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  • ‘Time Out’: Ahsan Khan returns with a new talk show

    ‘Time Out’: Ahsan Khan returns with a new talk show

    Ahsan Khan, who is a pro as far as hosting shows is concerned, is coming back to our TV screens with a new show called Time Out with Ahsan Khan.

    Speaking exclusively to The Current, Ahsan shared that his new show is a “weekend celebrity show full of entertainment”.

    “The kind of stuff we are doing, the way we have designed the show is very very different from the run of the mill stuff you see on television,” said Ahsan. “It’s nothing like what has been done before in Pakistan. It has a new feel, new set and a few fun games.”

    “I think it will be very entertaining and enjoyable,” he added.

    When asked how he has not yet gotten bored with hosting, considering he also hosted the hugely popular Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan recently, the actor said: “Bol Nights was 40 minutes long but did not cover the entire lives of my colleagues and celebrities. A lot of them are very interesting and I would like to have them on my show again.”

    Giving a sneak peek into the show’s format, Ahsan went onto say that his upcoming show is different from his previous experiences.

    “We have introduced a few new games on the show, so we will be playing a lot. This new show also has a very different kind of feel to it which you’ll see when you watch the episodes.”

    “At the same time we are considering new people,” shared Ahsan. “We have so many celebrities. I mean if I interviewed around 125 people [for Bol Nights], we still have another 500 to go.”

    “I think there is still so much left to explore,” stated Ahsan. “So many of my colleagues have new things and projects happening in their lives which I would love to talk to them about.”

    Khan went onto say that he also plans to invite people from different walks of life on his show including sportspersons and other high achievers.

    Time Out with Ahsan Khan is expected to start in January. According to Ahsan, it is a “new year gift” from him to everyone.

    Meanwhile, Khan also has his hands full with various acting projects. He is currently shooting for his upcoming film Chakkar with Yasir Nawaz, Neelam Muneer and Javed Sheikh and his drama serial Qayamat also with Muneer is scheduled to go on-air in the coming weeks.

    When asked how he manages to balance acting with hosting, Khan said: “I love hosting as well as acting. I give all my projects my hundred percent.”

    However, he added that he takes time off, makes sure he sleeps well and spends time with his family to recharge.

  • Shoaib Malik reveals his two favourite things

    Shoaib Malik reveals his two favourite things

    Shoaib Malik has revealed that his two favourite things include spending time with son Izhaan and sunsets.

    Posting pictures of himself and Izhaan enjoying time together at the Desert Safari in Abu Dhabi, Malik wrote: “Sunsets and Izhaan have to be two of my favourite things in the world.”

    Malik’s wife Sania Mirza also shared some pictures of their vacation. Former fast bowler Azhar Mahmood and his family were also part of the Mirza-Malik’s trip.

    Read more – Sania Mirza is a ‘proud mumma’ after Izhaan Mirza Malik fluently recites his duas

    Looks like Izhaan had a great time playing in the sand.

    “I never knew playing in ‘matttiiii’ could be this much fun,” wrote Izhaan in the caption.

  • Shehzad Roy has the funniest response to a Twitter marriage proposal

    Shehzad Roy has the funniest response to a Twitter marriage proposal

    Shehzad Roy received a marriage proposal on social media and the singer had a cheeky response to it.

    Fashion journalist Haiya Bokhari on Twitter had proposed to Roy saying: “Can someone convince Shehzad Roy to marry me? I promise I’ll never dip into his skincare items?”

    In response, the singer wrote: “Will try to convince him.”

    Roy is married to Salma Alam. The couple tied the knot in 2009 and have a son, Sikander.

  • What to watch this long weekend

    What to watch this long weekend

    Ah, the long weekend is here and with COVID-19 still posing a threat, time to kick back and binge-watch movies and shows while staying cosy at home. Here’s a list of new releases hitting streaming platforms this weekend.

    AK vs AK

    Termed a mockumentary (a film or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary), AK vs AK features Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap with Sonam Kapoor also putting in an appearance. The film’s official synopsis reads: “A brash film director (Kashyap, as himself) kidnaps the daughter of a movie star (Kapoor, as himself) and films the star’s desperate search for his daughter in real-time as his next blockbuster.”

    The film has received raving reviews and looks very different from what Bollywood usually has to offer.

    Read more – Anil Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘AK vs AK’ gets into trouble with the Indian Air Force

    The Midnight Sky

    George Clooney heads to the post-apocalyptic world in this new space drama for Netflix which he has directed himself. While the film has opened to mixed reviews, Clooney’s performance and getup in the film have been highly appreciated. The film is already trending at number one on Netflix Pakistan.

    Coolie No 1

    Featuring Sara Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan in the lead, Coolie No 1 is a remake of the 1995 film of the same name starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. The film is a through and through Bollywood masala film with colourful dances, sets and crass comedy. While it probably does not have anything new to offer, we’ll just sit through it to make comparisons and trash Bollywood for repeating the same problematic tropes and not coming up with anything new.

    Bridgerton

    Netflix’s big Christmas drop, Bridgerton has been described by several reviews as a period drama which sees Downton Abbey meets Gossip Girl.  Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels, the show follows the powerful Bridgerton family as they navigate London high society in the 18th-century. According to reviews and critics, the series is fuzzy, romantic and highly bingeable but hollow at the same time. But if you’re a sucker for period romance, you’re bound to enjoy it – I know I will.

    The Undoing

    Though this murder mystery featuring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant is a couple of weeks old, it is totally worth the watch. The six-episodes series is gripping, intense and will have you on the edge of your seat as you guess who the killer is. And while it does drag at a few points, the stellar performances more than make up for it.

    What are you looking forward to the most?

  • Humayun Saeed pens heartfelt birthday note for wife

    Actor Humayun Saeed has extended love and sweet birthday wishes to his wife Samina on her birthday. The actor took to Instagram and wrote, “Happy Birthday Samina”

    He further thanked his wife for supporting him in every situation. “Thank you for being there through thick and thin. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without you. Thank you for making every day better than the last,” he wrote.

    He added: “May we have many many more years of health, success and happiness together”

    “You complete me and for that I love you,” Humayun concluded.

    Humayun Saeed and his wife Samina both are producers. Samina is best known for producing drama serials, such as Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan, Kaash Main Teri Beti Na Hoti, Akbari Asghari, Sadqay Tumhare and Mann Mayal.

  • Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar reprimands women writers

    Pakistani writer Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar reprimanded women writers for humiliating relationships in dramas.

    In an interview when Khalil-ur-Rehman was asked what was the reason that people in showbiz are so afraid of him, he said: “People are afraid of me because I am honest with my work. They will be afraid of dishonesty.”

    He added: “Female writers have stigmatised relationships like that of a sister-in-law, mother-in-law and brother-in-law.” He said that there are 99.9 per cent women who are writing in the industry but they only write about family politics and stigmatise sacred relationships.

    The Mere Paas Tum Ho writer spoke on a variety of topics. While giving his opinion on the friendship between males and females, he said that there is no such thing as a friendship between a girl and a boy. “This is the biggest lie in the world.”

    Qamar has been involved in many controversies including a debate on Aurat March slogans with Marvi Sirmed. He said to Ms Sirmed that “no one would even spit on your body” and that she was a “cheap woman” who should “shut up”. He was criticised by politicians and prominent figures, while Geo TV suspended his contract. He said, he did not interrupt her but she interrupted him when he was talking.

  • Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fazeela Abbasi spotted at Naimal’s sister’s wedding

    Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fazeela Abbasi spotted at Naimal’s sister’s wedding

    Hamza Ali Abbasi was spotted with sister doctor Fazeela Abbasi at Naimal’s sister Fiza Khawar’s wedding Wednesday Night.

    The Abbasis are such a good-looking family.

    While Hamza looked dapper in a black shalwar kameez with a matching shawl, Naimal glowed in a beautiful blue-green floral dress by Nomi Ansari.

    Never forget your mask!

    Awww!

    Dr Fazeela was looking beautiful in a silver-grey dress. Her pictures with Hamza are breaking the internet.

    The nand-bhabi duo was also snapped together.

    VIDEO: Naimal Khawar heats up the dance floor on her sister’s wedding

    Meanwhile, the internet cannot stop likening the bride to Madhuri Dixit and Dr Fazeela to Katrina Kaif.

    Picture credits – Coffee Cloud Weddings, The Photoneers

  • Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan, who is currently in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, has revealed how she has been keeping herself busy during this time.

    “I have listened to old songs, read lots, written and written and written, watched some amazing films, smiled while thinking of life and cried too, lit candles and then re-lit some more every night,” shared the actor.

    Read more – Mahira Khan cannot travel without a candle

    She further said that she missed her son and loved ones dearly but “in my moments of pain and discomfort..I could only thank the universe for the life I have lived and continue to live. Every little thing – all the tender mercies and blessings.”

    “Alhumdulillah,” added Mahira, before thanking her fans and followers for their birthday wishes once again.

    Concluding her note, she said, “Here I am, sitting on top of a roof.. watching the sky in all its glory. Added Madam Noor Jehan’s Chaandni Raatein to it.”

    “‘We only truly die when we are forgotten’ – She lives every day and forever,” wrote Mahira. Noor Jehan’s 20th death anniversary was observed on December 23.

    Meanwhile, Ahmed Ali Butt shared a picture of himself with his grandmother on social media to remember her on her death anniversary.

    “Always in our hearts,” wrote Ahmed in the caption.

    Madam’s granddaughter, Natasha Ali Lakhani also gave tribute to her grandmother by dressing up like her in a white silk saree and similar makeup. She also shared a video of her mother and aunts talking about their late mother.

  • Fahad Mustafa says ‘Dunk’ is a tribute to victims of false allegations of sexual harassment

    Fahad Mustafa, in a recent interview, shared that the plot of Dunk revolves around false accusations of sexual harassment. Starring Bilal Abbas Khan, Sana Javed and Naumaan Ejaz, Dunk premiered on ARY Digital Wednesday night.

    Talking about why he decided to produce this drama, Fahad said: “95% cases of sexual harassment are genuine but in some cases, people are falsely accused, so we have to tell every kind of story.”

    “We [Big Bang Productions] have always tried to show different kinds of stories,” said Fahad. “We also made a drama Meri Guriya which told the story of [the rape victim] Zainab.”

    “As producer it is my responsibility to tell every kind of story and I believe people will enjoy watching this drama,” added Fahad.

    The actor-producer further said that his new drama depicts reality very closely and that Dunk “is a tribute to every victim who has been falsely accused of sexual harassment”.

    When asked about his opinion regarding Meesha Shafi’s harassment case against Ali Zafar, Fahad said: “I do not know much details about the case, but all I know is that Ali has suffered a lot at professional front, it Is a huge lose for Ali and his family.”

    Mustafa went onto say: “I think, brands should set an example by working with the people who have been falsely accused of sexual harassment.”

    Dunk had earlier stirred controversy for its problematic presentation of harassment in universities in the promos.

    The drama serial features, Bilal Abbas Khan, Sana Javed, Shahood Alvi, Fahad Sheikh, Tara Mahmood, Saifi Hassan, Salma Hassan, Kanwal Khan, Noman Ejaz, and Azekah Daniel. Written by Mohsin Ali Shah Dunk has been directed by Badar Mehmood.

  • VIDEO: Naimal Khawar heats up the dance floor on her sister’s wedding

    VIDEO: Naimal Khawar heats up the dance floor on her sister’s wedding

    It’s wedding season and Pakistanis are making the most of it. After Hina Khwaja Bayat left fans in awe with her dance performance on Dola Re oh her daughter’s wedding, Naimal Khawar Abbasi has set the dance floor on fire with her moves at her sister Fiza Khawar’s wedding.

    Videos of her dance have gone viral on social media.

    https://youtu.be/-3K_oR6ff0M

    Meanwhile, check out a few pictures from the mehndi here:

    Naimal looked fabulous in a red velvet outfit by Mohsin Naveed Ranjha.

    Earlier, Naimal also stunned on her sister’s pre-wedding functions.