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India.com
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Rickshaw To Rockstar: Viral Makeover Turns Driver Into Internet Sensation
In a heartwarming tale of style, skill, and the power of social media, an unsuspecting e-rickshaw driver has taken the internet by storm after an influencer gave him a jaw-dropping makeover. What started as an ordinary day on the streets turned into a transformation fit for the big screen, with millions now calling him an 'international model'. The viral Instagram reel has now clocked over 13.3 million views and 8 lakh likes. It begins with the driver's rugged, everyday look, before the influencer works his magic. First came an army side-part haircut, lending a sharp and formal edge, followed by a neatly trimmed beard using the 'diamond cut' rule. A natural de-tan treatment with Kasuri methi and curd gave his face a fresh glow, while a nourishing mix of Bhringraj and Vitamin E capsules boosted his hair's volume and strength. Once the grooming was complete, it was time to dress the part. The driver swapped his usual attire for a mud-coloured crinkled-texture shirt paired with white relaxed-fit pants, complemented by a brown watch and loafers. The final reveal left viewers stunned his confident new look, exuding charm and elegance. Social Media Reaction Social media exploded with praise. 'Bro became a rickshawala to a Hollywood actor,' one user said, while another commented, 'He was born to be a model.' Many even expressed a desire to undergo their own glow-up after witnessing the striking transformation. 'This is insane looks like a Bollywood debut poster!' 'From rickshaw to runway model in one cut.' 'The confidence in his eyes after the makeover… priceless.' 'Someone give this man a modelling contract already.', Users posted. Dozens of fan edits and meme pages jumped on the trend, pairing his transformation with dramatic music, movie dialogues, and 'glow-up challenge' hashtags.
News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Video Shows e-Rickshaw Driver's Stunning Makeover, Internet Says ‘Born To Be A Model'
Last Updated: From a trendy hairstyle and groomed beard to a fresh outfit that exudes confidence and charm, the influencer shares every detail. A jaw-dropping transformation video of an e-rickshaw driver is taking the internet by storm after an influencer gave the humble man a striking makeover. The now-viral reel showcases the driver's journey from a rugged, everyday appearance to a sharp, dashing new look, and the internet can't get enough. Shared on Instagram, the reel captures the dramatic 'before and after' looks of the modest and hard-working e-rickshaw driver. From a trendy hairstyle and groomed beard to a fresh outfit that exudes confidence and charm, the clip gives viewers a glimpse into every detail of the incredible makeover before cutting to a dramatic reveal of his stylish new avatar. The Incredible Makeover The video, posted by the influencer, starts by giving the man a formal haircut. He opts for an army side part haircut that gives a formal and sharp look. Then, he applies the diamond cut rule to trim his long-grown beard. Next, he de-tans his face using Kasuri methi (also known for antibacterial properties) and curd. Once his face gets a clean touch-up, he moves on to his hair. Using Bhringraj and Vitamin E capsules, he provides strength and volume to his hair. When the grooming part is done, he starts sorting out his attire. Keeping in mind the colour and fabric, he picked a mud-coloured crinkled-texture shirt and paired it with white relaxed textured pants. Completing his look were a brown watch and loafers, and voila, his mind-boggling transformation will amaze you. How Did Social Media React? As expected, the video instantly went viral on social media platforms. It has garnered more than 13.3 million views and over 8 lakh likes in just a day of being shared. A majority of viewers praised the influencer behind the transformation for using his fashion and grooming skills to uplift the individual's look, while others called the e-rickshaw driver an international model and flooded the comments with admiration for the driver's new look. 'Crazy transformation," commented a user with a fire emoticon. Another wrote, 'Great job; he was born to become a model." 'Bro became a rickshawala to a Hollywood actor," remarked a user. An individual stated, 'Bro really looks like an international model." 'Wow! That's a totally unbelievable transformation," read a comment. The internet community loved the transformation of the e-rickshaw driver so much that many expressed a desire to undergo one themselves. About the Author Buzz Staff A team of writers at bring you stories on what's creating the buzz on the Internet while exploring science, cricket, tech, gender, Bollywood, and culture. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Had ceasefire due to common sense of both govts: Pakistan ex-foreign minister
'We had a ceasefire because both governments had the common sense, and they decided that enough was enough,' said former Pakistan foreign minister Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri, while addressing a seminar virtually on India-Pakistan relations in New Delhi on Saturday. 'Give credit where it is due. It was not any DGMO. It was the highest level of India and Pakistan that wanted the war to an end,' added the former minister, who served under President Pervez Musharraf. On statements of President Donald Trump regarding mediating a ceasefire, Kasuri said that 'this wasn't the first time, but the fifth time (that the US had intervened between India and Pakistan),' starting from former US defence secretary Robert Gates, former President Bill Clinton, former US Secretary of State Colin Powell and former President Barack Obama. Ever since the ceasefire on May 10, President Trump has repeatedly claimed that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan after the four-day military hostilities. New Delhi has consistently maintained that the two sides halted their actions following direct talks between their militaries without any mediation by the US. The seminar, titled 'India Pakistan Relations: Dialogue For Peace', organised by Delhi-based Centre for Peace and Progress, came in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, and had speakers from India and Pakistan interacting virtually on the future of ties. It also came just a day after the US designated The Resistance Front — a shadow outfit of banned terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba, which had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack — as a foreign terrorist organisation. Kasuri also batted for 'discreet, back-channel National Security Advisor-level talks' between the two countries. 'If NSAs are not acceptable, anybody who has the confidence in the two governments, the two Prime Ministers should be (holding talks)… with the sole purpose of preventing the next war,' he said. Tanvir Sadiq, NC MLA from J&K, among the speakers from the Indian side, said there is stalemate right now in the ties, with the two countries just coming back from the brink of war. However, he said, 'Do you think this is an appropriate time for India and Pakistan to talk? Sadly, no. But do India and Pakistan have to talk? Definitely, yes.' However, without naming any third country, Sadiq batted for 'friends' of both countries to bring them together for talks. 'If you think India and Pakistan will sit on the table and discuss things that won't be possible. We will have to get friends of both India and Pakistan to make sure the two neighbours sit on the table,' added the legislator from Srinagar's Zadibal. Former Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan, T C A Raghavan, said that the present crisis comes from a problem of a structural nature. 'Across the political spectrum in both countries, every shade of political opinion at some point of time or the other has been in government, and during those times, there has been an India-Pakistan problem,' he said, adding that it is not something which has happened only now. For 35 years, the nature of the structural problem has focussed itself on terrorism, he said. 'No formula can resolve it; you can live with it or work around it… There was a greater understanding of that problem in Pakistan 20 years ago than it is now,' he said, referring to ex-Pakistan President Musharraf assuring India of not using terrorism to advance his political aims. Divya A reports on travel, tourism, culture and social issues - not necessarily in that order - for The Indian Express. She's been a journalist for over a decade now, working with Khaleej Times and The Times of India, before settling down at Express. Besides writing/ editing news reports, she indulges her pen to write short stories. As Sanskriti Prabha Dutt Fellow for Excellence in Journalism, she is researching on the lives of the children of sex workers in India. ... Read More
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Pak's Punjab Speaker backs Saifullah Kasuri, a key Lashkar terrorist involved in Pahalgam attack
Malik Ahmed Khan, the Speaker of Pakistan's Punjab Assembly, has come under scrutiny after publicly defending Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri — a key terrorist allegedly involved in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 26 people. In a video circulating on social media, Malik Ahmed Khan defended Kasuri during a rally, dismissing allegations against him by insisting he should not be treated as an accused "without an investigation." Earlier, on May 28, Khan was seen seated in the front row at a public programme in Kasur, Punjab, alongside Saifullah Khalid — considered a mastermind of the Pahalgam attack — and Talha Saeed, son of UN-sanctioned terrorist Hafiz Saeed and de facto head of LeT. Both Khalid and Talha are listed as global terrorists, with Khalid being officially designated by the US. The rally, organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) to mark Youm-e-Takbeer, also featured senior leaders, including food minister Malik Rasheed Ahmad Khan and close associates of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz. The LeT-linked figures, including Saeed, Kasuri, and Amir Hamza, were seen prominently seated and interacting with political leaders. In the video shared on X, Malik Ahmed Khan also mentioned his personal ties to Kasur — the town where the rally took place — further deepening the controversy. The presence of top LeT operatives at the rally attracted attention from foreign policy observers, especially after some of them boasted publicly about having avenged Pakistan's 1971 defeat to India. US-designated terrorists Saifullah Kasuri and Muzammil Hashmi claimed credit for their involvement in a so-called "coup" in Bangladesh while addressing supporters at rallies held last week. "We emerged victorious against you in Bangladesh last year," they declared. Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the target of their vitriol during a rally organised by the Lashkar-e-Taiba's political front, the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML), in Gujranwala on May 28. Hashmi was heard proclaiming: 'Tum hamein apni goli se darate ho, Modi hum tujhe paigham dete hain, humare bachche teri missailon se nahi dare, hum teri goli se kya darenge.' (You try to scare us with your bullets, Modi, but we send you a message — our children are not afraid of your missiles, why would we fear your bullets?) At another rally in Rahim Yar Khan, Kasuri drew historical parallels with the 1971 Bangladesh war, claiming that his outfit had avenged Pakistan's defeat. "I was four years old when Pakistan was dismembered in 1971. The then Indian PM Indira Gandhi had declared that she had drowned the two-nation theory in the khaleej (Bay of Bengal). On May 10, we took the revenge of 1971," he told supporters. Kasuri also spoke of the Indian airstrikes on Muridke that killed fellow terrorist Mudassar, expressing emotional pain over being prevented from attending his funeral. "I was not allowed to attend his funeral. On the day of his funeral, I cried a lot," he said. Several Pakistani ministers were seen at the same events, where they shared the stage with LeT operatives. They were seen greeting and interacting with them at the rally in Kasur. Kasuri, believed to be the key planner behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, made a surprise appearance at the PMML gathering. The Indian government has linked the attack to LeT's proxy outfit, The Resistance Front (TRF). While addressing the crowd, Kasuri not only raised anti-India slogans but also referred to slain terrorists killed in India's Operation Sindoor as 'martyrs.' "India labelled me the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack while I was busy taking part in events and people's happiness took the name 'Kasur', 'Kasuri', so many times that now the entire world knows me as famous," he said at the rally. could not independently verify the authenticity of these videos. Reports suggest Kasuri has been given refuge by Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, in Bahawalpur.
NDTV
03-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Pak Politician Backs Pahalgam Mastermind, Shares Stage With LeT Chief's Son
Islamabad: In what could be seen as yet another evidence of Islamabad fostering terrorism on its land, a prominent Pakistani politician was seen sharing the stage with the leadership of UN-proscribed terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The incident happened in Pakistan's Punjab province, where the state's assembly speaker, Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan, was spotted attending a rally with LeT deputy chief Saifullah Ahmad and Talha Saeed, son of LeT chief and 26/11 Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Saifullah Khalid, also known as "Kasuri," is one of the masterminds of the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and a US-designated terrorist. Meanwhile, Talha Saeed is the de facto head of the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. When asked about his presence at the rally, the Speaker of the Punjab Assembly told reporters that LeT deputy chief Kasuri "should not be seen as an accused in the Pahalgam terror attack case without an investigation." 📍 #Exclusive 🇵🇰👹 Pakistan Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmed Khan defends Pahalgam mastermind Saifullah Kasuri and accuses India of being responsible for the Pahalgam terrorist attack Note : On May -28, Pak politician Malik Ahmed Khan shared the stage with Talha Saeed,… — OsintTV 📺 (@OsintTV) June 1, 2025 "It was a political rally, and politicians from all walks of life were present there. Because I have a personal connection with the place (Kasur--the town where the May 28 rally took place), organisers also called me and I went," he said. Khan, a high-profile political figure in Pakistan, came under scrutiny after several video clips from the rally held on Wednesday (May 28) emerged on social media. In one of the footage, Talha Saeed was seen welcoming Malik Ahmad Khan on stage with other politicians. Another clip showed Kasuri calling India an enemy state ("dushman") and claimed he was "wrongfully" accused as the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack. He boasted of becoming more famous after India's charges. The event triggered security concerns among diplomatic circles, especially in India, where authorities are closely watching the development. LeT is a banned terror organisation, but the group and its affiliates continue to operate openly in Pakistan, often holding public gatherings under the guise of charity or nationalist causes. The presence of high-profile politicians at such gatherings continues to raise questions about Pakistan's commitment to fighting terrorism.
