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  • Fawad Khan to star with this Indian Actress Instead of Vaani Kapoor

    Fawad Khan to star with this Indian Actress Instead of Vaani Kapoor

    Actor Fawad Khan, who captured Bollywood’s heart with his debut in ‘Khoobsurat’ (2014) and ‘Kapoor & Sons’ (2016), is finally making a highly-anticipated return to Indian cinema films after a break of eight years.

    Reports had suggested earlier that superstar Fawad Khan will star with Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in a new film. While the film’s title hasn’t been announced yet, some details about Khan’s role and the shooting schedule have been shared.

    Reports say Khan will play a British chef in the film, which will be his first Bollywood role since 2016. The movie, directed by Aarti Bagdi, will be filmed in London and Dubai.

    His return to Bollywood is generating a lot of buzz, and fans are eagerly waiting for more details about the film.

    But now news reports in Indian media suggest that actress Ridhi Dogra and Fawad Khan will star together in a new project. The name of the romantic comedy has not been revealed yet, but news reports stare that the shooting will begin in New York and London by the end of this year, while the said film will be released at the end of next year.

  • Yasir Hussain’s family dynamics changed after his parents passed away

    Yasir Hussain’s family dynamics changed after his parents passed away

    Family dynamics can change a lot after losing loved ones, and Yasir Hussain is no exception to the rule.

    The actor has recently talked about the passing of his parents reshaping his perspective on relationships and responsibilities.

    Appearing as a guest on Meri Maa, hosted by Noor Ul Hassan, Yasir opened up about the lasting impact of his parents on his life.

    The host asked, “Why do we have so much bitterness towards our loved ones here?”

    Yasir replied, “I don’t know, but I feel that in our environment, the kind of atmosphere we have, there are many financial struggles and issues. The majority of people are dealing with financial problems. So, as you grow up, your primary concern isn’t about loving your people; it becomes about taking care of them, providing for them. When you enter that mindset of being a provider, you naturally become a bit stricter and more burdened, and that affection can decrease.”

    Hussain fondly recalls his father’s approach to parenting, emphasizing a warmth that was always present, saying, “He was the kind of father who would hug and kiss you in the morning, showing love, because he wasn’t caught up in those issues. I believe the relationship he had was unparalleled, he understood that nobody ever starved. That was a remarkable thing.”

    The host again asked, “You once mentioned that your mother gave you some advice that included traveling the world. Could you share what her guidance was for you?”

    The Taxali Gate actor said, “Yes, my mother told me to get married, but first, travel the world. I didn’t quite understand what she meant by that. She told me to explore before settling down, and then she left for Rawalpindi. Eventually, I realized that traveling the world was crucial, especially since my education wasn’t extensive. I had tried to complete my degree but didn’t succeed. My mother knew that I was earning and working, so she understood that I might not continue my studies. People often say that traveling broadens your exposure, and I found that to be true. Traveling has greatly helped me in writing, acting, and directing. It’s not just about reading books; it’s about meeting people and experiencing life.”

    “My mother had a unique way of treating all the children equally, ensuring balance among us. Parents have a special understanding of these dynamics, which is why, after their passing, the first feeling is that the bond they created has shattered. They maintained a certain attitude and exchange of love that kept everyone united. When they are gone, and the harmony is lost, you realize how important that connection was.”

  • Maya Ali’s befitting reply to marriage question

    Maya Ali’s befitting reply to marriage question

    Actress Maya Ali shared her wedding plans and the upcoming projects with her fans in a Q&A session on her Instagram.

    A fan asked, “Are you a part of Jo Bachay hain sang?” To which Maya Ali responded, “Yes”

    Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samait Lo is an upcoming drama series based on a novel written by Farhat Ishtiaq.

    Another fan asked, “Maya Ali ap shadi nhi karoga Kya?” To which Maya gracefully replied, “When the right time will come, In Sha Allah ”

    Ali will also star in the upcoming series, Sun Mere Dil, alongside Wahaj Ali; written by controversial writer Khalil Ur Rehmar Qamar.

  • Dream will come true if Laapataa Ladies competes at Oscars: Kiran Rao

    Dream will come true if Laapataa Ladies competes at Oscars: Kiran Rao

    Director and writer Kiran Rao has shared her feelings on the possibility of having her film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ nominated for the Academy Awards, also known as Oscars.

    During an interview with Press Trust of India, Kiran Rao said, “My dream would be fulfilled… if it (Laapataa Ladies) would go to the Oscars. But it’s a process, and I am hoping it will be considered. I am sure the best film will qualify, whoever they (Film Federation India) choose in the scheme of things.”

    “Our primary recognition comes from the audience’s response at the box office. If the audience and the nation appreciate our work, that would be the greatest accolade for us”, Kiran Rao added.

    The cast of the film includes Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, Sparsh Shrivastav Ravi Kishan, Chhaya Kadam, and Geeta Aggarwal Sharma.

    Laapataa Ladies was released on Netflix on March 1, 2024.

  • Artist Mansoor Ahmed Rahi’s wife accuses son of stealing paintings Worth Rs1 Billion

    Artist Mansoor Ahmed Rahi’s wife accuses son of stealing paintings Worth Rs1 Billion

    The wife of famous artist Mansoor Ahmed Rahi has filed an FIR against her son, accusing him of stealing her late husband’s paintings, which are worth over Rs1 billion, police have confirmed on Friday.

    On Thursday Mrs Rahi reported theft, even though the incident happened almost eight months ago. Shalimar police registered a case against Rahi’s son and his friends under Section 380 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

    According to the FIR, the couple’s son and six of his friends visited their home in Sector F-11 in Islamabad in January. Later, the son took his parents to dinner, leaving his friends at home.

    When they returned, the son took his parents upstairs, but Mrs. Rahi heard noises coming from the basement. When she asked about it, her son said it was nothing.

    However, when she went to check, she discovered 70 to 80 of her husband’s paintings had been removed from their frames and rolled up. She claims her son and his friends took the paintings away in a vehicle.

    She was deeply shocked and fell ill after learning about her son’s actions, as the paintings were worth around Rs1 billion.

    The artist passed away on May 12. Mrs. Rahi, still grieving, now wants legal action to be taken against her son and wants the stolen paintings returned.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s album Chain of Light released after 30 years

    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s album Chain of Light released after 30 years

    More than 30 years after it was recorded, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s legendary voice returns with the release of Chain of Light, a lost album released on Friday by Peter Gabriel’s Real World Records.

    The album was recorded in 1990 at Real World Studios. There are four tracks in the 41-minute album.

    The songs, including ‘Ya Allah Ya Rehman’ and ‘Aaj Sik Mitran Di’ take listeners back to the energy of Khan’s live concerts.

    The track ‘Ya Gaus Ya Meeran’ adds intensity, while ‘Khabram Raseed Imshab’ offers a joyful tone, highlighting the range of Khan’s legendary vocals.

    In addition to Nusrat on harmonium and vocals, the album features his brother Farrukh Fateh Ali Khan, tabla player Dildar Hussain, and chorus members Mujahid Ali, Rehmat Ali, Rahat Ali, Asad Ali, Ghulam Farid, and Khalid Mahmood.

    Peter Gabriel, founder of Real World Records, shared his admiration for Nusrat when the album was first announced in June.

    “What he could do with his voice was extraordinary,” said Gabriel. “We were proud to help bring him to a wider global audience. This album shows him at his peak.”

    The recordings were rediscovered in 2021 after being forgotten in storage during the label’s archive relocation.

    Gabriel called the rediscovery a “real delight,” noting that Chain of Light reveals Nusrat at his best.

    He passed away in 1997 at the age of 48, but he remains an influential figure in world music. His family members, including Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and his sons, continue his legacy.

  • ‘Your memory will live on through our children and me’: Shagufta Ejaz’s emotional tribute to late husband

    ‘Your memory will live on through our children and me’: Shagufta Ejaz’s emotional tribute to late husband

    Posting a beautiful tribute filled with love, actor Shagufta Ejaz took to Instagram to talk to her husband Yahya Siddiqui who passed away a few days ago.

    On Friday, Ejaz posted a collage of family photographs, depicting sweet moments with her family.

    She wrote, “You may be gone however, your love, legacy, and memory will forever be etched in my heart and in the hearts of our children. Your presence blessed us so much, and I do really appreciate all of that time we had together. Your memory will live on through our children and me. Your love, guidance, and support shaped me into the person I am today and I couldn’t be more thankful.”

    Remembering him as a father, she wrote: “Our children were the lights of your life, and you were their rock, their hero, and their shining example. I remember the way you made us laugh, the way you always knew how to make us feel better, and the way you always put others before yourself. Your selflessness, kindness, and generosity inspired me every day.”

    “You may be gone, but your memory will live on through our children and me. We will continue to show your loved ones that life is worthwhile to live, everything to be achieved, and memories to be remembered,” Ejaz wrote.

  • Sana Khan in tears as she reflects on a dark chapter of her life

    Sana Khan in tears as she reflects on a dark chapter of her life

    Former Indian actress Sana Khan has opened up about her experiences during her filming career and quitting it for a religious life.

    She recently appeared on Rubina Dilaik’s podcast, during which she talked about about her struggles as a Muslim in Bollywood.

    Dilaik asked Khan when and why she chose to return to her religion.

    In response, she said, “Sometimes we talk to people very well, but at that time our body language is not good. There was a time in my life when I started questioning myself why I was not happy.”

    While talking about Islam, she said, “As a woman, I didn’t realise when the devil made me naked.”

    “I don’t know when a shalwar-kameez, hair-oiled college-going girl got to shortcut and sleeveless, and I still cry when I think about it,” she added.

    “In our religion, a daughter is considered a blessing,” she added.

    Sana Khan said goodbye to Bollywood in 2020 and married Mufti Anas Syed in 2021. Since her marriage, she is living a happy life. Last year Sana Khan and Mufti Anas had a son.

  • ‘Don’t have to watch it’: Khushhal Khan talks violence in Duniyapur 

    ‘Don’t have to watch it’: Khushhal Khan talks violence in Duniyapur 

     
     
     Actor Khushal Khan has been making a name in the entertainment industry with impressive performances. He last starred in the web series ‘Barzakh’ in which he played the character of young Jaffer.
     
     During an appearance as a guest on Fuchsia Magazine, Khushhal Khan talked about the concerns surrounding his new project, Duniyapur.
     
     The host asked, “This isn’t a matter of concern, but in places where law and order isn’t taken very seriously, we’re showing such a drama that everyone is watching. Discussions have arisen about age ratings and whether it’s appropriate.”
     
     
     
     Khushal replied, “This is something we can discuss, it’s very explicit and has a lot of killings and that kind of content, now that everybody is watching, there’s no telling them to avoid it. Also, kids underage shouldn’t watch it if it’s explicit, if someone is sensitive to it, so it’s okay not to watch. If I had a problem with something, I wouldn’t watch it. I know myself well enough to decide that something isn’t for me.”
     
    He continued saying, “There’s a lot of content available online, and I have easy access to my phone and the internet, but I wouldn’t watch everything. The same goes for everyone else; if they’re sensible enough, they can judge by the trailers and teasers. Families can see the trailers beforehand, its right there in front of them. “
     
    “For every project we do in the future or have done in the past, if someone isn’t comfortable, they don’t have to watch it. Nobody is forcing you to. We would love for you to watch it and enjoy it, but if it makes you uncomfortable, that’s not our intention. Our intention is to entertain, not to make anyone feel uncomfortable”, the actor added.

    Khushhal also highlighted that there aren’t always explicit warnings for content in Pakistani dramas, saying,

    “I don’t think our dramas give those warnings. You know, smoking and alcohol are sometimes shown, and parents have to take control over what their families watch. There are even things that don’t show blood, for example, when a gunshot happens, blood isn’t shown, but that doesn’t make sense. If a bullet is fired, there should be blood.”
     
    “Logical things should be shown, not illogical things. Maybe there should be warnings that this drama has a certain level of violence, so small children shouldn’t watch it. There’s nothing wrong with a warning. Parents should be sensible enough to monitor what their kids are watching. Everything is out there, but as a parent, it’s your responsibility to supervise what your kids are viewing”, Khan added. 
     
    Reflecting on his own upbringing, Khushal Khan talked about his childhood and the importance of parental guidance in media choices.

    Khushhal Khan said, “My parents did the same with me; I was only allowed to watch certain movies at a certain age, and they monitored everything I watched. So, I would say parents should do the same. If I feel that something shouldn’t be shown to kids, then it shouldn’t be shown. My brother shouldn’t be watching certain things just let him watch Cocomelon.”
     
    Khushal Khan has starred in dramas such as  Qissa Merhabano Ka, Mubhabbat GumShuda, Wehshi and Muskhil.

  • Maula Jatt release in India hangs in balance

    Maula Jatt release in India hangs in balance

    Ameya Khopkar, leader of the extremist Hindu party Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), has said that those who like Pakistani actor Fawad Khan are “Indian traitors.”

    According to Indian media reports, extremist Hindutva groups have become active to stop the release of Pakistan’s record-breaking film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’ in India.

    Khopkar stated, “We will not allow the release of Pakistani films, nor will we allow their artists to work in Indian films.”

    Expanding his threats, Khopkar further said: “It is most infuriating that an Indian company is leading this plan. Following Raj Saheb’s orders we will not let this film release anywhere in India.”

    Raj Thackeray is the nephew of Bal Thackeray, known for his opposition to Pakistan and Muslims.

    The blockbuster Pakistani film The Legend of Maula Jatt is set to release in Indian theaters on October 2.

    Previously, the film was scheduled for release in India in December 2022, but was stopped after strong opposition from extremist Hindu groups and the MNS.

    The Legend of Maula Jatt was released worldwide on October 13, 2022, and was a phenomenal success at the box office.

    The film, a remake of the 1979 classic Maula Jatt, stars Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, and Humaima Malik.