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  • ‘Ap khud Koftay, shame’: Fatima Effendi, Faizan Sheikh lash out at Ali Azmat

    ‘Ap khud Koftay, shame’: Fatima Effendi, Faizan Sheikh lash out at Ali Azmat

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    The Parchi actor slammed Ali in his Instagram story.

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    In August the Heer Man Jaa star condemned Amna Ilyas for her kick challenge video.

    Baaji diva Amna Ilyas kicked the skull of a boy while attempting to hit the apple on his head in a video uploaded by her on her Instagram handle.

    Actress Fatima Effendi also lashed out at the Maula singer for his comments.

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  • ‘Rock bands can’t measure up to her 1 song’: Ahmad Butt slams Ali Azmat for comments on grandmother Noor Jehan

    ‘Rock bands can’t measure up to her 1 song’: Ahmad Butt slams Ali Azmat for comments on grandmother Noor Jehan

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    Noor Jehan’s grandson Ahmed Ali Butt also reacted to singer’s remarks about his grandmother.

    Taking to Instagram, the Parey Hut Love actor shared a lovely throwback photo of Noor Jehan and responded to Ali Azmat’s comments, saying his recent remarks were just in ‘bad taste’ especially when that person is no longer alive.

    He wrote “My Late Grandmother Madam Noor Jehan ‘Is’ the greatest artist of the subcontinent and that’s a fact.

    “I have always respected Ali Azmat as an artist and as a friend. He is one of Pakistan’s biggest rock star, his outspoken attitude has always been his trademark but his recent remarks over Noor Jehan, were just in bad taste especially when that person is no longer alive.”

    Meanwhile, Azmat took to Instagram and shared a video in which he said, “My respect, admiration and love for Madam and her family does not need any validation from people who edit old videos to create controversies.”

  • ‘Cheap theatrics to grapple with lost fame, insecurities’: Noor Jehan’s daughter Mina Hasan hits out at Ali Azmat

    ‘Cheap theatrics to grapple with lost fame, insecurities’: Noor Jehan’s daughter Mina Hasan hits out at Ali Azmat

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    After Ali’s derogatory comments on Noor Jehan, the late legend’s daughter and designer Mina Hasan has penned an elaborate note for his insensitive remarks.

    Mina started off by reiterating the reasons behind Malika-e-Tarannum’s excessive fame and Azmat’s ‘fame lost’. “Madam Noor Jehan is a name synonymous with greatness,” she assured. “A woman that did more for her country and her art than most can dream of doing in a lifetime. She received every accolade known to mankind and while leaving us, she was also rewarded in death to depart for her Heavenly abode on the most blessed of days.”

    She shared that while explaining popular culture relevant to his generation, Azmat had effortlessly stooped to an abhorrent low.

    Taking a giant dig at the Sayonee singer, Hasan concluded, “Not all primates evolved to become better creatures. Some regressed to lower life forms, faded into irrelevance; invoked cheap theatrics to grapple with the fame lost and lived out their remaning days consumed by their insecurities.”

  • ‘Over make-up, old, meatball’: Ali Azmat’s derogatory remarks on Noor Jehan

    ‘Over make-up, old, meatball’: Ali Azmat’s derogatory remarks on Noor Jehan

    Pakistan’s pop singer Ali Azmat recently appeared on Ahmad Pansota’s show and talked about Pakistani Music and Arts. He also talked about the veteran singer Noor Jehan, a musical legend who is celebrated transnationally.

    While Talking about the music industry of Pakistan’s transition over the years, the Jazba Junoon singer mentioned: “In my childhood, Noor Jehan used to sing on a show draped in Saari with big earrings and extra makeup on. We used to hate that woman.”

    Passing ageist comments, he said: “Looked like a meatball, she was an old age woman at that time and we used to think that it’s not necessary for us to watch it.”

    “This was the time when we accepted the other culture and it became a norm later on,” he added.

    While mentioning the American society, he said that they are also not very fond of the sensationalism and forbid their children to do drugs and adopt it.

    He also said that he is entitled to reject that. “I’m not a person that if Madonna is appearing on screen and I will stick my tongue out,” said Azmat while sticking his tongue out, adding, “Yes it happened but after few minutes someone said to close it, otherwise a fly will enter in your mouth.”

    Meanwhile, the said remarks were strongly opposed by Ahmad Pansota.

  • Nora Fatehi starrer remake of Noor Jehan’s ‘Zaalima Coca Cola’ trolled on Twitter

    Nora Fatehi’s latest song Zaalima Coca Cola from her upcoming film Bhuj: The Pride of India was released on July 28. The song is a recreated version of Noor Jehan’s iconic song of the same name.

    The recreated version has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi with lyrics by Vayu and has been sung by Shreya Ghoshal.

    Noor Jehan has been given credit in the description but people are still criticising the makers for recreating a Pakistani song in an anti-Pakistani film.

    Have a look at how Twitter reacted to the Indian version of song:

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    The film stars Ajay Devgan, Sanjay Dutt, Sonakshi Sinha and Nora Fatehi in lead roles and will be released on an OTT platform.

  • ‘Incredible in every way’: Ejaz Durrani’s daughters pen emotional tributes for him

    Ejaz Durrani’s daughters Hina Durrani, Mina Hasan and granddaughter Natasha Ali Lakhani have penned emotional tributes for their father and veteran actor.

    Durrani’s daughter, Hina Durrani remembered her father by calling him “a kind-hearted, empathetic, gifted and incredible in every way”.

    “My heart is broken and you take a piece of me with you but how I love you,” she wrote. “Thank you for doing all that you did for me and all of us.”

    Hina also requested everyone to pray for her late father, saying: “I ask everyone reading this to pray for him today and always as I shall pray for you all and your families.”

    Similarly, Hina’s sister Mina Hasan, sharing a picture of herself with her father said: “Dad, my hero. You were an exemplary human being and excelled in all your relationships. You were the best in the truest sense of the word.”

    “Thank you for everything you did for me because of you I am who I am. I remember how proud you were of me and it always made me want to make you prouder,” she added.

    Meanwhile, Durrani’s granddaughter and Hina’s daughter Natasha also remembered her late grandfather with a video from her wedding in which he was walking her down the aisle.

    “Love you so much Nana and shall always miss you,” wrote Natasha in the caption.

    Durrani passed away early on Monday at the age of 88 after battling a long illness. He is fondly remembered for his role as Ranjha in the movie Heer Ranjha in which he shared the screen with Firdous.

    On the personal front, Durrani was married to Noor Jehan, and the two had three daughters together. However, they later parted ways after which he married his co-star Firdous. That marriage too ended in divorce.

  • 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.

  • Bushra Ansari gets nostalgic, shares memories from her younger days

    Bushra Ansari gets nostalgic, shares memories from her younger days

    Bushra Bashir [formerly Ansari] is having a serious case of nostalgia and her Instagram feed is proof of that. The actor took her fans on a trip down memory lane and shared pictures of herself with other celebrities and at exotic locations across the world.

    Starting with pictures of Bushra with legends including Noor Jehan, Benazir Bhutto and Zia Mohyeddin.

    With renowned poet Gulzar Sahab at his house in Mumbai

    She then reminisced about the time when she first visited the USA in 1982, when her daughter Nariman was just 3 years old.

    Then one from her London trip in 1990.

    The actor also shared some fond memories from her trips to India with her sister Asma Abbas.

    Taj Mahal
    Akbar’s Maqbara at Sikandra
    Gateway of India
    Bali Maran ka Mohallah, Dehli

    Bushra also recalled the time when she was a child actor.

    “When you become a child star at the age of 10, what a memory”, wrote Bushra along with a black and white photo.

    She further shared that she was in Class 5 at the time and became the ‘Phoolon ki Shehzadi‘ when she received a cheque of Rs 90 from PTV.

    Bushra also recalled the time when she wrote her first long play ‘Neele Dhoop‘.

  • Shaan says Noor Jehan’s house should be converted into a museum, Vasay Chaudhry disagrees

    Shaan has a new suggestion for the government.

    Responding to the news which stated that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to allocate Rs50 million to renovate and restore the Kapoor Haveli and other historical buildings in Peshawar, Shaan remarked that the same should be done with Madam Noor Jehan’s house.

    “Madam Noor Jahan’s house has become a plaza,” said Shaan. “Sad, our legends deserve it to.”

    However, Vasay Chaudhry disagreed with Shaan’s suggestion saying that the legendary singer sold it out of her “own will”.

    Shaan then said that the government should have bought her house and converted it into a museum. In response, Vasay said that the government honoured her in her lifetime and “buying her house (especially when she was not even in the need for money) doesn’t make sense, given the economic situation of our country.”

    Shaan later said that he believes that Madam Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan all should be given the same honour and that they are inspirational people.

    It is being assumed that Shaan is referring to the house which was located in Liberty, Lahore. Noor Jehan reportedly sold that in 1997 to finance her treatment in the United States.

  • Natasha of Natasha’s Salon shares a body-positive message for new mommies

    Natasha Khalid of Karachi’s renowned Natasha’s Salon shared an endearing message for all mommies out there highlighting body-positivity and the pressure women face after giving birth.

    “I have always been in awe of those women I see that somehow seem to go back to being fit and look like they have it all together right after having a baby,” wrote the makeup artist. “Whilst I always wished them well I also realised the kind of pressure it put on all us women in general, as all of our journeys with our bodies are different and are not meant to be the same.”

    Addressing all those who keep asking her how she looks so put together, Natasha wrote, “I want to tell all the women and mamas messaging me that I have not lost the baby weight, I have a mama belly and am softer all over. My focus right now is my breastfeeding and eating what I love and indulging. And that is okay.”

    She continued, “Having a baby may be one of the hardest things we do as women because alongside the absolute joy is a loss of self, massive hormonal shifts, I am paranoid about protecting my baby all the time, I fight with my husband and mom most days and cry in the shower without fail every day.”

    Along with her message, Natasha shared pictures of her in her “Sunday best, which is no makeup, her husband’s shirt, burp cloth, crumpled pyjamas, oil in her hair, Noor in her hands and a smile on her face.”

    “I don’t have it all together and I don’t have all the answers. I am learning to be a mom alongside my Noor, falling apart most of the time but then getting up and trying again. To everyone who struggles, I feel you and send so much power and love to all mamas and women out there. We are absolutely powerful and incredible in every way, don’t let anyone make you feel any different,” she concluded.

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    Natasha, who is also Nur Jahan’s granddaughter, welcomed her baby daughter in January.