There is exciting news for fans of sports and film. Hamza Ali Abbasi will play one of Pakistan’s greatest athletes in an upcoming biopic. The titled of the film is ‘Abdul Khaliq: The Flying Bird.’
The name of the writer and director is not confirmed yet but the owner of Nuplex cinema will produced the film.
Abdul Khaliq (1935–1996) was a prominent athlete in Pakistan known for his achievements in sprinting. Khaliq won gold medels in the 100 and 200 meters race in Asian Games in 1958. In his international career, he won 36 gold, 15 silver, and 12 bronze medals.
With Hamza Ali Abbasi starring in it, the film promises to be an exciting tribute to a legendary athlete.
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Naimal Khawar Abbasi have just recorded a milestone in their married life.
The fan-favourite couple tied the knot exactly five years ago.
On their fifth wedding anniversary, Naimal and Hamza are celebrating their love with a combined post on Instagram with the caption, “5 years today! Allahumdollilah ♥”
The two are dressed in white in the accompanying photos.
Fans and people from the entertainment industry are also wishing them on Instagram. Hamza Ali Abbasi tied the knot with Naimal Khawar in 2019 on 25 August.
Actor and model Babrik Shah is known for being outspoken and true to form, he had another opinion that may ruffle a few feathers.
During an appearance on Desi Book, Babrik Shah shared his thoughts on the blockbuster film ‘The Legend of Maula Jatt.’
Host Junaid Saleem asked, “I was reading your statement in an interview, where you said about Maula Jatt that Hamza Ali Abbasi and Fawad Khan are like a ‘burger family’ and that Maula Jatt and Noori Natt are not like that.”
Shah replied, “They are a burger family, now, just imagine a guy from a burger family trying to speak Punjabi. Where will he even get that deep, commanding voice like Noori Natt? And then there’s Sultan Rahi, he had that manly vibe, that power in his delivery, which is just not there anymore. It doesn’t have that same feeling. And the way they’re speaking Punjabi nowadays, it’s like they’ve just learned it or someone taught them how to speak it. That’s why I said it had a very ‘mummy daddy’ style, lacking that true masculine essence.”
Talking about the remake the outspoken model said,“Maula Jatt was a masterpiece of its time, a true classic that stood the test of time. It should never have been remade.”
Sadaf Kanwal has y for her fellow celebrities, telling them what she really thinks. In a recent interview with ‘Nashpati Prime’, the actress shared her thoughts on her friends in the industry. When asked about Sajal Ali, she suggested, “I think Sajal should grow her hair longer.” She expressed admiration for Mahira Khan, calling her “my favorite”.
” Her talent and beauty are unparalleled, and she’s a perfect embodiment of grace and charm.” Sadaf then said, “Mehwish Hayat should lose some weight as she have gained a bit, and Maya Ali should gain some weight because she has become very thin.” When asked what Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa, she replied, “They don’t need to change anything about themselves.” Talking about Hamza Ali Abbasi, Sadaf advised, “He should slim down a bit and Imran Abbas should reduce his makeup a bit.” Sadaf Kanwal praised Fawad Khan and Sheheryar Munawar, calling them very handsome. She said, “Fawad Khan doesn’t need to change anything, and Sheheryar Munawar should mature a bit.”
Actors Sanam Saeed and Usman Mukhtar’s recent interview on Hum News with director Azfar Jafri had everyone laughing. Director of ‘Umro Ayyar’ Azfar Jafri is an excellent mimic, and he had incredible impressions of Sanam and Usman. He described Usman’s on-set attitude and how he used to talk about the situation.
Furthermore, he imitated Sanam Saeed and remarked how serious Sanam is when working on a set. Azfar Jafri mimicked Sanam Saeed’s straight-forward style, saying, “she says what needs to be said without caring how blunt it looks.” He also made Sanam’s perfect impression and even sounded like her.
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.
Actress and model Mariyam Nafees gave an interview to ‘Independent Urdu’ where she talked about her character Zeenat in ‘Jaan e Jahan’.
“If I wanted to play the lead opposite Hamza Ali Abbasi, I could have. He’s one of the most famous actors in Pakistan. But I don’t care about playing a heroine opposite him because we’ve known each other for years and are more like friends. Being cast as a lead opposite him isn’t a huge priority for me. If it happens, that’s good, but I’m not actively looking for it.”
She also said, “I was initially supposed to play another character in ‘Jaan e Jahan’, but it was later removed from the script. Then, I was offered two more characters, and I chose to play ‘Zeenat’ because she had a huge impact in the drama and her character arc was perfect.”
Actress Naimal Khawar Khan started her acting journey with the popular film Verna, directed by the renowned Shoaib Mansoor. She then starred in Hum TV’s successful drama Anaa, where her pairing with Usman Mukhtar received immense public praise.
She is married to Hamza Ali Abbasi and has the cutest son. The actor recently joined YouTube and started daily vlogging. Today, she shared her first vlog, giving insight into her daily routine. She went for a walk, showcased the beauty of Islamabad, and shared information about her daily activities like going to the gym and painting. In a pretty casual look, Naimal looked adorable and glowing. We have collected beautiful pictures from her first vlog. Check out the stunning pictures:
Hum TV’s drama serial ‘Ishq Murshid’ has become immensely popular with its unique storyline and excellent casting. Fans are loving the chemistry between Durefishan Saleem and Bilal Abbas. Farooq Rind directs the drama, which is written by Abdul Khaliq Khan.
The writer recently appeared on Something Haute’s show Haute Talk, hosted by Hassan Choudhary where he revealed the names of male actors he was considering for Shahmeer’s character.
“I had several names in mind because we aimed to cast popular actors for the 8:00 pm slot to attract fans’ attention. We considered Ahad Raza Mir, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Wahaj Ali, and Bilal Abbas for the lead role. Ahad Raza Mir requested the complete script, which wasn’t feasible. Hamza Ali Abbasi was occupied with Jaan E Jahan, although I envisioned him as Fazal Baksh and politician Shahmeer. Wahaj Ali was already committed to Tere Bin, so we didn’t pursue him much, although we did approach him. All four were approached, but fortunately, Bilal Abbas had a better grasp of our script. He read the initial episodes and understood the character well, which greatly helped us.” What are your thoughts on the writer’s top four picks for Shahmir Sikandar’s character? Share your opinion!
Nadeem Baig has made many TV shows and movies. He’s been focusing more on making films lately, but he’s also made hit TV dramas in the past. Some of his popular dramas include ‘Pyare Afzal’ and ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’. Baig was a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where he disclosed the name of the actor who was initially supposed to play the lead role in Pyare Afzal.
The host asked him if the cast had ever been compromised. He said, “I never compromised on the script, but there are times when you have to give a chance to a new actor, even if you’ve already decided on someone else. You know that the actor you want will also excel in that specific role. Well, Humayun [Saeed] was supposed to play the character of Afzal in Pyare Afzal, but I told him, ‘This role isn’t for you.’ He accepted it, and that’s how it went to Hamza Ali Abbasi.”
