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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
For Shamoon, parting ways is not a bitter ending
Actor and producer Shamoon Abbasi, known for his antagonist roles in Waar and Dhai Chaal, has spoken candidly about his personal life in a recent interview. Appearing on Zabardast with Wasi Shah, Shamoon discussed the challenges he faced in his three marriages and how they shaped his outlook on relationships. His first marriage to Javeria Abbasi lasted twelve years. Shamoon later married renowned actor Humaima Malick and they got divorced within a year. Shamoon's third marriage was with Javeria Randhawa, which lasted for four years. Shamoon has been happily married to actor Sherry Shah since 2023. Despite a tumultuous past, the actor is at peace with the decisions he has taken in personal life. "When it comes to career success in marriage," the actor said, "I was trying to make (my ex-wives) strive for success at my own pace, which was wrong." "MashaAllah, they are both more successful and richer than I am. Divorce can also be good for the two people this way." Shamoon shares how differences might be created in a marriage, "People can have different ideas about life. She can say 'I want to be a doctor' and I say 'I want to be an engineer'. At that point, two people can come to understand that they have separate goals. Otherwise, there will be a struggle." Upon this observation, the host pointed out that the actor's ex-wives were also actors. Shouldn't that have created some understanding? "Yes, you're right, it should have," Shamoon admitted. "But age plays a role, too. Sometimes, one person is in a hurry - they become over-ambitious and decide too early that if this isn't their future, then nothing else is." Recalling a difficult financial period in his life, Shamoon recalled, "There was a time in my life when I couldn't even afford a meal. There was a restaurant below my apartment, and when I asked for food, the owner told me, 'You already owe me 350 rupees; I can't give you more.' I used to sit on the roofs of buses just to get to work." The actor pointed towards what might have gone wrong for him, "At a point like that, if your partner is in a hurry for success and money, conflicts are bound to happen. Maybe my mistake was insisting that a marriage shouldn't end over such things. But that's not always true. Sometimes people take different paths in life, and that's okay." Moving past these relationship pitfalls, Shamoon remains optimistic. "I would never speak ill of them. They are remarkable women who have made a name for themselves in their craft. But they found fame after ten years, which is what I was trying to tell them: be patient!" In 2019, Humaima accused Shamoon of verbal and physical abuse on social media, saying, "I was threatened, abused, and beaten to death not once but many times." However, no formal charges were issued against the actor.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
I would never speak ill of them: Shamoon Abbasi on ex-wives
Actor and producer Shamoon Abbasi, known for his antagonist roles in Waar and Dhai Chaal, has spoken candidly about his personal life in a recent interview. Appearing on Zabardast with Wasi Shah, Shamoon discussed the challenges he faced in his three marriages and how they shaped his outlook on relationships. His first marriage to Javeria Abbasi lasted for twelve years. Shamoon later married renowned actor Humaima Malick and they got divorced within a year. Shamoon's third marriage was with Javeria Randhawa, which lasted for four years. Shamoon has been happily married to actor Sherry Shah since 2023. Despite a tumultuous past, the actor is at peace with the decisions he has taken in personal life. 'When it comes to career success in marriage,' the actor said, 'I was trying to make (my ex-wives) strive for success at my own pace, which was wrong.' 'MashaAllah, they are both more successful and richer than I am. Divorce can also be good for the two people this way.' Shamoon shares how differences might be created in a marriage, 'People can have different ideas about life. She can say 'I want to be a doctor' and I say 'I want to be an engineer'. At that point, two people can come to understand that they have separate goals. Otherwise, there will be a struggle.' Upon this observation, the host pointed out that the actor's ex-wives were also actors. Shouldn't that have created some understanding? 'Yes, you're right, it should have,' Shamoon admitted. 'But age plays a role, too. Sometimes, one person is in a hurry — they become over-ambitious and decide too early that if this isn't their future, then nothing else is.' Recalling a difficult financial period in his life, Shamoon recalled, 'There was a time in my life when I couldn't even afford a meal. There was a restaurant below my apartment, and when I asked for food, the owner told me, 'You already owe me 350 rupees; I can't give you more.' I used to sit on the roofs of buses just to get to work.' The actor pointed towards what might have gone wrong for him, 'At a point like that, if your partner is in a hurry for success and money, conflicts are bound to happen. Maybe my mistake was insisting that a marriage shouldn't end over such things. But that's not always true. Sometimes people take different paths in life, and that's okay.' Moving past these relationship pitfalls, Shamoon remains optimistic. 'I would never speak ill of them. They are remarkable women who have made a name for themselves in their craft. But they found fame after ten years, which is what I was trying to tell them: be patient!' In 2019, Humaima accused Shamoon of verbal and physical abuse on social media, saying, 'I was threatened, abused, and beaten to death not once but many times.' However, no formal charges were issued against the actor. Have something to add to the story? Share it in the comments below.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Aamir Khan dropped out of commerce classrooms to build a career no degree could offer: Here is how
Long before the awards, global premieres and socially resonant cinema, Aamir Khan was just another student navigating the school corridors of Mumbai. His academic journey began at J.B. Petit School, before he moved to St. Anne's High School in Bandra. Eventually, he completed Class 10 from Bombay Scottish School, Mahim, a name that continues to hold weight in the city's academic landscape. At Bombay Scottish, where routine tests and tightly scheduled timetables shaped student life, Aamir Khan blended in as one among many. The ICSE curriculum demanded consistency and academic discipline, qualities he demonstrated quietly. Yet beneath the surface, something else was growing, a pull toward a world less structured than ledgers and commerce textbooks. Coming from a family with deep roots in cinema, Aamir Khan's environment at home was a contrast to the formality of his school life. His great-uncle, Nasir Hussain, was a renowned filmmaker, and his father, Tahir Hussain, was also involved in the industry. Conversations around storytelling and filmmaking were not occasional, they were part of the everyday. Even so, he followed the academic script for as long as he could. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like One of the Most Successful Investors of All Time, Warren Buffett, Recommends: 5 Books for Turning... Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Click Here Undo Aamir Khan's conventional start at Narsee Monjee college In keeping with the expectations of the time, Aamir Khan enrolled at Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, one of Mumbai's most competitive institutions affiliated with the University of Mumbai. Known for its high cut-offs and commerce-driven ethos, Narsee Monjee attracted students with aspirations of becoming bankers, accountants and corporate professionals. Aamir Khan was no exception. For two years, he attended lectures on economics, business studies and financial accounting. But somewhere in those corridors, Aamir Khan began to feel the growing distance between the life he was studying for and the life he quietly envisioned. Even as he worked through assignments and exams, his evenings were often spent on quieter pursuits like script readings, studio visits and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his uncle's film sets. The contrast between these two worlds grew starker with time until the choice became inevitable. Aamir Khan's transition from classrooms to film sets At 18, Aamir Khan made a decision that would alter the course of his life. He left Narsee Monjee after completing two years of his commerce degree and began working as an assistant director under Nasir Hussain. The films Manzil Manzil (1984) and Zabardast (1985) became his training ground. These early roles were not glamorous, he was not on posters or red carpets. Instead, he was managing continuity, assisting with camera setups and learning the language of cinema from the ground up. This period was far from an academic dropout story. It was, in many ways, a transition from one kind of education to another. It was practical, immersive and rigorous. His learning no longer came from textbooks but from the moving parts of a film set. He absorbed the craft by doing, by watching veteran directors make choices, by observing how scenes were blocked and by understanding how narratives unfolded not just on paper but on screen. Applied learning and career discipline in Aamir Khan's life What followed was not just stardom but a career built with careful intent. Known today for his intense preparation and research-led performances, Aamir Khan's approach to filmmaking has long reflected the discipline of a lifelong learner. His directorial debut Taare Zameen Par was praised not just for its storytelling but for its nuanced depiction of educational challenges, especially those faced by children with dyslexia. Later projects like Lagaan, Rang De Basanti and Dangal further demonstrated his commitment to research, authenticity and contextual accuracy. His work ethic mirrors the qualities often associated with high academic achievers: focus, structure and a refusal to settle for superficial understanding. His departure from formal education may have taken place early, but his intellectual journey never paused. Instead, it shifted forms, becoming more applied and experience-driven with every project. Reflecting on non-linear career paths In today's educational discourse, Aamir Khan's path offers meaningful insight into what non-linear success can look like. His decision to leave Narsee Monjee would have been seen as a risk in the 1980s, a deviation from the expected. But in retrospect, it has become an example of how careers in creative industries often begin with curiosity, exposure and a willingness to take the less conventional route. More students today are seeking alternative academic models, combining creative ambition with foundational education. In this context, Aamir Khan's trajectory remains relevant. His time at Narsee Monjee may not have culminated in a degree, but the critical thinking and discipline that commerce education instills are visible in how he approaches film as a craft and business. Aamir Khan's academic journey, from structured schooling to a reputed commerce college, gave him a grounding that would later surface in his professional life in unexpected ways. Though he left Narsee Monjee College after two years, the decision was not an end but a pivot, one that opened the door to a different form of learning rooted in practice, observation and storytelling. In his 2025 film Sitaare Zameen Par, Khan once again engaged with educational themes, focusing on children with special needs and the emotional complexity of learning outside mainstream expectations. Just as Taare Zameen Par sparked national conversations on dyslexia, this new project extended the dialogue on inclusion and support in educational systems. Through each phase of his career, Aamir Khan has exemplified the idea that education is not always linear. Whether in classrooms or on camera, learning remains a lifelong process, shaped as much by experience as by formal instruction. Ready to navigate global policies? Secure your overseas future. Get expert guidance now!
Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Angry' Aamir Khan went silent on Zabardast sets after Amrish Puri scolded him: ‘Mujhe bada bura laga, I was doing my work'
Before becoming an actor, Aamir Khan worked as an assistant director on several films, including his uncle Nasir Hussain's films like Manzil Manzil (1984) and Zabardast (1985). In an interview with The Lallantop, Aamir recalled an incident on the set of Zabardast when the late actor Amrish Puri scolded him harshly for pointing out a continuity error. However, a few minutes later, Puri apologised to him. Recalling the incident involving Amrish Puri, Aamir said, 'I was very sharp in continuity. There was a shot in which he was forgetting his lines and continuity. Unka haath telephone par hona tha. Hence, he was getting a bit irritated, it happens.' The actor added, 'I used to point out that his hand needs to be on the phone. He was forgetting the continuity each time, so after a few rehearsals and takes, he said, 'Haan haan pata hai, haath phone par, baar baar bolrahe ho.' His voice was heavy, like a motorcycle, khat khat khat khat!' Aamir Khan went silent on the set after the incident. 'I am not able to speak in that bass. When he scolded me harshly, there was pin drop silence on the set. Everyone's eyes were on me. Mujhe bada bura laga aur gussa bhi aaya. I was doing my work and telling the right thing, why am I getting scolded for that? Main chup hokar baith gaya,' he shared. However, Amrish Puri later apologised after Nasir Hussain's wise response. 'There was silence on the set for 5-7 seconds. After that, Nasir sahab ki awaaz aayi. He didn't want to disturb the actor. There was a shot pending and he couldn't even resist the fact that his assistant got scolded by him. He said, 'Amrish ji, I told my assistant that even if the actor scolds you, vo apna kaam karein. Amrish ji instantly said, 'Sorry beta,'' he concluded. ALSO READ | 'Makers wanted Shah Rukh Khan, not Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh', reveals director John Matthew Matthan, shares update on Sarfarosh 2 Directed by Nasir Hussain, Zabardasti also starred Sanjeev Kumar, Sunny Deol, Rajiv Kapoor, Rati Agnihotri and Jaya Prada.
Express Tribune
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Profanity has poisoned society: Jawad Ahmad
During an interview on Zabardast with Wasi Shah, singer-turned-politician Jawad Ahmad addressed his long-standing qualms about the normalised use of profanity in society. Recalling a simple time, he began "In the home where I was raised, it was an unimaginable thing to curse - on both the maternal and paternal sides." Jawad mentioned that both his parents were educators, adding context to his courteous background. "I'd never heard a single man or woman curse in both their families." The Yehi Tou Hai Apna Pan singer went on to define what qualifies as a curse word, which he believes is something you say out of hatred to someone despite it not being true. "You know that the person you're targeting is not what you describe them as, but you call them names regardless. For example, when you equate someone to an animal." According to Jawad, the list includes vulgar language about someone's body and misogynistic slurs towards mothers and sisters. "This is nonsensical chatter. It doesn't target someone's physical attributes, but it does concern personality. In the same way, attacking someone's caste, clan, appearance, or profession with sheer hatred is what you'd call 'swearing'." Since he didn't grow up hearing such language at home, it alarmed Jawad how common profanity truly was, especially in the educational institutes he'd attended. "Around me, girls and boys - especially boys - would often swear at each other. Back then, they'd use foul words in Urdu and Punjabi. Then when it became fashionable, they started swearing in English too." He added, "I'd be so baffled at the words they'd use for mothers and sisters that I'd just wonder, 'Man, these women are sitting at home. How does this discussion concern them?'" Jawad further observed that this level of disrespect has contaminated society to the extent that it now also plagues the digital sphere. "If you go on social media, you'll see that there's no room left for reasoning or different ideas anymore. Now all that's left is to see how awfully you can insult someone. And that's what truly scares me about where Pakistani society is headed." In sharp contrast, the artist later looked back on how his discography managed to please a tough crowd because he veered away from profanity. "Older women don't usually like a lot of people. But they do ease up to someone who seems family-oriented," he said. That's the kind of image I had, very family-friendly. Neither did I have vulgar songs nor was I ill-mannered. So they used to like me, actually. Older women used to give me lots of love."
