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  • Farhan Saeed, Hania Aamir reunite for new drama serial ‘Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai’

    Farhan Saeed, Hania Aamir reunite for new drama serial ‘Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai’

    Farhan Saeed and Hania Aamir, loved for their on-screen chemistry in Mere Humsafar, are gearing up for a new Express TV drama, Kaisi Hai Ye Ruswai.

    The serial will be produced by Sheikh Amjad Rasheed and written by the late Asma Nabeel. Directed by Wajahat Rauf, the project brings together a talented cast including, Bushra Ansari, Kinza Hashmi, Noor Ul Hassan and Faizan Sheikh.

    It tells the story of people dealing with social pressures, personal dreams, unexpected problems and the search for justice.

  • Miss Universe Singapore makes revolutionary changes

    Miss Universe Singapore makes revolutionary changes

    In a big step towards inclusivity, the Miss Universe Singapore 2024 pageant will welcome a wider range of contestants this September.

    Previous rules required contestants to be single, unmarried, and within a specific age range.
    The new rules are:
    There is no upper age limit.
    There is no marital status requirement (married women, mothers, and divorcees can participate).
    Contestants must reside in Singapore for at least six months before September 1, 2024.

    The co-organizers of Miss Universe Singapore 2024 are King Kong Media Production, headed by Singaporean actor Mark Lee, and Beyond Entity, a Malaysian firm with a wealth of pageantry experience. The top prize winner, worth $10,000, will also represent Singapore at the Miss Universe 2024 pageant, which will take place in Mexico.

    Elaine Daly, the national director of Miss Universe Singapore and Miss Universe Malaysia 2003, highlighted the importance of the competition, saying, “This competition is more than just a crown. It’s a platform to inspire and advocate for causes close to your heart. We are seeking not just beauty queens but future actresses as well, following in the footsteps of many renowned actresses who began their journeys as beauty queens.”
    This new approach aims to empower contestants by allowing them to shine nationally and internationally.

  • Bollywood celebs who wore Pakistani designers at Ambani’s wedding

    Bollywood celebs who wore Pakistani designers at Ambani’s wedding

    Anant Ambani, the youngest child of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, may be on track to set a world record for the longest wedding celebration. The extravagant affair has featured numerous pre-wedding functions attended by celebrities, businessmen, and politicians from around the globe.

    Money has been openly displayed, culminating in an exhaustive series of events before Anant finally tied the knot with his fiancée Radhika Merchant.
    The wedding itself was a star-studded extravaganza, with Bollywood stars donning Pakistani designer dresses and joining in the celebrations.

    Notably, celebrities like Sara Ali Khan, Hardik Pandya, AP Dhillon, and Anand Piramal were spotted wearing outfits by Pakistan’s top designers Faraz Manan and Iqbal Hussain. The Ambani family radiated joy as they celebrated the marriage of their youngest son, with Bollywood celebrities dancing the night away while influential figures showered blessings on the happy couple.

    Check the pictures below:

  • Azfar Ali says three actresses need to improve their acting skills

    Azfar Ali says three actresses need to improve their acting skills

    With his recent comments, Azfar Ali, an actor and director, has sparked a debate in the entertainment industry. On Madeha Naqvi’s show, he stated that Kubra Khan, Ramsha Khan, and Nazish Jahangir need to improve their acting skills by gaining.

    During his appearance on Madeha Rizvi’s show, Azfar Ali was asked a pointed question, “Who do you think shouldn’t be working in films?” The options presented were Nazish, Kubra, and Ramsha, leading to a discussion on their acting abilities.

    Reflecting on his personal experience, Azfar Ali shared, “I remember casting Nazish Jahangir in her first lead role in my play ‘Gali Mein Chand Nikla’. She was a fresh face in the industry from Islamabad, and I saw potential in her. However, in the initial years, she struggled to secure lead roles. It’s heartening to see her now in prominent roles.”

    While talking about acting, Ali said, “But I believe that anyone who wants to act should understand that acting is a profession that requires hard work, not just beauty. You need to learn your craft, practice acting, and perform in theater to hone your skills. Find a mentor who can guide you, and don’t just rely on your looks to get ahead.”

    He added, “Not everyone can act; I mean, Kubra can’t act, Nazish can’t act, Ramsha can’t act. It’s a skill that requires talent and hard work to develop.”

  • Fans call for 3 Idiots to win an Oscar after academy shares clip

    Fans call for 3 Idiots to win an Oscar after academy shares clip

    The social media handles of the Academy Awards surprised fans by sharing a classic scene from Aamir Khan’s ‘3 Idiots’. A scene from the film, based on an examination incident where the characters cleverly deceive the exam proctor, was shown on the Academy Award’s Instagram account with the caption, “Rancho’s presence of mind was at 100% here.”

    It also included details of the film with the caption, “Film: 3 IDIOTS.Directed by Rajkumar HiraniWritten by Rajkumar Hirani and Abhijat Joshi (based on the novel “Five Point Someone” by Chetan Bhagat),Starring Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Omi Vaidya, and Boman Irani”

    The story of 3 Iditos revolves around the lives of three engineering students and their journey through college and beyond.
    Fans of the Indian film left comments on the post, with one saying that “the film is better than Hollywood movies and deserves an Oscar.”

  • Pakistani celebs rally against rising power bills

    Pakistani celebs rally against rising power bills

    Rising inflation across society has hit all sectors, leaving now one immune from its effects, not even celebrities. A few days ago, senior Pakistani actor Rashid Mehmood made headlines after sharing his hefty electricity bill for June 2024. His story resonated with millions on social media, who expressed their support and shared their own struggles with rising costs and inflation. Many reported finding it increasingly difficult to manage household expenses.

    Recently, more actors have found the courage to speak out againsy high electricity costs and the burdensome bills they are receiving.

    Humaira Channa Speaks Out

    Famous singer Humaira Channa, known for hit Lollywood songs, said, “You all know about the current situation in Pakistan. We are suffering from heavy bills. I urge government officials to give us relief. I got a bill worth 60,000 PKR, and we only use one AC at night. We are barely managing because we have kids studying in university, and we have to handle everything on our own.”

    Watch the video:

    Nooran Lal’s Struggle

    Another renowned singer, Nooran Lal, also opened up about her difficulties. She said, “I got two meters at home to keep our units controlled, yet we received heavy bills on both meters—40,000 and 33,000 PKR, along with taxes. We are artists with no other businesses and are barely managing. As a single woman running a household, it is really tough to deal with these finances. Is this what we deserve?”

    Maria Mir’s Concerns

    Singer Maria Mir also talked about receiving heavy electricity bills, stating that it has become extremely challenging for her to pay them.

    Watch the video here:

    Zahid Sharif’s Desperate Measures

    A former Pakistani Olympic player, Zahid Sharif, was reported to have considered selling his kidney to pay his electricity bill.

    Read the post here:

    Shugufta Ejaz’s Experience

    Even seasoned actor Shugufta Ejaz, who is relatively well-off, has expressed her distress over receiving hefty electricity bills.

    Read her posts here :

  • They did it again: The Simpsons predicted the arrival of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan

    Pakistan’s popular actor Imran Abbas has claimed that the animated series ‘The Simpsons’ had predicted the popularity of Chahat Fateh Ali Khan.

    Recently, the actor shared a video on his Instagram story of a scene from an old episode of the famous cartoon along with a screenshot of Bado Badi’s video, pointing at the striking similarities.

    The story read, “The Simpsons did it again, just like in the past, Simpsons had already predicted the doom of Fateh Ali Khan’s on us in their previous episodes.”

    The video features a character alongside one of The Simpsons’ main characters, Maggie. Both characters resemble Chahat Fateh Ali Khan, with the same hairstyle, modelled after the viral model Wijdan Rao in the picture.

    Imran Abbas, a Pakistani actor with 9 million Instagram followers, expressed surprise at the uncanny resemblance.

  • ‘Princess Diana’s wedding inspired me to pursue fashion’: HSY

    ‘Princess Diana’s wedding inspired me to pursue fashion’: HSY

    Fashion maestro Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, popularly known as HSY, recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, ‘Excuse Me,’ where he reminisced about his younger days and discussed his fashion inspirations.

    Hassan Shehryar Yasin recalled spending time in a women’s hostel with his mother, where he would enter and exit through the window because children were not allowed to stay with their mothers in the hostel.

    “I was so scared of being caught that I didn’t speak for two months,” he said.

    When Hassan started working abroad at the young age of 12, he realised that having money would lead to a better life.

    “I’ve had many different jobs. I worked at a petrol station, a burger shop, and even carried bricks at construction sites,” he remembered.

    Talking about his journey to becoming a fashion designer, HSY reveals that Princess Diana’s wedding played an important role in inspiring him.

    “I watched Princess Diana’s wedding with my mom and loved her dress. I thought, ‘That’s what makes someone famous.’ I wanted to make clothes like that too. I even made tissue paper dresses for my sister. That’s how my dream of becoming a fashion designer started,” he said.

    HSY deems his first fashion show as “a turning point” in his career.

    He auditioned in Lahore in 1994 and got selected. “It was a dream come true,” he says.

    “I rose to fame quickly, but I don’t attribute it to any special talent or skill. I believe it was pure luck and divine blessings that got me where I am today. I’m just grateful for the opportunity to do what I love,” HSY believes.

  • Does Yashma Gill admire Babar Azam? 

    Does Yashma Gill admire Babar Azam? 

    When actresses and cricketers interact, it creates pure magic. Fans often wonder if they exchange messages. This topic has been in the spotlight lately, with many wondering if cricketers send messages to actresses and if actresses respond.
    Recently, actress Yashma Gill appeared on ‘Elaichi’s The Fahad Ansari Show’. During the podcast, host Fahad Ansari asked, “Who is your favourite cricketer among the national players?”
     
    “I like Babar Azam because he represents Pakistan on the international stage and is one of the world’s best batsmen,” Yashma replied.

    She praised Babar’s performance and declared his success to be Pakistan’s success.

    Talking about messages from cricketers to actresses, Yashma said, “I have never encountered a situation where any actress informed me about receiving messages from cricketers. Personally, I have never received any messages from cricketers, nor have I ever initiated any communication with a cricketer. I have never had any conversations with cricketers or had the opportunity to meet any of them so far.”
    Discussing friendships with players on the national cricket team, “You can be friends with cricketers; why not? They are talented and represent our country with pride. I don’t want to be friends with Babar Azam, but if we do become friends, there is no harm in it.

  • Kardashians in India for billionaire wedding gala

    Kardashians in India for billionaire wedding gala

    Socialite sisters Kim and Khloe Kardashian were among the global celebrities spotted in India on Friday to attend a lavish three-day wedding ceremony staged by Asia’s richest man Mukesh Ambani.

    Ambani’s youngest son Anant and fiancee Radhika Merchant, both 29, will tie the knot over the weekend in the financial capital Mumbai following months of pre-marriage parties that have set a new benchmark in matrimonial extravagance.

    Earlier celebrations included a European cruise for 1,200 guests, a purpose-built Hindu temple at the Ambani family’s ancestral home and private performances by R&B star Rihanna and Canada’s Justin Bieber.

    The Kardashians are the latest in a long line of famous foreign VIPs to make an appearance.

    Elder sister Kim shared an Instagram story showing her car mobbed by Indian photographers shortly after her arrival and both siblings receiving flower garlands from staff at their luxury hotel.

    Fellow celebrity guests including actor John Cena posed for cameras on the red carpet upon their arrival at the venue, a huge convention centre owned by the Ambani family’s conglomerate.

    Former British prime ministers Boris Johnson and Tony Blair were also spotted by reporters arriving at Mumbai airport ahead of the party beginning later on Friday.

    In June, the couple embarked on a four-day Mediterranean cruise, where singer Katy Perry performed at a masquerade ball at a French chateau in Cannes.

    The Backstreet Boys, US rapper Pitbull and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli also provided entertainment.

    Guests at earlier galas have included Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and former US president Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka, along with a who’s who of India’s sporting and entertainment worlds.

    This week’s opulent celebrations are set to raise the bar further, with even more celebrities, politicians and global business elites jetting into monsoon-hit Mumbai.

    Several major roads around the venue have been closed off to the public by authorities for most of the weekend.

    Friday will see the main formal ceremony at the 16,000-person capacity venue, with a separate “blessing ceremony” on Saturday and a grand reception on Sunday.

    – $123 billion fortune –

    Anant’s father Mukesh is chairman of Reliance Industries, a family-founded conglomerate that has grown into India’s biggest company by market cap.

    The patriarch is the world’s 11th richest person with a fortune of more than $123 billion, according to Forbes, and is no stranger to making a statement when it comes to family marriages.

    He held the most expensive wedding in India to date for his daughter in 2018, which reportedly cost $100 million and saw US singer Beyonce perform.

    Ambani is also a key ally of India’s right-wing Hindu nationalist leader, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

    He inherited a thriving industrial enterprise spanning oil, gas and petrochemicals and grew it into a commercial behemoth.

    Its lucrative interests include retail partnerships with Armani and other luxury brands, more than 40 percent of India’s mobile phone market and an Indian Premier League cricket team.

    His 27-floor family home Antilia is one of Mumbai’s most prominent landmarks, reportedly costing more than $1 billion to build and with a permanent staff of 600 servants.

    Merchant is the daughter of well-known pharmaceutical moguls.