Category: Entertainment

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Pakistan’s short film “The Painterist” was awarded “The Best Experimental Short Film” from the fifth annual Buddha International Film Festival, held in Pune, India. The festival commemorates the universal principles of Gautama Buddha, whose humanitarian message is wisdom, kindness, patience, generosity and compassion.
The film stars Adnan Bashir Khan, Kainat Munir and Aliza Javed. The story of The Painterist is about a poor artist whose paintings being sold by the curator of an art gallery, under a different name. This short film deals with reality of credit-stealing from an artist. The Story is written by Zahid Rai. The Painterist has been produced by Azim Ahmed and directed by Khalid Hasan Khan.

The Painterist is a short experimental film dealing with a concept, which is an unfortunate reality in today’s world; of depriving an author, artist or broadly speaking, the creator from his or her credit and compensation or both, by stealing his or her work. This fictional biopic story is about the life of a fine artist, whose name was Shahid. Being an unknown painter, he had been selling his artwork to a dilettante lady, Tanya, for a fistful of money. One day he comes to know, he was selling his soul! Intellectual piracy is motif of this micro-short film. “The Painterist” acknowledges and appreciates the artistic ardor of those creators who have been ripped off by art-stealing pirates, credit-hijackers in this bandit territory, but their passion is unpoachable.

Khalid Hasan Khan, the filmmaker of The Painterist told that “he coined the word “Painterist” by blending painter with artist; an award from the Buddha International Film Festival is an honor for the Pakistani nation. Our country is the cradle of thousands of years old Buddhist art and culture. The ancient icons of the Gandhara civilization in Peshawar, Swat, and Taxila are part of our glorious cultural legacy”.

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An Awesome Foursome Star studded line up back Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) to promote a football revolution in Pakistan

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) has enlisted star-studded glitz and glamour in full throttle to revolutionize football in Pakistan. The move comes after Michael Owen unveiled the national talent hunt drive, it was announced last week following a global virtual conference which includes plans for the flagship soccer city in Karachi with NED University in collaboration with Kamyab Jawan Sports Drive under Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Usman Dar.

The awesome foursome line up includes Mahira Khan, Ahad Raza Mir, Bilal Ashraf, and Mushk Kaleem. The celebrity prowess has come together to become Pakistan football’s official mouthpiece for the largest private commercial enterprise GSV and with a collective mission to re-ignite football all over Pakistan.

Mahira Khan, the queen of Pakistan’s silver screen is no stranger to breaking new boundaries having starred in Bollywood blockbuster Raees with Shahrukh Khan in 2017. Mahira now turns her attention to pushing all boundaries to make way for football

Mahira Khan said, “It is a great privilege to be part of a whole new sports legacy with football. The football landscape is literally being constructed by GSV and it is a testament to their persistence and resilience to making it a success for Pakistan. Football needs attention as a matter of priority in Men’s and Women’s football in Pakistan being my area of greater interest. I am part of this vision and fully vested in GSV’s BIG idea. I look forward to contributing towards its success so I call on all budding football players to sign up now for the trials”.

Ahad Raza Mir, the powerhouse Actor. This critically acclaimed actor’s performances have won him awards across the globe, in film, television, and theatre, making him one of the most recognizable faces of our industry.

Having a strong affinity for football and its power of connecting people, Ahad Raza Mir joins the formidable lineup. Ahad is taking the reins of football in Pakistan to unravel a new legacy with football in Pakistan with GSV.

Ahad Raza Mir, said, “I believe in the power of the youth, and being part of this initiative gives me a strong sense of pride. Now I wish to create a new legacy for the youth through football in Pakistan. GSV has the vision and the strategy to take Pakistan’s football to new heights. I sincerely look forward to being part of creating history in Pakistan with football – so make sure you register for the trials and secure your future in Europe”.

Mushk Kaleem, Pakistan’s fashion sensation stunned Italy in Milan Fashion Week (MFW) on the catwalk and now GSV has installed Kaleem to promote its football strategy in Pakistan. Kaleem will inject new dynamics into football with football at the heart of her assertive and vocal opinions.

Kaleem said, “Football is a glamorous sport so I connected instantly with GSV’s vision designed to rejuvenate football in Pakistan. For me it’s more than just football, it’s about the entire nation being empowered to get involved with the forgotten sport and regardless of what you do and where you come from so, Pakistan embraces yourself”.

Bilal Ashraf, film actor and director, a superstar sensation with several blockbusters like Superstar, Janaan, and Rangreza to his name is fanatical about football. Bilal wants the world’s most popular game to succeed in Pakistan and visited Chelsea FC to discuss the future of football in Pakistan.

Bilal Ashraf said, “This is a huge step in the right direction for Pakistan. My sole energy and passion scream out to develop football in Pakistan so we have nothing less to shout about other than #FootballHoga, register, go, and trial to showcase your talent at the UEFA-inspired program being delivered nationwide for the first time ever in Pakistan”.

Yasir Mahmood, Group Chairman of GSV said, “I feel football has just come alive with the world of glamour, film, and sports coming forward to take control of the football.  This is the penultimate art of collaboration in Pakistan’s football”.

Zabe Khan, CEO of GSV said, “I am really excited by the level of support from the film and television celebrities turning their attention to football. GSV has added a new dimension to football with the tinsel town of Pakistan carrying the beacon of light offering a bright future for football in Pakistan”.

Pakistan your time has come so let’s football and register at your nearest trial center here www.globalsoccerventures.com/#/players/register

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service joins forces with the sound of the nation, Coke Studio Pakistan, to launch an official Coke Studio: Pakistan destination dedicated to 2022’s much-awaited music show.

Under this partnership, Spotify is now the official music streaming partner for Coke Studio Pakistan this year. With this inked in, the artists of Coke Studio Pakistan will have a place to share their music with Spotify’s 381 million users and connect with a global audience across 184 markets. 

Starting today, Spotify will be home to an immersive musical experience celebrating Season 14 of Coke Studio Pakistan coupled with all previous seasons. Available for Free and Premium users on mobile and desktop Spotify app, the collaboration between the two music culture powerhouses brings users the content they love, making it easier than ever to listen to their favorite tracks from the wildly popular format. The destination features a variety of playlists including: Coke Studio Pakistan,Women of: Coke Studio Pakistan,  Best of: Coke Studio Fusion, Best of: Coke Studio Sufi, Best of: Coke Studio Pakistan and more. 

Khan FM, Artists and Label Partnerships for Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at Spotify said, “We are extremely excited to be a partner on the journey of Coke Studio Pakistan’s latest season. Coke Studio is a household name across Pakistan and has cultivated the love for different genres at a regional level year after year. As their official music streaming partner, we look forward to creating a memorable and enhanced listening experience for our Pakistani and South Asian listeners as they browse through our collaborative destination.”

Fahad Ashraf, VP Coca-Cola Pakistan and Afghanistan said: “This season, Coke Studio is coming back in a brand new avatar, celebrating Pakistani culture synced with Gen-Z. We see the Spotify partnership as the perfect medium to bring this fresh Pakistan fusion to listeners globally.”

The season is set to air from 14th January on television channels in Pakistan and you can check out the destination here, which is available in the United Kingdom, United States, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Japan, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Karachi  (Muhammad Yasir) rama serial Sang-e-Mah has perhaps gained the most popularity and hype of all 2022 dramas before even airing. Scheduled to air on HUM TV on January 9, a private special screening of the director’s cut was held for the cast and crew along with media and entertainment fraternity.

HUM TV’s latest drama Sang-e-Mah, which is under the MD Productions banner and direction of Saife Hasan with a stellar cast, seems extremely promising. Sang-e-Mah’s star cast has a mix of old and new faces, such as veteran actors Sania Saeed and Nauman Ijaz,alongside the talented Hania Amir,Kubra Khan, and Omair Rana; whereas the globally beloved singer Atif Aslam and Zaviyar Nauman will both be making their television acting debuts in Sang-e-Mah.

The plot of Sang-e-Mah revolves around a Pukhtoon family belonging to the tribal areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The story is an exciting blend of drama, romance, deceit, ego, and sacrifice.Fans are super excited to see how the characters of Marjaan Khanplayed by Nauman Ijaz and Zarghunaplayed by SaniaSaeed develop, and how their favorite singer Atif Aslam takes on the role of Hikmat who will be romantically paired with Gulmeena played by HaniaAmir.

The special screening of Sang-e-Mah’s director’s cut was an elaborate affair, with the director and cast in full attendance, along with CEO HUM TV Duraid Qureshi, CEO MD Productions MominaDuraid, President HUM Network Sultana Siddiqui, and celebrities namely Ali Rehman, Aijaz Aslam, Nausheen Shah, Hira and Mani, Mashal Khan, and Osama Tahir who enjoyed the screening, and were super excited for the first episode to air on HUM TV on January 9, 2022.

An interactive press conference with the audiencealso followed the special screening of Sang-e-Mah’sdirector’s cut, on the same evening, where the cast and crew talked about their respective roles in the drama.

Speaking on the occasion,“It’s an unconventional story set in the North of Pakistan about ‘Ghag’, a custom that has ruined the lives of several women. Sang-e-Mah attempts to shed light on the repercussions of ‘Ghag’ and discourages the use of this custom”, commented MominaDuraid, CEO MD Productions & Creative head HUM Network.

“HUM Network has always been a trendsetter. When people wanted to follow Indian soaps we set the benchmark for Pakistani dramas and the industry followed. Be it building new concepts with writers for drama or developing the fashion industry or taking Pakistani events to the world, HUM Network has and will continue to be a trendsetter and create new benchmarks for the industry,”said Duraid Qureshi, CEO HUM TV.

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir are making fans raise eyebrows yet again. 

While elder sister Sajal is seen at the forefront of wedding festivities of Saboor Aly and Ali Ansari, husband Ahad Raza Mir is missing in action.

This comes after the Ehd-e-Wafa star seemingly skipped Saboor’s Baat Pakki and Sajal’s Khel Khel Mein premiere, sparking rumours of estrangement from wife.

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In the viral video shared by various social media accounts, Sajal is spotted in a green lehenga, laying Haldi on the blissed couple sans Ahad.

“Where is Ahad ??” asked one Instagram user in the comments. “So separation is confirmed?,” added another.

In a recent interview, Sajal addressed her ‘rushed’ wedding with Ahad, detailing how the actor wanted to marry as soon as possible in fear of losing her.

“I asked Ahad why he had been in such a hurry to get engaged. He told me that he had been afraid that, if he didn’t ask me to marry him, he would lose me, and I would marry someone else.” 

 

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Meesha Shafi is addressing the sexual harassment allegation against Ali Zafar in court. The Jugni Ji singer, who appeared before the judge in the second session of Ali Zafar’s counter case on defamation, confessed that the singer groped her in public in 2017.

Upon asking if there was an eye witness to the incident, Meesha detailed that she herself is not an eye witness since she ‘felt’ the harassment, did not see it.

“Yes, even I myself am not an eye witness to this incident. I felt it [but] I did not see it.”

“Did you look behind to see if it was the plaintiff’s hand,” the lawyer counter-questioned. “There was no other hand near me and it certainly was not my hand,” she responded.

“Is it correct that there was a drummer sitting behind you and the plaintiff,” the counsel then asked to which Meesha replied that a drummed was at least “4-5 feet away”.

All witnesses from the day Meesha claims she was harassed, have opposed to her accusations. They shared that Shafi even hugged Zafar right after the ‘jam session’ ended.

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Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Ahmed Ali Akbar is enjoying every bit of his massive success with drama Parizaad.

The star, who garnered love from fans around the world with his serial, turned to his Instagram on Tuesday to share a photo from a chips pack by a local manufacturer.

“YaAllah tera shukr Bas ab naswar bhi (Thanks to Almighty Allah! Now we need Naswaar) he hilariously captioned alongside his satirical post.

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Parizaad is a story of a boy born in an underprivileged family. The drama also stars Mashaal Khan, Ushna Shah, Saboor Aly, Yumna Zaidi and more.