Fahad Mustafa, A Lucky Man

No doubt he belongs to the showbiz family but even then he has achieved his goal of success by making a prominent position in showbiz on the basis of his talent. His family background is very educated; his father is a PhD. Scholar in chemistry and doctor, engineer etc are also a part of their family.

However, he was not such ‘studios’ person and didn’t have such interests to be a doctor or an engineer etc.  it doesn’t mean that getting higher education have no such importance in his point of view but it’s a matter of luck that from which source you’ll get fame and good earning. When Mr. Iqbal Ansari called him for an audition, he just tried his luck and luckily he passed that audition. His father was not at all happy with his decision to join showbiz industry as a profession; but when he showed his guts, his father and other people of his family admired him a lot.

Since then he is his proving himself as a born actor.

Nadya's charisma steals hearts

Quite recently, Shahla Rehman launched her formal and bridal wear collection in the city of style and glamour – Karachi.

The formal collection comprised of western cuts and styles while the bridal wear was designed on typical Eastern lines.

The designs were refreshing and for a changed seemed to fit the models well. Nadya Hussain looked far the most stunning and contented in all the attires she donned and also, gathered the most accolade.

Nadya Hussain’s stunning looks have been appraised many a times and has stole the audience’s attention in various different occasions.

Chemistry between Mekaal and Zara Sheiekh

There was something happening secretly between Mekaal and Zara sheikh before some time.

So many people in the showbiz know that they both had some sort of relation, friendship or might be more than that. But from the last few months, excess of work distressed the chemistry of their relationship; according to mekaal.

Once there was a time when mekaal used to say that zara is the Angelina Joule and I am the Bred pit of Pakistan. He seemed to be very inspired to have some relation with Pakistani beautiful film actress & fashion model Zara Sheikh.

However with the passage of time, mckaal has changed their relationship status and now he is saying that he has planned to shift Mumbai permanently. There he will search for his life partner, although he can have his ideal girl here in Pakistan as well.

So let’s wait and see that what will be the final product of their relationship chemicals in this chemistry.

Reema's BIG Disappoinment!

Lollywood’s favorite Reema Khan quite recently had sent some proposals to the federal ministry of culture for the purpose of reviving the industry. According to her, the proposals were finalized and forwarded with an unanimous agreement and proper consultation with some other celebrities and big names in the film industry. But, so far, to her disappointment, no positive sign or any response came from the ministry.
Reema holds an intense opinion on screening of Bollywood’s movies in Pakistan. She said that this very step didn’t generate any large revenues to neither the distributors nor the exhibitors and thus they are forced to discontinue this ongoing Indian adventure. She further expressed that the ongoing recession period and the non-professionalism has further added to the problems of local film industry.
Reema is thinking of moving back on the small screen and would be more than glad to act on TV serial. She is being offered a role in Irfan Khusat’s upcoming project, but, ofcourse films are her first love. Presently, she is busy producing an Urdu film, ‘Kitni Haseen Hai Zindagi’.

ZQ is back!

Zainab Qayum a.ka. ZQ is back like a blast from the Past. She has recently stepped back in her modelling shoes and made a fany comeback with spring/summer collection at The Designers. Whatsmore, ZQ looks fantastic - better than ever.
She modelled for various designers including Maysoon, HSY, Karma, ART (Arshad Tareen), Unbeatable and Sublime. The Designers is the fastest growing shop till u drop destination for women, looking for the latest in the fashion line. Located in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, the place is a huge success for all fashion lovers. What more could one ask for with all the flamboyant designer wear are available under one roof. Who could have shown off the dresses in a better way the lovely ZQ herself, who is considered in the list of those few models to have been able to adapt themselves to oth Eastern and Western fashion wear.

Aaminah Haq and Ammar Belal to tie up in a Wedding knot

Fashion model and actress Amina Haq (the daughter of Mustafa Khar, the legendary hero of Feudal Lord) marriage news with Ammar Belal (son of Khwaja Belal, the don of textile industry) is in the air. Both are expected to marry soon.

Amina and Ammar got engaged last year after keeping long friendly relationship with each other. Two must be planning these days for their bright future, as a couple is accomplished on an upcoming fashion designer and one of the top class Pakistani Fashion model.

We wish both of them a happy married life ahead.

Mehreen Syed is thinking about Bollywood

One of the Pakistani super fashion models swans like Mehreen Syed is thinking about showing her guts in Bollywood.

After crowned in the ‘International Model of the year Competition’, she has been signed by the filmmaker Shashi Ranjan to shine in his film. She met the director-producer and agreed to work on a couple of projects with him, includes a movie and the video of a song.

Mehreen, won the 'International Model of the Year Award' last month in a competition contested by models from India, Germany, Greece, Cyprus, Hungry, Philippines, Romania, Italy, Australia, Belgium, South Africa, Kenya and Bulgaria. She has also experienced to walk the ramp in London, Dubai and Muscat."

The O re Piya singer records another song for an Upcoming Bollywood Film

Due to the ongoing tensions, Rahat Fateh Ali khan  was restricted to get a visa to go to Indian for recording a song for the upcoming film Love Aaj Kul, starring Saif Ali Khan and Deepika Padukone.

But, they don’t say it for nothing, that where there is a will there is a way and so Rahat Fateh Ali Khan came up with a way to get the job done. He recorded the song in a Pakistani Studio and later sent the recosing over to the film’s composer Pritam Chakraborty through email - Technology at best use.

Pritam had it ascertained that the song would be sung by Rahat, as his brilliant and melodious voice is not one to be compromised for.
One of Rahat’s childhood friend from Faisalabad reveals that this in fact is the third time Rahat has recorded a song in this fashion.

Shafqat Amanat Ali Performed in Nepal

One of the Pakistan’s recognition in the field of music, Shafqat Amanat Ali has also highlighted the name of his country in Nepal. He has been making the name of his country throughout the world from the last so many years, now he recently performed in the capital of Nepal, Katmandu and amused the Nepali audience with his beautiful voice. 

This was his second performance in Nepal; but this time he was invited from the Pakistani Embassy for the boom blast concert. He enjoyed his huge number of fans list with great enthusiasm over there. He also sung few Nepali songs, Asare Mahinama and Musu Musu with the Nepali singer, ‘Swaroop Raj Acharya’. According to Shafqat he was trying to improve his accent in Nepali language and he succeeded in his effort during the concert; when he entertained the audience by singing two Nepali songs. 

People of Nepal really appreciated his singing and encouraged him a lot; as a huge number of Nepal fans have proved that he is no doubt a big singer of Pakistan. In other words we can say that Shafqat Amanat Ali is acting like a bridge in developing good musical relations between the two countries.

Iman, Vaneeza and Iraj are Sublime's Beauties

Sara Shahid finds Iman Ali, Vaneeza Ahmed and Iraj Manzoor are the best models to present a clear depiction of her label, Sublime.

Having said that Sara shahid believes that Vinnie and Iman have done justice with her clothes and presented them beautifully, pointing out at the fashion shoot for Libas, which had featured Iman as the Sublime woman.

Iraj, is another model who Sara deems make her designs look outstandingly gorgeous. Although she doesn’t share much work experience with Sublime, yet, Sara thinks her divine beauty can set hearts to flame and give a more appealing feel to her designs.

Iman Ali, Vaneeza and Irar are infact top Pakistan fashion models and have given an iconic performance throughout their career and yet, they still have much more to come…more success…more limelight.

Iman Ali to work in Bollywood

Model-turned-actress Iman Ali has revealed that top Indian film producers and directors are willingly offering her various roles to perform in their movies but she has politely turned the offers down, owing to the existing cross-border tension between the two neighboring countries. She mentioned about it at a ceremony of an advertising firm.

Iman further stated that she will definitely for with offers from Indian directors and producers, after the heated air between Indian and Pakistan cools off and things are settled down.
Currently, she is has been hired by two international advertising agencies and is busy working with them.

Pakistani Film Actress MEERA in PTV

Pakistani film actress ‘Meera’ participated in the ‘Sunday Brunch Show’.
After her appendix operation, she is quite better now and that’s the reason she visited the PTV Lahore center and participated in the Sunday brunch show.
Meera has worked in so many Pakistani films and then she also gave us an idea about her guts in the Bollywood films as well. After shining on the Silver screen, she is also working for the Television in different dramas.
Other than her showbiz activities, Meera is also going to start a social welfare organization that will provide shelter to the needy, homeless and poor women, in Sheikhupura. This shelter home will be named at the name of her mother ‘Shafqat Zehra’. The project will contain on a school, hospital and specifically the shelter home for the needy people.

Faakhir is Back

New Year has some new resolutions; one good thing is going to happen with the Faakhir’s fans.

After four years the charming star of Pakistani music industry, Faakhir is going to release his new album in the New Year. His fans had to wait for this Faakhir’s new version of rock-hard current music because of his personal reasons for releasing it late.

It will be his pure pop album, and according to Faakhir this album, in simple words, is me, my love, my relationships, my anger, my depression, my happiness and even my tears.
Well in this way Faakhir is providing an opportunity to people to relate this music with his own feelings and emotions. So, Faakhir lovers are now looking for his new album.

Zara's Hidden Talent

Fashion model-turned-actress Zara Sheikh recently discovered she has another talent in her – she can paint. Zara is nowadays really busy employing her nifty hands in paints and sketching down her imaginations on the canvas placed in front of her. As the gossip goes, she even plans to hold a solo exhibition at some private art gallery. Sheikh says she is into abstract painting and sketches.

And not just that, she holds great love for wildlife. “I am planning to adopt a deer at some national park or zoo, for that matter, to contribute my share to the promotion of wildlife,” according to Zara herself.

She entered the fashion world long before she appeared on silver screen and began her career as a model, while she was still in her teens and studying. With a queue of international artists doing work for good causes, this feature is still missing in Pakistani artists.

And Zara Sheikh is the joining that very league for artists who use their fame for a noble purpose.

Pakistani Singer Adeel left out of Jugaad video

Pakistani singer Adeel says he is hurt by the decision of the Indian producer of Jugaad to scrap the film’s promotional video featuring him.  This was done because of the move that came in the wake of the Mumbai terror attacks.

He said that he felt bad, as he worked very hard on the song, Kise Awaz dun, and the promotional video, which the Indian producer have scrapped now. He was not even called for the music launch of the film on 2nd January. Before this, Adeel was also belted out the popular song Move your body in the Indian movies Kisamt Konnection.

On the other hand, Indian producer Sunddeep Kapur is saying that we had signed Adeel 8-10 months earlier to the attacks, but after 26/11, keeping in mind the sentiments of the people and the general mood in the country, we decided to scrap the music video and not to give any extra attention to the song, Kise Awaz dun. He said that this is a very emotional song and this song is the highlight of me film but I would rather go with what the people of India have decided.

Ali Zafar in the Neighboring Country

Recently Ali Zafar returns back from the neighbor country, India. He was there at the time of explosions, at 26/11 attacks, but didn’t run back immediately. He remained there and completed his work quietly. After completed his work he returns back peacefully. Actually he didn’t want to expose his project before completion, as the circumstances between both the countries were not favorable and friendly.

Now the project (in which he showed his singing and acting guts), is completed and whenever he will find some appropriate time, he will disclose the secret about his new project.

According to Ali Zafar’s spokesman Sarfaraz, they were not supposed to tell anything about this project, as they were bond by the contract.  He added that one thing is for sure that whenever the project gets released in Pakistan, people will be proud of Ali’s work and will hope it’s something worth to wait.

Iman Ali, Happy To Be Stubborn

Iman Ali has become a brand of sneering carelessness towards fashion. Losing the Lux Style Award for Best Model in the past has no affect on Iman.
According to her: "I was told that I didn't get LSA last year for not having worked with another photographer. That has made me more stubborn, if anything. Shahzad was so upset but I said it's not like the Oscars. It doesn't matter. What has it done for Vinnie, Iraj or Aaminah? The Best Model Award has just been a Lifetime Achievement Award so far and that's good. These girls have given a lot to the industry."

Mikaal is also moving to Mumbai

Pakistani star Mikaal Zulfikar is planning to move to Mumbai by January 2009 as he played a young terrorist in an Indian movie "Shoot On Sight", and movie is banned in Pakistan and another reason is to look for love.

Mikaal lately broke up with Pakistani actress Zara Sheikh, who is also famous as the Kareena Kapoor of Pakistan.

He was in relationship with Zara and they were also known as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie of Lollywood. Their relationship ended when he got very busy with his career and Zara wanted him to get married.
Mikaal is born in a Pakistani family with an English mother, now he is digging for more Indian movies.

He highlighted a reason for leaving Pakistan, that his film was banned in his own country. He said he is very unhappy with that and the reason given to him was that he was depicted as a terrorist and he thinks that the condition in our homeland is that they are avoiding any mess up.

Sush stepping in Benazir shoes

Two Pakistani renowned producers Zaid Aziz and Hana Rai are willing to take Sushmita sen in their upcoming film on the life of Pakistan's former lady Prime Minister and an international figure Benazir Bhutto. They have offered the role of Benazir to Sushmita. This film would be shot in two languages Urdu and English and shooting destinations would be Pakistan and England.

It seems that Sushmita has started digging the character and she is studying the life of Benazir very closely and launched a comprehensive research and also working on her unique Urdu accent.

Meera left Pakistan silently

Meera left Pakistan in recent times silently. She even didn't tell her parents.
She shocked the Indian movie producer/director Mahesh Bhatt when she landed to his house in Juhu at 1:30 am. Remember Meera made her Bollywood debut in Bhatt's film 'Nazar'. He got stunned when Meera suddenly asked for accommodation at 1:30 am.

Meera got very disappointed on Mahesh Bhatt's refusal. Instead he spoke to Sevy Ali producer of the film Nazar to adjust her somewhere.

Sources say that when Meera reached at the door of Mahesh Bhatt she was accompanying Gulshan Arora (Hotel Sun n Sand owner), Bhatt’s daughter opened the door and shaken to have Meera in front of her like that. Then she informed her dad and he got surprised too.

Surprise Birthday Bash for Shehzad

Saad Ali and Maheen Kardar held a surprise birthday bash for their good friend and top Pakistani stylist Shehzad Raza at the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club on Thursday, 27th November.
Saad and Maheen proved to themselves the perfect hosts as the party was really rocking. Many celebrities were seen there including actors, fashion designers and models including Iman Ali and Iffat Rahim.

Adnan Sami On Hit List

Pakistan based, Indian singer-composer Adnan Sami has reportedly been getting threatening calls asking him to leave the city immediately or be killed, ever since the terror attacks in Mumbai.

According to a source, the calls started coming soon after the Mumbai attacks on Wednesday, November 26. At first Adnan didn't took notice of these calls.

But the frequency and increasingly persistent tone of these threats has now made him worried for himself and wife Sabah.

According to Adnan's close friend, "He now moves around with four bouncers and four armed men provided by a security agency. These security personnel accompany him everywhere. They stay in his house, go to concerts and other social occasions with him. Adnan is seriously worried about his life. He has told very close friends the name of the organisation that should be held responsible if something untoward was to happen to him."

HSY Soars Over Asian Designers

Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, a.k.a HSY is a sparkling star of the Pakistan's fashion industry. This year, HSY has certainly made his mark overseas, since the success acquired from Abu Dhabi fashion week, at Harvey Nichols in Saudi Arabia and fashion shows in London, New York and Chicago. He is also the first ever Pakistani designer to merit features in popular international magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, IQ and OK.
Now, there’s good news for all HSY fans. HSY has been nominated for Asian Designer of the year at the Masala! Lifestyle awards in UAE. When congratulated on his nomination, HSY said that he wanted the world to know that Pakistan is not an extremist country in fact; it is a modest and progressive country.

Kate Hudson - a shoeaholic!!

The ‘Bride Wars’ leading actress Kate Hudson happens to own around 400 pair of shoes, definitely proves she has a thing for footwear. Kate reveals that it is irresistible for her to keep herself from buying shoes the minute she sets her heart on them; she just has to have them! She has a wardrobe full of exotic pumps. According to her, she is a total shopaholic and there is nothing that can stop her from buying clothes or shoes, as a matter of fact, and at present, has a collection of around 400 pairs. She follows the changing fashion trends. Kate -  who is also a mother of 4yr old Ryder, with her ex-husband Chris Robinson – believes that is offensively unfair of people who think that once a woman becomes a mother, she is no longer remains sexy and appealing. She thinks every mother, whether a housewife or a working women, should take some time out for herself. "Single moms can still be sexy! You just do the best you can, she further added. It isn’t easy as it seems  but with determination and strong will, anything is possible.

Faakhir's Marjawaan in Stiletto

Recently awarded as the most stylish person in the music industry, Karachi based singer Faakir has a lot going on in his life apart, from attending award functions.  It is being heard that a hit track – Marjawan, released as a part of Faakhir’s debut album Aatish, shall be used in an independent motion picture by Stiletto Productions LLC. Hmmm interesting…
The movie Stiletto stars Tom Berenger and Tom Sizemore and is expected to use the entire length of the song. What is to be heard is that it shall be used as a background track for a scene where Beck pays a visit to his friend at an auto-showroom, while searching for Rania.
Not just one track, the producers are keenly interested in other songs by the talented singer’s forthcoming album, expected to be released the following year.
If some of you out there are unaware of it, let us take pride in informing you that this song Marjawan has some excitingly sarcastic history attached to it. If you could recall a Bollywood movie starring Emran Hashami namely Aashiq Banaya Aap Ne, Marjawan was happily lifted and featured by the producers of the movie and earned great fame.
Faakhir has been working on the song’s video ever since it’s release in 2002, but so far still, the work seems to be going on or perhaps pending.

Sana and Fakher's Wedding

So, finally the love story ended up like a fairy tale, in the heavenly marriage knot! Yes, we are talking about none other than Lollywood’s Top actress and model Fakher Imam – the two love birds who recently tied the heavenly marriage knot in a star-studded wedding.
The much hyped wedding of film actress Sana was one momentous moment with Lollywood’s leading ladies were seen together after a considerable time. Anyone who was anyone was seen to be present   at this much talked-about wedding ceremony. A number of film stars and celebrities were gathered under one roof to wish best wishes to the bride and the groom, since such events have apparently become too rare with so many stars to be witnessed together.
In the swarm of so many VIPs, Punjab Governor Salman Taseer’s presence seem to have captured the spotlight. Also, among other prominent figures, Noor, who happens to be Sana’s first cousin, Babra Sharif,Reema, Resham, Laila, Khushbu, Meera, Sangeeta, Shan, Moamar Rana, Afzal Khan’the famous Johan Rambo’ and his wife Sahiba were also present. With so many couples present, a popular film duo – Syed Noor and Saima were missing at the wedding scene, making people wonder what possible could be the reason. Hmmmm…

Samina Pirzada back in Lahore

Samina Pirzada – who doesn’t know her?! The known TV artist is planning to move back to Lahore, after a period of four years in Karachi. She was settled in Karachi for the reason that a lot of private productions are being produced there.
But now, Usman Pirzada and Samina will collaboratively set up ‘Samina Pirzada
Productions’ -- a production house in Lahore, in the old office of Rafi Peer Theatre in National Homes Located along the canal near New Campus. The Rafi Peer Theatre offices have recently been shifted to the Museum Of Puppetry, situated at Raiwand road.
Both collectively plan to produce documentaries and educational and entertainment productions privately.
All the best to them with their plans.

Shahbaz Aslam - the NEW Entrant!

Shahbaz Aslam – brother of Atif Aslam – recently launched a fashion outlet in Mini Market, Gulberg.

In this flashy and ritzy evening, a number of well-known fashion world celebs were seen such as models Mahreen syed, actor moamar rana, stylist Khawar riaz, actress noor and brand ambassador, a top-notch singer and the boher himselg, Atif aslam.

Shahbaz Aslam’s outlet, although, is a new competitor in this vast field of fashion industry, however, he has been a fashion designer and Atif Aslam’s very own fashion counselor last couple of years. Heard from Shahbaz himself, he also has had the opportunity of designing a jacket for Bollywood’s Badshah Shahruk khan, which he apparently wore in a MTV award ceremony held the previous year.
Even though has no formal education in terms of fashion designing, Shahbaz, according to him, has done pattern cutting diplomas from abroad.

Miss Duniya

After getting a lot of fame by ‘Hum sab umeed se hain’ from Geo TV, Veena Malik is dreaming to be a Miss World. 

She will try to secure her fame on recently launched ‘Duniya’ TV network. Zahida Malik who later turned as veena Malik is a Pakistani Film acterss and model has been awarded by the title of ‘Queen of Comedy’, and she has also proved it that she is an outstanding actress.

She has surprisingly performed every type of character, at different platforms. Now after earning great popularity Veena Malik is going to amaze the people through some other interesting medium, on Duniya TV coming soon.

Nadia won the race

Nadia Khan, host of the Geo TV’s popular morning show ‘Nadia Khan Show’, won the race when she was declared as best compare.  One of the India’s magazines carried a survey in Dubai.

There were a huge number of competitors of different Indian TV channels like Zee TV, Star Plus, Sony and few local channels. When the poll was conducted among all those, then results declared Nadia Khan is the best compare among all. After that survey conducted results, Geo TV proved as the best TV channel of UAE. 

In this way Geo TV stood first amongst them because of its Tip Top compare Nadia khan.