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  • Determined Alia Bhatt takes center stage on fiery poster for Karan Johar’s Jigra

    Determined Alia Bhatt takes center stage on fiery poster for Karan Johar’s Jigra

    Get ready for action, drama, and suspense as Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt stars in her latest film ‘Jigra’, releasing in October. The RRR actress shared the poster of the film with the caption, “Kahaani bahut lambi hai aur bhai ke paas waqt bahut bahut kam.”

    The film, produced by Karan Johar, written and directed by Vasan Bala, tells the story of a sister’s unwavering love and protection for her brother, played by Vedang Raina who was last seen in his debut feature film ‘The Archies.’

    The teaser trailer for Jigra is set to be released on September 8, 2024. Orgiginially scheduled for September 27, 2024, the film’s release date has been updated to October 11, 2024, giving fans a new date to look forward to in cinemas.

  • Yasir Shami granted bail in Aamir Liaquat video case

    Yasir Shami granted bail in Aamir Liaquat video case

    A Karachi court has confirmed bail for YouTuber Yasir Shami in a case involving the leak of inappropriate videos of the late televangelist Aamir Liaquat, a former member of the National Assembly, preacher, and host.

    Yasir Shami was already out on bail in the case with a bond of Rs. 500,000, while the other suspect, Liaquat’s ex-wife Dania Shah, is also out on bail in the same case.

    After the bail period expired, Yasir Shami appeared before the Karachi Sessions Court on September 5 and filed a new bail application. The court confirmed his bail under the same bond conditions.

    Speaking to the media after being granted bail, Yasir Shami stated, “I am a journalist, and my responsibility is to report the news.”

    His lawyer further added, “Shami did nothing wrong by sharing the news and did not break any laws.”

    In June 2022, Aamir Liaquat Hussain was found unconscious at his residence and was later pronounced dead after being shifted to the hospital. Before his death, he had been under severe mental stress. A few weeks earlier, videos featuring him without clothes went viral.

    Following Aamir Liaquat’s passing, his first wife, Bushra Iqbal, along with their son and daughter, filed a complaint against Dania Malik with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Karachi in July 2022, alleging her involvement in leaking the videos.

    The FIA subsequently registered a case against Dania Shah under Sections 20, 21, and 24 of the PECA Act 2016 on October 10, 2022. She was arrested by the FIA from Lodhran, Punjab, in December 2022, but was later released on bail by a Karachi court.

    At one point, the Judicial Magistrate of Karachi, East, also charged Dania Malik in a case related to the leaking of an indecent video on social media. The case remains under trial.

  • Fahad Mustafa’s very unusual alternate career path will make you laugh

    Fahad Mustafa’s very unusual alternate career path will make you laugh

    Renowned actor Fahad Mustafa recently appeared on The Knock Knock Show with Mohib Mirza, where he also discussed his career his career.

    Mirza asked him what he would have done if he had not become an actor, to which Mustafa responded, “If I were not an actor, my father would have opened a biryani restaurant for me.”

    “Before acting, my father took me to Faizan Shaikh’s home, who was already running a biryani restaurant.

    “Faizan Shaikh and his wife have a biryani business, and our families already knew each other,” he revealed

    According to him, the actor’s mother explained how the biryani business was managed and the challenges faced.

    “Faizan Shaikh’s mother told me about the herbs to add to the biryani and explained how the business is run.”

    He, thus, jokingly remarked, “If I hadn’t become an actor, I would have opened a biryani restaurant.”

    Mirza then asked nationally about the most debated concern: Will the biryani include potatoes?

    “I did not know biryani had potatoes in it, but my life would have become a potato,” he replied.

  • Naumaan Ijaz’s unexpected decision opened the door for Shaan Shahid’s film career

    Naumaan Ijaz’s unexpected decision opened the door for Shaan Shahid’s film career

    Shaan Shahid, the shining star of the film industry, has dazzled audiences for years with hits upon hits. However, few know that his successful return to the spotlight was sparked by Naumaan Ijaz’s sudden exit from the film Ghoonghat.

    Recently renowned director Syed Noor appeared as a guest on the Ambreen Fatima YouTube show. During the podcast, the host asked, “Tell me if you also had any involvement with Shaan Sahib’s comeback, what memories do you have about that?”

    Noor responded, “Yes, Shaan was actually a very talented artist. His first film was a hit, and so was his second. When someone hits it big in our film industry, they start casting the same person over and over. Shaan was very young at that time and kept doing films, but they continued to fail. Eventually, people stopped casting him, and he didn’t care much and went to America. I don’t know what he did there. But Madam Neelo [Shaan’s mother] often used to message me, asking to call Shaan. She would say, ‘Call Shaan,’ and then there was Javed Nami, who was Shaan’s PA, who would come and say, ‘Sir, please call Shaan.’”

    The Choorian director shared a fascinating story about Shaan Shahid’s journey, saying, “When we were planning the film Sangam and Ghoonghat, Shaan’s role was initially going to be played by Naumaan Ijaz. But he had some issues and had to leave, so I got the chance to cast Shaan. The producer was Shehzad Rafiq, and he was part of a group that made the film.”

    Talking about casting Shaan Shahid in the film Ghoognhat Syed Noor said, “When we announced that Shaan would be part of the film, the buyers of the film pulled out. They demanded their money back because they did not want to work with Shaan. The producer told me that I should work with someone else. I said that I would not work without Shaan. Eventually, they also asked me to leave. But I stood firm.”

  • Waheed Murad’s son shares strong opinions on biopic about his father

    Waheed Murad’s son shares strong opinions on biopic about his father

    Film producer and actor Adil Murad, son of the iconic actor Waheed Murad, has expressed that he does not wish to make a film about his father’s life.During a phone interview on ‘ZAH Entertainment’s YouTube show,’

    Murad discussed his father, the late Waheed

    Murad.Adil said, “Even if I agreed to make a film about Waheed Murad’s life, an actor would have to portray him on screen. Can we truly accept anyone in the role of Waheed Murad? Is there an actor who can do justice to his role?”The host asked, “Even if a biopic were made, couldn’t you use his name to earn royalties and contribute in some way? To me, however, his respect and legacy are far more valuable than money.”

    Murad replied, “Waheed Murad had his own unique style, and that made him a famous actor. It’s difficult to capture that reality.”

    When discussing remakes of Waheed Murad’s films,

    Adil remarked, “Many people have approached me about making a film on Waheed Murad’s life, but I always ask them: where can we find actors like Waheed Murad or Zeba?”Someone would have to portray him on screen, but can we accept anyone else in that role? And would they be able to do justice to it as Waheed Murad Sahib did?”

    Adil Murad fondly recalled his father’s style, saying, “From the way he walked, sat, moved his hands, to even the movements of his eyes—everything was uniquely his. That’s what made him stand out. Every action he performed made him a complete actor.”

  • ‘I love his work, he’s a phenomenal actor,’ Vaani Kapoor praises Fawad Khan

    ‘I love his work, he’s a phenomenal actor,’ Vaani Kapoor praises Fawad Khan

    Bollywood and Lollywood cinema fans have something exciting to look forward to, as heartthrob Fawad Khan will soon share the screen with Bollywood actress Vaani Kapoor in a highly anticipated film.

    While details about the film remain hidden from the public, Vaani has spoken up about Fawad. During an interview with BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid she was asked that several publications including film fare and deadline, have reported that she is doing a film with Fawad Khan. “I know you can’t speak about whether or not you’re doing this film. Hypothetically, if you were doing a film with Fawad, how exciting would that be for you? And how much of a fan are you of his work?”

    Vaani Kapoor replied, “I love his work. I’ve seen a couple of his shows on the streaming platforms. Back in the days, I used to watch it with my mom, and I love him. I think the audience here in India has loved him for the artist that he is, the craft that he possesses, and the fact that he is supremely talented.”

    The host followed up asking, “You mentioned you’re a fan of his OTT platform work. Are you team Humsafar or team Zindagi Gulzar Hai?”

    The Khel Khel Mein actress replied, “I love them both I do, I can’t differentiate, I think he is a phenomenal actor.”

    According to reports from Film Fare, Fawad will play a British chef in the film which will be directed by Aarti Bagdi, and will be shot in London and Dubai.

  • There is one thing Ali Safina will never ever do

    There is one thing Ali Safina will never ever do

     
    Ali Safina has established himself in the entertainment industry with a successful acting, modelling and hosting career. He recently appeared as a guest in Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where the host asked, “One thing you will never do.”

    Safina replied, “I will never talk nonsense against Pakistan. Nowadays, it has become a trend to say bad things about Pakistan or whatever. We constantly talk badly about our own people. You know, people talk about the establishment, then cricketers, then artists. I mean, give us a break.”

     The Fairy Tale actor reflected on the trend of negativity, expressing disappointment at how quickly people criticize and judge their own country’s achievements.

    “What I’m trying to say is, why everyone so angry is. Why is everyone judging others? I think our country is really great, a beautiful country, but people aren’t appreciating it. We’re destroying everything and fighting with everyone. Why are we fighting, we have nothing to celebrate. But even the little things sometimes we feel happy about them. Like recently, when our satellite went to space, people were still making negative comments about it,” he observed.
     
    Ali Safina continued, “Okay, tell me, when was the last time we sent a satellite? It’s the first time we did something like this. Now that Sparco has finally done it, it’s a good thing. You know, people need to talk positively. But again, they only criticize. You’ll never find me speaking badly about Pakistan.”
    Safina has starred in dramas like the Barat series, Suno Chanda, Chupke Chupke, and Very Film.

  • Zahra Noor Abbas, the food critic? Check out her review of a Korean family restaurant

    Zahra Noor Abbas, the food critic? Check out her review of a Korean family restaurant

    Renowned actress Zara Noor Abbas recently gave her fans a fun peek into their family life with a light-hearted vlog.

    Abbas and her family went to a restaurant to try what she called the “infamous” Korean BBQ.

    The vlog featured Zara’s mom, Asma Abbas, husband Asad Siddiqui and Asad’s mother, who were testing Korean BBQ for the first time.

    The reactions were priceless! Asma Abbas hilariously admitted that she’d rather stick to good old khichdi than these foreign dishes. Her comments added a hilarious twist; she couldn’t wait to return to her favourite comfort food.

    The caption for the video read: “No offence to Korean food but I guess, we don’t have the taste for it. The experience was fun but I won’t have Korean to save my life. I can’t. We can’t. Just can’t. We good with BIRYAAANI all the way.”

    Even though the Korean BBQ didn’t get rave reviews, the family had a blast, laughing and enjoying the moment together.

    Zara and Asad’s shared laughter and the light-hearted nature of the Vlog highlighted the warmth and camaraderie between their families, endearing them further to their fans.

    Check out the fun-filled vlog Zara shared below:

  • Hijab is not just about covering the head; I salute Zarnish’s decision: Nimra Khan

    Hijab is not just about covering the head; I salute Zarnish’s decision: Nimra Khan

    Famous actress Nimra Khan praised the hijab of former actress Zarnish Khan, who left the entertainment industry, and said that people should learn from her what the true meaning of hijab is.

    Recently, Khan was invited to a podcast discussing various topics, including her kidnapping.

    “Veil and hijab mean to cover the body and face completely. The purpose of hijab is not only to cover the hair and part of the face. Whether right or wrong, it is between me and Allah,” she said.

    “When one wears hijab, it means covering everything. If I stand before you (a man), nothing from head to toe should attract you. So, it covers not only the head but everything, including the eyes,” she added.

    Citing the example of former actress Zarnish Khan, Nimra said that her career was on the rise, but Zarnish left everything and started veiling. “She is not even sharing reels (short videos) while wearing hijab.”

    She added, “It is often seen that women and young girls wear hijab as a fashion statement. They wear hijab over jeans, pants, and shirts; some even wear makeup. They don’t understand the true meaning of hijab, which should not be done that way,” she said.

    “I understand that some people earn their livelihood through social media, but Zarnish gave up everything completely. I salute and respect her decision because few people have that courage,” she praised Khan.

  • Hania Aamir reacts strongly to her fake AI videos going viral

    Hania Aamir reacts strongly to her fake AI videos going viral

    Actress Hania Aamir spoke against her fake AI-generated videos circulating on the internet earlier this week.

    She expressed concern over the misuse of artificial intelligence on her Instagram and questioned the absence of laws regarding it.

    She shared a screenshot of the news from a private news website on her Instagram story.

    According to the news shared by the actress, videos went viral on social media, and the girl’s face resembled that of Hania Aamir.

    Hania Aamir clarified that these videos are not hers but were created using Artificial Intelligence (AI), making them appear convincing. She also questioned whether there are any laws to address this issue.

    After the videos of a girl resembling Hania Aamir went viral, some social media pages supported the actress and confirmed that the videos were AI-generated.

    Some social media users claimed that the girl in the videos is an Indian influencer who resembles Hania Aamir and frequently posts from various accounts.

    She shared a screenshot of the Instagram account in question, which is run by Anureet Sandhu, a user with over 22,000 followers and more than 100 posts, many of which were AI-generated videos with her face.

    The actress asked her followers to report the account, saying, “She has blocked me, but can you all report this account?”

    Shortly after her post, the account’s name was changed to “Core Sandhu,” seemingly to avoid being caught. Later, the user renamed it “Sandhu Core.”

    The videos have now been removed, and many of her fans reported the profile.

    Further investigation revealed the account was created in India, and its location was listed as Chandigarh.

    According to a screenshot shared by Hania, the account’s name has changed 18 times since it was created in September 2022.

    This incident has sparked new discussions about the ethical issues of AI technology and the need for stronger laws to prevent its misuse.