Syed Jibran is a well-known actor who also recently awarded the “Best Style Icon of The Year” award too. Syed Jibran has also made a lot of appearances in Morning Shows with his wife. His wife is British who knows very little Urdu and loves all the pampering she gets from her husband. Afifa Jibran is extremely cute so she got a lot of love from the viewers when she came on the Morning Shows. The love Syed Jibran feels for his wife was also apparent from the way he looked at her. When they came to the morning show, Noor remarked that she was surprised that someone could love their wife so much even after so many years of being married. She also said that Syed Jibran was a role model for other husbands.

Afifa also shared that her celebrity husband pampers her a lot which is something she loves. Afifa Jibran has a very pleasant personality, she also mingles with Syed Jibran’s celebrity friends. She is seen on their birthdays and wedding. Afifa is always by her husband’s side and even styles him! This is why when Syed Jibran go the “Best Style Icon of The Year” award, he gave the credit for this to his wife. for the The happy couple keeps on sharing beautiful pictures with their children.

Here are some beautiful pictures of this adorable family.

Sania Mirza has always been known for doing things which are out of the ordinary. Her style and opinions have always been different from others. Sania Mirza’s friends and family members threw a baby shower for her. Unlike other celebrity moms-to-be who preferred wearing something formal on their baby showers, Sania Mirza preferred wearing a onesie! This was a pajama party themed baby shower which made it one-of-a-kind.

Sania Mirza has been very open and direct about her weight gain during her pregnancy. That is another first since most often celebrities do not own the changes in their bodies in such an open- minded way. Recently, Shoaib and Sania also announced that that their kid will neither have Indian nor Pakistani nationality which was a really wise decision. Most people on both sides of the border were curious to find out what the nationality of Sania Mirza and Shoaib Malik’s kid will be so they figured out a solution which no one was expecting!

Here are some cute pictures and videos from Sania Mirza’s baby shower.

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Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza are one of the most loved couples in India and Pakistan. The cricket favourite and tennis star are about to enter a new phase in their lives. Sania is expecting and is due to give birth to their first child next month. The couple announced the good news a few months back on their social media accounts with pictures of sports gear in sports lockers.

While talking to media at Qaddafi stadium, Shoaib Malik said that his child will not have the Indian or Pakistani nationality. He said that his child will rather have the nationality of some other country. Shoaib, however, did not mention which country’s nationality the child will have. Shoaib has also taken permission from the team management to be with his wife at the time of the birth.

Sania is also over the moon about the new addition in the family. Previously, she shared in an interview that their child will have the surname of both parents and will be called Mirza-Malik instead of just Malik. She had also shared that Shoaib wants a baby girl.

Shoaib also appealed to people to pray for his wife and child. May they safely and happily enter this new phase in their lives!

Saba Faisal is nothing short of a talent house of the Pakistani drama industry. She started her career from PTV as a newscaster and later ventured into acting. She has been a constant for Pakistani dramas since. She is seen playing the role of a mother in every other project and still is able to portray variation of characters. She is currently seen playing the role of a mother in Ishq Tamasha as well as a grandmother in Lamhay. Saba has shared pictures which are simply a blast from the past. She looked ravishing at her wedding, the prettiest bride. Here are some pictures from her wedding:

Saba also shares her family pictures constantly with her fans. Her daughter Sadia is also an actress. Saba has numerous time shared pictures with her friends and family. Here have a look:

Saba is an epitome of grace and beauty. She always makes her roles memorable, be it desi or utterly modern, she knows how to stand out in every character. Which of her on-air dramas are you watching and which of her characters has been your favourite from her all career? Share in the comments section below!

Shahid Afridi made headlines a couple of days ago but unlike him this time it was for wrong reasons. Boom Boom Afridi was caught on camera doing, what apparently looked like and was assumed to be, ‘naswaar’ during live ISPR Defense Day event.

Shahid Afridi Doing Naswar in a Live ISPR Function – Video!

Naturally the video went viral and the internet went berserk. In a recent interaction with the press Shahid Afridi was questioned about this viral video and what happened next is hilariously unbelievable. When the reporter asked what he’d like to say about the video that went viral Afridi found himself brainstorming thinking of what video the reporter was referring to. After a while he remembered the headlines probably and smirked a little.

After that he said he still has it on him and if any of the reporters want to try some he can give it to them. He further stated that if anyone wants the refreshing taste of ‘laung’ and ‘soonf’ they can come to him.

What happened after this is something we didn’t expect. Boom Boom actually took his favorite laung and soonf fix out of his pocket and made the reporter smell it. After which he asked him if he is sure it’s soonf and laung or does he need further proof. All the reporters present there had a good laugh at this after which Shahid Khan Afridi boarded his ride and left.

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It’s only fair that this video goes as viral as the previous one Shahid Khan Afridi and his humour deserve that.

How’d you find the way Afridi dealt with this?

Shehnaz Sheikh is one of those stars who need no introductions but unlike many of these stars Shehnaz Sheikh has only worked in two plays. Yes, we still find it shocking that someone of her talents and star power has only two projects to her credit yet those two were enough to immortalize her for the decades to come.

Shehnaz Sheikh’s performance in Tanhaiyyan was unforgettable as Zara and many named their children after her character. The other name that became quite popular in that era was Sana. Sana Murad from Ankahi was Sheikh’s debut performance and her (very loud) ‘girl next door’ acting earned her a place, not only in the hearts of the immediate audience, but the generations to come.

Actress turned teacher Shehnaz Sheikh is married to Seerat Hazir, who is also a Pakistani Television personality. They have two sons together. She resides in Lahore with her family and teaching and directing children’s plays, first at Aitchison College, Lahore and now at Lahore Grammar School, for over 18 years.

Talking about her work, she said that,

“I thrive in the environment I work in. With adults, I feel one always has to deliver. It’s always ‘what’s it going to be this time?’ You’re always on your guard with adults. With children, it’s more natural. They take you for what you really are. You don’t have to pretend.”

Shehnaz Sheikh didn’t just have brains and talent she also possessed breath taking beauty. A picture of her with her daughter in law has recently surfaced on the internet and it is obvious that Shehnaz alone isn’t the beautiful lady in the house. Her daughter in law is just as gorgeous as her mother in law we can say like mother in law like daughter in law.

Moreover this picture is more refreshing because such strong bonds between saas and bahus are a rare spectacle. They both look so comfortable with each other in the picture if we didn’t already know that Shehnaz has no daughter we might have mistaken her daughter in law for one and it would have been an honest mistake. Take a look and decide.

We absolutely love the vibrant colors and the over all positive vibe that this picture is exuding. More happiness to you and your family Mam.

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Arij Fatyma was born in America but was raised in Karachi. Arij started her career from modeling but soon ventured into acting. Arij Fatyma believes that you cannot have a good acting career on the basis of good looks because performance plays an important role in taking the actor forward.

Arij Fatyma is very selected about the projects she decides to be a part of but whenever she works in a drama, she is always loved by the viewers. Arij Fatyma recently got married and that is when few pictures of her with her mother were shared by her on her instagram page. The bond Arij shares with her mother is apparent from these beautiful pictures. It is true that a mother is a daughter’s best friend and it is so good to see Arij Fatyma sharing that bond with her fans.

Here are some beautiful pictures of Arij Fatyma with her mother.

Kubra Khan is one of the most liked actresses of the drama industry right now. Kubra Khan’s fan following has increased in a short span of time. After making her mark on television, she was this year seen in two of the biggest films. Kubra Khan talks about her family a lot in the interviews but there are very few pictures of her family members on her social media pages. This is the reason why for the longest time, many people thought that Kubra Khan was Fatima Khan’s sister. Kubra posted a picture with Fatima Khan on her instagram page and titled it “sister act” and that is where the misunderstanding started from. Kubra later made it clear in many interviews that Fatima Khan was like a sister to her and not actually her sister.

Recently Kubra Khan posted a beautiful picture with her sister on instagram. The title she gave this picture was really cute. Kubra Khan’s sister looks a lot like her. Many fans praised the picture and some also commented that they had a lot in common.

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It is always good to see pictures of celebrities with their families, it shows that they are willing to share that part of their lives with their fans!

Loreal Bridal Week was filled with intricate designs and beautiful looks. Ace designers like Ali Xeeshan, HSY, Nomi Ansari and Ivy showcased their latest collections. Some social messages were also thrown in the shows. The ambassador for Loreal Mahira Khan finally walked the ramp with icare CEO and supermodel Mehreen Syed. Mahira was bearing a blush pink suit while Mehreen was clad in a black dress. Here are the pictures: Mahira also touched upon the subject of bullying while she spoke at the event. Recently, model Anam Tanoli attempted suicide due to bullying. The incident shocked many and brought focus on the impending and growing problem of bullying in the society. Mahira said that we need to b more sensitive towards each other. Here listen to her:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is always great to watch the stars whose voices are listened to touching upon and spending awareness about impotant issues of the society. Mahira preached about kindness and sensitivity, the traits necessary for a society to be more tolerant!

We saw Asim Raza previously in the director’s seat for a feature film when Ho Mann Jahan starring Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui, Mahira Khan and Adeel Hussain was released. The director is returning this time with his next silver screen venture Paray Hutt Love. Paray Hut Love stars Sheheryar Munawar and Maya Ali in the lead role while Zara Noor Abbas and Ahmed Ali Butt will also be seen in prominent roles. The director Asim Raza shared the news of the shoot’s start on his Instagram. The actors in the movie also shared their excitement over the commencement of the project. Zara Noor Abbas who garnered fame with her role of Arsala in the drama Khamoshi is going to make her cinematic debut with Paray Hut Love. The actress is excited about this new beginning and shared her feelings on the start of the shoot: Ahmed Ali Butt will also be a part of the film. His JPNA2 is currently getting immense love in cinemas. Let’s see whether this time too he comes in his signature comic role or there will be a difference: Meanwhile, the leads Maya and Shehehryar are also having fun on the sets: Mahira Khan who was initially meant to be the leading lady in the film will now be seen in a special role as she could not do it due to other commitments. Paray Hut Love is slated to release on Eid ul Adha next year!

Naveen Waqar won appreciation for her acting with her portrayal of Sara in Humsafar. The actress has since then gone on to win hearts with different types of characters. Be it her simple avatar in Mol, a strong headed woman in Be Inteha to a grey role in Mah e Tamam, Naveen has always surprised the audience with her performances. Recently, she worked in Mah e Tamam which aired on HUM TV and garnered decent ratings. Haroon Shahid, previously known for his rock-staresque performances entered the world of acting by the way of cinema and none less than Shoaib Mansoor directorial Verna. He starred opposite superstar Mahira Khan in the lead role. Now, he will be working alongside the other Humsafar girl, Naveen Waqar. This will be Haroon’s drama debut as he will play the lead role in the upcoming Tajdeed e Wafa. This will mark Haroon’s drama debut after we saw him on the silver screen. Tajdeed e Wafa is directed by Ilyas Kashmiri. He has also previous;y directed plays like Khamoshi. It will be interesting to watch Haroon and Naveen as a pair on screen. Let’s wait and see what the story holds for us and how do the leads look together? Are you guys excited for this one? Share in comments!

Mawra Hocane looked nothing short of a vision when she walked for Ivy at the PLBW18. The actress is still enjoying her success as the leading lady in JPNA2. Mawra wore a duo-chrome silvery dress and looked beautiful as ever. She is looking forward to stunning the audience with her upcoming drama Aangan. Here is how she looked:

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Nida Yasir became a household name after Shaista Lodhi left the ARY morning show ever since then she has become a huge hit among the women of Pakistan who sit across from their Television sets every morning and watch her show. Fame comes at a price and that price being controversies. Every celebrity has been seen getting caught up in one controversy to another from time to time Nida Yasir isn’t immune to that either.

She has been part of controversies including the allegation that the audience in her show isn’t actual audience consisting of common people but paid actors and that her morning live shows are scripted and rehearsed. She has also been criticized by few celebrities who had concerns regarding the type pf questions they were asked by Nida while they were at her show. All that aside when we take a look at her family life she is just like any other person.

Nida Yasir had married Yasir Nawaz in the early years of her acting. She tied the knot with her co star in 2002. Yasir Nawaz’s father Fareed Nawaz Baloch was a popular actor of his times, and Yasir himself is an actor, producer and director.

Nida has three lovely kids. Her elder children, Fareed and Silah are quite close in age. After a gap, Nida had another child Balaj when she was already an established morning show host, hence the now four year old has appeared on the screen many times with his mother.

Nida is famous for her role Saima in Hum Tum serial. Then she worked in Nadaaniyan which was a comedy drama, along with her husband Yasir Nawaz and his younger brother Danish Nawaz. She had also been the co producer of Nadaaniyan and another serial Baal Baal Bachgaye. Nida has also produced a comic movie Wrong Number.

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Atif Aslam always lends his magical voice to National songs which always bring forward the emotions present in the hearts of Pakistanis all over the world. For Defence Day, Atif again collaborated with ISPR and released the new song “Humain Pyar Hai Pakistan Se”. As always Atif won hearts with his voice and the video brought tears to the eyes of millions. Here is the official video released by ISPR:

Atif Aslam performed the song live during the Defence Day Ceremony where he was also seen sporting his Tamgha e Imtiaz. All the other stars including Humayun Saeed, Maya Ali, Hareem Farooq and Ali Rehman Khan who hosted the event also joined him on stage to give tribute to the brave soldiers of Pakistan.

How many of you listened to Humain Pyar Hia Pakistan Se? Share in comments!

Sana Fakhar looked dazzling at the Hum Awards. She wore a Milano Couture gown and was styled by Waleed Nadeem but that is something everyone has seen what everyone hasn’t seen are the backstage looks of our favorite celebrities. While Sana Fakhar was getting ready for her appearance she was caught on camera and interviewed. In the interview she explained that she has been nominated for 6th Hum Awards and feels very honored to be here.

The backstage world unlike the stage looked rushed and hassled everyone running around doing one errand or another to make this award show successful. Even though she was still getting ready Sana looked amazingly beautiful in her half dolled up half undolledup avatar. Here take a look,

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Even on a red carpet interview Sana explained that it is amazing to see Pakistani industry flourish and even though she has worked in many movies being a part of HUM family is still an absolute honor.

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Sumbal Iqbal’s sister Kompal Iqbal recently joined the entertainment industry. Kompal Iqbal has been part of many television commercials, she has also done some modeling projects and has also been seen playing supporting roles in dramas. It has only been a year since Kompal Iqbal started working in showbiz after completing her bachelors degree in Social Sciences. She has high hopes for her future. She is waiting to be a part of some project which will help her showcase her acting skills to the maximum. Kompal Iqbal was seen in dramas; Janey Kyun, Inteha, 100 Din Ki Kahani, Zindagi Tujh Ko Jiya and Shehrnaz.

While giving an interview to Mag The Weekly Kompal Iqbal shared,

“I have a lot planned for the next five years in terms of what I will be doing with both, my profession and life. Without planning, one can’t handle things smoothly; therefore, ground work is very important. There are movies and a lot of other things that I am considering to do in the upcoming years.”

Kompal also shared what her motto in life was. She said,

“My life’s motto is to do my best, so I can’t blame myself for anything. When your inner self is satisfied and you believe in Allah, it keeps you away from negativity and you automatically feel surrounded by peace.”

Here are some beautiful pictures of Kompal.

PFDC Paris L’Oreal Bridal Week (PLBW) has put a spell over Lahore and our fashion industry. Last night was just as amazing as the night before. Jaw dropping designs and mesmerizing ramp walks.  Recently taking over the industry with her role as Jiya in the ‘Suno Chanda’ Iqra Aziz was all set to take over the ramp too. She walked the ramp wearing Zainab Salman’s debut bridal couture collection ‘Bazeech-e-Isq’.

The best part of Iqra Aziz’s walk wasn’t the dress though it looked divine, not Iqra Aziz though she too looked like a walking dream but a (wait for it) BOOK. Yes we kid you not. Iqra Aziz walked the ramp reading a book and the internet is loving it. With this walk Iqra has become a part of our national meme treasure and that is an honor.

Take a look at what a walking book nerd’s dream looks like in real life.

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Saira Khan had been associated with showbiz for many years but recently an Incident happened which changed the course of Saira Khan’s life forever. Saira Khan decided to leave showbiz after an accident which made her rethink the way she was leading her life.

Saira Khan recently told that she was driving her car when she accidently hit a little girl. The girl was severely injured and Saira Khan feared that she might not survive. Saira Khan said that she took the girl to the hospital and on her way she promised to God that if this little girl survived she will leave the world of entertainment forever. The doctors miraculously saved the little girl and Saira decided to keep the promise she made.

Many people know that Saira Khan left showbiz but no one knew the actual story why she did so until now. Saira Khan is now happily married and has also been blessed with a son.

Saira Khan’s real life story has been inspiring a lot of people. It goes to show that when you have complete faith that God will help you, then He does miracles! How did this story affect you?

Shahid Afridi Doing Naswar in a live ISPR function is something no one would have imagined. Shahid Afridi has hardly ever been in the news for the wrong reasons. He always makes sure that he has a clean slate. Tonight while the live coverage of the ISPR’s function was airing on television, Shahid Afridi was seen putting Naswar in his mouth! Nothing goes unnoticed nowadays so this too was captured on camera! It is surely not a pretty sight, which makes us wonder why Shahid Afridi would do something like this knowing so well that the transmission was being telecast live!

See the video of Shahid afridi doing naswar here

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Mahira Khan recently shared her experience of working with Afghan Refugees in Karachi in collaboration with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)., the Raees starlet took to social media and shared one of the cutest stories,

“These two boys followed me around the whole time. They hadn’t watched any of my films but they insisted they knew someone called Raja. They said ‘Raja hero hai!’. We kept trying to guess who they are talking about.”

She continued,

“Finally they sang a song from Varun Dhawan’s film. They also said they want to be like him. Told them one day In sha Allah they will be,”

https://www.instagram.com/p/BnWaBdMFhde/?utm_source=ig_embed_loading To this, the Judwaa 2 actor promptly responded,

“That’s so amazing that you’re doing this work. I saw the video and it brought a big smile on my face. Sending lots of love!”

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Former Pakistani speedster aka Rawalpindi Express aka Shoaib Akhtar on Thursday resigned from the post of adviser to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman.

He took to his twitter and tweeted,

“This is to announce that I have resigned from the post of adviser to the chairman PCB effective immediately,” 

This is to announce that i have resigned from the post of Advisor to the Chairman #PCB effective immediately.@TheRealPCB
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— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) September 6, 2018

The former star cricketer was appointed as the adviser to former PCB chairman Najam Sethi in February this year.

Akhtar’s resignation comes two days after former International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Ehsan Mani was elected as the new PCB chairman.

Mani replaced Sethi who resigned from his post as PCB chairman on August 20.

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Ayeza Khan has a massive fan following not only because she is a great performer but also because she always makes a special effort to keep in touch with her fans. While there are many other celebrities who insist that their personal life is their own and they do not need to share details of this life with their fans, Ayeza Khan is not like that. Although, she knows that people keep on making negative comments on her pictures and videos but she still shares her life with her fans in the shape of pictures, videos and this time a quotation which says a great deal about her.

Ayeza Khan’s entire career is a testament to the fact that she is loaded with self-confidence. It is due to this confidence that she never had any trouble facing the camera.

Ayeza Khan has also recently changed her style altogether. There was a time when she did not experiment a lot with her looks but now in all of her dramas she has experimented with different looks which suited her characters. Her fans are happy to have her back and love her energy! Ayeza Khan has also chosen to be versatile. All her projects showed a different side of her brilliant acting skills. In the drama Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei she played the role of a stubborn girl while in the serial Tum Kon Piya she played the role of a simple girl.

Ayeza Khan’s on-screen couple with actor Imran Abbas is turning out to be a hit. They starred in Tum Kon Piya, Then were seen in Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hei and are now being seen together in Koi Chand Rakh. Their on-screen chemistry has been an absolute favourite with the viewers which is the main reason because of which they are cast together repeatedly.

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Everyone knows that Sabreen Hisbani and Sanam Baloch are sisters but a lot of people don’t know who started working in the entertainment industry first. While talking to Yasir Hussein on his show, Sanam Baloch shared a few interesting details about how she entered into showbiz and what it feels like to have a sister who is also a celebrity.

She said,

“Sabreen is the reason why I started getting roles in dramas. The producers used to cast me because I was Sabreen’s sister and they thought that Sabreen’s sister must be a good actress and must be committed. That’s how I got work in the beginning.”

Sanam Baloch also talked about the way their family members criticized them. She also said that sometimes the criticism is unbearable. She also said,

“My family members at times praise me more than Sabreen but I feel I have no competition with her, she is a far better actress than me!”

Faysal Qureshi is a well known actor but apart from his acting skills he is also known for raising awareness about social issues. He is one of those very few morning show hosts who try their best to talk about relevant social issues whenever they can.

Defence day is a really important day for all Pakistanis, it is the day when the armed forces of Pakistan proved to the world that they were entirely capable of defending their homeland. On this important day Faysal Qureshi recorded this video message which is both heart-warming and meaningful. In this video he paid tribute to those martyrs who lost their lives and also the mothers who are even today proud of the fact that their sons gave their lives for Pakistan!

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A super-model, an entrepreneur, a family woman and a mommy to be Mehreen Syed walked the ramp on the ongoing PLBW18 for Reema Sherbano. She was wearing a silver lehenga with intricate designs and looked ethereal when she came on the ramp. Mehreen is expecting for the second time, she has a beautiful daughter before. Here are the looks from her walk:

 

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‘JPNA 2’ has been a huge success and JPNA team is over the moon. Humayun Saeed was interviewed today by dawn and despite being extremely tired of giving interviews he was still very charming.

Talking about Jawani Phir Nahi Ani franchise he said,

“You know after JPNA did well, everybody we’d meet would ask us for another film like that. And that’s when we decided to make a sequel, including everything that struck a chord with the audience. But we made JPNA 2 different; it was a conscious decision because no matter how great a film you make, they’ll always draw comparisons or find the first one better.”

He further added,

“It’s very difficult living up to expectations, so I’d already thought about how people might feel there’s something missing in the second part. Which is why [writer] Vasay [Chaudhry], [director] Nadeem [Beyg] and I wanted to change it a little. So we gave the audiences romance and a story as well, which is why it was slightly serious, whereas the first one was a complete comedy. But the humour, of course, has its own place!”

When asked about how he faced criticism for him still playing a ‘larka’ he said,

“The boy within me hasn’t died yet. And as long as he lives, you’ll get to see him and people will like him. I’m sure there are people out there who don’t like my work, but I would’ve been worried had they not been there. All over the world, we see heroes leading films at 60; I’m a bacha in front of them. Shah Rukh Khan, etc are about a decade older than me.”

He further added,

“Acceptance will take time here because we’re way too judgmental. [My critics] aren’t used to cinema-going, so they’re opening up now. But I guess it’s a part of our job, one has to take the bitter with the sweet, but the masses accept me and enjoy what I do, that’s all.”

When asked about how the JPNA franchise is criticized for not having substantial female roles he said,

“You see, as a producer, the story comes first for me. The concept needs to be good and I’ve always tried that all lead characters have their own space. I strongly believe that even if it’s a male-oriented story, the girl’s part can’t be completely irrelevant. Some stories, on the other hand, just happen to not have very strong female or even male roles. With the films we make, we at least try that there’s something for actors to play with.”

Talking about women abuse and the efforts he is making as a producer for women empowerment he said,

“I respect women and that’s the way it should be. Harassment does exist worldwide, and I’m completely against taking women for a ride. We all have families and I stand against harassment. Thankfully, I’m one of those people who can get along with everybody in the field and I’m friends with the women I work with, but I respect them foremost.”

Talking about the things that still excite him as an actor after being in this profession for decades he said,

“Challenges excite me! For the first five years, I was simply struggling to make a place for myself and get people to like my work. After that, you feel the need to hone your craft and polish your skills further. Then, I really wanted films to be made again. My first movie Inteha (1999) did really well but then cinema was at an all-time low.”

“Finally, Indian films started screening here and cineplexes opened up. The cinema-going audience returned and that’s when I realised I had to make my own movie. And now, I still get as nervous as a newcomer before shooting any scene; I think yeh masoomiat rehni chahiye.”

Talking about his future projects he said,

“Of course, JPNA has become a proper franchise and we’re planning on coming out with the next one in two years. For now, we’re working on two other films, one’s being written by Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar and the other by Vasay Chaudhry.”

Watch the whole interview here,

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Feroze Khan and Alizey Feroze Khan are a star couple loved by many. Last night Feroze Khan took his better half on a bike ride and ever since the internet can not get enough of the two. Humaima Malick shared their bike ride and captioned it,

“When in love a ride makes it even better.”

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Mahira Khan always uses her star power to bring light towards issues of the society. The diva spent time with refugees and talked about the United Nation’s initiatives about the refugees and appreciated Pakistan’s efforts in hosting a huge number of Afghanis for decades. She further emphasised that trip: It is always great to see our celebrities working towards the betterment of the society and bringing light to the larger issues of the world!

Actor-Anchor Ali Saleem better known for his role as Begum Nawazish Ali is in the news again. He was arrested today on the charge of possessing alcohol.

Ali was at a guest house when police took him and his friend in custody for alcohol possession. He was arrested and taken to Clifton Police Station.

The case has been lodged against him in the said Police station:

The police raided the place after they got news about a kidnapped child, several people were arrested from the scene including Ali.

Meera supported Ali in this scandal as she said that she was also present at the same guest house for the shoot. Though she does not know if Ali had alcohol in his room or not, she still supports him for being a fellow artist.

Ali Saleem also apologised to the police for his misbehaviour:

#AliSaleem known as Begum Nawazish Ali arrested in a police raid at a guest house where he was found with alcohol with his partner and in this video he is apologised for his misbehave with police

A post shared by Pakistani Celebrities 🇵🇰 (@celebrities.pk9) on Sep 5, 2018 at 2:27am PDT

Whether Ali is wrong or not, it will be proved after further investigation!