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  • Tauqeer Nasir reveals why he once rejected Saba Qamar during an audition

    Tauqeer Nasir reveals why he once rejected Saba Qamar during an audition

    Veteran actor Tauqeer Nasir recently appeared as a guest on ‘Coffee With Samaa’. He shared an interesting story from his early days, in which he once rejected Saba Qamar during an audition.

    During the show, host Bushra Khan asked, “Just like you worked with Roohi Bano, you also worked with Saba Qamar, but what’s the difference between them?”

    Tauqeer replied, “Saba Qamar is a brilliant actor. She did a wonderful role with me in the drama serial ‘Thakkan’. Let me tell you why I respect her so much. Let me confess that I auditioned Saba once and rejected her. She was not selected because I didn’t find her dedicated. She used to hurry on and speak in a rush while uttering her dialogues. She herself admitted doing so. I wanted to select such people with whom I could work for a longer period of time as I wanted to induct them into my academy while I was selecting fresh artists for my ARY Digital drama serial.”

    But Saba didn’t give up. Now, she’s one of the most brilliant and versatile actresses in the Pakistan entertainment industry, a veritable power house of talent.

  • The audition that changed everything: Resham’s rise to stardom

    The audition that changed everything: Resham’s rise to stardom

    Resham is a highly talented actress who has ruled the film industry with her charm personality. However, not many are awate of the difficulties she had in her early career.
     
    Recently, Resham appeared as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat,’ where she talked about how she had to face off against Maria Wasti to earn her first main part on PTV.
    “I still remember the day I auditioned for my first lead role on PTV. I used to accompany my brother to auditions and had played supporting characters before, but this was my chance to shine. When I arrived at the studios, I saw some big names auditioning for the same role. I saw Maria Wasti there, and she was speaking in perfect English with everyone. At that time, my own Urdu wasn’t as polished, and this made me think I had little chance of getting the role.” Resham narrated.
     

    This role was a turning point in Resham’s career, as she was introduced with her new name (her original name Saima was dropped to avoid confusing her with Saima Khan).
     
    Resham has worked in films like Jeeva, Ghunghat, Pal Do, Sangam, The Legend of Maula Jatt, and Gunjal.

  • Throwback Video: Anu Malik slaps himself multiple times during bizarre audition

    Throwback Video: Anu Malik slaps himself multiple times during bizarre audition

    Indian music composer, Anu Malik slapped himself multiple times during an audition of the music reality show, Indian Idol 11.

    The video shows Malik slapping himself multiple times expressing his displeasure during an audition. A contestant left Malik and other judges,  Neha Kakkar and Vishal Daldani in shock with his off-key singing.

     While Anu slapped himself, Neha was in splits and Vishal put his hand on his head and gasped. The contestant stopped to drink water as he sang, Bulleya from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil loudly.

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    “Pani piyo! Jaise sur utar aaya hai gale se, pani bhi utrega (Drink water! The way melody disappeared down your throat, the water will too),” Anu told him.

    The contestant continued singing and then Malik began to slap himself hard.

    Several years ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.

    Neha can be heard saying, “Arre, lag jayegi (You will hurt yourself). He is hitting himself.”

    A decade ago, the music director also slapped himself during Neha’s audition on Indian Idol.

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