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  • Saba Qamar ‘calls it off’ with Azeem Khan

    Saba Qamar ‘calls it off’ with Azeem Khan

    Saba Qamar has announced that she has called it off with Azeem Khan due to many ‘personal reasons’, just a week after she had shared that she was getting married soon.

    “I have a very important announcement to make,” said Saba in a statement. “Due to a lot of personal reasons I have decided to call it off with Azeem Khan.”

    “We are not getting married now,” said Saba further. “Hope you guys will support my decision just like you all have been supporting me always, and I guess it’s never too late to realise the bitter realities!”

    “I also wanted to clear one important thing that is: I have never met Azeem Khan in my life we were only connected over the phone,” shared Saba, adding: “It’s a very hard time on me right now but as we all know ‘This too shall pass’.”

    Responding to Saba’s post, Azeem said: “She hasn’t written my side of [the] story and yes it’s my fault.”

    Earlier, in an interview, Saba had shared that she has found her soulmate and “if everything goes well, I will be tying the knot very soon.”

    She had also said ‘Qubool Hai‘ to Azeem when he commented under her post and said that let’s get married this year.

    Meanwhile, Saba’s colleagues including Hadiqa Kiani, Yumna Zaidi, Noor Bukhari, Adnan Ansari and Abdullah Sultan commented on her post to show support to her.

  • #BegumsforBegums: Pooja Bhatt sends love to Pakistani journalists

    #BegumsforBegums: Pooja Bhatt sends love to Pakistani journalists

    Pooja Bhatt has sent love to Pakistani journalists Mehmal Sarfaraz, Benazir Shah, Reema Omer and Natasha Zai for appreciating her latest web series Bombay Begums. The four journalists host the Aurat Card, a wide-ranging show which discusses everything from politics to Netflix, from a female perspective.

    “Thank you Begums. Loved this,” said Pooja, while responding to their review on the series.

    In another tweet, the Bollywood actor, while talking about the Pakistani journalists, said: “Asli Begums toh yeh hain!”

    The actor also coined the hashtag ‘#BegumsforBegums’ for the hosts of the Aurat Card.

    Bhatt also thanked fashion designer Deepak Perwani for appreciating her performance, saying: “Thank you my friend. Means so much coming from you.”

    Featuring Shahana Goswami, Amruta Subhash, Plabita Borthakur and Aadhya Anand besides Bhatt, Bombay Begums is a series about five women from different parts of society trying to get ahead in modern Mumbai, formerly called Bombay. Bhatt plays Rani in the series, who is the CEO of The Royal Bank of Bombay. A former bank teller from Kanpur, Rani is a self-made woman who has seen the dark side of life. The show deals with a variety of issues faced by women, including menstruation, menopause, sexual harassment, fertility issues and infidelity.

    The show earlier ran into controversy after India’s National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) demanded a ban on the show for normalising minors indulging in casual sex and drug abuse and objected to a scene showing “minors having cocaine”.

    Bombay Begums released on International Women’s Day (March 8) on Netflix and was trending at the number one spot in Pakistan for a few weeks.

  • Usman Mukhtar ties the knot

    Usman Mukhtar ties the knot

    Usman Mukhtar, who won hearts as Dr Haris in Sabaat, has tied the knot in an intimate nikkah ceremony in Islamabad.

    Announcing the news on social media, Mukhtar shared pictures from the nuptials and introduced his wife.

    “Dear world, I married this amazing woman today in a small socially distant gathering,” said Usman. “Our big day was supposed to be on April 2, but due to the lockdown restrictions, we had to pull it back.”

    The actor further said: “Zunaira Inam Khan. Thank you for making me the luckiest man on earth.”

    “I haven’t felt such happiness in a very long time. You’ve stood by me in the moments I was down and amplified the happy moments. Been my rock and my support. I am blessed.”

    While the groom looked dapper in a white and gold embroidered kurta shalwar, the bride looked radiant in a light pink and gold ensemble.

    Mukhtar’s co-stars and others from the entertainment industry including Aiman Khan, Ameer Gilani and Shahzad Shaikh sent their good wishes to the newlyweds.

    Wishing the happy couple all the best for the new chapter in their lives.

  • Shah Rukh Khan teases fans in witty #AskSRK session

    Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has a fine sense of humour and we often witness it in his interviews, public appearances and interactive sessions on social media.

    After a long break, the actor recently held an #AskSRK session on Twitter during which he teased fans about his upcoming projects, gave some hilarious responses and shared some words of wisdom before going back to “doing more of nothing”.

    SRK, who has not been seen on the big screen since 2018 in Zero, told fans that he is working on his next film and that all his upcoming films will feature him.

    “Bhai bana raha hoon…bana raha hoon,” said the megastar when asked when he will be seen on the big screen.

    Replying to another user, SRK said: “Jaldi jaldi shooting karta hoon. Don’t worry.”

    When a fan asked him when he will be announcing his next film, SRK said: “Announcements are for airports and railway stations my friend…movies ki hawa toh khud ban jaati hai.”

    It is pertinent to mention here that on New Year, SRK, in a quirky video, had promised fans that he will return to the big screen in 2021. As per details, SRK will be part of the action-thriller Pathan, alongside Deepika Padukone and John Abraham.

    Meanwhile, SRK also shared some words of wisdom, advising a fan to mix passion and stability and that age is just a number.

    During the session, Khan also revealed his favourite Aamir Khan movies. His list includes Raakh, Qayamat Say Qamayat Tak, Lagaan and 3 Idiots.

    The actor also shared that he has never been good at multiple-choice questions and that he hopes his Indian Premier League (IPL) team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) wins this year because he wants to drink coffee in the trophy cup.

    Check out some other hilarious responses by King Khan here:

  • ‘Our industry is very hypocritical,’ says Yasir Hussain

    ‘Our industry is very hypocritical,’ says Yasir Hussain

    Yasir Hussain has addressed all controversies surrounding him and has opened up on why he feels he ends up in one.

    Speaking to BBC Urdu, Yasir said: “Our industry is very hypocritical – it has always been. The actors in our industry are hypocrites. Whenever I get into a controversy, they call me. Why do they call me? Who are they to talk to me about the controversy if I have done something right or wrong? They talk to me for like 15 minutes over a phone call and then just hang up.”

    “Why don’t they speak about it on social media and say they support me?,” questioned Yasir, adding: “They will not because they know if they will support me or say that they support my point of view, they will get bashed as well. I don’t care about the backlash, but they do.”

    Talking about his “controversial” comments, Yasir asked why don’t people question the talk show hosts or the channels for asking silly questions.

    “I went on a show and was asked some controversial questions. They told me that if I will not answer the questions then I have to drink some spicy drinks. I had no other option but to answer those questions – it was either that or I give myself a stomach ulcer. I even took my name or their name to play safe but they told me saying that taking our or your name is not allowed. So I had to take some names.”

    The actor further said: “I took Azfar Rehman’s name because I knew he won’t mind as he is one of my closest friends in the industry. Even he said in an interview that I am overrated. This is because we know each other and we won’t mind passing such comments on each other.”

    “Why am I always wrong? Why aren’t the hosts, the producers or makers of those shows are not wrong?,” asked Yasir.

    “People say that I am controversial and share only controversial stuff. I also share good things but no one shares that,” said Yasir. “No one talks about my good things, they only share my controversies because they know that no one will read anything which is not masalaydaar.”

    Meanwhile, talking about his comments on Diriliş: Ertuğrul being aired on Pakistan Television, Yasir said that he was not against the series being aired but was pushing for a joint production venture between the two countries.

    Hussain is well known for speaking his mind and passing statements which often evolve into controversies. Recently, his comments on a television show erupted a clash between him and Shahroz Sabzwari. When Yasir was asked to name an actor who should have stayed on television instead of doing films, the actor had named Shahroz.

  • Sheheryar, Humaima, Asad Siddiqui to share the screen in Sakina Samo’s ‘love story’

    Sheheryar, Humaima, Asad Siddiqui to share the screen in Sakina Samo’s ‘love story’

    Sakina Samo, who was recently honoured with the Pride of Performance has announced that her next film will be a love story set in interior Sindh and will feature Sheheryar Munawar, Asad Siddiqui and Humaima Malick in the lead.

    “By the grace of Allah, I am able to announce some details about my next film,” said Sakina in the announcement. “I am so pleased to say Sheheryar Munawar Siddiqui and Asad Siddiqui (not related) are confirmed cast members.”

    In a successive post, the veteran actor and director revealed the female lead and some additional details about the film.

    “And here is our leading lady, the talented Humaima Malik,” shared Sakina, adding: “I’m humbled and proud to be directing a story set in interior Sindh. All I can say at this point is it’s a love story inspired by true events and characters.”

    “It’s a script that I’ve been mulling over for decades, finally I’ve put pen to paper,” she shared further.

    Though Sakina did not share further details, The Current’s sources have revealed that Sheheryar and Humaima will be paired opposite each other.

    The rest of the cast is yet to be finalised and shooting for the project will begin sometime in October.

    Meanwhile, the lead cast also expressed their excitement over their upcoming film on social media.

  • ‘Pehli Si Muhabbat’ brilliantly discusses the importance of consent in marriage

    ‘Pehli Si Muhabbat’ brilliantly discusses the importance of consent in marriage

    Pehli Si Muhabbat may not be high on masala and is developing slowly, rather at a snail’s pace, but it certainly comes with a strong message. The latest episode of the drama (Episode 9) sheds light on a topic often overlooked in Pakistani dramas – the importance of a woman’s consent in marriage.

    Aslam (Sheheryar Munawar) and Rakshi (Maya Ali) have finally started telling family members about their love for each other and their desire to marry. Aslam has broken off his engagement with Bushra (Hina Afridi) and has let his Mamu know that he cannot marry her. On the other hand, Rakshi’s father Faizullah (Shabbir Jan) has decided to finalise Rakshi’s rishta with his friend’s son. When he tells his wife Nargis (Rabia Butt) of this, the conversation that follows needs to be broadcast everywhere loud and clear.

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    When Faizullah tells his wife that in their riwaj and culture, girls are not consulted before their own marriage, Nargis says: “Allah nay auraton kay baaray main jo ahkamat diye hain na, unkay baaray main bhi thora sa jaan lo. Waisay tum mard bhi na baray theek ho. Deen bhi sirf mardon ka rakhtay ho. Nikkah say pehlay Allah nay beti ki marzi janana zaruri kiya hai.”

    In response, Faizullah dismisses Nargis’ comments, saying that she doesn’t know anything.

    “Allah ki kitaab na humain bhi parhayi jaati hai Faizullah. Bismillah aur Ameen toh humari bhi hoti hai,” adds Nargis before leaving Faizullah to reflect on her words.

    In a country where women are often overlooked in the rishta process and told that the elders (read: men) in their family decide their future, such scenes and conversations give the audiences food for thought and can enable the wheels of change. It is also refreshing to watch this on-screen because most dramas paint those women wanting to marry of their choice as besharam (shameless) and wanton with their end also usually terrible.

    Kudos to Faiza Iftikhar for these brilliant dialogues and to Anjum Shehzad for wonderfully executing the scene. Butt has been a powerhouse of talent throughout the episode, conversing through her eyes and body language and delivering one blazing scene after another – whether it was her conversation with Faizullah, confrontation with Niggi Apa or the way she handled Rakshi.

    Another person who is really standing out in the drama is Munawar. Sheheryar has owned Aslam to the very core and the scene in which he gives Niggi Apa a taste of her own medicine makes you cheer on him.

    Now that Aslam and Rakshi’s secret is out in the open, it will interesting to see what happens next. All I hope is that the drama starts moving faster else audiences will lose interest.

  • Teen receives table after he orders a cheap iPhone online

    Teen receives table after he orders a cheap iPhone online

    A teenager was left gobsmacked after he ordered a cheap iPhone online, which actually turned out to be a massive iPhone-shaped table.

    As per details, the teen from Thailand, had been excited when he stumbled upon what seemed to be a great deal for one of Apple’s beloved iPhones.

    While the shipping costs were a bit higher than he had expected, he couldn’t say not to what he thought was a total bargain. Unfortunately for him, he got a new bit of furniture instead of a brand new iPhone.

    The teen shared his story on social media, and it was clear to see he must have noticed something was wrong as soon as the package arrived.

    Instead of getting a phone-sized parcel, he was greeted with a cardboard box that measured a good few feet in length.

    When he unpackaged the item, he realised that he hadn’t actually ordered one of Apple’s phones, but a large iPhone-shaped table.

    According to the reports, the shopper later admitted he hadn’t checked the details of his order as closely as he probably should have.

    The story quickly gained a lot of attention on social media, as many people used it to warn others that they need to shop with care when buying items online.

    It is not yet known whether the teen attempted to return his phone-shaped table after realising his mistake.

  • Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners drop a new song ‘Yaad’

    Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners drop a new song ‘Yaad’

    After Tum Tum, Asim Azhar and the Young Stunners have collaborated again for another song titled Yaad. The song which released less than 24 hours ago is already trending at number six on YouTube Pakistan.

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    Yaad has been written, composed and sung by Asim while the Young Stunners have added the rap to the song. The music video has been directed by Asim Hussain and produced by Nafeel Ali.

    The song also caught the attention of music maestro Yasir Jaswal, who praised the singers, saying: “Loving the song and the vibe.”

    Check out the song here:

  • Saba Bukhari says senior actors promote nepotism, discourage newcomers

    Saba Bukhari says senior actors promote nepotism, discourage newcomers

    Aspiring actor Saba Bukhari, who is also part of TV One’s Dil Na Umeed Toh Nahi, has alleged that senior actors only promote their children and discourage newcomers.

    In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, the actor opened up about her difficult experiences in the industry, saying: “Sometimes senior actors also give tough time to newcomers.”

    Recalling her encounter with a senior actor, Bukhari said: “A senior actress was sitting beside me while we were waiting for our next scene and she said samajh nahi aata zara sa chehra hota nahi hai or aa jati hain moun utha kar.”

    Bukhari further said: “Some senior actors have also advised me to leave the acting profession altogether.”

    “They say that there is no nepotism in the industry, this is not true at all,” said Saba. “These senior actors and their family members are in the field and they promote their children and show their work. This is what my son/daughter is doing or have done.”

    “After hearing that girls like me can not survive in the industry, I kept wondering if I should continue working in this profession or not,” lamented Bukhari.

    Earlier, in a social media post, Bukhari had opened up on her harrowing experiences with the casting couch and shared the advice she got from different ‘men’ and ‘directors’ in the industry and how those words broke her from inside.

    Faryal Mehmood, in a recent interview, had also talked about the casting couch in Pakistan and asserted that it exists.