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“Barzakh” Nominated for Best Drama Series at AACA 2024
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“Barzakh” Nominated for Best Drama Series at AACA 2024

The drama series "Barzakh," starring the acclaimed actors Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has received a prestigious nomination for Best Drama Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. "Barzakh" has garnered widespread praise for its compelling storyline, stellar performances, and innovative approach to storytelling. The drama series "Barzakh," starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed, has been nominated for Best Drama Series at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2024. Directed by Asim Abbasi, the show is set in the beautiful Hunza Valley. Conversely, it tells the intriguing story of a 76-year-old man who shocks his estranged family by announcing his engagement to the ghost of his first love. Produced by Shailja Kejriwal and Waqas Hassan, "Barzakh" premiered on Zindagi’s YouTube and Z...
Ranveer Allahbadia AKA Beerbicep’s YouTube Channels Hacked
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Ranveer Allahbadia AKA Beerbicep’s YouTube Channels Hacked

Ranveer Allahbadia, the popular Indian YouTuber known as "BeerBiceps," had both of his YouTube channels hacked. The hackers renamed his channels to "Tesla,". Moreover, they also deleted all his content and replaced it with videos related to Elon Musk and Donald Trump. On Wednesday night, popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, better known as BeerBiceps, experienced a major cyber attack on his YouTube channels. Hackers gained control of his channels, renaming them with references to Tesla and Trump. The attackers deleted all his videos, replacing them with old streams of Elon Musk and Donald Trump. This follows a similar recent hack of the Indian Supreme Court's YouTube channel. The BeerBiceps channel was renamed "@Elon.trump.tesla_live2024," while his personal channel became "@Tesla.e...
TikToker Shah Taj Claims She Proposed to Cricketer Shadab Khan
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TikToker Shah Taj Claims She Proposed to Cricketer Shadab Khan

TikToker Shah Taj claimed she proposed to Shadab Khan before his marriage. She made this revelation during a TV show interview. However, Shadab Khan or his representatives have not responded to these claims. Pakistani TikToker Shah Taj recently made a startling revelation during a private TV show, claiming that she had proposed marriage to Pakistan’s star cricketer, Shadab Khan, before his marriage. In her candid conversation with popular host Mathira, Shah Taj confessed that Shadab was her long-time crush, and his marriage left her heartbroken. Shah Taj claimed she and Shadab had frequent phone conversations, with Shadab even using the "vanish mode" on messaging apps to communicate with her. She explained that, at one point, she formally proposed marriage to him. "No one can claim ...
“Songs of the Sufi” Wins Top Award at Chicago Film Festival
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“Songs of the Sufi” Wins Top Award at Chicago Film Festival

The Pakistani documentary film, "Songs of the Sufi," has received international recognition. The short film has won the Best Documentary — Audience Choice Award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival. Moreover, this heartwarming film delves into the rich tradition of classical Qawwali. Sufi is a devotional music genre that has captivated audiences for centuries. Pakistani documentary film Songs of the Sufi (SOTS) has won the Best Documentary — Audience Choice Award at the 15th Chicago South Asian Film Festival. This captivating film explores the rich tradition of classical qawwali. The short film also highlights the art and heritage of the Qawwal Bachay Gharana. In addition, it also shows the in-depth perspectives of music scholars, devotees, and enthusiasts. The film stands ...
Laapataa Ladies: India’s Official Entry for Oscars
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Laapataa Ladies: India’s Official Entry for Oscars

The Film Federation of India selected Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscars) because it strongly represents Indian culture. The film, directed by Kiran Rao, tells the story of two newlywed women who accidentally swap places during a train ride. The Film Federation of India has announced that Kiran Rao’s critically acclaimed film Laapataa Ladies will represent India at the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category. It is Chosen from a competitive pool of 29 films, including Animal and Kalki 2898 AD. This film stood out due to its "Indianness" and its representation of India’s cultural and social systems. According to the jury, chaired by Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua, La...