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Nabeel Zafar Criticizes Award Shows

Renowned actor and producer Nabeel Zafar recently shared his candid views on award shows, calling out biases in the selection process. Appearing on Faysal Quraishi’s Pressure Buhat Hai podcast, Nabeel criticized the lack of fairness in award distribution and stressed the importance of honoring true talent.

“For me, awards have no personal significance,” Nabeel stated. “Whether national or private, awards are meant to be a form of appreciation. But when recognition is wrongly directed, it discredits those who truly deserve it. That’s disheartening.”

The Dhuwan star specifically highlighted the undue justifications recipients often feel compelled to give, even when receiving prestigious accolades like the Pride of Performance. “It’s disheartening when individuals feel the need to defend themselves, saying they have no political affiliations or motives. Awards should exist but must go to those who genuinely deserve them. Ultimately, real recognition comes from the audience, beginning the moment you step outside.”

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Nabeel reflected on a deeply personal moment that underscored what recognition truly means to him. “Recently, I met a child with Down syndrome who is a big fan of Bulbulay. His father told me the child believes the show’s world is real. That enthusiasm and love from him—that’s my real award.”

Sharing insights into the creation of Bulbulay, Nabeel revealed the challenges of casting Ayesha Omar, who transitioned from being a VJ to a comedy actor. “Comedy is delicate—too much, and it’s overdone; too little, and it falls flat. Ayesha faced criticism, even from her family, for the show’s ‘nonsensical comedy.’ But I assured her Bulbulay would eventually define her identity, and today, it has.”

In another anecdote shared on the FHM podcast with Adnan Faisal, Nabeel spoke about casting Hina Dilpazeer as Momo in Bulbulay. “We had previously worked together in Burns Road Ki Nilofar, a successful telefilm. When I approached her to play a mother, even though she’s just a few years younger than me, she immediately agreed. That commitment reflects the kind of passion that deserves real recognition.”

Nabeel’s comments offer a thought-provoking take on the entertainment industry, emphasizing that while awards have their place, the truest form of recognition comes from heartfelt connections with fans and meaningful work.

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Khaled Anam Laments Decline in Muharram’s Sanctity

Veteran actor Khaled Anam openly criticized how people now commemorate the tragedy of Karbala, arguing that Muharram has lost its sanctity and become a commercial event.

Speaking on the Off The School podcast, Anam lamented the shift from tradition, saying, “When finances enter the equation, things take a different direction.” He pointed out that some people who forbid music have no issue adding drum machine beats to naats and nohas. “These are not tunes!” he stressed.

He noted that senior artists no longer guide juniors, and juniors, in turn, reject any mentorship. “They just say they’re earning millions on YouTube and know better,” he added. Anam criticized the current trend of stylized Muharram videos, saying, “This is not a film!”

Recalling the past, he praised the respectful tone of PTV’s Muharram programming, where presenters wore black sherwanis and maintained solemnity. He contrasted that with the current culture: “Karbala and Muharram have become just another event — like Ramazan transmissions — with albums released just for the occasion.”

He criticized record labels for dictating what naats get recorded and condemned the glamourization of mourning. “You can’t blow-dry your hair and wear full makeup to perform a noha with theatrical gestures,” he said, gesturing in frustration.

Summing up his views, Anam declared, “People need to make the occasion meaningful without losing its message. The sanctity has been lost.”

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Saqib Sumeer Shares Chilling Encounter with a Jinn

Pakistani actor Saqib Sumeer shared the most terrifying experience of his life when he encountered a girl allegedly possessed by a jinn.

During a recent TV program, Saqib recalled how his casual friendship with two neighboring girls took a frightening turn. “I was living in a rented house when I became friends with two girls who lived next door. One day, they told me that a jinn would sometimes possess one of them,” he said.

Wanting to help, Saqib told them to call him whenever it happened. When the jinn returned, the girls contacted him. Concerned about gossip, Saqib invited them to his house instead of going to theirs.

As the possession began, Saqib described how the girl’s hair covered her face and she made strange noises. Frightened, he began silently reciting Surah An-Naas — until the jinn looked at him and said, “Stop reciting.” The chilling moment left him trembling.

Despite his fear, Saqib stayed calm and continued supporting the girls through the ordeal. “It was the scariest moment of my life — something I’ll never forget,” he said.

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Samina Peerzada Claims Jinn Attack Before Deemak Shoot

Veteran actress Samina Peerzada recently opened up about a strange and frightening experience she had before filming her horror movie Deemak.

Speaking on a television program, she revealed that a jinn attacked her just before the shoot began.

“I was attacked by a jinn before the shooting of Deemak. It had already come to me,” she said, recalling the incident.

She explained that when the backyard light at her home wouldn’t turn on despite asking her house help multiple times, she decided to turn it on herself.

“As I turned on the light and walked back, something suddenly pushed me hard from behind,” she said. “I fell far and got several injuries—but there was no one else there. It was the jinn.”

Despite the terrifying encounter, Samina didn’t let it interfere with her work. “I bandaged my injury and went straight to the shoot. I completed the filming,” she shared.

Deemak, a horror film featuring Samina Peerzada, Faisal Quraishi, and Sonia Hussain, released on Eid-ul-Adha and has been well received at the box office.

Who is Samina Peerzada

Samina Peerzada began her career as a model in 1974 before acting in films like Nazdikiyan, Mukhra, and Bulandi. She performed internationally, including at Oslo’s Ibsen Festival, and starred in stage plays like Raaz-o-Niaz and A Doll’s House.

Her TV roles include Zindagi Gulzar Hai and Meri Zaat Zarra-e-Benishan. She debuted in Hollywood with The Valley (2018) and directed Inteha, a film on marital rape, followed by Shararat. She now hosts the YouTube show Rewind with Samina Peerzada.

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