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STAR BUZZ: In Balochi style
Recently, Iran celebrated its national day. It invited a troupe from its country which consisted of dancers and folk singers. The funny thing was that when guests entered the hotel where the celebration was taking place, they were bewildered to here songs similar to our Balochi tunes. Even the clothes were similar, shalwar and frock with a waistcoat and swarthy looks, unlike the fair Iranis. Many believed that the locals were performing and had to be convinced by
The Irani officials that the troupe had been specially flown in by the Consulate. And the reason for the similarities in looks and music was because they belonged to the area that borders Balochistan. An educating experience for most that evening. One also got to see Irani guest ladies enjoying the performance and meal in burqas that covered them from head to toe.—K.H
Hardly anonymous
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Naomi Campbell’s past is becoming an issue in her lawsuit against The Mirror of London. Campbell is facing off in London’s High Court with Mirror editor Piers Morgan over a photo of the tempestuous model leaving a narcotics anonymous meeting last year. She says the tab violated her privacy, but Morgan believes she is one of a group of celebs “who regularly invade their own privacy” when it suits their needs. “I think if you are going to voluntarily enter Hannibal Lecter’s cage, then eventually you are going to get nibbled on the back of the neck,” he warned. The paper’s lawyer, Desmond Browne, took a shot at Campbell’s credibility, noting her nude photos in Madonna’s Sex book and infamous temper issues. “I do not regret what I did for my job in the past,” she fired back, claiming the Mirror was far from sympathetic in covering her addiction. “I am not ashamed of it because I am in recovery.”—Rush and Molloy On top of things
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If you see Jawad Ahmad performing in almost every gathering, appearing on almost every channel, and being sold in thousands, it is not without hard slog and perseverance. Jawad is a recent phenomenon, a one-hit wonder that surfaced not too long ago and had it made on the strength of a single song O Kehndi Aay. To a Pakistani music buff, his uphill struggle, devotion and dedication spanning over a decade has been incredible and spells inspiration. After Shaan picked him to compose music for Moosa Khan, Jawad’s popularity sharply increased. However, he remains a self-effacing person while enjoying all the attention the media is bestowing upon him. Before that, some of his contemporaries were waging war against him in print. However, suddenly, all his accomplishments have silenced the wagging tongues. Atta boy, Jawad, but remember, it is not only lonely at the top; it is also very cold! And it is also very difficult to, not let it go to ones head. So beware.—J.D. Rock in the cradle
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Chris Rock may soon be matching Jerry Seinfeld baby joke for baby joke. He’s due to become a daddy. The comic’s rep confirms to us that that he and wife Malaak Compton are expecting. The couple, who wed in 1996, have been hoping to start a family for a while, say friends. Three years ago, their marriage hit a rough patch. They have clearly worked through it, though Malaak has had to get used to Chris going on and on about what a big mouth she has. We know he doesn’t mean it.—Rush and Molloy |
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