Tag: actor

  • Video: ‘Shohar ke kaam aurat ka farz nahi, he’s my partner not child’: Nadia Hussain gets direct

    Video: ‘Shohar ke kaam aurat ka farz nahi, he’s my partner not child’: Nadia Hussain gets direct

    Model-turned actor Nadia Hussain has said that the society’s expectation from a woman to serve and cater her husband is wrong because her husband is her partner and not her child. The Jalan star added that she is not raising her children the way society functions.

    In a recent interview with ‘Hamare Mehman‘, while talking about societal gender roles especially in a marriage, she mentioned that “It’s not my responsibility to look after my husband and his things. He’s not my child whom I have to look after all the time, he’s my life partner. To demand and to expect that a woman whom you’ll marry will serve you with everything and will be responsible for all your work is totally wrong.”

    “I will never raise my children like that,” adding, “Why women are expected to do chores after coming from work.”

    The Noor Bano actor concluded her stance by stating, “A woman should have a right to divorce. My father-in-law told my mother about the clause -18 in Nikkah papers, in which a girl has a right to divorce. It is generally crossed in papers, but my father-in-law made sure to uncross that section.”

    On the work front, Nadia recently gained critical acclaim for her performance in Jalan opposite Emmad Irrfani.

  • ‘I have been harassed and blackmailed’: Usman Mukhtar reveals what effected his mental health

    ‘I have been harassed and blackmailed’: Usman Mukhtar reveals what effected his mental health

    Actor Usman Mukhtar has opened up on being harassed, bullied and blackmailed by a woman on social media since the last few years.

    Taking to Instagram stories, the Parchi star wrote: “I have been harassed, blackmailed, bullied online for one year and a half by this woman.”

    He also said that the harassment was reported to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). He said that the FIA took a year to trace the woman, adding, “Another half a year to summon her after calling her multiple times.”

    “My Family and friends have been targeted with harassment and disparaging comments, specially Amma, my mental health has suffered, my axiety has been messing with my health because of this person. I stayed quiet and let the authorities deal with it. However, i’m just tired.”

    The Anaa actor further shared: “I had wanted to resolve this quietly, in order to not bring negative attention onto a woman, but I can’t remain silent in good conscience while my character is constantly being maligned. He also shared complete story of the whole incident that how a female artist who worked with him in 2016, started making false claims against Mukhtar on digital platforms.

    The Sabaat actor also said that he respects every woman’s right to freedom of speech and he will believe a woman who will come out and and to share a claim of harassment or abuse despite his experience of false claims.

    In his last post, he shared a screenshot of a message sent by the same woman to the 36-year-old actor.

  • Muneeb Butt flaunts his passion for guns, Ahsan Mohsin asks him for an invite

    Muneeb Butt flaunts his passion for guns, Ahsan Mohsin asks him for an invite

    Muneeb Butt has shared a picture of himself on Instagram flaunting his collection of guns at a shooting spot. The Qaraar actor was looked dapper in a black t-shirt and jeans with black shades.

    “Done with the day”, he captioned the picture while sharing it on Instagram.

    Minal Khan’s beau Ahsan Mohsin Khan commented under his post, saying: “Mujhe kab leykay jarahay ho? [When are you taking me with you?]”

    Meanwhile, Aiman khan once shared on Time Out with Ahsan Khan that her husband is very fond of weapons/guns and avoids travelling without them.

  • Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami spotted at a mall for the shoot of Ishq-e-Laa

    Co-stars Sajal Aly and Azaan Sami Khan have been spotted at a local mall while shooting for their forthcoming drama, Ishq-e-Laa. The much awaited drama also stars Yumna Zaidi in a parallel role.

    Riding high on the success of his last venture, Dushman E Jaan, director Amin Iqbal has managed to pull off a casting coup by getting on-board a stellar cast in his upcoming biggie. Powerhouse performers Sajal and Yumna are the leading ladies of this ambitious project, penned by the veteran writer, Qaisera Hayat of Alif Allah Aur Insaan fame. It features debutant Azaan as the leading hero, along with Adnan Samad Khan of Ehd-e-Wafa fame.

    The shooting is going on full swing and the drama is expected to release later this year.

  • Imran Abbas, Ushna Shah forget to tell each other about their marriage

    Imran Abbas, Ushna Shah forget to tell each other about their marriage

    Imran Abbas has given a humorous response to fake news of his marriage with fellow actor Ushna Shah which has made the fans laugh.

    Shah took to her Instagram stories with a screenshot of a thumbnail of a YouTube video with a photoshop photo of Imran and herself saying that Ushna and Imran are married.

    Shah tagged Imran on the screenshot and wrote: “Mubarak ho Imran Abbas [Congratulations to you Imran Abbas].”

    In response to Shah’s story, Imran wrote: “Ushna! And we even forgot to inform each other in haste.”

    At the same time, he slammed YouTubers, saying: “YouTubers!! At least do photoshop properly.”

    Interestingly, this is not the first time that rumors of Imran Abbas’s marriage has emerged and Imran has responded to them publicly. Earlier, Imran had also rubbished the rumours about his relationship with Alizeh Shah.

  • Sheheryar Munawar urges people to speak against ‘injustice’ in Palestine

    Sheheryar Munawar urges people to speak against ‘injustice’ in Palestine

    Sheheryar Munawar has urged his fans and followers to speak for the people of Palestine.

    Taking to Instagram stories, Munawar wrote: “I have never asked you anything for myself, but today I ask you not to stay quiet. To open your minds and hearts and speak for the people of Palestine. Speak against the injustice.”

    Read more – ‘Use your influence for the right thing’: Hania Aamir, Zara Noor urge people to call out violence in Palestine

    The actor urged his followers to educate themselves on the current situation in Palestine and further educate others.

    “Take some time to first educate yourselves, not only about what’s happening now in the region but what has been going on for the past 70 odd years,” he added.

    Munawar said: “And then if it feels right to you, educate those around you.”

    In another post, Sheheryar went on to say, “There are 14.7 million Jews in the world – and a total of around two billion Muslims in the world. How many narratives (films) each year do we consume on the holocaust? Now compare that to the number of films, documentaries, shows about the ethnic cleansing, genocide in Palestine? Or for that matter, what’s happening in Syria, Yemen (I could keep going but you get the point), exactly right?”

    “We need more narratives, we need media agencies to start talking, we need people to start talking,” he concluded.

    With the constant airstrikes pounded on Gaza, at least 212 Palestinians, including 61 children, have been killed since the attacks began. About 1,500 Palestinians have been wounded.

  • Fakhr-e-Alam escapes fatal accident

    Fakhr-e-Alam escapes fatal accident

    Television host and actor Fakhar-e-Alam has escaped a fatal car accident unhurt.

    Sharing the horrific experience on social media, Alam said: “Without question, Allah is the greatest protector of them all. I have just survived what could have been easily a fatal accident while on my [way] to to Hum News Pakistan for filming.”

    “These trucks become killing machines in the hands of unlicensed drivers,” said Alam further, adding that Islamabad Capital Territory Police is handling the case.

    Later, in a series of tweets, the 45-year-old actor detailed the entire incident.

    “It was a close call to what would have been most certainly a fatal accident. This milk truck from Chiniot without indication made a U-turn from the far out lane forcing our vehicle to take evasive measure missing the truck, hitting the divider and ending up on the other side,” said Alam.

    “Once tossed to the other side we narrowly missed oncoming traffic,” he shared further. “The fact that the driver and I have walked away alive is nothing short of a miracle. These truck operators without proper training are allowed on our roads endangering all of us and our loved ones.”

    “I am grateful to Allah that I will once again get to see my children but there are many who have never returned home because of extremely poor road safety & dangerous drivers. Tonight I followed up with Islamabad Police to do whatever was possible legally to stop this driver,” Alam added.

    Alam shared that the traffic warden, who was an eye witness stated that the truck driver was wrong. “The driver had no ID card, no license. All I want is for Islamabad Police to make sure he never drives again & endanger anyone else’s life. He wrote a confession & maafinama, I just don’t want any family to be a victim of his,” Alam said.

    He also urged people to report such drivers, saying: “Please report dangerous drivers, please wear a belt, it saved my life today and above all the law enforcement must not allow for such irresponsible people to drive on our roads. The truck is now at Aabpara police station. What happens next we will all be watching.”

    Alam is recently in Islamabad, filming a project with Hum News/Hum Network.

    Meanwhile, in one of his tweets, Alam had revealed that he will be sharing studios with five gold medalists of Cambrian Patrol Britain, world’s toughest & largest military competition with 140 teams each year.

    He said: “I will be bringing you the story of this league of extra ordinary gentlemen very soon with Hum Network.”

    According to him, this will be a “very special project” and “a big filming project,” presumably airing on Hum News/Hum Network.

  • Yasra Rizvi dismayed with media coverage of pregnancy

    Yasra Rizvi dismayed with media coverage of pregnancy

    Yasra Rizvi, who is expecting her first child, is disheartened with the media coverage of her pregnancy, saying that outlets should have also talked about her upcoming project instead of focusing only on her baby bump.

    “In our country, the newsworthy bit is that I am pregnant,” said Rizvi. “Not the fact that I am also directing probably the most important script I have gotten to direct so far while due any time now!”

    “Indeed we are a nation totally obsessed with marriage and one’s ability to procreate,” she added.

    Later, Yasra explained her story saying: “Aik tou poori baat nahi samajhta koi. Aap ki duaaon aur naik tamannaaon ke liye main tah e dil se shukar guzaar hoon .. maddaahon aur khair khwaaon ki mohabbat aur wishes se masla nahi hai!”

    “Shukriya Shukriya Shukriyaaaa,” she added.

    Rizvi’s post hints that she received flak for her earlier comments.

    Rizvi is currently directing the drama Working Women, which has been penned by Bee Gul of Raqeeb Se fame.

    Meanwhile, Yasra’s sister-in-law Jenaan Hussain, sharing a picture of Rizvi, wrote: “This post is actually about a woman inspiring other women to do and be whatever and whoever they wish to be at any point in their lives regardless of their age and domestic commitments.”

    Explaining how people should celebrate the capability Rizvi holds as a woman rather than only focusing on the fact that she is expecting, Hussain added: “It’s not about ‘Oh look I am pregnant and that’s the only accomplishment you must celebrate me for’ but taking things in your stride. Being this pregnant and directing a high-pressure set is just the kinda thing only a woman can pull off, just like her a lot of women around us everyday juggle between the most daunting tasks and nail it and some get trapped in myths and preconceived don’ts.”

    “Women are doers, and if there is a time to stop underestimating us and what all we are capable of it’s now,” she added.

  • Mawra Hocane shares her most beautiful present ever

    Mawra Hocane shares her most beautiful present ever

    Actor Mawra Hocane shared her ‘most beautiful present that anyone has given her’ on Instagram. She shared a short video of a beautiful red Holy Quran, tagging Actor Ameer Gilani, thanking him for the present. She also said in the caption, “The most most beautiful present, one could ever give to someone???
    Ty @ameergilani ?” .

    The actor also added that, “P.s it feels like Ramazan already ✨ #Alhumdullilah”, in a post that was shared two days before Ramzan started.

    Ameer replied to Mawra on her post, saying, “All the guidelines to happiness, peace and success???.

    Ramzan starts in Pakistan this week, with Wednesday 14th April being the first roza.

  • Aima Baig and Shahbaz Shigri are engaged

    Aima Baig and Shahbaz Shigri are engaged

    Aima Baig and beau Shahbaz Shigri are officially engaged.

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    The Dhola singer announced the news on social media by sharing a picture of her ring and tagging Shahbaz.

    Soon after, the comments section of Baig’s post was full of mubaraks and good wishes as fans and fellow celebrities congratulated the newly engaged couple.

    Kubra Khan, Sadaf Kanwal, Areeb Habib, Noor Zafar Khan, Ushna Shah and Zainab Abbas wished the newly engaged in the comments section.

    The couple had confirmed their relationship in January 2020 after months of teasing fans. Shigri, in an Instagram post had revealed that Aima is indeed his “better half”.

    Sharing a picture of himself and the singer in Los Angeles, Shigri had swooned over Baig’s smile adding that she is his “partner in crime, homie, companion and a whole bunch of other things which, if I began listing down, would turn up the cringe level to a million”.

    Since then, the couple has often indulged in PDA and shared loving notes for each other.