A superstar like Mahira Khan is always on the go with flights to catch all the time. In a recent Instagram post, the actor revealed that she cannot travel without a candle and her favourite book Talkhiyaan by Sahir Ludhwianvi. Mahira joked that she has left several important things at times but never a candle.
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Earlier Mahira had said that as she self-isolates, she will be sharing some stuff saved in her phone.
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With the outbreak of coronavirus, all activities have been put on hold. Mahira’s upcoming film The Legend of Maula Jatt was expected to hit screens on Eid ul Fitr but it has not been confirmed if it will be releasing as per schedule or not.
With the spread of coronavirus creating panic among the people are causing anxiety, Mahira Khan, took to social media to calm her followers are remind them that “we’re all in this together.”
She also urged her followers to protect themselves and others.
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Earlier, the actor had urged her followers to practise self-isolation as much as possible.
Reminder- please practise social isolation as much as possible. This is important. You can save the virus from spreading and save lives. And wash your hands Hoping and praying for the world to get better, inshAllah. #CoronavirusOutbreak#coronavirusinpakistan
With the Aurat March scheduled to take place this weekend, things are heating up and the controversy surrounding it keeps growing. Till now, a petition has been filed and dismissed in the Lahore High Court, an acclaimed writer verbally abused a social activist on live television and posters and murals of the march have been torn down in different cities.
The slogans and posters of the Aurat March have created the most amount of controversy, in particular, ‘Mera Jism, Meri Marzi’. While some say the slogan is “vulgar” and is used by women marchers in “an attempt to westernise the Pakistani society”, the marchers themselves say it pertains to “the right of choice and safety of women and even minor girls who are subjected to sexual assault in this very society.”
It was also this slogan which Khalil ur Rehman Qamar was criticising when journalist Marvi Sirmed murmured it as he was speaking causing him to spew abuse towards her. Qamar’s actions sparked a whole new debate in which several members of the entertainment industry got involved.
Mahira Khan, who was one of the first actors to condemn Qamar for his words and actions, posted a note to social media in which she talked about why she marches.
“We are a country getting used to the idea of equal rights, Me Too, Times Up. All of us, as those in positions of power and privilege should speak a language that a common man would understand. We don’t march for ourselves. We march for those who can not march for themselves,” she wrote.
I’m sure those who have been organizing the Aurat March are experienced, have been working for years for the cause of women..they have a better idea of what should and should not be done. I write out of pure observation. #WhyIMarchpic.twitter.com/D3AUQYM3Re
Agree wholeheartedly. Using this platform to be a provocateur is going to be playing into the hands of those who call all protests “fahashi” and all demands “liberal agenda”. I hope come March 8th, we see ppl on both sides understand each other better not the other way around. https://t.co/QvOWpygj1L
Meanwhile, some organisers of the Aurat March disagreed with Mahira’s comments and explained to her that provocative and instigating posters are there to demand attention.
It is our urban morality that finds certain language or slogans provocative. The discomfort is something those feeling it need to process & figure out for themselves, not those expressing the slogans. Each slogan reflects a lived reality. A social ill. Discrimination. Inequality.
Protests by virtue of their design and purpose are supposed to shock and make people take notice and think, which the posters and slogans from last years did. A protest where you placate is not only oxymoronic but also just plain moronic. https://t.co/KYg6sMtLmM
All the concerns were raised, had placards. You’re right to think the women organizing and volunteering their efforts for the March have a better idea. Why not amplify their voices instead? Their social media accounts are very active and informative @AuratMarchKHI@AuratMarch
This sounds an awful lot like tone policing…. plus a bit condescending to be fairly honest. I’ll say this as many times as it needs to be said. We WERE holding placards that highlighted all the issues mentioned. ♀️ https://t.co/AdULZDrblE
Responding to the explanations, Mahira said that she stands corrected, adding that she still “believes that certain things said/written out of rage dissuade us from engaging in dialogue which brings about change.”
You’re right. Also, #merajismmerimarzi is not what I was talking about when I said ‘careful about the words we put out’. In any case, I stand corrected. https://t.co/mr3iq2LD85
Farieha, I still believe that certain things said/written out of rage dissuade us from engaging in dialogue which brings about change. This is my opinion. And I shall continue to engage with people like you.I feel sad and strange saying this – but thank you for not abusing me. https://t.co/sd6kEByExP
Khalil-Ur-Rehman Qamar curses himself for casting Mahira Khan as ‘Shano’ in his drama serial Sadqay Tumharay. The writer had previously said that he made a mistake while casting Adnan Malik as the male lead as well.
In 2020, Adnan Malik who played Khalil ur Rehman Qamar in Hum TV’s Sadqay Tumharay opened up about playing him in the drama.
I think this sums up my views in general regarding KUQ & me playing him in Sadqay Tumhare. https://t.co/zEQckWOgLu
The superhit drama was penned by Qamar and directed by renowned director Mohammad Ehteshamuddin. The plot was based on Qamar’s real-life story. While Adnan played Khalil, Mahira Khan played Shanno, Khalil’s love-interest.
Set in the 1980s, Sadqay Tumhare follows the story of Shanno who is betrothed to her cousin Khalil the day she was born. While Shanno grows up in the village and is a simple girl, Khalil moves to the big city. He is treated as the ‘Prince of Punjab’ because of which he turns out to be an arrogant prick. The two know about their engagement since day one.
Initially, Khalil is hesitant about meeting Shanno and avoids her but he then sees her in his dream and decides to meet her. The two fall in love at first sight, but fate intervenes and Shanno’s parents break off the engagement as they want her to marry her paternal cousin Fayaz. A family friend of theirs advises them to elope but the two decide against it. However, later they decide to run away and get married. But just as they are about to get married Shanno’s mother pretends that she is committing suicide causing Shanno to abandon her plans. A family drama ensues, dark secrets are revealed and Shanno and Khalil end up not getting married to each other.
A Twitter user commented that by not marrying Khalil, Shanno dodged a bullet and the Cake actor agreed with her, in turn of recent events. Sadqay Tumharay was Malik’s debut project.
In a successive tweet Malik talked about the power of the ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi‘ slogan.
I’m in awe of the sheer power of 4 words strung together: #MeraJismMeriMarzi This slogan has destabilized centuries of patriarchy & triggered a man renown for his eloquence; unmasking a rabid, inarticulate, hate-spewing misogynist. Just 4 words. How frail our male egos can be.
Meanwhile the Raees diva also expressed her disbelief at Qamar’s comments. Seems like Qamar’s remarks are because of the female superstar’s difference of opinion on some of his antics.
I am shocked at what I have just heard and seen!! Sick to the core. This same man who abused a woman on tv is revered and given project after project because of what? We are as much to blame if not more for perpetuating this thinking! #khalilurrehmanqamar
Dear channels, get him on your shows.He works day and night for the betterment of our future. Let your children listen to men and women like him! Thank you https://t.co/8QfztZ5IwH
Khalil ur Rehman Qamar, who is rather infamous for his misogynist views both on and off the screen, has stirred a storm once again by abusing journalist and rights activist Marvi Sirmed on live television.
According to details, Qamar on Tuesday appeared on a talk show to discuss the aftermath of a petition against the forthcoming Aurat March being trashed by the Lahore High Court (LHC). The petition calling the march “un-Islamic” with a ” hidden agenda to spread vulgarity” was wrapped up by the court that said it couldn’t be banned under the law of the land.
Qamar appeared to have a problem with the slogan, ‘Mera jism, meri marzi‘ and was commenting on it when Marvi murmured the same. This irked Qamar who started abusing her.
While some say the slogan ‘mera jism, meri marzi’ is “vulgar” and is used by women marchers in “an attempt to westernise the Pakistani society”, the marchers themselves say it pertains to “the right of choice and that to safety of women and even minor girls who are subjected to sexual assault in this very society”.
Qamar’s comments did not go down well with celebrities, politicians, journalists and other members of the civil society, who called for a boycott on the writer.
I will not accept any show on @NeoTv_Network until this anchor apologises and this abusive man boycotted. If others ( men and women ) do the same when asked for shows this kind of disrespect to women may not get impunity. Women’s rights are human rights. Enough of this nonsense https://t.co/YAJlmawCXF
Don’t understand the problem so many are having with #MeraJismMeriMarzi“-Mera jism meri marzi nahi toh kis ki marzi ho gi?? “My body is mine” is a critical component of the Life Skills Based Education classes we teach to help children protect themselves from abuse & harassment
Disgusted. He should be banned from all kinds of platforms. He’s not only a shame to our industry but to human race. Such abusive & disrespectful behaviour shall not be tolerated. Anyone who works with him is equally responsible for his behaviour. #khalilurrehmanqamar
It only reflected what millions of women undergo in their houses &other places of existence. It only affirmed how important is #AuratMarch2020 Say NO to abusive, aristocratic, manipulative male mindset. In solidarity with @marvisirmed MERA JISM MERI MARZI ✊ #understandtheslogan
Anchor should’ve immediately intervened and stopped the man from uttering filth! She could have also taken a commercial break to stop the rubbish! Totally unacceptable! https://t.co/161mZpQGnT
— Shazia Atta Marri (@ShaziaAttaMarri) March 4, 2020
The man who is famous for the “do takkay ki aurat” line is quite the “do takkay ka mard”. What a disgraceful and disgusting way to handle disagreement. Surprised the anchor didn’t try to to control him better instead of asking @marvisirmed to keep quiet. Or ask him to apologise. https://t.co/lFkMBq6963
We’ve already moved on from PISA, from Zindagi Tamasha. No one has truly been held accountable in both cases. In fact, next year we’ll probably see 90 percent of the industry at that award ‘show.’ I find it odd that we seem to be just waking up to Khalil-ur-Rehman’s vitriol. /2
.. than those ruling the mainstream? Perhaps it’s all about priority. Pledging not to work with a writer holds no value (save for moral righteousness) when there are many who’d be dying to work with him because he delivers bank at the Box Office/television. /4
Where do we truly stand on the ‘separate the art from the artist’ debate? As an industry, a so-called ‘fraternity’. We have regulatory bodies that we should turn to: the United Producers Association & the PFPA, but both were silent during the Zindagi Tamasha debacle… /6
.. and both are likely to remain silent now. I think the biggest ‘non’ -surprise to come out of this all is how divided, or apathetic, or self-serving (pick your poison) we are as an industry. Which… isn’t really news. So where do we go from here?
What’s scarier than #KhalilurRehman‘s temper, insecurities and mysogonistic attitude, is us who continue to encourage and engage him. Who cares if you’re a good writer. You’re a vile human being. Who speaks like that? What gives u the right to pass judgment like that? #Shameful
The man is not worth two seconds of your time, anyone’s time, but why is this anchor not taking him off air for gross and completely unacceptable disrespect!!! @NeoTv_Network this is NOT ok https://t.co/qIBI82yatE
Meanwhile, some people hoped that Geo, who had recently signed a contract with the writer for four plays and a movie, would reconsider their decision to work with him.
Geo’s policy against harassment has always been very clear and in my entire career in geo I have always been proud on these policies. I’m really hopeful that the company will take an immediate Action against this Man who clearly has lost it.
I am very sorry @marvisirmed. Please stop calling vile men like Khalil ur Rehman Qamar on your talkshows. Also, I really hope Geo would reconsider its decision to work with him.
James Louis Lipton passed away and Pakistan’s actor Mahira Khan penned a heartfelt note for the departed soul. Turns out that Mahira Khan is a diehard fan of the American writer, lyricist, and actor. The actress took to Twitter to share an emotional tribute.
Heart just sank!! Thank you James Lipton for a show I have watched and rewatched (still watch) for as long as I can remember. ‘What would you like God say to you when you enter the pearly gates of heaven?’ Rest In Peace♥️ https://t.co/p5oyjKOS50
James Louis Lipton was the executive producer, writer, and host of the Bravo cable television series ‘Inside the Actors Studio‘. He founded and hosted the show for 25 years interviewing many and celebrities of the years.
Fawad Khan rarely makes an appearance – on social media or otherwise (unless it’s for Pepsi) – but when he does it has to be for something big. And this time the actor made a surprise social media appearance to answer the burning question we’ve all been asking: when is The Legend of Maula Jatt revealing?
And turns out the rumours have been true all along – the film is expected to hit the screens on Eid ul Fitr 2020 as per Fawad and the film’s producer Ammara Hikmat. Not only that, Fawad gave his fans a double treat by sharing a picture from his first day of the shoot for the film.
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The film has been directed by Bilal Lashari and also starres Hamza Ali Abbasi, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick and Gohar Rasheed among others. The film has been touted as Pakistan’s most expensive production to date.
It has been a long wait but the makers of The Legend of Maula Jatt have finally managed to sort out the film’s legal battles and clear the path for its release.
Reports had revealed that Sarwar Bhatti who had filed a case against the film for copyright infringement has withdrawn his case and has reached an agreement with the makers.
Speaking to a private news outlet Bhatti had said “Ammara [producer] and Bilal Lashari [director] are like my children. Someone misguided them but all kids tend to make mistakes and therefore I am willing to put everything behind me. I am doing this for their welfare, for the revival of cinema and to give the much-needed boost to Pakistan’s film industry. I will no longer be a hurdle in the release of The Legend of Maula Jatt.”
Bhatti had claimed that Maula Jatt was his property and had filed an application for a stay order to prevent the director from using the character, name and dialogues and asked the court to stop the film from being released.
Meanwhile, it is likely that it will be Fawad vs Fawad at the box-office this Eid ul Fitr because Fawad’s other project Money Back Guarantee is also scheduled to release on Eid-ul-Fitr along with Urwa Hocane and Farhan Saeed’s Tich Button.
Watch the first look of The Legend of Maula Jatt here:
Not her debut film Bol, nor her Bollywood film opposite Shah Rukh Khan Raees but Mahira Khan’s ‘most special’ film is Superstar.
The superstar in an Instagram post shared that Superstar “is and will always be the most special film of my life”.
Reason being: “Not only because it gave me so much, but also because it taught me lots. I lived it for years. It was enough for me to have just seen it getting made.”
In a separate post, Mahira thanked her fans, stylists, my makeup artists, hairstylists and designers for helping her win the Most Stylish Film Actress.
“If it was up to me I’d live in my white shalwar kameez,” she wrote.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is here for a four-day visit to Pakistan.
Guterres landed in Islamabad on Sunday. Talking to the media he said that “One of the main purposes of my visit is to spotlight the real Pakistan with all its possibility and potential.”
The UN chief spoke at an international press conference titled 40 years of Afghan Refugees Presence in Pakistan: A New Partnership for Solidarity, where he praised Pakistan for being the world’s second-largest refugee-hosting country.
He also met Mahira Khan, who was appointed as a Goodwill Ambassador in November and is working with the UN Refugee Agency. Guterres took to twitter and thanked Mahira Khan and all Pakistanis for their support.
As we mark 40 years of Pakistan’s solidarity with Afghan refugees, it was a pleasure to meet @Refugees Goodwill Ambassador @TheMahiraKhanI thank her and all Pakistanis for their extraordinary support. pic.twitter.com/wsdsSestCk
Khan retweeted Guterres and wrote: “It was a pleasure meeting you as well. Looking forward to a lot more work alongside my fellow Pakistanis and @Refugees @antonioguterres.”
Before the appointment, Khan visited Afghan refugees in Peshawar in 2018 as part of a high-profile UN delegation. She has also spoken up for the needs of more than 1.4 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan.
