Responding to the news which stated that the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has decided to allocate Rs50 million to renovate and restore the Kapoor Haveli and other historical buildings in Peshawar, Shaan remarked that the same should be done with Madam Noor Jehan’s house.
“Madam Noor Jahan’s house has become a plaza,” said Shaan. “Sad, our legends deserve it to.”
However, Vasay Chaudhry disagreed with Shaan’s suggestion saying that the legendary singer sold it out of her “own will”.
She Sold that house out of her own will ,where as the other house in question is a totally different story.
Shaan then said that the government should have bought her house and converted it into a museum. In response, Vasay said that the government honoured her in her lifetime and “buying her house (especially when she was not even in the need for money) doesn’t make sense, given the economic situation of our country.”
I disagree Sir, The govt commemorated her with Civil awards & other aclodes in her life time. It was her private property and Buying her house ( specially when she was not even in the need for money) doesn’t make sense , given the economic situation of our country.
Shaan later said that he believes that Madam Noor Jehan, Mehdi Hassan and Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan all should be given the same honour and that they are inspirational people.
I believe that madam Noor jehan museum will give inspiration to a lot of people who wants to know and learn the true voice of Pakistan . Like a soldier she fought along with her voice in wars Pakistan fought. And same goes for Mehdi Hassan sb , Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan sb♥️
It is being assumed that Shaan is referring to the house which was located in Liberty, Lahore. Noor Jehan reportedly sold that in 1997 to finance her treatment in the United States.
Ever since the assets of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s special assistants were made public, people have been questioning how Special Assistant to the PM on Information and Broadcasting in honourary capacity Lt General Asim Bajwa acquired his wealth.
Shaan stood up in defence of the official and said that he stands with him “for keeping the future of Pakistan secure and prosperous”. Shaan received a lot of flak for his comments following which he hit out at “bikay huway Twitterbaz (sold-out Twitterati)” for spreading paid propaganda.
Yeh sab bikay huway twitterbaz jo likh rahain hai negative about the pak army Laaaaaaaaaaaanat tum sab per jo paid prpoganda pehla rahay hain.. hisaab mangnay waalay zara hisaab to dain ..woh hisaab mangay jo apna hisaab de sakta hai…
Ending his arguments, Shaan requested his followers to also fight against the dangers that lurk.
Mulk ka dard or mulk ki hifazat Twitter per baith ker karnay waloon sai guzarish hai .kai un bahaduroon ki taraha kabhi watan ko Lahaq khatroon sai bhi Lar ker daikhain .taakay sirf Twitter per nazariyati honay ka or amal kernay ka farq Maloom ho sakay #PakArmyZindabad .
This is not the first time Shaan has been embroiled in a debate on social media. Earlier, the actor had sparked controversyafter he criticised the government for airing Turkish historical series Diriliş: Ertuğrul on PTV.
Following the deaths of legends Sabiha Khanum and Tariq Aziz, Farhan Saeed has taken the initiative to celebrate and honour the living legends of Pakistan. The actor-singer also requested his followers to join him in honouring them for their services to the country.
“2020 has been revelatory for so many reasons. A pandemic has pushed the world to its limits. Racial differences have sparked outrage and so many revered innocent souls have left us,” said the singer.
Remembering those who passed away, Farhan said, “In this uncertain age, we Pakistanis must not waste time in appreciating the Living Legends among us.”
He added: “I wish to honour their lives and cherish their presence among us, and I wish to express gratitude for sharing this world with someone of their stature.”
Please support me in my humble attempt to celebrate Pak’s #LivingLegends – those who have selflessly served our country. I invite you to be part of my ode to their excellence and unmatched dedication and join me in saying thank you to them for all they have done #PakistaniHeroespic.twitter.com/UCZeFbbNXd
Saeed has so far honoured four legends including Qavi Khan, Javed Miandad, Abida Parveen and Umer Sharif.
Writing about Qavi Khan, Farhan said: “As my first tribute to the #LivingLegends of Pakistan, I pay homage to Qavi Khan sahab, the legendary actor par excellence who has been serving the country since 1952.”
“I recently had the privilege of sharing the screen with him – both on television as well as in a film. Anyone who has worked with Qavi sahab would know his demeanour only commands the utmost respect. He is an institution,” he continued.
Farhan added: “He motivates younger actors by encouraging them to push the bar with each performance. To encourage us, Qavi sahab always tells us, we are better at what we do than his generation was. His wealth of experience is a guide book for those who have only just recently joined the industry.”
Celebrating the #LivingLegend that is Qavi Khan – an institution in his own right and an inspiration for us all!
Next Farhan, celebrated Abida Parveen, whose soulful voice has touched hearts across the world.
“Abida Parveen is globally recognised as an iconic representation of the Sufi genre. Her soul-stirring voice and melodies have long had listeners across the globe in absolute awe,” wrote the singer, adding: “As a person, Abida Ji embodies the very essence of Sufism. The few times I have had a chance to meet with her, I have witnessed first hand her absolute humility and respect for others.”
“Abida Ji is undoubtedly a source of pride and inspiration for every Pakistani. She has paved the way for generations to come and pursue their journey. I too take inspiration from her unmatched passion – her work has always been a major source of inspiration and motivation for me.”
Farhan then paid a rich tribute to comedian Umer Sharif, describing him as “an absolute showman for whom no specific place or audience is required to exhibit the versatility of his craft. He will undoubted have you laughing hysterically, anywhere and everywhere you meet him.”
“I can’t forget his very gracious advice: “Yeh log hain, tou hum hain – inko kabhi inkaar nahi karna“. His words have since been etched in my memory,” said Saeed.
Join me in celebrating the artist par excellence, the unmatched, Umer Sharif.
Farhan’s latest tribute was to “legendary cricketer extraordinaire – the one and only, Javed Miandad sahab“.
“I am grateful for the privilege of knowing Javed sahab off the pitch. He is friends with an uncle and is undoubtedly one of the most down to earth human beings I have known. He is a true friend and showers love and affection upon everyone around him,” said Farhan.
“Javed sahab, aap sada khush rahain, salaamat rahain, aabaad rahain. Pakistan kay liyay aap ki khidmaat ka bayhad shukriya.”
Earlier, Yasir Hussain and Shaan also honoured legends and thanked them for their services.
#Letsbringourprideback#PTV Qawee Khan sb such brilliance in his craft , and such humbleness in his personality. an institution from whom one can learn so much . We are indeed in your debt for your endless entertainment and services to the nation ❤️ #muchrespectsirpic.twitter.com/puzkXJ0nMz
After strongly criticising PTV’s decision to air the series, the actor in his latest social media post has praised the series and called it a “classic masterpiece”. He also thanked the creators, cast and technicians for making this “epic”.
To put things into perspective, it can be understood that Shaan is not against the series but is in fact against PTV’s decision to air the series as evident from the tweets below. The actor asserted that he is not against the drama but doesn’t understand why PTV charges a hefty amount to show foreign products.
Bhai mera etaraaz drama ya Turk sai nahee … ptv sai hai ..PTV hum sub sai 7 arab rs her saal laita hai… or banata kuch bhi nahee…
aap hamwatan hain hain is liyay phir bataa daita hoon. Etaraaz dramay per nahee ptv per dekhaanay sai hai.. is liyay kai woh 7 billion charge kerta hai hum sab sai or banaata ki has bhi nahee.. Aap Turkish state tv per Pakistani kuch bhi chala ker dikha dain plzzzz ..
I’m not against Turkish dramas plzzz for the last time understand that,I’m against the govt supporting imported content .. &giving local industry a thumbs down .. when pvt producers brought Turkish dramas the whole tv industry stood against it
Shaan had also appealed to Prime Minister Imran Khan to support the entertainment industry and stop cultural imports like these. It is pertinent to mention here that Shaan was also very critical of Bollywood films being released in Pakistan and had always voiced his dissent against them.
@ImranKhanPTI sir I believe in this economic crisis we were not supporting imports .then why cultural imports are open . Why Ptv showing imported dramas believe in your own talent and history .With your supportive policies we can bring on the entertainment map of the world
Diriliş: Ertuğrul is being aired on PTV on the recommendation of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Set in 13th century Anatolia and based on the struggle of Ertuğrul Gazi, father of Osman I – the founder of the Ottoman dynasty, Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending in the country ever since its first episode aired on the first of Ramzan. According to PTV, 133.38 million people have watched the drama series from April 25- May 14. PTV’s YouTube channel has also registered an exponential rise in its viewership with 5.65 million subscribers and episodes trending every day on the social media platform.
In an exclusive interview with The Current, Senator Faisal Javed Khan had revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.
The debate around the airing of Diriliş: Ertuğrul doesn’t seem to end.
After Shaan and Reema, Yasir Hussain has also come forward and urged PTV to make a historic drama using those artists and technicians who pay taxes to the country.
“Landy k kapray aur Turkey k dramay, dono hee local industry ko tabah kardein gay,” wrote the actor.
It appears that actor received criticism for his comments because, in a successive Instagram story, Hussain said that when someone’s father or brother lose their jobs to Turkish people, only then will they understand what he is saying.
Meanwhile there are some actors who have praised the series.
Great example of how to use television to spread what is good. My beloved Rasool Allah SAW was indeed Rahmat al lil Alameen…. Allah’s mercy upon mankind. pic.twitter.com/urqIKLSCGG
This tweet is in praise of Dirilis: Ertugrul. The Turkish dramas I’ve seen are generally all bingeable but I’m consuming an unholy amount of this show. Is it a GoT fix? The excellent cast & plot? The intrigue, the reverence for customs & traditions? All of the above?
Turkish historic drama series Diriliş: Ertuğrul has been trending ever since its first episode aired on PTV Home. Pakistanis are loving the drama series and it has become a sensation in the country to the point that PTV is now aiming to set a new record with the series.
In an exclusive interview with The Current, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Faisal Javed Khan revealed that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had gifted the drama series to Pakistan as a goodwill gesture.
While Pakistanis enjoy the Turkish series in Urdu on their TV screens, Reema has voiced her criticism against the government’s decision to air the drama on PTV. The actor supported her colleague Shaan’s comments and said that the Turkish series should not be aired on “our national channel”. Shaan had earlier remarked that the state-owned channel should we working towards uplifting the local entertainment industry and should not be spending money on imports. In response to Shaan’s comments, Senator Faisal Javed Khan had clarified that Ertuğrul was a gift to Pakistan from the President of Turkey.
While speaking on her Ramzan transmission, the actor said, “Our artists have raised their voice [against its airing]. Why is foreign content being aired on national television?”
“When you have plenty of local content and your artists are sitting at home, why is there a need to spend money and promote foreign content,” questioned Reema, adding, “It really hurts us. Because we’re the one paying taxes, not foreign artists.”
“Shaan nay haq ki awaaz uthayi hai.”
Reema’s guests Madiha Maqvi and Faisal Subzwari agreed with her comments and said that the government should promote local artists.
While the rest of the country is excited to watch Turkish historical fiction series Diriliş: Ertuğrul with Urdu dubbing on PTV, Shaan is disappointed with the state-owned channel’s decision to air foreign content.
Following Shaan’s comments, people jumped in to support PTV’s decision, but Shaan was not having any of it.
Bohat achee baat hai … magar hum kab tak maangay howay lafzoon sai apni khudi ki dewaar mazboot karain gai… Ptv should produce epics like this … where is the funding … no tamasha phir bhi paisa hazam ♥️
Meray khayaal main to bohat kuch bun sakta hai magar haqeeqat main itna bara project hakoomat kay interest kai baghyar nahee ho sakta . Meray Khail main to Chand per pakistani percham hona chahiye kya rocket khud bana loon ?
We each must play our role . My pockets are deep but enough to carry me through hard times as I would not want you to pay my bills .. but I pay my taxes … why not use that?
Shaan stood by his stance and asserted that PTV should fund projects of such magnitude, instead of spending money acquiring them.
like you are supporting now ? I’m not against anyone I’m pro my own .. ♥️ .. but the opportunity is not given as historical plays like this cost a lot it should be the initiative of PTV to do something
Ghalat nahee hai magar kahani kisi aur ki hai … yeh sab kuch pakistani kahanioo mai bhi likha ja sakta hai .. ptv should make dramas like this from the budget they have and no one knows where they spend it..
Who were making these kind of projects.. pls get your facts straight and actor is a part of the given script… he is not the producer … what has PTV made in the past 30 years? .. or any other producer till now?
When the debate got more heated, Shaan clarified that he is not against Turkish dramas but wants the government to support local content.
I’m not against Turkish dramas plzzz for the last time understand that,I’m against the govt supporting imported content .. &giving local industry a thumbs down .. when pvt producers brought Turkish dramas the whole tv industry stood against it
Shaan ended the debate by appealing to Prime Minister Imran Khan to support the entertainment industry and stop cultural imports like these. It is pertinent to mention here that Shaan was also very critical of Bollywood films being released in Pakistan and had always voiced his dissent against them.
@ImranKhanPTI sir I believe in this economic crisis we were not supporting imports .then why cultural imports are open . Why Ptv showing imported dramas believe in your own talent and history .With your supportive policies we can bring on the entertainment map of the world
Shaan’s latest venture Zarrar, which has been in the works for a few years now, was expected to hit cinemas this year but due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is likely that its release will be affected.
Renowned actor Shaan and singer Jawad Ahmed got into a Twitter feud which started with Shaan asking Jawad to put aside his political differences and work with Prime Minister Imran Khan in these testing times; and ended with Shaan referring to Jawad as a ‘born-again politician’ and taking a jibe at the fact that his party won no seats in the 2018 General Elections.
It all started when Jawad criticised PM Imran Khan for playing politics with the Sindh Government and caring more about the Corona Tigers than his people. Shaan, who has always vocally supported PM Khan and his initiatives, responded, “Thank God he is not corrupt. Where were you when we had corrupt people in power?”
Shukar hai corrupt nahee hain … or jab corrupt log power mai thay to aap kahaan thay?
Shaan further said that the PM is struggling and that everyone should play their part in helping the country rise.
Its ok to do politics but not by putting down others ..our PM is fighting struggling from inner threats support him or tell us what you can do for our nation . How can you help Pakistan rise ..Politics is not about who is better but who can make the country better .
At that point, Jawad did not directly respond to the actor but instead shared an old tweet in which he had explained why he criticises PM Khan and not those before him.
While Jawad did not responds further, Shaan continued to defend PM Khan and his policies under Jawad’s tweet.
I have nothing against his ideology.. but support your home team Pakistan .. let PM play his innings , guide &, support him give solutions do a debate .but let PM him feel the power of our trust so he can take bold decisions .. be a good sport and wait for your turn ..
Later, Jawad decided to respond to Shaan’s questions in a video message.
“I usually don’t respond to such comments and I really respect everyone from the showbiz industry, but the questions he raised require me to answer him,” Jawad said in the video. “When he asked me where I was when there was corruption, so I was exactly where you were. I was singing, I was in the industry.”
He further said that he was offered a position in PTI in 2013 which he refused.
“In 2018, I contested in elections. I’m a part of the said politics, therefore I can critique. Imran Khan is the Prime Minister, I have a right to criticise him.”
In response to Jawad’s video, Shaan wrote, “Dear Jawad, it’s good to know that you are a born again politician but the 2018 elections show differently. Brother, you need to build more trust on people so they would listen, believe and vote for you. IK is PM try working with him to build Pakistan together.”
Dear Jawad it’s good to know that you are a born again politician but the 2018 elections show differently .brother you need to build more trust on people so they would listen ,believe and vote for you. IK is PM try working with him to build Pakistan together. pic.twitter.com/cXYcRCyANe
Shaan did not end his support there. He further tweeted:
#truewarrior a man surrounded by an unfriendly parliament , opportunist loyals , enemies inside& outside, non supportive system,non supportive media ,A virus,poor economy, piles of past debt .yet he still fights for the people of Pakistan . May the will of ALMIGHTY guide him. pic.twitter.com/0IbwEzHcjC
But in the end he left his followers with some very profound words: “We have many leaders but only one hope. Pakistan – land of the pure.”
Let there be light ..of hope. May it always shine to unite us ,There is still hope for us if we R courageous enough to tolerate &, forgive each other so we can rise to a higher goal of building Pakistan together. We have many Leaders but only one hope #Pakistan Land of the pure pic.twitter.com/SmApX4Me8q
While a release date for Shaan’s upcoming spy thriller Zarrar has still not been announced, we know the film will be hitting the screens soon because the trailer for the film has dropped.
The three and a half-minute trailer boasts action-packed scenes which have been brilliantly shot and produced. The cinematography is top-notch and we’re pretty sure it’ll be a treat to watch on the big screen.
The trailer introduces Shaan as a special ISI-agent. We have to add here that Shaan looks suave as ever – the man hasn’t aged a day since Waar. The film is reportedly based on true events and captures fifth generation warfare and other threats that should be highlighted in mainstream media but are ignored. It has been written and directed by Shaan and also features Kiran Malik, Nadeem Baig and Adnan Butt among others.
In an earlier interviewwhile speaking about the film, Shaan had shared that “Zarrar is an action-drama which shows the current circumstances of the country.”
He added that Zarrar, his character, is a patriotic man who loves his country and wants to eliminate those elements which facilitate terrorists and terrorism in the country.
“It’s like a Bond film with a true story. Not a fauji sort like we have been seeing on our screens in past. It’s not like Waar or Yalghar. It’s a new breed of a spy thriller action genre, and we are planning sequels and prequel to the film in the future if things go well,” Shaan had further shared.
Shaan’s much anticipated action-thriller Zarrar seems to be inching closer to the finish line. The actor, who has been working on the film since 2017 shared a new teaser for the film which is scheduled to hit cinemas this year though a release date has not yet been specified.
The eight-second teaser doesn’t show much except light flashes, a bloodied Shaan and the line “Men die, wars don’t die.”
The film has been written and directed by Shaan, who also plays the lead role in the patriotic film. The action-thriller also features Kiran Malik, Nadeem Baig and Adnan Butt among others.
In an earlier interview, speaking about the film, Shaan has shared that “Zarrar is an action-drama which shows the current circumstances of the country.”
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According to Shaan, Zarrar is based on 90% true events and captures fifth generation warfare and other threats that should be highlighted in mainstream media but are ignored.
He also added that Zarrar shows a patriotic man who loves his country and wants to eliminate those elements which facilitate terrorists and terrorism in the country.
“It’s like a Bond Film with a true story. Not a fauji sort like we have been seeing on our screens in past. It’s not like Waar or Yalghar. It’s a new breed of a spy thriller action genre, and we are planning sequels and prequel to the film in the future if things go well,” Shaan had further shared.
