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  • Our words are scripted; Faysal Quraishi replies to ‘Zulm’ legal notice

    Our words are scripted; Faysal Quraishi replies to ‘Zulm’ legal notice

    Karachi Bar Association turned its guns on famous actor Faysal Quraishi and HUM for allegedly showing lawyers in a bad light in their show ‘Zulm’.

    Led by Ikhtiar Ali Channa and Zahid Hussain Soomro, the Association is especially unhappy about Faysal supposedly saying rude things about lawyers.

    The Bar Association said that how lawyers are shown in the drama is disrespectful and hurts their image. They want everyone involved, including Faysal and the TV channel owner, to say sorry.

    The Bar Association also said they might take legal action against those involved. Faysal responded on Instagram, thanking Kaiser Khan Nizamani, a lawyer, for talking to him about the problem.
    “A notification was issued after which all hell broke loose. My fans and friends were worried all morning. At the place I was at, there weren’t any signals there. So anyway, I was getting a lot of calls but I’m very grateful to Kaiser Khan Nizamani Sahib, who is a lawyer of Karachi High Court and Karachi Bar Court,” Faysal said.

    He added, “I’m very thankful to him that he called me up and he asked me what the problem was. So I told him, look Sir you understand that as an actor there is no fault of ours in this, we say whatever is written.”

    The actor understood why lawyers were upset and said sorry if anyone felt bad because of the show. He reminded his followers that he just acts out what’s written in the scripts.”In this show, there were things we didn’t agree with personally. We told them we wouldn’t say certain things, so we didn’t.”

    “Sometimes, mistakes happen, and things get said that shouldn’t. Those can be fixed later. Anyway, the show aired, and our lawyer friend was upset. I’m really sorry if anyone got hurt,” he said.
    Faysal emphasized that even though it’s normal in showbiz, he felt really sorry that people were hurt. “I don’t like hurting anyone personally because I’m part of this community too. If someone said something hurtful about me, it would hurt. So, we’ll try to make sure this doesn’t happen again,” he concluded.

  • Naumaan Ijaz thinks Pakistani dramas destroying relationships; asks for ban

    Naumaan Ijaz thinks Pakistani dramas destroying relationships; asks for ban

    Naumaan Ijaz has delivered countless outstanding performances in popular Pakistani dramas.
    Recently, a clip from the show ‘Meer Means Business’ has been circulating online, featuring the actor discussing current Pakistani television dramas. In the clip, he expressed concerns about the serials destroying the importance of relationships and expressed a desire to ban them.


    “If I were in charge of the censor board, I’d ban all dramas because they ruin relationships. They disgrace relationships, and it’s sad that people don’t speak out against such negative content. The makers depict every relationship as evil, which influences society negatively. The drama ‘Nand’ gained popularity by portraying a sister-in-law as evil. I prefer dramas with moral lessons. Also, I personally censor certain dialogues.”

  • ‘A woman does not have to stay’, Sanam Saeed highlights the importance of financial independence

    ‘A woman does not have to stay’, Sanam Saeed highlights the importance of financial independence

    In an interview with journalist Aamna Haider Isani, Actor Sanam Saeed spoke about changing times and factors leading to increased divorces in the country.
    She said, “Today, women are more financially independent and aware of their rights, in the past, they mostly depended on men for financial support and often lacked other sources of support, even in toxic relationships. Now, women stand up for themselves, they don’t need to stay, if the marriage is not working.” Saeed is married to actor Mohib Mirza.

  • Are you ready for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2?

    Are you ready for Bajrangi Bhaijaan 2?


    The script is ready and Producer Radha Mohan has confirmed that it is ready to be presented to Bollywood’s Salman Khan.

    Mohan is currently in Hyderabad promoting Ayush Sharma’s upcoming film, ‘Ruslaan’.
    He said, “Scriptwiter Vijayendra Prasad has written two stories for me, including ‘Vikram Rokkudu 2’, the sequel to ‘Rowdy Rathore’ in Hindi. The story is complete, and now we are searching for a good cast.”
    However, it is uncertain if Akshay Kumar will take part in the sequel of Rowdy Rathore.

    Bajrani Bhaijaan was released in 2015 and starred Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor.

    The movie is about a man who helps a girl return to Pakistan. Pawan Kumar Chaturvedi, a devotee of the Hindu deity Hanuman, embarks on a journey to take a mute six-year-old Pakistani Muslim girl, Shahida, separated in India from her mother, back to her hometown.

  • Fake videos of Bollywood stars stir up election worries in India

    Fake videos of Bollywood stars stir up election worries in India

    In some fake videos spreading widely on the internet, two top Bollywood actors from India are shown speaking out against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They’re asking people to support the opposition Congress party in the current general election. In one video, Aamir Khan talks for about 30 seconds, and in another, Ranveer Singh speaks for about 41 seconds. They say Modi didn’t fulfill his promises during his time as prime minister and didn’t solve important economic problems.

    The fake videos made by artificial intelligence show the symbol and slogan of the Congress party at the end. The slogan is “Vote for Justice, Vote for Congress.” These videos have been watched more than half a million times on social media since last week, according to Reuters.

    The spread of these videos shows how AI-generated content could affect the huge Indian election that began last Friday and will go on until June. AI, or artificial intelligence, creating fake videos, called deepfakes, are becoming more common in elections worldwide.


    Since 2019, in India, there’s been a big shift towards using WhatsApp and Facebook for campaigning. This year’s general election, where Modi is likely to win a third term, marks the first time AI is being used in Indian elections.


    A spokesperson for the Congress party named Sujata Paul shared actor Ranveer Singh’s video with her 16,000 followers on a platform called X on April 17. By Saturday afternoon, her post had been shared 2,900 times, liked 8,700 times, and viewed 438,000 times. Paul told Reuters on the phone that she knew the video was labeled as “manipulated media” by X, but she didn’t want to remove it. When she posted it, she thought the person in the video looked like Singh, and she thought it was ‘creative’.

    The post disappeared from X on Sunday, shortly after Reuters asked Congress’ social media head for comments, but received no response. Both actors have said the videos are fake. Facebook, X, and at least eight fact-checking websites have also confirmed they’re altered or manipulated, which Reuters verified too.


    Aamir Khan was worried about the viral “fake” video, and Ranveer Singh is planning to sue the account that originally released the video. Singh’s team is investigating, said a spokesperson for both actors. Singh warned on X on Friday: “Be careful of deepfakes, friends.”

  • Dutch Actor Donny Roelvink embraces Islam

    Dutch Actor Donny Roelvink embraces Islam

    Dutch model and singer Donny Roelvink has embraced Islam, joining the growing number of people converting to the faith. Donny’s journey towards Islam began after a series of life-altering experiences, starting with a severe accident during a shoot that left him with broken ribs and a punctured lung. Following this ordeal, he was diagnosed with cancer and underwent treatment.


    These challenging experiences led Donny to seek spirituality, ultimately leading him to Islam. He observed Ramzan this year and recently took his Shahadah, marking his official entry into the Muslim community. Pictures of Donny taking his Shahadah in the mosque circulated on social media platforms, garnering widespread attention.

  • Hardly see any good acting on Pakistani TV anymore: Yasir Hussain

    Hardly see any good acting on Pakistani TV anymore: Yasir Hussain

    Yasir Hussain, a host, actor, comedian, and director, gained instant fame with his debut film ‘Karachi Say Lahore,’ his dramas and also marriage to Pakistan’s sweetheart Iqra Aziz.
    Recently, Hussain appeared on Iffat Omar’s YouTube show ‘Say It All with Iffat Omar.’ During the show, he shared his disappointment with today’s Pakistani TV creators and actors.


    Yasir Hussain, discussing TV show, said, “I hardly see good acting in Pakistani TV shows. I’m a big TV fan, watched a lot in my childhood. We grew up on shows like ‘Ankahi’, with actors like Shehnaz Sheikh, Javaid Sheikh, Saleem Nasir, and Qavi Khan. We haven’t seen anyone like Qavi Khan since. In India, they’ve had actors like Irfan Khan and Manoj Vajpai, who paved the way for stars like SRK, Salman Khan, and now Ranveer Singh. They create their own success.”


    Speaking about the roles he’s offered, he said, “I receive less roles because I decline many offers, so producers assume I’ll reject theirs too. Most drama makers don’t approach me because of this. I’m selective in my choices. However, if friends propose a role that interests me, I consider it. Additionally, I enjoy theater and film. Hosting also provides a good income.”


    Watch the video here:

  • Who designed the iconic Geo News logo?

    Who designed the iconic Geo News logo?


    Actor Shahzad Nawaz, who actively promotes arts and culture in Pakistan, has stated that the Geo News logo is his creation.
    Nawaz was a guest on Geo’s Hasna Mana Hai and when host Tabish Hashmi asked him about his work in graphic designing, Nawaz said that he used to make a lot of logo designs. Hashmi said that he had heard that Nawaz had designed the iconic geo news, blue and orange logo.


    Shahzad Nawaz replied, “I produced it,” further explaining that, “I conceptualized how the overall persona of Geo News would stand out and how it would appear on the screen.”

    Geo News began airing in October 2002 as part of Geo TV. Later, in 2004, Geo TV decided to establish Geo News as its standalone news channel.

  • ‘All cricketers are like brothers to me’: Nazish Jahangir responds to supposed Babar Azam proposal

    ‘All cricketers are like brothers to me’: Nazish Jahangir responds to supposed Babar Azam proposal

    Actress Nazish Jahangir landed herself in an unintended hot mess when she was asked on Instagram about a possible marriage to Babar Azam. She was asked that if the top-order batsman proposed to her what would she do. She said she wouldn’t want to marry Azam.

    After receiving criticism from the cricket player’s devoted fanbase on social media, the ‘Berukhi’ actor explained in the following statement, “Babar bhai hum sab k bhai hain but un k fans MA dil khol k negativity phila rahy hain’ (Babar is like a brother to us but his fans are spreading this negativity). I have nothing to do with cricketers, all are bros to me tbh [to be honest],” she added.

    “I have no problem with cricketers, and I don’t make any comments or judgments about them, so please keep your negativity to yourself,” she wrote on her Instagram account.

    The recent controversy came up a few days after Jahangir stated that she wouldn’t marry anyone from the entertainment industry. She emphasised that she would prefer from someone from outside Pakistan. She mentioned, “I’ve never really thought about it, but if I have the choice, I’d like to settle abroad after marriage, whether it’s in the USA, Dubai, Canada, or even London.”

  • Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita, visits Nizamuddin Dargah to ask for brother’s protection

    Salman Khan’s sister, Arpita, visits Nizamuddin Dargah to ask for brother’s protection


    Arpita Khan, sister of Bollywood star Salman Khan, recently visited Nizamuddin Dargah in New Delhi. She went to the Sufi shrine after there was firing near Salman’s home in Mumbai, Galaxy apartments, and the target was allegedly, Salman.
    A video shared on Instagram by Pallav Paliwal showed Arpita Khan saying a prayer at the shrine.

    The gunfire near Galaxy Apartments on April 14th caused increased security in the area. Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, said he was responsible for it.
    Despite the incident, Salman Khan, seemingly unaffected, flew to Dubai for the launch of his fitness brand equipment, Being Strong.