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‘Barbie’ to hit cinemas after getting green light from Punjab censor board

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  • Full board reviews ‘Barbie’ on directives of interim CM Mohsin Naqvi. 
  • Screening of movie stopped for its “objectionable content”: minister. 
  • “Barbie will soon be released in cinemas across Punjab.” 

LAHORE: The Punjab Censor Board gave a green light to the screening of the blockbuster hit “Barbie”movie in cinemas across the province, Provincial Minister for Information and Culture Amir Mir said on Tuesday. 

“Barbie” is one of the most anticipated and most celebrated movies of the year so far, but not in Punjab as the government yanked the film from cinemas over supposedly “pro-LGBT” content and halted its screening right after its release.

The full board reviewed the Hollywood movie on the directives of interim Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Mir said. 

The minister added that screening of the movie was stopped for its “objectionable content” and was sent to the censor board which has been reviewed by the board’s members including Chairman Tauqeer Nasir. 

Mir said that the full board has cleared the movie and has directed to screen the film after censoring the objectionable content. 

“The Barbie movie will soon be released in cinemas in Punjab,” said the provincial minister. 

The fantasy-comedy film hit cinemas across the globe on July 21 but was recalled in Punjab on the secretary ministry of Information and Culture’s directives.

Punjab’s Film Censor Board Secretary Rehan S Khan had denied any such content in the film. “Yes there was objectionable material which was excised by the board, but none expressing homosexuality,” he had told Geo Fact Check.

The world is abuzz with “Barbie” fever since the release of the movie about the iconic doll, as the theatres and cinemas everywhere are full of moviegoers, all dressed in pink.

The Margot Robbie (Barbie) and Ryan Gosling (Ken) starrer showed no signs of slowing down in its second weekend at the box office as it has made more than $351 million in the US and Canada since opening on July 21, and nearly $775 million globally.

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Aamir Khan declared his retirement from the film industry.

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Aamir Khan, a prominent actor and director with over 35 years of service in Bollywood, revealed that he nearly withdrew from his work a few years ago, but his family persuaded him to reconsider this choice.

In a recent joint interview with his former spouse Kiran Rao, Khan stated, “I resolved to resign prior to Laal Singh Chadha.” I was undergoing a personal journey.

“As the Covid pandemic waned, I abruptly recognised that I have devoted the majority of my adult life, from the age of 18 to the present, entirely to cinema and films.” Consequently, I perceived that I had not sufficiently supported my connections with my children, siblings, and family. Regardless of whether it was Kiran or Reena during my marriage to them. He articulated that he believed he had not sufficiently supported these individuals. I experienced significant shame and was dissatisfied with my actions. Having completed numerous films over the past 35 years, I can now concentrate on my family.

The ‘Taare Zameen Par’ actor recalled the moment he informed his family of the news. He remembered, “I gathered my family and expressed my desire to abandon my film career to spend time with all of you.” My reaction was not due to any disappointment with the film.

“Junaid and Ira, his elder children from his first wife Reena Dutta, persuaded me to continue.” Junaid enquired, ‘Why must you oscillate between extremes?’ There exists an intermediary space in which one can reside. They elucidated that to me, and I returned. Khan disclosed that no one was aware of his resignation, ultimately stating, “No tangible outcome resulted from it.” It was merely my individual path.

Aamir Khan will next appear in the self-produced film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’, alongside Genelia Deshmukh and Darsheel Safary. The spiritual successor to ‘Taare Zameen Par’ (2007) is set for theatrical release on December 25.

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Pink is Yumna Zaidi’s favorite color.

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After proving herself in a number of roles, Pakistani actress Yumna Zaidi is rightfully considered a household name in Hollywood.

The “Zara Yaad Kar” starlet enthusiastically shared new images on Instagram. She wears something pink in the clips. Their distinctive posing style is one of the images’ strongest qualities.

The photographs all have their own unique style. “The Waris Shah’s Heer” is the title of the book she is seen carrying in one of the clicks.

She captioned the photo with: “Today’s wellness was Pink.”

Many gushed fans shared their thoughts in the comments area after being utterly enchanted. A user gushed, calling it “Gorgeous.” Along with the starlet’s compliments, another user dropped a slew of emojis.

Yumna has amassed more than 9.4 million Instagram followers as a result of her steadfast dedication to her career.

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Tuba Anwar discusses the traits of a perfect relationship.

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Actress and former television producer Tuba Anwar, who gained recognition following her brief marriage to the late televangelist Aamir Liaquat Hussain, has disclosed her particular preferences for an ideal companion.

Anwar, now an acclaimed actress, has distinguished herself in the profession with prominent roles, including her present performance in Baby Baji Ki Bahuein.

Tuba discussed her inspirations, work, and desired qualities in a life mate during a recent guest visit on the television show “Gap Shab,” hosted by Vasay Chaudhary.

When inquired about the characteristics she imagines in an ideal man, she highlighted substance, intellect, and kindness as fundamental traits.

Anwar stated that the ideal guy should possess depth in his personality and be adept at engaging in intellectual discourse, emphasizing that a benevolent disposition is also vital.

She additionally remarked with a smile that a minimum height of 6’2” would be an appreciated characteristic.

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