Category: Entertainment

  • Security Guard turns assassin, injuring 9 on Sami Khan’s drama set in Karachi

    Security Guard turns assassin, injuring 9 on Sami Khan’s drama set in Karachi

    At least nine crew members were injured on Wednesday when a security guard opened fire on the set of a drama serial, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Surat at a residence in Karachi’s Khayaban-e-Shujaat, DHA.

    The security guard stationed at the bungalow where the shooting was taking place, identified as Gul Bhai, opened fire after an argument with the producer of the drama, according to a statement issued by the Karachi Police media cell.

    “Police have arrested [the] security guard with a rifle,” the police statement said, adding that all the injured crew members were shifted to the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).

    As per a video shared on social media, the incident occurred after the producer had an argument with the guard over food.

    Actors Sami Khan and Asma Abbasi were reportedly present at the shooting location when this horrendous incident occured but are thankfully safe. They were shooting for the series, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Surat by 7th Sky Entertainment for Geo TV.

    No casualties have been reported and the Police is currently investigating this case further.

    Yasir Hussain took to his Instagram stories and addressed the incident, saying: “The guard didn’t shoot the actors or the producers at the shoot. But those poor workers that are working on set for Rs1,000 per day,” he said. “They’re not the ones sitting in the AC, and eat outside in the parking lot,” he explained.

    “With the guard, the production house should also be punished. This ugly system should be punished,” he urged.

    His comments highlight important criticism of the entertainment industry and the way it treats labour.

    Hussain wants them to be given health insurance, which should be a must for all workers. Healthcare insurance should be a basic right for everyone employed in a country that doesn’t provide free healthcare.

  • 7 Celebrity duos oozing BFF goals

    7 Celebrity duos oozing BFF goals

    In an industry with cut-throat competition, and inconsistent friendships, some bonds standout due to their consistency and public display of affection. Here’s a list of BFFs from the local entertainment industry who give us major BFF goals.

    Sajal Aly – Zara Noor Abbas

    Sajal Aly and Zara Noor Abbas became best friends much before Zara became an actress. Their bond started when Sajal shot multiple series in a row with Zara’s mother, Asma Abbas. They are frequently spotted together at various events, capturing their special moments like all best friends. Zara revealed in an interview that Sajal played a pivotal role in her marriage with the actor Asad Siddiqui.

    Read More: Sajal and Ahad’s Dhoop Ki Deewar to premiere this month on ZEE5

    Faysal Quraishi – Aijaz Aslam

    Faysal Quraishi and Aijaz Aslam have been friends since the initial years of their illustrious careers and have always flaunted their camaraderie on chat shows and game shows. The two have collaborated professionally on multiple successful projects, Main Aur Tum, Kis Din Mera Viyah Howay ga, Yariyan and Meri Unsuni Kahani to name a few. Both recieved critical acclaim for convincingly playing two best friends in ARY’s Log Kya Kahenge.

    Maya Ali – Wahaj Ali

    Wahaj Ali and Maya Ali are childhood best friends, the two have been spotted together at different events and ceremonies including her brother’s wedding, where the two posed like true childhood best friends and performed at the chartbuster song, Muqabala.

    Mehwish Hayat – Azfar Rehman

    Mehwish Hayat and Azfar Rehman is another duo that is known for their friendship in the entertainment world. They have worked together on blockbuster projects like Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Wajahat Rauf’s Challawa. Mehwish claimed on Nida Yasir’s show that Azfar is her best friend. Mehwish even pranked Azfar’s mother-in-law on his wedding day and told her that Azfar has cheated on Mehwish, by agreeing to marry her daughter, which everyone believed until Azfar told everyone that Mehwish is just pulling his leg, proving how real their friendship is.

    Sanam Jung – Imran Abbas

    Sanam Jung debuted alongside Imran Abbas in the hit television series, Dil-e-Muztar. They continued their professional association with another successful drama, Alvida, The two gradually turned into really good friends. On HSY’s talk show, Imran mentioned that even while he was in India, shooting for his Bollywood debut, co-starring Bipasha Basu, Sanam used to call him to check on his health. During an Interview with Ahsan Khan, Sanam said that she considers Imran Abbas her true friend in the industry and she wants him to shift to her city, Karachi, from Imran’s hometown, Lahore.

    Ayesha Omar – Maria Wasti

    Maria and Ayesha faced the biggest controversy of their career together when a bunch of private pictures from their vacation in Thailand surfaced on the internet much before the social media’s boom in Pakistan. The criticism that they received for posing in swimwear was panned by the general public and a section of the media. This dynamic duo of best friends appeared on HSY’s chat show, where Ayesha revealed that it made them stronger. Ayesha recently made an appereance on Maria’s game show, ‘Cororon Mein Khel’.

    Saboor Aly – Minal Khan

    For the section of the media which claims that two actresses in the same league can’t be friends, Saboor and Minal prove them wrong. The two are always spotted at each other’s special occasions. Saboor shared on Timeout with Ahsan Khan, that Minal shares all her life secrets with her. Minal also made Saboor meet boyfriend before they officially got engaged. Being a true best friend, Saboor took Minal’s sister, Aiman Khan’s televised advice about her weight in the right spirit.

  • Maria B slam authorities for allowing Indian Ad shoot in Pakistan

    Fashion Designer Maria B has questioned authorities for allowing Indian ad shoot in Pakistan.

    Sharing the video from an ad shoot of a famous Indian designer, Abhinav Mishra, in Pakistan, Maria wrote: “This is an Indian designer shoot happening in Pakistan! Whoa!”

    “Umm, if this is happening in Pakistan, why aren’t we allowed to do this in India?” questioned the designer.

    She asks further: “Shouldn’t we as an industry be reacting the same way as India is towards our designers and our creators in their country rather than a one-sided relationship?”

    She finds this polarizing considering she as a Pakistani designer cannot shoot in India.

    “And what about our PM’s directives about Kashmir?”

    In a different Instagram story Maria added, “About time we [should] start raising these important issues”

    In 2020, the acclaimed designer received severe online backlash from netizens for mishandling her covid’19 positive servant by sending him back home through public transport. She later clarified her side of the story in a video message.

  • Post Hania Amir in ‘Dilruba’, Ayeza Khan to play a TikToker in ‘Laa Pata’

    Post Hania Amir in ‘Dilruba’, Ayeza Khan to play a TikToker in ‘Laa Pata’

    Ayeza Khan will be playing the role of a TikToker in her upcoming drama Laa Pata after Hania Amir, who played a mischievous teen in Dilruba, smitten by the video-sharing app.

    Ever since Ayeza revealed about her character in the play, her fans have been asking for more details about the Khizer Idrees directorial.

    The Mere Paas Tum Ho actress recently created a TikTok account by the name of her character, “Geeti Princess” and urged her fans to follow and support the account.

    While Hania received a mixed response from the audience on her portrayal of a flirtatious social media star, Ayeza seems to be involving her fans in the process much before the serial’s telecast.

    In her live stream chat, the Chupke Chupke actress only revealed that Laa Pata cast includes Sarah Khan, Ali Rehman Khan, Goher Rasheed, and Asma Abbas, many more names are a part of the cast like Rabia Naureen and Munazzah Arif, giving us an interesting set of actors.

    The team is currently shooting a significant portion of the screenplay in Karachi.

    Sarah Khan too has been updating her fans on her character’s development via stills from the shoot.

    Laa Pata is produced by Momina Duraid and will be aired on HUM TV in the second half of the year.

  • Nisha Rawal accuses star husband Karan Mehra of domestic violence

    Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai fame Karan Mehra was arrested earlier this week over the allegations of physically abusing his wife Nisha Rawal, India Today has reported. The actor was later released from the Jail.

    Nisha, in her interaction with the Indian media accused husband of having an extramarital affair and also alleged him of domestic violence adding, “We have been together for 14 years. Many things happened in these years but no one came to know about anything.”

    “Karan has been having an affair with another girl, which I didn’t know about. When I came to know about it, he accepted that he has another girl in his life. I asked if he has physical relation, if it’s a serious affair or an emotional one. He said ‘I love that girl. I have been having physical affair with her”, added Nisha.

    Nisha’s friend Rohit Verma shared pictures of her head injury on Instagram along with a long note, while extending his support for Nisha.

    Meanwhile, reacting to the allegations made by wife Nisha, Karan said, “All these allegations are bound to come up and I will be linked with many people. These stories are baseless. I haven’t cheated on her and I am not having an extramarital affair,” in his statement to Hindustan Times.

    The actor added: “Nisha has mood swings and violent anger streak. She would throw stuff and hit herself and others. Five-six years ago, she was diagnosed as bipolar. People, including our friends and relatives, have seen her behaviour in public and I couldn’t take it anymore.

  • ‘Shine on Baby Girl’: Transnational Celebs laud Malala’s Vogue Cover

    Pakistan’s Nobel Peace laureate Malala Yousafzai has made it to British Vogue‘s July cover. The interview covered her life after her graduation from Oxford University, her big plans for her future, love and marriage.

    Popular celebrities across borders, including Mahira Khan, Katrina Kaif and Aima Baig have lauded Malala for being on the cover of this illustrious magazine.

    Have a look at some of those posts:

    Katrina Kaif left a heart under Malala’s post.

    Meesha Shafi, Azfar Rehman, Eman Suleman and Mira Sethi also appreciated the shining star.

    https://twitter.com/sethimirajee/status/1399794253610426369

    “A role model and an inspiration for young people-and old people-everywhere,” wrote Canada’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, Wendy Gilmour on Twitter.

    Malala, who was shot in the head by the Taliban as she was returning home from school in Swat Valley, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts for children’s rights in 2014. The young activist recently also graduated from Oxford University.

    She is now internationally known for her human rights advocacy, especially the educational rights for women and children.

  • Indian channel Zee TV to re-run ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’

    Indian channel Zee TV to re-run ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai’

    Indian channel Zee TV has recently announced to re-run Pakistan’s mega-hit drama serial ‘Zindagi Gulzar Hai.’

    The drama was aired earlier on Zee–Zindagi, a channel launched by Zee TV for Pakistani, Turkish, and Indian serials. The show had to be pulled down due to the sociopolitical turmoil between the two neighboring countries, which worsened when a ban was imposed on Pakistani celebrities to work in India.

    The channel took to social media to break the news. The drama will be aired from 5th June at 12:00pm for two consecutive hours on weekends.

    Read More: Sadaf Fawad reveals Fawad Khan’s hidden talent

    The drama serial directed by Sultana Siddiqui and written by Umera Ahmed was aired back in 2012 on Hum TV. This Fawad Khan-Sanam Saeed starrer is amongst the biggest television blockbuster of the last decade. It was also added to Netflix for transnational streaming in December 2015 with the current 4-star rating.

  • Momina Mustehsan hits back at trolls moral policing Alizeh Shah

    Momina Mustehsan hits back at trolls moral policing Alizeh Shah

    Momina Mustehsan has hit back at the trolls who were moral policing actress, Alizeh Shah for her choice of clothing.

    Alizeh recently shared a video of herself in a light pink outfit and people started shaming her.

    Shah captioned the video, saying: “Not seeking approval.”

    “I would respectfully disagree. She’s still the same person, just expressing herself differently,” said Momina while replying to one of the trolls.

    Mustehsan further added: “You and I wouldn’t be here on her page if she hadn’t already gained the ‘fame’ you’re implying she changed herself to chase. If anything, I’m sure you guys have made her more than aware of your sentiments towards her choices – yet she’s choosing to be herself.”

    “Let’s allow people to express themselves, however they want to. Just like you and I (and everybody else), people evolve. The way we think, feel, look keeps changing and that’s the beauty of life. Extend freedom to receive freedom,” said Momina, adding, “Just some food for thought. have a lovely day.”

    Replying to another comment, Momina said: “But Islam doesn’t allow us to hurt people either, right? Whatever someone chooses to do with themselves (with no impact on you) is between them and Allah. It’s not on you. But hurting someone – that’s on you.”

    “And Allah for sure doesn’t like that , neither can He forgive you for it, unless the person you’ve hurt. Think about it. Let’s focus on our own Aakhirat,” she added.

    Earlier, Shah lashed out at trolls who had criticized her for lifestyle choices and fashion looks. The actor was being targeted for her clothes in the music video of her debut song, Badnaamiyan, with Sahir Ali Bagga.

  • Ekta Kapoor thanks Areeba Habib for praising her web series

    Ekta Kapoor has thanked Areeba Habib for praising her latest web series.

    Habib took to her Instagram story, to praise Kapoor’s web series Broken But Beautiful, which has been recently released. “Next level must watch”, wrote Areeba, while sharing the screengrab of the web-series. She also tagged Ekta in the post.

    Ekta, re-shared the story saying, “Aaadaab! Thank you for your love [from] across the border.”

    Areeba, sharing Ekta’s story wrote : “Brilliant show”.

    Amidst the political turmoil between the two neighboring countries, this cross-border camaraderie is a breath of fresh air.

  • Zhalay Sarhadi claps back at troll over comments on feet

    Zhalay Sarhadi has clapped back at a troll over comments on her feet. During a question and answer session on Instagram, someone commented on her feet saying, “Your feet look so big Mardana type”

    To which Zhalay replied, “Yes my hands are even bigger!”

    She continued, “I can deliver some real tight slaps and throw mad punches!”

    Earlier, Syra Yousuf clapped back at those who posted negative comments about her skin after her sister Palwasha Yousuf, a stylist, posted an unfiltered picture of the actor on social media.

    Meanwhile, earlier in 2019, Hania Aamir in a social media post had opened up about her struggle with acne and talked about unrealistic beauty standards.