FPW this year had a few distnictive features from last years. It had a new board this time, with Deepak Parwani as the chairperson and Feri Rawanian as the CEO. The venue had also changed from Pearl Continental to Global Marquee near FTC. The lineup was powerful but bridals soon took over the runway and they were not very impressive either. Here are pictures of some of them that did not appeal at all;

This one by Sana Yasir could have done better, if the hues and shade were not this monotonous.

The sleeves and colour and the kurti, nothing really sits right in this Obaid Sheikh ensemble.

This one by Erum Khan does not impress at all.

This one by Saira Rizwan is strictly ok but nothing spectacular.

This one by Aamna Aqeel could have done much better without the shawl.

Misha Lakhani has done a good job in keeping it simple yet beautiful.

Bilal Ashraf took the film industry with his portrayal of Asfandyar Khan last year in the hit movie Janaan. The film is still playing a good luck charm for him as it bagged him the first award of his career.

Pakistan Music and Media Awards were held yesterday in Birmingham. Bilal went on to get his first award at the ceremony. Janaan has recently completed its one year from release, the female lead Armeena Rana Khan also posted a throwback for one year anniversary of Janaan and now Bilal has just won an award making his fans appreciate him even more. Janaan also won the award for Best film.

Iqra Aziz and Affan Waheed are starring together in drama Khamoshi to be aired on HUM TV. The cast also includes Bilal Khan and Zara Noor Abbas. So Zara left everyone confused on social media when she posted a congratulations to Iqra and Affan on getting engaged. See her post:

Some people took it as a promotion for the upcoming play but soon many platforms tagged the celebs and started congratulating them. Affan Waheed is already married and this caused an uproar in comments section with some calling out this as a fake news while others claimed that Affan is divorced and though the shot in Zara’s post is from their drama but the couple is engaged. There is no word on this controversy from either Affan or Iqra.

Things will only clear out when any of the two involved will give a statement!

Humayun Saeed, Ahmed Ali Butt and Nadeem Baig have been celebrating the success of their film Punjab Nahin Jaongi which is still running successfully on box office. But the guys are now back to work. Ahmed Ali Butt shared the picture of script on his Instagram. Written by Vasay Chaudhary, shoot of JPNA 2 will start soon.

First installment of the film, Jawani Phirr Nahin Aani was also a success. The sequel will spot one change in the cast as Hamza Ali Abbasi will not be a part of the film. Fahad Mustafa is the third friend this time in place of Hamza. Lets see if JPNA 2 can match the success of Punjab Nahin Jaongi or not!

Lala Begum is a short film directed by Mehreen Jabbar. The film has won a lot of critical acclaim from the day it came out. The cast includes Marina Khan, Sonia Rehman and Humayun Saeed. The story of the film revolves around the relationship between two sisters who meet after a long time. The screenplay of the film is written by Muhammad Ahmed.

The film has bagged another honour for Pakistani cinema as it won the award for best screenplay at the 6th Annual Washington DC Asian Film Festival (DCSAFF). DCSAFF is a very prestigious cultural event held in Washington and the win has undoubtedly brought more good name for Pakistani cinema.

Sanam Baloch is one of those few actresses of today, who are still very natural in their outlook. No elaborate hairdos, hair extensions, nose jobs, pouty lips or extreme contouring. Just a normal girl blessed with very good looks. And that is exactly how Sanam was looking all dressed up for her cousin’s wedding. Wearing a light pink short shirt adorned with gota work and paired with a very modern yet desi frilly pants, loose natural hair and light pink makeup, Sanam looks absolutely stunning;

The very handsome and very versatile Humayun Saeed is now more popular than ever because of his super hit ”Punjab Nahi Jaungi”. The star is become increasingly famous not only due to his unconventional and lovable portrayal of Fawad Khagga, but also due to the extensive publicity campaign that started in the wake of movie’s release and continuing since then.

There was a stir in the Deira City Center Dubai yesterday as mesmerized fans saw hero of the very movie they were watching amongst themselves. He spoke to his fans, watched ”Punjab Nahi Jaungi” with them and obligingly participated in the rounds and rounds of selfies that took place in the cinema. Excited fans encircled Humayun and appreciated his role in the movie and his presence among themselves.

Sarah Khan and Agha Ali recently got engaged. Everyone wants to know more about them and especially why they fell in love with each other. They are being seen together in number of shows and for a change it is good to see them talking about each other as well as their relationship.

Sarah Khan and Agha Ali were invited as guests on Good Morning Pakistan. Sarah Khan talked about those good qualities of Agha Ali which attracted her towards him. She said,

“He is very responsible. Unlike other men, he does not only concentrate on his own work but also looks after the house and family although many people think he is not responsible but that is not the case.”

Sarah Khan also said that Agha Ali will stay a mystery for people who don’t know him very well. She said,

“He might come across as someone with an attitude to a person who does not know him very well but once you get to know him he is totally opposite to that. He gives everyone so much respect. It is so wrong that some people judge others and pass comments about them without getting to know them.”

The next aspect of Agha Ali’s personality which Sarah revealed was the best one. She said,

“He never lies. He is so truthful that he does not even tell small lies. He is very honest.”

Sarah Khan surely told the viewers some brand new things about Agha Ali.

Muniba Mazari is always an epitome of strength, grit and determination in the face of harshest realities of life. One hearing of her story and one look at her beaming smile will make your forget moaning about the petty troubles of everyday life.

It seems that celebrities along with common men take immense inspiration from the beautiful girl who has the courage to smile despite having been through one of the worst tragedies that can happen in human existence.

Recently, she was present at VUAE’17 and impressed the audience with her sheer power of will. Among those inflicted by her infectious enthusiasm are the handsome Bollywood heroes Vivek Oberoi and Anil Kapoor. Muniba shared pictures of herself with them and look at what they had to say about her in return.

And they are so very right. Muniba Mazari is certainly an exceptional human being, shining so bright in such extra ordinary circumstances.

The city of Lahore is known for its vibrant lifestyle and culture which is why any person who has lived in Lahore misses it no matter which corner of the world they move to. Nadia Jamil who is a true Lahori is nowadays in Cambridge. She is really enjoying the fact that she can be as independent in Cambridge as she wants without being noticed unnecessarily but she misses so many things about Lahore.

Here are some of her tweets which show that Nadia Jamil cannot wait to get back to Lahore!

Cricket comes home! Yes the possibility of International cricket increased four folds after International players came to Pakistan in the team Peshawar Zalmi. And finally we have first International match as world XI arrived in Pakistan. First match of Azaadi Cup was played yesterday and how the guest team arrived in stadium? Yes in rickshaws. Now this is how you promote your culture. A rickshaw stopped midway in the ground too but Darren Sammy sure knows how these work since he got down and started pushing it making the rickshaw start again. Here see the colourful rickshaws bringing the guest team to stadium:

The day ended in a positive note too since we won the first match against World XI. The score card was more than exciting too as we scored big at home ground:

We wish International cricket starts soon in Pakistan and gives opportunity to all crazy fans to witness their stars live!

Hina Altaf is a goal oriented young woman who is constantly finding new ways to take her career to another level. She started her showbiz career as a VJ and now she is not only a phenomenal actress but also a host who has hosted many important shows. Hina Altaf’s next move will surprise all her fans. She has already invested the money she earned from her acting career into starting a take away service for all the foodies out there. Restaurant business is a booming industry in Pakistan so Hina Altaf is very soon going to alter this take away business into a restaurant. Hina Altaf hasn’t shared details about the kind of restaurant she will be opening but she shared that there has been a soft opening and the business will start on regular basis very soon. Until then she does not want to share any details regarding it. We wish Hina Altaf all the best!

Sanam Jung talks about her married life all the time on her morning show but this is the first time that she talked about the reason why getting married to an actor was never an option for her. When one of her guests asked her that if she did not fall in love with Qassam then was it possible that she ended up getting married to an actor? To this Sanam replied,

“I have known Qassam and have liked him ever since I was a VJ therefore I could never think about getting married to anyone else. He was the only man I imagined spending the rest of my life with.”

She also said,

“Even if Qassam was never part of my life, I would never have married an actor because I can’t tolerate my husband sharing screen space with different heroines and telling so many women on screen that he loves them!”

This shows how possessive Sanam is about her man!

Hina Altaf was invited as a guest in Jago Pakistan Jago and she candidly talked about the qualities she wants in her future husband. However, Hina Altaf made it clear that she is career oriented and has no plans of getting married anytime soon. She also revealed,

“I have been getting proposals for marriage ever since I was in grade 10. Even my tuition teacher sent a proposal for me. I found that really annoying because I have always been career oriented.”

When Sanam asked her what qualities Hina wanted in her future husband. Hina was very frank and honest about it.

“My future husband should be juro ka ghulam, someone who listens to every single thing I tell him.”

She also said that she didn’t want to marry someone with a colorful personality but a man who was a little bit shy. The reason she gave was,

“A shy person will be easy to control while a man with a colorful personality would be hard to control. I don’t want to waste all my energy controlling my man, I would much rather put that energy into my work!”

All of Hina Altaf’s choices were surprising, she said that she did not want to marry a tall, dark and handsome man but she wanted to marry someone with average looks. At the same time she also said that she will turn that average looking man into a really dashing personality! Hina Altaf also said,

“I would never want to marry an actor because the timings in this profession are so tiring, I wouldn’t want two people in the same house who are tired all the time!”

Hadiqa Kiani has just dropped her album Wajd which was filled were beautiful sufi rendition. The songs as well as the videos were simply perfection. After remaining busy with that, Hadiqa is off for a vacation and is spending some quality time with her son. They did hiking and visited the Natural History Museum of LA too. Here are some fun pictures of mother-son duo from their holiday:

Good Morning Pakistan is not known for a lot of original themes and ideas but yesterday’s episode was simply cuteness overload. It was all about celebrities and their precious little princesses. Their were four starlets and each had her baby girl with her and they were all dressed in peaches and pinks and golds and flowers.

Guests included Fiza Ali and her little one Faryal, Sadia Imam and her girl Meerab, Samar and her toddler Pareeshay and Abeer Javed and her little one Mina. The atmosphere was very girly with games and toys fit for their little years. There were a lot of tantrums thrown by the younger divas and a lot of portion of the show was spent sorting out the continuously ensuing fights but all in all it was treat for all little girls’ lovers.

Mikaal Zulfiqar is one of those celebrities who despite of being associated with the showbiz industry for a long time, don’t reveal a lot about their personal life in interviews. Even on social media he hardly ever posts something relating to his personal life unless it is really important. Like many other celebrities nowadays Mikaal Zulfiqar is also out of country. Nowadays he is in London, spending quality time with his brother who is also a talented actor, singer and even a dancer.

Mikaal Zulfiqar posted his feelings about his younger brother along with this photograph.

“So proud of my brother. He’s working with the biggest and best names in theatre in the UK and elsewhere too. An extremely talented actor, singer and dancer. He like me has worked hard to be where he is. Another example of how hard work, dedication, perseverance and love for what you do. Eventually pays……. Super proud of what you are doing and your dedication and focus.”

It is great to see these two hardworking and talented brothers bonding and spending time together.

Muhammad Amir has come  along way since the start of his career. He got caught in controversies and bans and saw some very difficult time in life. But the star learned from his mistakes and rose above all the stuff he was surrounded to get his position back. Now the time is in favour of Amir and he is constantly getting good news about everything. After winning champions trophy and playing in a league he has gotten the best news of his life. The cricketer is blessed with a beautiful baby girl and she is so adorable. Here see the beauty with her papa posing for a picture:

May Allah bless the baby girl and give her all the happiness in life!

Mahira Khan has a beauty to die for. The way she rocks the shades of gold is nobody else’s business. Mahira did a photoshoot recently for a fashion campaign and the girl rocked it as usual. (Alprazolam snappywap.com) From loose buns to wet pulled back Mahira spotted different hair styles and shined in all. Here get mesmerized by the beauty of the diva:

Agha Ali and Ayeza Khan worked together in the drama Mere Mehrban and were also seen together in the telefilm Daagh Daman Ka. These two actors look great together on screen but they have never really talked about how they felt about working with each other until now.

Agha Ali was invited to an Eid special Morning Show in which he talked about all the actresses he had enjoyed working with. Among others, he mentioned the name of Ayeza Khan with great admiration. He said that working with her was a wonderful experience. He also went on to say,

“Ayeza Khan is out of this world. She is so nice that it is hard to believe that she is human. I swear she is like an Angel.”

It is always good to hear co-stars talking so fondly about each other. We are also waiting to hear how Ayeza Khan feels about Agha Ali!

Aamir Khan has been in the news a lot lately for all the wrong reasons. It all started with a tweet and then there was one controversy after another regarding his marriage. After Faryal Makhdoom announced that she was expecting, there was hope that the couple might get back together but Aamir Khan said that he did not believe that Faryal was expecting so he was going ahead with the divorce since their differences could not be reconciled.

For the past few weeks there was a rumor circulating on the social media that Aamir Khan and model Alyzeh Gabol were dating. People were also commenting that Alyzeh Gabol was the other woman in the relationship and the reason why Aamir Khan was divorcing Faryal Makhdoom. It all started when these two were spotted together in different places and Aamir Khan wished Alyzeh Gabol on her birthday.

Aamir Khan posted a video in which he made it clear that he met Alyzeh Gabol only recently and that she had nothing to do with his break up with Faryal Makhdoom. He also said that every girl deserves respect and he respected Alyzeh too. He also urged people to keep Alyzeh out of this drama!

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The plight Of Rohingya Muslims is making every kind heart shed tears around the world and especially muslims as we are all connected by faith. However, very few have taken the measure to leave the safety of their own homes to go and help and check on their brothers and sisters in Burma.

Iqrar ul Hassan, the Sar e Aam anchor who always speaks up for the underdog and makes sure everyone is given their justified due if they try to cheat the common man in any way, has reached Burma to help those in need. There were a lot of rumours, some as horrifying as the news of his death, but he is safe and sound and posted a video on his official Instagram account to explain to Pakistanis the measures that need to be taken and the atrocities those locals are facing in Burma.

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Hamza Ali Abbasi is an outspoken person. He started as an actor and now he is also an anchor for a news channel. He is always seen giving controversial statements and has made a record of getting bans and notices. But Hamza has finally talked about something which is actually related to his own profession. Yes he was the one posting about the initiation of final spell shoot of Parwaaz Hai Junoon. He announced it with a fun selfie of the cast:

Parwaaz Hai Junoon is one of Hamza’s most anticipated projects. The film will show the greatness of Pakistan Air Force where Hamza is playing an officer. Last spell of shoot means we would be seeing Hamza very soon on silver screen. Now lets wait to see when Hamza gives us some updates and insights on Maula Jutt 2.

Farhan Alam’s movie Saawan has made Pakistan proud in a lot award ceremonies around the world before its release locally. The  movie is the story of a physically challenged boy who manages to hold its own in a world of demons despite his physical handicap.

The film has just bagged two more awards in the Salento International Filmfare Awards, for the best film and the best soundtrack. The film is being distributed and marketed by Geofilms and produced by Masood Qadri under the banner of Kalakar Films.

Mawra is a celebrity who is always on the move. She sure knows how to enjoy herself and at the same time keep the people intrigued. Mawra was on a vacation which obviously she started Mawra style. Wearing a shirt with her initials, she started the journey for a mystery project. Here are some pictures of her shopping out and enjoying herself in Bangkok:

And she arrived to a surprise from her sister!

Armeena Rana Khan is an actress who uses social media platforms for a lot of awareness too along with keeping in touch with her fans. Armeena took to Insta and talked about a very important social dilemma of the world, the cruelty towards animals. She talked about how brutally some animals are skinned alive and than many “admired” people of our society show off the stuff made as a result of such brutality. Here is what she said:

Armeena surely is spreading a great message with her stand on this!

Sara Bhatti and Mikaal Zulfiqar got divorced few months back. Since then Sara has talked about her marriage and her feelings after the divorce many times on social media. In a recent post on instagram she revealed that she decided to part ways with Mikaal Zulfiqar a year ago and since then she tried to keep herself busy with her work and kids to distract herself. In her post she admitted,

“Irrespective of these two blessings, the change in name, status and life really took a toll on me. This new identity left me very uncertain and I had no idea who Sara ‘Bhatti’ was.”

She talked about how this change affected her health and diet; something she takes very seriously. She added,

“The older diet refused to work on me and being an actor and a model I panicked every time I got on the scales. Yep, I cried myself to sleep, hated looking at photos and all I cared about was getting back into shape.”

Sara Bhatti shared that there was so much she had to relearn in the process. She wrote,

“I was holding on to a past and a piece of myself which no longer served me. I needed to forgive and move on. This was me relearning everything in life including how to eat again. My books on Sufism tripled, my playlist was full of Qawalis, my mentors were the likes of Sadhguru and Tolle and my diet was simple, raw, whole and unaltered by man with an emphasis on cooler foods like cucumbers, tomatoes, apples and grapes. I’d done this before and I swear by it. It’s amazing for my body and helped ease this new fire that burnt in me. Cooked was not going to work.”

She also added,

“It took recognising and accepting that everything is different for me to finally start healing. It is a process. It will not be done today, tomorrow or day after. It will continue through out my life. But one thing I can own and say, I changed, I adapted and I learnt to love my new self, and that is something I’m very proud of.”

Mujhay Jeenay Do from Urdu 1 sports a stellar cast, extraordinary director and a very unusual theme. With veterans like Nadia Jamil and Angeline Malik on board, Urdu 1 is raising yet another taboo topic and explaining it through art and drama.

This play is about child mairrage and the space for women in our society. With the first episode due soon, we would like you to listen to the beautiful OST. The lyrics are from the folk song Heer and the tune and vocals relate perfectly to the theme;

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