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  • ‘My daughter is on the spectrum’: Mehreen Raheel opens up on motherhood’s challenges

    ‘My daughter is on the spectrum’: Mehreen Raheel opens up on motherhood’s challenges

     

    In a world where balancing career and family can be tough, actress Mehreen Raheel has opened up about how she manages the challenges of motherhood while staying focused on career goals.

     

    Appearing as a guest on Ahmad Ali Butt’s podcast, she shared her personal journey and insights into navigating both roles.

     

    “Motherhood is a very powerful tool. Allah has given it to every woman. Yes, and it happens that some mothers need more time, especially mothers with children who are differently-abled. My daughter is on the spectrum,” she said, adding that she didn’t feel comfortable leaving her with an attendant.

     

    “So, when I felt that she had become independent… she could do things on her own, it was when I decided to step back in the game and carry on from not where I left but somewhere else.”

     

    The Zindagi Gulzar Hai actress went to explain how her priorities have shifted.

     

    “I started working really early in life. I was about 12 and I had seen so much. So there came a point when I decided that I wanted to enjoy my children. Being a mother was the most wonderful thing that could have ever happened to me… so I didn’t want to fast-forward it. I wanted to take it slow… enjoy each moment. And so, I raised my children… took care of them… and I am very, very attached to them,” Mehreen said.

     

    On the topic of politics, Mehreen emphasized the global impact of current events.

     

    “We are being affected… the whole world is being affected with the current situation of the global verse. If I say that something isn’t affecting us, I would be foolish. We need help, and we need to respect ourselves. This is my stance,” she said.

     

    The Dastaan actress also expressed concerns about Pakistan’s education system, highlighting how it had turned into a “money-making industry”.

     

    “Education in Pakistan has become a money-making factory. Everybody is out there just to make money. It has affected our upcoming generations because everybody is too busy to pay attention to what’s going on,” she said

     

     

    Mehreen also said, “Another issue is for mothers. They have to constantly be helicopter parents because if they don’t keep track of their kids’ grades and education, nobody else cares. I’ve seen that these group systems create a lot of fear.”

  • Saman Ansari shares what would make Yumna Zaidi happy

    Saman Ansari shares what would make Yumna Zaidi happy

    Actress Saman Ansari recently appeared as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s Podcast.

    The host, Ahmed Ali Butt, asked, “What is one thing you would like to buy for Yumna Zaidi?”

    Ansari responded, “Many years ago, Yumna used to live with me, so I knew what she needed back then. But now, Mashallah, she has come such a long way; how would I know what’s missing in her life?”

    The host asked again, “So if you meet her now, what would you buy for her?”

    Ansari replied, “If I get to meet her now, I think what would make her happy is if I got something for her mom. She is extremely close to her mother, so if I were to get anything for her, it would be an unlimited gift for her.”

    Saman and Yumna have worked together on the drama serial Jugnoo, which was written by Amna Mufti and directed by the seasoned director Farooq Rind.

  • Junaid Khan regrets slapping Sanam Saeed for a scene

    Junaid Khan regrets slapping Sanam Saeed for a scene

    Singer and actor Junaid Khan has revealed that he had slapped actress Sanam Saeed for a scene.

    Appearing on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, Junaid talked about the time that he slapped actress Sanam during the shooting of drama series Mata-e-Jaan in 2012.

    “Honestly, I still feel bad about what I did, but it was a necessary part of the script, and I was just doing what the director told me to do,” the actor said.

    Junaid recalled the uncomfortable experience,

    “I didn’t want to do it, but Jabbar and Saeed kept pushing me to actually slap the actress to make the scene look real. I hesitantly did a slow slap, but the director said it wasn’t intense enough for the camera”, Khan added.

  • The Resham-Syed Noor battle continues: Noor reveals why he doesn’t want to work with Resham

    The Resham-Syed Noor battle continues: Noor reveals why he doesn’t want to work with Resham

    The heated debate  between  actress Resham and veteran director Syed Noor has gone into the fifty gear as both icons share their perspectives on their professional relationship.

    Syed Noor appeared as guest on Dr Affan Qaiser’s podcast,

    where he said, “Resham is an intelligent person. Unfortunately, she dislikes me as her teacher, despite the fact that I introduced her to the film industry. She considers Ayub Khawar and a select group of people as her teachers. I’m glad I introduced, launched, and groomed her and that I put effort into her appearance. I have no complaints about her.”

    “I don’t know why she isn’t getting work or why others aren’t casting her, but right now, I don’t have a role for her. If I do find a role that suits her, I will offer it to her. I’ve shared my thoughts, but she never acknowledges me. She should show me the work her other teachers have done for her. As I said, I’m not upset with her,” Noor added.

  • Syed Noor, Jannat Mirza face-off on responsibility for flop debut film

    Syed Noor, Jannat Mirza face-off on responsibility for flop debut film

    Social media star and TikToker Jannat Mirza is a social media sensation with 25.1 million TikTok followers and 5.8 million Instagram fans and recently appeared in the movie, Tere Bajrey Di Rakhi, directed by veteran director, Syed Noor.

    Recently, Mirza appeared as a guest on ‘Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast, Excuse Me’.
    Host Ahmed Ali Butt asked her, “Syed Noor thought your followers would watch the film, but they didn’t. How do you feel about his statement, especially since you were part of his film?”

    Jannat replied, “Well, I think the movie’s script was a little weak. Let me tell you, that movie was good; I did it with my parents’ permission; I’m not sure why he said that, and a successful film needs a modern script and story. Syed Noor is my uncle, and I respect him a lot. Also, I did the movie because I thought that I should try acting in films.”

    “I thought they [the producers] were telling me a nice story, but it was actually something else. I didn’t do my homework because it was my first time, and the Canadian male lead also made his debut in this movie,” she explained, “I was let down after seeing it. I had no idea at the time that I should read the script before shooting a movie.”

    Talking about her debut, Jannat Mirza confessed,

    “I understand that people don’t always come for great stories, and that sometimes Shahrukh Khan’s films fall flat. I also realize that my fans didn’t show up. Many of our well-known actors perform badly; the script is everything.”

    The director of the film, Syed Noor also had a lot to say. He recently gave an interview to Ambreen Fatima on her Youtube channel. Talking about the experience of working with Jannat Mirza,
    Noor said, “Jannat is a very educated girl; she comes from a very learned and well-off family. She was an accomplished Tiktoker and didn’t feel affected by the film’s failure because she didn’t have the desire to be a movie star. I added her in the film because I like her and we get along well with her family. We didn’t force her to dress provocatively or imagine scary scenarios. We signed her because we wanted her fans to see the movie, but Humayun Saeed was correct, not many people showed up.”

    Noor added that he felt that Mirza’s fan didn’t show up because they had to pay to watch the movie. “It happened because Tiktok content is typically viewed for free. Jannat had previously experienced great success in her life, and her fans were receiving free content from her.”

  • Was the Lux Style Awards proposal pre-planned? Yasir Hussain clears the air

    Was the Lux Style Awards proposal pre-planned? Yasir Hussain clears the air

    Actor, host, and director Yasir Hussain has addressed the rumors about the infamous Lux Style Awards proposal.

    During a talk on ‘Excuse Me with Ahmad Ali Butt’ ,
    Yasir Hussain was asked “Was the proposal stunt really necessary? Did something big happen on that Lux Style Awards proposal?”

    Replying, the actor stated: “Frieha Altaf wanted to create a viral moment for the Lux Style Awards, so she planned a fake proposal stunt with me. She knew I was already engaged to Iqra and that Iqra had once mentioned her dream of a romantic proposal. I agreed to go along with the plan because I wanted to make Iqra’s dream come true. But here’s the thing. I had already proposed to Iqra in private and our families had already discussed our marriage. The only one who didn’t know about the proposal stunt was Iqra herself.”

    He went on to detail that he was given a script by Fifi Haroon, but they all made it seem natural. “During the award, Frieha gave me a hint and asked as to if I was afraid. After a time, I told Saba Qamar, who was also actually shocked that I was returning after asking Iqra to marry me.” Hussain added.

    Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain tied the knot on December 28, 2019.
    Yasir Hussain has worked in dramas like Badshah Begum, Baandi, and Baaghi. He also worked in films like Karachi say Lahore, Taxali, and Rabbit.

  • ‘Auto-tune’: Shiraz Uppal’s comments on Hira Mani’s singing

    ‘Auto-tune’: Shiraz Uppal’s comments on Hira Mani’s singing

    Veteran musician Shiraz Uppal has stirred up buzz by claiming that actress Hira Mani uses auto-tune in her singing. Shiraz was invited as a guest on ‘Mind Na Karna’ hosted by Ahmed Butt. The host asked about Hira Mani singing abilities.
    Shiraz Uppal said, “I think she’s a fantastic actress, but as for her singing skills, I can make anyone sound like her using auto-tune in my studio.”

    Taking about Hira Mani vocal abilities, he said, “Being a composer and singer, I would judge her seeing that performance.”
    Uppal recently found himself in controversy after he said he trained Atif Aslam and Aima Baig. However, he clarified that he had guided A-list performers like Atif Aslam and Aima Baig to enhance their vocals and tonality, assessing their potential as singers.

    Shiraz said, “I never said I taught them how to sing. People misunderstood me. They are very talented singers. I discussed that as a music producer and singer, I understand the expression I need from vocalists for my compositions. So, I guide them on pronunciation, tone of voice, and expression. However, this doesn’t mean I mentored them in singing.”

  • Why did Mahenur Haider turn off her phone after ‘Khaie’ success?

    Why did Mahenur Haider turn off her phone after ‘Khaie’ success?

    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.

  • ‘Fans search for my looks, not my work’: Durefishan

    ‘Fans search for my looks, not my work’: Durefishan

    Fans of actress Durefishan Saleem, what is wrong with you?! The star has complained in a recent interview that internet searches for her name are often accompanied by the keyword ‘hot’ rather than her work.
    “Most of the times, people are looking for ‘Durefishan Hot’ on their internet searches, and they are not looking for my work,” she remarked during a recent event.

    “Public figures should expect criticism; it comes with the territory,” said host Ahmed Ali Butt. He emphasized that being in the spotlight means getting attention and criticism, whether it is desired or not.

    Fatima Effendi agreed, saying: “She must have thought that as once you write your name on Google, several suggestions come up, and she must have assumed that people were searching for her ‘hot pictures’.”

  • ‘Iqra is the famous star, I’m just an actor’: Yasir Hussain on wife’s fame

    ‘Iqra is the famous star, I’m just an actor’: Yasir Hussain on wife’s fame

    Actor Yasir Hussain is all praise for his wife Iqra Aziz, and we are here for the public display of admiration. Talking on the Ahmad Ali Butt Show, Yasir talked about his fame and his wife’s, both popular actors in Pakistani dramas. Even though they work in the same industry, Yasir said their relationship is easy. He thinks Iqra is the real star, while he sees himself as just an actor.

    “Everywhere we go, like America, Canada, or the Middle East, she has fans there, from all over the world. That’s what being a superstar means – when lots of people around the world know how talented you are.”

    He also talked about a drama they worked on together called Aik Thi Laila. He said, “They wanted to cast both Iqra and me. It was a short project, just six episodes, so I said yes.” The project was special because it brought together their personal and professional lives in a unique way.

    When Yasir was asked about his experience directing his wife, he had only good things to say about her. He praised her for being very professional and relaxed on set. “She’s easy to work with. Unlike other actresses, she doesn’t throw tantrums or spend a lot of time in makeup. She understands directions quickly and follows them well,” he observed. Yasir’s praise showed how talented Iqra is and how much they respect each other in their relationship.