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Arab News
18-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Pakistani actor Yasir Hussain says ready to put career on hold for wife Iqra Aziz
KARACHI: Pakistani actor and director Yasir Hussain has said he is willing to pause his career and stay home with his young son if his wife, acclaimed actress Iqra Aziz, required him to, highlighting his support for her flourishing career in the entertainment industry. Aziz and Hussain, one of Pakistan's most talked-about celebrity couples, tied the knot in December 2019 following a public proposal at the Lux Style Awards that year. The couple welcomed their son, Kabir, in July 2021 and have since carefully balanced their personal life with demanding professional commitments. Aziz is currently starring in the television drama Paradise, while Hussain is performing as the director and male lead in the theater production Monkey Business, running at the Karachi Arts Council. Despite their shared background in showbiz, the two have taken different routes, with Aziz focusing largely on television dramas and Hussain leaning toward theater and directing. 'Today, if she [Iqra] tells me to leave everything and take care of Kabir because she is doing a film, I'll leave everything,' Hussain told Arab News in an interview this week. 'Obviously, my child comes first for me.' He said fatherhood and marriage had brought a noticeable change in his temperament. 'I was very hyper before marriage,' he said.. 'It's a good change and I am liking it.' Hussain said being part of the same profession had helped him and his wife better understand each other's demanding schedules. 'If I was married to a doctor, maybe, so I don't know her profession, she doesn't know mine,' he said. 'So, maybe there would have been some issues in between us like what are these shift timings or it's not fair that you go to the theater everyday all day. So, there would have been issues perhaps. But now we know how it works.' Still, Hussain said he made a conscious effort to maintain professional boundaries, including not seeking roles opposite his wife on screen. 'I think there is a gap of 10 or 11 years between Iqra and I,' he added. 'I want her to work with actors her age. I don't want her screen age to increase for no reason because of me.' Hussain also said he didn't seek to share the small screen with his wife just because she was a famous actress. Previously, though, the couple have worked together in the drama serial Jhooti while they were engaged, and later in the mini-series Aik Thi Laila, which Hussain directed. He has also produced Paradise, which Aziz is currently starring in alongside actor Shuja Asad. 'Marriage is a very personal thing and I don't want to show that chemistry onscreen in a TV drama at least.' And though they were both part of the entertainment industry, Hussain said they maintained clear professional independence. 'We have a life as individuals as well. We don't influence each other on the career choices we wish to make,' he said. That said, he expressed a preference for Aziz to avoid dark or gritty roles. 'I don't want Iqra to do films like Javed Iqbal or Taxali Gate or the series Khatarnaak that I'm shooting in Lahore,' he said. 'I don't want her to get into such dark content. She is a very lively person and has the image of a happy-go-lucky individual. I don't want her image to be dark or political.'
Express Tribune
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Saba Qamar hints at dance school dreams
Saba Qamar is ready to take her passion for dance to the next level. In an Instagram story posted on Sunday, the Kamli star wrote, "Dance. Something I've always wanted to do and I will. Just waiting for those days off when work slows down ... and then I'm heading straight to dance school." She paired the post with throwback photos from her unforgettable performance at the 22nd Lux Style Awards in 2023, where she dazzled in a golden, embellished ensemble and lit up the stage with effortless grace. Fans were quick to cheer her on. "She is phenomenal," one wrote. "Can't wait to see her dance," said another. The comments were filled with heart emojis and praise, hailing her as the "Queen of hearts." Saba has always brought intensity and expression to her performances, whether in front of the camera or on stage. Her Lux Style Awards appearance wasn't just choreography; it was charisma, elegance, and full-bodied storytelling. From her iconic turns in drama serials to her electrifying energy on stage, Saba's connection to movement has been clear. On the work front, Saba continues to captivate audiences with her compelling performances. Per local reports, the actor is set to take up the role of Malika in Pamaal, alongside Usman Mukhtar, marking a bold step into her journey of layered roles and performances. Fans are also eagerly awaiting details on Case No. 9, an upcoming project Saba has referred to on Instagram, keeping her audience guessing. Meanwhile in 2024, Saba played Noore Saba in Pagal Khana, a role that delivered emotional depth and grit in equal measure. While acting has made her a household name, this new chapter in her artistic journey might just reveal another dimension of her brilliance. With the star expressing a serious intent to join dance school once her schedule allows, fans are hoping the wait won't be long.
Express Tribune
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Saheefa Jabbar Khattak steps away from Facebook, hints at leaving social media
Listen to article Pakistani model turned actress Saheefa Jabbar Khattak has deleted her Facebook account, hinting at a broader move away from social media. Announcing the decision on Instagram, she wrote, 'Today, I successfully deleted my Facebook account. I truly hope that one day, I can erase all traces of my presence on social media—every naive, obnoxious, and poorly-thought-out interview, every photoshoot I liked, and every project that never had my part in it.' Her statement suggests growing dissatisfaction with her digital footprint. While many celebrities use social media for engagement, Khattak appears to be reconsidering her past online activity. The actress has not confirmed when she plans to leave other platforms, but her remarks indicate a desire to distance herself from public scrutiny. Saheefa Jabbar Khattak is a Pakistani model-turned-actress known for her performances in television dramas. She gained recognition after winning the Best Emerging Talent award at the Lux Style Awards and Best Rising Star at the Hum Style Awards in 2018. She made her acting debut with Teri Meri Kahani (2018), playing the lead role of Deena. She later starred as Mariyam in Beti (2018-2019), a socially relevant drama that earned her critical acclaim. In Bhool (2019), she portrayed Aiman, a woman facing consequences for a single mistake. She also appeared in Choti Choti Batain and Log Kya Kahenge. After a four-year break, she returned in 2024 with Rafta Rafta, playing a strong-willed landlady.
