TEdit Reports

We bring you a round-up of updates to keep you in the know of what’s happening locally and around the globe!

Telefilm on Zainab rape case in the making



Eight-year-old Zainab was raped and murdered in January in Kasur. The case received international attention for highlighting abuse and violence against children. A local Pakistani channel recently announced that it would be airing a television film, Zainab Ke Qaatil (Zainab’s murderers) based on the brutal happenings of the case. The role of Imran is to be portrayed by Suhail Sameer, while Zainab will be depicted by Hamna Amir.

Meera soon to move to America for good



Always making it to the headlines, Meera ji has decided to leave the industry and move to America with her husband Captain Naveed Pervaiz. She looked back at her career and the highs and lows, “I started my career during a golden time, when there were many talented people in the industry. I was just an ordinary girl who earned fame based on talent and struggles.” Sharing her sentiments regarding trolls, the Kasak actor said, “It was very upsetting to see people making jokes about me and mocking me, even at gatherings. It was a very difficult time for me during which I needed love and respect from my people but sadly, that is not what I got.” We’re sad to lose Meera ji but we wish her all the luck for the future!

Mahira Khan to attend Cannes Film Festival as Loreal’s Brand Ambassador



This year, Mahira Khan is all set to attend the prestigious Cannes Film Festival. The actor was named the first brand ambassador from Pakistan for the make-up giant, last year. Mahira will be attending the event as the brand ambassador for L’Oreal. She will be the first Pakistani to represent the country for the retail brand, according to L’Oreal spokesperson. The starlet will be joining the likes of Deepika Padukone, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor and other celebrities at the festival. Way to go girl!

Meghan Markle’s half-brother pens a letter to Prince Harry to cancel Royal wedding



In a handwritten letter addressed to Prince Harry, Markle’s estranged half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, criticised his sister and warned Prince Harry it is not “too late” to call off the wedding. In the letter, Thomas blames Hollywood fame for allegedly changing Markle, who starred on Suits until recently. His son, Tyler Dooley, and ex-wife Tracy, revealed to UK news that they weren’t invited to the wedding. Meghan’s half-sister Samantha Markle, who is writing a memoir called The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister, called the bride-to-be a “social climber.”

Gigi Hadid and Vogue Italia accused of cultural appropriation on latest cover



Vogue Italia’s latest cover has caused a stir amongst fans and fashion critics because of excessive darkening of the model’s skin. Shot by Steven Klein, the photo shoot has caused a major backlash against the American model and her fans called her completely unrecognizable. “The bronzing and photoshop is a style that S.Klein has done for many years and I believe was what was expected from the shoot (to show me in a different way creatively),” she wrote in a post on Twitter and on her Instagram story.

Model loses job because of hijab



A model has come forward saying that she was dropped out of a beauty campaign because she wears a hijab, the Daily Mail reported. Mariah Idrissi revealed that she lost the job because one of the outlets involved thought she would ‘limit the audience because she’s a Muslim’. The model rose to fame after becoming the first hijab-wearing woman to star in an H&M campaign back in 2015. She went on to add, “For me, it was like well I buy things that white girls are wearing, it makes no difference, so I was a bit shocked.”