Tag: Pakistani Celebrities

  • Imran Abbas among 2020’s ‘100 Most Handsome Men’

    Imran Abbas among 2020’s ‘100 Most Handsome Men’

    It comes as no surprise that Imran Abbas has been listed among 2020’s ‘100 Most Handsome Men’.

    Sharing the news on social media, the actor said that he was honoured to be part of the list.

    While some followers congratulated the actor for his feat, others felt he was showing off. However, Abbas was quick to respond to them telling them that he was proud to represent his country internationally. However, he later turned off the comments section of his post.

    Read more – Imran Abbas spills it all in his latest Q&A session on Instagram

    Others on the list include stars like Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, David Beckham and Christiano Ronaldo.

    Not only Abbas but Fawad Khan was included in the nominations from Pakistan among the most handsome men of 2020.

  • Main leads of ‘Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida’ have ‘deadly’ suggestions for season two

    Main leads of ‘Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida’ have ‘deadly’ suggestions for season two

    As Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida comes to an end with the tragic death of Ulfat, the main leads of the drama have some deadly ideas for a second season.

    Mansha Pasha, who played Shafaq in the drama, said: “[In] Season 2, Ulfat comes back as a ghost and she and Shafaq are still fighting on Shahaan.”

    On the other hand, Sonya Hussyn, who played Ulfat said; “Season: 2 Ulfat, Shafaq k kehnay pe Shahan ko chamatay kara rahi hai or Shahan soch soch k pagal hogya k akhir par kahan sy rahi hain. Wahh oneliner soch k hi maza aagya.”

    Meanwhile, Zahid Ahmed, who played Shahaan, said: “Please kill me in the first episode of season 2.”

    Mohabbat Tujhe Alvida’s plotline revolved around a love triangle. Audiences had compared the drama to Anil Kapoor and Sri Devi’s Judai, but Mansha clarified that the story is inspired by the Sindhi folk tale Lilan Chanesar.

    Meanwhile, promising to meet again, Sonya bid goodbye to her character in a social media post.

  • Mehwish Hayat reveals what ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ taught her

    Mehwish Hayat reveals what ‘Courage the Cowardly Dog’ taught her

    Mehwish Hayat has revealed that Courage the Cowrdly Dog is her all-time favourite cartoon.

    “One of my all time faves,” said Mehwish in an Instagram story. “If anything…Courage The Cowardly Dog taught me that no matter how scary things may get, never be afraid to face them and everything will turn out fine in the end.”

    Courage the Cowardly Dog is an American animated horror comedy television series created by John R Dilworth for Cartoon Network. The show ran from 1999 – 2002.

    Mehwish, who recently turned 33, believes that society should not dictate the way we want to lead our life.

    “Let’s not let society dictate the way we want to lead our life. I have come to realise that it is possible for a girl in her early 30’s to be totally happy without being married and with children. It’ll happen when it will and not to some timetable,” the actor had said.

  • FBR seeks explanation from RFAK over alleged bank accounts

    The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has sent another notice to Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (RFAK), seeking an explanation for his alleged bank accounts.

    According to reports, the FBR has asked RFAK to submit a reply by January 15. The singer reportedly failed to satisfy the FBR about his alleged bank accounts, after he was served with the initial notice in December 2020.

    The FBR started investigating RFAK’s finances in October last year. Later, in December, the FBR traced the alleged bank accounts and the singer was asked to submit a reply by December 23.

    Meanwhile, the FBR recently also sent a tax notice worth 58 million to Atif Aslam after the audit of his income for the year 2018. According to details, Aslam has been given one month’s notice to pay the tax. If the singer fails to pay the due amount, the revenue board will make the recovery by freezing his bank accounts.

  • ‘Bushra Bibi is more than a mother to me’, says Noor Bukhari

    ‘Bushra Bibi is more than a mother to me’, says Noor Bukhari

    Noor Bukhari has said that Bushra Bibi is more than a mother to her.

    In a recent Q&A session on Instagram, when a follower asked the former actress about her relation to Prime Minister Imran Khan’s wife, Bushra Bibi, Bukhari said: “She’s more than a mother to me.”

    Earlier in June 2018, Bukhari had shared a picture of herself and Bushra Bibi in Saudi Arabia, where the two had gone to perform pilgrimage. Bukhari had captioned the picture with the hashtag ‘My spiritual Teacher’.

    Bukhari, who turned to the religious path to seek contentment after her fourth divorce has used social media to share her religious experiences.

    In January 2020, she reportedly remarried ex-husband and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Awn Chaudhry. The couple has two daughters together.

  • Farhan Saeed lauds polio workers

    Farhan Saeed lauds polio workers

    Farhan Saeed has lauded polio workers for their dedication and hard work.

    Sharing a video of female polio workers walking in blankets of snow to deliver the vaccine to the children of Azad Kashmir, Saeed said: “All heroes don’t wear capes, some wear yellow vest[s].”

    Agreeing with the Suno Chanda star, his followers couldn’t stop praising the efforts of these women.

    Read more – Farhan Saeed, Urwa Hocane lash out at opposition for holding jalsas amid a pandemic

    Pakistan’s first polio vaccination campaign for 2021 started on Monday, January 11. The national polio immunization drive will last for five days and aims to vaccinate over 40 million children under the age of five across Pakistan.

  • ‘Shame on you’: Iqra, Yasir indulge in online banter

    ‘Shame on you’: Iqra, Yasir indulge in online banter

    Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain never shy away from expressing their love for each other on social media and fans always enjoy their online romance. In their latest exchange, the couple indulged in an online banter about each others’ picture taking skills.

    In an Instagram story, Iqra shared that when she asks her husband to take a photo of her, he does not take it well and when she takes a picture of him, it’s always perfect.

    In reply to her post, Yasir said, “Shame on you. All the good photos of you are taken by me not Tapu Jaberi[Javeri].”

    The couple recently celebrated their first wedding anniversary.

  • Hareem Shah to make her acting debut on UrduFlix

    Hareem Shah to make her acting debut on UrduFlix

    TikToker Hareem Shah is all set to foray into the world of acting with a web series on Pakistan’s first Urdu OTT platform – UrduFlix.

    According to a press release, UrduFlix will be featuring the TikTok star in a never-seen-before avatar in a new Urdu web series. Expected to release on the streaming platform after its launch, the web series will star the debuting actress in a lead role.

    Shah is one of Pakistan’s most influential social media celebrities, famous for her TikTok videos.

    Pakistan’s first Urdu OTT platform, UrduFlix will provide viewers with access to original Urdu series, films, web series, drama serials, and Urdu dubbed Turkish dramas. The platform aims to bring in a plethora of new-age content from original to already popular dramas and films.

    Earlier, it was announced that Alizeh Shah will be featuring in UrduFlix’s first exclusive web series Dulhan aur Aik Raat.

  • Veena Malik sues ex-husband for Rs 1 billion for running ‘smear campaign’ against her

    Veena Malik has filed an Rs1 billion defamation suit against ex-husband Asad Khattak for running a “smear campaign against her” which has damaged her reputation. The suit was filed under Defamation Ordinance 2002 in the Session Court through advocate Anjum Hameed.

    According to Malik, Khattak is involved in “propaganda against her reputation which is causing her loss of goodwill, loss to business opportunities and mental torture.”

    On January 5, Asad arrived in Pakistan to obtain custody of his children, who he claims have been kidnapped by his former wife. Asad claimed that he has evidence to prove that Veena has kidnapped his children from the UAE. Addressing a press conference in Peshawar, Asad had said that Veena abducted their children from Dubai and that Pakistan’s consulate general in Dubai was involved in the kidnapping.

    Asad further added that Veena threatens him by claiming she has state institutions on her back.

    Meanwhile, earlier in November, Veena had sent a legal notice worth Rs500 million to Khattak. According to details, the legal notice was sent by the actor a few days after an audio clip started doing the rounds on the internet in which Malik allegedly threatened her former husband Khattak. In the notice, Veena alleged that Khattak is “deliberately trying to defame” her and that she had lawfully brought her children to Pakistan.

  • Video of elderly lady who fails to recognise Shahid Afridi goes viral

    Video of elderly lady who fails to recognise Shahid Afridi goes viral

    There is no denying that Shahid Afridi is one of the most-recognised people in the word. The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team is well-known for his sixes on the field and charm off the field. However, social media is abuzz with a rare instance in which an old lady at the airport failed to recognise the cricket legend.

    In the video doing the rounds on social media, a woman is seen calling Afridi for a picture. 

    Aray baita idhar aao. Yeh larkiyan keh rahi hain tum Shahid Afridi ho. Aik picture to lelo? [Hello son, please come here. These girls are saying you are Shahid Afridi. Please take a picture with us?]” the woman asked Afridi.

    Obliging to the request, Afridi went to the woman and took a picture with his fans. As the video made rounds on social media, netizens were seen praising the cricket legend for his humility and kind gesture.

    https://twitter.com/ItsMahah/status/1348937198918316033?s=20

    Read more – ‘Sorry Lala’: Haris Rauf apologises to Afridi for dismissing him

    Meanwhile, it is not clear where and when the video was shot.