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  • Nand returns with a bang and a new face

    Nand returns with a bang and a new face

    Forty odd episodes after Nand lost her mind, she has come back with a bang and brand new face.

    After ruining everyone’s lives and getting exposed Gohar (Faiza Hassan) got perfect retribution for her evil deeds – she lost her mind and started living on the streets following which audiences believed the drama was close to an end. But turns out the makers had other plans up their sleeves. They turned the drama into a Pakistani version of Star Plus dramas.

    After Saqib (Shahroz Sabzwari) found Gohar and had her admitted to the hospital, Gohar had an accident which destroyed her face and left her unrecognisable because of which she had to undergo reconstructive surgery.

    The surgery gave her a brand new face. According to details, Faiza is no longer part of the drama and has been replaced by Javeria Saud, who will now be playing ‘Nand’.

    In a recent interview, Javeria Saud revealed why she replaced Faiza and shared her experience of working in the drama.

    “It happens in life, man does many things and then leaves them. For many years I have left acting in a way that I haven’t worked with other production houses. I just worked in my own production house JS,” said Saud.

    “I last worked for a Humayun Saeed production in drama serial Anna and now 20 years later I am working on a Fahad Mustafa production,” she continued. “I really liked this character and Faiza has played it really well. She had some personal reasons due to which she couldn’t continue.”

    “When I was approached for the character, I talked to Saud about it and he told me to do whatever I want,” added Javeria.

    Read more – Three recent female performances in Pakistani dramas that left us shocked

    Nand is one of Pakistan’s most popular dramas particularly because of its storyline. The drama has been trending ever since it started. Faiza’s power-packed performance remained the highlight of the serial but Javeria has also done well as Gohar in the comeback episode of Nand.

  • ‘Time Out’: Ahsan Khan returns with a new talk show

    ‘Time Out’: Ahsan Khan returns with a new talk show

    Ahsan Khan, who is a pro as far as hosting shows is concerned, is coming back to our TV screens with a new show called Time Out with Ahsan Khan.

    Speaking exclusively to The Current, Ahsan shared that his new show is a “weekend celebrity show full of entertainment”.

    “The kind of stuff we are doing, the way we have designed the show is very very different from the run of the mill stuff you see on television,” said Ahsan. “It’s nothing like what has been done before in Pakistan. It has a new feel, new set and a few fun games.”

    “I think it will be very entertaining and enjoyable,” he added.

    When asked how he has not yet gotten bored with hosting, considering he also hosted the hugely popular Bol Nights with Ahsan Khan recently, the actor said: “Bol Nights was 40 minutes long but did not cover the entire lives of my colleagues and celebrities. A lot of them are very interesting and I would like to have them on my show again.”

    Giving a sneak peek into the show’s format, Ahsan went onto say that his upcoming show is different from his previous experiences.

    “We have introduced a few new games on the show, so we will be playing a lot. This new show also has a very different kind of feel to it which you’ll see when you watch the episodes.”

    “At the same time we are considering new people,” shared Ahsan. “We have so many celebrities. I mean if I interviewed around 125 people [for Bol Nights], we still have another 500 to go.”

    “I think there is still so much left to explore,” stated Ahsan. “So many of my colleagues have new things and projects happening in their lives which I would love to talk to them about.”

    Khan went onto say that he also plans to invite people from different walks of life on his show including sportspersons and other high achievers.

    Time Out with Ahsan Khan is expected to start in January. According to Ahsan, it is a “new year gift” from him to everyone.

    Meanwhile, Khan also has his hands full with various acting projects. He is currently shooting for his upcoming film Chakkar with Yasir Nawaz, Neelam Muneer and Javed Sheikh and his drama serial Qayamat also with Muneer is scheduled to go on-air in the coming weeks.

    When asked how he manages to balance acting with hosting, Khan said: “I love hosting as well as acting. I give all my projects my hundred percent.”

    However, he added that he takes time off, makes sure he sleeps well and spends time with his family to recharge.

  • Shehzad Roy has the funniest response to a Twitter marriage proposal

    Shehzad Roy has the funniest response to a Twitter marriage proposal

    Shehzad Roy received a marriage proposal on social media and the singer had a cheeky response to it.

    Fashion journalist Haiya Bokhari on Twitter had proposed to Roy saying: “Can someone convince Shehzad Roy to marry me? I promise I’ll never dip into his skincare items?”

    In response, the singer wrote: “Will try to convince him.”

    Roy is married to Salma Alam. The couple tied the knot in 2009 and have a son, Sikander.

  • What to watch this long weekend

    What to watch this long weekend

    Ah, the long weekend is here and with COVID-19 still posing a threat, time to kick back and binge-watch movies and shows while staying cosy at home. Here’s a list of new releases hitting streaming platforms this weekend.

    AK vs AK

    Termed a mockumentary (a film or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary), AK vs AK features Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap with Sonam Kapoor also putting in an appearance. The film’s official synopsis reads: “A brash film director (Kashyap, as himself) kidnaps the daughter of a movie star (Kapoor, as himself) and films the star’s desperate search for his daughter in real-time as his next blockbuster.”

    The film has received raving reviews and looks very different from what Bollywood usually has to offer.

    Read more – Anil Kapoor’s upcoming film ‘AK vs AK’ gets into trouble with the Indian Air Force

    The Midnight Sky

    George Clooney heads to the post-apocalyptic world in this new space drama for Netflix which he has directed himself. While the film has opened to mixed reviews, Clooney’s performance and getup in the film have been highly appreciated. The film is already trending at number one on Netflix Pakistan.

    Coolie No 1

    Featuring Sara Ali Khan and Varun Dhawan in the lead, Coolie No 1 is a remake of the 1995 film of the same name starring Govinda and Karisma Kapoor. The film is a through and through Bollywood masala film with colourful dances, sets and crass comedy. While it probably does not have anything new to offer, we’ll just sit through it to make comparisons and trash Bollywood for repeating the same problematic tropes and not coming up with anything new.

    Bridgerton

    Netflix’s big Christmas drop, Bridgerton has been described by several reviews as a period drama which sees Downton Abbey meets Gossip Girl.  Based on Julia Quinn’s best-selling romance novels, the show follows the powerful Bridgerton family as they navigate London high society in the 18th-century. According to reviews and critics, the series is fuzzy, romantic and highly bingeable but hollow at the same time. But if you’re a sucker for period romance, you’re bound to enjoy it – I know I will.

    The Undoing

    Though this murder mystery featuring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant is a couple of weeks old, it is totally worth the watch. The six-episodes series is gripping, intense and will have you on the edge of your seat as you guess who the killer is. And while it does drag at a few points, the stellar performances more than make up for it.

    What are you looking forward to the most?

  • Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fazeela Abbasi spotted at Naimal’s sister’s wedding

    Hamza Ali Abbasi, Fazeela Abbasi spotted at Naimal’s sister’s wedding

    Hamza Ali Abbasi was spotted with sister doctor Fazeela Abbasi at Naimal’s sister Fiza Khawar’s wedding Wednesday Night.

    The Abbasis are such a good-looking family.

    While Hamza looked dapper in a black shalwar kameez with a matching shawl, Naimal glowed in a beautiful blue-green floral dress by Nomi Ansari.

    Never forget your mask!

    Awww!

    Dr Fazeela was looking beautiful in a silver-grey dress. Her pictures with Hamza are breaking the internet.

    The nand-bhabi duo was also snapped together.

    VIDEO: Naimal Khawar heats up the dance floor on her sister’s wedding

    Meanwhile, the internet cannot stop likening the bride to Madhuri Dixit and Dr Fazeela to Katrina Kaif.

    Picture credits – Coffee Cloud Weddings, The Photoneers

  • Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan’s quarantine is all about glorious skies, candles and Noor Jehan

    Mahira Khan, who is currently in quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19, has revealed how she has been keeping herself busy during this time.

    “I have listened to old songs, read lots, written and written and written, watched some amazing films, smiled while thinking of life and cried too, lit candles and then re-lit some more every night,” shared the actor.

    Read more – Mahira Khan cannot travel without a candle

    She further said that she missed her son and loved ones dearly but “in my moments of pain and discomfort..I could only thank the universe for the life I have lived and continue to live. Every little thing – all the tender mercies and blessings.”

    “Alhumdulillah,” added Mahira, before thanking her fans and followers for their birthday wishes once again.

    Concluding her note, she said, “Here I am, sitting on top of a roof.. watching the sky in all its glory. Added Madam Noor Jehan’s Chaandni Raatein to it.”

    “‘We only truly die when we are forgotten’ – She lives every day and forever,” wrote Mahira. Noor Jehan’s 20th death anniversary was observed on December 23.

    Meanwhile, Ahmed Ali Butt shared a picture of himself with his grandmother on social media to remember her on her death anniversary.

    “Always in our hearts,” wrote Ahmed in the caption.

    Madam’s granddaughter, Natasha Ali Lakhani also gave tribute to her grandmother by dressing up like her in a white silk saree and similar makeup. She also shared a video of her mother and aunts talking about their late mother.

  • Fahad Mustafa says ‘Dunk’ is a tribute to victims of false allegations of sexual harassment

    Fahad Mustafa, in a recent interview, shared that the plot of Dunk revolves around false accusations of sexual harassment. Starring Bilal Abbas Khan, Sana Javed and Naumaan Ejaz, Dunk premiered on ARY Digital Wednesday night.

    Talking about why he decided to produce this drama, Fahad said: “95% cases of sexual harassment are genuine but in some cases, people are falsely accused, so we have to tell every kind of story.”

    “We [Big Bang Productions] have always tried to show different kinds of stories,” said Fahad. “We also made a drama Meri Guriya which told the story of [the rape victim] Zainab.”

    “As producer it is my responsibility to tell every kind of story and I believe people will enjoy watching this drama,” added Fahad.

    The actor-producer further said that his new drama depicts reality very closely and that Dunk “is a tribute to every victim who has been falsely accused of sexual harassment”.

    When asked about his opinion regarding Meesha Shafi’s harassment case against Ali Zafar, Fahad said: “I do not know much details about the case, but all I know is that Ali has suffered a lot at professional front, it Is a huge lose for Ali and his family.”

    Mustafa went onto say: “I think, brands should set an example by working with the people who have been falsely accused of sexual harassment.”

    Dunk had earlier stirred controversy for its problematic presentation of harassment in universities in the promos.

    The drama serial features, Bilal Abbas Khan, Sana Javed, Shahood Alvi, Fahad Sheikh, Tara Mahmood, Saifi Hassan, Salma Hassan, Kanwal Khan, Noman Ejaz, and Azekah Daniel. Written by Mohsin Ali Shah Dunk has been directed by Badar Mehmood.

  • Haris Rauf leads 2020 with most T20 wickets

    Haris Rauf leads 2020 with most T20 wickets

    Pakistani right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf has ended his 2020 with a bang, taking as many as 57 wickets and becomes leading wicket taker in the Twenty20 format.

    This year has been lucky for three pacers, which leads with Rauf taking 57 wickets in 35 innings. Shaheen Shah Afridi follows him with 52 wickets in hand, which he took in 37 innings and Mohammad Amir has also taken 42 wickets in 36 innings in the calendar year.

    Among Pakistan players, only Wahab Riaz was able to grab 60 wickets in 2019 and Azhar Mahmood took 60 wickets in 2013 and have claimed more T20 wickets in a calendar year than Rauf.

    Though the year has been very difficult due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Rauf has managed to show his class and skills. The 150 kilometres per hour speedster joined the National T20 side in January 2020.

    The 27-year-old recently took three wickets in the three T20I matches against New Zealand. He has also taken second most wickets in T20I this year.

    To celebrate his big achievement, Haris shared a picture of himself and Afridi chilling in New Zealand.

  • ‘Whatever’: Meesha Shafi hits back at trolls

    ‘Whatever’: Meesha Shafi hits back at trolls

    Meesha Shafi has hit back at trolls in the classiest possible manner.

    Sharing a picture of herself, in which she is tossing her head back, Shafi wrote: “Whatever.”

    When a Twitter user left a bitter comment under the picture, Meesha hit back with a sassy reply.

    Meesha also posted a photo from last year when she went to Lahore Session Court to record her statement regarding her harassment case against Ali Zafar.

    Highlighting the stares of people in the picture Meesha posted, a Twitter user recalled the time when middle-aged lawyers passed comments on them. Agreeing with the user, Meesha replied “Yup. That’s where women have to go. To explain being harassed while being harassed.”

    Meesha also gave a fitting response to a troll who write that he is trying to find the beauty and princess in a picture of the singer’s.

    Meanwhile, Meesha also lauded her lawyer Nighat Dad, who was recently the subject of online hate and trolling. Dad is representing Meesha in court.

    “Out of so many brave lawyers on my legal team who are fighting this long, hard battle, only the woman gets singled out, the woman gets smeared & maligned, the woman is attacked, the woman is snubbed during court proceedings. Says a lot about the attackers!,” Meesha wrote, adding that Dad is a queen.

  • Did Fahad Mustafa just shade Fawad, Mahira for going to Bollywood?

    Did Fahad Mustafa just shade Fawad, Mahira for going to Bollywood?

    Not sure if we heard correctly, but looks like Fahad Mustafa just shaded Fawad Afzal Khan and Mahira Khan for going to Bollywood.

    In a recent interview, the actor while talking about his stardom said: “Sab chalay gaye India or mein yahan reh gaya. Main superstar ban gaya. Koi tha hee nahi.”

    “Ab sab Turkey jayen gay. Main yaheen hoon,” he continued. “Turkey eik din visa band karay ga sab kay. Uss kay baad hum reh jayen gay.”

    “Believe in your audience. Believe in your people,” he added. “Apnay logon ko banao gay toh acha bhi lagay ga.”

    Read more – ‘It is not a threat’: Faisal Javed advises Fahad Mustafa to learn from ‘Diriliş: Ertuğrul’

    Later, Yasir Hussain agreed with Mustafa’s point of view, saying “Well said.”

    Fahad defends Jalan, Nand

    Meanwhile, Fahad has vehemently defended his drama serials Jalan and Nand..

    Defending Nand and Jalan, Fahad said: “People are watching Nand and Jalan. If they weren’t watching the dramas then they won’t be talking about it.”

    “I am proud of Balaa, Cheekh, Nand and Jalan. We can’t educate people with every drama but we do what we can. I try to attract people with unique titles of my dramas. That’s why my dramas have such titles. If Nand had another name, people might not watch it.”

    He continued: “This is the age of social media and people are watching ‘pocket films’. To keep the audiences engaged for 26 to 30 episodes, we try to make content that creates curiosity and keep viewers hooked.”

    Read more – ‘Jalan’ comes to a predictable end after 31 painful episodes

    Fahad then went on to say that people and critics should wait for a drama to end before passing their judgements and remarks.

    “People are talking and criticising them [Jalan, Nand] because they are recent dramas. Being the producer of these two dramas, I own and like both of the dramas. Poor or rich, everyone is talking about them,” stated Fahad.

    Concluding his remarks, the actor said: “I think this drama does not have any unethical content. If anyone didn’t like it, then they have mental issues.”