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Saba Qamar - Pretty Pakistani Girl

Saba Qamar is a Lahore based Pakistani model known for featuring in Abrar Ul Haq's Boliyan Pa Kay. She is also the host of comedy show called Hum Sab Umeed Say Hain on Geo TV. Saba Qamar is marvelously making her prominent place in the fields of acting and modeling from the last three years. She has done different T.V dramas, commercials, editorials, Tele films and also presented her guts on the fashion ramps as well.

Ayesha Omar Tries to Clarify Herself for T-Shirt Controversy

just two episodes of drama “Zindagi Gulzar Hai” have passed and the Play has fell into the controversy. The reason behind the controversy is Ayesha omar, who is wearing a t-shirt with an imprinted image popping as “Little miss jihad” and an image of a cartoon (Women with burqa) with a Bomb on its back. For some, the issue means a lot, according to them she had tried to spoil the meaning of jihad. While in contrary to this, their is a group of people who are saying that the issue is of no use, as the celebrities don’t care what people are thinking about them.

The play no doubt is great entertainment, but personally i think that the director and his team has gone overboard. Ayesha has decided to tell the story herself, and its good to say that our actors do care about public’s opinion. Here is what Ayesha has said,

Ainy Jaffri, the new girl on the block

The stunning new actor-model Ainy Jaffri has been seen in commercials for brands such as Dawlance, Ufone and Omore. She has also starred in a few plays, with her most recent one being Meri Behen Maya, in which she plays the role of a young girl despised by her stepmother. But while her beautiful face has enticed many a make-up artists to add her to their portfolio, she says entering the industry was not easy and that acting was a no-go area in her family.

“My parents wouldn’t want anyone to be involved in acting as they belong to a conservative family with a fixed set of values,” says Jaffri. “A lot has to do with not being familiar or not being able to understand the environment of the media.” She feels people tend to become judgmental about things they are not involved with, so it took her family some time to understand her decision to act.

Taking inspiration from Hollywood actors Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Natalie Portman, Jaffri entered the realm of entertainment with great passion. “I am an actor; I believe modeling is a natural extension of acting as actors are constantly asked to endorse brands,” she says. “However, I am just five feet four inches in height. I know I’m not tall enough [for ramp modeling] according to this profession’s requirements, so I don’t opt for it either.”

“Our industry has plenty of dramas where women are depicted in powerful, woman-centric roles. Females have a strong role to play in our society, and as a result, female actors get the chance to portray that,” says Jaffri. “I believe acting gives you an insight into the human psyche — you are able to venture inside the human brain and see how it works; this really helps you on a personal level,” she says, adding that it has helped her understand others better.

Jaffri has been fortunate when it comes to choosing the plays she wants to work in. She is currently living with her parents and is not the sole bread earner, so there is no compulsion to accept all offers that come her way. “I am lucky that I get to make a decision and it’s a luxury I am grateful for,” she says.

As far as future plans are concerned, Jaffri will soon be making her debut in the film industry with a Humayun Saeed production.

Personal life

“When I was growing up, I think I was very selfish as a sister — I would bully my younger siblings a lot, but I guess as time passes by, you grow up,” says Jaffri, with a mischievous smile. The family includes three sisters, with Jaffri being the eldest; producer Meher Jaffri who gained fame post Pakistani film, Seedlings (also known as Lamha) and Sarah Jaffri, who is involved in labour and employment issues in Pakistan.

She lived most of her life abroad, grew up in Singapore, completed her Bachelors in Commerce from McGill University in Canada and then moved back to Singapore where she worked for an advertising firm. With the passage of time, she grew “homesick for food, family and friends”, and knew it was time to move to Pakistan. She said that she knew in her heart that she had the ability to act and perform, so she made the decision to leave.

“In the initial two years, I used to Romanise the entire Urdu script of a drama, which was written in Urdu,” she says, talking about how she memorised scripts. “I was so bad at it. But as time has gone by, I have become better. The more you read, the better it becomes.”

Her decision to move to Pakistan, however, has more to do with her passion for acting than anything else. “I really enjoy acting and performing, and that is why I’m here,” she says, adding that she is used to an ‘open society’ and a lifestyle which is quite restricted in Pakistan.

Without giving away too much information, Jaffri says she still hasn’t been able to find Mr Right. “I haven’t found the right person, but I do believe in eternal love and am a believer in marriage,” she says. She adds, “But I am not impatient. I believe it comes naturally to be with somebody and to understand them, but you need to train your brain towards it.”

On a final note, she says that people should “follow their heart and dreams”. “I urge parents to give their children the opportunity to have their own identity and live their dreams.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 17^th, 2012.

Zakoota Jin Munna Lahori Living A Troubled Life

Matloob-ur-Rehman aka Munna Lahori, the legendaryZakoota Jin of smash hit fictional series “Ainak Wala Jin” is suffering from paralysis attack these days.

“ZEMINAAR Mujhey Kaam Btao, Mein Kya Kru, Mein Kis Ko Khaun”, everyone must be familiar with this roar ofZakoota Jin, whose appearance at Ainak Wala Jin during 1993-1996 always created ripples and children always loved his character. But how unfortunate our legendary stars are that they are never paid due respect or the off screen value they deserve.

Many of our talented actors have passed away due to misery and non-sufficient financial support. Same is the case with Matloob-ur-Rehman (Zakoota Jin) who is living a troubled life in a rented house with his six children and wife.

Munna Lahori’s unforgettable acting was the source of happiness for many children at that time but today his own children are deprived of happiness. Due to paralysis attack, half of his body is unable to function normally and sadly, none of his co-workers or co-actors visited him to enquire about his health.

Let’s respect and value our legendary actors in their lives and not wait for their sad demise to reward them afterwards.

Sajjal Ali Receives Karachi Mafia Warning To Pay Illegal Tax

Sajjal Ali Receives Karachi Mafia Warning To Pay Illegal Tax

Kidnapping, ransom and target killing are a continuous panic for people in Karachi and now the actress Sajjal Alihas also received a warning from mafia to pay illegal text of rupees 4 lakh to them.

Karachi ‘the city of lights’ has lot of opportunities for drama artists as the private channels such as Hum TV, ARY Digital, Samaa, etc. have their headquartered in Karachi only. But the city also has a high crime rate where nobody is safe.

Now after, common people, business men and politicians, celebrities are also at hit list. Recently, actressSajjal Ali has been targeted by a Karachi mafia to pay bhatta (illegal tax). She has also been receiving death threats on phone for which she is afraid and has planned to move somewhere else.

Sajjal Ali is a youngest actress who has been doing many drama serials and is currently appearing as lead actress in drama serial “Nanhi” at Geo TV.

It is very sad to know that our entertainment industry and celebrities are also not safe in Karachi.

Nowshera: Actress Bushra burned in acid attack

PESHAWAR: A young actress suffered burn injuries in an acid attack in Khyber Pukhtunkhwa on Saturday, her relatives and police said.
The 18-year-old, known as Bushra who is popular in the province for her film, television and theatre appearances, was attacked while asleep at her home in the town of Nowshera, 148 kilometres (92 miles) northwest of Islamabad.
"A man climbed the wall of our house in the early hours, threw acid on my sister and fled," Bushra's brother, Pervez Khan told AFP.
A local police official, Sultan Khan also confirmed the incident. The teen was immediately taken to Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar where
Dr Suhail Ahmad said she had suffered 33 percent burn injuries, on her face and shoulder, but was in a stable condition.
Her brother Pervez Khan has lodged a complaint against a local TV drama
producer, Shaukat Khan, over the incident saying that the producer was unhappy over Bushra's refusal to marry him.
Popular Pakistani singer Ghazala Javed, 24, was shot dead by gunmen as
she left a beauty salon in Peshawar last year over a dispute with her
ex-husband.

Kareena Kapoor Decides Not To Have Kids

                                      

Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor who married actor Saif Ali Khan last year in December has decided to not to have kids as she considers Saif’s children like her own kids.

Kareena Kapoor does not believe in traditional system of having child right after marriage. She does not want motherhood as she thinks herself a modern woman.Kareena Kapoor is happy to be step mom of Saif’s two children, Sara and Ibrahim.

In an interview actress Kareena Kapoor revealed that she might not have kids at all, saying: “Earlier it was when are they going to get married? Now everyone wants to know when is she having a baby? Who knows, I might even decide not to have kids. I am just 32. And Saif already has 2 kids. We are not a typical Indian couple who get married just so they can have a child. We are modern.”

Miss World Beauty Pageant Faces Bikini Ban In Indonesia

                                                           

Being hosted by the Muslim-majority country Indonesiathis September, the Miss World beauty pageant will not include bikini parade rather, 137 women contestants will sport a modest one-piece swimwear along with sarongs.

Miss World beauty pageant 2013 is being held on the resort island of Bali and Bogor, outside Jakarta where foreign tourists flock are spotted enjoying sunbath in revealing swimwear. But to avoid offense in this Muslim-majority host country Indonesia, the organizers have confirmed to axe bikini for the beach fashion section.

The upcoming Miss World contest stirred anger among Indonesia’s Muslim clerical body, the Indonesian Ulema Council who called for cancelling the pageant. The Council cleric Muhyidin Djunaedi accused this beauty pageant of “promoting hedonism, materialism and consumerism”, and also said that contestants are not positive role models for Muslim youth.

Imran Abbas Desires To Be Part of ‘Aashiqui 2′

                                 

Following the great success of blockbuster hit Aashiqui 2, Pakistan’s famous drama artist Imran Abbas regrets for not being the part of the film made under the Vishesh Films banners and produced by Mukesh Bhatt.

Imran Abbas is set to make his Bollywood debut this year. According to Imran Abbas, “Mahesh Bhatt & Vishesh Films are one the finest film makers with the great record of hits & Aashqui2 is the proof of their creative talent.”

He also said, “I still regret not working in Aashiqui2 since it’s a brilliant project with a great team and I’m truly in love with the music too.”

Currently, Imran Abbas is busy for shooting his movieCreature in Ooty in which he is playing opposite to Bipasha Basu. It will be India’s first creature film and will be in 3D Imax. The movie is expected to hit the screens