Category: Entertainment

  • Rabi Pirzada slams women who ‘gain fame by dancing’

    Rabi Pirzada slams women who ‘gain fame by dancing’

    Former singer Rabi Pirzada has shared her take on trending dance reels of young female influencers on social media.

    Recently, a dance video went viral and made TikToker Ayesha an instant hit not only in Pakistan but also in India. While Ayesha enjoys the fact that her groovy dance is being copied by legendary actresses like Katrina Kaif and Madhuri Dixit, Pirzada is in a dilemma about whether Pakistani media should promote such content or not.   

    Mera Dil Ye Pukare Aaja Bheega Bheega Hai Sama Full Song | Aise Mein Hai Tu  Kahan Viral Song 2022 - YouTube

    The Dahdi Kuree singer, who once was a viral sensation mainly for her powerful vocals, recently sat down for an interview to discuss the negative influence and questionable trends on social media platforms in Pakistan.

    In an interview with Waseem Badami, the Chori Chori singer opined on people going viral via dance videos. Pirzada suggested that our society is stooping low day by day as we idolize men who imitate women and women who dance to become famous.

    For the unversed, Pirzada herself was caught in a scandal that led her to change her path and embrace the religious way of life.  

    On the work front, Pizada has two films Pyar Ki FIR, and Court Marriage in the pipeline.

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    Earlier this year she appeared on Mohsin Bhatti’s show G Kay Sang where she revealed her superpower.

    The religious figure who used to be a pop singer said she has a special connection with wild animals and told the host to call her if he ever saw a wild animal.

    Pirzada told the story of how she wanted to threaten India’s Prime Minister Modi with a picture of herself with her pet snakes at the GNN studio in 2019. The former singer wanted to bring her pet lion with her, but she casually said that her lion would have eaten the production crew.

    The self-proclaimed “Snake Queen” says that she has a “gift” that lets her calm down any wild animal, whether it’s a snake, crocodile, lion, or wolf.

    She said, “If God has given me this power, I should use it for good.”

    She was known for keeping snakes and a lion at her house, but the Punjab Wildlife Protection and Parks Department had filed a case against her, which she says has now been dropped.

    In 2019, Rabi even dedicated a song to her favourite creatures.

    The song, which has a soft tune, shows Pirzada sitting on her bed with the snakes and crocodiles. She picks them up at regular intervals and pets them, while the rest of them slither around the bed. The music video then shows Rabi petting and playing with her snakes in different locations such as the garden or in her lounge.

    Watch the complete song here:

  • Saboor Aly breaks silence on alleged cosmetic treatments, makes revelations

    Saboor Aly breaks silence on alleged cosmetic treatments, makes revelations

     Actor Saboor Aly recently addressed the speculation about her getting whitening injections on The Talk Talk Show. Saboor revealed the truth on being asked by host Hassan Choudary. “Would you please clarify that you and Ali Ansari had whitening injections, which were misinterpreted?”

    “They were just the vitamins injections,” Saboor responded when asked about the problem. “We work a lot, we get tan and dehydrated, and that’s why we had. Had I been white, I would have been in every other drama and I would have turned completely white, but it’s not like that.”

    Saboor Aly Reveals Truth About Getting Whitening Injections | Reviewit.pk

    Saboor said that in the past, directors placed a strong emphasis on applying ivory foundation to every actress in order to make her look white, but that practice has since changed. Saboor claimed that although she is unsure of whether the trend has altered, she is now in a position to refuse it.

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    On the work front, Aly was last seen in the blockbuster soap Mushkil.

  • ‘Marriage is a risk, I prefer love over arranged’: Sajal Aly opens up about tying the knot

    ‘Marriage is a risk, I prefer love over arranged’: Sajal Aly opens up about tying the knot

    Actor Sajal Aly recently discussed her viewpoint and choice on marriage in an interview at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. The talented artist was accompanied by Jemima Goldsmith and legendary performer Shabana Azmi.

    When asked about her thoughts on love and arranged marriage, the Alif actress stated, “It is too early for me to say anything about love or arranged. But I just feel like, I just believe in love marriages, I just believe in love. And anyway, a wedding is just a risk be it arranged or love. That’s all I can say.”

    Earlier this year, Sajal shared her take on the meaning of true love while chatting with Hello Pakistan while shooting for its cover with her Sinf-e-Aahan costar Sheheryar Munawar.

    Sajal Aly And Sheheryar Munawar's Bold Photoshoot Goes Viral
    THE ART OF LOVE SAJAL ALI & SHEHERYAR MUNAWAR CONFESSIONS OF TWO OF THE  BEST PAKISTANI ACTORS

    On being asked what love means to her, she responded by saying that “I am still searching for the meaning of love. I don’t have an answer yet.”

    In March 2022, Sajal officially parted ways with her ex-husband Ahad Raza Mir.

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    This happened just days after Ahad’s Hollywood debut, Resident Evil.

    Ahad Raza Mir Under Fire For Bold Kissing Scene in Netflix's Resident Evil  - INCPak

    Earlier when the news broke, actor Azfar Rehman asked netizens and fans of the former celebrity couple of to show compassion and grant privacy to the couple amidst the difficult time.

    Actor Azfar Rehman on Sajal Ali and Ahad Raza Mir's Divorce, Urges People to Show Compassion and Grant Privacy

    He took to his Instagram stories and said, “Divorce is a very difficult decision to take especially when the world knows about you & your spouse. We must show compassion and grant privacy to such couples… Kindly be understanding. And don’t bombard their inboxes with hurtful questions. Act responsibly. Thanks”

  • ‘Wild’: Neetu Kapoor calls out blogger for comparing her  with Disha Patani

    ‘Wild’: Neetu Kapoor calls out blogger for comparing her with Disha Patani

    Veteran Bollywood actor Neetu Kapoor’s outfit appeared in an online poll on an Instagram page, Diet Sabya in which she was being compared to Disha Patani.

    Taking to her Instagram stories, Neetu shared the screenshot of the online poll that featured her and Disha together. While she was seen wearing a pink traditional salwar and kameez with a pink draped dupatta, Disha wore a black two-piece.

    Above their photos, their designer’s names were also mentioned. Disha’s outfit was styled by Aastha Sharma and Neetu’s attire was designed by Mohit Rai. Criticizing the fashion poll, Neetu wrote, “You guys are wild comparing me to a kid.” She also added a grimacing face and a monkey covering its eyes emojis in her caption.

    Neetu Kapoor reacts to getting compared with Disha Patani | Hindi Movie  News - Times of India

    Soon after Neetu’s reaction, the Instagram account shared another poll featuring her with Neena Gupta. While Neetu’s outfit remained the same, Neena wore a white sari with a black blouse.

    Neetu Kapoor reacts as Diet Sabya compares her style to Disha Patani |  Bollywood - Hindustan Times
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  • Mahira Khan reveals her most special scene with Shah Rukh Khan

    Mahira Khan reveals her most special scene with Shah Rukh Khan

    Superstar Mahira Khan has spilled the beans on her career, co-stars, and more in an ‘Ask Mahira’ session on Twitter. 

    The Bin Roye diva was asked about a scene that she would like to recreate with her Bollywood debut, Raees co-star Shah Rukh Khan from their hit film. Khan cited a still from the song Zalima and wrote, “This! ;)”

    The still featured Mahira and Shah Rukh in a lovey-dovey zone. Raees was released in January 2017 and entered the 100-crore club.

    When a fan asked what her journey from Khirad Hussain to Mukkho Jatti has been like, she quipped, “Long but magical! Pakki pakki mashooq hoon!”

    The Legend of Maula Jatt star even revealed that while she may not immediately return for another TV serial after Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay, there is something “special” in store for her fans — a series perhaps — “who knows?” she teased.

    Mahira also confessed that while she’s still trying to figure out where all the love — love one doesn’t know they’re even capable of showing — is supposed to go when a dear one leaves, she believes in connecting with herself and the creator. “I’m feeling low and I miss my Twitter family. So should we do an ‘Ask Mahira’? she initiated on the micro-blogging site on Saturday evening.

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    When a user asked what makes a social media detox difficult, Mahira replied, “Only you guys, absolutely nothing else!” Another inquired, “When are we getting the first look of Neelofar?” Mahira answered, “Was meant to be soonish. InshaAllah. Producer sahab decides. I’ve seen it and…” she completed her sentence with some wholesome emojis.

  • ‘Don’t even know Bipasha Basu’: Armeena Rana hits out at trolls for remarks on her pregnancy shoot

    ‘Don’t even know Bipasha Basu’: Armeena Rana hits out at trolls for remarks on her pregnancy shoot

    Actor Armeena Rana Khan faced flak for being “too western” in her maternity shoot, a netizen even accused her of plagiarising Bipasha Basu’s pregnancy shoot. However, the Janaan star clapped back at haters.

    Bipasha Basu and Karan Singh Grover announce pregnancy, shares maternity  photoshoot pics - CINEMA - CINE NEWS | Kerala Kaumudi Online

    While sharing a screenshot from the comment section of her maternity shoot picture, Khan showed how she shut a troll for being a “hypocrite” for wanting her to confide to his perfect ‘desi woman’ standard. “Troll me all you want, I don’t care and will never care,” she wrote reiterating that it’s her online space and she shares all updates with her fans and well-wishers and not with haters.

    She went on to share the brutal comments she has received on the post. A person commented on how her maternity shoot looked like a “Hollywood copy” and that women shouldn’t copy the “Kafir (sinners)” to feel empowered. “Hey ladies, Don’t be like Fatima. She’s a hypocrite,” wrote Khan.

    Triggered by the negative comments, Khan put up a PSA for everyone following her. “Next up, I will talk about my delivery and all of the details when it happens. [This is] my space, not yours,” she wrote in a series of Instagram Stories. “If I haven’t triggered you religious fanatics enough yet, watch this space.”

    She also went on to encourage other women to share their experiences of motherhood, and otherwise and claim their space after a fan congratulated her for finding the strength to do the same. “Claim your space, ladies. Motherhood and all its aspects are indeed beautiful. We should discuss our experiences. Let’s lift the ‘shame’ which isn’t even Islamic by the way, but has more to do with misogyny and our oppressive culture,” Khan exclaimed.

    Khan, on a roll, pointed out the lack of logic in a certain troll’s comment who insisted on her to feel “shameful because she’s a Muslim woman.” She said, “When you see a pregnant woman in public on the streets, do you wear those horse blinkers or do you avert your eyes? I doubt you do either. It all depends on how filthy your mind is,” she concluded her series of posts.

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    Armeena was last seen in Mohabbatien Chahatein costarring Junaid Khan and Hira Mani.

  • Paresh Rawal breaks silence over insensitive remarks for Bengalis, faces police case

    Paresh Rawal breaks silence over insensitive remarks for Bengalis, faces police case

    Indian actor Paresh Rawal has landed in a massive controversy with his viral comments on Bengalis while campaigning in Gujarat for the ruling BJP.

    “Gas cylinders are expensive but they will come down. People will get employment too. But what will happen if Rohingya migrants and Bangladeshis start living around you, like in Delhi? What will you do with gas cylinders? Cook fish for the Bengalis?” Rawal was heard saying at the rally.

    While the ruling Trinamool Congress in Bengal has hit out at Rawal for his offensive comments, former Member of Parliament and CPI(M) leader Md Salim has filed a complaint with the police.

    BJP faces flak for Paresh Rawal's Bengali-fish remark | Deccan Herald

    At a rally, Paresh Rawal said the people of Gujarat would tolerate inflation but not “Bangladeshis and Rohingya” next door and used a “cooking fish” stereotype that has incensed Bengalis.

    Mr. Salim has written to the Taltala Police Station in Kolkata asking them to treat his complaint as an FIR and prosecute the actor as his comments are generating adverse opinions against Bengalis.

    “A large number of Bengalis reside outside the limits of the state. I apprehend many of them will be prejudicially targeted and affected because of the vicious remarks made by Paresh Rawal,” Md. Salim says in his letter to the police.

    Md Salim wants Paresh Rawal to be charged under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including for promoting enmity, intentional insult, public mischief etc.

    Paresh Rawal’s comments on Bengalis have created a storm in West Bengal with the ruling Trinamool Congress taking strong objection to his outburst.

    Though the veteran actor made an effort to explain his comments with a qualified apology but ended up aggravating the row by claiming that he meant “illegal Bangladeshis and Rohingya” when he used the word “Bengalis”.

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    Many saw it as “hate speech” attacking Bengalis. Others described it as “xenophobic dog-whistling” against the Bangladeshi and Rohingya.

    “So once again the politics of violence, hate, and division is out in the open. Renowned actor Mr. Paresh Rawal who is a member of the BJP remarked about cooking fish for the Bengalis. I think this was utterly distasteful and a very insensitive remark. The BJP and the union government cannot tackle the rising prices of gas cylinders and inflation. But they turn around the problem and directed it this time to the Bengalis and their habit of eating fish,” Shashi Panja, who holds the portfolios of Industries, Commerce & Enterprises and Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare in West Bengal, said.

    “Very unfortunate. So now you are targeting Bengal because as everybody remembers, you could not win in the 2021 assembly elections. You are yet to digest the defeat. You are unable to assimilate the mandate of the people. So now you are attacking Bengali food habits. People in Bengal, who live together with everybody will not take this lying down. The All-India Trinamool Congress once again condemns such kinds of statements, the statements of Paresh Rawal.” Dr Shashi Panja added.

  • Shaan Shahid slams Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi for ‘bad’ Punjabi dialogue delivery in ‘TLOMJ’

    Shaan Shahid slams Fawad Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi for ‘bad’ Punjabi dialogue delivery in ‘TLOMJ’

    Star-actor Shaan Shahid believes that box-office kings Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi should have worked harder on their Punjabi diction in The Legend Of Maula Jatt.

    The Waar hero was recently invited to the show Super Over, where the host of the show asked for his views on Bilal Lashari casting Khan for the role of “Maula Jatt” and not him.

    Shaan hasn't watched The Legend Of Maula Jatt.. He tells why - Lifestyle -  SAMAA

    Hosted by Ahmed Ali Butt, Shaan stated that casting depends on the director’s vision, however, Shaan said he feels that Hamza and Fawad didn’t do justice to the Punjabi language and accent. As actors, one must not give excuses that they don’t speak a particular language. If Pakistani actors are cast in an English movie, would they have the same issue? he asked.

    In an exclusive interview with The Current, host Uzair Anwer asked him, if a biopic gets made on him, which young actor would he want to essay him in the film? The veteran artist was given four options (Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Abbas, and Imran Ashraf). The Majajan hero wasn’t too excited about these younger actors playing him in his biopic. He In fact hinted that it should be Shaan himself who should feature in a film based on him.

    Shaan stated, “I think if they would have cast Sanjay Dutt in Sanju (2018), it would have been better.”

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    The actor said that it was difficult for him too in his initial days in the industry as he had come to Pakistan from New York. He told that he had to watch many Punjabi movies to learn the trait.

    Humaima Malik On The Legend Of Maula Jatt: “I Was Bilal Lashari's First  Choice To Play Daaro Nattni

    Shaan, however commended Humaima Malick on her incredible acting in The Legend of Maula Jatt.

  • Humayun Saeed opens up about his deleted scene from Netflix’s ‘The Crown’

    Humayun Saeed opens up about his deleted scene from Netflix’s ‘The Crown’

    The reigning king of Pakistani cinema, Humayun Saeed is currently basking in the glory of his last blockbuster film London Nahi Jaunga and season 5 of Netflix’s globally successful web series, The Crown.

    For his part in Season 5 of The Crown, Humayun Saeed recently disclosed on Mazaaq Raat that he had to go through several auditions. When he submitted his initial audition, he was shortlisted. When he was eventually chosen for the series, he then re-auditioned with a romance scene.

    An extremely emotional moment that was left out of the series, according to Humayun Saeed, was also disclosed. They had to remove the sequence because they were unable to make the episodes of the television series longer than an hour. Diana informs Dr. Hasnat that she would be willing to convert to Islam for him at the moment. Although Humayun claimed to have appreciated the moment, it was ultimately removed.

    Prior to the series’ release, Humayun chatted with Dawn’s Maliha Rehman and talked about Netflix’s award-winning juggernaut.

    On being asked about the casting process, Humayun said, “It started with a call from Hamid Hussain, who is now my talent agent. He used to manage Bollywood star Nargis Fakhri, and I was in touch with him earlier to cast Nargis in my film. We had remained in touch since then.”

    He added: “One evening, I got a call from him, and he informed me that there was a really important international project that he had in mind for me, but I would need to send an audition for it. I only remember auditioning for the first few projects at the start of my career, but I know this is a norm in the West and agreed to it.”

    So, he sent the audition in, and soon after he was asked to do an online reading with Elizabeth Debicki, who jas essayed Princess Diana in the latest season. After ten days of waiting, he was told that he has bagged the role of Dr. Hasnat Khan.

    See the Cast of 'The Crown' vs. the People They Play in Real Life

    The Crown’ follows the lives of the British Royal Family and Season 5 sees us in the 1990s nearing the end of Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s marriage. Enter Dr. Hasnat Ahmad Khan, played by Saeed, a British-Pakistani lung and heart surgeon who is most well-known for his romantic relationship with Princess Diana from 1995 to 1997, referred by her as “Mr. Wonderful”.

    We just got a first glimpse of his character where he looks barely recognizable. Attention to detail in a show like ‘The Crown’ of course is incredible and it’s the same for Humayun’s look. 

    When asked about his research and prep work before stepping into the role, he had this to say:

    “Before filming began, I got to do a workshop with a real surgeon in the UK to understand how a surgeon would behave and react on the job. Of course, I knew about Dr Hasnat Khan even before I got this role. After my casting was confirmed, the team shared research material with me on the doctor. It included a few interviews, as well as, some images.

    “Dr Hasnat Khan is a very private person, which was why he and Princess Diana broke up — he couldn’t handle being in the limelight. Due to this, there is very limited material on him available in the public domain. So, I had to study whatever was shared with me in detail.”

    Humayun, for most of his career, is seen playing the hero, so when asked about his transformation into a down-to-earth not very fashionable doctor, he had this to say:  

    “I would sometimes try to push up my hair right before a scene,” he laughs, “but the stylists on set would immediately notice and they would put my hair back in place. When I saw myself on screen for the first time, I was completely taken aback! I didn’t look like Humayun Saeed at all but like the doctor.

    “On a serious note, the makers of ‘The Crown’ are extremely particular about details, and the look that they had created for the doctor had to be followed to the tee. It was very impressive seeing firsthand how they looked into every tiny nuance.”

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    Humayun also talked about how he could let his diet go for a change, seeing as how he’s often playing the hero which requires strict regimental diets. 

    “More than being intimidated, I feel that this show puts extra responsibility on anyone who is part of it,” he mused. “People naturally have strong feelings about characters in the show, and memories of the events that we are depicting. Also, some of the people we are representing are alive or have family members who are still alive and that means all of us who are part of this show has to take the responsibility of our roles seriously.”

    He also lauded the screenwriter Peter Morgan for handling each character’s portrayal sensitively, calling it the show’s biggest highlight.

    Speaking about the energy on set, Humayun revealed that most of his scenes were opposite Elizabeth Debicki, and that he was in awe of her commitment to her craft. Elizabeth of course, is best known for her work in ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Guardians of The Galaxy Vol. 2’ and ‘Tenet.

    The artist doesn’t think that the series will give him a boost as an actor, rather he hopes to apply all his learnings from this experience to his future projects.

  • Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian PKR 4.5 crore per month in child support as divorce settled

    Kanye West to pay Kim Kardashian PKR 4.5 crore per month in child support as divorce settled

    American rapper Kanye West has been ordered to pay his former wife Kim Kardashian $200,000 (PKR 4.5 crore) per month in child support in a divorce settlement.

    The former rapper and reality TV star will share joint custody of their four children.

    Kanye West admits Kim Kardashian has kids '80 percent' of the time

    Kardashian filed for divorce in 2021, after eight years with West, who has legally changed his name to Ye.

    It comes after several companies cut ties with Ye over controversies including antisemitic comments.

    Both parties were declared legally single in March, with Kardashian also dropping “West” from her last name.

    Kanye West and Kim Kardashian

    Issues around the division of property and custody of their children were resolved in court documents filed on Tuesday.

    The two parties should consult with each other on major decisions about their children’s welfare, the documents state.

    Expenses for the children’s security, school, and college will be shared.

    In addition, Ye is expected to pay $200,000 a month in child support – which the New York Post reported is because the children will spend the majority of their time with Kardashian.

    The couple has four children: North, 9, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 3.

    In several statements submitted earlier, Kardashian, 42, had said she “very much” wanted the marriage to be ended, adding that this would “help Kanye to accept” that the relationship was over.

    Ye, 45, had previously fought against the separation.

    He has faced controversy in recent months and has been dropped by several brands, including Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga.

    The rapper provoked widespread criticism earlier this year after attending Paris Fashion Week wearing a t-shirt bearing a “White Lives Matter” slogan – a phrase often used by white supremacists.

    He then claimed his critics were being paid by a secret cabal of Jewish people, a common trope of antisemitism.

    Earlier this week, Ye announced his intention to run for US president in 2024.

    He previously ran in 2020 but gained just 70,000 votes.

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    The two married in a lavish wedding in Italy in the year 2014.

    West has reportedly been living at their home in Wyoming, while Kardashian has stayed in California with their children.

    The couple met in the early 2000s, but it would be years before they became romantically involved.

    West interviewed his wife for Vogue Arabia and asked her about the first time they met.

    “This was before you released your first album and you were known as a music producer. I was really shy. You thought I was (singer) Brandy’s assistant, which I wasn’t,” Kardashian West recalled. “Ever since you said that, it’s everywhere … like ‘Kim is Brandy’s assistant.’ I was her friend and stylist. I thought you were attractive, nice, very charming, really funny, powerful — I was in awe of you, but I was really shy, quiet, and a little nervous, to be honest.”

    Both had high-profile relationships before they went public with their love in 2012.

    West famously proposed to Kardashian by renting out a sports stadium and hiring an orchestra, as her family watched from nearby — all of which was documented and shared on the family’s popular E! reality series Keeping Up With the Kardashians.

    The couple have four children together. Daughter North was born in 2013, followed by a son, Saint, in 2015, daughter, Chicago, in 2018, and son, Psalm, in 2019.

    “Gratitude and happiness best describe what my wife means to me,” he wrote. “I’m deeply grateful and purely happy.”

    https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/999810956912836608?s=20

    Kardashian, for her part, has also often spoke out in defense of her husband, who has been open about his struggles with bipolar disorder and stirred controversy with his provocative tweets and political views.

    Last summer, Kim sought understanding from the public in a social media post.

    “I understand Kanye is subject to criticism because he is a public figure and his actions at times can cause strong opinions and emotions,” she wrote in a statement shared on social media.

    “He is a brilliant but complicated person who on top of the pressures of being an artist and a black man, who experienced the painful loss of his mother, and has to deal with the pressure and isolation that is heightened by his bi-polar disorder. Those who are close with Kanye know his heart and understand his words some times do not align with his intentions.”

    Earlier, the couple wanted to keep their split under the radar and were in settlement talks but now they are done.