Tag: TheCurrent

  • Exclusive: How ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ made Shaz Khan’s childhood dreams come true

    Exclusive: How ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ made Shaz Khan’s childhood dreams come true

     In an exclusive interview with The Current, actor and director Shaz Khan revealed how his role in ‘Parwaz Hai Junoon’ helped him fulfill his childhood dream of joining the army. 

    When we asked if he ever wanted to join the army, Shaz Khan replied, “I had a dream when I was a kid. But as I got older, I think my dream came true when I did ‘Parwaz hai Junoon’.” 
     
      Although he didn’t end up in the military like his grandparents and uncle, his journey as an actor brought him close to that dream.

     
     But Shaz’s ambition doesn’t stop there. His upcoming film, ‘The Martial Artist’, where he serves as the actor, director, producer, and writer, is another testament to his drive and creativity. When asked how does he manage everything,

     Khan replied, “It’s a difficult job. But I had to do it because we were shooting in the state of Pakistan, so I needed a vision, and the vision came about ten years ago. So, I had to do it because of COVID and other obstacles. Next time, I don’t think I’ll be able to do all of this.”
     
      Shaz also discussed his intensive training for the film, saying, “I took four years of training. Because in the movie, we’re showing fight scenes like modern Mixed Martial Arts (MMA), just like it’s shown in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship), the big promotions.”

  • ‘We’re a colonised people’: Simi Raheal criticizes industry’s obsession with whitening injections

    ‘We’re a colonised people’: Simi Raheal criticizes industry’s obsession with whitening injections

    In an interview with The Current, Simi Raheal shared her thoughts on the industry’s obsession with fair complexion. “We are such ‘colonised’ people; the entire industry has changed its colour with whitening injections, and you are asking me this question,” she commented.

    Many celebrities now have significantly different skin tones compared to when they first started their careers, highlighting a trend in the industry.

    When asked are why are we colonised,
    Raheal said, “Our society isn’t aware, despite getting an education. An education doesn’t just mean that you can read ABC. Education means expanding your thoughts, seeing other people, accepting them, and enjoying their diversity. Till the time we don’t learn this, we will remain colonized.”

    The veteran actress is currently starring in ‘Umro Ayyar’, now screening in cinemas.

  • I made a mistake’: Saba Qamar on turning down ‘Love Aaj Kal’

    I made a mistake’: Saba Qamar on turning down ‘Love Aaj Kal’

    Many Pakistani actors have worked in Bollywood, but few received as much critical acclaim as did Saba Qamar.

    During an interview with The Current, she shared details of her professional journey, including turning down roles in Bollywood films such as ‘Love Aaj Kal’ alongside Deepika Padukone. Reflecting on her career choices, Saba opened up about the significant roles she declined before gaining recognition with ‘Hindi Medium’.

    Taking about her experience auditioning for Delhi 6, Saba said, “I even auditioned for Delhi 6, but my mother did not approve, as for Love Aaj Kal, it was my stupidity.”
    Discussing Love Aaj Kal, Saba revealed that she turned down the part because Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of the lead character overwhelmed her.

    Saba expressed, “I told her, since Deepika Padukone is in the film, I would end up as the second lead character and no one would even notice me, so I decided not to take on that role.”
    “After the film was released, I watched it with friends and realized it was a mistake not to take the role,” she added.

    Saba has become a household name, celebrated for her stellar performance in ‘Hindi Medium’ alongside the late Irrfan Khan.

  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s lost album to be released after 34 years

    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s lost album to be released after 34 years

    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s lost album to be released after 34 years

    After a 34-year wait, Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s album ‘Chain of Light’ is ready to mesmerize fans of the maestro. The album is scheduled to debut on September 20, 2024, seventeen years since his death.

    The qawaali king’s Instagram account stated, “Today we are very proud to announce the release of Chain of Light — a lost album by the late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan & Party. It will be released by @realworldrec on 20 September 2024.”

    The album will feature the great Nusrat himself along with eight other artists and will include a never-before-heard qawwali. The recordings took place in April 1990 at Real World Studios.

  • Atif Aslam sings ‘Allah Hu Allah’ for Ramazan 2024

    Atif Aslam sings ‘Allah Hu Allah’ for Ramazan 2024

    Atif Aslam may have numerous pop and romantic hits to his credit, but he always makes time for singing devotional songs.

    The superstar often recites naats and hamds, not only for his fans but also for himself and his children, a fact he confirmed in an interview. Reciting Kalam makes him feel peaceful and he even wishes to recite aazan someday in Makkah.

    Atif Aslam has sung Tajdar e Haram, Mustafa Jaan e Rehmat Pe Lakhon Salam, and Wohi Khuda Hai. This year, for Ramadan 2024, he worked together with Sarsabz and sang Allah Hu Allah. When you hear Atif’s mesmerizing voice against the backdrop of the stunning Badshahi Mosque, you’ll feel amazed.

  • Sarah Ali Khan narrowly avoids horrifying accident

    Sarah Ali Khan narrowly avoids horrifying accident

    Bollywood actress Sarah Ali Khan narrowly escaped from burning during a promotional event for a film.
    Sarah Ali Khan is currently busy with the promotion of two films, ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ and ‘Murder Mubarak.’
    She shared a new video on her Instagram, showing wax applied to her stomach.
    “When you are promoting two films, there is always some commotion. What can I do now? My stomach got burned, and I have to lie down. So everyone has to wait.”
    Sarah Ali Khan wrote in the post caption that the movie ‘Murder Mubarak’ will be out on Netflix on March 15, while ‘Ae Watan Mere Watan’ will premiere on Prime Video on March 21.

  • PPP’s Sarfraz Bugti elected CM Balochistan unopposed

    PPP’s Sarfraz Bugti elected CM Balochistan unopposed

    Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Sarfraz Bugti was elected on Saturday as the unopposed leader of the house in the Balochistan Assembly. The newly-elected chief minister got 41 votes.

    Bugti will take the oath today, with the swearing-in ceremony to be held at the Governor House at 3 p.m, where Balochistan Governor Abdul Wali Kakar will administer the oath.

    Sarfraz Bugti’s nomination was announced in the Balochistan Assembly’s session today.

    The former federal minister submitted his nomination papers after instructions from PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardrai and co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari.

    He is also supported by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders, including Nawab Sanaullah Khan Zehri and Sardar Sarfaraz Chakar Domki.

  • Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani pays touching tribute to late mom

    Hadiqa Kiani is a busy busy woman. Between singing, acting and philanthropy, our favourite superstar stays busy all the time.
    But not busy enough to not pay tribute to her late mother.
    Today is her mom’s birthday, but since her mom was born on February 29, so it’s a special day.

    Kiani took to Instagram to share photos of her mom.
    “Words cannot describe how much I miss my mother. Today we would have been celebrating her leap year birthday.”

    In the pictures, the singer can be seen hugging her mom in bed, posing alongside her when she was younger and celebrating a previous birthday.

    We hope her mother’s memory remains a source if comfort for Hadiqa forever.

  • Bushra Ansari’s heartfelt message to pet lovers

    Bushra Ansari’s heartfelt message to pet lovers

    Veteran actress Bushra Ansari often makes videos about her life to inspire her followers.
    She recently posted a video with a kind message for people who love pets.

    “I know a family with 29 pets. They eat special food, play with special toys, and even have special things. They always have someone ready to drive them around.

    They spend a lot of money on their pets. I think they could spend less and maybe adopt a child. It’s important to care for kids too.”

    She also talked about people who have adopted children and are giving them a happy life, specifically mentioning singer Hadiqa Kiani, who adopted a child.

    You can watch the video here:

  • Fawad Khan shares exciting news about new project

    Fawad Khan shares exciting news about new project

    Fawad Khan is a certified superstar but he is notoriously private and isn’t very active on social media.

    However, the actor recently shared the poster of his new project “Beat” on Instagram. In the caption, he wrote that the project is the story of every heartbeat that will be released soon.

    While he didn’t share many details about his new project, according to the poster, it will be released on March 1 with actors like Daniyal Naqvi, Irfan Janjua, Shahveer Jafry, and Junaid Akram starring alongside Fawad.

    Fans are wondering whether the new project is a web series or a film and on which digital platform it will be released.