Category: Entertainment

Lahore (NUT-DESK)

Famed Indian singer A. R. Rahman’s daughter Khatija Rahman got engaged to audio engineer Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed in an intimate ceremony.

Taking to Instagram, Khatija shared the news with her followers while introducing her partner-to-be. She also penned down a lengthy note along with an adorable collage of the couple.

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She wrote, “With the blessings of the Almighty I’m happy to announce to you all my engagement with Riyasdeen Shaik Mohamed @riyasdeenriyan,”

“ An aspiring entrepreneur and a wizkid audio engineer. The engagement happened on 29th December, my birthday in the presence of close family and loved ones,” she added.

Meanwhile, the well-acclaimed musician also shared the post on his IG Story.

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Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) The powerhouse of a talent, known as Wahaj Ali let’s his work speak for himself and recently he’s been making waves on social media for his performance as Rumi in the period drama ‘Jo Bichar Gaye’. The actor has been receiving praise left and right and even the industry’s leading ladies took to their social media to rave about the actor.

Maya Ali, Yumna Ziadi, Nadia Jamil and Amar Khan were all full of praise for Wahaj and his brilliant acting chops.

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His co-star Maya Ali took to her social media and posted a heartfelt note for the actor saying, “Acting is all about action and reaction. Wajju (Wahaj) this wasn’t possible without your support and your brilliant performance.”

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His ex-co-star from Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi, Yumna Ziadi said, “Totally loving Jo Bichar Gaye, you are a true artist. So happy to see your range in this show as well.”

After a phenomenal performance in the blockbuster serial Fitoor and critically acclaimed serial Dil Na Umeed Tou Nahi, Wahaj Ali has made his mark in 2021 and the actor is closing the year off with this powerhouse performance in ‘Jo Bichar Gaye’ which can easily be called one of the best performances by a Pakistani male actor this year.

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Likee, a leading global short video platform with headquarters in Singapore, has announced the launch of its new “Friends” feature for users across Pakistan. Users have a chance to win a motorcycle or a huge cash prize by completing tasks and collecting points. Likee users around Pakistan have grown accustomed to the social network’s regular stream of new trends and challenges that encourage healthy competition and inspire creativity, while also offering real-world rewards for good performance.

The new ‘Friends’ feature can be found at the bottom left of the homepage and it allows users to pick and choose their audiences, fortifying the sense of community within the growing social network. By completing tasks like inviting new or active users, scanning codes to add friends, and giving KiKieggs to friends, users can collect Heart Points. Each new Heart Point earns users the choices between 1 KiKi egg or a Likee gift, which can be a CD70 motorcycleor some Likee goodies various from hoodies to canvas bags. Friends can also combine 5 different eggs to create a KiKi bank, and once the KiKi bank is complete, they get the chance to share the prize in a value totaling up to 8 lakhs.

Likee has designed its new ‘Friends’ feature to allow users to create their very own, private online space to share a slice of life with the people of their choice. Simply scanning a QR code from a friend’s screen or even uploading a photo of the code from the gallery allows users to quickly add new friends. Not only can users now share exclusive content with their desired list of friends, but also fully customize their videos with a range of effects and filters that truly let the creative juices flow. Users can take part in the eventfor a chance to win exciting cash prizes, Likee merchandise, and a CD70 motorcycle, until 6pm, December 30th, 2021.

“We, at Likee, are always exploring new avenues in the ongoing evolution of mobile entertainment, and for that reason, the app’s immediate and immense popularity in Pakistan comes as no surprise,” said a spokesperson from Likee. “We want to encourage Likee users to fully allow their creativity to take control, knowing that their content is only reaching the right people. With “Friends”, we aim to create a sense of community and allow each individual user to be able to fully customize their Likee experience and be who they are, for who they choose.”

Like has quickly become a global online video production phenomenon after its launch in 2017, and was ranked No. 1 in AppAnnie’s 2019 report. Just last year, Likee ranked 4th in global downloads, according to Sensor Tower.

Asim Jofa Launches First-of-its-Kind Single-Designer Awards To Celebrate Four Industries: TV/Film, Fashion, Music & Digital

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Renowned celebrity fashion designer, Asim Jofa is all set to launch the first-ever single-designer award show, titled the ‘Asim Jofa Fashion Awards’, to celebrate the talent and hard work of the individuals that helped him bring his collections to life from across four iconic industries. Asim Jofa has always gone above and beyond what we expect from designers, launching 12 collections in 2021 alone. With the sheer number of collections put out by the brand, the talent involved to bring it all together is what the designer is looking to celebrate.

Asim Jofa has come out with some of the biggest releases of the year, bringing together talent from various industries. The designer has successfully merged 4 leading facets, namely Film/TV, Music, Fashion, and Digital Influencers through these releases, leading the industry in ways no other fashion designer has done before.

“Asim Jofa Fashion Awards” will be divided into 22 unique categories that will be categorized across the collections for those not only in front of the camera, but will also celebrate those who have worked behind the scenes; from makeup artists, stylists, and photographers, the designer will recognize every aspect of work and talent that goes into making the fashion brand what it is today.

The winners of the awards will be decided through a voting system that will take place exclusively online. The online voting platform will also specifically be monitored by an independent entity to ensure a transparent voting system where the nominees are selected through social media analytics.

Asim Jofa as a brand has carved a niche for itself through a plethora of collections. It is coveted and endorsed by many moguls of the showbiz, music, and fashion industry as well as the most esteemed social media sensations. The brand has provided a platform that engages personalities from all spheres of the media industry. Working with more than 100 faces this past year alone is a remarkable feat in itself as the designer is celebrated for creating an inclusive space for all superstars to meet on a united front.

 

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Despite growing extremism and tensions between both in India and Pakistan, theatre can play a significant role in strengthening people to people relations between the two countries. This was stated by prominent playwright and head of Ajoka Theatre Shahid Nadeem at a talk arranged by THAAP cultural organisation on Friday 24 December. The topic of the talk was “Theatre for Peace: Is it still possible?”

Shahid Nadeem spoke about Ajoka’s contribution to peace-building in the region through theatre and emphasised that arts- based initiatives can bypass political or communal blocks and strengthen the desire for peace and goodwill. He said Ajoka received warm response from Indian audiences everywhere , even after Narendra Modi swept to power based on anti- Pakistan Hindutva ideology. He said the challenges for a theatre for peace have multiplied in recent years due to growing extremism but the artists from either side are determined to carry the torch of peace and humanism till their goals are achieved. He also answered questions from the audience.

A documentary on Ajoka’s work for peace was also screened.The talk was held at THAAP Headoffice in Gulberg, Lahore and was attended by eminent intellectuals and cultural activists including ex-NCA Principal Sajida Vandal, architects Pervez Vandal and Khawar Hassan, ex-HEC Chairman Dr Nizam Ud Din, drama teacher Ms Perin Boga, Ajoka General Secretary Sohail Warraich, Ajoka Institute director Nirvaan Nadeem, and publisher Amjad Saleem Minhas.

 

 

Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) Pakistan’s most rapidly growing digital platform, SeePrime, has now released a new short film by Mehreen Jabbar ‘Salam Santa’ on their YouTube channel to celebrate the Christmas season.

 ‘Salam Santa’ follows the story of a Pakistani Christian mother and son are new immigrants in the US. The mother and son struggle to make ends meet as they hope for a Christmas miracle from Santa.

“At SeePrime, we pride ourselves for creating a platform that represents and celebrates all religions,” commented Seemeen Naveed, the executive producer of SeePrime. “Salam Santa is a really nice film which brings the Christmas spirit to life. Mehreen Jabbar has truly outdone herself with this one.”

Co-produced by Mehreen Jabbar, Syed Khurram, and Ahmad Rizvi, scripted down by Shah Yasir, executively produced by Seemeen Naveed, Salam Santa is a story about inter-faith harmony. The film stars Aizzah Fatima, Shayan Khurram and Naeem Usman.

realme Rings in the New Year with Pizzazz, Music and a Lot of Fun with Hasan Raheem

 realme Kicks-off 2022 with a Night full of Music, Fun and Glamour ft. Hasan Raheem

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 The realme New Year Party featured a spectacular performance by Hasan Raheem along with guests who were part of realme’s journey since the very beginning.

For the fastest-growing smartphone brand realme, 2022 holds a special place. While a new beginning is just around the corner, realme gathered all its favourite media associates, technology reviewers and KOLs for a night full of fun, music and celebration. The realme New Year Party was a loud gathering featuring Hasan Raheem crooning his top hits at the highest spot in Lahore.

Being a youth-centric brand, realme focuses on Gen-Z and having the hot favourite Gen-Z sensation perform at the New Year Party had everyone brimming with enjoyment. The party was also a way for realme to thank all its guests for a phenomenal 2021 – a year where the brand saw many firsts for a number of its products.

In 2021, realme became the fastest brand to sell a 100 million devices across the globe – a feat that is unmatched in history. In Pakistan, realme gained a strong foothold with selling two million devices faster than any other brand in the smartphone industry.

it also became the 6^th top global brand in the consumer technology industry. This was aligned with the launch of realme’s first-ever laptop, the realme Book. On the local front, realme introduced some hard hitting smartphones that were a league of their own.

Closing the year on a high, realme launched their first-ever 5G flagship the realme GT Master Edition in Pakistan. The smartphone was well received by all quarters and bagged the title of Smartphone of the Year. Centered on a blazing fast performance, the realme GT Master Edition was also the top selling 5G smartphone during the Daraz 11.11 Celebration.

realme also had a remarkable C Series line-up for 2021 with the TUV Rheinland High Reliability certification promising true quality and value-for-money. For the realme Narzo Series, Hasan Raheem was roped in for the Narzo Anthem – which was also how he opened the realme New Year Party.

The realme Number Series with its realme 8 and 8 Pro also led the year with its tremendous sales and top class performance. While empowering the youth to enjoy life to the fullest, realme encourages its fans to step into the year 2022 with positive vibes, opening themselves up to new opportunities and adventures as they carry the spirit of ‘Dare to Leap’ wherever they go and whatever they do.