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Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Dev Anand and Nasir Hussain got drunk and fought with each other at Sadhna's engagement party,' recalls Aamir Khan: 'They were hitting each other'
Aamir Khan who has been in the industry for over three decades also has a deep know-how about the history of Indian cinema. His father Tahir Hussain was a well-known producer, director and his uncle Nasir Hussain has made movies like 'Caravan', 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', 'Dil Deke Dekho' among others. Thus, Aamir also has a lot of stories to share most times. In a recent interview, he recalled an incident where his uncle Nasir Hussain and Dev Anand got into a huge fight at Sadhna's engagement party. He said in an interview with Mashable India, "Nasir was very close to Vijay Anand and Nasir was also friends with Dev Anand. So Teesri Manzil was being made with Dev Anand originally. Dev was acting and Nasir was directing Teesri Manzil.' He shared that originally, Dev Anand was supposed to be a part of 'Teesri Manzil'. "Dev Sahab was acting, Nasir Sahab was directing Teesri Manzil. In the same year, he was making a film called Baharon Ke Sapne with Rajesh Khanna, who was a newcomer that time. Vijay Anand was directing that film," he said. At this party, Nasir heard Dev Anand complaining that he gave a small film like 'Baharon Ke Sapne' with a newcomer. But he himself is directing a big film like 'Teesri Manzil'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologist: Just Add 1 Drop Of This Household Item To Any Dark Spot And Wait 3 Minutes Undo So, they got into a fight after getting drunk at this party. 'Nasir saab said there is no such thing as a small or big film. They started fighting and were hitting each other,' Aamir recalled with a laugh and added that he later confirmed this story with Sadhna, who said, 'Haan haan, dono daru peeke jhagda kar rahe the (Yes, they were both drunk and fighting. )' Later, Nasir told Vijay Anand to direct 'Teesri Manzil' while he said he will make 'Baharon Ke Sapne'. Aamir added, "However, Nasir said, 'Dev nahi hoga film mein. He's out." So eventually, Shammi Kapoor came on board for 'Teesri Manzil'.
Indian Express
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Dev Anand and Nasir Hussain were hitting each other': Aamir Khan recalls drunken fight after which Dev was kicked out of Teesri Manzil
Shammi Kapoor-starrer 1966 film Teesri Manzil, which is remembered by ardent fans for the song 'Aajkal Tere Mere Pyaar Ke Charche', was a significant film in the actor's career. But, in a recent interview, actor Aamir Khan has revealed that Shammi wasn't supposed to be a part of the film. In fact, the film was supposed to star Dev Anand, and Aamir's uncle Nasir Hussain was supposed to direct it. But, after a physical altercation at actor Sadhna's engagement party, Nasir kicked Dev out of the film, hired his brother Vijay Anand to make the film and it turned out to be a huge hit. In a chat with Mashable India, Aamir recalled this anecdote that was shared with him by his uncle, filmmaker Nasir Hussain. He shared that Dev and Nasir got into a physical altercation after they got drunk at the engagement party of actor Sadhna. 'Nasir was very close to Vijay Anand and Nasir was also friends with Dev Anand,' he shared and added, 'So Teesri Manzil was being made with Dev Anand originally. Dev was acting and Nasir was directing Teesri Manzil.' ALSO READ | Karisma Kapoor's ex-husband Sunjay Kapur had net worth of Rs 10,300 crore, hired 'parenting coach' to be a better father to his 4 children Aamir shared that while Teesri Manzil was being made, Nasir was producing another film called Baharon Ke Sapne, which was being directed by Vijay Anand and starred Rajesh Khanna with Asha Parekh. At this time, Rajesh was a newcomer. At this party, Nasir overheard Dev talking about these two films. Dev described Teesri Manzil as a 'big film' and he also called Baharon Ke Sapne a 'small film.' This comparison really bothered Nasir, and so they started arguing. 'Nasir saab said there is no such thing as a small or big film. They started fighting and were hitting each other,' Aamir recalled with a laugh and added that he later confirmed this story with Sadhna, who said, 'Haan haan, dono daru peeke jhagda kar rahe the (Yes, they were both drunk and fighting.)' Nasir was quite upset with Dev over this so he decided to swap films with Vijay. Vijay then came on board for Teesr Manzil, and Nasir made Baharon Ke Sapne, but declared that Dev would no longer be a part of Teesri Manzil. Aamir recalled his words, 'Dev will not be a part of Teesri Manzil, he is out. Dev was out and Shammi Kapoor came in.' Nasir Hussain had started his career as a producer with Dev Anand-starrer Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai. He also wrote Dev Anand's Paying Guest and Munimji.
Zawya
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Conflict, Displacement and disease drive food insecurity and malnutrition to alarming level in parts of South Sudan
The population in two counties in South Sudan are at risk of famine in the coming months, as conflict in Upper Nile state escalates, destroying homes, disrupting livelihoods, and impeding the delivery of humanitarian aid. The latest update by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) shows a deterioration in food and nutrition conditions in areas of South Sudan hit by fighting in the last few months. In Upper Nile state, people in 11 of the 13 counties are now facing emergency levels of hunger. Of extreme concern are Nasir and Ulang counties in Upper Nile, where people are deemed to be at-risk of famine, in the worst-case scenario. These areas have faced intense clashes and aerial bombardments that began in March, leading to large scale displacement. Some 32,000 people are in Catastrophic (IPC Phase 5) hunger conditions in Upper Nile state, more than three times the previous projection. Other parts of the country that have been spared from the conflict have seen improvements, with food security classification shifting from emergency (IPC Phase 4) to crisis (IPC Phase 3) – linked in some areas to better crop production and in others to sustained humanitarian interventions. This highlights the positive impact stability can have on food security. Nonetheless, 7.7 million people (57 percent of the population) continue to face acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3+), and there have been persistent pockets of catastrophic hunger (IPC Phase 5) in South Sudan in recent years, with conflict as a core driver. The last time famine was confirmed in South Sudan was in 2017. 'South Sudan cannot afford to sink into conflict at this point in time. It will plunge already vulnerable communities into severe food insecurity, leading to widespread hunger as farmers will be prevented from working on their land,' said Meshack Malo, Country Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in South Sudan. 'Improvement from IPC Phase 4 to IPC Phase 3, in ten counties, is clear testament of the dividends of peace' Humanitarian access in the conflict-affected areas remains severely constrained, leaving vulnerable communities without vital support during the lean season, amid ongoing conflict and displacement. The report also found that 66 percent (1.04 million people) of Upper Nile state's population are now facing Crisis (IPC Phase 3), Emergency (IPC Phase 4), or Catastrophic (IPC Phase 5) levels of hunger. 'Once again, we are seeing the devastating impact conflict has on food security in South Sudan,' said Mary-Ellen McGroarty, Country Director and Representative for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in South Sudan. 'Conflict doesn't just destroy homes and livelihoods, it tears communities apart, cuts off access to markets, and sends food prices spiraling upward. Long-term peace is essential, but right now, it is critical our teams are able to access and safely distribute food to families caught in conflict in Upper Nile, to bring them back from the brink and prevent famine." Malnutrition is also surging among children and mothers amidst a cholera outbreak with three additional counties in Upper Nile and Unity states reaching the most critical levels of malnutrition classification. The number of children at risk of acute malnutrition across South Sudan has risen to 2.3 million, from 2.1 million earlier in the year – an already unprecedented number. 'These latest projections place a further 200,000 young children at high risk of malnutrition. The ongoing challenges with access in some of the most affected areas, as well as health and nutrition site closures reduce the chances of early intervention and treatment. In addition, the cholera outbreak has added to an already difficult situation, putting young lives in a precarious fight for survival,' said Noala Skinner, UNICEF's country representative in South Sudan. 'Now more than ever we need continuity and scale-up of services for prevention and treatment of malnutrition' she added. As conflict, displacement, and disease continue to converge, humanitarian agencies are warning that the time to act is passing quickly for thousands of families in Upper Nile who are on the brink of catastrophe. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of World Food Programme (WFP).
Wales Online
08-06-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Fraudster nurse who put babies at risk banned from the profession
Fraudster nurse who put babies at risk banned from the profession Tanya Nasir was jailed after lying about her qualifications Tanya Nasir outside court (Image: Wales News Service ) A woman who lied about her qualifications to get a job as a senior nurse at a hospital in Wales where newborn sick babies were being treated has been struck off the nursing register. Tanya Nasir's actions "put vulnerable patients at a real risk of significant harm, which could have had catastrophic consequences," the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) found. The former registered nurse, who was jailed for five years for fraud, was banned from the profession officially after her case went before a panel. Nasir, 45, was found guilty of nine charges including fraud and securing access to unauthorised computer material following a five-week trial at Cardiff Crown Court between June and July last year and was sentenced to five years in prisoning at hearing at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court in October. An NMC professional standards committee heard that the charges arose while Nasir was employed as a band seven ward manager registered nurse at the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend where she was "entrusted as a senior nurse with the responsibility for newborn babies at the neonatal unit". Sign up for our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here. Nasir applied for roles that she was not qualified for by using faked documents "which put patients at a serious risk of harm", the committee was told. Nasir's actions were described as "calculated and premeditated" and it was said when it was revealed she had taken steps to further her deception by creating documents to try and cover it up. Article continues below When her attempted cover-ups failed she was reported her to the police by her employer. During her court case the jury was told that an investigation by the NHS Local Counter-Fraud Authority revealed Nasir's deception began in 2010 when she failed to disclose a conviction while studying at Buckinghamshire New University in breach of the university's fitness to practise policy. She subsequently fabricated a letter claiming to be from Hertfordshire Probation Service which said she was under no obligation to disclose her convictions. The letter convinced the university to allow her to continue her studies. Between 2013 and 2015 the defendant was employed as a staff nurse assistant at Hillingdon Hospital in London and went on to work at Spire Bushey Hospital in Watford before returning to Hillingdon. Following her appointment as a band seven ward manager at the Princess of Wales Hospital it was discovered that information provided by Nasir on her application form, and two applications for Hillingdon, were false. In total the court heard the defendant received more than £200,000 in wages at the two hospitals including just short of £95,000 at the Bridgend hospital. In her application she claimed she had qualified as a nurse and became registered with the Nursing Midwifery Council in 2010. But officers confirmed with the university that she did not qualify until 2014. You can read the details of her court case here. Nasir, who did not attend the NMC fitness to practise hearing on May 23 and was not represented and did not engage with the process despite being asked, had shown no evidence of insight or remorse for her actions, said NMC representative Naa-Adjeley Barnor. Ms Barnor told the panel that Nasir had "a longstanding history of acting dishonestly" which suggested "deep-seated and harmful attitudinal concerns which are not easily remediable". She said Nasir was highly likely to repeat the behaviour with "a significant risk of repetition in this case". In its written findings, now published online, the committee said: "Nasir was practising in a senior nursing position whilst managing a neonatal ward. However she was clearly unqualified and as such unable to practise safely. "The panel was satisfied that Ms Nasir put vulnerable patients at a real risk of significant harm, which could have had catastrophic consequences. "Beyond her own actions the panel was of the view that Ms Nasir's actions would have likely deprived someone who was qualified from obtaining the role. "It considered that Ms Nasir took steps to cover up the fraud when she realised it was being discovered. The panel was of the view that Ms Nasir's actions had been sophisticated and planned, which demonstrate deep-seated attitudinal issues. In light of this the panel was of the view that Ms Nasir's conduct was not easily remediable. "There is evidence of harmful deep-seated attitudinal issues and the panel is not satisfied that Ms Nasir has insight nor that she does not pose a significant risk of repeating her behaviour. The conduct, as highlighted by the facts found proved, was a significant departure from the standards expected of a registered nurse." The panel struck Nasir off after finding the following allegations proved. That: On July 16, 2024, at Cardiff Crown Court she was convicted of fraud, possession of articles for use in frauds, using a false instrument with intent, securing unauthorised access to computer material with intent, and using a false instrument with intent. The panel judged that as a result of this the former nurse's fitness to practise was impaired. Article continues below NMC rules mean the striking-off order cannot take effect until the end of a 28-day appeal period. The panel therefore made an interim suspension order which will be replaced by the substantive striking-off order to begin 28 days after Nasir is sent the decision of the hearing in writing.
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Spy ring: Ex-Pak cop, a YouTuber, a key handler
New Delhi: Investigators probing the recent cases of espionage have identified a former sub-inspector of Pakistan Police as a key handler in the cross-border spy networks. The suspect, identified as Nasir, had been recruited by ISI a few years ago after which he voluntarily retired from service and turned a YouTuber. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Nasir and his female accomplice, Naushaba Shehzad aka Madam N, were specifically tasked by ISI to cultivate Indian influencers, sources said. The two had become a bridge between the ISI and Indian YouTubers. "After initial onboarding, Nasir would connect Indian YouTubers visiting Pakistan with high commission official Danish and others who would then assign them espionage tasks and invite them as guests to the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi," said an investigator. Danish was expelled from India in May, after travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra was arrested by Haryana Police. Nasir also figures in the interrogation of Jasbir Singh, another YouTuber who was arrested last week for allegedly passing on information on Indian forces' movement to ISI. Nasir is also a property dealer based out of Faisalabad and is fond of driving SUVs. "He has a lot of followers on YouTube and he advocates for visas to Indians yearning to meet family in Pakistan through his videos. However, that is his cover to camouflaging his spying activities," said a senior investigator. Nasir and Naushaba Shehzad, who runs a travel agency in Pakistan, facilitated visas for those who "cooperated". In lieu of visa and other facilities, including accommodation at five star hotels, the duo asked the influencers to shoot pro-Pakistan videos and upload them on YouTube to create a favourable narrative. TNN
