Mahira Khan, Bilal Ashraf to star in Momina Duraid’s next film
Veteran producer Momina Duraid revealed that she has started working on her next feature film titled Superstar, starring the duo we have been waiting to see together: Mahira Khan and Bilal Ashraf. “The film went through a lot of hands. Mahira was roped in at a very early stage,” Momina told The Express Tribune. Mahira will be acting opposite Bilal who, according to Momina, fits the bill despite having had a recent lull in his career with Yalghaar and Rangreza. The Humsafar producer shared that the movie is about the world of superstars in Pakistan.
Imran Abbas among nominees for world’s ‘100 Most Handsome faces
With numerous plays and dramas, handful of Bollywood projects and an upcoming Hollywood film under his belt, it is a fact that Imran Abbas has definitely managed to make an impact in showbiz. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that the actor is one of the official nominees for the 100 Most Handsome Faces of 2018 by TC Candler. He has been nominated amongst the likes of actor Ryan Gosling, Amal Clooney, Ryan Reynolds, Katherine Langford, Natalie Portman and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle.
Chalte Chalte in the voice of Atif Aslam
Music director Ghulam Mohammed’s melodious masterpiece Chalte Chalte from the film Pakeeza featuring Meena Kumari is now going to be heard in the voice of Atif Aslam. The classic has been reworked for upcoming movie Mitron starring Jackie Bhagnani and Kritika Kamra. The lyrics have been tweaked to give the song more of a romantic spin rather than that of affliction and longing. The original song features the voice of Lata Mangeshkar who is known for her soft vocals, Aslam on the other hand has a deeper voice which according to some fans does not sit right with the dulcet melody of the song.
Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor for Dostana 2?
Speculations regarding a sequel to hit Bollywood film Dostana have been ongoing for years and they still haven’t ended. The 2008 film was probably the first to address the taboo topic of homosexuality, bringing it into mainstream cinema. As reported by Times Now, filmmaker Karan Johar has now allegedly finalised a script for the upcoming sequel, also roping in Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor in lead roles. However Karan Johar took to Twitter to clear the air regarding the rumours. The tweet read “Hello! All news circulating about Dostana 2 is untrue! Lots of speculation which is entirely baseless!”
Sanam Saeed makes a television comeback with ‘Deedan’
After the huge success of Cake, Sanam Saeed is making her television comeback with an upcoming drama serial Deedan. Directed by Amin Iqbal Deedan is a story of two star crossed lovers from up-north with some action and a whole lot of suspense. It revolves around the northern culture and traditions, highlighting the importance of rectitude and family honour. The first look of the cover reveals a rather intense side of Sanam Saeed and her co-star Mohib Mirza. The thriller is expected to air by the end of September on APlus.
Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan among world’s highest-paid actors
Bollywood superstars Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar have successfully made it to 2018’s Forbes‘ list of World’s Highest-Paid Actors. While Hollywood star George Clooney topped the list, Akshay and Salman ranked seven and nine, respectively. King of Romance Shah Rukh Khan who was always a name on the list failed to make it this year, reported Hindustan Times. The list also mentioned that Akshay made $40.5 million while Salman earned $38.5 million. The two were also amongst Forbes’ list of top 100 entertainers of 2018 which was announced last month. Akshay was at the 76th spot while the Dabangg actor secured his position at 82.
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