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Express Tribune
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Grammy winner Arooj Aftab is set to take over BBC Proms
Grammy-winning Pakistani-American singer Arooj Aftab is set to make her BBC Proms debut this summer in a performance at London's Royal Albert Hall. The concert, scheduled for July 29, will feature orchestral arrangements of music from across Aftab's discography, including selections from her albums Bird Under Water (2015), Vulture Prince (2021), and Night Reign (2024). Aftab announced the concert on Instagram on Tuesday, inviting fans to join her for the event: "Listen, you have to come to BBC Proms at the Royal Albert Hall with me. Get tickets without thinking. We will present selected tunes, the good sh*t from Bird, Vulture Prince and Night. The great Ibrahim Maalouf will be there with his own full set the same day. I am beyond crazed for this one, and so proud and ecstatic to share this iconic experience with you." The performance will be conducted by Jules Buckley, known for his work bridging contemporary music and classical performance. The BBC Symphony Orchestra will provide the symphonic foundation for Aftab's genre-defying sound, which blends jazz, folk, blues, and South Asian classical influences. Aftab will be joined on stage by her longtime collaborators: Greek bassist Petros Klampanis and American guitarist Gyan Riley. Also appearing is celebrated French-Lebanese trumpeter Maalouf, who will perform his own solo set before joining Aftab's ensemble. Known for his eclectic sound combining Latin American, Middle Eastern, and electronic influences, Maalouf describes music as "limitless", a sentiment echoed in the cross-genre spirit of the evening's lineup. The Royal Albert Hall's official programme describes Aftab as "breaking new ground with her captivating, eclectic melting-pot of influences." Her Proms debut promises a new dimension to her work, reinterpreted through full symphonic arrangements. The July 29 performance is part of the wider 2025 Proms season, which includes 86 concerts across venues in London, Gateshead, Bristol, Bradford, Belfast, and Sunderland. Also confirmed for this year's edition are performances by St Vincent, Angelique Kidjo, and one-handed pianist Nicholas McCarthy. Aftab's appearance at the Proms marks a significant milestone in her expanding international career, offering audiences a rare opportunity to hear her signature sound on an orchestral scale. Tickets are currently available via the Royal Albert Hall website.
India.com
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor did not get along well with their 'brother', his career flopped even after giving many films, his name is…
Nepotism is seen a lot in Bollywood. Due to this, it becomes difficult for outsiders to survive in Bollywood. Most of the stars working in the film industry are related to each other. Still, you will be surprised to know that there is a special relationship between Bollywood's Bebo Kareena Kapoor Khan and Aftab Shivdasani. Kareena and Aftab were seen together in the film Kambakht Ishq . But very few people know what the relationship is between Aftab and Kareena. If you also do not know about this unknown relationship, let us tell you. Aftab's relation with the Kapoor family Kapoor sisters Karisma and Kareena Kapoor are granddaughters of showman Raj Kapoor and daughters of Randhir Kapoor. Randhir Kapoor's wife is Babita, whose surname was Shivdasani before marriage. Now she has become Babita Kapoor from Babita Shivdasani. Aftab is related to the yesteryear actress Babita. Aftab's father, Prem Shivdasani, was the nephew of actress Babita's father, Hari Shivdasani. Babita is Aftab's aunt. In this way, Aftab is the cousin of Karisma and Kareena. Babita and veteran actress Sadhna are sisters. Despite having such a big link with the Kapoor family, Aftab is seen in a different faction in Bollywood. Let us tell you that Aftab's aunt Sadhna and Babita, despite being sisters, did not talk to each other. There was a distance between the two families. According to some reports, this was due to personal reasons. Both were famous actresses of their time. Aftab Shivdasani's work front Aftab Shivdasani has been active in films since childhood and has appeared as a child star in many films. Aftab played the childhood role of Vijay Kumar Srivastava in Anil Kapoor's Mr. India and Amitabh Bachchan's film Shahenshah . Apart from this, he has appeared as a child star in Chalbaaz, Awwal Number, and Insaniyat. At the same time, Ram Gopal Varma gave him a chance as an actor in the film Mast. He got recognition in Bollywood with this film. His hit films include films like Masti (all three parts), Awara Pagal Deewana, and Hungama. Currently, Aftab is shooting his upcoming project, Masti 4 .
India.com
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor's cousin who never had good relationship with them, made superhit debut, then gave back-to-back flops, still has net worth of Rs…, his name is…
The Kapoor sisters, aka Karisma Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor, are two of the most celebrated actresses in Bollywood. While Karisma, in her career tenure, has delivered several hits, Kareena is also not far behind. Both actresses are, till date, among the most loved actresses in the Bollywood industry. However, did you know that both Karisma and Kareena have a cousin with whom their equation doesn't really fit? Yes, while many may think it is Ranbir Kapoor, Armaan Jain, or Aadar Jain, let us tell you—it is none of them. The person we are talking about is someone who is from the industry but had to struggle despite having the Kapoor name. If you are wondering who this person is, then let us tell you—we are talking about an actor who has been in the industry for two decades and has done over 40 movies. Yes, we are talking about Aftab Shivdasani. How is Aftab Shivdasani related to Kareena Kapoor or Karisma Kapoor? Karisma and Kareena were born to Randhir Kapoor and Babita Kapoor. Aftab is related to yesteryear actress Babita. Aftab's father, Prem Shivdasani, was the nephew of actress Babita's father, Hari Shivdasani. Hence, Babita is Aftab's aunt. With this aspect, Aftab's relation to Kareena and Karisma is that of cousins. Did you know that Aftab's aunt Sadhana and Babita, despite being sisters, did not have good terms and did not talk to each other? Media reports claim it is because of personal matters. Despite coming from a Kapoor background, Aftab had to struggle for years in the industry. He made his debut with the film Mast alongside Urmila Matondkar. Over the years, he featured in various films. However, his major recognition came when he worked in Kasoor in 2001. Did you know that before Aftab's adult debut, he worked as a child artist? He played the childhood role of Vijay Kumar Srivastava in Anil Kapoor's Mr. India and Amitabh Bachchan's film Shahenshah. Apart from this, he appeared as a child star in ChaalBaaz, Awwal Number, and Insaniyat. Aftab was last seen in Kotigobba 3 and is now all set to feature in his next film Masti 4. The movie is currently under filming.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
Supari killers who shot dead Class 12student for Rs 10k in ‘23 get life term
Agra: A court in Aligarh sentenced two contract killers -- Kunal and Aftab -- to life in prison for shooting dead a Class 12 student near his school following a dispute involving a girl from the same institution in 2023. The two were hired by a youngster from the girl's village for Rs 10,000 to teach Prince Kumar, 17, "a lesson for talking to her in school". District govt counsel Jitendra Singh told TOI: "Based on evidence and testimony of witnesses, Kunal and Aftab, who were in their late 20s, were given life term by district judge Sanjiv Kumar on Wednesday while the third accused, who hired the killers, was acquitted due to lack of concrete proof." On May 5 that year, the supari killers executed the "plan" in morning hours. After hearing gunfire, a few students ran after the two men, caught and then thrashed them before handing them over to police. Son of a truck driver, Prince, who lived in Aligarh's Kamalpur village, was rushed to hospital where the doctors declared him dead. An FIR was registered against three persons under sections 302 (murder), 504 (intentional insult), 120-B (conspiracy) and 34 (criminal act done by several persons in furtherance of the common intention) of IPC following a complaint by Prince's uncle, Vijay Bahadur, at Tappal thana. All three were subsequently arrested. A charge sheet was filed weeks later. The court later acquitted one of them and pronounced the two supari killers guilty for the student's brutal murder.
Broadcast Pro
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Kaleem Aftab exits Red Sea International Film Festival after four years
The film writer, critic and programmer has been involved in the festival's programming team since its launch in 2021. Kaleem Aftab has stepped down as director of international programming at the Red Sea International Film Festival after four years, having played a key role in shaping the event's global identity. A London-based film critic, Aftab was instrumental in establishing the Jeddah-based festival as a major player in the international film circuit, curating a bold selection of uncensored films from the West, Asia and Africa in a country that only lifted its cinema ban in 2018. He also secured acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee as jury president last year. In a statement, the festival praised Aftab's contributions, acknowledging his role in positioning the event as a significant stop on the global festival calendar. While no official reason was given for his departure, it is believed to be due to family reasons. Antoine Khalife will continue leading the festival's Arab programming. The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival is scheduled to take place from December 4-13.
