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  • Badar Mehmood praises Hania Aamir, Emmad Irfani for their kindness in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’

    Badar Mehmood praises Hania Aamir, Emmad Irfani for their kindness in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’

    Director Badar Mehmood shares how actress Hania Aamir and actor Emmad Irfani’s kindness and positive energy made working on Kabhi Mein Kabhi Tum a joyful experience. 

    During his appearance as a guest on Fuchsia Magazine, Mehmood shared his experiences working closely with the two stars, highlighting their respectful nature and dedication to their craft.

    “Hania brings a lot of positive energy, I’ve never seen her in a bad mood, and she never just goes through the motions in any scene. Working with her is genuinely enjoyable, and we’ve built a strong chemistry together,” he said.

    “As I mentioned about Fahad, it’s the same with Hania. We’ve worked together so many times that when I say ‘cut,’ she immediately understands what needs to happen next”, Mehmood added.

    Talking about Emmad Irfani, Badar described that he carries himself with “such elegance” off-camera that you can tell “he comes from a respectable background”. “He treats everyone with great respect, whether it’s the shoot’s driver or the spot boy. I’ve never seen anyone interact with others the way Emmad does.”

    Badar also asserted that Emmad’s patience and gentlemanly nature earned admiration from cast members, including Hania and her younger sister. “Emmad truly is the most gentlemanly man in Pakistani shows. He has put a tremendous amount of effort into his acting and has done an excellent job. He delivered exactly what I expected from him,” Badar Mehmood added.

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum director also appreciated Naeema Butt saying, Naeema is a very dedicated actress who puts her heart and soul into her work.

    “She pays attention to every little detail. When the first episode aired, I received a lot of positive feedback about her performance,” he said.

    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum is written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.

    The trending drama, which is about to end soon, stars Fahad Mustafa, Hania Aamir, Javed Sheikh, Naeema Butt, Emmad Irfani, Maya Khan, Bushra Ansari and Tauseeq Haider.

    The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.

    Earlier, during his appearance on ‘Kya Drama Hai ‘Badar Mehmood also weighed in on the situation, stating that he had initially reached out to Odho with that role in mind.

    Badar Mehmood said, “I will tell you something, I did call Atiqa for Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum to play Mustafa’s mother, but she was extremely busy and occupied.”

  • Zulfi Bukhari dragged Imran Khan into Oxford University chancellorship candidacy for self-interest: Rubina Khanum

    Zulfi Bukhari dragged Imran Khan into Oxford University chancellorship candidacy for self-interest: Rubina Khanum

    Rubina Khanum, sister of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, lambasted Zulfi Bukhari over his recent role in marketing Khan’s campaign for the election of Oxford University Chancellor.

    In a viral video, Rubina Khanum stated that Bukhari, former Special Assistant to Khan, is not educated and that he believes having an Oxford University Chancellor from Pakistan is a big deal.

    “Zulfi Bukhari had dragged Imran Khan into the chancellor candidacy race for self-interest,” she said.

    “Imran Khan is in jail; what interest does he have in becoming Oxford University’s chancellor?” Rubina Khanum questioned.

    Zulfi Bukhari, a close aide of the PTI, had been active in campaigning for the incarcerated party founder Imran Khan for the Oxford University Chancellorship until Khan was blocked by the university administration.

    On October 16, former PM Imran Khan was expelled from the Oxford chancellorship race.

    Citing the reason for Khan’s ineligibility to run for the Chancellorship election, journalist Murtaza Ali Shah, two weeks ago, disclosed that a convicted person cannot become the University chancellor since he has been convicted in the Tosha Khana case.

    “A chancellor candidate shouldn’t be a member of a legislative assembly. Although currently, Imran Khan is not a lawmaker, there is the possibility of his premiership in future, on which the University has reservations,” he maintained.

    Following the expulsion of Khan’s candidacy from the Oxford University Chancellor race, Zulfi Bukhari alleged that the Pakistani government had pressured the university administration to remove Khan from the race.

    “The Oxford University made a very narrow-minded and pressured decision to block Imran Khan. The decision came as a big disappointment because Pakistan wanted Imran Khan to run in the Oxford University chancellor election. People from India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and many other Islamic countries wanted Imran Khan to take part,” Bukhari told a private news channel.

    The first round of the Oxford University Chancellor elections has been completed, and the top five candidates have advanced to the second round.

    The second round of voting will begin on November 18, and the new Chancellor will be officially announced on November 25. The new Chancellor will hold the position for a decade.

  • Actor-turned-politician Mithun threatens to ‘chop up’ Muslims

    Actor-turned-politician Mithun threatens to ‘chop up’ Muslims

    Actor-turned-politician Mithun Chakraborty of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has incited violence against Muslims in India, threatening to “chop them up” and burying them in the ground.

    As per the details, a viral video of his address at a political rally in West Bengal showed him responding to a statement made by opposition member Humayun Kabir ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

    “A leader says there are 70 per cent Muslims and 30 per cent Hindus [and] that he will ‘cut’ and throw them in the Bhagirathi [River]… I thought the chief minister [Mamata Banerjee] would say something. She didn’t… so now I am saying, we will chop them [up] and bury them in the ground,” the BJP leader can be heard as saying while addressing a ceremony to kick-off BJP’s membership drive in West Bengal.

    “I am not the chief minister… but I am saying this,” he said, adding that his party would do anything to win the “throne” of Bengal. “It will belong to the BJP after the 2026 assembly election.”

    “I am saying it again and again… we will do anything… anything. I am saying this with Home Minister Amit Shah Ji sitting here — we will do anything,” Chakraborty asserted.

    “I say we will cut you up and throw you, not in the Bhagirathi because that is our mother, but we will throw you in the ground,” he threatened in response to Humayun Kabir’s pre-election comment.

    “You are 30 per cent [of the people here] but we are 70 per cent… if you think you can demolish mosques and Muslims will sit back and relax… [you are wrong]. I will leave politics if I don’t drown you people in the Bhagirathi within two hours, I will leave politics. I will not let you guys stay in Shaktipur,” Kabir had said.

    Notably, the opposition member was reprimanded by the Indian Election Commission over his remarks.

    Mithun Chakraborty, however, relentlessly accused the Bengal state government of not allowing the Hindu community to cast votes.

    The 74-year-old actor has also served as a member of the Upper House of the parliament, the Rajya Sabha, for which he was nominated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He resigned from Banarjee’s All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) in 2016 and later joined the BJP.

  • Maryam Nawaz wants to bring Lahore’s film industry back to life

    Maryam Nawaz wants to bring Lahore’s film industry back to life

    Punjab Chief minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken a major step to revive Punjab’s film industry by setting up a 29 member steering committee.

    The committee is dedicated to addressing challenges faced by artists and revitalizing Lahore as Pakistan’s cinematic hub. With Punjab’s rich cultural heritage, this initiative aims to restore Lahore’s historical status in the film industry and offer a brighter future for artists across the province.

    Former federal minister and senior leader of PML-N Pervaiz Rashid will represent the Chief Minister on the committee, while senior minister Mariyam Aurangzeb has been appointed as the convener. The committee includes prominent figures like Information minister Punjab Azma Bohari, provincial secretaries of information, tourism, and finance leading, along with leading personalities from the film and arts sector.

    Members will modernize film production infrastructure in Punjab. The committee has been tasked to establish the Punjab Film Fund, that shall provide financial backing and incentives for the sector to grow further.
    Tasks include creating a plan to build a state of the art film city, a film academy, and a technologically advanced film lab.
    Maryam Nawaz has directed the committee to submit detailed recommendations within 15 days. A key element of this plan is the artist welfare system, designed to provide health insurance, social security, and welfare benefits for artists.

    The committee’s work will also include creating spaces for artistic expression and supporting emerging talent. A major objective is to increase the number of cinema houses across Punjab, offering more screening venues for local films. Special incentives for investors are also being considered to boost cinema development and foster new business opportunities in film.

    Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved an increase in grant for the Artist Service card, enhancing support for artists across the province. Chairing the 19th meeting of the Punjab Cabinet, the chief minister emphasized that the new policy would cover both financial and social support, aiming to create a stable environment for the artist community across the province.

  • Actress Nargis allegedly tortured by cop husband

    Actress Nargis allegedly tortured by cop husband

    Actress and stage artist Nargis was allegedly tortured by her husband over a monetary dispute.

    According to the police, she was allegedly assaulted by her husband, Inspector Majid Bashir, in Lahore’s Defence C area.

    “After the quarrel, she also came to the police station last night but has not filed any complaint yet,” police added.

    Nargis, who married Inspector Majid Bashir a few years ago, now runs a beauty salon after having stepped away from the entertainment industry.

    “No application has been received from Nargis’s family so far; if we receive a complaint, action will be taken according to the law,” police said.

    Earlier, it was reported that Nargis’s brother had reached out to the police and told them that her sister had been beaten black and blue by her husband.

  • TikToker claiming to be mother of Punjab college ‘victim’ arrested

    TikToker claiming to be mother of Punjab college ‘victim’ arrested

    Punjab Police on Thursday arrested a female TikToker after her viral claim to be the mother of the alleged ‘rape victim’ of Punjab College was proven false.

    In the viral video, the woman was seen claiming to be the mother of the alleged rape victim and related gruesome details of the incident which all turned out to be false as the case was declared to be a manifestation of disinformation.

    The news of the alleged rape incited violent protests in different cities of the province.

    Sarah Khan was arrested on the charges of making false claims, provoking public sentiment against government authorities and urging the people to gather for demonstrations in her TikTok video.

    The Organized Crime Unit (OCU) of Lahore’s Model Town police made the arrest after a case was registered against her in the Gulberg police station.

    Deputy Inspector General Imran Kishwar of OCU told Dawn that a police team arrested Sarah on Thursday when she went to Lahore High Court to get bail in a case filed against her by the Federal Investigation Agency’s cyber crime wing.

    Furthermore, he added that the complaint against her was lodged by Gulberg police sub-inspector Mohammad Imran under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes (PECA) Act, 2016 and other charges.

    The DIG told media that during the investigation the woman was originally a resident of Karachi but has a permanent address in Multan.

    DIG Kishwar said that Sara Khan has been handed over to the JIT-responsible to probe the investigation of the case-for further investigation.

    OCU Model Town Superintendent Police Aftab Phularwan was the convener of the JIT while other members include DSP Faisal Shareef, woman inspector Fiza and one representative each was included from Intelligence Bureau (IB) and FIA.

    The evidence collected by the seven-member committee formed by the Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz, has presented its finding in the Punjab College alleged rape case. It declared that the alleged rape incident of a college student was based on fake news that was viral on social media.

    During the formulation of the report, the committee recorded the statements of the alleged rape victim and her parents, who categorically denied that such an incident took place.

    They further informed the committee that the girl got injured at home, leading to her being admitted to a private hospital for treatment. They also said that the girl had never been a student of the said campus and that she did not attend college from October 2 onwards because of her injury. College record also complied with this statement.

    Punjab College had already announced that no such incident happened at said institute.

  • VIDEO: Selena Gomez ignores Indian fan asking her to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’

    VIDEO: Selena Gomez ignores Indian fan asking her to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’

    American singer Selena Gomez is trending online after a video surfaced where an Indian fan requested her to chant “Jai Shri Ram.”


    Photographer Pallav Paliwal shared the video on Instagram, sparking mixed reactions from social media users with many finding the moment “embarrassing.”


    In the clip, the fan asks Selena to say “Jai Shree Ram” to mark Diwali 2024. The chant is a traditional Hindu phrase meaning “Victory to Lord Ram.” Selena, appearing slightly confused, simply smiles and replies, “Thank you, honey,” instead of repeating the chant.


    The video has received critical comments. A user wrote, “I feel embarrassed for him,” and a Hindu commenter remarked, “I’m Hindu, and this is embarrassing.” Another added, “You chose to make her say, Jai Shri Ram. bro, you wasted your chance.”

    The clip appears to have been shot at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, where Selena attended and won the award for Best Actress for Emilia Pérez. Gomez was recently back as Alex Russo when Disney rebooted its Wizards of Waverly Place on October 29, 2024.

    Earlier, Selena Gomez got into trouble after posting an innocuous picture on Instagram.

    In the picture, there was a Starbucks coffee cup in the background. People got really mad at her because she not only bought coffee from Starbucks but also showed it off on her platform. This upset people because there’s a global boycott against brands connected to or supporting Israel, and Starbucks is one of them.

    But some fans got upset, as Starbucks had been boycotted by supporters of the Palestinian cause and labour unions alike. One person criticized her for not knowing about the campaign against Israel called Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS).


    People who support the BDS campaign are asking others to stop supporting Starbucks as Israel continues genocide in Gaza. One fan commented, “She really deserves all the hate she can’t be that stupid,” saying that Selena Gomez can’t really be unaware that Starbucks is connected to Israel’s controversial apartheid of Palestinians.

    In reply, the singer directly addressed the criticism. She admitted she didn’t know about the issue and said sorry if she upset anyone. She responded to the comment, saying, “I did not know. So apparently I am that stupid. I’m sorry.”
    The criticism shows how much the BDS movement is growing. They want companies and people stop supporting Israel because of the conflict with Palestine.


    After Israel started a military operation on October 7, which led to the deaths of many Palestinians, people criticized Gomez for not showing support.

    When she said that one post wouldn’t make a difference, she faced a lot of criticism. Then, her makeup brand’s Instagram page posted about the crisis in Gaza and said they wanted to help. They also shared the donations they made to organizations like the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Societies – Magen David Adom and Palestinian Red Crescent Society.


    However, one X user pointed out how Gomez was still “both siding” the situation, especially given that Magen David Adom is Israel’s National Emergency Pre-Hospital Medical and Blood Services Organization.

    “She’s donating to Magen David Adom who support the IDF and the killing of Palestinian kids,” said the user of the site formerly known as Twitter. “This is a ‘both sides’ post. Why are you donating to MDA which is literally supporting the IDF? Supporting both sides is not activism.”

  • Naeema Butt has a special message as she bids farewell to ‘Rubab’

    Naeema Butt has a special message as she bids farewell to ‘Rubab’

    We all know and love actress and model Naeema Butt’s character Rubab from drama serial ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’. 

    As the hit serial gears up for its final episodes, Naeema, in her farewell video to fans, has shared her heartfelt thoughts after wrapping up her role.

    “That’s enough for now; we’ll meet another time,” she said as she lip-synced to a popular audio clip, captioning it with a touching message. “RUBAB ki taraf se alvida. That’s all for now, folks! If I’ve inspired just one person playing Rubab [sic] as a strong woman, my job is done.”

    “DETACHMENT is the word for this dunya & any relationships in this dunya. Life is the only constant, always moving and never stopping for anyone,” Naeema added.

    “Go with the flow and avoid getting stuck in past relationships. Let go because we have to!”

    The video message comes days after Naeema delivered a powerful performance that had everyone talking. In the 32nd episode of ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’, Rubab took a bold step by exposing her husband Adeel’s cheating in front of their friends and family, showcasing her strength and determination. 

    Naeema’s role in ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ has made a lasting impression, and viewers are eager to watch her in upcoming dramas as she continues her journey in the industry.

    Earlier, she has starred in dramas such as ‘Bhook’, ‘Ehd-e Wafa’, ‘Main Khawab Bunti Hoo’, ‘Dassi’, ‘Fraud’, ‘Jindo’ and ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’.

    Last month, actress Naeema Butt during her appearance as a guest on Something Haute hosted by Amana Isani, Butt shared candid insights into her experiences in the entertainment industry, including an unusual incident where she was refused a role for something as simple as having long hair.


    “There was a time when I was refused a role because of long hair. I won’t change my look for a role”


    On top of her experience with role limitations, Naeema emphasized the commitment to embracing her natural look, encouraging other to do the same. “Please don’t try this, girls, you are beautiful… owning my skin, and I’m doing it so you can do it too,” she urged her fans.


    Discussing her approach to styling, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actress also talked about how much she enjoys experimenting with her hair in her projects, sharing that she often collaborates with her makeup artists to create different styles that suit each role.


    “I played with it, and I have different ideas… we played around, so I’m like, okay, I can come early… you have time to do whatever with hair.”

    Written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood, ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum Fahad Mustafa’ stars Hania Aamir, Javed Sheikh, Naeema Butt, Emmad Irfani, Maya Khan, Bushra Ansari and Tauseeq Haider.   

    The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 8:00 PM on ARY Digital.

  • US immigration officials ask Pakistani traveller about Imran Khan’s release

    US immigration officials ask Pakistani traveller about Imran Khan’s release

    A claim is circulating on social media that immigration officers at New York airport asked about the release of Imran Khan, the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), from jail. Khan’s followers interpret this as “evidence” that “Imran Khan has gained worldwide fame.”

    Zubair Ali Khan, a YouTuber, claimed that when he landed in New York to cover the United States elections, an immigration officer at the airport asked him about the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan from jail. The officer’s inquiry led him to think that “Imran Khan has become Pakistan’s international identity.”

    He posted on X (formerly Twitter): “At New York Airport after the immigration officer finished my interview and came to see me off, the Immigration officer asked me, When will Imran Khan be released from jail?

    “In amazement, I asked, Are you Asian? The Immigration officer responded, No, I’m Spanish, then he asked, are protests still happening in support of Imran Khan in Islamabad, or is there peace now? Standing at the door, I was quite surprised by this conversation. I told him that things are now calm in Islamabad. Laughingly, I said that when Trump wins the election, Imran Khan will also be released. The immigration officer, while saying goodbye to me, shook my hand warmly and stated, God bless Imran Khan.”

    The program host, Adil Nizami, made a similar claim on October 27, asserting that when he arrived at New York airport for U.S. election coverage, immigration officers asked him about the release of Imran Khan.

    Social media users lambasted Zubair Ali Khan and Adil Nizami for their made-up claims, which they attributed to immigration officers.

    One social media user, Dr Ayoub Chaudhry, commented on X: “This does not happen in America, brother; they have written questions, each of which must be answered and all conversations are recorded. If immigration officers ask even one unnecessary thing, departmental action is initiated against them. Imran Khan is famous, and there is no doubt about it, but what is the need to fool people by telling false stories?”

    Former Ambassador to the United States, Hussain Haqqani, made a sarcastic comment: “A few days ago, another journalist told a similar story. However, their immigration officer did not come to let them out. The next reporter would claim that the immigration officer offered to drop him off at the hotel.”

    Here are some hilarious reactions:

  • ‘You’re My Smile!’ Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik’s birthday wishes for Izhaan break the internet

    ‘You’re My Smile!’ Sania Mirza, Shoaib Malik’s birthday wishes for Izhaan break the internet

    Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has shared photos from her son Izhaan’s sixth birthday celebration.


    On Wednesday night, Sania posted glimpses of the intimate celebration on Instagram.


    “My baby boy I can’t believe you are 6 you are the reason for my smile Happy birthday laddu,”


    she wrote, with a photo of her holding Izhaan close. Another photo showed Izhaan posing with a football-themed cake, featuring his favorite player, Cristiano Ronaldo.


    Check out the pictures below:


    The post quickly received love and birthday wishes from fans and celebrities alike.


    Izhaan’s father, cricket star Shoaib Malik also celebrated his son’s birthday, sharing pictures on Instagram with the caption, “Happy birthday champ! May you have many more years filled with laughter and love, Izzu Baba always has your back, and may you grow up to make us all proud.”


    Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik married in 2010 and have one son, Izhaan. After Malik announced his marriage to actor Sana Javed in January, Sania confirmed that she had separated from him through khula, a form of divorce in Islam.

    check out the pictures below:

    Earlier,Indian tennis star Sania Mirza shared photos of her son, Izhaan Mirza Malik’s new look for 2024 on her latest Instagram post. She also wished everyone a happy New Year. The 37-year-old athlete regularly posts on Instagram to share moments from her personal and professional life, keeping her fans entertained.

    Her latest post contains two pictures with Izhaan, captioned: “New year, new us”.

    In one picture, Sania is holding her son who is wearing a funny wig and a fake mustache. Another photo in the post is a selfie taken in the car, showing both the mother and son wearing sunglasses.