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  • Saba Qamar ‘deeply disturbed’ at Irrfan Khan’s death

    Saba Qamar who shared the screen with the late Irrfan Khan in the 2017 superhit Hindi Medium says that she is “deeply disturbed” to hear about the passing of her co-star.

    Read more – Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    “I still can’t absorb the news”, said the actor. “It feels like yesterday coming back from the sets of Hindi Medium. You taught me a lot as an actor and a mentor. It is indeed a huge loss to the cinema world.”

    Sending her heartfelt condolences to Khan’s family, Saba ended her note using her character name from the film.

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    Similarly, Adnan Siddiqui who worked with Khan in the Hollywood film A Mighty Heart also penned an emotional note in memory of the actor and shared his experience of working with the actor. He shared that he learnt a lot from Irrfan and that the two became good friends. Adnan also opened up about his last meeting with Khan.

    “In 2018 while attending IPPA in London. I found out that he was in London, though he wasn’t meeting anyone he agreed to meet me,” wrote Siddiqui. “We had a long chat about movies and the world in general. He looked so positive.”

    “His last words were: “Adnan, I’ll be fine very soon and I’ll be back. InshAllah!”

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    Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018. He spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling the disease in London. However, he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection which ultimately took his life. He was 53.

    “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him,” his publicist said in a statement. “Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’.”

    Other Pakistani actors who mourned the actor’s death include Mahira Khan, Imran Abbas, Zara Noor Abbas and Sajal Aly.

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    Read more – Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    Meanwhile, across the border, the entire Bollywood fraternity is mourning the loss of their loved one. From Amitabh Bachchan to Shah Rukh Khan to Sonakshi Sinha, everyone has expressed their grief over the actor’s death.

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  • Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    Sherry Rehman calls Irrfan Khan ‘one of Pakistan’s best’

    The sudden and unexpected death of Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has sent the world into a shock. The actor, who was only 53, passed away in Mumbai after battling a medical complication arising from a colon infection.

    Read more – Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    Tributes and condolences for the actor poured in from all over the world, including Pakistan. Among those who expressed their sadness and offered condolences was Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Senator Sherry Rehman. However, she ended up calling Khan “one of Pakistan’s best.” Though Sherry later deleted her tweet, it was not before screenshots were taken.

    Khan, whose international movie career included hits such as Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and The Amazing Spider-Man was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018. He spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling the disease in London. However, he was admitted to a Mumbai hospital earlier this week with a colon infection which ultimately took his life.

    “Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him,” his publicist said in a statement. “Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’.”

    Khan was last seen in Angrezi Medium, a sequel to 2017’s superhit Hindi Medium, in which he shared the screen with Saba Qamar.

    While tributes for the actor poured in from all over the world, members of the Pakistan film fraternity also took to express their grief. Among those who expressed their sadness over the actor’s death include Meera, Sajal Aly, Shaan and Vasay Chaudhry.

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  • Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan passes away

    Award-winning Indian actor and cancer survivor Irrfan Khan on Wednesday died in Mumbai after battling a medical complication arising from colon infection, his publicist confirmed.

    He was 53 and is survived by his wife Sutapa Sikdar and two sons Babil and Ayan.

    “‘I trust, I have surrendered’, these were some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt note he wrote in 2018 opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen,” Khan’s spokesperson stated.

    “It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for heaven, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, ‘As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it’,” the spokesperson added.

    News of Khan’s death was also confirmed by director and his close friend Shoojit Sircar.

    “My dear friend Irrfan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you. We shall meet again,” he tweeted.

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    The two worked together in the Bollywood blockbuster ‘Piku’.

    Khan, who spent most of 2018 and 2019 battling high-grade neuroendocrine tumour in London, is one of India’s finest actors who understood the syntax and grammar of Hollywood films.

    The Indian National School Of Drama graduate was last seen in director Homi Adjania’s ‘Angrezi Medium’, a heart-warming father-daughter tale in March this year. But the film couldn’t enjoy an uninterrupted screening at cinemas worldwide because of the coronavirus outbreak. Even though his last film wasn’t allowed to blossom, Khan, who has appeared in over 100 Hindi and foreign language films, has charted a fruitful career filled with cinematic gems.

  • Zahid Ahmed opens up about his nose job, says it was a big mistake

    Zahid Ahmed opens up about his nose job, says it was a big mistake

    It is rare for a celebrity or public figure to come forward and discuss their experiences with plastic surgery. However, Zahid Ahmed decided that he wanted to keep his promise of being true and honest with his fans and followers and thus decided to open up about his nose job which went wrong.

    Zahid started by saying that opening up about his nose job experience was hard for him because the topic is a sensitive one. But because he made his YouTube channel with the intention of being true and honest to his fans, he decided to open up and talk about this.

    Read more – Zahid Ahmed apologises to the nation for choosing a script ‘so blindly’

    Zahid then went on to label his nose job a gunnah (sin), saying that it was a big mistake.

    “Your ego sometimes makes you do things which are not right for you,” said the actor.

    Zahid said that despite achieving great success and Allah’s countless blessings, his nose bothered him. He shared that the left side of his nose was different from the right side and that when the camera would be at a certain angle, it would make his nose look unflattering and this would irk him and make him feel conscious.

    “I asked my director multiple times to change the camera’s angle, but he would tell me that I should focus on my performance and that there is nothing wrong,” said Zahid, adding that his self-criticism blinded him at that point.

    Zahid said all of Allah’s creations are beautiful and only He can create perfection but because we are so involved in our own ego, we often forget that and continue to point out flaws in ourselves.

    Zahid said that he had contemplated getting rhinoplasty (nose job) for a long time and then just decided to go for it.

    “It’s a common procedure and everyone around the world gets it done. So I thought ‘What’s the big deal?’”

    Zahid explained that the six months which follow the rhinoplasty are very sensitive and that one has to be very careful. However, following his procedure, things went down. He said that while he does not believe that someone should shed light on their sins but because the matter had become so public, he thought it would be a good idea to discuss it as well as educate his fans not to mess with the rule of Allah.

    “Things can go wrong,” he asserted. “Focus on your blessings and not on your shortcomings. Don’t look for faults in your appearance.”

    Zahid said after his nose job went wrong, it took him two years to get his nose back to normal. He said that he was very lucky that his work wasn’t affected by this.

    “Please learn from my heartbreaking experience and don’t make the same mistakes. Allah has made you perfect and most of the time it’s only us who see these nuqs,” concluded Zahid.

    Watch his full video here:

    https://youtu.be/ifE_jG5l23A

    Meanwhile, here is an old picture of Zahid when his nose looked different.

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  • Hamza Ali Abbasi says he now ‘trembles’ before saying something publicly

    Hamza Ali Abbasi says he now ‘trembles’ before saying something publicly

    If there is one person who has gone through a complete transformation, it has to be Hamza Ali Abbasi. The actor has gone from being a flamboyant and outspoken person to someone who is calmer and more reserved.

    Read more – Hamza Ali Abbasi to make Islamic videos

    In a recent social media update, Hamza shared that this is because he has grown closer to Allah. The actor further said that he now “trembles and thinks a million times” before saying something publicly.”

    Meanwhile, Hamza is currently pursuing his religious studies at the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning in Dallas.

    When asked why he chose Ghamidi Sahab as his teacher, Hamza said that because he “understands Islam for what is it, free from all political, cultural influences.”

    Late last year, Hamza had announced that he was quitting acting to focus on his spiritual journey.

    Read more – Hamza Ali Abbasi quits acting to focus on his ‘spiritual journey’

    “I had this divine revelation some time back, that all that I am doing in this world will end the moment I die,” Hamza said in a video message, adding that death is inevitable.

    “All these trophies, all these accolades will not bring me any good on the day of judgment when I meet my Maker. I have decided that I want to leave everything that might be a hurdle when it comes to making my matters easier on the day of Judgment.”

    Though Hamza will be quitting acting, he shared that he will still continue to make videos and use his voice and popularity to spread the message of Islam and inspire others to undertake this spiritual journey.

  • Couple uses scone dough to recreate scenes from ‘Game of Thrones’ during COVID-19 lockdown

    Couple uses scone dough to recreate scenes from ‘Game of Thrones’ during COVID-19 lockdown

    Bored by the weeks-long coronavirus lockdown? Not Hungarian film buffs Fanni and Norbert who have recreated dozens of scenes in their flat from Ghost, Game of Thrones, Scarface and other films using whatever household utensils they could find.

    The couple’s photos quickly went viral on social media, and now they just can’t stop, coming up every day with new ideas.

    “Inspiration struck when we were in the kitchen cooking,” said Norbert Hosszu, 30, as he prepared to put on a wig to act out a scene in which Tyrion Lannister pours himself a glass of red wine at his wedding in the Game of Thrones.

    The couple, who used to work as improvisation actors before the coronavirus crisis hit, quickly recreated the scene in their kitchen using the scone dough. Viewers now write to them asking for more, and also ask for scenes from specific movies.

    “Fanni and I have always liked to dress up, and when we were at university we went to a lot of costume parties. And of course, we both love movies and work with theatre,” Norbert said.

    Read more – Game of Thrones – The Pakistani style

    Which scenes they select depends on what they can find at home: flour instead of cocaine, tinned tomatoes instead of blood, a vacuum cleaner instead of a gun.

    “I just hope that these photos will bring a smile to people’s faces,” Fanni said.

    Check out their pictures below:

    Read more – ‘Game of Thrones’ quotes for Pakistani politicians

  • Ever wondered where ‘Ramzan aya Roza Rakhoji’ kid is?

    Ever wondered where ‘Ramzan aya Roza Rakhoji’ kid is?

    Three years ago, a song on Ramazan ‘Ramazan Aaya Roza Rakho Ji’ went viral on social media. The kid behind the track became an overnight sensation as the song and its video went viral.

    The song, sung by Rais Anis Sabri, gained popularity for its distinctive beat, an iconic video, and the kid’s unbeatable expressions.

    The kid is once again doing rounds on social media but this time for a different reason. His fans found out where is he now and surely he is now all grown up and almost unrecognisable.

    Sabri has four thousand followers on Instagram and he keeps updating his fans about his activities. Hailing from, Jalalabad, Uttar Pradesh in India, the singer has met the likes of Bollywood music icons like AR Rahman and Kailash Kher.

    Rais Anis Sabri got fame with several of his qawwalis and the 26-year-old has also won several awards.

  • Ayeza Khan makes a fashion statement with a face mask

    Ayeza Khan makes a fashion statement with a face mask

    Have to say, we saw this one coming. Given how important a mask is during the ongoing global pandemic, it was only a matter of time before designers started producing well, designer masks.

    And Ayeza Khan, for a Ramzan transmission appearance, decided to accessorize her look with a matching mask and said that every outfit should come with a matching mask now.

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    What do you think of the trend?

    Following criticism on social media, Ayeza hit back saying that masks are an essential now and that designers were just trying to meet the growing demands.

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    Here is her complete look, minus the mask.

  • PM Khan calls out Bollywood for spreading vulgarity

    PM Khan calls out Bollywood for spreading vulgarity

    Prime Minister Imran Khan has called out Bollywood for spreading vulgarity and adopting the ‘worst of Hollywood’.

    In a recent media meet, PM Khan discussed why he requested PTV to air the superhit Turkish series Diriliş: Ertuğrul with Urdu dubbing.

    “The show has depicted the culture of Islam,” said PM Imran. “I want our youth to know that we also have a culture which has romance and other interesting elements.”

    Read more – Urdu version of ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’ to air on PTV in Ramazan

    The premier then called out Bollywood for promoting vulgarity.

    “I say this with a heavy heart but thirty to forty years ago, you would have never seen such vulgarity in Bollywood. There is so much trash. Bollywood has adopted the worst of Hollywood.”

    “This is affecting our society and youth negatively. Drug culture is emerging, sex crimes are increasing because of such promotion of vulgarity. This is the reason I wanted the series to be aired so that the youth understand that there are other cultures as well.”

    “It is important to note that when vulgarity increases in a society, the family system goes down”, remarked the prime minister.

    Turkish historical fiction series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, popularly referred to as the Turkish Game of Thrones, has begun to air on PTV Home with Urdu dubbing for the local audiences. PTV obtained the exclusive rights for dubbing and screening it in Pakistan.

    Set in 13th century Anatolia, before the establishment of the Ottoman Empire Diriliş: Ertuğrul illustrates the struggle of Ertugrul Gazi, the father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty.

    Since its premiere on state-run Turkish TV channel TRT 1 in November 2014, the serial has been telecasted in 60 countries and has a huge fan following across the world.

    Watch the promo here:

  • Humayun Saeed’s sehri sparks a debate on Urdu grammar

    Humayun Saeed’s sehri sparks a debate on Urdu grammar

    Pakistan’s resident hero Humayun Saaed got himself into a sticky situation after he shared details about his first sehri of Ramzan.

    It all started when Humayun posted a picture of his sehri on social media.

    Following this, a local digital media outlet shared Humayun’s tweet asking ‘Dahi hota hai ya hotee hai?’

    In response to their question, Humayun wrote, “I think hoti bhi hai aur hota bhi hai…hmm jaisay (yaar mujhe Dahi khani hai…yaar mujhe dahi khana hai nahin bolte…mere khayal se tou dahi hoti hai hota nahin hai.”

    Another media outlet, Galaxy Lollywood shared Humayun’s response on the matter prompting him to say “Acha yaar maan gaya…dahi hoti hai.”

    After this whole debate, we bet that Humayun will not be sharing his sehri and aftari meals on social media in the future.