Tag: Pakistani Actress

  • ‘I do not represent you and my journey is personal’: Armeena Khan shuts down haters

    Armeena Rana Khan has shut down haters for moral policing her. “I don’t understand why these nationalists, right wingers and religious fanatics lecture me,” wrote Armeena in a tweet.

    “For the last time, I do not represent you and my journey is personal. I will do what I need to do for Pak and otherwise,” she added.

    She continued: “Haters go else where.”

    https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1397486379932786688

    In a sperate tweet, sharing screenshots of two different new stories about rape of dead bodies, Armeena wrote: “Your hypocrisy and fake outrage does not bar me when you have instance like this.”

    “Ab aap kindly meri jaan chor dein (Kindly leave me alone),” the actor said.

    “Those people who need to follow my work will do. You kindly make your way to your tableegh pages,” she added.

    “Believe me, my pages are hostile to people like you.”

    The tweet she replied to has been deleted now.

    Read more- Armeena Khan receives inappropriate message, husband savagely responds

    https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1397485292693635074

    Earlier, someone left a comment under Armeena’s picture that stated, “Is this a tattoo on her leg? If not what is it?”

    ‘Yes, i’m covered in tattoos will be getting a skull next,” Armeena replied to the comment in a sarcastic manner.

    https://twitter.com/ArmeenaRK/status/1397482498393874432
    https://twitter.com/Hussain808A/status/1396051375390404611
  • Christian Betzmann says he misses time spent with Zoya Nasir

    Christian Betzmann says he misses time spent with Zoya Nasir

    German vlogger Christian Betzmann has said that he miss time spent with Zoya Nasir after she broke their engagement.

    Christian shared what he said was the former couple’s “first and our last post together.”

    “This was our first and our last post together,” he began.

    “I had such an amazing time with you and will never forget these past 1.5 years. Unfortunately, we both have different views on life and want a different future.” Christian added.

    Christian further wrote: “I continue to wish you all the best in life. Thank you for all the love and support you have shown us as a couple and as two individuals moving forward.”

    Christian shared another post on his Instagram stories, saying: “It’s hard to leave something behind you love so much. It can be your partner, your family, or your best friend.”

    “You can only try your best, but when the future is not aligning, you can’t keep making compromises,” he added.

    “Never lose sight of your dreams, have faith in yourself and don’t settle for less,” said Christian. “Everything is temporary, so is pain. Be optimistic instead.”

    Zoya and Christian announced their engagement on February 19 and were reportedly set to tie the knot this year. Their engagement ended after Christian had passed some insensitive comments on Pakistan and Islam.

  • Saba Qamar to make a comeback on television with ‘Tumhare Husn K Naam’

    Saba Qamar Zaman is all set to make a comeback on television with upcoming drama serial, Tumhare Husn K Naam. Besides Saba, the drama will also feature Imran Abbas, Salman Shahid, Nayyer Ijaz and Asad Siddiqui.

    Directed by Saqib Khan, Tumhare Husn K Naam has been written by Sara Qayyum, while Umera Ahmed is the screenwriter.

    Commenting under director Saqib Khan’s post, Saba jokingly questioned, “Who’s your heroine?”

    To this, Saqib replied, “Well, she’s the best that we have,”

    Saba Qamar, recently released a song,Chingariyan​​ in collaboration with Mustafa Zahid and Emmad Irfani.

  • Nausheen Shah vs Umar Sayeed: Here’s what happened

    Nausheen Shah vs Umar Sayeed: Here’s what happened

    Nausheen Shah and designer Umer Sayeed got into an online fight after the former voiced her frustration over being constantly picked on for not getting married and the latter passed insensitive comments on her.

    Read more – VIDEO: Nausheen Shah scolds Dr Aamir Liaquat on live television

    After a picture of Nausheen’s note went viral on social media, Sayeed passed an insensitive comment and taunted Shah on failing to get married after trying multiple times.

    This irked Shah who didn’t keep quiet and publicly responded to Sayeed’s comment saying: “Now you will tell me what to say and when to stop. You sleep with men, Allah maaf keray you are a gay, ap toh shaadi kerne kay qabal he nhi ho.”

    “So please next time think before you speak. Hope I am loud and clear,” she added.

    Shah earlier expressed her annoyance over being constantly berated by her mother for not getting married, saying that it is part of Pakistani culture for mothers to constantly remind a single woman to get married.

    “This happens only in this country. If you are not married your mother will remind you every day. Shaadi kerlo shaadi kerlo nhi kerne shaadi bhai maaf kerdo Jaan chordo (Get married, get married. I don’t want to get married. Let me be),” the actor had written tempestuously.

    Meanwhile, comedian and host Adeal Ajmal aka Aadi also got furious over Shah for using abusive language for Pakistan and Pakistani mothers.

    Criticising Shah for her comments, Aadi said: “Are you sure you want to use this term [expletive word] as a public figure? Maaf kerdo, jaan choro to you Mom? Are you sure to post this on your profile?”

    He also urged the actress to leave this country, if she has so much problem with it.

  • ‘Shame on you’: Sanam Saeed hits out at Dubai for promoting tourism in Israel

    ‘Shame on you’: Sanam Saeed hits out at Dubai for promoting tourism in Israel

    Sanam Saeed has expressed her disappointment over a billboard in Dubai advertising tourism in Israel.

    Sharing a screenshot of a picture showing the billboard welcoming tourists to Israel, Sanam said: “The saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from your enemies.”

    “If this is true, [then] shame on you Dubai,” said the actor, adding: “Humanity before politics.”

    Ever, since the new wave of violence began in Palestine, Pakistani celebrities are calling out Israel and showing solidarity with the people suffering in Palestine due to Israel atrocities.

    Earlier, Asim Azhar had lashed out at Israel over their claims that they were founded 3,000 years ago.

    “Your ‘country’ was literally founded, sorry I mean forced on the world in 1948. Humse bhi aik saal chotay ho, aide tussi 3,000 years kay (You are one year younger than Pakistan and yet you claim you’re 3000 years old),” the musician had said.

    Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has announced a ceasefire on Friday in Gaza after 11 days of violence, Al Jazeera has reported.

  • Sanam Jung launches fragrance line with three scents

    Sanam Jung launches fragrance line with three scents

    After ruling the morning show scene for years, Sanam Jung has turned entrepreneur launching her own fragrance line called Sanam Jung Fragrances.

    Read more – ‘OohLala’: Shahid Afridi launches new range of skincare products

    Sharing the news on social media, the actor gave a glimpse of her first collection, discussing her obsession with perfumes and how excited she is about her new venture.

    “So there you have it, I have introduced my own fragrance line,” said Sanam. “I’ve always been a perfume connoisseur, and launching my own fragrance collection was a lifelong ambition of mine.”

    “Sanam Jung Fragrances has finally arrived!”

    Jung further said: “To inaugurate this venture I have created three scents that have been able to truly capture my essence and all that I love about perfumes now all you have to do is try them out.”

    Jung also thanked everyone who helped her in launching the product and those who helped design the campaign.

    The three perfumes in the collection include Mystic Fall, Heavenly Divine and Forever Crush. Sanam also described the scents in detail on her website.

    “Lasting in women’s perfumes is always an issue and that’s exactly the problem my Mystic Fall perfume fixes. Its beautiful woody and floral notes create a hypnotic scent that simply doesn’t fade,” said Sanam while talking about Mystic Fall.

    Describing Heavenly Divine, Jung said: “I designed this perfume to be a sharp hit of fruits and essence. It’s refreshing notes of peach, rose and vanilla deliver an aromatic aroma perfect in every way.”

    Meanwhile, Forever Crush “is a nice, light scent. A fragrance that communicates glamour in a subtle way. Forever Crush has been designed with the softest floral elements that deliver a truly unique scent.”

    Sanam Jung Fragrances are not yet available in stores but those interested can visit the brand’s website to place their order.

  • Mathira wishes to adopt a Palestinian child, give them a ‘safe place’

    Mathira wishes to adopt a Palestinian child, give them a ‘safe place’

    Mathira has expressed her wish to adopt a Palestinian child and offer them a “safe place called home”.

    “I would love to adopt a child and give him/her all the love that he/she has lost, and a safe place called home,” wrote Mathira on Instagram.

    “If there is away for adoption available, please do DM me,” she asked her followers.

    While many appreciated Mathira for her gesture, others said that the model was just pulling a publicity stunt prompting, Ayesha Omar to step in to defend her.

    According to details, at least 58 children have been killed by the Israeli forces in the new wave of violence. Dozens of children have also been injured and orphaned in the attacks. In a video that has gone viral on social media, a baby girl in Gaza praying during the bombardment by Israeli forces.

    In a report released last month, the Human Rights Watch said Israeli authorities are committing crimes against humanity of apartheid and persecution. The 213-page report titled, A Threshold Crossed: Israeli Authorities and the Crimes of Apartheid and Persecution should be read by every world leader in order to understand the gravity of the situation, said the human rights body.

  • Mahira Khan urges Shireen Mazari to protect minorities, ‘lead by example’

    Mahira Khan urges Shireen Mazari to protect minorities, ‘lead by example’

    Mahira Khan has urged Federal Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari to “lead by example” and look into giving protection to minorities after a 200-strong mob attacked a Christian family in Okara.

    Read more – Mahira Khan wants more swift action against child rapists

    The actor tagging Mazari in a tweet wrote: “Dear Shireen Mazari, your attention needed here please. We need to lead by example.”

    According to reports, Christian boys were beaten in a Muslim-majority village in the Okara district of Punjab following which a mob of villagers attacked the Christian community in the area.

    Father Khalid Mukhtar, parish priest of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Chak 5 said the attack was sparked following an attack on Catholic youngsters on May 14.

    “The boys were cleaning the church when one of the Muslim landlords, passing by the church, accused them of throwing dust on him. They attacked the boys and then raided 15 houses of our community the next day,” said the priest.

    Mangta Masih, a labourer lost his thumb when the mob attacked his house.

    “We hid our women inside while they tried to break in,” said Masih. “One of them grabbed me from behind and another struck with a sickle blade. I tried to prevent the blow with my right hand. I fell down and they kept beating us with batons.”

    He further shared that the attackers were “armed with glass bottles, stones, axes, batons and bricks”.

    “Others used stairs to climb to our roofs and started breaking our furniture. We pleaded to spare the women but the attack continued for half an hour,” said Masih.

    Another woman who was wounded in the attack said that the mob “broke the locks, grabbed our hair and pulled us out one by one”.

    “Young girls were assaulted and left with torn clothes,” said the woman, detailing the horror. Christian activists have been sharing disturbing footage of the attack on social media.

    Following the attacks, Father Mukhtar conducted a meeting of parish committee members on May 16 at St. Thomas Church, gathered statements of the injured and filed a complaint at the local police station.

    The local deputy superintendent of police visited the site and assured locals that a first information report (FIR) would be registered against the assailants under Section 452 (house trespass after preparation for hurt, assault or wrongful restraint) of the Pakistan Penal Code.

    Meanwhile, Osman Khalid Butt also urged the Federal Minister to take notice and protect religious minorities in the country.

  • Ghana Ali ties the knot

    Actor and model Ghana Ali has officially tied the knot.

    Ali, known for her roles in Rangreza and Saraab, announced the news on social media, sharing pictures from her intimate Nikkah ceremony. However, she did not reveal details about her husband.

    The bride looked radiant in a silver grey outfit with smokey eyes.

    Earlier, Ali had shared a picture of herself getting her mehndi done.

  • ‘What’s wrong with people?’: Alizeh Shah responds to criticism on new song

    Alizeh Shah has hit back at those criticising her choice of outfit rather than talking about important topics like Palestine. The actor is being targeted for her clothes in the music video of her debut song with Sahir Ali Bagga. Alizeh was also the top trend on Pakistani Twitter on Monday with people passing indecent remarks over her physical appearance.

    Responding to the attacks, Shah said: “I find all the memes and criticism amusing.”

    “However, the fact that a trivial topic to discuss is now the most trending issue in our country instead of becoming a voice of Palestine,” continued the actor.

    “What’s wrong with our people,” she questioned.

    The song named Badnamiyan is produced by Amria Sahir and is directed by JoviFilms and is penned down by Imran Raza.

    Shah was recently seen in the Ramazan special drama serial Tanaa Banaa along with Danyal Zafar. The on-scene chemistry between Danyal and Alizeh was admired by many.