It was earlier in October when Hamza Ali Abbasi shared a tweet stating he would make an announcement at the end of the month. The tweet, rather mysterious in nature, said that a journey of a decade had come to an end and that Hamza would make an announcement by October end.
The tweet gave rise to so many speculations and now that October has ended and November on its way, the public is waiting, and anxiously waiting for Hamza Ali Abbasi to speak. Although the actor made no such revelations, Hamza’s fans and the Twitterati has been expecting the Alif actor to announce that he, too, like his wife, would be quitting showbiz and joining politics for good.
Hamza Ali Abbasi is currently appearing in Alif on Geo Entertainment. Apart from Alif, Hamza hasn’t really announced any new project and if speculations are to be believed, the actor might be just leaving showbiz for good. Until then, we wait and we wait anxiously to find out what is that Hamza wanted to announce.
We all love food and cooking shows are just another therapeutic retreat for anyone. Whether you love cooking or don’t know anything about it, watching someone cook or try out new recipes or various foods on the streets just makes our mouth water. Here’s a list of food channels you can subscribe to just in case you’re feeling hungry:
Tasty
Tasty is Buzzfeed’s food channel which demonstrate how to make delicious easy food with step by step instructions. From appetizers to mains to desserts, you can find everything on this channel. Tasty has about 17 million subscribers which make them one of the world’s largest digital food network.
Grandpa Kitchen
Grandpa Kitchen started in 2017 by Chef Narayana Reddy, lovingly known as Grandpa. Grandpa is popular for making large amounts of food and distributing them to orphanages. His YouTube channel amassed about 6 million subscribers from all over the world. He is most famous for cooking versatile range of dishes consisting of different cuisines from biryanis to burgers to pasta and what not.
Food Fusion
Pakistan’s first digital food video portal, Food Fusion started off their YouTube Channel three years ago. They have gained over 2 million subscribers over this period of time. They cover everything from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Their recipes are extremely simple to follow even for amateurs.
Village Food Secrets
Village Food Secrets was started by Mubashir Saddique three years ago. VFM has about 2 million subscribers and is still going strong. Mubashir usually cooks food in a traditional village food setting in his home on wood fire while using clay pots and dishes. His recipes contain some secret ingredients which make them look super delicious that you wouldn’t want to wait to try them out yourself.
Bros Meet The World
Bros Meet The World started off in 2017 and has already gained 143K subscribers. The channel follows two Pakistani brothers setting off to explore some of the best foods available in their city with the intention of their love for food taking them all over the world.
Laura In The Kitchen
Laura In The Kitchen started off over 9 years ago and has gained about 4 million subscribers. She shares her love for cooking with tasty Italian recipes which include main courses, appetizers, desserts and drinks as well. Laura also has an app from which viewers can note down recipes and watch videos on the go.
BBQ Pit Boys
BBQ Pit Boys are YouTube’s first food network which showcase grilling and barbeque cooking styles. They’re videos are completely instructional in which they teach viewers all they have to know about barbeque such as the tools needed, the cut of meat to be used and tips to make the best barbeque ever. The channel has gained about 2 million followers from their inception in 2007.
The Sweetest Vegan
The Sweetest Vegan is a vegan food connoisseur who started her channel in 2010. She has about 100K subscribers and loves to make all things sweet and vegan friendly.
Rabi Pirzada is a Pakistani Pop singer who became a part of the showbiz industry in year 2004. Rabi Pirzada has over the years voiced her opinions on different issues and she has never held back. The singer often lands herself in different controversies but unfortunately, she is faced with the biggest controversy and scandal of her entire career.
Rabi Pirzada faced heavy criticism when she posted a picture wearing suicide vest, calling herself Kashmir Ki Beti. The sentiment behind her picture was not well received by the Twitterati. Rabi Pirzada speaks passionately about the rights of Kashmiri Muslims and the problems they are faced with. She also speaks against Pakistani celebrities who have not till date spoken in favor of Kashmiri Muslims.
Rabi Pirzada has also made derogatory remarks about Mehwish Hayat in the past targeting her choice of opting for cosmetic procedures to look good. She also stated that if she had this much money, she would rather spend it to help others and not change what she was blessed with naturally.
Another controversy of Rabi Pirzada surfaced when she was summoned by the court for keeping exotic animals as pets, to which she responded that she had rented the reptiles for the sake of her music video.
On November 1, Rabi Pirzada came under scrutiny when her private videos and pictures were leaked and circulated online. The details of how her personal videos and pictures were leaked are unknown and no one knows who breached her privacy in such a vile manner. However, some people are claiming that this is a propaganda against her because she is vocal about her resentment towards Indian Prime Minister Modi and the Indian Army’s cruelty against Kashmiri Muslims. Rabi Pirzada stayed silent about it and she did not immediately address the issue. Twitterati on the other hand joined hands and while trending #RabiPirzada they came in her support stating that no one has the right to violate the singer’s personal life in such a manner.
Rabi Pirzada has now taken it to Twitter and has given a generic statement, which actually is related to the recent controversy she is faced with.
Rabi Pirzada has gotten an overwhelming support online and everyone feels the singer is not to be blamed, rather the one who has done such an act should be ashamed and called out. Some of her supporters are also requesting others to not share or forward her pictures and videos.
Theme parks are a great way to spend the whole day out with your family doing adventorous activities. Here’s a list of 5 theme parks around the world in case you find yourself travelling to one of these locations:
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom (Bay Lake, Florida)
Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is one of the largest amusement parks in the world located on Bay Lake in Florida. It is so huge that you need almost a week to explore all of it and the best part about it is that you can stay at one of the many resorts housed in the park.Here you can get the chance to meet your favorite Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Disney Princesses and so much more. The theme park houses many other smaller theme parks inside it which cater to different types of rides and adventorous experiences namely Adventureland, Frontierland, Liberty Square, Fantasyland and so on. Every night before closing time there is also a parade and carnival which features some of Disney’s popular characters along with fireworks. This one sure is a treat to watch.
Alton Towers (Staffordshire, England)
Alton Towers located in Staffordshire, England is one of the world’s top amusements parks in the world. Alton Towers opened in the year 1980 and boasts of having a theme park, water park and even a hotel to stay at. Additionally, the park contains a golf course, spa facilities and even conference facilities. There are many exhilarating rides at Alton Towers such as Master blaster water coaster, Caribbean themed rides, River rapids, Nemesis, Oblivion and many more. Alton Towers is UK’s second most visited theme park after Legoland Windsor.
Efteling (Kaatsheuvel, The Netherlands)
Efteling is a unique fantasy themed amusement park located in Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands. The park opened almost 70 years ago making it one of the oldest theme parks in the world while it boasts of being the largest theme park in the Netherlands. The attractions and rides are based of legends, folklore, fairytales, etc. In addition to this, you can also experience the biggest water show of Europe here.
Ferrari World (Yas Island, Abu Dhabi)
Middle East’s leading tourist attraction, Ferrari World is a branded theme park based on Ferrari. It opened only a mere 9 years ago but it is extremely popular amongst tourists visiting the Arab destination. Ferrari World is mostly indoors due to the hot and humid weather conditions in the country and also boast of having the world’s fastest roller coaster known as Formula Rossa.
Europa Park (Rust, Germany)
Europa Park is the largest theme park in all of Europe, coming only second to Disneyland, Paris. The park was built in 1975 and is located in the city of Rust in Germany. The park’s attractions include various themed islands representing different European countries with iconic buildings paying homage to their land. With over a hundred rides and 13 rollercoasters, it sure is a fun place to be.
Mahira Khan is not just a good actress but also her dance moves are quite good. She is often spotted at dancing at her friend’s wedding ceremonies.
Mahira and Hassan Shehryar Yasin share a good friendship bond. They often hang out together. Recently, at Musti and Nisha’s mehndi, Mahira and Hassan, Kami and Feeha danced in pairs. They chose classic class Madam Noor Jahan’s hit to dance.
Hassan Shehryar posted dance clip and captioned, “Me and Mahira, Kami and Feeha break it down on the dance floor at Musti and Nisha’s Mehndi tonight with a classic Madam Noor Jehan hit. Had the time of my life. Love you guys.”
Maria Wasti is the most liked celebrity in Pakistan. She started her career when there was only one TV channel and the competition was really tough at that time.
In early nineties, Maria got her first chance of acting to play a role alongside film star Resham in a Drama serial named “Sarah aur Ammarah”.
Maria is a versatile actress and she has worked in more than 50 drama serials to date. She has worked in dramas including; Bojh, Dil, Neend, Ain, Dharkan, Kalmohi, Ruswa, Court Room and many more.
Maria is one adventurous lady. She went on a trip to Turkey where she had the most fun. She enjoyed the beauty of nature by doing paragliding.
She wrote, “It’s really fun paragliding. Exhilarating adventure blended with the serenity and beauty of nature.”
Hina Altaf is one of the most cutest actresses of the Pakistani industry. She looks younger than her age. Hina is a VJ turned actress and model.
She made her television debut with a leading role of Maryam in the serial Maryam Kese Jiye. After that, she was seen in Udaari, Pagli, Dil-e-Jaanam, Gumrah, and Aatish.
She has established herself as one of the most successful actresses. She runs her own Youtube channel. Recently, Hina updated about what she has got new in her life. She has got a new car and she is way too happy to share this news with her friends.
She captioned, “New one is home! Fortunately…….. Fortuner.”
The Tezgam train tragedy has shocked everyone. Many people lost their lives and they were burnt to death. In solidarity with the victims, the Coke Studio has announced that they will not be releasing episode 3 from Season 12.
They posted an official statement and stated, “In solidarity with the families affected by the Tezgam train tragedy, Coke Studio Season 12 Episode 3 will not be releasing today.”
In solidarity with the families affected by the Tezgam train tragedy, Coke Studio Season 12 Episode 3 will not be releasing today. pic.twitter.com/ABvvHmF1Zn
Ohkay so, this entire episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb was on another level but what made it special was the cliffhanger that the writer left the viewers with. One scene added a whole new dimension to the story & now we are left thinking about the possibility of Shakira being alive. Hashim Nadeem should be very proud of himself for giving the viewers a completely different story. It makes me so happy that we have a writer like him who is capable of bringing such unique story & characters. This entire episode was perfectly balanced & covered all the aspects of both Sameer & Gauhar’s lives perfectly. The director also deserves full points for directing Ishq Zahe Naseeb brilliantly.
The Closure & The New Beginning:
Kashif & Gauhar’s meeting was one of my favorite scenes of tonight’s episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb. They both had moved on their lives but emotionally they were very much with each other & were trying hard to convince themselves otherwise. Gauhar was genuinely happy to see Kashif doing so well for himself, it is because the time she spent with him made her aware of the fact that he had so many responsibilities being the only son of the family, so she connected the dots & felt happy for him. They were at the verge of telling each other that they both didn’t show up that day but they didn’t, which obviously left Kashif thinking more about what Gauhar was trying to say. All this while, Kashif has seen himself as the culprit for leaving Gauhar in the lurch & similarly, Gauhar holds herself responsible for turning her back on Kashif. I think they both will have to wait a little longer before they find out the truth. The moment where Gauhar left because she couldn’t hold her tears was beautiful, she has convinced herself to put on a brave face in front of Kashif & she wanted to stick to that.
Sameer realized that there was obviously some past that both Gauhar & Kashif must have shared. The scene where Sameer let his complexes & his yearning to be loved get the better of him was so heart-wrenching & done so so well. Sameer longs for love, he longs for undivided attention – all this while he thought he got it from Gauhar but seeing Kashif in the picture made him anxious. Sameer can not lose Gauhar, he just can not, that is why the very next day he decided to give words to his feelings & let her know what was in his heart. I must say, Hashim Nadeem has given a perfect treatment to Sameer’s character where he has not once made him look like a villain, in fact the way Sameer’s journey has been covered so far makes me feel for him. He has had a rough childhood, a twisted step-mother to deal with, his father passed away & then things were never in his favor from a tender age, so for him just the thought of losing Gauhar was unimaginable. Sameer played his cards well.
The proposal scene was intense & all the expressions given by Zahid Ahmed were spot-on. Sameer was unsure of what Gauhar’s reaction will be, he wanted her to say yes, he couldn’t wait & then seeing Kashif witnessing that moment also made him anxious but Gauhar’s acceptance was enough to overcome all his fears. Those minute expressions of happiness & relief were brilliantly portrayed by Zahid Ahmed. At that moment I actually felt good for Sameer but yes, he is hiding a huge secret from Gauhar & that obviously makes this entire equation a little complex & difficult but it will definitely be interesting to see how Gauhar will take it.
Jahangir & Co’s scene was thankfully short but I once again found it extremely amusing the way his father dealt with all his friends. Saleem is getting on my nerves to be honest, it is sad to see him dancing to his wife’s tunes so much that he doesn’t mind striking a deal with Sameer every now & then, only because he knows that Sameer is interested in Gauhar, ridiculous. Well, Saleem would’ve never imagined that Sameer will also have a condition & I feel more than it being about his mother, Sameer definitely wants his secret to remain a secret & he knows that after his wedding, he will have to face Gauhar’s family every now & then, that too in the evenings & that is something he can not afford. I kind of enjoy seeing how Sameer is always very much on top of his game all the time, like considering the emotional & personal baggage that he has, one might expect him to be a little lost or spaced out at times but Sameer never goes into that zone & stays pretty focused always, which makes his character even more interesting.
Kashif & Gauhar’s phone call was nice. At first I felt Kashif was behaving recklessly, especially now when he knew that Gauhar & Sameer were going to get engaged but then I was reminded that they both did not have a proper closure, they just lost contact & never heard from each other, therefore it is perfectly fine for them to have a conversation or two to end everything properly. Kashif reminded Gauhar about all the things that the woman had said to her at the Shrine, which means although Kashif didn’t believe in her prediction before, he wanted to now. Kashif probably analyzed the way his & Gauhar’s life panned out, that is why he kind of felt he had a reason to believe the things that the woman had predicted about their fate.
The Cliffhanger:
The very last scene was intense & I am sure it has left all the viewers baffled & intrigued at the same time. Did Sameer see Shakira committing suicide & now is he feeling perplexed about not knowing whether she died or not? The woman that Gauhar met – she saw a picture of Shakira in the basement & based on that she deduced that the old lady was Sameer’s mother, it is like she mistook Shakira as Sameer’s biological mother because of the photo. Is Akbar Shakira’s brother? May be Shakira didn’t die. It also makes sense that the butler must’ve brought his sister as Sameer’s governess when he was young – it seems more realistic & befitting that Akbar being one of the house helper must’ve requested Sabeeha to give his sister Shakira a chance to take care of Sameer & then Sabeeha must’ve allowed that? Knowing the kind of controlling person Sabeeha is, it makes sense that she would’ve gotten rid of all the photographs of Sameer’s biological mother, so yes, the picture that Gauhar saw in the basement was of Shakira & Sameer & because of that she thinks Shakira was his mother – the wheelchair-bound lady that she saw at the hospital some time back. All of this has become quite interesting & I can’t wait to find out more.
Closing Thoughts – Phenomenal:
Overall, this episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb was brilliantly directed & acted out. It is actually quite amazing that even after all these episodes, the writer has so much in store for us. Every single episode offers one thing or the other. One scene is enough to change the thought process & it is like the writer is revealing the cards one at a time, at the right time. Ishq Zahe Naseeb has turned out to be one such drama which deals with not only just psychological disorder but so much more in such an interesting manner. This drama gives a well-rounded perspective of the main character Sameer’s life & his personality which is definitely new. Zahid Ahmed once again stole the show with his phenomenal performance & perfect expressions. Sonya Hussyn, Sami Khan & Zarnish Khan have done a brilliant job as well. In the initial part, I found most of the dialogues dubbed, which immediately affected the feel of those scenes but then as the episode progressed, it settled. I felt that may be they wanted the dialogues to be louder that is why they resorted to the dubbing & the only thing I enjoyed was that the background score was toned down in those scenes. In the rest of the episodes the audio was fine & I also liked that they kept the background score to an absolute minimum in most of the scenes. I really hope they tone down the background score even more in the rest of the episodes because it gets a bit too much. This episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb was phenomenal & I can not wait to find out more, I hope they show us the conversation that Gauhar & Akbar had probably 3 episodes back soon. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Ishq Zahe Naseeb.
Lahore is a city which is always hustling amd bustling with activity. Check out our list of upcoming events in the city which you can enjoy with your family and friends:
Haryali Entrepreneurs Market
The Haryali Market is Lahore’s first quality whole foods and craft market which first started in 2013. Here you can find anything and everything organic in terms of food and amazing arts and crafts made by local artisans and young entrepreneurs. Be sure to check out delectable Prawns and Fish by Qzeen, handwoven shoes at Saaz by Aleena and much more. Drum the night away from 8.30 to 10.30pm at the drumming jam session. Don’t miss this one as it’s the last market of this year. Haryali Entrepreneurs Market is taking place tomorrow, 2nd November from 4pm till 11pm at Gulberg Galleria, Lahore.
Daachi Exhibition
Daachi is an arts and crafts exhibition which is hosted by the Daachi foundation. It promotes local artisans crafts which are made with extreme finesse and delicacy. Here you can find crafts such as those specializing in woodwork, textiles, metalwork, jewellery, pottery, musical instruments and much more. You will also find delicious and drool worthy food to enjoy here along with musical performances. Daachi Exhibition is taking place from the 16th of November till the 18th of November from 10am to 8pm at Qasr E Noor, Community Centre in Model Town, Lahore. The entry ticket is priced at 250 PKR and can be used all three days. How cool is that!
Lahore Eat Food Festival
Lahore Eat is one of Lahore’s first food festivals which started off a few years ago. Before Lahore, the festival used to take place in Karachi. The festival is all about food, fun, music and enjoyment. Here you can find various stalls from restaurants and home bakers selling both savory and dessert items. The food is capped at only PKR 350 which means you can eat as much as you can in lesser amounts. But be sure to take loads of money with you if you want to eat from almost all the stalls. Also keep in mind that the event is for families only which means no stags allowed! If you’re a guy, you would need a female friend to accompany you. This year Lahore Eat Food Festival takes place at it’s original destination which is Jilani Park from the 8th of November till the 10th of November from 4pm till 11pm.
Faiz Festival
Faiz Festival is a event hosted by Faiz Ghar in collaboration with Alhamra Arts Council and is dedicated to the art community of Pakistan. The festival pays tribute to music, literature and art while bringing you theatre performances, musical evenings, talks on arts and artists, folk nights and much more. Many of the performances and talks are free to attend. If you’re an art lover, this place should be your go to! Faiz Festival takes place this year on the 15th of November till the 17th of November from 10am to 10pm at Alhamra Halls, Mall Road, Lahore.
Soul Food Festival
Soul Food Festival previously known as Coke Food Festival, is a event which hosts various restaurant and home bakers who serve their best items to you at nominal prices. In addition to this, you can also enjoy musical performances by some of the best singers Pakistan has such as Farhan Saeed, Aima Baig and the likes. Previously held at Lake City, Lahore, we are yet to know where this one will take place.
Lots of ladies never know how and what to pack on their holiday especially when it comes to makeup items because well they have a plethora of items. Realistically speaking, we can’t just pack everything , can we? Here’s a list of makeup essentials to carry on your holiday:
Sunscreen
This product should be a must in your makeup bag. Sunscreen protects our skin from harmful sun rays. No matter where we are travelling, this item should be an essential for us. Choose a sunscreen which is light enough and suits your skin. Also it should be applied before makeup as base to lock in the product. It is advisable to choose a stick sunscreen rather than a liquid one, as it allows us to save space in our luggage and the fear of the product being spilled is reduced.
Cleanser
You can buy a travel sized face cleanser for your upcoming trip. Face cleansers are a must when you need to wash your face in the morning and after you need to remove the makeup from your face once you’re done with the day. Face cleansers also eliminate the need of carrying a separate makeup remover.
BB Cream
Many BB creams contain SPF, so you won’t have to carry a sunscreen separately. BB creams also double as foundations and are light on the skin as well. Buy a new medium or small sized BB cream to open on your trip instead of packing an already used one and try to finish it there and then.
Concealer
The great thing about concealers it that they can be worn with or without foundations or even double as foundations. Choosing the right concealer can be crucial so you don’t look too fair or too dark. Orange or green concealers can also be carried on your trip if you’re skeptical of any blemishes or skin problems you must cover. Choose a stick concealer to carry with you to save space in your luggage.
Powder
A powder keeps the makeup in place and refrains skin from sweating. Lots of people can not live without a good powder, if you’re skeptical of your compact powder breaking while travelling, choose to carry loose powder instead.
Lipstick
An essential and must have, a lady always needs two or three shades of good lipsticks while travelling. Choose between pinks, peaches and nudes as they go with almost every other color. You can also pack a great red color for a night out with your loved ones.
Lip balm
Many lip balms contain SPF and can keep your lips moisturized and hydrated. You can apply lip balm before or after putting your lipstick on. You can also choose to buy tinted lip balms which will rule out the option of carrying lipsticks.
Mascara
Mascara awakens your eyes and makes you look absolutely fresh. Two coats of a good mascara and you’ll look absolutely stunning on your trip. You can easily get a travel sized mascara from the store to carry with you.
News was ripe that Mehwish Hayat had been finalized as the lead alongside Humayun Saeed in Nadeem Baig’s upcoming film London Nahi Jaunga. Headlines began doing rounds, when an interview of Nadeem Baig with Dhanak went on social media and saw Baig reluctantly stating that Mehwish Hayat could be in the lead.
However, as per latest news, the film’s lead actor and producer Humayun Saeed, stated that it had not been the case. “Yes we are indeed in talks with two/three actresses but we haven’t signed a contract with anyone yet. Once we do, we will make an official announcement,” leading daily, Something Haute qouted Humayun Saeed as saying.
Alongside Mehwish Hayat, news also had it the actress Kubra Khan had also been roped in for second lead opposite Humayun in the film London Nahi Jaunga.
London Nahi Jaunga, directed by Nadeem Baig has been written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar and stars Humayun Saeed in the lead. The film, is one of the two announced by Baig for next year; the other one being scripted by Vasay Chaudhry. Although carrying a similar name, London Nahi Jaunga, as confirmed by Nadeem Baig, is not a sequel of Punjab Nahi Jaungi and will feature a different story altogether.
Shaadi season is upon us which means we need to get our bookings done asap, especially with the best of photographers out there. Here’s a list of wedding photographers to book for your big day:
The Videographers
Consisting of a young, fun team of individuals, The Videographers are not your usual run of the mill photographers. They create stories out of your wedding making it a memory of a lifetime. The Videographers were the pioneers of recording testimonials from friends and family as part of a wedding series. Although, The Videographers are based in Lahore, they also travel around the globe as per requirements.
Studio Afzl
Studio Afzl started of in the 1980s and are still going strong especially with the big wigs of the country. Studio Afzl’s photography is pleasing to the eye as they capture perfect candid moments which look straight out of a fairytale. Studio Afzl is based in Lahore but travel out of station as per client’s requirements.
HS Studio by Bilal Saeed
HS Studio captures all the intricate moments in a person’s wedding such as the decor, everyone’s expressions, the cute candid moments and all things fun at weddings. Taking the legacy forward of Bilal Saeed, the owner of HS Studio who passed away almost a year back, this place never fails to impress. HS Studio is located in Lahore and love to travel to cover your special events.
Fine Art Weddings by Irfan Ahson
You’d be living under a rock if you didn’t know who Irfan Ahson is. No wedding is ever complete without coverage from Irfan Ahson as this photographer covers the weddings of the who’s who of the country. They sure do come with a hefty package, but do contact them before making up your mind of not considering them.
A Small Shutter
A Small Shutter is based in UAE, USA and of course Pakistan. The team is dedicated towards giving you the best memories from your special events while they capture every moment with great finesse and detail.
Xpressions Photography
Xpressions Photography brings life to your photos and videos as they leave no stone unturned to rapidly capture all the best moments of your big days. They’re a dedicated team located in Lahore who willingly travel for work.
Weddings by Usman Jamshed – Photography and Cinematic Films
Usman Jamshed Studio uses high end equipment such as cameras and drones to capture each and every moment of your wedding ever so beautifully. The Studio is located at Model Town, Lahore. In addition to photography, Usman Jamshed even hosts a salon owned by Usman’s wife Anum from where you can get hair and makeup services for the big day. Ain’t this just an amazing deal to avail?
Maha’s Photography
Maha’s Photography is the most popular photographer in Islamabad. Almost ever famous celebrity hailing from Islamabad or having events in the city books them. They served as photographers for Aiman Muneeb’s wedding in Karachi and also Hamza Naimal’s wedding festivities. Check their work out on Instagram and Facebook.
Rabi Pirzada definitely stays in the news, and that too for all the wrong reasons. In fact, for the past few days, Rabi Pirzada has been making headlines one after another and now, considering her streak of making news, one wonders if the latest gimmick is part of the plan too, because seriously, nothing can be trusted these days. But if this isn’t planned and is a leaked ‘private’ video of Rabi’s that has gone viral, the culprit needs to be reported and made to serve the due punishment for cyber bullying and harassment.
In a rather unfortunate turn of events, a video featuring Rabi Pirzada, dancing naked has gone viral. Sources claim it has to be Rabi’s boyfriend who uploaded a ‘private’ video on social media and made it go viral.
Although a number of people have been bashing Rabi for the video, majority have come out in support of the singer cum actress claiming how social media has already ruined lives for a lot of people and Rabi shouldn’t be subjected to any criticism and the issue be dealt with complete sensitivity.
Here’s what Twitter is saying regarding Rabi Pirzada’s leaked video
Khalil-ur-Rehman is a renowned writer and director. In a recent interview, he shared his views about women. He talked about how he considers those women as pious who are loyal to their husbands or else they are not women. He kept on sharing his misogynistic views and said women should rape men if they want equality.
His interview sparked great controversy and many people condemned his views. People even questioned ‘how can such a man write dramas for us which is absolutely cancer for our society.’
Many celebrities came out and shared their opinion on his views. Let’s checkout!
Meesha Shafi questioned how many people in the industry will stand against him?
Ummmm and how many actors, actresses, pro/dir and channels will put their foot down in response to these views and send a message of resistence here? https://t.co/Dg7s0V3DNe
Jami Moor shared that the industry is filled with these kinds of people. Darkness is fed openly by creeps!
Khalil ur rehman Qamar types are present in almost every channel, film company or studio, fashion world, styling, media houses, post production, music industry, we all know it. It shows in our films morning shows News Tv dramas. Darkness is fed openly by creeps. Its all True!
Ali Gul Pir also stood up against Khalil-ur-Rehman.
And this guy is the most sought-after writer in our TV industry. If he is the one writing the dramas then you can expect the kind of shit you see on TV https://t.co/R5txWrNK3Y
At least 74 passengers were killed and a number of others injured when Tezgam Express caught fire near the city area of Liaquatpur on Thursday. Tezgam Express was on its way to Rawalpindi from Karachi and caught fire when a gas cylinder owned by passengers exploded.
The fire engulfed two economy class coaches.
Immediate inquiry has been ordered into the matter by the Prime Minister, while Railway Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced Rs.15 million as compensation for each passenger killed in the incident and Rs 500,000 for the injured.
The entire nation has been in mourning ever since the fire that claimed 74 lives and left families devastated. Celebrities have been lending condolences and offering support for all. Here’s what Pakistan is saying about the Tezgam Fire incident.
Nadia Jamil is a Pakistani actress and host who is known for Meri Jaan, Raat Chali Hai Jhoom Ke, Balu Mahi and Behadd.
She is a true humanitarian with a kind heart. Nadia adopted a boy was a brick laborer. She took care of that boy and now he is going to become an engineer. She also shared the story of another boy who was a street beggar and he is also becoming an engineer. Nadia was very proud to share this news on Twitter.
“If my boys,1 born a brick laborer,1 a street beggar, can be applying 2 Hassan Abdal 4 engineering, & play cricket w their friends. If they can smile like this, all our kids can. Decide each child is yours. Do what you can 4 even ONE child. Where there is a will there IS a way! IA! Naida wrote.
If my boys,1 born a brick labourer,1 a street beggar, can be applying 2 Hassan Abdal 4 egineering, & play cricket w their friends. If they can smile like this,all our kids can. Decide each child is yours. Do what you can 4 even ONE child. Where there is a will there IS a way! IA! pic.twitter.com/PRg4XLyLwZ
Pakistani actor Mohib Mirza and Amina Sheikh were married for quite a long time but recently Mohib announced that they have been separated. Mohib revealed the news of separation in Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan. Fans were quite sad over this news.
Mohib posted a picture of his new look. He is currently working on a new project and he has changed his hairstyle.
A fan of Mohib expressed her disappointment in Mohib’s transformation picture.
Mohib asked the fan not to judge him and replied, “that’s what an actor’s job is, wait till you come to a conclusion and make harsh judgments. That’s my next look. You don’t like it that’s fine but at the end of the day script and requirement drive my work. Haha, I am the same person proudly.”
There isn’t a dearth of pizza places in Lahore but not everyone can make the best ones out there. You really need to work on the ingredients and quality of the dish to make it perfect. Here’s a list of pizza places which make some of the best pizzas in Lahore for you to try out:
The Pantry by Polo Lounge
Different from the round shaped pizzas, Pantry serves uncoventional shaped pizzas which use locally sourced cheeses and ingredients. A really good option if you’re looking for a quick bite and one person can easily finish the whole pizza by themselves. Pantry is located in Gulberg, DHA and Johar Town.
The Sweet Tooth
The Sweet Tooth were the first ones to introduce Chicago styled pizzas to Lahore. It’s a deep dish pizza with many layers of gooey, oozing cheese and tomatoes which will leave you full to the brim. The Sweet Tooth is located in DHA, Gulberg, Johar Town and Androon Shehr.
Manhattan Bites
Another favorite amongst many, Manhattan Bites is quite popular for selling huge slices of pizza which is a whole meal in itself. Their pizzas are really huge, you won’t be able to finish them easily. Other than pizzas, they also serve calzones, which is an Italian oven baked folded pizza. Try this one if you’re looking for something different. Manhattan Bites is located at various locations over Lahore.
Broadway Pizza
Another place which serves a huge slice of pizza to fulfill your hungry tummy is Broadway Pizza. With a huge variety of flavors to choose from such as kebab pizza and veggie options, Broadway is your place to go as they are open as late as 3 in the morning.
Rina’s Kitchenette
Rina’s Kitchentte offers one of the best pizzas in town which is almost true to the Italian taste. You can choose from a variety of 8 Italian style pizzas to devour down. Rina’s Kitchenette is located in Gulberg and DHA.
Sweet Affairs
One of the first places to introduce wood-fired pizzas in Lahore, Sweet Affairs pizzas have a unique taste to them especially when paired with the condiments they offer. Sweet Affairs is located in Gulberg and DHA.
Cosa Nostra
Another wood-fired pizza which can be easily eaten by one person, Cosa Nostra’s thin crust pizza is crispy, crunchy and is true to it’s Italian taste.
Delish Pizza Bar
This place serves both thin and thick crust pizzas with unique flavors which you wouldn’t even imagine on your pizzas such as spinach alfredo and beef tenderloin. You have to try it to get the taste and actually start liking it. Delish is located in Model Town, Gulberg and DHA.
Forks and Knives
Fancy a pizza with a desi touch such as malai boti and kebabs? Yes, you read that right. Forks and knives hailing from Faisalabad have already won the hearts of many Lahoris, so head over to check out their unique pizza styles. Forks and Knives is located in Johar Town.
Famous writer Khalil-ur-Rehman is known for his problematic views about women. In a recent interview, he called himself ‘feminist’ and shared his views about women.
p’Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar in an interview defended his ideas and ‘Philosophy’ around how he sees society.
He talked about his famous drama serial ‘Mere Pass Tum Ho’ and shared, “It (Mere Pass Tum Ho) is a story of several men, not just one. I have come across multiple married couples who go through the same ordeal. I’ve observed when a married woman cheats, she doesn’t feel ashamed at all. The reason behind her not feeling guilty is because she has been backed by another man. When an unmarried woman cheats, she feels guilty.”
He also stated, “But when a married man betrays his wife, he feels guilty. He feels embarrassed.”
Khalil also said that women shouldn’t criticize Mere Pass Tum Ho and shared, “I’m only narrating this story in your [women’s] favor. Like it or not, I don’t call every woman a woman. To me, the only beautiful trait a woman can possess is her loyalty and her haya/modesty. If a woman isn’t loyal then she is not a woman. Register an FIR against me for if you don’t subscribe to my point of view but I won’t budge.”
He also shared, “Get someone to try me under #MeToo, I won’t care about that either. But I won’t be able to call every woman a woman. That simply isn’t true for me.”
He continued and talked about how he is fighting for good women and said, “A man leaves all his honor, his self-esteem with his wife when he goes out to earn a living. And I curse those women who violate that trust. That was the concept behind Mere Pass Tum Ho and so I’m fighting for the ‘good women’. It would be unfair to these [good] women to be classified along with those who aren’t loyal.”
He called himself feminist and shared, “Trust me, you’ll not find a bigger feminist in Pakistan, but I fight for good women only. Loyalty is a woman’s virtue; don’t challenge it.”
“A few weeks ago, a feminist group had a conversation with me regarding equality. I asked them if they’ve ever heard about a gang of men kidnapping a woman? They assured me they have. I asked them then why don’t women do the same? If you wish to strive for equality then kidnap men as well. Rob a bus, gang rape a man, so that I can understand what you [women] mean by equality.”
“Rather than figuring out your own rights, you’re only asking your part from men’s rights. That’s never going to happen! The most one of these feminist groups can do is chant slogans against me, tweet a few thousand tweets but that’s it! Women can’t do anything else.”
Qamar believes if women were to challenge men the whole society will collapse.
“I was once in conversation with Sultana Siddiqui, and she asked me, ‘Khalil, why don’t you write anything against men?’ I asked her what should I write about men? Should I abuse him? I would, but then what? She said, ‘What do you mean? Even men remarry and indulge in extramarital affairs. Why do you choose to be so selective?’ I just had one question in response, ‘But with whom? A woman, right?’”
He believes if a woman says no to man then men will not be tempted to have extramarital affairs. He blames women are the reason behind the extramarital affairs of men.
He kept on saying how women are the reason behind the extramarital statement and justified his thoughts by saying, “You have to understand this philosophy. A wife is worried about what? Another woman. That other woman isn’t a man. So riddle me this: you are destroying a man and you’re the one who’s complaining about it as well.”
“A man cannot say no. He just can’t. A good woman can,” he concluded.
What are your views about this? Let us know in the comments section.
While watching Disney films, we always get transfixed into a whole new world, but have you ever thought these places could be real.. Well, yes some of them truly are. Here’s a list of places that inspired Disney films:
Angel Falls, Venezuela (Up)
Angel Falls located in Venezuela is the tallest waterfall located at 3,200 feet and guess what the waterfall is? Nope, not an overhead river but just rainwater. The waterfall has served as inspiration in the movie Up and been known as Paradise Falls.
Chillon Castle, Switzerland (The Little Mermaid)
An island castle, this castle is one of the most visited places in Switzerland. The palace comprises of Medieval style architecture with 100 individual buildings merged together to become one palace. Chillon Castle also served as inspiration for Prince Eric’s kingdom in The Little Mermaid.
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany (The Sleeping Beauty)
This beautiful castle is located in Bavaria, Germany. Ludwig II of Bavaria built this castle as a personal refuge. After he died in 1886, Neuschwanstein opened to the paying public and has since had over 60 million visitors. The castle is designed using the Romanesque Revival style architecture. Having prominently featured in many movies, the palace is most famous for being an inspiration for Disney’s Sleeping Beauty. Talk about sleeping for a 100 years atop a hill!
Riquewihr, France (Beauty and The Beast)
One of the most villages of France, Riquewihr was used as inspiration in Beauty and The Beast. A colorful town complete with cobbled streets and fountains, Riquewihr will surely transport you to Belle’s hometown.
Chateau de Chambord, France (Beauty and The Beast)
This castle located in Chambord, France is an incomplete building which comprises of French Renaissance style architecture. This palace was built to serve as a hunting lodge for François I. It opened to the public in 2007 and has drawn in more than 700,000 visitors till then. It also served as the Beast’s castle for the Beauty and The Beast.
Notre Dame Cathedral, France (The Hunchback of Notre Dame)
One of the most iconic cathedral’s in France is the Notre Dame Cathedral which took 200 years to complete and boats of the finest examples of Gothic architecture. It should come as no surprise that the Hunchback of Notre Dame was inspired by this cathedral as the name already suggests.
Forbidden City, China (Mulan)
Well the movie was about all about China so what better place to take inspiration from. The Forbidden City served as an inspiration for the Emperor’s home in the film which was once home to the Ming and Qing dynasties of the country.
Machu Picchu, Peru (The Emperor’s New Groove)
It was believed that Machu Picchu was the residence of the Emperor, Pachacuti. After the Spanish Conquest, the site become lost until it was rediscovered in 1911.Machu Picchu served as inspiration for Pacha’s village in The Emperor’s New Groove.
Taj Mahal, India (Aladdin)
The iconic Taj Mahal with it’s white marble outlay and inlay, surrounded by lush green gardens served as inspiration for the Sultan’s palace in Aladdin.
For the third time in a film and fourth time working together, we have the incredible pair Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat, pairing up one more time. The duo has first worked together in Nadeem Baig’s cinematic ventures Jawani Phir Nahi Aani and Punjab Nahi Jaungi and now, according to news sources, they’re coming together, once again for London Nahi Jaunga.
The audience has always shipped the onscreen pairing of Humayun Saeed with Mehwish Hayat. The duo’s drama serial Dillagi, which was again directed by Nadeem Baig, was a massive hit. People flocked to their televisions to watch Anmol and Mohid and the chemistry Saeed and Hayat shared was palpable.
And, rightfully so, when a pair shares such crackling chemistry on screen, filmmakers and directors would want to cast them together again and again. Especially when they have a bond and fan following like Humayun Saeed and Mehwish Hayat.
According to director Nadeem Baig, the story of London Nahi Jaunga, happens to belong to the same genre as Punjab Nahi Jaunga. However, the script would be different, following a different setting and a new cast alongside some from Punjab Nahi Jaunga as well. The director has clearly denied rumors of London Nahi Jaunga to be a sequel of PNJ.
Written by Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, London Nahi Jaunga is slated for a 2020 release. However, Nadeem Baig also confirmed that Humayun Saeed and he would be working on another film as well, written by Vasay Chaudhry. The cast of this yet to be titled film is not finalized yet.
Production will begin on any of the two scripts when the final draft is ready.
With the use of the smartphone increasing ever so rapidly, companies are not lagging behind in introducing gadgets after gadgets which accompany your phones. They do care about customer convenience right? Or is it just all about the money? Well, that is up to the consumer, meanwhile here’s a list of cool gadgets you can buy for your smartphone.
Phone wallet
You know when you’re just going around the corner to get something and don’t want to carry a purse or wallet, so you just stick some money in your phone case. Well, no need to do that anymore with this wallet. This phone wallet allows you to store your cards and some cash behind your phone. You can store as many as 3-5 cards in this product and the best part it, it is removable.
Phone holder
This phone holder or grip also acts as a phone stand allowing you to watch your favorite shows easily without worrying about balancing your phone. You can also easily take selfies with this without worrying about dropping your phone. There are many designs available in this cool product.
Folding keyboard
Some people really do love typing a lot on their phones, well in that case, this keyboard comes in handy. The fun part is that it can be easily carried around with you as it folds down to the size of a smartphone for easy storage.
Portable chargers
Portable chargers are life savers for many people, especially the ones who have a lot of work to do on their smartphones. Portable chargers come in different sizes and capacities while some being able to charge phones upto 5 times.
Car phone mount
With the gps navigator gone obsolete, car phone mounts are useful when you need to use google maps on your phone. But please don’t use it to play videos while driving.
Selfie ring
The selfie ring is a must have for selfie lovers and makeup bloggers. No need to worry about low lighting in areas, just attach the selfie ring on your phone and you’re good to go for some kickass pictures.
Selfie sticks
Trying to fit everyone in a group picture but you are not tall enough or your arms are not long enough? Well, the selfie stick is there for a reason. One of the coolest inventions out there, the selfie sticks makes pictures so much easier without much hassle.
Phone tripod
Smartphones have become so advanced that most people use them to do almost all their work, from making hi defintion videos to pictures. This is when a phone tripod comes in really handy. It comes with a wireless remote which allows easy clicks.
Smart baby monitor
This gadget connects with your phone via an app known as “WithBaby”. Just install it on your phone and check on your baby via video and audio. It also checks on the baby’s activities in the room, the room temperature and humidity, while letting you see everything on your smartphone.
Hira Mani has a beautiful family with Salman Saqib Shaikh. She has two sons named Muzammil and Ibrahim.
As soon as the movie Joker was released Hira Mani took her son to the cinema to watch this great movie. She opened up about the impact of the movie Joker on her son.
Hira Mani’s son Muzammil shared, “He wanted to see the movie ‘Joker’ as he always has been taught that these fictional characters never play a negative role. He thinks that Joker was a nice person but selfish people and society changed him into a violent person.”
The main cause, Muzammil gave about the Joker turning into a negative person is bullying as he stated that he himself is bullied at school so he can totally feel his pain. He also shared that this bullying may bring some mental issues to him. He has appreciated the character of Joker, yet he wants everyone to change their behavior with each other.
Hira Mani posted the latest pictures of her sons in Joker’s avatar. Her boys look absolutely cute. The boys wore red suits and did same makeover like Joker.
Here are pictures of Muzammil and Ibrahim in Joker’s avatar:
She also posted videos of her sons going crazy over the movie Joker!
Dawn happens to be Pakistan’s oldest and most respected media outlets in Pakistan. When trying to authenticate a news story or looking for a source, Dawn is one of the first and most reliable source for all, Pakistanis or otherwise.
And so, when Dawn, is accused to have changed a story, something as sensitive as a rape story, of an established filmmaker, there are bound to be questions and allegations.
Although Dawn was the first publication to feature Jami’s story when he opened up about his rape in the morning, the platform took the story off all its social media by the afternoon.
Not only this, all of Dawn’s employees (editors and writers in point) had taken down the tweets or comments where they had shared the story’s link on social media.
People began to question and even Jami himself had a cryptic reply which hinted at the fact that there was some internal politics going on, especially, when the mention of the ‘media tycoon’ who had raped Jami, was deleted from Dawn’s story once it became live again.
And so, its only natural that backlash landed at the only name for Dawn’s editor, Hamna Zubair. Perhaps Hamna had been receiving a load of queries as to why Jami’s story was removed and then edited. This prompted Hamna to share how she had resigned from her position at Dawn in August.
Hamna then urged the public to direct their questions to Dawn’s current editors who would be able to answer people in official capacities. She herself stated her disappointed at the story having been edited but maintained that Dawn and its editors had always been ethical and courageous, and that if there would be any developments, Dawn would always do the right thing by its standards.
A recent update on Meesha and Ali’s court case is here. The mother of Meesha Shafi, Saba Hameed appeared in court to record her statement as Meesha’s first witness.
Saba Hameed testifies against Ali Zafar. Meesha’s first witness appeared in court and supported her allegations against Ali Zafar. Saba Hameed is a renowned TV actress and she is the first witness in the defamation case filed by Ali Zafar.
Saba told the court that sexual harassment in the entertainment industry is common as it is in our society generally. She said that Meesha is a private person and best to resolve the issue before going public with her statement against Ali Zafar. Meesha was not prepared to work with Ali Zafar due to past incidents of sexual harassment. She told the court that her daughter informed her of the incident of harassment 10-15 days prior to going to the public. Saba recalled that her daughter told to her “I am never going to put myself in this position ever again” in reference to the incident of harassment. She described the mixed feelings of guilt and shame which stopped Meesha from coming forward after the first incident a few years back. She told the court that it was only after experiencing a pattern of behavior from Ali Zafar did her daughter feel compelled to come out or even mention the incidents of sexual harassment to anyone.
Saba further said that her daughter was speaking the truth and that she spoke in the public interest. SHE Also said that in her generation women were fearful about speaking on such matters like sexual harassment but now things have changed women are more courageous. They are speaking up and realizing that it is not their fault that if they are being sexually harassed and it is no one’s concern that if they choose to wear cloth of their choice and that should never be the reason/justification was inappropriate touching/sexual harassment or rape.
Saba Hameed disclosed that she was also aware of other women who have been sexually harassed by Ali Zafar but she is not choosing to disclose their names because of the privacy reasons of those women. She explained that it is difficult for a victim of sexual harassment to speak especially where the harasser and victim have a relationship of friendship and trust.
Saba also shared that since Meesha’s tweet, it was Meesha who had suffered more reputationally, financially, emotionally and socially. Saba also shed light on the systematic vilification campaign against Meesha and the allegations she faced about her statement. Saba said that victims who share their experiences and name their harassers are labeled as trouble makers in the industry and end up losing work. She also said that her daughter tapped into all avenues to resolve this situation but was unsuccessful and only then she takes the step to go public.
She stated that ” Meesha is perceived to be an empowered woman but it is true that even the bravest the women experience fear of repercussion.”
Ali Zafar again failed to file a reply in the defamation case for Rs.2 billion filed by Meesha Shafi. Ali Zafar’s counsels have filed an application in the court asking the judge to stay Meesha’s defamation on the ground that Ali Zafar’s suit for defamation should be decided first. Meesha counsels have turned the move by Ali Zafar a dilatory tactic to avoid adjudication of Meesha’s case against Ali Zafar. The next date of the hearing has been set to November 2019.