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  • Showbiz legend Firdous Jamal honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

    Showbiz legend Firdous Jamal honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award

    Presidential Award-winning senior actor Firdous Jamal has been honoured with the prestigious Dildar Pervez Bhatti Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his remarkable contributions to Pakistani showbiz.

    According to reports, a vibrant award ceremony was held at Al-Hamra Hall in Lahore to pay tribute to the legacy of the legendary TV host Dildar Pervez Bhatti—an icon of art, literature, and humour. The event served as a platform to celebrate the achievements of Firdous Jamal and other prominent artists.

    The event was attended by a large number of well-known personalities from the entertainment world. Notable attendees included Firdous Jamal himself, Mohsin Gilani, Mian Faraz—founder of the Dildar Bhatti Lovers Forum—film actor Altamish Butt, Qaiser Sanaullah (Chairman of the Punjab Theatre Artist Producer Association), and singers Shiza Jahan, B.A. Shakir, and Sidra Noor.

    The evening was further elevated by captivating performances from celebrated singers, who enchanted the audience and revived the spirit of cultural appreciation. The ceremony not only honoured the artistic legacy of Dildar Pervez Bhatti but also served as a reunion for icons of the entertainment industry.

    In addition to Firdous Jamal’s Lifetime Achievement Award, artists like Alisha Jafri, Moon Pervez, and Mohsin Gilani were also recognised with Dildar Bhatti Awards for their artistic contributions.

  • MrBeast invites Kohli to join him for a video

    MrBeast invites Kohli to join him for a video

    The world’s biggest YouTuber, MrBeast (Jimmy Donaldson), has publicly invited Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli to feature in one of his upcoming videos. 

    Taking to the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), MrBeast asked Kohli, “Is there any way I can get you in a video?” The post went viral within minutes, drawing the attention of millions of users around the globe.

    MrBeast, who is known for his massive giveaways and collaborations with global celebrities, currently boasts over 387 million subscribers on YouTube. On the other hand, Kohli, with over 271 million Instagram followers, is one of the most popular athletes in the world.

    The unexpected invitation has generated a wave of excitement and curiosity across social media platforms. While Kohli is yet to respond publicly, fans are buzzing with anticipation about where and how this high-profile collaboration might take place.

    Earlier, also in a recent conversation with an Indian content creator, MrBeast expressed his long-standing desire to collaborate with Kohli. He said that Kohli was a legend and extremely loved by fans, which made him a dream guest for a MrBeast video.

    MrBeast has previously featured in his videos other international sports icons such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Tom Brady and Noah Lyles. The prospect of Kohli joining that elite list has fans eagerly waiting for his response.

  • ‘Marriage scares me more than protests or police,’ says Komal Aziz Khan

    ‘Marriage scares me more than protests or police,’ says Komal Aziz Khan

    Renowned actress Komal Aziz Khan recently opened up about her fear of marriage during her appearance on Nida Yasir’s morning show, where she candidly discussed personal experiences and societal pressures.

    When asked what scares her the most, Komal said, “I’m not afraid of anything, I’m very brave, but I’m afraid of marriage.” She explained that this fear is the reason she hasn’t married yet.

    Sharing the reason behind her hesitation, she stated, “I haven’t seen good marriages around me, and that’s what makes me afraid of getting married.”

    She added, “I can do anything, I can face mobs, I can even argue with the police, I can participate in protests. But marriage? That scares me.”

    On the impact of marriage on women’s careers, she said, “Many girls in my office work really well, but after marriage, they have to leave their jobs. They’re not even allowed to work on their own terms.”

    She expressed her disappointment with societal norms that discourage women from continuing their professional lives after getting married. “Girls who work hard, who build a name for themselves before marriage, are often forced to give it all up after they tie the knot,” she said.

    The actress added, “I haven’t seen any ideal marriages in my family or social circle. They weren’t terrible, but they weren’t good enough to make me believe that marriage is the ultimate goal.”

    Reflecting on how marriage is often glamourised, she said, “All the excitement about clothes, salons, and events is just for the first few weeks. After that, real life begins, and that’s the tough part.”

    She concluded by saying, “From the beginning, I wanted to be financially and emotionally independent and strong; that’s why I didn’t get married.” However, she hinted at a possible change in perspective, adding, “Now, my fear of marriage is getting better gradually.”

  • Pahalgam attack: Fawad Khan’s ‘Abir Gulaal’ songs, teaser deleted from YouTube, Instagram

    Pahalgam attack: Fawad Khan’s ‘Abir Gulaal’ songs, teaser deleted from YouTube, Instagram

    The teaser and songs of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan’s upcoming Bollywood flick ‘Abir Gulaal’ have been removed from YouTube and Instagram.

    Following the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam area of held Kashmir and subsequent cross-border tensions, calls to ban Abir Gulaal began trending across social media. Now, it seems those demands are gaining ground as production companies have taken down all promotional content related to the film.

    According to India Today, songs such as Khudaya Ishq and Angreji Rang Rasiya — which had already racked up millions of views — have also been removed from YouTube. The music was released under the banner of Saregama, which had earlier launched the soundtrack at a grand music event in Dubai on April 20.

    Not just the songs, but the film’s official teaser — initially released in early April by Dharma — has also been deleted from both YouTube and Instagram. However, Fawad’s co-star Vaani Kapoor still has the teaser up on her personal Instagram account.

    With all traces of Abir Gulaal vanishing from official platforms, speculation is growing that the film may face a ban or cancellation in India due to the involvement of Fawad, a Pakistani actor.

    While the film’s team is yet to release an official statement regarding a delay or possible shelving of the project, some industry insiders believe that the producers are now considering pulling the film entirely in light of recent events.

  • VIDEO: Internet in fits as Rajasthan Royals CEO spotted at liquor store after 5th continuous defeat

    VIDEO: Internet in fits as Rajasthan Royals CEO spotted at liquor store after 5th continuous defeat

    The Rajasthan Royals are having a tough time in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). On Thursday, the team lost its fifth match in a row, this time against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), in a close and exciting game. With just two wins from nine matches, Rajasthan is stuck in 8th place on the points table.

    After the match, a video went viral on social media, showing RR CEO Jake Lush-McCrum walking towards a popular liquor store in Bengaluru. Fans quickly made jokes online, linking the loss to the CEO’s outing.

    In the match against RCB, the Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first. RCB scored 205 for five on a good batting pitch. Virat Kohli led the way with a brilliant 70 off 42 balls. He and Phil Salt gave RCB a strong start, putting 59 runs on the board in the first six overs. Salt got out for 26 in the 7th over.

    Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal then added 95 runs for the second wicket. Padikkal scored a quick 50 off 27 balls. Late cameos from Tim David (23) and Jitesh Sharma (20*) helped RCB reach a strong total.

    In response, Rajasthan got off to a flying start. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 49 runs off just 19 balls but was removed by Josh Hazlewood. Vaibhav Suryavanshi fell early too, scoring 16.

    Despite good starts from Nitish Rana (28) and captain Riyan Parag (22), both were taken out by spinner Krunal Pandya. Rajasthan still had hope thanks to Dhruv Jurel, who played a fine knock of 47 off 34 balls.

    But Hazlewood came back in the 19th over and took two big wickets, first Jurel and then Jofra Archer, which left Rajasthan needing 17 runs from the final over. They couldn’t get there and lost by 11 runs.

    Hazlewood ended with figures of four wickets for 33 runs and was the star of the night.

    Rajasthan now needs a miracle to make it to the playoffs as their game continues to fall apart.

  • Lahore policewoman arrested after robbery weapon found at her home

    Lahore policewoman arrested after robbery weapon found at her home

    A female police officer in Lahore has been arrested after a 9mm pistol linked to a robbery was allegedly recovered from her residence, raising serious concerns about internal accountability within the force.

    The arrest took place under DIG Operations Faisal Kamran’s zero-tolerance policy, which focuses on eliminating misuse of authority, corruption, and disorder within police ranks.

    The officer, Sub-Inspector Sania, was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Lytton Road Women Police Station at the time of her arrest.

    According to a spokesperson for Lahore Police, the pistol was discovered during a raid at her residence. The operation was launched after a suspect, currently under investigation, confessed during interrogation that the weapon used in multiple street crimes in the Kahna area was in the possession of a policewoman.

    Acting on this information, a police team raided Sania’s house and recovered the firearm.

    Following an internal inquiry, the DIG ordered her immediate arrest and directed officials to register a case against her.

    DIG Faisal Kamran emphasised that the department is committed to strict accountability.

    “No one involved in wrongdoing will be spared. Accountability will continue under our policy of fair reward and punishment,” he said.

    The arrest has stirred discussions around internal discipline and the importance of holding law enforcement officers to the highest standards of conduct.

  • Indian airlines to lose millions after Pakistan shuts its airspace: report

    Indian airlines to lose millions after Pakistan shuts its airspace: report

    With Pakistan having imposed tit-for-tat diplomatic measures, including shutting down its airspace for Indian planes, India fears that it will cost airlines millions in losses. Carriers now face longer durations and higher fuel consumption for westward international flights taking off from northern India.

    According to details, after India’s 2019 border violation of entering Pakistan, Pakistan closed its airspace on February 26, 2019, leading to losses of around ₹700 crore INR amid to operational complications that came with longer routes, which many of their flights were forced to take.

    With routes closed in 2019, most flights witnessed their durations rise by at least 70–80 minutes, with Air India’s flights from Delhi to Chicago having to stop in Europe for refuelling.

    In July 2019, Pakistan eventually fully opened its airspace for overflying.

    According to data provided by the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation at the time, the collective loss of Indian airlines due to the airspace closure by June was estimated to be more than ₹550 crore INR.

    The figure, according to industry insiders, rose to ₹700 crore INR by mid-July of that year, when Pakistan completely removed the restrictions.

    Pakistan’s retaliatory action will affect Indian carriers’ flights to Central Asia, the Caucasus, West Asia, Europe, the UK, and North America, a leading Indian English outlet has claimed while reviewing the recent Indian flight paths of multiple international flights departing from Delhi.

    The media report quoted industry insiders as stating that, as airlines from other countries can continue to overfly Pakistan, they may gain a cost advantage over Indian airlines on the affected routes.

    Analysts suggest that Air India will be severely affected, as it operates most west-bound international routes, including those to North America.

    On Thursday, Air India took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce that it will take an alternate route following the closure of Pakistani airspace for India.

    “Due to the announced restriction of Pakistan airspace for all Indian airlines, it is expected that some Air India flights to or from North America, UK, Europe, and Middle East will take an alternative extended route. Air India regrets the inconvenience caused to our passengers due to this unforeseen airspace closure that is outside our control. We would like to reiterate that at Air India, the safety of our customers and crew remains top priority,” the airline wrote on X.

  • ‘This won’t be the last time’: Farhan Saeed slams Indian media over Pahalgam Incident

    ‘This won’t be the last time’: Farhan Saeed slams Indian media over Pahalgam Incident

    Renowned singer Farhan Saeed has expressed strong criticism over the “irresponsible and provocative” coverage by Indian media following the Pahalgam incident.

    Sharing his thoughts through an Instagram story, Farhan wrote, “As sad as the Pahalgam incident is, the Indian media’s irresponsible and provocative attitude towards this incident is equally sad.”

    He didn’t hold back his anger and added, “This is not the first time that the Indian media has done this and I am sure that this is not the last time either, but this attitude will be even worse in the future.”

    The backlash from Farhan comes at a time when Pakistani artists have once again been banned in India.

    Calling out the media’s obsession with sensationalism, he said, “These people say anything just to increase viewership, and if, God forbid, anything happens between these two countries, the Indian media will be at the forefront of the race, and the people of both countries will have to bear the consequences.”

    In a direct message to Indian news outlets, Farhan urged, “Show some responsibility.”

    The singer’s bold statement has sparked discussions online, with many echoing his concerns about the role of media in fuelling tensions between Pakistan and India.

  • Fact Check: Did Penn Badgley really dance to ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’?

    Fact Check: Did Penn Badgley really dance to ‘Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai’?

    A video of You and Gossip Girl star Penn Badgley dancing in a beige pantsuit has gone viral on Instagram, with fans thrilled to see him grooving to the Bollywood classic Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai. But is the video real?

    The viral clip shows Penn busting some quirky moves to the Hrithik Roshan-Ameesha Patel hit song. It has been widely shared across social media, and fans couldn’t get enough, calling it the crossover they didn’t know they needed. However, the video is not as it appears.

    The original video was shared by The Jennifer Hudson Show on Instagram, which is known for welcoming its guests with its team singing to them. In that version, Penn Badgley dances to the team’s cover of Doechii’s song Anxiety, which was re-recorded and re-released on streaming platforms on March 4, 2025, after gaining traction on social media.

    Later, an insta-famous account named @qualiteaposts edited the video, replacing the original audio with Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, making it look like Penn was vibing to Bollywood beats. The edit was so well done that many viewers believed it was authentic.

    “I honestly could watch this all day,” @qualiteaposts captioned the post.

    The page, @qualiteaposts, is widely popular on the platform for dubbing videos with suitable and catchy songs to fit the vibe of the moment.

    Despite the clarification, the video has already racked up over a million views and countless reactions.

    “Joe Goldberg after changing his identity for the 17th time,” one fan joked.

    “THE Gossip Girl dancing to a Bollywood song is all I needed,” another wrote.

    “Joe’s next victim is Hrithik Roshan,” a third commented.

    “Wait, is Joe coming for an Indian girl now?” someone else added.

    Penn Badgley is currently promoting the fifth and final season of Netflix’s You, which is set to premiere on April 24, 2025. All 10 episodes will be available to stream worldwide. In India, the season will drop at 12:30 PM IST on the same day.

    Filming for the season began in March 2024 and wrapped up in August 2024, mostly in New York City. The release was delayed amid the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.

    The upcoming season will also feature Charlotte Ritchie, Madeline Brewer, Griffin Matthews, Anna Camp, Tati Gabrielle, Amy-Leigh Hickman, and Kathryn Gallagher in key roles.

    No, Penn Badgley didn’t dance to a Bollywood song. The video is a cleverly edited fan creation, but it definitely gave fans a reason to smile.

  • VIDEO: Indian soldier trains guns at Modi govt

    VIDEO: Indian soldier trains guns at Modi govt

    An undated video of an Indian soldier accusing Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi of ignoring the worsening conditions faced by soldiers across the country has surfaced online.

    In the viral video, the soldier asserts that the Indian PM has rendered them powerless and without support in their own country.

    He goes on to express frustration over the media’s silence on the plight of soldiers, stating, “When you (Modi) went to Pakistan, every news channel in India covered your visit… we don’t have a free or living media.”

    The soldier questioned, “If the Indian government could not provide them justice, would he ask for it from the Pakistan government?”

    Lashing out at the government’s leadership, the soldier argued that if Indian Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Modi cannot govern the country effectively, soldiers could take charge and do it better. “Amit Shah is controlling the whole Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and paramilitary,” the soldier accused.

    “Any soldier who speaks the truth is just thrown in jail. You went to meet Donald Trump, but you don’t meet us to hear our grievances,” he added.