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Pak Actress Hania Aamir Shines at #9 in Global Rankings!

18Dec

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Pakistan, Showbiz

Pak Actress Hania Aamir Shines at #9 in Global Rankings!

Pakistani actress Hania Aamir has made waves internationally! She's been named among the Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World by a famous UK newspaper. This is a huge achievement for Hania and a proud moment for Pakistan. Move over Hollywood and Bollywood, because Pakistan’s very own talented actress Hania Aamir is stealing the spotlight! The 27-year-old sensation has been crowned the top Pakistani celebrity of 2024, securing the 9th spot in the globally acclaimed Top 50 Asian Celebrities in the World list. And yes, she’s the only Pakistani to crack the top 20, outranking global heavyweights from every corner of the entertainment universe. So, what makes Hania such a big deal this year? For starters, she ruled our TV screens with her lead roles in blockbuster dramas, leaving millio...

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73

16Dec

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Global, Showbiz

Tabla Maestro Zakir Hussain Passes Away at 73

Zakir Hussain, the renowned tabla maestro, passed away at 73. He succumbed to complications arising from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. His contributions to the field of tabla playing were immense, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Legendary tabla player Zakir Hussain, known for revolutionizing Indian classical music, passed away peacefully in San Francisco at the age of 73. He had been battling idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a rare lung disease, and was in intensive care before his condition worsened. Born in 1951 to renowned tabla master Ustad Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain grew up surrounded by music. By the age of seven, he was already performing on stage. Over his six-decade-long career, he mesmerized audiences worldwide with his rhythmic magic, making the...

Rajab Butt Wild Side Lands Him in Hot Water

15Dec

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Rajab Butt Wild Side Lands Him in Hot Water

Rajab Butt, a popular Pakistani YouTuber, was arrested in Lahore, for illegally possessing a lion cub and displaying firearms. Butt has been charged under the Punjab Arms Ordinance 1965 and faces legal consequences for violating wildlife protection laws. Moreover, his fate is still hanging! Lahore-based YouTuber and TikToker Rajab Butt is famous for his extravagant lifestyle and over-the-top family vlogs. He recently found himself in trouble this Sunday. Police, teaming up with the Punjab Wildlife Department, raided his luxurious residence in the Chuhng area and arrested him for illegally keeping a lion cub and showing off firearms. However, he is currently being held in police custody. The raid came after reports that Butt had received the cub as a “wild” wedding gift (literally) d...

Nasir Adeeb Faces Backlash for Comments About Reema Khan

14Dec

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Nasir Adeeb Faces Backlash for Comments About Reema Khan

Nasir Adeeb, a well-known Pakistani writer and filmmaker, recently faced backlash for his comments about actress Reema Khan during a podcast interview. He claimed to have met her in Lahore's historic red-light district, Heeramandi while scouting for talent for a film project. Writer Nasir Adeeb stirred up a storm recently with controversial remarks about renowned actress Reema Khan. During a podcast, Adeeb claimed he first met Reema in Lahore’s Heeramandi, a red-light district, while scouting for actors. He alleged he rejected her for a role, stating she lacked emotive eyes and was "made of plastic." The comments didn’t sit well with fans or celebrities, sparking a wave of criticism. You can watch the podcast here! Following the uproar, Adeeb appeared on the same podcast to apolo...

Engin Altan Düzyatan Credits Pakistan for His Global Fame

10Dec

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Global, Pakistan, Showbiz

Engin Altan Düzyatan Credits Pakistan for His Global Fame

Engin Altan Düzyatan, the star of the hit Turkish historical drama "Diriliş: Ertuğrul," has expressed his gratitude to Pakistani fans for their significant role in his global fame. He expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Pakistani audience for their unwavering enthusiasm and for making "Diriliş: Ertuğrul" a cultural phenomenon. Turkish actor Engin Altan Düzyatan, best known for his role as Ertugrul in Diriliş: Ertuğrul, has expressed gratitude to the people of Pakistan for contributing to his global recognition. Speaking alongside actor Nurgul Yesilcay at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, Duzyatan highlighted how audiences in Pakistan embraced the show, giving it an unmatched level of attention worldwide. “People of Pakistan have so much love for this charact...