Tag: #lahore
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Babra Sharif breaks silence after decades, talks to media for first time in years
Veteran actress Babra Sharif recently attended the launch event of filmmaker Altaf Hussain’s film ‘Tere Pyar Nu Salaam.’ The reclusive yesteryears superstar discussed the revival of cinema in the Pakistan film industry. “We have never focused on dividing Karachi, Peshawar, and Lahore. Our work is for the entire film industry. This divide shouldn’t be a…
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Netflix drama stirs complex past of Pakistan’s ‘courtesans’
The Netflix hit “Heeramandi” depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but there is little glamour for modern Pakistani sex workers in the faded red-light district where the series is set. The eight-part show — subtitled “The Diamond Bazaar” in English — portrays courtesans in the “royal neighbourhood” of pre-partition Lahore,…
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Sharmin Segal hits back at ‘Heeramandi’ criticism
Actress Sharmin Segal has talked about how she handles online harassment and criticism of her work in a podcast interview before the web series’ ‘HeeraMandi’ release earlier this month. “I feel a lot of pressure, and sometimes it shows in strange ways. But I have a great support system. My sister is my strongest support;…
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali thought about including Pakistani actors in Heeramandi
The much-hyped Netflix series ‘Heeramandi’, directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is now streaming on Netflix. It marks Sanjay’s debut as a director on OTT platforms and features a stellar cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal and Shekhar Suman. The ‘Heeramandi’ team…
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ASP Shehrbano Naqvi’s Mehndi pictures are an absolute delight
ASP Shehrbano Naqvi, the brave police officer who shot to fame after rescuing a woman from an extremist mob in Lahore, is capturing hearts once again; this time for her wedding festivities. Recently, photos from her Mehndi circulated on social media, sparking an outpouring of praise and well wishes from users. The snapshots show Shehrbano…
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Zee Zindagi set to release ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ for Pakistani viewers
The Indian-owned Zindagi website’s ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ was previously not accessible for viewing in Pakistan. Now, after almost two years, the channel has decided to broadcast it on YouTube. ‘Mrs. & Mr. Shameem’ explores love and marriage beyond traditional roles, showcasing the bond between Shameem and Umaina as they navigate challenges together. With a…
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Bushra Ansari wears shawl with urdu poetry on it
Veteran actor Bushra Ansari caught attention on social media when she shared a photo of herself wearing a shawl with Allama Iqbal’s poetry written on it. She was getting ready for a Ramazan TV show.In her post, Ansari cleverly joked about the poetry on her shawl, saying, “If you can read Urdu, you’ll understand.”The choice…