Ibrahim Ali Khan comes from a big film family and part royalty in India. He is a new actor and the son of Saif Ali Khan and Amrita Singh. His sister Sarah Ali Khan is also an actress. The young actor has followed in his family’s footsteps and made his film debut with Nadaaniyan.

The film Nadaaniyan released on Netflix to very negative reviews. The actor was not able to win the audience and his screen presence was not half as strong as his father. The actor’s dialogue delivery, dialect and even the film’s screen feel were all criticized unanimously by everyone.

A Pakistani film critic Taimur Iqbal who shares a name with Ibrahim Ali Khan’s half brother also shared his review of the film and severely criticized it. What actually became the most harsh part of the review was that the critic criticized Ibrahim Ali Khan’s nose. This did not sit well with the actor and he slid into Taimur’s messages and threatened him with a harsh reply. A screenshot shared by the film critic is now going viral on social media.

Here is what went down:

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The internet is embroiled in a debate now. Some are calling out the crtic for targetting someone’s physical features and not his film while others are calling out Ibrahim and think that he needs to stay grounded and he needs to learn how one responds to a failure:

Pakistan is brimming with great young talent and one such group of talented people is our young filmmakers.

The Izhar by Film Fellowship (IBFF), an initiative of Morango Films, with support from UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) showcased the talent of 60 young filmmaking trainees and held a screening ceremony of the top 25 short films produced by these trainees from across Pakistan.

IBFF is a fellowship program which works for the social and political rights of women.

The trainees aimed to raise awareness on social matters through 60 second documentaries that highlighted the state of women in our society.

The screening took place on Thursday 30 March 2017 at the National Library of Pakistan, in Islamabad.

The jury consisted of famous music video and commercial film directors including Amena Khan and Sohail Javed; Founder of Morango Films Abrar Ul Hassan; Co-Founder of 60SIFF and Morango Films Affan Alam; and Social Media Director Laiq Qureshi.

The top 3 fellows received scholarship grants of Rs 100,000, Rs 50,000 and Rs 25,000 respectively.

During the ceremony, Abrar ul Hassan (Co-Founder Morango Films) said:

“It is overwhelming to have received such highly impacting films made by the aspiring youngsters, who have endeavored to depict aspects of rights of women in a very realistic way.”

Sangeeta Thapa (Chief Guest and Deputy Country Representative, UN Women Pakistan) appreciated Morango Films for the first-ever IBFF and said:

“It is heartening to see the overwhelming response to the fellowship and strong messages that have been shared with us through these films. We all have a role in creating awareness on political and social rights of women, whether through films or any other medium. As advocates and champions for gender equality, your messages can and do impact the way people perceive the roles and rights of women. On behalf of UN Women, I congratulate each one of and we look forward to together ‘Stepping It up for Gender Equality where we have a Planet 5050 by 2030.”

This collaboration between UN Women and Morango Films falls under UN Women’s project on “Women’s Peace, Security, Rights and Voice: safe public spaces, community outreach and empowerment, and political awareness and advocacy” with support of the Government of Australia.

Humaima Malick appears to have done really well with her first movie even before it has been launched because she has already signed three-film contract with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is a very famous Bollywood director, reported Deccan Chronicle.

While giving an interview to the newspaper Humaima Malick said, “I have signed a three-film contract with Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The first film is yet to begin but I have already been signed up.”

When asked whether she would move to India for good, Humaima said, “I think I have already moved to India for good. There was a time when I used to juggle between London, Dubai and Pakistan. Now India has become a second home.”

Humaima Malick refuses to compare herself with Veena malik and Meera because she wants to leave an everlasting effect on the Indian people like Zeba Bakhtiar did. “As far as I know, the last Pakistani actor who made a successful debut in Bollywood was Zeba Bhaktiyar. I don’t know of any other Pakistani actress in Hindi cinema. I’d like to follow in Zeba’s footsteps. I’m clueless about so-called Pakistani actors in Hindi films,”  said Humaima Malick.

The Hindi Medium actress, Saba Qamar is riding high on the horse of success. She has appeared in a number of television shows and advertisements in Pakistan. The starlet will be back on our TV screens with a new project called Baaghi, where she will play the role of late social media sensation Qandeel Baloch.

“I am going to be playing Qandeel Baloch in a biopic,” Saba reveals to Images. “I have cut my hair in order to play her,” says Saba. “It’s going to be exciting.”

The biopic is a Paragon Production, produced by Nina Kashif, General Manager of Urdu1.

“We want to tell Qandeel’s story in a very sensitive way,” says Nina. “We do not want to glorify her nor do we want her to look pitiful. She was a victim of honor killing and this is what we will particularly be highlighting. The story has been written by Shazia Khan, the screenplay is by Umera Ahmed and Farooq Rind will be directing.”

Besides Saba in the lead role, the cast also includes Sarmad Khoosat, Ali Kazmi and Osman Khalid Butt.

On the sets of ? #sabaqamar #Khi #characterrole #biopic #megaproject

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When asked how does Saba feel about playing Qandeel, a figure who divided opinion with her social media presence?

“An actor is not defined by boundaries and I am not afraid at all,” Saba says “Qandeel was a victim and a fighter and somebody needs to tell her story. She was a woman who went from place to place trying to find work for herself. She tried to work in transport, read devotional naats on TV but wherever she went, she was misused by people. It was only much later that she chose to make videos on the Internet. And she did all this and earned money and used it to support her family. Her family didn’t have any problems taking money from her but they felt that it was all right to turn around and kill her in the name of honor.”

“Qandeel represented the double standards that exist in our society,” continues Saba. “She had the courage to expose how two-faced people could be. There were many people that condemned her in the name of religion but tell me, doesn’t religion tell us to abide by many things? How can we choose to selectively follow what we find comfortable and attack anybody who tries to break free from the norms that we choose to set.”

Work hard in silence,let success make the noise! #sabaqamar #characterrole #Biopic #khi #rebel

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“I am so proud that I ventured out of my country with a ‘dhang ki (decent) film’. Of course, I was excited to be working opposite Irrfan, but I didn’t feel the urge to scream ‘Oh my god!’ or behave like a fan-girl. If he’s an actor then so am I. Having said this, he is an incredible actor and has tremendous screen presence. There would be absolute flurry on the set when he was about to arrive. He used to be very amused by my nonchalance and called me Bindaas.”

“I saw the movie and it has the makings of a complete hit. While watching the first-half, I laughed several times. During the second-half, I cried. I am looking forward to its release.”

“Let them follow,” shrugs Saba. “Everyone has to die someday. I’d rather die after doing something worthwhile.”

Indian anchor declared Hamza Abbasi as ISI agent  and he responded in excellent manner.

Arnab Goswami is the Editor-in-Chief and the anchor of Indian TV Channel’s current affairs programme “The News Hour”. He is known for spreading hate speech and divisive politics. Arnab Goswami is always at the forefront when it comes to hate speech and initiating any dialogue that is anti-Pakistan. According to recent reports, Goswami and his channel Republic TV recently declared Hamza Ali Abbasi an undercover ISI agent.

In response to Goswami, Abbasi tweeted:

“So that over actor and warmongerer for ratings, guy Arnab/his channel declared me an undercover ISI agent! Let me clarify, I am not an “undercover” ISI agent, I am very openly/proudly an ISI agent, just like more than 200 million Pakistanis are proud ISI agents!”

So tht over actor & war mongerer for ratings guy Arnab/his channel declared me an undercover ISI agent! Let me clarify, i am not an "undercover" ISI agent, i am very openly/proudly an ISI agent, just like more than 200 million Pakistanis are proud ISI agents! #15thAugustBlackDay pic.twitter.com/P6O4Qyk5ff

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 15, 2019

He further added, “I always thought maybe I will not see a free Kashmir in my lifetime but seeing one blunder after another of Modi’s fascist regime and the delusional propaganda their fascist media outlets are spreading, I am now very confident that Insha Allah I will see a free Kashmir very soon.”

I always thought maybe i will not see a free Kashmir in my lifetime but seeing 1 blunder after another of Modi's fascist regime & the delusional propaganda thr fascist media outlets are spreading, i am now very confident tht insha Allah i will see a #FreeKashmir very soon. https://t.co/cgwQh5nEz1

— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) August 15, 2019

Osman Khalid Butt became popular among the television viewers in Pakistan with his debut drama Aik Nayee Cinderella. Viewers criticized his make over but loved his acting. He became even more popular when he played the role of a grown up spoiled brat in the one of its kind serial Aunn Zara.

Aunn Zara recently went on air in India where viewers highly appreciated it. Recently Hindustan Times took Osman Khalid Butt’s interview in which he was asked if he wanted to work in Bollywood to which he replied, “Which actor hasn’t dreamt of Bollywood and Hollywood glory, I’d love to work in a Bollywood film some day with the right script, of course. The dream is to direct a Pakistani film and take it to India. “

It remains to be seen which dream of this talented young man comes true first.

Here is the entire interview.

IIPA Awards will be the first destination award event which will acknowledge the Pakistan’s film, music, TV, fashion and sports industry. The awards will be given on the performances based on the year 2016. IPPA will take place in London on 17th of September. The show will be broadcasted on HUM TV. Following are the nominations for the awards:

Films:

Best Actor: 

• Yasir Hussain (Lahore Se Aagey)
• Shehryar Munawar Siddiqui (Ho Mann Jahan)
• Fahad Mustafa (Actor In Law)
• Bilal Ashraf (Janaan)

Best Actress:

• Saba Qamar (Lahore Se Aagey)
• Mehwish Hayat (Actor In Law)
• Mahira Khan (Ho Mann Jahan)
• Armeena Rana Khan (Janaan)

Best Director:

• Noor Bukhari (Ishq Positive)
• Wajahat Rauf (Lahore Se Aagey)
• Nabeel Qureshi (Actor In Law)
• Asim Raza (Ho Mann Jahan)
• Azfar Jafri (Janaan)

Best Film 2016:

• Lahore Se Aagey
• Janaan
• Ho Mann Jahan
• Actor In Law

Best Supporting Actor/Actress 2016:

• Sonya Jehan (Ho Mann Jahan)
• Om Puri (Actor In Law)
• Behroze Sabzwari (Lahore Se Aagey)
• Ali Rehman (Janaan)

Dramas:

Best Actor TV Serial 2016:

• Meekal Zulfiqar (Sang e Mar Mar)
• Syed Jibran (Noor-e-Zindagi)
• Humayun Saeed (Dillagi)
• Hamza Ali Abbasi (Mann Mayal)
• Ahsan Khan (Udaari)

Best Actress TV Serial 2016:

• Kubra Khan (Sang e Mar Mar)
• Mehwish Hayat (Dillagi)
• Maya Ali (Mann Mayal)
• Urwa Hocane (Udaari)
• Ayesha Khan (Noor-e-Zindagi)

Best Director TV Serial:

• Saife Hassan (Sang e Mar Mar)
• Siraj ul Haq (Noor e Zindagi)
• Nadeem Baig (Dillagi)
• Mohammad Ehteshamuddin (Udaari)
• Haseeb Hassan (Mann Mayal)

Best Supporting Actor/Actress TV Serial:

• Anum Tanveer (Noor-e-Zindagi)
• Sonya Hussyn (Nazo)
• Saba Hameed (Dillagi)
• Gohar Rasheed (Mann Mayal)
• Farhan Saeed (Udaari)
• Bushra Ansari (Udaari)

Best Singer Male/Female 2016:

• Rahat Fateh Ali Khan (Khudaya)
• Qurutulain Baloch (OST Mann Mayal)
• Hadiqa Kiani (OST Udaari)
• Asrar (Shakar Wandaan Re)

Best TV Serial:

• Sang e Mar Mar (HUM TV)
• Udaari (HUM TV)
• Noor-e-Zindagi (GEO TV)
• Mann Mayal (HUM TV)
• Dillagi (ARY)

Fashion:

Best Designer Couture:

• Saira Rizwan
• Umar Sayeed
• Nomi Ansari
• Faraz Manan
• Elan
• Ali Xeeshan

Best Designer Lawn:

• Sana Safinaz
• House of ittehad
• Gul Ahmed
• Asim Jofa

Best Model 2016:

• Sunita Marshal
• Noor e Bhatti
• Neha Ahmed
• Amna Babar
• Alyzeh Gabol

Best Morning Show:

• Sanam Jung
• Nida Yasir
• Maria Wasti
• Faysal Qureshi

IPPA Style Icon Of The Year Female 2016:

• Nausheen Shah
• Sana Bucha
• Mawra Hocane
• Humaima Malik
• Ayesha Omer

IPPA Style Icon Of The Year Male 2016:

• HSY
• Hamza Ali Abbasi
• Fawad Khan
• Ali Zafar

Khalil-ur-Rehman is a polished and competent Pakistani television and film writer, director, and producer who always remain in the limelight because of his extraordinary stories and misogynist comments. He is known to be one of the most blunt Pakistani artists who is always complaining about various Pakistani leading actresses. khlail-ur-Rehman was recently spotted in a show “Ghabrana Mana Hai” with “Vasay Chaudhry”.

Khalil-ur-Rehma talking about his issue with Mahira Khan mentioned that “I share a very respectful relation with Mahira Khan. I respect Mahira Khan a lot and the same was from her side. I was startled to see Mahira Khan’s tweet that what she has written.”

“She could have called me personally and discuss about whatever she wanted too. If she had done this, then probably I would have responded her in a good manner”, added Khalil-ur-Rehman.

In a recent interview to English Daily The News, Instep, famous artist Ali Zafar revealed he was offered the lead role in recently released film O21 which he refused.

Speaking about current scene of Pakistani cinema

“I would love to be a part of this new-age cinema but I have to do it on my own terms,”  “Nothing appealing has come my way in the last five years. I was offered the lead in O21 but I wasn’t sure about the concept then and I declined. I’m working on two of my own scripts at the moment. Both are going to be pure entertainment – that’s what the cinema-going public pays to watch.”

O21 was released on Eidul Azha in October 2014 and Shan performed the lead role in this film. Earlier Ali Zafar also refused the character of Sarmad in film Khuda Ke Liye a role which was later performed by Fawwad Khan.

Source: http://magazine.thenews.com.pk/mag/detail_article.asp?id=9437&magId=11

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Veena Malik spoke to media for the first time about the recent controversy involving her in Shaista Wahidi’s Morning Show which effected everyone involved in a bad way. While talking to BBC Urdu Veena Malik said in her defense that she was a guest at the Morning show so she could not control the content.

Veena said that she and her husband were sitting there very decently while the manqabat was being sung in the background. She also said that she had tremendous respect for the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and his companions. For that reason she could never think of insulting them in any way at all.

Veena said that her heart was clean so she had nothing to worry about. She also said that she was moving around freely without any fear.

Hamza Ali Abbasi, while talking to Dawn News, told about his future plans and his upcoming movies Kambakht, Maula Jatt and Jawani Phir Nahi Aani.

    I want to do at least one drama a year. However, I haven’t come across a riveting script as yet. The kind of scripts being pitched currently have not grabbed my attention. I do plan to return to television this year, provided I get the right story.”

He told that he was busy in dharnas that is why the shooting for Kambakht got delayed.

……it is in post production now and we will hopefully be done with it by March and then hand it over to ARY to release it whenever they deem fit.

He said that entertainment should be with a message or moral and that Kambakht will make people laugh but think as well.

While talking about JPNA, Hamza said that he will star opposite Ayesha Khan in the movie. The shooting for JPNA will wrap in Feburuary, while Maula Jatt is in pre-production stages.

He declared that him and Saba Qamar are just friends, but revealed that;

There is someone I’ve recently met who I have a soft corner for. It’s still half-cooked but I can guarantee it’s not anyone from the media.

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Drama serial Sabbat has just ended, leaving a lot of lessons behind specially for girls.

Mawra Hocane who played Anaya in Sabaat earned a lot of critical and commercial acclamation. In a recent interview with BBC Mawra Hocane talked about Sabbat and its different aspects.

Talking about the script of Sabaat Mawra said that scripts like Sabbat don’t come out very often. But she felt that it was very liberating to perform Anaya because she thinks that it was a very progressive script and character. Performing such characters makes you believe that you are giving something back to the society.

“I would want to see more of this, because I have lived a life like Anaya’s. I have had parents who were very, very supportive of my carrier- or whether it’s my career choices or if its my decision to study in the middle of having a good career and to keep going back to educate or leave it in the middle when I get a good project. So I think its very important to have that kind of communication with your parents” said Mawra

Here we have complete video link of Mawra’s interview to BBC

Azan Sami Khan is the son of celebrated Pakistani actress, Zeba Bakhtiar. He is music composer and writer as well. His father is a well-known singer, Adnan Sami. Back in 2015, he gave up his Pakistani identity to become an Indian citizen.

Azan Sami Khan in a recent interview with BBC Asian Network talked about his stance on his father’s decisions and their relationship. He expressed how he is a true Pakistani and wants to work in Pakistani industry.

“I feel like the industry in Pakistan is my family. It is an immense pride for me and hope and ambition that I can contribute to an industry which I call home.”

On asking upon, how much he has learnt from his mother?

He replied, “I think after God wherever I am is cause of her. She has been in more than anything else she is not a person who’s ever you know told me what to do but she’s set certain value system that’s very clear. She is extremely disciplined, honest and patriotic woman. If I have certain values it comes from her.”

He further added, “I grew up with my mother. I always go to my father for advise and it’s very interesting relationship because we may not speak  at times for months but when we do we just get each other. As a child, I think it’s not our place to comment on what our parents do. It’s not our place to tell them what to do.”

On asking upon his father’s decision, he replied, “So the truth is, I have never spoken about it before. He is my father, I love him, I respect him. He has made certain decisions of where he wants to live but what I choose to call home is now my choice and now I choose that I want to work in Pakistan. “

Shaan Shahid has clarified his stance regarding being cut from the cast of upcoming film Sayae Khuade Zuljalal. As per Shaan he himself opted out of this film as he was unhappy with the script and director. So the news of him being cut from the cast is wrong.

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Hareem says she keeps green passport with pride and also an actor with the vision to change world’s mind set about Pakistan because its our weakness that world does not know about immensely talented people. She expressed herself in rewind with samina peerzada.Hareem says since very start I knew acting is my passion and I will be persuing it as profession. She said since college I started theatre and literally gave my blood to this passion. She said we were so passionate in our dreams of becoming actors that we did everything from mopping the stage to making tea on set, we were the team, we were the actors and we were the spot boys.She says that my vision is way bigger than being only an actor, I want to show world our image through this, thats why I joined show biz, she spoke her heart out in Rewind with Samina peerzada. She says I wear green with pride and my passport is my identity and we could see it in her eyes, the little droplets of tears were all seen and make us her fan.Hareem was effortlessly friendly at the show and she just told about her journey how she started from the scratch. And yes, its only us who just see the success but not the struggle. Pakistan is full of struggle stories.

The famous Pakistani star Hamza Ali Abbasi has announced that he is not going to quit acting. He is taking a long break to focus more on Islam and he will act in projects which are made in boundaries.

The Alif actor wrote, “As i said in my video, i haven’t quit acting bcz i dont see it any whr in Islam as being haraam in itself.”

The actor further added, “I just took a long break from acting to give more time to religion & insha Allah will make & maybe act in projects made within boundaries Allah has set for us.”

Last year, Hamza Ali Abbasi announced to leave showbiz and spend time to spread the message of Islam.

The Waar star earlier also said that he has decided to leave the entertainment industry to follow the path of Almighty Allah but seems like he has changed his decision and will act in more projects.

Ushna Shah has very openly shown her displeasure with everything that annoys her on social media. While the whole controversy regarding her alleged affair with Hamayun Saeed was going on she stated how she felt on her facebook page in particular. She keeps a low key profile on her twitter page.

Telling from her tweets and statuses on the facebook page Ushna looks like a very professional girl who does not “put up with crap”. When Ushna puts on such a status the people who know endorse it, some saying that they have already seen the “B**ch” in her. Ushna Shah does not mind that at all because she thinks her attitude is justified.

This was Ushna Shah’s status few days back which many people liked

It is evident from her status that she thinks that Pakistanis in particular are very unprofessional. Ushna Shah has been raised in Canada so she probably cannot help compare the attitude of the people there and the ones here. She is also tired of the hypocrisy among the TV actresses. You can see how she feels about it by looking at this status of hers –

Shamoon Abbasi is not Calm about the situation of Cinema in pakistan. His recent tweets are filled with rage and anger on “Financers ” whom he has referred to as “Flop Financers” .  He has said no body in pakistani is interested in how much a financer spends in Ghaghra cholis and the set ups of the films but story.

It seems that he has recently seen the current movies who are in cinemas because he is been referring some women financer indirectly and fans think it is about Momina Duraid.

He has aways been vocal about the deteriorated situation of Cinema, his Movie Durj is going to hit cinemas soon, which is about Cannibalism in which he is coming alonside Sherry Shah. The film seems to have a different storyline. He is also coming in a comic movie Come on Abhinandan, in which he is playing Abhinandan ‘s charachter.

Here are his tweets

I have sympahties with the financiers  of the masala flops that were produced this year and brought down the over all bussiness 80% from the 2018

And then the audacity to defends their crap is amazing

Wake up and start living with the nation leave your comfort couches!!

No audience in pakistan is ever interested in how much is being spent on a ghagra choli set, the only thing they are asking repeatedly is a good story No matter its filmed on a donkey or a dog just come out of the balloons of fakeness and start focusing on national entertainment!

Brilliant  confusion: women producing Pakistani films with naked heroes to show to homely ladies, house wives,
college and school going girls,

And we Talk about our national criterions as 🇵🇰🙏

Anything for money right?!

It is sad to say but the current mindset of the  film industry of Pakistan is going to bring alot of loss in the future if new student level film makers and new writers aren’t introduced, its time for a change in the narrative of entertainment industry

Veena Malik departed from Pakistan after being part of an objectionable program i.e. Utho Jaago Pakistan of Geo TV hosted by Dr. Shaista Lodhi. Since then Veena Malik has not appeared on media but finally she has appeared in a program of BBC to share her thoughts on the objectionable program.

http://vimeo.com/99351751

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/multimedia/2014/06/140627_veena_malik_av_ka.shtml

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It is very common for people to spread rumors about celebrities but some rumors are so baseless that it is shocking to know that someone could have come up with such a gossip piece. The rumors that Sanam Jung and Waqar Zaka were involved with each other to the extent that they were going to get married very soon were ripe in the media not very long ago.

Sanam Jung decided to talk on the subject when she was a guest on HSY’s talk show on HUM and Waqar Zaka has told people repeatedly that he has never even met Sanam Jung but no one pays heed to what he has to tell his fans and media. Sanam Jung also said that watching Waqar’s show was enough for her which means she wants nothing more to do with him!

Waqar Zaka was invited to Sahir Lodhi’s Morning Show in which he said that although he has told the media people again and again that he does not even know Sanam Jung as a person no one is willing to end these rumors. Waqar said that these rumors very often ruin the reputation of the girl more than the boy involved in them. He also said that Sanam might think that he is the one behind such rumors because he wants to get cheap publicity.

Ali Zafar is working on Teefa In Trouble 2 and one international project.

Ali Zafar has been part of the Pakistani industry for quite a long time. He has made his name by working in movies and through his melodious songs. Ali has good fan following in Bollywood and has appeared in Bollywood films alongside Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif and many others.

Recently he appeared in The Munshi Show where he talks about his international project, Teefa In Trouble 2, future projects and much more.

His future projects are:

I have this one other international project in the pipeline. Teefa In Trouble will start next year because I require time to write for music and all. I don’t work to stay in but rather I work for my growth. I can’t rush just to be in the market, says Zafar.

On asking upon which TV actor should jump right into films?

“I thought about Fawad Khan when he was working on TV. He should be the movie star,” he replied.

What one thing which Fawad Khan, Fahad Mustafa and Atif Aslam have and you don’t have and wish to have?

The rockstar replied, “Fawad has many good things and he has got great hair. Atif Aslam has great compositions and Fahad’s energy is something I admire.”

Ali further talks about how filmmakers have an obsession with Eid, weddings, colorful dresses, love and dramatic scenes.

A few words about award shows in Pakistan? Munshi asked.

“I think they need to take the notch higher. They need to be more professional and one thing is authenticity which should never be compromised. Every channel has started their own award shows and they give awards to their films and dramas only. I would love to see everyone on single platform and support each other because our industry is very small,” Zafar shared.

Then the conversation moved to discuss about the #metoo movement on which Ali said, “I deeply respect the #metoo movement and I seriously condemn its misuse.”

Here’s Ali Zafar’s interview on The Munshi Show:

Pakistani cinema is going through its revival stage currently. And as much as we love the mainstream movies,  sometimes, non-mainstream movies come out too. Ashir Azeem’s Maalik was just that.

Maalik talked about the political issues and corruption in Pakistan and was therefore, banned by the government.

Hassan Niazi played the role of the Chief minister of Sindh and now, he has been nominated for Best Actor in a negative role at the Nigar Awards.

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While speaking to The Express Tribune, Hassan Niazi expressed:

“It feels amazing! You know as they say, sau sonar ki, aik lohar ki. This is my first big nomination, so it’s great”

When told that this nomination would encourage other filmmakers to step out of their comfort zone, Niazi said:

“I don’t really think so. Most film-makers are not happy with the way Nigar Awards are coming back,I just watched someone on television speak about how the way they returned was unprofessional and all. I don’t know but it doesn’t seem like anybody sees it as an encouraging move. And then, most film-makers don’t know how to make a film here.”

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“It’s the same people from the drama industry who bring in the same sensibilities to film. We need film actors, directors who the audience is willing to pay for. You know, musicians say that you need to listen to different kinds of music to expand your vision. It rings true for actors and film-makers too. We need to watch different kinds of cinema and then we can explore different characters and narratives.”

“It will take some time. Of course, I don’t know enough to offer any solutions yet. My seniors have taught me everything I know and I have a long way to go before I can critique any other actor,” he said.

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While talking about his future projects, he said:

“I cannot reveal much but both of them are masala entertainment films. After Maalik, I am stepping away from controversial cinema.”

“I don’t think controversy should be my selling point. I was praised a lot for my character in Maalik but we shouldn’t rely on controversy.”

We can’t wait to see how well does Niazi perform on the big screen again.

Javed sheikh spilt the beans about the time before yeh dil apka hua, in Bol nights with Ahsan Khan he says, “I was penniless in 2000, my career got ended. I was doing theatre plays in Lahore. People used to say Javed Sheikh ‘s career has gone, he needs to go back to Karachi. One day I was doing theatre play and got a call from a man who came from Belgium and was from charsadda he asked me to meet and said I wanna make a good film, how much it cost and I replied him one crore back in 2000, he said no the good one, like Indian and I said 6 crore he said lets make it, Javed sheikh said I was shocked and shaking till I received money and we started working on yeh dil apka hua, the day before it released all the big producers said tomorrow 6 crores are going to be sunk but we were hopeful,  Javed sheikh said it released and became an instant hit, there were no tickets available and same people who were critical and negative, bought tickets in black. The film did business for a year, that’s how Allah has blessed me and after yeh dil aap ka huwa, I never looked back.
Its such an inspiration for our new filmmakers as Javed sheikh set trend at the time when there were no films so its the struggle that remains unseen but the success that is all seen.

Javed sheikh should take a bow for his hard work and we respect him, he’s a living legend who supported industry through thick and thin and is one of the leading actors of film.

Bushra Ansari is a senior Pakistani artist who is appreciated for her multiple talents. Her notable dramas serials are Aangan Terha, Barat Series, Pardes, Seeta Bhagri, Bilquees Kour, Udaari, Badlon Per Basaira, Tere Bin, Zebaish, Deewar E Shab, Very Filmy and others. Bushra Ansari fans recently loved her presence in ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum.

Lately, the actor attended the Aalami Urdu Conference in Karachi where she talked about interesting news involving her, Imran Ashaf and Sajal Aly.

Talking to Imran Ashraf, Bushra Ansari said, “Do you know that I got you and Sajal Aly married? Yes, according to the news, I have settled you two together. I read one day, ‘Bushra Ansari has married Imran Ashraf off with the actress Sajal Aly,’ to which Imran Ashraf said, ‘Sajal is like my sister.’ Bushra Ansari also added, “Imran, go get married or just run away with anyone you want; we will accept it later.” Imran Ashraf revealed that he is still single and has no plans of marriage. Here is the link to the video:

In an exclusive interview with Instep Daily The News , Fawad Khan tells us how life has changed post-Khoobsurat and why being in the limelight is both a blessing and a disguise. “I am what I am because of my fans and that’s why I make sure I am accessible to them as much as possible. It’s not easy though; I get apprehensive at the constant scrutiny.”

The star, who says he’s afraid of being typecast as a romantic lead, is noticeably heavier since his Khoobsurat days. Gone is the princely stubble that had added to his nawabi persona nbso online casino in the movie; in its place is a full-grown mustache that’s very old-world sophistication meets rugged masculinity.

“I find South Asian women the most attractive in the world. In fact, the darker the skin, the more turned on I am,” he reveals during our conversation. We promise there’s lots more where that’s coming from!

Acknowledgement: Whole content is taken from English Daily The News.

Source: http://magazine.thenews.com.pk/mag/detail_article.asp?id=9555&magId=11#sthash.SOcWN8Su.dpuf

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Nida Yasir in her morning show talks about how one must not feel depressed by thinking of becoming old.

Talking of famous TV show hosts, we cannot forget Nida Yasir. Her TV show is one of the most-watched shows in Pakistan.

Recently, Nida in her morning show talked about how one can carry herself/himself gracefully at every age. She bragged about how she looks young at this age even.

“I just wanted to tell you if you are old that’s not a problem, you can look young. Seriously, I am not lying maybe I look old wearing makeup but whenever I go out I tie a pony and do soft makeup and in that nobody believes that I am a mother of three kids,” Nida shared.

She further continued and said, “I feel very good to hear this. When I am with my son people don’t believe that he is my son. I feel that I am young, my heart is young.”

Talking about becoming old she advised to carry yourself gracefully and added, “When I will be old I will carry myself gracefully because every age has it’s fun. I think in older age I will have granddaughters and grandsons, I will be their grandmother. So carry yourself gracefully in every age, do not go into depression by thinking about your age.”

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What are your views on this?

Ali Zafar was accused by Meesha Shafi for sexual harassment in 2018. She filed a case on Ali for harassing her on multiple occasions. In response, Ali filed a defamation case on Meesha.

Meesha Shafi’s #metoo call gave courage to other women. Many other women came out and accused Ali Zafar of inappropriate behavior and harassment.

One of the ladies was Sofi. She claimed in her Tweet that Ali misbehaved with a girl they had sent to the airport to liaison with him for a fundraiser back in the States. He kept on touching her back and tried to come closer to her.

A recent update is that Sofi made her new Twitter account and apologised to Zafar.

“Last year, I tweeted when a young lady confided her harassment experience with Ali Zafar; I deleted it in a day when certain information was brought to my knowledge which contradicted her description of the incident to me.”

Last year, I tweeted 👇🏻when a young lady confided her harassment experience with Ali Zafar; I deleted it in a day when certain information was brought to my knowledge which contradicted her description of the incident to me. pic.twitter.com/6nwBvunk2d

— Sofi (@seraphina444) September 22, 2019

I am a victim of harassment & a MeToo supporter & inclined to blv a woman’s acvount but sometimes our faith in people is misplaced. I regret the pain my naïveté & lack of impartial judgement has caused Mr Zafar & I hope this can make amends!

— Sofi (@seraphina444) September 22, 2019

@AliZafarsays I am sorry that a lie I was told & believed hastily( bcos liar ws very young) though deleted is still being used to bash you & cause you pain. I shud have clarified much sooner but I was afraid of the trolls & online stalking & abuse. I hope this can atone for it.

— Sofi (@seraphina444) September 22, 2019

I see that the troll army of fake accounts have descended in full force, my original tweet was from April 2018, I deactivated this account last year but the retraction ethically shud be from the same acct such tweeted it.

— Sofi (@seraphina444) September 23, 2019

She continued and said, “Also I am not tweeting under any coercion or legal threats, ppl can do their homework & check against whom the FIA cases are. I am tweeting and( I should have done much earlier) because my original tweet is still being used so a retraction was morally the right thing to do.”

https://twitter.com/seraphina444/status/1176081788852219904

Ali Zafar took to Twitter and said, “Dear Sofi. It requires the courage to accept your mistake and bravery to apologise publically. You are courageous and brave and that is how you should always be remembered. I wish you nothing but the best of health and happiness in life. God bless.”

Dear Sofi. It requires courage to accept your mistake and bravery to apologise publically. You are courageous and brave and that is how you should always be remembered. I wish you nothing but the best of health and happiness in life. God bless. https://t.co/YvHFumccfb

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) September 23, 2019

The story does not end here and Meesha jumped in to share her point of view.

“Fake news! It’s so obvious I’m surprised you can’t put two and two together, she responded.”

Let us know what you think about this.

Urwa Hocane is a gorgeous and multitalented Pakistani actress and model who started her career as a VJ but later stepped into showbiz industry. Other than acting, Urwa tried her luck in production and is all set to release her upcoming film “Titch Button” soon.

Recently, Urwa Hocane was spotted in an interview with “Gloss ETC By Maliha Rehman”. Urwa while talking about her thought of being an independent woman, mentioned that “I started working as a VJ at the age of 17, but actually I the first time I started earning was the age of 14 when I started giving tuitions. I had a thought in my mind that we should never put a burden on our parents and I always wanted to be independent.”

Further Urwa added that she does not need a man to live her life. “What do you need a man for? You don’t need a man to live your life. I’m sure you would like to have one but it’s not compulsory. In my opinion there’s no need of having a man in your life”, says Urwa.

Junaid Khan has said that I personally don’t feel like posting my family’s pictures on Instagram because there are good and bad comments too and I don’t want to put my family in that position where they have to hear such things. He said this in an interview with Shaista Lodhi. He said it affects the fan following and sponsorships as fans want to see your life.

He has also revealed that he is doing a movie now because he has got the perfect script now which he had been desiring for so long.

She also asked about Mohsin Abbas Haider from Junaid Khan on which he assessed Mohsin Abbas Haider’s issue in detail.

He has said I personally don’t know both of them but my view is physical abuse is not acceptable in any case but I feel that if the relationship has gone this much ugly where one has become abusive and other has become revengeful then it has to be called of as soon as they realize the ugliness of relationship as in such scenario even the children can’t be a binding force so don’t put yourself in that ugly place.

Pakistani dramas are screened in cinemas one after another. Much hyped drama serial Mere Paas Tum Ho was screened in cinema and many people came out to watch it in cinemas. Now, Ehd-e-Wafa is airing its final episode in cinemas as well.

Fahad Mustafa in an interview shared his views about dramas getting screened in cinemas and he is not in favor of this.

Fahad Mustafa shared, “I fear that day when our dramas get screened in cinemas. I don’t want that. Nobody wants that not even Humayun Saeed who got his drama screened in the cinema. We are so desperate we don’t have content and we are taking one step back.”

The Load Wedding actor shared, “Our films have earned 70 crores the focus should be on the next movies which can earn more. So its unfortunate, I don’t want dramas to get screen in cinemas.”

He talked about Ehd-e-Wafa getting screened on big screens and said, “This is not a good thing. It’s just an escape because we don’t have content and that’s why these dramas are screened in cinemas.”