Controversies are always a part of celebrity’s career and journey. There will hardly be any such celebrities around the globe who have not landed themselves in controversies at least once in their careers. Pakistani celebrities are no different. With the wide usage of social media and the growing fans and followers, everything that our celebrities do or say is closely followed and put under scrutiny. There are a lot of times when the celebrities do not intend to stir the pot or land themselves in hot water. Other times, celebrities intentionally and knowingly make such statements that bring them the limelight they are after.

Year 2019 was full of such controversies for quite a lot of celebrities associated with Pakistani showbiz industry. This year went by quickly but every now and then, people kept on getting scoop of different controversies that the celebrities became a part of.

Let’s take a look at all the major controversies of 2019.

Firdous Jamal’s Comments on Mahira Khan

It won’t be wrong to say that this was one of the biggest controversies of 2019. In ARY Zindagi’s now halted morning show Salam Zindagi, while giving opinions about different actors, Firdous Jamal stated that Mahira Khan was a weak actor. He also continued to say that she was overaged and should not play the role of heroines. This caused an uproar where a lot of people came in support of Mahira Khan, her fans as well as her friends from the fraternity took a stand in her favor. Mahira Khan ended the controversy with a handwritten letter stating that everyone should spread love.

Momina Duraid’s Decision of Banning Firdous Jamal

As a result of Firdous Jamal’s comments on Mahira Khan which were not well received by all of her supporters and fans, Momina Duraid, the owner of MD Productions issued a statement stating that she has decided to put a ban on Firdous Jamal and that MD Productions will not work with him again. This decision was not well received and a lot of people then came in support of Firdous Jamal. His son Hamza Firdous also started a trend on twitter #isupportfirdousjamal which a lot of people became a part of.

Mohsin Haider Abbas, Fatima Sohail & Nazish Jahangir

This was also one of the biggest controversies of 2019 where the wife of Mohsin Haider Abbas, Fatima Sohail came forward and posted the pictures of physical abuse that her husband of 4 years was putting her through. Fatima Sohail spoke about the physical and verbal abuse she endured while being married to Mohsin. Fatima also stated that Mohsin was cheating on her with the new actress Nazish Jahangir. Dua Malik and Gohar Rasheed came forward in support of Fatima and stated that they were eyewitnesses of the abuse Fatima was put through. During a press conference Mohsin Abbas Haider took an oath on Holy Quran that he had never touched Fatima but the court has found him guilty of threatening and abuse.

Hamza Ali Abbasi’s Pre-Marriage Status Update

Hamza Ali Abbasi got married to Naimal Khawar Khan in August 2019. The news of their wedding came as a surprise and their wedding ended up being one of the most appreciated weddings of the year. However, before that happened, Hamza Ali Abbasi took it to his social media handles and decided to give a detailed explanation of his idea of love, marriage and approaching his spouse-to-be. This sparked a debate where people accused Hamza of sugarcoating everything. Some people called him a hypocrite where others came in his support. This can also be labeled as one of the biggest controversies of 2019. However, after Hamza and Naimal got married, the criticism turned into appreciation and love for the couple.

Yasir Hussain & Iqra Aziz’s Proposal & Photoshoot

Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz landed themselves in a controversy when at the event of Lux Style Awards, Yasir Hussain decided to propose Iqra in front of the entire crowd. Yasir Hussain called himself the 3rd award that Iqra will be getting that day. The couple’s public display of affection was heavily criticised. People also felt that this was a publicity stunt because Yasir and Iqra already got engaged a few months ago in a very small ceremony celebrated with Iqra’s family and close friends. After the proposal, Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz also did a couple photoshoot which also sparked a controversy.

Mawra & Urwa Hocane’s Comments on Diet & Depression

Mawra & Urwa Hocane have launched their clothing line under the label of UxM. They appeared in Good Morning Pakistan to promote their brand. Urwa and Mawra also spoke about how healthy eating has helped them a lot. Urwa stated that healthy eating also cures depression, this was something that she spoke about through personal experience. These comments made by the star sisters were not well received by the general public and everyone felt the actresses made a poor judgment. Urwa came forward and openly spoke about her struggle with depression and Mawra Hocane also shared a lot of studies which proved diet and depression are correlated.

Imran Ashraf’s Response To Senior Actor Firdous Jamal

After stating his views about Mahira Khan, Firdous Jamal continued to make comments about Imran Ashraf. For Firdous Jamal, Imran Ashraf’s phenomenal performance in Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was not a performance but just an act. He continued to say that this was nothing new and it has been done before a lot of times by senior actors. Imran Ashraf however graced Firdous Jamal with a very dignified and respectable response and won the internet with his niceness.

Nida Yasir & Soul Sister Pakistan’s Misjudgment

Nida Yasir got involved in an online war with the group owner as well as group members of Soul Sister Pakistan. Nida Yasir’s mother in law passed away and while she was on a break, mourning the loss of her mother in law, ARY Digital decided to air a recording of one of the shows that was aired last year. In that episode, Nida Yasir showed the shopping that she did from her trip to Europe. The group members of SSP misjudged and thought Nida was being inconsiderate that she was showing off her things when her mother in law had just passed away. They group members believed that because when Yasir Nawaz’s mother actually passed away, he along with Nida and kids was on a vacation. The group members of SSP started contacting Yasir Nawaz and bashed Nida for displaying her shopping but Nida clarified it. She also took the names of those ladies who messaged Yasir Nawaz. The founder of SSP Kanwal Ahmed did not do the damage control and clearly stated that she could not stop those members whose names were mentioned.

Sadaf Kanwal’s Remarks on Mansha Pasha

Sadaf Kanwal & Mansha Pasha had a tiff in the past and it continued this year too. In Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan, Sadaf Kanwal stated that she feels Mansha Pasha should stay at home because she can not act. A few days later, Mansha Pasha’s movie Lal Kabootar came in the news for being Pakistan’s selection for the Oscars’ International Feature Film Category. A lot of celebrities came in support of Mansha and she herself settled the tiff with a graceful reply to Sadaf Kanwal.

Shehryar Munawwar, Hala Soomro & Maya Ali

Shehryar Munawwar and Maya Ali worked in feature film Paray Hut Love together. During the promotions, people could not stop noticing the affection Maya had towards Shehryar. In the meantime, the news of Shehryar Munawwar calling his engagement off also surfaced and people started speculating that may be his closeness to his co-star Maya Ali was the reason behind this decision. Shehryar Munawwar chose not to give any reasons behind this decision but he did request everyone to respect the privacy. Sheheryar however stated that it is a personal matter where two families are involved.

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar & Feminism

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was in hot waters for his hurtful and insensitive comments about gender equality and rape. In an online portal interview, Khalil ur Rehman spoke about his idea of good women. He stated that he was the biggest feminist and was in favor of women’s rights, only when women did not cross their limits. This interview caused an uproar and turned into one of the biggest controversies of Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s career. He was unapologetic about whatever he said and a lot of people from the showbiz industry spoke against him and his views, labeling him as a misogynist.

Khalil ur Rehman Qamar also spoke against Mehmood Aslam and Saba Hameed stating that he will never work with them because according to him, they are dishonest with their work. Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was also angry at Urwa Hocane and stated that her approach towards the film was non-serious, therefore he had to fire her from Kaaf Kangana.

The Infamous ‘2 Takay Ki Aurat’ Dialogue from Mere Pass Tum Ho

Just when Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was under scrutiny for his problematic views, the episode of Mere Pass Tum Ho aired which had the ‘2 takay ki aurat’ dialogue. While this dialogue was appreciated by the fans of the drama because it was very much in the context of the situation, a lot of people felt it was a racist remark and an insult to women in general. Celebrities such as Samina Peerzada did not appreciate the dialogue either. This happened because after the interview, people saw these dialogues as a depiction of writer’s mindset and his perspective about women.

Neelam Munir’s Item Song & Patriotism

Neelam Munir did an item song in Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s directorial debut Kaaf Kangana. Kaaf Kangana was a project of ISPR. Neelam Munir when criticised for doing an item song took it to social media to give an explanation which left everyone confused. This was the kind of excuse that was unheard of and new. Neelam Munir stated that due to Kaaf Kangana being ISPR’s project, she agreed to do this item number. This was her way of showcasing her patriotism because she would do anything for Pakistan.

Hina Altaf’s Remarks on Muneeb Butt

Hina Altaf landed herself in trouble when a clip from one of her interviews started circulating. When asked by the interviewer about the actor who doesn’t know how to act, Hina Altaf took Muneeb Butt’s name and continued to laugh about his wedding festivity. However, after appearing in Good Morning Pakistan, Hina Altaf clarified that the video was poorly edited to create a controversy. Hina also congratulated Muneeb and Aiman on the birth of their first child and Muneeb Butt accepted her gesture graciously.

Rabi Peerzada’s Leaked Personal Data

This was again one of the biggest controversies of 2019. Singer Rabi Peerzada’s personal data such as her pictures and videos got leaked and went viral in a short span of time. This was one of the biggest scandals of Rabi Peerzada’s career but she stayed silent. It was after a few days that Rabi Peerzada chose to make a video where she announced that she will be quitting the showbiz and will work on herself.

This concludes the list of biggest controversies that Pakistani celebrities were involved in the year 2019. Share your thoughts about these controversies in the comment section below.

A beginning of new year also means a beginning of new chapter in someone’s life. It stood true for some of the well known and loved Pakistani celebrities where the year 2019 brought marriage, festivity, happiness and togetherness in their lives. Celebrity wedding is always a widely followed affair where all the fans, well-wishers and supporters of the celebrities look forward to the weddings of their favorite stars. They also await the pictures and follow every function and wedding festivity closely. Celebrity weddings are always appreciated and well-received by fans and year 2019 was no different where Pakistani nation got to see a lot of beautiful couples tying the knot and beginning the new chapters of their lives merrily.

Let’s take a look at all the Pakistani Celebrity Weddings that took place in Year 2019:

Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar

Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar’s wedding was the most speculated affair because the news of their marriage came as a pleasant surprise to the fans. It won’t be wrong to say that this was the wedding of the year. They got married in a simple intimate ceremony which was attended by very close family and friends. They had their Nikkah in the afternoon at Monal, Islamabad. They had their Valima in Marriot Islamabad. The couple tied the knot on August 25, 2019 and had wedding reception on August 27, 2019.

Imaan Aly and Babar Bhatti

Famous Pakistani model and actress Imaan Aly tied the knot with Babar Bhatti. Babar Bhatti happens to be the nephew of Major Aziz Bhatti Shaheed. Imaan Aly is the daughter of veteran actor Late Abid Ali. The couple got married in Lahore on February 21, 2019. They had traditional mehandi function and on that day they had their Nikkah too. They later had a walima reception. This was a star studded event which was attended by a lot of celebrities. Imaan Aly had her makeup done by her best friends and famous makeup artists Ather Shehzad.

Sanam Chauhdry and Somee Chauhan

The news of Sanam Chauhdry’s marriage and her quitting showbiz was making rounds on the social media a few months ago but Sanam Chauhdry refuted the rumors herself. She now tied the knot with her long-term fiance singer Somee Chauhan on November 27, 2019 in a close-knit ceremony. The couple had their Nikkah ceremony.

Hassan Ali and Samiya Arzoo

The news of Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali’s marriage to an Indian citizen Samiya Arzoo came as a surprise. The news started circulating but Hassan Ali stated that the proposal was still in the initial stages and nothing was finalized but a few days later, he actually got married to his lady love in Dubai. This wedding was a grand affair where they got married in Atlantis Dubai on August 20, 2019. Their wedding was attended by close friends and famous cricketers.

Imad Wasim and Sannia Ashfaq

Immediately after Hassan Ali, cricketer Imad Wasim also tied the knot. He got married to British Pakistani Sannia Ashfaq. The couple had their Nikkah ceremony on August 24, 2019 at Faisal Masjid, Islamabad. The Nikkah was a private affair which was attended by immediate family. The couple later had a grand reception in Islamabad on August 26, 2019.

Mira Sethi and Bilal Siddiqi

Actor and writer Mira Sethi, daughter of Najam Sethi and sister of singer Ali Sethi got married to the love of her life Bilal Siddiqui. The couple held a small intimate ceremony to celebrate their union with their friends in San Francisco, USA a couple of weeks before coming to Pakistan. They later had a grand reception in Lahore on November 18, 2019 which was attended by all of their family and friends.

Saniya Shamshad and Hidayat Syed

Saniya Shamshad’s wedding news also took everyone by surprise because no details were shared prior to the event. All of a sudden the pictures started circulating and the wedding garnered a lot of attention. Saniya Shamshad got married to Hidayat Syed on July 26, 2019. The groom is settled in Australia and Saniya Shamshad moved to Australia with him after their wedding. This was a traditional wedding which consisted of all the functions such as mayoun, mehndi, rukhsati and walima.

Salman Faisal and Neha Malik

Son of famous TV actress Saba Faisal, Salman Faisal got married to his lady love Neha Malik in February 2019. Their wedding was held in Lahore and it was a grand affair which was attended by big names of the industry. Salman and Neha’s wedding was spread over a few days and they had a total of 9 functions consisting of dholkis and mayons, mehandi, qawwali, Nikkah and then Baraat and Walima.

Zainab Abbas and Hamza Kardar

Famous sports journalist Zainab Abbas got married to Hamza Kardar on November 30, 2019. Her wedding was held in Lahore and it was a grand affair which was attended by a lot of famous sports personalities as well as celebrities. Zainab Abbas had a shendi function followed by Valima. She made a fun entry to the wedding venue by holding a cricket bat, the sports which she is known for.

Ali Xeeshan and Myrah Khan

Famous fashion designer Ali Xeeshan got married to journalist Myrah Khan in Islamabad on November 11, 2019. The couple had a beautiful day function where they had their Nikkah. Their wedding venue was a vision and the official photography of this beautiful wedding was done by Irfan Ahson and Maha’s Photography.

Naheed Shabbir and Nomi Khan

Naheed Shabbir and Nomi Khan tied the knot in Karachi in August, 2019. This happens to be the second marriage of both Naheed and Nomi. This wedding attracted a lot of negative attention but both Naheed and Nomi seemed absolutely happy and in love with each other. This wedding was attended by a lot of celebrities who became a part of the event to bless the couple with their well wishes.

Hifza Chaudhary and Anis Altaf

Famous TV Anchor and host Hifza Chaudhary got married to model Anis Altaf this year. The couple had their Nikkah ceremony on March 8, 2019. However, they had their wedding festivities in the beginning of September, 2019. Their wedding function was attended by a lot of media personnel associated with Geo TV.

Baber Zaheer and Rida

Celebrity Makeup Artist Babar Zaheer got married to Rida on August 22, 2019. Their wedding was held in Karachi and it was one such wedding which was attended by all the big names of Pakistani showbiz industry. Babar Zaheer has been a makeup artist to all the famous celebrities therefore they all being close friends to him came to celebrate his union and big day. This wedding was definitely one of those weddings which garnered a lot of attention on social media.

Danish Hayat and Faiza Ashfaq

Mehwish Hayat’s brother Danish Hayat got married to model Faiza Ashfaq on February 27, 2019. The couple had a Nikkah prior to the shendi function which they conducted to cut their wedding short to keep it sweet. The outfits of the couple were designed by famous Indian fashion designer Sabyasachi.

Madiha Naqvi and Faisal Sabzwari

TV anchor and journalist Madiha Naqvi got married to MQM leader Faisal Sabzwari in a small ceremony in Karachi. The couple tied the knot on July 21, 2019. Although this was a close-knit affair, it was still attended by some of the well-known celebrities.

Imran Raza Kazmi and Saadia

Film Producer Imran Raza Kazmi got married to Saadia in Islamabad in November. The couple had their Nikkah and then the wedding began with an official event of Shendi which was attended by Imran’s friends and famous celebrities such as Hareem Farooq, Ali Rehman and Osman Khalid Butt. They all are close friends therefore they were at the forefront through the wedding. It was a star studded event and a lot of big celebrities attended this wedding.

Shan Baig and Michelle Saifee Rajput

Shan Baig is an actor and model who has joined the industry a few years ago. He got married to the love of his life Michelle Saifee Rajput. His wife does not belong to the industry. Their wedding was held in Karachi in January, 2019. They had a grand wedding with all the conventional functions such as Nikkah, Mehandi, Rukhsati and Walima. Shan Baig’s wedding was a star-studded event, which was attended by a lot of celebrities.

Sham Idress and Seher

Canadian Pakistani Youtubers Sham Idress and Seher got married and had their Nikkah in November, 2018. However they had their official wedding reception on July 22, 2019. The couple had a mehndi function followed by a reception where Shaam officially brought Seher to his home and they began their lives as a married couple.

This concludes the list of all the Pakistani Celebrity Weddings that took place in 2019. Which of these weddings did you follow closely on social media. Share your thoughts.

Zarnish Khan has proved her mettle as an actor over the years by appearing in such dramas that did well in terms of popularity and viewership. Zarnish Khan has always been very selective about the kind of work she does and the characters that she portrays. However, over time she has shown what she is capable of and that she is one of those actors who wants to play challenging and varied roles to offer something new with every single project.

When Zarnish Khan started off her acting career and became a part of the industry, she focused a lot more on her acting but after some time, she went through a major transformation where she not only lost a lot of weight but also had a makeover. This transformation now shows that Zarnish Khan is far more serious and focused about her work and she does understand that this industry demands the actors to look a certain way on the TV. Zarnish Khan has always been into fashion and glamour, which is showcased in every single drama of hers. Zarnish Khan makes sure to give her characters a different treatment in terms of looks and personality. She also focuses a lot on the kind of hair and makeup her character will have and wardrobe is another aspect which is always taken care of. Currently, Zarnish Khan is being seen in two dramas Ishq Zahe Naseeb and Jo Tu Chahay and in both dramas, she has sported two very different look, which suit her characters the best.

In Jo Tu Chahay, Zarnish Khan is playing the role of a young unmarried girl who is domesticated and dreams of getting married to her cousin Hashir. There isn’t much to her character, she is just an ordinary girl with big dreams where she wants to settle down and lead a smooth life. The treatment Zarnish Khan has given to this character and the look that she has chosen goes perfectly with it. She has experimented with her hair and the outfits that she has worn perfectly depict the lifestyle of a girl who comes from a simple background. She has worn different kurtas and has paired them with different trousers and dupattas to complete her look. Zarnish Khan actually looks quite cute in Jo Tu Chahay with her shorter hair and the kind of outfits and makeup she has chosen for herself.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 dresses that Zarnish Khan has worn in Jo Tu Chahay:

The Sea Green Dress

The color of this dress is absolutely beautiful. This dress was gifted to Bisma by Hashir, therefore it was on the formal side. The color suited Zarnish Khan’s complexion a lot. It is a very simple dress but the shrug adds beauty to it. It is a plain single color shirt and pair of trousers, however the sea green coat which has golden paisley motif all over it takes it a notch higher and gives it a formal look. This dress shows that simplest of designs can also look beautiful when worn properly like Zarnish Khan has done.

The Beautiful Black Lawn Dress

This dress is a simple but beautiful black lawn suit which has a black base and different colorful patterns on the bottom of the shirt as well as the dupatta. This dress was also quite simple but it looked beautiful. Lawn suits which are mostly black and have a playful touch of colors can never go wrong and this outfit worn by Zarnish Khan showcases that perfectly. She wore a fitted full sleeves shirt and the dupatta on one side, which added more charm to this dress which has a beautiful print.

The Peach Perfect Dress

Not only this entire outfit but the color looked absolutely beautiful on Zarnish Khan. The way she styled her hair in the scenes when she wore this dress also made her look gorgeous. This dress is your perfect summer appropriate outfit which has been perfectly paired with white trousers. It has a simple black & white floral design on the bottom of the shirt and some lace work on the sleeves. The printing on the dupatta is beautiful too, that is why in some of the scenes, Zarnish Khan draped it all around her neck to showcase the gorgeous design. The tinge of orange gradiance in dupatta compliments the peach color of the shirt as well.

The Digital Printed Kurta

These kinds of kurtas have become popular among young girls and this is what Zarnish Khan’s character Bisma’s age is. She is young and that is why Zarnish Khan has opted for all kinds of prints and lawn suits which are mostly worn by young, unmarried girls. She wore this kurta in couple of episodes but she paired them with beige and purple fitted trousers. She also wore it with purple and beige dupattas in different episodes. This kurta is heavily printed with Thai themed design. The neckline of this kurta is unique with turquoise embroidery around and buttoned details, this is why Zarnish wore her dupatta in such a way that she allowed these details to show through.

The Graphic Detailed Kurta

The printing of this kurta is graphic with clean lines and different colors but it absolutely looked perfect. This kurta has different colors but the base is mostly charcoal grey. It has colors like yellow, white and floral printing in different colors on the bottom of the shirt, this is why Zarnish Khan wore a colorful dupatta to compliment the design on the shirt. She wore it with a simple black fitted trousers and completed the outfit perfectly.

The Loose Fitted Outfit

This outfit is all about the beautiful loose fitted shirt which has a beautiful embroidered work on the neckline. The shirt also has details like buttons on the sleeves and colorful floral embroidery as a panel at the bottom of her shirt but what makes this outfit beautiful is the eye-catching white embroidery. It also has a pearl studding on the border of the neck which looks cute. Zarnish Khan paired it with a brown/beige dupatta, which obviously is a mix and match but it still didn’t distract or take away the beauty of this dress. This outfit was cute and girly!

The Purple Kurta

This is your typical summer appropriate kurta which is usually worn as a casual wear at home. Zarnish Khan has given this character a very realistic treatment by wearing such dresses and outfits that actually go with the dynamics and lifestyle of regular college going girls. The color of this kurta complimented Zarnish Khan’s complexion a lot and she actually looked really cute in this simple dress. She wore this kurta on its own and in a couple of scenes, she paired it with plain black dupatta. This kurta has dainty designing and blue and yellow floral details.

The Block Print Dress

This dress seems to have been Zarnish Khan’s personal favorite because she wore it in a lot of episodes repeatedly. It has a beautiful diagonal designing of yellow and red with sequin details. The rest of the shirt has block printing which looks good and is the kind of design which never goes out of fashion. Along with being beautiful, this dress definitely looks the most comfortable. It is a lawn suit and Zarnish Khan paired it with plain red dupatta.

The Jamawar Kurta

This kurta was worn by Zarnish Khan in the opening scenes of the drama. It could easily pass as a formal wear and the whole design and color scheme of this shirt looked absolutely beautiful and the color also complimented Zarnish’s skin tone a lot. She wore it with a blue dupatta and beige trousers. This is the only kurta that she did not repeat however she should have because it was beautiful. The sleeves had studded pearl and golden tassel details which looked cute.

The Black Short Shirt

This entire outfit is a perfect example of mix and match where Zarnish Khan took 3 different pieces and paired them together to form a casual wear outfit and it looked great. The shirt is simple lawn black shirt with golden motifs all over. It has a pink lace finishing on the neck and also pink tassles. She paired it with a multi colored dupatta which matches the pink in the shirt. She wore a patiala salwar with it which has a thick border at the bottom, the color of the border also matches the color of the motifs on the shirt therefore it works perfectly fine and goes well with the shirt. This entire outfit looked great on Zarnish Khan.

This concludes the list of top 10 dresses worn by Zarnish Khan in Jo Tu Chahay. Which one of these did you like the most? What do you think about her overall look in the drama? Please share your thoughts in the comment section below.