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  • Hina Khan shares moving photo of chemo’s affect on her body

    Hina Khan shares moving photo of chemo’s affect on her body

    Fighting cancer is tough, with chemo and radiotherapy sessions, weakness, lack of appetite and other side effects.

    Indian actress Hina Khan is bravely sharing the harsh realities of her battle with stage three breast cancer.

    She was diagnosed in June 2023 and has been undergoing treatment since then.

    On Instagram, Hina Khan shared various pictures of herself and said that the chemotherapy is just about to enter the final stages.

    She shared photos of her eyes with an emotional note: “Do you want to know what is giving me courage and strength in this difficult time? From that one eyelash that was once part of my eyelashes, a powerful and beautiful brigade enhancing the beauty of my eyes.”

    She described the last remaining eyelash as brave and a warrior during this grueling treatment and wrote, “I’m nearing my last cycle of chemotherapy. This one eyelash is my source of courage. It’s with me.” is fighting this disease, we are seeing all this and will continue to see it, God willing.

    Hina Khan further said that she has not used fake eyelashes since a decade, but now she has to do it for shoots.

  • Usman Mukhtar chose Jaffaa to shed light on domestic violence

    Usman Mukhtar chose Jaffaa to shed light on domestic violence

    Friday’s episode of Jaffaa took a different approach from other dramas. It featured a domestic abuse scene like many dramas do, but what stood out was how the abuse was handled afterwards.

    Usman Mukhtar, one of the stars of the show, explained on instgram that one reason he joined the show was to highlight the serious issue of domestic violence, something he had witnessed with someone close to him.

    He wrote, “You know, every week after Jaffaa’s episode airs, I post a picture of myself and ask for your thoughts on the recent episode. But today is a bit different. One of the two main reasons I took on Jaffaa was to highlight the devastating issue of domestic violence, something I’ve witnessed firsthand through someone very close to me. While I’m not directly part of this storyline, @mohibmirza and @mawrellous amazing performances beautifully capture the emotional weight of abuse. Their portrayal speaks to the suffering so many women endure in silence, and I hope it resonates with viewers in a way that encourages change.

    Thank you to our incredible director, @danishnawazofficial , and our producer, @momina.duraid , for their remarkable work on Jaffaa. Tackling the sensitive issue of domestic violence is no small feat, and both Danish bhai and Momina Bhabi approached it with immense care and responsibility.”

    In episode 21, Mirza’s character Hassan attacks Hocane’s Zara during an argument about his anger and her use of birth control. What made the episode unique was the reaction to the abuse — Hassan’s grandmother tries to hide it, but Mukhtar’s character immediately understands what happened when he sees Zara. He confronts Hassan, telling him there’s no excuse for hitting a woman.

    By the end of the episode, Zara’s father arrives and slaps Hassan, ordering the police to arrest him.

    While violence is often shown in Pakistani dramas, it’s rare to see consequences for abusers. Jaffaa took a different path by showing people around the abuser speaking out and ensuring there are real consequences for his actions.

  • Kajol’s determined cop is in over her head in Do Patti trailer

    Kajol’s determined cop is in over her head in Do Patti trailer

    The trailer of Do Patti, a new murder mystery film on Netflix, is generating a lot of excitement.

    Set in a calm hill station, the story takes place in the fictional town of Devipur.

    Inspector Vidya Jothi, played by Kajol, is investigating strange happenings involving Saumya, played by Kriti Sanon, and her husband, Dhruv, played by Shaheer Sheikh.

    Kriti and Kajol are making a comeback after 09 years, since their film Dilwale (2015).

    This film also marks Kriti Sanon’s debut as a producer.

    The film is directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi and written by Kanika Dhillion.

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

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

    During the trailer launch of Do Patti Kriti Sanon said,

    “Do Patti is incredibly special to me, not just because it’s my first film as a producer, but also because it allowed me to explore my own duality on-screen. This film has been like my baby, Kanika and I have nurtured it from the start, especially in our capacity as producers and it’s truly fulfilling to see this journey through with Netflix.”

  • ‘My first husband was abusive, addicted to drugs,’ reveals Dania Enwer

    ‘My first husband was abusive, addicted to drugs,’ reveals Dania Enwer

    ‘Tamasha’ contestant Dania Enwer, who was given the nickname Phuppho, has revealed details about her first divorce.

    Recently, she appeared on a morning show where she talked 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.”

    She said, “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.”

    Fans are currently loving her acting in Geo TV’s popular drama serial ‘Jaan Nisar.’

    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.”

    The message encourages fans to stay strong no matter what challenges come their way.
    Enwer regularly shares glimpses of her personal and professional life on Instagram, and fans can’t get enough of it.

  • How is Zhalay Sarhadi linked to Mughal-e-Azam?

    How is Zhalay Sarhadi linked to Mughal-e-Azam?

     
     Mughal-e-Azam is not just a film, it’s a landmark in cinema that has greatly impacted the film industry. The film beautifully captures the essence of love, sacrifice and art, and it still inspires people today. 
      
    During an appearance on After Hours, hosted by Ushna Shah, actress Zhalay Sarhadi shared her personal connection to the iconic film.  
     Zhalay shared that her grandfather, Zia Sarhadi, was an accomplished writer who contributed to some legendary films, including Mother India and Mughal-e-Azam. Zhalay said, “He was one of the writers of Mother India, he was one of the writers of Mughal-e-Azam also contributed as a writer for other significant projects. My father was a beautiful singer, which adds to our family’s artistic legacy.”
     
     Zhalay also talked about an interesting family connection, “My phupo is Salma Agha, and she may not be directly related to my father, she is my father’s cousin, so she is also part of the family.”
     
     “During my time working in India, I had the opportunity to collaborate with Annu Kapoor. When I first met him at 19, he asked me ‘What is your relation to Zia Sarhadi?” and I said, ‘He is my grandfather’ and he treated me with so much respect, making me feel valued despite being a newcomer. That was when I realized the depth of my family’s legacy,”  The Hadsa actress added. 
     
     Despite her impressive family background, Zhalay wants to establish her own identity in the entertainment industry, “I have never used any nepotism card; I wanted to make a name for myself based on my talent,” she stated.

  • Divya Khosla accuses Alia Bhatt of faking box office collections

    Divya Khosla accuses Alia Bhatt of faking box office collections

    Bollywood actress Divya Khosla has recently made some strong claims against fellow actress Alia Bhatt.

    Divya shared a story on her Instagram on Saturday, saying, “Went to Citi Mall PVR for Jigra show. Theatre was totally empty, all theatres going empty everywhere.”

    She continued, stating, “Alia Bhatt me sach mein Bahut Jigra hai.. khud hi tickets karide aur fake collections announce kar diye. Wonder why paid media is silent.”

    The official Instagram account of Dharma Movies posted a picture of Jigra’s box office collection during its opening weekend, which was 16.64 crore Indian rupees.

    Jigra has been produced by Karan Johar and written and directed by Vasan Bala.

    Divya’s comments have sparked significant discussion among fans and people in the film industry, but Alia Bhatt has not yet responded to these claims. However, this situation has definitely caught the public’s attention.

    The film Jigra was released in cinemas on October 11, 2024.

    The film’s cast includes Vedang Raina, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Yuvraj Vijan, Manoj Pahwa, Dheer Hira, and Jasan Shah.

    Here is the story of Divya Khosla:

    Here is the teaser of the film:

  • Syed Mohammad Ahmed reveals his favorite death scene

    Syed Mohammad Ahmed reveals his favorite death scene

    In Pakistani dramas, some actors seem to die in almost every role. Actor and writer Syed Mohammad Ahmed is one of them.

    Recently Syed Mohammed Ahmed appeared as a guest on ‘Hasna Mana Hai’ where he shared his favorite death scene.

    A fan in the audience asked, “Sir, like you appear in almost all Pakistani dramas, and coincidentally, you often die in them as well. So, which is your favorite death scene?”

    Syed Ahmed replied, “The best one was in Sabaat, and the funniest death was in Neeli Zinda Hai. I was hit on the head. The third one, which will be a good death, is coming soon. It’s in the drama Sunn Mere Dil. I’m going to die in a different way, and the camera angle was different too.”

    The host asked, “If you had to write your own death scene, how would you write it?”

    “I would write it so that there’s just a mention that I’ve passed away quietly in the background, without showing any dramatic scene or anyone crying over it,” The Meray Pass Tum ho actor replied.

    He has starred in dramas such as Shaista Shaista, Durr-e-Shehwar, Suno Chanda 2, Sinf-e-Aahan and Radd.

    Currently Syed Ahmed is starring in Sunn Mere Dil, written by controversial writer Khalil-Ur Rehman Qamar and directed by Haseeb Hassan.

  • Every curly haired girl will identify with Hajra Yamin’s struggles

    Every curly haired girl will identify with Hajra Yamin’s struggles

    Actress Hajra Yamin has revealed that she was stopped from straightening her hair by several drama makers who told her, “You look good like that, and you will be portrayed like that.”

    She recently appeared on Ahmad Ali Butt’s podcast, where she spoke candidly about various issues.

    During the program, she admitted that although settling in Karachi was difficult, she is fortunate to have made good friends there.

    She said, “I started acting in theater. I was born in Multan, Punjab, but I also spent part of my life in Saudi Arabia, Rawalpindi, and other cities. However, because of acting, I settled in Karachi.”

    She added, “Although I was criticized for sharing fitness videos and pictures on social media, I never paid attention to such criticism.”

    Being active on social media is a full-time job that I cannot do, but I appreciate the work and hard effort of those who are active on social media.”

    After shooting for 10 to 12 hours, she doesn’t have the energy to use social media, which is why she’s not very active there, but she respects those who are.

    Talking about beauty standards in showbiz, the actress admitted, “While there have been some changes in the industry, I haven’t faced much discrimination.

    A couple of times, drama makers didn’t cast me due to certain reasons, and I was advised to ‘enhance’ my beauty, but I didn’t follow their instructions.”

    Instead, she explained, “I was cast by other drama makers.”

    Hajra Yameen said, “I never took anyone’s advice seriously and did not follow it. However, I was forbidden to straighten my hair.”

    She added, “I wanted my hair to be straightened, but the drama makers forbade me, saying they cast me because of my natural hair—they said it looks so good on me.”

    She pointed out that fame on social media is considered more important than beauty. “Those who have more followers are cast,” she explained.

    Earlier, actress Naima Butt had revealed that she was advised several times to cut her hair short, and a drama producer even refused to cast her because she didn’t cut her hair.

  • Here’s why The Legend of Maula Jatt left Babar Ali disappointed

    Here’s why The Legend of Maula Jatt left Babar Ali disappointed

    The Legend of Maula Jatt made a huge impact on the entertainment industry, turning into a money making blockbuster with over 600 crores minted at the box office. However, one of the film’s stars, Babar Ali, was disappointed over a powerful scene that was cut from the final version.

    During an appearance on After Hours, host Ushna Shah asked Babar, “You mentioned a dialogue that was cut, why was it cut out?”

    Babar Ali replied, “To make a long story short, he would say, ‘Remember one thing ‘Maulay Nu Maula Na Maray Te Maula Nahin Marda’.The way I was supposed to deliver that line was very loud, as blood was flowing through me and I was on my last breath. My wife had died, and my son was in danger with a thousand people attacking him. I was supposed to throw him away at that moment. The scene was supposed to be so intense that it was written in blood, and Maula Jatt has made 600 crores and risen above.”

    Babar still feel disappointed about missing that powerful scene that was cut from the final version.

    “Now, I feel very happy hearing that, that’s enough for me, however, there is still pain in my heart that the scene they had narrated should have been included. I think it’s a beautiful film, and the job done is commendable. I believe it should not have been cut from the audience’s perspective because you have a legendary film star delivering legendary lines. It should have been kept in, it was just crazy,” Ali added.

    Babar acknowledged Bilal Lashari’s skills, stating, “I always wanted to see how well that film was directed, and there’s no doubt about that. I’m not saying this because I’m a part of that film, it’s a source of pride for Pakistan. I think if that line had been delivered, it would have been a beautiful moment. The son carries the legacy of the father.”

    “For me, it was important to work with the director, and I told him not to cut that line,the director also acts very well, and when he says ‘action,’ I remember it. ‘If Maula does not die, then Maula does not die.’ That was supposed to be very loud; I delivered it at fifty percent of the intensity. Oh my God, at that moment, there was blood, arrows, and it was intense,” Babar added.

    The Legend of Maula Jatt, released on October 13 2022 in Pakistan.

    The film is written by Nasir Adeeb and directed by Bilal Lashari.

  • Nadia Hussain admits she pleaded for an invite to Salman Khan’s party

    Nadia Hussain admits she pleaded for an invite to Salman Khan’s party

    Actress Nadia Hussain has revealed that she pleaded to attend a party hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan.

    Talking on the show Hasna Mana Hai, where she shared interesting anecdotes from her career with host Tabish Hashmi, Nadia was asked about an incident from her visit to Mumbai, India, “When you went to India, what happened when you saw some scenes at the hotel where you were staying?”

    In response, Nadia said, “I had gone to Mumbai to shoot an advertisement, and Salman Khan’s sister’s birthday party was being held in the hall of the hotel where we were staying.”

    Nadia added, “When we found out it was Salman’s party, we were desperate to join and begged to participate somehow. Thankfully, we managed to get permission.”

    She continued, “All the Bollywood celebrities were invited to this party—Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, and Ranbir Kapoor were there. This was when Salman and Katrina were in a relationship, and Deepika and Ranbir were also dating.”

    She said that she didn’t interact with anyone, but she did see everyone.

    According to her, there is a significant difference between the parties of Bollywood stars and Pakistani celebrities.