Tag: Pakistani Actors

  • When Bollywood unofficially remade ‘Maula Jatt’ with Dharmendra and Shatrugan Sinha

    When Bollywood unofficially remade ‘Maula Jatt’ with Dharmendra and Shatrugan Sinha

    Blockbuster Lollywood film Muala Jatt starring Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi is a cult Punjabi language action-musical film directed by Younis Malik and produced by Sarwar Bhatti.

    This movie belongs to a genre which represents the rural culture of Pakistani central Punjab. Its success set the trend of action films being popular in Pakistan and cemented Sultan Rahi as Lollywood’s leading hero.

    Maula Jatt met with a ban not long after its release from the establishment of the time due to its violent content. However, the producer was able to acquire a stay order. The stay order not only gave the film a 2-and-a-half-year run time in cinemas but also helped the film make history as the first Punjabi film to have done so.

    Now its official remake is releasing across the country on October 13th starring the biggest superstars of the country such as Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan, Hamza Ali Abbasi and Humaima Malick among others.

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    The film, which was initially announced in 2011, has seen many hurdles along the way. Be it the prolonged legal battle or a pandemic, The Legend of Maula Jatt kept getting delayed for one reason or the other. Now, fans and critics are hopeful that the film will finally see the light of the day and will release on the recently announced date, October 13 of this year.

    However not many know that Indian film industry a.k.a Bollywood also remade this cult classic in the 1980s. The Hindi film is Jeene Nahi Doonga, a 1984 Bollywood action film directed by Rajkumar Kohli and starring Raj Babbar, Dharmendra, Anita Raj. The movie is an unofficial remake of Maula Jatt. Dharmendra and Shatrughan Sinha’s characters are based on Sultan Rahi and Mustafa Qureshi’s most famous characters Maula Jatt and Noori Natt.

    Although its not a scene by scene replica but bears striking similarity in terms of plot, depiction and treatment.

    Indian filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently took to his Twitter handle to laud Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi starrer, The Legend of Maula Jatt‘s trailer. “Finally the film I’ve loved so much and the film you really want to see, the trailer is out!” the Gangs of Wasseypur director tweeted along with the link to the trailer on YouTube.

  • Winners List: Government honours celebrities with prestigious national awards on 75th Independence Day

    Winners List: Government honours celebrities with prestigious national awards on 75th Independence Day

    This year marks the 75th year of independence for the country and to commemorate the occasion, 253 Pakistani citizens from all walks of life, as well as foreign nationals, were awarded the highest honors: the Pakistan Civil Awards by the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi, for showing excellent courage and remarkable achievements in their respective fields. A number of prominent Pakistani celebrities, belonging to the field of entertainment and sports were also conferred with the Civil Awards.

    The list of the celebrity recipients is as follows:

    Nishan-e-Imtiaz

    • Musical composer Ahmed G. Chagla
    • Actor Qavi Khan

    Hilal-e-Imtiaz

    • Writer, author Amjad Islam Amjad (Urdu Literature)

    Sitara-e-Imtiaz

    • Filmmaker Riaz Shahid
    • Poet Naseer Turabi
    • Singer Hassan Jahangir
    • Actor Tauqeer Nasir
    • Actor, singer, anchorperson, pilot Fakhr-e-Alam

    President’s Pride Of Performance

    • Singer Gul Zari Wagma
    • Singer Arooj Aftab
    • Actress Anjuman
    • Actor Afzal Ahmed
    • Actress Sangeeta

    Tamgha-e-Imtiaz

    • Urdu poet Neelam Bashir
    • Author Noorjehan Bilgrami
    • Actor Arbaz Khan

    The awards were conferred on the occasion of the country’s 75th Independence Day. However, the Investiture Ceremony of these awards will take place on Pakistan Day, 23rd March, 2023.

  • Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie

    Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan reunite for Nadeem Baig’s forthcoming biggie

    After being a fan favourite couple, the reel pair of Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan are set to reunite in ARY Digital’s forthcoming drama.

    The popular ‘O Rangreza’, and Khel Khel Mein duo is all set to share the screen yet again in an upcoming drama serial of ARY Digital. Directed by ace filmmaker Nadeem Baig of London Nahin Jaunga’fame, who also has super hit dramas like ‘Meray Paas Tum Ho’ and ‘Sinf e Aahan’ to his credit, the project is written by veteran actor and celebrated script writer Mohammed Ahmed.

    Kashaf: Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Reunite in Upcoming Drama Serial - Lens

    The upcoming drama is tentatively titled Kashaf and is being produced under the banner of Six Sigma Plus Productions of Humayun Saeed and Shahzad Nasib. The currently on-air blockbuster show Mere Humsafar and Habs are also from the same production. According to the reports, ‘Kashaf’ will be a unique story that will touch viewers’ hearts in an impactful manner.

    The shoot is already underway and an adorable BTS picture was also released on social media.

  • ‘Main chahti hoon, The Minor or Zaheer kabhi alag na hon’: Hira Mani reveals her shocking prayer

    ‘Main chahti hoon, The Minor or Zaheer kabhi alag na hon’: Hira Mani reveals her shocking prayer

    Actor Hira Mani took to her Instagram stories to reveal her prayers amidst the ongoing The Minor case. The Kashf star said that she is praying that The Minor and her husband Zaheer Ahmed never get separated. She is confident that the almighty will fulfill her wish.

    The Minor was reported as kidnapped in April but later found to have purportedly ‘eloped’ in Punjab was brought back to her hometown on Sunday, her father’s counsel confirmed.

    A day ago, a judicial magistrate in Lahore had allowed the Sindh police to take The Minor custody from Darul Aman and safely produce her before a Karachi trial court.

    Magistrate Rizwan Ahmad passed the order after hearing the contention of a police official from Sindh and a counsel of the girl’s father.

    Earlier in October 2021, Hira celebrated the bail of Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan. Hira took to her Instagram stories and wrote, ‘Mera Piyara sa bacha bahar aagya Allah apka laakh laakh shukar, Mubarak.”

    The Bombay HC had granted bail to Aryan, 25 days after he was arrested during a drugs raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast on its way to Goa. He was released today.

  • When Fawad Alam made Hina Altaf uncomfortable by inquiring about her ‘shyness’

    A video clip from an interview has resurfaced of actor Hina Altaf from Tabish Hashmi’s show To Be Honest. The talented performer can be heard sharing an incident with cricketer Fawad Alam.

    The Udaari star mentioned at the show that once she interacteed with Fawad at Nida Yasir’s morning show and he asked her an awkward question. She said, “Usne mujhe on-air hi keh diya ke ap waqayi hi itni sharmili hain kya? (Are you actually so shy?”

    The Dour diva recently opened up on why she doesn’t share personal pictures with her husband Aagha Ali on social media.

    Responding to a follower, who asked her about this, Hina said: “A lot of people ask me the same question.”

    “I don’t feel like posting anything or everything about our lives. Judgmental behaviour, people passing comments and assuming things on their own at times does not feel good,” continued the actor. “I like to keep my life a little private.”

    Hina further said that she is not suggesting anyone to do the same, adding: “You are the boss of your own life, so you better do only what makes you happy.”

    “And having professional life yet personal life which is not on display all the time makes me happy and at peace,” added Hina.

    Meanwhile, Hina also gave a sneak peek into her life, saying: “I was in Lahore and my mother-in-law cooked amazing biryani.”

    Hina and Ali, who gained popularity after their brilliant performance in the hit drama serial Dil-e-Gumshuda, tied the knot in an intimate ceremony on May 22, 2020. The power couple is also hosting a show called The Couple Show, in which they chat with other couples from the industry about their lives.

  • Mariyam Nafees hits out at trolls for scrutinising Iqra Aziz’s latest shoot

    Mariyam Nafees hits out at trolls for scrutinising Iqra Aziz’s latest shoot

    Actor Mariyam Nafees took to her Instagram stories to condemn trolling of fellow actress Iqra Aziz over her recent shoot. The Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 star posted her pictures in a floral frock and flaunted her chiseled legs which got a polarising response from the netizens.

    While sharing a meme, Mariyam said that there are much more serious topics that need the required attention rather than Aziz’s legs. She cited examples like domestic violence and corruption.

    Earlier Nafees grabbed headlines for her stance on cousin marriages. On Geo’s Jashn-e-Cricket. During a segment of the show, the host Shahzad Iqbal asked the Diyar-e-Dil diva about her stance on cousin marriages.

    Mariyam expressed her displeasure over the idea of cousin marriage, saying that they grow up like siblings. She also said the idea of coursing marriage is ‘Disgusting.’

  • Shae Gill hits out at trolls for scolding her on prayers for Sidhu Moose Wala

    Shae Gill hits out at trolls for scolding her on prayers for Sidhu Moose Wala

    Singer Shae Gill is currently riding high on the success of her chartbuster global hit Pasoori. However the talented crooner took to her Instagram stories on Monday to hit out at netizens who trolled her over praying for the late Indian singer, Sidhu Moose Wala.

    Gill earlier posted an Instagram story sharing the news and wrote, “Heartbroken. May his soul rest in peace and may his family and friends have the strength to bear this loss.”

    A few netizens started scolding her for wishing a non-Muslim. Having had enough of being ‘policed’ by such people, she shared screenshots of the DMs and made her stance clear.

    The message read, “As a Muslim, you are not allowed to make dua for non-Muslims when they die.”

    “I’ve been getting a lot of such messages. Just wanted to inform everyone that I am not a Muslim. I am a Christian, belong to a Christian family and can make prayers for people from different religions,” Gill wrote in response.

  • Abdullah Qureshi releases new single with Haider Mustehsan, ropes in Saheefa Jabbar

    Abdullah Qureshi releases new single with Haider Mustehsan, ropes in Saheefa Jabbar

    Singer Abdullah Qureshi has released his new single after a year’s break in collaboration with emerging musician Haider Mustehsan, featuring actor Saheefa Jabbar.

    The Bhool star dons a refreshing look in the video.

    Abdullah has carved his own niche in the music fraternity for 10 years. While churning out new music isn’t an easy task, Qureshi is on a roll with his new single in collaboration with Haider, the new sensation in the fraternity and also a popular choice of the Gen Z.

    Hasda Rehnda is a product of Qureshi and Mustehsan’s hard work and talent. Abdullah formerly wrote this love song which has a fun vibe to it and later on when this became a duo, Haider added his own spin to it.

    The song has graced the screens with a simple yet beautiful video featuring Saheefa Jabbar Khattak. Saheefa dons a simple look for her character while we see both the musicians in their element as well. Together, the melody as well as lyrics make for a single you would definitely hum along.

    Last year Jabbar took to her Instagram stories to announce that she hasn’t quit acting, she has just taken a break because of lack of good scripts and progressive roles for women.

    The Beti diva questioned that why do our women in drama remain oppressed despite there being diverse women in society.

    “There are no good scripts out there. The scripts which are being offered to me at the moment are not up to the standards of storytelling I feel comfortable endorsing,” she said. “I am writing this today because a few rumours have made their way back to me and it does not feel nice to hear untrue things about yourself.”

    Her posts raised important issues regarding portrayal of women in Pakistani dramas.

    Jabbbar was last seen opposite Faysal Qureshi and Aijaz Aslam in Log Kya Kahenge.

  • ‘Husbands fat-shaming wives is justified’: Hira Mani opens up on weight issues, losing 8 Kgs

    Actor Hira Mani recently shared in an interview alongside her husband Salman Saqib that husbands who taunt their wives on weight gain are essentially helping women maintain their bodies.

    ” I can’t do hard weights. I do, however, take a clean diet. I have a terrible sweet tooth. So whenever I treat myself with Falooda, I train harder.”

    Mani was then inquired if he ever had to lose weight. “I did,” he told the host. “I exercised, I did calorie deficit, portion control, intermittent fasting, OMAD.” Hira chimed in, “No matter how busy we are, Mani and I make sure to go for a run or a walk once a day. He [Mani] helped me shed the extra weight I had put on. I had no trainer this time around, Mani helped me through it and the results were amazing.”

    She added, “I had gained so much weight! I weighed around 64 kgs. That’s when Mani pointed out.” Mani further commented, “Yes, but remember you watched that drama serial of yours.” Hira recalled, “Yes! I saw that show and couldn’t recognise myself onscreen and thought, ‘Who is this aunty?’ That’s when Mani said, let’s go for a run. He helped me reduce 10 kgs in three months. No other trainer could help me achieve this target.”

    Mani quipped, “She also controlled her diet.”

    The Kashf star went on to reveal how Mani ‘taunts’ her often with how well-maintained Bollywood actors are. “He would taunt me so much!” Hira shared, “Mani would often say look at Katrina, look at Kareena – well, even Kareena is fat now – look at Deepika! I keep telling him that I am not Deepika or Katrina. I have two kids! He taunts. But I think that’s fair too. Husbands who taunt their wives are justified in doing so if it helps women to lose their weight.” Hira then goes on to thank Mani.

    “But even Hira taunts me now!” Mani remarked. “She taunts me as well now. She says look at Hrithik, look at Shahid. So now, I have to lose weight as well.” Hira then said, “I mean, Imran Khan has gotten so many treatments done on his face, his hair. So has Maryam Nawaz Sharif. So I said, ‘Mani, you should also get a hair transplant.’

    Earlier in an interview with Urdu News, she said that she would have married her husband Salman Saqib even if he was already married to someone else.

    The Sun Yaara star stated, “People often ask me why I credit my success to Mani. My only response to that is that there is no one else like him. He is a supportive husband, a responsible father, and a talented artist.”

    The Do Bol diva also talked about the controversy surrounding her confessions in an interview with senior actor Samina Pirzada. she said, “People criticise me because I stole Mani’s number from my friend’s phone and messaged him behind her back, but the truth is, I have no regrets. People can say what they want,” adding, ” Even if Mani was married to someone else, I would have married him regardless.”

    Hira and Salman recently appeared on Ahsan Khan’s chat show, Timeout with Ahsan Khan and she revealed that Mani makes new ids on social media to abuse political rivals of the opposition party as he supports Mustafa Kamal.

    On the work front, Hira is currently featuring in Yun Toh Pyar Hai Buhat opposite Affan Waheed.

  • ‘Load shedding, life has become miserable in Purana Pakistan’: Maya Ali calls out Shehbaz Sharif for electricity crises

    ‘Load shedding, life has become miserable in Purana Pakistan’: Maya Ali calls out Shehbaz Sharif for electricity crises

    Actor Maya Ali took to her Instagram stories to share her disappointment on the increasing electricity crises in the country. The A-list heroine said that life has become miserable ever since the new the government has taken over. She is upset with the load shedding being at its peak.

    It is being reported that due to higher demand and reduced generation because of fuel shortages, reduced gas supplies to power plants, Pakistan is experiencing 6-10 hours of electricity load-shedding.

    Earlier the Teefa In Trouble star came forward in support of Imran Khan who has been removed as Prime Minister of Pakistan through a no-confidence motion in the National Assembly.

    The Parey Hut Love diva lamented the success of the no-confidence motion and termed the day as the saddest and darkest day in the history of Pakistan. 

    “We have lost a gem, a true politician and honest PM. I salute Imran khan that he tried his best and fought for the sovereignty of Pakistan till the last moment. Thank you Kaptaan,” she added.

    She also took to her Instagram handle and wrote, “There is only ONE MAN in politics who really wants to do something good for Pakistan. It takes time to rebuild and construct things. Pakistan needs him. Our votes do matter and I stand with him.”