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Set to release on Eid-ul-Adha, Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning promises to be a visual spectacle and a thrilling adventure, drawing from the rich tapestry of South Asian folklore and reimagining it for contemporary audiences. Starring a stellar cast of Sanam Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Usman Mukhtar, Faran Tahir, Ali Kazmi, Adnan Siddiqui, and Sana Nawaz. Based on the classical Urdu-Persian beloved Dastan-e-Amir Hamza novel, Umro Ayyar: A New Beginning is the story of a thief and legendary warrior of Tilism-e-Hoshruba.

Amar, descendant of the legendary Umro Ayyar, a cunning warrior of Persian folklore, is a quantum mechanics professor in Pakistan. Surviving a Jinn attack, his third eye opens, revealing the hidden energy matrix interwoven with humanity and Jinn. Intrigued, he seeks the true nature of energy, blending ancient wisdom with modern science. As he navigates this dual reality, he discovers his lineage’s profound responsibility in maintaining balance. With wit inherited from Umro Ayyar,...

Pakistani actor Humayun Saeed is excited for the release of the romantic drama ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho’ in India, and has appreciated everyone’s efforts, who are trying to maintain cordial relations between the two countries.

The show ‘Mere Paas Tum Ho, starring Humayun Saeed, Ayeza Khan, and Adnan Siddiqui, revolves around the unique and not-so-usual plot of how a married woman ‘Mehwish’ (Ayeza) gets attracted and carried away by a manipulative rich businessman ‘Shehwaar Ahmed’ (Adnan), and eventually goes on developing an extramarital affair with him, leaving her naive husband ‘Danish Akhtar’ (Humayun) and son shredded with tears.

Will Danish forgive Mehwish and what is the conclusion to this love triangle?. It is now set to release on Indian television screens for the first time. The serial had gained humongous popularity when it first premiered in August 2019, wherein it surpassed all the viewer statistics ie over 599 million for that year.

Actor-dancer Raghav Juyal is looking forward to his project ‘Yudhra’, directed by Ravi Udyawar, with whom he says working was like a master class in suspense and action.

‘Yudhra’ stars Malavika Mohanan and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Ravi’s last project was ‘Mom’, which went ahead to win various awards, and Raghav is quite excited to work with Ravi.

Raghav said: “Ravi Udyawar is a master at creating a universe filled with suspense and action. His last movie, ‘Mom’ was beautifully shot.”

“I am grateful that he chose me to be part of his next movie, Yudhra. It’s an action-packed project and I’ve worked hard to embody the character. It’s a departure from my usual comedic roles,” he added.

For ‘Yudhra’, Raghav has taken intense boxing training to master high-octane stunts. He adopted the training routine of a professional boxer.

He also incorporated a strict strength training regime to complement his boxing skills.

Pakistani actor and producer Adnan Siddiqui, who has worked alongside late star Sridevi in the 2018 Indian film ‘Mom’, said arts sports and entertainment bring a sense of solace, an escapism for people, and it’s unfair to make them a victim of politics.

Adnan, who has worked with Hollywood star Angelina Jolie in the series ‘Homeland’, and with Irrfan Khan in ‘A Mighty Heart’.

In an interaction with Ians, Adnan talked about the boundaries for an actor, and how arts or sports can bring that one connection between the two nations- India and Pakistan.

“I have always maintained very vocally and vociferously that art, sports and entertainment are neutral grounds and they should never be mixed work politics. These fields bring a sense of solace, an escapism for people. It’s unfair to make them a victim of politics. Art bridges distances and should be allowed to do so,” he said.

New Delhi, July 20 (Ians) As the the love story of Pakistani citizen Seema Haider and Sachin Meenu’s is gaining attention nationwide, one of Pakistan’s most popular actors Humayun Saeed, said that there should be no barriers between the two nations as love, marriage and relationships don’t have boundaries.

Seema Haider, a Pakistani citizen, met Noida’s Sachin Meena on the mobile game Pubg, following which, she entered India along with her four children from Nepal.

Humayun spoke about people falling in love despite being in two different nations, and how there should be a connection between India and Pakistan in terms of arts and sports.

Speaking about Seema Haider, he told Ians: “Like (former Tennis player) Sania Mirza married Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik. I also know a couple – a video director who has married a woman from Lahore, and they are living in Mumbai. I have met them in India.

Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui has slammed ‘Mission Majnu’ starring Sidharth Malhotra for ‘misrepresentation’ of Pakistanis in the movie, which he tagged as ‘distasteful’ and ‘factually incorrect’ and slammed it for ‘poor story, poorer execution, poorest research’.

Adnan shared his two cents on the matter on his Instagram. The actor, who has worked in the Hindi film ‘Mom’ starring late actress Sridevi, wrote: “How much misrepresentation is too much misrepresentation? Bollywood has the answer. I mean come on, yaar with all the money you have, hire some good researchers to do homework on us. Or allow me to help.”

He shared Pakistanis “don’t wear skull caps, surma and tawiz”, which Sidharth was seen donning to play his character Tariq in the film directed by Shantanu Bagchi.

Siddiqui wrote: “Make sure to take notes – no, we don’t wear skull caps, surma, tawiz; no, we don’t ask janab about their mijaz; no,...

CinemaThe film, which has Sridevi playing a mother who sets out to avenge her step-daughter, will release in China on March 22.Digital NativeDigital NativeLate actor Sridevi’s film Mom, a crime thriller, is set for release in China on March 22 this year. Hitting the marquee on July 7, 2017 in India first, the National Award winning film was later released in various regions, including the Us, UK, Singapore, Poland, Russia, Czechoslovakia and the Middle East, by Zee Studios International. The film marked Sridevi’s 300th and her final major film appearance before her death on February 24 last year. In a statement, Vibha Chopra, Head of Zee Studios International, said of the late actor, “The legacy of an actor of her stature lives on in the work she has left behind for us. And Mom is the perfect example of this. The film has received an overwhelming response from every region it has released in.

Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui who acted with Sridevi in her last film Mom is devastated by the news of her death. He was one of the first few to reach the hotel after she passed away. While speaking to us exclusively from Dubai, he said, “It’s a collective loss. Sajal Aly who also acted inRead More

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Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui who played the role of Sridevi’s husband in her last film Mom got immense popularity in India after the release of the film. Adnan was praised for his performance as a helpless father in the film. Adnan was in fact present in Dubai to attend Mohit Marwah’s wedding on the invitationRead More

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Mom opened to very encouraging reviews for you and Sajal Ali in India. How has it been received in Pakistan? A good product is well-received everywhere. People here in Pakistan have loved the film and are ecstatic about the collaboration between the two nations. Tragically you and Sajal Ali could not be a part ofRead More

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Not every Pakistani artiste who comes to Bollywood is reticent about praise for Indian hospitality. The very talented, handsome and popular Adnan Siddiqui who plays Sridevi’s husband in Mom is actually a closeted peace ambassador. He not only speaks about peace and amity between the two warring countries, he has even produced a serial entitled Sita Bhagri about theRead More

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Just yesterday, we saw the release of the highly emotional thriller Mom. Starring Sridevi, Akshaye Khanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali, the film opened to positive feedback from both the audiences and critics alike. Though the film featured a rather dark undertone, director Ravi Udyawar seems to have done a brilliant job ofRead More

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Mom is an exciting and provocative thriller, and fear not because you won’t find any spoilers here.

The story begins with Sridevi playing a biology teacher called Devki Sabarwal, a strong woman who is capably juggling her career along with her home life. This is made all the more complex because she has two daughters, but the eldest one (Arya played by Sajal Ali) is a step daughter who resents her and misses her own mother deeply.

There’s the usual teenage rebellion and angst but, as you start to feel comfortable watching what appears to be a film full of cliches, Arya goes through a horrific ordeal. I will warn you, Mom is not easy viewing. It is deeply unsettling in parts, but the strength of the performances and the direction keep you hooked. It’s very much worth your time and effort.

Sridevi has plenty to work with as matters progress,...

Going by the trailer, Mom is the darkest role you’ve played? It isn’t at all a dark character. That’s a misconception. It’s a very emotional film. And I got to work with such great actors Akshaye Khanna, Nawazuddin, Sajal Ali, and Adnan Siddiqui. They’re wonderful… Sajal Ali who plays your daughter became very attached toRead More

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Tugging at the heart strings of music listeners, the Oscar winning maestro, A. R. Rahman weaves his magic yet again with a soulful ballad, O Sona Tere Liye for the film Mom.

Penned by Irshad Kamil, the lyrics signify the relationship between parents and their children and in this case, the relationship Sridevi shares with her daughter in the film.

Shot at beautiful scenic locations, the music video features Sridevi, Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali.

Presented by Zee Studios, Produced by Boney Kapoor, Sunil Manchanda, Naresh Agarwal, Mukesh Talreja, Gautam Jain, music by maestro A R Rahman and directed by Ravi Udyawar, Mom featuring Sridevi, Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui is scheduled to release worldwide on 7th July, 2017.

‘When a woman is challenged…’ and, with this Sridevi revealed the first look of her upcoming film ‘Mom’. The ‘English-Vinglish’ actress, played an unforgettable role of a housewife who seeks not love but respect from his family made a mark in the society with her power packed acting skills. The Movie Sridevi is playing the titular role of a mother in her upcoming flick ‘Mom’. The actress looks fierce and determined in the first poster of the film. Her look gives a hint about the kind of strong role that beholds that story. The very caption itself says what a woman can do when she is challenged! The story of Mom is yet to be guessed as the producer, Boney Kapoor and director Ravi Udyawar have tried their best to keep it under wraps. The film struggled through some initial hiccups as it has two Pakistani actors, Adnan Siddiqui and...

The news report from Pakistan that two of their TV/film actors Adnan Siddiqui and Sajal Ali would be coming to India shortly to shoot for the new Sridevi starrer Mom was met by disbelief shock and dismay by the film industry. Just months ago in keeping with the deteriorating relations between India and Pakistan, a blanket ban had been imposed on all Pakistani arises entryRead More

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Bollywood Superstar Salman Khan to hold a Charity Cricket Match in the Emirate at the Dubai Sports City cricket stadium on May 21

The 'Being Human Cup' will be the prize while celebrities from India and Pakistan are expected to participate. Sources close to Salman Khan say that he has been planning this match for a long time but was waiting for the Ipl 3 to end before announcing it.

Salman has called his friends and asked them to represent the Indian side. The names doing the rounds include Sharman Joshi, Jackie Shroff, Azharuddin, Vinod Kambli, Riteish Deshmukh, Govinda and his brothers Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan. There will also be a squad of celebrity cheerleaders providing the glamour quotient. Zarine Khan, Dia Mirza, Riya Sen and Neha Dhupia have been approached.

A source reveals, "All the proceeds from the match will go to Being Human. Representing the Pakistani celeb side will be actors Ali Zafar,...