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Oscars 2022 Winners: Deaf actor Troy marks a historic win at Academy Awards

94th Academy Awards kick started in Los Angeles, United States (US) on March 27, 2022. This time, the prestigious award ceremony also celebrated a win for a differently-abled actor however it also witnessed violence on the stage of Academy Awards 2022.

American actor, Troy Kotsur has made history for the first time as a deaf male actor to win Academy Awards 2022 for Best Male Actor in Supporting Role in ‘CODA'(Child of Deaf Adults).

Oscar-winning Korean actress, Youn Yuh Jung, presented the award to Troy Kotsur. He received heartfelt support from Yuh Jung who used sign language to announce his name as the winner. He got a standing ovation and applause in sign language from the audience.

Troy Kotsur made an emotional speech and dedicate the award to his father.

The actor said, “My dad, he was the best signer in our family, but he was in a car accident and he became paralyzed from the neck down and he no longer was able to sing. Dad, I learned so much from you. I’ll always love you. You are my hero.”

CODA also took the award for Best Picture in Oscars 2022 which is a historic win for the deaf community.

American actor, Will Smith also sparked a controversy when he slapped comedian Chris Rock on the stage because the comedian made a joke about Smith’s wife, Jade Pinkett Smith.

Rock made a joke about Jade Pinkett Smith starring in “G.I. Jane 2” because of her baldness while announcing the best Documentary Feature. He was referencing the 1997 movie, G.I Jane in which Demi Moore portrayed a character with a shaved head. Pinkett Smith has a medical condition, alopecia which causes hair loss.

British-Pakistani, Riz Ahmed also bagged the first oscar award along with director/writer Aneil Karia for the Best Live-Action Short Film, The Long Goodbye. Riz Ahmed is the co-writer and also starred in the short film.

Here is the full list of winners of the Academy Awards 2022:

BEST PICTURE
CODA

BEST DIRECTOR
Jane Campion (The Power of the Dog)

BEST ACTRESS
Jessica Chastain (The Eyes of Tammy Faye)

BEST ACTOR
Will Smith (King Richard)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Ariana DeBose (West Side Story)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Troy Kotsur (CODA)

BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Cruella (Jenny Beavan)

BEST SOUND
Dune

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE
Dune

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY
CODA

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
Belfast

BEST ANIMATED SHORT
The Windshield Wiper

BEST LIVE-ACTION SHORT
The Long Goodbye

BEST FILM EDITING
Dune

BEST MAKEUP AND HAIRSTYLING
The Eyes of Tammy Faye

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Encanto

BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE
Summer of Soul

BEST DOCUMENTARY SHORT
The Queen of Basketball

BEST ORIGINAL SONG
No Time to Die

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Dune

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE
Drive My Car (Japan)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
Dune

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
Dune

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March 28, 2022
Bye Bye Buzdar?: No-trust motion submitted against Punjab CM Usman Buzdar

The Opposition submitted a no-confidence motion against Chief Minister (CM) Punjab Usman Buzdar in the Punjab Assembly today (March 28).

A total of 126 lawmakers from the Opposition parties have signed the no-confidence motion against Buzdar, said Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) Rana Mashood, adding that 119 members signed the requisition for a session.

Copy of the no-confidence motion against CM Buzdar

The speaker is bound to summon a session within 14 days of the submission of the no-trust motion. CM Punjab can no longer dissolve the Assembly after the submission of a no-confidence motion against him.

It is pertinent to mention here that on March 8, the Opposition submitted a no-trust motion against Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan in National Assembly, which is likely to be tabled today in a crucial NA session.

March 28, 2022
Confirmed: Sajal Aly-Ahad Raza Mir are now divorced, will focus on career for now

Former celebrity couple of actors Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir is now legally divorced as reported by senior journalist Amna Isani. The Yaqeen Ka Safar pair parted ways after two years of marriage.

Although they are still following each other on social media.

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According to sources the duo will be now getting busy with their work commitments.

Their separation rumours emerged ever since the Ahad skipped Sajal’s younger sister, Saboor Aly’s wedding in Karachi and instead attended a wedding in Dubai.

Netizens became even more concerned after Ahad remained absent from the promotions and premiere of Khel Khel Mein.

Recently the Sinf e Aahan star removed her husband Ahad’s name from her Instagram. From Sajal Ahad Mir, the Mom diva has gone back to being Sajal Ali on her Instagram handle.

The Aangan duo tied the knot on March 14, 2020, in an intimate Nikkah ceremony in Abu Dhabi.

Producer and Humayun Saeed’s sister in law Sana Shahnawaz cheered Sajal on her Instagram stories after the latest development.

Recently during the promotions of her film, Sajal indulged in an exclusive chat with The Current.

March 28, 2022
‘Shah Rukh kept his distance from Hrithik’: Karan Johar opens up about egos and negativity on K3G’s sets

Bollywood director Karan Johar has recently spilled the beans on the real equation between the cast on the sets of his blockbuster movie Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham.

While opening up about the negativity on K3G’s set, Karan mentioned in his autobiography An Unsuitable Boy, that the atmosphere on the sets of the movie was not at all welcoming. The director also revealed that actors Shah Rukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, and Kajol were keeping their distance from Hrithik Roshan, after the latter’s mega-success in Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.

Talking more about the incident a quote from Karan’s book read, “It was unfair because he was too junior, and Shah Rukh was already such a big star. But that was a phase when one or two of Shah Rukh’s films had gone wrong and the media had started projecting Hrithik up there.”

He continued, “The negativity that crept in was not justified or correct, and it was really sad. I felt Hrithik was the only one during the course of the shooting who needed a little hand-holding. See, the Bachchans didn’t have that equation with him. Shah Rukh was a bit distant at that time because of everything that was happening. Kajol was Team Shah Rukh.”

Karan, explaining how he had to make Hrithik more comfortable throughout the shoot said, “I felt I needed to hold his hand a bit. And we developed a really good friendship. We got close to each other he was a bit of a lost child in this whole lot. And Hrithik, anyway, is slightly awkward around people. He’s not the most people-friendly person. Now he’s become a lot better.”

Karan is currently working on his next project Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, starring Ranveer Singh, Alia Bhatt, Dharmendra and Jaya Bachchan. The movie is set to release on 10th February 2023.

March 28, 2022
‘Lost home, hud hoti hai’: Female celebrities react to Sajal and Ahad’s controversial divorce

Female celebrities like Fatima Effendi and Maaya Khan have shared their stance on social media about Sajal and Ahad’s divorce.

Actor Fatima highlighted that the society makes it a more difficult process for a couple.

Host Maaya Khan stated that the pair lost their home and hope in their relationship.

Former celebrity couple of actors Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir is now legally divorced as reported by senior journalist Amna Isani. The Yaqeen Ka Safar pair parted ways after two years of marriage.

You can get exclusive details in our new show, Maslay Aur Masala:

Recently during the promotions of her film, Sajal indulged in an exclusive chat with The Current.

March 28, 2022
Video: Audience chants ‘Sajal-Sajal’ as Ahad Mir appears on Dubai Expo 2020’s stage amidst divorce news

Actor Ahad Raza Mir made an appearance on the stage of Dubai Expo’s stage for an interaction with the live audience, however to his surprise, the audience chanted his former wife Sajal Aly’s name.

The Sammi star can be seen turning slightly embarrassed.

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He delivered a speech on the stage.

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Former celebrity couple of actors Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir is now legally divorced as reported by senior journalist Amna Isani. The Yaqeen Ka Safar pair parted ways after two years of marriage.

You can get exclusive details in our new show, Maslay Aur Masala:

Netizens gave a polarising response to the video.

Recently during the promotions of her film, Sajal indulged in an exclusive chat with The Current.

ALSO READ: Confirmed: Sajal Aly-Ahad Raza Mir are now divorced, will focus on career for now

March 28, 2022
‘Hurtful’: Faizan Sheikh reacts to Sajal-Ahad’s ‘difficult space’ amidst divorce news

Actor and host Faizan Sheikh has reacted to the divorce news of former celebrity couple of actors Ahad Raza Mir and Sajal Ali.

“We really need to learn and understand when and what to ask. Someone can be in a very difficult space to answer your silly questions & comments, especially when it’s about something very personal and hurtful like a divorce,” he said.

Former celebrity couple of actors Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir is now legally divorced as reported by senior journalist Amna Isani. The Yaqeen Ka Safar pair parted ways after two years of marriage.

You can get exclusive details in our new show, Maslay Aur Masala:

Recently during the promotions of her film, Sajal indulged in an exclusive chat with The Current.

Earlier, while talking about the justice system of Pakistan, Faizan said that people in our country cannot get justice without influence, adding: “Start hanging the animals. Start punishing them. Set an example. Before it is too late.”

Read More: ‘Hangover kabhi kabhi zyada bhi hojata hai’: Faizan Sheikh lashes out on Abeer Rizvi.

On the work front, the actor is currently hosting season 2 of The Mazedaar Show.

March 26, 2022
PTI ministers meet PML-Q leadership to deliver PM Khan’s ‘important message’

Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Defense Minister Pervez Khattak had a meeting with Punjab Provincial Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and his son Minister for Water Resources Moonis Elahi.

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) delegation met the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) to convey a message from Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

A notification/statement of the meeting was issued. According to the statement, Member National Assembly (MNA) Tariq Bashir Cheema informed the federal ministers of the problems they have been facing for the last three and a half years while discussions were also held to resolve the issues.

Pervaiz Elahi said that regarding the meeting, the party will take President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain into confidence and the next meeting will be held in Islamabad soon.

March 26, 2022
‘Not invited, not going, haven’t met PM Khan for a year’: Chaudhry Nisar

Estranged Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party member and former Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan has denied meeting Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan recently.

In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, Khan explained that since the last three or four days, he has been in his village in Chakri. He said he had not met the PM last week or last month or even last year.

“I don’t meet anyone secretly. Imran Khan is my friend from Aitchison College but our politics is very different.”

“I have not received an invitation to attend the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) jalsa on March 27 nor am I attending it,” said Nisar.

Earlier it was reported that PM Khan said he met Chaudhry Nisar. “I have had an association with him [Chaudhry] for the last 40 years,” he revealed, adding that Nisar will be “taking all political decisions himself”.

March 26, 2022
Voting on no-confidence motion expected on April 3 or 4 : Sheikh Rasheed

Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed has said that voting on the no-confidence motion against oust Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will take place on April 3 or 4.

The federal minister’s comments came during a press conference.

The interior minister said that everyone is allowed to hold public gatherings in Islamabad; however, according to the directions by the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP), no one will be allowed to enter the Red Zone.

The minister also announced that Pakistan People’s Party MNA Jam Abdul Karim would be arrested upon arrival in Pakistan as he is nominated in the Nazim Jhokhio murder case. “He is coming to cast his vote from Dubai. I have directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and talked with IG Sindh. We will arrest him and hand him over to the Sindh police,” said Rasheed.

Rasheed said that the suspect is being brought to Pakistan from Dubai without obtaining bail ahead of voting on the no-trust motion against PM Khan. “This shows that their [Opposition’s] legs are trembling,” he added.

Taking a jibe at the Opposition, he said that they are “fools” because they played a major role in the popularity of Imran Khan.

It is pertinent to mention here that National Assembly (NA) Speaker Asad Qaiser adjourned NA session on the vote of no-confidence motion till Monday (March 28).

March 26, 2022