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Alia Bhatt recently returned home from the glamorous pre-wedding celebrations hosted by billionaire Mukesh Ambani for his son Anant. Her first move was to share photos from the events, including one very precious moment: the first-ever Insta photo of her daughter, Raha. Among other snapshots, the award-winning star also posted pictures with her husband Ranbhir’s cousin Kareena Kapoor Khan, putting makeup on together, which she described as “wholesome.” Alia and Ranbir Kapoor had initially refrained from allowing paparazzi to take photos of Raha. However, last year, the couple decided to unveil her face to the public as she turned one year old.
Shah Rukh Khan, the famous Bollywood actor, is once again making headlines in the Indian film industry. After starring in three superhit films last year, he has achieved another significant honor.
Reports from Indian media state that Shah Rukh Khan is now among India’s 100 most powerful people. He’s ranked 27th on this important list, indicating that his influence and presence in entertainment are long lasting.
In 2023, Shah Rukh Khan amazed audiences with his performances in three blockbuster films: “Pathan,” “Jawaan,” and “Dunki.” Together, these movies earned a staggering 25 billion Indian rupees, reaffirming Shah Rukh Khan’s status as a box office powerhouse.
AP Dhillon is arguably the biggest name in Punjabi music, with fans spread all over the globe, including Pakistan. Recently, the singer held a concert in Dubai, and many Pakistani celebrities were spotted there, enjoying his music live.
Saboor Aly, Atif Aslam, Ali Ansari, Dananeer Mobeen, and Ken Doll were among those seen dancing and sharing moments from the concert. Take a look at some of these moments:
Singapore said Monday its grant to Taylor Swift for her concerts in the city was nowhere near as high as speculated, following media reports that the superstar was offered millions of dollars per gig.
Around 300,000 people from Singapore and around the region are expected to attend the six sold-out shows that began March 2 — but some neighbours were not happy about being left off The Eras Tour.
Some, including reportedly the Thai prime minister, have said that Swift was paid millions to keep her from performing anywhere else in the region.
“There has been some online speculation as to the size of the grant. I can say that it is not accurate and not anywhere as high as speculated,” Singapore’s culture minister Edwin Tong told parliament.
“Due to business confidentiality reasons, we cannot reveal the specific size of the grant or the conditions of the grant.”
Tong added that the “economic benefits to Singapore are assessed to be significant and outweigh the size of the grant”.
Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin had reportedly said, citing a concert promoter, that Singapore offered Swift up to US$3 million per concert if she did not play anywhere else in Southeast Asia.
A lawmaker in the Philippines also criticised Singapore, reportedly saying this was not “what good neighbours do”.
Tong played down the role the grant may have played in convincing Swift to perform only in Singapore.
“Promoters of top artists will do their own calculation and assess where they want to perform and for how long,” he said, citing Singapore’s location and infrastructure as key factors.
Since the end of pandemic curbs, a number of top artists have performed in Singapore, including Ed Sheeran, Coldplay, Blackpink and Harry Styles.
Renowned singer Amjad Pervaiz, known for many hit songs, has sadly passed away due to kidney failure at the age of 79. His family has confirmed that he had been struggling with renal disease for some time. The family announced that Amjad Pervaiz’s funeral will be held on Monday, March 4, after noon prayer at Main Boulevard Mosque in Shadman, Lahore.
Chief Minister of Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has expressed sadness over Amjad Pervaiz’s passing. “His music will always be remembered and appreciated,” she said.
Amjad Pervaiz was born in Lahore in 1945. His father was a chemistry professor, and his grandfather was the principal of Islamia College Lahore. Despite his academic background, Amjad Pervaiz pursued his love for music. He started singing as a child at Radio Pakistan, Lahore station. With the help of music teacher Ustad Salamat Ali and others, he became a famous singer. Amjad Pervaiz’s music has touched many hearts and will continue to do so. He will be missed by all who knew him and loved his songs.
Ramzan is a special time for television lovers in Pakistan. It’s when we get to enjoy a lot of new shows, especially after Iftar. This year, Hum TV is bringing not just one but two exciting dramas for Ramzan: “Dil Pe Dastak” and “Very Filmy.”
“Dil Pe Dastak,” directed by Ali Masud Saeed and written by Hassan Imam, promises to be a fun-filled watch for the whole family. The teaser for the drama has already been released, giving us a glimpse of what to expect. Produced by Momina Duraid, the drama boasts a talented cast, including Aena Khan, Khaqan Shahnawaz, Taimoori, Parishae Adnan, Arjumand Rahim, Saman Ansari, Behroze Sabzwari, Agha, Uzma Beg, and Hassaan Imam.Alongside “Dil Pe Dastak,” Hum TV is also presenting “Very Filmy,” another Ramzan treat for viewers. Although details about “Very Filmy” are currently scarce, we can anticipate it to be a lighthearted and entertaining drama perfect for the festive Ramzan season. So, get ready to laugh and enjoy the heartwarming stories of “Dil Pe Dastak” and “Very Filmy” as you break your fast this Ramzan.
Saboor Aly is making waves for all the right reasons. Despite being the sister of superstar Sajal Aly, she has carved her own identity in the industry.
Recently, Saboor celebrated her birthday in Dubai with her husband Ali Ansari and their friends. While many Pakistanis were there for the AP Dhillon concert, Saboor opted for a fancy restaurant to celebrate her special day. Here are some fun moments from Saboor’s Dubai birthday bash.
Asia’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani arranged a three-day pre-wedding ceremony for his son Anant and fiance Radhika Merchant, which came to a total expenditure of $152 million (1,260 crores INR).
Ambani held the most expensive in India in 2018 of his daughter, which reportedly cost $100 million (828 crores INR). In this wedding US pop megastar Beyonce performed.
This time Rihanna, the multi-award-winning popstar performed in the ceremony. According VN Express reports, she was paid £5 million (52 crore INR). Rihanna came out of an eight year retirement for the event and took social media by storm when she posed with Indian paparazzi and airport staff.
A large number of employees as well as a group of more than 100 chefs from the Indian city of Indore, who produced 2,500 dishes that included Mexican, Chinese, Indian, and European cuisines. Another expense was securing 1000 guests including some of the world’s wealthiest individuals.
Ambani and wife Nita, along with their son Anant and his fiancee Radhika, launched a three-day feast for more than 51,000 villagers at the Reliance Township in his hometown of Jamnagar.
Ambani sent private planes for all foreign guests.
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan, cricket super stars Sachin Tendulkar and M.S. Dhoni, and industry titan Gautam Adani were invited in the grand ceremony.
According to Indian media, superstars Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor were picked up in a Rolls Royce, while the Ambanis arranged a bus for all the others. Actors like Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Ananya Panday were seen boarding a bus at the airport.
Watch: Shahrukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor in a Rolls Royce
Fawad Khan and wife host sparkling celebration in Lahore
Superstar Fawad Khan rarely lets his fans have a glimpse into his private life, choosing to keep most of his family activities under wrap. However, he and his wife Sadaf recently held a sparkling event and we are here to share all the details.
The couple hosted a big party in their home town Lahore to celebrate Sadaf’s luxury clothing line, Siraa Online. They invited close friends like Ahmed Ali Butt, Mehwish Hayat, Uzma Khan, Mariyam Nafees. Fawad and Sadaf also organized Ghazal music. Fatima Khan and Ammara Hikmat shared pictures and stories from the event on Instagram.
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani teared up at the pre-wedding celebration of scion Anant Ambani in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
Anant talked about his health concerns on a mic, addressing his guests, upon which his father, Reliance Chairman Mukesh Ambani, broke down in tears.
The three-day long lavish pre-wedding celebration got underway on Friday. During the ceremony, Anant Ambani expressed gratitude to his parents and talked about his childhood health problems.
“My family did everything they could to make me feel unique. My life hasn’t always been roses. I’ve experienced pain. I’ve struggled with my health ever since I was a young child. However, I have never felt as though I was in pain, my parents have consistently supported me,” he said.
“I had many health problems since I was a child, but my parents never let me know it. My father and mother always stood by my side and made me believe that I could do anything if I just thought about it. I am forever grateful to my parents and father for what they mean to me,” he said, as Mukesh fought back tears.
A video of the interaction has sparked multiple reactions on social media.
Over a 1000 people, including some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, were invited in the main event over the course of three days. Among the famous invitees are Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, and Bill Gates, head of Microsoft, along with Rihanna and a plethora of Bollywood celebrities and Indian cricket stars.
