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  • Get ready, Lahoris! ‘The White Plague’ is coming

    Get ready, Lahoris! ‘The White Plague’ is coming

    As the hot weather enters its last month, theater starts gearing up for a hectic season.Lahore should prepare for a theatrical experience that will leave you questioning the true cost of power and politics, as ‘The White Plague’ hits the stages of Lahore’s Al Hamra Hall from September 4 to 8.

    Director Meher Jafri held a press conference along with the cast of the play and Chairman of Alhamra Arts Council, Razi Ahmed.

    “That this play was written in 1937 by a playwright of the Czech Republic, in which the desire for peace has been expressed in the days of war and famine,” she said.

     

     
    Actor Fawad Khan said, “We have become artists with the support of the public, this play makes us think and understand a lot and laugh and smile.”

    The plot continues against the backdrop of the events leading up to World War II, showing how populist leaders convinced people to support their violent exploits.

    The cast of the play includes Kashif Hussain Fawad Khan, Saad Zameer, and Samhan Ghazi.

  • Which two Presidents praised Fakhr Mahmood’s talent?

    Which two Presidents praised Fakhr Mahmood’s talent?

    Renowned singer Fakhr Mahmood, recent recipient of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, revealed that he doesn’t know who nominated him for the prestigious honour during a recent appearance on ‘Hasna Mana Hai’.

    When asked about his early days as a singer, Fakhr said, “At the start of my singing career, my parents were unhappy with my career choice, but as they saw me grow and find my footing, they came around and accepted it.”
    “I was not a troublesome kid in school, but I do have some fond memories of playing pranks on my friends.” Mahmood added.

    The host asked, “Sir, have you been awarded the Pride of Performance or Tamgha-e-Imtiaz? In what category did you receive them?

    Mahmood said, “When I received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from former President Pervez Musharraf, he warmly told me, ‘I am proud of you.’ Later, when President Asif Ali Zardari honored me with the same award, he smiled and said, ‘You deserve it.’”

    Fakhar Mahmood has sung songs like Allah Karay, Atom Bomb, Baylia, Jee Chahay, and Kho Jaon. is this well written?

  • Why did Karachi traffic police return money to Tabish Hashmi?

    Why did Karachi traffic police return money to Tabish Hashmi?

    In a world where being famous can have its ups and downs, Tabish Hashmi’s funny encounter with a traffic officer shows that everyday moments can turn into something memorable with a good laugh and a humble attitude.On his show ‘Hansna Mana Hai, Tabish talked about an interesting incident that happened to him in Karachi.

    “A traffic police officer told me I would be fined. I replied, ‘I don’t have time to go and pay the fine, can we find middle ground?’ We settled on a deal of around two to two hundred and fifty rupees.

    Then, when the officer asked my name, I replied, ‘My name is Tabish Hashmi.”Laughing, the host said that upon hearing his name, the traffic police officer said, “Oh, you are a Hashmi, you are a Shah Sahib.” The officer returned one hundred rupees to Tabish on the basis of his name being Hashmi.“Just look at the officer’s sincerity and honesty”, Hashmi added.

  • Pakistani telefilms set to illuminate screens this Eid ul Azha 2024

    Pakistani telefilms set to illuminate screens this Eid ul Azha 2024

    Telefilms are a big part of Eid celebrations every year. Many popular stars join in to entertain people with comedy and romance. Viewers look forward to these hour-and-a-half-long entertainers after Eid gatherings.

    Here’s what you can watch this Eid ul Adha 2024:

    Jori Ban Gayi

    Feroze Khan and Sehar Khan team up for the first time in a telefilm directed by Syed Ramish Rizvi and written by Samra Bukhari. It promises lots of fun and entertainment with a stellar supporting cast.

    Check out the trailer:

    Pyar tou Warh Gaya

    Ahsan Khan takes on a unique role as he transforms into a female character for his upcoming telefilm. Co-starring alongside him are Amar Khan and Sidra Niazi, promising to captivate the audience with this new avatar. The drama will air on Geo TV.

    Check out the trailer:

    Love Hai Mushkil

    Ali Rehman Khan and Mahenur Haider star in ‘Love Hai Mushkil’ on ARY Digital, a rom-com that will surely bring laughter and joy to viewers.

    Check out the trailer:

    Tere Naam Ka Tattoo

    Sahar Hashmi and Arsalan Naseer team up in ARY Digital’s new telefilm ‘Tere Naam Ka Tattoo’. The comedy also features stars Behroze Sabzwari, Fazial Qazi, and Saba Hameed, promising to bring laughter after the hearty Eid ul Adha feasts.

    Check out the trailer:

    Janay Koun Thi Haseena

    ‘Janay Koun Thi Haseena’ combines mystery and comedy with stars like Sonya Hussyn, Taimoori, Zarrar Khan, and Khaqan Shahnawaz. It will air on Hum TV this Eid ul Adha.

    Check out the trailer:

    Wo Saat Din

    Alizeh Shah and Usama Khan star in Hum TV’s ‘Wo Saat Din’, offering a fresh and captivating storyline.

    Check out the trailer:

    Tum Se Na Ho Payega

    Muneeb Butt and Yashma Gill lead another fun-filled telefilm on Hum TV, promising an entertaining ride for the audience.

    Here is the trailer:

  • My father left his job, my mother left her family: Tabish Hashmi on family’s move to Pakistan

    My father left his job, my mother left her family: Tabish Hashmi on family’s move to Pakistan

    Host and stand – up comedian Tabish Hashmi is one of our favourite people on screen but did you know that until very recently, his family was living in India?

    The star host was invited as a guest on Hafiz Ahmed’s Podcast where he detailed the difficulties his family faced when they shifted to Pakistan from India in 1984.

    “My father moved to Pakistan in 1984, leaving behind a comfortable life in India where he had a good job. His brothers, who were already settled in Pakistan, encouraged him to make the move. It was my grandmother’s illness that finally prompted him to take the leap. While my father’s sacrifice was significant, as he gave up his job, it was my mother who made the ultimate sacrifice, leaving behind her entire family to join my father in Pakistan. My elder sisters were born in India, and I was born in Pakistan.”

    Talking about how his father became a citizen of Pakistan, he said, “At that time, it was relatively easy to settle in Pakistan by showing investment in the form of dollars or money. Fortunately, my father had the necessary funds, so we were able to obtain Pakistani nationality.”

    Well, we are glad that Tabish’s family made the move. Or else we would have been deprived of one of our brightest stars.

  • Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Why did Dr Arooba say no to Geo’s drama offer?

    Dr. Arooba Tariq, television host, recently shared her experience of being offered a lead role in a major Geo TV drama during a podcast with Hafiz Ahmed. She revealed that despite the significant offer, she declined the opportunity due to her father’s disapproval and her own reservations about the intense scenes requiring close physical contact with co-stars.

    “In the media industry, people tend to remember you by your face, especially if you’ve previously appeared on TV shows. As a result, I received a significant offer from Geo TV to play the main lead in a big drama. They genuinely wanted me to be a part of the brilliant ensemble cast of the play.

    In an attempt to convince me to take the job, they even brought me to the studio to experience the set and recording processes. My father, on the other hand, was not into it, so I was limited to hosting. I was still thinking about going to the Shahnoor studio, though. Following this, I came to the conclusion that acting was not for me, especially in light of the dramatic sequences that required close physical contact with co-stars. I declined the opportunity since, as a novice, I would not have any creative control over altering such daring situations.

  • Who designed the iconic Geo News logo?

    Who designed the iconic Geo News logo?

    Actor Shahzad Nawaz, who actively promotes arts and culture in Pakistan, has stated that the Geo News logo is his creation.
    Nawaz was a guest on Geo’s Hasna Mana Hai and when host Tabish Hashmi asked him about his work in graphic designing, Nawaz said that he used to make a lot of logo designs. Hashmi said that he had heard that Nawaz had designed the iconic geo news, blue and orange logo.

    Shahzad Nawaz replied, “I produced it,” further explaining that, “I conceptualized how the overall persona of Geo News would stand out and how it would appear on the screen.”

    Geo News began airing in October 2002 as part of Geo TV. Later, in 2004, Geo TV decided to establish Geo News as its standalone news channel.

  • Pakistan, London aur ab China: Nawaz to get medical checkup on personal visit

    Pakistan, London aur ab China: Nawaz to get medical checkup on personal visit

    Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif will leave for a “personal visit” to China today, as per Geo News.

    PML-N’s internal sources confirmed that the party head is going to China for a medical checkup.

    Party sources also confirmed to Geo that the former prime minister will also hold meetings on development projects in Punjab, adding that the former premier will meet owners of Chinese companies there.

    Nawaz will be accompanied by Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar.

    This will be the first international visit of Nawaz Sharif since his return to Pakistan in October last year after spending almost four years in self-imposed exile in London.

  • PPP likely to join federal government

    PPP likely to join federal government

    The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is likely to join the federal cabinet despite publically stating on Tuesday that the party will only support Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate for prime minister, Geo has reported on Wednesday.

    A day earlier, PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto said that his party will only support PML-N in government formation and will not take ministries.

    In a press conference following the two-day Central Executive Committee meeting of the PPP, Bilawal stated that the party is open to offering support on specific issues and crucial votes for the Prime Minister candidate of Pakistan, aiming to facilitate government formation and restore political stability.

    “The PPP has decided that while we are not in a position to join the federal government ourselves, nor will we be interested in taking ministries in such a set-up, we also do not want to see political chaos in the country. We do not want to see perpetual crisis in the country,” he said.

    Asif Ali Zardari, the co-chairman of PPP, announced in a press conference later the same night, the formation of a six-party alliance for the next coalition government. He stated that they had decided to form the government together.

  • Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza had divorced before his marriage: Geo

    Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza had divorced before his marriage: Geo

    Former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik have divorced before his marriage, pictures of which he shared on social media on Saturday morning, Geo has said.

    Rumors that the two were divorcing had been circulating for a while. Sania Mirza often shared pictures of herself and her son on social media, but Shoaib Malik was not in those photos. Recently, Sania Mirza posted a message on social media, saying that both marriage and divorce are tough decisions.

    On the other hand, Shoaib Malik and actress Sana Javed announced their marriage on social media on Saturday. This has led to discussions on whether Sania and Shoaib are divorced or just separated. So far, there has been no official statement about their divorce.

    Geo has reported that Sania Mirza was unhappy with Shoaib Malik’s involvement with other women, and she ignored him for a long time. It is said that Sania Mirza decided to end their marriage when she could no longer tolerate the situation.