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‘Qayamat’ is painfully predictable

Right from the beginning, Qayamat appeared to one of those dramas which follow a riwayati or typical storyline with domestic abuse, spoiled men and saas-bahu tensions sprinkled with lots of masala and sensationalism to shock audiences and keep them hooked. Fifteen episodes later, my initial assumptions were proven right because that is exactly what Qayamat is about. Qayamat revolves around Rashid (Ahsan Khan), a spoiled overgrown man child who does not know how to walk or talk and is often spotted hanging out with an escort Pari (Sana Fakhar). Kudos to Ahsan for portraying him in the slimiest possible manner. Even Bollywood actor Zarina Wahab praised Ahsan for his performance in the drama. When his parents Nargis (Saba Faisal) and Mukhtar (Shabbir Jan) are unable to find a match for him because of his attitude, they forcefully marry his cousin Samra (Amar Khan) to him. Nargis is not happy with the marriage because she wanted a ‘ baray ghar ki larki ‘ for Rashid and Samra is fr...

Irrfan Khan’s son Babil is a fan of Pakistani television

Nothing like some cross-border love to lighten up things in these tense times. Read more – ‘Kitna khoobsurat lagta hai’: Irrfan Khan about PM Imran Khan Irrfan Khan’s son Babil Khan has revealed that he is a fan of Pakistani television. Responding to a comment by journalist Maria Memon, Khan said: “Pakistani television is one of my loved indulgences.” Maria had commented on Babil’s post in which he had shared a screenshot of a Whatsapp conversation with his late father. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Babil (@babil.i.k) The legendary Bollywood actor, who had visited Pakistan on several occasions passed away on April 29, 2020, at the age of 53. The actor was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in March 2018. He sought treatment for it in the UK for a year and returned to India in February 2019. In April 2020, he was admitted to the hospital for a medical complication arising from a colon infection, following which he p...

IN PICTURES: Hira Mani celebrates birthday with cancer patients

Hira Mani celebrated her birthday in the sweetest way possible. The actor visited Shaukat Khanum on her birthday and celebrated it with young cancer patients. The birthday celebrations took place outdoor, with corona SOPs in place. She also sang her new song Sawaari with the children. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Entert, Sports & Travel (@pakistan_showbiz123) Hira also celebrated her birthday with her close friends and family in an intimate bash. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Buzz Here Pakistan (@buzzhere.pakistan) Mani also penned a sweet wish for his wife, calling her, “Cinderella”. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Salman Shaikh (@manipakistani) Meanwhile, Hira, who has a string of successful releases under her belt recently turned singer with her first song  Saawari . The post IN ...

Parieenti Chopra appreciates makeup artist Natasha’s recreation of her look

Parineeti Chopra has appreciated Pakistani makeup artist Natasha Ali Lakhani’s recreation of her look from her latest film The Girl on the Train . The Bollywood actor shared the tutorial of Natasha’s look on her Instagram story. Read more – Natasha of Natasha’s Salon shares a body-positive message for new mommies Sharing screenshots of Parineeti’s story, Natasha wrote: “When Parineeti Chopra reposts the recreation that I did of her look in her latest movie The Girl on the Train .” “I know it’s shameless self promotion but so fun,” she added. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Natasha Ali Lakhani (@beyondbeautynatasha) Earlier, Natasha also shared pictures of the recreation on social media along with the reason why she decide to recreate this look. Natasha said that she was inspired by a fellow makeup artist to recreate the look and also wanted to do it for fun. “I went back to my roots as an editorial makeup arti...

Prince Harry says ‘The Crown’ is ‘loosely’ based on the truth

Prince Harry, in his first interview after moving to North America, has revealed that he stepped down from royal duties and away from the spotlight because of the “toxic” British press adding that it was negatively affecting his mental health. “I did what any husband and what any father would do,” said Harry. “It was like, I need to get my family out of here.” The royal further went on to clarify that “it was never [about] walking away. It was stepping back rather than stepping down.” “There was a really difficult environment as I think a lot of people saw,” he added. When asked about his thoughts on Netflix’s The Crown , Harry said: “[ The Crown doesn’t] pretend to be news.” “It’s fictional, but it is loosely based on the truth. It gives you a rough idea of what that lifestyle and the pressures of duty and service over family and what can come from that. I am way more comfortable with The Crown than I am seeing the stories written about my family and my wife or myself because ...

Dananeerr ‘pawri’s’ it up in Pashto with Mahira Khan

Dananeer Mobeen, who rose to fame with her ‘Pawri Hori Hai ‘ video, has made another funny video with Mahira Khan and Ali Rehman after joining the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi. In the new video, the social media sensation can be seen partying with popular stars including Mahira, Ali, Danyal Zafar, vlogger Shahveer Jafry and others after the victory of their team against Quetta Gladiators in the PSL match. The girl, who is behind the viral video #pawrihorihai, delivered the famous dialogue in Pushto to entertain fans in a different way, saying: “ Da za yam, Da zama Malgari dee. Aau da zamoonga pawri’ rawana da .” ( Yeh Main Houn, Yeh Mere Friends or Ye Hamari Pawri Hori Hai ) The official account of Peshawar Zalmi shared the video with the caption: “Give it up for the kingdom!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Peshawar Zalmi (@peshawarzalmipk) The original Pawri video, despite the memes, is winning...

Kashif Zameer accused of attempting to kidnap YouTuber

Kashif Zameer, famed for defrauding Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan has allegedly made an attempt to kidnap YouTuber Ali Virk. According to reports , Kashif went to Hafizabad to meet Virk and tried to kidnap him there. However, the YouTuber jumped out of a moving car to save himself and injured himself severely in the process. Talking about the incident, Virk said: “Kashif came to meet me in the garden and tried to kidnap me but I jumped out of the car.” As per details, Virk resides in Turkey and Zameer stayed there with him for a few days when he visited Turkey last year. Reports have suggested that Virk has evidence against Kashif regarding his deal with Engin which is why Zameer tried to kidnap him. Virk further said that Kashif had asked him to visit him in Lahore several times but when he refused, Kashif came to Hafizabad. Virk also alleged that Kashif visited him with the intention of murdering him. Kashif has been involved in a controversy regarding a deal with Diriliş: ...

‘Tea is fantastic’: Ali Gul Pir releases music video on fallen trees in ‘Balakot Airstrike’

The name Abhinandan rings a bell on both sides of the border — and while the Subcontinent is still arguing over who came out on top after a military face-off in 2019, rapper-vlogger Ali Gul Pir has released a song on it. Read more – ‘Tea is fantastic’: Pakistan Twitter has not forgotten Abhinandan Titled Chaar Darkht , the song is a humorous tribute to the four trees Pakistan lost in the Balakot airstrike. He sings about fantastic tea and fallen trees while gyrating in a forest in the video. “This is our celebration of Pakistan’s Peace Gesture, Diplomacy, and Goodwill. We will celebrate it as Fantastic Tea Day, where we stand by our decision of returning Wing Commander Abhinandan and averting a nuclear confrontation,” said the rapper. He also mentioned having a lot of respect for men in uniform, regardless of which side of the border they were on. “We have all the respect for armed personnel from any country, who risk their lives for the security and prosperity of their nations; w...

Imran Abbas reveals who he admires the most in the industry

Imran Abbas has revealed who he “admires and respects the most” in the industry. Read more – When Aamir Khan hosted Humayun Saeed in Mumbai Sharing a picture of himself with Humayun Saeed from a recent trip to Turkey, Imran wrote: “Someone I respect, love and admire the most in our industry, mera bhai .” View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝑰𝒎𝒓𝒂𝒏 𝑨𝒃𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@imranabbas.official) Commenting under Imran’s post, Ayeza wrote: “You two are my favourites. Amazing human beings.” “It’s an honour for me to work with such brilliant actors with the best heart,” she added. Responding to Ayeza’s comment, Abbas also praised the actress calling her “a gem of a person”. Earlier, Imran also shared a picture of himself with Turkish actor, Celal AL who played the character of Abdul Rehman Alp in  Diriliş: Ertuğrul . Pakistani and Turkish actors have been spotted bonding in recent times. View this post on Instagr...

‘Aakhir kitni khoobsurati kaafi hain?’: Sania Mirza calls for rethinking of ‘beauty standards’

Sania Mirza has protested against ‘beauty standards’ set by the society and has called for them to be redone. Sharing an advertisement of a personal care brand which highlights false beauty standards set by society for women and how women are tested on the basis of those standards at the time of marriage, the tennis star said: “At 8 years of age, I heard people tell my parents ‘Don’t let her play out in the sun if she gets dark who will marry her’.” “How I wish I could go back in time and show this film then and ask aakhir kitni khoobsurati kaafi hain ?,” she questioned. Mirza continued: “I am glad I stepped out in the sun because it made me who I am. The tan lines, the biceps, not meeting societal beauty standards, it was totally worth it.” The Indian tennis champion urged people to speak up against false beauty standards saying: “As a daughter of this country, I urge each one of us – parents, brothers, daughters, future-in-laws, to speak up and step up.” View...