Game of Thrones star Lena Headey, better known as Cersei Lannister, reportedly refused to appear on-screen with co-star Jerome Flynn after a terrible real-life breakup.
According to Page Six, Headey requested the show’s makers to ensure that she and Flynn wouldn’t have to be in the same room together.
The report further revealed that Lena “appears to have a genuine hate towards him [Flynn].”
However, the two kept their bitter feelings about each other under wraps on the sets for the past eight years and have never appeared in a scene together. But that did not stop things from getting awkward sometimes.
The actress dated Flynn, who plays Bronn, before the show first aired in 2011.
An overseas Pakistani has gone from owning a million-dirham business in Sharjah to becoming a labourer at a junk yard after he lost over Dh500,000 in an alleged scam, Khaleej Timesreported.
As per the details, Asghar Hussain and his family’s lives
were turned upside down in late 2008, when an Indian con artist forged his
signatures on legal company papers and fled the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Asghar, his wife and four kids, aged 15 to 23, have had to
live with the dire consequences that followed the incident. By 2013, Asghar was
no longer able to keep his business going as he was unable to pay bank loans.
His children were kicked out of school in 2014 for not
paying the fees – they remain without an education till this day.
Their residence, which used to be a large two-bedroom
apartment, is now a small, unfurnished room. They sleep on the floor, hang
their clothes on a dirty ladder, and have their belongings stored away in
worn-out cardboard boxes.
“My children haven’t been to school in almost five years,” the
mother, Farah Gull, told Khaleej Times.
“I have knocked on so many doors, asking charities if they can at least help us
with school, but we were turned away.”
The family still owes the school, the Pakistan Islamia
Higher Secondary School in Sharjah, about Dh20,000.
“My mother died when I was living here illegally, so I
couldn’t even go to see her one last time. My wife’s parents died and she
couldn’t go either. It really breaks our hearts,” Ashgar said.
Going back home to Lahore was not an option for them as the
parents sold their home and all of their belongings to pay for their failing
business, rent and school fees.
Asghar has managed to secure a temporary job at a junk yard,
where he and his 23-year-old son work as labourers, earning less than Dh500 per
month.
“It’s not a life I imagined for myself and my kids, but we
have to produce some kind of income for the home. I have a wife, three
daughters and a son that I have to take care of. I refuse to beg on the
streets, but I will do a job of a labourer if I have to earn cash for my
family,” he said.
Last Ramazan, Suno Chanda hit our TV screens like a breath of fresh air. As someone who avidly watches Pakistani dramas, the drama serial with its wildly relatable characters and storyline had me and pretty much everyone around me hooked. It was the perfect post-iftar fix and something you could watch with your entire family.
Following the phenomenal success, Hum TV announced that the drama would return for a second season and fans waited with bated breaths to catch the chaos.
The drama began on the first day of Ramazan and till now 11 episodes have aired. If I’m really honest, the first six were borderline boring. It picked up in the eighth and ninth episode, only to go down again in the tenth.
The second season picks up from where it left in the last season i.e. at Arsal and Jiya’s wedding. The bickering and larai jhagra between the two continues, making you wonder why they’re even together in the first place. The writers take their sweet time to introduce the new characters slowing down the pace of the season. Sadly, the new characters, fail to impress and are more annoying than funny. Add to that lots of overacting and you ask yourself why you’re even tuning into it every night.
But before we go into why I end up watching the drama every single night, let’s just first get over the bits of the show I found problematic. First of all, the fact that Jiya’s aspirations and dreams were of no importance to her family now that she is married scream internalised misogyny. But as the drama progressed, I realised that the whole issue was created because that is usually what happens in most desi households. That aside, Arsal is turning out to be a suffocating husband who wants to dictate his wife. The way he gets upset at every small thing or keeps asking Jiya to refer to him as aap makes him nothing more than a spoiled brat.
Another point of concern was Jalal Phuppa who ends up having eyes for every new female character that comes. Last season it was Billo and this season its Pari. Either the writers should establish him as a nuisance tharki or stop weaving in this narrative every time. The other men of the family are also shown swooning over other ladies, even in front of their wives, adding a lot of cringe to the show. Always better to avoid such crass humour.
Next up, the new characters, Mithu and Pari are annoying. I understand they are supposed to be people from small towns, but Mithu needs to grow up and stop asking his mother every time he wants to do something. Most people might find his innocence or naivety cute but to me, it’s plain annoying.
But despite all the drawbacks, the show has its moments; some of which have you chuckling. The biggest pull has to be Shahana aka Shanno. Her dialogues, comic timing and body language is impeccable and I do wish she was given more screentime. In fact, I would say she is probably the only reason why this ship hasn’t sunk yet. Shanno’s relationship with her daughter-in-law is also noteworthy. She supports Jiya’s ambitions and stands by her when her son tries to bully his wife.
Apart from that, some cutesy moments between Arsal and Jiya make you smile as does when the family gets together to solve a crisis. Nazakat and Jamshed’s characters are entertaining as always and Farhan Ali Agha and Sohail Sameer are natural in their roles. Sherry, Kinza and DJ are missing from most scenes and their absence is duly felt. Hoping to see more of them in the upcoming episodes.
However, what really sells the drama is the fact that after a long day of fasting and work, Suno Chanda 2 gives us the mindless, comic relief we all want. The show may have its flaws but in the sea of dramas, which are heavily dramatised and centred around unrequited love, this one is a refreshing watch.
Earlier this week, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi was spotted visiting different areas of Multan as a pillion rider on a motorbike, without any protocol and listening to the problems of his constituents.
Hardly anyone is not familiar with the lines our political leaders can cross while trying to score attention or approval of the masses.
Here are four of The Current’s favourite Pakistani political stunts.
4. Shehbaz Sharif’s overenthusiastic address to party workers:
Shehbaz and his signature “mic drops”. Here’s a private news channel’s report on it.
3. Imran Khan burning a utility bill against inflation under PML-N rule:
Fulfilling his promise to burn his electricity bill at the infamous 2014 sit-in, the PTI chief set fire to a piece of paper on night of his call to celebrate the “Day of Deliverance”.
2. Sheikh Rasheed on the run across Rawalpindi:
Despite orders for his arrest, Awami Muslim League chief Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed made it to a rally of his supporters in Rawalpindi’s Committee Chowk on a motorbike while beating the cops after him.
1. Imran’s ‘civil disobedience campaign’ against PML-N government:
The disobedience movement was a no-confidence public campaign against the government of PML-N. It was launched by the PTI chief in 2014 to protest against the alleged corruption of Sharif family members.
Explaining why Pakistani bowlers have been unable to defend 300 plus totals in the last couple of games, commentator and former cricketer Ramiz Raja has made some funny post-match remarks.
Instead of coming down hard on the team for losing the ODI series to England ahead of ICC World Cup 2019, the former skipper chose to be sarcastic.
Taking to Twitter to reveal bits of conversation between Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan and Pakistan team members, Ramiz shared how the former had called out some team members on “silly wicket-taking celebrations”.
Ever since being called out by PM Imran Khan on silly wicket taking celebrations, this team it seems has decided to not take any wickets to not invite the wrath of the great man! Keeping trouble free, the Pak bowlers😉
“Ever since being called out by PM Imran Khan on silly wicket-taking celebrations, this team it seems has decided to not take any wickets to not invite the wrath of the great man! Keeping trouble free, the Pak bowlers,” he tweeted jokingly and added a wink emoji at the end.
Evolutions in technology have changed our lives in more ways than one and it is only natural that the beauty industry has also been swept in the wave of technological revolution. Here are some of the beauty world’s most exciting and unusual innovations.
These might not be available in Pakistan but if you can afford them, you can most likely get them from abroad. These are tried and tested by Pakistanis who swear that they are worth the price.
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer
The Superstar
The holy grail of all hair dryers right now, the Dyson SuperSonic is every hair loving girl’s dream. Priced at a whopping Rs. 56,500, it isn’t cheap but is it worth the splurge?
Most users believe that it is. It dries your hair within seconds, giving your hair volume and shine at the same time. So even if you aren’t a regular hair dryer user, you might become one, once you use the Dyson.
2. Drybar’s ‘The Tress Press’ Digital Styling Iron
Straighten Me Out
Drybar was relatively unknown until recently when its straightening iron started getting rave reviews. Considering it costs, Rs. 21,500 it might be difficult to explain to someone (and yourself) why you need it. But straightening addicts swear by it. The iron heats up super fast and the best thing is that doesn’t damage your hair as much as other straighteners.
3. T3 Whirl Trio Interchangable Styling Wand Set
Jack of all
At Rs. 54,500, the price of T3’s Whirl Trio is enough to leave you staggering but it is totally worth the price, especially if you’re obsessed with curling your hair. The styling wand has three different barrels, all of which give different volume, definition and finish. And the best part is that the curls last forever.
4. Foreo Facial Spa Massager
Foreo Luna 2
All of us want flawless and fabulous skin but the reality is that most of us end up having little to no time to hit the spa or parlour for a facial. Foreo has made life a wee bit easy for us with this LUNA 2, a facial spa massager. The device which costs Rs. 25,000, gives you a spa treatment at your home within minutes. It fits into the palm of your hand, and powerfully yet gently deep cleanses your face. Say hello to fresh, glowing skin!
5. Gold Sculpting Bar by Jillian Dempsey
Gold Sculpting Bar
Love chiselled cheekbones but can’t seem to get the hang of contouring despite watching countless tutorials? In that case, this Gold Sculpting Bar by Jillian Dempsey is made for you. This T-shaped, gold-plated, vibrating bar instantly lifts and contours skin for a sleek look. The Japanese product, priced at Rs. 29,000, also helps revive tired, puffy-looking skin. Most users are in love with the product and say that it is easy to use, relaxes skin muscles and gives instant firmness to the skin.
If you have any of these, or any other interesting beauty gadgets, send us your reviews and we’ll add them to our article.
In contradiction to Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rasheed’s claims, Pakistan Railways (PR) has suffered a loss of Rs28.62 billion within the first eight months of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government, it was revealed Friday.
Just last month, Rasheed had claimed that PR has generated a profit of Rs43 billion ever since he was handed the reins of the department.
However, according to a report submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways, the department’s total expenditure stands at Rs72 billion, while six of the 10 new trains inaugurated by Rasheed are suffering losses.
The trains running to further ruin the crippling department include Dhabeji Express, Shah Latif Express, Mohenjodaro Express, Rohi Passenger Train, Thal-Mianwali Express, Faisalabad Non-Stop Train and Rawalpindi Express.
Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are one of Bollywood’s most-loved couple and with good reason. Not only do they both complement one another beautifully but the fact that Ranveer is always first to cheer on his wife is probably the single-most reason why they are so popular. The subcontinent is used to having the woman one step behind thanks to the internalised concept of patriarchy which is why these two are like a breath of fresh air.
Internationally Deepika is the bigger star, but does that hurt Ranveer’s “ego and masculinity?” Doesn’t look like it and here’s proof.
Deepika recently made two high-profile appearances, one on the Met Gala and the other on the Cannes Red Carpet and Ranveer’s comments on Deepika’s pictures were probably more fun than her looks. *sigh*
Later, Deepika also indulged in some PDA with a tweet.
The past month has seen a surprising number of irresponsible acts and statements by major celebrities in Pakistan. Though one can brush them off saying that’s it okay because celebs are also human, but the fact is that they are followed by thousands of people across the country who look up to them and follow what they say. Which is why they need to be careful in what they say and do.
Here’s taking a look back at some major blunders made by celebrities in just the past month.
Hira Mani
In her appearance on Jeeto Pakistan, Hira Mani said that she believes that men are smarter than women and that a woman can sometimes make bad decisions. To this Fahad Mustafa, who hosts the show, said that’s not true and that his wife has always made the best decisions. He added, “Our country’s women are smarter than men.”
Ali Zafar
In his interview with Mubashir Lucman, Ali Zafar said that he has hung out with some of Bollywood’s most beautiful women, including Katrina Kaif and Taapsee Panu, so if he had a history they would also have an issue with him, which they don’t.
Yasir Hussain
Yasir made not one but two major blunders. A few weeks back, Yasir cracked insensitive jokes about transgenders when he revealed that he will be essaying the role of a woman in his upcoming telefilm. He later apologised for his comments and said that he did not mean to degrade anyone.
Yasir also trolled Hania Aamir when she opened up about her struggle with acne and ‘imperfect’ skin. This led to an Instagram feud between the two. But latest pictures from Nomi Ansari’s white aftar suggest that the two have patched things up.
Saboor Aly & Saheefa Jabbar Khattak
Saboor and Saheefa came under fire after Saboor posted a story on Instagram in which she appears to be making fun of the window cleaner. The actors later apologised for their video and said that the person in the video was their friend and they were cracking an “inside joke”.
Samina Peerzada
In her interview with Affan Waheed, Samina implied that friends and family can replace the need for a shrink. Her comments are problematic because mental illness is serious and requires proper medical assistance.
