Bollywood director and choreographer Farah Khan talked about her first-ever directorial experience, ‘Main Hoon Na,’ where she worked with veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah. She also discussed how she completed his work ahead of schedule.She recently appeared in an interview on the YouTube channel of IFTDA Official.
Farah Khan, a director and choreographer, recalled her first film’s production with ‘moody’ Naseeruddin Shah and revealed why she completed his shoot in six days instead of ten days.”I initially approached Naseeruddin Shah for a role, but he was being his usual moody self.
He made a fuss and declined, saying he couldn’t do it. However, I later offered him a 10-day role as Shahrukh’s father, and I said him, ‘Come on, at least take on this character.’ Naseeruddin Shah gave me such a hard time that I wrapped up his 10-day role in just six days! I told the team, ‘Let’s finish his shooting quickly’. But despite the challenges, he’s been absolutely wonderful to work with. I love Naseer.”All’s well that ends well. We hope the two collaborate on another venture soon
‘Jee Ve Sohneya Jee’ is a heartwarming family movie that tells the enchanting love story of Simi Chahal as Meher and Imran Abbas as Ali. Their on-screen chemistry is delightful, drawing viewers into the world of Punjabi cinema. The film beautifully captures the essence of love, dreams, and heartbreak, taking audiences on an emotional journey.
Director Thappar skillfully portrays the love story across borders, showcasing picturesque locations in England, Lehnda, and Charda Punjab. The cinematic experience is elevated by the stunning set designs and vivid location descriptions.
The stellar performances of the cast add depth to the film. Simi Chahal’s bubbly nature and charming attire light up the screen, while Imran Abbas shines in his debut role, becoming the new heartthrob of Punjabi cinema. The supporting cast, including Mintu Kapa and Udaya Vakati, leave a lasting impression with their commendable performances.
The film was released in Pakistan and worldwide on February 16, 2024. It falls under the romance and drama genres, with Punjabi as the primary language. The total budget of the film is five crore, and as of now, it has collected approximately 0.4 crores Indian rupees at the box office, which converts to approximately 95.92 lakh Pakistani rupees. The film holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10, indicating an average review about the movie.
In my opinion, the producers should consider changing the climax to a happier one. This would elevate the movie’s appeal, making it a perfect choice for family gatherings. The film’s cross-border casting and engaging storyline make it a must-watch.
The film’s engaging storyline, filled with clever one-liners and glimpses into the characters’ personalities, keeps viewers entertained throughout. The well-timed songs, especially the title track ‘Jee Ve Sohneya’ sung by Atif Aslam, enhance the emotional impact of the scenes.
Overall, ‘Jee Ve Sohneya Jee’ offers a complete entertainment package with its compelling story, stellar performances, and soulful music, making it a must-watch for audiences of all ages.
Here are a few audience reviews buzzing on social media about the latest film ‘Jee Vee Sohneya Jee,’ capturing diverse opinions and insights into the viewer’s experience with the movie.
Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up to return as Don in his next movie, ‘King’, but this time not as the main character in Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Don 3.’
Directed by Sujoy Ghosh and produced by Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, ‘King’ will feature the Badshah in the role of Don, marking his daughter Suhana Khan’s debut in the film industry.
According to a report by Pinkvilla, Shah Rukh understands the audience’s desire to see him in complex roles and is passionately involved in every aspect of the production alongside directors Siddharth Anand and Sujoy Ghosh. The movie features a character with shades of grey, exuding attitude and swag. Shah Rukh is actively involved in the creative process and is training with Suhana for some modern action scenes.
Throughout his career, Khan has portrayed negative characters in films like the 1993 romantic thriller ‘Darr,’ Abbas-Mustan’s 1993 revenge thriller ‘Baazigar,’ and the 1994 psychological thriller ‘Anjaam.’ However, his most iconic negative role is that of Don in Farhan Akhtar’s crime thriller franchise. Earlier reports suggested that Shah Rukh Khan has invested a significant amount, around INR 2 billion, in ‘King.’
Actress Sarah Khan has recently shared some behind the scenes photos from the drama ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas.’ The highly anticipated series ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas’, starring Sarah Khan and Bilal Abbas Khan, made its debut on Zindagi channel after being produced for Zee5 some years ago. The drama, known for its cinematic storyline and presentation, has become a hit among viewers, averaging three million views per episode.
The acting performances have received praise from the audience. Bilal Abbas Khan, Sarah Khan, Raza Talish, Anoushey Abbasi, Nauman Ijaz, Ali Ansari, Savera Nadeem, and others star in the drama series. The final episode is scheduled to air next week on Friday since it consists of 13 episodes. Sarah Khan has posted some lovely behind-the-scenes pictures from the set. Take a look at a few of them below:
Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan owns properties worth millions of rupees in Dubai. She is among the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. Even after becoming a mother and taking a break from films, she continues to increase her wealth through endorsements and other means. This is why she has also invested in properties worth millions in Dubai, besides India.
According to reports from Indian media, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan owns a luxurious house in Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai. Its approximate value is 15 crore Indian rupees.
The reports state that Aishwarya Rai’s total wealth is 776 crore Indian rupees. She charged around 10 to 12 crore rupees for working in a film.
Aishwarya Rai started her career as a model in 1991. She won the Miss World title in 1994.
Later, in 1997, she made her debut in Bollywood with the film ‘Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya’ and then acted in many blockbuster films.
In 2007, Aishwarya Rai married Abhishek Bachchan, son of the legendary Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan. They welcomed a daughter named Aaradhya Bachchan in 2011.
Supermodel Ayyan Ali took to her official Twitter handle to respond to former PM Imran Khan’s allegations about her case. Khan recently claimed that the custom officer in the supermodel’s case was killed to facilitate her.
However, Ali in a detailed thread on Twitter denied the accusation with ‘proofs’. The controversial celebrity called Imran Khan a liar and added that he can’t stop making false accusations against her despite being the PM for four years.
In a series of controversial tweets, the Earthquake diva stated that Imran cannot stop taking her name to stay relevant and also can’t get rid of his habit of lying.
دو عادات شاید آپ مرتے دم تک نہیں چھوڑ سکتے پہلی میرے نام پر TRP کمانا (کیونکہ خود کمانا و کھانا آپ کی فطرت نہیں) دوسری جھوٹ بولنا (کیونکہ سچ بولنا آپ نے سیکھا نہیں) چار سال وزیر اعظم رہے، پھر بھی مجھ پر جھوٹا الزام لیے بغیر آپ کی تقریر و خبر نہیں بنتی جیسے پہلے نہیں بنتی تھی /1 pic.twitter.com/dDbvWEUQwi
Hypocrite/delusional/incapable/lowlife @ImranKhanPTI u started this extremely sinful/evil trend of white lies/blame games/abuse/slander against others 4 personal/political advantages nationally/internationally in the history of Pakistan but the difference is everythin u 1/ https://t.co/CQmvdUXvZz
Pakistani netizens and cricket lovers went berserk on social media after Quetta Gladiators’ Will Smeed played an outstanding 97-run knock off just 62 balls against Peshawar Zalmi in the first match of his team. He hit 11 fours and four sixes in his prolific inning.
Will Smeed’s spectacular score against Peshawar Zalmi was the second-highest individual score for the Quetta Gladiators on his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut.
He replaced fellow English cricketer James Vince for PSL 2022.
Though the 20-year-old missed out on a well-deserved hundred, he won the hearts of fans, courtesy of the entertaining inning and bagged Player of the match award.
The entire cricket fraternity and fans lauded the right-handed batter for his extraordinary knock, as he announced his arrival on the PSL stage in a grand style.
Those familiar with Will Smeed’s exploits in the T20 Blast for Somerset & in The Hundred for Birmingham Pheonix will not be at all surprised by the start he’s made for Quetta in the PSL. Brings up his 50 in 35 balls. A massively entertaining innings in progress #HBLPSL7#LevelHaipic.twitter.com/9n96qLMfkg
Pakistan cricket team’s young pacer Mohammad Hasnain made a great start to his Big Bash League (BBL) career, for Sydney Thunder, with a triple wicket maiden in his very first over.
The right-armer dismissed Matthew Short, Jake Weatherald and Jonathan Wells in a match against Adelaide Strikers.
Hasnain finished with figures of 3/20 in his four overs.
The pacer’s impressive spell played a key role in Thunder’s victory against Strikers by 28 runs.
In 2019 Hasnain registered his name in record books as the youngest, 19 year-old-old bowler to take a hat-trick in a T20I match. The Hyderabad-born achieved that feat against Sri Lanka.
In the same year, Hasnain stole the limelight in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) by bowling the fastest deliveries recorded in each competition. He bowled at 151 km/h for the Quetta Gladiators, and 155.1 km/h for Trinbago Knight Riders.
Hasanin is representing Quetta Gladiators again in the seventh edition of the PSL. The tournament is set to begin from January 27.
Several people from the cricket fraternity lauded the young speedster for his fantastic feat.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a video of the pacer in which he can be seen talking to his mother about his debut match in his native language.
Pakistan is set to play the last T20I of the three-match series against Bangladesh today, November 22. Pakistan is leading the series with 2-0, and today the Men In Green will be opting for a white-wash.
The national Test side will play the Test matches in Chittagong on Tuesday for the first of the two Tests. Pakistan and Bangladesh will play two World Test Championship matches.
The Chittagong Test will commence from November 26 and the second Test will be played in Dhaka from December 4-8.
West Indies cricket great Daren Sammy has shared that Shoaib Akhtar made him question himself on his debut that whether he wanted to play cricket again or not.
In an exclusive interview with The Current, Sammy shared many things about his experience with Pakistan Super League’s (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi, Pakistan’s tour and hospitality, PSL memories and his debut.
Talking about his first encounter with Akhtar, he said: “When I made my debut for the West Indies in the Champions Trophy, I remember Pakistan playing West Indies at the Rose Bowl in Hampshire and they were opening with Mohammad Sami, Waqar Younis and Shoaib Akhtar.”
“I saw Shoaib Akhtar bowling a bouncer to Brian Lara and hit him in the head. Brian Lara fell back probably almost unconscious. I was sitting and I was 19 years old next to Dwayne Bravo. I literally questioned whether I wanted to play cricket again. Shoaib Akhtar did that to me,” said Sammy.
The former all-rounder further revealed that he told this story to Shoaib Akhtar himself a few days ago in Islamabad.
“I met him four days ago in Islamabad and I gave him that story. He said ‘Brian clipped him for four on the first ball’ and I guess that was his response. It was a joy to watch the Rawalpindi Express coming down with his hair flying. Shoaib Akhtar with his pace. In the current day, even though I am not playing I would pad up easily against any bowler and try to hit them out of the park,” he said.
Sammy further revealed that players touring Pakistan now ask about golf courses instead of questioning the security situation of the country.
Peshawar’s coach stated that bringing the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Pakistan was the first step that paved the way for cricket’s revival in the country.
“I am not sure [when West Indies will visit Pakistan next], I have not checked the calendar. But I think we were about to a year before last year. I think now the teams are coming. I remember us taking a small step in the PSL two and getting to the finals in Lahore. I think that was a small step in the right direction,” Sammy said.
He believed that the questions regarding security are slowly diminishing from players’ minds while visiting Pakistan.
“Now Hashim Amla and I were having a conversation and I think Javed asks what the difference is between now and five years ago. I think the major difference coming to Pakistan now, four years ago players would be calling me and go ‘Darren, I am going over there [Pakistan], do you think we should go?’ When West Indies was coming the captain had to call me and go, ‘Man should I go on this tour?’. Now players asking where they can play golf and questions like can we go to dinner in these or these places. The quote-unquote threat of security, that is slowly diminishing from people’s minds and I think that is what we want,” he concluded.
Talking about his favourite memory from the PSL, Sammy shared that his favourite memory was when they clinched the the cup in the second season of PSL.
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