Popular social media influencer and makeup artist Adnan Zafar, commonly known as Ken Doll, recently shared some exciting updates on his Instagram stories.
In his story, he wrote, “It’s time for Umarh, my favorite alarm of the year!”
This was followed by another story, in which Ken Doll greeted his followers with a warm “Salam to u all! Let’s begin the journey with me.”
These messages have left everyone curious and excited about what he has in store, with many eagerly awaiting more details.
Drama stars Imran Ashraf and Sonya Hussyn are set to captivate audiences in HUM TV’s upcoming drama serial, Masoom, directed by Barkat Siddiqui.
The Namak Haram actor shared a stunning behind-the-scenes (BTS) picture from the drama shoot on Instagram, captioning it: “She is not just an actress she is a powerhouse
Bass Thora sa intezar MAZAY ANAY WALAY HEIN INSHALLAH
Masoom on HUM TV
Directed by @barkatsidiki_official”
Earlier, during his program Mazak Raat, a member of the audience asked the show’s host, Imran Ashraf Agha, and actor Mustafa Hassan, which actress they would like to work with in their next project.
Ashraf revealed that he would like to collaborate with Bollywood actress Tamannaah Bhatia for a movie.
“As far as I am concerned, I want my next project to be with Tamannaah Bhatia,” he replied.
“I have never worked with the talented actress Saba Qamar. It would be a great honour for me if she agrees to work with me,” the Rasq-e-Bismil actor added.
Tamannah Bhatia has starred in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films.
Her many films include Paiyaa, Himmatwala, Ayan, Jailer, Entertainment, Baahubali 2, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, Aranmania 4, Vedaa, Rebel, Happy Days, Babli Bouncer, Bhola Shankar, Racha, Chanda Sa Roshan, Aagadu, and Siruthai.
Actress Sonya Hussyn is setting up her career to be that of a thespian with the wide range of characters she has played on screen. In a post yesterday, she revealed that her next character, Murshid, is an addict, and debuted her look on Instagram.
Earlier, in an interview with ‘Independent Urdu,’ Sonya talked about her career and who she would like to work with. She mentioned Ali Zafar as her favorite on-screen hero, saying he has a special charm.
“I never really thought about it, but when it comes to movies, I find Ali Zafar very charming. He has that charisma of a movie hero. There are many good actors, like Fawad Khan, who also have charm, but when it comes to acting, I would choose Ali Zafar,” she said.
But things got interesting when Sonya talked about her experiences with offers from the Indian film industry. She revealed that she was approached for three different projects. “I have received three film offers from India. One was a Shakespeare screen adaptation of Measure for Measure. The other was a sequel to some old Santosh Kumar film – I can’t recall its name,” she noted.
One offer, in particular, caught her attention—a film with the famous Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi. “For that one, I even had a meeting with the relevant people but then the exchange with India stopped altogether,” she explained, referring to the stop in collaborations between India and Pakistan after the Uri attack and the subsequent ban on Pakistani artists working in India.
David Lynch — the singular and surreal director of “Mulholland Drive” and television’s “Twin Peaks,” who depicted the darkness lurking beneath the wholesome surface of American life — has died. He was 78 years old.
An enigmatic artist who turned his hand to arthouse and blockbuster film, television, painting and music, Lynch was considered one of US cinema’s great auteurs.
“It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch,” read a statement on his official Facebook page.
The cause and location of death were not specified. Lynch, who lived in Los Angeles, had suffered from emphysema after years of heavy smoking.
He emerged on the US indie scene with his creepy 1977 horror “Eraserhead,” and drew both acclaim and a cult following with sadomasochist mystery “Blue Velvet” (1986) and surreal thriller “Mulholland Drive” (2001).
But he may be best remembered for his mesmerizing 1990s series “Twin Peaks,” which paved the way for many a prestige television drama.
With four Oscar nominations, including a trio of best director nods, the filmmaker recognizable by his shock of white hair took home just one honorary statuette, in 2019.
– ‘Fearless’ –
Tributes from across Hollywood swiftly poured in.
Steven Spielberg called Lynch “a singular, visionary dreamer who directed films that felt handmade,” while Francis Ford Coppola said he was “astounded and heartbroken” by the “profound loss of the great David Lynch.”
Fellow director Ron Howard hailed “a gracious man and fearless artist” who “proved that radical experimentation could yield unforgettable cinema.”
Kyle MacLachlan, who starred in “Twin Peaks” and several Lynch films, called Lynch “an enigmatic and intuitive man with a creative ocean bursting forth inside of him.”
“I owe my entire career, and life really, to his vision,” he wrote on Instagram.
Born in small-town Montana in 1946, the son of an agricultural research scientist, Lynch travelled extensively around Middle America as a young man.
He attended fine arts colleges in Boston and Philadelphia before joining the American Film Institute, where he began work on “Eraserhead.”
That was followed by 1980’s “The Elephant Man,” also shot in black-and-white and deeply tragic, but decidedly more mainstream and accessible, earning his first best director Oscar nomination.
Based on the diary of Joseph Merrick, the so-called “Elephant Man” born in the United States in 1862 with a condition that gave him a severely deformed physical appearance, it starred Anthony Hopkins and John Hurt.
An attempt to adapt sci-fi novel “Dune” in 1984 would be one of Lynch’s less well-received efforts, though it still has its admirers.
Lynch pivoted back to his arthouse roots with “Blue Velvet,” about a young man whose discovery of a severed ear leads him to the sinister side of his small town.
It starred Isabella Rossellini — whom Lynch dated for several years — and is often heralded as his greatest work, earning a second Academy Award nomination for directing.
After winning the Palme d’Or at Cannes with “Wild at Heart” in 1990, Lynch turned to television with “Twin Peaks,” which captivated and shocked Americans from its 1990 launch.
The tale of a tight-knit northwestern town reacting to the rape and murder of a popular but troubled high school girl, it was years ahead of its time.
But ratings plummeted as the show’s second season lost direction after the purported meddling of ABC executives, and it was cancelled. An even darker 1992 prequel film was initially panned, but is now considered a classic.
– ‘Big hole’ –
In 2001, Lynch made his second undisputed masterpiece, “Mulholland Drive,” which brought a third best director Oscar nomination.
Naomi Watts plays a naive actress who meets a mysterious brunette suffering amnesia, before everything gets inverted in an astonishing twist that has fans arguing over its meaning to this day.
Film writer David Thomson called it “one of the greatest films ever made about the cultural devastation caused by Hollywood.”
Lynch’s final full-length feature film was 2006’s inscrutable “Inland Empire,” although he returned to the world of “Twin Peaks” with an acclaimed sequel series for cable network Showtime in 2017.
He never retired, continuing to produce short films, music and paintings, and practice his beloved daily transcendental meditation, from his studio and home — appropriately located just outside Hollywood, on Mulholland Drive.
He regularly posted whimsical weather updates to YouTube, underlining the optimistic and playful man behind his often troubling art.
“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us,” said his family’s statement.
“But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.’”
Pakistani actress Sana Javed and cricketer Shoaib Malik recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary. Sana shared beautiful unseen photos to mark the occasion, and Shoaib posted a video of their wedding.
In the video, the couple can be seen in high spirits, enjoying their special day. The photos also reveal that the couple had a mehndi ceremony.
“Happy anniversary my love ,” Sana captioned her post, adding: “Life is beautiful with you love you hero ♥️ .”
Similarly, Shoaib shared a video filled with memorable moments, writing, “Many more beautiful days and memories together 🙂 Happy anniversary I love you bestie “
On January 20 last year, the couple surprised their fans in Pakistan and India by sharing their wedding pictures on Instagram.
Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik have faced divorce rumors since late 2022. The couple, who married in April 2010, had not confirmed or denied the rumors by then.
Sana Javed and her ex-husband, singer Umair Jaswal, got married quietly in October 2020 during Covid. They divorced in November 2023.
Umair later announced his second marriage on Instagram in October last year, sharing a photo of himself in a cream sherwani and turban.
In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was hospitalised early Thursday morning after being stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home.
Mumbai police have released a CCTV image of the suspect in the shocking knife attack on Saif Ali Khan.
The attack took place early this morning at his residence in Bandra, Mumbai, during an attempted robbery. The footage shows the suspect fleeing the scene after attacking Saif.
Police reports state that the attacker entered Saif Ali Khan’s apartment in the Bandra area and demanded one crore rupees. During the attack, the suspect also injured the children’s nanny.
The incident took place aroubd 2:30 am when a person tried to burglarize Saif and Kareena Kapoor’s residence. Saif, on discovering the intruder, was stabbed by the perpetrator before he left the house. Saif received six stab injuries, including two deep cuts behind his back. One of these was very close to his spinal cord, and one minor injury occurred in his neck.
Mumbai police are actively investigating the burglary and assault. Senior office Gedem Dixit confirmed that Saif is out of danger, but the investigation continues. Multiple police teams are questioning Saif’s household staff and others who were present at the time of the incident.
Earlier, Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home early Thursday morning. Following a surgery at Lelavati Hospital in Mumbai, many of his close friends and family rushed to be by his side.
Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor’s cousin Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt arrived at Lilavati Hospital to offer support.
Along with them, Karisma Kapoor, Saif’s sister-in-law, also visited the hospital. Saif’s children from his previous marriage, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were spotted at the hospital, keeping in close proximity with their father.
Director Siddharth Anand also arrived at the hospital in the morning.
While Saif’s surgery was a success, he is still under observation, with doctors closely monitoring his recovery. Saif’s fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery.
His son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, stepped up in a life-or-death situation to get his father the help he urgently needed.
Ibrahim realised that there was no car available to transport his injured father to the hospital. Showing a very smart presence of mind, he immediately hailed an auto rickshaw and got his father to Lilavati Hospital, just two kilometres from their Bandra house.
Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home early Thursday morning. Following a surgery at Lelavati Hospital in Mumbai, many of his close friends and family rushed to be by his side.
Saif’s wife Kareena Kapoor’s cousin Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt arrived at Lilavati Hospital to offer support.
Along with them, Karisma Kapoor, Saif’s sister-in-law, also visited the hospital. Saif’s children from his previous marriage, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan were spotted at the hospital, keeping in close proximity with their father.
Director Siddharth Anand also arrived at the hospital in the morning.
While Saif’s surgery was a success, he is still under observation, with doctors closely monitoring his recovery. Saif’s fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with messages wishing him a speedy recovery.
Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan has been hospitalised early on Thursday morning after getting stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home.
The actor, husband to Indian A-lister Kareena Kapoor, is going through surgery at Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital to treat the six stab wounds he received during what Indian media has described as a robbery attempt.
Mumbai police have confirmed to the media that the intruder entered Saif’s residence around 2:30 am where he got into a confrontation with the actor. Saif was taken to hospital around 3:30 am.
Doctors have assessed that two of the stab wounds are deep, with one near the spine. A neurosurgeon and a cosmetic surgeon are among the team of doctors operating on the Bollywood star.
Earlier , Saif Ali Khan son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, stepped up in a life-or-death situation to get his father the help he urgently needed.
As per reports, Khan suffered multiple stab wounds in the attack and bled heavily. In a moment of panic, Ibrahim realised that there was no car available to transport his injured father to the hospital. Showing a very smart presence of mind, he immediately hailed an auto rickshaw and got his father to Lilavati Hospital, just two kilometres from their Bandra house.
Saif Ali Khan’s team issued a statement regarding his health, confirming that he is stable.
“Saif Ali Khan has come out of surgery and is in recovery. We are monitoring his progress closely. We thank Dr. Niraj Uttamani, Dr. Nitin Dange, Dr. Leena Jain, and the hospital staff for their excellent care. We also appreciate the support from his fans and well-wishers during this challenging time,” the statement said.
The entertainment world is abuzz with speculation as rumours circulate about the possible union of Gohar Rasheed and Kubra Khan ever since they started posting videos of celebrity dance practices on Instagram.
Recently, Maliha Rehman asked the actor in a video about his dance practice video, inquiring which friend’s wedding it was, to which Gohar responded, “I will reveal very soon which friend’s wedding it is. I promise.”
According to The Current sources, the two stars are set to marry on February 22, with the ceremony taking place in Karachi.
Gohar Rasheed fueled these rumours with an Instagram video. The video shows both actors at a house with friends, tea, samosas, and a cute dog, captioned “2025 Bismillah.”
Social media users flooded the comments section with congratulations and speculation.
The buzz intensified when Gohar Rasheed posted another video with the caption, ‘Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai,’ adding to the curiosity.
In a recent appearance on “After Hours with Ushna Shah,” Gohar was asked about his relationship status. He replied, “I am not single; she’s an amazing person, and now I can’t imagine my life without her.” While he didn’t reveal his partner’s name, fans speculated it might be Kubra Khan.
Similarly, in an interview with The Current Life, Kubra Khan was asked about her best friend in the industry. She replied, “My best friend in the industry, yes, it’s Mirza; he’s been my best friend for the past nine years now.”
As rumours swirl, fans have expressed their excitement. One fan posted on Gohar’s Instagram: “So happy for you both.” Another added, “They both are so good, am so happy they found each other!!! Looking forward to their pictures!!!” Yet another fan commented, “The bride’s name is Kubra Khan.”
Despite the growing buzz, neither Gohar nor Kubra has confirmed the rumours. Addressing the speculation, Kubra mentioned in an interview: “I’m used to it now. I’m wondering if it happens; you guys made it happen. I swear, you guys pushed it so much… But no, it doesn’t bother me anymore, to be honest, because it has been happening for eight years, and eventually now I’m like, yeah, whatever.”
In an unexpected turn of events, Bollywood superstar Saif Ali Khan was hospitalised early Thursday morning after being stabbed six times by an intruder in his Mumbai home.
His son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, stepped up in a life-or-death situation to get his father the help he urgently needed.
As per reports, Khan suffered multiple stab wounds in the attack and bled heavily. In a moment of panic, Ibrahim realised that there was no car available to transport his injured father to the hospital. Showing a very smart presence of mind, he immediately hailed an auto rickshaw and got his father to Lilavati Hospital, just two kilometres from their Bandra house.
Pakistani- American actor Faran Tahir is taking on a thrilling role as a supervillain in Marvel’s upcoming web series Vision Quest. Faran Tahir’s latest role promises to bring a new level of excitement to the series.
According to Deadline, the Umro Ayyar actor has been cast as the leader of the infamous Ten Ring gang in the much anticipated Disney + series. The show, which has been in production for some time, will feature well- known characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and Tahir’s return as Raza, a role he first played in 2008’s Iron Man, is sure to add plenty of drama and action.
As a supervillain, Raza will challenge the superhero protagonist, making him one of the most notorious and powerful figures in Vision Quest.
While the release date for Vision Quest has yet to be confirmed, the series is expected to premiere by the end of this year. Faran Tahir, who has previously portrayed a mixed bag of roles in numerous Hollywood films and TV shows, is expanding his range with this exciting new role.
Fans can expect intense moments as Tahir’s character takes center stage in the battle between good and evil.
Earlier, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy had reportedly been roped in by Disney+ as one of the directors of the Ms Marvel series.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chinoy along with Meera Menon, Adil El Arbi, and Bilall Fallah have been assembled to bring the Pakistani-American superhero’s story to the screen. While Arbi and Fallah are the team behind this year’s Bad Boys for Life, Menon has worked on episodes of The Walking Dead, The Punisher, Titans, Dirty John, and Outlander.
Marvel Studios’ first onscreen Muslim hero, Ms Marvel was introduced in 2014. Written by Bisha K. Ali and co-created by Marvel editor and director Sana Amanat, Ms Marvel is about Kamala Khan, a teen based in New Jersey who one day discovers that she has superpowers. Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige has said that in addition to appearing on the small screen, Kamala Khan will be included in future Marvel films.
The studio is currently searching for an actor to play the hero, whose comics have explored her identity as a Pakistani-American living in a religious family while trying to find her own way.
A celebrated documentarian, Sharmeen took home Oscars for 2015’s A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness, which explored the aftermath of an attempted honour killing, and 2012’s Saving Face, which highlighted acid attacks on women in Pakistan. The Pakistani-Canadian filmmaker also won Emmys for both projects and has collected a total of six in her career.
Meanwhile, Sharmeen’s team has said that the development has not yet been confirmed by Disney+.
Geo News’ popular show Hansna Mana Hai, hosted by Tabish Hashmi, has set a new record by gaining over 4.5 billion views on digital media.
“Hansna Mana Hai” is a comedy talk show where celebrity guests are challenged to maintain a straight face while engaging in light-hearted conversations and humorous games.
In 2024, Geo News also achieved an impressive 27,341 GRPs (Gross Rating Points) in a single year and reached 12 billion digital views.
From its unique news delivery style to engaging morning shows, sports coverage, political analysis, and election broadcasts, Geo News has led the media industry. The channel provided extensive coverage of key events like parliamentary debates, street protests, economic updates, international elections, and global crises.