Imran Ashraf recently celebrated his son Roham’s second birthday with a star-studded party. Many celebrities including Humayun Saeed, Urwa Hocane, Amar Khan, Iqrar ul Hassan, Feroze Khan and Kinza Hashmi were spotted at the occasion.
It was a cartoon themed birthday party.
Though the coronavirus pandemic continues to unleash its wrath, summer’s almost here and we’re craving some excitement in life. And there’s no better way to welcome the summer than with a trip to the hairstylist to refresh our hair. Our favourite celebrities have been doing the same so take some inspiration from them for your summer look.
Mawra decided to go for a completely new look which is making her feel “fresh as a daisy”. The actor kept her long locks but went for a heavy fringe, which is making her look super cute.
Saboor is rocking that bob with such finesse, that it makes us want to chop off all our hair and opt for a hairstyle just like hers. Have to say, it’ll be ideal for the summer.
Mansha also chopped off her long locks opting for shoulder length hair and looking absolutely fabulous in them. This hairstyle is perfect for those who want a bit of change but don’t want to experiment too much.
Neelam opted for rounds layers to make her hair look more voluminous and give them a bounce.
Aamna Ilyas, chopping her long locks went for a flaunting new look. Aamna’s bobs are complimenting her and frames her face in a much more flattering way.
Pooja Bhatt has sent love to Pakistani journalists Mehmal Sarfaraz, Benazir Shah, Reema Omer and Natasha Zai for appreciating her latest web series Bombay Begums. The four journalists host the Aurat Card, a wide-ranging show which discusses everything from politics to Netflix, from a female perspective.
“Thank you Begums. Loved this,” said Pooja, while responding to their review on the series.
In another tweet, the Bollywood actor, while talking about the Pakistani journalists, said: “Asli Begums toh yeh hain!”
The actor also coined the hashtag ‘#BegumsforBegums’ for the hosts of the Aurat Card.
Bhatt also thanked fashion designer Deepak Perwani for appreciating her performance, saying: “Thank you my friend. Means so much coming from you.”
Featuring Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur and Aadhya Anand besides Bhatt, Bombay Begums is a series about five women from different parts of society trying to get ahead in modern Mumbai, formerly called Bombay. Bhatt plays Rani in the series, who is the CEO of The Royal Bank of Bombay. A former bank teller from Kanpur, Rani is a self-made woman who has seen the dark side of life. The show deals with a variety of issues faced by women, including menstruation, menopause, sexual harassment, fertility issues and infidelity.
The show earlier ran into controversy after India’s National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) demanded a ban on the show for normalising minors indulging in casual sex and drug abuse and objected to a scene showing “minors having cocaine”.
Bombay Begums released on International Women’s Day (March 8) on Netflix and was trending at the number one spot in Pakistan for a few weeks.
Usman Mukhtar, who won hearts as Dr Haris in Sabaat, has tied the knot in an intimate nikkah ceremony in Islamabad.
Announcing the news on social media, Mukhtar shared pictures from the nuptials and introduced his wife.
“Dear world, I married this amazing woman today in a small socially distant gathering,” said Usman. “Our big day was supposed to be on April 2, but due to the lockdown restrictions, we had to pull it back.”
The actor further said: “Zunaira Inam Khan. Thank you for making me the luckiest man on earth.”
“I haven’t felt such happiness in a very long time. You’ve stood by me in the moments I was down and amplified the happy moments. Been my rock and my support. I am blessed.”
While the groom looked dapper in a white and gold embroidered kurta shalwar, the bride looked radiant in a light pink and gold ensemble.
Mukhtar’s co-stars and others from the entertainment industry including Aiman Khan, Ameer Gilani and Shahzad Shaikh sent their good wishes to the newlyweds.
Wishing the happy couple all the best for the new chapter in their lives.
Pakistani animated film Swipe has become the first Pakistani animated film to make it to the Annecy International Animation Film Festival.
Announcing the news on social media, the official Twitter account of Swipe said: “Celebrations! Swipe has made an official selection at Annecy Festival 2021.”
“Swipe is the first Pakistani animated film to be featured at the oldest and highest-profile animation festival in the world,” said the announcement further, adding: “It’s a dream come true for Puffball Studios which was launched just 2 years ago.”
According to the film’s official synopsis, “Swipe is a hand-painted animated short film about Pakistan made by a team of 20 Pakistani animators, musicians, storytellers, and actors over the course of one year.”
It was been “written, drawn, animated, composed [and] acted all under one roof, Puffball Studios.”
“Swipe is our attempt confronting a growing crisis resulting from a culmination of the nexus of technology, extremism and fascism. At the heart of this story is a confrontation with increasingly hostile, alienating, divisive circumstances and a plea for greater empathy, before it’s too late,” adds the official description further.
The short film has been directed and produced by Arafat Mazhar and co-produced by Rasti Farooq.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has a fine sense of humour and we often witness it in his interviews, public appearances and interactive sessions on social media.
After a long break, the actor recently held an #AskSRK session on Twitter during which he teased fans about his upcoming projects, gave some hilarious responses and shared some words of wisdom before going back to “doing more of nothing”.
SRK, who has not been seen on the big screen since 2018 in Zero, told fans that he is working on his next film and that all his upcoming films will feature him.
“Bhai bana raha hoon…bana raha hoon,” said the megastar when asked when he will be seen on the big screen.
Replying to another user, SRK said: “Jaldi jaldi shooting karta hoon. Don’t worry.”
When a fan asked him when he will be announcing his next film, SRK said: “Announcements are for airports and railway stations my friend…movies ki hawa toh khud ban jaati hai.”
It is pertinent to mention here that on New Year, SRK, in a quirky video, had promised fans that he will return to the big screen in 2021. As per details, SRK will be part of the action-thriller Pathan, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.
Meanwhile, SRK also shared some words of wisdom, advising a fan to mix passion and stability and that age is just a number.
During the session, Khan also revealed his favourite Aamir Khan movies. His list includes Raakh, Qayamat Say Qamayat Tak, Lagaan and 3 Idiots.
The actor also shared that he has never been good at multiple-choice questions and that he hopes his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wins this year because he wants to drink coffee in the trophy cup.
Check out some other hilarious responses by King Khan here:
Sorry guys, but Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid have not gotten married in secret as being speculated and reported.
Social media was recently abuzz with news that the former One Direction star and his long-time girlfriend had tied the knot in secret after Zayn’s collaborator Ingrid Michaelson referred to him as a married man during a live session. Soon after fans of the couple started trending the hashtag #ZaynisMarried on social media to express their excitement.
Turns out Michaelson made a blunder because she later issued a clarification, apologising for the accidental blunder.
“So, I should be asleep, but it’s been a crazy hour, hour and a half,” said the 41-year-old Girls Chase Boys performer in her Instagram stories. “On my Patreon live stream, I said that I’m working with Zayn. I mentioned that he was married, and he’s not married. As far as I know, he’s not married. It was a mistake. I’m so sorry, I said I was sorry.”
“I don’t live in this world. So the level of fame, makes me really, truly admire Zayn and anybody with that level of fame. Every little thing you say is just, wow! I’m not built for it,” she continued.
Michaelson further said: “My apologies to Zayn and Gigi, if any of this trickles to you and is annoying. I’m sorry—that’s not my intention.”
“And to his fans, I’m sorry for getting you all riled up, and much love to you all,” she added.
Zayn and Gigi, who welcomed their daughter Khai in September 2020, have been dating on and off over the years. They reportedly met at the 2015 Victoria’s Secret after-party, where Zayn recognised the model “from her picture”. In an interview, Zayn revealed that he asked her to have dinner with him at a New York City restaurant called Gemma.
“She’s a very intelligent woman. She knows how to carry herself. She’s quite classy and that. She’s not, like, arrogant in any way, she’s confident. She carries it well. She’s cool,” Malik had said in the interview.
They confirmed their romance in December 2015, though they have had several breakups along the way. Their most recent split happened in January 2019, and the couple spent nearly a year apart before they reportedly began casually talking again 11 months later. In April, the couple gave fans a surprise when they announced that they were expecting their first child together. After the birth of baby Khai, rumours have often circulated that the two have gotten married. However, there has been no official announcement by the couple.
Humayun Saeed, who was recently awarded the Pride of Performance from President Dr Arif Alvi for his contributions to the drama and film industries of Pakistan, received a marriage proposal on social media from an Indian fan.
“Will you marry me? I know you are married,” wrote the user on Twitter. “But kya hi karun iss dil ka.”
“I am from India and I love you like hell,” she said further, adding: “I am 24 years younger than you, but seriously [I] love you.”
“Will you marry me in next janam” she then asked. “This janam not possible”.
Replying to the proposal Humayun said: “Mujhe pyar karne ka shukria (Thank you for your love). Magar shaadi ke liye InshAllah aapko mujhse behtar log milenge (But you will find someone better to marry).”
After getting a reply from Humayun, the Twitter user could not contain her excitement, saying that she felt like crying with happiness.
Earlier, Shehzad Roy had also received a marriage proposal on Twitter to which the singer had had a hilarious response.
After entertaining us for more than three decades, Strings called off their partnership as a band on March 25, leaving fans heartbroken across the world.
Among those upset with the news was Adnan Siddiqui. To express his sorrow over the development and to recall memories with them, Adnan shared an unseen music video from 1993, which featured him alongside Natasha. The video was directed by Bilal and shot in Gwadar and Hawk’s Bay.
“Millions of us are still anguished with Strings ending their divinely gifted partnership of more than three decades. An entire generation grew up on their legendary music,” wrote the actor in the caption. “Whether it was the first brush of love, careless abandon of youth, heartbreak or experiments with finding our calling—Bilal Maqsood and Faisal Kapadia were always there with their symphonies, ballads [and] rock songs.”
“I am also overcome with a flurry of emotions and gush of memories as I see them going their own way,” shared the actor further. “My personal and professional association with them dates back to the late 80s, almost from the time Strings made a splash in the world of Pakistani music for the first time.”
Recalling the memories, Adnan said: “My first performance with them was in 1989 during a stage show at Funland where they played Maine Tujhe Kabhi Dekha Na Tha. We were in our early 20s, ready to take on the world. From then on till 2015 World Cup, we worked together at intermittent intervals.”
“In Aankhen Chhupa Ke from their third album Duur in 2002, I shared space with my wife. The video was shot on a shoe-string budget at Mubarak village. The World Cup theme Phir Say Game Utha Day was the last time we performed together. I think I would be the most common face in their videos,” he remarked.
Talking about the video he shared, Adnan said: “Sharing here a rare gem from their talented stable with an almost juvenile looking yours truly. The song is Aaj Main Khudi Say Ladta Gaya.”
“The year was 1993. Bilal decided to expand his genius to direction, but more so to give me orders and directions,” said Adnan. “Natasha and I shot it at Hawk’s Bay and Gwadar desert in Balochistan. A rather bold video for its time with animal carcass and snakes featuring along with two good looking people and a very hummable song.”
Replying to Adnan’s post Faisal said: “Thank you for always being there.”
Yasir Hussain has addressed all controversies surrounding him and has opened up on why he feels he ends up in one.
Speaking to BBC Urdu, Yasir said: “Our industry is very hypocritical – it has always been. The actors in our industry are hypocrites. Whenever I get into a controversy, they call me. Why do they call me? Who are they to talk to me about the controversy if I have done something right or wrong? They talk to me for like 15 minutes over a phone call and then just hang up.”
“Why don’t they speak about it on social media and say they support me?,” questioned Yasir, adding: “They will not because they know if they will support me or say that they support my point of view, they will get bashed as well. I don’t care about the backlash, but they do.”
Talking about his “controversial” comments, Yasir asked why don’t people question the talk show hosts or the channels for asking silly questions.
“I went on a show and was asked some controversial questions. They told me that if I will not answer the questions then I have to drink some spicy drinks. I had no other option but to answer those questions – it was either that or I give myself a stomach ulcer. I even took my name or their name to play safe but they told me saying that taking our or your name is not allowed. So I had to take some names.”
The actor further said: “I took Azfar Rehman’s name because I knew he won’t mind as he is one of my closest friends in the industry. Even he said in an interview that I am overrated. This is because we know each other and we won’t mind passing such comments on each other.”
“Why am I always wrong? Why aren’t the hosts, the producers or makers of those shows are not wrong?,” asked Yasir.
“People say that I am controversial and share only controversial stuff. I also share good things but no one shares that,” said Yasir. “No one talks about my good things, they only share my controversies because they know that no one will read anything which is not masalaydaar.”
Meanwhile, talking about his comments on Diriliş: Ertuğrul being aired on Pakistan Television, Yasir said that he was not against the series being aired but was pushing for a joint production venture between the two countries.
Hussain is well known for speaking his mind and passing statements which often evolve into controversies. Recently, his comments on a television show erupted a clash between him and Shahroz Sabzwari. When Yasir was asked to name an actor who should have stayed on television instead of doing films, the actor had named Shahroz.