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Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Who was Humaira Asghar? Jalaibee actor's rotting body found in Karachi flat
Pakistani actor and reality television star, Humaira Asghar, was recently found dead in her rented apartment in Karachi, and her was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition, The Dawn quoted police as saying. The report added police found Humaira Asghar's dead body on Tuesday in her apartment in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. It added the police had arrived to enforce a court order to vacate the flat. At around 3.15 pm on Tuesday, officers from the Gizri Police Station reached the location; however, there was no response at the door. Following this, the police forcibly entered the flat and found Humaira Asghar dead. The Dawn report added that the 32-year-old actress had stopped paying rent since 2024, prompting the landlord to seek a court order for eviction. Soon after the police entered the house, they sent her body to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination. In the post-mortem, police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed that the body was in a 'very advanced stage of decomposition' and had been there for several days. Born in Lahore, Humaira Asghar was a Pakistani actor, model, and reality TV star. She received formal training in Visual and Performing Arts at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and the College of Art & Design (PUCAD). Her modelling career kicked off in 2013 and she started working in television soon. She appeared in shows such as Laali, Benaam, Chal Dil Mere, and Sirat‑e‑Mustaqeem. In 2015, she also made a film debut with Jalaibee and was last seen on the big screen in the 2021 film Love Vaccine. She gained popularity after participating in the 2022 Pakistani reality show Tamasha Ghar, which streams on ARY Digital and follows a format similar to Bigg Boss. Her last television drama was Esaan Faramosh. Humaira Asghar was honoured with the National Woman Leadership Award for Best Emerging Talent & Rising Star in 2023. Expressing her gratitude on Instagram, she wrote, "This award means so much to me, not just as an individual, as a qualified artist, actress, but as a symbol of what women can achieve and support to thrive if they are given the best opportunities. With the realisation of their true potential, authenticity and unstoppable energy will be unlocked to make Pakistan shine nationally and internationally always."
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Who was Humaira Asghar? Pakistani actor, model found dead at her home in Karachi
In a tragic turn of events, Pakistani actor and reality television star Humaira Asghar was found dead in her apartment in Karachi. According to police officials, her body was discovered in an advanced state of decomposition. Humaira had been living on rent in an apartment located in a place called Ittehad Commercial. Her sudden demise has left the Pakistani entertainment industry in shock, with several celebrities expressing their grief and condolences on social media. Pakistani actor Humaira Asghar found dead at 32, Who was Humaira Asghar? Humaira Asghar was a Pakistani actor, model, and reality TV star. Born in Lahore, she received formal training in Visual and Performing Arts at the National College of Arts (NCA) in Lahore and the College of Art & Design (PUCAD). She began her modelling career in 2013 and later transitioned to television, appearing in shows such as Laali, Benaam, Chal Dil Mere, and Sirat‑e‑Mustaqeem. She made her film debut in 2015 with Jalaibee and was last seen on the big screen in the 2021 film Love Vaccine. Humaira gained wider popularity after participating in the 2022 Pakistani reality show Tamasha Ghar, which streams on ARY Digital and follows a format similar to Bigg Boss. She was most recently seen in the television drama Esaan Faramosh, where her performance was well received. In 2023, she was honoured with the National Woman Leadership Award for Best Emerging Talent & Rising Star. Sharing her gratitude on Instagram, she wrote, "This award means so much to me, not just as an individual, as a qualified artist, actress, but as a symbol of what women can achieve and support to thrive if they are given the best opportunities. With the realisation of their true potential, authenticity and unstoppable energy will be unlocked to make Pakistan shine nationally and internationally always." Despite having a following of over 715,000 on Instagram, Humaira was not particularly active on the platform. Her last post was dated 30 September 2024. According to her Instagram bio, she was also a painter and sculptor and used to share videos giving a glimpse into her fitness routine. Humaira Asghar's death According to Dawn, police discovered Humaira's body on Tuesday in her apartment in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Karachi. DIG South revealed that the police had arrived to enforce a court order to vacate the flat. Officers from the Gizri Police Station reached the location at 3:15pm. When there was no response at the door, they forcibly entered the flat and found her deceased. SSP South, Mahzoor Ali, stated that Humaira had stopped paying rent since 2024, which prompted the landlord to seek a court order for eviction. Her body was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre for a post-mortem examination. Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed confirmed that the body was in a 'very advanced stage of decomposition' and had been there for several days. Celebrities including Amar Khan, Mawra Hocane, Adnan Siddiqui and Hina Altaf have expressed shock and sorrow over her untimely death.
India.com
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘I felt I am completely naked..': This actress never wanted to wear deep necks, short skirts, cried after being given…, rejected film due to…, she is…
Bollywood actress Moushumi Chatterjee is known for speaking her mind. The actress never shied away from spitting bold facts. It has been more than 25 years in the industry. During these times, she has shared screen space with several actors. However, before working with them, she often kept some conditions. One of these conditions was that she refrained from wearing revealing clothes. Now, in a recent interview, the actress revealed that once she cried bitterly on the set because of the clothes. Moushumi started working at the age of 16. Because she started at a young age, she always preferred to wear suits and sarees. Every time she did a film, she refused to wear any dress which had a plunging neckline. In an interview with Filmfare, the veteran actress revealed that once costume designer Mani J. Rabadi gave her a backless blouse and a short skirt for a film. As soon as she saw the dress, she broke into tears. In the interview she said, 'Seeing those clothes, I felt as if I had become naked. But then my husband explained to me and I completed that film.' During this time, the actress also revealed that she was offered Dharmendra's film 'Guddi'. But the lead actress had to wear a short skirt in it. After listening to it, she rejected the movie. The movie was given to Jaya Bachchan and the film turned out to be a hit. Coming to Moushumi's career, the actress has given several hits such as Balika Badhu, Anuraag, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, Benaam, and more. She was last seen in Deepika Padukone's film Piku.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Moushumi Chatterjee On What Made Amitabh Bachchan Different From Rajesh Khanna
New Delhi: Rajesh Khanna is often hailed as the "First Superstar Of India", and ruled Hindi Cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee recently got candid in a conversation with Filmfare, where she spoke about the stark contrast between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, the latter also began to gain popularity in the 1970s. Moushumi Chatterjee shared how Amitabh Bachchan never let stardom get to his head. Unlike Rajesh Khanna, Big B stayed grounded. What Moushumi Chatterjee recently spoke about the difference between superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. She told Filmfare, "He (Rajesh Khanna) was a spoilt brat. He was a star, he had that stardom which neither Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, nor Dev Anand had seen. Maybe for a short term, but I had witnessed it. Maintaining a mental balance is very difficult when you're such a big celebrity and you know you'll turn sand to gold when you touch it. So tantrum comes out." Further elaborating on how Amitabh Bachchan never over-hyped his success, Moushumi Chatterjee added, " Bolte hai naa ek unpadh gunda aur padhe likhe gunda mein bohot farak hota hai. Unke gesture, behaviour, choice of words. I have never seen Amitabh with chamchas. Never seen anybody around him. But I used to see it with Rajesh. Kaka needed that attention, pampering. So, he played his life role the way he wanted. It's sad that he just fell hard after seeing that high." About Moushumi Chatterjee Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee was a big name in the film industry in the 70s. One of the highest-paid actresses in that era, she had worked with Rajesh Khanna and Big B in several films, which the audience loved. Some of her most memorable performances include Manzil, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, and Benaam. Moushumi Chatterjee Films With Amitabh Bachchan And Rajesh Khanna Some of her best films with Amitabh Bachchan include Roti, Kapada, Aur Makaan, Benaam, Manzil, and Piku. Some of her projects with Rajesh Khanna include Prem Bandhan, Ghar Parivaar, Anuraag. In A Nutshell Moushumi Chatterjee opened up about what made Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan different from each other. She also spoke about how each of the superstars dealt with their stardom.
NDTV
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Mousumi Chatterjee On What Made Amitabh Bachchan Different From Rajesh Khanna
New Delhi: Rajesh Khanna is often hailed as the "First Superstar Of India", and ruled Hindi Cinema in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Veteran actress Mousumi Chatterjee recently got candid in a conversation with Filmfare, where she spoke about the stark contrast between Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan, the latter also began to gain popularity in the 1970s. Mousumi Chatterjee shared how Amitabh Bachchan never let stardom get to his head. Unlike Rajesh Khanna, Big B stayed grounded. What Mousumi Chatterjee recently spoke about the difference between superstars Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna. She told Filmfare, "He (Rajesh Khanna) was a spoilt brat. He was a star, he had that stardom which neither Amitabh Bachchan, Dilip Kumar, nor Dev Anand had seen. Maybe for a short term, but I had witnessed it. Maintaining a mental balance is very difficult when you're such a big celebrity and you know you'll turn sand to gold when you touch it. So tantrum comes out." Further elaborating on how Amitabh Bachchan never over-hyped his success, Mousumi Chatterjee added, " Bolte hai naa ek unpadh gunda aur padhe likhe gunda mein bohot farak hota hai. Unke gesture, behaviour, choice of words. I have never seen Amitabh with chamchas. Never seen anybody around him. But I used to see it with Rajesh. Kaka needed that attention, pampering. So, he played his life role the way he wanted. It's sad that he just fell hard after seeing that high." About Mousumi Chatterjee Veteran actress Mousumi Chatterjee was a big name in the film industry in the 70s. One of the highest-paid actresses in that era, she had worked with Rajesh Khanna and Big B in several films, which the audience loved. Some of her most memorable performances include Manzil, Roti Kapada Aur Makaan, and Benaam. Mousumi Chatterjee Films With Amitabh Bachchan And Rajesh Khanna Some of her best films with Amitabh Bachchan include Roti, Kapada, Aur Makaan, Benaam, Manzil, and Piku. Some of her projects with Rajesh Khanna include Prem Bandhan, Ghar Parivaar, Anuraag. In A Nutshell Mousumi Chatterjee opened up about what made Rajesh Khanna and Amitabh Bachchan different from each other. She also spoke about how each of the superstars dealt with their stardom.
