Actor and model Adnan Shah Tipu appeared in ‘Zarbardast’ show on a recent episode with host Wasi Shah. The host asked, “Tipu, you’ve had a diverse range of experiences from working with BBC to National Geographic, and even delving into Hollywood before coming back to Bollywood. Where did you find the most rewarding payments during your journey?”
“You get paid really well in Hollywood. I got paid more for just two scenes in a Hollywood project than I did for an entire Bollywood film, plus a stay at a 7-star hotel for me and my wife,” Adnan replied.
Muhammad Shiraz, the rising child social media star from Gilgit Baltistan, has become incredibly popular worldwide with his charming village vlogs.
Shiraz has recently announced that he is quitting daily vlogging, after which his father received numerous messages and requests from people asking him to reconsider Shiraz’s decision to quit vlogging. In a recent vlog, Shiraz’s father (Muhammad Taqi) addressed all these questions.
Explaining why Shiraz quit vlogging, his father said, “Shiraz became famous and loved for his vlogs, but he lost his personality, charm, and obedience. I noticed that fame changed his attitude towards his friends, so I decided to keep him away from vlogging.”
He also said, “The second reason he quit vlogging was because of his studies. He was making vlogs, and we even created his Twitter account, but his studies were suffering due to daily vlogging.” Fans continue to believe Shiraz should keep up his vlogging. Meanwhile some fans believe he need to concentrate on studying as well. Here are the comments:
Actress and model Alizeh Shah has revealed the reason why she isn’t as active on social media these days
Shah recently participated in HUM Style Awards 2024, held in Karachi, where a journalist said that she had been missing on social media. Alizeh Shah said, “I don’t post much on social media. I only use it for work stuff. Otherwise not.”
Nadia Khan was invited as a guest in ‘Meri Maa’ hosted by Said Hasan. During the interview, she revealed how she remained steadfast for 10 years against all odds to keep her relation intact with her first husband, disclosing that her initial marriage was based on love. The proposal surfaced as soon as they met for the second time.
“If I tell you the definition of love marriage according to the 90s, you would laugh. My second meeting with him was at our engagement event. I liked him, but there was no dating of any sort,” she said.
Nadia professed that she knew within the first 10 minutes that marriage was a wrong decision. “But I came from a very conservative and strict family, and I had it in my mind that I had to make it work somehow. I was in that relationship for 10 years and did all I could to make it work somehow.”
Zard Patton Ka Bunn is a new drama on Hum TV, a high-end production with an amazing cast.Sajal Aly and Hamza Sohail are playing the main roles in the Mustafa Afridi script, directed by Saife Hassan.ard Patton ka Bunn’s debut episode aired yesterday night, and so far, people are loving it.
Sajal Aly, who is playing the character of Meenu, portrays a strong young women who is worried about her matric results. The story takes place in a village Keser Kallan. Molvi (Yousaf) sahab broadcasts pleas for money through speakers after the mosque’s generator broke down, saying “Kukron ka dangal.’ (Cockfighting) is haram activity. Hamza Sohail plays Nofil, who is a doctor.
When it comes to the drama, it is really different from the typical love story which we see mostly in Pakistani dramas. The entire episode was really exciting and funny too. It seems like a decent place to start for the serial.
The much-hyped Netflix series ‘Heeramandi’, directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is now streaming on Netflix. It marks Sanjay’s debut as a director on OTT platforms and features a stellar cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal and Shekhar Suman. The ‘Heeramandi’ team has been giving many interviews on social media and in the media as they promote the expensive project.
Bhansali shared in an interview on YouTube that he once thought about casting top Pakistani actors for the series. “I thought about casting many actors over eighteen years. Initially, I considered Rekha Ji, Kareena, and Rani Mukherji. Later, I had Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Imran Abbas in my mind for ‘Heeramandi, but I ended up with this ensemble cast.”
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a visually stunning drama, easily identifiable as a Bhansali production. It tells the stories of courtesans, known as tawaifs, living in Lahore’s red-light district of ‘Heera Mandi’ during the Indian independence movement in the British Raj.
YouTuber Saad Rehman, famously known as Ducky Bhai, is one of Pakistan’s favourite YouTubers, boasting an impressive YouTube following of 6.96 Million. Ducky’s wife, Aroob Jatoi, has also got a strong social media following and they are fast becoming the trending YouTube couple.
Recently, a deep fake video of Aroob Jatoi surfaced online, which caused a viral scandal. The video quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting Ducky Bhai to respond. Ducky Bhai uploaded a censored version of the video, where Aroob’s face can be seen and the rest of the seemingly explicit video is blurred. Ducky provided an explanation on how the deep fake video was produced, and Aroob also gave her stance on the video, saying, “I stepped in front of the camera to address this issue because I want other girls to be aware and cautious about such cybercrimes.”
Ducky Bhai and his wife also discussed threats they received and how they are willing to reward the person who will help find the creator of the deepfake video. “I’m offering a reward of ten lakh rupees for anyone who helps me find the person responsible for creating my wife’s deep fake video,” Ducky announced.
Actress Hina Afridi recently appeared on Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show hosted by Rabia Mughni. She discussed her marriage and rising divorce rates. Talking about choosing a life partner Hina Afridi said, “I prefer a love marriage because it’s crucial to know your life partner. I want my partner to understand my job’s demands, like coming home late sometimes. He should grasp my nature and earn my trust. Seeing my parents’ loving relationship sets high expectations for my future partner. Love and respect matter most, as money can be earned by both.”
Hina Afridi shared her thoughts on divorce, saying, “I’m unsure about divorce, it can signify failure or freedom. It’s like a 50-50 situation. If someone leaves a cruel spouse, it’s freedom. But if it’s driven by ego, it’s a failure.”
Our very own bhangra king Abrar ul Haq, is popular both in Pakistan and India, where his music is widely enjoyed. He recently shared insights into his career during Hafiz Ahmed’s podcast.
He said, “I received numerous offers from Bollywood over the years. I got offers for albums and films. Even Eros approached me, but I refused. They were shocked no one had ever said no to them,’ he added. Despite friends urging him not to do so, he turned down a film offer with Katrina Kaif.
Explaining why he refused, he said, “They wanted me not to speak on certain issues so I could not work in a place where freedom of speech was not an option. Therefore I did not even do the film with Katrina Kaif.”
Yasir Hussain, a host, actor, comedian, and director, gained instant fame with his debut film ‘Karachi Say Lahore,’ his dramas and also marriage to Pakistan’s sweetheart Iqra Aziz. Recently, Hussain appeared on Iffat Omar’s YouTube show ‘Say It All with Iffat Omar.’ During the show, he shared his disappointment with today’s Pakistani TV creators and actors.
Yasir Hussain, discussing TV show, said, “I hardly see good acting in Pakistani TV shows. I’m a big TV fan, watched a lot in my childhood. We grew up on shows like ‘Ankahi’, with actors like Shehnaz Sheikh, Javaid Sheikh, Saleem Nasir, and Qavi Khan. We haven’t seen anyone like Qavi Khan since. In India, they’ve had actors like Irfan Khan and Manoj Vajpai, who paved the way for stars like SRK, Salman Khan, and now Ranveer Singh. They create their own success.”
Speaking about the roles he’s offered, he said, “I receive less roles because I decline many offers, so producers assume I’ll reject theirs too. Most drama makers don’t approach me because of this. I’m selective in my choices. However, if friends propose a role that interests me, I consider it. Additionally, I enjoy theater and film. Hosting also provides a good income.”
