Naheed Akhter is one of the most sought after singers Pakistan has ever had. She has sung for many films and performed classical, qawwalis and pop songs. Naheed Akhter was married to journalist, writer and director Asif Ali Pota. Pota started his career as a feature writer and worked with many newspapers including Daily Jung. Later he worked as writer and director for TV and Film industry.
He died on Saturday 8th July, 2017 from cardiac arrest at the age of 55. He has left behind 2 wives, four sons and two daughters. May Allah grant him place in Jannah!
Naheed Akhtar is the nightingale of Pakistan the name that needs no introduction. Her career began in 1970 when she sang a duet with Khalid Asghar in “Raag Malhar” at Radio Pakistan Multan. She has recorded songs in a range of styles, including Pakistani film music, pop, Ghazal, traditional Pakistani classical music, Punjabi folk songs, Qawwalis, Naat & Hamds & Others. She was active in the Pakistani film industry during 70s and 80s.
Naheed Akhtar made an appearance on stage in 2013, after repeated requests of the management of a TV show, where active and popular singers like Shabnam Majeed and Saima Jahan sang her songs to pay tribute to her. She stays busy with her family and children, and as of 2016, is not actively pursuing a singing career.
Her fans yearn t see her perform but she hasn’t been active for a long time and it doesn’t look like we will be seeing much of her or her talents in future either. Once in a while a picture surfaces on the internet and people are reminded of what we are missing out on. Here’s a picture of her with her daughter Kainat.
She was last seen publicly in February when A cheque worth Rs 10 million from the Punjab government was handed over to singer Naheed Akhtar for acknowledgment of her services in the field of singing. Spokesman for Punjab government Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, while representing Chief Minister Punjab, delivered the cheque to the Pride of Performance singer in a simple ceremony, held at Alhamra Arts Complex.
He paid tribute to the services rendered by Naheed Akhtar in the field of music and said that she had introduced a unique style in singing and inspired her fans with her magic voice.
He said,
“Let me acknowledge that glamour in Pakistani music was first introduced by Naheed Akhtar and songs once sang by her are still popular among music-lovers,”
Even after enduring waqt ke sitam Naheed Akhtar still manages to look gorgeous and we love it. We hope that someday we might see her at a coke studio type platform or a show or somewhere and be mesmerized by her voice the way we were the first time we heard her.
Naheed Akhar is an immensely popular playback singer of her era. Naheed started her career in 1970 with a duet “Raah Malhar” with Khalid Asghar at Radio Pakistan Multan.
Naheed Akhtar has sung songs of all genres and ranges including Pakistani film music, Pop, Ghazal, Classical, Folk, Qawalis, Naats, Hamd, and others. Veteran music director M. Ashraf introduced Naheed Akhtar. Her inaugural film “Nanha Farishta” was released in 1974 and in the same year, she sang songs in the film Shama (1974). Initially, it was said in the film circles that she was introduced to fill the vacuum of Runa Laila who had migrated to Bangladesh. But later people realized that she had her own original singing style. She was active in the Pakistani film industry all the way through the 1980s.
Naheed Akhtar is the receiver of 3 Nigaar Awards and in 2007 she received pride of performance award from the government of Pakistan.
Naheed Akhtar got married to a journalist and playwriter Asif Ali Pota. In 2017 Asif Ali Pota passed away. In the 1990s when Naheed Akhtar was at the peak of her career she suddenly disappeared from the screen. It is often speculated that after marriage Naheed Akhtar was not allowed to sing.
Here we have a recent video of Naheed Khtar, even at this age, her voice will make you fell music in the air. Let’s have a look at the video:
Naeema Butt is a remarkable Pakistani television artist who recently gained fame through ARY Digital’s superhit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, which garnered excellent viewership and impressive ratings. Fans admired Naeema Butt’s perfect portrayal of the spoiled rich brat, Rubab. Her on-screen pairing with Emmad Irfani was also well-received. Previously, Naeema Butt was known for her roles in two critically and commercially acclaimed dramas, Jindo and Ehd-e-Wafa. She has a background in theatre and currently has around 450k followers on Instagram.
Since Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, Naeema Butt has not appeared in any drama. However, she remains active on social media and frequently attends media events.
Recently, Naeema Butt addressed the issue of not getting roles in dramas through a sarcastic video. Responding to haters who mocked her for not being offered work, she said, “To those who say, ‘You don’t get work in Pakistani dramas, that’s why you’ve started making videos like these’ — Who needs work in the Pakistani media, where you receive the dead bodies of actresses? Come on, bro, come on. Just meet my dog. He is better than the Pakistani media — at least he’s loyal.” Here is the link to the video:
Naeema Butt’s video is getting mixed reactions. Many are passing negative comments on her sarcasm. A fan said, “You got fame through Pakistani dramas and now you are taunting the same field” Another said, “Take the names of the people who don’t give you work instead of calling out the whole industry”. Another remarked, “I always find her envious of others. She is always negative about others. Too jealous!” While many said that she is right because the industry has its biases and it picks the same favourite actors like Sajal Aly has been doing college roles since last twenty years. Her fans appreciated her for speaking up. Read the comments here:
Naeema Butt is a versatile Pakistani television actor who recently gained massive fame through her popular TV appearance for ARY Digital. Fans loved her in the superhit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, which garnered excellent viewership and impressive ratings. Fans loved Naeema Butt’s character of a spoiled rich brat, Rubab. Her on-screen pairing with Emmad Irfani was also well-received. Previously, Naeema Butt worked in the dramas like Jindo and Ehd-e-Wafa. She has a background in theatre and currently has around 450k followers on Instagram.
Recently, the actor shared a picture on social media after offering Namaz. Naeema looked graceful in her hijab and captioned the post with heartfelt words, praising the significance of prayer. She wrote, “Indeed, Namaz is the safest place for me in the entire universe. Good night.”
Social media users are trolling Naeema Butt’s post about namaz because of her full makeup look. One wrote, “They all know how to get attention, and the biggest weakness of our society is the so-called ‘Islamic touch.’” Another commented, “Namaz with a full makeup selfie and eyelashes on.” Someone else wrote, “Kindly share your Namaz makeup tutorial.” Another user remarked, “Are we supposed to post like you after our Isha prayers?” Read the comments here:
Naeema Butt is a popular Pakistani actress who gained recognition through her negative character in Kabhi Main To Kabhi Tum, where she played a rich brat named Rubab. Her accent and portrayal gained significant popularity. Previously, she appeared in the drama series Ehd-e-Wafa, and nowadays, fans are praising her performance in the drama series Nashtar. Besides these, she has worked on multiple other projects that were not as popular.
Recently, Naeema Butt posted a video on social media in which she taunted Pakistani celebrities who flaunt their status on New York Times Square and pretend as if they have been honorarily featured as international figures.
Talking about it, Naeema Butt said, ”Hi! I just wanted to share something. Did you know that those screens in New York’s Times Square are actually paid advertisements? When people say, ‘Oh, this film made it to Times Square!’ or ‘This song made it to Times Square!’—all of that is paid for and run by the artists themselves. Honey, always dream big—dream really big! Dream that you get out of your delusions and accept the truth.” Watch here:
A few days ago, ARY Digital ran an advertisement for ARY Plus on a Times Square billboard, featuring hit dramas like Meray Paas Tum Ho, Sher, and others. Furthermore, singers like Hasan Raheem and Aima Baig have previously shared paid advertisements on Times Square. Yumna Zaidi also ran a paid advertisement on Times Square to celebrate her birthday.
Most of the social media users are agreeing with Naeema Butt and appreciating her for speaking the truth while some are saying that she seems drunk or trying to copy Hira Mani. To which Naima responded to the questions saying she is pretty much in her senses. Read the comments.
Naeema Butt played the fiesty and fiery Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She has impressed everyone with her impeccable talent, beautiful hair and styling and her incredible ability to transform into her character. Fans loved her performance in the drama and she just appeared on Mazaq Raat, much to her audience’s delight.
Naeema Butt spoke about the definition of love at first sight. She shared that according to her love at first sight is also love that is coming from ages. You have an image in mind which you love and when someone suddenly fits it, you fall for them. This is the definition of love at first sight for Naeema Butt and she believes in it.
Here is what she said:
The actress also shared her thoughts on love in general. She said that love is a mystery that is not meant to be solved. She has understood this and she is not trying to make something out of its meaning. People try to understand what love is, they chase it and feel like love will set you free but it will lock you down.
Naeema Butt is a talented Pakistani artist who has recently garnered fame through her most acclaimed appearance in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Naeema Butt has been working in the industry for many years now. She first appeared in Daasi. Her other notable dramas include Ehd E Wafa, Mein Khuwab Bunti Hoon, Fraud and Jindo.
Lately, Naeema Butt has been making headlines for her impactful and fiery performance in KMKT’s episode no 32. In the recent episode, her character, Rubab, arranged a party in honor of her husband and exposed him in front of all his friends, family, and colleagues for his cheating and infidelity.
It was Rubab’s last scene in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum where she took revenge from her husband and his family. Naeema has now officially shared a farewell video with her fans who loved her in KMKT. In the video, she lip-synced to a popular audio clip that says, “That’s enough for now; we’ll meet another time.” Have a look at the video:
Fans loved her performance, and many are saying they want to become as rich as Rubab so they, too, can throw a party to take revenge like she did. Fans are also loving Rubab’s brave character. Read the comments and X posts here:
Naeema Butt is an actress who has worked very selectively. She became a household name after she appeared as Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She has also starred in a difficult play like Jindo and she will feature in Shaan Shahid’s upcoming film Bullah. The starlet appeared as a celebrity showstopper at the Bridal Couture Week.
Naeema Butt came to walk in a fusion saari for Munib Nawaz. She brought in her Rubab character as she was pointing her finger while she was walking on the ramp. She also looked a bit dull and uninterested while walking and the internet noticed it.
The internet scrutinized Naeema Butt’s walk. One user wrote, “Did someone force her to come out?” Another added, “Why is she looking like her mom made her come out to wash dishes.” One said, “This looks like a man’s walk.” This was the overall reaction:
Nashtar is a hit Geo TV drama series written by Maha Malik and directed by Siraj ul Haq of Tere Bin fame. The show is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi. Its ensemble cast includes Usman Peerzada, Haroon Shahid, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Shahnawaz Zaidi, Mahmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Ali Dayyan Walji, Muhammad Faizan Sheikh, Ramsha Salahuddin, Syed Afzal Ali, Fatima Gohar, Ayesha Gul, Laiba Rehman Butt, Zarafshan Amir, Annie Zaidi, Muhammad Asad Gojar, and Talia Jan. The story revolves around Shah Dawood (played by Danish Taimoor), an aggressive man who falls in love with a young girl named Bareera (played by Anmol Baloch). The show features a toxic love triangle between the main leads.
In a recent episode of Nashtar, Naeema Butt’s character and perceived overacting faced severe public backlash. In the scene, she is shown begging for her relationship with Shah Dawood, who responds by insulting her and assassinating her character. Watch it here:
Social media users are criticizing Naeema Butt’s acting, with many saying she only suits in the roles like Rubab. Fans are criticizing the makers for casting her in a character like Tanseek which doesn’t match with her personality. One wrote, “She looks older than Danish Taimoor, and her entire get-up makes her look even older.” Another asked, “Who cast this girl? She doesn’t even know how to act!” One wrote, “She doesn’t look like Tamseel, she looks like Naeema because there is no acting in the scene. Many are also criticizing her cheaply written character, saying that the lack of self-respect in Tamseel is highly irritating. Read the comments:
Naeema Butt is the breakout star of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. The actress has appeared in dramas like Jindo and Ehd e Wafa before but this time she made the story flow through her. Rubab played by Naeema Butt ended up becoming everyone’s favourite despite being a grey character. People loved her boss lady vibe and how she never backed down despite getting betrayed by the love of her life.
The drama ended with a cinema finale but Neema Butt could not attend the premiere as she was travelling. She has also been giving some interviews and fans are loving her personality and aura. But looks like Naeema was not happy with how everything was set up at the premiere.
Naeema Butt reposted a series of stories on her Instagram where her character being sidelined was discussed. Her picture was not on finale posters though she was one of the biggest stars of the drama and she shared the concerns of these fans on her own Instagram. Looks like Naeema is not happy with Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum team. Here is what she posted:
Naeema Butt is a talented Pakistani television artist who rose to fame through ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum which garnered remarkable viewership. Fans loved Naeema Butt’s portrayal of Rubab. Fans also praised her on-screen pairing with Emmad Irfani. Naeema Butt’s other notable dramas include Jindo and Ehd e Wafa. She also performed in theatre.
Recently, the actress appeared in Har Lamha Purjosh. In the show she discussed Hania Aamir in a sarcastic way. When she was shown a Hania Aamir caricature, Naeema failed to guess her however a show panelist guessed Hania Aamir right.
Naeema Butt said, “I don’t know Hania Aamir, although, I have worked with her but you never claim to know a person you have spent time with”. Here is the link to the video:
Fans are criticizing her for her mean remarks on Hania Aamir. A social media user wrote, “She hasn’t come out of her character”. Another wrote, “Why she seems to be so negative in real life”. Another fan wrote, “It seems that she has a personal grudge of beef with Hania Aamir”. Another fan stated, “She needs to come out of her cheap mean girls vibe”. A fan wrote, “She got fame because of her and now fails to recognize her”. Read comments:
Naeema Butt is a famous and talented emerging Pakistani main stream actor. She recently fetched fame from her brilliant performance in ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Her other notable dramas are Daasi, Ehd E Wafa, Mein Khuwab Bunti Hoon, Fraud and Jindo. The gorgeous actress is currently single and is focused on her career. Nowadays, Naeema has been appearing in multiple electronic and digital media shows where she talks about herself.
A viral video clip of Naeema Butt from her Mazaaqrat interview is currently doing rounds on social media. In the video clip, Naeema talked about skipping the plans to become a doctor.
She said, “My mother wanted me to become a doctor because she was a doctor. Also, I did FSC with the pre medical subjects but I couldn’t become a doctor, I rather opted for mass communication. I changed my mind. When I had my MDCAT test, I didn’t wake up, actually I didn’t want to wake up so I changed my mind about becoming a doctor”. Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are trolling Naeema Butt for her flimsy reasoning regarding skipping her MBBS degree. An Instagram user said that she might have failed the MDCAT test and is now bragging about it. Many believe that now that she has gained fame, she is making such statements to keep herself in the limelight and in the news. A social media user said that she wasn’t serious about becoming a doctor, as the profession requires dedication. Read the comments here:
Naeema Butt played the confident Rubab Mansoor Khan in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Her character was one of the biggest highlights of the show. She overshadowed the leads and people were dying to see how she wraps up the Adeel Chapter. Naeema has since received immense love from everyone and she has appeared on various shows and shared her experience from the set. She has also shared some blunt opinions about her co-stars which are making headlines.
Naeema Butt had called out insecurities of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum cast recently. Journalist Ambreen Fatima asked her to explain the whole thing. Naeema Butt said that she does not know anything about the sequel of that show. It was not her show, she was just an actress and she knows she would not be cast if there is a second season.
This is what she said:
The actress also explained her statement regarding the cast’s insecurities. Naeema Butt said that maybe she spoke the truth and she should have kept it to herself. She revealed that there are many people in the industry who are facing similar treatment and they messaged her after she said this but they do not come in public. She said that she never named Fahad Mustafa or Hania Aamir. She just shared her own experience. Naeema added if a second lead does so well and outperforms the main star, there is insecurity. Of course the good performer is called on stage and asked questions then let them have the limelight too. Allah has blessed them with that respect. Do not push them down which was something she experienced and shared it with the world.
This is what she said:
The internet is once again divided. Some commenters are saying that Naeema Butt is doing this to seek attention. One said, “She got the attention she wanted by naming Fahad and Hania’. The other camp thinks she has the guts to speak the truth. A commenter said, ‘She is right.” The other added, ‘Hania does not let other talented people come forward.’:
Naeema Butt is a talented Pakistani television artist who rose to fame through ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum which garnered remarkable viewership. Fans loved Naeema Butt’s portrayal of Rubab. Fans also praised her on-screen pairing with Emmad Irfani. Naeema Butt’s other notable dramas include Jindo and Ehd e Wafa. She also performed in theatre.
Lately, Naeema attended a fundraiser event in London where she has given an interview to the UK based Pakistani journalist Murtaza Ali Shah. She also performed her iconic dialogue with Sharjeena.
Talking about it, Naeema Butt said, “Fans ask me about my upcoming projects. I am working on two projects. One of them is very special. I can’t share many details, but all I can say is that it is similar to my characters in Jindo and End-e-Wafa. It’s an exciting project. I joined acting because I am an activist. I want to bring social change, and it is great to be part of such fundraisers.” Here is the link to the video shared by Murtaza Ali Shah:
Naeema Butt and her hair is the talk of the town these days. She played the iconic Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. The starlet came, saw and conquered in this drama and she ended up becoming a great addition to the star cast. Rubab was loved for her style and bold attitude but she also received a lot of love for her long and healthy hair.
Fans have been wanting her to talk about her hair since she appeared on Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Naeema Butt recently revealed that she was even asked to cut off her hair when she started looking for roles in the industry but she likes to work on her own terms and she maintained her hair.
Naeema Butt was asked about the secret of her long hair on Hasna Mana Hai and she said that this is mainly from Allah. She thinks her genes are responsible for her healthy hair. Moreover, good nutrition and taking care of her hair when she uses hair products and heat is also very important.
This is what Naeema Butt has to say about her Rapunzel-like hair:
Naeema Butt is an actress and filmmaker who has always worked in powerful roles. She started her journey in street theater and she has worked in several languages to impart awareness among public. She has also worked in New York City and she has been a part of short filmmaking. She became a household name when she starred as Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.
Naeema worked in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum with Fahad Mustafa, Emmad Irfani and Hania Aamir. She was able to overshadow everyone with her strong performance. But she spoke about how the team misbehaved with her during meet and greet sessions and she was really let down by Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum co-stars.
Naeema Butt has now spoken about this with Nadia Khan. She revealed that she went through a huge personal tragedy during the drama’s shoot. The environment on set was good. She had to go for a loved one’s funeral in New York but she came back and completed the shoot. When her character became a hit, everyone started misbehaving and she was let down when she was going through a rough emotional time.
This is what she revealed:
People are sending strength Naeema Butt’s way. One user wrote, She is so brave to have faced that.” Another added, “More power to you for speaking against the giants of industry.” One said, “You are way better than the rest of the actresses.” This is what people think:
Naeema Butt is ruling the screens right now with her strong portrayal as Rubab in the blockbuster drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Naeema Butt has done theatre, films and television and she is now getting a lot of love for her role. She is also a very intelligent artist and has strong opinions thanks to her experience in interactive theatre and working with victims of abuse.
She was a guest on Something Haute and spoke about her interest in art and how she has reached television after exploring several avenues. She lives between Pakistan and New York City and she is picking up projects that make sense to her and will become a legacy for her work.
She revealed during the intreview how colourism exists in the industry. A fellow actor in the very beginning advised her to colour her whole body with makeup foundation to look white as only white girls get lead roles in Pakistani dramas. It was shocking for her to hear but then that person showed her pictures of actresses who are doing this and painted themselves from head to toe. She does not care about such practices and she is comfortable in her own skin.
Pakistani media and celebrities are currently facing severe public backlash for celebrating the Basant festival amid ongoing unrest and tragic incidents occurring across Pakistan. Many of these incidents have resulted in heavy death tolls; yet despite the human loss, celebrities have been seen dancing to Bhangra songs while wearing vibrant colours. Pakistani media outlets have also been giving special coverage to Basant.
Recently, amid the insensitive attitude of celebrities, Naeema Butt expressed grief over the Islamabad tragedy after Geo News pulled her off-air.
While responding to a question about how Basant feels, Naeema said, “It’s a great event, to be very honest, but I recently saw a video from Islamabad which really upset me. Just a day ago we were celebrating Basant, and now….” As she was completing her sentence, Huma Amir Shah immediately cut her off on Geo News while she was seated with Abdullah Sultan. Huma Amir Shah said, “Mubashir Hashmi, let’s just move on because there has been an interruption in your audio, and we have a lot to discuss.” Watch here:
Huma Amir Shah is facing criticism for her insensitive behaviour. One user wrote, “Shame on the news anchor. ‘We have a lot to talk’ — shame!” Another wrote, “Curse upon the media for showing a one-sided picture of Pakistan on the media.” One digital user stated, “The issue is not ‘audio mein nahi,’ it’s your mentality and your upbringing.” Another commented, “How shameful. They are not covering important events.” Another wrote, “This is the true representation of our media. They only report what benefits them, and the credit for this also goes to Musharraf.” A netizen stated, “I left watching GEO way earlier. I’m glad that was the right decision.” Another wrote, “The anchor and her audacity — she is the one who blamed the woman who fell into the manhole because the tragedy didn’t serve the channel.” Naeema Butt, on the other hand, is receiving huge public praise for showing empathy towards the victims. Read here:
Ace Pakistani host and actor Mishi Khan also opened up spoke against Huma Amir Shah and Abdullah Sultan for pulling Naeema Butt off-air saying, “There was no issue in the audio but in your mentality” Watch here:
Popular drama serial Ehd-e-Wafa has introduced many talented actors. One of them is Naeema Butt who played the role of Shariq’s sister.
Naeema Butt played the role of a simple and innocent girl. She won millions of f hearts for her breathtaking eastern looks and superb acting.
The Ehd-e-Wafa star shared on her social media about her first drama serial i.e Ehe-e-Wafa.
Naeema Butt shared, “Ehd-e-Wafa is my first drama serial. While most of the female actors of my age would reject this role, I just opted for it.”
“I am a method actor and I believe in sincere and emotional expression of the performance,” she said.
The talented actress played a side role in Ehd-e-Wafa but she has managed to make her place and people simply adore her.
She is also an international theatre artist and a social activist. Naeema Butt has worked with various theatre organizations in Washington DC, New York and Pakistan as well.
Naeema Butt is an actress who is the talk of the town these days. She has earlier worked in shows like Ehd e Wafa and Jindo and now she is playing the stylish Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Naeema Butt is getting all the praise for playing the conniving Rubab but people are not hating her at all.
Naeema Butt spoke to Indian journalist Faridoon Shahryar about her fame and love that she is getting for playing the character. She said that earlier people were hating her but now they are missing her on the show after her character went to the UK. Naeema shared that she is getting all the love from fans and it made her emotional.
She shared that she was out with her mother when a lady who is a doctor came up to her and appreciated her talent. She went on to ask her mother to let Naeema pursue a career in acting. The lady said that Naeema’s talent needs to be on TV and the love made her emotional.
Naeema Butt played the role of confident and menacing Rubab in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Her character became one of the reasons behind the drama’s massive popularity. She was loved by everyone for the way she presented herself on the screen. The actress did not look back and she has been receiving a lot of love and admiration from the audience for playing Rubab.
Naeema Butt was a guest on Gup Shab and spoke about surface level friendships in the industry. She shared that she has seen that people are just being fake friends for Instagram or at least that is what her experience was regarding the industry’s inner working. She also called out her Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum co-stars openly.
Neema Butt shared that she experienced how her Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum co-stars were showing off like they were her friends on social media but they were totally different in real life. They were trying to push her off the stage during events. She added that she does not want to go into details but all these friendship goals posts are fake on Instagram.
Naeema Butt is the star of the season after her drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum became a mega hit. She played the feisty Rubab which made the show out of this world. She is an artist and a film maker and she has done good dramas like Ehd e Wafa, Jindo and Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She has been appreciated for her work and beauty by the audience.
She was the second lead in the drama and she worked with Hania Aamir who played Sharjeena. The duo was recently spotted together at a meet and greet in Houston. Naeema has also worked with Humaima Malick in Jindo.
Naeema Butt took to her Instagram and exposed some industry realities. She said that women do show support for each other on social media but they try to take away work opportunities fom each other in real life. She said that she wishes women were more supportive of each other in real life as well. This is what Naeema had to say:
Fans think she is pointing fingers towards Hania Aamir and are sharing their take on Naeema’s statement:
Naeema Butt is a gorgeous and talented Pakistani artist who has recently fetched fame through her most acclaimed appearance in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. Naeema Butt has been working in the industry for many years now. She first appeared in Daasi. Her other notable dramas are Ehd E Wafa, Mein Khuwab Bunti Hoon, Fraud Naeema and Jindo. The gorgeous actress is currently single and is focused on her career.
Recently, Naeema Butt made an appearance in Maliha Rehman’s YouTube show. In the show, she talked about the success she got after her blockbuster drama Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. She also talked about fans’ strange behaviour after getting fame.
Talking about it, Naeema Butt said, “I think that the more fan following I am getting, the more I am attracting psychopaths. The things are happening weirdly like I am receiving a lot of messages from fans. People are becoming offensive if I am not replying to those messages and comments, and there are people from the media industry too. I don’t understand this kind of behaviour from fans. I feel strange that it is the price you have to pay for fame”.
Naeema Butt about Fans
Naeema Butt further added that she is liking the love she is receiving after the success of Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum but fame always comes with a price. She said, “It’s a good time but then there are drawbacks that come with fame. There are pros and cons of fame, the appreciation and love you get is overwhelming but the amount of messages and comments is insane. Also, you get so happy about the positive comments but one negative comment ruins everything for you”. Here is the link to the video:
Naeem Tahir is a legend of Pakistan. He is an actor, columnist and public speaker. He comes from a legendary family who was all related to arts and he has given many hits that will be remembered for ages. His sons Faran Tahir and Ali Tahir are both established actors and they are also taking the legacy of art forward with their work.
Pakistani artists have borne so many difficulties in their lives and most were never even documented. Talking in Wasi Shah’s Zabardast, Naeem Tahir revealed the biggest regret in his life and the pain he felt till this day. He shared that he was heading Arts Council in 1972 and it was taken over by the state. His mother got really sick at the time and she was taken abroad for surgery. She wanted to see him as her condition got serious but he was threatened that if he even tried to leave Pakistan, an FIR would be lodged against him. The person who took over his seat used to get favours from him in the past and later on blocked his travel. His mother died at the time and he was not able to see her in the end. This is a regret that he carries till today.
Here is what he shared:
He also talked about the trauma the family had to go through when his father-in-law and legendary writer Imtiaz Ali Taj was murdered. This is another case where Pakistan lost a big name and the wounds still run deep. Faran Tahir shared how he felt as a 7 year old when he saw his grandmother on the bed, his mother having fainted due to sadness and thinking that why would someone kill his sweet grandfather. Naeem shared that he had given blood while in hospital and the storekeeper had went away and Taj Sahab could not get the required blood.
Saba Qamar is a superstar who has worked in many hit dramas and films in her career. She is known as the best female acting talent to have graced the screens in the past two decades. She has the ability to get under the skin of any character and she does it beautifully every time. The starlet is going through a legal battle right now against rumors about her character.
Artists usually face scandals throughout their careers. Female artists specifically get targeted many times unfortunately. A similar case happened when journalist Naeem Hanif alleged some information about Saba Qamar’s past. He said that he has known Saba since the early 2000s when she lived in a house provided by an “admirer”. Saba Qamar did not back down and sent legal notice to Naeem Hanif and declared that she will not back down and take such allegations.
Naeem Hanif has now responded after receiving the legal notice in another podcast. He said that criticism is the beauty of the media and digital media. He takes it with open arms but he has been in the field for a long time. He knows when criticism is organic or paid and he has seen many such “criticisms” and he will handle it. He also added that this is not a controversy for him, he just said his side.
This is what he said:
Naeem Hanif also spoke abou his jornalistic career. He said that he has been trained by the pioneers of the media and he knows how censorship works. He is never scared of any bans or notices and he knows how to fight back and be resolute in his position. He is always standing on his stances and he has kept his journalism clean and credible:
Pakistan Idol was an extension of the American Idol franchise. The first season was held a decade ago and the show was brought back on a grand scale a decade later. With big names in the judges panel and big channels selected for broadcasting it, this seemed like a venture which was definitely going to succeed. But the show has been suspended now.
Though the audience of Pakistan Idol was told that the show is not airing because of war and economic problems, the reality is now coming out. With Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash and Bilal Maqsood as judges, the sudden suspension did look suspicious. That is when photographer Ahsan Qureshy filed a lawsuit against the show for non-payments.
Journalist Naeem has now exposed the reality. According to him, this is not Pakistan Idol but Fraud Idol. All the vendors on the show from graphics to lights, none were paid. The star judges and artists including Rahat and Fawad have a total of around 50 crores stuck in payments and everyone is being kept shut and they are being approached by the company who made the show through separate channels so they do not unite. The show has become a disgrace and therefore the finale was neither shot nor aired. They have even approached Ahsan Qureshy to take his payment and withdraw the case.
Soon after the launch of Pakistan Idol Season 2, the show stirred a major controversy involving its judges — Fawad Khan, Zeb Bangash, Bilal Maqsood, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Many questioned the credibility of the Pakistan Idol judging panel. Initially, social media users criticized the selection of judges, a sentiment later echoed by singer Humaira Arshad. Now, senior Pakistani journalist Naeem Hanif has also expressed his disapproval of the panel.
In his podcast on RNN News, Naeem Hanif criticized the Pakistan Idol judges, stating that Bilal Maqsood, Zeb Bangash, and Fawad Khan are not suitable choices for the judging panel.
Talking about the judges, Naeem Hanif said, “All the people other than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan can’t be called judges. Even if any of them are doing music, that won’t make them eligible to judge others. They are not right for the seat. Yes, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan can get a margin to judge an upcoming singer. There is also an objectionable thing that he is being given a side seat; he must be better given a main spot and the other members after rating the singers, should refer the singer to him for the final decision, if you have to go with the same jury. He should be treated there like a King. There is a member from Karachi who was in the musical band, I have heard he has done music but Fawad Khan as judge is questionable. I have heard, he has done music with Ahmed Ali Butt. Being Madam Noor Jahan nawasa doesn’t make you a good singer. Fawad Khan and Ahmed will be more or less similar kind of singers if they had been part of a band. About Fawad Khan, the criticism is he should judge acting auditions.”
Naeem Hanif is a renowned Pakistani journalist and anchor who made headlines in November 2025 after making allegations against famous actress Saba Qamar regarding her past. The anchor claimed that he had known Saba since the early 2000s, when she was allegedly living in a house gifted by an admirer. Saba Qamar strongly called out Naeem Hanif and sent him a legal notice. She stated that she has built her name through honest hard work and would not allow anyone to tarnish her reputation with false accusations.
Today, on his channel RNN’s podcast, Naeem Hanif issued a public apology for his statement against Saba Qamar.
Talking about the matter, Naeem Hanif said, “Yes, I wanted to talk about Saba Qamar. On November 3, we shared a piece of news regarding Saba Qamar, claiming that she was living in a house gifted by her boyfriend, with whom she was allegedly in a live-in relationship. Later, I researched this news and found out that it was a false claim and completely against reality. The news was not true. This report became the reason for Saba Qamar’s heartbreak, and we publicly apologize for the news that caused harm to our actress.”
Social media users are appreciating Naeem Hanif for accepting his mistake and some are saying that Saba Qamar has updated his software. A few said that one should research before sharing the news. Read comments here:
Zombeid is a new film starring Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat. This is another of Fahad’s collaboration with Fizza Ali Meerza and Nabeel Qureshi. The film was released on Eid ul Adha and Fahad has been celebrating the success of this movie. The actor has shared that the movie has won hearts as well as the bank. But journalist Naeem Hanif does not agree with the film’s success.
Naeem Hanif is a seasoned journalist and he was analyzing Fahad Mustafa’s request to Punjab Government to extend cinema timings amid lockdown as his film is receiving love of the audience. Naeem Hanif said that Zombeid as well as all other Eid films were flops. He added that Zombeid was not even able to sell 2 tickets on 3-4th day of Eid and no one was coming to watch it. He criticized Fahad Mustafa and company who try to fake the success of their film when their content is bad.
Naeem Hanif further added that if public is not coming to watch your film till 10 p.m., increasing two more hours won’t help you. He added that Fahad Mustafa and others cannot make a film until they collaborate with old technicians of the film. He also said that Fahad and others got a share from Punjab government’s film grant without any merit.
Naeem Hanif is a senior Pakistani journalist and anchor who has worked for popular channels like Samaa TV. Nowadays, he hosts a podcast on RNN News, where he fearlessly exposes top Pakistani celebrities. The anchor recently spoke about renowned Pakistani photographer Irfan Ahson, who is admired for his wedding photoshoots.
In his recent podcast on RNN News, Naeem Hanif shared a sad incident involving famous Pakistani photographer Irfan Ahson.
Naeem Hanif said, “I got a phone call from the renowned Pakistani journalist Sami Ibrahim, who told me that his close relative had booked Irfan Ahson for his daughter’s wedding. The bride herself had requested her father to hire the ‘Jaati Umraan photographer’ Irfan Ahson. The bride’s father paid around 15 lakh rupees in advance, but unfortunately, the bride passed away on December 5, while the wedding was scheduled for December 25. She was the only daughter, so the wedding was obviously cancelled, and all the bridal services were called off by the family. The bride’s father contacted Irfan Ahson, the Presidential Award winner, and requested him to deduct his fee and return the remaining amount since the bride had passed away. However, the photographer replied that they do not have a refund policy and suggested adjusting the booking to another event. Now, what were they supposed to do? They had lost their only daughter; they obviously were not going to arrange a graveyard photoshoot. This happened with one of Pakistan’s elite photographers, who became arrogant after working with rich families.”
Naeem further claimed that Irfan Ahson personally told him as well that the money could not be returned and could only be adjusted for another event. Watch here.
Resham and Deedar are currently in the news due to their viral fight, which started on Hina Niazi’s show Suno To Sahi. During the show, Deedar called Resham someone who destroys homes and even labeled her an untrustworthy friend. The situation escalated further, with Resham also lashing out at Deedar. Several dignitaries urged Deedar to apologize, but she later refused.
Lately, renowned journalist Naeem Hanif has exposed Hina Niazi’s alleged role in this ugly controversy.
Speaking about it, Naeem Hanif said, “This is not Deedar and Resham’s act; this is the mischief of Hina Niazi, the host of Suno To Sahi. I will further provide proof through an audio which she sent to Resham, where she was threateningly inviting Resham to her show. She holds a strong position at Suno News—while other colleagues can be easily fired, Hina Niazi never loses her job due to alleged blackmailing. What Hina does is go to the makeup room when guests arrive, start a conversation, and say things like, ‘Oh, you know Resham said this about you?’ This is her strategy. The guest becomes angry, and when she mentions the same artist again on-air, the guest lashes out.”
He added, “This is not a single incident—we have multiple examples. The same happened with Deedar recently, which caused her to lose her calm and lash out at Resham.”
He further stated, “I have caught this cunning Hina Niazi. She used the same tactic with another actress, speaking against Deedar, and that actress later bashed her. This is her go-to strategy. I will expose Hina further in upcoming shows.”
Naeem Hanif also revealed a voice note allegedly sent by Hina Niazi to Resham. He claimed that Hina was upset with Resham because she charges a fee, like other actors, for appearing on the show, which is paid by the institution. He further alleged that Hina invited Resham to her wedding, but Resham declined, as it was not an important event for her.
He concluded, “If you want her to appear, you have to pay her.” He also mentioned that Hina later sent Resham a message along with a voice note.
Naeem Bukhari is a famous lawyer and analyst from Pakistan. He has been a part of many high profile cases and appears on shows to analyze politics. He was aguest on Mahnoor Lilla’s show and spoke about his thoughts on life abd death.
Naeem Bukhari gave a statement about aging parents which has not sit well with the audience. He said that everyone should pass away within seconds as a sick person, be it yiu parent is just burden. He would have gotten himself euthanized if he had ti be out in bed rest.
Naeem Bukhari also shared how his father passed away in 5 seconds and he saw a colleague’s sick father on bed and thought that this is not a way to live.
This is what he shared:
The internet is reacting to his statements and they are not happy. One said, “Wrong thinking. Life and death is from Allah.” Another added, ” Caring for sick parents is a blessing which you don’t understand.” One said, “This thought process is wrong.” Here is what he said:
Naeem Abbas Rufi is a brilliant Pakistani singer, composer and musician who has been part of the music industry for many decades now. He is amazingly talented and has been garnering huge success and fame because of his powerful vocals and melodious compositions. His latest popular song was Ayaa Lariya Ni for Coke Studio. He has also been part of many international musical shows and concerts.
Recently, Naeem Abbas Rufi appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where he talked about new Pakistani music sensation Kaifi Khalil. He also praised his song Kahani Suno and its composition. Naeem Abbas Rufi also gave a fruitful advice to Kaifi Khalil from his experience.
On Nadir’s question, “what advice will you give to Kaifi Khalil?”, he replied, “He is a brilliant artist. His father was an instrument maker. Allah has indeed given him a huge respect and fame. Now, I have an advice for him as he sings only one song “Kahani Suno” for one hour. He only has one song to offer in a one-hour long concert. He needs to gather more songs like this. He needs to have other hits too, so that people don’t ask about “Kahani Suno.” He should also have a band with him. Also, he needs to produce two or three hits like “Kahani Suno”; he should have enough material to sing for hours. He is a hit, but he needs more songs to engage crowd, this thing will go in his favour because his crowd is amazing and responsive. He should give back-to-back hits; it will not fail him as a singer.
Pakistani musicians are amazingly talented and have been earning huge success and fame because of their amazing singing skills and melodious compositions. Pakistan’s biggest names always remain busy in doing concerts. Recently, Naeem Abbas Rufi has appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where he revealed that Indian and Pakistani singers charge the hugest amount for doing a concert.
Naeem Abbas Rufi revealed huge amount taken by Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as concert’s charges. He said, “there are only two big names in Pakistan who are charging huge amount, Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. In USA, they charge around 70 thousand dollars which is equal to one crore 96 lac PKR . In Pakistan, they take around one crore rupees or 80 Lacs, it’s their rate, their rate is same for concerts and corporate events”. He further revealed that the two can even charge more than that depending upon the situation. He also told that Atif Aslam doesn’t sing in private events but if he does, he charges more, he said that Rahat Fateh Ali Khan sings in wedding. Well, have a look at the video:
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Naeem Abbas Rufi is a classical Pakistani singer who rose to fame after signing popular Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan songs in concerts. He does concerts across the world and sings live for long hours. Ayaa Laariye was his famous Coke Studio song. Recently, he appeared in Nadir Ali’s podcast where he revealed that singers use to have hash and drinks inorder to improve voice. He refered alcohol as water. He further revealed that water (alcohol) is common in actors as well.
Talking about Pakistani singers who consume drugs for improving voice, he said, “some singers use to consume drugs (hash) for improving voice but it’s their misconception that it helps improve the throat, those singers are following a few big singers (from past) who used to have hash, but those big singers had a proper diet regime. It’s not like they used drugs without a solid diet. Also, the hash isn’t good as it dries up the throat. The other thing that singers use is good for throat and voice, it’s okay for the singers to drink water (alcohol), it helps in improving voice. A lot of singers drink water, well, a lot of actors also drink water. White or red, both colored water is good for throat. Have a look at the video link:
