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  • A Simple secret to Sheheryar Munawar’s success

    A Simple secret to Sheheryar Munawar’s success

    After working both on and off the screen as an accomplished actor and a producer, Sheheryar Munawar has come a long way since his debut in 2012.

    The 32-year-old delivered one of the biggest local releases of 2019, Parey Hut Love, and is all set to make a comeback on television after six long years in ARY Digital’s Pehli Si Mohabbat. Sheheryar’s stint in the industry as an actor as well as a producer means that he knows how to tackle two different mediums – TV and film.

    Talking to ARY News, Sheheryar shared how he manages to tread the fine line between the two polar mediums, highlighting the technical differences between them. “As an actor, even your movements are part of your acting. When you’re studying acting or working, dialogue delivery is one thing but the movement also plays an important role. I feel that differs quite a bit,” he said.

    He explained how on TV since the screen is restricted shots are taken differently. “You shoot a film shot to shot but for TV, you usually do a long master,” he said, adding how since a film is larger than life so you have more liberty to take risks. “But on TV, the screen is smaller so you have to be careful with how far you can go before risking believability.”

    Referring back to his comment about the difference in dialogue delivery, Sheheryar shared that the pace differs as well. “Usually, while doing a film, you add a punch to the dialogue, but on TV, returning to it after so long, I’ve noticed that the pacing of the dialogue is a little slower.”

    Having broken into the industry relevantly recently and by virtue of his work, the actor had hard-hitting advice for the younger lot looking to find a strong footing in the entertainment world. “Complete your education and only then come into this field!” he exclaimed.

    Sheheryar went on to explain: “A good and complete education is perhaps even more important in this field because you become a public figure and your education shows, which helps you.” He also emphasised the importance of being in control and disciplined when it comes to your work.

    “Contrary to what many may have heard, if you want to be successful, you need to be disciplined,” he said, adding, “If you have been called at nine, come in at nine with your homework done, your dialogues and scenes ready and with your research complete.”

    He had one last pearl of wisdom for newcomers: “If you’re going to do this, do it wholeheartedly with hard work. Don’t just run after fame.”

  • IN PICTURES: Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor’s family vacay

    IN PICTURES: Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor’s family vacay

    Power couple Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan are currently enjoying vacations with their family abroad. While it is not clear where the family is vacationing, the actors have been sharing pictures from their trip on social media. In the pictures, the duo can be seen cruising the waters with their fam including daughter Hoorain Taimoor and son Rayan Taimoor.

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    The couple also shared romantic photos of themselves.

    “Smell the sea and feel the sky. Let your soul and spirit fly,” wrote Ayeza in the caption of one of her posts.

    Here are the two chilling while turning up the heat.

  • Lion manhandled during Maryam Nawaz’s rally rescued by Punjab Wildlife Dept

    Lion manhandled during Maryam Nawaz’s rally rescued by Punjab Wildlife Dept

    The Punjab Wildlife Department has rescued a lion that was being manhandled by supporters during Maryam Nawaz’s rally in Lahore on Thursday.

    According to the Focal Person on Digital Media to CM Punjab Azhar Mashwani, the lion has been shifted to the zoo while the Wildlife Department has initiated legal action against five persons under the Wildlife Act.

    Further reports have suggested that authorities have also detained two PML-N supporters over the incident and fined them Rs 80,000.

    The incident had sparked outrage on social media with netizens demanding the government take action against those involved in harassing the animal during the rally. Under the law, people are not allowed to own wild animals like lions without a permit. It is unclear whether those involved in the incident have one.

    https://twitter.com/wildpakistan/status/1337289938585456640?s=20

    This is not the first time a lion has been spotted at a PML-N rally. Earlier in 2018, a few months before the 2018 General Elections, members of the party brought a lion in a cage to the rally venue in Haripur where Nawaz Sharif addressed his supporters.

    However, for today’s jalsa in Lahore, the PML-N has advised their supporters against bringing any animal. The spokesperson said that it is against the law and the party workers should not do any such thing.

  • Mahira Khan tests positive for COVID-19

    Mahira Khan tests positive for COVID-19

    Mahira Khan has tested positive for COVID-19. In a social media update, actor said that it has been rough but will soon be okay.

    “Please please wear a mask and follow all other SOPs – for your sake and others,” urged the actor.

    She also asked fans to send her prayers and movie recommendations.

    Earlier this week, Mahira had wrapped up the shoot for her upcoming film Neelofar in Lahore with Fawad Khan.

    Meanwhile, Neelam Muneer also tested positive for COVID-19 a few days ago. The actor is doing okay and is currently in isolation.

  • Photographers hit back after Shahveer Jafry accuses them of sharing pictures without consent

    Photographers hit back after Shahveer Jafry accuses them of sharing pictures without consent

    Shahveer Jafry got engaged to fashion designer Ayesha Beig on Wednesday in an intimate ceremony. After much buzz, he took to Instagram and confirmed the news himself with pictures from the event.

    All seemed to be going well until the Canadian-Pakistani YouTuber accused the photographers of sharing pictures and videos from his engagement on social media without his consent.

    In a story posted to his Instagram, Shahveer hit out at the photographers covering his engagement, calling them ‘vultures’. According to him, they had posted the videos and pictures without the couple’s consent.

    While Shahveer later reportedly deleted his story, the photographers responded to his allegations saying that they did not upload a single picture without the bride’s consent, who had hired them. They said it was in fact the couple who posted pictures without giving due credits to the photographers.

    The photographers also posted a couple of screenshots which made Ayesha’s consent evident.

    “And to add up, yes we did called Ayesha twice after seeing the story and before taking any step. She didn’t pick didn’t call back then we took the step. And we were never contacted by anyone from this event for not uploading or removing any pix other than just two posts Ayesha asked.”

    “Infact several guests contacted that they loved the pictures and wonder if we could send them the pictures too. We can upload those screen shots too and screen shot of our call log for calling (with time and date) Ayesha twice before we took our first step.”

    Later, in an Instagram post, the studio said they were “already on” to settle at getting public apology or check from their corporate lawyer over ‘defamation’.

    Shahveer and Ayesha have not yet responded to the photographers.

  • Authorities to restore historic mosque near Lotus Lake

    Authorities to restore historic mosque near Lotus Lake

    City managers have decided to restore a historic mosque near Lotus Lake in Shakarparian.

    According to details, the mosque is believed to be over 100 years old. It was a  worship place for villagers of Pairan, who migrated from the area in the 1960s during Islamabad’s development.

    Like Pairan, many villagers from Islamabad moved to Rawalpindi and other parts of the capital after getting compensation from Capital Development Authority (CDA) for their homes and land.

    “During construction of Lotus Lake, when we carried out cleanliness operation and removed bushes etc., we found an abandoned mosque,” said Environment Director Irfan Niazi, adding construction material of the mosque suggested that it was built over 100 years ago. The banyan tree located in the mosque’s courtyard is believed to be 500 years old.

    CDA Chairman Amer Ali Ahmed said that the authority will restore this historical mosque. “I have already directed my team to take steps for restoration of this mosque, which is also our heritage,” he said.

    He further said that the construction of the lake is in its last stage and will soon be a new facility for tourists.

    There was a natural lotus lake in the area which diminished during the construction of a cultural complex between 2004-5. CDA is now constructing the lake at a new place near the Natural History Museum. The new Lotus Lake is 100ft long and 68ft wide.

  • Punjab House in Murree handed over to HEC

    The Punjab House in Murree has been handed over to the Higher Education Department (HEC) for the establishment of Kohsar University, as per a notification issued by Punjab Board of Revenue. The secretary of the Colonies Department has forwarded the notification to the Deputy Development Commissioner of Rawalpindi.

    As per details, the Punjab House in Murree is a mansion built over 96 kanal. It comes under the provincial government and is used for different purposes.

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    PTI MNA Sadaqat Ali Abbasi, in a statement, said that along with theory, students will also be given practical education in tourism at the university.

    He further added that in one block of the Punjab House, classrooms will be built and to generate extra income other blocks will be made available to tourists under the supervision of the university. The plan is likely to materialize within the next three years.

    The decision to establish Koshar University in Punjab House was taken two years ago and is in the accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to use government buildings for the interest of the general public.

    Earlier in 2018 and 2019 Punjab’s and Murree’s Governor’s House opened its doors for public respectively. In November 2020, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar inaugurated the Governor House Café that is set up in a double-decker bus inside the Governor House in Lahore for the general public.

  • Karachi’s Burns Road to be converted into a traffic-free food street

    Karachi’s Burns Road to be converted into a traffic-free food street

    The district authority of South has decided to turn Karachi’s Burns Road famous for its food variety into a food street.

    As per reports, the Deputy Commissioner for the South district has created a team of nine members to supervise the transformation of the spot.

    The buildings constructed in the pre-partition era will be restored for their aesthetics, while furniture and signboards, inside and outside the cafes and restaurants will be designed to enhance the look.

    The established team will present its suggestions and ideas on the cleanliness, sewerage and how to beautify Burns Road.

    The food street will be lit with ornate lights after road repair work is completed with new tiles.

    The management plans to make the food street made traffic-free in the evening and will divert the general traffic and pedestrians passing by.

  • Khokar resigns as Bilawal’s spokesperson

    Khokar resigns as Bilawal’s spokesperson

    Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Mustafa Nawaz Khokhar has confirmed his resignation from the position of spokesperson to PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari a day ahead of the joint opposition’s power show in Lahore.

    In a statement on Twitter on Saturday, Senator Khokhar responded to the reports that claimed he had quit the PPP, saying that he will remain in the PPP and will stand by Bilawal “through thick and thin”.

    “In my years as his spokesperson, have given counsel with honesty, sincerity and in the best interests of the country and the party,” he added.

    Insiders say the PPP chief’s spokesperson had issues with the party’s stance on mass resignations, resulting in his resignation from the post on Thursday. Subsequently, Senator Khokhar also quit the party’s Whatsapp group, giving birth to speculations about his departure from the party.

    However, PPP media cell was quick to shoot down these reports. In a statement issued on Friday, the media cell said that Khokhar will remain in the PPP and serve as the spokesperson of the chairman. Whereas, Khokhar on the other hand remained silent on the issue till his aforementioned tweet wherein he confirmed his resignation from the post of the spokesperson.

    Dawn had reported that Senator Khokhar was “angry over the PPP’s decision about resignations from the assemblies and party leadership’s back-channel contacts with the military establishment”.

    It further reported that while almost all important PPP leaders are in Lahore ahead of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) plan to hold a rally on Sunday, the PPP senator preferred not to go to Lahore.

  • Harrison Ford is coming back for a fifth and final ‘Indiana Jones’ film

    Harrison Ford is coming back for a fifth and final ‘Indiana Jones’ film

    Harrison Ford may be pushing 80, but he’s not too old to don the wide-brimmed fedora of adventurer Indiana Jones for one final film.

    Disney has announced that Ford will be returning as Indiana Jones for a fifth and last Indy flick in 2022 — which has been in development for years.

    “We’re in pre-production on the next and final installment of Indiana Jones,” Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy said on Disney’s mammoth investor day presentation.

    “Of course, Indy himself, Harrison Ford, will be back to conclude this iconic character’s journey. Indy will begin shooting late spring of 2021, and will be released in July of 2022.”

    At the helm will be James Mangold, director of racing flick Ford vs Ferrari and Logan, the final chapter in the long-running series of Wolverine flicks starring Hugh Jackman.

    Steven Spielberg, who directed the first four Indy flicks, had initially been set to direct the final chapter in the Indiana Jones saga but has instead handed the reins to Mangold. He will, however, remain involved as a producer.

    Ford, now 78, first created the role of Indiana Jones in 1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark, just a few years after achieving global fame as Han Solo in the original Star Wars film.

    Three years later, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom followed. In 1989, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade hit theatres, with Sean Connery playing Indy’s dad. Connery passed away in October this year at the age of 90.

    Nearly 20 years would pass before Ford starred in the fourth film, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, which had box office success but was critically panned.

    Disney first announced plans for a fifth film in 2016, with a 2019 release date, but the project was delayed over creative differences between Spielberg, screenwriters and producers.

    Then the coronavirus pandemic upended Hollywood’s production schedule.