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Aftab Iqbal Exclusive Interview | Khabarhar | Haseeb Khan | Ganda Aandaa

Ganda Aandaa・49 minutes read

Aftab Iqbal Saheb discusses his popular show "Defeat" and its format, emphasizing the importance of originality in comedy and addressing various allegations while expressing admiration for talented actors. The speaker reflects on his career choices, including hosting, a potential column writing, and scriptwriting career, as well as discussing his upcoming romantic comedy film project and experiences in the UAE, expressing gratitude for learning opportunities and missing former colleagues.

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Aftab Iqbal Saheb's show "Defeat" maintained its original format due to its enduring popularity, allowing for creative rejuvenation and increased viewership during a year of rest.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb emphasizes the importance of originality in comedy writing, dismisses claims of excessive focus on appearance, and addresses serious societal issues like corruption, highlighting his admiration for talented actors and actresses like Zeba, Firdaus, and Sohail Ahmed.

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Summary

00:00

Aftab Iqbal Saheb: Comedy, Creativity, and Critique

Haseeb Khan Al Maaroof Ganda Anda introduces his mentor, Mr. Aftab Iqbal Saheb, in a virtual podcast.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb discusses his show "Defeat" and its unchanged format due to its popularity.
A year of rest allowed for creative rejuvenation and viewership growth for the show.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb explains the selection of Sohail Ahmed over other actors for his programs.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb dismisses claims of being excessively concerned with beauty and shares his admiration for talented actors.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb emphasizes the importance of looks in certain contexts and gives examples of actors who don't rely on appearance.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb praises Zeba and Firdaus as his favorite actresses in Pakistani cinema.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb addresses accusations of recycling jokes in his comedy writing and emphasizes the importance of originality.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb responds to allegations regarding a mimicry artist, Shafat Ali, and denies any wrongdoing.
Aftab Iqbal Saheb discusses the importance of addressing serious issues like corruption and governance in society.

14:27

Speaker's Struggles with Reputation and Relationships

The speaker is under pressure due to his parents' concerns about Aftab Iqbal.
A room with glass doors at the Express News Lahore office is mentioned as a place where no one can be sued.
The speaker discusses commitments made to him and the need to answer to Sultan Lakhani Saheb.
A conversation with the speaker's mother about Aftab Iqbal's bad vibes is recounted.
The speaker reflects on attending parties and the dynamics of invitations.
The speaker addresses allegations made against him, including being imprisoned and having issues with anger and pride.
The speaker talks about his relationship with Ahmed Ali Bhatt and his admiration for the young talent.
The speaker mentions his respect for Noor Jahan and Malka Tarannum.
The speaker discusses his involvement in a community and his lack of knowledge about certain aspects.
The speaker clarifies his stance on interviews and digital domains, emphasizing his lack of direct involvement.

28:29

"Respect Sohail Ahmed, Avoid Anger and Jealousy"

A warning was issued regarding any disrespect towards Sohail Ahmed, with a threat of anger and documentary evidence.
Expectation of Sohail Ahmed's potential anger towards the situation was mentioned.
Encouragement to advise those causing trouble to refrain from such actions, even if the advice was not heeded.
Jealousy was discussed as a form of challenging Allah's world, with happiness found in such challenges.
Recommendations were made to engage in positive activities, seek forgiveness, and cultivate good intentions.
Mention of talented individuals involved in smuggling, including Hazrat Saheb and an old colleague.
A discussion on admiration for a journalist, Farooq Sohail Goindi, and the impact of his praise.
Creation of dummies of notable figures, including Zafar Iqbal, and the positive reception of the dummies.
Relationships with various individuals, including classmates and notable personalities like Khwaja Saad Rafiq and Mian Shahbaz Sharif.
The narrator's contentment with his career choices, including avoiding becoming a poet and focusing on his strengths.

41:29

Impact of Hosting on Career and Projects

The speaker discusses the importance of hosting and its impact on his career, expressing indifference towards other aspects of his profession.
He mentions his potential career as a columnist and scriptwriter if he had not pursued hosting.
The speaker talks about his upcoming film project and expresses hope for its success.
He describes the movie he is working on as a romantic comedy with elements of adventure and sensation, part of a trilogy.
The speaker addresses questions about his work ethic, denying claims of excessive preparation time for his shows.
He explains his reasons for occasionally arriving late on set, attributing it to his various roles and responsibilities.
The speaker discusses the success of a popular television show and praises the lead performer for his character rather than talent.
He criticizes the lack of planning in certain projects and emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation.
The speaker reflects on his experiences in the UAE and expresses gratitude for the learning opportunities.
He mentions missing former colleagues from his show, particularly highlighting Babbu Rana and Nayab Faza as standout performers.

55:24

"Remembering Ejaz Saheb: Music, Emotions, Gratitude"

Ejaz Saheb, a renowned sitar player, is remembered fondly for his greatness and talent. Munir Niazi's couplet about a traveler covered in dust resonates deeply, evoking emotions akin to the fragrance of a flower. The mention of a clip from the studio, featuring a beautiful stranger playing the guitar, leads to a request for a bonfire performance. The interaction ends with gratitude for the interview and blessings exchanged.

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