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‘You need to apologize’, Fiza Ali’s Confronts Adnan Siddiqui in Fly-Gate Debate!
Following an instance where he casually compared women to everyday houseflies during a televised appearance, actor Adnan Siddiqui has faced a barrage of criticism from both his fans and peers. Despite Siddiqui’s insistence that his remarks were intended as harmless jests, the condemnation has persisted. Television presenter Fiza Ali publicly denounced Siddiqui’s viral comment on her morning show, adding to the chorus of disapproval.
“As a woman, I am upset,” began Fiza. “This was a comment about women, and being a woman, I need to speak up about this. Adnan Siddiqui: You called women a fly, but you need to remember that you are a prominent public figure. You really need to think hard before you speak.
Shaan Shahid Reflects on Daughter’s Showbiz Entry!
Actor Shaan Shahid enthusiastically discusses his daughter Bahisht Shaan Shahid’s admission to the National College of Arts (NCA). The seasoned star expresses his delight in Bahisht’s dedication to honing her various talents and articulates his aspirations for her success in the media industry, aiming to bring pride to both their country and himself.
“Today, I feel how my parents must’ve felt,” said Shaan. “I am happy that Bahisht has taken on direction, film writing, and acting. It’s a proud moment for me because, just as I have kept evolving myself – my father was a writer and director and my mother was in films – I had to pay back their due right. That’s been transferred to Bahisht. She’s going to NCA from where she’s getting her degree, after which she will, God willing, start direction, writing, acting, and singing.”
Yasir Hussain Responds to Speculation About Second Child!
Yasir Hussain addressed rumors circulating on his Instagram, clarifying that he and his wife Iqra Aziz are not expecting their second child. “We will have a baby when Allah wills it,” he wrote in response to news reports being published that his wife was already pregnant. “Right now, we are not expecting one. Please relax,” he penned.
Speculation about the pregnancy surfaced following the actor’s recent appearance on a morning show hosted by Nadia Khan. During the show, he mentioned that he and his spouse were contemplating expanding their family with another child. “We will be having a second baby soon, InshaAllah,” Yasir had said at the time.
Babra Sharif Gives Nod to ‘Jee ve Sohneya Jee,’ Imran Abbas Ecstatic
Veteran actor Babra Sharif expressed her public admiration for the Indian Punjabi film “Jee ve Sohneya Jee” on Instagram. Renowned as the ‘Audrey Hepburn of Pakistan,’ she particularly highlighted star Imran Abbas, who portrays the protagonist Ali Parvaiz, with special acclaim.
Reposting her review of the cross-border love story, Babra captioned her post, “Saw the movie last night […] amazing film!!!” According to Babra, Jee ve Sohneya Jee “celebrated the human-to-human connection regardless of boundaries of any kind.”
Usman Mukhtar speaks about Umro Ayyar
In an exclusive conversation with The Express Tribune, Usman shared insights into what influenced his decision to join the superhero film. I grew up reading Umro Ayyar,” revealed the star. “When I was sent to boarding school, my mother would come on the weekends to meet me and take me to a bookstore on Mall Road. I would pick some Umro Ayyar books, and she used to read at least one of the books to me before she left.”
He added, “The most exciting part of working on Umro Ayyar was the cast,” he voiced. “I got to work with some amazing actors like Faran Tahir, Sanam Saeed, Ali Kazmi, Manzar Sehbai, and Simi Raheal. It was fun and intimidating at the same time.”
