Tag: PTV

  • Juggun Kazim opens up about her abusive first marriage

    Juggun Kazim opens up about her abusive first marriage

    The bubbly and happy-go-lucky Juggun Kazim may look perfect on TV, but she has faced some very tough times. She shared details of physical abuse during her first marriage, revealing how she was mistreated and why she kept it hidden for years. Juggun Kazim said during a recent appears on FHM podcast, “I was physically abused and tortured during my first marriage, which lasted for 1.5 years. I got married within a week of falling for my first husband, who raised his hands on me in the third week of our marriage.”

    Reflecting on her past, she added, “I ignored the warning signs, and that was a mistake. Abuse often starts with hurtful words. I should have taken action when he first hit me, but I was too blinded by his charm. I made a mistake by marrying him in secret, attracted by his good looks. When Noor Makhdoom’s story went public, my family discussed it, but I stayed silent, not wanting to draw attention to myself.”

    Kazim also said, “However, I was going through a similar nightmare. I thought I’d suffer the same fate as Noor Makhdoom. While I was seven months pregnant, he abused me and threw me out of the house. I’m grateful to the neighbors who helped me. Now, Hamza is now grown up, and Faisal has been a wonderful father to him. I’m thankful to Allah for His kindness.”

    A few months ago, Juggan Kazim was awarded the Presidential Civil Award ‘Tamgha-e-Imtiaz’ by the Government of Pakistan for her contributions to the media industry at the Presidential Awards ceremony on March 23, 2024. Juggun Kazim married Ahmed Tajik in 2004, but the marriage ended in divorce in 2005. She later married Faisal Naqvi in 2013.

  • ‘I rejected Bollywood offers, including ones from Raj Kapoor’: Sajid Hasan

    ‘I rejected Bollywood offers, including ones from Raj Kapoor’: Sajid Hasan

    Actor Sajid Hasan, well-known for his candid opinions and versatile roles since his PTV days, recently revealed in an interview with VOA Urdu that he had been receiving Bollywood offers for quite some time.

    “I was offered films by Raj Kapoor himself when I first started my career in dramas through Hasina Moin’s plays. But I turned them down, as I didn’t feel comfortable with the romantic genre. I was clear about my choices and didn’t want to compromise on the kind of work I wanted to do. Those films weren’t for me, and I’m glad I stood by my conviction.”

    Sajid Hasan has worked in drams and films appearing in popular dramas like ‘Dhuwan’ and ‘Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan’, and in films such as ‘Bol’ and ‘Actor in Law’.

  • Bushra Ansari has a funny request for Humayun Saeed

    Bushra Ansari has a funny request for Humayun Saeed

    Bushra Ansari is equally humourous on screen and off. Proof of this fact was the funny request she made to Humayun Saeed, showing she loves to keep things playful.

    She appeared as a guest in the ‘Zabardast’ show hosted by Wasi Shah, where she revealed hilarious things.
    “I’ve stopped Humayun Saeed from calling me ‘Aapa’. My husband is younger than him, so he should refrain from calling me ‘Aapa’ from now on,” she said with a deadpan expression.

    “I actually don’t mind being called ‘Aapa’, people say it with respect, and it’s better than being called Madam all the time,” she added later. “I was just joking around, it’s what I do.”
    Recently, Bushra Ansari admitted that she had married Iqbal Hussain, disclosing the couple’s long-term relationship. She is also part of upcoming drama ‘Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum’

  • PTV hasn’t made a good quality drama in 20 years: Yasir Hussain

    PTV hasn’t made a good quality drama in 20 years: Yasir Hussain

    Veteran actor Aurangzeb Laghari, who received the Pride of Performance award for contributing to Pakistan’s entertainment industry, revealed in a recent interview that he had to change careers because of the severe lack of acting opportunities. Multiple news outlets reported that Laghari has opened a furniture showroom in Lahore.

    In response to this news, Actor Yasir Hussain, took to social media to highlight the diminishing opportunities for drama actors who do not live in Karachi.

    The ‘Karachi Se Lahore’ actor shared his disappointment on Instagram. He reposted the news and wrote, “All the dramas are made in Karachi, and they don’t invite anyone from Lahore to join. PTV used to give work to people from all cities, but now they don’t.” He also criticised the channel for not producing good-quality dramas. “PTV hasn’t made a good drama in the last 20 years. It’s such a shame. Where are shows like ‘Tanhaiyaan,’ ‘Dhuwan,’ ‘Aangan Terha,’ ‘Waris,’ ‘Angar Wadi,’ and ‘Guest House’?”

    In the same interview where Aurangzeb Laghari revealed his new career, he also confirmed that he hasn’t found acting work because the industry has moved to Karachi. “All the main offices for channels are in Karachi. There is little work in Lahore, so I work very little,” said the actor. He added, “I feel like Punjabis aren’t given the same encouragement because we aren’t in the same city.”

  • Moin Akhtar left his wedding to attend THIS actor’s marriage

    Moin Akhtar left his wedding to attend THIS actor’s marriage

    Moin Akhtar left his wedding to attend THIS actor’s marriage

    You all know that the late great comedian and artist Moin Akhtar was one of the brightest shining stars in Pakistan, but did you know that he was also a very good friend?
    The actor wrote an incident in his memoir that cemented his status as the bestest friend to ever have.

    Moin left his wedding ceremony to attend that of his close friend Talat Hussain, who passed away yesterday.

    “I left my own wedding to attend Talat Hussain’s wedding without an invitation,” the comedian wrote in his memoir.

    The year was 1972. A young Moin was getting married on the same day as his friend and comrade Talat Hussain. “My wedding was on the same day that Talat Hussain wed Rakhshi. Although Talat couldn’t make it to my wedding, I didn’t need an invitation to attend his; our friendship had long surpassed the need for formalities, and I went directly from my own wedding celebrations to join in his special day.”

    Moin Akhtar also revealed that among their group of friends was a palmist who knew about astrology. Once the palmist said to Talat Hussain, “You should change your name, this name doesn’t suit you much.” And then he changed his name to ‘Farooq Jalal’, under which Talat Hussain worked in a film. The film was successful, but perhaps Talat Hussain liked his own name better.

    Talat Hussain passed away in Karachi on Sunday, May 26, 2024 after a long illness. The thespian was born on September 18, 1940. In a career spanning over six decades, he starred in many popular dramas and films, winning multiple awards, including the Amanda Award and Pride of Performance.

  • ‘I refused anti-state roles’; Sajid Hasan on Bollywood offers

    ‘I refused anti-state roles’; Sajid Hasan on Bollywood offers

    Veteran actor Sajid Hasan was invited as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt’s podcast ‘Excuse Me’.

    During the recording, Sajid discussed his relationship with Sahira and Rahat Kazmi on the ground-breaking series ‘Dhoop Kinare’, which was a major turning point in his career.

    He also discussed declining parts that would have encouraged an anti-Indian attitude.
    Speaking about the reasons behind his dislike of actors portraying anti-state roles, he said, “I’m disappointed with Tiger 3, which I’m currently watching, as it contains harmful stereotypes and biased content against Pakistan. I strongly dislike this approach and believe it’s unfair to actors. Even when I was new to the industry and faced pressure to play such roles, I’ve always rejected them. I believe our relationships with people from other countries should be respectful and positive, even if we disagree with their views. Moreover, I urge Pakistanis to appreciate the freedom we have, which was fought for by Quaid E Azam, and recognize the value of living without oppression, as I personally experienced suffocation during my time in India.”

  • Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Nabeel Zafar isn’t interested in playing father roles

    Actor, director and producer Nabeel Zafar was invited as a guest on the FHM podcast.
    During the podcast, the actor expressed frustration with the lack of strong and unique scripts in today’s dramas, and stated that he will only consider taking on a character if the script meets his high standards.

    Talking further about not working more in dramas and not portraying the role of an on-screen father, he said, “Nowadays, it has become a trend that when a film is not successful, its script is picked up and turned into a drama. We’ve essentially turned dramas into films, which is fundamentally wrong.”

    “I decline roles because I’m not interested in playing a father figure on screen. I’ve already become a father in real life, and I don’t want to portray a character who gets divorced and then remarries, or one who asks his son if he’s eaten. I can’t relate to such storylines, which is why I turn down drama offers.”

  • The Forever Father: why is Noor ul Hassan always playing dad roles?

    The Forever Father: why is Noor ul Hassan always playing dad roles?

    He’s the most loved father these days. Actor Noor ul Hassan plays the loving dad in dramas like ‘Ishq Murshid’ and ‘Khaie’ and has got everyone asking: Why the Papa?
    During an interview, he was asked a question about why he chose to play father roles while many of his fellow actors still played the hero.
    Hasan replied, “Can you believe it? I was only 28 when I started TV. Now I’m 52! Where did the time go?”

    “I like to keep things natural and don’t believe in dyeing my hair or getting fake hair. I prefer playing characters that suit my natural appearance, so I started taking up these roles,” he said.
    Hassan also spoke about the importance of the drama ‘Khaie’. “The drama has broken monotony, and it also ended up becoming Khalid Butt Sahab’s best work. Khaie showed the world that we can make Netflix-level projects, and we are not behind anyone when it comes to creativity.”

  • Marina Khan unhappy with Ishq Murshid’s awkward romantic scenes

    Marina Khan unhappy with Ishq Murshid’s awkward romantic scenes

    Marina Khan, a legendary figure in the industry, has garnered immense love and success both as a beloved star and a highly accomplished director. Recently, she has been actively critiquing the work of fellow artists and sharing her reviews of various dramas. On a recent show, she made some intriguing revelations.

    Marina shared her disappointment with the drama ‘Ishq Murshid.’ She said, “There’s this huge drama on television that I was loving, but now the team is dragging it, and I’m sad. I’m not a fan of this dragging practice in dramas.”

    Shahnaz Sheikh and Marina Khan, co-stars of the classic ‘Tanhaiyan’ said, “In the past, we used to run away from romantic scenes. We didn’t like working on them. But nowadays, the new stars are way more comfortable and they do very romantic scenes very intensely.”

  • Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Hussain redefine marriage age limits

    Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Hussain redefine marriage age limits

    Bushra Ansari, one of the most famous actors, writers, and singers in the industry, and Iqbal Hussain, a long-time actor turned successful Pakistani director, caught people’s attention in 2019 when rumors of their marriage spread in the media industry. Though they neither confirmed nor denied the news, they were frequently seen together at various events, including Nida Yasir’s brother’s wedding.

    Recently, Bushra Ansari posted a vlog on her YouTube channel discussing her second marriage to Iqbal Hussain. In the vlog, she introduced her husband to her YouTube followers, who had expressed concerns about her being lonely. Bushra Ansari and Iqbal Hussain also talked about a stigma in Eastern society where marrying an older woman is seen as wrong.

    Bushra Ansari said “Iqbal Hussain proposed to me while we were shooting for Seeta Bhagri. He said, ‘Since we both live alone, we should get married.’ Marrying him was a tough decision for me. Even though I had been divorced, I never announced it. It took me a year and a half to decide to marry someone younger than me. He had been divorced long before me.”

    Iqbal Hussain said, “Bushra Ansari’s family and friends helped me make this decision. They convinced her because Bushra wasn’t agreeing to it. Sumbul Apa, Neelum Aapa, Asma Abbas’s husband, all supported us greatly. Bushra Ansari also mentioned that Rubina Ashraf, Behroze Sabzwari, Badar Khalil, Sultana Siddiqui, and all her friends supported our decision. We also told our kids, who are abroad, about our decision to move forward in life, and they are happy about it.”

    Iqbal Hussain stated, “If two people have the option and there are no family clashes, they should choose marriage without making it a big deal. Additionally, society should normalize marrying an older lady.”

    Here’s the detailed interview: