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  • Laapataa Ladies beats ‘Animal’ to take Netflix’s top spot

    Laapataa Ladies beats ‘Animal’ to take Netflix’s top spot

    In a surprise upset, Laapataa Ladies has taken the top spot on Netflix, beating out Ranbir Kapoor’s hit movie ‘Animal’ in views, just one month after the film made its streaming premiere on April 26.

    Only one month after ‘Laapataa Ladies’ made its Netflix premiere, the OTT site has reportedly seen a record 13.8 million views of the film. As for Ranbir Kapoor, his hit movie ‘Animal’ has had 13.6 million views so far.

    Animal was released in cinemas on December 1st 2023, and it was released on Netflix on January 26 2024. It is directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga.

    Laapataa Ladies is directed by Kiran Rao. Apart from Ravi Kishan, the film features news stars like Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta and Nitanshi Goe.

  • Chahat Fateh Ali Khan ki ‘Bado Badi’ ne internet par aag laga Dee

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan ki ‘Bado Badi’ ne internet par aag laga Dee

    Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s recently released new song ‘Bado Badi’ is a massive hit, taking the internet by storm, garnering an impressive 20 million views on YouTube in just one month.

    The singer featured his friend as a model in the song.
    Chahat’s passion for singing has made him a social media star, and his covers of popular songs are always a hit.
    Within his community, the singer is well-known for his love of singing.
    The song is popular and trending everywhere, where celebrities and content producers are making reels on ‘Bado Badi’

    Many social media users are also sharing the original song ‘Bado Badi’, sung by Madam Noor Jehan.
    Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh and Guru Randhawa also made reels on Bado Badi.

  • ‘I had a panic attack on live TV after mom’s tribute’: Janhvi Kapoor

    ‘I had a panic attack on live TV after mom’s tribute’: Janhvi Kapoor

    ‘I had a panic attack on live TV after mom’s tribute’: Janhvi Kapoor

    Bollywood actress Janhvi Kapoor still grapples with the sudden death of her mother, superstar Sridevi in 2018.

    She recently shared a personal experience on the show ‘Mashable India’ hosted by Siddhaarth Aalambayan. She talked about how she suffered a panic attack during a dance show upon watching a tribute for her late mother Sridevi, soon after her death.
    Janhvi Kapoor reflected on the challenging time, describing how she was still dealing with the grief and loss when she had to go to promote her Bollywood debut film.

    Kapoor shared an experience from her time on a dance reality show. Shortly after her mother passed away, contestants honored her memory with songs, and Kapoor had a panic attack.
    Janhvi Kappor said, “I went on a dance show and it was right after the incident.I was promoting Dhadak, and it was all very new. My team was taking care that I don’t get reminded of my mother. I was taken aback when the show surprised me with a tribute to my mother. They played an audio-visual montage of her songs with a heartfelt voiceover, and the children danced in homage. While it was a beautiful gesture, I wasn’t emotionally prepared for it.”

    Janhvi also said, “My breathing had stopped. I burst into tears and started wailing. Running from the stage, I made my way to my van. Had a proper panic attack. People were like, ‘Does she really not give a f*?’ they edited out my emotional response and replaced it with a different tape of me smiling and clapping, but it was a far cry from how I was really feeling in that moment. They chose to show something very different from the truth.”

  • Why did Saife Hassan threaten his parents with committing suicide?

    Why did Saife Hassan threaten his parents with committing suicide?

    Veteran actor, director and writer Saife Hassan was invited as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’ hosted by Imran Ashraf.
    During the show, Saife Hassan talked about threatening to harm himself if his parents didn’t allow him to marry his girlfriend. But it was just a bluff, and the pair have been married for thirty years now.

    He said, “I was only 18 when I fell deeply in love with a girl my age, and I was determined to marry her. Although my family was supportive, her parents were opposed to our union due to my youth and lack of financial stability. In my desperation, I told my parents that if I couldn’t be with the girl I loved, I would take my own life. It was a reckless statement, but I was willing to do anything to be with her.”

    While we agree with doing everything to convince your parents about marrying the girl of your choice, threatening them with suicide is a route we don’t recommend.

  • ‘I refused anti-state roles’; Sajid Hasan on Bollywood offers

    ‘I refused anti-state roles’; Sajid Hasan on Bollywood offers

    Veteran actor Sajid Hasan was invited as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’.

    During the recording, Sajid discussed his relationship with Sahira and Rahat Kazmi on the ground-breaking series ‘Dhoop Kinare’, which was a major turning point in his career.

    He also discussed declining parts that would have encouraged an anti-Indian attitude.
    Speaking about the reasons behind his dislike of actors portraying anti-state roles, he said, “I’m disappointed with Tiger 3, which I’m currently watching, as it contains harmful stereotypes and biased content against Pakistan. I strongly dislike this approach and believe it’s unfair to actors. Even when I was new to the industry and faced pressure to play such roles, I’ve always rejected them. I believe our relationships with people from other countries should be respectful and positive, even if we disagree with their views. Moreover, I urge Pakistanis to appreciate the freedom we have, which was fought for by Quaid E Azam, and recognize the value of living without oppression, as I personally experienced suffocation during my time in India.”

  • Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Actor, director and producer Nabeel Zafar was invited as a guest on the FHM podcast.
    During the podcast, the actor expressed frustration with the lack of strong and unique scripts in today’s dramas, and stated that he will only consider taking on a character if the script meets his high standards.

    Talking further about not working more in dramas and not portraying the role of an on-screen father, he said, “Nowadays, it has become a trend that when a film is not successful, its script is picked up and turned into a drama. We’ve essentially turned dramas into films, which is fundamentally wrong.”

    “I decline roles because I’m not interested in playing a father figure on screen. I’ve already become a father in real life, and I don’t want to portray a character who gets divorced and then remarries, or one who asks his son if he’s eaten. I can’t relate to such storylines, which is why I turn down drama offers.”

  • Journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan attacked in Gujranwala

    Journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan attacked in Gujranwala

    Journalist Iqrar Ul Hassan is well-known for his show ‘Sar e Aam,’ where he uncovers many mafias and criminals.

    He has faced several disputes and was threatened and attacked many times.

    Recently, Iqrar Ul Hassan has been involved in a conflict with Peer Haq Khateeb, a well-known figure who has thousands of followers for spiritual guidance. Khateeb is famous for his spiritual advice, and many people ask him for help. Videos showing what seem like him performing miracles are popular on social media. But Hassan says Khateeb is lying and that his powers aren’t real. They’ve challenged each other repeatedly.

    Yesterday, Iqrar ul Hassan’s car was allegedly attacked in Gujranwala while he was on his way to a university talk. Allegedly, individuals sent by Haq Khateeb damaged his car’s windscreen and threw acid at it. Hassan has shared a video of the attack and provided his statement.

    Iqrar was previously attacked while pursuing an officer, resulting in injuries. He is safe this time.

    Here is what Iqrar said:

  • Which films are releasing in cinemas this Eid ul Azha?

    Which films are releasing in cinemas this Eid ul Azha?

    This Eid ul Azha, there are three exciting Lollywood films set to hit cinemas. Many people eagerly wait for Eid to enjoy a day out with family and friends at the movies. Unlike Eid Ul Fitr, which had only one Pakistani film, ‘Daaghabaazdil,’ this time we have three options to choose from. Additionally, ‘JEE Ve Sonheya,’ featuring Imran Abbas and Indian actress Sim Chahal, was initially banned but later released after Eid.

    UmroAyyar – A New Beginning

    This upcoming Pakistani fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic Urdu novel.
    Cast: Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar. The genre of the film is sci-fi movie. It is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production.

    Abbhi

    Humza, a young Kashmiri boy, flees to AJK with his brother after their father’s death and pursues his passion for music in Muzaffarabad, but struggles with haunting childhood memories. A chance encounter with a Lahori tourist, Zara, encourages him to move to Lahore to chase his dreams and overcome his past. The film is directed by Asad Mumtaz and produced by Ali Chaudhry, Gohar Mumtaz, and Muhammad Waleed Abbas. The screenplay is written by Shoiab Rabbani. The genre of the film is drama.
    Cast:
    Gohar Mumtaz, Hareem Farooq, Hina Bayat, Kubra Khan, Mahmood Aslam, Shahzad Nawaz, Usman Peerzada

    Bhediya: A scientist’s theory

    The film suggests that humans evolved from animals, but today’s humans quickly revert to animalistic behavior, forgetting their values. ‘Bhediya’ tells the story of one such person who seeks revenge, blurring the lines between humans and animals. This individual’s quest for inner satisfaction transforms them into a ‘Bhediya’, losing their human identity. It is directed by Shahzad Billa and the screenplay is written by Tofiqe Shah, produced by Mukhtar Ahmad Khawaja. The gernre of the film is action and adventure.
    Cast: Ali Khan, Baba Khan, Sarfaraz Khan, Shafqat Cheema, Shahzad Billa, Sidra Noor, Sumaira Saghir, Syed Amar

  • Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Dr. Arooba Tariq, television host, recently shared her experience of being offered a lead role in a major Geo TV drama during a podcast with Hafiz Ahmed. She revealed that despite the significant offer, she declined the opportunity due to her father’s disapproval and her own reservations about the intense scenes requiring close physical contact with co-stars.

    “In the media industry, people tend to remember you by your face, especially if you’ve previously appeared on TV shows. As a result, I received a significant offer from Geo TV to play the main lead in a big drama. They genuinely wanted me to be a part of the brilliant ensemble cast of the play.

    In an attempt to convince me to take the job, they even brought me to the studio to experience the set and recording processes. My father, on the other hand, was not into it, so I was limited to hosting. I was still thinking about going to the Shahnoor studio, though. Following this, I came to the conclusion that acting was not for me, especially in light of the dramatic sequences that required close physical contact with co-stars. I declined the opportunity since, as a novice, I would not have any creative control over altering such daring situations.

  • Noor Bukhari pays tribute to late Iranian President Raisi

    Noor Bukhari pays tribute to late Iranian President Raisi

    Former actress Noor Bukhari has paid tribute to Iran’s President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash this week.

    Noor Bukhari posted a photo of the late Iranian president on her Instagram account, writing in the caption, “Syed Qurbani de gaya hai … ab khair any waali hai ummah ke liye. Want ke yazeed countdown started”
    (A Syed has sacrificed himself; now good news is coming for the Muslim Ummah, and the countdown for Yazid has begun.)
    Raisi’s funeral was held today in his hometown after two days of processions attended by thousands of mourners.

    Raisi, 63, died on Sunday alongside his foreign minister and six others when their helicopter crashed in the country’s mountainous northwest while returning from a dam inauguration.
    His final resting place will be at the holy shrine of Imam Reza, a key Shiite mausoleum in the northeastern city of Mashhad, where the ultra-conservative president was born.