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  • Is Fast X 2 in trouble? Vin Diesel is concerned about the film’s direction

    Is Fast X 2 in trouble? Vin Diesel is concerned about the film’s direction

    Fast and Furious fans were left shocked and concerned when American actor and film producer Vin Diesel shared an update of the highly anticipated Fast X: Part 2. 

     


    Vin Diesel took to Instagram to detail the challenges he faces during the production, leaving many wondering about the future of the franchise.

     

     

     In a Thanksgiving post, Diesel expressed the pressures he feels with the sequel.

     

     

    “I got universal in one ear saying we need FastX2 by March 2026! I have Comcast in the other ear saying we need two movies to be the Finale! Then the writer on Fast Five sent me this image and said we need to see DOM and HOBBS resolve their differences,” Diesel wrote.

     

     

    Vin Diesel also expressed his desire to bring the franchise back to its roots, focusing on street racing practical stunts, and reuniting the iconic brotherhood.

     

     

     “I just want to get back to real street racing, practical stunts… and a reunion of that beautiful brotherhood. Happy Thanksgiving,” he wrote. 

     

     

    In spite of these challenges, Fast X has earned $704 million worldwide, setting new records for the franchise. As the 25th anniversary of Fast and Furious nears in 2026, fans are eagerly waiting for more news about the next chapter of the action packed saga.


     
    Earlier, last year 2023, Action star Vin Diesel has been accused of sexually assaulting his assistant in an Atlanta hotel room over a decade ago, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.

     

     The suit is the latest claim to be lodged with courts in California, which has extended the length of time in which legal action can be taken in cases of alleged sexual crimes.

     


     Asta Jonasson said her first assignment after being hired by the Fast and Furious star’s company was to travel to Atlanta in September 2010 during the filming of Fast Five. There, she was tasked with helping Diesel leave a hotel in the early morning hours after entertaining multiple women in a suite, before paparazzi were alerted to his whereabouts.

     


    “Alone in the hotel suite with him, Vin Diesel sexually assaulted Ms Jonasson. Vin Diesel forcibly grabbed Ms Jonasson, groped her breasts, and kissed her. Ms Jonasson struggled continually to break free of his grasp, while repeatedly saying no. “Vin Diesel then escalated his assault,” the suit said, with the actor trying to pull down his assistant’s underwear.

  • Neelam Munir’s wedding bells: Actress set to tie the knot soon

    Neelam Munir’s wedding bells: Actress set to tie the knot soon

    The news of the marriage of Pakistani actress Neelam Munir, who has dazzled everyone as a bride on the ramp, is spreading like wildfire.

     


    Rumors are swirling across various social media platforms that the actress will soon walk down the aisle.

     


    Reports state that the actress is set to tie the knot by the end of this year.

     


    Sources from social media hint that the wedding ceremony will not take place in Pakistan but in United Arab Emirates instead.

     

     
    Fans are buzzing with excitement over the news of Neelam Munir’s marriage and are keen to find out who the lucky groom will be. However, Neelam Munir herself has yet to confirm the news.

     


    A few months ago, she appeared on the comedy show Hansana Mana Hai on Geo News with her mother. During the show, her mother revealed to the fans that she had convinced Neelam Munir to get married.

     


    Neelam responded to a question about marriage by saying, “I will get married anytime, I have not thought of anything in particular, nor do I have any special intention of delaying the marriage.”

     


    When asked about her future partner, Neelam Munir said, “I just want a good, noble, prayerful, and religious person. Beauty comes later; I am not that interested in beauty.”

    Earlier, Imran Abbas and Neelam Muneer are all set to storm your screens with their new drama serial Mehshar.

     


    The reunion of the dynamic duo has sparked excitement among fans.

     


    Their on-screen chemistry played a big part in making ‘Ehram e Junoon’ successful.

     

    Imran and Neelam’s presence has made Mehshar one of the most eagerly awaited dramas of the year.

     


    Imran Abbas grabbed attention with his outstanding acting in ‘Dil-E-Muztar’ and ‘Alvida,’ where he starred alongside the Sanam Jung. Neelam Muneer has also appeared in several hit movies.

  • ‘My complaint led to more difficulties for me,’ says Maimoona Qudoos about early career harassment

    ‘My complaint led to more difficulties for me,’ says Maimoona Qudoos about early career harassment


    Actress Memoona Qudoos has revealed that she not only faced discrimination at the beginning of her career but was also harassed.

     


    Memoona Qudoos recently appeared on New TV’s program Zabardast, where she spoke openly about being the victim of harassment. 

     

     

    “I left my hometown alone at a young age to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, due to which I also faced problems,” she disclosed. 

     


    “At 22 or 23, I came to another city to pursue an entertainment career, where no one cared about me. Despite being Muslim and belonging to the same country, I was not helped.”

     


    Memoona Qudoos revealed that she was raised by her uncle. “I was very close to him, I always remember the time spent with him. I also regret that my uncle passed away before he saw the rise of my career.”

     


    In response to a question, she said, “At the beginning of my career, actresses were jealous of me, even senior actresses who have become ‘aunties’ were jealous of me.”

     


    She questioned that the ‘aunties’ should have understood that they couldn’t snatch her future. 

     

     

    Without naming anyone, she said, “Actresses of my age were also jealous of me and that I faced many difficulties at the beginning of my career, but despite this, I did not give up.”
    She revealed, “I was even harassed at the beginning of my career and when I complained about it, more difficulties were created for me, and the complaint harmed me.”

     


    Speaking on the same issue, Maimona Quddus stated that in a society like Pakistan, almost every working girl faces harassment at some point in her life. “If a girl says that she has not been harassed, she is lying or afraid of someone.”

     


    According to Maimuna Quddus, “Society is built in such a way that girls face harassment.”

  • Bismil Episode 30 shocks fans with one heartbreaking demise

    Bismil Episode 30 shocks fans with one heartbreaking demise

    Bismil, a popular drama on ARY Digital, is earning widespread praise for its compelling storyline and talented cast. Written by Zanjabeel Asim Shah and directed by Aehsun Talish, the show is produced by Idream Entertainment. 

     


    The story revolves around Tauqeer Taseer, who falls in love with and marries a greedy girl.

     

     The cast includes big names like Nauman Ijaz, Savera Nadeem, Hareem Farooq, Saad Qureshi, Behroze Sabzwari, Shaheen Khan, and Adnan Jillani.

     


    Yesterday, the highly anticipated 30th episode aired, depicting Moosa’s tragic suicide after being rejected by his fiancée Momal. The heartbreaking scene where Moosa shot himself in his room left fans in tears. The show’s creators could have shown a suicide attempt without Moosa dying, many fans opined. 

     


    I believe Tauqeer is partly responsible for Moosa’s suicide because he kept distancing himself from his son, despite Moosa’s efforts to connect. After Momal’s rejection, Moosa lost all hope.

     


    Men who marry at an older age should realize the emotional and mental stress their children might face due to their actions. Momal’s parents and Masooma also made things worse for Moosa. I cried during all the scenes with Reham, beautifully portrayed by Savera Nadeem. The performances of Saad Qureshi, Savera Nadeem, and Nauman Ijaz in the emotional sequences were outstanding.

     


    Additionally, viewers were particularly captivated by the pairing of Hareem Farooq and Nauman Ijaz, despite the storyline not being exceptionally unique. The drama kept everyone’s attention because of the anticipation about Tauqeer’s decisions and their impact on his family. It is worth noting that Tauqeer’s family was a happy one, and there seemed to be no need for him to marry again, especially knowing how sensitive his son was. Moosa had even warned that he would shoot himself if such a thing happened.

     


    Masooma’s character, portrayed as a gold digger, added to the drama’s complexity, as she did not truly love Tauqeer. The depiction of suicide without a trigger warning was another point of concern for the viewers, considering the drama airs at 8 PM when many viewers are watching. The scene where Moosa shot himself and the subsequent display of blood were particularly sensitive.

     


    Reflecting on Moosa’s fiancée, I noted that her father made the right decision by not marrying her to Moosa, as his sensitivity would have made a life together challenging. The most sympathy was expressed for Reham, who lost both her son and husband due to Tauqeer’s poor decision-making.

     


    I also noticed some editing inconsistencies, particularly during the scene when Masooma arrives at Moosa’s funeral. She appeared overly dressed and made-up initially, but shortly after, her dupatta appeared and her makeup vanished.

     

     Additionally, she was shown to be highly traumatized, even though she had previously stated that if there was one death in their family, there would be another on the other side as well. This seemed to be an attempt by the writers to show her as empathetic, which didn’t quite fit her character.

     


    In conclusion, while Bismil captured the audience with its strong performances and emotional depth, it also sparked discussions about sensitive issues and the consequences of impulsive decisions.

  • Hareem Farooq opens up about battle with psoriasis

    Hareem Farooq opens up about battle with psoriasis


      
     What happens when a celebrated actress faces a skin disease while shooting a role that demands beauty and perfection? Actress and producer Hareem Farooq’s journey in Bismil reveals not just her character’s complexities, but also her own personal battle with psoriasis.
     

    In a recent interview with BCC 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 part 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 Pakistan actors, including me, work in films out of passion. If the country had a film industry, we won’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.

  • Reema Khan marks 13 Years of marriage with grand event in Washington DC

    Reema Khan marks 13 Years of marriage with grand event in Washington DC

    A grand and colorful ceremony to mark the 13th wedding anniversary of famous Pakistani actress Reema Khan and Dr. Tariq Shahab was held in the US capital, Washington DC on Monday, 25 November, 2024.

     

    The event was attended by various important personalities, including the Pakistani ambassador.

     


    Reema Khan and her cardiologist husband, Tariq Shahab, were married on November 22, 2011.

     

     A large number of Pakistani and American friends attended the wedding anniversary ceremony.


    Pakistan’s Ambassador to the US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, and his wife Lubna Sheikh, were present there as well as famous American businessman Seeman and his wife Iram, renowned decorator Fakhra Khalid and their friends, TCF Coordinator for America Shami Kidwai, and Shakeel Kidwai.

     


    Other notable attendees included Sindh Health Minister Saad Khalid Niaz’s sister Shahab Saima Naz; prominent anesthesiologist Dr. Talha Siddiqui of Washington, DC; prominent businessman Shafqat Chaudhry of Washington, DC, and his wife Sarwat Shafqat; Dr. Saba Nawab and Dr. Habib Chotani; Asifa Butt and Dr. Zahid Butt of Medi Solo.

     


    A family relative Shahnoor Khan, who came from Hyderabad, India, to attend Reema Khan’s birthday party, was present at the ceremony with his family. Most of the attendees described the event as the “most charming ceremony.”

    On Instagram, she posted a picture and wrote a caption: ‘A good marriage is built on trust, respect, and love, where both husband and wife nurture a strong and meaningful relationship. It’s about supporting each other through life’s ups and downs, celebrating each other’s successes, and growing together as partners and friends. They create a foundation for happiness, peace, and a shared journey filled with beautiful memories. Here’s to cherishing and building these bonds every single day. ❤️❤️’”

     

    Earlier, Actor Reema Khan has joyfully reunited with her husband Dr Syed Tariq Sahab as he came back from Doha and shed light on the ‘disturbing’ situation of Afghan refugees.

    “Thank God my husband is back from Doha safe and sound. However what he told me about the refugees is very disturbing,” wrote the Nikkah star adding, “Infants, toddlers, pregnant women and elderly had to stand in 105 degree for hours to get on the plane.”

     

    Reema continued, “Although I am relieved that he is back home, but it perturbs me to know that the Afghan refugees were worried and distressed, not to know where they were headed and what their future holds.”

     

    Reema’s husband was in Doha, to help and take care of Afghan refugees who left the country after the Taliban took over.

  • Pak-India relationship like KMKT’s Mustafa and Adeel: Emmad Irfani

    Pak-India relationship like KMKT’s Mustafa and Adeel: Emmad Irfani

     
    In a recent interview with India Today, the Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum actor opened up about the love and appreciation his work has received from across the border.


     
     
    The host, Sana Farzeen, asked, “Tell me, when you get such love from India for your project, how do you feel? When your work is so appreciated from the neighboring country, how do you feel?”
     


    Emmad Irfani replied, “I mean, for an entertainer, applause is the best form of encouragement. What more could a performer ask for?”
     
    The Jaan-e Jahan actor reflected on the relationship between Pakistan and India and described it in a unique way.


     
    “I always believe that the relationship between Pakistan and India is like Mustafa and Adeel. They are probably brothers, raised in the same house, have blood ties, but they don’t see eye to eye. Their relationship is just like that of brothers, a story we tell, going back in time,” Emmad Irfani said.


     
    The Jalan actor discussed the long and thoughtful journey behind the project (Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum), emphasizing the dedication that went into it.
     


    Irfani said, “As for how it all started, the shooting began last year, and I was tapped by Badar Mahmood much before that. It took a sweet time, and everything didn’t happen quickly. In fact, if you ask me, Badar Mahmood, our director, I think his journey took about two and a half to three years, from the idea to the writing, from casting to shooting, and finally the release. So, I think it was made with a lot of patience, a labor of love.”


    Emmad Irfani portrayed the character of Adeel in Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum. 


    “I’ve been to India twice, once I visited Delhi, and another time I came to Bombay. It feels like the same surroundings, the same vibe, and everything appears the same. So, thank you so much. I mean, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum has totally introduced me to an audience that was unaware of who I was. It’s really one of the proudest moments of my life. I came for Bridal Asia in Delhi in 2002, and I came for Bridal Waves in Bombay in 2004,” Emmad shared.


    Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum was written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Badar Mehmood.

  • UK filmmaker Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation

    UK filmmaker Richard Curtis makes first foray into animation

    Two decades after scoring a surprise holiday season global hit with “Love Actually”, British filmmaker Richard Curtis is bidding to repeat the trick with his first foray into animation. 

     

    The 68-year-old writer and director has co-adapted his own trilogy of children’s books, and commandeered longtime friend Ed Sheeran into contributing an original song, to bring “That Christmas” to the big and small screens.

     

    Featuring the voices of Brian Cox (“Succession”), Bill Nighy (“Love Actually”) and a host of other acting talent, it hits select UK cinemas this week before its worldwide release on Netflix from December 4.

     

    Curtis, behind box office successes like “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and “Notting Hill”, before 2003’s “Love Actually”, said his first venture into animated movies was full of surprises, particularly the time-consuming nature of the genre.

     

    “I’ve been shocked by the amount of time (it takes),” he told AFP as the film premiered at the London Film Festival last month. There were some silver linings, however.

     

    “My theory is that it means that people working in animation are nicer than people working in normal movies, because they know they’ve got to get on for five years. 

     

    “You really do get married. It’s not a one night stand — it’s not a sexy holidayy in Ibiza! It’s a long journey together. So I really enjoy it.”

     

    – ‘Edgy’ –

    “That Christmas” — a series of entwined tales about a town of friends and relatives during a troubled festive period — is a family-friendly offering which still has a grown-up contemporary edge to it.

    It features plenty of jokes and references to everything from Jesus being a hipster to abortion and climate change.

    “If love were easy, your father wouldn’t have run off with his 25-year-old dental nurse,” one of the main animated characters, Mrs Williams, tells her schoolboy son, Danny.

     

    Curtis said he and co-screenwriter Peter Souter were confident the format meant they could be “modern and sometimes edgy and satirical without crossing any big red lines”.

     

    “I’ve always thought that you shouldn’t, as it were, dumb down if you’re dealing with kids,” he explained.

    Veteran stage and screen actress Fiona Shaw was equally enthused about contributing to a film not just aimed at adults. 

     

    “I really love a young audience, because they watch with such enthusiasm and such accuracy and such memory. They remember things,” she said.

     

    “So I’m hoping that this audience will enjoy Ms Trapper as much as I enjoyed playing it.”

    – Suffolk story –

    Simon Otto, known for his work heading character animation for the “How to Train Your Dragon” films, makes his feature directorial debut on the project, which he said breaks new ground in the genre.

     

    “In animation, it’s very uncommon to tell multi-thread storylines — it’s usually about a single hero on a fantastical journey,” he explained.

     

    “Bringing the charm and timelessness of animation to Richard’s real-life stories that have universal appeal and wish-fulfilment felt like a really interesting match to everyone.”

    Curtis revealed that Sheeran wrote and recorded an original song for the film, “Under the Tree”, largely thanks to the story’s setting in the southeast English county Suffolk, where both of them live.

     

    “Ed is, as it were, the epitome of Suffolk,” the filmmaker explained, while joking the star musician’s involvement could also be down to him looking “like an animated character”.

     

    “I went round, showed him the film, and he said: ‘Oh, I’d love to write a song for this’. And he did it fast, and it’s a really beautiful song,” said Curtis. “We’re really lucky.”

     

    Otto noted that the track “really became the heart of the film” as it features at a climactic moment in the movie.

     

    “It’s building towards this moment,” he said. “And he could be one of our characters.”

  • THIS Pakistani superstar is Dania Enwer’s father-in-law

    THIS Pakistani superstar is Dania Enwer’s father-in-law

     

    Actress and Tamasha 3 contestant Dania Enwer has revealed that she is married to the son of a veteran actor.

     

    Appearing as a guest on Mazaq Raat, the actress disclosed that she was married to Farhan Baig, the son of legendary actor Nadeem Baig.

     

    During the show, Dania also openly shared her thoughts on love and her relationship with husband Farhan.

     

    “I love him very much… now I know what love is,” she said.

     

    The actress also candidly shared her thoughts on unrequited love. “One-sided love is useless. I experienced love twice in my life and both times I went ahead to express my feelings directly.”

     

    “The first one didn’t work out while in the second one, I realised the true meaning of love,” she said while also hinting at her first marriage.

     

    Earlier, in a morning show with Nida Yasir, Dania had opened up about her marriage and divorce.

     

    “People say that divorce is easy, but when I got divorced, I realised that it was a difficult process for me,” she said, adding that she initially didn’t tell her family that she was going to end her marriage. 

     

    “But when they came to know about it, they supported me, saying that now I have made a decision and will stick to it.”

     

    She added, “I got divorced for peace of mind and don’t regret any of my decisions.”

     

    Talking about her ex-husband, she remarked, “Not only did I get peace from the divorce, but people around me also got peace. It would get better, but instead of getting better, things got worse.”

     

    “My ex-husband was not addicted to drugs before marriage, but then gradually became addicted to drugs. He also subjected me to physical violence.”

     

    “I think that drugs are just an excuse; even in drunkenness, what comes out of a person is what one is. It became difficult for me and the children, and then the house and the children were destroyed. The responsibility also fell on me because my first husband was not even earning, and when he needed money, he started beating me.”

     

     Earlier, Dania Enwer’s video was getting a lot of attention on Instagram.

     

    She posted the viral video on her Instagram, sharing her cheerful and lively side.

     

    “You healed the wounds on the rollercoaster called ‘LIFE’,” the text on the Dania Enwer’s video read. “Sometimes it is better to just let things be. Don’t fight for closure. Don’t expect people to understand where you are coming from. You chose to heal. Instead of spreading pain. That’s strength.”

  • Exclusive: Shahzeb Khanzada writes crime drama starring Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi

    Exclusive: Shahzeb Khanzada writes crime drama starring Saba Qamar, Faysal Quraishi

     

     Renowned journalist Shahzeb Khanzada is stepping into the entertainment world with his first ever scripted project.  

     

     The ace journalist, known for hosting Geo’s flagship Aaj Shazeb Khanzada Kay Saath, has penned a crime drama that promises suspense and intrigue.


     
     Known for his hard-hitting news coverage and sharp insights, Shahzeb is now exploring the art of storytelling in the world of television dramas. 

     

    Shahzeb’s first ever yet to be titled crime thriller is being produced by 7th Sky Entertainment and directed by Wajahat Hussain Syed. Sources confirms that Saba Qamar and Faysal Quraishi have joined the cast.


      
    The highly anticipated drama is set to air soon on Geo Entertainment, and viewers can’t wait to witness Shahzeb Khanzada’s thrilling debut in the entertainment industry. 


     
    Fans of Khanzada’s investigative reporting can now expect the same intensity and depth in his dramatic storytelling. 

     

    Wajahat Hussain Syed has directed popular dramas such as, Do Bol, Ishq Jalebi, Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3, Chaudhry and Sons, Khaie, and most recent Faraar.