Category: Entertainment

Pakistan’s biggest horror film Deemak has achieved remarkable success in its first week of release, setting a new milestone in the history of the country’s cinema.

The film, created in collaboration with Geo Films, has reportedly already grossed over an estimated Rs60 million and continues to dominate the box office amid overwhelming audience appreciation.

Viewers are praising the film for its gripping storyline, suspenseful sequences, terrifying visuals and use of cutting-edge technology. “The story, suspense, scary scenes and use of modern technology make Deemak completely unique from other horror films,” said one viewer in a social media post.

Written by Syed Murad Ali and directed by Rafay Rashdi and Ayesha Muzaffar, the film combines horror and thrill with powerful commentary on social issues.

At its core, Deemak doesn’t just aim to scare but it also sheds light on emotional trauma, generational neglect, domestic abuse, denial and the complex dynamics between women in a household, particularly the strained relationship between a daughter-in-law and mother-in-law. Set against the backdrop of a haunting, the film uses horror as a metaphor for internal decay exploring how unresolved emotional wounds and suppressed tensions can slowly destroy families from within.

Deemak features Faisal Qureshi and Sonia Hussain in lead roles, supported by legendary actors Samina Pirzada, Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari and other artists.

Nizamuddin Gillani, an assistant director at HUM TV, was shot dead in Islamabad on Wednesday.

According to initial reports, the alleged shooter is believed to be his cousin. The motive behind the killing remains unknown, and police have launched an investigation.

Gillani, known for his television projects like Neem, reportedly died on the spot. His body has been moved to a local hospital for a post-mortem examination. A First Information Report (FIR) has also been registered, and authorities have confirmed that the suspect has been identified.

Law enforcement officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and are now looking into the circumstances behind the tragic shooting.

The sudden loss has shocked the media industry. Colleagues and celebrities have expressed their grief and are calling for justice.

Actor Ameer Gilani, who worked closely with Nizamuddin on the drama Neem, took to social media to share his sorrow. 

He wrote, “SYED NIZAMUDDIN GILLANI, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR HUM ENTERTAINMENT SHOT DEAD BY COUSIN IN ISLAMABAD. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. Nizam was our AD on Neem, very simple and sweet. What has the world come to? So sad.”

Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan often speaks fondly about Pakistan, and in a recent interview, he shared some interesting and funny moments from his visit to the country.

Düzyatan is famously known for playing the role of Ertugrul in the Turkish drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul in Pakistan after the drama was dubbed in Urdu and aired on PTV in 2020. The show gained massive popularity not only in Pakistan but also in India and Bangladesh. 

In his recent interview, he shared, “My visit to Pakistan was truly amazing,” noting that “Pakistani people love the Ertugrul series.”

He recalled his visit to Pakistan during the coronavirus pandemic. “I once visited Karachi during COVID. Interestingly, no one in Pakistan seemed to believe in the virus. They kept saying it was a lie and that no one dies of it. And, surprisingly, no one was dying there.”

The Turkish actor also shared a fan encounter. “I had just arrived in Pakistan and was unpacking my luggage in my room when suddenly a bunch of people walked in. I said, ‘This is my room,’ but they replied, ‘Yeah, yeah, come, come, we’re here for pictures,’ without any regard for social distancing. It was crazy!”

He also shared an incident when he was surrounded by a wave of fans. “Later, I visited a famous mosque and was meeting with the Imam when, all of a sudden, the mosque got flooded with people. Around 4,000 to 5,000 people rushed in. There was no security, and the crowd became so overwhelming that the national guards had to step in and rescue me. I was shocked, but to be honest, it was an amazing experience.”

Pakistani actor-director Angeline Malik, who is currently battling cancer, has thanked her fans for their prayers and wishes, saying they gave her the strength to move forward.

Malik shared new photos on Instagram and provided fans with an update on her health. In the photos, she appeared to be in good spirits and better health. “Where I am today, and the way I am today, it’s because of the prayers of my fans and loved ones,” she wrote.

“Prayers make a difference, and I’m with my loved ones because of these prayers,” Malik added.

Reflecting on the early days of her diagnosis, she wrote, “When I started my fight against cancer, I was lonely and frustrated. I was afraid, uncertain and anxious, but today, it’s not like that.”

“Some incredible things happened during my cancer treatment. Miracles happened. I started getting better, I am better, and prayers showed an effect. I am truly grateful to my fans and loved ones for praying.”

Malik also shared that when she was suffering from fear and uncertainty during treatment, she was surrounded by prayers of her fans. “Those prayers gave me the strength to move forward.”

Instead of calling it a personal fight, she described her journey as a shared battle, writing, “This wasn’t just my battle… it was a joint fight with my fans. Prayers make a difference. They made a difference. Prayers work miracles.”

She concluded with gratitude for her fans’ continued support and prayers.