Actor Imran Abbas has expressed disappointment over being labelled a liar for sharing that he was offered roles in multiple Bollywood films. He stated that he faced criticism despite never lying about the offers.
Abbas stated in a recent interview, “People called me a liar when I revealed I was considered for the Heera Mandi web series.”
Sanjay Leela Bhansali, however, later confirmed that he had thought about casting Imran Abbas and other Pakistani artists.
Imran Abbas disclosed during interviews on various national TV channels that he had received offers for multiple Bollywood films, which he couldn’t accept. He was, nonetheless, accused of lying, criticised, and mocked.
He claimed that the Pakistani public and journalists believed certain Indian journalists – who are banned in India for spreading lies – over him.
Without naming anyone, he said his statements about Bollywood offers were dismissed as lies under the influence of Indian journalists.
Imran Abbas emphasised that he has been in the entertainment industry for 20 years and has worked in several Indian films. He questioned, “Why would I lie about such matters on TV?”
He further explained, “Filmmakers like Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rajkumar Hirani are well-known figures, and I would never lie using their names.”
He clarified, “I have always stated that I was offered several Bollywood projects but never claimed I rejected them.”
Imran Abbas also expressed that he genuinely wanted to work in the films he was offered but could not because of circumstances, not because he turned them down.
“I was offered not only the Heera Mandi web seriess but also Aashiqui 2. But, at the time, I was working on another project under Akshay Kumar’s production, which prevented me from taking up the role due to contractual obligations,” he said.
Similarly, Sanjay Leela Bhansali offered him a role in the 2010 film Guzaarish, but unfortunately, he could not accept it.
Imran Abbas also disclosed, “I was offered a role in Aamir Khan’s blockbuster film PK. I was considered for the role of Sarfaraz, played by Sushant Singh Rajput. However, I couldn’t work on that film either.”
He expressed regret that even people in villages dismissed his claims as lies and refused to believe him, which saddened and disappointed him deeply.
After a deadly Israeli air strike in Rafah on Monday, resulted in 45 Palestinian refugees being burnt alive and at least one child beheaded, celebrities worldwide are using social media to express their anger and demand an urgent ceasefire.
Pakistani actor Faysal Quraishi shared his sorrow and support for the victims on Instagram, “All eyes on Rafah. All hearts for Rafah. All thoughts with Rafah. All prayers include Rafah.”
Imran Abbas made a strong appeal on Instagram: “Ceasefire now… What are we waiting for? Even the UK is speaking up, so why are we Muslims staying silent? You don’t need to belong to any religion to feel the pain of burning children and humans alive. There’s no excuse for this terrible brutality.”
Hollywood actor Jenna Ortega, known for starring her role in the Netflix series ‘Wednesday,’ focused on the ongoing suffering of children in the genocide. In a post highlighting the harsh reality, she said, “People are arguing about a ceasefire while many children are still being killed. Where is the humanity?”
Model and actor Saheefa Jabbar Khattak, who often speaks out on social media about important issues, shared her thoughts on Instagram. She criticized people who compare Israel’s treatment of Palestinians to Pakistan’s treatment of its minorities. Saheefa mentioned Kim Kardashian’s recent comment of “All lives matter” in response to a call for Palestinian liberation.
Saheefa disagreed with the idea and said, “To those who say I should focus on problems in my own country first, I say: please learn about ethnic cleansing and genocide. The terrible things happening to minorities in our country are also wrong and should be condemned.”
“But please, don’t say that one should condemn one wrong but not the other. To the people in power in the government of Pakistan, I ask you, as a taxpayer, and as a citizen of your country, to stop the genocide in our country. No one deserves this cruelty. We must remember that our flag is incomplete without the color white, which represents our minorities who are also contributing to Pakistan’s growth and economy.”
Saheefa’s message continued to urge for better education and activism: “Stop justifying genocide, unlawful killings, rapes, assaults, and violence. When the Black Lives Matter movement started, some people responded with ‘all lives matter,’ not because they believed it, but to distract from the main focus of the movement.”
Her passionate plea also included a call for targeted boycotting and a deeper understanding of the situation. She said, “Boycotting every company on the list isn’t practical. Many influencers, like myself, have stopped supporting various brands. Remember, the list is long, with hundreds of products from big companies. There’s a reason for focusing on specific boycotts.”
According to Saheefa, a broad, untargeted boycott is “easier said than done” and might be harmful or impossible for “a third-world country with limited resources.” “Don’t boycott all 200 products. Learn why we’re targeting Coke, Starbucks, and McDonald’s. They were the first to publicly fund and support genocides. They fed IDF soldiers while children in the Gaza Strip were brutally killed, raped, and left hungry in the streets. Please, I urge each of you to educate yourselves,” she pleaded.
The collective voices of these celebrities reflect a growing global demand for Palestinian liberation and an end to Israel’s apartheid regime that continues to claim Palestinian lives. Their heartfelt messages have resonated widely, shedding light on the human cost of the genocide and urging immediate action to prevent further loss of Palestinian lives.
Imran Abbas, the beloved Pakistani actor known for his stellar acting, has left fans wondering with a cryptic post on his private Facebook account. Addressing a common issue in the entertainment industry—non-payment by production houses—Imran expressed his frustration indirectly. “Will the Umrah of those be accepted who haven’t cleared payments of others and are posting pictures from Saudi Arabia,” he wrote.
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In the comments section, he stated his intent to take prompt legal action and reveal the names of the production house and individuals involved. While some fans speculated on the identity of the person hinted at, Imran didn’t name anyone. However, many believed it was directed at a well-known producer currently on an Umrah trip, as indicated by their recent social media posts from Saudi Arabia.
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Abdullah Kadwani is currently on an Umrah trip with his family. He posted pictures alongside Haroon Kadwani and his youngest son, along with sharing a heartfelt story from Madina.
Meanwhile, Imran Abbas’s mysterious post on Facebook has left the public speculating. It’s worth noting that Imran Abbas recently starred in the hit drama serial ‘Ehraam E Junoon’ on Geo TV, which gained millions of views.
Popular actor Imran Abbas, known for his outstanding performances on television and in films, has captured the hearts of many with his talent and charm. He has starred in numerous successful drama serials such as ‘Meri Zaat Zarra E Be Nishan,’ ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat,’ and ‘Noor Ul Ain.’
Recently, Imran Abbas showcased another dimension of his talent by reciting a beautiful naat in his melodious voice. Imran, who enjoys a strong following both locally and internationally, is not only celebrated for his acting prowess but also for his captivating voice.
In a recent video he shared on Instagram, he mesmerized his audience with a soulful rendition of a naat originally sung by renowned Pakistani Naat Khuwan Umme Habiba. Fans were enchanted by his heartfelt performance, once again proving his versatility.
Pakistani pop star and songwriter Atif Aslam, who ruled the Bollywood music landscape a few years ago, is now returning to the Indian film industry after a gap of almost seven years.
The superstar singer is lending his vocals to romantic songs for the film ‘Love Story of 90’s’.
The film is a Amit Kasaria directorial venture and will be produced by Sangani Brothers. It will star Adhyayan Suman alongside Miss Universe Diva, Divita Rai. Expressing excitement about the momentous collab, the producers stated, “We are very ecstatic as Atif Aslam has sung the very first song in our film LSO90’s. Fans of Atif Aslam will be thrilled. He is making a return in Bollywood through our film.”
The Sangani brothers elaborated on the challenge of bringing Atif on board, stating, “It was a challenge to bring Atif Aslam on board as he focuses on the storyline and the ensemble of the cast. He was really impressed and prepared to lend his voice to the film’s song. It’s a moment of pride and joy for us.”
The title song of Punjabi film ‘Jee Ve Sohneya Jee’, starring Pakistani heartthrob Imran Abbas, has sung by music maestro Atif Aslam, has been released on Tuesday. With dramatic cords and low beat, it has the ability to grow on the audience.
Imran Abbass is gearing up for the release of his Punjabi film, and his fans, who have been eagerly waiting since he shared behind-the-scenes pictures, can finally rejoice as the trailer is now out. We can catch a sneak peek of the movie :Jee Ve Sohneya Jee with its fantastic trailer, featuring Simi Chahal.
The movie, directed by Thaparr and produced by Sunny Raj, Varun Arora, Amit Juneja, and Dr. Prabhjot Sidhu, with co-production by Sarla Rani, is set to hit theaters on February 16, 2024.
The film’s trailer and music, released under U&I Music, promise an exciting love story featuring Simi Chahal and Imran Abbas in their first-ever on-screen collaboration. The movie tells the story of a boy who travels a long way to win the love of someone from across the border, whom he met abroad. Throughout his journey, he encounters adventures and challenges, but he remains devoted to his love. The film’s songs are catchy and may become the next big thing.
It is said “All is well that ends well”, a saying that perfectly captures our feelings for the show Tumharay Husan kay Naam. The drama series that had a slow narrative was weaved so meticulously that the ending made it all worth it.
The coming-of-age story ended beautifully, capturing the essence of true love. Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas portrayed the characters of Salma and Sikandar perfectly; no one else could have done it better.
The actual crescendo was the point when Salma and Sikander’s children put their parents’ happiness before themselves. The last declaration of love by Omar and his acceptance of his father was not just heart-melting but the messaging was done absolutely sensitively. The real win for the drama was its progressive outlook. More of this please, Pakistani script writers!
Everything, from the story to the dialogue and acting, is well-done. The writer, director, and actors of the show deserve a big round of applause for taking it to a satisfying culmination keeping its essence of old-school romance intact. As we say goodbye, we are reminded of the memorable tune of the show, echoing the poet’s words, “The music in my heart I bore long after it was heard no more.” The excitement for Monday episodes, the soulful title track, and the chance to escape from daily routine and connect with the main characters as they navigate through challenging relationships—all of that comes to a graceful end.
Actor Imran Abbas has taken to his Facebook account to discuss how entertainment talk shows have fallen in quality, after a series of controversies surrounding talk shows. The saga begun when model Ekra Faiz said Hania Amir was an overrated actress who was everywhere on television, and a resurfaced clip showed Sadaf Kanwal making demeaning comments about Mahira Khan’s appearance.
Now, the ‘Tumharay Hussn Kay Naam’ actor has stated that he refuses to go on talk shows anymore because the conversations are focused on criticising one’s appearance, looks or deciding whether they are religious or not.
“It’s one of the major reasons for me to refuse to go to these talk shows conducted by those fame-deprived hosts, who are known to no one, doesn’t have any claim to fame, and don’t have any acheivements under their belt, who even talk publicly about celebrities’ personal lives and at times about their religious and personal beliefs too and have the audacity to judge people and their work as well without any personal accomplishments of their own and without knowing these celebrities journey’s..”
The actor urged talk show hosts to stop focusing on mundane, senseless issues that only seek to profit off other people’s misery, and to focus on important issues one can discuss in society:
“Don’t you have anything decent to talk, any important issue left in our society to discuss and ponder, can’t you sit for a while for something deep and meaningful which needs our focus or anything which is humorous yet not derogatory?”
Imran also urged other actors to join him in refusing to attend talk shows so that hosts can learn to remember their responsibility to make moral and ethical shows:
“I request our fellow actors to discourage them by stop being a part of these ‘wanna be funny/ popular talk shows’…Please have some morals and set a precedent since we all have lots of responsibilities when we come on stage even as guests/ hosts.”
‘Tumhare Husn Kay Naam’, the new drama serial on Green TV is a timeless love-story woven in threads of melancholic romance, philosophy and nostalgia. Salma (played by Qamar) and Sikandar (played by Abbas), the main leads, epitomize true love as a condition that defies all man-made social divisions and differences. Gear up for a classic romance story bound to stir an ocean of emotions within you.
In the first episode we see that Salma’s mother doesn’t like her daughter’s avoid painting and singing but her father supports her.
Salma is hit by a ball by Sikander at her university, leading him to worry that he may be expelled. He is poor but he loves the arts and wants to become an architect.
He apologizes to Salma, and the two become closer.
The serial breaks the heart with an amazing story, that triumphs with the brilliant direction of Saqib Khan and spectacular performances by Saba Qamar and Imran Abbas.
The episode also got positive reviews from social media.
A strong misconception about celebrities is that they lead a life laced with glitz and glamour so they are always happy and in high spirits, which isn’t true. It is important to realize that mental illnesses do not have any fixed causes or reasons behind them. The manifestations of them, likewise, take various forms. Lately, with an increased awareness surrounding mental health in Pakistan, a number of celebrities, both national and international, have come out with their struggle with depression.
Hina Altaf
When Hina Altaf talked about her fight with depression, she was one of the first celebrities to talk about this issue in detail. She shared the symptoms she had and everything she did which helped her on Samina Pirzada’s show. She also talked about how the environment in her house affected her mental condition. Hina also gave credit to the doctor who totally turned her life around. Hina Altaf also talked about schizophrenia, another mental disorder that people do not know much about. She made it a point that she talked about her fight with depression in every talk show because according to her that is what her therapist recommended. Hina’s interviews definitely helped people understand depression and they went viral. She used her fame for this constructive purpose and while doing so, Altaf also healed herself.
Mawra Hocane
Mawra Hocane along with her sister Urwa talked about depression rather casually when they were invited as guests in Nida Yasir’s morning show. They were criticized and made fun of after they remarked that the kind of food they eat causes depression and food can also cure depression. They were criticized for their ill-informed opinions and that is when both sisters decided to talk about their own struggles with depression and anxiety. While replying to someone on Instagram, Mawra Hocane shared that she had been battling with anxiety and she also showed her support for all those people who were fighting with the disorder. This was Mawra’s way of telling the world that she was not ill-informed but she too was going through the same turmoil. She also cited different sources which supported her claim that processed food adds to depression. People however continued to mock her. Mawra did not let the criticism stop her from sharing how she fought with anxiety and once again through social media shared her journey and hoped to spread awareness about anxiety.
Mahira Khan
Superstar Mahira Khan spoke with Sara-Jane Mee about the importance of mental health awareness and her new role as an ambassador for the British and Asian Trust. The Bin Roye star Two years back when a fan asked her on Twitter whether there is any cure for depression, the Raees diva shared a piece of advice to those who are suffering from mental illnesses, urging them not to be afraid to speak up about depression. “Don’t be afraid of getting help. Talk about it. Ask questions. Read. Reach out to people,” she responded. “There is no shame in reaching out for help. Sometimes talking therapy helps. Other times meds do. But it’s important to go to the right people who can guide you through it,” added Mahira.
Momina Mustehsan
In 2018 when model Anam Tanoli took her own life after fighting depression, Momina Mustehsan spoke about her own struggle with depression through an Instagram post. She posted her picture and wrote, “I was going through turmoil not very long ago. It happens to the best of us. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and we all hit points in our lives sometimes when all seems to be falling out of our control.” This was not the first time that Momina talked about her struggle with depression. She made several videos in which she talked about her struggles in detail and she also had a special message for the trolls. Momina’s struggle basically showed that celebrities too sometimes find it really hard to cope with the demands of their work and they of course are under severe scrutiny continuously which adds to the deterioration of their mental health. Momina Mustehsan came under severe criticism for ‘photographing’ herself while she was depressed. Earlier in a video post, Momina talked about her struggle with depression and tried to make people understand the disorder.
Usman Mukhtar
Usman Mukhtar talked about the impact childhood experiences have on a person’s mental health. He talked about being an overly anxious adult to the extent that it impacted his eating habits and as a result of that he gained a lot of weight. He shared that he was sent to a boarding school when he was really young and the bullying there coupled with the pressure of coping on his own impacted his mental health. He stayed in the boarding school for 5 years and feels that it shaped his personality in such a way that he finds it difficult to cope with many situations.
Imran Abbas
Following model Anam Tanoli’s tragic incident, Imran Abbas shared a post on his Instagram explaining how mental illnesses are not a joke and how there is a collective need for introspection, as a society.
To put it in Abbas’ words, “Please don’t look down to people suffering from depression, mental ailment, stress, and anxiety. Before judging anyone or making fun of someone (specially who is deceased and who can’t explain/ clarify her/himself) we must look around and try to be nice to people who are suffering from the circumstances which can lead a person to suicide (which certainly is one of the most forbidden acts in our religion).”
Further down in his post, he said, “In our society, it’s so convenient to slut-shame an actress and model, scoff at anyone for any rhyme or reason. Making jokes about people who’ve committed suicide does not make you a comedian. It is not dark humor, it is condemnable humor.”
Imran had previously also opened up his depression, in an interview with Times of India. He mentioned how not being able to do Aashiqui 2 put him in a depressive phase. Even hearing somebody sing “Tum Hi Ho” triggered him.
Hira Mani
Hira Mani’s interview with Samina Peerzada has been a memorable one for many reasons. The Kashf star talked about depression and that she was going to a therapist to cure her depression. She stated that when she entered showbiz, she became too competitive and materialistic. Because of this, she went into depression, she was constantly trying to own things that other popular actresses had. Then a moment of realization changed everything for her. She realized that the reason for her depression was that she was trying to find happiness where there was none. Hira cried while talking about this phase of her life and had an important message for her listeners as well.
Nausheen Shah
Nausheen Shah revealed on Ahsan Khan’s show that she was struggling with depression and anxiety when she was shooting for Deewar-e-Shab been fighting depression for almost 7 years and although she went to see the doctor, she did not get the kind of help she was expecting to get. The doctor gave her a relaxant and Nausheen Shah started abusing the drug because it brought short-term relief. One day she completely broke down in front of her co-actor Shahroz Sabzwari and he pointed her in the right direction. Shah is still fighting depression but with the help of medicine and experts to guide her. Nausheen talked about her struggle with depression in Ahsan Khan’s talk show. She has also been part of seminars that help spread awareness about depression.
Juggan Kazim
Juggan Kazim often talks about mental health because she has gone through a really difficult period of her life when she was in an abusive marriage. Juggan got really depressed and had low self-esteem. When her son was born, her life got meaning but the abusive marriage left her broken. She often talks about the importance of therapy and how important it is to seek help in such situations.
Other Artists
Yashma Gill
Actor Yashma Gill shared in multiple interviews that she came from a broken family which impacted her mental health. She was depressed and anxious. She started avoiding her family and was over-dependent on friends. At the age of 19, she was diagnosed with clinical depression. She worked hard in order to come out of this mental state and eventually found solace in the family. She also moved to Australia for further studies and the change in environment helped.
Senior actor Salma Hassan opened up about how therapy helped her over the years. She is also one of those few celebrities who talked openly about post-partum depression; a topic that is often considered taboo even in this day and age. She discussed the issue in detail and talked about the stigma attached to therapy. She shared how she was on medication for depression and later on turned to therapy when she felt that her daughter was getting affected due to her mental condition.
Actor Babar Khan also talked about the extreme depression he went through after his beloved wife Sana Khan passed away in a tragic incident. Babar Khan made a television appearance after many years and talked about how depressed he got and also attempted to take his own life. Babar Khan’s struggle with depression has been a long fight that finally ended when he had his first daughter and he felt that his life had meaning now. Even now Babar Khan hardly ever gives interviews and struggles with staying happy.
Singer Nouman Javaid was so depressed that he tried to kill himself. His suicide attempt was initially termed as an accident but later on, Nouman talked openly about how difficult it was for him to fight depression. While talking about the tough times he had been going through Nouman said in an interview, “I was in depression for quite some time before finally attempting suicide. I was facing issues in life but I wish to make it clear that Fariha was not the only reason behind my depression; there were a number of other things involved.” Nouman Javaid’s marriage with Fariha ended weeks after his suicide attempt. Before attempting suicide, Nouman also posted a status saying “mein chala” (I am going). In a recent interview, Nouman said that he was focusing on namaz and his work to help him deal with heartbreak and now he was content with his life.
