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  • Breaking News is a new-age take on media and companionship with a desi tarka

    Breaking News is a new-age take on media and companionship with a desi tarka


    Green TV’s new serial ‘Breaking News’ is a rather fresh concept among the current lot of dramas currently running on television. True to the Green track record, the serial promises an out-of-the-box story. Two episodes have been released till the time this review is being written.


    The story revolves around Mishaal and Hussain, a pair in love (but not madly so), equally focused on their respective careers. The boy brought up in an urban and slightly privileged background, shows restraint in his countenance. Mishal, on the other hand, is a small-town girl, ambitious and a lot more expressive. She lives in a rented place where her landlady’s teenage son has an eye for her but she is traditional enough to not share it with Hussain even though he asks the reason for her discomfort multiple times.


    Mishal is played by Amar Khan and Hussain is played by ‘Fairytale’ star Hamza Sohail. They both look the part and the styling is on point for the strata they represent.


    There is a parallel story of Naveed Khan played by Ali Safina, the corrupt television anchor born to a journalist father who died a terrible death after reporting against a local politician. As a kid, he was beaten for the same crime his father committed. He is a masochist- inflicting pain on himself- and conducts a completely staged show against ethical norms, only to get the ratings. He is also lenient towards his content director Hussain’s idealism which in most instances is in clash with his desire to get views and ratings.


    Like other Kashif Nisar’s ventures, the drama is real and relatable but less bleak. That may prove to be wrong in the future as the teaser for the coming episode promises things turning topsy-turvy for the lead characters. The negative side of media and the risk journalists put themselves through has been shown in multiple projects including the recent ‘Ishq e Laa’, but a dedicated project to the modus operandi of media, the rat race of ratings and the rhetoric of “screen ki sage par jab sach lutta hai wo bikta hai”.


    Airing twice a week, the show is a window into the optics of news medium, the 24/7 media feed culture, and the dirty politics of breaking news keeping morality at bay. The tug-of-war that goes between anchors in this industry will provide insight into how they contribute to the industry with this crisply written script.

  • Hasnain Lehri debuts in ‘Dubai Bling’, proposes to Loujain ‘LJ’ Adada

    Hasnain Lehri debuts in ‘Dubai Bling’, proposes to Loujain ‘LJ’ Adada

    Pakistani model Hasnain Lehri made a stunning debut in the second season of the popular Netflix series ‘Dubai Bling’, when he stunned his paramour, Lebanese reality TV star Loujain ‘LJ’ Adada, with an elaborate proposal in front of friends during the season finale.

    The Netflix reality TV series, which premiered in 2022, delves into the lives of affluent and glamorous Arab women in Dubai as they navigate the complexities of high society, fashion, and relationships. Each episode, lasting approximately 45 minutes, showcases extravagant parties, designer clothes and opulent lifestyles.

    In episode seven of Dubai Bling season two, Lehri’s grand proposal to Adada marked the conclusion of the season. The gripping moment left the audience eagerly anticipating Adada’s response, as the episode concluded without revealing her answer.

    Last year, Lehri acknowledged his real-life relationship with Adada, making their on-screen chemistry sweeter.

    Taking to Instagram, he shared a stunning intimate photo of himself and Adada in each other’s embrace. He also captioned the photo with a heartfelt message for his lady love.

    “I thought fairy tales would never come true until I met my princess,” the caption read, followed by their initials “H” and “L” written with an infinity symbol. Adada also replied to the Instagram post in the comments.

    Reciprocating the sentiments, she said, “My heart, H! Fairytales do come true.”

    In 2012, Adada tied the knot with Walid Juffali, a late Saudi Arabian business magnate and billionaire.

    She was reportedly 25-years-old and he was 60 at the time. Juffali passed away in 2016 after a long battle with cancer. The supermodel currently has two daughters.

    When she was just 14, Adada started her modelling career, immediately landing photoshoots and establishing an impressive portfolio in preparation for a career in the runway business.

    At 21, she was given the opportunity to present the music program Energy Spin Magazine on MTV Lebanon. However, after her marriage, the star took a long hiatus from media until her big comeback with Netflix’s hit reality TV show, Dubai Bling.

    Lehri, on the other hand, confirmed dating fellow model Sabeeka Imam in 2018. However, the duo parted ways after a year.

    Imam shared the news of their breakup in a post, writing, “And so this journey officially comes to an end. It has been a long time since we both realised that our paths are destined to be separate. After multiple attempts and much consideration, we have called it quits.”

    Lehri is the first supermodel in Pakistan to bag five Lux Style Awards including picking up the coveted trophy four years in a row. In 2017, Lehri was also mentioned in the Top 100 Sexiest Asian Men list by Eastern Eye.

  • Huda Beauty’s founder willing to risk her business for truth and justice

    Huda Beauty’s founder willing to risk her business for truth and justice

    Huda Kattan, the founder of Huda Beauty, posted a video on December 11, stating that she will “not be intimidated” by the backlash she has faced for speaking up against Israeli atrocities in Gaza.

    “I am speaking on behalf of humanity, and I will not be intimidated,” Kattan said in her video.

    “We can’t be afraid to lose anything; we have to trust the process. If we lose something, something else will come to us the right way because we are doing good work — I believe that wholeheartedly,” she said.

    She also asserted that she is willing to risk her business for what’s right and fair.

    “I am willing to risk my entire business, everything that I have on that, in search of the truth and justice,” Kattan stressed.

    “I’m not antisemitic; I’m not anti any people and never will be. I stand against that,” Kattan added, pointing at the attempts being made to redefine terms related to genocide and that Israel is jeopardizing Jewish people.

    @hudaheidi #freepalestine #fyp #foryou @Huda Beauty @Huda ♬ كلام عينيه – شيرين

  • Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are enjoying a freezing holiday in Finland

    It looks like Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are not into beach holidays. The famous couple have made a rather different choice when it comes to vacation destination.

    The duo just had a winter vacation in Finland complete with snowfall and freezing temperatures. Even though it is very cold during the snowy Christmas season, they look like they had a lot of fun. Nida looked stylish in her trendy outfit. They shared some awesome pictures from their chilly vacation. Check it out:

  • Saheefa Jabbar opens up about mental health struggles

    Saheefa Jabbar opens up about mental health struggles

    Model and actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has shared details of her ongoing struggle with poor mental health. In a heartfelt video, she talked about vulnerability, battles with depression, and how unkind the world can be. Saheefa stressed the importance of kindness and understanding.

    She bravely shared a distressing moment when she told a friend that she felt suicidal after taking 13 pills. Thankfully, her friend intervened and prevented a potential tragedy.

    During the emotional video, Saheefa tearfully recounted her feelings of despair, stating, “It is scary and painful. I thought when Khizer would come here, I would feel better, but nothing happened.”

    Saheefa highlighted the challenges of sharing personal experiences on a public platform. She emphasized the importance of breaking the silence on mental health issues in a world that can be disturbing and traumatizing.

    Fans and well-wishers flooded social media with messages of support for Saheefa, urging her to stay strong. Many expressed love and unwavering support, emphasizing the need for empathy and understanding when it comes to mental health issues.

  • Ducky Bhai’s fan takes an extreme step to show devotion

    Ducky Bhai’s fan takes an extreme step to show devotion

    Ducky Bhai, the popular YouTuber with six million subscribers, recently fulfilled a promise by shaving his head and face after reaching the follower milestone. However, one of his fans, Sakina, took a rather extreme step to express her devotion.


    She uploaded a video on her YouTube channel, showing her trying to cut her hair with kitchen scissors and eventually shaving her head completely with the assistance of a family member.

    The situation didn’t stop there. Sakina’s mother scolded and even physically hit her for shaving her hair.

    The girl, with once beautiful hair, went bald just to grab her favourite YouTuber’s attention. While there are many ways to show love for celebrities, shaving the head seems to be an extreme one.

  • Wahaj Ali tops UK publication’s 2023 Celebrity List

    Wahaj Ali tops UK publication’s 2023 Celebrity List

    Heart throb, Wahaj Ali, has achieved an amazing milestone by being named the top celebrity of 2023 by a prestigious UK entertainment publication. He was ranked 9th globally among Asian stars in the highly regarded Top 50 Asian Celebrities In The World list by the Eastern Eye newspaper.


    Wahaj outshone celebrities from Hollywood and Bollywood with his exceptional performances on television. He expressed gratitude and said that his main focus is always giving his best for his fans.
    The list, curated by Entertainment Editor Asjad Nazir, recognizes Wahaj’s significant contributions to the entertainment industry, highlighting his performance in the record-breaking drama serial ‘Tere Bin’, which received acclaim from audiences worldwide. Asjad Nazir described Wahaj as the biggest surprise package of 2023.


    “Wahaj Ali showed that he is one of this generation’s finest Pakistani actors with strong performances throughout the year,” and added, “He has laid the foundation for fantastic work in the future.”
    Wahaj Ali’s accomplishment not only signifies personal success but also represents a triumph for the Pakistani entertainment industry on the global stage. Fans and industry peers eagerly anticipate his future projects as he continues to make significant strides in his career.

  • Former child artist Zuhab Khan is all grown up and getting married

    Former child artist Zuhab Khan is all grown up and getting married

    Zuhab Khan, the famous child artist, is all grown up and getting married! He recently announced his plans to marry fellow actress Wania Nadeem. Khan, the grandson of the late legendary artist Moin Akhtar, acted in many popular dramas as a child star, including ‘Ummeed-e-Sehar’, ‘Main, Maa, Aur Woh’ and ‘Kash Mein Teri Beti Na Hoti.’

    Responding to a question in an interview about getting married at the age of 22, Zuhab Khan said, “I can get married in the next three months or within a month, but I personally want to get married after three years.”
    He stated, “I want to achieve some goals, and even if I achieve those goals within the next four months, I can still get married.”
    He announced that he is getting married to actress Wania Nadeem. “The girl is ready to get married, she is saying lets get married tomorrow, but I have advised her not to. First, build your career, and then we will get married. Nowadays, she is also working in dramas.”


    Wania Nadeem recently entered the entertainment industry after being a TikToker. Her drama ‘Khushboo Mein Base Khat’ is set to be aired on Hum TV soon.

  • Greta Gerwig, director of ‘Barbie,’ to lead jury at 77th Cannes Film Festival

    Greta Gerwig, director of ‘Barbie,’ to lead jury at 77th Cannes Film Festival

    The Cannes Film Festival announced Thursday that Greta Gerwig, director of summer blockbuster “Barbie”, will preside over the jury at its 77th edition in May.

    The 40-year-old Gerwig, also an actor and screenwriter, takes the baton from Sweden’s Ruben Ostlund, whose jury awarded the 2023 Palme d’Or to courtroom drama “Anatomy of a Fall”.

    She is the first American woman filmmaker to take on the role, the festival said in a statement.

    Gerwig’s presence will provide a youthful flair to Cannes, which has not had such a young president since 1966, when it was led by then-31-year-old Sophia Loren.

    She is also the first woman since actor Cate Blanchett in 2018 to assume the prestigious position, where men remain over-represented.

    “I love films — I love making them, I love going to them, I love talking about them,” Gerwig said in a statement.

    “As a cinephile, Cannes has always been the pinnacle of what the universal language of movies can be”.

    Aside from “Barbie”, a vivid feminist satire about the all-conquering line of plastic dolls, Gerwig has also directed “Lady Bird” (2017) and “Dr March’s Daughters” (2020).

    She is currently working on an adaptation of “The Chronicles of Narnia” for Netflix.

    The festival described Gerwig, who has starred in more than two dozen films, as a heroine for modern times who has rattled the status quo.

    “This is an obvious choice, since Greta Gerwig so audaciously embodies the renewal of world cinema,” said Cannes boss Iris Knobloch and festival delegate Thierry Fremaux

    “Beyond the seventh art, she is also the representative of an era that is breaking down barriers and mixing genres, and thereby elevating the values of intelligence and humanism,” they added.

    In announcing a high-profile woman director, the world’s largest film festival stole back the spotlight from its younger competitor, February’s Berlinale.

    The festival in the German capital on Monday announced its own jury president, 40-year-old Mexican-Kenyan actor Lupita Nyong’o, the first black person named to the role.

    In choosing Gerwig, Cannes is also highlighting its continued ties with the powerful American film industry.

    The Cannes Film Festival has yet to unveil the rest of the jury or the films in the official selection.

  • Sonu Nigam apologises to Omar Nadeem for plagiarising song

    Sonu Nigam apologises to Omar Nadeem for plagiarising song

    India singer Sonu Nigam has recently apologized to Omar Nadeem for unintentionally plagiarizing one of his songs. Sonu Nigam showed humility and respect by publicly acknowledging the similarities and extending a sincere apology to Omar Nadeem.

    The controversy arose when fans observed resemblances between Sonu Nigam’s new release and a 14-year-old song by Omar Nadeem. Social media buzzed with discussions highlighting similarities in melody, rhythm, and even some lyrical elements. Sonu Nigam swiftly addressed the concerns after hearing about the debate.

    Omar Nadeem responded gracefully to Sonu Nigam’s apology, appreciating the acknowledgment of the similarities. His understanding approach resonated positively with fans on both sides of the border.

    As fans, we can appreciate the commitment of these artists to fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and camaraderie, even in the face of unexpected controversies.”