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Qatar Tribune
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Qatar Tribune
Former Qatar-resident Dr Muqeem Khan bridges design and healing
Former Qatar-resident Dr Muqeem Khan is an internationally acclaimed transdisciplinary designer, educator, and herbal medicine practitioner whose work bridges Hollywood's visual effects, academic innovation, and Unani healing traditions. Dr Khan brings over a decade of academic leadership to Qatar, shaping design education as Associate Professor at Northwestern University (2010–2014) and Assistant Professor at VCU (2005–2010). His global career bridges continents and disciplines—from VFX contributions to George of the Jungle, Flubber, Armageddon, and Final Fantasy at Walt Disney and Square USA, to founding Hakeem Mursaleen Pvt Ltd, which integrates Unani medicine with preventive care. A PhD graduate from Charles Sturt University and recipient of Qatar's $1 million NPRP grant as Lead Principal Investigator, Dr Khan continues to inspire through multimedia design, indigenous knowledge systems, and holistic healthcare. Unani (Greek) medicine is one of the few ancient healing systems still practiced today. Medicine runs in Dr Khan's blood; it's a family tradition passed down from his father. His father, Hakeem Mursaleen, was a respected figure in this field. After a transformative year as a professor at the Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation, Dr Khan, a design visionary and Unani herbalist, returned to Karachi to uplift communities through his holistic health clinics and dynamic teaching at Aga Khan University. In a recent online interview with the Qatar Tribune, Khan shared insightful reflections on his dual journey as an academic and a practitioner of herbal medicine. Excerpts. You spent nearly a decade in Qatar, how did that experience shape you personally and professionally? My nine years in Qatar were transformative. I arrived with ink-stained fingers from the old fingerprinting process, and watched the country evolve into a tech-driven society. As an academic and designer at VCUarts and Northwestern University in Qatar, I contributed to shaping its creative and knowledge economy. Qatar didn't just offer me a career, it redefined me. As I often say: 'Qatar transformed me from a dreamer with ink-stained fingers to a designer of its knowledge economy.' How did your father's legacy and your early interests shape your path in both herbal medicine and design? My father's mastery of herbal medicine and calligraphy began in Delhi, rooted in a rich family tradition. After partition, he moved to Karachi with support from Hakeem Muhammad Saeed, evolving from pharmacist to practicing Hakeem. Named after the legendary Hakeem Muqeem of Delhi, I was expected to carry on that legacy—while cultivating my own passion for design. In 9th grade, my first computer sparked a love for digital creativity. I designed credits for a Gul Gee documentary, won art awards in Karachi and Geneva, and earned degrees in Interior and Industrial Design from The Ohio State University. Before finishing my master's, I joined Walt Disney as a Special Effects Artist, with my first major project being the digital elephant in George of the Jungle. Can you walk us through your journey from Hollywood to herbal medicine and academia? After years in Hollywood's VFX industry, I returned to family and taught design at the University of Sharjah for five years while studying Unani medicine under my father. I later served as Associate Professor at VCU and Northwestern University in Qatar. During a research residency in Australia, a call from my father reignited my commitment to Unani medicine. With formal education and a government license already secured, I pursued a PhD at Charles Sturt University to integrate traditional healing with design. This shift led to my clinical practice in Unani diagnosis and treatment. I now teach design thinking at Aga Khan University and work as a registered herbalist in FB Area and DHA, Karachi—merging Unani medicine, speculative design, and digital visual culture in a human-centered approach. What was your PhD about, and how does it involve multidisciplinary studies? My doctoral research explored Speculative Design as a tool to engage with intangible cultural heritage, oral traditions, rituals, and tacit knowledge like Unani pulse diagnosis. By bridging design with ancestral epistemologies, I aimed to reframe these practices within modern academic and digital contexts. This included examining how Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms such knowledge into digital intangible heritage, a focus now recognised by UNESCO. How does pulse reading diagnose disease? The pulse reflects both body and emotion. Originating from Hippocrates' four humors and refined by Galen, ancient physicians read its patterns—frog-like, mouse-like—to diagnose. My father compared it to a sitar string: 'Learn to read it, and you'll understand a person completely.' What is the philosophy behind the Unani medicinal system? Unani medicine emphasises restoring the body's natural balance, considering individual temperament—hot, cold, moist, or dry—alongside lifestyle, digestion, and emotional well-being. Based on the four humors (Safra, Balgham, Soda, Khoon), it parallels systems like Ayurveda and Chinese medicine, relying on deep observation over lab tests. What's the core difference between Unani and other systems? Unani medicine treats root causes through a holistic mind-body-spirit approach. I think it should not compete with allopathy but complement it, especially where surgery or emergency care is needed. Together, both systems can offer more comprehensive healthcare. What else would you like to achieve in your life, and how does it relate to your work? I aspire to advance Unani medicine through the Hakeem Mursaleen Foundation ( inspired by my father's legacy and my journey in design and healing. The foundation seeks to preserve Unani's holistic principles, offering educational programs, awareness about health and lifestyle diseases, digital archives, and community help in Karachi and beyond. By blending traditional knowledge with design innovation, I aim to create culturally resonant, human-centered healthcare solutions that promote wellness globally.
Daily Mail
25-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 is savaged by unimpressed viewers for 'terrible' casting decision as it finally lands on Netflix
Adam Sandler 's Happy Gilmore 2 has received scathing reviews from some viewers after it was finally released by Netflix on Friday. The original hit comedy film, which saw Adam as aggressive, failed hockey player Happy trying to make the PGA Tour and earn a cash prize to save his grandmother from financial ruin, was a cult hit following its release in 1996. For the highly anticipated sequel, Modern Family star Julie Bowen returns as his love interest Virginia, along with Flubber actor Christopher McDonald as Happy's rival, and Hollywood star Ben Stiller. There's also a host of cameos from famous faces including Northern Irish pro golfer Rory McIlroy, musician Bad Bunny, US football star Travis Kelce, the boyfriend of American pop superstar Taylor Swift and Eminem. But despite the glittering array of stars, the film has failed to impress some audience members at home, with one person writing on X: 'Happy Gilmore 2 is terrible.' Another said: 'Really hoping Happy Gilmore 2 picks it up a bit. Not great so far and I don't want to see Sandler fail, he's the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time). Excited to see how Eminem does.' Others wrote: 'Happy Gilmore 2 was absolute trash', and 'Netflix sucks. Happy Gilmore 2 sucks' and 'Way too many athletes and celebrities just ruining lines... just hire actors.' Adam and Tim Herlihy, who co-wrote the first movie, returned to pen the second one as Kyle Newacheck, known for his work on What We Do In The Shadows, returned to direct. The original film, starring Carl Weathers, who died last year, became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s and sparked lots of golfers referencing Happy's running golf swing on tours. In Happy Gilmore 2, Happy is a decorated retired golfer with four sons and a daughter (played by Adam's daughter, Sunny Sandler). But after a tragic incident and falling on hard times, he´s lured back into golf. This time, though, Happy is an insider, motivated to protect the sport. Some viewers were left delighted by the sequel, with one person writing on X: '30 minutes in and Happy Gilmore 2 is genius. Love to see it. A second insisted: 'I'm loving all the callbacks and cameos in Happy Gilmore 2', while a third added: 'Happy Gilmore 2 is great.' On Monday, Adam, dressed in a comfortable summer ensemble walked the red carpet in New York City for the premiere of his new Netflix film. The comedian was clad in a yellow Hawaiian shirt with purple blue and green highlights, peach shorts and blue-gray trainers with white socks. Monday's premiere was a bittersweet one, as the sequel to the 1996 sports film had to be rewritten following the death of actor Carl Weathers in February 2024. Reaction: Despite the glittering array of stars, the film has failed to impress some audience members at home, with one person writing on X: 'Happy Gilmore 2 is terrible' Weathers portrayed the role of Derick 'Chubbs' Peterson in the original, and 'had a massive part' in the sequel, Adam told Collider. Weather's death paved the way for 'a painful change' in the script to keep the storyline sound. 'I would talk to Carl, and we were excited, and then Carl passed away,' Adam said. 'We had to rewrite a lot of the stuff, and even what the story was. 'We made a lot of nice references to how great Chubbs was in the movie. That was the biggest change.' Adam said that Weathers' role was expanded in initial drafts, and characters were added to bolster his presence in the sequel. 'In the first version that we came up with, he had a son,' Adam said. 'He was coming back to me a lot in my dreams, and he had a son who was mad at Happy for causing the death of daddy.' While Adam's character was a hockey player turned golfer, Weathers' character was a golfer who had to retire following an accident involving an alligator; and would go on to play with a wooden hand. Adam paid memorial to Weathers via social media at the time of his passing, calling the football player-turned-actor a great man, dad, actor and athlete. Reaction: Some viewers were left delighted by the sequel, with one person writing on X: '30 minutes in and Happy Gilmore 2 is genius. Love to see it' He said Weathers, who also played Apollo Creed in the Rocky films, was 'so much fun to be around always.' He continued: 'Smart as hell. Loyal as hell. Funny as hell. Loved his sons more than anything. What a guy!! Everyone loved him. My wife and I had the best times with him every time we saw him.' The comedian added: 'Love to his entire family and Carl will always be known as a true legend.' Sadly, other original cast members who have died in the near-30 years since the release of the original include Bob Barker, who died at 99 in August of 2023; Frances Bay, who died in September of 2011 at 92; and actor Richard Kiel, who died at 74 in 2014.
Geek Tyrant
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Adam Savage Shares his Experiences of Working With Robin Williams — GeekTyrant
In a recent episode of Tested, Adam Savage is asked but a fan, "In your filmography, you managed to work with Robin Williams four or five times. I was wondering if you had any stories about him?" So, you can watch Savage shares some of his experiences working with Williams on the film Flubber and the wild magic that he experienced on the set of that movie. He also worked with him on Bicentennial Man, which he talks about in great detail. He seemed to have some really fun interactions with Willisms, and Savage gets so excited and animated while talking about that. This is a fun video, so I hope you enjoy it!
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rory McIlroy features in trailer for Happy Gilmore 2 as release date revealed
A trailer shows Northern Irish pro golfer Rory McIlroy looking set to compete against the Happy Gilmore character as comedian Adam Sandler returns to playing the aggressive, failed hockey player. The original hit comedy movie, which saw Sandler as Happy trying to make the PGA Tour and earn a cash prize to save his grandmother from financial ruin, was a cult hit. For the sequel, Modern Family star Julie Bowen returns as his love interest Virginia, along with Flubber actor Christopher McDonald as Happy's rival, and Hollywood star Ben Stiller. Musician Bad Bunny, and US football star Travis Kelce, the boyfriend of American pop superstar Taylor Swift, have joined the cast of Happy Gilmore 2. A teaser for the sequel sees the release date confirmed as this summer, and Happy appearing to have become a success, with a statue head showing him on par with US golfers Tiger Woods and Jack Nicklaus. The trailer then sees Happy returning to golf, saying: 'I haven't swung a club in years, I'm a little intimidated, all these guys hit it big now.' McIlroy is then shown on the green along with US golfer Bryson DeChambeau, before a montage is played of Happy re-learning how to play golf, cosying up with Virginia, and breaking things. Sandler and Tim Herlihy, who co-wrote the first movie, have returned to pen the second one as Kyle Newacheck, known for his work on What We Do In The Shadows, returns to direct. The original film, starring Carl Weathers, who died last year, became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s and sparked lots of golfers referencing Happy's running golf swing on tours. Happy Gilmore 2 airs on Netflix on July 25.
