Yasir Hussain reveals his public proposal to Iqra Aziz at the Lux Style Awards was staged

While appearing  as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt's popular podcast, actor and director Yasir Hussain shared some previously undisclosed details about his famous proposal to actor Iqra Aziz Hussain at the Lux Style Awards in 2019. While appearing as a guest on Ahmed Ali Butt's popular podcast, actor and director Yasir Hussain shared some previously undisclosed details about his famous proposal to actor Iqra Aziz Hussain at the Lux Style Awards in 2019. 

Yasir began by explaining that his relationship with Iqra had already reached a significant milestone before the public proposal. The couple had involved their families in their relationship discussions long before the dramatic event at the awards show. 

He then revealed that the public proposal was not entirely his idea. It was orchestrated by Frieha Altaf who was keen on creating a moment of love and romance that would go viral. The Lahore Se Aagay actor also disclosed that he was given a script for the proposal, penned by the talented writer Fifi Haroon. He confessed that his nerves got the better of him on that big night and he didn’t end up following it.

Like any other bold public display that ends up on social media, this too had its fair share of critics and supporters. After Iqra accepted the proposal, the couple embraced and shared a kiss on the cheek – a moment that sparked outrage amongst netizens. One commented, “How could she let him do that? Even married couples don’t do that in front of everyone even though they have the right to.”

Another didn’t like the way Yasir phrased the proposal wrote, “Yasir Hussain thinking his proposal to Iqra Aziz is her ‘third award of the night’ is peak misogynist behaviour we have come to expect from him. She is successful and popular without his help. Her hard work won her those awards.”

Despite the online criticism, they had plenty in their corner including actor Hamza Ali Abbasi. “How can you find faults in a man asking a woman for Nikkah? Because he hugged her or kissed her on the cheek? Stop it! Instead celebrate the good,” he stated before congratulating the couple.

Yasir Hussain, Ayesha Omar to star in film on serial killer, rapist Javed Iqbal

A film on serial killer and rapist Javed Iqbal is in the works. According to a press release, the film will star Yasir Hussain as the notorious murderer while actor Ayesha Omar will essay the role of a police officer, who will head the investigation on Iqbal.

The film, apparently titled The Untold Story of a Serial Killer: Javed Iqbal, is written and directed by Abu Aleeha and is being produced under the banner of KKFilms by Javed Ahmed. The film will trace the story of the man who sexually abused and killed more than 100 children in Lahore, Pakistan between 1998 and 1999.

The case was a particularly macabre one as the killer not only tortured and murdered the children but also butchered and dissolved their bodies in acid to get rid of the evidence. He was sentenced to death in the same way.

Omar, who is known for playing a diverse range of roles throughout her career, commented that this was bound to be a challenge but one that she’s certainly looking forward to.

In 2019, actor and filmmaker Shamoon Abbasi announced a web series based on the life and consequential death of Iqbal. He was set to essay Iqbal in the series. The title of The Legend of Javed Iqbal and the Hundred Smiles revolves around his life and his victims.

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Watch: Faisal Qureshi makes a 'Call to Action' against Covid-19

A coronavirus awareness short film has popped up on everyone’s social media, thanks to Faisal Qureshi.

Amid lockdown and prior to the indefinite release of his up and coming political satire, Money Back Gaurantee – the television personality has released a short film titled, Call to Action.

Dedicated to the cause of preventing Covid-19 spread, the 18 celebrities featured in the two and half minute long culmination of clips, make actual calls to action, informing the viewers about the measures they can take against the disease.

 The film takes off with Hamza Ali Abbasi saying he has cancelled all of his plans so he can stay at home with wife, Naimal Khawar. Moving on to Reema who explains how ones own house is the safest place for them to stay in this current time. The string of calls then leads to Humayun Saeed, who goes on to add that even he won’t be going anywhere, not even to London (Term).

Then comes everyone’s favourite, Shehzad Roy, who is seen washing his hands carefully while talking about how important it is to do so. The camera then moves to Maya Ali, who appears with her baking tools again while talking about how she won’t be shaking hands with anyone – regardless of how bad they feel about it. Sheheryar Munawar gives a similar message pertaining to social distancing.


Bilal Maqsood then makes a funny entrance, talking about how a person can forward such a disease without knowing that he’s the carrier. Enter Ayesha Omar, who goes onto target the phenomenon of forwarding Covid-19 related messages without verification.

Zara Noor Abbas also pops up, stresses on the need to remain isolated. Whereas Ali Rehman Khan also makes a call, reiterating how he isn’t allowing anyone to touch him these days.

This is followed by the power couple, Shaniera and Wasim Akram who talk about the importance of covering their faces in this difficult time. Their conversation leads to Faisal Kapadia, stressing upon the need to also remain hydrated. Then comes Iqra Aziz and Yasir Hussain, advising everyone to keep a distance between themselves while talking to each other.

Mikaal Zulfiqar also appears washing dishes, as he goes on to say he has given his house help a holiday, following which his Money Back Gaurantee co-star relays the importance of quarantining if Covid-19 symptoms appear.

The series of messages end with a final one coming from the renowned veteran figure, Anwar Maqsood, who just asks some Mehfooz bhai to take care of himself and keep his surrounding clean.

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Yasir Hussain is set to make big screen comeback and this time with Iqra Aziz

Yasir Hussain and Iqra Aziz are teaming up for a feature film.

The project will be the Suno Chanda actor's cinematic debut while Yasir, who has made several cameos in recent films such as Baaji and Chhalawa, will play a prominent character after 2016's Lahore se Aagey.

Yasir shared, "It’ll be released on Eid-ul-Fitr 2020. Abu Aleeha (Kataksha, Tevar) is the writer and director and it’s an action rom-com."

The movie's cast also includes Faryal Mehmood and Faizan Khawaja so far.

There may not be much information on the film as of yet but we have a feeling that Yasir and Iqra might go from real life couple to real life couple.

Watch this space for more updates.