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  • Film about Titanic submersible tragedy is in development

    Film about Titanic submersible tragedy is in development

    The Ocean Gate Titanic submersible tragedy shocked the world as multiple countries worked frantically to save five billionaires trapped under the sea. The effort ended in tragedy, as all aboard the sun died, including the founder Stockton Rush.

    Now, there is a film in development which will explore the incident, according to Deadline.

    The film’s title is ‘Salvaged’ and the producer is E. Brian Dobbins, who is also working with his company MindRiot Entertainment to produce a docuseries about Kyle Bingham, the former director of Ocean Gate.

    “The Titan tragedy is reminiscent of the space shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986: it’s a tragedy I’ll never forget,” said Justin MacGregor, the group’s head of European content

    James Cameron,the director behind the 1997 romantic thriller ‘Titanic’ criticised the idea of making a film on the Oceangate tragedy, saying, “It doesn’t respond to offensive rumors in the media usually but I need to now.”

    “I’m NOT in talks about an OceanGate film, nor will I ever be,” the Avatar director said.

  • ‘I once found pornographic pictures of myself when I was a teenager’: Janhvi Kapoor

    ‘I once found pornographic pictures of myself when I was a teenager’: Janhvi Kapoor

    Bollywood star Janhvi Kapoor gave an interview to Indian publication Newslaundry where she opened up about how as the daughter of celebrity parents, there were several occasions where her privacy was breached. She talked about an incident where pictures of her as a teenager were uploaded on the internet, taking a toll on her mental health.

    The ‘Mili’ actress revealed she came across pictures of her face morphed on inappropriate photographs on pornographic websites, stressing that she was concerned about the rise of AI technology.

    “People see these manipulated images and assume they’re real. It deeply concerns me.”

    The actress shared how as a ten year old, she searched her name on a school’s computer lab and found pictures taken by the paparazzi on Yahoo, where she looked “very uncomfortable” and not “groomed”. The headlines claimed she was being launched in the industry. Such gossip tabloids further alienated Janhvi from her peers:

    “I don’t think they understood it so they started disliking me. I didn’t understand what was happening. My friends looked at me differently, they poked fun at me for not getting waxed… Many insinuated that I don’t have to work as I was famous anyway, weird taunts that I wouldn’t understand. Everyone kept asking me when I was leaving school and why I was on Yahoo. There was a lot of judgement, a lot of questioning of one’s self-worth from a very young age.”

  • Mannat Murad is heartwarming in the best way possible

    Mannat Murad is heartwarming in the best way possible

    ‘Mannat Murad’, written by Pakistani drama writer Nadia Akhtar and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain, is a heartwarming blend of comedy and romance. Produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi, the story revolves around two central characters: Mannat, played by Iqra Aziz, and Murad, played by Talha Chahour.

    Mannat, the youngest in her family, holds a special place as her birth came after numerous prayers and wishes, hence her name. The series thoughtfully explores the often misunderstood topic of depression, shedding light on how it’s perceived and the unfortunate neglect of mental health in our society.

    Mannat’s life unfolds in the backdrop of her progressive family, who value love, care, and individual choices. After the tragic loss of her parents, Mannat finds solace in Nafees, who becomes her loving elder brother and a pillar of support.

    On the other hand, Murad belongs to a more traditional family, where his mother’s influence casts a long shadow over his life decisions. As the sole son, Murad carries the weight of fulfilling his family’s expectations.

    The series is captivating, exploring the dynamics of love, family, and the choices we make in the face of societal expectations. It’s a story that touches the heart and offers a glimpse into the complex interplay between personal desires and family obligations.

  • ‘I was so confused’: Ice Spice addressed controversial comments by Matty Healy in podcast

    ‘I was so confused’: Ice Spice addressed controversial comments by Matty Healy in podcast

    Lead singer of the band ‘The 1975’, Matty Healy, created controversy earlier this year when while dating Taylor Swift, clips from an old podcast ‘The Adam Freidland Show’ emerged where he was seen passing racist comments about the rapper Ice Spice. The ‘About You’ singer was heard referring to the rapper as “one of the Inuit Spice Girls” and also called her “a f***ing Eskimo”. Swifties were outraged and Healy apologised.

    Now Ice Spice has addressed the controversy during an interview with Variety.

    The ‘Barbie World’ star revealed that when she heard the comments, she was quite confused:

    “When I had heard that little podcast or whatever, I was so confused. Because I heard ‘chubby Chinese lady’ or some shit like that, and I’m like, ‘Huh? What does that even mean? First of all, I’m thick. What do you mean Chinese? What?”

    The singer had apologised to the rapper, as Ice Spice noted, and they met at a party a few days ago where Matty had again apologised. She continued, “The whole time, I didn’t really care. But that’s funny because I saw him at the Jean Paul Gaultier party a couple days ago, and he was like, ‘Hey, you OK?’ and I’m like, ‘Of course.’ He apologized to me a bunch of times. We’re good.”

    Ice Spice also opened up about her friendship with Taylor Swift with whom she has collaborated on a new version of her song ‘Karma’. “That’s my sis. We was talking about a bunch of things. She’s so funny. We was sipping on a little something something. Just chatting, vibing.”

    Taylor also gushed about the rapper and in an email she had written “I relate to Ice in many ways, but I think her dedication and focus is what blew me away from the very start. She’s extremely professional without being cold. Playful and fun without ever taking her eye off the prize.”

  • Here are the dramas fans are celebrating on Ahad Raza Mir’s birthday

    Here are the dramas fans are celebrating on Ahad Raza Mir’s birthday

    Happy birthday Ahad Raza Mir! The singer and actor turns 30 today and fans are celebrating the occasion by sharing some of their favorite performances by the actor. Since the moment he stepped on to the screen in 2017 as Dr Asfandyar in ‘Yakeen Ka Safar’, he has been praised consistently. Here are some of the dramas fans are highlighting as their favorites

    Hum Tum


    We will start this article by mentioning the highlight of Ahad’s career because seriously, how could y’all forget the range he has? Ahad plays the studious Adam Sultan, who is rivals with Neha (played by Ramsha Khan). The two regularly compete to get the highest grades in college. However, their rivalry takes a huge turn when a proposal comes for Neha, and Adam realises that he has fallen for her.

    Ye Dil Mera


    Ahad plays the serious and reserved CEO of an oil industry, Amanullah Khan, who is traumatised by the death of his parents- and he believes the murderer to be Mir Farooq (played by Adnan Siddiqui) who is the father of college student Aina (played by Sajal Aly). When Amanullah attempts to get back at Mir Farooq by getting closer with Aina, both realise their past traumas are connected and work to uncover the mystery about the deaths of their loved ones.

    Yaqeen Ka Safar


    We couldn’t end this without mentioning the performance that made Ahad a household name. In this drama, he plays the traumatised Dr Asfandyar, who is grieving the death of his brother Daniyal, after he challenges a landlord’s son for gang raping a girl. He meets Zubia (played by Sajal), who ran away from her home after false accusations and suffering abuse from her family members, and the two slowly fall in love as they continue to work together.

  • BTS’s managment to take legal action against fans sending gifts to idol’s homes

    BTS’s managment to take legal action against fans sending gifts to idol’s homes

    Jab pyar kya tou darna kya? Thora sa ab dar lo.

    Korean band BTS’s management BigHit Entertainment has announced that they’re taking legal action against fans who are sending packages directly to the band members homes. The band comprises of seven members: Suga, Jungkook, Namjoon, V, J-Hope, Jimin and Jin.

    In a statement released on Weverse, the management said a criminal case was filed against the people and investigations are currently underway:

    “Hello. This is BigHit Music. Our company regularly initiates legal proceedings against perpetrators of malicious activities related to BTS, including defamation, personal attacks, sexual harassment, the spread of groundless information, and ill-intentioned criticism. We would like to provide an update on these important activities. During this quarter, we filed multiple criminal complaints with law enforcement agencies based on evidence related to acts infringing on the rights of the artists, including defamation, submitted by our fans as well as collected through our own monitoring.”

    The statement shared details of some of the packages the fans had sent to the singers homes, which were directly causing harm to their family members.

    “In particular, we gathered ongoing evidence regarding individuals who repeatedly sent mails and packages to the artists’ residences, even causing harm to the artists’ families, and filed criminal complaints against them on charges of violating laws regarding stalking crimes (Act on Punishment of Crime of Stalking). The court has issued an interim restraining order, and a prosecutor’s investigation is underway. We remain committed to an upcompromising, zero-tolerance policy in addressing stalking crimes that infringe on the privacy and safety of our artists.”

    “A decision was handed down in the second quarter of 2022 declaring a non-suit and halting the investigations against some of the suspects, and we filed objections and requested reinvestigation of these cases. As a result, through prosecution referrals, the suspects were ultimately found guilty of personal attacks and defamation against the artists, and legal penalties were imposed.”

    Ending the note, the management requested for the fans to cooperate with them in this investigation.

  • Indian director has a wish related to Pakistani actors, musicians

    Indian director has a wish related to Pakistani actors, musicians

    After viral videos showed the Pakistani cricket team getting a warm reception at Hyderabad from fans and media alike, its clear that the politics of hate failed to diminish the love and respect Indian fans have for Pakistani celebrities, and vice versa. Given this, Indian director Rahul Dholakia has suggested that it’s about time Pakistani actors were given permission to act in Indian films.

    “Now that Pakistani cricketers are officially here, can we also invite Pakistani actors to act in our films? Or musicians to perform?” the ‘Raees’ director wrote in a viral tweet.

    Rahul Dholakia’s film ‘Raees’ starred Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Pakistani actress Mahira Khan. Recently, in a podcast FWhy with Freiha Altaf, the actress spoke at length about the backlash she received after the ban was imposed, preventing Pakistani actors from working in India, and how it impacted her mental health. The ‘Razia’ actress revealed that she was diagnosed with manic depression and has been on medication for the past six to seven years.

    READ MORE: ‘Psychiatrist told me I had manic depression’, Mahira opens up about mental health

    “I talk it every chance I get. This is the first time I’m opening up about the fact that I’ve been taking medicine for so many years. And when I tried leaving it like I said it was bad… And I was again in and out of hospitals trying to get help. But yes, everybody has ups and downs, bad times and happy times, but clinical depression is real like any other mental illness or physical illness.”

  • Hadiqa Kiani’s charity has built an astonishing number of homes in Balochistan

    Hadiqa Kiani’s charity has built an astonishing number of homes in Balochistan

    Actress and musician Hadiqa Kiani took to social media to share a monumental milestone achieved by her charity organisation ‘Vaseela-e-Raah’, revealing the organisation had surpassed their goal of building more than 200 homes in Balochistan. Taking to her Instagram account, the ‘Dobara’ actress revealed the organisation had constructed over 370 homes, and several other community facilities.

    “By the grace of Allah and your selfless help, we have surpassed our goal. The promise I made last year to the people of Balochistan, to my mother, and to my country is now complete.”

    “Our initial goal was 200 homes, but through prayer, determination, hard work, and community, we have now completed 370 homes, 2 mosques, 2 maternity centers, 1 school, and 1 grocery store in Tamboo and Kundi villages of Naseerabad, Balochistan. All funds collected over the past year have been fully utilized.”

    The actress went on to thank the love and gratitude other people had showered on her non-profit by donating medicine, water, food and other facilities to help them accomplish their goal. She said that a follow-up video will be posted with more details about their campaign.

    Hadiqa was one of the celebrities who offered support for communities effected by the devastating 2022 floods of Sindh and Balochistan, setting up her non-profit in an effort to reconstruct homes for the survivors. In March, Kiani shared that her organisation had built over a hundred homes, a maternity clinic, grocery store and primary school for children in Balochistan.

    “As many of you know, I have been in Balochistan for the past few days…by the grace of Allah + your support, we have completed the 1st phase of our project. 100 houses are complete and now occupied by flood victims, a maternity clinic, a grocery store and a primary school..”

  • In celebration of Mawra Hocane’s birthday, here are her three performances we loved

    In celebration of Mawra Hocane’s birthday, here are her three performances we loved

    It was actress Mawra Hocane’s birthday yesterday, and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to highlight some of her best work? Within the short time we’ve seen her on screen, the actress has delivered a range of powerful performances in serials about marital rape, domestic abuse and the pressures of social media. Let’s take a jog down memory lane to highlight some of the actress’s best performances over her career.

    1 Qissa Meharbano Ka

    The drama is celebrated as a milestone in discussing marital rape. It explores the story of Meharbano, a wife stuck in an abusive marriage with her husband Muraad (Ahsan Khan). Social media users still remember how the actress took a defiant stance to ensure that the issue of marital rape is tackled in a sensitive manner, and in no way is her character’s abusive relationship is romanticised in the show. Mawra was applauded when she revealed in an interview that she requested director Iqbal Hussain and producer Momina Duraid to rewrite the script to ensure that such a toxic relationship is not justified.

     “I said that we can’t let it pass. How can a project backed by her and me – women who have voices – let a marital rape scene just pass. Because a lot of projects let it pass. And we are angry about that. So what are we doing differently?”

    2 Nauroz

    We are just twelve episodes in the drama, but audiences have already declared that this is the project that will cement Mawra Hocane as the actress no body can compete with. The drama follows the story of a sheltered girl Rishtina, who is thrust out into a new world after facing a threat, and resorts to living in slums after she is discovered by an influencer who introduces her to the world of social media. Mawra’s powerful performance has fans raving. The actress revealed in a recent interview that the shoot took a toll on her body to the point that she lost 6 kgs because of the trauma she underwent while filming some of the scenes.

    3 Sabaat

    Mawra’s ability to pick dramas with complex, powerful female characters shone through in this drama, which is still celebrated as one of the few feminist dramas made in Pakistan. She plays Anaya, a headstrong college girl who speaks out against harassment, and clashes with Hassan (placed by Ameer Gilani) after she defeats him in an engineering competition. As the two begin developing feelings for each other, their class backgrounds and opposing mindsets threaten to tear them apart.

  • ‘Sasural mein divorce’: A viral convo about the reason behind Priyanka not attending Parineeti’s wedding has the internet in fits

    ‘Sasural mein divorce’: A viral convo about the reason behind Priyanka not attending Parineeti’s wedding has the internet in fits

    Bollywood star Parineeti Chopra’s wedding to politician Raghav Chadha was the talk of the town all week. However, the absence of the actor’s cousin Priyanka Chopra, raised a lot of eyebrows.

    The ‘Quantico’ actress uploaded a congratulatory post on her Instagram account, gushing about how gorgeous Parineeti Chopra looked on her big day. But, more than the picture, the hilarious convo taking place in the comments grabbed attention. Two desi people were trying to decode why Priyanka had not attended the wedding.

    For context, the ghar kay halat kharab comment is about the divorce battle between Joe Jonas and actress Sophie Turner, who had filed a case against the ‘Jonas Brothers’ band member for wrongfully detaining their two daughters in the US.

    Desi people will never change, chahe koi apna ho ya phir Priyanka Chopra ho. The internet was in fits after watching this hilarious interaction.