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Actress Memoona Qudoos has revealed that she not only faced discrimination at the beginning of her career but was also harassed.

Memoona Qudoos recently appeared on New TV’s program Zabardast, where she spoke openly about being the victim of harassment. 

“I left my hometown alone at a young age to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, due to which I also faced problems,” she disclosed. 

“At 22 or 23, I came to another city to pursue an entertainment career, where no one cared about me. Despite being Muslim and belonging to the same country, I was not helped.”

Memoona Qudoos revealed that she was raised by her uncle. “I was very close to him, I always remember the time spent with him. I also regret that my uncle passed away before he saw the rise of my career.”

In response to a question, she said, “At the beginning of my career, actresses were jealous of me, even senior actresses who have become ‘aunties’ were jealous of me.”

She questioned that the ‘aunties’ should have understood that they couldn’t snatch her future. 

Without naming anyone, she said, “Actresses of my age were also jealous of me and that I faced many difficulties at the beginning of my career, but despite this, I did not give up.”
She revealed, “I was even harassed at the beginning of my career and when I complained about it, more difficulties were created for me, and the complaint harmed me.”

Speaking on the same issue, Maimona Quddus stated that in a society like Pakistan, almost every working girl faces harassment at some point in her life. “If a girl says that she has not been harassed, she is lying or afraid of someone.”

According to Maimuna Quddus, “Society is built in such a way that girls face harassment.”

  
 What happens when a celebrated actress faces a skin disease while shooting a role that demands beauty and perfection? Actress and producer Hareem Farooq’s journey in Bismil reveals not just her character’s complexities, but also her own personal battle with psoriasis.
 

In a recent interview with BCC Urdu, she discussed her role in the drama. 
 
“I developed a skin condition called ‘Psoriasis’ during the shoot which caused red spots to appear on my face and other part of my body. The scars on my face may not look appealing to everyone, but they will encourage others who suffer from the same condition,” she said.  

Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells grow too quickly, causing red, scaly patches on the skin. 

When asked about her physical transformation, the 22 Qadam actress shared that she initially considered losing weight before shooting Bismil.  

“Before shooting started, I was going through a difficult phase in my life, which caused me to gain weight. I thought about losing it but eventually gave up. I had the option to delay the shoot by months, but I chose not to, I decided to shoot with the weight I had,” Hareem Farooq stated. 

   
When asked about her work in the industry, Hareem explained, “Pakistan doesn’t have a film industry, so the same actors work in both films and dramas. All the other Pakistan actors, including me, work in films out of passion. If the country had a film industry, we won’t have to work in dramas.”

Earlier, in a recent interview with Something haute hosted by Hassan Choudhary, Hareem Farooq talked about her role in Bismil.

Hareem Farooq said, “When I first discussed the role of ‘Masooma’ in Bismil, my primary focus was to align it with the director’s vision. I always asked the director [Aehsun Talish], ‘How do you see this character?’ I wanted to ensure we were on the same page.”

“The director described Masooma as someone who acts out of innocence, not malice. This resonated with me because I believe people are rarely inherently evil. Their experiences shape their actions. Masooma’s impulsive decisions reflect innocence… where she doesn’t consider long-term consequences… a characteristic I find relatable in real life,” the Bismil actress explained.

Talking about Masooma’s intentions, Hareem shared, “I wouldn’t call her a gold digger because it wasn’t just about money. She was also running after security, wanting power, wanting change in her life. She wanted that lifestyle for herself. It’s a very selfish manner, but she cared about securing her future. Once she has something in her grasp, she won’t let go. I think Masooma’s relationship with TT [Nauman Ijaz] is more than just that of a gold digger… she is a selfish person, but not just running after money.

A grand and colorful ceremony to mark the 13th wedding anniversary of famous Pakistani actress Reema Khan and Dr. Tariq Shahab was held in the US capital, Washington DC on Monday, 25 November, 2024.

The event was attended by various important personalities, including the Pakistani ambassador.

Reema Khan and her cardiologist husband, Tariq Shahab, were married on November 22, 2011.

 A large number of Pakistani and American friends attended the wedding anniversary ceremony.

Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and his wife Lubna Sheikh, were present there as well as famous American businessman Seeman and his wife Iram, renowned decorator Fakhra Khalid and their friends, TCF Coordinator for America Shami Kidwai, and Shakeel Kidwai.

Other notable attendees included Sindh Health Minister Saad Khalid Niaz’s sister Shahab Saima Naz; prominent anesthesiologist Dr. Talha Siddiqui of Washington, DC; prominent businessman Shafqat Chaudhry of Washington, DC, and his wife Sarwat Shafqat; Dr. Saba Nawab and Dr. Habib Chotani; Asifa Butt and Dr. Zahid Butt of Medi Solo.

A family relative Shahnoor Khan, who came from Hyderabad, India, to attend Reema Khan’s birthday party, was present at the ceremony with his family. Most of the attendees described the event as the “most charming ceremony.”

On Instagram, she posted a picture and wrote a caption: ‘A good marriage is built on trust, respect, and love, where both husband and wife nurture a strong and meaningful relationship. It’s about supporting each other through life’s ups and downs, celebrating each other’s successes, and growing together as partners and friends. They create a foundation for happiness, peace, and a shared journey filled with beautiful memories. Here’s to cherishing and building these bonds every single day. ❤️❤️’”

Earlier, Actor Reema Khan has joyfully reunited with her husband Dr Syed Tariq Sahab as he came back from Doha and shed light on the ‘disturbing’ situation of Afghan refugees.

“Thank God my husband is back from Doha safe and sound. However what he told me about the refugees is very disturbing,” wrote the Nikkah star adding, “Infants, toddlers, pregnant women and elderly had to stand in 105 degree for hours to get on the plane.”

Reema continued, “Although I am relieved that he is back home, but it perturbs me to know that the Afghan refugees were worried and distressed, not to know where they were headed and what their future holds.”

Reema’s husband was in Doha, to help and take care of Afghan refugees who left the country after the Taliban took over.