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  • Waheed Murad’s son shares strong opinions on biopic about his father

    Waheed Murad’s son shares strong opinions on biopic about his father

    Film producer and actor Adil Murad, son of the iconic actor Waheed Murad, has expressed that he does not wish to make a film about his father’s life.During a phone interview on ‘ZAH Entertainment’s YouTube show,’

    Murad discussed his father, the late Waheed

    Murad.Adil said, “Even if I agreed to make a film about Waheed Murad’s life, an actor would have to portray him on screen. Can we truly accept anyone in the role of Waheed Murad? Is there an actor who can do justice to his role?”The host asked, “Even if a biopic were made, couldn’t you use his name to earn royalties and contribute in some way? To me, however, his respect and legacy are far more valuable than money.”

    Murad replied, “Waheed Murad had his own unique style, and that made him a famous actor. It’s difficult to capture that reality.”

    When discussing remakes of Waheed Murad’s films,

    Adil remarked, “Many people have approached me about making a film on Waheed Murad’s life, but I always ask them: where can we find actors like Waheed Murad or Zeba?”Someone would have to portray him on screen, but can we accept anyone else in that role? And would they be able to do justice to it as Waheed Murad Sahib did?”

    Adil Murad fondly recalled his father’s style, saying, “From the way he walked, sat, moved his hands, to even the movements of his eyes—everything was uniquely his. That’s what made him stand out. Every action he performed made him a complete actor.”

  • ‘I love his work, he’s a phenomenal actor,’ Vaani Kapoor praises Fawad Khan

    ‘I love his work, he’s a phenomenal actor,’ Vaani Kapoor praises Fawad Khan

    Bollywood and Lollywood cinema fans have something exciting to look forward to, as heartthrob Fawad Khan will soon share the screen with Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in a highly anticipated film.

    While details about the film remain hidden from the public, Vaani has spoken up about Fawad. During an interview with BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid she was asked that several publications including film fare and deadline, have reported that she is doing a film with Fawad Khan. “I know you can’t speak about whether or not you’re doing this film. Hypothetically, if you were doing a film with Fawad, how exciting would that be for you? And how much of a fan are you of his work?”

    Vaani Kapoor replied, “I love his work. I’ve seen a couple of his shows on the streaming platforms. Back in the days, I used to watch it with my mom, and I love him. I think the audience here in India has loved him for the artist that he is, the craft that he possesses, and the fact that he is supremely talented.”

    The host followed up asking, “You mentioned you’re a fan of his OTT platform work. Are you team Humsafar or team Zindagi Gulzar Hai?”

    The Khel Khel Mein actress replied, “I love them both I do, I can’t differentiate, I think he is a phenomenal actor.”

    According to reports from Film Fare, Fawad will play a British chef in the film which will be directed by Aarti Bagdi, and will be shot in London and Dubai.

  • ‘Adeel and Mustafa crying in the corner’; Hilarious comments under Hania’s selfie with Naeema Butt

    ‘Adeel and Mustafa crying in the corner’; Hilarious comments under Hania’s selfie with Naeema Butt

    ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ stars Hania Aamir and Naeema Butt have praised each other off-screen.

    Unlike their feuding on-screen characters, Rubab and Sharjeena both have nothing but kind words for each other on social media.

    On Wednesday, Hania Aamir shared a behind-the-scenes photo with Naeema Butt on Instagram, playfully referencing their on-screen fight with the caption, “But how dare she speak to my family like that?”

    Soon after, Hania posted the picture to her stories, praising her co-star. “What an absolute honour to work with such a powerhouse of talent,” she wrote, adding, “Miss ma’am, we are your fans for life.”

    In response, Naeema Butt replied with affection, saying, “Haye! My Sharjeena. Ma paru sa Gudda, come to me. I adore youuu & thank you.”

  • There is one thing Ali Safina will never ever do

    There is one thing Ali Safina will never ever do


     
    Ali Safina has established himself in the entertainment industry with a successful acting, modelling and hosting career. He recently appeared as a guest in Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where the host asked, “One thing you will never do.”


    Safina replied, “I will never talk nonsense against Pakistan. Nowadays, it has become a trend to say bad things about Pakistan or whatever. We constantly talk badly about our own people. You know, people talk about the establishment, then cricketers, then artists. I mean, give us a break.”


     The Fairy Tale actor reflected on the trend of negativity, expressing disappointment at how quickly people criticize and judge their own country’s achievements.

    “What I’m trying to say is, why everyone so angry is. Why is everyone judging others? I think our country is really great, a beautiful country, but people aren’t appreciating it. We’re destroying everything and fighting with everyone. Why are we fighting, we have nothing to celebrate. But even the little things sometimes we feel happy about them. Like recently, when our satellite went to space, people were still making negative comments about it,” he observed.
     
    Ali Safina continued, “Okay, tell me, when was the last time we sent a satellite? It’s the first time we did something like this. Now that Sparco has finally done it, it’s a good thing. You know, people need to talk positively. But again, they only criticize. You’ll never find me speaking badly about Pakistan.”
    Safina has starred in dramas like the Barat series, Suno Chanda, Chupke Chupke, and Very Film.

  • Zahra Noor Abbas, the food critic? Check out her review of a Korean family restaurant

    Zahra Noor Abbas, the food critic? Check out her review of a Korean family restaurant

    Renowned actress Zara Noor Abbas recently gave her fans a fun peek into their family life with a light-hearted vlog.

    Abbas and her family went to a restaurant to try what she called the “infamous” Korean BBQ.

    The vlog featured Zara’s mom, Asma Abbas, husband Asad Siddiqui and Asad’s mother, who were testing Korean BBQ for the first time.

    The reactions were priceless! Asma Abbas hilariously admitted that she’d rather stick to good old khichdi than these foreign dishes. Her comments added a hilarious twist; she couldn’t wait to return to her favourite comfort food.

    The caption for the video read: “No offence to Korean food but I guess, we don’t have the taste for it. The experience was fun but I won’t have Korean to save my life. I can’t. We can’t. Just can’t. We good with BIRYAAANI all the way.”

    Even though the Korean BBQ didn’t get rave reviews, the family had a blast, laughing and enjoying the moment together.

    Zara and Asad’s shared laughter and the light-hearted nature of the Vlog highlighted the warmth and camaraderie between their families, endearing them further to their fans.

    Check out the fun-filled vlog Zara shared below:

  • Hijab is not just about covering the head; I salute Zarnish’s decision: Nimra Khan

    Hijab is not just about covering the head; I salute Zarnish’s decision: Nimra Khan

    Famous actress Nimra Khan praised the hijab of former actress Zarnish Khan, who left the entertainment industry, and said that people should learn from her what the true meaning of hijab is.

    Recently, Khan was invited to a podcast discussing various topics, including her kidnapping.

    “Veil and hijab mean to cover the body and face completely. The purpose of hijab is not only to cover the hair and part of the face. Whether right or wrong, it is between me and Allah,” she said.

    “When one wears hijab, it means covering everything. If I stand before you (a man), nothing from head to toe should attract you. So, it covers not only the head but everything, including the eyes,” she added.

    Citing the example of former actress Zarnish Khan, Nimra said that her career was on the rise, but Zarnish left everything and started veiling. “She is not even sharing reels (short videos) while wearing hijab.”

    She added, “It is often seen that women and young girls wear hijab as a fashion statement. They wear hijab over jeans, pants, and shirts; some even wear makeup. They don’t understand the true meaning of hijab, which should not be done that way,” she said.

    “I understand that some people earn their livelihood through social media, but Zarnish gave up everything completely. I salute and respect her decision because few people have that courage,” she praised Khan.

  • Hania Aamir reacts strongly to her fake AI videos going viral

    Hania Aamir reacts strongly to her fake AI videos going viral

    Actress Hania Aamir spoke against her fake AI-generated videos circulating on the internet earlier this week.

    She expressed concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence on her Instagram and questioned the absence of laws regarding it.

    She shared a screenshot of the news from a private news website on her Instagram story.

    According to the news shared by the actress, videos went viral on social media, and the girl’s face resembled that of Hania Aamir.

    Hania Aamir clarified that these videos are not hers but were created using Artificial Intelligence (AI), making them appear convincing. She also questioned whether there are any laws to address this issue.

    After the videos of a girl resembling Hania Aamir went viral, some social media pages supported the actress and confirmed that the videos were AI-generated.

    Some social media users claimed that the girl in the videos is an Indian influencer who resembles Hania Aamir and frequently posts from various accounts.

    She shared a screenshot of the Instagram account in question, which is run by Anureet Sandhu, a user with over 22,000 followers and more than 100 posts, many of which were AI-generated videos with her face.

    The actress asked her followers to report the account, saying, “She has blocked me, but can you all report this account?”

    Shortly after her post, the account’s name was changed to “Core Sandhu,” seemingly to avoid being caught. Later, the user renamed it “Sandhu Core.”

    The videos have now been removed, and many of her fans reported the profile.

    Further investigation revealed the account was created in India, and its location was listed as Chandigarh.

    According to a screenshot shared by Hania, the account’s name has changed 18 times since it was created in September 2022.

    This incident has sparked new discussions about the ethical issues of AI technology and the need for stronger laws to prevent its misuse.

  • Boman Irani’s directorial debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ to premiere at Chicago South Asian Film Festival

    Boman Irani’s directorial debut ‘The Mehta Boys’ to premiere at Chicago South Asian Film Festival


     
     
    Veteran Bollywood actor and producer Boman Irani is now stepping into the director’s chair with his debut film, ‘The Mehta Boys’, which will have its world premiere at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival on September 20. 
     
    The film cast includes Booman Irani, Avinash Tiwary, Shreya Chaudhry, Pujasarup, and Daneshirani. The story of the film revolves around a father and son who are forced to spend 48 hours together. The movie chronicles their turbulent journey and provides a sophisticated examination of the nuances that are frequently present in father-son relationships. ‘The Mehta Boys’ is written by Irani and Oscar winning writer Alexander Dinelaris Jr.
     
    The official account of Prime Video of Amazon posted a film poster with the caption on their Instagram, “boys played well, indeed The Mehta Boys premieres as the Opening Film of the Chicago South Asian Film Festival! 

  • ‘I was blown away by her talent’ : Ali Rehman Khan has high praise for THIS popular actress

    ‘I was blown away by her talent’ : Ali Rehman Khan has high praise for THIS popular actress

    Ali Rehman Khan is among the most talented stars in the industry but whose acting prowess does he admire?

    The actor recently talked about his journey in the entertainment industry and his experience working with one colleague who blew him away with her craft.
     
    During the FWhy podcast hosted by Frieha Altaf, Ali Rehman shared his experience working with Yumna Zaidi, praising her talent and professionalism.

    “Yumna has been working for so long and now she, I think, no, before me, she had also done a few things. And at that time, I remember, like at that time, seeing her, and I was like, ‘My God, this one is so talented.’ I was blown away by her talent at that time. I said, ‘Wow.’ She was amazing. Ghazal was playing her mother, and those two really, you know, they were fire on screen. When I saw them, I was like, ‘Wow.’ I was really intimidated. I was like, ‘Man, this level of professionalism, this is what I need to be doing.”


    They both worked together in the drama Rishtay Kuch Adhooray Se, written by Nadia Akhtar and directed by Farooq Rind. It aired on HUMTV in 2013.

  • ‘Viewers are talking about the need for therapy’: Mohib Mirza discusses mental health in Jafaa

    ‘Viewers are talking about the need for therapy’: Mohib Mirza discusses mental health in Jafaa

    Actor Mohib Mirza is once again in the limelight, this time for his performance as Hassan in the drama Jafaa. What makes his character truly remarkable is the way it sheds light on the importance of mental health awareness and the need to break free from toxic relationships.

    BBC Urdu’s Shumaila Khan talked to the actor and asked, “Hassan’s toxic behavior that we see, what do you hope the audience will take away from this message?”


    Mizra replied, “Nearly everyone around us has trauma, and it has shaped us in a certain way. Hassan’s character shows that realizing the situation you are in is important, and viewers are talking about how he needs therapy. That’s exactly what we wanted to convey to the audience.”


    The host asked, “Mawra’s character is Dr. Zara, a very empathetic wife. Despite seeing red flags, she is trying to understand Hassan. In your opinion, how much social pressure is there on married women in our society to maintain the marriage, you know, socially?”

    In reply, Mohib shared a personal anecdote, “I remember a phrase my friend once said: ‘Brother, it’s like this once you’re married, that’s it. There’s no one else, just this.’ However, he continued, that this it shouldn’t be burdening as he shared. “Of course, you have to make it work. But I don’t understand why there’s so much pressure. It’s not like we’re trying to promote divorce or anything. We’re not promoting it. But, if there’s toxicity, if the situation is toxic, it’s like poison.”

    The Jaffa actor stressed that this pressure can lead to mental illness. “Continuous stress is scientifically proven to cause some kind of mental or physical illness. So, no one should have to bear such negativity and poison,” he asserted.