Pakistani actor Imran Ashraf, nephew of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, has sparked controversy by criticizing the portrayal of heroes in Pakistani films, drawing comparisons with Bollywood movies. In a recent session on social media, Imran Ashraf opened up about the characters he plays in films and the selection process behind them. Imran Ashraf, who gained fame with his role in the 2008 film “Janemann,” is set to return to the film industry with his new movie “Adhoray Hum Adhoray Tum.” A complaint has been filed against the film at the Milind Police Station by Girish Kulkarni, president of the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction) and leader of the “Sikhs in Maharashtra” organization.
During a Q&A session on social media, a fan asked Imran Ashraf to refrain from playing “macho” characters, which he had earlier portrayed in films like “Dhund” and “Animal.” Imran Ashraf responded by stating that he has no interest in playing characters with a “bloody angry” persona. He added that the “macho” genre is already prominent in Bollywood films.
Another fan expressed concern that modern Bollywood heroes often depict aggressive and objectifying behavior towards women, which Imran Ashraf agreed with, stating that such films provide a “justification for emotional and physical abuse.” He emphasized that such portrayals are problematic and can have a negative impact on society.
Meanwhile, Pakistani actress and host Fazyla Ali has sparked controversy after a romantic video with her husband went viral. The unexpected event drew attention at an event she attended recently. Pakistani YouTuber Zulqarnain Sikander has branded YouTuber Rehman Butt as a “fitna” (corrupting influence) on social media. Actress Adina Azeem shared her experiences during an episode of actor Imran Ashraf’s show.
Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz have completed 24 years of their marriage and have three children. Their video went viral on social media, followed by criticism. Actress Saba Hameed has shared her experience of being diagnosed with a rare condition called DDH (Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip) in her daughter Lara when she was just 3 years old. Pakistani actress Usman Pirzada has revealed that he is considering cosmetic surgery.
In other news, Pakistani actress Zoha Toquair has expressed her concerns about the trend of creating wealth by exploiting the resources of the previous generation, which is creating problems for the younger generation. Pakistani actress Sarah Loren has stated that Shah Rukh Khan’s constant public appearances make people afraid of him. A student followed a professor in the campus and later a video surfaced showing the student beating the professor with a shoe, while other students also appeared to be indulging in physical abuse.
Former Pakistani cricket captain and commentator Shoaib Malik has shared a fascinating story about spinner Usman Qadir’s first game. The Iranian embassy has identified a fake account on social media spreading false information. An Afghan political refugee, a 12-year-old girl, was raped and abducted, and the perpetrator has been identified.
Meanwhile, Pakistani cricketer Nasim Shah has been issued a warning letter for violating the central contract.
