Actress and model Nausheen Shah has talked about Imran Ashraf’s struggle from small roles to big success. A video clip of Nausheen Shah is doing the rounds on social media, where she praises Imran Ashraf’s remarkable acting and dedication to work.
Reflecting on the past, she said that once Imran told her, “Aasha (Nausheen Shah), you’ve seen my tough times too when I wasn’t getting big roles, struggling to make a mark in the industry, and you advised me to stay strong in difficult times.”
The actress said, “I learned something from Imran Ashraf at that time, which I have held onto till today.” She said that Imran once told her, “If I am not getting the big roles, I have decided that if someone doesn’t offer me big roles, then I will make the small roles big.”
She also said that, “Imran Ashraf played the character Khwaja Sara so well that I became emotional.”
Last week, writer-poet Junaid Ali Perwez confirmed his marriage to versatile actor Madiha Rizvi with a wedding video shared on social media. During their first-ever joint interview after marriage, the ‘Jhooti’ actor dismissed all reports of Perwez being an old friend. Instead, she shared details of how they initially met and developed their relationship.
Rizvi disclosed that her now-husband is her first cousin, the son of her maternal uncle, and the two have known each other since childhood, while her husband revealed that he is three years younger than the actor. Speaking of the age difference, Perwez said, “I never thought of it like that which is why it wasn’t a big deal for me. However, the only challenge – since I’ve never been married before – was to adjust with the kids who are already grown up and bond with them.”
He added, “We started discussing marriage only after she was sure that the three of us [Madiha’s two daughters and Junaid] could get along well.” Madiha Rizvi, the daughter of veteran actor Deeba Rizvi, was formerly wedded to fellow actor Hasan Noman, the son of the late prolific artist Rasheed Naz, from 2013 to 2022. Together, the former couple has two daughters.
The much-hyped Netflix series ‘Heeramandi’, directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is now streaming on Netflix. It marks Sanjay’s debut as a director on OTT platforms and features a stellar cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal and Shekhar Suman. The ‘Heeramandi’ team has been giving many interviews on social media and in the media as they promote the expensive project.
Bhansali shared in an interview on YouTube that he once thought about casting top Pakistani actors for the series. “I thought about casting many actors over eighteen years. Initially, I considered Rekha Ji, Kareena, and Rani Mukherji. Later, I had Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Imran Abbas in my mind for ‘Heeramandi, but I ended up with this ensemble cast.”
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a visually stunning drama, easily identifiable as a Bhansali production. It tells the stories of courtesans, known as tawaifs, living in Lahore’s red-light district of ‘Heera Mandi’ during the Indian independence movement in the British Raj.
Actress Hina Afridi recently appeared on Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show hosted by Rabia Mughni. She discussed her marriage and rising divorce rates. Talking about choosing a life partner Hina Afridi said, “I prefer a love marriage because it’s crucial to know your life partner. I want my partner to understand my job’s demands, like coming home late sometimes. He should grasp my nature and earn my trust. Seeing my parents’ loving relationship sets high expectations for my future partner. Love and respect matter most, as money can be earned by both.”
Hina Afridi shared her thoughts on divorce, saying, “I’m unsure about divorce, it can signify failure or freedom. It’s like a 50-50 situation. If someone leaves a cruel spouse, it’s freedom. But if it’s driven by ego, it’s a failure.”
Actress Amar Khan has starred in several projects. In the early stages of her career, she collaborated with renowned Pakistani actor Wahaj Ali. Since then, she has also written a Ramazan drama serial.
Amar Khan joined Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast where she discussed Wahaj Ali’s attitude and also expressed a desire to work with Fahad Mustafa. She talked about Wahaj, mentioning that she had the opportunity to work with him at the beginning of her career, praising him for being exceptionally humble
She said, “Even though he’s highly successful and popular, he remains humble. I believe he’s learned humility from other actors as well.” Talking about working in a film with the actor of her choice, she said, “I really want to manifest this right now, I desperately want to work with Fahad Mustafa, he’s a brilliant actor. He’s the most hardworking film actor of Pakistan. No one is as hardworking as him. He also has that rock stars’ aura”.
Bushra Ansari, one of the most famous actors, writers, and singers in the industry, and Iqbal Hussain, a long-time actor turned successful Pakistani director, caught people’s attention in 2019 when rumors of their marriage spread in the media industry. Though they neither confirmed nor denied the news, they were frequently seen together at various events, including Nida Yasir’s brother’s wedding.
Recently, Bushra Ansari posted a vlog on her YouTube channel discussing her second marriage to Iqbal Hussain. In the vlog, she introduced her husband to her YouTube followers, who had expressed concerns about her being lonely. Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Hussain also talked about a stigma in Eastern society where marrying an older woman is seen as wrong.
Bushra Ansari said “Iqbal Hussain proposed to me while we were shooting for Seeta Bhagri. He said, ‘Since we both live alone, we should get married.’ Marrying him was a tough decision for me. Even though I had been divorced, I never announced it. It took me a year and a half to decide to marry someone younger than me. He had been divorced long before me.”
Iqbal Hussain said, “Bushra Ansari’s family and friends helped me make this decision. They convinced her because Bushra wasn’t agreeing to it. Sumbul Apa, Neelum Aapa, Asma Abbas’s husband, all supported us greatly. Bushra Ansari also mentioned that Rubina Ashraf, Behroze Sabzwari, Badar Khalil, Sultana Siddiqui, and all her friends supported our decision. We also told our kids, who are abroad, about our decision to move forward in life, and they are happy about it.”
Iqbal Hussain stated, “If two people have the option and there are no family clashes, they should choose marriage without making it a big deal. Additionally, society should normalize marrying an older lady.”
Mariyam Nafees didn’t hold back the punches when she talked about men who have multiple wives.
The actress fearlessly expressed her opinions on various matters during an interview, be it politics, social issues, or her industry.
Appearing as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s show ‘Mind Na Karna’, Mariyam was asked about having more than one spouse, as cricketer Shoaib Malik’s marriage came up in the discussion.
She said, “I respect that Islam allows men to have up to four marriages, but our religion also says men can’t treat their wives equally. I think very few women can accept their husbands marrying again.” She said that if her husband wants to marry again, she won’t object, but will instead ask for a divorce. “If someone isn’t happy in their marriage, they should end it and marry again, whether it’s the second or third time. But I want to emphasize that it’s tough for men to treat multiple wives equally, as our religion states.”
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn hax been married to superstar Kajol since many years. However, Ajay himself admits that he doesn’t understand why he married Kajol.
An old interview of the actor is going viral once again, where the host asks him why he married Kajol. “Honestly, even I don’t know why I married Kajol,” he replied.
“We met, liked each other, started feeling comfortable without even proposing, and then we got married.”
The two tied the knot on February 24, 1999, and have two children together.
The Karachi leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to lodge a First Information Report (FIR) against the ruling party Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior member Rana Sanaullah for allegedly threatening to kill Imran Khan.
In recent interviews with TV channels, Sanaullah termed the mere political existence of Imran Khan a “problem”. The PTI, however, did not agree with the narrative and viewed Sanaullah’s remarks as a “demand” to assassinate Imran Khan.
Rana Sanullah, however, clarified his position on Geo News saying he did not issue any death threat to Imran Khan. “Our relation with PTI is only political,” he said.
Sanaullah remarked that if PTI chooses to leave the kind of exclusive politics which terms other politicians as “dacoits” and does not consider engaging with other political parties, then this problem would go away right at that moment.
“If he [Imran Khan] doesn’t accept our political existence then why would we accept his,” asked Sanaullah.
PTI leader Raoof Hasan said that his party’s core committee has decided to register cases against both PML-N leaders Sanaullah and Marriyum Aurangzeb for their threatening remarks to PTI’s Imran Khan.
Actress and model Mah E Nur Haider has advised girls to think carefully before making the decision to get a divorce. During a recent interview, Mah E Nur openly talked about several topics, including her early marriage and divorce. When asked if she felt she got married too young, she responded, “I received the proposal at 21 and got married at 22, right after finishing college. However, we parted ways in 2020, four years ago.” Thanking her parents for their support and encouragement during difficult times, she said, “Many girls are deprived of the support of their parents.”
Addressing girls who intend to divorce, Mah E Nur urged them to “carefully consider their circumstances before making any decision or taking any step.” Sharing her bitter experience, she said, “My experience is very different from others, which is why I never openly discussed it because I didn’t want anyone to make a wrong decision influenced by me. I believe it’s essential for women to be financially independent along with having some skill and education.”
Mah E Nur Haider, known for her role in the drama serial ‘Khaai’, had previously given an interview to a magazine on YouTube, where she said that her former in-laws still respect her and treat her like their own daughter. Mah Nur Haider said that she has been divorced, but her relationship with her ex-husband has become better after divorce.
