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Actress Noor Zafar Khan has slammed Reham Khan’s recent criticism of her sister Sara Khan, calling it “immoral” to involve an innocent child in the debate.

Reham Khan recently appeared in a show where she commented on Sara’s views about feminism, saying she knows Sara only because of her husband Falak Shabbir. 

During the interview, Reham said, “Sara Khan is also the mother of a daughter and tomorrow her daughter will also be married off to another house, so what will be Sara’s reaction if something goes wrong with her? Sara should understand that she is working in showbiz only because of feminism and is famous because of that.”

Noor then angrily took to Instagram stories to condemn Reham’s remarks. “You yourself talk about feminism but you also include her child to criticize the mother, which is sad,” Noor wrote.

She added, “Sara only gave her opinion, she didn’t target anyone or involve anyone’s children. An innocent girl was dragged in to criticize Sara so is this feminism?”

Calling it a misuse of activism, she wrote, “This is not feminism but immorality in the guise of ‘activism’. If you really stand for women, then first respect the boundaries that protect us all, especially those who are the most innocent.”

Noor concluded by saying, “Any movement that uses a child as a weapon for its cause cannot call itself progressive. Before promoting feminism, it should be remembered that the real power lies not in silencing women, but in encouraging them.”

A talented Pakistani artist has found a breathtaking way to honour actress Hania Aamir by turning an entire beach into his canvas.

Sameer Shaukat, a creative artist known for his sand art, shared jaw-dropping photos on Instagram of what he calls the “world’s largest sand art portrait” made for Hania Aamir. The portrait, crafted on the beach of Gadani in Balochistan, features the actress’s face sculpted entirely out of mud and sand.

Tagging Hania in his post, he wrote, “This is the world’s largest sand art portrait made for you on the beach of Gadani in Balochistan and I think you have never seen it before.”

The artwork has quickly gone viral, earning admiration from social media users who are tagging Hania in the comments to see how she’ll respond. Many praised Sameer’s creativity and the effort behind the massive tribute.

But he didn’t stop there.

In another post, Sameer revealed an even more ambitious creation: a joint sand portrait of Hania Aamir and Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh, captioned, “World’s biggest sand art portraits of @haniaheheofficial and @diljitdosanjh were made & gifted by me @sameershoukat11 and my team.”

Fans have flooded the comments with love and praise, sending hearts to both the artist and the stars.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is known for never mincing his words and saying what he believes in without caring about anyone’s opinion. 

The thespian has come out in strong support of Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh, who is facing backlash in an increasingly extremist India for sharing the screen with Pakistani actress Hania Aamir in the latest film Sardaar Ji 3.

In a recent Facebook post, Naseeruddin urged people to understand that Diljit was not responsible for the film’s casting and praised him for not letting politics cloud his choices. He also criticised those who try to create hate between India and Pakistan.

“I STAND FIRMLY WITH DILJIT. The dirty tricks deptt of Jumla Party has been awaiting a chance to attack him. They think they’ve got it at last. He was not responsible for the casting of the film; the director was. But no one knows who he is, whereas Diljit is known the world over, and he agreed to the cast because his mind is not poisoned,” Shah wrote. 

He then did what few other brave people in India can do, address the ban on Pakistani artists. “What these goons want is to put an end to personal interaction between the people of India and Pakistan. I have close relatives and some dear friends there, and no one can stop me from meeting them or sending them love whenever I feel like it.”

He concluded by saying, “And my response to those who will say ‘Go to Pakistan’ is ‘GO TO KAILASA’”. 

Meanwhile, Sardaar Ji 3 is enjoying huge box office success. The Indian Punjabi film has outperformed major releases in Pakistan and is setting new records at cinemas across the country, including Lahore, where it is showing on over 30 screens.

Produced by Gambhir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and Diljit Dosanjh, the film was released on June 27. Despite opposition in India, Sardaar Ji 3 made history in Pakistan by becoming the highest first-day earner for any Indian film released here. The movie collected an impressive PKR 3.5 crore on its opening day, breaking the previous record held by Salman Khan’s 2016 hit Sultan.

Globally, the film’s earnings have crossed PKR 36.6 crores.

Filled with comedy, fantasy and horror, Sardaar Ji 3 shows Diljit Dosanjh as a ghost hunter chasing spirits inside a haunted mansion in the UK. The film’s cast includes Hania Aamir, Neeru Bajwa, Gulshan Grover, Jasmin Bajwa, and Pakistani actors Nasir Chinyoti, Saleem Albela and Daniyal Khawar.

With packed cinemas and positive reviews, the film’s winning run is expected to continue in the coming days.

Police investigations have revealed the possible cause of death of Indian actress Shefali Jariwala.

Popularly known as the ‘Kaanta Laga girl,’ Shefali passed away suddenly last week at the age of 42.

According to Indian media, Shefali was taken to a hospital from her Mumbai residence on June 27, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Hospital staff confirmed that she had already passed away before reaching the hospital. While initial reports suggested a heart attack as the cause of death, officials are still investigating the exact reason.

Shefali’s long-time personal doctor told Indian media that she had not faced any serious health conditions in recent years. Instead, she had been getting anti-ageing treatments for nearly five to six years.

“Shefali never had any heart-related issue and she never took any medicine for heart treatment. She was taking treatments and medicines to stay fit and look younger,” her doctor revealed.

Police investigations so far suggest that Shefali regularly took anti-ageing injections on an empty stomach. On the day she died, Shefali reportedly injected herself around noon, which caused her to feel chills and lose consciousness.

She was rushed to the hospital but could not survive. Police have now seized all the medicines found at her house as they look deeper into what exactly caused her sudden death.

Lahore police have declared YouTuber Rajab Butt’s claims about a firing incident outside his home to be false. 

According to media reports, police officials have said no evidence has been found of any person opening fire at Rajab’s house. However, the police did admit that the housing society he lived in had received complaints about stray dogs and one dog had been shot and killed.  

Police have reiterated that there is no evidence that proves that shots were fired outside Rajab Butt’s house. He did not provide CCTV footage from his own cameras, and neighbours also did not confirm hearing shots or seeing a shooter. Police added that the vehicle Rajab mentioned in the FIR was not present at the scene. 

Reports said the local housing society’s management had requested action against stray dogs. The administration shot a dog, which Rajab Butt then presented to the public as if it had been killed during a gun fire attack on his home.

Rajab Butt had claimed on Friday that four unidentified men in a white Suzuki Cultus with Karachi number plates came to his house and fired two shots with a silencer. He said one bullet killed his pet dog sitting at the doorstep.

“I can’t take this lightly,” Rajab said in a video interview at the time. “I know I have a massive following, and anyone could be carrying a weapon. No one has ever threatened me directly, but this kind of act cannot be ignored.”

Rajab said he was not home when the incident happened. His mother, sister and a security guard were present. He claimed his mother called him, and he immediately informed Chung Police Station, which arrived at the scene within minutes and collected evidence, including CCTV footage.

A case had been registered against unknown suspects, but the investigation has now revealed no firing took place. No arrests were made.

Recently, Rajab Butt was also in the news for a viral video of a street fight on Thokar Niaz Baig Road. Social media users claimed he was seen fighting with other content creators Shazi, Musa, and Haider. However, he later reached a settlement with the other party, and the matter was resolved peacefully. He was granted bail in that case too.

Police have now closed the firing investigation, calling the YouTuber’s claim baseless.

The YouTuber has repeatedly run into legal troubles, including getting arrested for keeping an unlicensed lion cub at his home and, more seriously, getting embroiled in a blasphemy scandal after naming his perfume ‘295’, the clause of the penal code that deals with blasphemy cases.

Actress Mehar Bano has openly spoken about the shadows of harassment that often lurk behind the glitter and glamour of the entertainment industry.

Mehar Bano appeared on the comedy talk show Hansna Mana Hai, where she spoke candidly about her career and various hidden aspects of the entertainment industry.

Bano, who now lives outside Pakistan, revealed that artists are often pressured with “big demands” and “unreasonable conditions” in exchange for work, adding that harassment is something both men and women in the industry frequently face.

“Both boys and girls in the Pakistani showbiz industry face harassment frequently, whether in front of the camera or behind it. Such incidents are very common,” she stated. 

She added, “Sometimes artists even receive offers like ‘Do this and you will get work.’ Powerful people in the industry put pressure on actors for work. Showbiz is a world full of beautiful faces and attractive personalities, which is why its dark side is so prominent and people often fall victim to it.”

Responding to a question, she said that she does not enjoy playing the roles of innocent girls in dramas. Instead, she prefers characters who are confident and make their own decisions. “I don’t like to play innocent girl roles. I prefer characters where girls are confident and take their own decisions because such roles match my own personality more,” she said.

In a surprising revelation, Mehar Bano shared that many well-known actors in the industry have poor personal hygiene, making it difficult to work with them. She recalled working on a project with actor Affan Waheed, saying, “We were working on a project where one co-actor’s body odor was really strong, but I didn’t say anything to him.”

She explained, “I usually don’t say anything about such things and handle it all professionally.”

Popular Pakistani actress Hania Aamir and Indian superstar Diljit Dosanjh are enjoying massive box office success as their new film Sardaar Ji 3 races ahead of several major films in Pakistan.

According to reports, the Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 has set new records with its outstanding business across the country, including in Lahore where it is screening on more than 30 cinema screens. The film, produced by Gambhir Singh Sidhu, Manmord Sidhu and Diljit Dosanjh, was released nationwide on June 27.

Despite facing strong opposition in India, Sardaar Ji 3 created history in Pakistan by becoming the highest first-day grosser for any Indian film released in the country. The film collected an impressive PKR 3.5 crore on its opening day, surpassing Salman Khan’s 2016 blockbuster Sultan.

Meanwhile, the film’s global earnings have crossed 36.6 crores.

Packed with comedy, fantasy and horror, Sardaar Ji 3 features Diljit Dosanjh as a ghost hunter. The story revolves around a haunted mansion in the UK, where Diljit, Hania Aamir, Neeru Bajwa, Gulshan Grover, Jasmin Bajwa and Pakistani actors Nasir Chinyoti, Saleem Albela and Daniyal Khawar set out on an adventurous mission.

With strong audience turnout and rave reviews, Sardaar Ji 3 looks set to continue its record-breaking run in the coming days.

Renowned actor Mehwish Hayat has spoken out against the age bias in Pakistan’s entertainment industry, singling out the double standards faced by women to criticise. 

In a recent interview with Rabia Mughni of Fuchsia Magazine, Mehwish highlighted how women in showbiz are expected to stay young, while men continue to get lead roles no matter how old they get.

“Here, men are allowed to age gracefully, to appear as heroes and main leads with younger girls. That’s okay. But with our female actors, we’re expected to freeze in time,” she said.

Mehwish added that this problem isn’t as common in Western industries. “Why are we so fixated on the age of an actor, instead of their craft, their work, their character? Everything else is sidelined.”

When asked how the industry could move forward, she stressed the need to show strong female characters in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, women who are leaders and role models. “That’s the only way we celebrate and cherish them,” she said, urging artists to be proud of aging instead of hiding it.

She also pointed out the hypocrisy in how male actors over 40 are respected for their experience, while women face judgment. “Female actors above 30 are taken seriously because that’s when they’ve grown and matured as an artist and as an actor,” she said.

Her comments come at a time when the age gap between Humayun Saeed and Sajal Aly in ARY Digital’s upcoming drama Main Manto Nahi Hoon has led to heated debates online. With a gap of more than 20 years between the leads, many fans called the casting “vile” and symbolic of the industry’s obsession with youth, especially for female roles.

Mehwish believes the industry must change its mindset. “Writers need to write those scripts. Producers need to produce those stories. We as actors need to do more women-led roles where we have women of all ages,” she said.

As for the constant questions about marriage, Mehwish shared that it’s more of a societal pressure. “Every person has a timeline, a goal in life. For some people, getting married is their main goal. For me, it never was. Of course, it’s important, marriage is the most important decision of one’s life, I would say,” she explained, adding that she would only marry when she’s fully sure about the person.