Actress and digital content creator Fatima Effendi is never afraid to speak her mind. Recently, she appeared as a guest on ‘FHM Podcast’ where she talked about her unfiltered thoughts on extramarital affairs, social media, and the changing dynamics of relationships.
Fatima said, “These days’ men are a bit scared before they start affairs as they fear being found out on social media and their wives leaving them. This is a change from what used to happen before.”
Fatima highlighted that women frequently target the other woman when they find out about an affair. “When an affair comes to light, women should not target the other woman. Women should look at their own men instead of looking at the women around them.”
About society’s growing materialism, she said, “Today, people have become materialistic, and it’s alarming that single women now go for married men, not because they love them but because they only want financial stability.”
Fatima Effendi and Kanwar Arsalan have two sons together after their marriage in November 2012.
The bubbly and happy-go-lucky Juggun Kazim may look perfect on TV, but she has faced some very tough times. She shared details of physical abuse during her first marriage, revealing how she was mistreated and why she kept it hidden for years. Juggun Kazim said during a recent appears on FHM podcast, “I was physically abused and tortured during my first marriage, which lasted for 1.5 years. I got married within a week of falling for my first husband, who raised his hands on me in the third week of our marriage.”
Reflecting on her past, she added, “I ignored the warning signs, and that was a mistake. Abuse often starts with hurtful words. I should have taken action when he first hit me, but I was too blinded by his charm. I made a mistake by marrying him in secret, attracted by his good looks. When Noor Makhdoom’s story went public, my family discussed it, but I stayed silent, not wanting to draw attention to myself.”
Kazim also said, “However, I was going through a similar nightmare. I thought I’d suffer the same fate as Noor Makhdoom. While I was seven months pregnant, he abused me and threw me out of the house. I’m grateful to the neighbors who helped me. Now, Hamza is now grown up, and Faisal has been a wonderful father to him. I’m thankful to Allah for His kindness.”
A few months ago, Juggan Kazim was awarded the Presidential Civil Award ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ by the Government of Pakistan for her contributions to the media industry at the Presidential Awards ceremony on March 23, 2024. Juggun Kazim married Ahmed Tajik in 2004, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2005. She later married Faisal Naqvi in 2013.
Ali Gul Pir, an actor, singer, and comedian, is known for his funny parody videos that humorously depict artists, ordinary people, and even interesting statements made by politicians.
Internet users and admirers of Ali Gul Pir enjoy his videos, while comedy enthusiasts anticipate his mimicry.
Recently, actress Momal Sheikh appeared as a guest on the ‘FHM podcast,’ where it was revealed that she had faced significant struggles during her childhood.
Momal shared, “I love Ferrero Rocher chocolates, but they’re too expensive for me. It’s hard for me to see them at my friends’ houses and not be able to afford them myself.”
Pakistan is going through huge regulations, with Twitter/X banned by the government and talks of a firewall underway in the country. Recently, actor Ali Abbas appeared as a guest on the ‘FHM Podcast’ where he talked about the urgent need for regulations on social media. Ali Abbas said, “There should be an age limit of 18 years enforced and monitored, with users required to verify their identity using an ID card or passport before opening an account. The younger generation is losing their way, influenced by inappropriate content they encounter online.”
‘I am not against Indian content but they don’t buy our work,’ says Nabeel Zafar
Nabeel Zafar, the versatile actor, host, and producer, recently appeared as a guest on the ‘FHM Podcast’ in which he talked about why he is a vocal opponent of Indian content being aired in Pakistan.
“I am not against Indian content but my point is, they don’t buy our work. With a population of 1.5 billion, they have a massive market, whereas we have 25 crore people. At the very least, they should buy our content in proportion to their population. Pakistanis are known for their hospitality and big hearts. Our shopkeepers don’t charge Indian visitors, and our actors have been warmly received in India. However, we need reciprocity. If we show their movies in our cinemas, they should also screen our films, even if they don’t do well. They don’t buy our dramas either; they shut down Zee Zindagi, a channel that aired Pakistani content. We have talent, but corruption has held us back. It’s time for a change.”
Among the many people in Pakistan who choose to blame women for rising divorce rates, and not men for being men, is actress Sadia Faisal.
In a recent appearance she went off on a rant, blaming independent women for changing marriage and relationships in the industry.
The daughter of veteran actress Saba Faisal sat down on ‘FHM Podcast’ to slam women for being “impatient and independent” compared to the past, saying that it has led to an increasing divorce rate.
“I think the reason we’re seeing more divorces in the industry is that when women become independent, their tolerance level decreases, and they refuse to compromise. This lack of tolerance is a major reason for the increasing number of divorces we see today. When women earn more, their expectations skyrocket, and their brains are in the sky, making it challenging for marriages to succeed.” Yes, she did not bring in men behaving the way they do in a very patriarchal society. Its all the women’s fault, yo!
But she did not end her tirade against women there. “We are not foreigners, and our traditions are eternal. Marriages are not just between two individuals, but between two families. Any woman who thinks she is only marrying the man is misguided and will face problems in her marriage.”
Yes Saadia, everything that goes wrong is indeed the woman’s fault. No matter that we know if instances where strong successful women in the industry were subjected to domestic violence, no matter that we know of instances where men cheated on their successful spouses, no matter that many older celebs now say that they were in unhappy marriages, their husbands took their money, and they regret staying. A marriage failing must be the woman’s fault, right?
Maybe its time Sadia came out of whatever era she is stuck in and smelled what the new age is cooking.
Did you know, Faran Tahir replaced Bollywood superstar in ‘The Jungle Book’
Hollywood actor Faran Tahir, star of such smash hits as ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Star Trek’ is in Pakistan to promote his latest venture, ‘Umro Ayyar.
Faran and Usman Mukhtar appeared as guests on the FHM Podcast.
Among other things, the Hollywood actor discussed the industry’s obsession with Bollywood
“I was initially selected for a role in the 1994 Hollywood film ‘The Jungle Book’, but the producers later opted for Sanjay Dutt instead. However, when Sanjay got entangled in his personal issues, I was called back to replace him and fill in the role,” he revealed.
“We can draw inspiration from Bollywood and Hollywood, but we must also bring our own unique ideas to the table. We don’t need to compare our industry to our neighbors’; just as we don’t compare ourselves to China and Japan. We should focus on building our own strengths and identity in the film industry.” Faran added.
His film is coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Pakistan’s most expensive film is set to make its debut in cinemas, marking a new era for the film industry.
Actors Usman Mukhtar and Faran Tahir, recently appeared on FHM podcast, where they talked about their film ‘Umro Ayyar’, calling it the most expensive production in the country’s history. Hollywood star Faran Tahir, who plays the primary antagonist, expressed immense pride on being part of the project.
“This film marks the dawn of a new era for our industry, introducing a genre that we’ve traditionally left uncharted. The movie’s title is only one part of this new beginning’s excitement and complexity,: the Iron Man star said.
Usman Mukhtar, who plays the legendary ‘Umro Ayyar’, highlighted the need for local support for Pakistani science fiction projects.
Usman asked the public, “You watch similar films from our neighboring country, so you should definitely watch this one since it’s derived from our own literature. Pakistan’s first superhero movie.”
Faran took the opportunity to highlight the gap between Pakistani literary heritage and the current generation. “Though we’re not expanding as an industry, we’re taking a bold and dangerous step forward today. We’re making important content for our youth, bridging the gap between them and our traditional stories like Umro Ayyar.”
The actors found great satisfaction in the film’s basis in classic literature. Faran provided more information on the creative methods used in the production, especially the use of European stunt directors with prior expertise on popular television shows like ‘Game of Thrones.’
“We identified gaps and brought in international talent where necessary. However, we also established our own VFX studio in Islamabad, which is now fully operational,” he pointed out.
UmroAyyar – A New Beginning
The fantasy film is about Umro, a character from the classic beloved Urdu novel.
The cast includes Ali Kazmi, Farhan Tahir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Manzar Sehbai, Sana Fakhar, Sanam Saeed, Simi Raheal, Usman Mukhtar. The genre of the film is sci-fi movie. It is directed by Azfar Jafri and produced by VR Chili Production. It’s coming to cinemas on this Eid Ul Azha, June 17.
Sana Nawaz gained fame in the nineties through her outstanding performances in Pakistani films. Recently, the actress appeared in the FHM Podcast where she discussed her divorce and life afterwards.
“People should be appreciative and empathetic towards single mothers because they go through a lot. They should not be judged because they face many societal pressures,” she remarked. “I know many of you say that they are actors, life may be easy for them but still there are many single mothers like me who are privileged and have house help and money, but even then those ladies suffer under the same pressures.” She recounted meeting a girl on the Express TV drama set who was playing a minor role in the series. The girl told Sana, “Nobody at home cares about me. One of my parents passed away, the other is sick, and my brother has left home. Nobody seems to be concerned about me.”
