Salman Khan the KING of Bollywood

Bollywood is again in the reset mode. The power equations are getting re-aligned and so are its representatives.

Salman Khan's growing popularity and box office credentials have rewritten the power dynamics in Bollywood. Now, every advertiser, sponsor and producer wants Salman to be on his side. The craze for this Khan has suddenly surged making his competitors wonder about this turn of events.According to a Bollywood observer, "The change in Salman's stocks happened with WANTED. It was further consolidated with his last massive hit DABANGG and now READY has taken it to a level further. In comparison, SRK and Aamir's films have never generated this kind of a national craze. The euphoria generated by Salman has placed him much ahead of all the other Khans in town. And unlike before, Salman is making the most of these good times to further strengthen his grip over Bollywood by choosing to sign films only with select banners."

With Salman's upcoming film READY promising to be another popular fare from the actor and his third hit in a row, the title of "the King of bollywood" perhaps suits this Khan better than others.

With Salman's upcoming film READY promising to be another popular fare from the actor and his third hit in a row, the title of "the King of bollywood" perhaps suits this Khan better than others.

Faiza Mujahid Exclusive Interview with Fashion Central

Faiza Muahid, the young musician making serious musical waves with her hit new single “Meri Zindagi” talks exclusively to Fashion Central about her journey as an artist and her future hopes and dreams. 

1. How did you start your musical journey? 

Khawar Jawad (producer/composer) and I were working on a song in 2005, the now famous Bandeya Ho, for which he had wanted my English vocals. The song got acknowledged by Mr. Shoaib Mansoor and that is how my musical journey started. I was always inclined towards singing as it runs in my family but I never knew that I would consider it as a profession. 

2. What motivated you to write “Meri Zindagi”?

After getting such a huge break there were a lot of expectations from me. I’ve learnt a lot from this industry in the last 5 years and not only matured as a person but also as a musician.  Taking a break from singing in between and working as a programming producer at Radio 1 FM 91 allowed me to gain more perpective as an artist of the music I wanted to make that was original to me and I also realised during this period that I had burgeoning need to make music again! I was going through a rough patch as everyone does in their 20’s about making important decisions and discovering where they stand in life. Meri Zindagi is a reflection of my journey. 

3. Being critically acclaimed very early in your career, do you feel it’s harder to live up to the expectations with your new single? 

Every time that I have released a single it has been unique in its own right. So far I feel I have been able to keep surprising people and as far as “Meri Zindagi” is concerned the response has been great. 

4. Were there any difficulties that you faced in your journey as an artist? 

Yes, of course. People have very specific expectations from female artists and I don’t fit any of those.  I’ll leave the rest to your imagination. 

5. You have previously had the opportunity to collaborate with Atif Aslam and Khawar Jawad, are there any musicians who you would like to collaborate with in the future? 

I would have loved to work with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts if I could transport myself back in time and currently with Alanis Morissette & A. R. Rehman 

6. You have said that your latest single, Meri Zindagi is interpretation of your journey as an artist and a person – How would you define that journey? 

Clearly, the subservient role of the woman as a housewife by the age of 19 was not a path I was willing to delve into. For the larger part, my single “Meri Zindagi” was a result of enduring personal hardships, rebelling against the norm, and maturing as a strong willed individual who hopes that she can inspire others to follow suit. 

I’ve made independent initiatives to take reign of my life and one of the first was to become more focused on my career. It’s been an uphill task because of the barriers I’ve had to face within the music industry as well as outside. I’ve come out more confident and conscious of my abilities not only as a musician, but as a human being who may just be able to touch the lives of many people while being in the limelight.

7. Do you plan to come out with an album anytime soon?

I’m going to release my album single by single! Yes, I like to tease my viewers..   The overall feel of the album focuses on specifically the 80’s and 90’s.

8. Do you have any mentors?

No

9. Where do you see yourself in the future?

I hope to see myself excelling globally as a Pakistani musician.

Summer Makeup Tips

Along beautifying a woman, summer makeup tipsalso aim to reduce sun rays exposure to face. In summer, makeup does not stay too long. Summer makeup tips help woman to keep makeup stuck for whole day and look fresh and beautiful day long.

Summer makeup tips mentioned here will help you maintain makeup during hot summer day and keep up your beauty secret with latest cosmetics available in market.

• Applying foundation in summer

Use sheer makeup in summer to let your skin keep humidity blocked in but breathing as well with an SPF factor of 15. The foundation so applied on hot days must be seasonal along a light sun block moisturizer.Skin tone turns darker in summer that’s why makeup foundation for summer must be according to that.  First apply cream or SPF moisturizer over face then use liquid foundation, it assures makeup staying power on face even in hottest days.

• Applying powder in summer

In summer, powder and foundation seem so heavy on face thus for a fresher and lighter feel use damp sponge to apply makeup base. But use bronzing translucent powder after foundation to get a radiant skin look and lighter feel. Also, apply a little concealer under eyes to enhance your beauty and style in summer.

• Summer eye makeup

Neutral and lighter shades are perfect for eye makeup in summer. Try to use shimmery and simpler eye shadows on eye lids as such beige, golden, light brown, yellow and silver but give proper touch to eye lashes. Apply lighter coat of mascara on eye lashes during day but little bit thick coat for evening. Use eyeliner pencil of appealing colors as such slate gray, black, chocolate or aqua. It makes your eyes naturally wide and broad.

• Applying lipstick in summer

Lipstick is tough to stick on in summer days as it gets faded as the day passes. One of the summer makeup tips is to keep your lipstick intact. Apply a coat of powder on your lips before applying lipstick as it sticks to powder and stays on lips day long. The festive lipstick colors going trendy this summer are frosted pinks, golden lip glows and shimmery fuchsias.

Resham Makes A Comeback!

Pakistan’s dynamic actress Resham is set to make her comeback in drama industry after two years. She will appear in drama serial “Ik Yad He” written by Wasi Shah.

Pakistani artist Resham has geared up to make a comeback in Pakistan’s drama industry after two years. She will be acting in upcoming drama “Ik Yad He” along many superstars of Pakistan such asJavaid Sheikh, Moammar Rana, Ahsan Khan, Noman Ijaz and many others. Drama serial “Ik Yad He” is directed by Shahid Zahoor whereas Mukhtar Ahmad Chouhan is producing it.

Ali Azmat and Meesha Shaafi ready to rock Lollywood!

The trend of singers turning actors is going wider day by day. Starting from Ali Zafar to Atif Aslam to Gohar Mumtaz, Now it’s Ali Azmat and stylish model turned singer Meesha Shaafi, who will be making their acting debut in Bilal Lashari’s first full-length feature filmWaar.

Waar is an action/thriller and drama film, written byHassan Waqas Rana and is said to be Pakistan’s most expensive film up to date.

Apart from Meesha Shaafi, who is also rumored to be acting in Hollywood’s Reluctant Fundamentalist, and Ali Azmat, the film also stars Shaan Shahid in lead role. Shamoon Abbasi as a villain and Hamza Ali Abbasi, Hassan Waqas Rana are among other brand new actors. 

In addition to that, It will be the first ever film to come out of subcontinent on 4k resolution (movies like 127 hours and 300 were made on the same camera) The film is produced by MindWorks Media with Warner Bros and will release worldwide by the end of this year.

Pakistan's Celebrities Gossip & Interviews

Film Director Syed Noor, who famously revitalized Lollywood in the mid-90s, is to open an Academy by the name of Paragon Academy of Performing Arts (PAPA) where young talent will be polished and groomed to become stars.

Syed Noor, who is also struggling to revive Lollywoodwith his reality TV show ‘Hero Bannay Ki Tarang’ is very hopeful that this show will also contribute a lot to bringing new talent into limelight.

The PAPA academy will hopefully start functioning from September or October this year, which will according to Syed Noor prove to be a good move towards evolving Lollywood.

Besides, the director, who has been praised for making big hits like Choorian, Jeeva, Ghoonghat andDeewane Tere Pyar Ke, is also planning to do experimental film in Karachi and his next production will be in the city.

Showbiz

The Pakistani heartthrob plus an extraordinaryfashion designer, Aijaaz Aslam started his career as a model with his first shoot for Men’s club magazine and impressed many TV directors, which ultimately landed him to the lead role in Drama Serial Kashkol.

From there his journey started and he became the sweetheart of the television and billboard surfaces, with 40 plus serials, 50 plus telefilms, various soaps, a few movies, many commercials and much, much more under his belt, his portfolio is exceptional and unmatched.

Today he is considered the ‘jack of all trades’ inPakistani industry, In addition to his modeling, acting, producing capabitlities, he has also proven to be a mind blowing fashion designerwith his shop at Park Towers, Karachi. From shirts to shoes, this one-time model tuned designer has also branched out into blouses, tops and blazers as part of his women’s wear collection for the winter.

Aijaaz Aslam is extremely crazy about bikes, from his college days till today; he’s the proud owner and passionate lover of bikes and rides his bike only on track not on road. Obsessed with his past, Aijaaz Aslam got a very nostalgic temperament.

Currently he is the brand ambassador for Standard Chartered Bank and in the middle of various television and silver screen projects.