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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
I'm done with people trolling me: Alizeh Shah
Alizeh Shah took to Instagram this week to share a deeply personal and emotional account of her experiences in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Framing it as her final attempt to reclaim her narrative, the Ehde Wafa star opened up about years of harassment, exploitation, media ridicule, and what she describes as a toxic, patriarchal culture that repeatedly tried to silence her. "I'm going to expose every single person who did me wrong," Shah declared in a series of video stories. "I'm done with people trolling me, making fun of me, and making memes out of me. You guys have no idea how difficult an actor's life already is." Her testimony comes amid renewed online scrutiny following the resurfacing of a 2022 interview with senior actor Yasir Nawaz. Nawaz described Shah as difficult to work with and claimed he would never collaborate with her again. His comment reignited public criticism and triggered a wave of trolling that, according to Shah, significantly contributed to her retreat from the spotlight. While Shah did not name Nawaz directly, the timing and tone of her stories clearly suggest that her comments are, at least in part, a response to the narrative that interviews like these helped fuel. 'Not an accident' Among the most emotionally charged moments in Shah's video was her retelling of the now-infamous ramp fall at Bridal Couture Week in 2021. In a viral clip, Shah is seen stumbling while walking alongside playback singer Shazia Manzoor. At the time, she had dismissed the incident as an unfortunate mistake, even thanking Manzoor for her support. Now, however, Shah claims the stumble was no accident. "We had to go right. This lady pulled me and dragged me on the floor," she said, replaying the clip to support her claim. She further alleged that Manzoor had inappropriately touched her throughout the walk and made calculated attempts to cause her fall. What hurt even more, Shah said, was how the incident became a punchline in the industry. She called out host Juggan Kazim and influencer Jannat Mirza for publicly mocking her by recreating the moment. Clips she shared showed both Kazim and Mirza laughing and reenacting the fall on camera. Shah said she chose to stay silent at the time to maintain professionalism, but now admits the betrayal and public ridicule deeply wounded her. Shah also addressed a separate incident that grabbed headlines in 2023 — when she was accused of assaulting a fellow actor and throwing a lit cigarette at her. Shah says the truth was distorted beyond recognition. "She pushed me. I didn't fall. And then she slapped me. I was in shock," Shah recalled. "She started telling everyone that I threw a cigarette at her." Shah says she asked the crew to replay the footage since cameras were rolling — but no such incident was captured. In frustration, she admits she threw a sandal at the actor, but denied all other claims. She was discouraged from filing a police report, as it could delay or damage the production. The next day, she says, she woke up to headlines branding her violent and unprofessional. To support her account, Shah has now shared an old interview of actor Sami Khan, in which he confirmed witnessing the slap during the shoot. "I stayed quiet at that time because I was weak. It took so much time for me to heal from this lie and speak up," Shah wrote.
Express Tribune
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Age is just a number, says Ahad Raza Mir
In an interview with Faridoon Shahryar, Ahad Raza Mir shared his views on whether a large age gap matters in a romantic relationship. "I don't think so. I think age at one point is just a number, really. I think we look at age sometimes as if it's this hard and fast rule about how old someone should be or how young they should be," he said. Adding that he knows couples who are 12 years apart and some who are 6 years apart, he said, "I think when two people come together, when it makes sense, when there's love there, it doesn't matter. Looking at a lot of couples around me, age is not really a thing as long as those two people love each other." Talha, Ahad's character in Meem Se Mohabbat, is significantly older than his co-star Dananeer Mobeen's character, Roshi. Despite this fact, the two are praised for their onscreen chemistry. Speaking more on his character's archetype, he said, "There's a reason that this type of male character is brooding or arrogant, that he's cruel to one person but loving to another." He credits the story and the people he works with for enhancing his ability to do justice to a character. "The story really allows me to dig into a character and ask myself questions about why my character is acting a certain way." But praise and recognition also make room for criticism, though Ahad takes it all with a stride. "I don't find that I censor myself in any way. When it comes to judgement and criticism, I think that's going to happen no matter what. People aren't going to like everything I do. I might even have to bring some people to my side by doing better work," he acknowledged. The Ehde Wafa actor added that the roles he picks up are always close to his heart. "If it's a story that needs to be told or if it's a character that I think I haven't explored before, then I hundred per cent go for it. But on a societal level I think that I have a very open mind. I don't necessarily restrict myself when it comes to work," he said. Diving into the impact that his upbringing in both Canada and Pakistan has had on his mindset, he added, "You kind of understand both places differently, and you also realise that it's not fair to compare. Every country has its pros and cons. You have to be sensitive of where you are."
Express Tribune
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Ahad Raza Mir stuns fans with rare IG spree
Ahad Raza Mir, who has a habit of disappearing from social media, is active on Instagram again, and fans can't help but be sceptical. In a photo shared on Tuesday, the Yaqeen Ka Safar actor shared two photos of himself, clad in a padded jacket, casual t-shirt and jeans, and sunglasses, with the wind making a mess of his hair. "Yeah, I'm a little lost," he wrote. The top comment? "Your account definitely got hacked." Other fans seemed to echo the sentiment, with one writing, "This can't be Ahad. I refuse to believe it's him posting these!" Another fan posed, "Ahad Raza Mir, are you okay? So many posts in one month?" While the actor's usual inactivity left his fans questioning the sudden burst of posts, his peers had other things to point out. "Your hair's hairing," wrote Iqra Aziz, to which Ahad replied with a promising "My hair's just getting started." Meanwhile, his Ehde Wafa co-star Osman Khalid Butt hilariously remarked, "Babygirl?" The fans seemed to agree, spamming Osman's comment with laughing emojis. Maintaining the joke, Ahad replied, "Come, save me." The fanbase's fondness for Ahad offers something new under every post. Under the Ye Dil Mera actor's second latest post, which was a carousel of his time in Japan, fans couldn't help but voice out their grievances after the recent episode of Meem Se Mohabbat. Ahad plays a single father, Talha, in the serial, which also stars Dananeer Mobeen as Roshi. "Here's Sir Talha, enjoying his life after traumatising the audience," a fan wrote. "Talha after giving us depression," echoed another. But in the end, the melancholic admirers also couldn't get enough of their favourite star's charm. "Ahad posting such a cute thread made my day," a user wrote. Though, certain truths needed to be acknowledged as another user joked, "Ahad, you posted content for a whole year. Now, it's time to hibernate."
Express Tribune
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Osman Khalid Butt shares close-knit birthday clicks
Osman Khalid Butt, who turned thirty-nine earlier this February, posted photos from his birthday celebration on Instagram on Monday. Pampered with two cakes, Osman sat surrounded by close family as he flashed a bright smile to the camera. "With the family," he wrote in French, adding his birth date to the caption. Celebrity friends were quick to dispense birthday wishes to the Baaghi actor. "Happy birthday, brother!" wrote Anaa actor Usman Mukhtar. "A happy birthday and blessed years ahead," wished veteran actor Simi Raheal. Meanwhile, Ehde Wafa co-star Zara Noor Abbas sneaked in a cheeky reference to the project in her wish. "Happy birthday, Malik Shahzain," she wrote, nodding to Osman's character in the serial. Even fans poured an abundance of wishes and compliments. "Happy belated birthday! That first picture is such a good snap with the sparklers framing you," a user noted, referring to the birthday star's wholesome solo photo, whereas another zeroed in on the family portrait by saying, "That second picture is everything I was waiting for." Followers even penned thoughtful notes for Osman, with many fondly invoking his nickname, 'Obi'. "Happy birthday to an incredible talent and an even more amazing person!" wrote a fan. "On your special day, I want to thank you for sharing your gift with the world. Your passion, dedication, and kindness have inspired me in ways you'll never know. Here's to another year of shining bright, breaking barriers, and touching hearts. May your day be filled with love, laughter, and all your favourite things. You deserve to be celebrated!" Some fans couldn't help but channel Osman's own comedic nature as they wished him well. "Two cakes? A poetic balance of depth and comedy - just like you! Hope your birthday was a perfect masterpiece. Happy belated birthday, Obi!" a user wrote. While the Aunn Zara actor did manage to offer his individual thanks to some, he also offered his collective gratitude with one final message in the comments section. "Thank you everyone for the lovely wishes - my birthday was actually last Sunday but it's been a crazy busy week (if you know, you know) so get ready for a content dump," he teased. As of late, Osman has been keenly involved in the wedding festivities of industry peer Ahmed Ali Akbar. Standing with the groom's side, he was spotted in photos with other celebrities like singer Uzair Jaswal and Usman Mukhtar.
