Tag: Pakistani Actors

  • Sharmila Faruqi blasts ‘Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3’ for showcasing violence against women

    Sharmila Faruqi has criticised Pakistani dramas for showing violence and physical abuse against women. The politician took to her Instagram account to share a screenshot from the drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 of a scene in which a husband is slapping his wife.

    “Why can’t our dramas show a husband having a normal conversation with his wife? Why do our women have to be resorted violence and physical abuse at the drop of a hat?”

    “What you show in these dramas is what most of our people will emulate.. In the last episode of khuda aur mohabbat, Nazim shah slaps his wife Sahiba while questioning her about her visit to the mazaar with Mahi.”

    “This could have been a very normal conversation between the couple but unfortunately our writers revel in the fact that once a man is angry he will resort to violence towards the women in his life. Can we show some decent man who do believe in respecting a woman?”, she concluded.

    The politician earlier schooled Gohar Rasheed for his stance on the slap scene in Laapata.

  • Sajal Aly receives love from Sonam Bajwa and Rabia Butt on latest pictorial outing

    Actor Sajal Aly took to her Instagram account to share a picture of her with the caption, “The Sky is my favourite part of life”.

    The Yaqeen Ka Safar star received love from both transnational celebrities. Famous Punjabi superstar Sonam Bajwa left a comment under Sajal’s post saying, “And you are born to touch the sky.”

    Sonam is amongst the most sought after Punjabi actresses of her generation, in an interview with  BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid, the Carry On Jatta 2 actress said, ” I am the biggest, biggest fan of Sajal Aly, she is phenomenal and I feel so happy sharing that I’ve learnt so much from her, she’s extraordinary and I think you’d agree. She’s the best actress and the finest actress of our times and I really look up to her”.

    Actor Rabia Butt and singer Zeb Bangash also expressed their love by commenting.

     Th BTS pictures from the sets of Sajal Aly’s upcoming drama  Sinf-e-Aahan  was released. Leading ladies Sajal Aly and Kubra Khan can be seen donning the military cadet uniforms.

    On the work front, Sajal will be seen next in Amin Iqbal’s Ishq-e-Laa opposite Azaan Sami Khan and Yumna Zaidi.

  • Bollywood veteran singer Alka Yagnik expresses excitement for Imran Abbas, Urwa Hocane’s ‘Amanat’

    Bollywood veteran singer Alka Yagnik expresses excitement for Imran Abbas, Urwa Hocane’s ‘Amanat’

    Actor Imran Abbas posted a teaser of his upcoming drama serial Amanat on his official Instagram handle which received praise from veteran Bollywood singer Alka Yagnik.

    Amanat - Teaser 1 - Coming Soon - ARY Digital - YouTube

    The Tum Saaath Ho singer expressed her excitement for the upcoming drama as she commented, “When, When, When?”`

    To which Imran replied, “In a couple of weeks. Looking forward to your feedback.”

    Alka is clearly awaiting its release. The multi-starrer drama, Amanat will feature Imran Abbas, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly, Haroon Shahid, Saba Hamid, Sheheryar Zaidi, Babar Ali, Asad Siddiqui and Gohar Rasheed.

    According to Imran, Amanat is a “circumstances-based love story”, while producer Sana Shahnawaz says it is “a family drama with love, romance and all other elements that the audiences wish to see in our dramas.”

  • Netizens troll Nadia Hussain for advocating LGBTQ rights in Pakistan

    Nadia Hussain recently appeared in an interview on a local media news channel. The anchor asked the Ladies Park diva, “Should there be a debate about LGBTQ/Gay rights in Pakistan?” to which she replied: “We can not deny the fact that they are humans, then why don’t we talk about human rights?”

    The Noor Bano actor further clarified that she is not talking about [Gay] marriage and suggested that we should talk about them staying in our traditions and norms, from a human right’s point of view.

    She added: “They do need rights to get an education, they do need to have rights of equal salary, they do need to rights of equal representation”, “forget about marriage rights,” stated Nadia.

    Netizens expressed their disagreement on the Jalan star’s statement.

    Earlier, Nadia slammed Abrar-ul-Haq for his comments on modern-day mothers.

    On the work front, Nadia can be seen currently on Hum TV’s Yun Toh Pyar Hai Bohat co-starring Javed Sheikh and Affan Waheed.

  • G-gang: Mahira, Sanam and Sarwat bond like BFFs at star-studded party

    Actor Sarwat Gillani shared some pictures of her hang out with A-list female stars of Pakistan, Mahria Khan, Sanam Saeed, Tooba Siddiqui and Mehreen Jabbar.

    The Jackson Heights director termed it to be their ‘annual meet-up’.

    On the work front, Mahira is currently featuring in ‘Hum Kahan Ke Sachay Thay’, Sanam will be seen next in Ishrat: Made In China, whereas Sarwat is shooting for her web-series opposite Zahid Ahmed.

  • PICTURES: Celebrities attend Kabir Hussain’s ‘goat themed’ Aqiqa, Iqra-Yasir express love for son

    PICTURES: Celebrities attend Kabir Hussain’s ‘goat themed’ Aqiqa, Iqra-Yasir express love for son

    Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain celebrated the Aqiqa of their first child Kabir Hussain. The ceremony was attended by Wajahat Rauf and his family along with Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3 fame Noor-ul-Hassan.

    Kabir Hussain was born in July 2021. Earlier, actor Sonya Hussyn made a surprise visit to meet the little Hussain at their residence.

  • Sami Khan opens up on Ayeza, Sajal and Sonya, spills Kinza’s secrets

    Sami Khan opens up on Ayeza, Sajal and Sonya, spills Kinza’s secrets

    Actor Sami Khan indulged in a question and answer session on his Instagram account recently, the Saraab actor praised his co-stars and leading female Pakistani actors including Ayeza Khan, Saboor Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Sonya Hussyn and Kinza Hashmi.

    The Khudgarz star was asked by a netizen to say something about renowned actor Ayeza Khan.

    He said: “A great actress, wonderful human being and a complete woman who knows how to balance personal and professional life perfectly. MashaAllah!”

    While talking about Saboor, he said: “Pakki dost hai @Kinzahashmi ki.”

    Replying to a fan about his Aisi Hai Tanhai co-star, he said: “Bestie.”

    Sami while telling something interesting about co-star Kinza said: “Buhut shararti hai @KinzaHashmi.”

    One of the netizens asked him about Sajal Aly and he said that she is “one of the best performers.”

    While talking about Yumna. he said: “Great actress and a great human being.”

    He also praised budding actor Usama Khan and said that he has “great potential.”

    One of the fans asked him about his views on Ertuğrul and he said that its “Brilliant.”

    On the work front, Sami will be seen next in Main Hari Piya opposite Hira Mani and Sumbul Iqbal.

  • Humayun, Faysal, Momal and others pen heartfelt wishes for Imran Ashraf on his birthday

    Actor Imran Ashraf is celebrating his birthday today and the Raqs-e-Bismil star got showered with wishes by his industry fellows who took to their social media handles to wish him.

    Here’s a look at all the heartfelt birthday messages for the Ranjha Ranjha Kardi lead.

  • Ayeza, Danish bond with Neha Kakkar and Rohanpreet on airport, publicly express love

    Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor took to their respective Instagram handles to share a picture with Bollywood’s singing sensation,Neha Kakar and her husband Rohanpreet Singh.

    The transnational celebrity couple bumped into each other on an airport.

    The Deewangi star captioned the picture as, “Jab we met.”

    Neha left a comment under Ayeza’s picture and sent love to the couple. “God Bless you both! You’re booth so beautiful.”

    To which the Chupke Chupke diva replied, “You two are love.”

  • Zoya Nasir believes Junaid Safdar can give other singers a ‘run for their money’

    Zoya Nasir believes Junaid Safdar can give other singers a ‘run for their money’

    Zoya Nasir has praised singing skills of PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz, and Captain Muhammad Safdar Awan’s son Junaid Safdar. The Zebaish diva took to her Instagram story and wrote, “He’s an amazing singer. All things aside. Politics choro and give our amazing singers a run for their money.”

    In August 2021 Junaid married Ayesha Saif Khan in London on Sunday in a lavish ceremony. The duo tied the knot at The Lanesborough, a 5-star hotel in Knightsbridge.

    Although they hired a professional singer, Navin Kundra, who enthralled the audience with his songs, he asked Junaid to sing a song.

    Junaid impressed the guests with his singing skills, especially his wife Ayesha by crooning the chartbuster song, Kya Hua Tera Waada from the hit Bollywood film Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi starring Rishi Kapoor.