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You know that feeling when you successfully finish a big project and then want NOTHING to do with anyone in order to recuperate?
Actress and model Mahenur Haider certainly knows what we are talking about.
She recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s show ‘Mind Na Karna’ where she talked about her success after ‘Khaie’.
The host asked, “Mahenur, you’ve had back-to-back hits with dramas like ‘ Khaie’ and ‘Jhok Sarkar.’ Often, when an actor has a hit, they quickly take on another project. But you do only one drama a year and then seem to disappear. Is this because you don’t get role offers, or are you very selective about your projects?”
The star replied, “I’m exhausted after doing Khaie I switched off my phone. But then people start complaining that I’m not responding, and I don’t know what to do. I’m getting too much work, and it’s causing me tension and stress.”
The actress started her career with ‘Teefa In Trouble’ and also worked in ‘Parchi’. She played Apanna in ‘Khaie’ drama.
In a shocking revelation, renowned Bollywood composer Lalit Pandit admitted that the iconic soundtrack of the 1990s film ‘Aashiqui’ was plagiarized from Pakistani songs. Recently he gave an interview to Bollywood Hungama, where he discussed Bollywood’s music culture, how important it was for him to stay true to their beats, and how Nadeem and Sharavan, the composers of ‘Aashqui’ copied Pakistani music.
“The film industry is well aware that many Pakistani songs were adapted and used in the 1990s hit film “Aashiqui,” which made Nadeem and Shravan extremely popular,” he revealed.
He also said, “Nadeem and Shravan would travel to Dubai, buy Pakistani cassettes, and then reproduce the music as their own. This was an open secret in the industry, and ‘Aashiqui’ s’ music was no exception. The whole industry knew about this practice, but nobody spoke out against it.”
Lalit Pandit composed many famous songs along with his brother Jatin Pandit. Here are some of their most popular ones: Tujhe Dekha To Yeh Jaise Kaise (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) Ho Gaya Hai Tujhko To Pyar Sajna” (Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai).
Actress Hina Rizvi recently appeared as a guest along with her husband Ammar Ahmed on morning show ‘Subh Ka Samaa Madeha Kay Sath.’ where she talked about body shaming. Hina said, “I have been made to feel like a sinner due to my weight. I have faced criticism and trolling for my weight multiple times, and it’s been an ongoing issue.”
“Weight doesn’t matter if one is healthy, and people should not judge others based on their appearance,” she added. The couple recently got married on April 21, 2024. Despite the beautiful wedding, Hina Rizvi had to deal with trolls making nasty comments about appearances and age gaps.
The first teaser of the new drama ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’ is out now, showing a story of love, passion, and heartache. Fans are excited to see Fahad Mustafa back on TV after a very long break and co-starring with Hania Aamir. The drama is written by Farhat Ishtiaq, directed by Badar Mehmood and produced by Big Bang Entertainment. It will premiere soon on ARY Digital.
The drama promises to be a hit since director Badar Mehmood has also directed hits drama like ‘Dunk’, ‘Cheekh’, ‘Balaa’, ‘Ishqiya’, ‘Mujhe Pyaar Hua Tha’ and ‘Mein.’
In her show, she said, “I think it is okay if he only talks about himself, I have a problem when he pass statements on women. In a recent podcast, he talked about his ex-daughter-in-law. Sometimes, he talks against other women, he also criticizes women for their clothing, and he keeps an eye on how women dress up. Sometimes, he talks against me, it has become a pattern now. Hina Bayat made a brilliant video on his recent viral statement. I really liked her stance. I think it is true that he is enjoying being discussed on various platforms after such statements.”
Earlier, Behroze Sabzwari was invited as a guest on Nadir Ali’s podcast, where he made several controversial remarks about women. He said, “In Pakistan, a lot of people have motorbikes. Obviously, everyone can’t afford cars. There is inflation and people are barely surviving, but I have noticed one thing: the dressing of women is not appropriate while sitting on bikes. Some women wear weird clothes which cannot be called appropriate. They are not good at all. The clothes are not only see-through but usually are very tight. It shows home training. Women should be fully covered while sitting on the motorbike. This should be strictly kept in mind. Men should also control their eyes, and women should be dressed in an appropriate manner.”
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s popular song ‘Bado Badi’ went insanely viral, trending internationally with 28 million views before YouTube took down the video. With the release of a music video on ‘Bado Badi’ by Aoora, a well-known rapper, singer, and musician from Korea, the craze has now spread to the Asian country.
In recent video, Chahat Fateh Ali Khan hinted at a sequel, ‘Bado Badi 2,’ further fueling the excitement. Many celebrities, including Guru Randhawa, Diljit Dosanjh, B Praak, and international social media stars, have joined the trend, followed by millions of social media users worldwide.
Did you know, Faran Tahir replaced Bollywood superstar in ‘The Jungle Book’
Hollywood actor Faran Tahir, star of such smash hits as ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Star Trek’ is in Pakistan to promote his latest venture, ‘Umro Ayyar.
Faran and Usman Mukhtar appeared as guests on the FHM Podcast.
Among other things, the Hollywood actor discussed the industry’s obsession with Bollywood
“I was initially selected for a role in the 1994 Hollywood film ‘The Jungle Book’, but the producers later opted for Sanjay Dutt instead. However, when Sanjay got entangled in his personal issues, I was called back to replace him and fill in the role,” he revealed.
“We can draw inspiration from Bollywood and Hollywood, but we must also bring our own unique ideas to the table. We don’t need to compare our industry to our neighbors’; just as we don’t compare ourselves to China and Japan. We should focus on building our own strengths and identity in the film industry.” Faran added.
His film is coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Actress Kubra Khan recently appeared as a guest on Fuchsia where she advised Pakistani men to watch Korean dramas. “Mard hazrat, Pakistan ke khuda ka wasta hai, ap Korean dramas dekh aay aur unn mardon sy seekh aay achay waly,” she said. “Pakistani men should learn from Korean dramas how to express emotions to their loved ones, how to love someone, and then how to express that love. They should learn how to show love and care in a beautiful way, like men in Korean dramas do.” Kubra added. Currently acting in the drama ‘Noor Jahan’ on ARY digital, Kubra is also in the movie, ‘Abhi’ along with Gohar Mumtaz. The movie will release on Eid ul Azha.
Indian actress Sonam Bajwa, a very focal fan of Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, has praised another Pakistani star. Bajwa was all praise for Pakistani fast bowler Naseem Shah when the pacer displayed kindness towards a young fan.
A video circulated on social media showing Pakistan captain Babar Azam leaving the premises of what looks like their hotel lobby in a hurry, leaving a young fan in tears. Naseem Shah noticed the crying child and immediately stepped in to help. He gently said, “Rona nahi hai, theek hai?” Mein Babar Azam ka autograph bhi karta hun, theek hai,” the fast bowler gently asked the child. He then signed two autographs, his own and another one from Babar Azam.
The child, still upset, pointed to the autograph and said, “Ye Babar Azam kay sign hai.” Naseem reassured him, “Haan yeh Babar Azam ka hai. Ab happy ok?”
He then posed for pictures with the children, making sure they were happy.
Sonam Bajwa shared the video of the heartwarming moment on her Instagram story with the caption, “This is so wholesome and cute .”
Pakistan’s most expensive film is set to make its debut in cinemas, marking a new era for the film industry.
Actors Usman Mukhtar and Faran Tahir, recently appeared on FHM podcast, where they talked about their film ‘Umro Ayyar’, calling it the most expensive production in the country’s history. Hollywood star Faran Tahir, who plays the primary antagonist, expressed immense pride on being part of the project.
“This film marks the dawn of a new era for our industry, introducing a genre that we’ve traditionally left uncharted. The movie’s title is only one part of this new beginning’s excitement and complexity,: the Iron Man star said.
Usman Mukhtar, who plays the legendary ‘Umro Ayyar’, highlighted the need for local support for Pakistani science fiction projects.
Usman asked the public, “You watch similar films from our neighboring country, so you should definitely watch this one since it’s derived from our own literature. Pakistan’s first superhero movie.”
Faran took the opportunity to highlight the gap between Pakistani literary heritage and the current generation. “Though we’re not expanding as an industry, we’re taking a bold and dangerous step forward today. We’re making important content for our youth, bridging the gap between them and our traditional stories like Umro Ayyar.”
The actors found great satisfaction in the film’s basis in classic literature. Faran provided more information on the creative methods used in the production, especially the use of European stunt directors with prior expertise on popular television shows like ‘Game of Thrones.’
“We identified gaps and brought in international talent where necessary. However, we also established our own VFX studio in Islamabad, which is now fully operational,” he pointed out.
UmroAyyar – A New Beginning
The fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic beloved Urdu novel.
The cast includes Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar. The genre of the film is sci-fi movie. It is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production. It’s coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
