Tag: Pakistani Celebrities

  • Nadia Jamil opens up about being sexually abused in childhood, reveals healing process

    Veteran actor Nadia Jamil recently opened up on battling sexual abuse in childhood. The ‘Damsa’ actor took to her Twitter handle to share picture collages of herself from different years of life. “1st time I was sexually abused I was 4 yrs old, then 9, then 17/18,” she wrote along with the snaps on the micro-blogging site.

    “Its taken me years 2 fight deep depression, sadness, fear & a shame I had,” she revealed further. “No business feeling,2b where I am now. Healed.”

    The Damsa star took to her Instagram handle and wrote, “Off to beautiful @hunza_valley.pk. Stopped en route for a karak chai and met up with the amazing @venturer.pk team. My next adventure will have to be on a motorbike.”

    Additionally, the actor announced that she is just not ‘surviving’ anymore, but is ‘thriving’ in life, before concluding the tweet with “There is a way from the pain 2 peace. You are never alone.” In the end, Jamil extended her love to fans and followers.

    It is pertinent to mention that Nadia Jamil was diagnosed with cancer in 2020 as announced by the actor on her social media handles. She had developed stage one breast cancer with a grade three tumour.

    In 2021, Nadia Jamil confirmed that she is ‘officially cancer-free after a year-long battle with the illness. With a smiling picture of herself, she shared the happy news with her followers in a lengthy caption. “Officially cancer-free. All tests are cancer clear. Shukar Alhamdolillah,” she penned, before acknowledging all the love, prayers, and support.

    The Mere Aas Paas star also assured her fans that she will be regularly updating them about her trip. “Will keep sharing the many amazing people, foods and places I’m about to visit!” she said.

    Earlier in June, Nadia announced that she’s officially cancer-free, taking to Instagram to announce the happy news. “Officially cancer-free, all tests are cancer clear. Shukar Alhamdolillah,” she said, before thanking her fans and followers for their love, prayers, and support.

  • ‘Pata nahi yeh saza thi yaan kya’: Nida Yasir breaks down on her show

    ‘Pata nahi yeh saza thi yaan kya’: Nida Yasir breaks down on her show

    Host and actor Nida Yasir recently arranged a special episode of her morning show, Good Morning Pakistan in which all the celebrities who lost their loved ones showed up.

    The stars shared their painful phases of life and how they coped up with that permanent loss.

    She also shared about the death of her mother and the biggest regret she has in her life. Nida broke down into tears while sharing her plight during her mother’s demise.

    “The day after I reached the Maldives I got to know that my mother passed away. During Covid, I was not even able to come back at once because of the corona test and other safety measures. The next morning I found out about my mother’s death, I just spent the whole day praying to Allah to create an easy way for me so I can go back home and see my mother. This thing hurts me the most that I was not there with my mother during her last moments.”

    She added, “My sisters always make me understand that it is very difficult to forget those last moments as they are very painful. I don’t know if that was it a punishment Allah gave me or something else but it will always remain the biggest regret of my life.”

    Earlier this year the Chakkar producer made headlines for refusing a male fan’s request of selfie. The Nadaniyaan diva could be seen saying in the video that I don’t take pictures with men.

    Later, a clip from The Current’s exclusive interview with Nida is resurfacing on web in which she stated the reason of doing so.

    “The reason is that I have seen photographs of a lot of actresses on random pages with captions. They [other actresses] must’ve posed considering them their fans but the captions on Facebook etc say ‘Meet my friend, [XYZ],” she said.

    “I don’t judge anyone ever since, but I’ll get photographed with families, with female friends, but not with male fans,” Nida Yasir remarked.

    Recently we chatted again with Nida over her career, controversies and friendships.

  • Pakistani, Indian fans send love to Fawad for his debut role in Ms Marvel

    Pakistani, Indian fans send love to Fawad for his debut role in Ms Marvel

    Note: This story contains no spoilers

    Fawad Khan has finally made an appearance in the fifth episode of Ms Marvel. Fawad Khan is playing a character of a man from the pre-partition era. Pakistani actors Mehwish Hayat, Samina Ahmed and Nimra Buch are also playing important characters in the Marvel series.

    Internet users not only from Pakistan but from across the border are going gaga over Fawad Khan for his debut role.

    Read more- Ms Marvel slammed in reviews for being ‘Pakistani, Muslim’

    Have a look at some of the reactions:

    https://twitter.com/underooswebsss/status/1544592463427297286?s=21&t=EA3lbFMRfEHLGy71C08Wyg
    https://twitter.com/nimkislut/status/1544635475880579073?s=21&t=WpovarQkEovzCpdaF29XVw
    https://twitter.com/michaelnotscoot/status/1544586190304604162?s=21&t=WpovarQkEovzCpdaF29XVw
    https://twitter.com/faheemishere/status/1544630096098738176?s=21&t=EA3lbFMRfEHLGy71C08Wyg

    Ms Marvel is currently streaming on Disney+. Marvel’s first Pakistani Muslim woman superhero is being played by Iman Vellani.

  • 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.

  • ‘Shame Shame Shame, Petrol bomb on awaam’: Sajal Aly calls out government for hike in petrol’s price

    ‘Shame Shame Shame, Petrol bomb on awaam’: Sajal Aly calls out government for hike in petrol’s price

    Actor Sajal Aly took to her Instagram stories to slam the federal government on its announcement of another hike in petroleum prices.

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    The Mom star termed this announcement as a “petrol bomb”.

    The federal government announced that there will be a new hike in the price of petroleum products on Thursday for the next fortnight, putting an additional burden of nearly Rs15-18 per litre on the masses.

    The Finance Division, in its notification, said that in view of the fluctuations in petroleum prices in the international market and exchange rate variation, the government has decided to partially apply a petroleum levy, and revise the existing prices of petroleum products “as agreed with the development partners.”

    With the fresh hike, the price of petrol will be Rs248.74/litre, diesel will be Rs276.54/litre, kerosene oil will be sold for Rs230.26/litre, and the price of light diesel oil will be Rs226.15/litre.

    The coalition govt, since coming to power in April, has raised the price of petrol by Rs84. It had first raised the petrol price by Rs30 on May 26, followed by another increase of Rs30 on June 2. And on June 15, it hiked the price by another by Rs24 today.

    Earlier this year the Khel Khel Mein star tweeted that in our society, parents need to learn how to treat their children right as well. These sensitive relations require effort from both sides.

    “I believe, along with teaching children how to behave and conduct themselves, we should also teach parents how to treat their children,” she wrote in a tweet. “Parents should get weekly classes (one hour a week, minimum) on how to deal with children and their dilemmas.

    The Aangan star highlighted the fact that children are not playthings that can be molded according to their parents’ liking they’re individuals who deserve the same respect and disciplined response that is expected of them. It is a two-sided relationship that requires effort on both sides but the greater side needs to be the parents, to bring another human being into the world is automatically shouldering the duty to raise them and do right by them.

    This includes learning to give them the space and attention that they require to grow healthily.

  • 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.’

  • ‘Yoga, kick-boxing, pearl millet flour, ghee’: Alia Bhatt’s fitness secrets revealed

    ‘Yoga, kick-boxing, pearl millet flour, ghee’: Alia Bhatt’s fitness secrets revealed

    Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt, who debuted with Karan Johar’s Student of The Year in 2012, is now the number one actress in Bollywood.

    While Alia has proved her acting chops in various films, she sets the screen on fire with her toned body. The actress maintains her svelte figure with a high-intensity workout and nutritious diet.

    As per her nutritionist Rutuja Diwekar, Alia eats jowar in the summers, bajra in the winters, and naachni-raagi during the monsoons. She also includes seasonal fruits, herbal tea, eggs, and some healthy snacking as part of her daily diet. Organic milk, lassi, and chhaas are also her favorites.

    The Raazi star keeps herself fit by doing Pilates, yoga, weight training, core-strengthening exercises, Kick-boxing, and more at the gym.

    The Dear Zindagi diva never fails to mix things up in her workout routine. She also inspires her Instagram followers to do the same by sharing her journey on social media platforms.

    Bhatt had to undergo a tremendous weight loss journey to bag a role in Student of the Year back in 2011.

    Bollywood Transformation: Sara Ali Khan To Alia Bhatt, Actors Who Shed Kilos To Look Like Perfect Diva!

    She lost nearly 20 KGs for her role. Her trainer Sohrab Khushrushahi once shared a glimpse of her workout regime.

    Gangubai Kathiawadi actor did a total of five exercises. Her trainer revealed their names and the number of sets and repetitions (reps). As per Sohrab Khushrushahi, Alia did 4 sets of 6-8 reps of HBT (Hanging Band Technique) Back Squats, 4 sets of 6-8 reps of Jefferson Curls, 4 sets of 6–8 reps of Elevated Sumo Squats + Sumo Deadlifts, 4 sets of 10-15 reps of Wall Sit Calf Raises, and 4 sets of 6-8 reps of Elevated Front Foot Banded Split Squats (each leg).

    Alia hits the gym at least five times a week in spite of her busy schedules.

    Bhatt likes to eat khichdi, dal-chawal, and curd rice with a tablespoon of ghee as well as other home-cooked dishes.

  • Adnan Siddiqui refuses to attend event with Indian artists

    Pakistani star Adnan Siddiqui refused to attend an event in the United States (US) after he learnt that some Indian artists have also been invited.

    “In solidarity with countless Muslims around the world, I won’t be attending APPNA event in US where some Indian artists are invited too. Nothing against the artistes but my conscience doesn’t allow me to overlook the humiliation of revered Prophet (PBUH) by Indian leaders.”

    Read more- ‘World should severely reprimand India’: Muslim countries condemn BJP’s derogatory remarks about Holy Prophet (PBUH)

    Adnan Siddiqui has refused to attend the event because of the derogatory remarks made by BJP spokespersons Nupur Sharma and Naveen Kumar Jindal. India’s ruling party suspended Sharma and expelled Jindal. The two also issued public apologies. The Biden administration in the United States (US) had also condemned the derogatory remarks made by BJP spokespersons.

  • IN PICTURES: Hassan Ali’s dreamy vacation with family

    IN PICTURES: Hassan Ali’s dreamy vacation with family

    Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali is currently on vacation with his wife Samiya and their daughter Helena.

    The all-rounder has lately been sharing pictures of his trip to Gilgit-Baltistan.

    Have a look at the pictures from Hassan Ali’s dreamy vacation.

    Sharing a picture with his wife, Hassan wrote: “There is never a dull moment when Samiya Khan is around me.”

  • Exclusive: Neelam Muneer reveals why she refused Yumna Zaidi’s role in ‘Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb’

    Exclusive: Neelam Muneer reveals why she refused Yumna Zaidi’s role in ‘Ishq Zah-e-Naseeb’

    Star-actor Neelam Muneer in an exclusive conversation with The Current, revealed why she rejected to play Shakra in Zahid Ahmed starrer Ishq Zah e Naseeb. The role later fell in stellar performer Yumna Zaidi’s lap.

    “It was a very good project, the director (Farooq Rind) is amazing, it aired on HUM TV and was a proper package.”

    She then spilled that the reason of turning it down was because there was a problem with her dates. She wasn’t available to shoot the project in the given time span. “There was a clash of dates and I felt I won’t be able to manage.”

    Muneer concluded on this topic by saying, “Yumna did a very fine job in the drama, I did watch the show though.”

    Last year, Yumna mentioned that her role in Ishq Zahe Naseeb was initially offered to Ayeza Khan and Neelam Munir who turned down the role as its screen time was less than the other female part played by Sonya Hussyn.

    In the fun interview, Neelam also opened up about her traveling preferences with A-list actors Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Abbas Khan and Sheheryar Munawar.

    'Ahad ke saath private jet': Neelam Muneer exclusively opens up on travelling with Ahad and Bilal

    On being asked with which hero would she want to travel on a private jet, an auto-rickshaw or a car. The Wrong Number actress was given an option of these three actors.

    She said, “Bilal ke saath auto pe, Ahad Raza Mir ke saath private jet pe chali jaungi and Sheheryar ke saath car pe.”

    Seems like Neelam is fond of the Hum Tum star the most.

    The Mere Meherbaan star also opened up on her alleged engagement. When asked if she is engaged, the Chakkar diva stated that although she wouldn’t mind getting married at this stage of her career, however there is no truth to this speculation.

    “Maine koi hint nahi dia aisa, people are curious to know what is happening in my life so I responded to the fan on Instagram.”

    However, the stunning actress mentioned that she wouldn’t mind marrying at the peak of her career as she thinks that it works.

    The rumour mills went buzzing when the Qaid-e-Tanhai heroine responded with a shy-face emoticon to a netizen’s query on the same.