To say that Shaan Shahid’s next Zarrar, ‘is one of the eagerly awaited films,’ wouldn’t be an understatement. The spy thriller has been in the news for quite sometime, courtesy its genre, mega-budget, foreign crew, exotic shooting locations, and the fact that the superstar himself is writing and directing it. Moreover, Shaan’s claim that the action in the film is exactly what the Pakistani audience is ready to see, only adds to our excitement.
Pinky Memsaab premiered last night and here are the first reactions
Christmas has come early this December, for Dubai-based director, writer, and producer, Shazia Ali Khan brings us the highly awaited independent feature film, Pinky Memsaab. Portraying the life, its complexities, and its up and downs for a few interesting characters living in Dubai, the film premiered last night in Karachi and releases all across Pakistan today (7 December).
Pakistani actresses feature prominently in the list of Sexiest Asian Women
Like every year, the UK based weekly, Eastern Eye, released their list of Sexiest Asian Women for the year 2018. While the Indian actress Deepika Padukone tops the list, numerous Pakistani actresses, too, feature prominently in it.
Among the Pakistanis in there, Mahira Khan, unsurprisingly, is at the top with her fourth position. She is followed by another ace actress, Sanam Saeed, who stands as the 19th sexiest woman in Asia.
Pakistani and Indian stars shine bright at Masala Awards 2018
Masala Awards 2018 took place amid all the necessary razzmatazz last night in Dubai. Known for bringing Pakistani and Indian entertainment fraternity together, the awards had in its attendance stars like Kareena Kapoor, Ayesha Omar, Karthik Aryan, Frieha Altaf, Sheheryar Munawar, Nabila and Faraz Manan among a host of other celebrities.
5 Pakistani films to screen in India at South Asia Forum for Art & Culture heritage
The way Indian films are exhibited in Pakistan, it is sad that the distributors and exhibitors on the other side of the border fail to reciprocate it for Pakistani films. Well, if you are living in India, and feel strongly about this, no need to be sad as South Asia Forum for Art and Creative Heritage (SAFACH) is exhibiting five Pakistani films in New Delhi, India this month.
Here’s a detailed rundown of all that happened at the #Aineeb Wedding!
It is the wedding season and nobody is making us feel it more than the celebrities from all over the world. From Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh across the border to our very own Aineeb wedding, the marriage-fest is on.
Aiman Khan and Muneeb Butt went all out to celebrate their union with their loved ones, and here is a breakdown of all the ten events which happened over the course of a month.
Exclusive: Humayun Saeed’s next ‘Love You Jatta’ to hit cinemas Eid-ul-Azha 2019
Humayun Saeed is a name that undoubtedly spells box office success. With his last two hits, Punjab Nahi Jaungi and Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 (JPNA 2), he has definitely cemented his position as Pakistan’s first global box office star. Ever since his last film released and conquered the box office world, we have been wondering what is he up to now? And finally, here we are, telling you that the superstar’s next will be called, Love You Jatta.
Actor Babar Ali flies out of the country amid death threats
In a shocking development, renowned Film and television actor Babar Ali has fled Pakistan to the United States of America amid death threats. The actor plans on staying overseas until the issue gets resolved by the law enforcing agencies for the sake of his and his family’s safety.
The FIR lodged by the actor states that a few unidentified individuals threatened the Landa Bazaar star for life via phone calls and social media apps.
As for the reasons behind the threats, according to Babar, he started receiving the calls and messages when one of his TV dramas was aired. He further stated that the same extremist elements have been active against him in the past as well.
Babar’s Recent Work
Since, the issue initiated with one of Babar’s recent TV works, it is pertinent to mention here that Babar Ali was recently seen in Dramas like Laal Ishq, a sequel to his 2002 blockbuster drama Landa Bazaar, and TV One’s Karamat e Ishq. Babar was also hosting a morning show on Apna Channel.
It is indeed, sad that artists; and for that matter, any individual, has to opt for the extreme option of leaving their homeland because of security concerns.
The Star of the 90s
Babar Ali remained a successful actor in 90s when he debuted in a hit PTV drama based on Muhammad Bin Qasim. Known for his grown hair (something that was quite a fashion back in the days) and a long thin nose, the actor went on to play lead roles in numerous blockbuster films of that era.
These included hits like Jeeva, Munda Bigra Jaye, Khoye Ho Tum Kahan, and Jo Dar Gaya Wo Mar Gaya.
We wish all the best to Babar Ali and hope that he safely and successfully battles this tough time out in his life.
Yasir Hussain’s comedy to not grace ‘Senti Aur Mental,’ and here is why?
With Karachi Se Lahore, Lahore Sey Aagey, and then Arth 2, Yasir Hussain and his comedy have become a household name ever since his film debut in 2015. There has been no turning back for the talented actor and writer since he penned and portrayed the character of Moti in his debut film.
In 2016, the actor gave another reason for his fans to rejoice when the news of his next venture “Senti Aur Mental” came afloat. The film, however, stayed under darkness until recently when it finally went on the floor. While we were still celebrating that news, in came the reports that Yasir is no more with the film and the actor Zain Afzal is replacing him.
Why Yasir Left?
We got in touch with Yasir Hussain, Yasra, and Zain Afzal to get to the bottom of this, and basically to know their respective versions of the story on this major development.
Confirming the reports, Yasir in his talk with Galaxy Lollywood stated, “It was a simple issue of dates. When I signed the film, I had the dates for it, but since the film got delayed, I could no longer accommodate it in my schedule.”
The actor went on to wish the cast and team behind Senti Aur Mental the very best, and said since his sister is doing the film’s music, “the name ‘Hussain” will stay with the project.
The Other Side
When we contacted Yasra for her word on the matter, she backed Yasir’s claim and offered this short response on the matter, “There was no replacement, only a dates’ issue.”
Zain Afzal, on the other hand, was elated to be a part of the film and shared, “I got the film because the team came to watch my theatre play, ‘Jhanjar Di Pawaan Chankaar.’ They appreciated my performance and since they were looking for someone to play the lead in their team, Hadi -Yasra’s husband; whom I’ve known for a couple of years, suggested my name for it.”
For those who are unaware of Zain’s portfolio, he made his big screen debut with 2015 horror film, “Maya.” While the film couldn’t perform well on both, the commercial and critical grounds, Zain continued with his acting career and currently stars in HUM TV’s soap, Sanwari.
Scripted by and starring Yasra Rizvi, the film is expected to release somewhere in 2019, and we hope that the choice of lead actor proves a well thought out decision for “Senti Aur Mental.” Meanwhile, we expect Yasir to come up with another exciting big screen project apart from the staple comedy that he has been providing us in KSL series.
Let us know in the comments section how you feel about this new development on “Senti and Mental.”
Teefa In Trouble Gets Netflix Release, but Pakistanis Have to Wait
After completing its blockbuster run in Pakistani cinemas, the Ali Zafar and Maya Ali starrer, Teefa In Trouble, was recently recalled at select screens on the popular demand. So, while the Pakistanis may still have the chance to catch the film on the big screen, the good news for those outside Pakistan is that they can now watch Teefa In Trouble at Netflix.