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Comedian Umer Sharif leaves for treatment to US

29Sep

By Abdullah6 Comments

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Comedian Umer Sharif leaves for treatment to US

Assistance from Federal and Provincial ministries helped in Umer Sharif's treatment. The famed comedian left for US on an Air ambulance. KARACHI, PAKISTAN - On Tuesday 28th September, Comedian Umer Sharif left for the US, for further medical treatment. The comedian was first taken to the airport, where he flew off to US in an air ambulance. "He [Umer Sharif] has flown Shukar Alhamdulillah (with the blessing of Allah)", confirmed a family member after Umer Sharif's departure to US. Sharif's department to US, however has been a little delayed. He was first scheduled to leave on Sunday, September 26th, his health conditions however were not stable enough to let him go outside the hospital. Sharif was then shifted to the Critical Care Unit and was kept under observation till Tuesday. A...

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Most influential Qawwal of his time

27Sep

By Aqsa Azam3 Comments

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Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: Most influential Qawwal of his time

From natural science to becoming the most famous qawwal, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan has given us a legacy that cannot be replaced. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was born on 13th October 1948 in Lyallpur (now Faisalabad). His real name was Pervez Fateh Ali Khan. His family had a legacy of Qawwali for around 600 years. Nusrat's father did not want him to be a qawwal or a singer. According to him this profession made them belittle and low in society. He wanted his son to be an engineer or doctor. But fate had decided something else. Nusrat had the natural talent of singing genetically transferred from family. He started really young and looking at his talent, his father allowed him to pursue his dream. He was the bright star of Patiala Gharana(Family name). His first performance was on his o...

Vlogger Irfan Junejo gets a shoutout from YouTube

24Sep

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Vlogger Irfan Junejo gets a shoutout from YouTube

YouTube on its official Instagram account, posted a picture of Irfan Junejo. In the caption they told people to head over to his channel and explore his cinematic universe On Sunday 19th September, YouTube on its Instagram account gave out a shoutout to Pakistani YouTuber Irfan Junejo. YouTube in the shoutout post told its followers to check out Irfan's channel. "Head to Irfan Junejo's channel to wander into his cinematic universe" wrote YouTube in its caption. Irfan since the start of his career has been consistent in collecting achievements. The content creator in just a few years of his YouTube career managed to get more than 1 million subscribers on his main channel. Unlike others, Irfan's subscribers aren't just numbers but a highly influenced fan base. YouTube ban in Paki...

Mallika Tarannum Noor Jehan the Melodious Queen of IndoPak

21Sep

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Mallika Tarannum Noor Jehan the Melodious Queen of IndoPak

Noor Jehan is known as a Nightingale of the East. Today on her Birthday, we pay a homage to the melodic star of her time. LAHORE, PAKISTAN - Noor Jehan was born on September 21, 1925 in Kasur, Punjab. She had 10 siblings. Her real name was Allah Rakhi Wasai. Came from a Muslim family with a rich musical tradition, she began singing at the age of 5 and received early training in classical singing under Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, one of a leading musical singers. Her professional career started at the age of 6, where she sang in few small ventures. She started in Indian industry and became a star real soon. She was a household name in 1940s. Her movies Khandan, Naukar, Dost, Zeenat, Jugnu and many more were a major hit on the box office. She acted with Dilip Kumar in Jugnu. Moreove...

Marilyn Monroe, from tragic childhood to top of Hollywood

20Sep

By Aqsa Azam2 Comments

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Marilyn Monroe, from tragic childhood to top of Hollywood

Marilyn Monroe was a Sex symbol in Hollywood for decades. Her style was iconic. Her death is still a mystery, whether its a suicide or overdose of drugs.... Marilyn Monroe was born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California. Monroe named Norma Jeane Mortenson at birth (later baptized as Norma Jeane Baker). Growing up, Monroe spent much of her time in foster care and in an orphanage. Her mother has unstable mental state. Whereas she never got to know about her real father as well. In 1937, a family friend and her husband, Grace and Doc Goddard, took care of Monroe for a few years. The Goddards paid $25 weekly by Monroe's mother to raise her. Isn't this a tragic start for a small kid. Goddards were really religious and backwards. They do not allowed her to see movies and picnics wel...