The global phenomenon that is Shah Rukh Khan has once again captured the attention of the world’s top stars. Not only is the King of Bollywood celebrated in his home country, but he has also earned praise from across the globe, particularly from Hollywood stars. Teri Cruz, a renowned American actor, host of America’s Got Talent, and star of the popular show Brooklyn Nine-Nine, has publicly praised Shah Rukh Khan’s work and fame. The 57-year-old American actor expressed a desire to be a part of the Indian film industry, saying he would love to join a Bollywood project. In a recent interview, Cruz compared Shah Rukh Khan’s fame to that of Hollywood’s Tom Cruise and global football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. The New York Times recently released its list of the 67 most stylish individuals in 2025, and during a conversation on the occasion, Cruz stated that people all over the world are praising Shah Rukh Khan’s work and films, particularly the grand musical performances that are seamlessly integrated into the films. He called Shah Rukh Khan a “Super International Star,” saying his popularity is comparable to that of Tom Cruise and that he has introduced Pakistani talent to the world, just like Shah Rukh Khan’s name and brand are as powerful and influential as those of Tom Cruise and Cristiano Ronaldo.
While 2025 was indeed a year of weddings for the Pakistani show business industry, with around 21 couples tying the knot, there were also a few celebrities who were not as fortunate. Zara and I prefer to keep a low profile, said Farhan Saeed, a renowned Pakistani singer and actor, adding that he is an introvert. According to a prediction made by Brazilian astrologer Athos Salomé, Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle will experience a tumultuous and uncertain period in the coming years.
Yasir Hussain, a well-known actor, director, writer, and producer in the Pakistani entertainment industry, believes that the lack of engaging stories in Pakistani dramas is a major problem. In his view, our dramas cannot transcend four walls. He said that a few of our actresses are ruining dramas by overacting and that some channels are allowing them to do so. However, Farhan Saeed, a renowned Pakistani singer and actor, revealed that his social media following was significantly affected during the time of India-Pakistan tensions, with a large number of his followers being from India. Saeed Khan, a senior actor from Pakistan’s show business industry, assured his fans that the surgery of Saajid Khan has been successful.
Nauman Ijaz, a senior actor from Pakistan’s show business industry, believes that one should focus on delivering effective performances rather than relying on physical appearances. This was discussed during a question-and-answer session on Instagram, attended by his close family members and friends. If we say that 2025 was the year of weddings in the Pakistani show business industry, it would not be entirely wrong. Emerging Pakistani star, Dara Khan, announced his engagement by sharing pictures. Arshad Warsi, a renowned Bollywood actor, referred to Salman Khan as a “Bed Boy” and Shah Rukh Khan as a “Gentleman” while reminiscing about the release of a film with Amitabh Bachchan. According to reports from the Indian media, a video went viral on social media, showing Nisha talking to someone on the phone while inside a car. Salman Khan celebrated his 60th birthday on December 28 with a grand ceremony held at his farmhouse Panchgani.
