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Atif Aslam – the singing sensation & superstar of Pakistan – is now ready to make his debut on Big Screen. Yes, Atif Aslam has decided to work in Pakistani Movies and he has been signed by Shoaib Mansoor for his upcoming movie “Bol” . Atif Aslam will be playing the role of A Low Profile Doctor in the movie. As per our information, the shooting of the movie will start in March 2010 this year.So keep your fingers crossed and wait for the time till we see Atif Aslam on our Big Screen. I am sharing Atif Aslam’s exact words below :

Admitting that we don’t have much hits on our credits on the big screen would not be a shame but certainly we can improve it . To explore ma talent and the ability to act is the primary reason for me to convince my friends family n myself but not to be in the news certainly. Working with the best and the most senior director of the film industry MR . SHOAIB MANSOOR gives me the opportunity to give you guys ma debut film . I started ma singing career from PAKISTAN and Atif Aslam was made by PAKISTAN . I had alot ov offers to work with the BHATT’S , the RAJ’S starring the premium class but certainly wanted to begin from the house and didn’t want to become a choclate hero. Therefore undisputedly ATIF ASLAM was meant to start his filming career frOm PAKISTAN . Here I am “ATIF ASLAM” casted in a FILM named “BOL” as a middle class low profile doctor

LAHORE: He was born as a hero, with a proverbial silver spoon in his mouth; he lived as a hero and died as a hero, though a tragic one. He was none other than our own Waheed Murad.

Waheed Murad�s style of acting and his picturisation of songs in films were inimitable and were even copied in the Indian film industry. Murad is still remembered as the chocolate hero of the Pakistani silver screen.

Murad was born on October 2, 1938 in Karachi. He did his Masters in English from the Karachi University in 1963 and then took over his father Nisar Murad�s business � a film production house, Film Arts Karachi. Murad�s fan following still exists in huge numbers in Pakistan and India. The chocolate hero saw the zenith of Pakistani cinema.
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Anita Ayub said: I was never a hit. Neither as a model on the ramp nor on the screen as an actresses in India or in Pakistan. I guess I was more of a hit as a controversial model because of my interviews and as a person people always wanted to hate me because.

I was doing and saying things which many people wanted to but could not. Mein nay kon sa teer mara tha. Whether a hit or not Anita Ayubs name despite her being in oblivion for two-and-a-half years, still strikes a chord. She remains a photographers delight with her beautiful hazel, sultry eyes that add an aura of mystery to her personality.

Mother of a one-year-old boy, she still has the looks of the early 80s when she first stepped on the catwalk. Her popularity even today is such that a bhuttay wala on the roadside recognizes her.
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The contingent of Pakistani models in Indian films is growing. First there were Meera Khan and Sana Nawaz . Now there’s model Mehreen Syed, who will feature in Sanjay Chauhan’s (who had penned the dialogue for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara) period film set in Rajasthan in the 1940s, followed by Shashi Ranjan’s romantic drama.

Dear mom She says, people have mistaken perceptions about Pakistan. Models and actresses there are as talented as those in India, it’s just that we don’t have the right platform. Besides Muscat, where she’s walked the ramp for designer Hassan Shehryar , Syed has also worked in Paris and Milan. She says, I m a Syed. Humare yahan agar ladki kaam karna chaahe toh maarne-kaatne ki naubat aa jaati hai. Not many Indian directors know how to present a girl in the right manner. Why can’t Indian directors make films with Pakistani girls, which are not just about kissing and wearing skimpy clothes? – Mehreen Syed But Syed found a confidante in her mother, who is a lawyer. “I was abandoned by my family. Only my mother stood by me”, she says. Now, she has a toe-hold in Bollywood.

Beyond the kiss It’s an industry of dreams, it’s fascinating, she says. In the same breath, she explains the downsides.

The contingent of Pakistani models in Indian films is growing. First there were Meera Khan and Sana Nawaz . Now there’s model Mehreen Syed, who will feature in Sanjay Chauhan’s (who had penned the dialogue for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Maara) period film set in Rajasthan in the 1940s, followed by Shashi Ranjan’s romantic drama.

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On The Beat

An Angelic Return
Isn’t it Strings everywhere? Turn on any music channel or even Geo News; one finds their latest venture Koi Aanay Wala Hai airing in massive frequency. Of course the video is special in many ways:
firstly it’s a ‘STRINGS’ video that are always concept oriented. Moreover, the presence of Indian star John Abraham makes this video an extremely irresistible affair. How the team up happened and also about
the insights of the video, MAG catches up with the band in a brief chit chat.
How did the team up with John Abraham happen for the video?
Ever since Zinda, we have become very close to John. When he listened to our new album, he simply loved it and there we decided to work together on the title track video.
Who has directed the video and where was it shot?
It’s an Indian director, Ravi Udyavar, who is quite a popular figure in India. It was shot in Malaysia.
Who came up with the concept of the video?
It was basically Ravi’s concept but while composing the track Bilal had in mind a character with wings. So when we shared this thought with Ravi there we came up with a concept of an angel falling in love with a human.
How do you find Ravi as a video director?
It was the first time we have worked with him and we find him as a very professional director. His vision is very broad and it was great working with him. He came up with various important ideas that we were thinking about. What is interesting about the video is that its Ravi’s 1st video in 7 years and the same goes for John. Also, we have shot a video in nearly 4 years so it was good understanding among all of us.
How was it working with John Abraham?
Over the years, we have become great friends with John so its always enjoyable working with a friend. Its always good fun.
Are you planning to work with any other Indian actor in near future?
Even before Koi Aanay Wala Hai, we had not thought about hiring any Indian actor in our video. But when John showed interested and as we are such good friends with him we thought of giving it a go. Our videos are always concept oriented and John fitted in as the lead character who is an angel.
When is your next video coming out?

By the 20th of this month!

Depicting the difficult situation in which Pakistanis – and the Muslims in general – found themselves in after 9/11, registering its outright success in Pakistan, Dubai and London, Pakistani film KHUDA KE LIYE is the first film from that country to invade into the Indian theatres from March 28.

The interesting thing about the film, produced and directed by Shoaib Mansoor, is how it connects the happenings in three continents. Unlike the usual Indian and Pakistani films based on romantic sagas, dances and songs, this film is based on some very serious issues, raising a lot of controversial questions engaging the Muslim minds these days. It helps the Muslim youth find a direction… the right direction, for which all are looking towards.

The film’s themes include the role of Muslim in Islam and the balance of Muslim values with moderate Western enlightenment.

KHUDA KE LIYE (In The Name of God) has Pakistani actors Shaan and Iman Ali in the male and female leads, while India’s Naseeruddin Shah appears in a prominent role of a Muslim cleric.

This low-budget film, covering a vast canvas, stresses on the fact that it is more important to be a true Muslim at heart.

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