Telefilms are a great medium to entertain people. You get to see a unique story in a movie of less than 2 hours and it generally provides a lot of flexibility to the makers who can bring fun and new stories for the audiences. Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 is here and we are getting to see different telefilms dropping on different television channels. Here are the telefilms that will be screening on Eid-ul-Fitr 2024:
Contractors:
Contractors is a mini-series starring Shamim Hilali, Mohammad Ahmed and Mamya Shajaffar in never seen before characters. The series will premiere on Eid and will run for 5 days straight daily at 10 p.m. on Geo. It is wriiten by Shah Yasir and Mohammed Ahmed and directed by Mehreen Jabbar. Here is the trailer:
Achari Mohabbat is the comeback of Saima Akram Chaudhary as a writer who took a break from Ramadan dramas and it is also bringing back Sohai Ali Abro who will later on feature in Gentleman. The telefilm stars Shuja Asad of the Khaie fame as the leading actor while the director is Musaddiq Malik. Check out the trailer of Achari Mohabbat which will premiere on ARY:
Jhoota Kahen Ka:
Jhoota Kahen Ka stars Hina Altaf, Usama Khan and Srha Asgr in pivotal roles. It is written by Ali Sikandar and directed by Danish Nawaz. It will feature on ARY. Check out the trailer:
Mano Aur Mani Ki Love Story:
Mano Aur Mani Ki Love Story stars Sonya Hussyn and Usama Khan in the lead. It is written by Jahanzeb Qamar and directed by Angeline Malik. It will release on Hum TV.
Telefilms are an important part of Eid every year. Many big stars get on the telefilm bandwagon and provide entertainment to people. All the channels combine comedy and romance and new star pairings are seen in telefilms. A one and a half hour entertainer is what people want for their holidays after Eid parties and that is what Eid telefilms provides them. Here are the telefilms releasing this Eid ul Adha 2024:
Jori Ban Gayi
Feroze Khan and Sehar Khan are coming together for the very first time to star in a telefilm this Eid. It is directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi and written by Samra Bukhari. The telefilm has many other names in the supoorting cast and will be jampacked with fun and entertainment.
Ahsan Khan is coming back with a very different role as he turns into a female for his upcoming telefilm. Amar Khan and Sidra Niazi star with him and he is all set to win the audience with nis new avatar.
Ali Rehman Khan and Mahenur Haider will shine in Love Mushkil Hai on ARY Digtal. This is another rom-com which will tickle your bines as both the stars try to win the audience affection in this telefilm.
Sahar Hashmi and Arsalan Naseer are the fresh pairing in another ARY Digital telefilm Tere Naam Ka Tattoo. The telefilm also has stars like Behroze Sabzwari, Fazial Qazi and Saba Hameed. It will be another comedy to lighten the mood after Eid ul Adha’s heavy dinners.
Janay Koun This Haseena is another fun telefilm with young stars like Sonya Hussyn, Taimoori, Zarrar Khan and Khaqan Shahnawaz. It will combine mystery with comedy and will air on Hum TV this Eid ul Adha.
Arsalan Siddiqui Who is also known as Arsalan Ash is a 27 years old Pakistani Tekken champion. He is a Pakistani professional fighting game player of Tekken by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Arslan won the Evo Japan 2019 championship and Evo Championship Series 2019 as well as winning the WePlay Ultimate Fighting League title for Tekken 7.
Today, Arsalan Ash shared the pictures of his wedding. He had gotten married to Anum Sohail. The young Tekken champion posted his beautiful wedding pictures with the fans. He got married to the gorgeous Anum Sohail. Have a look at the amazing wedding pictures of Arsalan Siddiqui with his wife from their wedding:
Pakistan has a string of issues and they might never end but one thing that has not let this country fall is the spirit of charity the people have. We have run Edhi Foudation, Shaukat Khanum Hospitals and many other ventures as people have given what they can to help their fellow brethren and this spirit of charity always makes Pakistan stand up from the lowest of points.
The recent story that will win your hearts is a 26 year old tailor from Mianwali District, Qaiser Hassan who has been doing a great deed for 6 years now. He sews new clothes for orphan kids of his area every Eid for free. He shared that he does this as he cannot help those kids financially.
Here is Qaiser Hassan sharing his incredible story and his spirit of charity:
People fell in love with Qaiser and they have been sending him best wishes and prayers while many want him to get a National award. Here is what they are saying:
Despite of all the love and patriotism, the fact remains a fact that Pakistan is turning into a country where one can surely not expect his life, family and money secure. Fehmina Chaudhry, a Singapore-based Pakistani model is found murdered in Islamabad after been kidnapped for ransom on October 12th’2013. It has been said that the model was lured by Muaz Waqar who brought her to Pakistan and demanded Rs. 2 Crore against her release.
Police officials told that the accused Muaz Waqar was traced out with the help of the phone record and he confessed the murder during investigation.
After the confession by the accused, police took him to the crime scene and recovered the dead body of Fehmina Chaudhry. Fehmina had two children.
We condemn this murder and all the incidents where we witness a complete failure of law enforcing forces.
Pakistan has a lot of talented people and it is moments like these which make us realize the true potential of our youth.
A student from SZABIST, Shahrukh Khan’ short documentary called What a waste has been selected for the Short Film Corner at the Cannes Film Festival 2017.
He made the documentary for one of his final year course called Documentary Vision. It tells the story of gold-panners who work in the jewelry market of Saddar in Karachi.
The story is about an ancient profession that is passed down from generation to generation in an ever growing urban landscape.
Khan spoke to the Express Tribune and said:
“I am speechless. It’s a dream come true for me. We had our documentary vision course last semester and I submitted a draft of the documentary. But I continued to work on it until this February so I could send it to Cannes”.
“My instructor was the one who motivated me to go for this topic. Then I sought guidance from Shehram Mokhtar, who is currently in the US, via Facebook”, added Khan.
He finished the documentary last month where Moiz Faisal was the director of photography, Salman Ahmed was the music composer and Ammar Alee Danish was the editor.
The student had found his inspiration in British documentary filmmaker Asif Kapadia,Wong Kar Wai and Christopher Nolan.
When asked about whether he will go and attend the festival, he had to say:
“I can’t afford to, but I will have to look for any sponsorship. If I get a chance to go, I definitely will”.
We are surely proud of this talented student and wish him all the best!
Pakistani stars have been a driving force in sharing Pakistan’s side in the ongoing Pakistan-India conflict. The two countries have been at odds for decades now. Previously, we have seen how India would blame Pakistan for everything that goes wrong inside their borders, and Pakistani artists have always advocated for peace. This time around, things changed when our artists condemned the deaths in Pahalgam. They once again propagated peace, but they did not allow India to blame us. The stars stood up for Pakistan and defended their country with full force.
Here is a list of Pakistani stars who did not shy away from calling out Indian aggression. They do stand for peace, but they did not allow another country to blame their homeland:
Shaan Shahid
Shaan Shahid is a prominent Pakistani star known for his unwavering and assertive stance on issues about Pakistan. As a superstar in the Pakistani film industry, he has received countless offers from Bollywood over the years, yet he has firmly rejected every one of them. Shaan stands resolutely against the notion of any Pakistani actor working in India, engaging in a public confrontation with Ali Zafar, who was thriving in Bollywood at the time. He strongly believes that Indians fail to respect Pakistan and its artists, advocating instead for the elevation of our film industry rather than pursuing opportunities across the border. Recently, he reiterated his bold stance, calling out Indian aggression and highlighting their pettiness.
Faysal Quraishi
Faysal Quraishi is considered one of the biggest and most versatile stars in Pakistan. He has a large global following and consistently captivates audiences with his performances. The actor quickly stood up for Pakistan in response to Indian aggression, criticizing the jingoistic behavior of certain Indian celebrities. He expressed gratitude for the freedom to voice his opinions in his own country and was shocked by how some Indian stars openly celebrated the deaths of innocent children.
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hocane is a prominent Pakistani star who has also worked in Bollywood. She recently went viral again after her film Sanam Teri Kasam was re-released and became a hit—an unusual occurrence. She received praise from both Bollywood stars and audiences alike. Despite this success, the actress did not hesitate to express her support for her country when Pakistan was targeted by India. She was even personally criticized by her co-star Harshvardhan Rane, but she responded strongly, stating that her country and peace take precedence over any public relations or film promotion.
Bilal Abbas Khan
Bilal Abbas Khan is another Pakistani star with a huge fan following in India. With Ishq Murshid, he cemented a place in the hearts of the Indian audience. The actor did not let that stop him from speaking for his country. Bilal Abbas Khan was among the stars who called out India’s Israel style attack the very first night it happened. He did not worry about losing his Indian followers and said what was needed to be said.
Mahira Khan
Mahira Khan is a prominent Pakistani actress who has represented her country on the international stage. With a strong portfolio of dramas, films, and Netflix series, she has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. Her Bollywood debut in Raees, alongside Shah Rukh Khan, showcased her talent. Unfortunately, due to the intolerant environment created by Hindutva extremism in India, she couldn’t promote the film or appear at its release.
Mahira often praises her collaborators and appreciates her team. While she is celebrated in India, she is also outspoken in her support for Pakistan. She has condemned Hindutva extremism and shared her experiences with intolerance. Despite the risk of losing Instagram followers, she stands firmly by her beliefs.
Urwa Hocane
Another Pakistani star who was very open about calling out Indian aggression was Urwa Hocane. The starlet not only called out India for how they were wrongly accusing Pakistan but also went a step ahead and called out her colleagues who were still appeasing India while they were openly putting false accusations against Pakistan and disrespecting Pakistani artists by banning them and their work.
Fahad Mustafa is a superstar of Pakistan. He is another Pakistani actor who recently got a massive following in India. Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum brought him to light for many new fans who were not familiar with his work previously. He is also a producer, and his dramas get views from India on YouTube, but this did not stop him from stating his point of view in the defense of his country. The star called out Indian jingoism and warned them not to try these adventures again.
Javed Sheikh
Javed Sheikh also stood up for Pakistan. He is a Pakistani star who had the longest and most successful career in Bollywood. He is friends with a lot of Indians but that did not stop the actor from being supportive of his country. He also appreciated the way the Pakistani armed forces protected the country. The actor was open, clear and strong in his stance for Pakistan.
Nadia Khan
Nadia Khan is an actress, anchor, and now reviewer. She has been vocal in the defense of Pakistan from the very first day of the conflict. She named names and did not sit back at all. She was very emotional after we lost live,s and she was satisfied when Pakistan Air Fore came up with a befitting response. She even called out superstars like Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, who did not speak up for the country. Nadia also exposed the Indian media’s fake propaganda.
Mishi Khan is a vocal Pakistani artist. She always speaks out on social and political issues and this time around she made multiple videos where she not only called out Indian jingoism but also Pakistani celebrities who were trying to be diplomatic.
Minal Khan was among the actresses whose Instagram was available in India longer than the others. She received hate from Indian followers, but she did not back down. The starlet stood up in a rage and called India a killer and Indian celebrities puppets who support the killing of children. She also compared India’s ambitions to those of Israel.
Hira Mani
Hira Mani is another Pakistani star who came in strong while defending Pakistan. She called out Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut on her hateful comments. The actress ended up calling Kangana a lizard and said that she is crying because of PAF’s strong response.
Muneeb Butt
Muneeb Butt is a socially and politically active actor. He shares his political views, and he has always spoken for Pakistan. The night India attacked Pakistan, Muneeb Butt was among the Pakistani stars who condemned it in the strongest words. The actor said that Pakistanis never keep anyone’s debt, and this was proved by the PAF after two days. He also called out Indian celebrities on their jingoism.
Rabya Kulsoom
Rabya Kulsoom is another Pakistani star who not only called out Indian aggression but also Pakistani stars who are always dying to work across the border. She used strong words as she posted that she will be throwing tomatoes at Pakistani stars who will still try to work in Bollywood. She also demanded that a law be made banning Pakistani artists from seeking work in India.
All of these Pakistani stars proudly stood up for their country. Unlike many in India, they rejected jingoism. They championed peace and had no desire to see India erased from the world map. At the same time, they firmly defended their homeland’s honor with conviction and strength.
There was a time when showbiz was thought to be a place for aliens but with the time people from all areas of life let not only their sons but daughters to work in the industry as well. There are many huge names of the Industry who have fathers who are or have been very powerful and influential government officials.
1. Mehreen Jabbar:
Mehreen is daughter of Javed Jabbar who was a former Information Minister. Mehreen Jabbar is a Pakistani American film and television director and producer who has big names like Dill mera Dharkan Teri, Dobara Phir se, telefilms Dino ki dulhanya, Hum chaly ae and Kasam sy to her credit. In addition Blockbuster television series like Mata e Jaan Hai Tu, Daam, Vasl, Coke Kahani, Jackson Heights and Mera Naam Yousaf Hai are creations of Mehreen Jabbar.
2. Aamina Haq
Aamina is the daughter of Mustafa Khar. Mustafa Khar is former governor Punjab. Aamina Haq has ruled on the hearts of her fans for her acting, her modeling and her hosting. Aamina has acted in hit drama serials like Mehndi and chandani Raatain. She also did modeling for magazines like Libas, Women’s Own, Fashion collection and She.
3. Bilal Abbas Khan
Bilal Abbas khan an upcoming sensation on TV who has made his name in a very short span of time due to his excellent acting skills, his looks and a humble personality comes from a very influential father. His father is a DSP in Sindh.
4. Maya Khan
Maya Khan a daughter of a former ambassador has been in showbiz since her childhood. She used to record voice overs for TV when she was only 10 years old. She than acted in Bisaat which was a hit. She than did a lot of serials for ARY, Geo and Aaj. She also hosts shows and special transmissions for Ary Digital and Samaa TV.
5. Sharmila Farooqui:
Sharmila started acting before she entered in politics. Her father Mr. Farooqui was a former Chairman Pakistan Steel Mill. Sharmila has done a drama “Panchwa Mausam” alongside Ejaz Aslam, Talat Hussain, Gulab Chandio and Abdullah Kadwani.
6. Zeba Bakhtiar:
Zeba Bakhtiar comes from a Balochi Feudal family. Her father Yahya Bakhtiar was a former Attorny General of Pakistan in Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s Reign. Zeba Bakhtiar has ruled on the hearts of the fans for a long period of time due to her brilliant acting in films as well as on TV.
7. Mikaal Zulfiqar
Mikaal’s father used to work in British embassy and his mother was British ambassador. Mikaal is a superstar of industry who is shining the brightest on showbiz sky.
Pakistani from all around the globe were deeply saddened and shocked by the gruesome acts of the terrorists when they attacked the Army Public School in Peshawar. The celebrities from Pakistani entertainment industry also expressed their sorrow regarding this tragic incident. Ali Zafar was one of those very few stars who cancelled his New year celebrations concert because he felt that it was impossible for him to celebrate when the whole nation was grieving.
Ali Zafar has taken a new initiative to pay tribute to the victims of the Peshawar tragedy. He has brought stars from different fields of life in the video of his upcoming song titled “Urein Gay”. This video will have stars like Shoaib Malik, Humaima Malick, Mahira Khan, Saira Kazmi, Ali Kazmi, Imran Abbas, Mehwish Hayat, Sanam Saeed, Aminah Sheikh, Mohib Mirza, Fahad Mustafa, singer Sajjad Ali, Behroze Sabzwari and others.
Ali Zafar and other shared their feelings about this video in this way:
Diljit Dosanjh is a star who has just given a great gesture for his countrymen as floods rage in both Pakistani and Indian Punjab. Pakistan has been ravaged by floods in 2025. It first started with KPK and GB and now Punjab has heavily hit. Even Ravi and Sutlej were flooded with many big cities coming under water. Livestock and crops are lost and millions are displaced from their homes.
Diljit Dosanjh is an Indian Punjabi actor who has come forward and he took over 20 Indian Punjabi villages for relief efforts. other Bollywood and Indian Punjabi celebrities like Ammy Virk, Sonu Sood and Sanjay Dutt are also helping flood victims in their homeland.
This started a debate about the role of Pakistani celebrities during floods in Pakistan. Many have shared stories and how rivers are raging in all parts of the country but relief efforts have been zero which is what the public has been calling out. Many people think that stars with such huge audiences are not playing the role that they should.
The debate is raging and people are divided. Many people said that our stars like Hadiq Kiani and Ahmed Shahzad have been helping the victims on ground and they always use their platforms for good. While others think that many of our superstars do not care enough to put in any effort. One user wrote, “Our celebrities are probably never paid on time and thus they are not seen making any efforts for flood victims.” Another added, “Stars like Hadiqa and Ahmed do work on the ground and should be appreciated.” One said, “Our celebs make money in Pakistan and then settle abroad.” Here is the reaction:
Pakistani stars are standing tall against Indian aggression from last night. India as always opened fire on Pakistan and targeted the civilian population in several cities after the Pehelgam Attack. This came after the Indian side was not able to provide any concrete proof of Pakistani involvement in the incident. India at first started with banning Pakistani YouTube channels and celebrity Instagram accounts. They have now once again showed their true colours and opened fire at cities of Muridke, Bahawalpur and Azad Kashmir. The Pakistani side has launched a response and several Indian Air Force jets have been downed inside the IIOJK.
Pakistani stars are also standing up for their country. Stars like Muneeb Butt, Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir, Urwa Hocane, Bilal Abbas Khan and others posted their sentiments and called out Indian aggression. Fawad and Hania called for de-escalation while others like Bilal and Muneeb did not mince words while calling out India.
Here are the statements released by the biggest Pakistani stars:
Red Sea Film Festival is another big festival in the world of cinema that started out in Jeddah Saudi Arabia and film stars from all over the world attend the event and good films are showcased. Pakistani cinema is also growing its influence and newer stories are going to international film festivals. Pakistani films Wakhri and In Flames are being showcased at the Red Sea Film Festival this year.
Pakistani stars and celebrities also attend the Red Sea Film Festival and this year we saw Mahira Khan, Humayun Saeed, Ahad Raza Mir and others gracing the event. They showed up in their full refinery and looked great while attending the event with style and oomph. Here are our Pakistani stars mingling with international stars like Alia Bhatt and Andrew Garfield. Check out the pictures below:
Mother’s Day is a special occasion celebrated every year all over the world. People celebrated the day as they paid homages to their mothers. Like the whole world, Pakistani stars are also not behind as they were posting messages to their mom’s and celebrating them fully. The day is celebrated every year on 10th May.
Many Pakistani stars shared pictures with their mothers and shared beautiful messages. From Imran Khan to Hania Aamir and Minal Khan, many big names posted homages on this beautiful day.
Check out big Pakistani stars celebrating Mother’s Day 2026 and their sweet wishes for their mum’s:
The nationalist party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) is speaking out loud that they want the Pakistani stars to leave India.
According to the Indian Express the film workers association of Raj Thackeray’s party have given the final warning to the Pakistani stars to leave India in next 48-hours. The party members also made this very clear that if the stars will not leave them self they will make them do that forcefully.
“We gave a 48 hours deadline to Pakistani actors and artists to leave India or MNS will push them out,” said Amey Khopkar, MNS Chitrapat Sena.
Due to the increasing tension between Pakistan and India over the Kashmir issue, some of the Indians have started speaking about the artists very rudely. Previously an Indian Journalist wrote a very harsh letter to Fawad Khan. However, some of the Indian disagree with such idea of banning Pakistani stars in India and also wrote a counter letter stating that Fawad is not a politician but a star.
This isn’t the first time Fawad and co have received threats from India’s nationalist parties. In October last year, Shiv Sena activists had threatened Mahira Khan and Fawad Khan.
Lets see what decision our stars take over the prevailing issue.
FIFA World Cup final 2026 took place last night in the USA. Many global stars lined up to watch the high stakes match between reigning champion Argentina and the new champions Spain. The match had some of the biggest stars performing in the half time show. Spain was a fan favourite for many for how they have stood on the right side of history in the Palestine War. Meanwhile Argentina had loyal fans for Messi.
Pakistani stars like rest of the world were also stuck to television screens as they supported their favourite teams. Most of our stars were supporting Spain and had a great time while the ones supporting Messi were disappointed. However, everyone acknowledged the masterclass Spain showcased last night.
Here is how Pakistani stars were reacting to Spain lifting the FIFA World Cup trophy after the Spanish Team won the match and hearts:
Iran and the USA have been fighting a war for a few weeks now. It was bloody, lives were lost, the Supreme Leader of Iran was assassinated and yet Iranis were not backing down and Donald Trump has been making stupid threats while he hold nuclear codes in his hands. The countries have reached a ceasefire and Pakistan ended up playing a key role in it.
Pakistan has been helping in negotiations between the two countries. The main objective was to stop the war and bring a bit of normalcy to the world which was moving towards World War 3. The way Pakistan ended up playing a peacemaker is being applauded by the nation as well as the world. Our celebrities are also sharing their appreciation.
Pakistani celebrities are also applauding authorities for playing a positive role in bringing peace to the world. They are also happy that the war has stopped or the whole world would have been engulfed by this fire.
Here is how Pakistani stars are reacting to the Iran-USA-Israel ceasefire while may are happy that Iran is finally safe now:
Eid is an auspicious occasion and Muslims get this beautiful day after a blessed month of Ramadan. Allah has blessed Muslims with this beautiful day to celebrate the prayers and blessings of the last 30 days. Eid is where we all try to put our best foot forward and bring our A-style game.
Our stars are not behind either and we are witnessing some great fashion on the first day of Eid. From Arisha Razi Khan and Sara Razi Khan to Sadia Ghaffar, beautiful traditional outfits are go to this season:
Pakistan’s showbiz community consists of many prominent actors, models and fashion designers who are Christians. But it isn’t just these celebrities who wish others Merry Christmas or participate in Christmas parties. Many Pakistani stars enjoy celebrating Christmas even though they are Muslims. They do so to show solidarity to their Christian friends and to keep them company. Many of our liberal Muslim stars even decorate their houses with Christmas lights and have a well decorated Christmas tree. This is because they like the concept of celebrating a holiday like that.
Waqar Ali Khan held a festive Christmas Hi-tea party in his house in London. Frieha Altaf was at a party with her close friends in Karachi last night. Even Ayesha Omer joined them on the occasion. She spent the afternoon with her friends too. Meesha Shafi spent the day with family and she was at a party with friends.
Here are pictures of some Pakistani stars on this Christmas.
Every year on 14th August, Independence Day, the incumbent President of Pakistan announces the highest civilian awards for the countrymen as well as foreigners who have contributed to the well-being or progress of the country. This year President Dr. Arif Alvi has awarded 253 Pakistani citizens as well as foreign nationals for their service to Pakistan and they will be receiving the prestigious honours from the presidency on 23rd March 2023. From public service to sports, arts and journalism, many prominent faces of Pakistan have been bestowed with honours.
Here is a list of some of Pakistan’s prominent faces who have been conferred with the highest honours:
Nishan e Imtiaz:
Here are the recipients of Nishan e Imtiaz:
1. Mr Ahmed Ghulam Ali Chagla Late- Music Composer for National Anthem of Pakistan
2. Mr Muhammad Qavi Khan- Performing Arts Drama, Film and Stage
3. Mr Jahangir Khan- Sports (Squash)
Hilal e Pakistan:
Recipients of Hilal e Pakistan include:
1. HRH Prince Faisal bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Services to Pakistan
2. His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan Services to Pakistan
Hilal e Imtiaz:
Those who will be receiving Hilal e Imtiaz are:
1. Mr Amjad Islam Amjad Late- Arts, Literature
2. Ms. Bilquis Bano Edhi Late- Social Services
Sitara e Imtiaz:
1. Mr Tauqeer Ahmed Nasir- Actor
2. Mr Riaz Shahid Late- Film Director and Writer
3. Mr Fakhr e Alam- Host
4. Mr Babar Azam- Cricket
President’s Award For Pride Of Performance:
Following are the recipients of Pride of Performance:
1. Sangeeta- Film Actress and Director
2. Aziz Tabassum- Film Director
3. Ms Arooj Aftab- Singer
4. Anjuman- Actress
5. Syed Afzal Ahmed- Actor
6. Mr Arshad Nadeem- Athletics (Javelin Throw)
7. Mr Nooh Dastagir Butt- Weight Lifting
Tamgha e Imtiaz:
1. Arbaz Khan- Actor
2. Ms Bisma Maroof- Cricket
Congratulations to all the recipients on achieving these high honours from the government of Pakistan!
With Awards season going on in India, many awards are set to hit the screens. Stardust and a few other awards ignored our Pakistani stars in their nominations list but Filmfare which is one of the most popular awards in India released the list of nominees recently and we found some popular Pakistani stars name proudly standing in the list in their respective categories .
Fawad Khan got nominated for the Best Supporting Actor for Kapoor and Sons! Competing with him are Diljit Dosanjh for Udta Punjab, Jim Sarbh for Neerja, Rajat Kapoor for Kapoor & Sons, Rajkummar Rao for Aligarh and Rishi Kapoor for Kapoor and Sons. Fawad had earlier too bagged the Best Male Debut Award at Filmfare for his 1st Bollywood movie, Khoobusrat.
Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan also bagged the nomination for Best Playback Singer (Male). Atif made waves with his “Teray sang yara” song in Rustom while Rahat’s “Jag Ghoomeya” in Sultan was one of the hit tunes of 2016. Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch got nominated in the category of Best Playback Singer (Female) for her strong vocals in Kari kari from the movie, Pink!
Eastern Eye publishes a Global Asian Stars List every year and Asian artists working and residing all over the old get their work acknowledged in the list. We have seen many of our stars making it to the publication as well. Journalist Asjad Nazir is the one who makes this list and he has done a great job acknowledging the work and global reach of Asian stars in the field of entertainment.
Pakistani stars like every year have also made it to the list. Pakistani stars are loved all over the world due to the popularity of Pakistani drama. This year also we are seeing our stars joining the ranks of highest rated Asians artists. The Pakistani winner this year is hands down Wahaj Ali who managed to bag a spot in the top 10 for the Eastern Eye list.
Wahaj Ali
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Wahaj Ali has been ruling the screens as well as the hearts this year. His stint as Murtasim Khan in Tere Bin put him on the map and he has fans all over the world now with a big chunk coming from India. He is the only Pakistani in te top 10 for the year 2023.
Riz Ahmed:
Riz Ahmed is a star from Pakistani origin who has worked a lot for Muslim representation in Hollywood. He has given some path breaking performances and his work has been appreciated all over the world. He got the 11th rank on the list.
Arooj Aftab:
The grammy winning Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab has also made it to the list and she is on the rank 24.
Yumna Zaidi:
The Tere Bin leading lady Yumna Zaidi is on the 32nd spot on the Eastern Eye list for 2023 and her fans will be delighted to hear this.
Ahad Raza Mir:
Another Pakistani to reach the list is Ahad Raza Mir. He got the 42nd rank on the list. He has made his debut on Netflix, on British television and currently he is working in Pakistan’s first ever Netflix series Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo.
Pakistani dramas have a huge fan following, not just in Pakistan but abroad as well. We have seen dramas getting billions of views on YouTube and Pakistani dramas are watched largely in India in addition to Pakistan. Indian fans have always loved Pakistani dramas and these dramas have led to some huge fan following of actors like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Sanam Saeed, Farhan Saeed, Hania Aamir and now-a-days everyone is going gaga over Wahaj Ali and Yumna Zaidi over the phenomenal success of Tere Bin.
So, as Pakistani actors are getting increasingly popular among Indian masses, we saw a cute fan video of Pakistani stars as Indian fans regret partition after falling for our Handsome stars. Here are the actors who have made all the ladies fall for them:
Basant 2026 has become a huge celebration as the event landed in Pakistan after 17 years. The skies are lit with colourful kites and people are loving the vibes. Though Lahore is in celebration mode, Karachi did feel FOMO and many prominent names are landing in Lahore to take part in the whole festive vibe.
We saw many big stars who travelled hundreds of miles and they are now flying kites with full zeal and enthusiasm. Saboor Aly, Sidra Niazi, Ali Ansari and Nadia Jamil shared beautiful moments from the celebration. Shoaib Malik and Sana Javed also joined the phenomenon and are enjoying the whole show.
Here are some videos of your favourite stars enjoying Basant 2026:
Pakistani stars have become very active on social media in the last few years. They follow trends and we often see them making memes, videos and using technologies that go viral. The latest one is the Gemini trend which is an AI assistant. People all over the world are using it to make pictures with their favourite celebrities, lost family members, friends and even with their youngerselves.
Pakistani stars are also sharing Hug Your Younger Self pictures and they look extremely adorable. This is a cute trend and shows how our stars always had that wow factor. Mawra Hocane and Usman Mukhtar shared pictures hugging their kid selves while Sajal Aly shared a sweet picture hugging her late mother:
Mashion also shared pictures of their founder Mahira Khan as well as some other big names as they brought the Gemini trend to life:
ISPR has been doing everything it can to make the Pakistanis aware of the sacrifices that have been made by many army personnel for their country and they have also been coming up with new songs which will increase the patriotic sentiments in people. ISPR has produced a special song for 14th August. The song has been sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, the lyrics have been written by Imran Raza and the video has been directed by Asad Malik. The video contains many notable artists from Pakistan like Hamayun Saeed, Ahsan Khan, Asad Malik, Abid Ali, Jamal Shah, Ashir Azeem, Hassan Waqas Rana, Nadia Hussain, Seemi Pasha, Anoushay Ainan, Tasneem Ansari, Eshal, Isha Noor, Hassan Noman, Fahim Abbas, Naveed Raza, Adnan Ansari and others.
Birthdays are occasions for celebrating a person and making them feel special about their life and existence. Friends are generally the first ones to come forward and celebrate you on your hatch day and that is what happened for Maida Azmat. Maida Azmat is the founder and CEO of a PR company and thus she workd with many of our current stars in the entertainment industry. She is quite close with Iqra Aziz, Yasir Hussain, Ali Rehman Khan, Hania Aamir, Kubra Khan and Goher Mumtaz to name a few artists.
It was a happy occasion as Maida Azmat’s birthday was celebrated by all her friends. A dollars themed cake was brought in while party poppers and decorations were arranged. Many of your favourite stars were spotted as they celebrated Maida’s birthday with her. Have alook at your favouurite celebrities having a great time and celebrating Maida Azmat’s birthday:
Humaira Asghar is an actress and model who passed away not too long ago. Her death has sent shockwaves through the nation as she was only 32 years old and this ending is tragic and something no one can wrap their heads around. The starlet was living alone in an apartment in Karachi for the last 7 years and she had not paid her rent for the last few months. Her landlord sued her and as the bailiff reached her house, they found out that she has been dead for over a month.
The news has shocked everyone including Humaira Asghar’s colleagues from the industry. Saheefa Jabbar said that this shows how navigating the industry can be challenging though it looks glamorous from the outside. Hina Altaf said this is a wakeup call for all of us. Many other stars like Humayun Saeed, Adnan Siddiqui, Fia Khan, Mawra Hocane and others have expressed grief over the shocking death.
This is what Pakistani stars had to say over Humaira Asghar’s death:
The Pakistan-India conflict has settled down for a while after the ceasefire announcement between the two countries. However, this conflict, followed by the deaths of civilians and army personnel, has sparked multiple debates among artists, TV anchors, and the public. In both Pakistan and India, artists are facing backlash for remaining silent on the matter. In Pakistan, many prominent actors chose to stay quiet, and people are criticizing them for it.
Atiqa Odho recently made headlines for supporting the actors, saying that artists should not be dragged into such conflicts because they are “soft image ambassadors.” However, her statement is receiving severe backlash.
Mishi Khan, Rabya Kulsoom, and Fatima Effendi have confronted Atiqa Odho for her remarks on the role of artists.
Mishi Khan said, “I was surprised to hear Atiqa say that actors are soft image ambassadors. It’s senseless. I expected more from you. When should artists speak? Forty civilians have been martyred, countless are injured—when is the right time to speak? Okay, we know you have great terms with Fawad, but at least stay silent instead of saying such things.” Here is the link to the video:
Fatima Effendi Kanwar also commented, saying that Atiqa Odho would urge others to remain silent when it comes to raising their voices for the country but would happily put down Pakistani actors on her show by degrading their dramas. She also added that all her chances and earnings from working in India are now in danger. Here is the post:
Rabya Kulsoom also came forward with a firm stance, saying, “So, neutrality and soft image are the new synonyms for ‘not being able to stand firm for your country and people’ and completely disregarding the fact that with great power comes great responsibility.” She further added, “You are what you are because of your goddamn country—and that is Pakistan! Respect it, embrace it, and freaking STAND BY IT OUT LOUD!”
Pakistani Stars Celebrating Independence Day 2019-
On 14 August, Independence Day is being celebrated with traditional zeal and enthusiasm across the country and nationwide. This marks the first time that Pakistan’s Independence Day is also being solemnly being held as Kashmir’s solidarity day.
Just like all of us, Pakistani celebrities are equally enthusiastic regarding what today represents. Different celebrities took to their social media handles to congratulate the nation on this special occasion. They are celebrating Independence Day in their own style, either appearing on the TV screen or by wearing designer dresses specially designed for this important event.
Every actor wore a Green and White dress with Pakistani Flag in their hands and a wide smile on their faces. May you live long Pakistan.
Here are some beautiful pictures of our celebrities celebrating Independence Day with their families. Have a look!
Sardaar Ji 3 has come out in Pakistan and all over the world. The film starring Hania Aamir and Diljit Dosanjh became part of the news as it was an Indian Punjabi film and Indians were against Hania Aamir being a part of this film. The movie was released internationally and not in India and it went on to become the top grossing Punjabi film everyhwhere.
A success party for Sardaar Ji 3 was finally organized in Pakistan as Maida Azmat called on the industry bigwigs to celebrate Hania’s success. Humayun Saeed, Hania Aamir, Yasir Hussain, Sonya Hussyn and Ayesha Omar are a few names who were spotted there. Check out some of the clicks below:
The New Year 2025 is here and we say goodbye to another year. Year 2024 brought so many changes to people’s lives and global challenges. Our stars were also shining on the screen and we got a lot of good content and fresh concepts to watch on our television screens. Many of these fan favourites were spotted celebrating New Year’s Eve together.
Yasir Hussain shared pictures with wife Iqra Aziz, rumoured couple Kubra Khan and Gohar Rasheed, Nauman Ijaz, Shahzad Sheikh with wife Hina Mir, Imran Ashraf and the Wajahat Rauf family. All these stars rang in the New Year together. Check out some of their clicks below:
Diwali is a Hindu festival and a big holiday in the calendar for the Hindu community. The Hindu community in Pakistan also celebrates the day with zeal and enthusiasm. Families and friends get together for the prayers and they light candles and pray for the upcoming good. Karachi has a big and thriving Hindu community and many stars were seen celebrating the holiday with their Hindu friends.
Ace designer Rashmi Kumari threw a Diwali bash and many known faces joined in to celebrate it. Amar Khan, Sanam Saeed, Sarwat Gilani, Fahad Mirza, Sheheryar Munawar, Asim Raza, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy and Ali Rehman Khan were seen at the celebration. They were all clad in festive wear and put their best fashion foot forward. Here are some moments from the celebrations:
Basant is back in Lahore after 17 years. The government has set SOPs and the whole city is vibrating in the spirit of the kite festival. The colours, music and fireworks are everywhere and public from other cities is also travelling to enjoy the three day extravaganza. From the original areas of Androon City to the new colonies and bigger grounds, everyone is set to light up the skies with their colourful kites while the younger generations are set to see what Basant is for the very first time.
Like all other Pakistanis, celebrities are also excited and they are preparing to indulge in colours of Basant. Many big names were seen at their lit up roofs. Imran Ashraf was seen flying a Gudda like a pro while Usama Khan and cricketer Hassan Ali are also enjoying the festivity with their loved ones. Fiza Ali is also clad in the bright yellow colour to welcome Basant.
Check out how your favourite Pakistani celebrities are celebrating Basant:
Few days ago, there were rumors about Hamza Ali Abassi’s nikkah with Naimal Khawar. Later on, Hamza confirmed this news of him getting nikkahfied on 25th August in a small function. The nikkah will be followed by a Valima ceremony on 26th August.
So… Hamza Ali Abbasi is getting married to actress Naimal Khawar! Congratulations! pic.twitter.com/Nn4NYurRsg
Hamza announced this news along with the story of how he met Naimal and later on fell in love. Abbasi also shared a long, emotional note on his Twitter handle, describing the circumstances leading him to propose Khawar.
“We can’t breath without each other now,” the War hero wrote on Facebook Wednesday.
Naimal Khawar shared her mayun pictures on Instagram. The celebrations have started and Abbasi’s friends have shared their pictures as they are going to attend his nikkah, tomorrow.
Bilal Ashraf, director of movie War and good friend of Hamza Ali Abbasi will be the among the witnesses of his nikkah ceremony. His photo of travelling to attend Hamza’s nikkah is going viral on internet.
The nikkah will be a small function but it seems like it will be surely start studded event.
We wish both of the stars best of luck for their life journey ahead.
The tension has escalated between the neighbouring countries Pakistan and India after India without any evidence started blaming Pakistan for Pulwama Attack. Since then things have been going in a very wrong direction and got even worse when Indian Airforce tried to enter Pakistan crossing the LOC. Indian artists were busy in the typical jingoism after that but Pakistani artists have been promoting peace.
Many of our stars have expressed their love for their country and have also been talking about the importance of peace and how war is not the answer. From Mahira Khan to Armeena Rana Khan, our stars have shown the world how important peace is. Here are a few of the messages:
Celebrities all over the world and in any showbiz industry are known for their talent, projects as well as their style. Many stars have a signature style which you can always connect to them. Like you can ask anyone about Kim Kardashian signature style and they will tell you its nude, brownish undertone makeup and outfits. Similarly, you if you hear the name of Bollywood star Vidya Balan, a picture of her clad in a traditional saari will come to your mind. We also have similar signature styles among Pakistani celebrities. Check out:
1. Hamza Ali Abbasi:
Hamza Ali Abbasi is known to wear black shalwar kameez wherever he goes. It is his signature fit and he actually brought it back among Pakistani men. He even wore his signature black shalwar kameez on his valima.
2. Mahira Khan:
Though Mahira does change her style a little bit depending on the projects she is doing but minimum foundation with a red lip is Mahira Khan’s signature look and you will see her repeat it time and again. She even wore it to her first outing at Cannes Film Festival.
3. Urwa Hocane:
Urwa Hocane has found her comfort in white and her signature style is a white outfit paired with a non makeup-makeup look.
4. Mehwish Hayat:
Mehwish Hayat loves glam. If Mehwish is attending an event, she will go for the full glam look. Mehwish does not seem to be a fan of no-makeup makeup looks and opts for the shimmers in her makeup as well as outfits. Mehwish is also seen in beautiful shimmery gowns on her public appearances. Another thing connected to her style.
5. Zara Noor Abbas:
Zara Noor Abbas does experiment with her styling but one of her favourite looks we have seen her opting often is baggy and boxy clothing. She avoids going for tight fitting dresses.
6. Humayun Saeed:
Humayun is not only consistent with his success and performances, he ia also consistent in his style sense. He is looking the same for years and we often see him in black suits with his signature beard and hair.
7. Hareem Farooq:
Long luscious hair side-parted and curled at the ends paired with a traditional outfit is how Hareem Farooq has been since her debut. And as they say why change anything that works.
8. Aima Baig:
Many call her Pakistan’s Ariana Grande as she is very petite with a powerful voice. Aima has found her signature style and she opts for very edgy looks and always maintains a rock star’s look.
9. Samina Ahmed:
Samina Ahmed is a legend of Pakistani industry who has also made her way to Hollywood successfully. Her beautiful earth toned saaris are just unforgettable and will make you think of her whenever you think about one.
10. Meesha Shafi:
Meesha not only has strong vocal range, she also has a strong sense of fashion. Think of Meesha and you will imagine someone with ethnic and edgy clothing and jewellery. She is also a fan of colour and is never afraid to wear a pop of colour.
Though many of our female stars have found their place on the fashion spectrum and have their own signature sense of style and looks, the male stars need to look away from contoured beard, spiky standing hair and find something unique which can make them stand out!
