Category: Entertainment

Actor Mohib Mirza and wife Aamina Sheikh part ways

The super talented actor/host Mohib Mirza has revealed that he has parted ways with wife Aamina Sheikh in a recent interview. Talking to Ahsan Khan in a TV local channel show, Mohib Mirza confirmed the rumors of their separation and said that he and Aaminah are not together anymore. The couple had been married for 14 years. 

Mehwish Hayat appointed goodwill ambassador for girls’ rights

Pakistani actress and recipient of the prestigious Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, has been appointed a goodwill ambassador for girls’ rights by the  Ministry of Human Rights. Hayat announced about her appointment in a video message on Twitter saying: “Delighted to be appointed by the Ministry of Human Rights as Goodwill Ambassador 4 the rights of the girl child.” 

Priyanka Chopra would love to play James Bond

Priyanka Chopra, The Sky is Pink star mentioned she would love to play the role of female James bond. During an interview with Britain’s metro newspaper,  the 37-year old confidently nominated herself to be stepping into Daniel Craig’s shoes. She also added that she’s always been keen on playing this role but she can’t put herself into the race but would definitely love to see a female Bond in her lifetime. 

Keanu Reeves won’t be only lead actor in Matrix 4

Keanu Reeves will not be ‘The One’ to lead The Matrix 4, Aquaman‘s Yahya Abdul-Mateen II will be doing the role.  Black Mirror actor at the forefront, along with franchise legends Reeves (Neo) and Carrie-Anne Moss (Trinity) will be starred in the most awaited continuation of the series. The Matrix  is a thought-provoking sci-fi that was released in 1999 and revolutionised action cinema. 

#RevokeMehwishHayatCivilAward trends on Twitter

A leaked video of Mehwish Hayat’s has sparked #RevokeMehwishHayatCivilAward trend on Twitter. Talking to Express News, Hayat was asked to make a comment about Kashmir, to which she responded by saying, “Nothing about Kashmir! I’ve been asked not to speak about Kashmir here.” Soon after the video went viral on Twitter, the hashtag started trending and many called Mehwish out for her ‘selective activism.’

Mahira Khan rocks the ramp at Paris Fashion Week

Superstar Mahira Khan gracefully represented Pakistan at the Paris Fashion Week on Saturday. The 34-year-old ‘Raees’ actor dropped jaws in a leather jacket, skinny black jeans and a white shirt with coiffed hair for Karl Lagerfeld. The queen of Pakistani cinema was also spotted rubbing shoulders with international luminaries including ‘Senorita’ hitmaker Camila who also walked the ramp at Paris

India’s cine body makes Diljit Dosanjh cancel US trip promoted by Pakistani national

India’s cine body, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) asked singer and actor, Diljit Dosanjh to cancel his appearance at an upcoming show being promoted by a Pakistani national. Diljit, who was supposed to perform at the US show on September 21 had been told to “cancel his commitment in the interest, sentiments and dignity of the nation”. 

Pakistani short film wins Best Short Film Award at Venice Film Festival

Pakistani short film ‘Darling’ won Best Short Film Award at the Venice Film Fest (VFF). Directed by Saim Sadiq, Darling premiered at ’VFF’s new Orrizzonti section. It qualifies as ’Pakistan’s first film to project in front of the oldest movie ’gala’s audience. Darling depicts the relationship between a trans girl and a young boy is a new concept altogether.

Veteran actor Abid Ali passes away

Veteran television actor Abid Ali has passed away at the age of 67 in Karachi. Ali was admitted in the intensive care unit at Karachi’s Liaquat National Hospital after being diagnosed with liver disease. Hospital administration confirmed that he breathed his last at 9pm. After news broke of his demise, tributes began pouring in from the acting fraternity.

‘Pakistan is my home,’ says Adnan Sami’s son Azaan Sami

Ex-Pakistani and now Indian citizen, Adnan Sami’s son has called Pakistan his home. Azaan Sami, in an interview with BBC Asian Network opened about his relationship with his father, stating that he loves him but wants to work and live in Pakistan. He added that despite spending his teenage years in India, the industry in Pakistan feels like family.