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Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed makes red carpet debut

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed makes red carpet debut

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 01:42 PM IST The Cannes Film Festival is underway, and South Asians have taken over the red carpet, championing heritage and craft on the global platform like never before. We’re almost a week in, and so far, the fashion report card has spelled a glorious A — thanks to Alia Bhatt’s showstopping looks, Tara Sutaria’s vintage debut and Aditi Rao Hydari’s much-awaited return. Day 4 was all about the Heeramandi actor and Huma Qureshi stealing the show, but they weren’t the only ones turning heads at the French Riviera. Sanam Saeed made her debut last night in a custom-made Hussain Rehar ensemble, a white peacock-inspired masterpiece shimmering with Mukesh, Zardozi, and radiant mirror work. 50 artisans devoted 2,354 hours to sculpting the halter neck dress with a balloon hem, which the Zindagi Gulzar Hai actor styled with a matching dupatta, a pair of custom ear cuffs and maang tika by Hanif Jewellers. She kept the look clean and elegant by pulling her hair back in a long braid, with …

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed makes her Cannes debut; pays tribute to Shamim Ara | Entertainment-others News

Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed makes her Cannes debut; pays tribute to Shamim Ara | Entertainment-others News

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4 min readBengaluruMay 17, 2026 11:53 AM IST Pakistani actor Sanam Saeed made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, walking the red carpet for the premiere of Sheep In The Box. For the occasion, Sanam did not choose a Western gown but opted to showcase a stunning traditional peacock-inspired ensemble. She accessorised the look with a gajra in her hair and a maang teeka. Her outfit was designed by Hussain Rehar. Sharing the look, the designer shared via Instagram, “Sanam Saeed debuts at the 79th Cannes Film Festival 2026 in a custom-made Hussain Rehar outfit. Designed for Cannes, the ensemble unveils a white peacock-inspired masterpiece shimmering with Mukesh, Zardozi, and radiant mirror work. Fifty artisans devoted 2,354 hours to sculpting the whole look.” Paying tribute to Shamim Ara Before hitting the red carpet, Sanam Saeed said she will honour the legacy of late Pakistani actor-director Shamim Ara at Cannes 2026. In a video, Sanam said, “There is a lineage of women in Pakistani cinema. And it starts with her, Begum Shamim Ara, …

‘Love Has to Follow’: Saeed Mirza on cinema in divided times | Bollywood News

‘Love Has to Follow’: Saeed Mirza on cinema in divided times | Bollywood News

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“I shudder at the thought of what she would have experienced today,” said screenwriter and director Saeed Mirza at the panel titled The Life and Times of Saeed Mirza held at the India Habitat Centre on Tuesday. Mirza, who won a National Film Award for Best Direction for the 1995 film Naseem, was speaking of the freedom his mother once had, small decencies he thinks she might not have received in today’s times. But he is optimistic. “You do see signs of people standing up and sticking their legs out here and there, once in a while. But it takes a little time. The only consideration is how long can the hate last? Love has to follow,” he said, as the audience broke into applause. Organised by Tuli Research Centre for India Studies as part of the 7th Self-Discovery Via Rediscovering India Festival, Mirza was joined by film makers Dibakar Banerjee and Gurvinder Singh. Moderated by Aakash Joshi, Deputy Associate Editor at the Indian Express, the discussion flowed from the craft and politics of filmmaking …

LeT terrorist Amir Hamza, close aide of Hafiz Saeed, injured in Pakistan’s Lahore

LeT terrorist Amir Hamza, close aide of Hafiz Saeed, injured in Pakistan’s Lahore

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Amir Hamza is a close ally of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki — both designated global terrorists by the United Nations. Lahore: Lashkar-e-Taiba co-founder and senior Amir Hamza was reportedly injured at his residence and has been admitted to a hospital in Pakistan’s Lahore. Amir Hamza is a close ally of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed and Abdul Rehman Makki — both designated global terrorists by the United Nations. The United States Treasury designates Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) as a terrorist organization and has specifically identified Amir Hamza as a terrorist, advocating for international sanctions to be imposed against him. According to the US Department of the Treasury, Hamza, a member of LeT central advisory committee, was actively involved in maintaining the terrorist outfit’s relationships with other organisations under the direction of LeT emir Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. Hamza, as of 2010, held a position as an officer and member of a LeT university trust headed by Saeed. During the mid-2010, Hamza, reportedly, produced propaganda for LeT. Additionally, Hamza was one of three LeT leaders involved …

Operation Sindoor Is “Not Over”, Pakistan Must Hand Over Terrorist Hafiz Saeed: Indian Envoy JP Singh

Operation Sindoor Is “Not Over”, Pakistan Must Hand Over Terrorist Hafiz Saeed: Indian Envoy JP Singh

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Jerusalem: Calling upon to form an international coalition against terrorism, India’s Ambassador to Israel JP Singh, has stressed that India’s Operation Sindoor against Pakistan is “paused” and “not over”, demanding that Islamabad should handover key terrorists Hafiz Saeed, Sajid Mir and Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi just like US did with one of the masterminds of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, Tahawwur Hussain Rana. Narrating the incidents leading up to India’s offensive, Mr Singh in an interview with Israeli TV channel i24 on Monday said that the operation was initially against terror groups in Pakistan. “The terrorists killed people based on their religion. They asked people their religion before killing them and 26 innocent lives were lost”, the Indian ambassador said citing the Pahalgam attack of April 22. “India’s operation was against terror groups and their infrastructure to which Pakistan responded by attacking India’s military installations”, he emphasised. Asked if the ceasefire is holding and if it is the ‘end of the matter’ for India, Mr Singh responded by saying that “the ceasefire is still holding on but …

Hafiz Saeed Masood Azhar linked Pakistan terror camps attacked by Indian armed forces Video operation sindoor pahalgam

Hafiz Saeed Masood Azhar linked Pakistan terror camps attacked by Indian armed forces Video operation sindoor pahalgam

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Operation Sindoor: All three branches of the Indian military, the Army, Air Force, and Navy, participated in this coordinated mission. This was the first such joint operation since the 1971 Indo-Pak war, making it historically relevant. New Delhi: In a strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on Wednesday(May 7), striking major terror bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The move comes after 26 people, most of them tourists, were killed in a deadly terrorist attack in Baisaran valley of J-K on April 22. The Indian armed forces today targeted several terror camps of Hafiz Saeed and Masood Azhar in large numbers.  One of the most significant targets was Muridke, a town in Pakistan’s Punjab province, located around 40 kilometres from Lahore. Muridke is known as a major centre for terror activities and houses the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the group believed to be behind the Pahalgam attack. LeT is led by Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of several past attacks on India. The LeT campus …

Pakistani actors Farhan Saeed, Sabeena Farooq call Indian media ‘agitator’ for ‘spreading hate’ after Pahalgam attack

Pakistani actors Farhan Saeed, Sabeena Farooq call Indian media ‘agitator’ for ‘spreading hate’ after Pahalgam attack

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The Pahalgam terror attack, which took the lives of 26 civilians, shook the country to its core. The brutal incident was condemned not only by Bollywood celebrities but also by Pakistani actors. Now, popular Pakistani actors Farhan Saeed and Sabeena Farooq have accused the Indian media of ‘spreading hate’. (Also Read: Fawad Khan, Hania Aamir and Mawra Hocane condemn Pahalgam terror attack: ‘Tragedy anywhere is a tragedy for all of us’) Pakistani actors criticise Indian media’s coverage of Pahalgam terror attack. Farhan Saeed criticises Indian media On Friday, Farhan took to social media and penned a note about the Indian media’s coverage of the Pahalgam attack. He wrote, “As much as it’s sad what happened in #pahalgam, it’s cringe-worthy to see Indian media, the most irresponsible and the agitator! Not the first time and I am sure not the last, it’ll keep getting worse. For their TRPs they will say anything and if God forbid anything happens between these two countries, they’ll be the first ones to run and the people of both countries will …

Yasin Malik tells Supreme Court I am political leader not terrorist 7 PMs engaged with me cbi probe hafiz saeed photo

Yasin Malik tells Supreme Court I am political leader not terrorist 7 PMs engaged with me cbi probe hafiz saeed photo

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Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front chief Yasin Malik said he was replying to the CBI’s argument that he could not be physically produced before the Jammu Court as he was a dreaded terrorist. Yasin Malik, jailed Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief, on Friday (April 4) said in the Supreme Court of India that he was a ‘political leader’ and not a ‘terrorist’ and claimed that seven Prime Ministers had engaged in a dialogue with him in the past. Appearing via video-conferencing before a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, Yasin Malik referred to the submission of Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), that there were photos of him alongside terrorist Hafiz Saeed and it was covered by all national and regional dailies and television channels. “This statement has created a public narrative against me. The union government has not listed my organisation as a terrorist organisation under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). It is pertinent to note that post a unilateral ceasefire in 1994, I was not …

LeT financer Abdul Rehman, close aide of terrorist Hafiz Saeed, killed in Pakistan’s Karachi | Watch Video

LeT financer Abdul Rehman, close aide of terrorist Hafiz Saeed, killed in Pakistan’s Karachi | Watch Video

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As per reports, Rehman was a prominent financier for the Lashkar-e-Taiba. His primary responsibility was to gather financial support for the group, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries. On the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) financer and a close aide of terrorist Hafiz Saeed was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Pakistan’s Karachi. The deceased has been identified as Abdul Rehman. According to reports, the attack occurred when two assailants arrived on a bike and opened fire on Rehman, who was standing in a shop. The chilling act was captured on video, showing the attackers shooting Rehman before escaping the scene in broad daylight. The visuals of the incident has also gone viral on social media.  As per reports, Rehman was a prominent financier for the Lashkar-e-Taiba. His primary responsibility was to gather financial support for the group, which has been designated as a terrorist organisation by several countries due to its involvement in various attacks across Pakistan and India. WATCH THE VIDEO OF INCIDENT HERE: Rehman had reportedly …

“Everyone Is Busy Pulling Him Down” Saeed Ajmal Slams PCB Over Dropping Babar Azam, Rizwan From T20 Squad

“Everyone Is Busy Pulling Him Down” Saeed Ajmal Slams PCB Over Dropping Babar Azam, Rizwan From T20 Squad

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Former spinner Saeed Ajmal has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for the harsh treatment of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after being dropped from the T20I squad for Pakistan tour of New Zealand. Ajmal cited the example of the support Virat Kohli received from Indian selectors during his slump and accused Pakistan cricket of treatment over Babar Azam. Ajmal stated that Pakistan Cricket would struggle to flourish if it continued to pull down its ‘only star’ Babar Azam. The off-spinners urged former Pakistan cricketers to refrain negativity surrounding their top players. Babar has endured a rough patches since the 2023 ODI World Cup in India, where he managed 320 runs in nine matches. He also struggled deepened in the 2024 T20 World Cup, where Pakistan under Babar Azam’s captaincy, crashed out in the group stage. Virat Kohli and Babar Azam (image: X) After stepping down as captain following the ODI World Cup debacle, Babar was reinstated as skipper just before the T20 World Cup. However, in the USA and the West Indies, he scored …