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  • Jahangir Khan wants Humayun Saeed to play him in his biopic

    Jahangir Khan wants Humayun Saeed to play him in his biopic

    Squash legend Jahangir Khan has said that if a film was made on his life, the hero should be Humayun Saeed.

    Khan was invited to Shahzad Iqbal’s Jashan-e-Cricket. The Host asked that who is your favourite actor? To which the legendary player replied that he doesn’t watch many films but he likes Abid Ali, Nasir Sahab and Jamshed Ansari from Pakistani dramas. He also mentioned Shehnaz Sheikh’s name as his favourite actress.
    Shahzad further asked: “If a biopic is made on you, who do you think can act well in it?” The host gave him the options of Fahad Mustafa, Fawad Khan, Humayun Saeed and Sheheryar Munarwar, Khan chose Humayun.

    He added: “It is very important for inspiration and I think it is very important for our children. We have many sports legends, I think biopics should be made for their learning.”

    Shahzad also asked that if he has any plan to write an autobiography, to which Khan said: “I haven’t think about it as yet but I think I should.”

    On November 28, 1981, Khan became the world’s youngest world champion. He is a great squash player who won 555 events consecutively. He retired from Squash in 1993 after helping Pakistan to win the World Team Championship in Karachi.

  • ‘Subhash Ghai told me to wear a heavily padded bra’: Neena Gupta makes shocking revelations in her autobiography

    Neena Gupta won multiple awards for her stellar performance in 2019’s hit Bollywood film, Badhai Ho. The actress has always been candid in her media interactions, and has launched autobiography Sach Kahoon Toh.

    She writes in her book that while she was filming her super hit song Choli Ke Peechay Kya hai, the acclaimed filmmaker, Subhash Ghai of Ram Lakhan fame told her wear a ‘heavily padded bra’ to look raunchier.

    She writes, “They put me in a tribal Gujarati outfit and sent me to Subhash Ghai for approval. ‘No! No! No! No!’ he shouted. ‘Kuch bharo.’ I was so embarrassed. In my opinion, he was referring to my choli and stating that it needed to be filled. It wasn’t anything personal, I knew. He had visualized something . . . bigger for the rendition.”

    The film Khalnayak starred Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt in leading roles.

  • Blind Item: This A-list actor opted out of a film over script and casting woes

    Blind Item: This A-list actor opted out of a film over script and casting woes

    This A-list actor who debuted with a supporting role in a blockbuster drama serial, almost signed a film opposite a young superstar actress who was in the news for her break-up recently. The actor opted out of the film before the shoot. The director of the film was upset by this sudden change of events and replaced the actor with his contemporary who’s last film did below average business at the box office.

    The actor apparently wasn’t convinced with his character, script and the casting and went on to leave the project before it was supposed to go on floors. The film’s shooting has been wrapped up and will be released once the pandemic situation gets resolved.

    The film’s title is inspired by a chartbuster old song.

  • Suhail Warraich wants to star opposite these three actresses in his debut movie

    Suhail Warraich wants to star opposite these three actresses in his debut movie

    TV Host Suhail Warraich has revealed his wish to work with three leading ladies in his debut movie.

    Warraich was recently invited to Shahzad Iqbal’s show, Jashan-e-Cricket. The host asked Suhail about his favourite heroine that if you were made the hero of the movie, which heroine would you like to work with? He instantly said, Kareena Kapoor. Shahzad then said if he has to choose from Mahira Khan, Mehwish, and Reema, who would he choose then?

    The Aik Din Geo Kay Sath host blatantly said: “Mehwish Hayat or i can also work with Reema as well.”

    The host further asked if he wants more heroines to be in his debut movie? To which Suhail said: “Yes sure we do have a margin for more heroines.”

  • When Ushna Shah spilled the beans on Urwa Hocane’s alleged nose job

    When Ushna Shah spilled the beans on Urwa Hocane’s alleged nose job

    Ushna Shah is amongst the most talented actresses of her generation, however, she is equally known for her frank opinions on public platforms. Ushna made a controversial remark on HSY’s chat show which created a stir within the industry.

    In conversation with Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) on his show, Tonight with HSY, the Balaa actress was asked which of the actresses need a nose job? The options given to her were; Mahira Khan, Meesha Shafi and Urwa Hocane. The actress said: “I think Urwa has already got her nose job done. So, Meesha.”

    Shah was accompanied with her Alif Allah Aur Insaan co-actor Mikaal Zulfiqar.

    Shah is known for her unapologetic and unfiltered opinions. Recently, she also lashed out at Canadian travel vlogger Rosie Gabrielle as she recently called out the local tourists in her social media post for ‘destroying Hunza’s beauty’ and ‘spreading vulgarity’ in the area.

  • ‘Rape isn’t caused by this’: Osman Khalid Butt schools PM Imran Khan

    Prime Minister Imran Khan associated a woman’s attire with potential rape case in his recent interview. The statement has created a furor on the internet with netizens being divided on their stance to the PM’s controversial remarks.

    The Diyar-e-dil actor, Osman Khalid Butt took to twitter to express his views on the statement.

  • Ten Bollywood superstars who love Pakistani dramas

    Ten Bollywood superstars who love Pakistani dramas

    Pakistani dramas have been appreciated by many famous Indian celebrities especially ever since the Zee Zindagi channel started airing the dramas in India.

    Here is a list of 10 Indian superstars, who love Pakistani dramas:

    Amitabh Bachchan

    While talking to BBC Urdu Amitabh Bachchan shared how he felt about Pakistani dramas and also about Pakistani actors and singers coming to India to work. He said, ”I like it when people from Pakistan come to work in India. We have seen the work done in Pakistan. The drama serials that are shown on Pakistani television are exceptional. A channel in India is dedicated to showing Pakistani drama serials which are very fine and I accept the fact that Pakistani TV serials are far superior to those which are being made in India. The artist in Pakistan are brilliant too. Even very long ago many Pakistani serials were extraordinary.”

    Neetu Kapoor

    Neetu Kapoor is an avid Pakistani drama viewer and she loves some Pakistani actors such as “Fawad, Mawra and Saba”. She even went on to the sets of Ae Dil Hai Mushkil to meet Fawad after seeing Zindagi Gulzar Hai.

    While talking to Daily Pakistan, Neetu Kapoor, wife of the late actor Rishi Kapoor, sent out a special message for Saba Qamar while revealing that she’s her greatest fan of acting. “You know Saba! I am your greatest fan, I think you are outstanding,” she exclaimed. Adding to it further, she said; “I watch all of your Pakistani serials. I follow you all the time and I think you are absolutely amazing.” Now, that is indeed a compliment!

    Kajol

    In an interview for with a local media outlet of Pakistan, Kajol once said: “My mother-in-law follows them (Pakistani Dramas) religiously on this channel called Cine Dosti. I have managed to watch a few episodes with her and was really impressed. They have good content and the language is extremely pleasant to hear.” She shared that Indian television producers have a lot to learn from Pakistani dramas, which are much shorter and crisper in comparison. “They finish one story in 15 episodes, which is fabulous and makes it very interesting to watch.”

    R. Madhavan

    Indian Actor, who is famously known for his role in 3 Idiots, once praised Pakistani dramas in an interview with The Express Tribune. Speaking about Pakistani dramas, he said, “I think they’re phenomenal. They’ve caught on really well and the people are relating to them. There’s so much that’s common in both the countries.” adding, “I’m a huge fan of some of the actors there and the movies from there.”

    Kirron Kher

    Kirron Kher, who has also worked in Pakistan, giving an interview to Express Tribune, said that Pakistani dramas are unparalleled. She also hoped to work with actors the likes of Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed and Fahad Mustafa on TV. She said that she feels such collaborations would churn out interesting content for audiences of both the countries.

    Zarina Wahab

    Veteran Bollywood actress Zarina Wahab, in a Whatsapp message, praised Ahsan Khan for his work in Qayamat, writing: “As Rashid, you are too much… Excellent work.” Written by Sarwat Nazir and directed by Ali Faizan, Qayamat features Neelam Muneer, Haroon Shahid, Saba Faisal, Shabbir Jan and Amar Khan besides Khan.

    Alia Bhatt

    Preparing herself for an incredible role of a lifetime, Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt revealed that she took inspiration for her character in Kalank from Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed’s Kashaf in TV drama Zindagi Gulzar Hai.

    Vidya Balan

    Vidya loves Pakistani dramas and she even tweeted about Fahad Mustafa-Sanam Baloch starrer Kankar on twitter.

    Karan Wahi

    Karan took to his Instagram stories and appreciated drama Suno Chanda. Praising the drama, he wrote: “Kamal Drama. Hai Yaar”

    Meera Chopra

    Bollywood Actress Meera Chopra, who is a cousin of Priyanka Chopra and Parineeti Chopra praised Humayun Saeed & Ayeza Khan starrer Mere Paas Tum Ho. The actress was massively impressed by Humayun and Adnan Siddiqui’s performance in the drama. She turned to her social media handle and wrote, “Watching Meray Pass Tum Ho, finding the show extremely slow. But both these men Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui, you guys are amazing. Can’t help to hate one and love the other, what performances. I’ve become fan for life.”

  • IN PICTURES: Celebrities shower their fathers with wishes and love on Father’s Day 2021

    IN PICTURES: Celebrities shower their fathers with wishes and love on Father’s Day 2021

    Every year the world celebrates Father’s day on the third Sunday of June. This time around despite the pandemic woes, celebrities made sure they empower their fathers with heartfelt social media posts.

    Take a look at some of the sweetest wishes on social media by our celebrities:

  • Fawad Khan set to make his comeback on television with ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo’

    Fawad Khan will reportedly be essaying the lead role in the TV adaption of Farhat Ishtiaq’s Novel Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo. The cast of the show has not been officially announced yet but rumours are circulating that Fawad Khan will be the part of the project. If the speculation turns out to be true, this will mark Fawad’s much awaited comeback on the small screen after eight years since his last television series, Numm (2013).

    Earlier in 2020, Farhat Ishtiaq in a Twitter exchange said that the cast of the show has not been decided yet. Meanwhile, the shooting of the project is on halt due to the Corona pandemic.

    Farhat has many popular dramas to her name including, Udaari, Parwaaz Hai Junoon and Yeh Dil Mera Hai.

  • ‘Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is my friend’: Feroze Khan

    Feroze Khan appeared on the latest episode of Ahsan Khan’s chat show, Time Out with Ahsan Khan along with his sister Humaima Malick .

    During a segment of the show when Ahsan qouted a statement by the Mere Paas Tum Ho writer, that “Feroze Khan can never become an actor”, Feroze responded by stating that Khalil and him are now friends.

    Feroze also received backlash for his controversial statement about marriage. On being asked if he thinks he married at an early age, the Khaani actor answered that he doesn’t think so and one should marry more than once.

    On the work front, Feroze Khan can be seen in Geo’s Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3, co-starring Iqra Aziz.