Category: Entertainment

A Miss Grand Thailand contestant faced an unexpected moment on stage when her veneers slipped during a live appearance, but she continued her performance without losing confidence.

On March 25, 18-year-old Kamolwan Chanago took the stage during the Miss Grand Thailand 2026 preliminaries in Bangkok. She was delivering her speech when her top veneers suddenly came loose, affecting her words.

A video from the event shows Chanago pausing briefly as her speech becomes unclear. She turned around, adjusted the veneers, and quickly regained control before continuing her walk.

Wearing a sparkly pink gown paired with a fur shawl, she maintained a composed expression and carried on with her stage presentation. She completed her walk with a twirl and posed before exiting the stage.

The Miss Grand Thailand pageant features 77 contestants competing for the 2026 title. The winner will represent Thailand at the Miss Grand International 2026 pageant, scheduled to take place in India in October.

Organisers have set the grand finale for March 28 at the MGI Hall in Bangkok.

Model Ayesha Tahir has accused Pakistani clothing brand Engine of using her face in AI-generated promotional materials without her consent or knowledge.

Taking to her Instagram account, Tahir shared screenshots from the brand’s website and social media ads, clarifying that she never participated in a shoot for the specific collection in question.

“I have not done any shoot for this collection or given consent for my likeness to be used in this way,” Tahir stated.

She revealed that she initially attempted to resolve the matter privately but received no response from the brand. “Using someone’s face through AI without their permission is not okay, in any situation. Consent should always come first whether the content is real or digitally created.”

In a subsequent Instagram story, the model raised alarm over how realistic the digital recreations appeared. “For a moment, I actually thought these might be real. That’s the scariest part. The whole web shoot is me. The sad thing about AI is that it tweaks something in every picture, so every image looks like me but also slightly different.”

While the brand has now removed the AI-generated photos from their website, the allegations earlier sparked an immediate wave of support from the creative industry, with many calling for legal action and better digital rights protections.

The Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) reached out to Tahir publicly, requesting she check her inbox for assistance.

Prominent figures in the fashion and media industry also voiced their disapproval.

“This is one of the most unethical things a brand has done, and if we don’t call it out now and make noise about it, it’ll set a dangerous precedent. Please report them and take legal action. @enginepakistan you cannot get away with this. This is a CRIME,” wrote content creator Wabisabifami.

Maria Gilani called it “super unethical” while others, including Anooshalala, Ayesha Ahmad, Mahindar and Zara Peerzada echoed similar sentiments.

“This is very bad. You should take immediate legal action. I make it very clear with brands that they cannot use my content as ads,” said Talha Amjad while stylist Mehak Saeed, Ayesha Hayat K and Sabah Bano Malik also expressed concern.

The post also drew attention of mainstream celebrities as actor Hania Aamir reshared Tahir’s post on her story while Romaisa Khan commented, “What a shame.”

Yratta Media, a leading cinematography house, suggested a physical protest at the store.

While the majority of comments favored the model, some social media users defended the brand or questioned the motives behind the public accusation.

“Nowadays, making accusations online has become the easiest way to gain attention,” one user commented, noting that Engine was a recognised name and there could be more to the story.

Another user, echoed this sentiment: “It’s hard to believe they would risk their name like this without reason. We are only seeing one side of the story here.”

Other commenters suggested that the industry needs to evolve, stating that models should include specific AI-usage clauses in their contracts and that brands should pay for “likeness resemblance” if they intend to use AI tools.

Pakistani model Zainab Yousaf has sparked plenty of controversy after her remarks about “sugar daddy” relationships went viral on social media.

In a recent interview, Zainab advised young women to stay cautious in such relationships and not treat them as serious commitments. She said that many girls make the mistake of expecting marriage, but she believes the dynamic should remain transactional.

“Don’t take sugar daddies seriously, don’t fall in love. They are already married and have children. Take as much financial benefit as you can,” she said.

She also encouraged taking cash instead of gifts, saying that it helps maintain independence.

“I think taking cash is better than gifts so you can stay financially independent at all times,” she stated. 

Zainab claimed that many of her friends follow the same approach and rely on such relationships for a certain lifestyle.

“Many of my friends have sugar daddies. They get bags and perfumes, but when those men are not with them, they have no other source of income,” she claimed. 

She warned that this dependency can lead to serious consequences.

“I have seen girls get into smoking, drugs and other bad things when that lifestyle suddenly disappears,” she added.

Sharing an example, she spoke about a case involving a “sugar aunty.”

“I know someone who got a Land Cruiser from a sugar aunty, but it was taken back when the relationship ended, and it affected his lifestyle,” Zainab narrated. 

Her statements triggered strong reactions online, with many users criticizing her views. Several called the remarks inappropriate, while others described them as a reflection of declining social values. 

It is worth noting that she has over 112k followers on Instagram and has recently been seen with singer Zeeshan Rokhri in his song “Main Sadkay”.

Pakistani actor Emmad Irfani has called on filmmaker Shoaib Mansoor to issue an official statement regarding the long-delayed film Aasmaan Bolay Ga.

Speaking about his experience, Irfani revealed that he dedicated several years exclusively to the project and stepped away from television during that period.

“I spent around three to three and a half years on a journey. But fate had something else planned—the film was never released publicly. And intentionally, I didn’t do TV during that time. I thought that if I was doing a film with a showman like him, then I shouldn’t be doing TV.”

He reflected on the impact the delay had on his career and how it forced him to reconsider his path.

“So here I was, giving three to three and a half years to one project. And as I said, the result is never in your hands—and that result didn’t go in my favor, or in our favor. At that point, all the signs were telling me that I would have to restart my career from scratch.”

While expressing disappointment, Irfani also spoke about his relationship with the director and reiterated his call for clarity.

“As for Shoaib sahab, he might have his own perspective, but I spent a lot of time with him. If he gives an official statement, I would say that in these three to four years, a person who used to be an enigma to me since childhood is now like a friend.”

Despite the setback, Irfani acknowledged the experience he gained during the project and the bond he developed with Mansoor.

The actor currently appears in Kafeel, where his performance continues to receive attention. He stars opposite Sanam Saeed in the drama, further strengthening his presence on television.

Pakistani actress Aina Asif has opened up about her experience in the entertainment industry, sharing how some well-known figures behave on set.

During a recent TV appearance, Aina spoke about the challenges she has faced while working alongside more established actors. Responding to a question about jealousy in the industry, she described subtle actions that can affect an actor’s performance.

“When I used to work with people—and even now—who are more famous or more successful than me, I look up to them. Yes. But I feel like people keep pointing out every little thing you do. They copy you, or if you say something on set, they look at you as if you’ve said something really stupid. But I know it’s not that bad—the way they react is just to make you feel uncomfortable.”

She went on to explain how such behaviour often disrupts important scenes, especially emotionally demanding ones.

“For example, when I’m doing my scene, which is very important to me. If it’s a scene where I have to scream or cry—something that requires strong performance—people will just get up and walk away. Or they’ll be talking loudly nearby, or start joking around with the director.”

Aina added that interruptions at critical moments can break an actor’s concentration.

“Then, right when it’s my turn to deliver a line, someone will say, ‘What was my line? Oh, okay, okay…’ And instantly, the actor snaps out of the moment. The emotion just disappears.”

She highlighted how difficult it is to regain focus after such distractions.

“Especially when you’re crying or angry—it takes a couple of minutes to gather yourself and get into that feeling. And when you’re interrupted like that, it completely breaks your flow.”

The young actress admitted that these experiences initially frustrated her, but she has now learned to deal with them calmly.

“Earlier, these small things used to make me very angry. But now I just say, let it be,” she said.

Aina Asif rose to fame with her performance in Mayi Ri, which brought her widespread recognition. She has also appeared in popular dramas like Baby Baji, its sequel Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain and Parwarish, further establishing her presence in the industry.

Senior Pakistani actor Sohail Ahmed has shared his views on Imran Khan, saying that he considers him a national hero for his cricket achievements but not in politics.

Speaking during a recent show, Sohail Ahmed acknowledged Khan’s status as a celebrated figure in Pakistan’s history.

“Imran Khan is a hero, who can deny that? Whether it is the leader of PML-N or even the leader of PPP, who can disagree that Imran Khan is a national hero?”

He added that a hero remains a hero, pointing out that Khan has already retired from cricket.

Sohail Ahmed also made it clear that his opinion changes when it comes to politics.

“I used to like him a lot, but I don’t consider him a political hero. I cannot say I hate him just because of politics.”

The video clip of his remarks has gone viral on social media, with users sharing mixed reactions and debating his stance.

Imran Khan remains one of Pakistan’s most iconic cricket figures. He led the national team to victory in the 1992 Cricket World Cup, which stands as the country’s only ODI World Cup win. 

Over his career, he played 88 Tests and 175 ODIs, scoring more than 7,500 international runs and taking over 500 wickets, making him one of the finest all-rounders in the game’s history.

After retiring from cricket, Khan entered politics and later served as Pakistan’s Prime Minister from 2018 to 2022.

Following his removal from office, Khan has faced multiple legal cases. He has been in prison since August 2023 in connection with several convictions, including cases related to the sale of state gifts and other charges. 

The legal matters also involve his wife, Bushra Bibi.

YouTuber Zulqarnain Sikander has hit back at fellow content creator Rajab Butt, openly criticising him in a recent vlog.

In his video, Zulqarnain accused Butt of crossing personal boundaries, misrepresenting people online and creating unnecessary controversies.

He detailed what he described as ongoing “fitna” caused by Butt. “Sometimes he insults religion, sometimes he stirs up Shia-Sunni conflicts, and other times he drags people into fights. Honestly, you may not fully agree with me, but ever since this guy joined social media, there has been no peace.”

Zulqarnain went on to call Butt a “real troublemaker who betrays anyone who trusts him” and confirmed that he had distanced himself from Butt. “Now, someone said that he had been ignoring us for the past few months. But the truth I am revealing in this video is that he didn’t ignore us, we started ignoring him.”

The vlogger went on to accuse Butt of disrespecting his own family for online attention and presenting a misleading image to viewers.

Zulqarnain also challenged Butt’s claim of being self-made. He said that his wife, Kanwal Aftab, played a key role in helping him gain visibility.

According to him, Butt first reached out to him in 2021 but Kanwal noticed his message later and invited him to a podcast, which helped him grow. He added that they supported Butt through shoutouts and collaborations.

Zulqarnain further claimed that he and Kanwal helped arrange major aspects of Butt’s wedding through brand deals and financial support.

“You didn’t even have the status to arrange your own wedding. Your wedding clothes and makeup were arranged through collaborations, and we even provided the funds. Yet, he now claims he did everything himself,” he said.

The video comes days after Butt in a recent vlog called women influencers “auntiyan [aunties]”.

Many viewers linked said comments to Zulqarnain’s wife Kanwal Aftab, as Butt criticised women who, according to him, “take their husbands away from their families while enjoying a more comfortable lifestyle in Bahria Town”.