Musician Xulfi will be taking over Coke Studio’s forthcoming season. The Aghosh singer has confirmed the news on his Twitter handlle. Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan popularly known as Xulfi is a producer, singer-songwriter, composer and guitarist.
“Shuru karain? (Let’s begin?),” the official twitter handle of Coke studio wrote while tagging Xulfi in the post to which the singer responded with a smile emoji, confirming that he is now taking over Coke Studio.
Earlier, this year in March Rohail Hyatt, during a Twitter exchange with a fan, revealed that he is stepping down as Coke Studio’s (CS) producer.
Rohail later in a twitter exchange suggested that Xulfi is the best option to replace him a s producer.
Thank you. Since Bilal worked alone at Velo, he might still do that again. There are many candidates for CS. Hopefully Coke will find someone who is excited about producing It. Xulfi is the best option IMO.
Hyatt joined Coke Studio in 2008 with its first season but stepped down after 6 seasons. He was later brought back for the 12th season in 2019, though it failed to impress audiences. Rohail also produced the latest Season 13, which had only twelve songs due to COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.
Clips from an old interview of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan are making the rounds on social media. In the interview, the Race actor was asked about his favourite film, his favourite actress and his hobbies amongst other topics.
One particular clip in which the actor was asked about his favourite poets has gone viral on social media with people appreciating Saif for his honest answer.
“Faiz and Ghalib… I am talking totally rubbish. Meri dadi padti thi, mere abba padte the. Ye koi umar hai in cheezon ko padne ka (My grandmother and my dad used to read them. Is this my age to read such things)?” replied Saif when asked about his favourite poets.
Netizens has turned his interview into a meme fest. Take a look:
Sonya Hussyn has thrashed the writer of Mere Paas Tum Ho and Sadqay Tumharay, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar for his problematic statements about women and his professional associations.
The Saraab star appeared on Geo News’ sports show, Jashan-e-Cricket hosted by Shahzad Iqbal. When the host asked Sonya about her opinion on Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan’s slap incident with PPP MNA Qadir Khan Mandokhail,
She said: “When you appear on TV then you have some responsibility to behave well. If someone deserves it then it’s alright but one should not disrespect women, for instance Khalil Sahab disrespected women. When you are on a media platform then you should keep your personal views aside and talk responsibly.”
Khalil had earlier claimed that he never offered the role of the female lead in his blockbuster drama to Sonya, and nor did he ever want to cast her in the show as he believes she doesn’t have the caliber of being in his play. While the Aangan actress has claimed that she was offered Ayeza’s character in the play but she had turned it down because she can’t tolerate women being shown in a bad light in dramas.
Sonya revealed that Khalil did approach her in the past and still does. She added that he has no rights of casting as he is just a writer.
But Khalil refuted her claim and stated that Sonya was making a false claim on being offered the role. He further added that it was impossible to cast her in the play because he would have refused it outright.
The Kaaf kangana writer also indulged in a misogynist war of words with political commentator Marvi Sirmed in March 2020 which started a debate on his misconduct in the industry.
Hira Mani is currently busy shooting for Fahad Mustafa’s next production co-starring Sami Khan and Sumbal Iqbal in Karachi. She even shared a glimpse of it on her Instagram account.
The Mere Paas Tum Ho actress appeared on Ahsan Khan’s show where she made many interesting statements in jest. On being asked to give a message for the Prime Minister Imran Khan, Hira answered, “Haan waise jaa tujhay maaf kiya”. When the host asked her the reason of this statement she answered that she is forgiving him for his taxation policies. The phrase is from their hit OST of drama serial, Do Bol.
Hira’s co-star from Do Bol, Affan Waheed suggested these answers to her throughout the segment. The dynamic duo is currently being seen together on HUM TV’s Yun Tu Pyar Hai Bohut.
Alizeh Shah has been embroiled recently in a spree of controversies, while the Ehad-e-wafa actress remains unaffected over social media frenzy regarding her personal and professional antics, she seems to be regretting after cutting her long hair, short.
Alizeh turned to her Instagram account and shared a meme expressing her regret on cutting her hair short and shares her realisation that she rather likes her hair longer: “When you cut your hair and realize you liked it better longer.”
In another Instagram story, Alizeh shared a stucked cat in snow with a caption which reads: “Me trying to get through life.”
Earlier, Shah had also hit back at trolls making fun of her new hairdo. The Tanaa Banaa star responded to a social media user making a meme out of her one of the posts on Instagram.
Alizeh has been posting posts with cryptic captions lately.
Mahira Khan is the numero-uno female superstar of Pakistan with international projects, endorsements and awards in her kitty. The actress has given some impeccable performances in the mediums of films and television. The actress debuted in June 2011 with Bol, followed by her television debut with Neeyat in the same month. Mahira completes ten years in the industry this month.
Here’s a look at Mahira’s best acting performances over the years:
BOL:
The movie was directed by Shoaib Mansoor, and Mahira played the role of a young girl Ayesha Khan, hailing from an ultra conservative family from walled city of Lahore, trying to fulfil her dream of being a singer.
Shehr-e-Zaat
Shehr-e-Zaat is Mahira’s finest television performance till date, penned by Umera Ahmad, it revolved around the concept of love and spirituality. Mahira played the role of Falak, with great ease and emoted perfectly.
Humsafar
Humsafar is the drama which rose Mahira Khan to superstardom. Mahira played the role of Khirad opposite Fawad Khan, and their chemistry still remains amongst the finest we have seen in local television ever since.
Bin Roye
Bin Roye was released in 2015, The movie was later adapted into the television series with the same name. Mahira in the movie proved herself successful and versatile performer. She performed a certain breakdown scene with maturity.
Raees
Mahira made her Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan, with movie Raees in 2017, she played the role of Shah’s onscreen wife. The movie was a crime thriller, she showed her range as a diverse actress.
Verna
Mahira played the role of a rape survivor with sheer brilliance, despite the film’s mixed reviews, the actress got rave reviews for her performance in this Shoaib Mansoor directorial.
Sadqay Tumharay
Written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, Mahira essayed the role of Shano with effortless charm, giving her layered character the required balance of expressions.
Superstar
Mahira didn’t just perform well in this film, she danced like never before and proved why she is the reigning queen of Pakistani cinema.
India and Pakistan have shared tumultuous equations over the years with things often getting out of hands in terms of politics and border feuds. However, the two neighbouring nations have indulged in a cultural exchange at several junctions and that does help the artists of both the nations to bridge the gap between Indo-Pak.
Here’s a list of Indian actors who have done work in Lollywood, the Pakistani film industry:
Om Puri
The late actor has done a film in Pakistan. He was seen in Actor in Law. His appearance in Pakistani film garnered him critical acclaim from local critics. He was an ambassador of peace.
Arbaaz Khan
Godfather is a Pakistani Urdu film directed by Hriday Shetty released across theaters in Pakistan in 2007. The cast had both Indian and Pakistani actors, including Arbaaz Khan in a pivotal role.
Naseeruddin Shah
Legendary actor has done Khuda Ke Liye in 2007 and another film in 2013, Zinda Bhaag.
Neha Dhupia
The popular model turned actress Neha Dhupia did an item song in the Lollywood film Kabhi Pyaar Na Karna.
Shweta Tiwari
The Kasautii Zindagi Kay star, shweta Tiwari has done a Pakistani film. She was casted in the film Sultanat that flopped.
Kirron Kher
Kirron Kher did a film called Kamosh Pani in 2003 which won several international awards.
Amrita Arora
In an Indo-Pak collaboration Amrita was seen in the film Godfather, a remake of the famous Hollywood film.
Vinod Khanna
Veteran Indian actor Vinod Khanna appeared for the first time on the Pakistani cinema screen in Godfather. The film was distributed nationwide by ARY Digital.
Johnny Lever
The popular Indian comedian, Johny Lever has done a Pakistani film Love Mein Ghum
Arya Babbar
Son of Raj Babbar, Arya has also worked in a Pakistani film Virsa opposite Mehreen Raheel.
Actress Yashma Gill is currently working in multiple drama projects, her latest outing being ARY’s Azmaish opposite Fahad Sheikh and Kinza Hashmi. Yashma made an appearance on Geo’s Jashan-e-Cricket hosted by Shahzad Iqbal and during a segment of the show, she gave anger management advise to Firdaus Ashiq Awan post her tussle with PPP MNA Qadir Khan Mandokhel.
The Alif actress stated that getting physical in a tussle can never be justified no matter what the circumstances are. She further suggests some anger management tips to Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan that whenever she is angry, she should take a pause and a deep breath before reacting in anger. She also adds that one shouldn’t make a promise in happiness and at the same time shouldn’t make a decision in anger.
Yashma made sure she mentions that Firdaus was triggered but still her actions aren’t justified.
Humaima Malik and Dua Malik made an appearance on ARY’s Har Lamha Purjosh where they spilled the beans on their professional and personal dynamics. On being asked by the anchor Waseem Badami which politician they think look like an actor, Dua answered Maryam Aurangzeb and Humaima said she thinks Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood are good actors.
During the interview the host asked her to give an advice for Momina Mustehsan to which Humaima replied, “Jesus kar ke tweet krna chor dein about Pakistani women”.
The Bol actress added, “And stop comparing people by classifying them,” adding that every women is equal. “Every woman is equal, whether it is Qandeel Baloch or Mahira Khan, no one can be [classified] as cool or not cool”.
Mikaal Zulfiqar has worked in multiple Bollywood films, his most popular outing being Akshay Kumar starrer Baby. The Diyar-e-Dil actor mentioned in an interview with Hassan Sheheryar Yasin that he auditioned for Fawad Khan’s role in Karan Johar directorial Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which starred Ranbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma and Aishwarya Rai in lead roles.
Mikaal shared that he was approached for the role and even went to India for its audition. “When they approached us, we both were in talks with them and gave the audition,” he said, adding that he was not much interested when he gave the audition.
“It was a small appearance and I always feel when it comes to India they give side roles to us,” he added. Talking on the basis of his personal experience, he further added that Indians are not fair with Pakistani actors.
Mikaal has worked in a few Bollywood films such as Tapasse Pannu and Akshay Kumar starrer Baby which had anti-Pakistan content. He later, revealed that he was not aware of it when he had signed the movie and was tricked by the makers to work in an anti-Pakistan movie.
After Baby, the actor had claimed that he has decided not to work in Indian movies. While Fawad’s performance in a brief yet important role was appreciated by critics and audience unanimously. His character’s name was DJ Ali and he played Anushka’s love-interest in the romantic saga. Thora Sa Haq actor Imran Abbas also appeared in a cameo role in the film.
