Tag: Simi Raheal
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‘We’re a colonised people’: Simi Raheal criticizes industry’s obsession with whitening injections
In an interview with The Current, Simi Raheal shared her thoughts on the industry’s obsession with fair complexion. “We are such ‘colonised’ people; the entire industry has changed its colour with whitening injections, and you are asking me this question,” she commented. Many celebrities now have significantly different skin tones compared to when they first…
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Films about elderly people aren’t considered commercially viable: Simi Raheal
Veteran actress Simi Raheal recently starred with Salman Shahid in the acclaimed Eid telefilm ‘Budhi Ghori Lal Lagham’, about an elderly couple who are struck with a tragedy, then choose to live adventurously. The short film was written and directed by actor Sheheryar Munawar, who previously received rave reviews for his Mahira Khan starrer short…
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Exclusive: Usman Mukhtar discusses ‘Umro Ayyar’ and why such films are needed today in Pakistan
Right now, it looks like the Pakistani film industry is morphing, with a string of upcoming movies that cover a range of diverse topics. Babylicious is gearing up for release, an exes-to-lovers story. Kukri which explores the story of serial killer Javed Iqbal. And now, director Azfar Jafri is developing an adaptation called ‘Umro Ayyar:…
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‘All this maliciousness is false’: Simi Raheal supports Usman Mukhtar amidst harassment allegations
Veteran Pakistani actor Simi Raheal has extended her support to Usman Mukhtar after an artist Mehrooz Waseem, who worked with the Sabaat actor in 2016 accused him of harassing her. The Dastaan actor commented under a portal’s post, “Those who know Usman know that all this maliciousness is a lie, false accusation and attention seeking.…
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Celebrities criticise female actors for their choice of dressing
Notable personalities from the local entertainment industry have taken to social media to criticise the dressing of female celebrities. Several actresses are receiving flak for wearing allegedly ‘bold’ dresses. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nazish Khan (@nazishjahangir) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simiraheal (@simi_raheal_official)
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Johnny Lever praises Simi Raheal’s acting, Pooja Bhatt appreciates their cross-border camaraderie
Veteran Indian actor and comedian Johny Lever has praised legendary Pakistani actress Simi Raheal’s acting skills during a video call. The Khuwahish actress shared a screenshot of their interaction on Instagram. “It is a delightful moment when an Indian film legend calls you to say that he enjoys a character you play,” Simi wrote. The…
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‘Disgraceful & insulting’: PTV sends cheque worth Rs 1400 to Simi Raheal
Simi Raheal is furious with the management of Pakistan Television Corporation(PTV) for sending her a cheque of worth Rs 1400 only. Sharing a picture of it on social media, the actor said: “This is how artists are honoured by the state! This is the acknowledgement of Pakistan Television. After four decades, this was truly appalling!”…
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Faryal Mehmood ties the knot with Simi Raheal’s son Daniyal
It appears that celebrity weddings are undeterred by the ongoing pandemic because ever since the country went into lockdown, at least three celebrity weddings have taken place: Nimra Khan, Agha Ali and Hina Altaf and most recently model Faryal Mehmood and Daniyal Raheal, who is Simi Raheal’s son and Mehreen Raheal’s brother. Read more –…