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  • Was the Lux Style Awards proposal pre-planned? Yasir Hussain clears the air

    Was the Lux Style Awards proposal pre-planned? Yasir Hussain clears the air

    Actor, host, and director Yasir Hussain has addressed the rumors about the infamous Lux Style Awards proposal.

    During a talk on ‘Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt’ ,
    Yasir Hussain was asked “Was the proposal stunt really necessary? Did something big happen on that Lux Style Awards proposal?”

    Replying, the actor stated: “Frieha Altaf wanted to create a viral moment for the Lux Style Awards, so she planned a fake proposal stunt with me. She knew I was already engaged to Iqra and that Iqra had once mentioned her dream of a romantic proposal. I agreed to go along with the plan because I wanted to make Iqra’s dream come true. But here’s the thing. I had already proposed to Iqra in private and our families had already discussed our marriage. The only one who didn’t know about the proposal stunt was Iqra herself.”

    He went on to detail that he was given a script by Fifi Haroon, but they all made it seem natural. “During the award, Frieha gave me a hint and asked as to if I was afraid. After a time, I told Saba Qamar, who was also actually shocked that I was returning after asking Iqra to marry me.” Hussain added.

    Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot on December 28, 2019.
    Yasir Hussain has worked in dramas like Badshah Begum, Baandi, and Baaghi. He also worked in films like Karachi say Lahore, Taxali, and Rabbit.

  • Old video of KRQ asking women to kidnap him to show equality has internet in fits

    Old video of KRQ asking women to kidnap him to show equality has internet in fits


     
    An old video of controversial writer Khalil-Ur-Rehman has gone viral on social media after he was abducted and held for ransom by a woman.

    In the video, he talks about equality, challenging women to abduct a man and assault him.

    Qamar said, “I’ve never heard of a case where five girls together kidnapped a man. So, if you want to achieve equality, then do it and show us.”
    The host asked, “Alright, how about you kidnap someone?”
    Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar responded, “Kidnap me, then I’ll find out if you’re really achieving equality.”

    Qamar has lodged an FIR stating that a woman named Amna contacted him, inviting him to her home late in the night to “discuss a drama project.” When he arrived, armed men assaulted him and held him for ransom.


     Social media is abuzz with reactions to the news, and many could not resist taking a dig at Qamar’s earlier statement. Here are some of the funniest reactions:

  • Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals Saif Ali Khan sometimes takes her ‘for granted’

    Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals Saif Ali Khan sometimes takes her ‘for granted’

    Kareena Kapoor Khan recently shared insights into her marriage with fellow actor Saif Ali Khan in an interview with The Week. With a touch of humor, she mentioned that Saif sometimes takes her “for granted.”


    Kareena talked about balancing her professional and personal life, highlighting the importance of family time. “It’s very tough being married to an actor,” she admitted. “Sometimes, he’s sleeping when I’ve left for work. Even though we live in the same house, we’re trying to make time for the kids. Two actors in the same house can be challenging.”


    Despite the challenges, Kareena believes her marriage has positively changed her. “I’ve changed for the better,” she said, noting that Saif helps keep her grounded when she’s feeling overwhelmed. “He grounds me when I’m going a little crazy.”


    The couple often seeks advice from each other, though Kareena joked about the effectiveness of her advice. “I always ask him for advice, and he does ask me too. I don’t know if he takes my advice. I am critical of his films. He hasn’t seen Crew yet because he’s been busy shooting. But I have to watch all his films. So, in that sense, yes, he’s taken me for granted this time.”

  • Khalil ur Rehman Qamar kidnapped and beaten up 

    Khalil ur Rehman Qamar kidnapped and beaten up 


    Controversial writer Khalil UR Rehman Qamar was abducted and robbed in Lahore, as confirmed by the police.
     
    The incident happened when a woman named Amna contacted Qamar, inviting him to her home to discuss a drama project. When he arrived, armed men kidnapped him and carried out the robbery.
     
     
    The First Information Report (FIR) states that the suspects assaulted Qamar and moved him to various locations. The scriptwriter alleged that the kidnappers threatened to kill him and demanded money from his relatives. The FIR also states that the suspects took Rs. 250,000 from Qamar’s ATM card and took his watch, cell phone, and cash.
     
    Qamar is widely criticised for his misogynistic statements while remaining unapologetic and unwavering in his opinions in the face of controversy.
     
    Qamar is safe now and has reported the incident to the police. The police have started investigating.
    the case.

  • ‘Barzakh’ gets high praise from Indian media

    ‘Barzakh’ gets high praise from Indian media

    Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed’s Barzakh, produced for India’s Zee Zindagi, debuted on July 19 online.

    The show has garnered rave reviews from Indian media, with reviews praising the performances, cinematography and story.

    The Quint’s Pratikshiya Mishra called the series “profound and arresting.” Praising the performances, the review concludes, “Barzakh isn’t a perfect show by any means but it’s a show that stays with you long after you stop watching. It’s a show that forces you to think and it’s one you will need to sit with for a while.”

    Shubra Gupta terms the series “powerful” on The Indian Express. Praising nearly all the main actors, she writes: “Fawad Khan, whose heart-throb quotient hasn’t dropped an inch for his fans in India, is every bit as dishy as he has been; Sanam Saeed is as gorgeous.Fawad M Khan’s older sibling Saifu is terrific, too, as is the handsome Italian chef played by Franco Giusti, who adds succulence in his dishes and his demeanour. Salman Shahid’s patriarch towers over all else: even his unravelling has power.”

    Over on India Today, Bhavna Agarwal says the story might not be everyone’s cup of tea. For those that do like it, she praises Asim Abbasi’s helming of the project. “There’s more to every character than what meets the eye. This is probably what makes ‘Barzakh’ such an enjoyable watch,” she contends.

    The Hindu’s Shilajit Mishra has penned a mixed review, praising some aspects as bewitching and others as overblown,: “Abbasi is on song when exploring his favoured themes of guilt and generational trauma. The heavier stuff — allegories about female oppression, religious fanaticism and the erasure of ethnic communities — mostly land with a thud.”

    We can’t wait for the next episode drop to see where the story goes next.

  • Barzakh: A mystical journey through family ties, hidden secrets

    Barzakh: A mystical journey through family ties, hidden secrets

    Barzakh, is a drama that combines elements of myth and reality. The show follows a stranged family’s journey as they uncover old resentments and buried secrets. The web series reunites Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, who previously starred together in the iconic drama ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai.’

    It has a talented cast, including Salman Shahid, Syed Arham, Khushhal Khan,and Franco Giusti. The story begins with three siblings reuniting for their father’s third wedding. Their father, Aaqa, is an old man who still has his wits about him. His daughter, Scheherezade looks after him and the family hotel, Mehtab Mahal, which was built in memory of his first love. The two sons from his first marriage, Shehryar (played by Fawad Khan) and Saifullah, seem distant from their father.

    Barzakh touches on controversial topics like homosexuality and unusual family relationships. Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed play half-siblings instead of romantic interests, which might surprise some viewers, but these elements add depth to the story.

    The web series is visually beautiful, with a great set in the beautiful mountainous locations in Hunza valley.The first episode leaves viewers eager to see more, hinting at hidden family secrets and interesting possibilities.

  • Parvez Kaleem calls Danish Taimur ‘Ill-mannered’

    Parvez Kaleem calls Danish Taimur ‘Ill-mannered’

    Pervez Kaleem, veteran film director and screenwriter, has made explosive comments about actor Danish Taimoor, labeling him as impolite and ungrateful and attributing what he called the junior actor’s lack of success to his poor attitude.
    Talking on Metro TV Live, Pervez talked about Danish, stating that his behavior is the reason for his unsuccessful films.


    “Danish Taimoor does not show respect to older individuals. I recall a meeting where he showed disrespect by placing his feet up, which led me to believe that he would never succeed in the industry.”


     
    Talking about Faisal Qureshi, Pervez Kaleem said, “I had a good relationship with Afshan Qureshi, Faisal’s mother. She wanted to see her son as a hero in films, so I cast him in the role, even though it was originally intended for an older and more serious actor.”
     
    Pervez is known for his work on several Lollywood films, such as Gunnah, Jaltay Badan, Zill-e-Shah, and But Shikkan.

  • Pro-Palestinian Bella Hadid dropped from another ad campaign

    Pro-Palestinian Bella Hadid dropped from another ad campaign

    Adidas said Friday it had dropped vocal pro-Palestinian model Bella Hadid from an advertising campaign for retro sneakers referencing the 1972 Munich Olympics, which were overshadowed by a massacre of Israeli athletes.

    The German sportswear giant recently relaunched the SL72, a shoe first showcased by athletes at the 1972 Olympics, as part of a series reviving old classic sneakers.

    Eleven Israeli athletes and a German police officer were killed at the 1972 Munich Games after gunmen from the Palestinian Black September group broke into the Olympic village and took them hostage.

    Hadid, who was born in the US but has Palestinian roots through her father, has been vocal about her support for Palestinian rights since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 triggered the war in Gaza.

    Adidas said it would be “revising the remainder of the campaign” with immediate effect.

    “We are conscious that connections have been made to tragic historical events — though these are completely unintentional — and we apologise for any upset or distress caused,” the company said in a statement sent to AFP on Friday.

    ‘Collective memory’

    A spokeswoman confirmed that Hadid had been removed from the campaign, which notes that the shoes were first introduced in 1972 but never mentions the terror attack on the Israeli athletes.

    Pictures of the American model wearing the retro Adidas shoes had caused an outcry among pro-Israeli groups.

    “Guess who the face of the campaign is? Bella Hadid, a model with Palestinian roots who has spread anti-Semitism in the past and incited violence against Israelis and Jews,” the Israeli embassy in Germany wrote on X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday.

    “How can Adidas now claim that the reference [to the events in Munich] was ‘completely unintentional’?” Ron Prosor, Israel’s ambassador to Germany, said in response to the company’s climbdown.

    “The terror of 1972 is etched into the collective memory of Germans and Israelis,” he told Die Welt TV on Friday.

    A flood of social media posts meanwhile expressed support for Hadid, criticised Adidas for axing the model, and called for a boycott of the company.

    Pro-Palestinian demonstrations

    The Gaza war was triggered by the October 7 attack by Palestinian Hamas militants on southern Israel which resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures.

    Israel’s military retaliation to wipe out Hamas has killed at least 38,848 people, also mostly civilians, according to data from the health ministry in Hamas-ruled Gaza.

    Hadid has taken part in several pro-Palestinian demonstrations during the conflict and has described Israel’s offensive as a “genocide”.

    In 2021, Hadid, her sister Gigi Hadid and singer Dua Lipa were described as anti-Semitic in an advertisement published in The New York Times by a Jewish group called the World Values Network.

    Adidas said it would be continuing the SL72 campaign with other famous faces including footballer Jules Kounde, singer Melissa Bon and model Sabrina Lan.

    In late 2022, Adidas ended its contract with the US rapper now known formally as Ye after he triggered an outcry with a series of anti-Semitic social media posts.

    Germany’s response to the Hamas attack and ensuing war has been driven by guilt over its own dark past, and the slaughter of six million Jews by the Nazis during the Holocaust.

    The country has steadfastly backed Israel in the conflict, but its unwavering stance has led to claims that Palestinian voices are being marginalised.

  • Hania Aamir’s superb performance in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ has garnered her a famous fan

    Hania Aamir’s superb performance in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ has garnered her a famous fan

    A-list actor Hania Aamir’s outstanding performance in the new TV serial ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ has earned her a famous fan.

    In her review of ARY Digital’s new serial, which stars Fahad Mustafa and Hania Aamir, veteran actor Marina Khan highlighted Hania’s portrayal of Sharjeena, the empowered yet vulnerable eldest daughter in the family.


    “Hania took the cake for me,” Khan said. “Her performance in the last two episodes was brilliant. How she walked after Fahad [Mustafa] dropped her and looked at the house showed many shades and thoughts going through her mind.”


    Marina Khan continued, “Every scene she did after that—the shock, the helplessness, the anger, the compromise—she processed all those emotions perfectly. She took the cake for me.”


    Fellow critics and actors Shamoon Abbasi and Rubina Ashraf agreed with Marina Khan’s praise.


    “I’ve never seen Hania perform like she did in these last two episodes. She was extraordinary, like acting in an international project,” said Abbasi.
    Rubina Ashraf added, “Hania is undoubtedly a very capable actor. I’ve been her fan since her debut movie ‘Janaan’ where she outshone everyone.

    With all the good scripts that came her way, she never disappoints.”

  • Juggun Kazim opens up about her abusive first marriage

    Juggun Kazim opens up about her abusive first marriage


    The bubbly and happy-go-lucky Juggun Kazim may look perfect on TV, but she has faced some very tough times. She shared details of physical abuse during her first marriage, revealing how she was mistreated and why she kept it hidden for years. Juggun Kazim said during a recent appears on FHM podcast, “I was physically abused and tortured during my first marriage, which lasted for 1.5 years. I got married within a week of falling for my first husband, who raised his hands on me in the third week of our marriage.”


    Reflecting on her past, she added, “I ignored the warning signs, and that was a mistake. Abuse often starts with hurtful words. I should have taken action when he first hit me, but I was too blinded by his charm. I made a mistake by marrying him in secret, attracted by his good looks. When Noor Makhdoom’s story went public, my family discussed it, but I stayed silent, not wanting to draw attention to myself.”


    Kazim also said, “However, I was going through a similar nightmare. I thought I’d suffer the same fate as Noor Makhdoom. While I was seven months pregnant, he abused me and threw me out of the house. I’m grateful to the neighbors who helped me. Now, Hamza is now grown up, and Faisal has been a wonderful father to him. I’m thankful to Allah for His kindness.”


    A few months ago, Juggan Kazim was awarded the Presidential Civil Award ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ by the Government of Pakistan for her contributions to the media industry at the Presidential Awards ceremony on March 23, 2024. Juggun Kazim married Ahmed Tajik in 2004, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2005. She later married Faisal Naqvi in 2013.