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Jan62021 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Brilliance is What is Defined by Rishina Kandhari

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Acting is not everyone's cup of tea. For this, you need to have talents to spell the magic with the audiences by luring them from tip to toe. Many actors come and vanish from the screen. Few out of them stay, and they are the ones who have won the hearts of the masses with their acting expertise. Slipping into the character is a big skill that needs a sharp mind, understanding, and brilliance. The actors, who adore heavily and would love to watch on screen, possess these skills. Rishina Kandhari is those few actors who have shown the world that they are here to mesmerize the audience. I have seen her shows and movies she has enacted in, and I personally know the actress for a long time. She is not only a talented actress I have seen in my long career but also a very nice human being – her ...

Dec82020 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Sudhanshu Pandey – The Man with Brain

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You have heard and read a lot about ‘beauty with brain’. Did you ever hear about ‘a man with brain’? Well, there is a man with ocean of talents, who has impressed the audiences and gained massive fans across the globe with his acting skills, talents and marvelous personality. He is none other than Sudhanshu Pandey, a famed Bollywood and Indian television actor. There is absolutely no denying in mentioning that Sudhanshu Pandey movies and tv shows are super popular among Indians and the people across the globe where Hindi and Urdu are understood. (more…)

Nov122019 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Anu Malik Unzipped His Pants and Asked Me to Lick Him at a Dark Place

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No denying in saying that Hindi film industry is packed with incidents of sexual harassments Bollywood is always echoed with casting couch stories and sexual favors, which many celebrities have claimed to be part of. We often hear stories of sexual harassments at work places, but Bollywood – our own glittering colossal entertainment industry too is filled up with abundant of sagas relating to this evil practice which has started gaining strength now. Anu Malik, coveted music composer, from the outset has been under mammoth controversies of sexual harassment and even he had to face the music when popular songstress Alisha Chinai dragged him to the court for sexual harassment allegation in 90s era. (more…)

Nov82019 by Goher Iqbal Punn1 Comment

Does Pakistan Need Bollywood?

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Pakistani artists make big and increase their market price in Pakistan with their Bollywood tag No denying in saying that Pakistani artists have been doing great in Bollywood and have earned big names in return of their contributions to the world’s second largest entertainment industry. With a tag of a Bollywood celebrity or having a Bollywood experience to their credit, these Pakistani artists are now earning quite handsome amount in their own homeland – Pakistan. And, yes, the drowning Pakistani entertainment fraternity is willing to pay whatever is demanded by these Bollywood stars. But ‘why’ they are being paid high when the industry is falling down and needs boost up? Well, the straight answer is very clear – Lollywood and even the entire Pakistani entertainment fraternity need their...

Nov52019 by Goher Iqbal Punn1 Comment

The Hidden Love Story of Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan – Jaya Bachchan’s Role in Helping Her Decide for the Pakistani Cricketer

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Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan’s marriage - Learn everything about these two superstars’ love affair and how Jaya Bachchan stepped into to get them married Reena Roy and Mohsin Khan’s marriage was much-talked about and the central focus of India and Pakistan when the two tied the nuptial knot way back in 1983. Both were at the peak of their respective careers when they decided to settle down in life – Reena was the leading Bollywood actress and Mohsin was the top batsman of Pakistan cricket team. They were enjoying their careers and were in massive demand with big fan following. One of the higher-paid actresses of her time, Reena (born Saira Ali) was madly in love with actor Shatrughan Sinha (her costar in many movies) before Mohsin came into her life. But after the arrival of Khan into Roy’s ...

Nov12019 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Are Journalists the Representatives of Celebrities?

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There are celebrities who claim that journalists are their representatives. Whether they are or not, the column reveals the truth There is a notion in society and even it is often said in many circles that journalists are the representatives of the celebrities when it comes to their role of providing the news to the masses. There is no denying in mentioning that journalists act as a bridge between the celebrities and common people and this is because they endow the people with the news about the celebrities. Since celebrities are public properties, thus whatever happens in their lives particularly in their official lives need to be covered to convey to the masses. Yes, to some extent, one might coin the term ‘representation’ of the celebs for the journalists, but calling them actual ‘repr...

Oct312019 by Goher Iqbal Punn3 Comments

You Need to Give Sexual Favors If You Want to Get Big Break in Bollywood

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Hindi cinema industry is packed with un-ending sexual harassments accusations – learn about the shocking names of Bollywood in this column Bollywood – the largest entertainment industry of the world exists in the financial hub of Mumbai, which is called ‘The City of Dreams’. The industry lures the eyes of almost everyone whoever loves watching Hindi movies and many of them pack the bags and head to the city to make their dreams come true. Few of them make their mark in the industry and the rest takes the route back to their homes with utter disappointment. Bollywood charms everyone. The big stardom, success, wealth, lavish lifestyle, respect and the perks conferred upon you when you are a celebrity – all catch your heart. This is Bollywood – the Hindi cinema industry. My associatio...

Sep52018 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Column – What’s It All About and Its Role in Journalism

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A column is a regular piece or an article in a newspaper, magazine or any publication. Sometimes it is published daily or it appears weekly. This piece of writing contains the writer’s opinion or point of view. A spot is allocated to the writer in the editorial page and often it is also named ‘Opinion’ where his or her write-up containing his or her opinions or views on a particular topic or subject appears. The person who writes the column is called ‘columnist’. The column endows the writer with an opportunity to give his or her opinion freely. There is no restriction involved in column writing whatever the observation, experience and knowledge the writer has about the specific topic or subject, the same can be conveyed in the column. Even the liking and disliking too often are witnessed ...

Mar202018 by Goher Iqbal Punn1 Comment

When a Famous Bollywood Film Director Had to Sleep with a Widely Popular Film Producer to Get His Bollywood Break

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Believe it or not but casting couch in Bollywood widely exists, even male homosexuality takes its place over there Casting Couch in Bollywood – well, you must be aware of this terminology, as a lot has been written and is discussed on it in the media and over social media. Bollywood is a giant entertainment industry of the world. One may stumble upon favorism and lobbyism over there, but they seem okay because this kind of practice prevails in our societies and businesses and we are used to them. But the evil practice of ‘casting couch’ does not seem fine and cannot be approved of. Although it must have been there in Hindi cinema industry from the outset, but I remember in early 2000s quite a big noise was raised in media. Following to it, a number of scandals came up involving many a bi...

Mar122018 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Beware of Kishore Kumar – The Eccentric Behavior of the Legendary Singer

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Kishore Kumar's singing talent is vivid to all and sundry, he was also famous for his eccentric behavior. The column puts light on incident where his eccentric behavior was noticed. Kishore Kumar is still considered one of the finest and most successful singers in Bollywood. Although decades have passed since his death on 13th October 1987, the aroma and the magic of Kishore Kumar’s singing could not be replaced by anyone in the singing world. The legendary singer’s music is still fresh and is adored by today’s generation. Apart from his music genius, the virtuoso of singing was quite famous rather notorious for his paranoid and eccentric behavior. Well, this often happened because of not getting paid by the producers in return of his services. Few incidents, which were reported during hi...

Mar102018 by Goher Iqbal PunnNo Comments

Will Bollywood Be Able to Breathe after Sridevi’s Death?

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Surprising facts about Sri Devi's death and read all about the actress and her career graph from birth to death A chapter of acting rather an entire book of acting is closed now after the demise of the first superstar actress of Bollywood, the legendary Sridevi who was an epitome of beauty packed with tremendous amount of talents. Still I am under monstrous shock and my mind and heart are not able to believe the news of this supremely talented and gorgeous veteran actress’ death. By the time I watched the news on different news channels on Sunday, 25th February probably at noon about the sudden death of the actress, I literally rubbed my eyes again and again because it was surely unbelievable news. For the ones who do not know the details, Sridevi passed away on Saturday, 24th February in...