Women rights and oppression against women are topics people are talking about now. Pakistani industry and content are also looking into the topic and we have seen more celebrities come out and talk about it and some dramas portraying the themes in a rightful manner. The global Me Too movement reached Pakistan too and some high profile accusations were made, top of the line being the case between Meesha Shafi and Ali Zafar.

In the wake of the events, actress and director Angeline Malik has launched a movement named “Inkaar Karo, Hum Tumhare Saath Hain”. The movement is meant to raise awareness about social issues and talk about the oppression women are facing in our society. The movement has brought together some strong women who will be listening to stories of the victims, believing and supporting them.

Sanam Saeed, Sonya Husyn Sheema Kirmani, Ayesha Omar, Samina Ahmed, Tooba Siddiqui, Freiha Altaf, Sheema Kirmani, Arjumand Rahim,NA Ghazala Saifi, Uzma Noorani (WAF) (Panah), Rabeeya Seemul Latif (Founder Soul Bitches) , Farah Shah and Faiza Saleem are among the women who have joined the movement.

In the wake of the moment and the cases we have started encountering openly now, this movement can definitely help women talk about their cases.

Web series are all the rage these days and all over the world, the medium is becoming more and more successful. People find it convenient and enjoy it easily. Wajaht Rauf is making a web series and it has a very interesting cast. It was announced previously that none other than Mehwish Hayat will be playing the lead role and Asad Siddiqui is also an important part of the series.

Wajaht Rauf has made feature films before this like Karachi Se Lahore, Lahore Se Aagay and has already announced the third instalment Karachi Se Lahore 3. This web series will be his first ever though. Azfar Rehman is the new addition to the web series and he will be playing a very special character.

Mehwish is totally gotten into the role and people will be able to watch the web series very soon. She was previously seen in feature film Load Wedding which released on Eid ul Adha.

Some women fear the fire, some simply become it. Did you already guess who I am talking about? Yes, she could possibly be another Mahira Khan in the making. Anyway, nobody knows anything about the future. So, let’s live in the moment. Not just the moments but she is the one who makes every frame look beautiful. She lights up the screen whenever she is on it.

One of the few Pakistani celebrities to have made it to the big screen & that too quite earlier in her career. She’s not just a big screen actor but also keeps proving her acting prowess time and again on small screen.

I am sure you know who I am talking about. Yes, that is our very own beautiful Azekah Daniel. She started her career by appearing in small roles in many tv serials. But what can stop you when you have got looks that could kill and talent which magnifies your presence.

From small roles to her big screen debut, her fairy tale has just begun. She did a horror movie called Pari which couldn’t do well at the box office but proved to be lucky for Azekah. We can see her here, there and everywhere after that. She is to been seen in an ensemble cast of Cheekh opposite Saba Qamar, Bilal Abbas and Aijaz Aslam. We wish Azekah good luck.

Sarah Razi got married less than a month back and now she was invited as a guest on Good Morning Pakistan along with her husband. Sarah got emotional when she came. She shared how she got married to her husband who is also her cousin.

Sarah said that ever since she was a kid, her Khala used to say that she wanted her as her daughter in law. Sara’s mother however said that it was too early to make such decisions and they should let the children decide themselves once they grow up. Sarah said that when they were older, they also felt that they would be compatible and that is how they got married. Sarah’s husband is a banker and he is a quiet guy. Sarah got engaged first and the engagement lasted a little over a year.

Sarah said that her husband was very cool and calm. She said that she needed a man like that in her life because she gets stressed out easily and is also very talkative. She said that her husband always handles everything wisely and sensibly. Arisha also came to the show and said that the house was quiet now that Sarah was married.

It is great to know that the newlyweds are so happy. Here are some pictures from the show.

There are few women in the industry who are beautiful, talented, gutsy and well-spoken at the same time. Mansha Pasha is one such woman. She has shown her extraordinary acting skills in many dramas so far including Mohabat Subh Ka Sitara Hai.

 Her stylish red carpet appearances make her desirable. But wait a minute, that’s not all to this dusky diva who recently called out fellow artists for not having spoken appropriately off late at talk shows.

She clearly did not name anyone but it was evident who she talked about. She bashed Sadaf Kanwal for making irresponsible remarks about the #MeToo movement at Tonite With HSY. Let us remind you Sadaf has said that women should talk about harrasement just when it happens. Coming out later is something she does not endorse.

Another woman Mansha talked about was Hira Mani who recently disclosed that she had stolen her celebrity husband Mani from her best friend.

Last but not not the least is our very own Momina Mustehsan. After being slammed for Koko korina, she responded to Shirin Mazari quoting uncle Ben from Spiderman. Just when we thought Mansha’s comments were to be taken positively, Sadaf Kanwal snapped at her reminding her of not so cool dressing sense. Well, we think Mansha dresses very well. Recently, Mansha responded and this is what she had to say.

“I have no beef with anyone. We all learn from each other. I have learnt so much from my costars, peers and seniors. While we all are learning about make-up, hair and how to take perfect selfies. Let’s also learn about the real issues that matter in the real world.
As public figures let’s not reduce ourselves merely to
clothes on our back and use our voice for good.”

Now that’s a good one. More power to you, Mansha.

Sanam name has been proven to be a treasure for the Pakistani entertainment industry. Well, No. Not that we are pyschics. But ever wondered why everyone name Sanam is successful. Sanam Baloch, Sanam Saeed and Sanam Jung, all three of them are successful hosts and actors.

I mean let’s take a look at Sanam Jung’s career. She rocked as VJ, was a reasonable actor and is now a very famous morning show host. She’s such a powerhouse of talent and that’s not all. She has got a baby sister who is just as talented.

We surely always want to know more about our favorite stars’ personal life; their family, their close friends etcetra. We are more than happy to know that our very own Sanam Jung has a sister who is a designer. Anam Jung recently made an appearance at her sisters’ morning show with some of her best designs making a show no less than a fashion extravaganza.

She’s not just a talented designer but also possesses good looks like her older sister. We wonder why she never gave acting or hosting a shot? Anyway, as of now, we are just happy to see her go places like her sister. Her brand AJ has some wonderful collection which was exhibited by many models including Nadia Hussain.

What’s more beautiful than a handsome hunk & a diva being bffs? Well, nothing apparently. And we have a proof. We gush over celebrities’ banter on twitter & instagram. It feels great to know that stars like everyone else are humans & can be friends to each other.

Something that makes their friendship even wonderful is those sweet gestures they make towards each other despite having tight shooting schedules. As someone said, “There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true friendship”.

One such pair that we love is Reema Khan and Imran Abbas. The two are known to be very good friends. They previously appeared in many chat shows, The Aftermoon Show With Yasir, being latest. Both are fond of each other & we love them for loving each other.

What makes their friendship truly exceptional is a sweet gesture made by Reema Khan. She recently celebrated Imran’s birthday belated at her residence in the US. It was attended by many known people including Humera Channa & their close friends.

Entertainment industry is known more for stars’ animosty due to professional jealousies, big egos and busy lives but here is a pair proving that notion incorrect. Friendship truly is a beautiful relation and what’s better than celebrating it like two of our superstars did.

If looks could good bring a good luck, some people would have been very lucky. Luckiest of all them would be Arij Fatima because she is the prettiest. She made multiple appearances in TVCs before finally venturing into dramas where she had a fair share of success.

So,we were speaking of looks and luck. Unfortunately, the two don’t have any link and same is the case with Arij. While, she was doing fairly well professionally, it was her personal life which made headlines a few years ago. She had gotten married to Faraz Khan. The two had instantly fallen in love and tied the knot in January 2014. Their marriage was all over the internet and everyone was very happy for them.

But the marriage took a dramatic twist when she divorced her husband within 10 days. It came to be a huge shock for the fans. One can totally understand, what the families had gone through. When it was dug out, what lead to their divorce, the actress cited it to be a family problem but the rumor mill was abuzz with some other news. A few picture of her husband also added to the proof that Arij was not comfortable with her husband’s lifestyle.

Arija did a couple of projects which did not leave a significant mark but she seems to have been back in the business. Well, what’s better than her professional life is that her personal life, too, is going well as she is happily married to Dr Ozair Ali. The actress shared some photographs which are the proof that all is well in her heaven. We wish her a great personal & professional life.

Zahid Ahmed revealed his honest and quirky side when he was invited as a guest to Sanam Jung’s morning show Jago Pakistan Jago. Zahid Ahmed talked about his family in the show and also about his personal likes and dislikes. Sanam Jung has also revamped her show. She has a brand new set and it looks like she also has changed the format of her show. She was not doing too many interviews before but now she is more interested in knowing more about her guests.

Also, Sanam Jung asked him those tough questions which most celebrities would probably just dodge. Zahid Ahmed however answered these questions quickly and with great confidence. Sanam Jung asked him that who was that one actor who needed to wear less make-up. Zahid Ahmed did not take the name of a female celebrity as a reply but took the name of Imran Abbas.

Zahid said that Imran Abbas was his friend and a brother to him but he honestly needed to wear less make-up. Sanam Jung’s reply to this was diplomatic. She said that Imran did not wear too much make-up! She said that Zahid was wearing layers of make-up right now so it was wrong of him to say that about Imran. Imran and Sanam are really good friends that is why she defended him.

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Aamina Sheikh is the queen of modeling world without any doubt. She has also established herself as an outstanding actor and has a massive fan following. It is also a fact that she does not fit into the usual stereotypes of beauty in our country. For the first time Aamina talked about how she was mocked and criticized for having a big forehead in school and sometimes later on in the career life too.

She shared,

“In school they used to say ‘you have a hockey field for a forehead aamina’ and I used to find that hilarious! Even now I find myself quoting that when notable designers, directors, photographers, makeup artists, colleagues would admire it…many for tv to this day suggest that I cover it as ‘its too big aamina, it makes your face look strange,’ and ‘don’t tie your hair so tightly back as it’ll further recede your hairline and you can not afford that.’ I totally get it and take it with my stride, even take their suggestions many a times BUT not for a second do I allow these voices to create any kind of complex in me. These voices have never hindered me AT ALL…and I’d like to share why?

Because during my upbringing, my parents, my siblings, my home ground—they NEVER made any such comments. Such observations of one’s physical appearance was NEVER a topic of concern in the home while growing up—it was almost always about education, about developing life skills and traits, acha khana, acha pina, acha sona, timings, discipline etc. (Molnupiravir online) the only concerns in the household were matters that would later help us steer our lives successfully in a balanced and healthy way. That’s it !

Home really is the breeding ground of one’s sense of self. Please be mindful, create that nest, that safe space and respectfully raise your children to be able to take the shame out of body shaming ! It begins with YOU !”

Aamina’s message is right on point and one which needs to be heard!

It’s a fact that everyone wants to look beautiful. Well, if not beautiful atleast good. But in showbiz apart from being talented the modern times require you to look presentable to some extent.

This pressure of looking presentable sometimes make people take some serious measures. Be it men or women, everyone seems to get something done to look attractive. Some people have a good experience some don’t.

One such person to have had a gruesome experience is none other than our very own charming Sajid Hassan. His video went viral sometime ago where he stated how a friend insisted him to get a hair transplant & the experience turned out to be extremely unpleasant causing him to have severe head injuries.

While, everyone was worried about his health and some were even worried if he ever would be able to continue to act, Dr Fahad Mirza came along to rescue our legend. It was then everyone had a sigh of relief. Fahad Mirza, apart from being a dentist happens to be a plastic surgeon. It’s like he brought a magic wand and got everything right since he made sure that Sajid would be doing well soon. A couple of surgeries & he will be back to normal.

Well, seems like he was right. Dr Fahad Mirza recently shared a video where he is seen along with Sajid Hassan telling fans that the latter is doing well & has had a successful surgery. We want to thank Fahad Mirza for helping Sajid Hassan & wish a healthy life ahead to him. On the workfront, Sajid is doing Anwar Maqsood’s theatre play Kyun Nikala which is soon premiering in Lahore.

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Zahid Ahmed is happily married and he has struggled hard to reach where he is today. He is very thankful to his wife for always supporting him. When Sanam Jung asked him to share with the female audience the three qualities which every wife should have, the answer was interesting.

He said that firstly a wife should willingly do what pleases her husband and she should not try to dictate to him. He said that when you marry someone you should do whatever it takes to make him happy.

Secondly, he shared that in his opinion a good wife is one who puts in the maximum effort in nurturing the children. He said that the husband are usually too busy earning for the family so it was a wife’s job to look after the children properly.

Zahid Ahmed also said that last but not the least, a woman should also do whatever she wants. Whatever she wants to be or do in life, she should do it because her happiness is also important. Sanam Jung also questioned as to why this point came in the end and why was the wife’s happiness the least important thing! This was more of a joke but a valid point too.

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Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar had a great deal to say when he explained why Urwa Hocane was no longer her upcoming film Kaaf Kangana’s leading lady. He said she was unprofessional to the extreme and he never wants to work with her ever again. He also said that the only reason, he gave her the role was because she begged for it.

Urwa Hocane finally talked to Galaxy Lollywood and shared her own views. She said,

“He is a fatherly figure to me, I respect him a lot. Woh mujh say barhay hain aur woh mujhay dant saktay hain, yeh un ka haq hay. He was probably upset and angry, which is why he said what he said but I have absolutely nothing against him.”

Urwa’s reply was very cool and calm. She was very respectful towards Khalil-ur-Rehman and also shared,

“See, I have never worked with Khalil sahab as a director. He is a wonderful writer and wrote a beautiful character for me in Punjab Nahi Jaungi, but I haven’t really had a chance to actually work with him since the director was Nadeem Baig. When I met Khalil sahab to discuss his debut film as a director is when I realized that we are on different wavelengths and that we are not compatible as a director-actor do. It was a mutual decision to part ways, and we are both upset about the situation. He still calls me beta and there is no animosity between us. I wish him the best of luck with his project.”

Urwa contradicted Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s claim that he was the one who fired her from the job and said that this was a mutual decision.

Sanam Baloch always tries to bring new things to her show. The diva recently shared her story on Samina Peerzada’s and won even more love from her fans. Snama has been leading at every front since she started working in the industry.

Sanam is in Gilgit these days and is enjoying herself. She spent time with the native kids and shared pictures on her Instagram. Sanam also wore their traditional cap while filming there. Here are some pictures of Sanam from her Gilgit trip:

Sanam really looks like a vision in her long boots and long coat with a traditional cap on her head. Her hair is styled in natural curls which are adding more of an oomph to her overall look.

Do you like Sanam’s look for her show in Gilgit? Share in comments!

Different things have gone viral on the Internet recently and some of them were the statements from our female celebrities. Sadaf Kanwal came on HSY’s show with Amna Ilyas. She made some insensitive comments on the movement there as she said that “Jabb Me Too Hua Tabb Bol Do”, people were not happy with it since it takes a lot for a lady to disclose something like that especially in a society that is not very accepting. Hira Mani came on Samina Peerzada’s show where she told people how she got together with her husband Mani. She said that she cheated on her then-fiance to be with Mani. And lastly, with the ongoing Ko Ko Korina fiasco, singer Momina Mustehsan decided to reply to HR Minister Shireen Mazari over her expression of dislike for the song. She quoted Uncle Ben from Spider-Man to make her argument strong in front of a federal minister.

Actress Mansha Pasha was not happy with any of this and decided to tweet about it. She quoted all these incidents and asked that women in the industry should learn to speak better. This is her tweet:

Sadaf Kanwal who was indirectly quoted in the tweet was not happy with this and took a jibe at Mansha Pasha as she posted this on her Insta-story:

Do you agree with Mansha Pasha or not?

Sexual Harassment is getting recognized as a problem finally and people are speaking about it. Women all over the world have come out and spoken about all these issues. With great courage, people have named the ones responsible and with that, the Me Too movement started trending. It reached wide and far and people came out with their stories and asked to stop the heinous crime.

Women in Pakistan have also talked about it and some high profile accusations also have come forward. Salman Saqib aka Mani posted a picture on his Instagram and ridiculed the woman who started the movement for her looks. The picture said that she could not be harassed because she does not have those conventional beauty looks. This is what he posted:

People were furious on this insensitive post and started bashing him. People downright rolled over him and also dragged his wife Hira who has recently painted him as her hero in an interview with Samina Peerzada. Here are some comments, people were doing under Mani’s post:

After all the backlash, Mani took to Twitter and revealed that he was not the one who did the post. It was his PR guy as he does not use the social media too much:

 

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What do you think of this situation? Share in comments!

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Do you remember the 26th of June, 2010? When everyone was wanting to stay glued to the TV screens.It was when year’s biggest drama serial was telecast. Romance in the air, political tensions rising, women clad in colorful traditional Shalwar Kameez, Men in sherwanis & kolhapuri chapals made it a treat to watch indee. Yes, I’m sure, by now you have guessed that I am talking about Daastan. A brilliant piece of work & a great novel by Razia butt executed beautifully into a memorable tv drama. It took us back to the 1940s. A treat to watch ineed but do you remember any period drama after that? Well, No. Because there has been none. It is not an easy job to make a period drama. It takes guts to invest in the genre. But here is the good news you already are familiar with that none other than Hum Tv is again bringing a magnum opus of sorts to your TV screens. Yes, I am talking about Aangan. Now that it is taking forever to launch, we thought to make your wait worth it. Let’s get into the details of the show.

 It is based on the famous novel of the same name written by Khadija Masroor. The screenplay has been penned by Mustafa Afridi of Sang e Mar Mar fame. It is to be directed by Udaari’s Mohammad Ehteshamuddin & will be produced by Momina Duraid. Well, there isn’t just one thing that makes it a much awaited show. Infact, there are lots. Its huge cast includes several senior actors to the superstars which include Sajal Aly, Ahad Raza Mir, Ahsan Khan, Sonya Hussayn, Mawara Hocane, Hira Mani. Now that is seriously going to be something. I wonder if any powerhouse of talent is left to be part of the show. Another USP of the drama is Ahad-Sajal’s much awaited reunion. Sajal is going to be paired opposite Ahad & there are many twists yet to be revealed as all of the principle characters play a significant role. Previously, the drama was to be telecast in October but as of now there are no details of it arriving anytime soon. And we totally understand as it is not an easy task to make an epic.Till then, we can do with the pictures being shared by the cast members which only make us more excited.

Ever since Ko Ko Korina’s rendition by Ahad Raza Mir and Momina Mustehsan has gone on air people have criticized it to the limit. Now that both the artists have shared their views about it and they have also requested the people to stop being so unkind with the criticism, more celebrities are coming forward to support them. Everyone obviously thought that this criticism will die down in a day or two but it seems to be getting worse with every passing day.

Nadia Hussain in a video message shared her thoughts about the issue and particularly about the way people were criticizing the song. She said that people who are criticizing the song call it constructive criticism but she thought it was just hate. She also said that people have never ever even criticized the Pakistani team so much after losing a match, the way they are after Momina and Ahad for singing the song.

She also reminded these critics that Ahad and Momina did not do the composition and the changes, that was the producer’s doing. Nadia also shared her opinion about the rendition. She said that she personally really liked how Ahad sang it and Momina did well too. Lastly, she asked people to stop the hate.

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Imran Abbas is an old soul and loves to work for humanity. While talking to Samina Peerzada during his latest interview, he told the audiences that it is something that makes him feel peaceful. Imran finds happiness in making others happy and doing little gestures of kindness. As a star and celebrity, he has been taking his responsibility very seriously and is trying to play his part wherever he could.

Imran Abbas was in the USA for charity work. He has been touring different cities gathering funds which will later be used for orphans, widows and the underprivileged. He was travelling to Washington DC from Nw Jersey when he made a live video and educated people about this fund and how it will help many others. This is how Imran travelled and this is what he has to say about this tour:

Being a celebrity does come with a responsibility towards the society which makes you a star and gives you so much love. Imran has been taking this role very seriously and returning back the love he has gotten!

Hum Tv is one of the biggest networks in Pakistan. They have been making content for years now and has expanded in various branches owning a cooking channel Masala TV, a news channel Hum News and is also producing movies. The channel came under fire when many celebrities flew out of Pakistan to attend an awards ceremony out of the country in the days of the general election. People were furious with the channel and also tried to boycott it.

People are again after the channel and are trying to boycott the channel due to vulgarity. With the hashtag No To Hum Tv, people are sharing reasons why there should be no Hum Tv and jow it is spreading vulgarity and out of the cultural values. Here are some of the tweets:

What are your thoughts on people trying to boycott Hum Tv? Do you agree with these points? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Meera Jee is known for her unique point of views and demands. The actress has indulged in several legal battles in the past. She has also been ridiculed for her lack of command on the English language. Meera is back in the news as the cheques she paid her lawyer were bounced. Meera had no money in those accounts. Consequently, her lawyer sent her a legal notice. Meera Jee being the innocent she is asked the same lawyer who has sent the notice to answer back on it as he is her lawyer.

Meera Jee’s lawyer has shared the messages since then and people are fixated on her spelling skills again. Here is what happened all in all:

Meera Jee is always part of the news one way or the other and we wish everything about her new case gets dissolved soon!

Ko Ko Korina has done which could not be done by the 22 crore people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Yes, the opposition and the government are finally united. Yesterday, a huge drama broke out when Shireen Mazari, Minister for Human Rights called the attempt of remaking Ko Ko Korina horrendous. The singer Momina Mustehsan did not hold back and came forward to defend the song.

The situation got interesting when people were agreeing with Shireen Mazari left and right. We are all familiar with the relationship among Pakistan Tahreek e Insaaf and Pakistan People’s Party. With the former being in the government and the later on the opposition benches, they are never seen agreeing on any point. But Ko Ko Korina finally made it happen when Senator Sherry Rehman from PPP came forward with the same opinion as Shireen Mazari from PTI. She called the Coke Studio’s version flat and shared that she likes the Leo Twins version. Here is the Senator’s tweet:

Ko Ko Korina thus has established that Daagh To Achay Hote Hain and how sometimes small things can bring people together. Do you agree with the politicians or the singers on this? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Sanam Saeed is an actress who started her career in showbiz from modeling. Unlike many other females in the business Sanam Saeed never dreamt of being a model. Sanam wasn’t a girly girl when she was young so she never thought that she would end up being a model.

Because of her tall height, someone asked her to start modeling and that was the start of a career which ended up being her identity. Sanam Saeed chooses her projects carefully and is not seen on the big or the small screen very often. Like many other models she too has transitioned from being a model to an actress. Now she is known more for her dramas and films than her modeling.

In her latest photo shoot Sanam Saeed was seen wearing a beautiful dress designed by a leading celebrity designer and she got a makeover she looked absolutely stunning in. Sanam is hardly ever seen wearing a lot of make-up therefore people love these pictures. Sanam is sporting a beautiful glamorous look in these pictures.

Here are some beautiful pictures from her latest photo shoot which is being loved by everyone.

Javeria Saud, her husband Saud and her two children went to perform Umrah and Javeria shared the pictures with her followers on instagram. This is not the first time that their family has gone to perform Umrah. They have gone together many times before too and every time Javeria shares the pictures.

Javeria also discusses the feelings she has when she is in Makkah on morning shows. This is her way of motivating other people who have not gone to perform Umrah yet to go and experience it themselves. Many people also asked Javeria to pray for them in the comments section and there are always those people too who criticize her when she wears Western dresses after coming back from Umrah. Javeria is known for her loud laughter and her happy-go-lucky personality so she never lets the criticism get to her. This is why she never has a problem sharing these pictures with her followers.

Javeria and Jannat are seen twinning in the same abayas and scarves in the pictures. The whole family seems to be making the most of this visit and they also look like they are enjoying their experience once again.

Here are some beautiful pictures of the family while they perform Umrah.