Another one bites the ‘star’-dust, the cliché would go, as popular TV actress and
Sanam has developed a following in India, thanks to Zee Zindagi and the popularity of Zindagi Gulzar Hai, which is probably why she was chosen for this collaboration. She has been cast as an Indian girl named ‘Aalia’ whereas Mohib Mirza plays ‘Vicky’, a Pakistani taxi driver. Interestingly, the film has neither been shot in Pakistan nor India, but on the tropical island of Mauritius.
While talking about the film, Saeed said, “Aalia’s character was very much unlike the roles I had played before. All of us, in whatever way we can, are trying to bridge the gaps and differences between India and Pakistan.” Saeed also said that she had enough references and advice on Indian girls from the team.
“At the end of the day, Aalia is a South Asian girl that I am very familiar with - whether she is Indian or Pakistani. This is a contemporary, easy, breezy, feel-good rom-com. I am sure audiences in India and Pakistan will both enjoy this fun zesty story,”she added.
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Shah Rukh Khan’s first look
Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming film Raees came under the spotlight well before it even went on to floors. For all of us in Pakistan, an equal measure of excitement can be credited to the fact that Mahira Khan will be making her Bollywood debut in the film. Shooting is underway at the grand Film City set these days and each day brings with it a welcome update. Last we saw Mahira on snooze while getting her make-up done and now we can catch a glimpse of SRK’s new Gujrati gangster avatar.
The sketches of Shah Rukh’s character in the film recently leaked online and it has only managed to increase our curiosity. Sporting a rugged look with the quintessential stubble and a pair of retro glasses that remind us of Jetendra in his hey days, Shah Rukh sure seems to have gotten into the skin of a real-life gangster. If he appears this good on paper, we can only imagine how awesome he will look on screen. Raees is slotted for a release next year and also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Farhan Akhtar.
Blues legend BB King passes away at 89
A true legend of the Blues genre known for his fervent vocals and dynamic control
King, born in 1925 to a plantation worker in the southern United States, found success at a late age which transformed him from being a farmhand to an instant star. Since then, the musician remains a celebrated name for numerous musicians and singers internationally.
The musician was known for his super-hit songs like ‘Lucille’, ‘Rock Me Baby’, and ‘Sweet Black Angel’, which reportedly influenced the music careers of Eric Clapton and Steve Miller, amongst others. Garnering fame and fortune throughout his extensive career, Rolling Stones put King in its list of 100 greatest guitarists of all time behind only other legends like Jimi Hendrix and Jimmy Page.
Whether it had been the musician’s 15 Grammy awards or his induction into the Blues Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll hall of fame, King had a deep effect on the development of rock music and Blues alike. King has left behind a plethora of songs for his fans apart from his immortal legacy.