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  • ‘My daughter is on the spectrum’: Mehreen Raheel opens up on motherhood’s challenges

    ‘My daughter is on the spectrum’: Mehreen Raheel opens up on motherhood’s challenges

     

    In a world where balancing career and family can be tough, actress Mehreen Raheel has opened up about how she manages the challenges of motherhood while staying focused on career goals.

     

    Appearing as a guest on Ahmad Ali Butt’s podcast, she shared her personal journey and insights into navigating both roles.

     

    “Motherhood is a very powerful tool. Allah has given it to every woman. Yes, and it happens that some mothers need more time, especially mothers with children who are differently-abled. My daughter is on the spectrum,” she said, adding that she didn’t feel comfortable leaving her with an attendant.

     

    “So, when I felt that she had become independent… she could do things on her own, it was when I decided to step back in the game and carry on from not where I left but somewhere else.”

     

    The Zindagi Gulzar Hai actress went to explain how her priorities have shifted.

     

    “I started working really early in life. I was about 12 and I had seen so much. So there came a point when I decided that I wanted to enjoy my children. Being a mother was the most wonderful thing that could have ever happened to me… so I didn’t want to fast-forward it. I wanted to take it slow… enjoy each moment. And so, I raised my children… took care of them… and I am very, very attached to them,” Mehreen said.

     

    On the topic of politics, Mehreen emphasized the global impact of current events.

     

    “We are being affected… the whole world is being affected with the current situation of the global verse. If I say that something isn’t affecting us, I would be foolish. We need help, and we need to respect ourselves. This is my stance,” she said.

     

    The Dastaan actress also expressed concerns about Pakistan’s education system, highlighting how it had turned into a “money-making industry”.

     

    “Education in Pakistan has become a money-making factory. Everybody is out there just to make money. It has affected our upcoming generations because everybody is too busy to pay attention to what’s going on,” she said

     

     

    Mehreen also said, “Another issue is for mothers. They have to constantly be helicopter parents because if they don’t keep track of their kids’ grades and education, nobody else cares. I’ve seen that these group systems create a lot of fear.”

  • Mariyam Nafees is expecting her first baby

    Mariyam Nafees is expecting her first baby

     

    Actress Mariyam Nafees has confirmed that she and her husband, director Aman Ahmed, are expecting their first child. 

    Mariyam and Aman shared photos and videos on Instagram on November 29, 2024 with the caption, “Oh, baby! We’re having a baby!!!

    Baby AmYam coming soon, InshAllah! ❤ ”

     

     

    She also asked her fans for prayers and good wishes, “Please keep us in your prayers ,” Mariyam wrote.

     

     

     Many showbiz personalities and fans congratulated the couple in the comments on their posts.

    Mariyam and Aman Ahmed tied the knot in March, 2022, after getting engaged in 2021.

     

    Earlier, in a recent interview with Gup Shap hosted by Vasay Chaudhry, Mariyam Nafees discussed how she navigates relationships in the entertainment industry. 

     

    Rabbania Shirjeel asked, “Mariyam you are quite vocal about social issues, so how do you navigate within the industry?”

     

     

     Maryiam replied, “I try not to get into it too much. I say, ‘you do your thing, let me do mine.’ I’ve learned that no one is truly your friend here. The few friends I have in the industry were already my friends from before.”

     

     

     Speaking about the trend of social media best friends forever (BFF), Jaan – e Jahan actress emphasized, “They’re mostly just for show. Real friendship is something very deep, and not everyone you work with or post pictures with is truly a friend. Most people are just colleagues or acquaintances. I have a very small circle of genuine friends who have stayed consistent through everything, and they mean a lot to me.”

     

    When it comes to her professional life, the Yaqeen Ka Safar actress stays focused on her work.

     

    “When it comes to navigating projects or scripts, I just focus on doing my part for those 12 hours on set. Thankfully, we now have writers, directors, and producers who are willing to listen. If there’s something in a script that doesn’t align with what I want to portray, we discuss it and usually find a middle ground,” Maryiam Nafees explained.

     

    Earlier, actress Maryiam Nafees was invited to a podcast where the host asked Maryam, “If a girl follows you, what advice would you give these girls for a good marital relationship?”

    Mariyam Nafess responded, “Girls should tell their husbands everything, but it should not be about meeting ex-boyfriends. Every relationship has certain boundaries that both should follow. I also tell my husband everything.”

  • Hindu social media influencer Rajiv Aditya expresses desire to visit Kaaba

    Hindu social media influencer Rajiv Aditya expresses desire to visit Kaaba

    Hindu social media influencer Rajiv Aditya has expressed his desire to visit Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba.


    Rajiv Aditya and actress Sana Maqbool had an interesting conversation in a podcast where the influencer expressed his desire to visit Baitullah Sharif.


    Rajiv Aditya said, “I belong to the Hindu religion but I have always wanted to visit the Kaaba.”


    He added, “I am very interested in the Kaaba. If non-Muslims are allowed to go there, I want to go and see it. I am very interested in knowing the history of the Kaaba and the culture there.”

     

    The social media influencer asked host Sana Maqbool about her experience of visiting the Kaaba and said that it would be closer to her heart.


    Responding to Rajiv’s words, Sana Maqbool said that it was a very touching moment, and that every Muslim wants to go to the Kaaba and offer prayers there.


    The host shared her experience and said, “I was crying like a child when I went there. If your heart and intention are pure and your faith is strong, then you will be there. I think my thinking and ideology are very clear that I am going for my master.”


    At the end of the interview, Rajiv Aditya added, “You cannot go to the Kaaba unless you are called.”

  • Is Minal Khan coming back to TV?

    Is Minal Khan coming back to TV?

     

    Fans of actress Minal Khan are eager to know if she will return to television.

     

    Appearing as a guest on ‘What Momsense with Zara Noor Abbas’, the actress has shared her thoughts on a possible return to television screens.

     

    “I ask myself this question every morning, and I tell myself, ‘Yes’, because I am manifesting it for myself. If I don’t think about it, it won’t happen. But I feel my baby is still young and needs her mother. But I do miss television,” she said in response to a question about her potential return.

     

    The Jalan star also spoke about an actress she admired.

     

    “I like Hania Aamir a lot. She is beautiful and talented. I really appreciate how she has transformed herself. I feel like she has accepted everything about herself. She knows who she is. I believe that’s what makes a woman strong. You don’t need to explain to anyone who you are when you already know it yourself,” Minal said.

     

    After giving one hit drama serial after another, Minal took a break from TV serials when she tied the knot with Ahsan Mohsin Ikram on September 10, 2021.

     

    She starred in dramas such as Kaash Main Teri Beti  Na Hoti, Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Mann Ke Moti, Adhoori Aurat, Mere Meherban, Mol, Joru Ka Ghulam, Hum Sab Ajeeb Se Hain, Nand and Ishq Hai.

    Earlier, in a podcast with with Amana Isani Haider’s, actress Minal Khan shared the challenges she faced and how her sister, Aiman Khan, stood by her side.


    “After I conceived, my sister was the first person I told. She was already three months pregnant, and she was so happy for me. She told me, ‘Now you don’t need to think about anything, Minal. I’m here. It’s not difficult; I know you’ll be scared, but I’ll take you along with me on this journey.’ Thanks to her support, I didn’t feel left out,” she said.


    Reflecting on her postpartum experiences, the Nand actress revealed the difficulties she faced after giving birth.


    “After pregnancy, Alhamdulillah, it went smoothly, but postpartum was very difficult. I got sick right after delivery with a severe infection. I had high fever, one night reaching 106 degrees, and my sister, husband and mother were just standing there, praying. In that moment I realized how vulnerable I was… I couldn’t even take a minute off because I was a mother now,” Minal added.

     

  • Saira Banu breaks her silence on separation from A.R. Rahman

    Saira Banu breaks her silence on separation from A.R. Rahman

    Saira Banu, the ex-wife of Oscar-winning Indian composer AR Rahman, has broken her silence on her separation from her husband.

     


    Indian media reports state that Saira Banu introduced herself as Saira Rahman in an audio statement and said, “I am currently in Mumbai. I have not been feeling well physically for the last few months, so I have decided to ‘take a break’ from AR.”

     


    She requested YouTubers and Tamil media not to say anything bad about AR Rahman, stating, “He is a priceless person and the best human being in the world.”

     


    She explained that she had to leave Chennai due to health problems. “I came to Mumbai for my treatment, and this was not possible in Chennai with AR’s busy schedule. I did not want to bother anyone, neither my children nor him.”

     


    She further praised AR Rahman: “He is a wonderful person. And I only request that he be left as he is. I trust and love him more than my own life, and he loves me as much. Therefore, I request you all to stop all false allegations against him, leave us alone, and let him rest in peace. Right now, we have not officially announced anything.”

     


    She stressed that she will return to Chennai soon, but wants to complete her treatment first. “I request you to stop tarnishing his name; he is a priceless personality,” she asked the media. 
    In her statement, Saira Banu did not specify what illness afflicts he. 

     


    Saira Banu announced her separation from her husband after 29 years of marriage.

     


    Saira Banu’s lawyer Vandana Shah released a statement that said that after many years of marriage, Saira has taken the difficult decision to separate from her husband, AR Rahman.

     

     This decision was taken due to complications in their relationship.

     


    The statement mentioned that despite their deep love for each other, the couple felt that due to bitterness and difficulties, a distance had been created between them that both parties are unable to bridge at this time.

     


    Saira requested fans to respect her privacy and emotions during this difficult time.

     


    Later, AR Rahman also issued a message from his X account in which he wrote, “We had hoped to reach 30 years of marriage, but everything in the world has an end that no one has seen. Even the throne of God can tremble due to the burden of broken hearts.”

     


    According to Indian media, AR Rahman married Saira Banu on March 12, 1995. The couple has three children.

     


    AR Rahman and Saira had an arranged marriage. The musician revealed in an interview that his mother had arranged Saira’s marriage.

  • Maham Aamir applauds Hareem Farooq’s bold stance on body positivity

    Maham Aamir applauds Hareem Farooq’s bold stance on body positivity

    Actor Maham Aamir has praised Hareem Farooq for promoting body positivity through her character Masooma in the TV series Bismil. 

     


    In a recent interview, Hareem Farooq shared that she chose not to lose weight through crash diets for her role in ‘Bismil’ because it was affecting her mental health during a tough period in her life. Maham Aamir, wife of actor-host Faizan Sheikh, took to Instagram to applaud Hareem for her honesty about societal pressures.

     


    “Thank you for saying this, Hareem Farooq,” Aamir wrote in response to Hareem’s viral confession.

     


    “Constant pressure to look a certain way isn’t easy for a lot of women in our society,” she added.

     

     “Comments that women face in our everyday life… These are not nice, and trust me, nobody wants to hear how fat/skinny/chubby or different a woman looks.”

     


    “They know what they are going through, please STOP telling them,” Aamir urged, ending with a folded hands emoji.

     


    Earlier, actress and producer Hareem Farooq’s journey in ‘Bismil’ revealed her character’s complexities and her battle with psoriasis.

     


    In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, she discussed her role in the drama.

     


    “I developed a skin condition called psoriasis during the shoot, which caused red spots to appear on my face and other parts of my body. The scars on my face may not look appealing to everyone, but they will encourage others who suffer from the same condition,” she said.

     


    Psoriasis is a condition where the skin cells grow too quickly, causing red, scaly patches on the skin.When asked about her physical transformation, the ’22 Qadam’ actress shared that she initially considered losing weight before shooting ‘Bismil’.

     


    “Before shooting started, I was going through a difficult phase in my life, which caused me to gain weight. I thought about losing it but eventually gave up. I had the option to delay the shoot by months, but I chose not to. I decided to shoot with the weight I had,” Hareem Farooq stated.

     


    When asked about her work in the industry, Hareem explained, “Pakistan doesn’t have a film industry, so the same actors work in both films and dramas. All the other Pakistani actors, including me, work in films out of passion. If the country had a film industry, we wouldn’t have to work in dramas.”

     


    Earlier, in a recent interview with Something Haute hosted by Hassan Choudhary, Hareem Farooq talked about her role in ‘Bismil’.

     


    Hareem Farooq said, “When I first discussed the role of Masooma in ‘Bismil’, my primary focus was to align it with the director’s vision. I always asked the director [Aehsun Talish], ‘How do you see this character?’ I wanted to ensure we were on the same page.”

     


    “The director described Masooma as someone who acts out of innocence, not malice. This resonated with me because I believe people are rarely inherently evil. Their experiences shape their actions. Masooma’s impulsive decisions reflect innocence… where she doesn’t consider long-term consequences… a characteristic I find relatable in real life,” the ‘Bismil’ actress explained.

     


    Talking about Masooma’s intentions, Hareem shared, “I wouldn’t call her a gold digger because it wasn’t just about money. She was also running after security, wanting power, wanting change in her life. She wanted that lifestyle for herself. It’s a very selfish manner, but she cared about securing her future. Once she has something in her grasp, she won’t let go. I think Masooma’s relationship with TT [Nauman Ijaz] is more than just that of a gold digger… she is a selfish person, but not just running after money.”

     


    ‘Bismil’, featuring Hareem Farooq, Nauman Ijaz, Savera Nadeem, and Saad Qureshi, airs every Wednesday and Thursday on ARY Digital.

  • Nabeel Zafar slams award shows

    Nabeel Zafar slams award shows

     

    Actor and producer Nabeel Zafar doesn’t hold back when it comes to award shows.

     

     Appearing as a guest on Faysal Quraishi’s Pressure Buhat Hai podcast, Nabeel expressed frustration with biased award selection process and emphasized the need to honor those who truly deserve recognition.

     

    “For me, awards hold no personal significance. Be it national or private, I view awards as a form of appreciation. However, if the appreciation is discredited toward the wrong individual, it can be upsetting for those who truly deserve it,” he remarked.

     

     

    The Dhuwan actor raised concerns about the unfairness in the award system, saying, “In our system, there’s so much bias that even when someone receives an accolade like the Pride of Performance, they end up justifying themselves, saying they have no political affiliations or ulterior motives. It makes one think, I believe awards should exist but must go to the deserving ones. After all, real recognition comes directly from the audience, starting the moment you step outside.”

     

    Nabeel shared a special moment that showed him what true recognition really is.

     

    “Recently, I received a call about a child with Down syndrome who wanted to meet me. When we met, he enthusiastically discussed Bulbulay, asking repeatedly about the characters, including Mahmood Sahab and Khoobsurat. His father told me that the child believes the show’s world is real. Moments like these, for me, are the true awards,” the Bulbulay actor shared.

     

     

     

     Nabeel looked back at the early days of Bulbulay and shared the challenges they faced in casting Ayesha Omar. 

     

    “Casting Ayesha Omar was a challenge. She was transitioning from being a VJ, and many actors hesitated to take on comedy due to its delicate nature—too much, and it seems overdone; too little, and it falls flat. Despite initial skepticism, Ayesha joined, though she often faced criticism from her family about the show’s ‘nonsensical comedy.’ But, as I once assured her, Bulbulay would eventually define her identity,” the Qissa Saat Raaton Ka actor said.

     

     

     Earlier, Nabeel Zafar appeared as a guest on FHM podcast hosted by Adnan Faisal and shared an exciting story about his on-screen mother and fellow colleague Hina Dilpazeer, who plays the character of Momo in the show.

    “When I called Hina, we had previously worked together on the telefilm ‘Burns Road Ki Nilofar,’ which was very successful. In that project, we had scenes together and it was a very good telefilm. People knew ‘Burns Road Ki Nilofar’, so I called her and said, ‘Look, you might be two or four years younger than me, but the role is of a mother.’ To which she said, ‘No, no, no, I will do it’.”

     

  • Sidhu’s wife served 850 crore notice over cancer cure claim

    Sidhu’s wife served 850 crore notice over cancer cure claim

     

     Former cricketer and politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife Navjot Kaur is facing serious legal trouble after her husband claimed she cured her stage four cancer using diet alone.  

     

     The Chhatisgarh Civil Society sent the legal notice demanding a staggering INR 850 crore, accusing the couple of making misleading health claims.

     

     

     The controversy began when Sidhu said during a press conference on November 23 that his wife, once given only a five percent chance of survival by doctors, became cancer-free in just 40 days by switching to a strict, specialized diet. Sidhu also claimed that he cured his own fatty liver disease following the same nutritional regimen.

     

    According to the legal notice, Sidhu’s claims could potentially mislead cancer patients into abandoning conventional treatments, risking their lives in the process. The notice demands that the couple provide scientific proof to back their extraordinary health claims or face the ₹850 crore penalty for endangering public health.

     

    The notice further warned that spreading such as “false information” could create a negative perception of allopathic treatments, which are widely accepted as standard care for cancer.

     

    The civil society group has given Sidhu’s wife seven days to respond to the accusations or face legal consequences.

     

    Earlier, on 22 November 2024, in a press conference, Sidhu shared his belief that a combination of diet and lifestyle changes played a crucial role in his wife, Navjot Kaur Sidhu’s recovery.

     

    His wife was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer, which had metastasized to the skin. He credited her recovery to a special regimen that involved cutting out sugar, rice, flour, and tea while incorporating various herbs and natural remedies.

     

    “I did not make any arrangements on my side. After researching Ayurveda, American doctors, and research in India, I read for 10 hours and came to the common denominator: cut sugar,” he revealed.

     

    Sidhu explained the simple routine he followed, which he believes helped his wife recover.

     

    “The first thing she used to have in the morning was lemon water with raw turmeric, garlic, and an apple. Half an hour later, she had neem leaves. This costs no money. Seriously, I want to tell everyone that this worked for her in 40 days, even at stage four cancer,” he detailed.

     

    Proudly sharing the outcome of his wife’s treatment, he said, “Her doctors were shocked when she underwent an operation because the cancer cells were gone. After 45 to 50 days post-operation, there were no cancer cells left.”

     

    Sidhu also claimed that he achieved this result despite being in the later stages of cancer, attributing his success to the natural and Ayurvedic treatments he followed.

  • Zainab Raza addresses claims of relation to Pervez Musharraf

    Zainab Raza addresses claims of relation to Pervez Musharraf

     

    Actress and model Zainab Raza has addressed rumours of her relation to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf, clarifying that the ex-president was not her grandfather.

     

    During her appearance on Nida Yasir’s morning show, she openly talked about a number of things.

     

    Zainab said that whenever she shared pictures of her parents on social media, people commented that they were the late Pervez Musharraf’s daughter and son-in-law. She, however, rubbished the claims and explained that her mother was not the former president’s daughter.

     

    “Pervez Musharraf is not my maternal grandfather, and people should stop spreading false information about me.”

     

    The Bharam actress shared that she was born in Dubai, and received early education there.

     

    “I am the first person in my family to choose showbiz. I didn’t initially plan on pursuing a career in entertainment or modelling,” Zainab said.

     

    “99% of the information about me on the internet, including Google, is incorrect. There are a lot of rumours about me,” she complained, admitting that she often put in her name on the search engine.

     

    “I didn’t come from America, and I am not 23 years old. I am 26. Most of the information about me is entirely incorrect,” the Tamasha contestant said.

     

    Zainab also expressed frustration that her best friend Ahmed Memon was often labelled as her boyfriend on YouTube and other websites, whereas she only considered him a good friend and brother.

     Earlier, ‘Tamasha Ghar’ contestant and model Zainab Raza gave an interview to Irfanistan where she addressed the consistent online backlash to her choice of outfits, and shut down her haters by reminding them that what she chooses to wear is her own choice.

     

    “My life, my rules. I know what I have to wear at any place. I wouldn’t walk in Khadda Market wearing a skirt; I’d wear normal clothes. I know that it’s comfortable to wear what I want, so I do it.”

     

    The model went on to criticise the hypocrisy of Pakistani men by pointing out how they will ogle and appreciate pictures of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, who are both Muslims, and have been spotted wearing revealing clothes, but will slut-shame Pakistani women endlessly if they do the same.

     

    “Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid are both Muslims. The same men will like their pictures but since we’re Pakistani Muslims, they’ll insult and slut-shame us if we do the same.”

     

  • Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India

    Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India

     Dua Lipa arrives in Mumbai for her first ever solo concert in India 

     

    Albanian pop star Dua Lipa who has taken the world of music by storm, is set to perform in Mumbai on November 30. This marks her second visit to India, but for fans, it’s special as she will deliver her first solo live performance in the country.

     

     Lipa performed live in India in 2019 at the Mumbai at the OnePlus Music Festival, alongside Katy Perry.

     

     

    On Thursday, Dua was photographed at Kalina Airport, wearing a yellow t-shirt with black trousers. Despite being visibly tired after her long journey, she radiated energy.

     

     

    Indian playback singer Jonita Gandhi is going to warm up for Dua Lipa in what promises to be a night to remember. Just days ago, Dua declared her enthusiasm about a mash-up of her chart-topping song Wo Ladki Jo Sabse Alag Hai from the Bollywood classic film  Baadshah, starring Shah Rukh Khan. Dua revealed that she was “blown away” when she first heard the mash-up and described it as “amazing” a feeling that shows her appreciation for Indian music and culture.

     

     

     A multi award winning artist, Dua Lipa is currently one of the most influential figures in the music world. She has seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards in her name and is continually breaking records and inspiring million. Time magazine recently put Dua Lipa on its list of 100 most influential people in the world in 2024.

     

    She began her journey to stardom by singing with Warner Bros in 2014, and finally, with her debut album ‘Dua Lipa’ released in 2017, she became the global pop icon. Dua Lipa hits song are ‘Be the One,’ ‘IDGAF’, and ‘New Rules’ have hit fans radar worldwide.

     

    With the Mumbai show around the corner, her fans are are eagerly waiting to see her perform in India for the first time. 

     

    Earlier, Dua Lipa once again called for an urgent and permanent ceasefire following Israel’s military actions in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where numerous Palestinian civilians had reportedly lost their lives in recent days. Dua Lipa is once more advocating for an immediate and enduring ceasefire. 

     

     On May 28, the pop star posted an Artists for Ceasefire image with the hashtag “#AllEyesOnRafah” on her Instagram Story, stating, “Burning children alive can never be justified.” The harsh condemnation of Israel followed Israel’s massacre in Rafah where videos showed children decapitated and burnt alive.

     

    Lipa said, “The whole world is mobilising to stop the Israeli genocide, please show your solidarity with Gaza.”.