NOVEMBER 12-18 2017
After Hours
Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid get candid
Table Talk One Piece, Three Ways Three style-savvy ladies work with a Sana Safinaz Muzlin kurta
Travel
Palwasha Yousuf flies us all the way to historical Malta
We talk to Zahra Khan of Cosa Nostra
JEHAN
Saira Rizwan showcases her bridal collection
Contents Society pages
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The Cut Our list of the best-dressed of the week
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Style Anatomy Wardah Khan Eeman decodes her style
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One Piece, Three Ways Three style-savvy ladies work with a Sana Safinaz Muzlin kurta
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Shoot Saira Rizwan showcases her latest collection
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After Hours Mahira Khan and Haroon Shahid get candid
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The Vault Anmber Iqbal of AIM Couture unlocks her vault
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Daily Grind Shazray Tabani takes us through her busy day
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Travel Palwasha Yousuf explores Malta
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Table Talk Zahra Khan of Cosa Nostra talks to us about their latest dessert menu
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Top Drawer Gear up for winter weddings with this palette of icy hues
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Fashion Editor: Amber Liaqat
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Shazia Deen Amal Asif
Hasnat Ahmad
Anusha Bawany
Shehrnaz Hussain
Sumbul Adil
JEWELS GALORE Neemar Jewels hosts its store launch in Karachi
Sana Bucha Amina Butt
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Wardha Saleem
Sahar Paracha
Nazneen Tariq
Zaheer Abbas
Zainab Chottani
Tena Durrani
Safinaz Muneer
Kiran Malik
Sadaf Muneer Jalil
Mariam Pagganwala
Areeba Habib
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Hamna Khan
Farah Vayani
Kiran Mian
Saima Shahbaz
Maliha Aziz
Pinky Durrani
Rizwan Beyg
Salima Feerasta
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Nuzhat, Mr and Mrs Asghar Merchant, Sajid and Ali Sultan with guest
Mr and Mrs Waseem Akhtar
NOKEN
Imperial Tiles brings Spanish sanitaryware brand Noken to Pakistan
Mr and Mrs Munaf Mansoor
Faraz Waseem and Nashmia
Safina and Behroze Sabzwari
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Faryal, Aleena and Akbar
Jibran and Aisha
Akrameen
SWEET INDULGENCE Baskin-Robbins officially launches in Packages Mall, Lahore
Sana, Jehanzaib and Mahnoor
Natasha and Bilal Monoo
Ramisha and Amina
Salama and Shayan
Zoya Nasir
Zainab and Onaiza
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Anaum Hammad
Sophiya Salim Khan
Huma Malik
Hajira Asfandyar
Fizza Habib
Saim Ali
Saira Mustafa
Zainab Shehryar
Maheen Kardar
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Faisal Khanzada, Mian Ehsan and Sultan
Izza and Abeera Sami
Maheen and Shahbaz Taseer
AU NATURAL Skincare brand Co Natural celebrates their third anniversary in Lahore
Anam Ahmed
Myra Qureshi and Rema Taseer
Sasha Rahman and Shehrbano Taseer
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Natasha Monnoo
Fauzia Qureshi
Hamza Tarrar Mehryn Zafar
Aamna Taseer
Mehek Saeed Anush Ammar
Nickie
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Ammar and Shazia
Fatin Gondal
Noor Bhatti
Numra Waqas
Amna Baber
Selina Khan
Shehryar Taseer
Zoe Khan
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Dr Shahab Khawaja and Dr Shahida with guest
Shazia Deen and Hasnat Ahmad
LA SOCIÉTÉ
Socialites in Lahore gather for the opening of La Société
Aamna Taseer
Shaid Luqman and Mariam Saqib
Momina Nael and Nael Ahmed
Shirin and Hassan
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Maha Sheikh Adeel Chaudry
Ushna Habib
Amber Liaqat
ALL SMILES! Café Barbera organises a meet and greet for Lahore’s IT crowd
Anna Leghari and Ayesha
Arham Qadir
Enrico Barbera
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Zeenat, Rabia, Umer, Natty, Fizza and Abdullah
STYLISH HOMES Italian brand Scavolini launches their store in Lahore
Raheela Khan
Zainab and Zara
Hira and Hemayal Attique
Mr and Mr Stefano Pontecorvo
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Unforgettable looks of the week!
THE CUT
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Ayesha Noon Ayesha puts together a plush look with a grey velvet top and chic flared pants. We love how she uses her scarf around her wrist and that boxy clutch. Her fuss-free hair and make-up totally complement the look!
Kiran Malikk Kiran dazzles in an icy hued Faraz Manan number! We love the fringe detailing and all those jewels. She tops off her look with silver strappy heels and wavy hair. Perfection!
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Mahgul Rashid Mahgul sure knows how to play with prints yet keep it sophisticated! She wears an abstract print jumpsuit which she pairs with a white belted waistcoat. A winner in our books!
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Rema Taseer Rema nails her all black everything look with a black long lined sleeveless jacket, pants and tank! Her pony adds the perfect touch to her look. Extra points for that choker which is really bringing her whole outfit together. J’Adore!
Sadaf Muneer Jalil Wowza! Sadaf is chic to boot in her black tank and statement printed pants. She accessorises minimally but we love her mint green Chanel Maxi and spikey peep toe Louboutins. She finishes off her look with a bouncy blowdry and voila! The perfect day to night outfit!
WITH WARDAH KHAN EEMAN
FASHION
Stylish mommy and director at children’s clothing line, All That Glitters, Wardah Khan Eeman shares her style secrets. From the styles she avoids, to the silhouettes that complement her frame, she decodes her style Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage g
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How would you describe your body type? I like to believe I’m lean usually, but the last two years of back to back pregnancies have had a major effect on my body! Has your body type changed over the last five years? Of course my body has changed in five years. I had three C-sections and it takes a while for your body to feel like itself again. I work out five times a week and have been on a very controlled diet to get back into shape. How has your style changed over the years? Having lived all over London, DC, Dubai and now Lahore, has had an effect on my fashion and style. I feel it’s changed a lot, I’m a lot more confident in what I wear; I don’t think fashion should be a ‘be-all and end-all’ of your life. These days people take it too seriously, especially in Dubai and Lahore, I stick to classic looks! In your opinion what is your most troublesome area? Well, after having my babies, I have a lot of troublesome areas but you need to be smart in how you dress. I believe in wearing clothes that flatter the good areas and don’t highlight the troublesome areas! How do you dress your body according to your body type? Like I said earlier, my body has gone through hell and back, and I’m proud of maintaining my fitness after three children and getting back into shape in less than nine months! So now I’m confident enough to wear jeans and a t-shirt! When you are fit you don’t need to think too much about how to dress up. In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here? To each their own, but I can’t get over how over done Lahore’s fashion scene is! People need to calm down and stop taking themselves so seriously! I miss the times when the bride looked like the bride. Now you can’t tell who the bride is. Not to forget the top to toe designer looks make me laugh and sick at the same time! Instagram really has messed with our heads. Which silhouettes suit your body the most? I think good clean cuts flatter any body type! But apart from cuts it’s maintaining a fit lifestyle to maintain a fit body — that’s important! What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why? I shy away from anything that doesn’t make me feel confident, from outfits that everyone else will be wearing and I hate following the bandwagon, so I create my own sense of style!
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FASHION
One Piece, Three Ways WITH SANA SAFINAZ While trends fade, style remains eternal and one piece can be put together in many different ways. In this feature we have three fashionistas showing us how to put together an item from a designer’s collection, according to their own individual style and taste!
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ched hed piece from mS San ana na his unstitched Sana uzlin Winter Safinaz’s Mu Muzlin n ‘17 collection is adorned with elaborate detailing along the front and is versatile enough to be worn as a casuall and semi-formall ensemble. i b We love how the piece can be stitched in numerous ways for different occasions.
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Noor Majid Mother of two I wanted the main focus to be the outfit so I kept my accessories to a bare minimum. I wore minimal make-up since it was a day look and paired it with an emerald green clutch and high heels to accentuate the flared trousers.
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Manahyl Khan Shafi Columnist, Grazia Pakistan How versatile is this piece! I wanted to do something different so I went for a coat style which highlights the embroidery and detailing of the piece. I used a satin belt to accentuate my waist and a cobalt blue clutch that goes perfectly with my look.
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Maha Ahmad Hussain Head of Merchandising, Sana Safinaz I went for an evening look as my shirt was stitched as a halter. I paired it with a vintage Alexander McQueen clutch and a pair of Swarovski Gina heels to create a glam look, perfect for evening events. Moreover, I kept the make-up dewy and fresh and kept my hair striaght and fuss-free.
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JEHAN Saira Rizwan once again mesmerises us with her bridal collection titled ‘Jehan’ featuring Sonya Hussyn, Hira Shah and Eman Suleman. The collection entails all the necessary ingredients for perfect bridal couture. With its impeccable artistry of threadwork and 3D embellishments on brilliant hues, it is nothing short of extraordinary!
Credits: Models: Sonya Hussyn, Hira Shah and Eman Suleman Jewellery: Jaipur & Co Photography: Abdullah Haris Films Make-up: Nabila’s Salon
INTERVIEW
After hours by Amna Khan
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What did you think of Verna’s script when you first read it? Haroon: I read it for the first time around two years ago and since it was the first time I was reading a script, I honestly didn’t know how to go about it. The first thing that strikes you when you read a Shoaib Mansoor script is how natural it is – nothing seems too made-up in his scripts and that’s what I loved about it. Mahira: The script is always great if Shoaib Mansoor has written it because he writes so well. I had an issue with the ending and I kept bugging him about it – he wrote three different endings so that it could make sense to me. How would you describe your character? Haroon: It is a complex character, largely because he has physiological issues that obviously affect his mental health. So, yes it’s not a straight-forward character! Mahira: Sara is an educated, well-exposed and serious girl who questions the system. We all have issues with the system but she is someone who isn’t passive about it. She aggressively wants to do something to change the system. She’s strong but also fearless! How did Verna challenge you as actors? Haroon: Since it was my first movie it was an entirely new experience for me but I can definitely say I have grown. I’m also happy that I got the chance to work with one of the best directors in Pakistan and a very experienced coactor. However, to find out where I stand as an actor we’ll all have to wait for November 17. Mahira: There was a lot going
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on when I started shooting for Verna; Raees was about to release and I was away from home living in Islamabad. Due to these pressures, I told myself I won’t let the role of Sara take over me. I never got into real method except for a few scenes maybe because I didn’t want to carry her emotional baggage. However, I have to admit, by the end of the movie, it took over me involuntarily because of the depth and strength of her character. So, yes it was a new experience and made me grow as an actor and as a person. The trailer shows you as a woman in love, a woman who’s revengeful, betrayed and a woman who seeks justice. How challenging was it to switch into these different forms? Mahira: It was not that difficult because my character evolves pretty quickly in the movie and the storyline doesn’t focus on romance too much.
What should the audience expect from the movie? Haroon: The audience should expect a lot of hard-hitting stuff – stuff they haven’t seen or heard before. To me that is Shoaib Mansoor’s forte, he doesn’t present you with regular run-off-the-mill ideas. Mahira: It is a Shoaib Mansoor movie but it is different from his other movies. Khuda Ke Liye and Bol shed light on multiple issues and topics whereas Verna focuses on one subject which is what makes it different from the other Shoaib Mansoor movies. What are your views on the #Metoo campaign? Haroon: It is an issue that needs to be talked about as much as terrorism or corruption needs to be talked about. However, in light of recent events, I feel we tend to take things in the wrong direction, so we need to be very careful with how we address these issues. Mahira: It’s very very cool! It’s amazing how it has encouraged and empowered people to share their stories. Are there any exciting projects in the pipeline for you? Anything we should be looking forward to? Haroon: A lot of opportunities have popped up for me but I haven’t accepted any of them because I still don’t know where I stand as an actor. It is the audience’s response that will tell me where I’m headed after Verna.
Mahira: Maula Jutt is next and then another project with Dawn Films starring me and Sheheryar Munawar. What did you enjoy most while shooting this film? Haroon: Working with Shoaib Mansoor not just as an actor but more so as a musician was a dream come true and the most memorable experience. Mahira: My crew and the pulao I was served day and night! A trait your character has that you wish you had too? Haroon: Nothing! I wouldn’t want anything from that character and that is probably why it was so challenging for me. Mahira: Her decisiveness! Any memorable moments while shooting for the movie? Haroon: There were many memorable moments but one that will probably stick with me forever is the part where I had to go through military training for some scenes. There were some outdoor scenes that were done under water which were really challenging for me. Mahira: When we’d just be chilling and having a good time on the set. A character from any movie you wish you could play? Haroon: I’m a huge cricket fan so Aamir Khan’s character from the movie Lagaan. Mahira: Cate Blanchett’s role in Blue Jasmine. NOVEMBER 12-18 2017
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FEATURE
THE VAULT WITH AIM COUTURE
Talented jewellery designer, Anmber Iqbal of AIM Couture unlocks her vault. From the pieces she is emotionally attached to, to how she ended up in the business of jewellery making, she shares it all How and when did you become interested in jewellery? Like many others in the business, it started as a hobby. I showcased at Henri Bendel, a luxury accessories store and other venues in Manhattan, New York. It all started in 2009 with 15 pieces and now I have more than 500 oneof-a-kind pieces in my inventory. I always had a thing for shiny things and meeting new people and this business did both for me. I believe that you do not need a business degree to run a business. For me there are two important things in the retail business. 1) Best customer service 2) Keeping your customers interested in your product by launching new designs regularly. What are your favourite pieces of jewellery (precious or costume)? I myself don’t wear earrings much but I’m a big fan of statement necklaces, cocktail rings, and bangles so you’ll see a lot of my favourites in my inventory. Quality mix metals, sterling silver with platinum or gold micron plating and natural gemstones are the elements of my exquisite pieces. I also make 21-22K real gold and real diamond pieces upon the customer’s request. Where is your jewellery made? I have two main production houses, one in India and one in Pakistan and I plan to expand further. Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why? I’m emotionally attached to my whole business. Every piece is precious to me as I put great effort and time to hand pick or design them. But my all-time favourite pieces are anything with tassels.
it’s easy and less time consuming for re-ordering. So I had this beautiful turquoise bangle design in mind, sketched it and gave it to my manufacturers in India to start on its master mold. It took them three months to make the first piece and I must say it was exactly how I imagined it. Now that’s one lucky scenario and it isn’t the same every time. Sometimes, after a couple of attempts they produce the piece I want. Time and money lost, delays the launch of new lines.
Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces? It takes a few weeks to come up with designs, the colours, size, material and most importantly the budget and how long it’ll take to produce one piece. Once the master piece is done,
Future plans? I would like to be recognised by western and eastern boutiques all over US and internationally, and be able to stock my exquisite pieces there.
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LIFESTYLE
Da i ly
Grind
WITH SHAZRAY TABANI Super cool mommy and yogi, Shazray Tabani, breaks down her day and inspires us to attain a healthy lifestyle!
5am: I wake up to feed my baby, after which I say my prayers.
6am: Cuddle with baby, go back to sleep or read in bed as I sip on a cup of lemon and honey water.
7am: Time for self-practice. I get on my mat to meditate and do my yoga routine.
8am: I wake my husband up and have breakfast which is usually a bowl of fruit, a cup of tea and multigrain toast with cottage cheese or a boiled egg.
9am: My first yoga class, either Hatha or Vinyasa.
10am: I’m done with class and hanging out with my students.
11am: I take my baby out to visit her grandparents or do my grocery shopping or grab a snack.
12noon: It’s baby’s school time.
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1pm: Back at home I feed the baby lunch, give her a bath and put her to sleep.
2pm: My second class of the day, the pre-natal yoga class.
3pm: By now I’m done with class and hanging with my students.
4pm: Baby is up from her afternoon nap and I have my cup of green tea and a vegetarian wrap while I feed her a snack.
5pm: I have black coffee or normal milk tea with two dates, seven almonds and three walnuts.
6pm: Time for my run! I go to the park around the corner with a walking buddy and my baby of course.
7pm: Back home, I feed my baby dinner, give her a bath and dim the lights. My husband reads her a book while I prepare dinner.
8pm: We try and eat before 8pm and avoid carbs at night. Our dinner is usually proteins and vegetables.
9pm: The baby is asleep by now and I finally have me time which means I say my prayers and relax with my husband. We have green tea and some chocolate as we watch TV. On weekends we are getting ready to go out.
10pm: Still watching a show or movie if it’s a weeknight.
11pm: My husband and I do our 20-minute abs workout after which we do 20-30 minutes of yoga.
12pm: In bed.
1am: Fast asleep.
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What inspired you to bring new desserts to the menu? Cosa Nostra has established its reputation as the only purveyor of premium gelato in Pakistan. Our customers naturally gravitate towards the gelato as their dessert option but we felt that it would be fun to pair the gelato with a range of complementing dessert items. That was our first creative impulse, but the dessert menu grew from there to include other things. What was the main challenge of developing a new dessert menu? The development process is always very interesting! The challenge is to standardise the recipes and maintain the quality of any new product. How are Cosa Nostra’s new desserts different from what other restaurants are offering? Our objective was to prepare desserts with a home baked flavour, using natural and high quality ingredients. All our desserts are made from scratch and we don’t use any flavour bases or premixes (which are quite common in other commercial kitchens). What are some of the challenges of being a restaurateur? There are many challenges. We try not to dwell on them!
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What continues to motivate or inspire you to come up with a new menu? The motivation is to excite our customers and have a menu that keeps changing and evolving. We’ve recently added some new items to the La Pizzeria menu and the response has been great. The focus is always to try new things and keep our customers happy. What is your least favourite culinary trend? This is Pakistan specific, but I really don’t understand how people can put Thai, Chinese, Italian, French, etc cuisine on the same menu! Five words to describe your latest dessert menu? Fresh, delicious, sinful, home-made goodness! What’s your favourite dessert from the menu and why? My favourite is the Strawberry Pavlova. I love fruity desserts! On a particularly indulgent day I crave our Warm Date Pudding, which is delicious with a hot cup of coffee. Also the Chocolate Fondant is to die for!
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ACCESSORIES
TOPaDRAWER Gear up for winter weddings with this palette of icy hues dipped in silver, mint and shades of blue
ELAN BLUE MORPHO — Rs66,000
HUDA BEAUTY WINTER SOLSTICE HIGHLIGHTER PALETTE — Rs5,200 KHAADI JEWEL RING — Rs600
SANA SAFINAZ ROSES AND RUE GOWN — PRICE ON REQUEST
BOTTEGA BLUE KNOT CLUTCH — PRICE ON REQUEST
MANOLO BLAHNIK FIBIONABI MULES — PRICE ON REQUEST
NEEMAR JEWELS DIAMOND BANDS — PRICE ON REQUEST
BATOOL HAJI CLUTCHES SWAROVSKI CLUTCH — Rs14,000
PRERTO WINDFALL EARRINGS — PRICE ON REQUEST
JIMMY CHOO VIOLA — PRICE ON REQUEST
MIAASA SHOES JASMINE FLATS — Rs4,800
OUTHOUSE BORLA BRACELET — PRICE ON REQUEST
SOLITAIRE PRECIOUS STONE AND PEARL EARRINGS — PRICE ON REQUEST
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AMMARA KHAN TURQOISE & GOLD ENSEMBLE — PRICE ON REQUEST
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FEATURE
Atif Aslam’s Tajdar-e-Haram crosses 100 million views! Atif Aslam’s Tajdar-e-Haram opened the eighth season of Coke Studio and went on to become the highlight of the show. The eighth season also saw Strings helm the project for the second time. The qawwali has crossed over 100 million views, breaking all previous records of Pakistani compositions. Popular from the first day it was released, the song has come to symbolise the core vision of the iconic music platform Coke Studio and everything that it represents. Besides crossing the 100 million views milestone, Tajdar-e-Haram has received over five million engagements and has been viewed in 186 countries across the world.
Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber officially back together Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber are officially back together again – as a couple! The duo had been dating on and off from 2011 to 2013 and got back in touch after Selena’s kidney transplant over the summer. A source close to the couple confirmed, “Selena and Justin are back together. Selena and The Weeknd just fizzled and ended amicably — it wasn’t dramatic and it wasn’t about Justin. But Selena always had feelings for Justin. Her friends want her to be cautious because she has been in such a good place post-surgery.”
Jawani Phir Nai Aani 2 cast is complete The cast of Jawani Phir Nai Aani 2 is finally complete! After Mawra Hocane, Kubra Khan has joined the cast of director Nadeem Beyg’s much awaited sequel to the blockbuster Jawani Phir Nahi Ani, titled Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2. The film’s star studded cast includes Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Vasay Chaudhry, Sarwat Gilani, Ahmed Ali Butt and Huma Khan. The shooting for JPNA2 has begun and it is expected to release in 2018.
Faryal Makhdoom and Amir Khan headed towards reconciliation? After a bitter and very public split along with rumours of Amir Khan and his new girlfriend — are Faryal Makhdoom and Amir giving their marriage another go? Her latest Instagram post captioned: “We’re going to be doing this all over again” suggests this may be the case! We’re super happy and wish the couple all the best!
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Beyoncé joins cast of Disney’s live-action ‘Lion King’ Queen Bey has joined The Lion King. Beyoncé will be a part of Disney’s upcoming live-action version of its beloved animated film, The Lion King, the company has said. The singer will be playing the character of Nala, a lion that is the love interest of the film’s protagonist, Simba. She’ll join an all-star cast announced in February that includes Donald Glover as Simba and James Earl Jones, who is reprising his role from the 1994 animated film as Mufasa. Others stars in the cast include Chiwetel Ejiofor, John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Alfre Woodard.
Netflix fires Kevin Spacey from House of Cards Hollywood is not unfamiliar with the industry bigwigs being involved in sexual harassment cases. After the Harvey Weinstein saga come the sexual abuse allegations against Kevin Spacey - which caused Netflix to shut down production on House of Cards in the wake of actor Anthony Rapp’s sexual abuse allegations. But the streaming service has now also announced it is going a step further, and will no longer work with the actor in any capacity whatsoever.
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Mohsin Abbas Haider welcomes a baby girl The multitalented Mohsin Abbas Haider who is an actor, singer and anchor and most importantly known for his role in Na Maloom Afraad has been blessed with a baby girl, Mahveen Abbas Haider! The actor couldn’t contain his excitement on the arrival of his bundle of joy, and was quick to share photos of her on social media. He captions one of the pictures saying, “After all these years, I’ve finally got a reason to live.” We wish him and his wife all the best!
Sharmeen Obaid Controversy Sharmeen ObaidChinoy was heavily criticised by the public as a doctor from AKUH was fired, following the Emmy winner’s series of tweets regarding how he ‘harassed’ her sister. Obaid-Chinoy disapproved when the doctor sent her sister a friend request on Facebook following her visit to the hospital. The film-maker received flak after she called out the doctor for harassing her sister, which sparked a debate among the public, with many questioning whether sending a friend request is considered harassment or not. Some called Obaid-Chinoy an influential personality, who over-used her power to destroy someone’s career.
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“Urain Ge” by LACAS Calling all Lahoris! A fun festival is coming to town and you don’t want to miss out. The festival aims to celebrate and revive performing arts through a series of activities. It will feature theatre, film-making, music and dance and is being hosted at various locations; Alhamra Open Air Theatre, Gaddafi Stadium, Bagh-eJinnah Open Air Theatre and Alhamra Arts Council from November 15 till 19, 2017. We love that all the proceeds will go to the Sundas Foundation! For more information on passes and the event, visit www.facebook.com/UrainGeLacas
Cots and Crayons Karachi-based kids interior design studio, Cots and Crayons, do children’s interior like no other. Not only are they an interior design studio, but they are also a consultancy firm who specialise in nursery furniture and nursery styling. Want to get the nursery all set before the little one’s arrival? Get in touch with them via Instagram or call 03116688576.
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RADAR Neemar Jewels comes to Karachi Calling all Karachiites and jewellery lovers. At last, one of Lahore’s prominent jewellery houses, Neemar Jewels, has arrived in Karachi. Located on the bustling E Street, the new store is home to a variety of exquisite jewels and precious stones. With wedding season right around the corner, you might want to pay a visit to the store to add some festive jewels to your winter wardrobe!
Juicy Lucy Calling all foodies! There’s a new burger joint in town and we can’t get enough. The quaint little shop is tucked away along a street in Karachi and serves the juiciest, flavourful burgers. Opt for the succulent beef burger or the hot seller, the JL burger. The hot dog is also a best seller and we’re definitely giving it a try next time we’re there. So burger fiends take note and head over to Juicy Lucy to fulfill those burger cravings!
The Luxe Affair by Farah Talib Aziz Gear up for the upcoming wedding season as Farah Talib Aziz is all set to launch their festive winter collection! The new collection is a velvet range that will cater to all your formal and festive needs, while keeping you warm at the same time. From deep hues, to luxe embellished fabrics, we can’t wait to get our hands on this collection! Stay tuned for more updates. NOVEMBER 12-18 2017
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