As Ramadan nears its end, people continue to gather for Suhoor and Iftar, sharing blessings with loved ones.
Celebrities are coming together for Suhoor, Iftar, and game nights. Atiqa Odho too hosted an Iftar dinner recently.
Stars like Fawad Khan, Mawra Hocane, Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, Asim Raza, Maria Wasti, Vaneeza Ahmed, Leila Zuberi, and others attended the event, delighting fans.
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Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor often reminisces about the 2014 movie ‘Khoobsurat’, as do we. The actress took a trip down memory lane and shared some fond memories from their time on set with her co-star, Pakistani heart throb Fawad Khan.
She posted a bunch of pictures, showing scenes from the movie and some behind-the-scenes moments on Facebook. Fans loved this nostalgic post, as it brought back wonderful memories of the film and the special bond between Sonam and Fawad.
Sonam played Mili in the film, a lively physiotherapist, while Fawad portrayed Vikram, the charming prince. Their performances left a lasting mark on viewers, immersing them in a romantic and enchanting world.
Fans rushed to the comments section to share their own thoughts. One fan wrote enthusiastically, “Sonam Kapoor, you are lucky that you are with Fawad Khan, the great.” Another fan confessed, “I loved this movie and your pairing with Fawad Khan… both of you rocked.”
The star of ‘Veere Di Wedding’ has talked before about how Fawad was cast in the role in the 2014 movie. In an interview with Filmfare, Sonam said, “Do you know how much effort it took to make Khoobsurat? No hero wanted to work with me because it was called Khoobsurat. I had to get Fawad Khan from Pakistan. And look what happened. Fawad became a huge star. He had the confidence.”
Superstar Fawad Khan recently joined Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast and talked his career. This is a rare treat for his fans for the actor is notoriously private and not prone to giving many interviews.
When asked about his time working in India and if Pakistani actors felt threatened by Indian actors, Khan said, “It’s a tough question because I got a lot of love in India. Politics is everywhere, but you can deal with it better in your own industry.”
And he also talking about his experience working with Sonam Kapoor. “I auditioned for the film without preparation. I went to India for the experience and confidence. Working with the ‘Khoobsurat’ cast, especially Sonam Kapoor, felt great. It was a wonderful experience, and I only have positive things to say about it.”
He disclosed that his entry into the world of social media was orchestrated by Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor and actor Siddharth Malhotra. Kapoor created his Twitter account during the shooting of the movie Khoobsurat, while Malhotra set up his Instagram account during the filming of Kapoor and Sons.
Discussing his work in “Kapoor and Sons” with Kapoor and Malhotra, Fawad Khan elaborated, “Working on ‘Kapoor and Sons’ was again a project I loved, and the team was excellent.”
Happy Hearthrob Day Pakistaniyon! Fawad Khan is turning 42 today and will remain the reason why we keep winning the dilf game against India. But aside from his good looks, the actor has won over audiences with his performances. Whether it is playing a swoon-worthy prince, a ferocious warrior, or even a dorky villager, he’ll pull you in and keep you glued to your screen. Aap haar man lo bas.
Chalien phir aaj National Heartthrob Day hai aka Fawad Khan’s birthday, we’re celebrating it with our favourite five roles that prove he will keep ageing like fine wine.
Khoobsurat (2014)
Yes we know, the film was a flop. But holy moly Fawad outshone like nothing else. He had limited screen time compared to Sonam, but created a cult following on the internet that has Indian fans, to this day, pleading with their government to give this man an exception and cast him in another Bollywood rom com. And yes, we’re also adding in a TikTok that proves why the film established a cult following online.
hawtttt. fawad khan in khoobsurat supremacy. pic.twitter.com/gDlSGffCCR
— desiburgerbacha (@shortiekiddo28) August 27, 2023
Kapoor and Sons (2016)
If critics thought Fawad only had the ability to work as eye candy on the screens, this film singlehandedly proved them wrong. The actor played a closeted writer Rahul Kapoor, who arrives back at his home to celebrate his grandfather’s birthday and also navigate fragile relations with his family.
Dastaan (2010)
Dastaan is celebrated today as one of the best dramas to come out of Pakistan, and Fawad cemented his role as a promising actor with his performance as Hassan. He plays a man who is deeply in love with Bano (played by Sanam Baloch), but both are tragically split apart due to the partition when she is forced into a marriage with a Sikh man.
Akbari and Asghari (2011)
Don’t call yourself a Fawad stan if you don’t remember this hilarious gem of a drama. Fawad had a small role as Akbari’s dorky husband from the village, but he still wins hearts for his comedy skills and hilarious acting.
Humsafar (2011)
Yes yes coming to the drama that made Fawad into the household name he is today. Ashar will continue to tower over all the leading men on our screens, and the reason behind this entirely is how Fawad enlarged the role with his seductive looks and charm. We were all Khirad every single time he stepped into the screen. And just to keep the fans happy, here is a TikTok of him in the serial.
#12Yearsofhumsafar Though it was ZGH that introduced me to Fawad Khan, it was Humsafar that cemented my love and displayed the immense talent he has. No other drama has come close since then. Both Fawad and Mahira gave their best performance and it will remain a classic forever. pic.twitter.com/tDvckzU3F5
— Reemz (@FawadFan4ever) September 24, 2023
In a significant move, the Bombay High Court in India has dismissed a petition that sought to ban Pakistani artists from working in India. According to details, the petitioner in question was cine worker Faaiz Anwar Qureshi, who said that Pakistani artists working in India during the World Cup could reduce job opportunities for Indian artists.
In his complaint, Faaiz demanded that artists from Pakistan like actors, singers, lyricists or technicians who are being invited by Indian citizens and companies are banned.u
The bench comprised of Justice Sunil Shukre and Firdosh Pooniwalla rejected the plea, stating that such a move would be a step back in creating cultural harmony and unity between India and Pakistan.
“One must understand that in order to be a patriot, one need not be inimical to those from abroad especially, from the neighbouring country,” the court responded.
Previously, Bollywood films involving Pakistani artists were met with extensive fanfare. Khoobsurat released in 2014 starred Sonam Kapoor and Pakistani actor Fawad Khan, was met with praises. Fawad Khan also won ‘Best Male Debut’ at the Filmfare Awards. While Sajal Aly and Adnan Siddiqui’s collaboration with Sri Devi for the 2017 ‘Mom’ received six nominations at the Filmfare awards.
Mahira Khan has uploaded a video of the Qawali night held at PC Bhurban during her wedding celebrations. Among the star-studded celebrity guests was her Humsafar co-star Fawad Khan.
Screenshots show Fawad Khan lounging among the celebrity guests as they enjoy a performance by Abida Parveen.
Instagram users were overjoyed over the five second cameo of the heart throb, who co-starred opposite Mahira in the blockbuster ‘Maula Jatt’.
Other celebrities spotted at Mahira’s wedding in the video were Sarmad Khoosat, Sheheryar Munawar and Momal Sheikh.
READ MORE: Here are all the celebrities who were present at Mahira Khan, Salim Karim’s wedding
Nominations for the 22nd Lux Style Awards were announced on 3rd September, with industry members being quick to notice one notable omission. ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt’, the biggest hit of the year, was not nominated among the films. Surprising considering that the movie received critical acclaim for its writing, acting, action sequences and made $13.8 million worldwide.
Journalist Hassan Kazmi has uncovered the reason now, by releasing a statement from film producer Ammara Hikmat, who stated:
“While we are honoured that Lux considered our film for their nominations, we find that their limited range of film categories doesn’t align with our values. The absence of categories for best director or writer, etc, disregarding their major and substantial creative contributions, while including one for best playback song doesn’t resonate with our vision for comprehensive film recognition. Therefore, we’ve decided not to make an exception in this case.”
Kazmi further tweeted that the team behind ‘TLOMJ’ had stepped back so to give other films a proper chance:
“The Legend of Maula Jatt is not even up for votes in #LSA2023 I have learnt that the makers have #TLOMJ have regretted as it was the biggest film, so the makers have decided to give others a chance. I have learnt from the sources that The Legend of Maula Jatt will be acknowledged at the main event in October this year.”
While Maula Jatt is out of the running, once more male actors charged with abuse have been nominated for the Lux Style Awards. Feroze Khan, who was publicly accused by his ex-wife Syeda Aliza of domestic violence and torture, was nominated twice for best male actor in dramas, and also for his performance in ‘Tich Button’.
While Mohsin Abbas Haider, who was publicly accused by his wife of domestic abuse, and then found guilty by a Lahore court in 2019, was nominated for his performance in the drama ‘Siyani’.
Its now official that Pakistan is about to get it’s first ever Netflix drama, starring our own actors. In July journalist Hassan Kazmi broke the news on social media, announcing that Lollywood’s A-list celebrities like Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are set to star in a Netflix adaptation of Farhat Ishtiaq’s novel ‘Jo Bachay Hain Sang Samiat Lo’, with director Momina Duraid on board.
Now, Variety has revealed kay waqai mein the drama will live up to its name by leaving no actor behind, as the cast is chockfull of Pakistani A-listers like Sanam Saeed, Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Ashraf, Maya Ali , Iqra Aziz , Hania Aamir , Khushaal Khan, Nadia Jamil , Omair Rana and Samina Ahmed.
According to the publication, Momina Duraid will serve as the show runner, and her firm Momina Duraid Films FZ, will be producing the series. The show is currently being shot in US, Italy and Pakistan.
The novel revolves around Sikandar, a Harvard law student who undergoes an incident that compels him to keep people away. He then comes across Lisa when he’s travelling to Italy, an energetic artist with a troubled past.
Ishtiaq’s other novels ‘Humsafar’ was adapted into the critically acclaimed 2011 drama, starring Mahira and Fawad. Her other novels have also been turned into screen fare, including ‘Bin Roye’ which was adapted into a 2015 film starring Humayun Saeed and Mahira, and ‘Yakeen Ka Safar’ which was adapted in 2017 into a drama starring Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir.
Fawad is riding high on the blockbuster ‘The Legend Of Maula Jatt’ which also starred Mahira Khan and Hamza. He is set to come back to television screens with the series ‘Barzakh’ starring Sanam Saeed, and directed/ written by Asim Abbas.
We’ve seen how creative Pakistani artists can get. Every few weeks some art form or the other goes viral. Recently, a viral Tiktok trend re-imagined how Wes Anderson films would look if they’re set in Pakistan, enamoring thousands of people. Now, a Pakistani artist who goes by the name Booray on Instagram, imagined how Batman would shape out if he was in Karachi instead of Gotham.
The results are astounding.
Christian Bale? Nah, Fawad Khan would play Bruce Wayne to a T.
And for his seductive lover/enemy Cat Woman, Mahira Khan would indeed put in a show-stopping performance.
Since the artwork went viral on Twitter, thousands are already hoping that after the success of Maula Jatt, the powerful duo are cast in the film, if it ever gets made.