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Why is 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' so controversial?
On Tuesday, Mira Sethi shared a clip of herself at a panel discussing why the slogan 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' (my body, my choice) sparks controversy in Pakistan and is seen as a threat to traditional values. "Why is 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' so polarising? I think it is [polarising] because it goes right to the heart of patriarchy in our context, which is premised on the control of women's bodies and their sexuality," Mira said. She added that the slogan comes across as a threat because it challenges what men and women are socialised to believe. "Women saying that they will not cede control of their bodies is a threat to the entire social structure. Because in general, women are thought to be the property of their male kin, by which I mean male relatives. Before marriage, they belong to their fathers, and after marriage, to their husbands. 'Mera Jism Meri Marzi' is a refusal to submit to that system of patriarchal control." Given the nature of the controversy, the Kuch Ankahi actor turned off her comments under the post. However, she did not shy away from stance, as she later posted a clip from an interview where she addressed men's need to police women's clothing. Recalling a degrading comment under a colleague's post where said colleague wore clothes that prompted criticism, Mira said, "Someone wrote, 'Now if I fall prey to my masculinity and say or do something you don't like, then you'll complain.' What does this even mean, becoming so helpless against your masculinity? Is your definition of 'masculinity' so fragile that it limits itself and your dignity to a woman's clothes? Is this your masculinity?" She added that it is absolutely possible for an empowered woman and a broad-minded man to co-exist in a society without one gender posing harm to the other. She also believes that masculinity as a concept has been reduced to trivial ideas of control, in that it feels threatened by a woman's right to choose. Baffled by the 'masculine' desire to control women, she admitted that she doesn't understand this mindset at all. Urging men to expand their minds, Mira said, "If I encounter a man who's wearing ripped jeans, I'm not going to say things like, 'You are inviting me to sin.' Women don't say such outrageous things. Why is that? Firstly, our minds don't stray that far. And secondly, society hasn't given us the right to berate men like that. But they believe otherwise."
Express Tribune
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sajal Ali upgrades her accessory game
In an Instagram carousel shared on Friday, Sajal Ali flaunted a silver nose ring with a glimmering stone, which she paired with a casual black sleeveless top and jeans along with a white cap. "It's my nose ring era," she announced. Fans praised the effortless look in the caption, acknowledging just how much the accessory suits Sajal. "You are so elegant, so gorgeous, looking like a true vision of grace and beauty," a fan wrote. "First of all, you have such a cute nose, and a nose ring on top of that?" another gushed. The stream of compliments didn't stop at the nose ring, as some netizens were also mesmerised by the Dil Wali Gali Mein actor's eyes. "Your gorgeous eyes, Sajal," a user simply pointed out. Sajal's expressive eyes did feign confusion in an earlier post, in which she donned her brother's shirt, once again proving how easily casual outfits agree with her. "Stole my brother's shirt, and somehow ended up a Ferrari girl. Not complaining though," she wrote. Where the clothes brought minimal charm, the Kuch Ankahi actor's makeup did the heavy-lifting. She added a touch of glamour to the unsophisticated look with a thin streak of kohl and bold red lipstick. Sajal brings her A-game even when it comes to Eastern ensembles. In a different post, the Ye Dil Mera actor stunned in her "favourite" yellow peshwas. The outfit, called 'Secret Garden', was crafted to give the impression of an obscured lawn blooming under gentle streaks of sunlight. The motif was accentuated by a scatter of floral block print, adding to the idea of hidden blossoms. The breathable malmal made the dress gleam delicately, while the gota finishing sparked a sense of quiet luxury. Stitched with Sindhi embroidery, the top was matched with block-printed dupatta and Dhaka pajama, elevating the ensemble's fluttery quality. Sajal even got the seal of approval from the person who mattered most. "Amma always said yellow suits me the most," she wrote in the caption.
Express Tribune
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sajal Ali dazzles in her 'favourite' yellow peshwas
Summer must be here, or maybe it's just Sajal Ali bringing the sunshine in her "favourite" stunning yellow peshwas. The Ye Dil Mera actor flaunted her vibrant ensemble from The PinkTree Company in an Instagram post shared Thursday. The outfit, called 'Secret Garden', is crafted to give the impression of an obscured lawn blooming under gentle streaks of sunlight. The motif is accentuated by a scatter of floral block print, adding to the idea of hidden blossoms. The breathable malmal makes the dress gleam delicately, while the gota finishing sparks a sense of quiet luxury. Stitched with Sindhi embroidery, the top is matched with block-printed dupatta and Dhaka pajama, elevating the ensemble's fluttery quality. Suffice to say, Sajal shone in the yellows, pinks, and greens of the dress, and she already has the seal of approval from the person who matters most. "Amma always said yellow suits me the most," she wrote in the caption. Peers and fans agreed wholeheartedly with the Kuch Ankahi actor's mother, with many waxing lyrical about Sajal's eyes. "Amma was right. You're too pretty to be real," one user wrote, while another said, "No amount of praise for your eyes would ever be enough. In that spirit, I pray that these eyes always stay in good health." In December, Sajal rocked another ankle-length yellow dress - a hand-crafted luxury ensemble from Qalamkar. The cotton net shirt and sharara were matched with an organza dupatta, stitched with opulent gota embroidery. Aside from the ensemble, the highlight of the shoot was Sajal's pairing with Zard Patton Ka Bunn co-star Hamza Sohail. Fans of the drama and the onscreen pair couldn't get enough of the two. "You both slayed your looks," a fan wrote, while another said, "Two insanely beautiful people." Recently, Sajal and Hamza reunited for Dil Wali Gali Mein, in which their chemistry as a runaway couple once again won the hearts of their fan-following.
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
And the nominees are
Express TV's Razia has been nominated for Best Ensemble Play. Photo: File The nominees for the 23rd Lux Style Awards were unveiled on social media on Saturday. Various showbiz celebrities are expected to attend the ceremony, which will take place in Lahore. "The coveted silver trophy will be presented to artists who have done exceptional work in the fields of fashion, film, TV, and music during 2023," read a statement, which followed up with the full list. Fashion Critics' Choice Category Best Emerging Talent 1. Abid Bangash 2. Amaz Butt 3. Ghulam Nabi 4. Hussain Rajput 5. Maleena Mansoor Fashion Model of the Year 1. Abeer Asad Khan 2. Eesha Asad 3. Jaweria Ali 4. Sauban Umais 5. Suleman Hussain Best Fashion Stylist 1. Hafsa Farooq 2. Hussain Ijaz Fashion Hair and Makeup Artist of the Year 1. Arshad Khan 2. Shainal Parwaiz 3. Syed Hussain 4. Umar Aziz Fashion Forward Brand of the Year 1. Fahad Hussayn 2. HSY 3. Hussain Rehar 4. Munib Nawaz 5. Sania Maskatiya Fashion Photographer of the Year 1. Aleena Naqvi 2. Asad Bin Jawed 3. Ayaz Anis 4. Gul Ansari 5. HM Studio Fashion Photographer of the Year 1. Furqan Bhatti 2. Omer Khalid Butt (OKB Films) 3. Usman Mehar Films Drama Critics' Choice Category Best Ensemble Play 1. Baby Baji 2. Kabli Pulao 3. Kuch Ankahi 4. Razia 5. Sare Rah Best TV Director 1. Ahmed Bhatti - Sare Rah 2. Haseeb Hassan - Jannat Se Aagay 3. Kashif Nisar - Kabli Pulao 4. Nadeem Baig - Kuch Ankahi 5. Syed Wajahat Hussain - Mannat Murad Best TV Play Writer 1. Mohammed Ahmed - Kuch Ankahi 2. Nadia Akhtar - Mannat Murad 3. Naila Ansari - Jaisay Aapki Marzi 4. Umera Ahmed - Jannat Se Aagay 5. Zafar Mairaj - Kabli Pulao Best TV Actor Male 1. Ehteshamuddin - Kabli Pulao 2. Farhan Saeed - Jhok Sarkar 3. Khushhal Khan - Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri 4. Mikaal Zulfiqar - Jaisay Aapki Marzi 5. Wahaj Ali - Tere Bin Best TV Actor Female 1. Iqra Aziz - Mannat Murad 2. Ramsha Khan - Jannat Se Aagay 3. Saba Qamar - Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Sabeena Farooq - Kabli Pulao 5. Yumna Zaidi - Tere Bin Best Emerging Talent TV 1. Aina Asif - Mayi Ri 2. Mamya Shajaffar - College Gate 3. Romaisa Khan - Hadsa 4. Samar Abbas - Mayi Ri 5. Shuja Asad - College Gate Drama Viewers' Choice Category Best TV Play 1. Kuch Ankahi 2. Mein 3. Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 4. Tere Ishq Ke Naam 5. Tere Bin Best TV Long Serial 1. Baby Baji 2. Dil Hi Tou Hai 3. Ehsaan Farhamosh 4. Mayi Ri 5. Sirf Tum Best TV Actor Male 1. Bilal Abbas - Kuch Ankahi 2. Hamza Sohail - Fairy Tale 1 3. Imran Abbas - Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Khushhal Khan - Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri 5. Wahaj Ali - Tere Bin Best TV Actor Female 1. Ayeza Khan - Mein 2. Hania Aamir - Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 3. Saba Qamar - Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Sajal Ali - Kuch Ankahi 5. Yumna Zaidi - Tere Bin Best Original Soundtrack 1. Ankhain - Kabli Pulao 2. Fairy Tale 1 - Fairy Tale 1 3. Kya Hoti Hai Bewafai - Tere Bin 4. Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha - Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 5. Tumharey Husn Kay Naam - Tumharey Husn Kay Naam Music Viewers' Choice Category Song of the Year 1. Bewafaa - Veerays, Gohare Nayab 2. Dhun - Sunny Khan Durrani, Inqalab 3. Lesson - Abdullah Khan 4. Tu Hai Kahan - Aur 5. Wishes - Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder Singer of the Year 1. Ahmed Jahanzeb - Tera Mera Hai Pyar 2. Nehaal Naseem - Beqadra 3. Sunny Khan Durrani - Geet 4. Talha Anjum - Downers At Dusk 5. Usama Ali - Long Time No See Most Streamed Song of the Year 1. Lesson - Abdullah Khan 2. Shikayat - Aur 3. Tera Mera Hai Pyar - Ahmed Jahanzeb 4. Tu Hai Kahan - Aur 5. Wishes - Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder Music Critics' Choice Category Music Producer of the Year 1. Abdullah Kasumbi - Hungama 2. Abdullah Siddiqui - Wakhri 3. Mekaal Hasan - Chamba Kitni Dur 4. Sharif Awan - Music in Covid Times 5. Umair - Wishes Artist of the Year 1. Aur - Tu Hai Kahan 2. Bayaan - Sapna 3. Hasan Raheem - EP: Maybe, It's Love 4. Natasha Noorani - Matlabi – Wakhri Version 5. Young Stunners - Benz Most Stylish Musician of the Year 1. Aima Baig - Satrangi 2. Faisal Kapadia - Jadu 3. Meesha Shafi - Saranjaam 4. Talha Anjum - Open Letter 5. Rovalio - Sapna Film Viewers' Choice Category Film of the Year 1. Babylicious 2. Chikkar 3. Gunjal 4. John 5. Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Actor of the Year Male 1. Ahmed Ali Akbar - Gunjal 2. Fawad Khan - Money Back Guarantee 3. Muneeb Ali - Sanak 4. Sheheryar Munawar - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 5. Wahaj Ali - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Actor of the Year Female 1. Hira Mani - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 2. Mehwish Hayat - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 3. Ramsha Khan - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 4. Romaisa Khan - John 5. Syra Yousuf - Babylicious Film Playback Song of the Year 1. Andhera - Gunjal 2. Baaghi - Wakhri 3. Chitthiyan - John 4. Ding Dung - Gunjal 5. Kahaniyaan - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Critics' Choice Category Best Film Director of the Year 1. Babar Ali - John 2. Nabeel Qureshi - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 3. Nadeem Baig - Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 4. Shoaib Sultan - Gunjal 5. Zaheer Uddin - Chikkar Film of the Year 1. Chikkar 2. Gunjal 3. John 4. Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 5. Wakhri
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Lux Style Awards 2025: And the nominees are…
The nominees for the 23rd Lux Style Awards were unveiled on social media on Saturday. Various showbiz celebrities are expected to attend the ceremony, which will take place in Lahore. "The coveted silver trophy will be presented to artists who have done exceptional work in the fields of fashion, film, music, and music during 2023," read a statement, which followed up with the full list. Fashion Critics' Choice Category Best Emerging Talent 1. Abid Bangash 2. Amaz Butt 3. Ghulam Nabi 4. Hussain Rajput 5. Maleena Mansoor Fashion Model of the Year 1. Abeer Asad Khan 2. Eesha Asad 3. Jaweria Ali 4. Sauban Umais 5. Suleman Hussain Best Fashion Stylist 1. Hafsa Farooq 2. Hussain Ijaz Fashion Hair and Makeup Artist of the Year 1. Arshad Khan 2. Shainal Parwaiz 3. Syed Hussain 4. Umar Aziz Fashion Forward Brand of the Year 1. Fahad Hussayn 2. HSY 3. Hussain Rehar 4. Munib Nawaz 5. Sania Maskatiya Fashion Photographer of the Year 1. Aleena Naqvi 2. Asad Bin Jawed 3. Ayaz Anis 4. Gul Ansari 5. HM Studio Fashion Photographer of the Year 1. Furqan Bhatti 2. Omer Khalid Butt (OKB Films) 3. Usman Mehar Films Drama Critics' Choice Category Best Ensemble Play 1. Baby Baji 2. Kabli Pulao 3. Kuch Ankahi 4. Razia 5. Sare Rah Best TV Director 1. Ahmed Bhatti — Sare Rah 2. Haseeb Hassan — Jannat Se Aagay 3. Kashif Nisar — Kabli Pulao 4. Nadeem Baig — Kuch Ankahi 5. Syed Wajahat Hussain — Mannat Murad Best TV Play Writer 1. Mohammed Ahmed — Kuch Ankahi 2. Nadia Akhtar — Mannat Murad 3. Naila Ansari — Jaisay Aapki Marzi 4. Umera Ahmed — Jannat Se Aagay 5. Zafar Mairaj — Kabli Pulao Best TV Actor Male 1. Ehteshamuddin — Kabli Pulao 2. Farhan Saeed — Jhok Sarkar 3. Khushhal Khan — Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri 4. Mikaal Zulfiqar — Jaisay Aapki Marzi 5. Wahaj Ali — Tere Bin Best TV Actor Female 1. Iqra Aziz — Mannat Murad 2. Ramsha Khan — Jannat Se Aagay 3. Saba Qamar — Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Sabeena Farooq — Kabli Pulao 5. Yumna Zaidi — Tere Bin Best Emerging Talent TV 1. Aina Asif — Mayi Ri 2. Mamya Shajaffar — College Gate 3. Romaisa Khan — Hadsa 4. Samar Abbas — Mayi Ri 5. Shuja Asad — College Gate Drama Viewers' Choice Category Best TV Play 1. Kuch Ankahi 2. Mein 3. Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 4. Tere Ishq Ke Naam 5. Tere Bin Best TV Long Serial 1. Baby Baji 2. Dil Hi Tou Hai 3. Ehsaan Farhamosh 4. Mayi Ri 5. Sirf Tum Best TV Actor Male 1. Bilal Abbas — Kuch Ankahi 2. Hamza Sohail — Fairy Tale 1 3. Imran Abbas — Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Khushhal Khan — Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri 5. Wahaj Ali — Tere Bin Best TV Actor Female 1. Ayeza Khan — Mein 2. Hania Aamir — Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 3. Saba Qamar — Tumharey Husn Kay Naam 4. Sajal Ali — Kuch Ankahi 5. Yumna Zaidi — Tere Bin Best Original Soundtrack 1. Ankhain — Kabli Pulao 2. Fairy Tale 1 — Fairy Tale 1 3. Kya Hoti Hai Bewafai — Tere Bin 4. Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha — Mujhe Pyar Hua Tha 5. Tumharey Husn Kay Naam — Tumharey Husn Kay Naam Music Viewers' Choice Category Song of the Year 1. Bewafaa — Veerays, Gohare Nayab 2. Dhun — Sunny Khan Durrani, Inqalab 3. Lesson — Abdullah Khan 4. Tu Hai Kahan — Aur 5. Wishes — Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder Singer of the Year 1. Ahmed Jahanzeb — Tera Mera Hai Pyar 2. Nehaal Naseem — Beqadra 3. Sunny Khan Durrani — Geet 4. Talha Anjum — Downers At Dusk 5. Usama Ali — Long Time No See Most Streamed Song of the Year 1. Lesson — Abdullah Khan 2. Shikayat — Aur 3. Tera Mera Hai Pyar — Ahmed Jahanzeb 4. Tu Hai Kahan — Aur 5. Wishes — Hasan Raheem, Umair, Talwiinder Music Critics' Choice Category Music Producer of the Year 1. Abdullah Kasumbi — Hungama 2. Abdullah Siddiqui — Wakhri 3. Mekaal Hasan — Chamba Kitni Dur 4. Sharif Awan — Music in Covid Times 5. Umair — Wishes Artist of the Year 1. Aur — Tu Hai Kahan 2. Bayaan — Sapna 3. Hasan Raheem — EP: Maybe, It's Love 4. Natasha Noorani — Matlabi - Wakhri Version 5. Young Stunners — Benz Most Stylish Musician of the Year 1. Aima Baig — Satrangi 2. Faisal Kapadia — Jadu 3. Meesha Shafi — Saranjaam 4. Talha Anjum — Open Letter 5. Rovalio — Sapna Film Viewers' Choice Category Film of the Year 1. Babylicious 2. Chikkar 3. Gunjal 4. John 5. Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Actor of the Year Male 1. Ahmed Ali Akbar — Gunjal 2. Fawad Khan — Money Back Guarantee 3. Muneeb Ali — Sanak 4. Sheheryar Munawar — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 5. Wahaj Ali — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Actor of the Year Female 1. Hira Mani — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 2. Mehwish Hayat — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 3. Ramsha Khan — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 4. Romaisa Khan — John 5. Syra Yousuf — Babylicious Film Playback Song of the Year 1. Andhera — Gunjal 2. Baaghi — Wakhri 3. Chitthiyan — John 4. Ding Dung — Gunjal 5. Kahaniyaan — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan Film Critics' Choice Category Best Film Director of the Year 1. Babar Ali — John 2. Nabeel Qureshi — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 3. Nadeem Baig — Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 4. Shoaib Sultan — Gunjal 5. Zaheer Uddin — Chikkar Film of the Year 1. Chikkar 2. Gunjal 3. John 4. Teri Meri Kahaniyaan 5. 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