutting sessions, including a special baklava, while surrounded by close friends who orchestrated surprises for her. In an Instagram post on Monday, May 19, 2025, she shared photos and videos capturing moments of blowing out candles and cutting cakes. She expressed immense gratitude to her friends for making her feel special.
The celebration wasn't just about the sweets. Manushi also gave a shoutout to celebrity chef Vikas Khanna for curating a memorable culinary experience that added to the joy of her birthday. Images posted online showed her enjoying different cuisines, further highlighting the diverse and delightful nature of her festivities.
Manushi described the week leading up to her birthday as her "favorite week of the year." Reflecting on the extensive celebrations, she humorously noted that the only thing left to do was recover from the inevitable sugar rush. Her Instagram caption read, “A birthday that went on for 33 hours and 30 minutes! Who cares about jet lag when you have a gazillion cakes to cut (including the best baklava) and lots to celebrate Thank you to my girls for making me feel soooooo special Big hug to @vikaskhannagroup for the best food Here's to an end to my favourite week of the year and now it's time to recover from all that refined sugar!!!”
Prior to her extended birthday celebration, Manushi spent her actual birthday, May 14th, in New York City. She shared snapshots of birthday treats and presents with her fans on Instagram, offering a sneak peek into her special day.
On the professional front, Manushi is gearing up for what is described as a transformative year in Bollywood. She has two major film releases on the horizon. The first is "Maalik," a gritty gangster drama where she stars opposite Rajkummar Rao. This film is directed by Pulkit and produced by Kumar Taurani and Jay Shewakramani, and is scheduled to release on June 20, 2025. Sources indicate that Manushi's on-screen appearance in "Maalik" will be drastically different from anything audiences have seen before, with the production team taking measures to keep her look under wraps.
Her second film, "Tehran," is a geopolitical thriller inspired by true events, in which she will be seen alongside John Abraham. The film is produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films and is set to release later in 2025. "Tehran" promises an equally bold transformation for Manushi, featuring action-packed scenes and a striking new look that includes cropped wavy hair and heavy weaponry. This role marks a departure from her typically elegant persona, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
These upcoming roles signal a significant shift in Manushi's career, as she steps into challenging, character-driven roles that expand her acting repertoire beyond her beauty pageant roots. Her fans are excited to see her back in action and witness her versatility on screen.
