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Hira and Mani Celebrate 17 Years of Togetherness Amidst Fiery Revelation

Karachi : Popular Pakistani television stars Hira and Mani are celebrating their 17th wedding anniversary, marking another year of their enduring relationship. The couple, known for their on-screen chemistry and off-screen camaraderie, have become a beloved duo in the Pakistani entertainment industry. Hira Mani, a multi-talented personality renowned for her acting prowess, modeling gigs, singing ventures, and hosting skills, recently shared a fiery glimpse into her personal life. In a candid revelation that has surprised and amused fans, Hira admitted to a no-holds-barred approach when angered, even confessing to breaking doors at home in the heat of the moment. This bold and unfiltered side of her personality has further endeared her to her audience, who appreciate her honesty and vivacity. While celebrating their milestone anniversary, fans and fellow celebrities have flooded social media with congratulatory messages for Hira and Mani, wishing them many more years of happiness and to...

Fashion's New Wonder Boy

Text: Talath Naqvi and Amna Khalique There is a fire in Emraan Rajput that drives him despite the odds that haven't always been in his favour. In fact, it seems that the difficulties he faced at the beginning of his career are what drove him to pit his all and make it in this field. Emraan, at just 24, has carved a niche for himself in the fashion industry. I caught him at a bad time. His father had fallen ill and he had to rush to Karachi after a brief visit to Lahore. Even then, he agreed to a phone interview and spoke to me on his way to the airport. Emraan tried his hand at designing haute couture for women three years ago, but found menswear to be his forte. However, being the enterprising person that he is, a couple of years later Emraan decided to venture into the world of womenswear again. The result was a successful collection of western wear for women, which received acclaim after being printed in a style monthly, and fetched him a place among the up-and-coming designer...

Super Model 2011: Make way for the models

LAHORE: Fans of reality television were amazed when the 18-year-old Texas born Nida, of Pakistani origin, participated in Tyra Banks’ hugely popular “America’s Next Top Model”. Nida spoke on the show of her mother’s potential reservations and that she wanted to be a role model for other Pakistani girls. Stereotypes about models are commonly found in online discussions et al, and one wonders how successful “The Super Model 2011”, a local adaptation of the international show, will be in Pakistan. Producers Shoaib and Sadya Khan, who have been creating reality shows for A TV, have decided to step up to the challenge of emulating Tyra Banks’ show in Pakistan. “We are creating this show on the same lines as ‘America’s Next Top Model’, but of course we will have to tailor it according to our own culture and norms of acceptability,” explains Shoaib. The duo has recently done a reality show on a similar theme called “Beyond the Glam” that takes a close look at celebrities. The Pakistani versio...

Book on singer Mehdi Hasan to be launched today

A book on celebrated singer Mehdi Hasan will be launched at a ceremony in Karachi today. Titled “ Mehdi Hasan: The man and his music” it has been penned by senior journalist Asif Noorani. Eminent poet Zehra Nigah will be the chief guest at the launching ceremony. The book has been published by the Liberty Books in collaboration with EMI Pakistan.

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