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Sajal Aly wins big at DIAFA for her contribution to film and television

Sajal Ahad Mir (Aly) achieved another milestone as she received the prestigious Distinctive International Arab Festivals Award for her contribution to Film and Television. Distinctive International Arab Festivals Award (DIAFA), which is held annually in Dubai, honours distinguished international and Arab figures for their annual achievements and contributions towards communities and societies betterment. According to DIAFA’s official website, “DIAFA is a unique and prestigious annual event that honours distinguished international and Arab personalities in recognition of their annual achievements and contributions towards communities and societies betterment. These personalities are selected by a qualified committee and honorees are chosen from all fields such as music, arts, culture, business, humanitarian services, etc.” Sharing a picture of herself with her golden trophy, Sajal said: “This award is special to me not just as an artist, but as a proud Pakistani. Thank you DIAFA and

Adnan Siddiqui is ‘super stoked’ to be part of a partnership that ‘transcends borders’

The Pakistani entertainment industry is all set to witness a new era as Pakistan and Turkey join hands through a new collaboration. According to details, Adnan Siddiqui and Humayun Saeed will be part of the new project that has Tekdin Films and TRT production as partners. The former has produced Diriliş: Ertuğrul that has taken audiences in Pakistan by atorm In a post on Instagram, Siddiqui revealed that Tekdin Films, which is the name behind the hit series Diriliş: Ertuğrul , will be working with Pakistan’s TRT Films. Adnan added that he along with his Meray Paas Tum Ho co-star Humayun will be overlooking the pre, on-going and post-production activities of this collaboration. “As millennials say: ‘super stoked’ to bring to you a partnership that transcends borders. Pakistan and Turkey have joined hands in a collaboration between Dr Kashif Ansari’s Ansari films, TRT films and Mr Kamal Tekdin’s Tekdin Films to usher in a fresh era in Pakistani industry. The new venture has also got

Rubya Chaudhry opens up about her divorce

“Divorce doesn’t always mean sadness,” says Rubya Chaudhary, who recently opened up about her own experience. In an Instagram post, the model-turned-actor said: “I always knew people can be crass and ill-mannered, but there isn’t anything like experiencing it first-hand. I don’t even so much as humour these types usually, but in some situations one just HAS to put their foot down.” “I got married a few years ago, and then got divorced super quickly after,” she shared. “And that’s that really. Never really put my private life up for people to speculate about in the first place, but I don’t blame them for being curious about such matters. Well now you know.” “I’d also like to add that divorce doesn’t always mean sadness and death and hayay hayay yeh kya hogya! Hayayyy bachi ki zindagi tabaaah ho gai! It could also mean bachi ki zindagi tabaah honay say BACH gayee ,” she remarked. “It also means a second chance at love, at life, at all the wonderfully amazing chapters that may have n

Cher welcomes Kaavan as he arrives in Cambodia

Popularly referred to as the world’s loneliest elephant, Islamabad Zoo’s Kavaan arrived in Cambodia by cargo plane on Monday to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary, the culmination of years of campaigning for his transfer by American singer Cher. Kaavan’s enclosure in Cambodia According to details, Cher was on the tarmac at the airport of Cambodia’s second-biggest city Siem Reap to greet Kaavan and was photographed in sunglasses, black face mask and white jacket meeting the vets who accompanied the elephant, who made the long journey in a custom-made crate. Animal rescue organisation Four Paws said Kaavan had another 90-minute drive ahead and would likely arrive at the sanctuary after nightfall, so he would be released in daylight on Tuesday. #FreeKaavan 🐘: Kaavan arrived! ✈️ Last night the loneliest elephant in the world was loaded on an airplane in Islamabad. Together with the team on-site, Dr Frank Goeritz and Dr Amir Khalil were right by his si

‘Disgraceful & insulting’: PTV sends cheque worth Rs 1400 to Simi Raheal

Simi Raheal is furious with the management of Pakistan Television Corporation(PTV) for sending her a cheque of worth Rs 1400 only. Sharing a picture of it on social media, the actor said: “This is how artists are honoured by the state! This is the acknowledgement of Pakistan Television. After four decades, this was truly appalling!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simiraheal (@simi_raheal_official) While fellow actors, fans and members of the media industry extended their support to Simi and criticised PTV for their act, others told the veteran actor to not make a big deal out of it. Later, in a social media post , Simi, thanked those who supported her and explained that her reason for voicing her concern was not about money but was “about social attitudes concerning art and artists”. “It’s quite visible what people think of artists,” she said. “This dialogue this debate was essential. It does not matter what the actual

IN PICTURES: Fawad Khan’s intimate birthday bash

Fawad Khan, who rarely makes an appearance on social media and in the public, recently celebrated his 39th birthday with close friends and wife Sadaf Fawad in an intimate birthday bash. Pictures of the celebrations were shared by those in attendance on social media. Among those present included Fawad’s long-time co-star Mahira Khan, The Legend of Maula Jatt’s director Bilal Lashari and producer Ammara Hikmat. Fashion designer Rana Noman, hair stylist Shammal Qureshi and Redah Misbah were also present at the party. The birthday boy cut a beautiful yellow, fondant cake decorated with flowers. Meanwhile, Fawad also gave his guests a sneak peak into his new studio. The post IN PICTURES: Fawad Khan’s intimate birthday bash appeared first on The Current .

Rashami Desai Flaunts Never-Seen-Before Avatar In A Hot Pink Bikini & We’re Left Spellbound, See Pics

Rashami Desai Flaunts Never-Seen-Before Avatar In A Hot Pink Bikini & We’re Left Spellbound, See Pics Rashami Desai sizzles in hot pink bikini photoshoot(Pic credit – Rashami Desai/ Instagram ) Television actress Rashami Desai on Sunday set Instagram on fire with her hot pink bikini photoshoot! The Bigg Boss 13 contestant shared photographs of herself where she can be seen standing in a swimming pool wearing a hot pink bikini underneath a white net dress. The photoshoot has been done in Lonavala. Captioning the photographs, Rashami Desai wrote that she wants to “go with the flow”. Trending Krushna Abhishek Refutes Rumours Of Bharti Singh’s Exit From The Kapil Sharma Show; Slams, “Raju Srivastava Ne Toh Bohot Hi Bakwaas Ki Hai” Bigg Boss 13’s Himanshi Khurana Blasts Kangana Ranaut: “Baat Ko Galat Angle Dena Inse Sikhe Koi” Commenting on her post, Rashami Desai fans showered her with love and admiration.  On the work front, Rashami is all set to enter the di

Mehwish Hayat is done with people setting her up

“Who I choose to marry is my personal decision and people will know when it happens,” said an exasperated Mehwish Hayat in a recent tweet. “Take a chill pill guys and stop matchmaking,” she added. The actor also requested people to stop taking “a throwaway line in a 2-year-old interview out of context” and making “unnecessarily juicy headlines”. Who I choose to marry is my personal decision & ppl will know when it happens! Take a chill pill guys & stop matchmaking!✋🏻Let’s not take a throwaway line in a 2-year-old interview out of context & make unnecessarily juicy headlines. Aur b gham hain zamane mein Shadi k siwaa! LOL — Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) November 29, 2020 Mehwish’s tweet comes after multiple media outlets reported that the actor ‘desires’ to marry Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The reports were in reference to an interview of her’s in which host Begum Nawazish Ali had asked her what physical attributes her ideal man should have. In response, Mehwish

Bilal Saeed, Momina Mustehsan’s ‘Baari 2’ will tug at your heartstrings

Bilal Saeed and Momina Mustehsan’s sequel to their superhit song Baari premiered on Sunday. The song titled Uchiyaan Deewaran (also known as Baari 2 ) has been written, composed and directed by Bilal. Rahim Pardesi and Hamid Ali Naqeebi have a special appearance in the song. “Baari was a narration of the feelings of plenty of us – the heartbroken and the hopeful. We all found a little bit of a reflection of our own stories in it,” reads the song’s official description. “It’s been a year and our stories have evolved. So let’s find out if our stories still match with theirs.” “When you are really in love, you become vulnerable and insecurities come out of nowhere. Don’t ever let those insecurities ruin your relationship no matter what you see,” said Bilal, while talking about the song. #UchiyaanDewaraan / #Baari2 Watch Here: https://t.co/1NgzNiKpZN When you are really in love, you become vulnerable and insecurities come out of no where. Don't ever let those insecurities