Indian Punjabi actress Sonam Bajwa has once again expressed admiration for Pakistani superstar Fawad Khan. When the host asked about Fawad, Sonam said, “Fawad Khan has been my crush forever, he is the crush of all girls, I am crazy about him and will always be.
“The host joked that Fawad Khan is like a ‘brother-in-law’ ( Punjab ka jija) to Sonam Bajwa. Sonam Bajwa has previously expressed her love for Fawad Khan in many interviews, saying that no other actor can take his place in her heart.
Pakistani film ‘Nayab’ has won the ‘Best Foreign Film’ award at World Film Festival in Cannes. The film, directed by Umair Nasir Ali, also won the Best First Time Film Maker award in the feature film category. The film is written by Basit Naqvi, Ali Abbas Naqvi
The story of the film is centered around a young woman determined to break stereotypes by playing cricket for Pakistan’s national team. Her brother, who was once a rising star himself, struggles with his past.
The director posted a picture on Instagram with the caption, “Happy to share our film “Nayab” won Best Foreign Film and Best First Time Filmmaker (Feature) at the World Film Festival in Cannes – Remember the Future! April 2024 -Despite limited festival opportunities after commercial theatrical release locally and globally, these awards bring us great joy. Thanks to the entire Nayab Team for making “Nayab” possible! Specially @rumina_umair @aliabbasnaqvi88 & @m.basit.naqvi for being there since the inception of the idea which we started in 2019.”
Yumna Zaidi who played the character of Nayab also posted a picture on her Instagram with the caption, “Nayab” my real star ”
Note: The prestigious Cannes Film Festival ended on May 25. Don’t confuse it with the World Film Festival in Cannes, a separate monthly competition held in the same city.
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.
I recently watched ‘Poppay Ki Wedding’ and thoroughly enjoyed it. The movie tells the story of a modern man who returns to his hometown for his sister’s wedding, only to find out that his family has arranged his marriage to a stranger. Determined to challenge traditional customs, he sets out to catch a glimpse of his future wife’s face before the wedding day.
The cast, including Khushhal Khan, Nazish Jahangir, Rehan Sheikh, Shamyale Nasir, Sara Aijaz Khan, and Aleezay Rasul, deliver impressive performances in this romantic comedy. The film’s writers and directors, Kanza Zia and Ammar Lasani, deserve credit for giving new faces a chance to shine in roles that fit their characters perfectly. The film introduces new faces that fit their roles perfectly.
The story is engaging, with Poppay navigating his conflicting desires and family pressures, all while maintaining a light-hearted, comedic tone.Chu Chu, Poppay’s friend, and Mooda, who is Poppay’s uncle, are standout characters who add a lot of humor to the story. The music in the film is exciting and enhances the film’s lively atmosphere.
The film features four songs: ‘Poppay di Shaan’ (the theme of the film), ‘Pardesi Larka’ ‘Aisa Ishq,’ and ‘O Khuda.’ Each song adds to the vibrant, festive feel of the movie.The film’s message about respecting our parents’ choices and decisions is a valuable one.
While Poppay’s journey from resisting arranged marriage to embracing it is entertaining, it also highlights the importance of family and tradition.This could be on time watch film recommend ‘Poppay Ki Wedding.’ It’s a fun, colorful, and heartwarming film that you can enjoy with family and friends. You won’t regret buying tickets for this entertaining movie.
One drawback of the film, in my opinion, is that Poppay’s cousin’s acting, while showing promise with her expressions, fell short in terms of her dialogue delivery. Her lines often felt forced or unnatural, which detracted from the overall impact of her performance.
Legendary singer Shazia Manzoor recently she given an interview on Moeen Zubair’s YouTube channel. During the interview, she discussed her abilities in singing, stating, “Singers are born with good vocals, either you are a singer or you are not”. She also talked about Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s fame and success.
Talking about Bado Badi, she said, “People tune in to him for entertainment; his style has resonated with the audience, and it’s almost like a comedic performance. He’s been blessed with a talent that people enjoy, and we’re all having a good time listening to him. It takes courage to pursue singing, and he’s confident in his craft. While I won’t encourage him to continue singing, I wish him success – may he even reach 2 billion views! However, I still believe that a beautiful, melodious song by a skilled singer has the power to uplift your mood and make it fresh.”
Actress Javeria Abbasi has started a new journey in her life. Sharing a post on Instagram, the actress announced her engagement in subtle words while hinting at a second marriage, captioning the post “Beginning ”
The actress posted a new montage of photos on Instagram. You can see the Eiffel Tower in the background. In the front, there are two hands. One hand is likely the actress’s, wearing an engagement ring, and the other hand belongs to a man.
Upon Javeria Abbasi’s post going public, a series of congratulations messages from fellow actors, including her sister and actress Anoushay Abbasi, as well as other colleagues and fans, have begun pouring in, celebrating the joyous occasion of her engagement.
Lollywood actress Sahiba, wife of actor Afzal Khan aka Jan Rambo, has offered advise to women who want to get married.
Sahiba and her husband were invited as guests on Ramiz Raja’s show where they talked about getting married young.
The host asked Sahiba, “How did you feel when Rambo proposed to you? Masha Allah, you are very beautiful, and I’m sure many others must have approached you too. Then you made a promise to yourself, like your mother, that you wouldn’t marry for 10 years after coming into the industry. But you made the decision to marry Rambo within six years. What made you decide to marry Rambo?”
Sahiba said, “A woman should marry when she finds a good partner.” Following her own advice, she tied the knot when she realised Afzal was the right choice.
She also remarked, “Many women wait for the perfect man, but he may never arrive.”
Our very own bhangra king Abrar ul Haq, is popular both in Pakistan and India, where his music is widely enjoyed.
He recently shared insights into his career during Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast.
He said, “I received numerous offers from Bollywood over the years. I got offers for albums and films. Even Eros approached me, but I refused. They were shocked no one had ever said no to them,’ he added. Despite friends urging him not to do so, he turned down a film offer with Katrina Kaif.
Explaining why he refused, he said, “They wanted me not to speak on certain issues so I could not work in a place where freedom of speech was not an option. Therefore I did not even do the film with Katrina Kaif.”
Nazish Jahangir, a Pakistani television and film actor, made her debut in 2017 in a television project. She quickly gained fame and admiration from fans for her exceptional acting skills and flawless beauty. Jahangir has starred in numerous popular dramas such as Kamzarf, Saraab, Berukhi, Ghammandi, Dil Tanha Tanha, Kaheen Deep Jalay, and Fanaa. Recently, she appeared in the Ramazan special drama serial Ishqaway alongside Aagha Ali, receiving praise from fans for their performance.
Recently, Nazish Jahangir made an appearance on Hum News’ Eid special transmission. During the show, she openly discussed well-known Pakistani actresses such as Ayeza Khan, Durefishan Saleem, and Sarah Khan. She responded to a question about trading attributes or items with these actresses.
“I would love to exchange my house with Ayesha Khan’s beautiful house. I would like to take Maya Ali’s clothes. I love Mahira Khan’s aesthetic sense. I would really want to have all the expensive gifts that Falak has gifted to Sarah Khan. Talking about Meera, Nazish said, “I would not take anything from Meera. However, I would love to give her anything she would want from me”.
She also responded to a question about which actress gets work and is successful due to luck. In her response, she said, “Durefishan is very lucky, all her dramas become super hits.”
Abrar Ul Haq made Bhangra popular in Pakistani pop music. His songs ‘Aaja Ni Baija Cycle Tey,’ and ‘Billo De Ghar’ are timeless hits played at every wedding. Bollywood recently remixed his song ‘Nach Punjaban.’ After quitting politics last year, Abrar Ul Haq has returned to making music.
Abrar was a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s show where he said, “If we put a little effort into it, just like my songs from 15 to 20 years ago,
such as ‘Jatt Charya Kacheri,’ at that time, no such songs were coming from India.
They followed this trend, and after that, they started making songs in the same way. Anwar Aziz, our respected politician from Narowal, once met me in court and said there is a compliment for you, especially this Sikh guy is following your music style. Basically, Pakistan should take pride as we started the trend.”
He was of the opinion that old singers are always angry at new talent. “This used to happen to me, and now singers of my generation are doing it to youngsters. Music of every generation should be respected and enjoyed.”