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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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Mahira Khan talks Netflix debut, global career with CNN

Pakistani star Mahira Khan recently sat down with CNN’s Kristie Lu Stout for an interview, where she opened up about her Netflix debut and her journey to becoming a global figure.

Describing her outlook for the new year as a “wholesome surprise,” Khan reflected on her formative years working retail in California and how those experiences shaped her.

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She also emphasized her humanitarian work as a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador, advocating for Afghan refugees, women’s rights, and mental health awareness.

Khan’s career is marked by both artistic and advocacy milestones. From her rise as a beloved actress in Pakistan to her groundbreaking entry on Netflix, she has consistently broken barriers.

In 2024, she received a lifetime achievement award from the UK Parliament for her contributions to cinema and gender equality. She has also spoken publicly on diplomatic issues, notably addressing the ban on Pakistani artists in India in mid-2025 by affirming that art should build bridges, not walls.

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Dr Nabiha Ali Khan Reveals Why She Stopped Covering Her Head

Dr Nabiha Ali Khan is a highly popular and sensational digital media personality who first gained attention through her podcasts as a clinical psychologist. Her controversial statements on women’s behaviour went viral on social media and sparked backlash. On November 7th, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan married Haris Khokhar, her long-time colleague. She was previously widowed and is a mother of one son.

Recently, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan appeared on Naeem Hanif’s podcast, where she revealed why she stopped wearing a dupatta, which was once an integral part of her attire.

Talking about it, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said, “I once broke the teeth of a boy who grabbed my dupatta. Often people ask why I don’t wear a dupatta — there is a reason behind it. I used to go to my job wearing shalwar qameez; I used to cover my head and offer prayers five times a day, including Tahajjud. My mother was a veiled woman — no one had ever seen her face. From my father’s side, we are Pakhtoon, and from my mother’s side, we are Syed. Both families are modest; we weren’t allowed to come on media. None of my cousins or siblings ever appeared on TV. They are married and live a private and modest life. I came to the media because of the financial burden after my father’s death. One day, I was coming back from the office when a boy on a bike grabbed my dupatta from behind and pulled it. I was all alone, standing on the road without a dupatta. I was shocked. I looked back and slapped him, and two of his teeth broke — his mouth was bleeding. He called the police. Do you know breaking someone’s teeth is a punishable act? Yes, one thing I did at that time was recite ‘Ya Ali Madad,’ and it gave me strength.”

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Frieha Altaf About Struggles of Men As Bread Winners

Frieha Altaf is a renowned fashion figure in Pakistan who has worked as a model, actor, stylist and event organizer. Frieha Altaf has always worked hard for the evolution of fashion in Pakistan. In the media , she is one of the finest and established event organisers of. Frieha has conducted Lux Style Awards for years. Besides this, she is quite vocal about social issues. Frieha Altaf has also been doing podcasts on her YouTube channel which gets praised by her fans.

Recently, Frieha Altaf appeared in FHM’S podcast, hosted by Adnan Faisal. In the podcast, she opened up about men’s struggle as bread winners. She also responded to Saima Qureshi’s statement regarding women’s earnings.

Talking about men as bread winners, Frieha Altaf said, “Many people are suffering from various traumas in life, and it is with men too. Men are also suffering from the traumas due to the social pressure of earning not only for him, but for his wife, his kids and for the whole family. It will be great if both men and women work together and share their burden together”

Talking about Saima Qureshi’s statement, she said, “Is there any blessing in begging? Work is always blissful, it is a worship, men and women should work equally, why are you separating genders in this debate? Hazrat Khadija R.A was working, do you mean her earnings had no blessings, she married the Prophet just because she needed a trustworthy partner, not because she was financially dependent.. I am flabbergasted by Miss Saima Qureshi’s statement. There is always a blessing in hard work”