Category: Entertainment

  • Kya Ali Sethi bhee Indian elections contest kar rahay thay?

    Kya Ali Sethi bhee Indian elections contest kar rahay thay?

    Ali Sethi’s doppelganger may have lost the election in India, but the singer is winning the internet with his hilarious response.

    Yesterday Sethi shared a screenshot of an election contestant on Instagram and captioned it, “Apparently I lost some votes in India.”
    The screenshot has gone viral on social media.


    India’s elections, which took place from April 19 to June 1, are now being tallies. The results are generating widespread interest and media coverage, both in India and around the world.
    Here are some comments with fans joking about Ali Sethi being an Indian citizen and asked him when wouldhe perform in New Delhi.

  • Kiran Rao reveals how advertising helped her survive in Mumbai

    Kiran Rao reveals how advertising helped her survive in Mumbai

    Indian director Kiran Rao was recently appeared as a guest on Cyrus Says podcast where she revealed that she didn’t make enough money to support herself in Mumbai even though she worked as an assistant director on many feature films including ‘Lagaan’.

    She also talked about how an advertising job provided her the money she needed to live in the city.

    She said, “I worked in the gig economy once. Worried about whether my money would survive and if I could pay the rent, I was going to find a job, work for as long as it paid, and then look for another one.”
    When the host asked about working on the film ‘Lagaan’, implying that it should have paid well, Kiran replied, “Feature films didn’t pay. It was advertising that paid me the money to live in Mumbai. With Lagaan, the first assistant director (AD) system kind of started coming in. Advertising gigs helped me afford super expensive things like a computer and a car.”

    Kiran, ex-wife of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan and ‘Laapataa Ladies’ filmmaker, won hearts on social media and among fans with her film about two lost brides. Her previous films include ‘Dhobi Ghat’ (2010), ‘Talaash’ (2012).

  • Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in ‘Peaky Blinders’ film

    Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in ‘Peaky Blinders’ film


    Cillian Murphy, Oscar-winning actor who played Thomas Shelby in the superhit series Peaky Blinders, will star in a new Netflix movie based on the show. The film, also called Peaky Blinders, will be directed by Tom Harper and produced in partnership with BBC Films. Filming is set to start later this year, but the plot and additional cast members have not been announced yet.


    Murphy said, “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. … It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of ‘Peaky Blinders.’ This is one for the fans.”


    Tom Harper, who is directing the upcoming ‘Peaky Blinders’ film, said: “When I first directed ‘Peaky Blinders’ over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive. ‘Peaky’ has always been a story about family – and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
    Steven Knight, who produced the ‘Peaky Blinders’ television series, wrote the film’s script and is producing it alongside Guy Heeley, Cillian Murphy, and Caryn Mandabach.

    For the role he played of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the US physicist who designed the atomic bomb, Murphy received his first Oscar for Best Actor, closing a dazzling awards season that also saw him win a BAFTA, a Golden Globe, and other honors.

  • ‘Talent isn’t enough’: Shaheera Albasit opens up about nepotism in the industry

    ‘Talent isn’t enough’: Shaheera Albasit opens up about nepotism in the industry

    Actress Shaheera Jalil Albasit recently spoke about the prevalence of favouritism and nepotism in the country’s entertainment industry.


    In an interview with ‘Something Haute,’ she shared her personal experiences with the issues.”Favouritism, nepotism, everything exists in the industry. It is there,” Albasit said, highlighting the widespread nature of these practices.


    When asked if she had personal experiences with favouritism and nepotism, she admitted, “I have, especially at the beginning of my career, when I used to go for auditions, I would feel that.”


    However, she noted that it can be difficult to pinpoint specific instances, as they often operate within the boundaries of industry rules and regulations. “But one cannot deny the privilege of nepotism. It simply means you are facilitated with all the resources since childhood, even if you don’t want them,” she explained.


    “But I’ve also realized that this industry is very cut-throat and often hard work and effort of an individual take over their talent and all the other factors. So one must accustom oneself accordingly and if you have decided to join this industry, just be prepared to give your all to it to prove your mettle,” the actor concluded.


    Currently, Albasit is starring in the popular drama serial ‘Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet’ alongside Iqra Aziz and Hamza Sohail.

  • ‘Punjabis must stop being ashamed of their language’: Abdullah Sultan

    ‘Punjabis must stop being ashamed of their language’: Abdullah Sultan

    Anchor and journalist Abdullah Sultan recently appeared as a guest on ‘Masarrat Misbah show.’
    Where he discussed how Punjabi parents restrict their children from speaking in their own tongue and how Punjabis do not own their language.

    Abdullah said that “Pakhtoon kids speak Pashto while Sindhi kids speak Sindhi with pride and never feel embarrassed about their mother tongue.”


    He also said, “Punjabis should take pride in their language, as it is the medium of some of the most beautiful poetry and music. Children should be encouraged to learn and speak their mother tongue, using it to communicate with each other and celebrate their cultural heritage.”

  • ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ makes history as first Pakistani film released on TikTok

    ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ makes history as first Pakistani film released on TikTok

    Director Sarmat Khoosat’s beleaguered film ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ is making history as the first full-length film to partner with TikTok. The film will be divided into 12 to 15 parts, each part lasting more than a minute and will be available on Tik Tok.

    ‘Zindagi Tamasha’ (Circus of Life) tells the story of a religious man who faces criticism for dancing, highlighting Pakistan’s strict gender roles. Despite controversy, the film won international awards, including the Kim Ji-Seok Award and Snow Leopard Award for Best Film. It was also Pakistan’s official entry for the 93rd Academy Awards.


    Tik Tok press team quoted Sarmad Khoosat as saying, “Our film inspires kindness, promotes tolerance, and encourages peace. I’m thrilled it will be the first Pakistani film officially released on TikTok, and we cannot wait for the platform’s vibrant global community to enjoy the movie.”

    @khoosatfilms Zindagi Tamasha | Intro | Sarmad Khoosat #whattowatch #whotofollow #zindagitamasha ♬ original sound – Khoosatfilms – Khoosat Films

    @khoosatfilms

    Zindagi Tamasha | Trailer | Feature Film #whattowatch #whotofollow #zindagitamasha #circusoflife @sarmadkhoosat

    ♬ original sound – Khoosatfilms – Khoosat Films

  • ‘If I had not married…’: Hira Khan breaks silence on early marriage to Arslan Khan

    ‘If I had not married…’: Hira Khan breaks silence on early marriage to Arslan Khan

    Actress Hira Khan recently opened up about her marriage to actor Arslan Khan and why he was the perfect match for her.


    In a new interview with a local media outlet, Hira Khan spoke candidly about her husband and marital life. When asked what made her believe that Arslan is the one she wants to spend the rest of her life with, she said, “Because he healed me in ways he didn’t know.”


    Further hinting at her dreamy flashmob proposal for her now-husband, the ‘Woh Pagal Si’ star added, “I wanted to make that moment special for him because he had already done so much for me.”


    Hira Khan also emphasized that they see each other as equal partners. She explained, “There is no man in our relationship, we are equal partners. Of course, the respect and responsibilities of a woman are in place but we see each other as two equals.”


    When asked about their early marriage, Khan said it was the right time for her. She told the publication, “If I had not tied the knot with him then, perhaps I would have never married anyone.”


    Hira Khan and Arslan Khan tied the knot in a grand ceremony last year, following a dreamy proposal by Hira. The couple revealed that they first met through a mutual friend during a power breakdown in Karachi.


    As Hira shared, “I’d known him – from Instagram – and then we met for the first time and there were sparks definitely, at least from my side.”
    The actors mentioned that they became close friends, but Arslan’s mother first suggested they get married after meeting Hira.

  • Sania Mirza: ‘Abhi love interest dhoondna hai’

    Sania Mirza: ‘Abhi love interest dhoondna hai’

    A video of Indian tennis player Sania Mirza is circulating on social media in the newly released teaser for the upcoming episode of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ on Netflix, which features the tennis ace alongside fellow Indian female athletes Saina Nehwal and Mary Kom.

    Host Kapil Sharma said, “Shahrukh Khan once said he’d love to play Sania Mirza’s love interest in a biopic about her life.”
    Sania Mirza replied, “Abhi mujhe pehle love interest dhundna hai (I have to find a love interest first).”

    Sania was married to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik from 2010 until 2024, when her father confirmed that she filed for a divorce (known as Khula) after Shoaib announced his third marriage to actress Sana Javed.

  • Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut leads in Lok Sabha elections

    Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut leads in Lok Sabha elections


    Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut who contested from a BJP ticket in Himachal Pradesh for the first time, has taken a significant lead over her rival candidate. She had 325,925 votes while the Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh had 283,101 votes.
    In an interview to Indian media, Kangana said, “I’m not going anywhere! I’m here to serve the people of Himachal Pradesh.”
    When asked about the trend of decreasing votes for Modi’s party, she laughed saying, “Maybe someone else will have to pack their bags and leave”

  • Lights, camera, action: Minister promises tax relief to stimulate entertainment sector

    Lights, camera, action: Minister promises tax relief to stimulate entertainment sector

    In a move set to ignite the entertainment industry, Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has pledged tax concessions to help filmmakers and cinema owners, during a meeting with a star-studded delegation of film producers and the Cinema Association, led by singer Waris Baig.


    The delegation included:
    • Zulfiqar Ahmed, Chairman of the Pakistan Film Producers Association
    • Producer and director Shehzad Rafiq
    • Safdar Malik, General Manager of Q Cinemas
    • Rabia Khan, General Manager of Cinepax Cinemas
    • Azhar Joya, General Manager of Universal Cinemas
    • Nadeem Mandviwala


    Shujaur Rehman emphasized the importance of the entertainment industry and encouraged filmmakers to revive traditional Punjabi cinema. He also urged provinces to become less dependent on federal funds by ensuring that industrialists pay their taxes.


    Additionally, he mentioned ongoing construction in the Nawaz Sharif IT City and plans to lower electricity and gas bills in the next budget.
    The film industry representatives highlighted the need for government support to revive the industry and proposed several initiatives. The minister assured them that he would consider their suggestions.