Tag: Pakistani Celebrities

  • Bella Hadid’s sister creates Palestinian film company to expose truth about Israel

    Bella Hadid’s sister creates Palestinian film company to expose truth about Israel

    Fashion designer Alana Hadid, who is the sister of supermodels Bella and Gigi Hadid, has started a film production and distribution company called Watermelon Pictures, according to Deadline. Watermelon Pictures aims to be a Palestinian-owned independent film label. It plans to support filmmakers from all over the world who are not well-represented in the industry, with a focus on cultural diversity and social issues.

    Watermelon Pictures, as mentioned on its website, is committed to giving a voice to those often overlooked in the film world. The company wants to share stories that haven’t been told before and believes in using creative expression to make a difference in society.

    Their first project, a documentary called ‘Walled Off’, focuses on the ‘Walled Off’ Hotel in Bethlehem. This hotel, facing the Israeli West Bank barrier wall, is a special place financed and thought up by famous British street artist Banksy. It stands as a symbol of artistic resistance against political challenges.

    A lot of famous people are working together on the documentary Walled Off, including Anwar Hadid, who is Alana Hadid’s brother. Roger Waters from Pink Floyd is also part of the team. Plus, Kweku Mandela, who is Nelson Mandela’s grandson, is helping with the production.
    Alana, who is the Creative Director of Watermelon Pictures, shared her vision for the company,: “We want to make a place where voices that often get ignored can be heard. We want people to express themselves creatively against unfairness. With our films, we hope to teach and inspire people all around the world to stand up against injustice.”

    Watermelon Pictures isn’t just about supporting important causes; it also celebrates Palestinian culture as a big part of who they are. They’re proud of Palestinian heritage and want to show how vibrant and strong it is. That’s why they chose a watermelon as their symbol because it shares colors with the Palestinian flag.

    As Watermelon Pictures starts sharing different stories and encouraging important conversations, they’re making a big effort to include everyone. Their work is a big step towards making sure everyone’s voices are heard in the movie world.

  • Hiba Bukhari & Arez Ahmed open up about their family planning journey

    Hiba Bukhari & Arez Ahmed open up about their family planning journey

    In an exclusive interview on Green Entertainment’s Ramazan transmission, popular Pakistani television actors Hiba Bukhari and Arez Ahmed shared insights into their personal lives, addressing the topic of family planning.

    “We don’t feel any pressure from our families. However, many people from outside the family ask us about having a baby. Once, an aunty asked me about it, and I jokingly said, ‘We already have one baby on YouTube,’” Arez jokingly replied.

    Hiba spoke up, adding, “According to some reports on YouTube, I became a mother just six months after marriage, and Arez supposedly gifted expensive presents to my sisters.” Both emphasized that only Allah knows the truth, and they will have children when the time is right. Arez Ahmed also expressed his desire for Hiba to become the mother of their children.
    Hiba married fellow actor Arez in January 2022, after being in a relationship for some time.

  • Fardeen Khan returns to acting after 14 Years with Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’

    Fardeen Khan returns to acting after 14 Years with Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’

    Bollywood actor Fardeen Khan is coming back to movies after not being in them for 14 years. He’s in a new movie by filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali called ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar.’

    On Saturday, Netflix released a picture showing Fardeen Khan’s first appearance in the upcoming historical drama series, where he will play a character named Wali Mohammed.

    The caption said: “Wali Mohammed faces a tough battle between love and duty. He tries to balance what he wants with his duties as royalty. Fardeen Khan makes an amazing comeback as Wali Mohammed!”
    The show is about the courtesans of Lahore and life in the red-light district in old India. In the picture, Fardeen is dressed in old-fashioned clothes and has a mustache.

    Fardeen’s last movie was ‘Dulha Mil Gaya’. After that, he took a break from acting and stayed away from social media.
    The movie also features Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chaddha, Sanjeeda Sheikh, and Sharmin Segal.

    The summary of the series says: “In Heeramandi, where there’s a fight for power, a young heir has to pick between love and taking over. This shakes things up. The story is set in India before it became independent, during a time when people were fighting for freedom. It’s a test for the tradition of tawaifs (courtesans).”

    ‘Heeramandi’ is said to be a big story about love, power, revenge, and freedom. The filmmaker has been working on it for 14 years because it’s his special project. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Prerna Singh produced it, with Moin Beg credited for the concept. You can watch ‘Heeramandi’ on Netflix starting from May 1st.

  • Pakistani journalist Murtaza Ali Shah is on Indian hit list for covering Khalistan movement

    Pakistani journalist Murtaza Ali Shah is on Indian hit list for covering Khalistan movement

    A pro-Khalistan British Sikh organisation’s leader revealed that a well-known reporter of Geo and The News from London, Murtaza Ali Shah, received life threats from the Indian state for covering the Khalistan movement in Britain and other western countries.

    In an interview on the Sikh Channel Akaal TV, Sikh Federation UK’s leader, Dabinderjit Singh, revealed that London police are aware that Shah is facing life threats. The Sikh organisation also tweeted about the issue on X (formerly Twitter).

    Dabinderjit Singh, who is a retired civil servant, also said that senior reporter Murtaza Ali Shah is on the hit list in India due to his coverage of Sikh issues in London.

    “Murtaza Ali Shah covers Sikh issues for Geo TV but is not a Sikh. In particular, Murtaza Shah has been covering the Khalistan Referendum organised by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) in the UK, Canada, Switzerland, and Italy. He has been reaching to these places from London for coverage,” he said, linking his journalistic work to the threat.

  • Saba Qamar receives huge pile of gift, flowers on birthday

    Saba Qamar receives huge pile of gift, flowers on birthday

    Pakistani actress Saba Qamar recently celebrated her birthday with a mountain of gifts and flowers. She had a special party with her close friends including Sami Khan, Nadia Hussain, and Sonia Mishal .They made the day even more special for Saba Qamar by joining in the celebrations.

    At the party, Saba looked beautiful in a black dress. She smiled and laughed with her friends, making the day even more special. Saba shared some lovely pictures from her birthday celebration on social media so her fans could also enjoy the happiness with her.

    Here are the pictures:

  • Saba Faisal used to sew clothes for Maryam Nawaz, Kulsoom Nawaz

    Saba Faisal used to sew clothes for Maryam Nawaz, Kulsoom Nawaz

    Senior actress Saba Faisal revealed that she used to sew clothes for Punjab’s currentvChief Minister Maryam Nawaz and her mother Kulsoom Nawaz.
    In a recent Ramadan show hosted by Nadia Khan and Aijaz Aslam, Saba disclosed this detail from her past. A video clip from the show is circulating on social media where Aijaz Aslam asked Saba if she had ever run a business. She replied, “I used to run a clothes business before joining showbiz. I had a clothes factory where I used to sew clothes for Maryam Nawaz and her mother Kulsoom Nawaz.”

    She explained “When I moved to Karachi, I had to close my business. Before taking this decision, I thought about it for six months, did Istikhara, and prayed to Allah so that I wouldn’t regret closing my business later. After thinking for six months, I closed my business. Today, I have no regrets about my decision and I have never looked back at this business,” Saba Faisal concluded.

  • Dur-e-Fishan performs Umrah, shares photos

    Dur-e-Fishan performs Umrah, shares photos

    Popular Pakistani actress Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, known for her role in the hit drama “‘Ishq Murshid’ has been sharing moments from her spiritual trip to perform Umrah.
    Dur-e-Fishan chose Instagram to share her journey. She posted pictures with the caption, “Jumma tul wida ”.

    While receiving continued praise for her performance in the TV series ‘Ishq Murshid’, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem’s trip to Mecca has stirred up a lot of admiration from her fans.

  • Fawad Khan ,Sanam Saeed spotted at Atiqa Odho’s Iftar party

    Fawad Khan ,Sanam Saeed spotted at Atiqa Odho’s Iftar party

    As Ramadan nears its end, people continue to gather for Suhoor and Iftar, sharing blessings with loved ones.

    Celebrities are coming together for Suhoor, Iftar, and game nights. Atiqa Odho too hosted an Iftar dinner recently.

    Stars like Fawad Khan, Mawra Hocane, Mohib Mirza, Sanam Saeed, Asim Raza, Maria Wasti, Vaneeza Ahmed, Leila Zuberi, and others attended the event, delighting fans.

    Check out some pictures here:

  • I’ve signed a paper saying I won’t play Momo’s character anywhere else: Hina Dilpazeer

    I’ve signed a paper saying I won’t play Momo’s character anywhere else: Hina Dilpazeer

    During a recent Ramadan show, Pakistani actress Hina Dilpazeer, famous for playing the beloved character of Mumtaz, also known as Momo, in the popular sitcom ‘Bulbulay,’ revealed something surprising. She said she’s not allowed to play the ditzy Momo anywhere else. This includes not just on TV or in movies, but also at events or award shows. It’s part of her contract.

    Momo’s character is an older lady who’s sweet but forgetful. She often forgets names, even of her own family and everyday things around the house. Her mix-ups and funny mistakes are loved by viewers. When she messes up, she says “oof” and puts her hand on her forehead, which has become a famous reaction on the show.

    Talking about her situation, Dilpazeer said, “I have it written down that I can’t play this character (Momo) anywhere else. Yes, I did a commercial where I was asked if I could play Momo, and they said yes, but it was only for the commercial.”

    Apart from Dilpazeer, the main cast of Bulbulay includes Nabeel, Ayesha Omar, and Mehmood Aslam. The show debuted in 2009 and has become one of Pakistan’s most successful TV series. It holds the record for being the longest-running TV show in the country.
    Momo’s character has gained a big fanbase over time, becoming one of Pakistan’s most loved and well-known TV characters. Her funny timing and actions have made her popular with viewers of all ages, making Dilpazeer’s role a key part of Bulbulay’s success.

    Talking about Momo, she praised the writer Ali Rehman for creating such a great character and her funny chemistry with on-screen son Nabeel. Since they had worked together before, it was a lot of fun. “A lot of times, we had to do multiple takes,” reminisced Dilpazeer, “which would often irritate Khoobsurat (Ayesha Omar) because Nabeel, Mehmood, and I would constantly laugh at each other’s gestures and cues.”

  • Indian actress Hina Khan performs Umrah

    Indian actress Hina Khan performs Umrah

    Indian actor Hina Khan, known for her roles in TV hits like ‘Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai,’ is currently in Madina. She’s on a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia to spend the remaining days of Ramadan in devotion.

    On Instagram, Hina Khan posted pictures of her visit to Masjid-e-Nabawi and shared her experience of Iftar there. Expressing gratitude, she wrote, “Alhamdullilah. Ramazan 2024 I won’t say much, bus bulaawa tha Aur Kuch nahi..Mere Nabi (peace be upon him) ki Mohabbat Alhamdullilah..”

    To keep things positive, Hina turned off the comments under her post. She also shared several pictures on her Instagram stories, giving fans a glimpse into her spiritual journey.