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  • ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

    ‘The Glassworker’ makes history as Pakistan’s first animated film submission for Oscars 2025

    Pakistan’s first hand-drawn 2D animated film has been selected as the official entry for the Oscars – Academy Awards – in the Best International Feature Film category.

    Director and writer of The Glass worker Usman Riaz shared the news on his Instagram.

    “We are proud to announce that The Glassworker has been selected as Pakistan’s submission for the International Feature Film category at the 2025 Oscars. This marks the first time a 2D hand-drawn animated film from Pakistan has been chosen for this prestigious honor” the caption read.

    “The Glassworker represents a decade of passion and perseverance. I am deeply humbled by the selection and hope this story resonates with audiences everywhere, showcasing the talent and creativity Pakistan has to offer”, Riaz added.

    The film was released on July 26, 2024 in Pakistan.

    It is directed by Usman Riaz and Mairam Riaz Paracha and produced by Geo Films.

  • Hareem Shah joins British politics: Find out which party she supports

    Hareem Shah joins British politics: Find out which party she supports

    Social media star Hareem Shah has announced that she is going to take part in UK politics so that she can become a member of the British Parliament later on. Hareem shared that she joined a major UK political group after being invited to do so by one of its leaders.

    Now, while talking to representatives of Geo News, Hareem Shah said, “I have formally entered British politics and campaigned for the Liberal Democrats in the recent election.”

    She said, “I have started working for the Liberal Democrats in Britain, for this I am grateful to them for considering me worthy and making me a part of their party. I will try to live up to the expectations of the Liberal Democrats. May I fulfill and play my best role while living in this country.”

    “Sitting in the British Parliament and doing something for the political party with the status of being a Pakistani is a great achievement for me. Some of my other friends are also working in this party. Besides, many Pakistanis are also working for this party.”

    She further added, “I liked UK in terms of education after which I also got admission here based on merit and now I am continuing my studies here in LLB.”

    She said that she had obtained a Masters from Pakistan and is also a Hafiz-e- Quran. “Now I am doing LLB from UK and for this all my fees are paid by the British government, along with accommodation, gym expenses and even college. The British government also pays for the transport costs.”

    Hareem left Pakistan more than a year ago and hasn’t been back since. She now lives in London permanently.

  • What is Laiba Khan looking for in her future husband?

    What is Laiba Khan looking for in her future husband?

    Actress Laiba Khan looks for one main quality in a life partner.

    During her recent appearance as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf, she talked about what it is she seeks in a life partner.

    Ayesha Shakoor asked, “You mentioned that you want to settle down quickly, what kind of life partner do you desire?”
    Laiba replied, “I want someone who respects me, someone who ensures that I am respected in his home. I want him to support me and understand me emotionally.”

    Then Imran Ashraf said, “The girl who had no interest in acting and had never dreamed of becoming a superstar… has acting caught her interest now?”

    “I can leave this industry,” Khan mused. “When I entered it, my family told me that once you taste fame, money, and recognition, you won’t be able to leave it.”

    She stated that when she joined the field, she had a plan to dedicate a certain number of years to the industry. “I initially planned to give it five years, and now I’m in my fifth year. I don’t know what lies ahead, but I have no idea what to expect,” the actress added.


    Currently, Laiba Khan is starring in Kaffara, written by Shafia Khan and directed by Muhammad Iftikhar Iffi.

  • Do we have new love birds in town? Aima and Zain have netizens swooning over them

    Do we have new love birds in town? Aima and Zain have netizens swooning over them

    Singer Aima Baig is at the center of fresh dating rumors, this time involving Zain Ahmad, the co-founder of an international streetwear brand, Rastah.

    Rumors started after Aima posted several pictures with Zain on her Instagram stories, grabbing the attention of fans and the media. Recently, the singer took to Instagram to show roses and a pink teddy bear she got from Zain, calling him her “little teddy.”

    Zain Ahmad rose to recognition with the brand Rastah in 2018. He has been spotted with Aima at different events, adding to the rumors.

    Fans also noticed Aima leaving sweet comments on Zain’s social media, which further fueled the dating rumors. Despite all the talk, Aima and Zain neither confirmed nor denied anything.

    Aima has been a popular figure in media, especially after her breakup with actor Shahbaz Shigri. The couple got engaged after meeting during the filming of ‘Parey Hut Love’ but ended things in September 2022.

    As rumors about her and Zain continue to spread, Aima remains silent, keeping fans wondering about her relationship status.

  • Pakistani documentary on Qawwali wins International award

    Pakistani documentary on Qawwali wins International award

    Pakistani music documentary ‘Songs of the Sufi’ has won the Best Documentary Audience Choice Award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

    The documentary tells the story of classical Qawwali through the families of Qawwals, fans, devotees and music scholars.

    The documentary is filmed combining mystical art, Mughal miniature paintings, qawwalis, interviews and true storytelling by renowned Pakistani artists.

    Mystical poetry is a wonderful art form that explores history, culture and the universal message of love. Jigar Shah, director of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival, said, “I am very happy that this documentary has won in our festival.”

    He further said, “Shahrukh Waheed and Kamran Anwar have presented this masterpiece on the big screen in a very good manner.”
    Shah Rukh Waheed, the director of documentory, said, “We feel very good that our documentary is being appreciated by the audience from all over the world.”

    He added, “This is our tribute to the art of Qawwali and Qawwal families for keeping this sacred art alive and we want to share it with the world.”

    Producer Kamran Anwar said, “We are happy with their response, adding that we are thankful to the judges and viewers who have appreciated the film.”

  • Which actresses are on Mahira Khan’s favorite list?

    Which actresses are on Mahira Khan’s favorite list?

    While exploring the vibrant streets of London, superstar Mahira Khan took a moment to connect with her fans in a question and answers session on X (formerly twitter).

    She revealed who is her favorite actress and elaborated on important lessons that she learned during her career. From advice from Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan to her favorite actress, here are some responses she gave to questions.

    When a fan asked, “What all learning did you receive from SRK while working on Raees?”

    She quoted the tweet to say, “Give happiness a chance baby.”

    In response to a question about her favorite actress on television, Mahira Khan said, “Man everyone is so good ⚡Right now on tv- Yumna, Sajal, Hania, Kubra, Mawra, Sehar, Sabeena,naeema… and many more. Endless list.”

    Her favorite actor:


    “So many but I’ll tell you, I really enjoted Ahmed Ali Akbar just ❤”

    A fan suggested to Mahira, “You should launch a production house that makes short series for tv, may be films eventually we need good contemporary tv series for millennials and Gen Z that can reach out to global audience too more than current tv.”


    “It’s complicated, especially if you’re not churning out dramas which then can provide the money needed to make stuff like short series or films. I’m really trying to put a few stories together.. maybe collaborate with other production houses.. let’s see! InshAllah,” the Humsafar actress added.

  • From parodies to romance: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan will now sing in English too

    From parodies to romance: Chahat Fateh Ali Khan will now sing in English too

    Social media sensation Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has gained fame by creating funny parodies of well-known Urdu and Punjabi songs. He has now stepped into the world of English music.

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, whose real name is Kashif Rana, went viral on social media in 2022 with his fun song videos attracting millions of followers on social media.

    Last year, he took the internet by storm when he released the music video for his single ‘Jeetain Ge Bhai Jeetay Ge’ for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

    He also captured hearts worldwide with his viral track ‘Bado Badi.’ Known for his quirky singing and comedic flair, the Pakistani-British artist has garnered a massive following across the country. However, his recent hit ‘Bado Badi,’ with a whopping 28 million views, faced copyright issues and was taken down from the site.

    Not only Pakistani social media users were using this song in their reels (short videos), but some Indian actors and users also made videos featuring it.

    However, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has now made his English-speaking fans happy by stepping into the world of English music.

    A video is going viral on social media where Khan is sitting in a hotel with an Englishman, along with other people, including some Pakistanis, who are recording a video of him.

    In the video, some of the people request Khan to sing a song in English for the Englishman sitting next to him. Chahat Fateh Ali Khan then shares that he is writing an English romantic song, and proceeds to sing a few lines, receiving applause from the audience.

    The people present then asked the Englishman, “Are you a fan of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan?” to which he replied, “Yes, I’ve seen him on TikTok. I am a big fan.”

  • Has Amar Khan received international offers for work?

    Has Amar Khan received international offers for work?

    In an exclusive interview with The Current Life, actress Amar Khan shared her thoughts on international opportunities for Pakistani actors and also opened up about her experience in the entertainment industry.

    When we asked whether she had received international offers, Amar Khan replied, “The interesting thing is there was one offer and I did audition for it, but obviously, it didn’t work out. I am sure I would have been a better option there, but I am sure with OTT platforms, actors are trying their luck abroad. I am sure more avenues like this open up for Pakistani actors.”

    “Your drama is still airing on Geo, what do you think has been the best character of your career so far,” The Current inquired.

    “There is one drama which is very close to my heart but it didn’t get a lot of viewership neither did I get ratings as such at the beginning of this year. I did a drama by Kashif Nisar ‘Breaking News’ which was the first Pakistani drama solely based on journalism. I portrayed a journalist, and while I received a lot of critical acclaim but our saas -bahu audience didn’t like it that much,” the actress added.

    Currently, Amar Khan is starring in the drama serial Dil-e-Nadan with Mikaal Zulfiqar, written by Sadia Akhtar and directed by Saima Waseem. She is playing the character of Nayab, whereas Mikaal is playing the character of Zaviyaar.

  • Which actors are Behroze Sabzwari’s favourites?

    Which actors are Behroze Sabzwari’s favourites?


     
    Veteran actor Behroze Sabwari has over fifty years of experience in the entertainment industry. When such a professional shared his favourites, we better pay attention.
     
    Talking to Gup Shab’s Vasay Chaudhry, Behroze revealed the names of his favorite actors. 
     
    The cohost Areej asked, “Sir, you have worked with many actors and actresses, who is your personal favorite actor, as an actor?”
     
     Behroze replied, “Oh, my personal favorite is Bushra Ansari because we have worked a lot together, and we have spent a lifetime together. Among the younger generation, there are many amazing ones, like Fawad Khan, who is fantastic and he is such a refined person, so as an actor, he’s number one, MashaAllah. There’s also Mahira Khan, because we did Humsafar together, the project that made both of them stars. At that time, they were just like they are now, and I swear, they’re still the same today.”


     
    Behroze Sabwari is currently starring in the drama serial Girhein and Bismil.

  • Urmila Matondkar files for divorce

    Urmila Matondkar files for divorce

    Actress and politician Urmila Matondkar has filed for divorce from her husband, Mohsin Akhtar after eight years of marriage.

    Media reports state that Urmila wants to divorce from Mohsin and return back to acting, focusing on her career.

    Urmila and Mohsin tied the knot on 04 February, 2016, in Mumbai.
    She was last seen in the Marathi film ‘Ajoba’.
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    Here are pictures of them together: