Category: Entertainment

  • Exclusive: Adnan Siddiqui reveals Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s reactions on his desire of kissing her

    Exclusive: Adnan Siddiqui reveals Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s reactions on his desire of kissing her

    Actor Adnan Siddiqui is currently enjoying the positive feedback to his home production, Dum Mastam, featuring Imran Ashraf and Amar Khan.

    While promoting his film, the Mere Paas Tum Ho star exclusively opened up on his interesting interaction with his costars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie after wrapping up their Hollywood film, A Mighty Heart.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHbpA1MMkp8&t=140s

    He revealed earlier that while chatting casually after their wrap-up, Adnan expressed his desire for there to be a kissing scene between him and Jolie in the film, in front of the entire cast.

    Actor Momin Saqib hilariously added that, “Angelina kay pati dev wahan thay, aur inho ne ashleel baatien shuru kardi.”

    Earlier he also shared details of the incident on Tonite With HSY.

    Brad took it jokingly and just laughed it off whereas Angelina gave him a sly smile. The Salt diva also took it as a spirited joke.

    In 2021 he shared throwback photos with Angelina and Brad Pitt from a party at Taj Mahal.

    He wrote, “What are the odds that some bygone treasures will pop up on my phone memory a day after I mused about what memories leave in their wake when they come calling!”

    Adnan Siddiqui Recalls Time With Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt

    “A Mighty Heart will always hold an indisputably prized place in my heart for professional and personal reasons,” he referred to the film with Angelina Jolie.

    “Looking at these photographs, I suddenly have an overwhelming urge to go back in time at The Taj Mahal Palace, Colaba and relive the glory days.”

    The film was directed by Michael Winterbottom and was co-produced by Brad Pitt. The project also starred the late Irrfan Khan and released in 2007.

  • In celebration of World Music Day, here are our top picks

    In celebration of World Music Day, here are our top picks

    June 21 is celebrated as World Music Day. The world music day calls for—music, of course.

    Possibly the ubiquitous form of art is music:  you hear it blaring at rallies, long marches, softly playing in the background at restaurants, and in the shower as a family member pretends to be a rockstar.

    The Current has compiled a list of ten songs to honor Pakistani music and the many forms, from qawwali to rap, that our country has produced.

    1. Ye Jo Halka Halka Suroor Hai by Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

    2. Boohey Bariyaan by Hadiqa Kiani

    3. Mahiya Tere Pyar Nai by Fariha Pervez

    4. Kaho Ek Din by Ahmed Jehanzaib

    5. Kameez Teri Kali by Attaullah Khan Esakhelvi

    6. Aankhon ke Sagar by Shafqat Amanat Ali

    7. Baaghi by Shuja Haider

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPD82TLfIR4

    8. Kana Yaari by Kaifi Khalil, Eva B and Wahab Bugti

    9. Pasoori by Shae Gill and Ali Sethi

    10. Joona by Hassan Raheem

    Happy listening!

  • Three arrested in Sidhu Moose Wala murder case

    Three arrested in Sidhu Moose Wala murder case

    In a significant breakthrough in Punjabi Singer Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, Delhi Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two shooters and their one associate in the sensational murder of the Punjabi rapper.

    The detainees have been identified as Priyavrat and Kashish (suspected shooter) and their accomplice Keshu Kumar.

    Rap star Sidhu Moose Wala was shot dead in his car in the Mansa district of northern Punjab in India last month.

    The 28-year-old was a popular musician in India and among Punjabi communities, especially in Canada, Pakistan, and Britain.

    Police recovered hazardous grenades, a grenade launcher, an assault rifle(AK-47), detonators, and some pistols from the suspects. All the suspected convicts were arrested in Gujarat, India.

    Earlier, Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for organising the rapper’s murder and was in touch with the shooters on the morning of the crime.

    Shooters were ordered to kill Sidhu with guns and if guns don’t work, they were even ready to kill him in a blast.

    So far, the Special Investigation Team has arrested 10 people, including Lawrence Bishnoi, on charges of alleged involvement in the murder of Sidhu Musa Wala and identified four shooters involved in the incident.

    Moose Wala rose to prominence with catchy songs attacking rival rappers and politicians, presenting himself as a man who can fight for the pride of his community, and justice.

  • Adnan Siddiqui refuses to attend event with Indian artists

    Pakistani star Adnan Siddiqui refused to attend an event in the United States (US) after he learnt that some Indian artists have also been invited.

    “In solidarity with countless Muslims around the world, I won’t be attending APPNA event in US where some Indian artists are invited too. Nothing against the artistes but my conscience doesn’t allow me to overlook the humiliation of revered Prophet (PBUH) by Indian leaders.”

    Read more- ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    Adnan Siddiqui has refused to attend the event because of the derogatory remarks made by BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal. India’s ruling party suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal. The two also issued public apologies. The Biden administration in the United States (US) had also condemned the derogatory remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

  • ‘I was rejected’: Faysal Qureshi makes striking revelations about losing out on ‘Parizaad’

    ‘I was rejected’: Faysal Qureshi makes striking revelations about losing out on ‘Parizaad’

    Actor Faysal Qureshi, who is currently riding high on the success of Dil-e-Momin has made some striking revelations about losing out on the blockbuster drama serial, Parizaad.

    The veteran artist stated in a recent interview, “I am very glad, in recent times, Parizaad got hit, I actually made fun of a few people (who were against it), I really wanted to do that script but I was rejected, people said that it is a flop, don’t go for it, the writer also got upset with me but I said to him people warned me that it won’t work, but still it was a hit, it changed the trend, and even before Parizaad, Pyare Afzal, Bashar Momin and Mera Saaien have changed trends.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH0ZOwRzECQ

    Earlier this year he responded to senior actor Naumaan Ijaz’s complaint about him not appearing on his show despite being invited several tiimes

    Nauman Ejaz With Faysal Quraishi & Ahsan Khan At Lux Style Awards - Arts &  Entertainment Images & Photos

    The Fitoor star took to his Instagram stories to share his stance with fans and the media. Faysal stated that he has utmost respect for Naumaan and if he would have invited him directly, he would have appeared on his show without any doubt,

    Earlier the Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi star made a shocking revelation that the Qaid-e-Tanhai hero is too busy for him. “He is too busy. He don’t have time for us, we asked him many times.”

    ALSO READ: Naumaan Ijaz makes blasting revelations about issue with Faysal Qureshi, expresses disappointment

  • ‘Maine usay phone kia’: Farhan Saeed opens up about Bollywood debut opposite Urvashi Rautela

    ‘Maine usay phone kia’: Farhan Saeed opens up about Bollywood debut opposite Urvashi Rautela

    Currently riding high on the success of his blockbuster drama, Mere Humsafar opposite Hania Aamir, singer-actor Farhan Saeed has opened up about his Bollywood debut, which never saw the light of the day.

    The Suno Chanda star revealed that he was earlier offered a Bollywood film because of his hit songs.

     “I was offered a Bollywood film with Mithun Chakraborty’s son, which also starred Urvashi Rautela. But Urvashi and I backed out of it together because we realized it was not something that we wanted to do.” He shared that upon returning to Pakistan after making music for Bollywood, he was offered Udaari which became a huge hit.

    He made that decision over the phone with the Pagalpanti diva.

    Now, years down the line, Saeed has been enjoying acting and is looking forward to his Lollywood debut, Tich Button soon.

    Farhan has sung Bollywood songs like “Thori Dair Aur Teher Jaa”.

    Recently he also broke his silence on the public speculation about his personal life and equation with partner Urwa Hocane.

    While getting candid about it, he stated that the constant speculation and interference in his personal life is a part of his job as when fans shower him with so much love it is understandable that they are emotionally invested and want to know more.

    “Ideally, I think to comment on the things which are shared but that’s idealism. When you are famous and in the public eye, there is always a price to pay. Criticism and praise come hand in hand. Just answer want you to want to and ignore other things.”

    The Suno Chanda star added further that he just answers what he wishes to and ignores everything else as every job comes with its advantages and disadvantages.

    Earlier last year it was reported that Farhan and Urwa have parted ways amicably, however recently some news portals informed that maybe the couple has reconciled. However the Udaari pair has never made a public statement about their split or alleged patch-up.

  • When Kim Kardashian revealed that she hates ‘Indian cuisine’

    When Kim Kardashian revealed that she hates ‘Indian cuisine’

    Reality TV star Kim Kardashian once slammed Indian cuisine in an episode of her reality show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. This lead to an uproar on social media by her Indian fans.

    She later issued an apology on her social media accounts.

    Sorry India': Kim Kardashian forced to apologise to a nation after branding  curry 'disgusting' | Daily Mail Online

    “In no way was my comment intended as an insult to the Indian people or their culture. This is just my own personal taste,” she wrote.

    “There are a lot of foods I don’t like . . . I hate cilantro and peppers, and there are definitely some Armenian foods that I personally find disgusting, but that doesn’t reflect my opinions on other Armenian people or my culture.”

    “My comment wasn’t intended to offend anybody. We all have our own opinions and tastes and I was simply expressing mine,” she added.

    Recently Kim was trolled for her reply to what extent she would go for maintaining youthful skin.

    In an interview with New York Times, while launching her beauty range SKNN by KIM, the KUWTK star said, “If you told me that I literally had to eat poop every single day and I would look younger, I might. I just might.” The comment did not sit well with social media users.

    There is no scientific evidence that suggest eating poop helps with the ageing process.

    In that same interview, Kim also addressed the backlash surrounding her comments about losing weight for the Met Gala. Many thought it was irresponsible of her to share that she had lost weight for a specific event when she has an impressionable audience.

    However, Kim defended her weight loss and said it was no different to how actors shift pounds or gain weight for their roles.

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    “I didn’t do anything unhealthy. To me, it was like, ‘OK, Christian Bale can do it for a movie role and that is acceptable.’ Even Renée Zellweger gained weight for a role. It’s all the same to me. I wasn’t saying, ‘Hey everyone, why don’t you go lose this weight in a short period of time?’”

  • Exclusive: Neelam Muneer reveals why she refused Yumna Zaidi’s role in ‘Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb’

    Exclusive: Neelam Muneer reveals why she refused Yumna Zaidi’s role in ‘Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb’

    Star-actor Neelam Muneer in an exclusive conversation with The Current, revealed why she rejected to play Shakra in Zahid Ahmed starrer Ishq Zah e Naseeb. The role later fell in stellar performer Yumna Zaidi’s lap.

    “It was a very good project, the director (Farooq Rind) is amazing, it aired on HUM TV and was a proper package.”

    She then spilled that the reason of turning it down was because there was a problem with her dates. She wasn’t available to shoot the project in the given time span. “There was a clash of dates and I felt I won’t be able to manage.”

    Muneer concluded on this topic by saying, “Yumna did a very fine job in the drama, I did watch the show though.”

    Last year, Yumna mentioned that her role in Ishq Zahe Naseeb was initially offered to Ayeza Khan and Neelam Munir who turned down the role as its screen time was less than the other female part played by Sonya Hussyn.

    In the fun interview, Neelam also opened up about her traveling preferences with A-list actors Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Abbas Khan and Sheheryar Munawar.

    'Ahad ke saath private jet': Neelam Muneer exclusively opens up on travelling with Ahad and Bilal

    On being asked with which hero would she want to travel on a private jet, an auto-rickshaw or a car. The Wrong Number actress was given an option of these three actors.

    She said, “Bilal ke saath auto pe, Ahad Raza Mir ke saath private jet pe chali jaungi and Sheheryar ke saath car pe.”

    Seems like Neelam is fond of the Hum Tum star the most.

    The Mere Meherbaan star also opened up on her alleged engagement. When asked if she is engaged, the Chakkar diva stated that although she wouldn’t mind getting married at this stage of her career, however there is no truth to this speculation.

    “Maine koi hint nahi dia aisa, people are curious to know what is happening in my life so I responded to the fan on Instagram.”

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1e_LMBNYYI&t=1s

    However, the stunning actress mentioned that she wouldn’t mind marrying at the peak of her career as she thinks that it works.

    The rumour mills went buzzing when the Qaid-e-Tanhai heroine responded with a shy-face emoticon to a netizen’s query on the same.

  • Saba Qamar’s ‘Kamli’ does well in second week at the box office

    Director Sarmad Khoosat’s latest film Kamli headlined by superstar Saba Qamar and newcomer Hamza Khawaja has been garnering positive word-of-mouth by cinemagoers which has translated into a steady second week at the box office.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1f3_9WboA&t=152s

    The Khoosat Films venture has received a vast array of glowing reviews. Now, the film that has been touted by many to be one of the standout films that the country has produced, is pacing forward as more and more people flock to cinemas to see what the hype is about.

    The weekend numbers for Kamli are:

    Day 1 (Friday): 32 lacs

    Day 2 (Saturday): 44 lacs

    Day 3 (Sunday) : 42 lacs

    Day 4 – Monday: 23 lacs

    Day 5 – Tuesday: 21 lacs

    Day 6 – Wednesday: 22 lacs

    Day 7 – Thursday: 21 lacs

    Week 1: 2.05 crore

    Week 2: 1.47 crore

    Total: 3.52 crore

    The second week collection confirms financial recovery of the project through theatrical avenue.

  • ‘Depression, panic attacks, miscarriages’: Nadia Afghan opens her heart out after backlash on viral statement

    ‘Depression, panic attacks, miscarriages’: Nadia Afghan opens her heart out after backlash on viral statement

    Veteran actor Nadia Afgan took to her Instagram handle to respond to the backlash that she has been getting for her recent statement on Ahsan Khan’s show. The Suno Chanda star said on the show that she and her husband haven’t had children by choice as the world is not a safe place.

    “I had decided years ago that I will never ever talk about this publicly because it was just too painful. It still is. But this is needed. It’s needed because of the needless masala our influencers like to share, but more because I am shocked at how women have reacted to my personal statement on [the Ahsan Khan] show.”

    “I was a firm believer that all women, whether they have children or not, would know and understand how private a matter this is. I have always believed that all women understand how painful this journey can be, but the past few days have made me see how wrong I’ve been.”

    “Ironically, it’s been women – their hurtful comments, cruel judgements, harsh messages, and despicable lack of compassion, that made me change my decision and talk about it publicly. [Jawed] and I have been married for 15 years. Both of us adore children – we really wanted to have our own one day. But Allah had other plans – and like everything else in life, we submitted to His will.”

    Nadia Afgan First Time Spoke About Having No Kids | Reviewit.pk

    “I have had two miscarriages, I have gotten three failed IUIs done. I have battled depression after losing two unborn children. I have struggled with panic attacks, fearing another miscarriage. I have gained tonnes of weight because of hormonal issues. We were all set for an IVF. But I just couldn’t go ahead with it. I just couldn’t bear the agony of that single line on the pregnancy test – after going through another emotionally and physically draining procedure.”

    “My husband, Jodi, has been exceptionally understanding and supportive in my journey. He saw what I went through, understood how I felt, and we made this decision, together. For him, my comfort and health, both physical and mental, took precedence over everything.”

    “Contrary to this, the women in my life, close to me and strangers alike, have shown a shocking lack of empathy – all these years and especially the last few days. I have relived my years of loss all over again since Saturday.”, she concluded.