Tag: Ali Azmat

  • Female journalist shares details of sexist encounter with singer Ali Azmat

    Female journalist shares details of sexist encounter with singer Ali Azmat

    A Twitter thread is gaining momentum where social media users share their memorable interactions with celebrities. Journalist Sabahat Zakariya joined in, sharing an anecdote about witnessing sexist behavior at a Junoon concert by former lead singer Ali Azmat. Sabahat wrote that during a concert held at a college, she recalled the ‘Sayonee’ singer coming up to her and asking “Are there any pretty girls out there?”

    “Helped arrange a Junoon concert at college. Was backstage a few minutes before it started when Ai Azmat asked me, ‘Are there any pretty girls out there?’ Didn’t know what to say, so a bit flabbergasted I said, ‘Waisi hee hayn jaisi saari larkiyaan hotee hayn…jaisi mayn hoon, jaisi hoti hayn’, and left. After the concert he walks up to me and says, ‘You were right, there weren’t any pretty girls out there.’”

    Several Twitter users expressed outrage at such sexist behavior by Ali Azmat, while another user shared how the singer had behaved at a school concert.

    “At least he deigned to speak to you. My society arranged a concert for him and he drunkenly came on stage, performed his set and staggered away not even trying to speak to the organisers who were waiting for him.”

    Responding to the original thread, a transgender activist said she had witnessed celebrities like Mahira Khan, Yasir Hussain blocking a protest held for the kidnapping of an elderly Khwaja Sira person in 2020.

    “When we were protesting for the kidnapping of an elderly Khwaja Sira person outside press club back in 2020 and these celebrities including Mahira Khan Yasir Hussain and even Sheema Kirmani accompanying them showed up, started their own protest 10 metres away from us over the motorway case, something that had been protested for at the same location just two days before that , told the lemonade vendor to move his cart out of their sight for a better photo frame for their PR stunt, told us we needed to wrap up and go home because it was their turn, took away all the media attention from our protest and blasted their protest on loud speakers while we were just there barehands without any microphones or equipment. It was disgusting and they never apologized for it even after we confronted them.”

  • ‘They showed Sunidhi’s video’: Bushra Ansari makes explosive revelations about ‘Pakistan Idol’

    ‘They showed Sunidhi’s video’: Bushra Ansari makes explosive revelations about ‘Pakistan Idol’

    Veteran actor and singer Bushra Ansari recently appeared as a guest on Tabish Hashmi’s show, Hasna Mana Hai. The Udaari star opened up on the show whether her singing reality show, Pakistan Idol was scripted or not.

    Bushra Ansari Reveals Reality Of Pakistan Idol

    The legendary artist stated that although the show undoubtedly highlighted singing talent, some of it was staged. She claimed that while Ali Azmat could play the part, she had a very compassionate personality and couldn’t be harsh to people or exterminate them, whereas Hadiqa had a balanced attitude to strictness.

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    She continued by saying that she even asked management to fire her because she was unable to treat people harshly. They then played her videos of Indian Idol judges, especially Sunidhi Chauhan’s videos of interacting with contestants.

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    In the videos, Sunidhi was shown thrashing the contestants.

    Ansari also added that several contestants on the show were merely included for comedy effect and were not meant to be taken seriously, as per the international format of the show.

  • ‘Ap khud Koftay, shame’: Fatima Effendi, Faizan Sheikh lash out at Ali Azmat

    ‘Ap khud Koftay, shame’: Fatima Effendi, Faizan Sheikh lash out at Ali Azmat

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    The Parchi actor slammed Ali in his Instagram story.

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    In August the Heer Man Jaa star condemned Amna Ilyas for her kick challenge video.

    Baaji diva Amna Ilyas kicked the skull of a boy while attempting to hit the apple on his head in a video uploaded by her on her Instagram handle.

    Actress Fatima Effendi also lashed out at the Maula singer for his comments.

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  • Asim Azhar clears the air over stance on Ali Azmat’s controversial comments, calls out media

    Asim Azhar clears the air over stance on Ali Azmat’s controversial comments, calls out media

    Singer Asim Azhar has clarified that his recent tweet was not hinted towards Ali Azmat for his viral comments on late veteran singer, Noor Jehan.

    The Tu Jo Na Mila singer clarified by stating, “Yaar, maine sirf aik achi si baat tweet ki hai for my followers to follow. Aur kuch nahi.”

    “Bilkul bhi kisi ke liye nahi hai, specially never ever for a respected senior of mine,” he adding, “Media se request hai, Khida ka wasta isko kisi aur masle se na milayen apne views ke. Shukria.”

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts.

    He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    After the video went viral Ali Azmat faced massive backlash over his comments. Noor Jehan’s grandson Ahmed Ali Butt also reacted to singer’s remarks about his grandmother.

  • ‘Rock bands can’t measure up to her 1 song’: Ahmad Butt slams Ali Azmat for comments on grandmother Noor Jehan

    ‘Rock bands can’t measure up to her 1 song’: Ahmad Butt slams Ali Azmat for comments on grandmother Noor Jehan

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    Noor Jehan’s grandson Ahmed Ali Butt also reacted to singer’s remarks about his grandmother.

    Taking to Instagram, the Parey Hut Love actor shared a lovely throwback photo of Noor Jehan and responded to Ali Azmat’s comments, saying his recent remarks were just in ‘bad taste’ especially when that person is no longer alive.

    He wrote “My Late Grandmother Madam Noor Jehan ‘Is’ the greatest artist of the subcontinent and that’s a fact.

    “I have always respected Ali Azmat as an artist and as a friend. He is one of Pakistan’s biggest rock star, his outspoken attitude has always been his trademark but his recent remarks over Noor Jehan, were just in bad taste especially when that person is no longer alive.”

    Meanwhile, Azmat took to Instagram and shared a video in which he said, “My respect, admiration and love for Madam and her family does not need any validation from people who edit old videos to create controversies.”

  • ‘Cheap theatrics to grapple with lost fame, insecurities’: Noor Jehan’s daughter Mina Hasan hits out at Ali Azmat

    ‘Cheap theatrics to grapple with lost fame, insecurities’: Noor Jehan’s daughter Mina Hasan hits out at Ali Azmat

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    After Ali’s derogatory comments on Noor Jehan, the late legend’s daughter and designer Mina Hasan has penned an elaborate note for his insensitive remarks.

    Mina started off by reiterating the reasons behind Malika-e-Tarannum’s excessive fame and Azmat’s ‘fame lost’. “Madam Noor Jehan is a name synonymous with greatness,” she assured. “A woman that did more for her country and her art than most can dream of doing in a lifetime. She received every accolade known to mankind and while leaving us, she was also rewarded in death to depart for her Heavenly abode on the most blessed of days.”

    She shared that while explaining popular culture relevant to his generation, Azmat had effortlessly stooped to an abhorrent low.

    Taking a giant dig at the Sayonee singer, Hasan concluded, “Not all primates evolved to become better creatures. Some regressed to lower life forms, faded into irrelevance; invoked cheap theatrics to grapple with the fame lost and lived out their remaning days consumed by their insecurities.”

  • ‘Over make-up, old, meatball’: Ali Azmat’s derogatory remarks on Noor Jehan

    ‘Over make-up, old, meatball’: Ali Azmat’s derogatory remarks on Noor Jehan

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    “This was the time when we accepted the other culture and it became a norm later on,” he added.

    While mentioning the American society, he said that they are also not very fond of the sensationalism and forbid their children to do drugs and adopt it.

    He also said that he is entitled to reject that. “I’m not a person that if Madonna is appearing on screen and I will stick my tongue out,” said Azmat while sticking his tongue out, adding, “Yes it happened but after few minutes someone said to close it, otherwise a fly will enter in your mouth.”

    Meanwhile, the said remarks were strongly opposed by Ahmad Pansota.

  • Bollywood thrashed for ‘ruining’ Junoon’s iconic ‘Sayonee’

    Bollywood thrashed for ‘ruining’ Junoon’s iconic ‘Sayonee’

    Bollywood’s golden days are long gone. One of the world’s biggest film industries is now surviving on remakes and its latest remake has irked Pakistanis for ‘ruining’ a classic.

    Lucky Nadiadwala’s upcoming musical thriller Sayonee includes a remake of Junoon’s 90’s classic Sayonee. The remake has been sung by the much-loved playback artist Arijit Singh. According to Indian media, the music of the song has been composed by Joy-Anjan, while Alaukik Rahi penned the lyrics.

    The makers of the film dropped the teaser for the song on Tuesday.

    “Get ready to revive the 90’s legendary song,” read the caption of the teaser.

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    The modern rendition has left Pakistanis fuming, who took to Twitter to express their rage.

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    Some users even appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to take action against India for this.

    A Twitter user also pointed out that this is not the first time Bollywood did something like this.

    Meanwhile, Salman Ahmad, sharing his thoughts on the song said: “Now Bollywood is singing Junoon. Sayonee has become the most covered, most performed Pakistani song in the subcontinent.”

  • Asim Azhar, Noori and Ali Azmat’s upcoming song will honour the jawaans of Pakistan

    Asim Azhar, Noori and Ali Azmat’s upcoming song will honour the jawaans of Pakistan

    Asim Azhar, Ali Azmat and Ali Noor and Ali Hamza of Noori have come together for a ‘Melody of Pride’ which will honour the jawaans of Pakistan.

    All artists featuring in the song shared their excitement for their upcoming song and teaser on social media with Ali Hamza saying that it is “one of the most exciting projects” he has done as a music producer. The singer also shared that the song is “a first of its kind rock anthem, which is the re-make of a popular patriotic song from the ’80s.”

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    The short teaser shows shots of cadets training, jawaans fighting and a glimpse of the flag ceremony at Wagah Border. The singers feature in only shot.

    Meanwhile, ISPR in a statement, said that the melody is “a unique music composition”.

    “Pakistan’s top melody voices: Ali Hamza, Ali Azmat, Ali Noor and Asim Azhar have collaborated for this Defence & Martyrs Day. They pay a very special tribute to the services rendered by our Armed Forces and its operational readiness. The song showcases the sacrifices of Pakistan as a nation in fighting terrorism and the transformation of our Armed Forces into a cutting edge military structure, second to none.

    It adds: “Renowned music maestro, Ali Hamza with his unique creativity, has composed a first of its kind rock music, blending modern techno beats with the military instruments of the Army School of Music. The video also incorporates stylized shots of the singers patriotically supporting their heroes.”

    Ali Noor also shared some BTS shots from the making of the song on Instagram.

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    Asim and Ali Azmat have previously also collaborated for the PSL V anthem Tayyar Hain for which they received a lot of backlash.