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  • Pakistani Bigg Boss?: 12 contestants of Pakistan’s biggest reality show ‘Tamasha’ revealed

    Pakistani Bigg Boss?: 12 contestants of Pakistan’s biggest reality show ‘Tamasha’ revealed

    The leading channel in Pakistan, ARY Digital is releasing its much-awaited reality show today. The show is reported to be the biggest reality show in Pakistani television history. There will be fourteen controversial celebrities from the entertainment industry who will be kept in a house for six weeks, with all of them totally disconnected from the outside world. Adnan Siddiqui is going to host a show that will be full of surprises.

    While the names of four contestants are still under wraps, here’s the list of some of the contestants participating in Tamasha

    Maira Khan:

    Maira is known for her impactful performances in dramas. She’s been working for more than a decade in the industry and her dramas include ‘Susraal Ke Range Anokhe’, ‘Bewafa’ and ‘Cheekh’. She has also worked in several films including ‘Durj’ and ‘Chambaili’.

    Video: Maira Khan has an issue with 'paindu', 'neech' people shifting to  DHA, gets trolled - The Current

    Rauf Lala:

    Comedy King Rauf Lala doesn’t need any introduction as he is known and appreciated not only in Pakistan but around the globe due to his excellent comic timing and acting. Rauf Lala will also be seen in the Tamasha House. 

    Omer Shahzad:

    A talented model, singer, and actor, Omer Shahzad is winning hearts with everything he’s been doing for years in the industry. Recently Omer Shahzad got much popularity with his impressive performances in dramas like ‘Bharaas’ and ‘Mere Humsafar’.

    Omer Shahzad goes big! - Newspaper - DAWN.COM

    Saeeda Imtiaz:

    A talented model and actress, Saeeda Imtiaz is famous for Javed Sheikh’s film ‘Wujood’ which was released in 2018. 

    Bollywood Movie Actress Saeeda Imtiaz Biography, News, Photos, Videos |  NETTV4U

    Umer Aalam:

    Umer Aalam (@umeraalamofficial) • Instagram photos and videos

    Umer Aalam is a young actor who’s been making impactful appearances in dramas for a couple of years. His dramas include ‘Pehli Si Mohabbat’, ‘Nehar’ and ‘Koyal’

    Faiza Khan:

    An already celebrated model and actress Faiza Khan is famous for his debut serial ‘Meherposh’. Faiza is also going to be locked in the Tamasha House.

    Noman Javed:

    Noman Javed is a popular musician and vocalist who also came in limelight after his marriage and them divorce with actress Jaana Malik. 

    Humaira Asghar:

    Humaira Asghar is a model and actress who has worked in several tv shows including ‘Benaam’, ‘Naashukri’ and ‘Siraat e Mustaqeem’. Humaira was also misunderstood as TikToker Nousheen Syed aka Dolly recently after the latter got criticised for setting a forest area on fire for a video.

    Saim Ali:

    27 Things you should know about Saim Ali | Social Diary

    Saim Ali is a famous model, actor, and host who has been working in the entertainment industry for almost 8 years. He has done several shows and dramas as an actor and host. 

    Seher Baig:

    Seher Baig is a fitness trainer and marathon runner who will be locked inside the Tamasha House alone with other contestants. 

    Top Fitness Influencers That Gave Birth To The Fitness Craze of 2019 -  Trendinginsocial.com: Latest Entertainment, Fashion, Technology, Business,  Travel & Sports News

    Mareeha Safdar

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    Mareeha is a model and make-up artist. She also did a prominent role in Bollywood’s Houseful 3 opposite Akshay Kumar.

    Aadi Adeel Amjad

    Aadi is a seasoned host and comedian who is known for his comic timing and controversial posts.

    ARY Digital’s biggest reality show is set to go on-air from 20th August (Saturday).

  • Mahira Khan, Nabeel Qureshi lash out at shopping app for illegally selling their film for PKR 20

    Mahira Khan, Nabeel Qureshi lash out at shopping app for illegally selling their film for PKR 20

    Feature films Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad and London Nahi Jaunga received commercial and critical success at the box office on Eid-ul-Azha. However now these successful films have become a victim of piracy, a widely and eternally decried practice affecting film and entertainment businesses worldwide.

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    The pirated version of these films is being sold on Pakistan’s biggest online shopping website, Daraz.

    Actor Mahira Khan and director Nabeel Qureshi took to their Twitter handles to express their shock and anger on the app’s stint. Nabeel even announced that he will pursue the legal route

    Theor film was being sold with a meager price tag in the name of “Azadi Sale”.

    Innumerable copies of both films have been sold on the website of the shopping giant, as is evident from the comments section of the website. And it is surprising that such a huge platform would commit a such blatant violation of Pakistan’s piracy laws.

    It is pertinent to mention that Daraz is owned by the multi-billion dollar international giant AliExpress, and that makes AliExpress equally involved in this case.


  • FACT CHECK: Is actress Sidra Niazi related to former PM Imran Khan?

    FACT CHECK: Is actress Sidra Niazi related to former PM Imran Khan?

    Actor Sidra Niazi, who is basking in the glory of her drama serial Badzaat opened up about her connection with former Prime Minister Imran Khan Niazi. The Qayamat star said, “Niazi is not a big tribe and members of the clan are connected with each other.” She said that they have family terms with Imran Khan but people of her generation are not familiar with him.

    “My father and uncle know him [Imran Khan],” she added.

    Recalling her memories, Sidra Niazi said that when she was a child and her grandmother was alive, Imran Khan used to visit her house.

    “My uncle was a columnist, hence, Imran Khan used to meet him,” the actress added.

    Earlier this year on Geo’s show Jashan e Cricket, host Shahzad Iqba t asked Sidra about voting for Imran Khan in the next elections as she belongs to the Niazi community herself to which she replied, “Niazi hun aqal se aari nahi,” (Just because I am Niazi does not mean I am nuts).

    She further added that she will decide who to vote on merit. While responding to a question, she said that the demand for a ban on Aurat March is wrong. In an answer to another question, she said that she feels unpleasant about Imran Khan’s comments regarding women.

    Sidra has received back-to-back critical acclaim and commercial success with hit projects like Zakham, Qayamat and Chupke Chupke. 

  • Spotify pays tribute to late Nazia Hassan at New York’s Times Square

    Late pop singer, Nazia Hassan graced New York with her ethereal presence at Times Square on the eve of her death anniversary thanks to Spotify.

    The aesthetic trendsetter in music, who blessed us with some of the greatest songs in Pakistan’s pop music history, tragically passed away on August 13, exactly 22 years ago, with Spotify deservingly paying tribute to her on August 13 at the iconic Times Square with an EQUAL playlist dedicated to her music.

    “Nazia Hassan is a name synonymous with finesse and soulful rhymes. Her influence on the subcontinent continues to be emulated and admired until this day, even after her passing. Making her debut with the song Aap Jaisa Koi in 1980, she and her brother Zoheb Hassan have sold more than 65 million records worldwide. Having won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer at 15 in 1981, she remains the first Pakistani and the youngest recipient of the accolade to date,” stated a press release issued by the music streaming platform.

    It further added,  “As the world celebrates the 22nd anniversary of her passing on Aug 13, EQUAL Pakistan acknowledges her profound impact on Pakistan’s music ecosystem. With her brother Zoheb Hassan, Nazia holds enormous respect and affection for her music and contributions to social causes.”

  • When Meera accused Alia Bhatt’s father Mahesh Bhatt of slapping her

    When Meera accused Alia Bhatt’s father Mahesh Bhatt of slapping her

    Actress Meera is known for her candour in interviews and press interactions, she always manages to land herself in a controversies. Now an old interview of Meera with Times of India is resurfacing on social media in which the Nazar actress made revelations about Bollywood director Mahesh Bhatt.

    The Main Sitara actor claimed that because of Mahesh Bhatt she had to leave Bollywood and when she tried to come back, he did not even allow her to return. She was quoted saying, “Working with Bollywood was a great experience. I got a lot of love from the Indian audience. But the journey of Bollywood was not easy for me. There were many difficulties but I did not give up. In the early days Bollywood was completely new to me. I didn’t know anyone in Mumbai except Mahesh Bhatt. It took a long time to get to know people. Mahesh Bhatt introduced me to the industry. I used to respect Mahesh ji a lot. He was my mentor and mentor. I will also give the credit of my success to him.”

    This actress revealed many deep secrets about Mahesh Bhatt that she told  me…. - Focus News

    Further in the interview, Meera told that when she entered the cinema world with the film Nazar, I got offers from many famous directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Mani Ratnam, Subhash Ghai. They wanted to work with me but Mahesh Bhatt did not want it. Bhatt wanted me to work only with him. Further, Meera told that one night when she met Subhash Ghai and she told this to Mahesh, he got very angry, shouted at her, and slapped her 2-3 times.

    Talking about the time when Bhatt slapped her, she revealed “I got offers from many famous directors like Ram Gopal Varma, Mani Ratnam, Subhash Ghai who wanted to work with me. But Mahesh Bhatt did not want me to work with anyone other than him. One night I met Subhash Ghai. When I told this to Mahesh ji, he got very angry, shouted at me, and slapped me two-three times.”

    The Naagin star also alleged that Mahesh used to call her his ‘special one’ and told her she was like ‘worship’ to him. However, the filmmaker had denied all such allegations and called Meera ‘bizarre’. Mahesh Bhatt also opined that Meera was a vulnerable person who was going through a vulnerable phase back then. 

    This time the Baaji diva has been trending on social media for an Eid special interview, that she did in 2017 with famous media personality, Sohail Warraich. The Baaji actress confessed in the interview that when she went to India for her film Nazar’s shooting, she was proposed to by the Murder 2 actor, Emraan Hashmi, which she declined.

    Meera added that Mahesh Bhatt, her film’s producer also presented her with a marriage proposal by Ashmit Patel, who was her co-star in the film. She was quick to mention that her family had issues over their religious differences and she couldn’t go against the will of her parents.

    Earlier this year, Meera shared a picture with Indian actor Neha Dhupia from a shoot done over a decade ago. Several people liked the picture, while many trolled the Baaji actor.

    The Nazar diva can be seen in blue gown and the Indian star can be seen donning a light pastel coloured dress.

    Neha has done a Lollywood film Kabhi Pyar Na Karna directed by Javed Sheikh.

    Netizens called her out for her bold dress. Check out a few comments here:

  • Anurag Kashyap, Indian critic rave about ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ trailer

    Anurag Kashyap, Indian critic rave about ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ trailer

     Indian filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap took to his Twitter handle to laud Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi starrer, The Legend of Maula Jatt‘s trailer. “Finally the film I’ve loved so much and the film you really want to see, the trailer is out!” the Gangs of Wasseypur director tweeted along with the link to the trailer on YouTube.

    Film critic Joginder Tuteja tweeted, “This is as huge as it gets! Imagine, the action drama was made before K.G.F! This can become one of the biggest blockbusters ever! Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Bilal Lashari, Ammara Hikmat – you have indeed made something spectacular!”

    The Legend of Maula Jatt is the most expensive film to come out of Pakistan. This intense and epic hero origin story, with a screenplay by Bilal Lashari and dialogues by Nasir Adeeb, is a hard reboot of the 1979 cult classic Maula Jatt. The film is directed by Lashari as well, known for his directorial debut, the box office mega-hit Waar, and produced by Ammara Hikmat under the joint venture of Encyclomedia & Lashari films in association with AAA Motion Pictures.

    The film, which was initially announced in 2011, has seen many hurdles along the way. Be it the prolonged legal battle or a pandemic, The Legend of Maula Jatt kept getting delayed for one reason or the other. Now, fans and critics are hopeful that the film will finally see the light of the day and will release on the recently announced date, October 13 of this year.

    Pakistani stars Ushna Shah and Saba Faisal shot a commercial with Kashyap earlier this year in Belarus.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ph1JpIiJw

    The Baaghi actor recently took to Instagram and shared a video from Minsk where the team filmed the commercial. 

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhaORPAAiHc

    “Today is the first day of why I am currently in Belarus,” the Qayamat star shared in a video. “You will get to see our upcoming project with a great director.”

    Although the Balaa star mentioned in another story that she will announce herself when she will do a project with the Raman Raghav director.

    In 2018, Anurag spoke about the ban on art in both countries, given the current political standpoint. Discussing the possibility of filming in Pakistan, Kashyap said, “I would love to film in Pakistan. I have always wanted to visit and attend the literature festivals but it never worked out. I have friends who have visited Pakistan and they tell me how badly they want to go again.” 

  • Aamir Khan is shocked and stressed after the disastrous business of ‘LSC’

    Aamir Khan is shocked and stressed after the disastrous business of ‘LSC’

    Bollywood Superstar Aamir Khan needs no introduction as his decades-long career is enough for it. He has credited several super hit movies in his name. Some of them are PK, Dangal, Lagaan, Ghajini, Dhoom 3 and Dil Chahta Hai.

    According to Bollywood Hungama, Aamir is currently in a state of shock and stress, considering the massive failure of Laal Singh Chaddha. The film has collected less than 50 crore at the box office despite being a festive release.

    “Aamir had worked really hard to make the best version of  Forrest Gump possible. The rejection has hit him very hard,” says a close friend of Aamir and his former wife Kiran Rao.

    The immediate aftermath of this colossal setback may get monetary compensation for film distributors across the country who have lost heavily on Laal Singh Chaddha.

    Apparently Aamir, as co-producer, has taken responsibility for the film’s failure and is working at partially compensating for the heavy losses incurred by distributors.

    Earlier this month trade Analyst Ali Zain shared on his Twitter handle that Khan has submitted his big-budget film, Laal Singh Chadda for NOC in Pakistan.

    Although Indian films are currently banned in Pakistan, this could have initiated a new wave of Bollywood mania in Pakistani cinema houses.

    Can Aamir Khan Strike Gold With Laal Singh Chaddha Amid Hate Hashtags -  IBTimes India

    On the recent boycott Twitter trend for his film, the Rang De Basanti star said, “Yes, I feel sad. Also, I feel sad that some of the people who are saying this, in their hearts, believe that I am someone who doesn’t like India. In their hearts, they believe, but it is untrue. It is rather unfortunate that some people feel that way. That’s not the case. Please don’t boycott my film. Please watch my film.”

    In 2015, Aamir came under fire for his comments about ‘intolerant India’. “When I chat with Kiran at home, she says ‘Should we move out of India?’ That’s a disastrous and big statement for Kiran to make. She fears for her child. She fears what the atmosphere around us will be. She feels scared to open the newspapers every day,” he had said.

    “I never said India was intolerant or I wanted to leave the country. I also understand the emotions of those who were hurt. I would like to say that my statement was misunderstood and to some extent, the media is responsible for it. I was born here and I will die here,” Aamir had later responded.

    The hashtag #BoycottLaalSinghChaddha has close to 70,000 tweets and people have been actively trolling the lead actors. From Kareena’s statement on nepotism and asking people to not watch her films if they don’t want to in an old video to Aamir’s controversial scenes “against Hinduism” in his films to asking for justice for late actor Sushant Singh Rajput, there are many reasons being pointed out by social media users.

    Earlier in an interview with News18, the actor opened on why he gave up alcohol. In the interview, he said that he used to down the entire bottle but later felt it was not okay.

    While speaking to the news portal, the Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak actor said, “I used to drink sometimes, but I don’t anymore. Some people take two pegs and they are sorted. But I was never one of those who drank regularly. I used to drink on occasions, but whenever I did sit down to drink, I would down the entire bottle. And I felt that that was not okay.”

    He further added that nothing major had happened with him in the state of intoxication that he would regret later. “The fact that a person is no longer under their own control, that didn’t sit well with me,” concluded the Dhoom 3 hero.

    Aamir consumed a bottle of vodka to shoot for the song ‘Tere Ishq Mein Nachenge’ in the 1996 film ‘Raja Hindustani’.

    Raja Hindustani Full Movie Amazing Facts - Amir Khan, Kareena Kapoor -  YouTube

    He got drunk for another scene in 3 Idiots.

  • Yashma Gill lauds ‘queen’ Hania Aamir for her latest ‘philanthropic’ gesture

    Yashma Gill lauds ‘queen’ Hania Aamir for her latest ‘philanthropic’ gesture

    Actor Yashma Gill took to her Instagram stories to appreciate fellow actress Hania Aamir for her latest charity work. The Pyaar Ke Sadqay star recently asked her friends and followers to donate money for an underprivileged women’s surgery on social media. The needy lady required 4 lac rupees more.

    However Hania, who is currently riding high on the success of her blockbuster drama Mere Hamsafar, donated the entire amount in one go.

    Yashma acknowledged her special gesture and termed Hania as a ‘queen’ for her charity work.

    Earlier this year Gill, appeared on Geo’s Jashan-e-Cricket during PSL 7, on which she expressed her fondness for cricketer Shaheen Shah Afridi and his dimples.

    The Amanat star stated that she is rooting for Shaheen’s Lahore Qalandars and she believes that Shaheen’s dimples will take away the match.

    Lahore Qalandars later won the PSL 7 series under Shaheen’s captaincy.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNeRM7rqSXs

    The talented actress earlier opened up on her battle with depression and said though that she has talked about this before, she will “keep talking about it till it doesn’t become normal”.

    “As someone who has had first-hand experience of depression, panic attacks and anxiety so severe that it sometimes became derealisation, I can’t stress enough at the importance of reaching out and seeking help,” wrote the actor.

    She continued: “Please stop labelling someone’s depression as just a phase or sadness. Sadness and depression are two different emotional states with depression being way more difficult to carry your life with, it’s dark, hollow, emotionally debilitating and can take a toll on your logical thinking leaving u feeling hopeless.”

    Gill further said that there were times when she felt that the pain was so severe that she felt like giving up. However, her belief and faith kept her going and with that belief in Allah, she decided not to give up and reached out for help.

    “Despite the fear of being called mentally challenged, a psycho or someone that can just not be labelled normal (which are all such shameful terms to give to anyone suffering from the illness of an organ called brain just like other organs can get infected it can too) I started taking therapy,” shared the actor, adding that when therapy hit a wall for her, she opted for medication which helped her recover from depression.

    Yashma asserted that “just like other organs in our body that can get infected, the brain is an organ too and can get infected so there is nothing abnormal in that. What’s abnormal is for anyone to not worry about taking care of it or getting it treated like the rest of the organs.”

    She concluded by requesting her followers and those reading her note to be kind and empathetic towards each other and not to hurt anyone.

  • ‘They claimed to be his brothers’: Sidhu Moose Wala’s father set to reveal his son’s murderers

    ‘They claimed to be his brothers’: Sidhu Moose Wala’s father set to reveal his son’s murderers

    Indian singer-politician Sidhu Moose Wala passed away on May 29th this year. He was shot dead in his which had a connection with his famous song, 295 that he created for his enemies. Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar has taken responsibility for his murder, and Lawrence Bishnoi and others are involved. Now his father Balkaur Singh claims his ‘brothers’ turned out to be his enemies.

    A lot has happened ever since Sidhu passed away. A statue has been erected at his cremation site in Mansa and his father inaugurated it. He broke down and even expressed how hard it was to see his son in that form at the age of just 28. Police continue their investigation and several linked to the case have been arrested.

    In the latest statement to Indian media, Balkaur Singh said, “Some black sheep became enemies of his career. It was his misfortune that people whom he met at the beginning (of his career) were not the right persons. He could not realize that those who were claiming to be his brothers now would become his enemy tomorrow. I will take their names. Let the time come. It is a matter of a few days. I will make everything clear about who did what.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dqhjrW8VR7M&t=20s

    Meanwhile, out of 6 shooters who killed Sidhu Moose Wala, three have been arrested. 2 of them have been neutralised while the remaining one is still absconding.

    Days after Sidhu’s murder, Mumbai Police reached Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s house on Monday after a death threat letter had been sent to him and his father, Salim Khan.

    'Tumhara Sidhu wala haal karenge': Salman Khan, father Salim get written death threat

    Salim Khan’s guards had spotted an unsigned letter at Mumbai’s Bandra Bandstand promenade. The letter had a death threat for the Khans, “tumhara Moose Wala kar denge (you will end up like Moose Wala)”.

    Following the discovery of the letter, an FIR was registered by Mumbai Police, an official said. On early Sunday morning, Salim was sitting on a bench at the Bandra Bandstand, which is his routine, after a morning walk when an unidentified man handed him a letter which mentioned a threat to kill Salim and Salman, the official said.

    Later, with the help of his security personnel, Salim Khan contacted the police and an FIR was registered under section 506-II (Criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at the Bandra police station.

    Bishnoi had reportedly planned a plot to assassinate Khan over his involvement in a blackbuck poaching case. Blackbucks are considered sacred creatures by the Bishnoi community.

  • Superstar Fahad Mustafa honoured with Superintendent of Police (SP) title this Independence Day

    Superstar Fahad Mustafa honoured with Superintendent of Police (SP) title this Independence Day

    Actor Fahad Mustafa won unanimous acclaim for his portrayal of Inspector Gulab in the hit film Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad . Hence on Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day, the actor’s performance and the beloved character have forever been commemorated with an honorable title.

    On the 14th of August, IG Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon honored Mustafa with the title of Honorary Superintendent of Police (SP) at the CCPO office, Karachi.

    Fahad Mustafa awarded honorary police rank, shares special moment

    The Kankar star was recognized for his efforts in unveiling the societal evils of corruption through his film and eventually promoting a positive image of the police force amongst the masses. Fahad also had a discussion with IG Memon over the direction the local police force is headed and shared suggestions for the best outcome.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvbWy3x3Xcw&t=49s

    Directed by Nabeel Qureshi and also starring Mahira Khan, the film focuses on the plague of bribery and how everyone partaking in social evils needs to remember the virtues and the high hopes of the esteemed founder of the country.

    In an Instagram post, the Load Wedding hero also shared a statement about this momentous occasion. “Today, I truly believe Gulab has achieved his biggest dreams. Many many thanks to IG Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon for honouring me with the title of Honorary SSP, this Independence Day, and for bringing Gulab’s ambitions to life. I will never get over the love and support you all have shown to this character and Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad, and I hope to continue serving my nation proudly!” he said.

    Mahira Khan, Fahad Mustafa starrer 'Quaid-e-Azam Zindabad' gets a release  date

    The commemoration ceremony was also attended by director Nabeel Qureshi, writer-producer Fizza Ali Meerza, Kumail Haider Shah Chairman LCA Sindh, CPLC Chief Zubair Habib along with DIG Headquarters Sindh, DIG Training Sindh, DIG Crime and Investigation Sindh and AIG Operations Sindh.