GEO Theatre Launched !

Geo Television Network has launched Geo Theatre in an effort to bolster the developing industry.

The move is an expansion on Geo’s media partnership deals with many independent theatre companies like Purple Patch, Kopy Kats,  Entertainment Xtra, NAPA, Faiz Foundation and Artainment.

Speaking to HIP, Aizaz Imtiaz, Manager Corporate Affairs at Geo said that the project was a labor of love for Mir Ibrahim Rehman and Asif Raza Mir.

According to Imtiaz, this is an entirely non-commercial venture which will build the theatre industry in Pakistan through on-air promotion, print campaigns and creative contributions.

“Ten years ago we started Geo Films, and now look how far fims have come,” he said He hopes to see the same happen to theatre as well.

The theatre scene in Pakistan has continued to improve after a twenty year long slump. New talent like Nida Butt, Shah Sharabeel and Umar Sultan have broght new life to the stage.

Is Ragini MMS2 banned ?

‘Ragini MMS 2’ that created a buzz in the industry is reportedly banned in selected parts of the country.

According to The Express Tribune, the film has been banned in the province of Punjab. Deputy Chairman of Punjab Censor Board Usman Peerzada said “This is the first film that I have had to outrightly ban because it was essentially pornography. It has profanity. There was no space for cutting, It was not worthy of screening altogether.”

On the other hand, Ragini MMS2 has been certified for screening from Sindh Board of Film Censors (SBFC) and Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Sindh and Islamabad. Despite certification from the film boards, many cinemas including Atrium and Centaurus Cineplex have chosen not to screen the film.

Speaking HIP, Anita Kenneth of Atrium Cinemas said that the film was not the kind of material they was associated with their cinema.

Cinemas in Sindh are reportedly running a 116-minute-long edited version while cinemas in Islamabad are running a 121-minute-long edited version.

OMG! Ushna ...de-affair?

News hits again from another blog of how Ushna has bad mouthed and snubbed journalists on writing about her "personally not so personal Life"! Definitely worth the copy! The Title of the post is "Affair Affair everywhere! Story of Ushna's life: 

"This is for the new comer, a certain Canadian Pakistani actress who is soo pure that even the river Ganges could be put to shame. According to her she is a talented, homey girl and the word affair is like a scratch to her chastity belt (that she bought from Canada no doubt) because Lord have mercy if anyone says SHE can have an affair!!  Funny it is then that she DID have an affair … well not affair but affairs and one of them was none so recent with another actor by the name of Humayun Saeed. Now ladies, don’t get your eye brows high … and well some gents to who will read this. Sources have it that Humayun call’s her his sister … and that she isn’t “his type” … well considering history … Mr. Saeed wonder what exactly your type is when you hit on anything that looks like a girl ..

Well this lady (I’m sure you have guessed who she is … if you haven’t then drum rolls please the blonde’s name is Ushna Shah) tells on a blog on “HIP” (hip in Pakistan) that everyone should shut up. Well most of us would have but after reading your … all I can say is…Oh sooooo Muslim comments about miserable writers and how hell hath no fury for all journalists who apparently in your eyes only are “out to get you” please note you need to GET A LIFE. Your stupid tantrums and cuss words will get you nowhere. Oh wait … it will get you some where … more negative publicity."

Source: http://aalyakhan.wordpress.com/2014/03/26/affair-affair-everywhere-story-of-ushnas-life/

Kiran Khan's "Gandi Baat" hits the roof !

Morning shows should be stimulating and instructive and held a lot of accountability for those who are hosting the show. The guests who are invited to Morning Shows also have to weigh their words before they utter them out because these shows are live, any word that you say will reach millions of people and has different impact on viewers and listeners emotions.

Live shows are a good source to reveal the IN and OUT’s of the celebrities, many of the celebrities who look so decent when hosting television shows can also turn out to be Not so Decent. Celebrities who are our favorites and for some are role models to follow may turn to be indecent when seen on other channels.

To explain this further, recently an act by Kiran Khan on a live morning show has observed. Kiran Khan was the guest in Utho Jago Pakistan hosted by Dr Shaista Wahidi in which the discussion was going on about horoscopes. One thing led to another and Kiran Khan said something that was uncalled for. To cover it up or just for the sake of enjoyment, everyone laughed as if it was very funny but what she said was actually very repulsive. Kiran Khan always appears to be so decent, what she said was shocking and ruined her innocent image.

Katrina Kaif's upcoming Movie !

The very famous and drop dead gorgeous Bollywood Actress Katrina Kaif was spotted dressed in a Pakistani salwar-suit in Malerkotla, Punjab. Reportedly, she is playing a character of Pakistani doctor in her upcoming movie with Saif Ali khan.

The actress along with Saif Ali Khan was shooting there for Kabir Khan’s film, ‘Phantom’. The team converted a market lane of the Punjab town to look like a Pakistani market. The shooting moved to Chandigarh later. A government school in Chandigarh was renamed for the purpose and named as Government Islamia High School (Misri Shah, Lahore) according to the reports.

It is assumed that the movie centers on the main theme of India and Pakistan issue. The first few images leaked have shown both Saif and Katrina with fear on their face, with blood stains and surrounded by military. The exact story line and movie particulars are yet to be disclosed.

Kabir Khans last big hit “Ek Tha Tiger” was also based on Indo Pak relations in which Katrina played a role of ISI secret agent of Pakistan while Salman was a secret RAW agent of India. The movie seems inspired by the response of the movie; Kabir is again trying to capitalize the chances. The trend changing movies of Bollywood which shows Indo-Pak love storiesrather than rivalry are doing pretty good.

Atif Aslam Blessed with a Baby Boy!

Atif Aslam and his wife, Sara Bharwana gave birth to a 3.2 kg baby boy in a private hospital. The mother and the baby are doing exceptionally well and are in healthy condition. The great singer soon updated a status on his official page and confirmed the wonderful news.

The singer is very excited for this new addition in his life and this auspicious event has completed his married life. Atif is overjoyed to share on social media that he wants all of us to know that he is being with a beautiful and healthy baby boy! He also thanked all of his fans for their continued prayers and good wishes, love from the THREE of us! Suggest names!” he wrote. 

The arrival of his gorgeous baby let Atif to postpone all his schedules. Famous singer Atif Aslam’s wife Sarah Bharwana has given birth to a 3.2 kg baby boy at 11:49 am at a local hospital. The news spread like a wild fire and fans seemed congratulating each other on the social media and in person. The news started to thrill Atif Aslam’s fans when the picture of the baby boy started circulating on the social media on Friday.

Tragic Death of Sana Khan!

 Today’s a very sad and dreadful developing news confirmed the passing away of well-known actress/model Sana Khan in a tragic road accident. The recently got married couple, Sana Khan and Babar Khanmet a road accident on Friday, 8th March at national highway on their return from Karachi to Hyderabad near Jamshoro area. The extremely sad news is that the gorgeous newly married Sana has passed away in the resulting accident whereas Babar khan is badly injured.

We are sad for the early demise of this young actress and pray for her parents to achieve patience and overcome this tragedy as well as prayers are for Babar khan for a speedy recovery. The Rescue teams transferred the couple to hospital as soon as they received reports. Babar Khan is still being treated in the hospital whereas actress Sana Khan was pronounced dead in the hospital.