Category: Entertainment

  • Sarwat Gilani has marriage advice for youth

    Sarwat Gilani has marriage advice for youth

    Marriage can be a big decision, and actress Sarwat Gilani has a piece of practical advice for young people who are trying to figure life out.

    Recently, she appeared on the Rukhsat podcast and shared her thoughts on when to get married and what to consider.

    Sarwat said, “When it comes to your relationship, you’ve seen growing up, that familiarity will make her realize that she will agree to that marriage or that man if she has seen her mother be there for her father. I would say, please get married in your 30s, not in your 20s in your 20s, you are still very confused, especially in your late 20s because society changes. You need to understand that a lot of things are changing. First, see what values click with you.”

    The host Aghlab Shair asked, “How important is it for us to choose our own partner rather than arranged marriages, or do you think arranged marriages are fine?”

    “Look, I think it’s a bit of both, to be honest, I mean, I am in a marriage, but I believe in this day and age, marriage is a very failed institution. Because there is so much out there, there is so much variety, there is so much opportunity, and there is easy access.

    “So, it all boils down to understanding yourself. It’s a bit of an iffy situation in both. The only difference is in an arranged marriage, the chances are that because you don’t know the person, there is zero expectation, so you build on those expectations living together; you build on those boundaries living together”, Gilani added.

    Fahad Mirza and Sarwat Gilani tied the knot on 14 August 2014.

  • Saba Qamar urges everyone to support women, children in Sindh

    Saba Qamar urges everyone to support women, children in Sindh



    Actress Saba Qamar was recently appointed UNICEF’s first national ambassador for child rights in Pakistan on October 11 2024.

    On her Instagram Qamar shared a message with her followers with a video of her visit to Sujawal, and wrote: “As a national ambassador, I recently spent time with children and women in Sindh, listening to their stories, sharing smiles and seeing both their strength and struggles. It was an eye-opening experience. While there is so much beauty in their spirit, they still need so much more, basic necessities and support that many of us take for granted. I’m reaching out to you because together, we can make a difference. I need your help, your ideas and your voice to bring hope to these communities. Let’s work together to create real change for them.”




    While speaking to Independent Urdu, Saba said, “I have been in Karachi for three days now, and I visited a place where I met young girls, children, and women. I was happy to see that UNICEF has done a lot of work there, providing proper medicine and education. However, I still feel that these children need clean water and a safe environment. For this, I need the support of my nation and my people. When we work together, we can bring about change.”



    The Pagal Khaana actress narrated an incident: “I met a girl named Anam who told me she was about to get married, there was a fire in her eyes, and I was so impressed by how UNICEF is raising awareness and educating these children. They are providing education centers, medicine, and teaching about good touch and bad touch, among other things.”

    However, Qamar acknowledged that many more areas in Pakistan need support and change.


    “I am happy to see how many girls are coming forward. Each girl represents a society, a family. When we educate one child, imagine how much change we can bring to society. I have seen a group of girls who had confidence, a fire in their eyes, and a desire to bring about change. They understood the difference between right and wrong, good and bad touch, and even spoke English. I was impressed that such positive change could happen in a small area like Sujawal,” the Baaghi star added.

  • Hania Aamir wows fans with latest London photos

    Hania Aamir wows fans with latest London photos

    Actress Hania Aamir is one of the most followed celebrities on Instagram from Pakistan, with about 15.9 million followers. She is currently winning hearts as Sharjeena in the popular drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.

    Recently, Hania enjoyed a vacation in London, where she visited famous sights like Piccadilly Circus, Big Ben, and Camden Town with her friends.

    She shared photos of her trip on social media.

    One fan couldn’t help but leave a funny comment on Hania’s Instagram post, saying, “Ab agar isay ghoomnay phirnay ka shouq hain to Mustafa ko paisay kamanay ki tension tou hogi na!”


    Check the pictures below:

    Earlier, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh is currently on his Duluminati Tour, and actress Hania Amir and her friends attended his recent concert in London.

    He invited the Pakistani superstar on stage. Various videos of that moment have since gone viral on social media.

    Diljit expressed his admiration for Hania Aamir, calling her a superstar.

    He affectionately insisted when Hania initially refused to come up on stage, saying in Punjabi, “When a superstar is among us, and she’s just standing in the audience, it cannot happen that she doesn’t come on stage.”

    After much encouragement and loud cheers from the singer and the audience, Hania Aamir finally came on stage, where Diljit performed a few lines of his famous song ‘Lover’ for her.

    From Hania’s facial expressions, it was clear that this was a fan moment for her, and she was at a loss for words to express her feelings.

    She sincerely thanked the Indian singer for the gesture.

  • How Sahir Ali Bagga’s son rescued THIS song after RFAK’s refusal to sing

    How Sahir Ali Bagga’s son rescued THIS song after RFAK’s refusal to sing

    Singer Sahir Ali Bagga has revealed that renowned singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan refused to sing a song to pay tribute to the martyred children of Army Public School (APS) Peshawar, after which he sang the said song to his young son.

    He recently appeared in the Sama TV program, where he discussed the anthems for the Pakistan Army.

    “After the martyrdom of children in the Army Public School in Peshawar, when the ISPR asked him to compose a song on the tragedy, he first approached Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,” he recalled.

    Bagga added that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan had taken the composed song, along with the money, but later, he refused to sing it.

    “Rahat Fateh Ali Khan called me and apologised for not singing the song. He told me that he was feeling scared,” he said.

    “I felt sorry after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s refusal and vowed that I would now do a bigger job than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan,” he claimed.

    “I was also very sad because of the Army Public School tragedy, and then I suddenly thought of my school-going son and sang the song to him,” he added.

    “It was only after Rahat Fateh Ali Khan’s refusal that I had my son Azaan sing ‘Bara Dushman Bana Phirta Hai,’ and after that, I also had him sing the second song, ‘Humain Dushman Ke Bachon Ko Parhana Hai,’” Bagga said.

    Although he claimed that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan agreed to sing the song and received money for it and later denied it, Bagga did not clarify whether Khan returned the money to him or not.

    He also did not clarify what happened to the copy of the song sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

    The songs were released in 2015 after the December 2014 terrorist attacks on the Army Public School Peshawar and were well received.

  • How much does it cost to make an Indian drama and a Pakistani drama?

    How much does it cost to make an Indian drama and a Pakistani drama?


     
    When it comes to television, production, the budget spent on a drama can greatly affect its quality and success. In India, some of the most expensive dramas have huge budgets. Shows like Porus, Radhe Krishn, Suryaputra Karn and Naagin have more than 100 crore plus budgets and create amazing visuals. In Pakistan, however, the situation is quite different; we have produced only a few high budget dramas, such as DuniyaPur, Khuda aur Muhabbat Season 3, Meray Paas Tum Ho, Alif, Tere Bin, Sang-e Mah and Ehd –e- Wafa.
     
    During her recent appearances as a guest on Something Haute with Aamna Isani, Mehreen __ explained the big difference in budget between Pakistan and India.
     
    Jabbar said, “I would say about a minimum $800,000 to a million dollars per episode for a proper web series in India. Our Pakistani dramas are made for around 25 to 30 lakh rupees per episode. So, I mean, look at the difference obviously we are a poorer country, India is 1 billion people, huge industry, so we can’t compare that.”
     
    Recently, Mehreen Jabbar directed the drama serial Nadaan, which airs on HUM TV on Saturday at 8:00 PM.

  • Nida Yasir doesn’t allow daughter to post on Instagram

    Nida Yasir doesn’t allow daughter to post on Instagram

    Television host Nida Yasir has explained why her daughter stays away from social media.

    Recently, she spoke about the rules her 15-year-old daughter must follow while taking part in a panel discussion on her show, ‘Good Morning Pakistan.’

    One female participant shared her concerns, saying: “My daughter is very fond of making reels, and she uses social media so much that now she is not even paying attention to her studies. If I prohibit her, she becomes rude.”

    Nida Yasir replied, “My daughter is more than 15 but she is still not allowed to post Instagram reels by her father even though we are related to the entertainment industry and generally It is believed that people in this industry are liberal.”

    She added, “We are from the entertainment industry, but we still do not allow our daughter to use social media in this way.”

    Nida Yasir advised the woman that children should not be given too much freedom at a young age and that it is necessary to impose some restrictions on them. “Your daughter is only 15-years-old; she should not be allowed to engage in such activities now.”

    She also suggested that the woman ask her husband to be a little stricter with their daughter, stating that “Children always need a father’s strictness in such situations.”

  • One Direction star Liam Payne dies in shocking accident

    One Direction star Liam Payne dies in shocking accident

    Liam Payne, former member of the popular band One Direction has died at the age of 31 in Buenos Aires, Argentina on October 16, 2024.

    According to police reports, emergency services were called to an upscale hotel in the Palermo neighborhood after receiving a 911 call about an aggressive individual. Upon arrival, they heard a loud sound from an interior courtyard, where they discovered Payne’s body. Authorities launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death, with an autopsy scheduled to determine the cause.
    Emergency medical services director Alberto Crescent shared that Payne suffered ‘serious injuries’ but did not provide details about the fall from the hotel balcony. Meanwhile the UK Foreign offices is in in contact with Argentinian authorities, but no further information has been disclosed.

    Argentina media outlets reported that an emergency call from a hotel manager reported a guest on drugs, destroying his room on the property.
    The hotel manager told the operator the room has a balcony, expressing fear that they might put their life at risk.

    The Buenos Aires security ministry said in a statement that when officers arrived, the hotel manager reported ‘the death of a man who had jumped from the balcony of his room.’

    American Singer Charlie Puth posted a story on his Instagram saying, “I am in shock right now. Liam was always so kind to me. He was one of the first major artists I got to work with. I cannot believe he is gone.”

    Just hours before his death Liam shared a story on Snapchat with a video of himself and his partner Kate Cassidy, in which he said, “lovely day here in Argentina.”

    Liam Payne became famous as a member of One Direction, a boy band that was formed on the X Factor TV show in 2018 along with Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan and Zayn Malik.


    On March 25, 2015 Liam Payne separated from One Direction.

    Here is the story of American Singer:

    Here are some songs of Liam Payne with One Direction:

  • Atif Aslam posts adorable college uniform photo of wife on her birthday

    Atif Aslam posts adorable college uniform photo of wife on her birthday

    Renowned singer Atif Aslam has wished his wife Sara Bharwana a happy birthday with an adorable message on Instagram.

    He shared pictures from their memory lane taken with his wife.

    One of these photos is from Bharwana’s college days, during which she can be seen wearing her uniform.

    Sharing these photos, Atif Aslam wrote in the caption, “I am always smiling since the day our eyes met for the first time.”

    “Happy birthday to my love”; he wrote.

    This post of Aslam is being liked a lot by fans and famous personalities on social media who have also wished Bharwana a happy birthday.

    The couple got married back in 2013.

    Check the pictures below:

  • Want a job in Rubab’s company? You might have to kill Adeel first

    Want a job in Rubab’s company? You might have to kill Adeel first

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum has captured audiences with its gripping storyline, and the character played by Naeema Butt is one of the most discussed roles in the drama.

    In a recent interview on ARY Digital, she was asked the most-searched Google questions about her character.

    When asked about how to get a job in Rubab’s company, Butt jokingly said, “For that, you’d have to kill Adeel because I’m not going to offer jobs just like that. It’s just about love.”

    Another question was also asked, “How do you get hair like Rubab.”

    “First of all, it’s important to acknowledge that I am a creation of Allah, as we all are. Secondly, it’s about your genes and who your parents are, so choose good parents if you can. Thirdly, maintaining a good diet is essential. Whenever I try to lose weight and don’t eat enough carbs, my hair becomes thin. It’s important to have a balanced diet that includes proteins, carbs, and fibre. Vitamins play a significant role. I take biotin and collagen, which help with hair health. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water, manage your stress levels, and get enough sunlight for that vitamin D”, Butt explained.

    As for Rubab’s accent, Naeema said, “Well, it can be any accent you like: British, American, Pakistani, or even a blend. It’s all about Rubab’s style.”

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.

    The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.

  • Talha Anjum, Bilal Saeed’s new track from ‘SUPERSTAR’ is now out

    Talha Anjum, Bilal Saeed’s new track from ‘SUPERSTAR’ is now out

    Singer Bilal Saeed has released his anticipated single, ‘Been There, Done That,’ featuring Talha Anjum. The song is from his upcoming album, Superstar.

    This is already making the buzz and shows how both of the artists have brought their variety to it, which is not going unnoticed.

    Bilal Saeed has had associations with some really interesting melodies and heart-warming lines in his tracks, which have touched people’s hearts yet again. With “Been There, Done That,” he teams up his signature sound with Talha Anjum’s unique mix of rap and pop to create a track that resonates with both artists’ fan bases.

    Currently, this track has been described as energetic, with great chemistry between Bilal and Talha, and it is one of the best tracks on the album. All this hype in the duo will bring light to their tremendous abilities and what is yet to be created.

    Go on and stream this amazing album, “SUPERSTAR,” now!

    Check out the video below: