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  • ‘Talent isn’t enough’: Shaheera Albasit opens up about nepotism in the industry

    ‘Talent isn’t enough’: Shaheera Albasit opens up about nepotism in the industry

    Actress Shaheera Jalil Albasit recently spoke about the prevalence of favouritism and nepotism in the country’s entertainment industry.

    In an interview with ‘Something Haute,’ she shared her personal experiences with the issues.”Favouritism, nepotism, everything exists in the industry. It is there,” Albasit said, highlighting the widespread nature of these practices.

    When asked if she had personal experiences with favouritism and nepotism, she admitted, “I have, especially at the beginning of my career, when I used to go for auditions, I would feel that.”

    However, she noted that it can be difficult to pinpoint specific instances, as they often operate within the boundaries of industry rules and regulations. “But one cannot deny the privilege of nepotism. It simply means you are facilitated with all the resources since childhood, even if you don’t want them,” she explained.

    “But I’ve also realized that this industry is very cut-throat and often hard work and effort of an individual take over their talent and all the other factors. So one must accustom oneself accordingly and if you have decided to join this industry, just be prepared to give your all to it to prove your mettle,” the actor concluded.

    Currently, Albasit is starring in the popular drama serial ‘Burns Road Kay Romeo Juliet’ alongside Iqra Aziz and Hamza Sohail.

  • Faysal Quraishi mother opens up about her son’s success and personality

    Faysal Quraishi mother opens up about her son’s success and personality

    An old interview of senior actor Faisal Qureshi’s mother, Afshan Qureshi, discussing her son’s success has gone viral on social media, sparking speculation about the actor.

    The interview, given two weeks ago to ‘Metro Live TV,’ was edited and widely shared on social media. In the viral clip, Afshan Qureshi talks about her son’s character and personality.

    In the video, she mentions, “I prayed for my son’s success, and my prayers were answered, but I didn’t pray for him to be a good son and person.” The edited clip also shows her discussing the issue of children leaving their parents in old-age homes.
    Social media users speculated that she might be hinting at her son’s disobedience. However, she was giving a general message to all children: respect and care for their parents.

    Afshan Qureshi also said, “There is no one in the position where my son is today, and my son has repeatedly told me not to work, but he is continuing to do everything of his own free will.”

    Social media users were surprised by the edited clip of Faisal Qureshi’s mother. They commented that Faisal Qureshi appears to have a very good personality and is obedient.

  • Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Tazeen Hussain opens up about father Talat Hussain’s Health

    Actor and educator Tazeen Hussain recently appeared on Good Morning Pakistan where she talked about her special bond with her father, the famous Talat Hussain. Tazeen shared heartfelt stories about her father’s role in their family and gave updates on his health, remembering his kind nature. She said that she and her siblings often found comfort in being around their father.

    Talking about her father’s significant influence, Tazeen highlighted his cultured upbringing and his dedication to teaching valuable lessons to his children. She said, “My dad was artistic and open-minded, like most artists are. He never stopped us from doing what we wanted. We were scared of Mom, not Dad. He never scolded us. He took care of us when we were hurt. He would kindly give us medicine even when we didn’t want to take it.” Tazeen continued, “We received a lot of love from Dad.” She also mentioned, “With my father, I grew up as a girl and as a woman. There was never any distinction between boys and girls in our house. We were all treated equally. My father always respected women.”

    However, among the happy memories, Tazeen talked about her father’s current health problems. “He’s getting older now,” Tazeen began. “With age come a few illnesses. Dad has dementia, your memory starts to decline.” Although he still knows who she is, Tazeen shared, “He recognizes us, so it’s not too bad. Some days are slower, and remembering people is a bit harder. But on other days, he can recognize them. Some days, he doesn’t want too much mental activity. But otherwise, he walks around, wants to go for a drive, eats, and drinks, thank God.”

    The veteran actor got a chest infection, which made his health worse and he had to go to the hospital. “Recently, he got really sick,” she said. “He had a chest infection, so he had to stay in the hospital. But thanks to all the prayers from his fans and well-wishers, it was like a miracle. He came back home from the hospital, walking on his own feet.”

    Even though the icon is still dealing with health issues, Tazeen wants fans to know he’s doing okay for now. She admitted that sometimes he has slower days, but his strength and determination keep everyone hopeful and positive.

  • Sania Mirza opens up about her struggles

    Sania Mirza opens up about her struggles

    On International Women’s Day, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza opened up about her struggles in an interview with Rupha Ramani on Firstpost. She talked about her journey, from the highs and lows of her career to life after retiring.

    Mirza reflected on retiring from tennis, saying, “I think I’ll lose my mind if I’m not busy, to be very honest. That’s how my life has been and, actually, one of the thoughts I had when I was retiring was like ‘oh my god’ and so many people would ask me, what are you gonna do now, and I had no plan and I was like ‘I actually don’t know.’”

    Despite thinking she might slow down after retiring, Mirza found herself keeping busy with different things like the Women’s Premier League and covering the French Open. She’s grateful for living her dream, saying, “There’s a very few handful of people in this world who get to live their dream. And I feel very fortunate that I was able to do that.”

    Mirza stressed the importance of loving what you do, not just for the money. “Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, I’m going to start this career. I want to do it so I can make a lot of money. That cannot be the sole goal for anybody.”

    She also talked about the challenges of fame and scrutiny, saying, “It’s been very hard. Playing and succeeding or failing or whatever it is at what you do on a personal level is hard enough. When you put a public platform in it, you put media scrutiny in it…there’s so many things that go along with it.”

    Mirza discussed growing up in the public eye, saying, “I became Sania Mirza when I was 16… I’ve lived more years as a known person to the world.” She emphasized the importance of being real and embracing imperfections in a world where social media plays a big role.

  • Nimra Mehra opens up about her parents’ tragic passing

    Nimra Mehra opens up about her parents’ tragic passing

    Nimra Mehra, a rising star in the Pakistani music scene, has captured hearts with her hit song ‘Tu Subha Di Pak Hawa Warga.’ Despite her growing success, Nimra carries the weight of a profound loss – the tragic passing of her parents.
    In a recent appearance on Neo News’ Zabaradast, hosted by Wasi Shah, Nimra bravely opened up about the emotional turmoil she has endured since her parents’ demise.

    Speaking about her mother’s passing, Nimra shared, “I had just started working in the industry when my mother got cancer. I felt helpless. We struggled to pay for her treatment. In Pakistan, they say treatment is free, but we faced hefty bills for medicines and treatments. With only my father earning, it was tough. We had to manage despite having no money,” an emotional Nimra said.

    On another occasion, Nimra talked about her father’s passing. She shared, “My father died of a heart attack. At the time, I was sick with a fever. I got a call about his condition but couldn’t reach the hospital in time because of traffic during a cricket match of PSL. I urge the government to reconsider these traffic rules. Last year, I was stuck on Jail Road due to heavy security for players. Please prioritize people’s lives over protocols. I was stuck in traffic when my father passed away.” As Nimra recounted the painful memory, tears streamed down her face once again.

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  • Anoushay Abbasi opens up about being bullied after losing weight

    Anoushay Abbasi opens up about being bullied after losing weight

    Anoushay Abbasi is openly talking about being bullied on her weight. The versatile actress recently lost weight and got targeted by so-called well wishers.

    “People are never happy. When I was overweight, there was an issue, and now that I’ve lost weight, there’s still criticism.”
    The actress appeared as a guest on a program hosted by actor and singer Ahmed Ali Butt.

    Ahmad asked whether she had struggled with weight. “When did you face body shaming, when you were overweight or when you lost weight?”
    Anoushay responded, “I had to face body shaming in both situations. When I was chubby in my childhood, people used to say, “You’re too heavy, you should lose some weight,” and now that I’ve lost weight, people say, “You’ve lost too much weight, please gain some back.”

    Emphasizing that she was happy in both states, Anoushey said, “People are never satisfied, and I don’t know how to please them.”

  • Sahiba opens up about life without her father

    Sahiba opens up about life without her father

    Former actress and television host Sahiba Afzal, daughter of yesteryears’ superstar Nisho, has recently shared surprising details about her life.

    The star admitted that she has never seen or met her biological father.

    During an episode of Meri Maa, hosted by veteran actor Sajid Hasan, Sahiba said that although she never had the chance to meet her real father, she had a wonderful relationship with her step-father until he passed away.
    The ‘Kanpain Tang Rahi Hain’ actor said, “I’ve never seen or met my real father. My mother had split up with him before I was born. My step-father, who I don’t even like to call ‘step,’ because he means more to me than my biological father, gave me a lot of love and affection.”

    She added that it’s been five years since her beloved step-father passed away, and until his very last moment, she had a strong connection with him. “He was like a friend to me, someone I confided in with all my secrets, even ones I didn’t share with my mother. Because of him, I never felt the absence of a father in my life.”

    “His name was Jamal Pasha, and he used to be a pilot. He also worked for TV channels,” Sahiba explained.

    The setback of not knowing her biological father has not stopped Sahiba from enjoying success. Not only did she become an A-list star in films but also went on to have a happy marriage with Jan Rambo, and raising two sons.

  • Maryam Noor opens up about challenges of apartment sharing

    Maryam Noor opens up about challenges of apartment sharing

    Maryam Noor, the well-known actress in the Pakistan showbiz industry, shared details of a tough experience of living in a shared apartment.
    In a recent appearance on a private TV show, Maryam discussed various topics, including her past challenges.

    She recounted, “When I moved to Karachi, I initially lived in a shared apartment. Many people who relocate from Lahore to Karachi desire a beautiful and clean place, but not everyone can afford expensive accommodation. I met a seemingly neat and honest girl who offered me a shared apartment.”
    Maryam shared her family’s concerns when she informed them about the offer. “My family suggested renting a cheaper apartment instead of sharing. However, I reassured them that the girl was good and nothing bad would happen.”

    As time passed, Maryam realized that the girl, who initially seemed straight and decent, changed after getting a boyfriend. Maryam began feeling like she was treated as if she were the maid, not an equal tenant.

    Maryam explained, “Her behavior worsened over time. When my family visited, she behaved strangely with them. I decided to distance myself from her, but when I went to Lahore, she called me, claiming she had bought a house and demanded the deposit for the apartment.”

    Reminding the girl of the two-month contract, Maryam insisted on waiting for the agreed period. Upon returning to Karachi, she discovered that the girl had stolen her belongings, thrown dead prawns in her room, and even placed spoiled food among her possessions.

  • Iqra Aziz opens up about Saboor Aly’s wedding dress controversy

    Iqra Aziz opens up about Saboor Aly’s wedding dress controversy

    Iqra Aziz recently explained why she ended up using a wedding dress similar to her co-star Saboor Ali’s in the drama ‘Manat Murad.’

    Iqra Aziz appeared as a guest on a talk show where she spoke about the controversy surrounding the copy of Saboor Ali’s wedding dress. “Actually, we wanted a traditional dress to shoot the wedding scene in the drama as it was the director’s demand but we couldn’t find any traditional dress despite trying hard. So the director showed me the picture of the couple after a little research. On doing this I found out that this is a pair designed by Faiza Saqlain.”

    The actress said that they approached Faiza Saqlain. “We couldn’t change the dress completely, so I kept the dupatta and gharara same and requested her to change the shirt of the dress.”
    “With this dress, we also kept the jewelery simple and traditional,” she added.
    Iqra Aziz said, “I designed my entire bridal look for the play myself. I won’t say I copied it but my look was really inspired by Saboor Ali’s wedding look because she wore it at her wedding. She looked very beautiful and I wanted to look as beautiful as her in the drama.

    “But my dramatic bridal look was inspired by Saboor Ali’s wedding look and the outfit I wore was not technically Saboor Ali’s but I got it from a designer, I didn’t know that. It would have become a big problem otherwise I would have asked Saboor Ali before shooting because I am one of those people who care about others’ happiness.”

  • Dr. Fahad Mirza opens up about breakup with Sarwat Gilani and surprising turn of events

    Dr. Fahad Mirza opens up about breakup with Sarwat Gilani and surprising turn of events

    Dr. Fahad Mirza, husband of Pakistani actress Sarwat Gilani, has made surprising revelations about his first marriage and subsequent breakup with actress Sarwat Gilani.

    Breaking his silence, Dr. Mirza shared, “I broke up with Sarwat when I was 25 to 26. After she left, I felt like a living corpse, utterly disappointed and financially struggling. I didn’t even have money for cigarettes or phone calls. I prayed for guidance, and Allah sent someone into my life – my first wife.”

    According to Dr. Fahad Mirza, at that time he met the woman who was 15 years older than him, she also had three children. “I was so broken at that time that I married her. She was 15 years older and a mother of 3 children but still I decided to marry her.”
    According to the actor and doctor, he then left home and started living with his first wife because he felt that Sarwat and he broke up “because of family”. He says that when he started living with his wife, “everyone started to think that I was worthless, even my father said that I was not fit to become a surgeon.”

    Mirza recalls that when he joined civil hospital, he was being paid Rs 12,000 as salary. “After this job I used to go to the library and study, during this time my wife took care of me, she used to send me food, give me pick and drop. She supported me at every step because she was wise, mature, she taught me a lot. Even after separation, I am still thankful to my wife for guiding me, otherwise I would have destroyed myself.”