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  • ‘Men should learn to change’; Talha Chahour writes heartfelt note as ‘Mannat Murad’ ends

    ‘Men should learn to change’; Talha Chahour writes heartfelt note as ‘Mannat Murad’ ends

    Fan favourite drama serial ‘Mannat Murad’ ended on Tuesday. It told the story of Murad, played by Talha Chahour, an only son, facing a lot of pressure from his family. This made it hard for him to spend quality time with his wife, Mannat, played by Iqra Aziz, who felt ignored and wished for a more equal partnership.

    Murad’s mother and sisters wanted to protect him, so they gave him many responsibilities, which affected his relationship with Mannat.
    The show showed how some Pakistani men say they love their wives but struggle to handle responsibilities in their relationships. They often rely on their wives to manage everything for them.

    After the show ended, Talha Chahour shared a thoughtful message on Instagram in a detailed post.

    He wrote, “As Mannat Murad comes to an end, I want to take a moment to thank the audience/fans for giving it plenty of love. I had chosen this character to address an issue that does not let peace enter our homes. Men should learn to balance and alter their ways to maintain balance in their relationships despite their conditioning that tells them otherwise.”

    Talha acknowledged the challenges men may face in maintaining a balance in relationships post-marriage, attributing it to their “conditioning and the fears of single mothers.” He emphasised that open communication is crucial to keeping everything in place.

    “I know it gets hard for only sons to fight the influence of their immediate families on their married lives, but with clear communication, a willingness to observe/accept the realities, and giving due importance (not more, not less) to each of the relationships, a boy can navigate through life’s problems. I understand that it is also hard for single mothers to trust the companions of their sons, they might get insecure as well. But, may be by giving a lil space and focusing on our individual lives, we can all play our due part to make HAPPY HOMES,” Talha noted.

    The actor also expressed admiration for his co-actors and the entire team.He thanked his co-actors, director, and producer for their support.

  • ‘American Idol’ star Paula Abdul sues producer for sexual assault

    ‘American Idol’ star Paula Abdul sues producer for sexual assault

    U.S. singer, dancer and ‘American Idol‘ star Paula Abdul filed a lawsuit accusing British television executive Nigel Lythgoe of sexually assaulting her when they worked together on two popular talent shows, according to court documents.

    Paula Abdul, who rose to fame as a chart-topping singer in the late 1980s, alleged in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday that Lythgoe sexually assaulted her in an elevator during the early seasons of TV singing competition series ‘American Idol.’

    Nigel Lythgoe, the producer of several hit television talent competitions, allegedly groped her, and got physical without consent in a hotel elevator after a day of auditions for ‘American Idol.’ Paula Abdul tried to push him away and ran as soon as the elevator doors opened, court documents said.

    Reuters was not immediately able to reach Paula Abdul or Nigel Lythgoe for comment.

    Nigel Lythogoe denied the allegations, according to TMZ.

    “For more than two decades, Paula [Abdul] and I have interacted as dear — and entirely platonic — friends and colleagues,” he told TMZ. “Yesterday, however, out of the blue, I learned of these claims in the press and I want to be clear: not only are they false, they are deeply offensive to me and to everything I stand for.”

    According to court documents, Paula Abdul immediately reported the assault by Nigel Lythgoe, an ‘American Idol’ producer at the time, to her representatives but did not take action for fear of losing her job, the lawsuit said.

    Moreover, Paula Abdul’s contracts prohibited her from speaking out, the lawsuit said.

    Another alleged assault took place years later when Paula Abdul worked as a judge on ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ according to court documents. The star, 61, enjoyed renewed popularity in the early 2000s starring as a judge on talent TV series.

    The lawsuit alleges Nigel Lythgoe, 74, assaulted her on the couch of his Los Angeles home after a work dinner. Paula Abdul again firmly rejected him and “immediately left [Nigel] Lythgoe’s home,” court documents said.

    In the lawsuit, Paula Abdul levels other allegations at the entertainment industry mogul, including that Nigel Lythgoe once called to taunt her and said it had been “seven years and the statute of limitations had run” on the alleged assaults.

    The lawsuit alleged that the star also witnessed Nigel Lythgoe assault one of her assistants on ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’

    The lawsuit was submitted days before the Dec. 31 filing deadline established under the California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act. The legislation allows individuals to bring certain sexual abuse lawsuits that would otherwise have fallen outside the statute of limitations.