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Veteran actress Asma Abbas has spoken out against the unnecessary negativity surrounding actress Neelam Muneer’s wedding, asking why trolls couldn’t leave the couple alone.

The Kahin Deep Jalay actress’s recent wedding in Dubai became talk of the town as she shared visuals from the festivities and a highlight reel of the photoshoot with her husband.

With the wedding announcement catching fans by surprise, and leading to speculations regarding the identity of her husband, The Current exclusively reported that the groom, Mohammad Rashid, was an officer with Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department.

While visuals from the photoshoot won everyone’s hearts, it also led to uncalled for debates regarding her husband’s background and nationality.

“Today, I want to address something that has been bothering me. Pakistan’s talented and sweet actress Neelam Muneer has gotten married. She is such a beautiful soul,” Asma Abbas said in a video on her YouTube channel.

The Ranjha Ranjha Kardi actress called netizens out for focusing on the nationality and profession of Neelam’s husband, saying there was a limit to everything.

“There is a limit to everything. First, you questioned his nationality, and now you’re discussing his profession. Why are you so curious about her life? Why can’t people let her be happy?” Abbas questioned.

She went on to praise Neelam for getting married at the right time and urged people to stop spreading negativity. “Please, try to be happy for others in their happiness.”

Amid uncalled for commentary from netizens, Neelam’s wedding has highlighted the challenges celebrities face when their personal lives are subjected to public debates.

 Earlier, renowned Pakistani actress Neelam Muneer has finally shared her stunning photoshoot in her wedding dress on Instagram, captivating fans worldwide.

Neelam dazzled in a beautiful red ensemble, while her husband Muhammad Rashid looked regal in a traditional white sherwani. The couple’s wedding photos have sent social media into a frenzy,  providing a glimpse into the joyous wedding celebrations of the gorgeous couple.                                                                               

With several visuals of Neelam Muneer as a happy and radiant bride at her baraat event, she wrote in the caption, “All these years telling my heart when the time is right, all those hundreds of prayers finally came true!”

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According to sources, Neelam’s husband is Muhammad Rashid, who works as an officer of Dubai Police’s Crime Investigation Department.

Earlier, the first pictures of Neelam’s Nikah, featuring her husband, went viral on social media after being shared by celebrity photographer Abdul Samad Zia. He captioned the photos, “With this New Year, starting a ‘new chapter’ of their life, remember them in your prayers!”

For the ceremony in Dubai, Neelam looked stunning in an all-white ensemble by local design house Baroque, paired with pearl jewelry and dewy glam makeup by Rabia Anum’s team. Her groom matched perfectly in his traditional Arabic dress, jubbah.

In the photos making rounds on social media, the Chakkar actress was seen with her husband for the first time, posing with the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, in the background. However, details about the groom were not revealed.

Lollywood actor Saud has continued his streak of blaming superstar Shaan for the film industry’s downfall.

Appearing as a guest on Subh Samma Kay Sath hosted by Madhea Naqvi, the Mohabbat Aur Mehangai actor discussed the role of actor Shaan Shahid in the industry’s demise.

“An industry doesn’t collapse because of one individual, it takes the action of many,” Saud said. 

Addressing earlier comments about Shaan’s role in the film industry’s downfall, Saud Qasmi clarified, “I mentioned Shaan Shahid because he was leading the industry at that time. With leadership comes responsibility.” 

The Baby Baji actor pointed out that talking about the downfall of the film industry doesn’t mean there’s hate.

 “Even in marriages, disagreements happen, but that doesn’t mean there enmity,” he said.

 Saud Qasmi revealed that he stopped working in films in 2005, reflecting on how the industry changed over the decades.

 “The 1950s and 60s were a golden era for Pakistan cinema, followed by a strong phase in the 80s and 90s. Actors like me and Jan Rambo contributed to its strength in the 90s but eventually, the industry weakened,” he states.

Drawing a comparison, the Mohabbat Satrangi actor explained how Bollywood, once the strongest film industry, has been overshadowed by Tamil cinema.“Every industry in the world experiences highs and lows and Pakistan’s film industry is no different,” Saud remarked.

Earlier, in a podcast with Ahmed Ali Butt’s Saud Qasmi, the star of many Lollywood hits, is clear about where he blames Shaan Shahid. 

“In my opinion, several people contributed to the downfall of Lollywood. Some of these people are no longer with us. Lollywood wasn’t completely destroyed, but the damage done to it was caused by Shaan and Syed Noor,” Saud said .

The Baby Baji actor didn’t mince his words when asked who destroyed Lollywood, clearly naming superstar Shan and veteran filmmaker Syed Noor. “There were a few other directors as well, but these two were the main ones. If they had wanted, the industry could have progressed much further. Some unfortunate individuals only focused on their own business and work, neglecting the industry itself,” he pointed out.

He didn’t hesitate to criticize Shaan, telling him to work on improving himself first.

 “Before finding flaws in others, Shaan should address his own flaws,” Saud Qasmi remarked.

 Reflecting on the past, the former Lollywood hero shared: “There was a time when our film industry and theirs were on equal footing. I’m talking about India and Pakistan. Both industries were equal. From here, we had Waheed Murad Sahab, and from there, they had Rajesh Khanna, both of a similar caliber.”

It looks like the games are winding down, but don’t worry; Hwang Dong-hyuk might have a few more tricks (or masks) up his sleeve.

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Netflix show Squid Game, recently discussed plans for the show’s future in an interview with a US media outlet.

The series is back with season 2, last month. The story is still continuing, as Gi-hun, played by Lee Jung-jae, tries to take down the game from inside. The fate of Gi-hun is still unclear after the finale of season 2, but Hwang confirmed that the series will end at season 3, which will be released in 2025.

When asked what would convince him to continue the Squid Game franchise, Hwang said, “I wanted to end the show with season 3, completing Gi-hun’s story.” However, he is open to creating spin-offs with different characters if he ever returns to the Netflix show.
Hwang mentioned, “If I return, I might explore different characters and their stories, such as the masked guards and what they do in their downtime.”

In a previous interview, Hwang assured fans that the upcoming season would feature exciting storylines and become more intense and entertaining with each episode and season. He encouraged fans to watch until the very end.