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‘Revenge’: Twitter roasts Sonam Kapoor for upcoming performance at Charles’ coronation

King Charles’ crowning coronation is only a week away. Media reports revealed how big names like Adele and Harry Styles had turned down the opportunity to play at his coronation, but it seems like there is a line-up of powerhouses ready to be part of the big day. The final list shows impressive A-listers like Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, Tom Cruise, and Bollywood star Sonam Kapoor. Some Twitter users are dumbstruck that a citizen from a former colonised nation is coming to celebrate the Royal Family, and that of all the people it was Sonam Kapoor? But, Twitter would take up any opportunity to provide some hilarious memes and delivered beautifully. We’re solely tuning in if this happens sonam performing at the coronation ceremony of #KingCharlesIII : https://t.co/vpGl0yYCTH pic.twitter.com/JSjhqWKH3f — qualiteaposts (@qualiteaposts) April 29, 2023 Sonam Kapoor after dancing to Charles 3rd https://t.co/S1crB0A2Us pic.twitter.com/CiTKxYdISO — Neo (@ProfPinkman) April 30, ...

‘Spark Notes version of an action series’: Critics blast Priyanka Chopra’s Citadel

Game of Thrones actor Richard Madden has teamed up with Bollywood turned Hollywood diva Priyanka Chopra for Amazon Prime’s action series ‘Citadel’, with the episodes already streaming online. Both actors went on the traditional promotional tour, gushing about each other, with Chopra revealing that this was the first time she was getting the same pay as her male co-star, and Madden praising Chopra as a ‘brilliant improvisor’ who is fully committed to her roles. However critics are not impressed with the $300 million spectacle, calling it a ‘flop’, ‘poorly-paced’ and a cheap copy of James Bond movies, without anything much to say about the current affairs of the world. Time magazine called the series ‘all spectacle, no substance’ and shared how aside from the glamorous locations, as well as the charming performances of both Chopra and Madden, who star as former lovers and top agents working for an elite international spy agency ‘Citadel’, the show didn’t offer much: “But when the smo...

Fawad or Marriyum: Whose idea was PTV Flix anyway?

Federal Minister for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Sunday announced the launch of the online platform PTV Flix, which will allow users to access thousands of movies, television shows and documentaries online. In a tweet, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) politician revealed that the was an initiative quite close to her heart, as countless iconic shows like ‘Dhoop Kinaray’, ‘Tanhaiyaan’ and ‘Ainak Wala Jin’ can now be easily accessed online. Aurangzeb also thanked the team at PTV and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, who had helped in making this idea in to a reality: “I would like to thank and congratulate the team at PTV and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for all their hard work which has made this idea a reality. I would also like to thank our entertainment legends Bushra Ansari Sba, Javed Sheikh Sb and Khalid Abbas Dar Sb for joining me at the launch event.” Delighted to launch #PTVFlix today, initiated and started in July 2022 ,a new vid...

First episode of ‘Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri’ receives positive responses

The first episode of the highly-anticipated Hum TV drama ‘Muhabbat Gumshuda Meri’ released online on Friday. Starring Khushhal Khan and Dananeer as the main leads, the drama opens up to Saim and Zobia who lived next door to each other, and have been best friends since childhood. We learn that the two have remained close despite the disapproval of their families, and both sneak out to go to a party together. Viewers have praised the magical chemistry between Dananeer and Khan, pointing out how the two are playing the trope of friends turned lovers incredibly well with well-timed banter and teasing. this scene was so cute to me how saim was so attentive to zubia when it's so easy to get busy w ur friends but he kept caring for her and didn't let her feel lonely at all #MuhabbatGumshudaMeri #mgm pic.twitter.com/1YrnfJ5cRr — ⋆ (@starfrecks) April 29, 2023 Okay i loved the 1st epi! I love these two already <3 #MGM #MuhabbatGumshudaMeri pic.twitter.com/4W3o2hqMpj ...

Upcoming Pakistani dramas we’re incredibly excited about

There hasn’t been a better time to watch Pakistani dramas than now, what with a whole range of shows and actors set to make their mark on our screens. It looks like finally the entertainment industry has started listening to our calls for something other than the saas-bahu jhagray, because these shows range from celebrating women in sports to satire to exploring the thrills of first love. It also looks like Pakistanis are about to see fresh faces as well as some beloved actors make their debute on screen as Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed are coming back once more, and Instagram influencers like Mamia Shahjaffer, Khushhal Khan and Dananeer are set to star as main leads. We’re definitely certain that you’re cancelling your plans to set up your movie night after scrolling through our list. 22 Qadam Starring Hareem Farooq and Wahaj Ali, the drama is set to explore the lives of women in sports, through the story of Fari (played by Farooq) who aspires to become a cricketer. Speaking to The C...

Here are the winners from the 68th Filmfare Awards

The 68th annual Fimfare awards took place yesterday with several A-listers like Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal gracing the red carpet and Salman Khan playing host. Some of the biggest winners of the night were ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and Baddhai Do, the two films that walked away with the most awards. Here is a list of all the winners from last night: Best Actress: Alia Bhatt for Gangubai Kathiawadi Best Actor: Rajkummar Rao for ‘Badhaai Do’ Best Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali for ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ Best Actor In Supporting Role: Anil Kapoor in ‘Jug Jug Jeeyo’ Best Actress in Supporting Role: Sheeba Chaddha in ‘Badhaai Do’ Best Screenplay: Akshat Ghildial, Suman Adhikary and Harshavardhan Kulkarni for Badhaai Do Best Dialogue: Prakash Kapadia and Utkarshini Vashishtha for Gangubai Kathiawadi The post Here are the winners from the 68th Filmfare Awards appeared first on The Current .

Mattel introduces Barbie doll with Down’s syndrome

On Tuesday, powerhouse toy producer Mattel unveiled their first-ever Barbie doll that represents an individual with Down’s syndrome. The doll was developed in collaboration with the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) to ensure that it accurately depicts a person who has the genetic disorder. Mattel consulted with the NDSS to incorporate specific design features and clothing that carry significance to represent the community. “Barbie plays an important role in a child’s early experiences, and we are dedicated to doing our part to counter social stigma through play,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and dolls at Mattel. “Our goal is to enable all children to see themselves in Barbie, while also encouraging children to play with dolls who do not look like themselves,” she added in a statement. Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition that results in the presence of an additional chromosome, leading to differences in physical and cognitive devel...

Sania, Shoaib Malik’s son spotted with Salman Khan

Sania Mirza’s sister Anam shared a reel of her trip to Dubai on her Instagram account, where Sania and Shoaib Malik’s son, Izhaan, was spotted posing for a picture with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anam Mirza (@anammirzaaa) His brief appearance in the video caught the attention of many fans, including Indian film director Farah Khan, who applauded Anam on her weight loss. According to India Today , Khan was currently in Dubai for the promotion of his upcoming film ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’. The actor has returned to Mumbai with high security after local police received an anonymous call on April 10, threatening to murder Khan at the end of the month. The post Sania, Shoaib Malik’s son spotted with Salman Khan appeared first on The Current .

‘I learned not to be hard on my body’: Alia Bhatt on post-baby fitness

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt made it to the cover of Vogue India’s May-June 2023 issue. In the accompanying interiew, the star opened up about rumors surrounding her dramatic weight loss, and addressed pressure to snap back in to shape after giving birth. The ‘Brahamastra’ actor announced the birth of her and Ranbhir Kapoor’s daughter, Raha, in 2022. Bhatt talked to Vogue about the pressures society places over mothers to revert back to their old bodies after giving birth: “I wasn’t hard on myself because I was so proud of what my body had done when I delivered Raha. I know everyone believes that I lost weight unnaturally but the truth is that I can’t even get my wisdom tooth extracted at the moment since I’m breastfeeding and can’t be given anaesthesia. Many folks are under the impression that individuals who work in the visual medium do unnatural things to their bodies to get back in shape post-delivery. That’s why I felt like it was important to document parts of my fitnes...

Aryan Khan directs father Shah Rukh Khan in ad for ‘D’YAVOL X’

Looks like the apple didn’t fall far from the tree. After Suhana’s entry into the world of entertainment, Aryan Khan is set to follow in his father Shah Rukh Khan’s footsteps with his directorial debute. On Tuesday, the eldest son of the superstar shared a snippet of the ad of the upcoming streetwear brand ‘D’YAVOL X?’, which starred the Bollywood Badshah himself. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @dyavol.x The project has received praise from social media users, with plenty of applaud for Aryan’s acting and his direction skills, saying that he had a bright future ahead of him. One of the Best directed clips i have seen, Ad is brilliant to the edge. #AryanKhan will have the brightest future as a director #DyavolXApril30 #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/MgQcnXNDbi — Mohammed Sharukh (@iam_sharukh03) April 25, 2023 KING AND PRINCE TOGETHER IN ONE FRAME FOR THE 1ST TIME #SHAHRUKHKHAN #AryanKhan // #DyavolX pic.twitt...

Humayun Saeed is surprised there wasn’t much criticism on THAT kissing scene

In an interview with Independent Urdu, Humayun Saeed opened up about playing Dr. Hasnat Khan in Season 5 of ‘The Crown’ and talked about the controversial kissing scenes between him and Elizabeth Debicki, which had been slammed by social media users in Pakistan on the double standards male and female actors are subjected to. Saeed had played Dr Hasnat Khan, a Pakistani born British heart surgeon who had a romantic relationship with the late Lady Diana from 1995 to 1997, and was described by the Princess as “the love of her life.” Addressing the controversy now, Saeed said that he didn’t face extreme public scrutiny like he had expected from Pakistanis: “I am well aware that in our society such things aren’t acceptable for us, but my scene and the way we executed it was done in a tasteful manner. And there was not a lot of backlash from Pakistanis on that scene, because it wasn’t like the way they had thought.” Previously, Saeed had revealed in the talk show ‘The Fourth Umpire’ that...

Real or reel? Internet divided over whether Ranbir Kapoor’s gesture towards Alia was staged or sweet

On Saturday, a clip of the Bollywood power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor went viral over social media in which they were spotted arriving at the house of late screenwriter Pamela Chopra, who had passed away recently. A clip posted by Indian entertainment page Viral Bhayani showed Kapoor picking up Bhatt’s sandals and placing them inside the doorway, a gesture which has divided the internet. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) This simple but moving gesture did win over some parts of the internet, who felt that the ‘Tu Jhooti Mein Makkar’ actor was being a gentleman by taking care of his wife’s shoes. Ranbir Kapoor was trynna put Alia’s slippers inside so that others could pass easily & they don’t accidentally step on ‘em. It was a sensible act— not romantic & not for publicity & yes everyone went inside w their shoes on! Y’all really need to think out of the box sometimes fr. ...

Hurried ‘Fairy Tale’ finale misses opportunity for feminist ending

HUM’s drama ‘Fairy Tale’ cemented itself as a household name with a hilarious storyline, stellar performances by actors and a compelling love story. The series had audiences, especially young women, applauding the growing change in how drama’s are abandoning sexist tropes to make empowering stories where for once, the women are smart and men aren’t chauvinists. For a lot of women, ‘Fairy Tale’ provided relief that somewhere, some one was listening to them about what they wanted: a feminist rom-com where the male lead respected, cherished and catered to the woman he loves. Farjaad (played by the talented Hamza Sohail) was described by many as a benchmark in how women wanted men in dramas to be: supportive, caring and completely the anti-thesis of what typical male leads in Pakistani dramas are like. In some of the viral clips from the drama that were garnering applaud on social media, Farjaad was considerate of Umeed’s independence, empowering her and stepping up to help her rather tha...

‘How could anyone be in favor of ending such a life’: Yashma Gill against euthanizing Noor Jehan

Actor Yashma Gill shared a video clip of her visiting Karachi Zoo to see the facility’s ailing elephant Noor Jehan, whose condition is growing worse day by day. Karachi Zoo has been slammed by animal right activists for neglecting the animals under its care. Noor Jehan’s prolonged illness and mishandling of her ailment led to national outrage on social media. Gill discussed her experience of watching the elephant fight for her life: “As I stood before Noor Jehan, I couldn’t help but feel a deep sense of admiration for her unrelenting spirit. Despite her illness, she remains hopeful and determined, a true symbol of resilience. Her eyes hold a gentle yet unwavering gaze, a testament to her will to live. Her sheer strength and perseverance were truly inspiring, leaving me with a renewed sense of hope and optimism.” Gill rejected eeports that the elephant will be euthanized as her illness shows no improvement, asking authorities to keep fighting hard for Noor Jehan and give her the bes...