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Turkish film Miracle In Cell No 7 – 7. Koğuştaki Mucize in the local language – is coming to Pakistani cinemas on March 13.
HKC Entertainment, an entertainment company primarily involved in acquiring and distributing Bollywood and Hollywood movies in Pakistan, shared the news on social media.
The Legend of Maula Jatt producer Ammara Hikmat also confirmed the news. Though Hikmat said that the film will be the first Turkish film to release in Pakistani cinemas, a quick Google search revealed that Muhabbat Ek Ittefaq was released in Urdu earlier in 2013.
First Turkish Film in Pakistani cinemas all set to release on 13th of March..
The film based on the 2013 Korean movie Miracle in Cell No 7 is “a heartwarming story” about the love between a mentally-ill father, Mehmet, who is wrongly accused of murder, and his young daughter. Mehmat is sentenced to death for a crime he didn’t commit and is innocent. He needs a miracle so that he can be reunited with his daughter.
7. Koğuştaki Mucize has a rating of 8.3 on IMDb and was reportedly the most watched Turkish film in 2019.
The film will be releasing in Turkish with English subtitles. It starres Aras Bulut Iynemli, Nisa Sofiya Aksongur and Deniz Baysal.
The first look of Emmad Irfani and Ghana Ali’s Gawah Rehna based on the Khilafat Movement is out.
Emmad, who stole the audiences with his performance in Cheekh, shared the poster on Instagram.
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According to the film’s official social media account, Gawah Rehna “is a story celebrating our history and our unsung heroes.” It is set in the 1900s when the Muslims of the subcontinent stood up against the British Raj and started the Khilafat Movement.
“It is a story of courage, hope and resilience against incredible odds and that’s why it will make its viewers proud of their history and their heroes who stood up against tyranny and injustice.”
The film is written and directed by Tahir Mahmood who has served as an official of the Foreign Service in Turkey. It will be released in Pakistan and Turkey both. Earlier, it was being reported that the film is a joint production with Turkey but Emmad later clarified that the film is entirely a local production and that it will be released in Turkey. Veteran actor Qavi Khan is also an integral part of the film. An official release date has not been announced.
Meanwhile, speaking exclusively to The Current, Emmad shared that the vision for the film came about when the director was living in Turkey. Mahmood was intrigued by the respect the Turks have for the Pakistanis and that is what motivated him to study the history of the two countries. He found that the brotherly ties of both the countries date back to the early twentieth century and the findings fascinated so much that he decided to make a film on it to further the ties between the two countries as well as highlight them.
Talking about his own character, Emmad said that his character belongs to interior Punjab and through the course of the film realises his life goal and purpose.
When asked what motivated him to do this project, given that it is his debut film, Emmad said that he wanted to highlight Pakistan’s history and that films are a very powerful medium to do that.
“Much of the subcontinent’s history has been presented to the world through Bollywood. Pakistan’s point of view is not known as such,” the actor remarked, adding that our history it is imperative for the world to see our history.
Irfani also said that the strong script and the director’s blind faith and passion is what motivated him even further.
Here are some BTS shots from the sets of the film.
Rich tributes poured in from Pakistan and across the border for veteran comedian and stage actor Amanullah, who passed away on Friday at the age of 70 after prolonged illness.
Comedians Kapil Sharma and Johnny Lever were among those who expressed their grief over the comedian’s death. While Sharma tweeted his condolences, Lever while speaking to a Pakistani TV channel expressed his grief and praised Amanullah for being “a great stand-up comedian”. He shared that the two would often correspond over the phone.
He was not only a great artist.. he was a legend.a man with a big heart who gave opportunity to many artists to fulfill their dreams.nobody can fill ur place ever khan sahib.we will miss u.may ur soul Rest In Peace #amanullahkhan#RIPAmanUllahhttps://t.co/YG6gC7uZpI
Amanullah was part of an Indian television show, Great Indian Laughter Challenge, and has apparently trained many art students who credit their acting to him.
Meanwhile, politicians, actors, sportsmen and audiences from Pakistan expressed their grief over Amanullah’s death.
Deeply saddened by the passing away of renowned comedian Amanullah. He spent his whole life in spreading smiles on the faces of people. May Allah rest his soul in peace!
Saddened to learn about the passing away of our veteran comedian, top artist Amanullah Khan. May ALLAH rest his soul in peace and give enough strength to his family and friends to cope with this huge loss. Throughout his great career he had bn bringing smiles on millions of faces pic.twitter.com/0EPiawTSKK
— Faisal Javed Khan (@FaisalJavedKhan) March 6, 2020
Amaanullah sb has passed away may the ALMIGHTY bless his soul . A man who made us laugh even in the darkest hours has left us . This nation will never forget you . pic.twitter.com/NvA5x8ky78
Amanullah sahab was a legend and the undisputed king of comedy. May Allah grant him a place in jannat. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/f3SNeP2OTT
Deeply saddened by the news of stage drama icon Amanullah’s demise. He was my favourite and very close to me. Even before I played top level cricket I used to watch his dramas at Lawrence garden. He had amazing wit and spontaneity which left audience in splits. RIP .
One of the legends of theater & TV Amanullah Khan has passed away. He was an industry in himself leaving a legacy behind. What an irreplaceable loss. May Allah bless his soul and may he rests in peace. Indian fans also must have his memories from Laughter Challenge. pic.twitter.com/LmWh4n3FE7
Feroze Khan has announced that he is quitting the showbiz industry and “will only act and provide my services for the teaching of Islam.”
– my fans have been waiting for a statement from me. I announce that I quit the showbiz industry and will only act and provide my services for the teaching of Islam through this platform if needed else anything but this InshAllah,Request you all to pray for me and my loved ones.
Feroze’s announcement comes weeks after he deactivated his Instagram account and his wife, Syeda Alizey posted a picture in an Instagram story praying for her husband’s spiritual journey giving rise to speculations that the actor was quitting the entertainment industry.
Earlier, Hamza Ali Abbasi had said that he was quitting the industry but later said that he hasn’t quit acting but is, in fact, taking a break to focus on his spiritual journey.
Thankyou❤. As i said in my video, i haven’t quit acting bcz i dont see it any whr in Islam as being haraam in itself. I just took a long break from acting to give more time to religion & insha Allah will make & maybe act in projects made within boundaries Allah has set for us.
It is pertinent to mention here that Feroze and Hamza performed Hajj together last year along with Atif Aslam.
Khan started his career as a host and made his TV debut in 2014 with the drama serial Chhup Raho. He made his film debut with Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai in 2016 alongside Sajal Aly. He later played a lead role in the drama serial Khaani which was a big hit propelling him to stardom. The trailer of his upcoming film Tich Button recently dropped and his latest drama Ishqiya is currently on-air.
On the personal front, Khan is the younger brother of acclaimed actor Humaima Malick. He tied the knot with Syeda Alizey Fatima Raza in 2018 and has a son with her.
James Louis Lipton passed away and Pakistan’s actor Mahira Khan penned a heartfelt note for the departed soul. Turns out that Mahira Khan is a diehard fan of the American writer, lyricist, and actor. The actress took to Twitter to share an emotional tribute.
Heart just sank!! Thank you James Lipton for a show I have watched and rewatched (still watch) for as long as I can remember. ‘What would you like God say to you when you enter the pearly gates of heaven?’ Rest In Peace♥️ https://t.co/p5oyjKOS50
James Louis Lipton was the executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series ‘Inside the Actors Studio‘. He founded and hosted the show for 25 years interviewing many and celebrities of the years.
Earlier, poet and lyricist Javed Akhtar also raise his voice against the violence.
He tweeted: “So many killed, so many injured, so many houses burned, so many shops looted, so many people turned destitute but police has sealed only one house and looking for his owner. Incidentally, his name is Tahir. Hats off to the consistency of the Delhi police.”
So many killed , so many injured , so many house burned , so many shops looted so many people turned destitutes but police has sealed only one house and looking for his owner . Incidentally his name is Tahir . Hats off to the consistency of the Delhi police .
Actors Raveena Tandon, Swara Bhaskar and directors Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt and Anurag Kashyap have also spoken up against the violence in India’s capital.
Many protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been taking place in Delhi for months now but the situation appears to have worsened dramatically after shocking incidents of police brutality at universities and a mosque burning down by a mob.
Ever since Navin Waqar came in Humsafar, her toned and fit body set fitness goals. In a recent social media post, the actor elaborated on how she maintains a healthy fitness regime.
Navin shared how she tries to maintain a balanced diet and get in as much exercise as possible to burn those extra calories.
Violent protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) have been taking place in Delhi for months now but the situation appears to have worsened dramatically after shocking incidents of police brutality at universities emerged in the past couple of days.
As per reports, over a dozen people were killed with over 200 people injured in the violence in North-East Delhi since Monday. It is pertinent to mention here that US President Donald Trump was in India during the time of these protests.
With #DelhiBurning and #DelhiViolence trending on Twitter since Monday, many celebrities from Bollywood and Lollywood have come forward to speak out against the targeted brutality against Muslims in India.
Hamza Ali Abbasi, who is among the most vocal actors, was the first to raise his voice.
Several Muslims murdered on the streets, mosque vandalised, Muslim homes/businesses burned, DELHI terrorised by Hindutva extremists. The world MUST TAKE NOTICE or else this entire fragile region can descend into unprecedented violence. #DelhiBurning#DelhiRiots#DelhiCAAClashes
With more than 200mil muslims living under your flag how can the govt let this happen. Kudos to ones standing up & protecting their own despite having an extremist as their PM. Its time to raise voice for this unjust in India aswell. https://t.co/Fcg9S9MDxT
The amount of hate being spread amongst the people is disgusting! Minds have been corrupted & as a result so mny innocent lives lost and injured! Its a catastrophe, not be taken lightly #DelhiRiotshttps://t.co/h35m3gVTHU
Actor Mansha Pasha also wrote in a tweet, “So terrifying to see what is happening in India. Prayers for all minorities and all the people in India fighting and protesting against these bigots.”
Horrifying! Hindutva terrorists! So terrifying to see what is happening in India Prayers for all minorities and all ppl in India fighting and protesting against these bigots https://t.co/4OGyTRiMFo
the level of violence is being increased in Delhi . All the Kapil Mishras are being unleashed . An atmosphere is being created to convince an average Delhiite that it is all because of the anti CAA protest and in a few days the Delhi Police will go for “ the final solution “
A Muslim living in India gave an interview to the BBC Hindi, presenting an eyewitness account of the violence.
जब भूरा ख़ान अपनी आपबीती सुनाते-सुनाते इतने भावुक हो गए कि गला रुंध गया…उनका सबकुछ जलकर ख़ाक हो गया. वीडियो: फैसल मोहम्मद अली/प्रेम भूमिनाथन/शुभम कौल pic.twitter.com/cFRCDlbX3q
Omar Shahid Hamid’s best-selling debut novel The Prisoner is coming to Netflix, though it’s unclear whether as a movie or a series.
In an exclusive interview with The Current, when asked when his novel is being made into a movie, the officer responded, “Its production is underway and it is hoped that a deal will soon be made with Netflix or some streaming service.”
“And most likely, we’ll start shooting it in summers. So…fingers crossed,” he added.
Inspired by his experiences in the police service, Omar penned the novel, while on a sabbatical. The book is centred around an American journalist who is kidnapped.
A brief synopsis of the novel reads: “On an unusually cold December evening in Karachi, American journalist Jon Friedland is kidnapped from one of the city’s poshest neighbourhoods. His captors plan to post a video of his execution on Christmas Day. The kidnapping has come at a bad time, embarrassing the Pakistani government in front of their US allies. The clock is ticking. Will the police and Intelligence Agencies recover Friedman alive?”
“The story careens through the streets of Karachi, taking the reader into an all too real world of jihadis, corrupt police officers, and bloodthirsty political henchmen – all placed together in a city where no one is quite what they seem.”
Hamid is also the author of The Spinner’s Tale (2015), The Party Worker (2017), and The Fix (2019).
