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  • Is The Great Indian Kapil Show really ending? Ed Sheeran’s guest spot raises questions

    Is The Great Indian Kapil Show really ending? Ed Sheeran’s guest spot raises questions

    The Great Indian Kapil Show programme on Netflix has refuted speculations that the programme was cancelled.

    The show started off by relaying rumours on Instagram that The Great Indian Kapil Show was about to be cancelled.

    They posted a caption on Instagra, “Kuch toh log kahenge, logo ka kaam hai kehna,
    Humara kaam toh hai aapko hasate rehna ”

    Athletes like Sania Mirza, Saina Nehwal, and Mary Kom, as well as Indian celebrities like Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Farah Khan, Anil Kapoor, and Badshah, were shown in the advertisement for the Kapil Sharma-hosted show.
    However, the unexpected announcement that musician Ed Sheeran will be appearing in future editions of the show as a guest startled viewers.

    After rumours circulated that Kapil Sharma had filmed The Great Indian Kapil Show’s final episode, viewers were relieved to hear the good news.

    It is important to note that The Great Indian Kapil Show is ending its broadcast, as Archana Puran Singh has already informed.

    She said, “We finished shooting season one of TGIKS (The Great Indian Kapil Show). Yesterday, we filmed the last episode of the season. We had a lot of fun and celebrated on the sets. The journey on the show has been amazing so far. It was a delightful experience, and we had some fantastic times on the sets.”
    The first episode of the show, which featured guest appearances by Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, debuted on Netflix on March 30.

  • Falling in love with a friend is the most beautiful thing: Gohar Rasheed

    In a recent interview with ‘FUCHSIA Magazine’, well-known actor Gohar Rasheed said that he thinks falling in love with a best friend is the most wonderful feeling.

    He explained that in his view, respect and friendship matter more in a relationship than the usual romantic stuff shown in movies.

    “I’ll be honest. After a few years of being married or in a relationship, often – I’m not saying always – but usually, love fades away. This happens because of dealing with practical stuff, responsibilities, and personal issues of both people involved.”

    He continued, “The two most crucial things in a relationship are respect and friendship. Mutual respect is vital, and having a friendship bond ensures that the relationship lasts a lifetime.”

    “On the other side, if it’s a very traditional, movie-style love, it comes with a bunch of unrealistic expectations that are only good for the big screen. In real life, it’s not very practical and doesn’t last long,” explained the actor.

    The star stuck to his idea that friendship is crucial in a relationship and added, “I need to be open and talk about anything with my partner, which is only possible if we’re friends. Usually, in typical boyfriend-girlfriend relationships, one person has to hide a lot of things.”

    “So if you fall in love with your friend, nothing beats that. And when love, respect, and friendship all come together, life has to be amazing,” he concluded.

  • Mishi Khan, Abrar ul Haq continue with their spat over Bollywood

    Mishi Khan, Abrar ul Haq continue with their spat over Bollywood

    As people who like drama and gossip, we were entertained by actor Mishi Khan and singer Abrarul Haq trading blows. But the war of words is now getting to be a bit repetitive. After Abrarul Haq responded to Mishi’s earlier comments about his Bollywood claims, Mishi posted another video on her Instagram, along with a caption making fun of the Bilo singer. She asked why he talked about a project he was offered 12 years ago. She wondered why he brought it up now when it doesn’t matter anymore.

    Mishi continued to criticize Abrar for struggling to say her name in his video. She said he seemed like he was reading from a script, and she didn’t feel sorry for what she said before. “Yes, I laughed at you, and I admit that,” she said. “But do you remember when I supported you when you were a teacher? Nobody knew you then! You even appeared on my channel once!”

    Expressing her feelings in her caption, Mishi said, “Stay focused and don’t act like you don’t know me. Whoever gave you the script did a bad job. Yes, I made fun of it because I thought it was funny. Just because we’re in the same industry doesn’t mean I have to say yes or agree with everything. I was never overly polite.” Finishing her post, Mishi added, “For me, the Bollywood offer was recent news because I’m not your obsessed fan keeping track of your offers. I hope you remember my name. It’s not Mushy, it’s Mishi.”

    For those who don’t know, the singer recently said in an interview that he turned down a chance to act in Bollywood alongside Katrina Kaif because the movie didn’t match his moral beliefs. Mishi then questioned why Abrar didn’t talk about this before. Abrar responded with his own video, questioning the morals of those who see a Bollywood offer as an honor and asked people to focus on his charity work instead. Whether Abrar will respond to Mishi’s second attack with another video is uncertain.

  • Actor Bernard Hill who played Theoden, King of Rohan in the Lord of the Rings trilogy dies at 79

    British actor Bernard Hill, best known for his supporting roles in Titanic and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy, died on Sunday aged 79, his agent announced.

    He played Captain Edward Smith in the Oscar-winning 1997 epic romance Titanic, and earned worldwide recognition playing Theoden, King of Rohan, in two of the three The Lord Of The Rings films directed by Peter Jackson.

    His agent Lou Coulson confirmed his death in the early hours of Sunday to British media outlets.

    Early in his career, Hill featured in the BBC’s 1982 acclaimed drama Boys from the Blackstuff, which won numerous awards and is still lauded as one of the finest examples of its genre from the era.

    He is set to return to television screens in series two of a contemporary BBC drama, The Responder, starring Martin Freeman, which begins airing in the UK later on Sunday.

  • Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Fans worried after Ranveer Singh’s wedding pictures with Deepika Padukone go missing

    Bollywood star Ranveer Singh surprised fans by removing his wedding photos with Deepika Padukone from Instagram, months before the couple prepare to welcome their first baby. Their love story, though not like a fairytale, has won many hearts as a modern romance. They got married in 2018 in Italy, which fans remember fondly. But recent changes have worried their fans.

    Fans started guessing when they noticed that Ranveer didn’t have any wedding photos on his Instagram. Deepika had removed her wedding pictures once but then shared them again. Now, Ranveer’s actions are making people think about why he deleted the photos and what it means for them on social media.

    While the reason behind Ranveer’s Instagram activity remains uncertain, the couple, fondly known as “DeepVeer”, fan base expressed concern over the sudden changes on social media. With reports suggesting Ranveer’s plans for a year-long paternity leave, followers eagerly await further updates on the celebrity duo’s journey into parenthood.

    People who love Bollywood and follow Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are waiting for answers. Meanwhile, the missing wedding photos on Instagram are making people talk and guess in the world of celebrity news.

  • Actresses are exploited in the showbiz industry: screenwriter Bee Gul

    Actresses are exploited in the showbiz industry: screenwriter Bee Gul

    Screenwriter Bee Gul who has written dramas like
    ‘Talkhiyaan’, ‘Raqeeb Se’, and ‘Dar Si Jati Hai Sila’ is well known for her skill as a writer.
    Gul was a guest on Rafay Mehmood’s podcast when she discussed the ‘exploitation’ that goes on behind the scenes.
    She said that, “women entering the industry often anticipate offers of exploitation. This reality cannot be ignored.

    Many aspiring actresses accept these offers, recognizing their potential, and often feel they have no other means to secure opportunities within the industry’s accepted standards if they don’t comply with requests from producers or directors.”
    “A friend’s experience, who faced difficulty landing lead roles because she refused to engage in such practices,” Gul claimed.

  • Hollywood team visits Pakistan to shoot film on country’s culture

    Hollywood team visits Pakistan to shoot film on country’s culture

    Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the production of a Hollywood film on Pakistan’s culture will give people around the world an opportunity to know more about the country and highlight its soft and positive image.
    During a meeting with the members of the Hollywood production team visiting Pakistan to shoot an international film on Pakistani culture, the minister remarked that the film, produced by the Hollywood production team, would represent a significant milestone for the Pakistani film industry.

    Discussions were held regarding the great cultural heritage and history of the country. The minister also apprised the production team about the progress in the film industry in the country.
    Attaullah Tarar thanked the Hollywood production team, stating, “It is a big honour for our culture and people.”

    “Our history, literature, music, and art are unique and appreciated worldwide,”
    The minister said, “I believed that this film would give the world a new opportunity to see the beauty and diversity of Pakistan.
    He clarified the government’s efforts to revive the film industry while claiming that it was the only one in Pakistan to receive tax amnesty.

    Attaullah Tarar also said, “The film policy was reinstated during the previous term of the government led by Shehbaz Sharif.”

    . He said, “A film finance fund of rupees one billion was established in the 2022-23 budget, which has greatly benefited the film industry and its related sectors.”

    Additionally, the govt introduced medical insurance for artists and tax incentives for filmmakers, which has further boosted the industry. In the 2022-23 budget, the govt also granted a five-year tax exemption to filmmakers and a five-year income tax exemption on the establishment of new film-related businesses.

  • Superstars Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah to star together for the first time in an ARY Drama

    Superstars Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah to star together for the first time in an ARY Drama

    Pakistan’s on-screen sweethearts Sheheryar Munawar and Ushna Shah are coming together in an upcoming drama serial.
    According to media reports, Ushna Shah and Sheheryar Munawar are set to collaborate for the first time in their careers.
    The drama will be air on ARY Digital.

    While more details regarding the additional cast and crew of the project are to be revealed, it has been learnt that the drama is being directed by Qasim Ali Mureed, of ‘Tich Button’, ‘Jaan-e-Jahan’, ‘Mere Humsafar’ and ‘Prem Gali’ fame.

    The upcoming play for ARY Digital is backed by Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib’s production banner Six Sigma Plus.
    Ushna Shah recently starred in the drama serial ‘Habs’, co-starring Feroze Khan, whereas, Sheheryar Munawar is currently receiving praise for his performance in on-going drama ‘Radd’, after winning over the audience in the hit ‘Kuch Ankahi’.

  • Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate

    Controversy around Bushra Ansari’s dialogue in punjabi web series, sparks gender debate

    Veteran actor Bushra Ansari is facing social media backlash for her dialogue in an international Web Series “Our Big Punjabi Family”.
    Although the web series was released last year, recently, a social media clip from the web series featuring Ansari’s dialogue has gone viral. In the clip, Ansari refers to a transgender girl, who is in the kitchen when another character in the show asks Ansari why she is being so nice to the girl. Ansari says, “call her “they”or “them,” referring to pronouns that people can select for themselves.

    . The dialogue sparked a debate among fans, with some criticising Ansari for ‘clearly promoting an LGBTQ agenda by working in LGBTQ pro-content’. Some Pakistani fans are expressing their anger while others are applauding Ansari for taking on the role and promoting tolerance, with some fans saying ‘Love this and its about time’.

  • Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Security guard shot outside rapper Drake’s home

    Canadian police on Tuesday were investigating a pre-dawn shooting at the home of superstar rapper Drake, whose sprawling property in a tony Toronto neighbourhood remained cordoned off.

    Police inspector Paul Krawczyk said a security guard at the mansion on The Bridle Path road was taken to hospital with serious injuries sustained from an apparent gunshot wound after suspects in a vehicle opened fire.

    The shooting, captured on grainy security camera footage that has not been released to the public, happened at 2:09am. The guard was standing outside the gates in front of the residence when the shooting occurred, Krawczyk told reporters.

    “I cannot confirm if Drake was home at the time the incident occurred, but I can tell you that we are in contact with his team and they are cooperating,” the inspector added. He said the suspects fled in the vehicle, but no descriptions were offered.

    Police taped off most of the area. Several small orange markers, believed to indicate locations of shell casings, could be seen scattered on the road’s edge in front of the mansion.