DUBAI: Several glitzy celebrities descended on the World Trade Centre for the Filmfare Middle East Achievers Night 2022 (FFME 2022), which took place on Saturday. They sang, chatted with actors from across the border, and accepted awards during speeches that were both uplifting and motivating.
Aside from receiving awards, Pakistani actors Sajal Aly, Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa all spoke on stage about their love for their families and fraternity. Particularly Sajal showed her affection for Jahnvi Kapoor and other Indian celebrities who were present at the occasion.
In the days leading up to the award presentation, Jahnvi was seen giving Sajal a heartfelt hug. I’m meeting Sajal after a very long time, and I’m really glad to be here. Thank you for this great evening, Jahnvi said in her speech receiving the prize. While expressing her love for India, Sajal also mentions Jahnvi in her award acceptance speech. The Bollywood Youth Icon Award was given to Janhvi.
Sajal praised “Sir Humayun Saeed” for supporting her and providing her the chance to try acting after receiving the Most Popular Face of Pakistani Cinema award.
Other than Pakistan, the Mom star was asked what other city she would be prepared to go to “Why can’t it take place in India? However, events like this one put individuals like Jahnvi, Ranveer, and Govinda Sir is here. We now have the chance to socialise with individuals who may be far from our home nation but are extremely dear to our hearts.”
After the ceremony, Sajal posted a picture of herself and Ranveer Singh on her Instagram. Ufff, Ranveer!” she said as the caption. Superstar of the Decade Award went to Ranveer. Fahad Mustafa was seen hugging Ranveer as the two got close.
The Promising Star of Pakistan award was given to Fahad. Fahad said that Govinda was the reason he began acting in his remarks during the award ceremony. Fahad spoke to the renowned Bollywood actor and said, “We are admirers of you, sir. And because of you, I started performing. Aur hame Pakistan me ese lagta tha keh jo acting karni he ap keh jesi krni he Sir, we are admirers of you. Phir Ranveer agaye. In Pakistan, we believe that actionsting should be performed in a similar manner to yours. Then Ranveer Singh arrived, and after that.. (laughs).”
He continued, “However, we are and always will be your biggest admirers, sir, in my opinion. The fact that I am seated on the same stage as you is a stroke of good fortune. Again, Govinda sir deserves a standing ovation for pulling off this unbelievable feat. I’m hoping that India and Pakistan can once more collaborate. We should see each other’s movies, I hope.” Also observed by Indian media outlets was Fahad running off the platform to touch Govinda’s feet.
On the other side, Humayun Saeed has named the Trendsetter of Pakistani Cinema. He added in his acceptance speech for the honour, “Good evening, Dubai. We are grateful for this honour. It’s a big thing that you’ve all put up with me for this long. I’ve been working for 25 years now. Since I have only had one wife for the past 25 years, it is your love as well as my wife’s love and prayers that have kept me going.”
Humayun was questioned why he made London Nahi Jaunga during a hilarious exchange with Bharti Singh. “Sir, I looked you up and found this video of yours. Why did you refuse to travel to London? You didn’t get a visa, or you didn’t get along with Rakhi “Bharti joked. “Punjab Nahi Jaungi was a film I had made. As it grew in popularity, I became greedy. So I made another film, London Nahi Jaunga “Humayun spoke up.
Bharti went on to express her desire to visit Pakistan someday in order to taste Pakistani food. She then requested that Humayun never say “London nahi jaunga” again. The crowd applauded Humayun’s response, “Men tou India bhi jaunga.”
Hamayun, who plays Dr Hasnat Khan in The Crown’s current season, also told Gulf News that he was thrilled to be in Dubai “It was honour to be a part of The Crown, and I am eager to take on new challenges. Art has no boundaries.
Others in attendance included Govinda, Nargis Fakhri, Shehnaaz Gill, Tejasswi Prakash, Manushi Chhillar, Vaani Kapoor, Sunny Leone, Hema Malini, Maniesh Paul, Rakhi Sawant, Tamannaah Bhatia, Kanika Kapoor, Sharvari Wagh, and Ayushmann Khurrana.
