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Abdullah Ejaz, one of Pakistan’s well-known former male models and actors, has opened up about the difficult circumstances that forced him to step away from modelling. The former model, who once dominated the fashion industry, revealed that severe sciatica pain had a major impact on his career and eventually led him to pursue a different professional path. Abdullah Ejaz rose to prominence as one of Pakistan’s leading male models and received a Lux Style Award in 2006 in recognition of his work. After establishing himself in the modelling world, he successfully transitioned into acting and became part of several popular television projects. Over the years, Abdullah appeared in dramas and shows including Piya Mann Bhaye, Nail Polish, Tera Mera Rishta, Silsilay, and Hum Sab Umeed Se Hain. He later introduced himself to a new generation of viewers through his appearance in Tamasha Season 3, where audiences got the opportunity to see more of his personality beyond his earlier modelling and acting career. Abdullah is now working as a commercial director. He is also married to his university fellow from business school, Rabia, and the couple has two children. During a recent appearance on Wasim Shah’s talk show Zabardast with Wasi Shah, Abdullah spoke candidly about the health struggle that changed the direction of his career. Reflecting on the difficult period, he explained that he began experiencing severe sciatica around one and a half years ago. According to Abdullah, the pain became so intense that even sitting was extremely difficult for him. His condition eventually affected even the most basic aspects of his daily routine. Abdullah recalled that his back pain was so severe that he sometimes had to eat while lying down. He described the period as extremely challenging, not only for himself but also for his family, particularly his wife, who stood by him throughout the ordeal. The former model admitted that he still does not know exactly what caused the problem. However, he speculated that years of intense training and overtraining may have contributed to it. He said the pain appeared suddenly but continued for a prolonged period, making the experience particularly difficult. While discussing his wife’s role during that challenging time, Abdullah praised Rabia for the strength and support she showed. He described her as an “iron lady” and said her army background had made her exceptionally strong and resilient. Abdullah’s revelation gives fans a glimpse into the personal struggle behind his decision to move away from modelling. Although his career has taken a different direction, he continues to remain connected to the entertainment industry through commercial direction. His journey from a celebrated model to an actor and now a commercial director reflects the different phases of his career, while his recent candid revelation highlights the personal challenges that can sometimes remain hidden behind a successful public image.

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently found himself at the centre of online attention after a casual dinner outing with filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and a group of friends. While the gathering brought together two well-known names from the Indian film industry, it was Kashyap’s unusual T-shirt that quickly became the main talking point on social media. Kashyap shared several pictures from the dinner on social media, giving fans a glimpse of the gathering. Alongside the photographs, he joked that although it was supposed to be a family dinner, his T-shirt ended up attracting more attention than anything else. The red T-shirt featured the words “dimagi nakal” prominently, followed by the phrase “been into this since my school days”. The unusual wording immediately caught the attention of social media users, particularly because it appeared to be a playful reference to the phrase “dimagi naxals”, which has recently featured in political discussions in India. Kashyap’s humorous choice of clothing quickly prompted a variety of reactions. Some users appreciated the filmmaker’s sense of humour and found the design amusing, while others were impressed enough to suggest that the T-shirt should be made available as merchandise. One social media user expressed admiration for the design and proudly referred to themselves as a “dimagi nakal”. Another directly encouraged Kashyap to consider launching merchandise featuring the slogan. Beyond the T-shirt, the dinner pictures also generated excitement because of Kashyap’s meeting with Imtiaz Ali. Fans were delighted to see the two acclaimed filmmakers together and filled the comments section with reactions to their reunion. The reference behind the T-shirt gained additional significance because the phrase “dimagi naxal” had recently become part of a political conversation following remarks made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Independence Day speech. The comment prompted reactions and debate across political and social circles. Meanwhile, Kashyap remains busy with several projects across the Indian film industry. He has been involved in directing, producing and acting in a number of films. His recent directorial work includes Nishaanchi, while he has also been associated with projects such as Bad Girl, Bandar and the Kannada film Vaghachipani. As an actor, Kashyap is also set to appear in the Telugu film Dacoit: A Love Story. Known for his distinctive filmmaking style and outspoken personality, he frequently attracts attention both for his creative work and his candid presence on social media.