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Meet actor who made a memorable Bollywood debut, dragged into controversy for supporting THIS Saif Ali Khan-Katrina Kaif movie but is now away from showbiz

Aug 23, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

The entertainment industry is a fickle world. Every actor aspires to be remembered for their performances. While it takes a long journey to have that memorable script, some get really lucky to be one hit wonder.

One such actor we’re talking about is none other than Pakistani actress, Mawra Hocane. She is known for her appearances in Urdu television and made her acting debut in Khichari Salsa. Five years later, she ventured into Bollywood with Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru’s directorial Sanam Teri Kasam. The film released in 2016 starred Harshvardhan Rane opposite her.

While the romantic drama couldn’t have favorable results at the box office at the time of its release, the soul-stirring music and heart-touching storyline have attained a cult following it over the years. The popularity of the film can be ascertained from the fact that fans continue to keep pinging the lead stars asking about its sequel.

Following the ban on Pakistani artists in 2016 by the Indian government, we couldn’t see more of her in Bollywood. Now that the ban has been lifted, we can only hope for her to make her comeback an impressive comeback.

Apart from this, Mawra is known for her work in Pakistani projects like Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si, Aahista Aahista, Sammi, Sabaat (2020), and more.

Back in 2015, Mawra mired herself in a controversy after she extended her support to Saif Ali Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Phantom. Her tweet on the film read, “#phantom is against terrorism. A terrorist can’t belong to any country. A terrorist is a terrorist.” She followed it up with three more tweets, including one that said that if Phantom “is anti-terrorism, Then yes I’m anti-terrorism, it doesn’t matter which land I belong to. I’m pro-humanity & love & that’s that.”

However, her tweets didn’t go well with Pakistani actor Shahid Shaan who demanded an immediate ban on the actress for promoting an “anti-Pakistani film”. Mawra later penned a long open letter in her defence addressing all her fans and followers.

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On the work front, Mawra continues to work in the Pakistani industry. Her latest released show, Jaffa has been receiving immense love from the fans. In the show, she is seen essaying the role of a doctor. Additionally, she continues to enjoy a mammoth fan following on social media, with over 1 million followers.

Do you wish to see her making comeback in Bollywood, do let us know in the comments section.

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Adbhut: Nawazuddin Siddiqui drops intense poster to announce release date of his upcoming thriller; promises ‘most shocking film of the year’

Aug 23, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to star in Sabbir Khan’s upcoming supernatural thriller Adbhut and the makers have now dropped his first look. Written and directed by Sabbir Khan, this spine-chilling film is gearing up for a Direct-to-TV release on Sony Max on September 15, 8 PM.

The seasoned star also shared his first-look poster from Adbhut and wrote alongside, “Watch the mystery unravel in the most shocking film of the year! Trailer drops tomorrow (August 24th) 12 PM!” While the makers have kept the plot of the film under wrap, Nawazuddin Siddiqui can be seen holding a magnifying glass and a gun tucked in his pants hinting that he’s a man out on a thrilling hunt.

Check out the poster here:-

Other than Nawazuddin, Adbhut also stars Diana Penty, Shreya Dhanwanthary, and Rohan Mehra. It is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Sabbir Khan Films and promises to explore a world where the supernatural collides with reality. Before Adbhut, Nawazudding and Sabbir worked together in Munna Michael.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui while speaking about his next said in an official statement that he sees Adbhut as a film that pushes boundaries not just with its story but in how it’s being shared with the world. “For me, it’s exciting to see a film reach millions of people at once through television. The supernatural genre has always intrigued me, and I believe audiences will find the experience both thrilling and thought-provoking,” the 50-year-old said.

Filmmaker Sabbir Khan in an official statement shared that Television as a medium has always been powerful and communicates to millions of homes across the country. “With Adbhut, we are not just releasing a film; we are penetrating across crores of Indian households all at once. We are making history by embracing a new model that puts the audience first,” Khan shared.

After Adbhut, Nawazuddin has several movies lined up in his kitty. He will be next seen helming a movie named Oil Kumar which will be loosely based on the life of ganglord Benakanahalli Alappa Shivakumar. He also has Noorani Chehra and Sangeen as his upcoming releases.

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White House Says PM Modi’s Visit To Ukraine Potentially “Helpful”

Aug 23, 2024 · 9:25 PM Blog

The United States said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to conflict-hit Ukraine is “potentially helpful”, news agency AFP reported quoting the White House. Prime Minister Modi today arrived in Ukraine after a seven-hour-long train journey from Poland. He is the first Indian leader to visit the country since bilateral relations were established in 1992.

The Prime Minister’s visit comes at a time when the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has entered a new phase with Kyiv crossing the international border and taking control of several Russian settlements in Kursk.

If Prime Minister Modi’s Ukraine trip can work toward “getting us to an end to the conflict that comports with President (Volodymyr) Zelensky’s vision for a just peace, well, then we think that would be helpful,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters.

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