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In an interview with Tabish Hashmi on Hasna Mana Hai, legacy qawwal

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12 months ago

May 10, 2025

In an interview with Tabish Hashmi on Hasna Mana Hai, legacy qawwal Mujadid Amjad Sabri harked back on his experiences with media exploitation as a child after the passing of his father, the renowned Amjad Sabri, in 2016.

Mujadid began by admitting that his whole family has been subjected to this ordeal. “Not just on channels, but even when we’d return home after a shoot, a reporting team would be waiting for us there,” he revealed. “We moved to Lahore for this reason. Between 2016 and 2017, I don’t think we spent a moment alone at home.”

The acclaimed Sufi singer was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in a central Karachi neighbourhood. Amjad, aged around 45, was travelling from his home to a television studio to attend an iftar transmission, when a motorcycle pulled up alongside his white Honda Civic and the two riders opened fire.

With Amjad’s family left mourning, the harrowing incident sparked an outpouring of grief nationwide. Mujadid was only thirteen years old at the time.

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Islamabad High Court had issued notice to the singer and two TV channels for playing qawwali in a morning show making mention of some religious figures. The qawwali was deemed as offensive.

While the blasphemy case was registered against Geo News, the onus was put on the Ajmad Sabri and the lyricist for the blasphemy row by the advocate. Ban was sought on the qawwali that caused the row.

According to the Dawn newspaper, notices were also issued to Federal Information Secretary, chief executive of ARY, anchors Mubashir Lucman, Nida Yasir and Shaisata Lodhi, chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) and Chairman Cable Operators Association of Pakistan.

One of Pakistan’s best-known singers, Amjad Sabri, was gunned down Wednesday in the city of Karachi, in what police are calling a targeted killing.

The attack occurred when the 45-year-old Sabri was on his way to a television station, where he was scheduled to give a performance to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The TTP Hakimullah Mehsud group — aka the Pakistani Taliban — has claimed responsibility for Sabri’s death, saying that they carried out the assassination “for blasphemy.” If members of the Pakistani Taliban did carry out Sabri’s assassination, it would be the latest in a string of high-profile attacks; the group has also been accused of being the force behind the assassination of Pakistan’s former Prime Minister, Benazir Bhutto, in 2007, as well as the infamous shooting of schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai in 2012.

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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A bride’s elegance meets modern sophistication in Shinata Chauhan’s debut television commercial for Raymond, marking a significant milestone in her journey after her win as Femina Miss India 2022 – 2nd Runner-up. Draped in ethereal charm and embodying timeless grace, Shinata redefines bridal allure in this cinematic ode to love and tradition.

The grand finale of Miss India 2022 was held on July 3 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Sini Shetty from Karnataka was crowned Miss India 2022, while Rubal Shekhawat from Rajasthan was announced the first runner-up at the pageant. Shinata Chauhan from Uttar Pradesh also made it big and emerged as Miss India 2022 second runner-up.

As part of her homecoming, Femina Miss India 2022 second runner-up Shinata Chauhan visited her alma maters – Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri, and Maharaja Agrasen College, where she is pursuing Journalism and Mass Communication (Hons). From sharing her success mantra to signing autographs for students, Shinata reflected on her journey with her friends and teachers.

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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Pragnya, who was born and raised in Hyderabad, was crowned Miss Supranational India 2022 in Mumbai by the reigning queen Ritika Khatnani. One year later Pragnya headed to Poland as the proud and purposeful Indian representative, she went on to secure a place in the Top 12 and clinched the continental title of Miss Supranational Asia 2023, which marked the second consecutive win for India.

Pragnya is a 20-year-old fashion design student, who is a nature enthusiast. A trained Bharatanatyam dancer, Pragnya loves K-dramas. The beauty queen, who will now represent India at the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant aspires to start a sustainable fashion brand as she feels for the cause and wants to create awareness for conserving the environment.

It’s that time of the year again when we’re going to celebrate beauty, fashion and lifestyle in full swing! Yes, you read it right! Miss Diva 2022 is back to choose the best person among the participants who could represent India with pride on the global stage as Miss Diva Universe 2022 and Miss Diva Supranational 2022.

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility

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8 months ago

August 30, 2025

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Divita Rai: Fashion can no longer afford to be tone-deaf. Social responsibility is not a checklist; it is a mindset. For us, that means working with Indian artisans, producing in small batches, and creating pieces that can live in wardrobes for decades. Cultural authenticity also means knowing where your inspiration comes from and acknowledging it with respect. Fashion, at its best, can be both beautiful and meaningful.

Actor Adhyayan Suman has collaborated with former Miss Universe India Divita Rai and designer Alka Suman to launch a luxury fashion brand ‘Duchess Kumari’.

Cannes 2025 witnessed a royal rendezvous of tradition and modernity as 22-year-old actress Anushka Sen made her much-awaited red carpet debut — and it was nothing short of majestic. Dressed in a wine-hued couture creation by former beauty queen, actress and entrepreneur Divita Rai, Anushka didn’t just walk the carpet — she ruled it.