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Sania Mirza bids adieu to tennis in an emotional message

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Indian Tennis star Sania Mirza Friday uploaded a tear-jerking “life update” on Instagram. The star who frequently updates her social media account in a bid to stay in touch with her fans has uploaded a post that has many in tears.

Taking to the popular photograph and video sharing platform. the 36-year-old expressed her feelings regarding her retirement in a long heartfelt note.

Earlier this month, Sania announced her retirement plans.

She had announced that she would call time on her career after next month’s Dubai Tennis Championships after her 2022.

In the note, she detailed her journey in tennis and thanked her family and fans for their support throughout her career, and said that she was set to start a new chapter of her life and devote more time to her son.

“Thirty years ago,” the Indian tennis star begins in her message, “a six-year-old girl from Nasr School in Hyderabad, walked onto a tennis court at Nizam Club with her young mom and fought the coach to let her learn how to play tennis as he thought that she was too little [to play tennis]”.

She then described how having started to practice at the tender age of six, she had “dared to dream” of representing her country in a Grand Slam someday.

The star wrote, “[looking back], not only did I get to play well over half a century of Grand Slam tournaments but I was fortunate enough to win a bunch of them, too, with God’s grace”.

Stating that she felt very emotional even as she wrote the message, Sania said winning medals for her country had been her “biggest honour” and was a humbling experience.

She then thanked her family and her fans, along with her entire team, for their constant and endless support, and wrote: “It’s all of you, who have helped me through the toughest phases of my life and helped this little girl from Hyderabad to not only dare to dream but to achieve those dreams, as well. So thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

“[Tennis] is all I’ve known throughout my life,” the star wrote as she recounted the extent and expanse of her Tennis career.

“It’s been 20 years of being a professional athlete and 30 years of being a tennis player,” she stated.

Commenting on her decision to retire in 2023, Sania said: “My Grand Slam journey started with the Australian Open back in 2005. So, it goes without saying that this would be the most perfect Grand Slam to end my career with.”

The Australian Open this year is set to start on January 16. Sania played her first Grand Slam in the Australian open 18 years ago. After playing in this Grand Slam, she plans to play in the Dubai Open in February.

However, moved as she may feel, Sania wrote that her two most prominent feelings at the time of her retirement were “gratitude and pride”.

“I take pride in everything I have been able to achieve over the last 20 years of my professional career and I am so grateful for the memories that I have been able to create,” she said.

After the moving and emotional trip down memory lane, Sania concluded her message on a hopeful note, saying that she did not see the retirement as an “end”.

“In fact, [it is] a beginning of many different memories to be created, dreams to be achieved and new goals to be set. My son needs me more than ever now and I can’t wait to live a slightly quieter and calmer life while giving him more of my time than I have been able to give so far”.

With this heartfelt conclusion, the tennis star signed off, leaving her fans feeling very emotional, and comments flooded her post with fans wishing her well and sharing their thoughts on how she had been an inspiration in their lives.

It should be noted that Sania played her last match at Wimbledon in July 2022. At the time she had shared an emotional farewell to Wimbledon via Twitter. 

She was initially set to retire from professional Tennis last year after playing in the US Open. However, she had to pull back due to an injury and her plans were postponed to 2023.

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The wait is ended! Sheheryar Munawar discloses the date of his marriage.

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Actor and producer Sheheryar Munawar of Pakistan has confirmed the long-awaited news of his impending marriage. He said in a recent interview that he will marry before the end of this month.

After months of circulating on social media, the revelation was formally verified during a YouTube presentation.

Munawar responded, “I am getting married at the end of December, and my bride is not from the showbiz industry,” when questioned about his preparations for marriage. With pleasure and thankfulness, he begged, “Please do pray for us.”

There have been many rumors about his relationship with Maheen Siddiqui, a rising actress in Pakistan’s entertainment sector, even though the name of his wife has not been formally revealed.

Siddiqui famously shared a passionate message for Munawar on his 36th birthday in August, calling him her “jaan,” which further stoked rumors about their connection. The two had been connected in media reports for a while.

Fans have been quick to offer their well wishes for the couple, even though Sheheryar Munawar has mostly kept his personal life private. The actor has already expressed his admiration for Siddiqui in public.

The actor has received considerable praise for his performances and is well-known for his celebrated parts in dramas like Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Pehli Si Mohabbat, and Aye Ishq e Junoon.

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Mahira Khan captivates the internet with a red saree.

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A-lister Mahira Khan once again captivates her followers with her exquisite beauty in a crimson saree, receiving abundant praise and admiration.

Mahira Khan epitomizes elegance and skill. She consistently captivates audiences both in her performances and in her personal life. Renowned for her exceptional performances in popular dramas and films, including her Bollywood debut in Raees with Shah Rukh Khan, Mahira has established a distinct presence in the entertainment business.

In addition to her professional endeavors, the actress is renowned for her excellent sense of style.

The actress captivated her followers with a striking appearance, posting a video of herself on Instagram in an exquisite red saree.

Accompanied by gajra-adorned hair and traditional green bangles, her modest yet sophisticated appearance once again captivated onlookers.

Nonetheless, it was not solely her appearance that garnered attention. Her clever caption, embodying her unabashed confidence, also attracted attention.

She stated, “I wore this sari for two consecutive nights.” My friends refer to it as ‘guts.’ I refer to it as ‘who cares.’

Fans inundated the post with admiration, with one remarking, “Is she a vampire?” “She has not aged since 2011,” while another remarked, “You appear beautiful in all circumstances.”

Another admirer screamed, “How can someone be so beautiful?” What accounts for such beauty?

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Hina Tariq talks about how she got into showbiz

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Hina Tariq, a rising star in showbiz, talked candidly about her road to eventually star in plays during her recent appearance on “Good Morning Pakistan” to discuss her new serial.

In a rather open admission, Tariq said, “It just happened.” There isn’t any backstory.

She continued, “I’ve always wanted to watch myself on screen and to know if people would like to see me or not.”

Acting in dramas has always been my dream. But earlier, I was preoccupied with my schoolwork. “I moved from Lahore to Karachi to start working in dramas here so soon after finishing my studies,” the celebrity continued, adding that she began with advertisements before receiving offers for dramas after being approached through her Instagram handle.

“No, I’m the first one,” Tariq insisted when asked if she had any family members in the entertainment industry. Although it took me about a year to win my family’s approval, they are now all incredibly supportive and delighted.

Notably, Hina Tariq co-stars in the upcoming television series “Bharam” alongside Omer Shahzad and Rabya Kulsoom. Zainab Raza Afzal Khan, Muhammad Ahmed, Salma Hassan, Babar Ali, Arjuman Rahim and Zarafshan Aamir and Ahsan are also part of the title’s supporting cast.

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