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Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt, a beloved couple in Pakistani showbiz, tied the knot after a long journey together. Despite busy careers, they prioritize their daughters, Amal and Miral. While Aiman focuses on the family, Muneeb continues to shine in his acting career.
The family recently jetted off to Dubai for a post-Eid vacation and to celebrate Muneeb’s birthday. Sharing glimpses of their joyful moments, the couple is having a blast.
Here are some delightful snapshots from their family trip:
In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s Mumbai residence in Bandra became the center of a firing incident on Sunday. Anmol Bishnoi, brother of notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has claimed responsibility for the attack.
According to reports from Indian news agencies, two individuals riding bikes, believed to be associated with the infamous Bishnoi gang, fired shots outside Khan’s Galaxy apartment in Bandra during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Anmol Bishnoi later posted a warning on social media, saying it was just a warning shot. He’s angry with Khan over a case from 1998 involving a black buck.
Just hours later, Anmol Bishnoi reportedly took responsibility for the incident in a social media post. He warned Salman Khan, saying, “Don’t underestimate us. This shooting was just a warning to show our power. This is your first and final warning. If you don’t listen, there will be more shootings at your home.”
He added, “You may idolize Dawood Ibrahim and Chota Shakeel, but we have two pet dogs named after them. I don’t talk much.”
Since last year, Khan has had tight security due to threats from the Bishnoi gang. Anmol is also suspected in the murder of rapper Sidhu Moose Wala.
Authorities are looking into the incident, and Khan’s security has been increased. It’s a reminder of the risks celebrities face, even in their own homes.
Mehwish Hayat is of the most successful stars in the industry, and as suits someone who knows their mind, she knows what she wants in life. And that includes her prospective life partner.
During an interview on Aik Din Geo k sath, the actress revealed the qualities she wants in her future husband.
Known for her honesty, she said she’s focusing on her career right now. She believes she might not be able to give her best to marriage at the moment.
But she didn’t say no to the idea of matrimony completely, stating that she will go for it when she’s ready to commit to the right person.
“I will definitely get married if I feel that I am ready for getting hitched with the person I like,” Mehwish said. “I would prefer to marry a person who earns more than my income.”
Mehwish emphasized the importance of inner qualities over superficial attributes, stating, “I value a person’s soul and personality more than their looks when considering a future husband.”
As she continues to entertain us with her acting, her thoughts on love and life show another side of her, making her not just a talented actress but also someone we can relate to in our own relationships.
Rapper Saint Levant held an amazing show at Coachella. The artist, of Palestinian, French, Algerian and Serbian descent didn’t just bring cool music to the festival, but also talked about supporting Palestine. Even though the band No Doubt was performing too, Saint Levant still gathered a huge crowd at the Gobi Tent. Fans wore keffiyehs and waved Palestinian flags, showing solidarity with Gaza.
The 23-year-old artist, whose real name is Marwan Abdelhamid, grew up in Gaza, then moved with his family to Jordan, and later settled in Los Angeles. He felt a strong connection to Gaza when he talked to the crowd at Coachella. “My name is Saint Levant, and I was born in Jerusalem and raised in Gaza.”
He also said, “I hope you all know that the people in Gaza have been suffering a lot, facing a very harsh situation for the last six months. And Palestinians have been living under a tough occupation for 75 years.” He shouted, “It’s not just me up here — it’s the whole Arab world up here,” showing that he represents a whole community fighting to make people aware and demand fairness for Palestine.
During his performance, Saint Levant sang some of his well-known songs and also some new ones like “Deira” and “5am in Paris,” which he released shortly before Coachella. The songs talk about being forced to leave your home and feeling like you don’t belong, which are experiences he knows well and are part of the Palestinian story. He said to the Coachella crowd, “It’s about exile. A feeling that us Palestinians know a bit too well.”
Saint Levant being at Coachella meant a lot to the people there. Yara Brenton, a 43-year-old festival-goer, said the experience was “incredible.” She thought it was important that Saint Levant spoke up for the Palestinian cause. Reflecting on how more people know about Palestine now, Brenton said, “There are a lot more people who know about Palestine today. And there’s no going back, I think, from this awareness.”
Saint Levant’s rise to fame is like other Palestinian artists, such as Elyanna, who performed at Coachella last year. Having them there not only makes music more diverse but also shows how art can make a difference and give voice to those who aren’t always heard.
Former Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza recently talked to BBC Urdu, the first long interview she has given after her divorce from Pakistani cricket star Shoaib Malik. She talked about why she decided to stop playing tennis, how her life has changed, and what she learned from her sports career.
The 37-year-old elaborated on her retirement decision, emphasizing the physical demands that influenced her timing: “A lot of people asked about my decision to retire. I wanted to stop on the top. It was very important to me.”
The sports star talked more about how her body didn’t bounce back as quickly after tough matches as it used to. “My body had become a huge problem after three surgeries and having a kid as well. The recovery wouldn’t proceed the way it was needed.” Even though she was winning, people didn’t see the hard work she put in behind the scenes. She said, “People would see that I was playing finals but they couldn’t see what I had to do to get there.”
Talking about how people see her, Mirza talked about how she handles criticism. “I don’t think I feel that people are after me but I do understand and realise that not everyone can like you in the world. Everyone in your family can’t like you, then how would everyone in the world like you?”
She talked more about how she deals with being famous and what people think of her: “Everyone has different opinions, choices, likes, and dislikes. It’s not a personal attack on you.”
In the last ten years, Mirza said she has changed a lot personally, especially in how patient she’s become. She thinks being a mom has played a big part in that. She said, “I have definitely developed more patience. I think that is something that has happened both with my age and my child’s birth. I think when you become a mother, you don’t have a choice other than being patient.” She talked about how she used to be more impulsive but now she thinks things through more.
Mirza talked again about what she said before about staying down-to-earth even when you’re famous. She said, “I think the world we live in today, be it social media or as in my case, fame, you have so many people around you telling you nice things. It’s very important that you also have people who tell you the truth.”
“The most important things in life are not money and fame. They are nice to have, but not the most important. What really matters is who supports you when times are tough, and who you’re willing to stand up for.”
She compared sports to life, saying that the skills learned on the tennis court help in everyday situations. “The same principles apply in life because they build your personality. The lessons I’ve learned from sports, I don’t think there’s a book in the world that could teach me the same,” she mused.
“Bad days don’t last. Good days also don’t last but you have to try to stretch those good days and if you had a bad day, then the next day, you have to try and make it better.” Mirza summed up the guiding ethos of her professional and personal life.
Famous South Korean pop singer and YouTuber, Daud Kim, who became a Muslim five years ago, said he’s going to build a mosque in Incheon.
Taking to Instagram, Kim shared pictures of the land he purchased for the mosque and the contract.
“At last, with your support, I’ve signed a contract for the land to build a mosque in Incheon.”
“This place will soon be a mosque. I can’t believe this day has come,” he wrote in his post.
He plans to build a place for prayers and an Islamic podcast studio for Da’wah to Koreans.
Kim said, “I think this is a really big step. There will be tough times, but I believe I can do it. I’ll keep working until every street in Korea hears the beautiful Azan. I’ll do my best,” Kim promised.
“To build the mosque, I need financial support. If you want to help, please donate here. Thank you very much,” Kim said.
Daud Kim, who used to be called Kim Kyun-woo and went by the name Jay Kim, is a singer, actor, and YouTuber from South Korea.
In September 2019, Kim made a YouTube video saying he had become a Muslim.
He often talked about wanting to go to Makkah and Madina.
In Ramadan 2022, Kim went for Umrah.
Canadian actor and dancer Nora Fatehi, known for her item song performances in Bollywood, recently stirred controversy on the microblogging platform X ,(formerly Twitter) by criticising feminism during an appearance on The Ranveer Show. Fatehi stated that feminism has “negatively impacted society,” expressing her preference for traditional gender roles where men provide and women nurture.
Nora’s baffling views continued when she alleged that feminism harms the family system by pushing for women’s freedom, while she believes a woman’s main role is to care for her family and home, another outrageous statement that she piped out without any evidence. She stressed that women can pursue their dreams within their boundaries.
“Feminism initially aimed to secure women’s basic rights, like education for girls. However, when it went against the natural order, it became harmful to society,” she said. Then she stressed that she believes in equality between men and women, but acknowledges their different roles in society.
We would like Nora to get educated about feminism before spreading harmful tropes in countries where violence against women is rampant.
Yasir Hussain, a renowned host, actor, comedian, and director, gained fame with his first movie ‘Karachi Say Lahore.’
The popular star appeared on Nadia Khan’s show ‘Thori Si Masti’ where he discussed his son Kabir Hussain and shared his plan for a second baby.
Responding to Nadia’s question about society’s pressure on expanding the family, he said, “We plan to have a second baby soon, InshaAllah. I don’t mind people asking such questions, they can ask anything, it’s good that they’re interested. Usually, we aren’t asked such things, but even if someone does, I won’t get upset. We worry when people stop caring, so it’s good they’re concerned about us.”
Umair Jaswal has posted photos of his Eid-ul-Fitr look on his Instagram account. Usually, the singer posts pictures and videos of his gym sessions. However, for Eid-ul-Fitr, he decided to share his Eid look, wearing the traditional shalwar kameez attire, although the color isn’t clear.
He’s also sporting sunglasses and a watch. Additionally, he posted another picture where he’s wearing a black shalwar kameez and showing affection towards his nephew Ammar Jaswal. He also extended Eid greetings to his fans.
Coke Studio is coming back
Coke Studio Pakistan is getting ready for its 15th season, set to premiere on April 14, 2024.
The season is expected to showcase Pakistani music talent across different genres, continuing its tradition of innovation and cultural expression.
While the lineup for Season 15 is still a secret, people are eagerly waiting to see the potential collaborations and talents it will feature. The show has a history of making emerging artists famous, which adds to the excitement about its upcoming season.
