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Actor Anzela Abbasi took to her instagram handle to shut trolls for criticising her vacation pictures with aunt Anoushay Abbasi. The duo shared pictorial and video posts on social media from their Dubai getaway which received backlash.
Now Anzela has reacted to it by saying that there is nothing to be shocked about their viral pictures and videos.
Anoushay recently celebrated her birthday in Karachi with her close friends. The Galati diva took to her Instagram account to share pictures from the birthday party.
“Birthday with the homies!,” she captioned the post.
The ruling Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) on Sunday, 5th June suspend its leaders Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal from the party’s membership for passing derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam religion.
This development came after Nupur’s hateful remark that she made during a television interview on June 1 while Jindal was slammed on social media over his tweet referring to the Prophet on the same day.
This remarks irked Muslims living in the country and the rest of the world. Also, the party faces strong criticism from the leaders of opposition parties and many Bollywood celebs.
After seeing the nationwide rage over the current scenario, the ruling party also cleared its stance today on a statement. It distanced itself from the two members, asserting that it respects all religions and is strongly against any ideology that insults or demean any sect or religion.
After her suspension of her membership from the party, Nupur Sharma took to Twitter and issued an apology regarding her statement on the Prophet during a recent TV debate. She said that her intention was not to hurt anyone’s religious sentiments and she is unconditionally withdrawing her statement.
Congratulations @navikakumar#TimesNow Hope u lot r enjoying the international embarrassment you’ve caused India today due to ur irresponsible rabble rousing! Your fave people have eaten crow in front of the World today & India has partaken of the shame.. Well done! #nupursharmahttps://t.co/lKBwbqPil4
There is no bravery in deriding and insulting the faith of minorities in India when you are the majority and have your government ruling. So please let’s stop making crass, abusive bigots into heroes. They are simply hate mongers.
Many Islamic Countries including Qatar, Kuwait and Iran slammed India over the remark and summoned Indian envoys in their respective countries. The controversial remark also sparked a Twitter trend in the Arab world calling for a boycott of Indian products.
Celebrated singer Britney Spears made Desi followers blissful when she shared an Instagram reel of a button dosa preparation made by an influencer. The video had the favored music Pasoori within the background. Followers have been overjoyed to see the put up and flooded the video with feedback, saying that it was ‘satisfying to observe’. The music Pasoori has been sung by Ali Sethi and Shae Gill.
Zulfiqar Jabbar a.k.a Xulfi expressed his gratitude on the transnational popularity of his song as he is heading the coke studio 14 this year.
Indian Comedian Varun Grover took to Instagram and shared the video on his Tales with the caption, “Britney Spears making Button dosa to the music of Pasoori is the type of international citizen liberals need.”
Romanian singer Adrian Sina, who is better known as Akcent has expressed love for The Current’s latest interview promo with Ayesha Omar and Ahsan Khan.
In the interview, the Bulbulay diva is seen opening up on her connection with Akcent. Ayesha reveals, “It started when he once stated in an interview that from Pakistan if he wants to collaborate with someone in acting or singing, it’s Ayesha Omar.”
Since then the two have been connected on Instagram. Adrian was quick to drop multiple red hearts in the interview’s comment section.
The Rehbra duo also answered multiple entertaining questions ranging from their bold shoots to controversies.
Earlier this year Akcent announced that he will be arriving in Pakistan to spend the holidays in Hunza. He aims to show the world that Pakistan is a ‘safe and beautiful country.
The How Deep Is Your Love singer turned to Instagram and Twitter simultaneously and posted a video wherein he can be heard saying “Hello, this is Akcent and I am so happy to see you again in Pakistan.”
Hello Pakistan, This time I have decided to spend some of my holidays in Hunza Pakistan to show the World that Pakistan is a Safe and Beautiful country. pic.twitter.com/il5EQaHqWk
In the caption of the video, Sina said “Hello Pakistan, This time I have decided to spend some of my holidays in Hunza Pakistan to show the world that Pakistan is a Safe and Beautiful country.”
The Romanian singer has held several music concerts in Pakistan in the past.
Pakistani fans welcomed Akcent’s announcement in the comment section. Ayesha was quick to warmly welcome him to Pakistan.
She commented “Welcome!!!!” followed by a heart emoji.
Last month, he also turned to social media and said “I have been to Pakistan many times and I always felt it like a home.”
Bollywood actor Ananya Panday made her debut in Bollywood with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year 2 with Tiger Shroff and has managed to mark her place in the film industry.
In a recent chat, the actress revealed that she has faced ‘sexism’ in the early days of her career.
During her recent appearance on The Ranveer Show, the Pati Patni Aur Woh diva said: “As soon as I started working, people started saying things like ‘you should fix this and fix that, like get a boob job or change something about your face. And, it is said very casually and not in direct words that you sometimes even don’t pick it up. They would say, ‘just fill up a little more. Put on some weight.’”
Ananya said that she felt hurt about it and would think, “Is that what people care about? Is that what I am reduced to? Is there nothing about me paramount to my waist size or chest size?” She said that the worst thing a person can do is judge them for their body.
Panday mentioned that she wasn’t promised work in the industry nor was spoken about any opportunities. The actress also said that she always wanted to be an actress but she never knew how she would accomplish that. “I never thought it was going to be easy,” Panday said.
Meanwhile, on the work front, the Khaali Peeli actress will be seen next in Puri Jagannadh’s action film Liger alongside Vijay Deverakonda, which will release in the theatres on 25 August 2022.
Earlier this year during Gehraiyaan’s promotions, Deepika Padukone explained how Ananya does not like sharing food and further elaborated on how they (Gehraiyaan’s leadcast) tried to invite themselves for a dinner at Ananya’s house but Panday was not keen on having them over.
When interviewer Cyrus Broacha asked Ananya why she did not want to have them over, she said, “Because my dad (Chunky Panday) is always roaming around in a towel. If you all still want to come, come.”
Director Shakun Batra and Deepika also revealed how Ananya never shares food.
Shakun and Cocktail diva recalled an incident when she didn’t share her keema pao with others but gave a few peas from the dish to Shakun.
While talking about the incident, Deepika told Cyrus Broacha on his show Cyrus Says on YouTube, “She doesn’t share her food.” Shakun further revealed how Ananya only shared some matar (peas) from the keema pao she was eating. Deepika then says, “At least you got that.”
Deepika added, “We invited ourselves to Ananya’s house because she said that she is having keema pao for dinner. We said thanks for inviting us and she was like ‘Yes if you guys wanna come, please come but there isn’t enough pao for you all.’” She further said, “We then waited 40 minutes for our food that we ordered but she kept eating hers and didn’t share.” Ananya then points at Shakun and says, “I gave him 2-3 matar (peas).”
Director Shakun Batra joined the conversation right after and pointed out how bizarre the reason was. “I can already imagine so many memes being made on that.”, he said.
Bollywood star Priyanka Chopra Jonas is proud to see Asian Talent getting recognition at the Cannes Film Festival 2022. “It’s especially heartening to see the recognition for all the powerful talent from Asia,” she captioned.
Taking to Instagram, the Krrish 3 star congratulated all the winners at the prestigious festival including Pakistani filmmaker Saim Sadiq for his award winning film Joyland.
It was followed by story that featured the cast of Joyland which won the Jury Prize of the Un Certain Regard & Queer Palm.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Chopra wrote, “Congratulations to all the winners at the Cannes Film Festival 2022.”
Reacting to the story, Pakistani film director Sadiq thanked Priyanka for the special mention. Re-sharing his story, PeeCee again congratulated the artist.
Indian singer Sidhu Moose Wala, 28, was shot dead on Sunday by unidentified assailants in Punjab’s Mansa district, a day after the Punjab government curtailed his security cover to crack the VIP culture.
According to Punjab police, Canada-based Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the murder of Sidhu.
The singer was touted as a youth icon as he established his name with chartbusters like Jatt Da Muqabla, Dollar, So high and Bambiha Bole.
Now a video from a concert of his in Dubai is going viral in which he shares his plan of visiting Pakistan by the end of this year. He wanted to perform in Lahore and Islamabad. The Game singer was also in talks for the same.
Sidhu first asked from the crowd how many had come from Pakistan to watch his show. He then said that he received many messages from the people of Pakistan to conduct a concert in their country. Listening to their demands, Sidhu then went on to make the most awaited announcement.
He announced from the stage that a live show will first be held in Lahore and the second in Islamabad. He also promised all the fans that the live show will surely be held in this year, 2022, itself. There couldn’t have been happier news for the Pakistani fans of Sidhu Moosewala and it was very well visible in the cheers of the crowd following Sidhu’s announcement.
His mother, Charan Kaur is inconsolable and demands justice for her son. Her last wish to see Sidhu married is left unfilled. She was preparing for Sidhu’s marriage since January 2022, and in one of her interviews, Charan Kaur had mentioned that her son would soon get married and had also revealed that it was a love marriage. The singer was engaged and was all set to get married soon.
Legendary Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a powerhouse vocalist, musician, composer and music director, primarily known for his qawwali. He has been an inspiration to many musicians across the globe.
While Khan is widely credited for introducing qawwali music to the international audience, he has also had a big impact on contemporary South Asian popular music, including Bollywood music.
The Shahenshah-e-Qawwali once opened up about music composers copying his music. He even took names of composers Anu Malik and Viju Shah.
While interacting with Zee TV a few decades ago, Khan was asked about Indian music directors, who were inspired by his work. Responding to the question on who he thought made the ‘best copy’ of his songs and deserved the ‘best copy award’, the Pakistani musician said, “Not best copy, they have done good work. Viju Shah has done well. Anu Malik has also copied me well.
Bollywood has often been called out for plagiarising Khan’s songs.
Something wrong with the bollywood. Originality and creativity at its worst. Just saw DIL GALTI KAR BAITHA HAI’s remix, they r spoiling beautiful songs in the name of commercialize.
Hindi cinema has been accused of adapting and copying NFAK’s qawwalis and songs a few of which include, Mera Piya Ghar Aya, Kitna Pyara Tujhay Rab Ne Banaya’ which happened to be a rip-off NFAK’s song ‘Kina Sona Tenu Rab Ne Banaya’ and another ‘Mujhe Ek Pal Chain Na Awe’ from the film Judaai that happened to be a copy of ‘Sanu Ek Pal Chain Na Awe’ by the legend himself.
Former National Assembly member and television host Dr. Aamir Liaquat took to his Instagram handle to lash out at former PM Imran Khan.
The Aalim Online host has held Imran responsible for his recent split with wife Dania Shah.
He also accused Imran of paying Dania so that she seeks divorce from him. Aamir went on to predict Imran’s divorce, and predicted that Bushra Bibi will leave him.
Earlier this month he reacted to the speculation about his potential marriage with journalist and former PM Imran Khan’s ex-wife Reham Khan.
The Neelam Ghar host reacted to a netizen’s tweet that if he and Reham actually get married then they’ll have a son like Atta Tarar.
Aamir replied that the answer will soon come from the skies. He also took a jibe at PTI by saying that there is justice on the skies and not Tehreek-e-Insaaf.
The veteran host stated recently stated that sources from FIA have informed him that PTI’s social media team is behind his character assassination on social media to make Imran Khan happy as he was upset with Liaquat for ditching PTI at a crucial stage.
Aamir also dragged Fawad Chaudhry’s name in the matter and stated that he overlooks the social media department.
The Current reached out to Former focal person on digital media to former PM Khan, Dr Arsalan Khalid who dismissed these claims and exclusively said, “Aamir is so irrelevant that we don’t even think about him.”
Prior to his seperation with Dania Shah, he published a video message against Khan.
Aamir claimed that ever since Imran has met Russian President Vladimir Putin, he has become like him, adding adjectives like “stubborn, ill-mannered and rebellious.
Last month the Aalim Online star posted a series of video in which he expressed his anger on PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s statement in which he called out politicians who left his political party.
Aamir said that he is not a traitor, instead former PM Imran Khan is the traitor according to him. The veteran host also slammed PM Khan for dissolving the assembly.
— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) April 5, 2022
“اپنے دوست کو چیف لگوانا چاہتے تھے ان سے فیض حاصل نہ ہو سکا۔ میں آپ کو بتانا چاہتا ہوں کہ قمر چمک رہا ہے…” بقول صوفی تبسم–وہ مجھ سے ہوے ہم کلام– اللہ اللہ @AamirLiaquat بنام عمران خان pic.twitter.com/iHGh7ZzIpp
He posted another video with some aggressive remarks against his opponents.
رنڈی کے بچے باپ کے کہنے پر دھمکیاں دے رہے ہیں حملے کی کوشش کی تو کراچی کا لائنز ایریا باہر نکل آئے گا،پھر کیا ہوگا میں نہیں جانتا الطاف حسین کا ساتھی رہا ہوں سوچ سمجھ کر قدم اٹھانااور کارگل کے فاتح جنرل مشرف کا تحفے میں دیا ریوالور ساتھ رکھتا ہوں غداروں کو واصل جہنم کردوں گا pic.twitter.com/rTzW2FpOwJ
— Aamir Liaquat Husain (@AamirLiaquat) April 5, 2022
Independent filmmaker, Saim Sadiq’s feature film, Joyland has become the first film from the subcontinent to win a jury prize at Cannes.
Pakistani film “Joyland”, written and directed by debutant Saim Sadiq, won the Jury Prize in the Un Certain Regard section of the 75th Cannes Film Festival on Friday, becoming the first-ever film from the subcontinent to bag the award.
Joyland, a drama about a Lahore family in the firm grip of deep-rooted patriarchy, was pipped to the section’s top award.
The award for “Joyland” represents a global breakthrough of immeasurable proportions for the relatively small Pakistani movie industry.
Incidentally, Joyland also won the Prix Queer Palm, awarded by Jury chaired by filmmaker Catherine Corsini on Friday. One of the central characters in the film is a transwoman played by a real-life transwoman Alina Khan
Earlier it also became the first ever Pakistani feature film to get a nomination at the Cannes film festival. It will be screened at the 75th Anniversary of the annual Cannes film festival. This film has made history by getting selected among the 14 films in the feature film category.
Sana Jafri who starred in the film took to her Instagram to share the proud moment for Pakistan with a screenshot from Cannes official website. The film, Joyland was written in the category of Uncertain Regard.
Many celebrities congratulated the entire team of the film.
Mahira Khan wrote, “This is amaaaazin’G! Congratulations to the entire team. And to Pakistan.”
Actor, Osman Khalid Butt also congratulated on Twitter, “This is FANTASTIC. What a huge moment for Pakistani cinema. Congratulations, Saim and the entire team of Joyland!”
This is FANTASTIC. What a huge moment for Pakistani cinema. Congratulations, Saim and the entire team of Joyland! https://t.co/q79oopWz6y
Actor and model, Adnan Malik also shared the news on his Instagram story and congratulated to the whole team of the film, “This is some incredible news to wake up to.”
Oscar-Award winner, Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy also took to her Instagram story to share her pride in achieving a milestone by Saim Sadiq.
Ms Marvel actor, Nimra Bucha also celebrated the proud moment for Pakistan and Saim on her Instagram story
Nadia Afgan wrote, “So proud of you, Saim Sadiq! Mommy loves you” as she posted Cannes’ official tweet on her Instagram story.
