Category: Entertainment

Singer Chahat Fateh Ali, known for his quirky singing on social media, has sent a message to Indian filmmaker Karan Johar.

Recently, he released the song ‘Toba Toba,’ a rendition of the popular Bollywood song ‘Tauba Tauba,’ originally sung by renowned Indian singer Karan Aujla.
This song was filmed by Vicky Kaushal in Bollywood and became very popular on the internet due to his dance moves.

In response, Karan Johar recommended everyone watch the rendition.

On Instagram, Chahat Fateh Ali posted a video addressing Karan Johar, saying:

“Assalam o Alaikum. Karoron dilon ki jaan, Chahat Fateh Ali, all the way from London. Today’s special message is for Sir Karan Johar. Sir, first of all, happy birthday to you. May Allah grant you a long life of 120 years. Karan Johar Sahib, I am deeply grateful that you appreciated my talent, acting, and singing. Thank you very much. You are a producer, singer, actor, model, and, in fact, a kingmaker.

It is my great fortune that you liked my work. I haven’t slept for three nights just thinking about your appreciation. Thank you, sir, thank you very much. It would be a great honor for me to work in one of your films for free if you give me the opportunity. Thank you, sir, thank you very much.”

While many enjoy late-night outings and social gatherings, actor and director Farhan Akhtar prefers a quieter setting.


In a podcast with Chapter 2 hosted by Rhea Chakraborty, Akhar revealed his love for staying in rather than going out.
Farhan argued why should a person “who is happier spending time at home, is happy to meet you in the day, in the evening up to a certain time, doesn’t want to go out to a club, doesn’t want to go out to a bar, want to hang out at home” be considered “boring”.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara actor added a lighthearted example, saying that if he were to ask people to join him on a seven-day trek and they refused, should he think, “Oh my God, you’re so boring that you’re not coming for a seven-day trek”?

Shibani Dandekar, his wife, also shared their love for simple nights at home, saying, “For us, just the thought of sitting on the couch under a blanket and watching stuff on TV is the most exciting day by far.”

“It’s so exciting, snacks, pyjamas, we live for it. In fact, Farhan often says to me, ‘Should we watch something, should we just like sit on the couch and watch something?’ as if it’s a new thing we’ve never done before, we do it every week,” she added.

Farhan and Shibani tied the knot on February 19, 2022, in Khandala.

Senior actress Asma Abbas has advised girls to speak to their husbands with calm and patience to convey their point effectively.

In an interview with journalist Maleeha Rehman, while discussing marriage, she said, “I want to tell the young generation to set boundaries before making decisions, recognise both the good and bad traits of their partners and think carefully before making choices.”

“I want to tell girls that everyone has minor flaws and no one is perfect. Our girls are no less, with so many demands and such sharp tongues. Girls should speak to their husbands but do so with control,” she advised.

“In our time, it was understood that you must make your point, but with a bit of patience and tolerance. When things were said with love, they were accepted,” she added.

Abbas believes that nowadays, girls are “hasty and say things quickly”.

“They should have a bit of patience and tolerance, swallow their anger, take a five-minute break, and then make their point. It will be accepted if spoken calmly. One shouldn’t speak in anger; learn to stay quiet in anger, and things will get easier,” she said.

“Not only girls but men too need to learn to stay quiet in anger. They often mistreat and speak harshly to their wives. Some even resort to abuse and violence, which she is strongly against,” she added.

Apart from being patient, Asma Abbas also advised setting boundaries.

“On my YouTube channel, I tell girls that if they are abused or hit, they should leave immediately and not stay with that person because such things should not be tolerated. Abuse and harsh language are horrifying, and if you tolerate it, it will only increase,” she further advised.

Not allowed to work

In her interview with Maleeha Rehman, Asma Abbas also admitted that her husband did not allow her to work in showbiz for 18 years after marriage, which is why she had been absent from the drama industry.

“After marriage, my husband stopped me from working in the entertainment industry. He did not like the entertainment industry,” she said.

“With my husband in the army, he kept getting transferred, which made it difficult for me to work in show business, so I did not work for 18 years of marriage,” she added.

“Later, my husband came to understand the entertainment industry, after which he allowed me to work in dramas after 18 years of marriage,” Abbas said.

She also talked about her daughter Zara Noor Abbas and said, “At the beginning of her career, my daughter made many friends in the entertainment industry, but she got cheated.”

“Zara Noor Abbas did not understand; she made mistakes and considered everyone in showbiz as her friend, but she soon realised that the entertainment industry is not like that. There are deceptions, and after receiving losses, she understood,” she added.

Asma Abbas, while talking about awards shows, said, “In Pakistan, only lux and hum awards are held, and there too many people are ignored.

“I know that I will never get an award, and I do not need an award now.”

“I played a good role in the play ‘Chupke Chupke’, and the entire team was given an award, but the award was not far away. I was not even nominated and invited,” she said.

“I hoped that my daughter Zara Noor Abbas would win awards in the future,” Abbas expressed.

“I never instructed my daughter not to work in the entertainment industry, nor did I impose any strictness on her.”

Talking about her marriage and career, she said, “I married a serving army colonel at the age of just 23.”

A man who threatened Salman Khan through the Mumbai Traffic Police using the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has been arrested.

The police confirmed the arrest in Jamshedpur, according to Indian media.

“The accused threatened the Bollywood actor by invoking gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded a ransom of Rs five crore from Salman Khan,” revealed the Mumbai Traffic Police.

The police registered a case against an unknown person and launched an investigation after receiving the threatening message.

The message was sent to the Mumbai Traffic Police control room on October 18. By October 21, the police received an apology from the man, stating that “the message was sent in error.”

Police traced the message sender’s location to Jharkhand, where he claimed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and warned of a threat to Salman Khan’s life if he did not pay the extortion.

Actress Maham Amir revealed that her mother-in-law surprised her by asking her to marry her son, Faizan Sheikh, on set in front of everyone after a few months of brief interactions.

Recently, Maham Amir and her husband, Faizan Sheikh, were invited to Madeeha Naqvi’s morning show.

The couple candidly admitted that their lives have changed since becoming parents, gaining patience and a new perspective on things.

Faizan Sheikh recalled that his mother, Parveen Akbar, once told him he must have a son “because daughters belong to their homes.”

His mother also said that “daughters belong to other people’s houses,” to which he responded, “I felt like someone was taking my heart out of my chest,” sharing his emotions.

Similarly, his wife, Maham Amir, jokingly said, “I will find a live-in son-in-law for our daughter,” which made him feel as though his “heart was being torn out.”

“My daughter is only two and a half years old now, but hearing such things scares me,” Sheikh added.

The marriage story

Maham Amir revealed that before their marriage, she and Faizan Sheikh would often meet briefly while acting in theatre. She also had the chance to interact with his mother, Parveen Aapa, who had “casually” asked Amir to marry her son.

They all were working together on a drama, and one day, the team went to the set to wish the director a happy birthday.

“After offering prayers, Parveen Aapa said to me, ‘Tum Faizan se shadi kar lo’ (“marry my son Faizan”).

“I was quite shocked to hear that. I then said to her, ‘Parveen Aapa, first ask your son. I’m not refusing the proposal, but your son should agree to it,’” she replied.

To which her mother-in-law responded, “If you agree, I’ll manage the rest.”

Maham Amir and Faizan Sheikh got married in August 2018, and both are considered a romantic couple. Their first daughter was born in December 2021.

Actor and model Ali Raza, who stole hearts as Murad in the hit drama serial Noor Jahan, recently appeared as a guest on the Miss Dramatic YouTube channel, where he revealed that he received an offer from Yash Raj Films.

The host, Wajiha Jawaid, asked, “What offer did you receive from Yash Raj?”

Ali replied, “I once received a message from Yash Raj Films casting, specifically from YRF casting, which is an authentic and official page.”

“A lady named Shaam Ma’am handled it. She messaged me saying, ‘There’s a feature film, and we want you to do it, so please send your contact details.’I sent my contact details, and we had a conversation. They sent me a monologue from ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ and said there’s a scene Ranbir has already done, and they wanted to see how I would do it in my style,” he recalled.

“It was during Ramadan, so I was fasting. I set up the camera and lights and did the scene. I sent it to them, and they liked it. We had more conversations, and they asked for more details. At that point, I thought they must have known I was from Pakistan, but they didn’t. That became a bit of an issue.”

When the agency proceeded to book Ali’s tickets, he informed them that he was from Lahore, Pakistan. They responded, “Why didn’t you mention this before?” He replied, “You didn’t ask, but my phone number starts with +92, the code for Pakistan. You should’ve noticed.”

According to Ali, they were still interested, and so was he, as he felt that he was closer to this big opportunity.

He recalled them saying, “If we ever shoot outside [India], we’ll contact you,” the Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri actor added.

Ali Raza currently starring in two dramas, Duniyapur and Iqtidar.

Actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak posted a picture on Instagram on Wednesday showing what looked like a baby bump, leading fans to believe she is expecting.

She wore a long pink dress, smiling widely as she showed her baby bump. She captioned the picture with a “pink bow” emoji, sparking speculation about her pregnancy.

However, Saheefa later revealed it was all a prank.

She shared an Instagram story, saying, “Now that I have your attention… don’t forget to watch Moray Piya every Monday to Friday,” with a playful smile and the song “April Fool Banaya” by Mohammad Rafi in the background.

Saheefa posted a video to clear the confusion, laughing about how many congratulatory messages she received. “I can’t believe this is happening. I’m in the middle of a scene, and this is hilarious! I’m not taking it down,” she said, adding, “my husband, who was asleep, must be in for a surprise.”

Fans and fellow celebrities, like Meerub Ali, initially sent well wishes, believing the ‘Teri Meri Kahani’ star was about to welcome a baby.

Saheefa married Khawaja Khizer Hussain in 2018, and fans were thrilled about the couple expanding their family.

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A Pakistani model, Roma Michael, has created a big stir after walking the ramp in a bikini at Miss Grand International 2024.

The model’s confident appearance was first shared in a video by Roma Michael on Instagram, quickly catching the attention of many. While some praised her for breaking barriers and showing courage, other reacted negatively, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural belief about women’s attire in the country.

However, the backlash was, however, strong, and much of it sounded cruel and was very respectful, which made Roma Michael to hide the video from her Instagram account.

The incident has started a bigger conversation about women’s empowerment in Pakistan, where old beliefs often conflict with new ideas. Many people believe that the model’s participation in an international event is a step forward in accepting different ways for women to express themselves.

For those who don’t know who Roma Michael is:

Roma Michael belongs to a Christian family from Lahore and holds a Bachelor’s degree in BTech from the University of South Asia.

On August 22 this year, Roma Michael crowned herself as Miss Grand Pakistan in Karachi.

Roma has represented Pakistan on international stages, such as at the Cannes Fashion Week and the Dubai Fashion Show.

Michael built a career as a professional model and actress, collaborating well known with fashion designers, including HSY, Maria B, and Khaadi.

She has starred in dramas such as Tu Zindagi Hai and Pyari Nimmo.

She has also worked with brands such as Gul Ahmad, Sana Safinaz, Bareeze and L’Oréal Paris.

On her Instagram, Roma has over 77,5K followers and 540 posts.

Here are some puictures from her instagram account: