Mani and Hira, a well-known couple in the entertainment industry, have been making waves with their talents and love for each other.
Recently, Mani was invited as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’ hosted by Imran Ashraf.
“You are an artistic writer and involved in direction, and Hira is an artist. How easy or difficult is it for two artists with different styles to work together?” Ashraf asked.
Mani replied, “It’s easy because this is what we do in my family. We all work in this field; my father, even my sister, has worked in theatre.”
The host then asked about their love marriage.
“In our love marriage, we have a big fight every two weeks. I think it’s a very normal thing, and if you survive those fights, that’s when your marriage works,” Mani said.
Salman Saqib Shaikh, aka Mani, married Hira on 18 April 2008. The couple has been working in the entertainment industry for 20 years.
Actress and model Nimra Khan, known for her outspoken views and resilience, shared her honest advice on rebound relationships when she appeared on ‘Mazaq Raat’ hosted by Imran Ashraf.
The host, Imran Ashraf, asked, “Doesn’t it often happen that a wound takes years to heal, only for someone to come along and make things worse with a new ‘nail’ or problem?”
Nimra Khan replied, “Rebounds are a mistake. When someone offers you a shoulder to cry on, it might seem comforting, but they can end up being worse than those who initially hurt you. I advise young girls to avoid taking the rebound route altogether.”
Nimra Khan advised young girls, “My advice, particularly to young women, is to avoid pursuing rebounds. These relationships often offer only temporary comfort and can complicate the healing process.”
Nimra Khan married Raja Azam, a police officer in London, on April 19, 2020, in Karachi. After being the victim of domestic abuse, Nimra Khan went through a challenging divorce. Her divorced husband marked a problematic phase in her life and was a reflection of her more significant challenges. In August 2021, she announced her divorce.
A few days ago, Nimra Khan shared details of a terrifying experience where she escaped a kidnapping attempt.
Nimra posted a video on her Instagram telling her followers,
“I am Muslim proudly, but I am sorry, being Pakistani, I don’t know what I should say.”
She began: “Assalamu Alaikum, the nation is still alive, right? However, the purpose of this video is not to praise this country. What happened to me yesterday was horrible; do you want your sister, daughter, or wife to experience the same fate? It is not safe to send any of your girls outside of Pakistan; I guarantee you that they are not safe here. You people understand that it is ridiculous to celebrate August 14th when girls are still unsafe in Pakistan.”
“Yesterday, I was standing near Ramada, waiting for my car, when the three men came and tried to kidnap me; they harassed me. I had a mobile and bag, and I was waiting for my family; it was raining, and those men held me at gunpoint and dragged me to their car, but no one heard me. I did my protection; I pushed him and started running. He had guns, and he could open fire on me. How can I say I am safe in this country where I pay taxes when I step in front of a passing car? The family and Ramada staff saved me. I see why people have guards with them now; we need guards, which is probably why so many people are moving abroad. I am not safe here, and I can hire guards with my tax money,” the Umme Ayesha actress added.
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.
Khaqan’s Shahnawaz sweet confession on Mazaq Raat steals Ayesha’s heart
From his days as social media influencer to his ongoing run as an actor, Khaqan Shahnawaz has been known for his captivating smile and charming on-screen presence. However a sweet revelation on Mazaq Raat has taken his popularity to new levels. During the show the cohost Ayesha asked, “Iss young hero ka crush kis pe hai?” To which Shahnawaz replied with a smile, “Aap pe” (on you). Ayesha’s reaction to Khaqan’s response was priceless, and the moment is trending on social media.
Khaqan Shahnawaz has starred in dramas Barhwaan Khiladi and College Gate. His recent project was Sukoon.
With a career spanning thousands of performances, Javed Kodu has mesmerized audiences with his talent, but his childhood was affected by bullying and discrimination, a traumatic experience he recently recounted. Kodu appeared as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’ hosted by Imran Ashraf. The host asked “What difficulties have you faced in life?”
Javed Kodou replied, “I faced bullying due to my condition. Once, while walking home from school, a boy struck me on the road, encouraged by the boy’s father who believed I deserved it because of my dwarfism. That day, I returned home with a bleeding head.”
Javed Kodu has appeared in different films, television shows, and stage dramas. Some of his notable works include ‘Hero’ ‘Ainak Wala Jin’ , ‘Jadoo Nagri’
While talking about his personal life, he said, “I once fell for a woman from my field, but things didn’t work out. I asked her to marry me, but she had other goals and rejected my proposal. I remember this to this day.”
TikTok has caught the attention of Mohammad Ahmed. The screenwriter and actor recently praised rural TikTokers for their creativity and impact. Muhammad Ahmed was invited as in ‘Mazaaqrat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf. He talked up about making TikToks. The host asked, “Especially what you are doing on TikTok these days, what it is all about? What’s the secret behind it?”
Mohammad Ahmed said, “I’m amazed by TikTok’s creativity! It’s incredible how a person can create engaging content in just thirty seconds. I’ve seen talented individuals from rural areas producing outstanding content that has left me impressed. Without TikTok, they might have been rejected by the industry, but now they have a platform to showcase their skills. I’m impressed by TikTok’s potential, and I think young people like you are great at creating content – although I find it challenging myself.”
Mohammed Ahmed has acted in many dramas like ‘Kuch Ankahi’ ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’, Suno Chanda’, ‘Sabaat,’ ‘Parizaad,’ and many more are among his well-known theatre roles. He is well-known for playing fatherly roles, and at the moment, people are praising his character in Radd.
Who has not had a bad day in school? Sometimes we forgot to do our homework, other days we wore accessories with uniforms and many times we got bad marks in exams. We have all been there, celebrities included. Actress and model Hania Aamir recently appeared as a guest on ‘Mazaq Raat’ where she revealed that she got suspended for 10 days for a uniform violation, while heartthrob Imran Ashraf was suspended for climbing his hostel’s wall. Imran Ashraf and Hania Aamir are classmates.
When Imran was Hania’s senior in school, they both attended the same Abbottabad school. Hania Amir said, “I was suspended because I wasn’t following the school uniform policy,” while Imran Ashraf got in trouble for sneaking out at night. “I broke curfew and climbed the hostel wall, and got caught by the authorities,” he laughingly said. It’s good to know that all of us were rebels in schools.
Who are Firdous Jamal’s favourite actresses? The answers may surprise you
Veteran actor Firdous Jamal was recently invited as a guest in ‘Mazaq Raat’, hosted by Imran Ashraf. The hosed asked, “My question is, in the last 50 years, which face has been the most charming and consistently number one in the industry?”
Firdous Jamal said, “I believe that in the Pakistan film industry, there hasn’t been a woman as beautiful as Zeba Begum, who is the wife of the late Muhammad Ali, nor an actress as talented as Shamim Ara”
The actor was on a hiatus from work, undergoing cancer treatment. Now, he is doing well now after surgery and chemotherapy.
We thought Jamal would name his co-stars from 80s dramas as his favourites but its good to know that he chose to honour his seniors instead.
Actor and model Imran Ashraf, host of ‘Mazaq Raat Season 2’, invited Sarwat Gilani as a guest on his show. During the episode, Imran had a sweet interaction with a special child in the audience who has Down Syndrome.
She became Imran’s fan after she watched his drama ‘Ranjha Ranjha Kardi.’ Imran invited her on stage so they could meet, and it was a heartwarming moment. Her mother came on stage to help interpret what she was saying. The host then asked, “What do you like, Zona?” The girl replied, “You look very lovely.”
She requested that Imran Ashraf say the famous line of the Bhola character, ‘Mazay mazay,’ and he fulfilled her request. She talked to all the other members of the show and even invited them for a meal. In the end, Imran said, “May Allah keep you happy, you are very dear, I have never seen such lovely eyes as yours.”
Veteran actress Nadia Afghan recently shared her opinions on the idea of giving up one’s self for love, calling it illogical and unjustified. During a recent appearance on a ‘Mazaq Raat’ episode During the conservation, Nadia was quite against the concept of dying for love during the debate, saying that it is nonsense. “Dying for love is just silly. It’s not true at all. Thinking someone would give up their life for another because of love doesn’t make sense.”
She said that, “Its possible to love more than one person at the same time, despite the common belief that you can’t love multiple people at once.” Nadia said, “Different types of love can exist at the same time. One person might understand you well mentally, while another is crucial for your everyday life.”
She further added, “It only takes four weeks to forget any love; someone who can keep their mobile phone off and cut off all contacts for four weeks can easily forget their love.” Nadia shared, “I often find myself advising young actors on love matters during shoots. It is an easy task to forget someone and live a peaceful life without them; it only takes four weeks to forget anyone.”
