Indian stand-up comedian Manoj Muntashir and his wife Maahi Vij have welcomed a new addition to their family. Manoj Muntashir, a renowned comedian and writer, shared the news on social media, accompanied by pictures from the hospital. In his post, he expressed his joy, saying, “A blessing has arrived at our home,” and requested his fans to pray for the newborn.
The pictures show Maahi Vij cradling their newborn daughter, bringing a smile to the faces of their fans. Manoj Muntashir’s second marriage, as confirmed by the Indian media, is a significant milestone in his life. He has a son, Mikael, from his first marriage to Geetanjali Tikekar. In an earlier interview, Manoj Muntashir had revealed that he had decided to marry again to spend more time with his son.
Meanwhile, in Canada, Punjabi and Hindi film star Diljit Dosanjh had to take a break from his show in Calgary due to a massive protest led by Khalistan supporters. The protesters were demonstrating against human rights violations in India and against the Indian government. Thousands had gathered for the Qawwali Night, featuring devotional music by renowned artists like Abida Parveen and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
The event saw a huge turnout, with devotees dancing and singing throughout the night. Arif Lohar, a renowned Qawwali singer, said that folk music is a natural part of Punjabi culture, born from the soil of the region. However, social media users criticized actress Irfan Omar for her career choices, saying she had started modeling at a young age and later transitioned to acting.
Many users on the internet believed that Irfan Omar resembles Asrar Wahid in her appearance. In response, Irfan Omar said she is a kind-hearted person who always encourages good deeds. She took to social media platform Instagram to inform her fans about the criticism she had received. Many social media users criticized her outfit, sparking a heated debate on the issue.
In a different development, Pakistani entertainment industry’s rising star Arbaz Khan faced criticism for his makeup style. However, his ex-wife, 52-year-old Malika Aroo, defended him, saying her son was close to Arbaz Khan and often gave him sincere and practical advice.
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan revealed that he had acted in two films without reading the script, fearing his father’s disapproval. The “Perfectionist” of the Indian film industry, known for choosing scripts carefully and making quality films, had made some unexpected decisions in his early career.
In sports news, Peshawar Zalmi won the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Hyderabad Kingsmen, securing their second title in the tournament. Zalmi won by 5 wickets, marking their first title in 8 years. In a statement, the team expressed gratitude to their fans, who had supported both teams throughout the game.
In other news, the US has announced the start of its “Project Freedom” in the Middle East, effective from today. Islamabad United’s captain Shaheen Shah Afridi was awarded the best all-rounder of the league. Sufiyan Maqsood was given the Fazal Mahmood cap for being the best bowler of the league.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Nawaz Sharif in a private meeting.
