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Express Tribune
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Saba salutes Shehnaz's spark
Saba Hamid surprised and charmed fans during her appearance on a local channel's night show with a candid confession: she is "jealous" of none other than Shehnaz Sheikh. "If there is an artist that I am a fan of and would want to copy, it has to be Shehnaz Sheikh," Saba said with an affectionate grin. "She has no match in Pakistan when it comes to situational comedy and its timing. I'm such a huge fan that I am actually jealous of her." The revelation delighted audiences, especially fans of classic Pakistani dramas, who remember the magic Shehnaz brought to television screens in the 1980s. Whether it was Tanhaiyaan or Ankahi, Shehnaz carved a space for herself as a powerhouse performer known for her expressive face, sharp timing, and lovable characters. Saba fondly recalled a scene from Ankahi, where Shehnaz's character accidentally staples her boss's tie. "It was brilliant," Saba said. "No one could've delivered that moment with such effortless charm." And coming from Saba, that's saying something. With a career spanning more than three and a half decades, Saba is no stranger to unforgettable performances herself. From the beloved sitcom Family Front to more recent hits like Mere Humsafar, Noor Jahan, Ae Dil, and Mann Mast Malang, she has proven her ability to move between drama, comedy, and social commentary with grace and impact. 'Comedy is my first love' In the same interview, Saba was asked why she hasn't returned to comedy, especially considering how beloved her sitcom Family Front remains. Her response revealed a bittersweet truth. "I want to do comedy," she said. "It's my favourite genre, and I would love to do more of it. But it has to be situational and not slapstick or farce. Unfortunately, such projects just aren't made anymore." For someone whose comic timing once lit up family living rooms, this felt like a quiet lament. Saba made it clear she isn't interested in broad, over-the-top humour. "It has to be rooted in the scene, in real emotion," she emphasised, just like Shehnaz's legendary performances. Saba also reflected on the evolution of Pakistani dramas, noting that while the industry has grown in production scale, it has lost the emotional resonance and originality that made earlier work so impactful. "In the '80s, delivering dialogues written by writers like Ashfaq Ahmed, Bano Qudsia, Amjad Islam Amjad, and Noorul Huda Shah was a joy," she said. "Their words were powerful, engaging, and deeply human." She compared the rawness of that era with the current system, where actors now have entire teams deciding their wardrobe and look. "Back then, actors styled themselves, prepared their get-up, and brought their own energy to the set," she said. "There was nothing artificial, no pretentiousness. That's why older dramas still feel original." Interestingly, Saba also shared that her true passion these days lies in direction. "I enjoy direction more because it carries more responsibility," she said. "An actor focuses on one character. A director builds the world." Her directorial venture Jaisay Aapki Marzi (2023) was a ratings and critical hit, further solidifying her role as a creative force behind the camera. When asked about fellow actor Naumaan Ijaz, Saba had nothing but praise: "He's a gem of our industry. Time has only refined him."
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Sr citizen accuses maid of stealing Rs 35L ornaments, files complaint
Mumbai: A senior citizen from Andheri has lodged a police complaint against her maid for stealing gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 35 lakh. The 65-year-old complainant, who is the mother of an actress-model, told police that her maid, Shehnaz, had started work in Feb. She would come to work at 7.30 am and leave at 9 am. During this time, the complainant would visit a gurdwara. Her ornaments were kept in a cloth inside an unlocked wooden drawer in her bedroom. Her maid had seen her keep ornaments in this drawer. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai On April 25, Shehnaz requested her for an advance to pay her house rent and offered to clean her bedroom. The complainant gave her an advance of Rs 9,000 and left for the gurdwara. The next day, Shehnaz did not come to work and wouldn't answer phone calls. The complainant couldn't find her ornaments anywhere in the house. She later lodged a police complaint against her maid.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Might never see India again': Passport stolen, Pakistani woman to be sent back on ‘emergency documents'
Representational Image BAREILLY: A Pakistani woman who had come to India to her maternal home in Bareilly and lost her passport will be sent back by the authorities here after issuing her an 'emergency certificate', also called one time travel document. SSP Anurag Arya confirmed that the process was on to send her back. Shehnaz , 45, (known by her first name) arrived in India from Karachi on March 24 by train through Attari on a tourist visa to visit her 70-year-old ailing mother. Her passport was stolen on the train and she lodged an FIR at GRP station in Bareilly. Shehnaz told TOI that she feared she may never be able to visit India again. She was married to a Pak national in 2008. "It's been over 17 years since I left India. Soon after my marriage, 'Mumbai attack' happened and I was confined to Pakistan and faced repeated visa rejections. Now, with ongoing tensions between the 2 countries after the Pahalgam terror attack , I will never be able to return to my maternal home again.' Her brother, Salim Akhtar , a resident of Bardari police station area, accompanied his sister Shehnaz from the Wagah border to Bareilly via the Punjab Mail on March 24. Upon reaching Bareilly, her purse, containing her visa, passport and other valuables, was stolen from the train. When Shehnaz realised her bag was missing in the AC coach, she reported it to the GRP at Bareilly Junction, initiating an investigation. She made several trips to the Delhi embassy for assistance. Shehnaz's mother, Akhtari Begum, told TOI, 'I know I am seeing my daughter for the last time as she wouldn't be able to return now.' According to the local intelligence report (LIU), a total of 34 Pakistani nationals are staying in Bareilly at present. 'We are taking necessary action as per directions of the govt,' said a source at LIU. In Bulandshahr, four Pakistani women visited the LIU office on Thursday after learning about their visa cancellation. The group, on visitor visas spanning 30 to 40 days to meet family members, proceeded directly to the Attari border for their return journey. At the LIU office, a Pakistani visitor, Khalida, began weeping. 'It's very difficult to come back now, I got the chance after 12 years. Who knows when I'll get another opportunity?" she said. 'Pakistani nationals are cooperating with the deportation process and are crossing the border through the prescribed online procedures,' said Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh. Following a terrorist attack in Kashmir 's Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, India imposed sanctions on Pakistan and announced a 48-hour ultimatum for Pakistani citizens in India to leave.
