Sharmila Faruqui vs Nadia Khan: The spat continues
Sharmila Faruqui serves defamation notice to Nadia Khan
On Saturday, legislator Sharmila Faruqui submitted an Rs50 million defamation notice against prominent television personality Nadia Khan over her viral video involving the prior’s mother.
Nadia posted a “defamatory video” on her Youtube channel. In the video, she “violated her mother Anisa Farooqi’s privacy. Moreover, she insulted her over her makeup look,” according to the notice, which she shared on her Instagram Stories.
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Nadia has 15 days to recant her words, apologize, and pay Rs50 million in compensation, according to the notice. The notice reads, “On behalf of Mrs. Sharmila Farooqi, Member of the Sindh Provincial Assembly, who has instructed me to serve upon you the following legal notice under Section 8 of the Defamation Ordinance, 2002, on account of a defamatory video published by you on your YouTube channel, namely ‘Outstyle,’ on January 20, 2022.”
“My client is a well-reputed politician and you have tainted her persona as a result of the abovementioned video. It is a well-known fact that anyone who runs a YouTube channel gets remuneration for views and engagement. Hence, by posting hate speech against my client, you are trying to create a controversy just to get noticed,” it goes onto the claim. Adding that “it is unfortunate” that a known media professional like Nadia, “is posting with such reckless disregard.”
Nadia Khan replies with a legal notice to Sharmila Faruqui
In response to Sharmila Faruqui’s notice Nadia Khan also slams a legal notice. Her Instagram post reads, “My lawyers are sending a legal notice to Sharmila Faruqui suing her for 50 crores for defamation.” Furthermore, it reads, “And using insulting remarks for a woman. I wish if she had only done the good deed for any needy woman or a helpless child. She would still have got the media and our attention.”
What happened between Nadia Khan and Sharmila Faruqui?
After engaging in a dialogue with Anisa Farooqi for a video in which she ‘compliments’ her makeup and sense of style, Nadia found herself in hot water. Sharmila and many viewers were offended by the remarks, believing Nadia was being sarcastic. Sharmila called it a farce and that she would take legal action against the host. The politician also filed a complaint with the FIA against Nadia later that day. “She is a shameless woman, I’m officially reporting her to cybercrime,” the lawmaker said in a comment on an Instagram video.
Anisa had been approached by Nadia at a wedding and she had asked her, “Do you have a cosmetic artist? It’s just stunning!” Anisa explained that she does it herself. And when the host-cum-actor asked where she learned it, Anisa credited her daughter Sharmila. Nadia mockingly appreciated Anisa on her fashion sense, jewelry, and makeup, while Anisa accepted all compliments and queries without questioning Nadia’s motives. Despite the clarification Nadia provided in response, it appears her daughter is certain Nadia did not mean good.
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Friday Flix Series of the Week: Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
The unending love of web series
I’ve been talking a lot about web shows lately. This Friday Flix segment allows me to indulge in my love of series a bit more than normal, which is fine by me. Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO, Zee5, and a slew of other series platforms have become obsessions for me and many others. This culture has also influenced the way movies are made. The movie business has suffered greatly since the outbreak of Coronavirus. People are staying at home and viewing or binge-watching shows, which has impacted the cinema-going culture. For anti-social folks like me, it’s cheap, fun, and great. I came upon Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam while binge-watching. Following Churails, this was yet another pleasant surprise for me. Let’s chat about the series for a moment.
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Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam
The series from ZEE5’s ‘Zindagi,’ is a sort of anthology. It tells the experiences of a diverse group of strong women who refuse to be victims and instead aim to be the authors of their own stories; women who go out of their way to achieve what they want, including murder! Meenu Gaur, a British-Indian filmmaker, directed Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam, which was scripted by Gaur and Farjad Nabi, the well-known Pakistani filmmaker.
You can binge on to Qaatil Haseenaon Ke Naam for the chance to see dark and flawed female heroines on television, as well as the fantastic cast. Sanam Saaed, Sarwat Gilani, Samiya Mumtaz, Faiza Gilani, Beo Rana Zaffar, Eman Suleman, and Meher Bano are among the cast members.
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Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam season 1 storyline
Mysterious figures darkly lit lanes and blood-spattered in an old historic mansion somewhere in Pakistan — a setting that defines the grim mood of the story from the first episode forward. Meenu Gaur, a critically renowned British-Indian filmmaker, spends no time in introducing us to the world of fierce women, whose beauty and vulnerability completely conceal the fire that burns within them. Gaur carefully plots the narrative of all her stories with a repeating sub-plot as its backbone, which acts as a common ground, relying largely on her ensemble cast from across the border. The neighborhood where Mai (Samiya Mumtaz) resides in her opulent yet modest villa is the breeding environment for a slew of stories and mysteries that gradually emerge as the show develops.
Bigger cast, even bigger story
While the first few episodes are more self-contained and wholesome as stories, the last several are a revelation from the first, since the show follows a non-linear format. This, however, is what makes the series overly convoluted and difficult. That is not all, this has an unfavorable effect on the storytelling tempo, which slows down over time. To be honest, keeping track of so many characters, some of whom are even similar in appearance, and plotlines that are running concurrently and crisscrossing through the episodes is difficult. Well, this might be a big stumbling block for the show’s success.
More indoors, less outdoors
Independent stories of the characters are, by definition, more intriguing and engaging, because they have fewer problems. All of the stories have a noir tone to them, as well as a mysterious soundscape that adds poetic refinement. The filmmakers do not appear to have freely explored Pakistan as a setting for some reason. While there are a few sweeping ariel vistas of the cities, the majority of the action occurs within. Moreover, most of the scenes show the background (in out-of-focus), and all we know is that everything is taking place in indoor Pakistan.
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Where can I watch Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam?
You can watch the series season 1 on the Zee5 official platform. Click here to watch.
Final Verdict
Qatil Haseenaon Ke Naam is a commendable attempt to defy preconceptions and show strong individuals with sufficient conviction and sympathy. The show’s most compelling feature is its all-female cast. While everyone does an excellent job in their roles, Beo Raana Zafar, Sanam Saeed, and Samiya Mumtaz stand out for their restrained acting.
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Punjab government halts release of film Javed Iqbal
Javed Iqbal movie release in new trouble
The film Javed Iqbal: The Untold Story of a Serial Killer, directed by Abu Aleeha, has had a rocky road. According to the filmmaker, the Punjab government has blocked the release of the Ayesha Omar and Yasir Hussain-starrer. The movie is slated for a nationwide premiere tomorrow (January 28) after several months of delays.
Javed Iqbal killer story
The film is based on the investigation into Javed Iqbal. A serial murderer murdered 100 young boys in Lahore in 1999. And then provided evidence of his crimes to authorities and the media. The film was directed by Abu Aleeha, who also wrote the screenplay. Moreover, Javed Ahmed Kakepoto is the producer of the film.
Abu Aleeha takes the case to the high court for Javed Iqbal movie
Despite having received certification from all censor boards, Javed Iqbal’s release was blocked by the Punjab government. According to several social media platforms. Besides that, Abu Aleeha later corroborated the report on Twitter. “The current news is that [Chief Minister] Sardar Usman Buzdar’s government has put a stop to the screening of Javed Iqbal, which is an unjustified action that comes after the censor board authorized the film, which is why we will be bringing the case to the high court,” he said.
The delays of release
Javed Iqbal was meant to premiere in October. However, the censor board pushed the movie till December 24th. According to Omar, December was also unlucky. Furthermore, the film’s release was once again delayed due to an increase in Covid-19 instances. The film’s release date has been pushed back to January 28.
Moreover, on January 25, the cast and crew, as well as other members of the entertainment world, attended the film’s Karachi premiere at Nueplex Cinema.
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Khaani famed Feroze Khan to drop a rap track in English
Feroze Khan stepping into music
Following in the footsteps of singers like Atif Aslam and Azaan Sami Khan, actor Feroze Khan has decided to try his hand at rapping. The Khuda Aur Mohabbat actor has declared that his new single, which appears to be an English rap song, will be out shortly.
Feroze Khan is the new rapper in town
The Ishqiya actor released a behind-the-scenes video from his studio recordings on Instagram. The actor’s rapper persona is striking, dressed in a grey V-neck sweater, white loose jeans, and black sunglasses with headphones.
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The clip has him rapping a line, which he later utilizes as the caption as well, presumably as a teaser for what’s to come. “It’s times like these that I wanna come and wreck it,” Khan says, swaying his hands like a true rapper to the music.
Feroze Khan used the hashtag #Gamechanger in his post, which could be the song’s title. The Khaani star teased the song with a “coming soon” without providing a release date.
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His brief clip has earned nothing but appreciation thus far. People appear to be enjoying his new avatar and rap songs. Excited admirers showered their appreciation for the actor’s unexpected reveal in the comments section.
Feroze Khan is recently getting pubic attention where Twitteratis get in action with the actor’s “fake English accent” acting for the Geo Entertainment’s drama ‘Aye Musht-e-Khaak’ along with Sanam Javed in the lead role.
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Thursday Tunes: The sensational PSL7 anthem Agay Dekh
PSL7 anthem Aage Dekh is yet another groove-fest
We were not even gotten over with “Groove Mera” yet and Agay Dekh is here! Atif Aslam, Aima Baig, and Abdullah Siddiqui performed the highly anticipated anthem for the Pakistan Super League’s seventh season. The superb production of the tune, titled Agay Dekh, shines through, with Aslam giving the kind of performance one would expect from a singer of his repute after such a long time. It succeeds in getting people up and dancing, but it lacks the grandeur of an anthem, such as that found in Abdullah Siddiqui’s previous Zalmi release, Kingdom. Despite its flaws, the song excels as a pop song and possesses the aggression that Groove Mera, the previous PSL anthem, missed.
The music video Agay Dekh
The song’s video features all of the classic images of cricket fans watching a match with bated breath, celebrating victory, and packing stadiums. In a fur-lined jacket, Atif dances to the music, while Aima spins in a ring of flames. The song has received over 3 million views and is currently the second most popular video on YouTube.
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According to a PSL statement last year, the HBL PSL was robbed of its home crowd because of Covid-19 restrictions, but this year we will have fans in the stands. Furthermore, it says that the biggest sporting event in Pakistan is a festival and a celebration. And the song honors everyone who looks forward to this time of year. Moreover, it read that they wanted to express how much everyone loves cricket with ‘Agay Dekh,’ as well as capture the attitude, fierceness, and banter that comes with it.
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Groove Mera of PSL6
Last season’s anthem, Groove Mera, performed by Naseebo Lal, received a lot of flak for not living up to PSL fans’ expectations. On the other hand, social media reactions to the PSL 7 song Agay Dekh have been overwhelmingly positive. Despite this year’s anthem’s relative success, Twitter users compared it to Ali Zafar’s Ab Khel Jamay Ga.
But the truth remains the same that,
Well, here comes a relevant meme after the comparison,
While the comparison goes on, listen to the track below
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The last episode of ‘Parizaad’ is to be broadcast in theatres on Friday
Television dramas in cinemas
Popular television series is being screened in theatres, which appears to be a trend these days. What began with a successful screening of the final episode of Humayun Saeed and Ayeza Khan’s drama Meray Pass Tum Ho has become a growing trend, with Sang-e-first Mah’s episode recently screened and now the much-anticipated final episode of the blockbuster serial Parizaad set to hit theatres on Friday.
Syed Muhammad Ahmed, Adeel Afzal, Urwa Hocane, Saboor Aly, Ushna Shah, Yumna Zaidi, Mashal Khan, Tipu Shah, Kiran Tabeer, Leyla Zuberi, Madiha Rizvi, and Malik Hamid Raza are among the cast members. Ahmed Ali Akbar has proven his mettle playing the lead role as Parizaad.
Parizaad Finale
Last week, another episode was announced to provide complete closure to the show’s audience. Which was previously slated to feature 28 episodes. The last episode will now air on prime time television on February 1, four days after its theatrical release.
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The controversy of skin darkening
Although the darkening of Ahmed Ali Akbar’s skin tone for Parizaad irritated a bunch of viewers. The serial has an ever-growing fan base thanks to its unique storyline. Moreover, the characters provided a welcome respite from the usual family dramas and toxic love triangles.
Parizaad Storyline till now
Parizaad’s characters are multi-faceted and rarely stereotyped, thanks to Hashim Nadeem’s beautiful writing. From escort culture in a high-fashion rich state to a queer person in a middle-class family, the serial managed to spark new debates.
Parizaad (Ahmed Ali Akber) does not resemble his name, which means “born of a fairy” and hence implies someone charismatic. If all other factors are equal, Parizaad appears to be darker and more obnoxious. He has been treated as an outcast since birth. He is, however, substantially smarter than everyone else in the room and has a kind heart. Naheed (Ushna Shah), his neighbor and student, shows out as a clear contrast to Parizaad.
Parizaad’s life shift
With a complete 360 shift in Parizaad’s life within a span of 5 years throughout the drama, Parizaad was an insecure and self-doubting man who is faithful to his core, went through an emotional and financial rollercoaster. His acting was perfectly representative of his socioeconomic level and emotional battles with accepting self-love and pursuing his aspirations, from a poet to a mechanic to a personal chauffeur to a business tycoon. He chooses to leave everything behind for a nomadic life until he finds a place where he truly belongs, as revealed in the second-to-last episode.
What will happen in Parizaad?
Will Parizaad be able to pick a location of love or will he abandon everything once more? Would he be reunited with RJ Annie, who has recently regained her vision? Will his childhood trauma and inferiority complex be forced out of him by money, Annie’s love, and power? The novel has a sad ending, but let’s hope the serial does not finish with his inner troubles smothering him to death despite his having all he ever desired.
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Anushka, Virat break silence after pictures of Vamika went viral
Vamika Kohli picture went viral
Anushka Sharma and cricketer Virat Kohli have kept their daughter Vamika away from the media and have repeatedly warned paparazzi not to photograph her. Photos of their daughter went viral on Sunday after she was caught on camera during the third One-Day International between India and South Africa.
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli asks for privacy for Vamika
The images of Vamika from the match went viral on social media just minutes after the film aired on TV. On Monday, Jan. 24, Sharma and Kohli published messages on Instagram Stories. They said they had no knowledge their daughter’s photographs “are shot in the stadium and extensively circulated thereafter.”
“We want to inform everyone that we were caught off guard and didn’t know that the camera was on us. Our stance and request on the matter stay the same. We would really appreciate it if Vamika’s images are not clicked/published for reasons we have explained earlier,” wrote both Kohli and Sharma.
Furthermore, its the first time the public saw Vamika. Sharma was seen carrying her and cheering on her husband, who just stepped down as India’s Test captain. Moreover, during Kohli’s half-century celebration, both the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil actor and Vamika were captured on live television.
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The couple gave birth to their daughter on January 11, 2011, but have never shared a full photo of her. Regardless of how happy people are to see the toddler’s face for the first time, they should follow her parents’ wishes and erase the images.
The mother-daughter duo has been visiting the world-class athlete to his tournaments. Anushka wrote a thank-you letter to the media earlier this year, additionally also thanking them for not publishing photos of the family that they had taken.
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Ertugrul star Ayberk Pekcan aka Artuk Bey dies at 51
Artuk Bey from Ertrugul passes away
If Engin Altan Düzyatan’s titular character and his band of side warriors made Dirilis Erturul popular, it will always be known for the delicate touch that Artuk Bey actor Aberk Pekcan contributed to the show and the Kayi tribe. Pekcan, who breathed his last on Monday, leaving fans with a lot more bruises to mend after his controlled yet the poignant depiction of the medic-turned-advisor. In Mersin, the 51-year-old succumbed to lung cancer.
“Dear friends, the process that started with the doctor I went to for back discomfort ten days ago has reached this point today,” the actor stated in a statement shared on his social media following his cancer diagnosis in October 2021. I’ve been diagnosed with lung cancer. The liver and adrenal glands have also been affected by the tumor. Unfortunately, there were no signs in the early stages of this condition. The first day of chemo. My family has been my most steadfast ally. My friends live nearby. I’ll do everything I can to reclaim my health.”
Turkish stars pay tribute to Ayberk Pekcan aka Artuk Bey
Pekcan’s Erturul co-stars, including Erturul Bey’s Engin Altan Düzyatan and Halime Hatun’s Esra Bilgiç, turned to social media to grieve the actor’s death, uploading Instagram stories in his honor.
Mehmet Bozdag, the show’s director and producer, also shared on Instagram “Aberk Pekcan Hakk, who inspired us with his performance in Erturul, has died. Our sibling is in need of God’s mercy. For his family and friends, I beg for patience.”
Cem uc An aka Aliyar Bey posts his condolence on the Instagram story,
Esra Bilgic aka Halime Sultan shares heartfelt condolence on her Instagram story,
Furthermore, Celal Al aka Abdurrahman Alp also posts condolence,
Moreover, Engin Altan Duzyatan aka Ertugrul took to his Instagram and shares his condolence
The actor, who was born in 1970, began his career in 2001. Pekcan worked in a number of Turkish productions during the next two decades, receiving several accolades in the process. At the Ankara Film Festival, the actor received a prize for best-supporting actor.
Dirilis Erturul introduced the actor to Pakistan and, to a lesser extent, the rest of the globe, but Pekcan had been a prominent figure in Turkish film and television for two decades. He had a resume that included more than 20 TV shows and a little more than a dozen big-screen ventures.
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Pakistani fans also mourn the loss,
May the talented actor rest in peace!
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‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ climbs to sixth place in box office history
Spider-Man: No Way Home, making history!
LOS ANGELES: Spider-Man: No Way Home has added to its long record of box office triumphs.
With $1.69 billion at the global box office over the weekend, Sony’s comic book adventure became the sixth-highest grossing film in history (not adjusted for inflation). To get there, it beat off Jurassic World ($1.67 billion) and The Lion King ($1.66 billion).
Spider-Man: No Way Home has reclaimed the top spot in North America for the sixth weekend in a row, with $14.1 million in North America and $27.7 million internationally. The superhero film, featuring Tom Holland as Marvel’s local web-slinger, debuted in December and has grossed $721 million domestically and $970.1 million overseas.
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Spider-Man No way Home outside the United States
Outside of the United States, where No Way Home is the fourth-highest grossing film of all time, Spidey’s latest adventure has performed particularly well in the United Kingdom, where it has grossed $116 million to far. Mexico, with $73.4 million, South Korea, with $60.6 million, and France, with $59.9 million, are the other top-earning countries.
It’s worth noting that No Way Home has broken records and exceeded expectations despite not having been released in China, the world’s largest movie-going market.
No Way Home storyline
Our friendly neighborhood web-slinger is no longer able to separate his daily existence as Peter Parker from the high stakes of being a superhero, thanks to the exposure of Spider-identity. Man’s When Peter seeks Doctor Strange’s assistance, the stakes rise even higher, forcing him to discover what it means to be Spider-Man.
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Friday Flix Web Series of the Week: What the Folks
The trend of YouTube web-series
People used to rent out movie CDs and cassettes so that they could watch them with not only their immediate families but also their extended families. The culture was extensively spread across decades, but with technical developments, YouTube took over, and the web-series era has now taken over. Indian web series, without a doubt, hold a unique spot on YouTube. It’s time for What the Folks! after Asur, Mismatched, Pitchers, Aspirants, and Kota Factory!
What the Folks cast
The Web-series “What the Folks” (2017 – present) cast include Eisha Chopra, Veer Rajwant Singh, Anula Navlekar, Kriti Vij, Deepika Amin, Dhruv Sehgal, Shishir Sharma, Vipin Sharma, and Renuka Shahane.
What the Folks story review
The series is a five-part online series about a man named Nikhil who is forced to live with his wife Anita’s parents for a period of time due to his job. The couple has been married for a while, and while Anita continues to live in Delhi, Nikhil has relocated to Mumbai with Anita’s parents and younger sister, Akshata. It immediately establishes all of the elements of a typical family drama, but with a reverse saas-bahu twist.
The generation gap!
Nikhil’s bittersweet encounters with his wife’s family include amusing scenes that are eerily applicable to today’s youth. It’s a narrative about how multicultural families overcome hurdles, overcome cultural differences, and learn to value one another despite the fact that their worldviews are still extremely different.
It’s not only about laughter!
Furthermore, we will see the protagonists dealing with issues like aging parents, changing marital preferences, empty nest syndrome, and divorce life, among many others, throughout the seasons. Each episode should have the audience laughing out loud as it combines comedy with situations that are all too familiar.
Final Verdict
It’s not just you; there are broken families all around; everyone is fighting the same problems; the generation divide is decades old. Despite everything, the fact that you love them and they love you is the most essential thing. So relax, take in the scenery, and, if you’re lucky, chuckle a little!
Watch the trailer here:
IMDb rating: 8.2/10
What the Folks is available on YouTube. Click here to watch.
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