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Netflix features Ahad Raza Meer in series “Resident Evil”

7Apr

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

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Netflix features Ahad Raza Meer in series “Resident Evil”

Netflix is all set to cast Pakistani Actor Ahad Raza Meer in its original series "Resident Evil". The Series will come in for viewers on July 14, 2022. The nature and story of the actor's character are still under wraps. “Resident Evil” is a live-action, scripted series that will tell a new story building on Capcom’s hit video game franchise. Lance Reddick is set to star as Albert Wesker. Prominent names in the said cast are Ella Balinska, Tamara Smart, Siena Agudong, Adeline Rudolph, and Paola Nuñez. A very fresh addition is Pakistani Actor Ahad Raza Meer. According to sources, the 28-year-old actor will be joining the action-packed project revolving around a fresh plot related to Capcom’s popular video game. Since the news broke, fans of the said actors are swooning with joy. Collea...

<strong>Arooj Aftab becomes the first Pakistani singer to win a grammy</strong>

6Apr

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

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Arooj Aftab becomes the first Pakistani singer to win a grammy

Arooj Aftab was nominated for Best Global Performance — which she won — and Best New Artist. The Brooklyn-based American-Pakistani singer Arooj Aftab won a prestigious Grammy award on Sunday night for her song 'Mohabbat' in Best Global Performance. She becomes the first Pakistani to win a Grammy. Her work, which merges ancient Sufi traditions with folk, jazz, and minimalism, has steadily gained global attention over the last 15 years. Additionally, she is a finalist for the coveted Best New Artist prize, handed out during the main Grammy broadcast. Her speech on the night "I'm beyond excited," the artist told journalists backstage at the pre-gala ceremony, in which most of the awards are presented. This feels great. I have been feeling nervous all day. And we are off to a g...

Will Smith slapped Chris over a joke at Oscar

29Mar

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams2 Comments

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Will Smith slapped Chris over a joke at Oscar

Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after he made a joke about his wife, actor Jada Pinkett Smith. He deprived her of an opportunity to deal with her insult by reacting so violently. We thought the misplaced envelopes at the 2017 Academy Awards were the biggest controversy of all time. In 2022, we were left with nothing more than a minor inconvenience. A renowned comedian is rarely slapped in the face by an Academy Award nominee (and, eventually, an Oscar winner). Chris Rock was the one who received the gift on Sunday night, but Will Smith made it happen. He walked up onto the stage and Slapped him hard in the face after the comedian joked about Jada Pinkett Smith's shaved head. Though the incident may seem bizarre, it polarize fans, as support for Will and Chris may divide...

Veteran actor Riz Ahmed bags Oscars for “The Long Goodbye”

28Mar

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

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Veteran actor Riz Ahmed bags Oscars for “The Long Goodbye”

First British Pakistani actor Riz Ahmed won a prestigious award in Oscars 2022. He acclaimed the golden lady for his live-action movie The Long Goodbye. Last year he was nominated for his role in the movie "Sound of Metal". Last night was full of glamour and talent as it was the academy awards function 2022. And undoubtedly it was full of surprises and glitz. The main Highlight was Riz Ahmed the British-Pakistani actor who won the esteemed award for the best live-action movie "The Long Goodbye". He accepted the award along with co-writer Aneil Karia. It is the first Oscar this young Muslim actor won in his career. In his acceptance speech, he shows gratitude and love toward his fans and jury. 39 years old actor said “In such divided times, we believe that the role of story is to r...

Pakistan banned Qavi’s starrer “I’ll Meet You There-Bismil”

18Mar

By KinoNo Comments

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Pakistan banned Qavi’s starrer “I’ll Meet You There-Bismil”

Pakistan Censor Board banned Qavi’s starrer "I’ll Meet You There" said Pakistan-American film maker Iram Parveen Bilal The film was internationally made and released in February 2021. It was all ready for theatrical release in Pakistan but soon it was banned by Central Board of Film Censors. CBFC proclaims that this film marks ‘negative image of Muslims’ however it does not reflect true Pakistani culture. A senior official CBFC confirmed that the film has been banned in Pakistan in an interview to The Express Tribune. "I'll Meet You There was reviewed by the full board of CBFC. After watching it was decided that the film is not suitable to be given NOC for a release in country. There were several controversial topics and details that opposed our policy. The board unanimously agree...