Pepsi Generations is an ongoing global campaign that marks 120 years of Pepsi globally. As a part of the Pepsi Generations campaign, Pepsi has forayed into fashion by bringing limited edition retro merchandise with three retail giants,  as stated by a press release.

The campaign was also introduced in Pakistan, with a commercial spanning through different eras of Pakistan, featuring iconic stars like Fawad Khan, Zoheb Hassan, Wasim Akram and Reema.

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As a first ever in Pakistan, Pepsi launched exclusive retro merchandise with Outfitters, Leisure Club and BTW (By The Way). This is the first time a brand has collaborated with fashion retailers on this scale to introduce capsule collections.

A special launch event called Pepsi Generations Showcase was organised in Lahore to introduce Pepsi’s new exclusive clothing line.

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Outfitters, Leisure Club, and BTW unveiled their exciting new Pepsi clothing line followed by a showcase of a Pepsi themed collection by ace designer Ali Xeeshan. One of the highlights of the show was the celebrity showstoppers such as Fawad, Reema, Iman Ali and Mikaal Zulfiqar who took the ramp by storm.

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The Pepsi capsule collections will be available starting the first week of May at Outfitters, Leisure Club and BTW.

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Meghan Gulzar-helmed ‘Raazi’ will be releasing in India tomorrow but due to it’s controversial content no distributor has purchased this film in Pakistan.

A senior distribution company official told Express Tribune,

“It is disappointing to see that films on controversial subjects are being produced in India time and again,”

He continued,

“All our distributors are well aware about Alia’s role in Raazi and so, no one is willing to purchase the film. Patriotism is another reason for distributors not being pushed about buying the film. Indian producers should know that all our distributors have unanimously decided to boycott such controversial films.”

The film is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s novel, Calling Sehmat, it features an Indian spy (Alia) who marries a Pakistani man (Vicky) during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.

In an earlier interview Vicky Kaushal playing a Pakistani major’s role said,

“The film is not just about the Indo-Pak war, it is much deeper than that. It is about an individual relationship. It is also about an era when there was tension between the two countries and during that time a Kashmiri woman married a Pakistani major.”

He went on to add,

“I wasn’t worried that I am playing a Pakistani, so it should be shown in a certain light. I think the story does the work. People will realise it is not an India-Pakistan war film.”

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Mahira Khan and Shehryar Munawar starrer Saat Din Mohabbat In is releasing this Eid. The film was dubbed a romantic comedy and was creating a lot of buzz. The official trailer is here and it looks a bit “unique”. The film combines romance, comedy and supernatural. Javed Sheikh is playing the role of a Jinny. Here is the official trailer of the film:

Are you impressed by the trailer? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Iqra Aziz has been soaring high with a lot of projects in her name. She is a part of countless dramas, starring in many ads and is doing a lot of clothing campaigns. Citrus Talent is the agency which was managing her career. Things went south when Iqra did an advertisement without considering the contract with them. After a lot of attempts from his side, the CEO of Citrus Talent sent her a notice and shared the story on social media.:

He published this story on his Facebook. Iqra has not responded to the notice yet and she has not addressed her fans either on social media though she is very active normally!

This year has had many rumors of Pakistani celebrities heading towards Hollywood but just in Imran Abbas has signed his first Hollywood film. Imran Abbas known for projects like ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat’, ‘Alvida’, ‘Mera Naam Yusuf Hai’ and many more has signed a British feature film.

Imran Abbas has revealed that he will be playing the role of a spy of a Syrian-Moroccan descent. He also added,

“I have many get-ups in the film and I will be seen in about six to seven disguises as I play the lead protagonist,” 

The film is titled ‘The Trojan Horse’ and will start shooting in July with major shoots scheduled for the month of October. The film will be shot at multiple locations including the UK, Europe and Turkey.

When asked about who his co-stars and the rest of the crew will be the Khuda Aur Mohabbat star said that so far he can not reveal anything about the rest of the team. He mentioned that since international stars are very committed to the kind of roles they sign for, he cannot – for now – confirm who his co-stars will be. He also added that he will reveal more details in the coming month.

When asked about if he will be taking a break from dramas he said,

“I will be taking a break from local productions but I will return after my gap as international projects require immense dedication and commitment.”

He made his Bollywood debut in 2014 opposite Bipasha Basu in Creature 3D. The talented actor was also nominated for a Filmfare award in the same year for the Best Male Debut category. He later also made a cameo in Karan Johar’s film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil.

We wish the actor all the luck and hope he succeeds in this one and every other future endeavor.

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Do I need to remind anyone how talented Saba is? The answer is no! Saba Qamar has made fans all over the world with her projects and she has never backed down from hard work. She has worked for the position she enjoys in Pakistan. Then the beauty conquered hearts across the border with her role as Meeta in Hindi Medium. The film did a business of over 300 crore INR. Since it is established that her talent knows no boundaries, the news is the diva is headed for Hollywood. She has signed a film with none other than the A-list star Ben Affleck.

Right now he is busy with some voice lessons to better fit her role. We hope the news is true since Saba is a true talent and deserves all the recognition.

Let’s see if Saba confirms the news or not? Stay tuned!

Imran Ashraf is a very versatile actor. He has made a place for himself in the industry as well as the hearts of millions with his outstanding performances. With his role of Shamu in Alif Allah Aur Insaan, he conquered over even those who were not his fans before. Right now his Lashkara is also a hit. Imran has stepped in as a writer too with HUM TV’s Tabeer and likewise, he has also stepped into a new phase in his life. Imran has recently got Nikkahfied in Malaysia to Kiran. The couple looked super cute and complimented each other on the ceremony in their traditional outfits. Here is a picture:

We wish the couple gets all the happiness and love in their life! Congratulations!

In exciting stories today BBC and Pakistani-British actor have teamed up for a nine part documentary series titled ‘Englistan’. The documentary will be focused on a tale of three generations of a British Pakistani family.

Englistan is based on a British Pakistani family, the Latifs: Jamal and Fatima, their children Ashraf, Razia and Asim, and their grandchildren Zahed, Naseem and Ayesha. The hour-long series will take place over four decades.

Ahmed took to social media and announced the news,

“History = Our story. #Englistan”

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Riz Ahmed, the British star of Rogue One, Jason Bourne and HBO’s The Night Of, is working with the BBC on his first self-penned TV drama. Englistan is a nine-part drama telling the story of three generations of a British Pakistani family, following them as they pursue their dreams over four tumultuous decades, navigating shifting circumstances and evolving loyalties.”

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About the drama Ahmed said,

“I’m excited to be working with BBC Studios executive producer, Esther Springer and all the team at BBC Studios. Englistan is an untold British story with universal themes and resonance. It’s the story I always wanted to tell, and it’s a privilege to have the opportunity to do so.”

Patrick Holland, Controller of BBC Two further added,

“Riz Ahmed is a phenomenal talent and ‘Englistan’ promises to be a hugely ambitious, layered and resonant drama about family and identity. New writing, massive canvas, the biggest issues; it is a perfect drama for BBC Two,”

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So singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan has made headlines again but not for the reasons anyone would have liked him to. Lahore-based singer Sohail Shahzad is set to file a case against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan for plagiarising his 2013 hit Naina in the 2016 Indian Punjabi film Tiger.

Talking to a renown newspaper Sohail said he plans on suing both Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and the Indian record label,

“I got to know that the song has been copied back in 2016 when people started commenting and sharing it with me on social media. I’m a fan of Happy Raikoti, the lyricist of Rabba, the copied version. So I emailed the Indian record label, explaining the situation to them, but didn’t get a response.”

Sohail further added that he still hasn’t contacted or has been contacted by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan or his team,

“I can’t believe that they didn’t know my song existed and that it could be a co-incidence because the melody is similar, even the song lyrics are matched to keep the composition intact and the words are borrowed.”

He continued,

“A dedicated artist’s highest appreciation is that people follow his music, his art, and cover his songs. But it should be with credit provided to the original artist. When you get to know your work is recreated without your knowledge, it hurts. Therefore, my team and I have decided to go the legal way.”

The copyrights have nothing to do with Khan since he only sang the song so Sohail was asked why he isn’t suing the record label only to which he said because suing the Indian record label meant they must have a representative in India to handle the legalities, it would make the process difficult.

“We are giving Rahat sahab the notice so his team can approach the record label because they will obviously contact him, and so that we can establish a link. I know for sure they would have known of this song before.”

He also added,

“I have suffered financial damage and it has hurt my image and popularity as well. I compose and write my songs. Because of this, some people now think I’m the one plagiarising Bollywood songs when it’s the other way around.”

He shared he is set to start a campaign against this and send a legal notice to everyone involved soon.

Meanwhile here’s the song by Sohail Shahzad,

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There has been no response from Rahat Fateh Ali Khan so far.

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Last year Mahira Khan became the first ever Pakistani ambassador of Loreal haircare. After the announcement, the first thing which everyone started speculating was whether Mahira is going to attend the Cannes 2018 or not? So the answer is YES! Mahira is attending Cannes Film Festival 2018 as the ambassador of Loreal haircare. She shared the news with a picture of Arnold:

After Armeena Rana Khan and Adnan Siddiqui, Mahira Khan has become the third Pakistani artist to attend the festival. Mahira will be sharing the platform with many of Bollywood and Hollywood’s A-Listers and making her the first-ever star to represent Pakistan at such a huge level!

It was a shock to everyone when recently Meesha Shafi deleted her Instagram and Facebook accounts. She did not cite a cause for it on her twitter either. They were simply gone. Meesha just gave an interview to the Images and revealed the reason behind this step.

When asked about deleting the accounts, she didn’t hold back and answered straight away:

They have been deactivated for very obvious reasons, one would think. The abuse, threats, bullying and slander that I have faced is the reason I felt the strong need to protect not just myself but my family, especially my two young children who were also being subjected to personal attacks online.

Well we know Meesha didn’t get much support from her colleagues either, she said that she knows that expecting that much from anyone would be a lot:

Believe me, I now know what it takes to speak the truth. And to expect the same from anyone would be expecting too much, it seems. The silence has been hurtful, no doubt. But I chose to stand up alone, and I’m not judging anyone.

She also pointed out that she has not PR team set up to counter rumours being spread about her:

I don’t pay heed to rumours. The slanderous campaign against me has set back the progress of women speaking up and speaking out by hundreds of years. I don’t have some PR mechanism to counter rumours with rumours, slander with slander, trolling with more trolling. All I have with me is the truth. And I believe the truth is a very powerful thing.

Meesha also told the publication that the whole case is now being handled by the law experts!

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon found itself amidst a legal battle last week when the wardrobe stylist Soomar Rehman sued the production house for not giving him credit for his work, in the latest teasers or any other promotional campaign for that matter.

As a result the court has restrained the release of any promotional content of the film. The case was filed against the production banner, MD Films on Friday, April 27 and the first hearing was held on Monday, April 30.

In a latest interview Soomar said,

“The court has passed an order and stated that the production house is not allowed to release any upcoming teasers, trailers, posters or songs without mentioning my name, at least until the next hearing.”

He further said that he demands a public apology,

“I want MD productions to tender an unconditional written apology. Apart from that I would like to receive my due credit in the film. MD Productions has a record of misusing youngsters’ talent in films.”

The next hearing of the case will be on Monday, May 7th. Looks like there’s still time before any of the fans will be able to see the trailer of this much awaited project.

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Meera is undoubtedly a star who has had a very successful run in the industry regardless of the reasons. She has remained relevant for years and years and we still see her at events as fresh as a daisy. Many rumours circulated last year about Meera getting married to some US based person. She did not reveal anything about him because of the fear of nazr e badd. There was also news that she is already married to Captain Naveed and only public announcement is remaining. Meera has now announced that she is leaving Pakistan and will be permanently settling somewhere else!

Don’t know if she is really settling somewhere else or not but we wish her all the luck in life and may she find happiness and peace wherever she goes!

Meera Jee has a very interesting personality. There is no doubt about that. Whether she worked on screen or not, she always remained in news. From going to Bollywood, bold scene, endless marriage rumours, Meera knows how to remain relevant. News has it that she might be getting a biopic.

There is a film in works about the life of Meera Jee. It will be based on her rise to fame and how she became a star. The film will mark Saqib Malik’s debut as a film director. The film will be inspired by Meera’s life but it will not necessarily be a biopic. The cast includes Osman Khalid Butt, Ali Kazmi and Mawra Hocane. Meera herself will also be seen in the film.

This is surely going to be an interesting project. What are your thoughts on this? Share in the comments!

Bilal Abbas Khan has created a huge fan following in a relatively shorter period of time. Starring in huge projects has made it possible for him to make his fans excited for his new projects. After Rasm e Duniya and O Rangreza, we will now see Bilal in Balah.

Ushna Shah will play the lead in this project by Big Bang Productions. Ushna is flying high with her performances getting critical acclaim. Here stint as Reena Begum in Alif Allah Aur Insaan was loved by the audience and now she is getting praises for Lashkara. It will be good to watch her in yet another story.

Balah is written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Badar Mehmood. And yes, the news has t that this time Bilal will play the role of a very strong-willed man unlike his last attempt, Qasim.

Are you guys excited for this? Share in comments!

Pakistani industry was shocked when Meesha Shafi came out with allegations of sexual harassment against rockstar Ali Zafar. A lot of things started happening with people coming out in support of both the involved parties. It is a legal battle now as the case will be fought in courts and not on social media.

Now recent development came up when Meesha Shafi removed both her Facebook and Instagram accounts today. and now the news is that Meesha will be shifting to Canada permanently along with her family. The news is not yet confirmed by the singer.

No ones know what is going to happen next but we wish Meesha all the best for her and her family’s future if she has decided to make her home somewhere else!

Sara Khan is a beautiful addition to our industry. She has a made a special place in the hearts of the audiences with her performances and infectious smile. She came as a guest on Samina Peerzada’s show and the gracious host made her comfortable enough that Sara shared a lot of stuff from her personal life. Here are the things she revealed:

1.Sara’s mother was of Lebanese origin. She met her father in Madina and they got married when her mother was only 14 years old. She breathed her last this year as she was suffering from cancer.

2.Sara is very passionate about getting the higher education. She has planned to continue her studies as soon as she can as education was very important for her mother too.

3. Sara has three siblings. One brother and two sisters. Her sister Noor Khan who is also an actress is the youngest and Sara is very close to her.

4. She is NOT interested in doing films.

Reason: She cannot wear bold clothes and even prefers full sleeves. That s why she wants to make a career in the drama industry.

5. We all know how beautiful Sara and Agha look together. But Sara denied talking about her relationship on a public platform as Agha is not yet her husband and she and her family do not approve of the “boyfriend” tag.

6. Sara wants to become a producer in the long run and she wants to make projects agreeing with the International standards.