Tag: Mahira Khan

  • Mahira Khan, Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor join ‘Pawri Ho Rai Hai’ bandwagon

    Bollywood Queen Deepika Padukone joined ‘Pawri Ho Rahi Hai’ bandwagon by posting her childhood pictures edited by one of her fans and Pakistani superstar, Mahira Khan also recreated the video in an epic way.

    The picture shows Deepika Padukone sitting on a toy horse ride with the text, “Yeh hum hain, yeh humara ghoda hain, Aur yeh humari pawri ho rahi hain.”

    Deepika shared the picture-meme on her Instagram account with the laughing emoji and wrote, “Who made this?”

    Sharing a video of her pajama party on her Instagram, Mahira wrote: “Myyyy new jam.”

    “You’re suppaaa [super] my love Dananeerr, may your future be bright bright. Shine on! Ameen,” she added.

    The trend began after the maker of the video, Dananeerr Mobeen posted a clip of herself with her friends. In the video, she was heard saying: “yeh humari car hai, yeh hum hain, aur yeh humari pawri ho rai hai” (This is our car, this is us, and this is our pawri going on).

    As ‘Pawri Ho Rai Hai’ became a major memes trend in Pakistan, the fever caught on in India after Yashraj Mukhate of Rasode Me Kaun Tha-fame dropped a funky mash-up of the viral video.

    With many Indian and Pakistani celebrities and even Hassan Ali with the Pakistan Cricket team joining in on the trend, Mobeen took the trend a notch higher after releasing a video of herself, grooving on Mukhate’s version of her clip.

    Earlier on Thursday, Shahid Kapoor had also shared a hilarious video of his team recreating the viral ‘pawri’ video.

    The video showed filmmaker Raj and DK and the team of their next online streaming project. The post read: “Faking feku… better words were never said.”

  • Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi catching up with Esra Bilgiç

    Peshawar Zalmi’s owner Javed Afridi catching up with Esra Bilgiç

    PSL 6 is just around the corner and fans are excited to see all their favorite cricketers from different countries be together in one stadium. What makes PSL 2021 more exciting is that international celebrities will also be joining the franchises as brand ambassadors.

    Esra Bilgiç, who played the role of Halima Sultan in the famous Turkish drama series Dirilis: Ertugrul, had hinted that she would be working be PSL 6 franchise Peshawar Zalmi. Recently, in a tweet, she wrote “new beginnings” and tagged the franchise’s owner Javed Afridi.

    https://twitter.com/esbilgic/status/1359574689643921409?s=20

    In response, the owner of Peshawar Zalmi’s franchise Afridi also tweeted “New Beginning” and tagged the Turkish actress.

    To increase people’s excitement, Afridi has shared a new photo with the Turkish star on his Insta story. Both, Javed and Esra, can be seen talking via video chat and pose for a screenshot image. Afridi wrote, “Pleasure catching up with you Esra.”

    The actress had created suspense last year in July after she tweeted that she had some “good news” and tagged the Zalmi account as well as Javed Afridi.

    https://twitter.com/esbilgic/status/1279772401853702150?s=20

    Earlier in January, in an Instagram post, she posted a picture of Islamia University Peshawar with the caption “The City of Flowers”. This led to fans and followers speculating if the star was in Pakistan.

    It was being speculated that Esra will be visiting Pakistan soon as she has reportedly signed a contract with Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi. While it is too early to say if Bilgiç will be coming to Pakistan.

    Meanwhile, Javed recently revealed that Mahira Khan will represent Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi in the sixth edition.

  • Mahira Khan says she is ‘lazy when it comes to finally deciding and doing something’

    Mahira Khan is stepping into production, starting with a web series titled ‘Baarwan Khiladi [Twelfth Player]’.

    The actor has set up a production house, Soulfry Films, with her friend and producer Nina Kashif. ‘Baarwan Khiladi‘ will be their first project together.

    In a recent interview with Gulf News, Mahira opened up about trying her hand at production.

    She said that the reason why she is getting into production is because it is something she always wanted.

    “To be honest, I’ve always been inclined to getting behind the camera,” she said, adding that she always wanted to direct or produce.

    “But I am also very lazy when it comes to finally deciding and doing something. My co-producer, Nina Kashif, gave me that push and it’s very small at the moment. I want to get my hands dirty with smaller projects first, make stories that get me excited,” she added.

    Answering a question about why she did not cast herself in the web series, Mahira said, “There wasn’t a role that suited me,” adding, “Maybe if I was younger I would have played a character in it.”

    ‘Baarwan Khiladi ‘ is a sports-based web series and when asked why she was getting into a sports-related genre, Mahira said, “I have to admit — I’m not a sports fan at all, so I could have never imagined wanting to make my first series about that. But when I heard the story and read the script, it got me excited.”

    Not just sports, she also wanted to work with the new crowd. “Also working with younger/newer people was something that I really wanted to do — be it the actors or the writer or the art director etc.”

    Mahira also opened about the process of choosing the cast for her debut project as a producer, “[I was] completely involved [in the process of casting]. Nina got both Shahveer [Jafry] and Danyal [Zafar] on board.”

    “We got everyone to audition for most of the parts. Sarmad [Khoosat] was a huge bonus because he is one of the main characters. I got Kinza Hashmi on board. That’s the fun of being the producer — you can put together a team that will enhance your vision for the project.”

    The series has reportedly been shot inside the Walled City of Lahore and Shahveer, in an Instagram story, revealed that the shooting lasted for one and a half month.

    The series will stream on Tapmad, a South Asian OTT platform, and is expected to release soon after the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final.

  • IN PICTURES: Mahira Khan’s ‘wild’ vacation

    Soon after recovering from COVID-19, Mahira Khan took some much-needed downtime and jetted off to Masai Mara in Kenya with her son Azlaan and brother Hassan Khan for a vacation in the “wild”.

    Sharing pictures from her trip, Mahira said: “Feeling at home in the wild.”

    Mahira also shared selfies of herself chilling with the locals.

    Now that’s what you call chai with a view.

    Into the jungle!

    Mahira has a string of releases including The Legend of Maula Jatt and Neelofar lined up for when cinemas reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic. The actor is also working on her first-ever web series Baarwan Khiladi as a producer. Khan has set up a production house Soulfry Films with her dear friend and producer Nina Kashif. Baarwan Khiladi will be their first project together.

    Meanwhile, Mahira also wants to make a comeback to the small screen this year.

  • Asim Azhar’s ‘Ghalat Fehmi’ trends in India

    Asim Azhar’s Ghalat Fehmi from the film Superstar, is trending in India a year after it’s release.

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    Sharing the lyrics of his song on Twitter, Asim wrote: “Ghalat Fehmi trending in India after a year of it’s release.”

    “Art surely has no boundaries and that’s beautiful,” added the singer.

    He later also shared that the song is trending at number two on Spotify India.

    A romantic number, Ghalat Fehmi featured in Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf’s Superstar, which released in August 2020. The film was directed by Mohammed Ehteshamuddin and released by Hum Films.

    Read more – Asim Azhar asks PCB to stop ignoring him

    Meanwhile, the singer has also announced that he will releasing new music soon.

  • Mahira Khan turns producer with web series ‘Baarwan Khiladi’

    Mahira Khan turns producer with web series ‘Baarwan Khiladi’

    After acing pretty much everything else, Mahira Khan is stepping into production with a web series titled Baarwan Khiladi. The actor has set up a production house Soulfry Films with her dear friend and producer Nina Kashif. Baarwan Khiladi will be their first project together.

    Read more – We can’t show a woman being assaulted and falling in love with the same man, says Mahira Khan

    “I’m nervous and excited to share with all of you my first venture into production,” said an excited Mahira while announcing the news. “I would have no one better to be my co-pilot on this trip with me other than Nina Kashif.”

    Mahira also gave a sneak peek into their upcoming project, revealing that Baarwan Khiladi is “a coming of age story set against the backdrop of the OG of all games – cricket.”

    According to Mahira, the web series featuring Danyal Zafar, Shahveer Jafry and Kinza Hashmi in the lead, is “a story about friendships, relationships, unity, failure, success, love and courage.”

    The series has been penned by Shahid Dogar and directed by Adnan Sarwar of Motorcycle Girl fame. Saba Faisal, Sarmad Khoosat, Mira Sethi and Khaqan Shahnawaz are also part of the cast.

    Baarwaan Khiladi has reportedly been shot inside the Walled City of Lahore and Shahveer in an Instagram story revealed that shooting lasted one and a half month. While a release date has not yet been announced, the series will stream on Tapmad, a South Asian OTT platform.

    Read more – UrduFlix to launch with Alizeh Shah’s ‘Dulhan aur Aik Raat’

    Meanwhile, Mahira while announcing her new venture had said: “There is a story behind everything and I live for stories – hearing them and telling them.”

  • Google reportedly lists Mahira Khan as Zara Noor Abbas’ mother

    Google reportedly lists Mahira Khan as Zara Noor Abbas’ mother

    Google has reportedly listed Mahira Khan as Zara Noor Abbas’ mother.

    While it is unclear why and how it happened, a screenshot of search has gone viral on social media. Meanwhile, in reality, the Khamoshi star is the daughter of Asma Abbas and niece of veteran actor Bushra Ansari.

    Later, the information on Wikipedia was corrected with Asma listed as Zara’s mother.

    Goes on to show that even Google and Wikipedia can mess things up and sometimes give incorrect information.

    Earlier, Google had listed Esra Bilgiç as Yasir Hussain’s mother.

  • 2020 rewind: News that brought a smile to our faces

    2020 rewind: News that brought a smile to our faces

    2020 has pretty much been all about COVID-19 and the pandemic. The year has perhaps been one of the most challenging ones in recent times and has been difficult for everyone. As the year nears its end, The Current decided to look back and reflect upon some happy moments which brought a smile to our faces.

    Kaavan’s Relocation to Cambodia

    After spending years chained in Islamabad Zoo, the world’s former ‘loneliest elephant’ Kaavan was relocated to a local sanctuary in Cambodia where he will spend the rest of his days in the open and among his own. Kaavan’s freedom was assisted by American singer Cher, who came to Pakistan to personally see Kaavan off. She also welcomed the elephant in Cambodia with a very cute nameplate.

    As per the latest details, Kaavan has found new friends in Cambodia and has been spotted enjoying himself at his new home.

    Kavaan’s case and relocation also paved the way for other animals to be relieved of their plight. A few weeks after he left, two brown Himalayan bears at the Islamabad Zoo Suzie and Babloo were sent to a sanctuary in Jordan where they will be rehabilitated and nursed to health. Following their departure, the Islamabad Zoo was shut down.

    Tough anti-rape law

    The federal cabinet approved tough new anti-rape law under which special courts will be established to speed up rape trials and convicted rapists and perpetrators will be chemically castrated. It also prohibits the disclosure of the identity of rape victims and will create a national sex offenders’ register.

    Increased exports

    Pakistan’s exports for the month of November passed the $2 billion mark amid a resurgence of economic activity after the coronavirus lockdown. As per reports, Pakistan’s move to loosen pandemic restrictions early has helped the nation’s exports emerge stronger than its South Asian peers including India and Bangladesh.

    Construction of Hindu Temple

    The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) approved the construction of a new temple for minority Hindus, ruling that Islamic law allows minorities a place of worship. The CII also allowed the government to hand over the temple site as well as its adjoining Dharamshala (community centre) in Saidpur village of Islamabad to the Hindu community “so that it can offer religious rites as per their beliefs”. Many people including celebrities like Hamza Ali Abbasi lauded the initiative.

    Mahira Khan, Dr Sania Nishtar among BBC’s ‘100 women of 2020’

    Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection Dr Sania Nishtar and Mahira Khan were listed among BBC’s ‘100 women of 2020‘. According to the publication, the list included “100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2020”.

    “This year 100 Women is highlighting those who are leading change and making a difference during these turbulent times,” said the publication.

    While Mahira was lauded for her outspoken views against sexual violence, refusal to endorse skin-lightening creams and supporting the fight against racism, Dr Nishtar was honoured for “spearheading the transformative Ehsaas Poverty Alleviation programme, which has improved the livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis by providing mobile banking and savings accounts, and other basic resources.”

    It is pertinent to add here that Mahira was also part of the inaugural Forbes Asia’s 100 Digital Stars list, along with Aiman Khan and Atif Aslam. The list highlighted celebrities from across the Asia Pacific region who have taken the digital world by storm.

    Have more good news to share? Let us know in the comments.

  • ‘My first friend’: Mahira Khan pens a heartfelt note for Marina Khan

    ‘My first friend’: Mahira Khan pens a heartfelt note for Marina Khan

    Mahira Khan penned a heartfelt note for veteran actress Marina Khan on her birthday.

    Sharing a picture of the two, Mahira wrote: “To the world, Marina Khan is Pakistan’s ultimate sweetheart! To me Marina is my first friend in this industry.”

    “Her and her husband Kuchu were the first people to make me feel welcome,” revealed Mahira. “They have unconsciously, had a very big part to play in who I am today.”

    “The way I conduct myself, the way I am with my juniors and seniors, the way I try to handle success and failure.. so much of it is because of all those days and nights spent at their home,” she continued. “A home which is always open to all, where I met some of the most amazing people.”

    Read more – Did Fahad Mustafa just shade Fawad, Mahira for going to Bollywood?

    Mahira added that she will always be grateful for their love and presence in her life.

  • Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan, who is currently in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, has revealed how she has been keeping herself busy during this time.

    “I have listened to old songs, read lots, written and written and written, watched some amazing films, smiled while thinking of life and cried too, lit candles and then re-lit some more every night,” shared the actor.

    Read more – Mahira Khan cannot travel without a candle

    She further said that she missed her son and loved ones dearly but “in my moments of pain and discomfort..I could only thank the universe for the life I have lived and continue to live. Every little thing – all the tender mercies and blessings.”

    “Alhumdulillah,” added Mahira, before thanking her fans and followers for their birthday wishes once again.

    Concluding her note, she said, “Here I am, sitting on top of a roof.. watching the sky in all its glory. Added Madam Noor Jehan’s Chaandni Raatein to it.”

    “‘We only truly die when we are forgotten’ – She lives every day and forever,” wrote Mahira. Noor Jehan’s 20th death anniversary was observed on December 23.

    Meanwhile, Ahmed Ali Butt shared a picture of himself with his grandmother on social media to remember her on her death anniversary.

    “Always in our hearts,” wrote Ahmed in the caption.

    Madam’s granddaughter, Natasha Ali Lakhani also gave tribute to her grandmother by dressing up like her in a white silk saree and similar makeup. She also shared a video of her mother and aunts talking about their late mother.