Category: Entertainment

London mayor thanks Rahat Fateh Ali Khan as he sells out Wembley Arena

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has said that Ustad Rahat Fateh Ali Khan is a “living legend” as he brings together four generations of South Asians who love Urdu music and poetry.

Sadiq thanked Rahat for selling out the vast Wembley Arena soon after the lifting of the COVID-19 lockdown and for bringing together Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Pakistanis, and Indians together in their shared love for popular Urdu music and poetry.

The London mayor took to the stage halfway through the powerful performance by the singer and his band including Gumby on drums, Rashid Ali Khan on Saxophone, Mohsin Raza Shah on the lead guitars and Rahat’s younger brother Wajahat Ali Khan on the supporting vocals.

Rahat’s “legacy” tour will last over 10 days from London, Birmingham, and Manchester to Leicester.

Rahat performed for three hours with one break. Thousands of Indians and Pakistanis sang each and every song along with him. Meanwhile, hundreds danced on the floor area and kept asking for more from Rahat whose last performance at the same sold-out venue was just before London went into lockdown.

Speaking to Media  after his performance, Rahat said he loved London’s audience. He said: “I am so happy to perform in London. This was after two years of separation. Pakistanis, Indians, and Bangladeshis have come together for my show just because of one thing: positivity. I have positivity inside me and it’s the positivity that generates love.”

‘Khuda Aur Muhabbat’ trends at No. 1 in India on YouTube

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Feroze Khan thanked his millions of fans across the world for their love after the latest episode of his drama serial Khuda Aur Muhabbat became the top trend on YouTube in India.

 

Feroze tweeted, “The fans all across the world. Thank you!” followed by a heart, flower and folded hands emoticons.

The latest episode of Geo Entertainment’s drama serial Khuda Aur Muhabbat, also featuring Iqra Aziz in a lead role, has crossed 14 million views within 48 hours of its premiere on YouTube.

Feroze Khan and Iqra Aziz have won the hearts of the fans across the world with their stellar performance in Khuda Aur Muhabbat season 3. It has also broken all YouTube records in the history Pakistani dramas.

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Ali Zafar performs khattak with Gul Panra in new Pashto song.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

 

Ali Zafar has dropped the first teaser of his electrifying Pashto song featuring none other than Gul Panra. Only a few hours after announcing bombshell news of his new cultural track in Pashto, the Rockstar hitmaker asked fans to guess the name of his co-singer, keeping her identity under wraps.

Now in a recent Instagram post, Ali Zafar has officially unveiled the face of much-adored Pashto songstress Gul Panra with an energetic song teaser.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUARVkfIvJf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

 

“Yo Lo! TEASER ka maza lo!” Zafar captioned alongside the post.

“You guessed the co-singer right but you didn’t know there were two 🙂

Now guess the song ?” he sparked frenzy with another question.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CUARVkfIvJf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The singer added that the song will be “releasing this Pashtun Culture Day,” which falls on September 22.

Hira Mani’s father passes away!

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Leading actress and Model Hira Mani’s father, Syed Farukkh Jamal, has passed away. The news was shared by the actress’s husband Salman Sheikh aka. Mani on his social media this Saturday.

“It’s with great and profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Hira’s father Syed Farukkh Jamal.

Namaz e Janazah will be held today after Maghreb namaz at Taimuriah Masjid Hydri, North Nazimabad. Hira and Mani,” wrote Mani in his announcement.

Although the cause of the death has not been disclosed, friends and family are asked to join for the final rites of the deceased. Showbiz circles have shared their grief and sorrows with Hira Mani.

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TikTok Limits use of APP for under 14 teens

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Chinese short video app Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, said on Saturday that all of its authenticated users below the age of 14 will now access the app in a “youth mode”, in its push to shield the young from inappropriate content.

In the youth mode, under-14 users can only access the app for up to 40 minutes a day, and only between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., Douyin, owned by Beijing-based ByteDance, said in a statement.

The measure to protect the young was the most stringent in the history of the platform, Douyin said.

Chinese regulators have tightened their grip over the internet this year, policing it for violations of core socialist values. Authorities have particularly called for minors to be better protected from online dangers including “blind” and “chaotic” worship of internet celebrities.

Popular social messaging app WeChat, owned by Tencent, also has a “youth mode”, which when turned on, limits young users’ access to some games and functionalities such as payments or the ability to find nearby friends.

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“The Unmasking” Pak short film on Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy won best film award in Istanbul.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)
The Unmasking, a 15 minutes long, Pakistani short film on Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy has won best foreign short film award in Istanbul, Turkey and Ali Khan, Danish Wakeel with Talal Farhat perform in Unmasking.
The film has been written and directed by Khalid Hasan Khan; an award winning filmmaker, who had won best film award for his debut feature film, ‘HOTAL’ from the Delhi International Film Festival in 2013.
Unmasking deals with the subject of covid-19 vaccine hesitancy, at the same time dismissed social media myths causing a slow vaccination rate around the world especially in developing countries. Have a look on trailer link given below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvNenoKRWqg
The short film is a purely a work of fiction and tackles the anti-vax message that is being peddled to misguide the mass population from availing the benefits of vaccination program.
Khalid Hasan Khan had produced documentaries like “An Early Sunset”; on the lost glory of Lyari footballers, telecast on Ten Sports: “Iron Slaves”; about the lives of ship breakers of Gaddani, an Official Selection of “Workers of the World United Film Festival, Broadway, New York: Murder of Mystic; about the devastation of the Indus Delta mangroves, selected by “DC Environmental Film Fest” for “Green Short Films”.
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‘From one generation to another’ Fahad Mustafa salutes father Salahuddin Tunio

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Leading Star Fahad Mustafa is paying a rich tribute to his father Salahuddin Tunio with a loved-up photo collage.

Turning to his Instagram, Fahad shared a monochrome photo of himself alongside veteran actor Salahuddin from back in the days.

“From one generation to another @salahuddintunio love you baba,” captioned Fahad alongside his post. The 38-year-old followed the footsteps of his father and became an actor himself.

Friends from the fraternity also showered the father-son duo with love.

“MashaAllah,” wrote Ahmed Ali Butt and Sami Khan whereas Fahad Sheikh praised the photo with a “Wah wah.”

Have a look:

 

Sindh Govt. releases funds for Umer Sharif’s treatment abroad

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Sindh Government has released funds to be paid to celebrated comedian Umer Sharif for his treatment abroad besides also making arrangements for his air travel. According to a notification issued by the provincial finance department, the Sindh government has released funds of Rs40 million for the ailing comedian.

The government also arranged an air ambulance for Umer Sharif so that he could be transported abroad for his medical treatment.

Previously, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry said the federal government has formed a medical board for the treatment of celebrated comedian Umer Sharif.

Fawad Chaudhry and Sindh Governor Imran Ismail today visited a local hospital in Karachi to inquire after the health of the legendary comedian.

 

Reema Khan’s husband came forward to help legend comedian Umer Sharif.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Lollywood Superstar Reema Khan has said that it disturbs her to know that comedian Umer Sharif is in pain and distress because of his grave illness.

Taking to Instagram, Reema shared a throwback photo with Umer and disclosed that her husband Dr Syed Tariq Shahab has agreed to perform the high risk procedure and is helping the family in his transfer arrangements to America.

She wrote, “Umer Sharif – one of the greatest comedians of the sub-continent and a real legend of all times. He always was working hard to make other people laugh and smile. Today it disturbs me to know that he is in pain and distress because of his grave illness.”

“I am proud of my husband – Dr Syed Tariq Shahab who has agreed to perform the high risk procedure and is helping the family in his transfer arrangements to America,” she said and added “I have requested him to do all he can to help Umer Sharif Sahib recover from this illness.”

Reema went on to say, “Thank you Tariq. I pray to Allah PAK to give Shifa in your hand and to give Umer Sahib full and complete recovery. Aameen.” Ailing comedian Umer Sharif is expected to travel to the US for medical treatment this week, said his wife Zareen Umer Tuesday.

Sinf-e-Aahan: Sajal Aly, Kubra Khan’s first look goes viral

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Much-anticipated ISPR drama Sinf-e-Aahan writer Umera Ahmed has shared first of actors Sajal Aly and Kubra Khan in an army uniform.

Turning to her Instagram on Monday, Umera shared glimpses of the two stars standing in position for the camera.

“From Sinf-e-Naazuk to Sinf-e-Aahan Presenting the women of steel!,” captioned Umera alongside the post.

She continued, “Meet the fierce & brilliantly talented cast of Sinf-e-Aahan featuring Sajal Aly, Yumna Zaidi, Syra Yousuf, Kubra Khan & Ramsha Khan.”