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  • Usman Mukhtar celebrates third anniversary with a heartfelt message for his wife

    Usman Mukhtar celebrates third anniversary with a heartfelt message for his wife

    Actor Usman Mukhtar shared a sweet note for his wife Zunaira Inam as they celebrated three years of marriage.

    On Tuesday, Usman posted pictures with his wife on Instagram and a heartfelt message for their third wedding anniversary.

    “Three years ago, I married my best friend, who also happens to be my full-time reality check and part-time stand-up comedian, though I’m usually the punchline. Somehow, you manage to make love feel like both a rom-com and a roast session, and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way. You keep me laughing, humble & grounded.

    Thank you for making life better and funnier. Here’s to more years of love, laughter & Happiness. I love you so so so much Zunaira Inam!!!! Happy Third Anniversary!!!”

    Many of his fans and friends liked the post and shared their wishes in the comments.

    Usman Mukhtar and Zunaira Inam Khan married in April 2021.

    Usman Mukhtar gained praise for his role as Captain Daniyal Safeer in the hit drama Sinf-e-Aahan. He has also impressed audiences in films like Janaan, Parchi, and most recently ‘Umro Ayyar- A New Beginning’.

  • ‘We are actors, not social activists,’ says Sohai Ali Abro

    ‘We are actors, not social activists,’ says Sohai Ali Abro

    Nowadays, many celebrities seem to treat activism as a trend rather than a true commitment, but actress Sohai Ali Abro firmly believes in the important role actors play in society.

    Recently, Sohai appeared as a guest on Gup Shab hosted by Vasay Chaundhry, where she talked about celebrity activism.

    A fan from the audience asked, “What motivates you to bring change in our society?”

    Sohai replied, “You may want to bring about a change in society, but sometimes the motivation is just not there. I believe in maintaining personal integrity in whatever you do, whether you’re an actor or not.”

    While acknowledging that a social message can be important, she stressed that actors should not be viewed as activists.

    “One thing I’ve realized is that sometimes we give actors too much credit and forget that we are not social activists; we are actors at the end of the day. We do try to bring a positive impact or highlight socially relevant issues through the stories we tell and the characters we play. But if I only look at it from that perspective, I may not be able to entertain. My job is entertainment, and if something good comes out of it along the way, then that’s great, but that is not my sole reason,” the Gentlemen actress added.

    Sohai careful attitude shows that she wants to be real in a word where many celebrities jump on popular issues without really caring about them, “I’ve seen how celebrities jump on a bandwagon and talk about something they forget the next day. I am not for this activism that lasts only till an issue is trending, and therefore I am careful about what I say about any issue.”

    Sohai last starred in drama serial Gentlemen written by controversial writer Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar and directed by Haissam Hussain.

  • Fawad Khan signs on for two exciting new Pakistani projects

    Fawad Khan signs on for two exciting new Pakistani projects

    Pakistani heartthrob Fawad Khan is making headlines again after signing on to two exciting new projects at the inaugural Tasveer Film Market.

    The Seattle based event, which focuses on South Asian cinema, wrapped up recently after showcasing a variety of talents and innovation collaborations.

    The Humsafar actor will star in ‘Behind the Scenes’ a grapping newsroom thriller developed by producers Bilal Sami, Raza Namazi, and Suri Gopalan from Film Lab++. Modoxy Media will join as an executive producer. The dark comedy promises to bring together a talented crew, including Mehreen Jabbar, Sarmad Khoosat and Mohammed Ali Naqvi, all renowned for their impressive and brilliant work in the entertainment industry.

    In addition to this project, Fawad Khan is set to play a pivotal role in ‘The Prisoner,’ a crime thriller series for Awedacious Originals. Based on Omar Shahid bestselling novel, this drama follows two daring cops on a covert mission in the 90s to challenge Karachi’s powerful mafia like political party. Created by Parisa Siddiqi and Ahmer Khan, the series is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

    In a statement to Variety magazine, executive producer Rita Mehar emphasized the importance of collaboration within the South Asian community, saying, “The collaborations formed here reflect the remarkable talent and vision within our community; this market has not only brought diverse creators together but has also created a table where filmmakers, producers, and industry leaders can exchange ideas, build relationships, and forge new paths for South Asian narratives on the global stage. It’s inspiring to see these projects come to life, and I’m proud that the inaugural Tasveer Film Market could serve as a platform for such incredible talent and meaningful partnerships.”

    The Taveer Film Market also introduced some exciting new projects, lotus Visual Productions presented ‘NISA’ directed by Ambarien Alqadar, which tell the story of a 28 year old Muslim women facing various challenges in life, At the same time, Sheila Sawhny’s ‘Lone Star Hijra’ shares the inspiring journey of an Indian American transgender woman looking for sisterhood.

    According to Variety Associate director said, “The enthusiasm and response from industry professionals has been remarkable. We look forward to witnessing the journey of the first batch of Tasveer Film Market projects.”

    With so much talent and exciting project the first Tasveer Film Market has laid a strong foundation for the future of South Asian cinema.

    Earlier, actor Fawad Khan is set to make his highly anticipated comeback, and this time he is starring opposite Vaani Kapoor in a new film tilted, ‘Abir Gulaal.’

    The film is directed by Aarti S. Bagdi and produced by Indian stories, A Richer Lens, and Aarjay Pictures. The producers of the film are Vivek B. Agarawal, Avantika Hari, and Rakesh Sippy.

  • ‘You can never have the perfect man,’ says Mathira

    ‘You can never have the perfect man,’ says Mathira

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    Television host Mathira, known for her being bold and vocal, recently appeared as a guest on the Rukhsat podcast, where she shared her thoughts on the wrongs in marriages today.

    “First of all, we should know that there’s nothing called an ideal couple. I’ve learned this: you can never have the perfect man, and you can never have the perfect girl, but you can have a person that you feel safe with,” she said.

    “True love is when you feel safe with someone when you can act like your six-year-old, and you can understand that sometimes, even at your worst and even at your best. We also need to understand that a relationship is not 50/50. When your partner is down, you need to do extra work. Sometimes you’ll have to be 70, you’ll have to take it. But then when things go balanced and when you’re down, they need to do the same for you,” she explained.

    “We need to teach our kids one thing: when you get into something with the mental goal of perfection, stop trying to be perfect. You need to be transparent. Whoever you are, he/she accepts you with all your jadedness, with all your flaws, then you can elevate that person and be like, ‘You’ve seen all my flaws; now I will look past your flaws.’

    “So it becomes an exchange. You both will be like, ‘I have this issue; I will try to work on it.’ This is what you call teamwork, balancing each other’s loopholes, like you’re there for each other”, she advised.

    Mahira also pointed out a major misconception in society, saying, “We need to understand that sex is not everything, it’s just a small part of life, it’s not life, people can get used to a toxic relationship, and it’s like heroin. The biggest misconception in Pakistan is that women are more attracted to it.”

  • Man who threatened Salman Khan, demanded INR 5 crores, seeks forgiveness

    Man who threatened Salman Khan, demanded INR 5 crores, seeks forgiveness

    The man who demanded five crores from Bollywood superstar Salman Khan to end his feud with notorious Indian gangster Lawrence Bishnoi gang has apologized, saying he made a mistake.

    According to Indian media reports, a few days ago a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang sent a WhatsApp message to the Mumbai Traffic Police threatening to kill the actor.
    The message says, “If Salman Khan wants to stay alive and end the long-standing rivalry, then pay Rs 5 crore, don’t take this threat lightly, otherwise he will end up worse than former Maharashtra Chief Minister Baba Siddiqui who was recently shot dead by the Bishnoi gang.”
    Now Mumbai Police has received a message from the same person again.

    In the message, he said, “I made a mistake, the message was sent to Salman Khan by mistake.”
    According to Indian media, the Mumbai Traffic Police has received this message from Jharkhand, whose location is being traced, the police say that action will be taken against the person who made the threat.

    This is not the first time that Salman Khan has received death threats from the Bishnoi gang, in 2022 the actor was found with a threatening letter on a bench near his residence, and in March 2023, he was allegedly But an email was sent by the gang members.

    In January 2024, two unidentified men tried to enter Salman Khan’s Panvel farmhouse using fake identities, after which the actor’s security was tightened.

  • Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s drinking water costs more than most of us earn in a month

    Kohli, Anushka Sharma’s drinking water costs more than most of us earn in a month

    Indian cricketer Virat Kohli and Bollywood actress Anuskha Sharma are known for their strict commitment to health and wellness. But did you know they drink water that costs more than most people spend in a month.

    According to reports, Virat and Anuskha drink water from the southern bank of Lake Geneva, one of the purest water sources in world.

    The pristine French-imported water is completely free from chemicals and is sourced from one of the largest lakes in Europe, shared by France and Switzerland.

    The special water comes with a hefty price tag of 600 Indian rupess for just one litre, let’s suppose if they drink 2 liters each per day, that’s 4 liters in total, costing 2400 Indian rupess daily. Over a month, their water expenses add up to a staggering 72,000 INR, which is about 645 Pakistani rupees per liter.

    Anuskha and Virat tied the knot in 2018 in Tuscany, Italy.

  • ‘I’m buying this chocolate with the money I should be spending on clothes’: Nadia Khan 

    ‘I’m buying this chocolate with the money I should be spending on clothes’: Nadia Khan 

     

    What does a girl do when she has to buy clothes but also loves expensive chocolates?

    Television host and actress Nadia Khan is facing this dilemma and like most of us, she is leaning more towards the culinary delight.

    During her appearance as a guest on Good Morning Show, Nadia Khan talked about her obsession with chocolate.
     
     
     
     
    The host asked, “A common woman is watching, sitting at home, and she doesn’t have much exposure. MashaAllah, your exposure has been from 13 to 23 years. Now, what will you tell her if she starts making small investments?”
     
     
    Nadia Khan said, “I think our girls are becoming very smart, so smart that imagine, a chocolate was launched in Dubai. It’s called Fix Chocolate, and it’s gone so viral and famous. It’s the one with almonds inside and comes in different flavors. My favorite is Kunafa and Pish, It’s such a delicious treat, only available in Dubai.” 
     
     
     
    “The story began with this woman who started making chocolate at home, she was good at it, but she thought, ‘everyone is making chocolate, what she can do differently’, so she added dessert inside the chocolate. There’s this tiny chocolate, and inside, there’s Kunafa dessert. You must have seen it; it’s gone viral. The chocolate expires in three days, so you have to keep it in the fridge and eat it within three days,” the Zun Mureed added.  
     
     
    “Look at our women, they’re so smart, they’re dealing with these things like pros, I don’t know where they’re getting these connections from, but every few weeks, consignments are arriving at the airport. Women are picking up these chocolates for 5000 and selling them for 8000. I buy them, and they’re being sold in black, I mean, I’ve already ordered four this month. All my clothing budget is going into chocolate.”
     
     
     Nadia is currently leading her show ‘Kya Drama Hai’ on Channel 24, where she reviews dramas.

  • Why Mahira Khan was picked over Kareena, Deepika, and Katrina for Raees

    Why Mahira Khan was picked over Kareena, Deepika, and Katrina for Raees

    Indian film director Rahul Dholaika considered top Bollywood actresses like Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, and Kaitrina for his film Raees, but none were the right fit. Instead, actress Mahira Khan caught his attention and was chosen to play Aasiya opposite Shahrukh Khan.
     
    During his appearance as a guest on Mashable India, director Rahul Dholaika explained why he picked Mahira Khan for his film Raees.
     
    “We wanted an 80s Muslim girl. Number one criteria is Hindi, secondly, her Urdu should have a little twang, if she has it, is even better. The other is she has to be innocent. Okay, now you have Shahrukh, who is 50, so you need someone whose screen age is 30-something or 35. You need somebody who is at least 30 plus or around 30 as an actress, now, an actress around 30 who is innocent. There are very few of them. There was Deepika, there was Kareena, and there was Anushka. So, there were these three or four heroines that were there.” 
     
     As the casting process went on, it became clear that finding an actress who fit all the requirements for Aasiya was not easy, Dholaika explained, saying, “So now, if you have these three or four heroines, then either they are too expensive, or the role is too small for them. So we went through that gamut, and we said, ‘Yeah, Sonam, Katrina,’ you know, went through the whole list of it. And then at the end of it all, we decided this is not working for us. If it’s working for Farhan, it’s not working for Shahrukh, it’s not working for Shahrukh and Farhan, not working for me. Now, you don’t want him to romance Alia, you know, or something like that. “
     
     “I think Gauri’s mom had seen Mahira, and my mom had seen Mahira independently. I told the casting director, ‘Do you know her? What do you think of her?’ So, he said, ‘She’s here in BB Fashion.’ That’s how it happened,” the Raees director added.
     
     Raees was released in 2017, with Shahrukh Khan, Mahira Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pawan Singh, Mohd Zeeshan Ayub, and Raj Arjun starring in the film.

  • Adnan Siddiqui calls out Bollywood’s ‘Ankhiyaan De Kol’ version: urges respect for Reshma Jee

    Adnan Siddiqui calls out Bollywood’s ‘Ankhiyaan De Kol’ version: urges respect for Reshma Jee

    Bollywood has once again been accused of copying a classic Pakistani song, and this time, Kriti Sanon is at the centre of the debate. The new song, Akhiyaan Nu Rehn De, from her latest film, ‘Do Patti’, is being compared to the iconic ‘Akhiyaan De Kol’, originally sung by the late Reshma.

    Adnan Siddiqui expressed his utter disappointment over the newly-released remix version of the all-time classic song.

    Siddiqui stated that this rendition of a classic that has been endeared for decades is being disrespected, adding that he wanted his opinion to be expressed on social media.

    “Imitation may be flattering, but not when it’s at the expense of tearing apart a classic by a legend,” he said. “Show some respect to Reshma Jee and the legacy she left behind. That’s what her music commands, not to be reduced to just some sordid ripoff.”

    The lyrics of the remake are written by Kausar Munir, and the song is sung by Shilpa Rao.

    However, many fans feel that the magic of Reshma’s original has been lost.

    Reshma has sung iconic songs such as Laal Meri, Hai O Rabba Nahion Lagda Dil Mera, and Lambi Judai. She died in November 2013 in Lahore after suffering from throat cancer for many years.

    Kriti Sanon’s upcoming film, Do Patti, is directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillon.

    The film will be released on Netflix on October 25, 2024.

    Do Patti’s cast includes Tanvi Azmi, Brijendra, Kala, Kajol, Kriti and Shaheer.

    Here are some comments from fans who are not happy with this remake:

  • ‘Now I can’t imagine my life without her’: Gohar Rasheed spills the beans on his love life

    ‘Now I can’t imagine my life without her’: Gohar Rasheed spills the beans on his love life

    Gohar Rasheed, one of the most talented actors, has taken fans by surprise with a confession about his personal life.

    Recently, 365 News shared a teaser of Gohar Rasheed, on which he appeared on ‘After Hours’ with Ushna Shah, where he opened up his views on various issues as well as confessed love.

    The host, Ushna Shah, asked, “Are you single?”

    Gohar replied, “I am not single; she’s an amazing person, and now I can’t imagine my life without her.”

    Jannat Se Agay, the actor, didn’t reveal the name of the girl in his life or whether she is also in the entertainment industry.

    Earlier, Kubra Khan addressed rumours linking her to her close friend and seasoned actor, Gohar Rasheed, in a recent interview with a digital magazine.

    Kubra discussed her relationship with Gohar and how she feels about the persistent rumours.

    She remarked, “I’m used to it now. I’m wondering if it happens; you guys made it happen. I swear, you guys pushed it so much… But no, it doesn’t bother me anymore, to be honest, because it has been happening for eight years, and eventually now I’m like, yeah, whatever.”

    Gohar Rasheed last starred in the drama serial Mann Jogi, written by Zafar Mairaj and directed by Kashif Nisar.