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  • Yasir Hussain vs Nausheen Shah: Who said what?

    Yasir Hussain vs Nausheen Shah: Who said what?

    Yasir Hussain should just add ‘controversy’ as his middle name given the number of controversies he is involved in. The actor is famous for his online banters and heated exchanges with followers and colleagues. This time, the actor has gotten into an online feud with Nausheen Shah after he claimed that she attended his wedding as an uninvited guest.

    While appearing on Vasay Chaudhry’s new talk show Ghabrana Mana Hai, when the host asked Hussain if anyone from the entertainment industry attended his and Iqra Aziz’s wedding uninvited, Yasir went on to name Nausheen Shah. A series of wisecracks followed after which Yasir tried to gloss over the matter by saying that he admired Nausheen’s sense of style. This made the situation even worse.

    As expected, the clip from the interview went viral on social media with people criticising Vasay and Yasir for their crass comments.

    Nausheen initially ignored the matter, opting to post two quotes on her Insta-story instead.

    “Weak people revenge. Strong people forget. Intelligent people ignore,” read one, while another said: “When you are building an empire you don’t pay attention to nonsense. I am too busy to get distracted.”

    Later, while speaking to a local media publication, Nausheen said that there was no truth to Hussain’s claims.

    “Would anyone go to someone’s house uninvited? I wouldn’t go to anyone’s house if I wasn’t invited, let alone someone’s wedding,” she said. “A fool is known by his speech and a wise man by his silence. Yasir called me himself and invited me. I feel so sorry for Yasir because certainly has serious memory issues. I also feel really sorry for Iqra. She is taking one for the team,” she snapped back.

    Later, responding to Nausheen’s comments and social media outrage, Yasir said that social media needs to get over the whole issue. In a series of Insta-stories, he defended his comments saying that he was telling the truth and if that made him wrong, then the TV channel airing the show was also wrong and the bloggers and Instagram pages pumping up the issue were also at fault.

    “Poora system ghalat hai mai akela nahi (the whole system is wrong and not just me alone),” said Yasir, adding that if audiences wanted to watch shows following the Koffee with Karan format, they needed to be able to bear with the answers as well.

    “Enjoy the show and move on,” said Yasir. “Sarr per sawaar na ho jao.”

    The actor further went on to say that he once requested a blogger to publish a poem on rape victims that he read, asking them to also post good things about him, “Magar nahi. Negativity hee bikti hai, positive cheez post kar k likes lena mushkil hai toh enjoy karen sab.”

    “Ghussa aur sawal kyon?” he questioned.

    In another story, Yasir stood by his stance and asserted that Nausheen did attend his wedding uninvited.

    “I shared the truth about senior actor Nausheen ‘that some people came forcefully’,” wrote Yasir.

    “If Miss Shah insists, then I can share the voice notes she sent after which I sent her the location of the wedding. She continued to annoy everyone at the event. She was desperate to come to my wedding just as she is being right now. After sharing to ignore things, she couldn’t even resist herself for 30 minutes,” continued the actor.

    “And Miss Shah please stop using my wife’s name for views. You feel sorry for her? Good… After your voice note, she also felt sorry for you,” he added.

    Meanwhile, speaking to another publication, Shah said: “I am just shocked. I am following a different path than this and I really don’t want to get involved in this sort of controversy. Yasir and the host chose to discuss all this and they can keep discussing it if they like. I was ignoring the whole matter but I am thankful for all the support that I have gotten from the media and from my fans commenting on social media.”

    “If I had known that going to Yasir and Iqra’s wedding was such a big problem, I wouldn’t have come. I don’t really want to get involved in this,” she repeated. “The only reason why I am saying all this is that you reached out to me.”

    While the industry till now has chosen to remain silent on the matter, Noor Bukhari commenting on a post said: “I have worked with Yasir and Nausheen Shah. We were in London and Yasir and Nausheen were good friends. And Nausheen is not somebody who will go anywhere without an invite. But this shouldn’t be dragged this much. He should have apologised politely.”

    Anoushey Ashraf, who had earlier gotten into a spat with Yasir on social media, also lashed out at the actor, saying: “People don’t remember what you said and what you did but they certainly remember how you made them feel.”

    What are your thoughts on the matter? Let us know in the comments below.

  • ‘Turki Lala’: Everything you need to know about Pak-Turk’s joint production venture

    Prime Minister Imran Khan’s decision to air Diriliş: Ertuğrul on state-run Pakistan Television (PTV) has opened new doors for the Pakistani entertainment industry with a new alliance formed between Pakistani production house Ansari Films and Turkish production house Tekden Films.

    According to a press release, “Countering the narrative of Islamophobia and highlighting the teachings of Islam and the goodness the religion propagates will be a key focus of the new alliance between Pakistan-based Ansari Films and Turkish production house Tekden Films. This was discussed during one of the many meetings held during the recent Turkey visit of Pakistani delegation to Turkey.”

    The Pakistani delegation comprising of Adnan Siddiqui, Humayun Saeed, producers Dr Kashif Ansari of Ansari Films and Dr Junaid Ali Shah met senior ministers in the Turkish government and discussed an upcoming series Turki Lala, which will be a joint production venture between the two countries. Turki Lala is expected to go on floors soon. The plot of the upcoming venture is based on “Turki Lala who is considered to be one of the most glorious Muslim nationalists to have assisted Turkey during the Balkan War and World War I.”

    According to the Ansari-Tekden team, this will [the partnership] start a new chapter in the cross-border talent exchange including actors and writers and more programmes on popular names in the history.”

    During their three-day visit, the Pakistani delegation also met several Turkish dignitaries including Governor of Istanbul Ali Yerlikaya, Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, Youth and Sports Minister M. Muharrem Kasapoglu.

    Speaking about the project, Humayun said: “Turkey has very graciously extended its cooperation to us when we start shooting the series. Turki Lala is a formidable figure in Pak-Turkey relations that go back centuries. The programme will be a tribute to his heroics as well the great friendship between the two nations.”

    Similarly, Adnan while sharing his thoughts on the project said: “Plans are afoot to create content that breaks the myth surrounding Muslims which, unfortunately, has led to unnecessary hatred towards the community. We want people to know that Islam is all about purity of thought and deeds through our future productions. We had a detailed dialogue on the same with the communication director of Presidency Fahrettin Altun.”

    Earlier, Turkish actor Celal Al warmly welcomed Humayun, Adnan, Reema Khan and Sadia Khan in Turkey.

    In January when a Turkish delegation visited Pakistan, Humayun had announced that he and his “friend Adnan Siddiqui” are bringing the biggest project ever in collaboration with Kashif [Ansari] and “our Turkish brothers”. He revealed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) would be signed between Tekdin Films and Dr Kashif Ansari of Ansari Films and TRT Films which would lead to a collective project and Adnan and Humayun would be overseeing casting and production-related decisions in Pakistan.

    While a release date for the project has not been announced, it is being speculated that the series will begin to air some time in 2023.

    Meanwhile, Adnan and Humayun have been sharing pictures of themselves enjoying the beauty of Turkey.

  • Ayesha Omar to launch her beauty brand on Women’s Day

    Ayesha Omar is all set to turn entrepreneur with her new organic skincare line scheduled to launch on March 8 on the occasion of International Women’s Day.

    Named ‘Ayesha O Beauty’, the brand will focus on natural and organic products, though the exact details of the products are not yet known.

    Announcing the news on social media, Omar shared a promotional video of her upcoming brand with the caption: “Been working on something very very close to my heart. Cannot wait to share it with all of you, very soon.”

    The promotional posts of the new beauty line feature Ayesha looking pristine in an all-white outfit soaking in nature.

    “If you’re on a quest to embrace nature truly, you’d want to watch out for what we have in store for you,” reads one of the posts on social media.

    Another post suggest that the products are going to be “100 percent organic”.

    As per details, Ayesha’s line is being launched in collaboration with Hemani, the same group behind Waseem Badami’s skincare line.

    Meanwhile, Ayesha is not the first celebrity to introduce her own beauty line. Last year, Aijaz Aslam launched his own brand of natural health and skincare products under the name of ‘Aijaz Aslam‘, while Shoaib Malik, earlier this year introduced a line of skincare products for men in collaboration with Komal Rizvi.

  • Sadaf Kanwal says she wanted Shahroz to be the father of her children

    Sadaf Kanwal says she wanted Shahroz to be the father of her children

    Sadaf Kanwal and Shahroz Sabzwari have put to rest all rumours regarding their relationship and have opened up on how they met and tied the knot.

    Speaking to Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf during the first episode of The Couple Show, when asked why she decided to marry Shahroz, Sadaf said: “I don’t know what was about him, but I decided that he is [going to be] the father of my children.”

    The model added that she found something in him which she felt was similar to herself.

    In the same interview, while answering a question on how the two met and connected, Shahroz said: “We met at an award [ceremony] where we had to perform together, and after that, we became good friends.”

    Shahroz added that he is a very “closed up guy” and that he only interacts and opens up in front of a few selective people.

    “When we got back [from the awards] people gave a different colour to our friendship, even though we were just friends at the time. But [the rumours] made us both think about [getting together],” he said further, joking that the media and rumours mills had a big role to play in their marriage.

    Talking about their relationship equation, Shahroz said: “Without friendship, this relation [marriage] can never be successful.”

    During the interview Shehroz also revealed what she liked most about Sadaf.

    “The best thing that would any attract any man is honesty. Especially in our industry, where we are out and about, and us men being however we are, growing up in Pakistan, we have a certain mentality,” said the actor. “So keeping that mentality in mind, her morals were in the right place.”

    Shahroz and Sadaf tied the knot in May last year after a highly controversial and public scandal forcing Sabzwari to issue several clarifications regarding his relationship with the model.

    Read more – Sadaf Kanwal says the trolling regarding her marriage does not bother her

    This is Shahroz’s second marriage. The actor was previously married to Syra Yousuf, with whom he also has a daughter Nooreh.

  • It’s a boy for Ali Xeeshan

    It’s a boy for Ali Xeeshan

    Congratulations are in order for Ali Xeeshan and wife Myrah who have welcomed a baby boy. The couple announced the joyful news on social media with a picture of themselves with their bundle of joy.

    “Meet Jansher Ali,” wrote the designer on social media. “God has blessed us with a baby boy.”

    Sharing the same picture, Myrah said: “Purest form of love and joy! Shukar Alhumdulillah.”

    Ali and Myrah tied the knot in an intimate affair in November 2019. Earlier this month, Myrah debuted her baby bump at the Hum Bridal Couture Week 2021 as she walked the ramp alongside her husband in a pale yellow outfit.

  • PEMRA directs ‘Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi’ makers to review drama’s content

    PEMRA directs ‘Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi’ makers to review drama’s content

    The Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued a notice to the makers of Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi and has directed TV One to review the drama’s content and modify it according to the regulatory body’s guidelines.

    In a notification shared on social media, PEMRA said: “PEMRA has issued a notice to TV One over content televised in the drama serial Dil Na Umeed To Nahi.”

    “The channel has been directed to follow the quality of censor, according to the rules,” it adds.

    The notice further directed TV One’s administration to modify the content according to PEMRA’s Code of Conduct and submit a report regarding the editorial board within five days.

    Featuring Yumna Zaidi, Yasra Rizvi, Wahaj Ali, Nadia Afgan, Naumaan Ijaz, Samiya Mumtaz, and Omair Rana in the lead, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi is a harrowing tale of child abuse and human trafficking in Pakistan. The drama has been written by Amna Mufti and directed by Kashif Nisar and is a Kashf Foundation Presentation.

    Six episodes of the drama have aired so far. According to a press release issued earlier, Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi will “bring some of the most heinous and deeply sensitive issues to light – while showing how humanity can still prevail in even the most insurmountable of situations.

    The press release further said: “With three parallel stories on prostitution, human trafficking, and child abuse, the drama exposes the lowest ebb of our society.”

    Yumna, in an earlier interview, while talking about the drama had said: “The story is based on multiple causes. It has three major tracks: human trafficking, child abuse and a young girl who wants to become a cricketer. As far as my track is concerned, it is about women trafficking. Parents from slums sell their young daughters. The drama explores where these girls end up and what kind of a life they spend. And, if any of them dreams big, how does she manage to pursue that.”

    Earlier, PEMRA had also banned ARY Digital’s Jalan for going against the “social and moral ethics of Pakistani society” and had also directed the makers of Fitoor to check for “inappropriate dialogues and content” in the drama.

    Read more – Of freedoms and censorship

    Meanwhile, audiences have strongly criticised PEMRA’s notice and have called out the regulatory body for interfering unnecessarily.

  • ‘Thank you for making me a better person’: Aima Baig’s birthday wish for Shahbaz Shigri

    Aima Baig took to her Instagram account to write a love note for beau Shahbaz Shigri on his birthday.

    Aima baig’s birthday note for Shahbaz Shigri read as “Halalalalalalala, thats what my thoughts are writing this, there is so much to say but honestly i cant find the right words to show all these memories we have built together.”


    She continued, “Still thinking if it be cringy to write too much, but in all honesty there arent enough words to describe the type of person you are.”


    “I have known you for quite a while now, and surprisingly i still cant think of a single drab moment with you dude, who needs comedy central when they have you in their life,” added Aima.

    Aima further said, “I sorta dig all your dad jokes now, and dayum that jukebox of rejected Bollywood Lollywood songs that keeps playing in your head.”

    “Never met a fellow more mellow than you, also lets reveal your true talent to the world today…that aussie accent imitation with a hint of british, is definitely an inspiring emulation.”

    She further thanked Shigri for ‘coping’ up with her, “Thank you for turning me into a better person Shigri, and hats off to you for coping up with a person like me LOL! Lucky to have you.”


    “Happy birthday Bubz Ilysm,” concluded Aima.

    Aima posted some pictures and videos along with the birthday note.

    The duo made things official last year with Shigri announcing the news on social media. In an Instagram post, he revealed that Aima is his “better half”. Sharing a picture of himself and the singer in Los Angeles, Shigri swooned over Baig’s smile adding that she is his “partner in crime, homie, companion and a whole bunch of other things which, if I began listing down, would turn up the cringe level to a million”.

  • Does this TikToker girl really look like Shoaib Akhtar?

    Social media users have found the former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar’s lookalike in an Indian content creator Vinita Khilnani. The collage comparing the two celebrities is going viral and people are convinced that the two are each other’s doppelganger.

    Vinita Khilnani is a content creator and TikToker. Her recent video, ‘How our parents used to take pictures’ went viral on social media that resulted in people comparing her with Akhtar.

    Indian-American comedian is aware of the situation herself. She pasted her face in the cricketer’s photos and asked her fans about her resemblance with Akhtar on Instagram.

    “So everyone is saying I look like this man? @imshoaibakhtar – what do you think?” the Tiktoker wrote in the caption.

  • Priyanka Chopra reacts to the meme fest on her Orb Dress

    Priyanka Chopra reacts to the meme fest on her Orb Dress

    Priyanka Chopra reacted to the meme fest on her Orb Dress and it is breaking the internet.

    The 38-year-old actress wore an orb dress by Halpern Studio recently, which started a meme fest on the Internet. Priyanka joined in and had a good laugh, each meme at a time.

    She also shared some of her favourite ones on her social media, adding a reaction for each of them on her Instagram stories. In the memes, Priyanka, wearing the quirky orb dress, as compared to things ranging from firecrackers and types of pufferfish to Pokemons and hot air balloons. Virat Kohli was also dragged into one of the memes while one user summed up Priyanka’s outfit in these words: “When mom says: ‘Boriya bistar samet aur nikal ja yahaan se’.”

    “This is too much,” Priyanka wrote in one of her Instagram stories while sharing more memes, she added: “They just keep getting better.” She wrapped the meme fest on Instagram with these words: “Thanks for making my day guys.”

    This is not the first time that the Desi Girl has captured the attention of netizens. Her look from the Met Gala 2019 also went viral when she opted for a silvery caged ensemble by Dior. The actor opted for dramatic makeup and let loose with some wild curls.

  • Director Qasim Ali Mureed to tie the knot with Sadia Jabbar

    Director Qasim Ali Mureed to tie the knot with Sadia Jabbar

    Pakistani director, Qasim Ali Mureed is all set to tie the knot with producer Sadia Jabbar.

    Qasim shared the news on social media, posting an animated photo of their wedding card on Instagram with a small caption: “Qasad,” a shorter version of Qasim and Sadia.

    A week ago Sadia posted her pictures on Intagram, buying jewelry for her wedding.

    Meanwhile, social media is flooded with Sadia’s pictures, enjoying her Mehndi, wearing a Mayun dress.

    Qasim is well-known in the Pakistani entertainment industry. He has directed various blockbuster dramas such as Prem Gali, Angan, and an upcoming movie Tich Button. Qasim was married to famous model Fia Khan and has a daughter Amelia with his ex-wife. After the couple got separated, Fia married a Turkish guy in Germany.

    Sadia is also a famous film and TV producer with projects like Balu Mahi and Prem Gali respectively, in her bucket list.