Komal Meer is a young actress and model. She started her career with Miss Veet Pakistan and she later transitioned into acting. She has starred in several dramas and she is slowly making her way in the drama world. She is also friends with all the top stars and we often see her at different events. The starlet was seen some time back at Yashma Gill’s sister’s wedding and she looked beautiful. This is how she looked:
Komal Meer has now debuted a new look which is being dubbed as a slight weight gain. She shared pictures and videos which went viral on social media. She looks different and her face looks a bit fuller after the “weight gain”. She is still looking beautiful and this is her new look. Here are some before and after pictures of the starlet:
The Internet as usual has a lot to say about Komal’s sudden change in look. Many people think that it is not weight gain but fillers. They are comparing her to different people including Javeria Abbasi and Aishwarya Rai. Many think this weight gain is not natural but plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures. Fans have seen her at events in the past month or so and believe that such a huge change in weight is not possible in such a short period of time. This is what they had to say:
It is not easy to find friends who are true to you in the showbiz industry. Most of the people belonging to the world of glitz and glamour very often say that because of the aggressive competition in the industry people do not stay friends for very long. There are however some celebrities who have very successfully carried out their friendships despite all the hardships that one might face when they are in the limelight.
It makes their fans and followers happy to see these stars getting along so well. Many of these friends vacation together because holidays are more fun with friends. Some have also chosen to work together many times because sometimes it is good to stick together in the showbiz industry for other reasons too.
There are quite a few Pakistani celebrities who have kept their friendships intact for so many years and then there are others who are so close that they call each other ‘friends like family’ really often. There are also those Pakistani celebrities who have friends outside the celebrity circle but they never formed lasting friendships with their co-stars. Some of the celebrities also believe that talking too often about their friendships openly is not something they are fond of therefore although these celebrities are not seen sharing details about their friendships in interviews,
close scrutiny of their social media accounts and important milestones shows who their close friends are.
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Sajal Ali and Zara Noor Abbas
These two divas have known each other for more than a decade. They have literally grown up together and now their friendship is so special that both of them have some role or the other to play in the biggest decision of each other’s lives. Zara Noor Abbas calls Sajal ‘chota don’ because of her energy. She also shared in an interview that she considers Sajal Ali an institution of acting and she has learned a lot from her. This is the kind of friendship which we rarely witness in the industry, it is heart-warming and really special.
Asim Azhar, Yasir Hussain and Asad Siddiqui
These 3 celebrities are the closest friends. In a recent interview, Asim Azhar shared that if he ever needed Yasir and Asad, he is really sure that they will be there for him no matter what it takes. This is another example of the kind of friendship which is both rare and also one which should be treasured.
Saboor Ali and Sadia Ghaffar
Saboor Ali was seen showering her best friend Sadia Ghaffar with so much love on her wedding day. It was plain to see that these two actresses are more than just co-actors. They share a special friendship. Their friendship has strengthened with time and now they are best friends.
Minal Khan and Kinza Hashmi
Minal and Kinza both have a lot of fan following. Although they are quite active on social media, they like to keep their friendships private. Minal and Kinza however have been seen more than once spending quality time with each other. Even in Eid this year under lockdown, they made sure they got together. That goes to show that they are like family to each other.
Maya Ali and Wahaj Ali
Maya and Wahaj are friends like family. Wahaj is always there at Maya Ali’s family functions and in lockdown, he is seriously missing spending time with his best friend. They are so close that some even think that they are related. Every time they are together, they have the best time.
Mahira Khan and Asim Raza
Mahira Khan and director/producer Asim Raza have worked together more than once. Every time they join hands for any project at all, it is a sure hit. The love these two friends share is something out of the ordinary. They keep on posting the most heartfelt messages for each other on Instagram. Everyone who follows them on social media would know just how close they are.
Ayesha Omar and Azfar Rehman
Ayesha and Azfar have also been friends for more than a decade. They absolutely love each other and have gone through the good and bad times together. They have also worked together on several projects. Azfar loves Ayesha’s sense of style and would give her all the love in the world. When Ayesha had the horrific road accident a few years back, Azfar was with her. He supported her a lot through this tough time.
Alizeh Shah and Noaman Sami
Alizeh Shah and Noaman Sami are not close friends with anyone else in the industry except for each other. They are continuously posting pictures with each other and referring to each other as best friends. Although many people have speculated than they are more than just friends but their social media posts clearly suggested that the friendship they share comes before everything else.
Iqrar-ul-Hassan and Waseem Badami
As far as meaningful friendships are concerned, Iqrar and Waseem’s friendship exceeds all others. Both of them started their career almost at the same time and once they started working together their bond got stronger with time. Together they have done so much for other people.
Maria Wasti and Ayesha Omar
Maria Wasti and Ayesha Omar have also been besties for many years. They even go on vacations together because they enjoy each other’s company. Their bond is unbreakable and when they are together, they have the best time.
Maya Ali and Osman Khalid Butt
Maya Ali and Osman Khalid Butt‘s friendship has gone stronger over the years. Maya Ali still believes that even though she has made a lot of friends, no one can compete with the kind of friendship she shares with Osman Khalid Butt. Osman and Maya are another popular on-screen couple who owe their popularity partially to the friendship they have in real life. The way they shower each other with love and continue to support each other is the perfect reflection of the kind of friendship every person needs in their lives. Although because of their busy schedules, these two celebrities do not meet very often whenever they meet it’s like they were never apart.
Nauman Ijaz and Kashif Nisar
Nauman Ijaz has been associated with the showbiz industry for the longest time now. Apart from being an iconic performer, he is also someone who made a lot of friends in the entertainment industry. Lately, however, Nauman Ijaz has filtered out those friendships but there is one friend from his celebrity circle, who is closer to him than others. That one friend is not an actor but it is director Kashif Nisar with whom Nauman Ijaz has worked in many dramas. In a recent interview, Nauman Ijaz said that Kashif Nisar wasn’t just his best friend but he was his soul-mate. Their friendship is definitely one which makes them the perfect team both on and off-screen.
Saba Qamar and Kiran Haq
Saba Qamar and Kiran Haq have been best friends for many years now. Kiran Haq in particular keeps on showering Saba with a lot of love on social media. These two also love going on holiday together. They have the kind of friendship which is really hard to find especially in the showbiz industry. Saba and Kiran post the most heart-warming pictures with each other.
Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar
Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar’s on-screen chemistry in drama serial Anaa won them an unprecedented fan following. This was the first time that both these actors were seen on the small screen and it was one of those rare occasions when a new on-screen couple got so much love. Usman Mukhtar was also seen as one of the few guests on Naimal Khawar’s nikkah ceremony. Recently he revealed that Naimal Khawar was his friend for the longest time and not only that he also said that she was like a sister to him. The way he wished Naimal Khawar and Hamza Ali Abbasi on their nikkah also showed just how close these two celebrities were. No wonder they share such sizzling on-screen chemistry, being such good friends in real life must help!
Shahzad Raza and Mehreen Syed
Mehreen Syed truly is lucky when it comes to friendships because she doesn’t just have one but two super talented friends from the fashion industry. Shahzad Raza is one of the most gifted individuals who has worked hard to make a big place for himself in the fashion industry. Mehreen Syed considers Shahzad Raza “a pure and genuine person” and she says that she is lucky to have “such an amazing brilliant close friend”.
Mahira Khan and Feeha Jamshed
Mahira Khan and leading designer Feeha Jamshed were friends even before they ever dreamed of making it big in their respective fields. Their friendship has not only remained intact over the years but has also grown stronger than before. Mahira Khan is often seen wearing dresses designed by her best friend but she also makes it clear that she wears what Feeha designs because she likes these dresses a lot. Feeha too is always defending her best friend and has never stayed quiet whenever Mahira Khan was in the middle of a controversy.
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Bilal Lashari
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Bilal Lashari are both exceptionally talented. They are also one of those very few celebrities who do not only work together but are really close to each other as well. These two are often seen spending quality time together, they share the same political ideology as well. Bilal Lashari was one of those very few celebrity friends who were invited to Hamza Ali Abbasi’s nikkah ceremony. He was also one of the witnesses at such an important moment in Hamza’s life.
Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar
Hania Aamir and Asim Azhar’s friendship is relatively new but they are each other’s biggest support. They make each other laugh and have been there for each other ever since they became friends. These two besties also love traveling together because they enjoy each other’s company. Asim Azhar in a recent interview revealed that he found Hania Aamir’s positive personality really appealing. We don’t know whether there is something more between them but one thing is for sure, they two are the best of friends!
Ali Rehman and Hareem Farooq
Ali Rehman and Hareem Farooq have worked together in multiple projects therefore it does not come as a surprise at all that these two stars have formed such a special bond with each other. Both of them have a wonderful sense of humor and they enjoy every minute of the time they spend together. They are also one of those celebrity friends who also make a great team together.
Osman Khalid Butt and Mariyam Nafees
The Diyar-e-Dil siblings are actually really good friends in real life. Osman Khalid Butt and Mariyam Nafees are best buddies who fool around and have fun every time they get together. They are often seen hanging out together, both of them love dancing too. They are not just the best friends but also make a perfect team when it comes to dancing on functions.
Faysal Qureshi and Aijaz Aslam
Faysal Qureshi and Aijaz Aslam have also worked in many projects together but did you know that these two celebrities are really good friends in real life for the longest time now. In an interview, Aijaz Aslam revealed that very often they work together because they make the perfect team. They also spend plenty of quality time together even though they don’t talk about their friendship often on screen but that does not mean they are no longer best friends.
Sanam Chaudhry and Noor Hassan
The Meer Abroo co-stars Sanam Chaudhry and Noor Hassan have worked together on several projects including a film. The reason why these two are often seen working together is that apart from being great colleagues, they are also best friends. There is never a dull moment when these two fun people get together.
Faisal Kapadia and Bilal Maqsood
Best friends and successful band members, these two have been best friends for as long as we can remember! This friendship has definitely stood the test of times. Both of them have known each other since they were teenagers and their friendship has only strengthened with time.
Sarmad Khoosat and Nadia Afghan
These two beautiful individuals have also been best friends for decades now. Their chemistry is amazing! Nadia Khan worked together in Shashlick years back and since then their friendship has always been exemplary.
Yashma Gill and Hamza Malik
Yashma Gill and Hamza Malik are celebrity friends who always support each other. When there were rumors that these two might be more than just friends, Yashma stopped posting pictures with Hamza. Her support for him before that made it quite obvious that they are best friends.
Mehreen Syed and HSY
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin and Mehreen Syed do not just work together but they also share a friendship which in Mehreen Syed’s own word is ‘deep and meaningful’. These two extremely talented individuals are best friends which is why they are constantly seen supporting each other. HSY is like a brother to Mehreen Syed and he is also someone she looks up to because he is such a creative individual.
Momina Mustehsan and Uzair Jaswal
Momina Mustehsan and Uzair Jaswal too are really close friends who make the most of their time together. Momina has a special nick for Uzair Jaswal, she calls him Ozz Ball and Uzair calls her Mo. Momina considers Uzair an incredible friend she enjoys being with.
Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt
Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt’s on-screen bromance has won them many fans. There is a good reason why Ahmed Ali Butt cracks all those jokes directed towards Humayun Saeed in award shows, these two celebrities are just as much of friends in real life as they are on reel life. Ahmed Ali Butt does not only consider Humayun Saeed one of his best friends but he also sees him a mentor who has taught him a great deal.
Iffat Omar and Uzma Hassan
The Aangan co-stars Iffat Omar and Uzma Hassan are actually really good friends in real life. These two stars are best friends who enjoy each other’s fun company. Good actors, great people, and even better friends. They keep on posting the pictures from the fun times they have together on social media.
Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi
The smiles on Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi’s faces show what a great friendship these two celebrities share. We bet you didn’t know that Juggan Kazim and Ali Sethi are childhood friends. They have enjoyed sleepovers together as children and even now share a strong bond with each other.
Nimra Khan and Saniya Shamshad
Nimra Khan and Saniya Shamshad have the most fun when they are with each other. They love hanging out together and very often they are even seen twinning in the same outfits.
Mashal Khan and Imran Abbas
Imran Abbas and Mashal Khan were recently seen sharing screen in drama serial Thora Sa Haq. Although their on-screen relationship wasn’t ideal in the drama, their real-life friendship is definitely really good. They managed to become good friends in a short span of time. They always talk fondly about each other.
Iffat Omar and Nausheen Shah
Very few people in the industry have the kind of friendship which these two actresses share. Both of them have strong personalities therefore together they are a force to reckon with. Through the years, their support for each other has been exceptional and unconditional.
These days when celebrities have found new ways to get in touch with their followers, Instagram is surely serving as the best platform where fans can actually follow their favorite icons and get a hold of all their latest pictures and happenings. Sajal Ali is indeed one of the very capable actresses and her acting skills are getting better and better with every project she is seen working in. Her strong character as Momina has taken Sajal Ali fans with a blow and her simple, innocent character of Ana in Yeh Dil Mera has also earned a lot of respect to her.
As for her Instagram fan following, the actress enjoys a fan following of around 4.4 Million which is actually huge. Sajal makes sure to keep her Instagram happening by posting her pictures with friends and family time to time.
Here are top 10 most trending pictures that her fans have actually loved to the core. Have a look!
Sanam Chaudhry became the spotlight of social media after sharing her Nikah pictures. She took her Instagram to break the good news.
Sanam Chaudhry is a Pakistani actress who is known for her strong performance on the television screen. Her role as Anji in Ghar Titli Ka Par earned her massive respect and appreciation from the audience.
Sanam got nikahfied to a US-based singer Somee Chohan in Brooklyn. Their wedding pictures are all over the internet, and we can’t take our eyes off them. They are meant for each other.
Sanam looked stunningly beautiful in a maroon dress with a white dupatta. Somee looked handsome in a brown kurta. Here are some of the Nikah pictures of gorgeous Sanam Chaudhry with her husband Somee Chohan. Have a look!
Nimra Khan is a Pakistani actress, model, and director. She possesses both Pakistani as well as British nationality. She was so passionate about her acting that she goes it to be her career. She played a lead role in her debut television play ’Khwab Tabeer’ which aired on PTV in 2014. Her strong performance was appreciated by the audience.
Nimra has recently been playing a negative role in ongoing drama Bhool for which she earned love and a lot of respect from the viewers. Nimra Khan has done modeling for many brands and walks on the ramp for famous designers. She has appeared in TV commercials as well.
Other than showbiz, Nimra is running her own beauty salon as she strongly believes in women empowerment.
Nimra Khan shared her pictures on Instagram all the way from London. She went there to spend quality time with her family. Her sister was blessed with twins, therefore, Nimra took a break to see her beautiful twin Nieces. She looks pretty in western dresses. She spent her Eid-ul-Adha there with her family and looked stunning in a white semi-formal dress by AghaNoor.
Here are some of Nimra Khan’s latest pictures all the way from London. Have a look and enjoy!
Best Pakistani Dramas of 2019 – Every single year, our drama channels strive to provide quality entertainment to the viewers and the year 2019 was no different. There are a few key factors which need to be there in order for any drama to work and this year; we did get to enjoy some of those dramas. A great story line coupled with a brilliant direction, amazing characterization which is then backed by equally good acting are those aspects which contribute towards the success of a drama. It not always has to be a drama that has all the flavors in it, sometimes simplest of story lines and decent execution is enough to make any drama appeal to the audience.
In this list, we discuss the best Pakistani dramas of 2019 which garnered a lot of popularity and appreciation of the viewers. All these dramas had one thing or the other to offer, from complex story lines to simple ones, from stellar cast to a line up of good actors, these dramas appealed to the drama buffs and provided the quality entertainment that they were on a lookout for.
Ranjha Ranjha Kardi was hands down one of the most well-written, brilliantly acted out and superbly executed dramas of 2019. This drama set the bar so high that many of the viewers who followed it religiously, couldn’t help but compare every good drama and performance with it. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi’s story was unusual, intriguing as well as thoroughly entertaining. Imran Ashraf and Iqra Aziz’s outstanding performances coupled with some of the most unique characters made Ranjha Ranjha Kardi an exceptional show which kept the viewers glued to their television screens. There are very few dramas which leave an everlasting impression and this was definitely one of them. Ranjha Ranjha Kardi gave the viewers some of the most memorable characters played superbly by few of the best actors of the Pakistani drama industry.
One of 2019’s block buster Do Bol needs no introduction. A Sarwat Nazeer script which in simplest of manners showed the struggles of a girl who belonged to such a family which never made her feel that she belonged to them. How her father’s attitude shaped her personality and how one mistake of her landed her with such a person that she despised and then falls in love with. Do Bol’s story showed all sorts of emotions and because all of that was executed in such a simple and relatable manner, it ended up garnering immense popularity. Gaiti and Badar’s couple was well and truly loved by the audience. It was also brilliantly shown by Sarwat Nazeer that how love at times can make you selfish and how it also makes you selfless. Badar loved Gaiti selfishly and selflessly which made it quite interesting to see and explore. Do Bol is a perfect example of how simple scripts when rightly executed can turn into a blockbuster drama. Hira Mani and Affan Waheed were beyond brilliant in Do Bol and all the supporting actors did an amazing job as well.
Anaa’s story is relatively simple but it has a definite appeal. The new faces in this drama and solid performances from some of the more experienced actors make this drama interesting. Anaa isn’t the kind of play which is perfect in every way but it definitely has a lot going for it. Naimal Khawar and Usman Mukhtar’s on-screen chemistry has made the viewers fall in love with their track even though it can be really repetitive at times. Hania Aamir’s portrayal is brilliant as usual, she makes you feel for her character and keeps your interest alive. Anaa is a nice break from some of the more heavy duty dramas, it is an entertaining play which keeps you looking forward to more. This drama also explores relationships, the role ego plays in destroying relations and most importantly there are no black and white characters in this drama.
Meer Abru
Writer: Farisa Afzal & Wasiq Ali
Director: Furqan Adam
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Sanam Chauhdry, Mirza Zain Baig, Noor Hassan, Rabia Kulsoom, Srha Asghar, Saad Qureshi, Jia Ali & others.
Rating: 5 Stars
Meer Abru is a story of love, misunderstanding and betrayal. This drama revolves around the love story of Meer and Abru and shows how circumstances create differences between them. Meer Abru is the kind of drama that has everything to offer, from drama to some light-hearted moments and a brilliant portrayal of all kinds of emotions that a person goes through. Another strength of this drama is that every single character has something to offer and they all contribute in making this drama complete. Meer Abru’s fast pace has also helped in keeping the interest of the viewers intact Nd brilliant direction has made it a drama worth tuning to. Meer and Abru’s chemistry is one of the strongest points of this drama as well. Sanam Chaudhry, Noor Hassan and Mirza Zain Baig are the stars of this drama. Saad Qureshi and Srha Asghar have also showcased their acting skills in a brilliant manner. Meer Abru has scored a spot in this list for all the right reasons.
Inkaar
Writer: Zafar Mairaj
Director: Kashif Nisar
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Yumna Zaidi,Sami Khan, Imran Ashraf, Rehan Sheikh, Noor-ul-Hassan, Imran Peerzada, Munazzah Arif, Kinza Malik, Haseeb Muhammad ,Saima Noreen, Ali Tahir, Nabeela Khan, Saima Saleem, Zaryab Haider & others.
Rating: 5 Stars
Inkaar is one of the more heavy duty dramas in this list which deals with a sensitive topic and does so with great responsibility. The writer has taken inspiration from real-life incidents and has done complete justice to a difficult script. Inkaar highlights the importance of consent in a relationship and shows why some men find it impossible to respect women the way they deserve to be respected. Yumna Zaidi, Imran Ashraf, Sami Khan, Munazzah Arif and Rehan Sheikh’s performances in this drama give it the edge it needs to stand out. The makers of Inkaar have kept everything real and to the point without compromising on showing details which were important to make the viewers understand the characters and relate to the story. Inkaar is meaningful as well as engaging, definitely one of the best Pakistani dramas this year.
Khud Parast was one such drama that had an interesting story line and intense performances to its credit. Even though in the beginning it did come across as if the team was trying to show hijab as a symbol of oppression but later the story changed and it showed how imposing something on someone while committing mistakes yourself is not the way to preach someone to come to the right path. Khud Parast’s plot basically revolved around hypocrisy and the destruction it brings along in the lives of those who rely on it. Ramsha Khan and Shehzad Sheikh carried this drama on their shoulders. Asma Abbas did complete justice to the character of Bakhtawar and she made her scenes absolutely intense. The direction of Khud Parast remained consistently good and never did the director go off-track. Khud Parast definitely deserves a spot in this list because it sure was a very good drama.
Baba Jani
Writer: Faiza Iftikhar
Director: Ali Faizan Anchan
Producer: Connect Studios
Cast: Faysal Qureshi, Madiha Imam, Savera Nadeem, Saba Hameed, Faryal Mehmood, Tipu Sharif, Jinaan Hussain, Amir Qureshi, Arisha Razi, Ali Ansari, Afshan Qureshi, Shehryar Zaidi & others.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Baba Jani was Faysal Qureshi’s first production and he deserves all the credit for choosing a mature script and not starting his production career with a typical drama. Baba Jani was an entertaining family drama which had a one-of-a-kind hero. Most of the Pakistani dramas revolve around female protagonists but this one had a different and appealing male protagonist. There were times when the editing as well as the direction wasn’t up to the mark but overall Baba Jani was a superb play with some really positive messages. Faysal Qureshi, Madiha Imam and Savera Nadeem’s performances and characters in particular were an absolute treat to watch. If this show wasn’t stretched so much then it would have been even better.
Tawaan
Writer: Rahat Jabeen
Director: Syed Wahab Jaffri
Producer: Momina Duraid Productions
Cast: Moomal Khalid, Emaad Irfani, Sajida Syed, Hina Bayat, Hina Altaf, Munawwar Saeed, Asad Siddique, Fazila Qazi, Farhaan Ali Agha & others.
Rating: 4 Stars
Tawaan was a feel good drama that revolved around the struggles of two individuals who in the most unfavourable circumstances end up together and then fall in love. Tawaan was one such drama that did show the couple facing its fair share of hardships but still overcoming everything because they believed in open communication. Even though the lead couple of Maryam and Shehroz and their chemistry was the best thing about Tawaan, the elderly couple of Shehroz’s parents and their bickering was such an enjoyable aspect of Tawaan as well. Tawaan came as a surprise where it just showed how two level-headed individuals made everything work for them by relying on patience and positivity. Moomal Khalid and Emaad Irfani played the characters of Maryam and Shehroz to perfection and their chemistry was sweet yet strong. Tawaan was such a drama that had a complex story but the manner with which it was told simply and executed brilliantly made it very special.
Suno Chanda 2
Writer: Saima Akram Chaudhry
Director: Ahson Talish
Producer: MD Productions
Cast: Iqra Aziz, Farhan Saeed, Raza Talish, Nabeel Zuberi, Mashal Khan, Samina Ahmed, Nadia Afghan, Sohail Sameer, Arjumand Rahim, Tara Mehmood, Adnan Shah Tipu, Sami Khan, Sabeena Farooq & others.
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Suno Chanda 2 provided the kind of entertainment it promised by giving the viewers a lot to laugh about. It stayed true to its theme and the script was engaging enough. Shadana’s character in particular kept the viewers coming back for more. Nadia Afghan’s performance was the highlight of this show and some of the new characters were interesting as well. It won’t be wrong to say that in this season Arsal and Jiya’s relationship was somewhat repetitive and it lost its previous appeal. Arjumand Rahim, Raza Talish and Sabeena Farooq’s characters and their performances were an entertaining addition to this serial. Suno Chanda 2 was the kind of mindless entertainment which had enough going for it to keep the viewers engaged right till the end.
Which was your favorite drama this year? Don’t forget to share your thoughts.
Aisha Khan is a household name she has won our hearts now and then with her amazing performances in projects like Mann Mayal, Woh Aik Pal, Tumhare Siwa, Mehndi, Mujhe Khuda Pe Yakeen Hai, Khuda Mera Bhi Hai, Kuch Pyar Ka Pagalpan Hai, Chaar Chand, Lamha Lamha Zindagi, Kaafir, Choti Si Kahani, Maseeha, Dil Ishq, Noor e Zindagi and many more. We have also seen her on big screen in Jawani Phir Nahi Ani and Abhi Tou Mein Jawan Hoon.
Aisha Khan got married earlier this year in April and it looks like the married life is treating her well. These are the things you already knew about Aisha Khan what you probably didn’t know is that her mother in law Asma Qadeer is a member of national assembly.
Aisha Khan’s mother in law won the MNA election is this General Election after working for twenty years with PTI. The daughter in law took to her instagram and congratulated her mother in law.
“20 years of hard work,dedication and untiring determination-ALL for NAYA Pakistan! From mommy-in-law to MNA!”
Ohkay so, the writing of Mustafa Afridi, direction of Saife Hassan & production of Momina Duraid; Sang e Marmar hit out tv screens tonight. The very first episode introduced the main characters effortlessly. There definitely is a lot more that has yet to unravel, but after watching the first episode, I am definitely looking forward to the tracks of few characters especially.
The drama is set in Ghari Baraan, a small town in the the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, that is still run on the basis of patriarchal ideology. The leader of the town Baraan Khan dies & that is when his son Gulistan Khan (Noman Ijaz) informs his son Aurang Khan (Mikaal Zulfikar) to come to Ghari Baraan to attend the funeral of his grandfather. Aurang returns to his village after 2 years & going by the way things run in his village & house, it was obvious that Aurang was indifferent to everything, especially his father. Gulistan Khan is someone who holds his family values & the principals set by his father close to his heart, so much so that he has developed this rigidity in his personality in order to keep the ideology of his father alive.
Aurang has two more brothers & a sister; Saifullah Khan (Omair Rana), Gohar Khan & Sherbano (Uzma Hassan). Sherbano is married to her first cousin Torah Khan & it seems like Torah Khan has a past related to his mother that he hasn’t been able to forget & move on from. Gulistan Khan has kept his other sons closer but just because Aurang has chosen a different path in his life, both; the father & the son do not share a cordial relationship with each other. Aurang returns to his village after 2 years & the welcome that he gets shows him the place he holds in his father’s heart, because Gulistan Khan only has a pile of objections related to him, be it related to his dressing, or his detachment from his family or his perspective. Saifullah & Gohar seem to be doing exactly what their father Gulistan wants, but Aurang has other plans & those plans most certainly do not include being involved in the family matters.
Looks like Aurang has a lady love (Kubra Khan) in Ghari Baraan, who is involved in a one-sided love for him. She happens to be Aurang’s childhood friend but ever since, she has only kept him near to her heart. Saif ur Rehman (Tipu Sharif) happens to be the lady love’s brother & the moment he finds out that his sister & her friend gave a ride to Gulistan Khan’s son Aurang because he was running late for his grandfather’s funeral, he gets furious. It looks like Saif ur Rehman does not share a cordial relationship with Gulistan & in general, Gulistan & Baraan Khan have made quite a few enemies throughout their lives but then it is obvious because power & authority always come with a territory.
Sherbano is definitely not happy with her husband & just because she knows that she has a strong backing of her father & her brothers, she gives her husband a hard time, who already is aloof to the world as he is engrossed in the pain of his past, related to his mother. Torah Khan seems to be the most intriguing character & I am definitely looking forward to his track. His entry was quite interesting too where he saved the thief using logic that no one could say no to. I liked how they slightly touched the fact that the people who are known for their religious knowledge tend to change their stance according to their convenience. Mullah didn’t mind suggesting the chopping of hands as per the Islamic rulings but the moment Torah Khan gave him a little bait, he fell for it & that makes Mullah quite a controversial person because it is obvious that he will never stop any barbarism that Gulistan will instigate because he is always going to maintain his rapport with him, as he knows Gulistan’s power quite well.
I liked the bonding of Aurang with his mother (Sania Saeed). She is the only one Aurang feels for & loves endearingly because she is the only one who not only understands Aurang but supports him completely too. Aurang’s mother isn’t oblivious to the detest Aurang has towards his father, that is why she tries to reason with him & try to make him understand his father’s perspective too. Their scenes together were heart-warming & done really really well.
Finally, Sherbano got what she wanted & that was an apology that too after she degraded her husband & she being the one who initiated the fight. Sherbano wants her husband to know that she has the power & she will exploit it to her heart’s content. Gulistan Khan definitely is someone who doesn’t know how to differentiate between emotions & practicality because despite knowing what Gohar did, he made sure that Torah apologizes to Sherbano. Gulistan obviously looks down on his brother’s children because it looks like his brother did something in his life that he certainly doesn’t or didn’t approve of & I am sure it will have something to do with the choice of his life partner, that is Torah’s mother. Torah also has a sister who seems a bit too interested in her cousin Aurang, but we’ll have to see who will eventually become Aurang’s life partner.
Overall, this episode was quite interesting. Even though the setting & the theme of the drama is on the serious side & I am sure it will keep on getting dense as the episodes will progress, but I liked the precise approach of the director where in just a few scenes, he told us about the mentality that Gulistan Khan endorses. I must say I’m glad to see Hassan Noman in this drama, even though he has a side role to play but I am sure he will leave a great impact. It was a treat to watch him in Preet Na Kariyo Koi & I am sure things would be no different in this drama as well. I must say, I am glad that the drama makers are moving outside the vicinity of Karachi city & exploring more places in our dramas, it changes the mood completely & gives you something refreshing to watch. The acting of all the actors was great & I am eager to see what Noman Ijaz has in store for his fans. Definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about the first episode of Sang e Marmar.
This episode opened with Haider submitting to the decision of the jirga because he could not see his Taya suffer the consequences of his actions. The conversation between Bibi jaan and her daughter and the ones between Tahira and her mother had absolutely no impact for two reasons. Bibi Jaan’s character is very confusing; I am still not sure which side of her is real!! I am all for grey characters but she goes from loving Shehla to treating her like she is a nobody in no time. After everything she said to Shehla in the previous episode, it was impossible to relate to her feelings for her “daughter”! She was shown saying to Shah Sb that she didn’t want to raise Shehla but had to because he forced her to and now tonight she told Shehla she lost a baby and when Shah Sb brought Shehla she felt like she got her baby girl back! Bibi Jaan’s character isn’t making a lot of sense right now. The actress playing Tahira does not know how to act, I am surprised that she is getting so much work! There is absolutely no variation in her acting, her dialogue delivery is flat and her expressions confusing. Same is true for the actress playing her mother.
The visit to the Mazar and all of Shehla’s conversation with the maid seemed like filler scenes – I am still wondering why they got so much screen time. All of Shehla’s efforts, her emotions and even her conversation with Haider fell flat because of Naveen Waqar’s terrible portrayal and dialogues which were not very touching. She looked good playing the bubbly Shehla but she isn’t very impressive playing the emotional fool who has no control over herself. Shah Sb’s concern for his children and his helplessness was the only part of this episode which I could relate to, rest of it did not work for me at all.
Mansoor and his father just like Bibi Jaan are showing their true colors now. Mansoor’s father does not respect his wife or women in general which is why Mansoor is the same. I am wondering now how could Shah Sb not know this about him since they are bachpan ke dost! Once again a character which was shown as a positive one has been turned into a villain all of a sudden. Mansoor is greedy and he does not respect women therefore Shehla is going to face a very tough time once she gets married to him. Emaad Irfani’s acting too was unimpressive in this episode and Irfan Khoosat is a complete misfit for playing this role. Mansoor found out in tonight’s episode that Shehla was not Shah Sb’s real daughter but that doesn’t change much because he is not marrying her, he is marrying the money and status which he will get automatically once he marries her.
So far, this drama is getting worse with every passing episode already! None of the characters or actors are standing out in any of the roles. There is zero chemistry between the actors and even the most emotional scenes fail to have an impact. The preview of the next episode promised some drama – Shehla will do something extreme after Haider tells her once again that they don’t have a future together. So far the only episode of this drama which was better out of all the 4 which have gone air was the 1st one. The previous episode was full of loop holes and this one was unimpressive to say the least.
How many of you watched this episode of SDBN? Do share your thoughts about it.
P.S. The review of Tum Kon Piya will be posted tomorrow.
Gone are the days when every other Pakistani drama would guarantee its viewers some quality entertainment. From the last few years, where we have seen some great dramas, our industry has churned out some worst dramas as well. There was a time when we hardly came across those dramas that could be labeled as worst because the priorities of our drama-makers were different where their first & foremost focus used to be on the viewer satisfaction, as they knew that they were making these dramas for the viewers & not for themselves, but sadly, that is not the case anymore because our drama industry has turned into another lucrative business & our drama-makers have turned into businessmen where in this day & age the thing they care the most about is the rating. The higher the rating, the greater the misapprehension of believing that the viewers want them to ruin the charm of the drama & also deviate the story from the main plot with which it started, that is why these days, the moment our drama-makers smell the reek of TRP’s, they decide to stretch the drama like a chewing gum, which only in the end deserves to be dumped into the trash can by the viewers, but hey who cares, as far as they are getting the ratings right?
We have two categories of worst dramas these days, in the first category, the dramas are ruined because of the ratings & in the second category, we have those dramas that do not have any substance or story to begin with, but are promoted by the makers as if they will break all the records of popularity, only for the viewers to find out that they were fooled by the drama-makers.
So, in order to pay tribute to these rating-ruined chewing gums, here is the list of the worst 5 dramas of the season & we’re sure that you will agree with the order of the list as well:
Mann Mayal
Writer: Samira Fazal
Director: Haseeb Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid, Sana Shanawaz, Samina Humayun & Tariq Shah
Drama serial Mann Mayal tops this list for innumerable reasons. The number one reason why Mann Mayal tops this list is that there were huge expectations attached to this play because this was Hamza Ali Abbasi’s first play after Pyare Afzal which was a massive hit, the director of Mann Mayal Haseeb Hassan was the man behind Diyar-e-Dil which was also a very successful drama and most importantly it was promoted aggressively by the producers as the love story of 2016 which would make viewers forget all the other love stories they had ever seen on their television screens. Everyone who was associated with this play made tall claims before this drama went on air. For a few weeks the drama did make sense and it seemed promising but the second Mannu got married and Salahuddin moved to Karachi, things took a turn for the worse and then from there on things just kept on getting more illogical.
The viewers who had started watching the show continued watching it out of curiosity and also because they hoped that it will get better therefore the drama got ratings and as a result the people at the helm of affairs decided it was time to give the viewers another 5 no 7 no maybe 10 more weeks of a drama they liked so much! This is when things completely stopped making sense altogether. Characters appeared and disappeared whenever they were needed to take the story forward, there was hardly any connection between different events and even the major developments in the play happened without a climax and there was no aftermath shown either. Choppy editing and zero continuation in the story made the drama unbearable to watch.
Mann Mayal
Writer: Samira Fazal
Director: Haseeb Hassan
Producer: Momina Duraid, Sana Shanawaz, Samina Humayun & Tariq Shah
Yes! Mann Mayal is first and second on the list because mentioning it only once wouldn’t be “fair” with the viewers who have put up with this torture for so many weeks! Apart from a weak story-line, choppy editing and a drama which has no direction another reason why Mann Mayal is the worst drama of this season and most likely the entire year is that some very talented actors disappointed their viewers by choosing to play characters which unfortunately have become their new introduction in a bad way!
Jeena is the first example – I will think twice before tuning into any drama which has Ayesha Khan in the cast!
Mannu – it is seriously upsetting to see someone like Maya Ali, who doesn’t need to bank on characters which rely solely on becharapan and rona dhona doing exactly that! One would expect such a thing from actresses who are still struggling but why would Maya Ali settle for something like this?
Salahuddin – Hamza Ali Abbasi has been the biggest disappointment as Salahuddin. Not only is his character weak but his acting is the opposite of effortless!! Too many expressions, too much effort and very little emotions make his acting as well his character an epic fail.
The parents – the parents in this drama are a joke! Mannu’s parents in particular have played a major role in making sure that Mannu stays a bechari for the longest time. Saba Hameed, who has been part of some very impressive projects and always gives her best looks bored and disinterested in this one because of obvious reasons. Mannu’s abba’s change of heart and personality from time to time has been very difficult to digest.
On the whole Mann Mayal banks on isolated events and there is no continuation. If you try to make sense out of this show you end up feeling very upset and frustrated. It has been a perfect example of a drama which was supposed to a hit but on the contrary is a huge failure!
Zara Yaad Kar:
Writer of Season 01: Khalil ur Rehman Qamar
Writer of Season 02: Amna Nawaz Khan
Director: Amna Nawaz Khan
Producer: Amna Nawaz Khan
THE LAST VIEWER CLAPPING AT THE END OF THE DRAMA: Amna Nawaz Khan
The drama set in the 1780’s actually started looking like an insult to all the intellectuals who were watching this drama, because it was a poor attempt of the writer to show that he has got more brains than all the viewers combined. A drama that began with the story of a selfish character, making the viewers believe that she will face the consequences, turned into a Happy Halala story where now the ex-husband is on the hunt to find a temporary husband for his ex-wife. When the drama began, we all expected that KRQ-Factor, the wow-factor which drew the viewers’ attention in the first place because everyone is aware of the magic that KRQ’s scripts have created before, but as the episodes progressed, it turned into a chewing gum that was not only losing its elasticity but was losing its taste too. Just when the viewers expected the finale, season 2 of the drama began where the director, mistook herself as the writer & took over the script, hitting the last nail in the coffin because all of a sudden the main leads took the back seat & the forced side characters got the limelight & I might as well add that such side characters/actors where one is totally acting-free & the other is in literal sense breaking the bones, arms, legs of English & Urdu.
This drama could have made a bigger impact if the director had curbed the urge to turn it into a chewing gum because at this stage, this drama is beyond the level of tolerance & has completely lost its purpose. All the characters are now looking like a bunch of doormats, giving each other a tough competition as to which one is a better doormat than the other. Another strong (coughing sarcasm) point of this drama was its dialogues, that in the initial stages made quite an impact & kept the viewers hooked but as the episodes progressed & the story stopped making sense, these dialogues turned into a boring philosophy class that forced the viewers to scratch their heads in the state of confusion because where at one hand, things were as ridiculously simple as black & white, the falsafa class was getting more complicated & difficult to understand, so much so that even one of the characters in the latest episode blurted out ke philosophy jharna band karo & I say Amen to that. The slowwwwwwwwww-mo direction & reactions of all the actors serve as a very strong lullaby for all the viewers & not to forget the forlorn face of Haadi, colorless face of Aneesa, uncombed stands of Uzma, stark white face of Gaiti that gives Casper a tough competition, Gaiti’s angrez-chalay-gaye-mujhe-chorh-gaye accent & foundation-zada face of Waqar, all these things contribute in making this drama one of the worst dramas of this season!
Mor Mahal:
Writer: Surmed Sebai
Director: Surmed Sultan Khoosat
Producer: Baber Javed
This drama is a depiction of the fixation that our writers have with the saas-bahu sagas because the makers of Mor Mahal showed that no matter which century it is, or which era it is, saas-bahu tiffs are what the viewers are going to get & what the writers are going to write because they can not think of anyyyyyyyyyyyything else & they aren’t creative enough, boo hoo!!! I still remember the day when the innocent me saw the promotional posters of Mor Mahal on Facebook, that got me excited about the fact that we were going to get an amazing period drama of the recent times but as I started watching, I found out that this drama had a mother, who was fixated with her son’s millionth shab-e-uroosi & then we had a few wives who were crying buckets because they got married to a feminine husband who only looked manly from the surface but had a brain a size of a peanut & an attention span of a poodle. The promotional posters showed some battles & some manly stuff but when the actual drama began, it turned out to be an entire different story where the ladies were always in the limelight & their petty politics were getting the most coverage. The writer also tried to add in the quotient of fantasy in this drama which actually served no purpose at all because none of the situations were synced with each other. The entire focus of the creative team of Mor Mahal was on the set, costume & jewelry designing but then, how long did they expect that 2 rooms, 3 walls & 2 head-gears will keep the viewers hooked to the drama? In my opinion, the walls made of cardboard, the forest on Akhari’s head & the dim lighting also contributed a great deal in making this drama a worst drama of the season. My readers who have followed my reviews know it really well that my patience level is a bit too high but at the 14th episode of this drama, I gave up because just like Asif Jahan lost his marbles, I lost my level of patience as well. No wonder why this drama didn’t grab the attention of the viewers & didn’t earn much ratings, even though it was promoted as Star Trek of Pakistan but it turned out to be a perfect example of ‘khoda pahar, nikla chuha, wo bhi mara hua’!
Beqasoor
Writer: Sameena Ijaaz
Directed By: Syed Atif Hussain
Produced By: Big Bang Entertainment
The OST of Beqasoor still haunts me – mein beqasoor – yes that is exactly how all the viewers who watched this drama must have felt after watching a few episodes of the show. The main idea of the play was done-to-death – two sisters who are completely opposite to each other, one the ultimate bechari and the other one had all the characteristics of a materialistic and selfish girl! The fact that the bechari Hira was far more annoying than the chalak Sehr made you wonder if the writer and the director had managed to achieve their objective! The negative characters in the play kept your interest alive in the early episodes and the other characters remained predictable and boring throughout the drama.
Black and white characters, twisted turns in the story, Saboor Ali and Samina Peerzada’s never-ending rona dhona, a story which was stretched even though it lacked substance and watching amazing actors like Sajid Hassan and Samina Peerzada settle for such a mediocre script was a huge disappointment. Like all other plays which show women suffer to the extreme – from getting married to a man old enough to be her dad to getting poisoned by her mom, Hira went through it all and more – this drama got the ratings which producers want more than anything else and therefore it ended only after losing all its “fans”!
The viewers expect better from Pakistani writers, directors and producers. They also want the actors they love so much and who are clearly very talented to choose their projects after giving it a lot of thought otherwise people will lose faith in them and will be disappointed as a result of their wrong choices. The good thing is that all the dramas in this list do not define our drama industry, we are still making great dramas and hope that there will be a time when our drama makers stop compromising on quality.
Are there any other dramas which you would like to add to this list? Feel free to share your thoughts.
Zahra Mirza & Fatima Awan
Ohkay so, despite being teensy tiny bit slow, this episode was amazing & power-packed. I love watching this drama & I am so glad that even though so many episodes have gone on-air it is still going strong. I like how situations & all the characters are evolving & every episode brings a new chapter with it.
Haider has pretty much given up on his dream of becoming a politician & because he is feeling burdened by the household expenses, he is forcing himself to do a regular job that will guarantee some fixed income with which he will be able to take care of his family, but little did he know that just when he will stop thinking about everything, Asfand Sultan will appear in his life & ask him to join his party once again. It is amazing how Mishi has not once forced Haider to go out of the way to fend for his responsibilities because she knows that he is trying really hard. If Mishi had wanted, she could’ve easily told Haider to settle for a job but in stead, she chose to tell him to chase his dreams as she knows that politics is something that Haider is most passionate about. I am glad that they introduced this track in Haider’s life once again because things will become even more interesting.
Mishi chose to contact Qadeer because she not only had to talk about Saba but she also wanted to know about his final answer in regards to Humna too. I think it was a wise decision that Mishi made because she know that Saba’s parents would never believe what she will say & Saba will easily persuade them into believing that Mishi was lying, so she knew that if there was one person who’d actually understand the entire situation, it was Qadeer. However, I feel Mishi should have informed Haider about it too, not that it would’ve made much difference because Haider trusts her completely but it wouldn’t have hurt to have Haider’s back in this matter because one way or the other, Haider is linked to this situation because his part of the amount is missing as well.
Haider has made such a good impact on Sara in such a short span of time that even though she still feels uncomfortable at the idea of Mishi living with Haider in his humble abode, she has accepted their relationship. Sara has learned the truth that Haider might not be financially stable, but he knows how to protect Mishi & most importantly, he knows how to make her happy. Sara has seen how determined Haider is & she has also seen how Mishi is at a happy place in this relationship, so she can’t really complain much & that is why she was convinced to go to meet Mishi & Haider’s family with a wedding gift. I am glad that they didn’t cover that scene because they have shown enough of her for us to imagine what she must’ve said & how she must’ve reacted, but it was good to see Sara giving a nod of approval to Mishi & respecting her choices.
I must say, the character that has evolved into a very respectful personality is that of Khadija. It was so nice to see her complimenting Mishi over her smallest of efforts. Also, the way Khadija didn’t pay much heed to what Sara said also goes to show that she isn’t someone who will make a fuss about the facts that she herself is aware of. Khadija isn’t oblivious of the fact that Mishi comes from a very different background, that is why she wasn’t surprised at how Sara reacted & even told Mishi to not worry much about what she must be feeling or thinking. Also, I think it was quite sweet of Khadija when she refused to take the money from Mishi, saying that Haider gave that money to Mishi for her personal use. These are quite a few things that might not matter but actually do stand out in this drama because we rarely get to see such characters, such mothers in law, such husbands, such wives & such daughters in law in our dramas who deal with the situations wisely, who believe in respecting each other, who believe in letting go of the bitter stuff & who are not always on a hunt to makes the matters worse.
I loved loved loved Haider & Mishi’s scenes the most. The way they bicker, the way they taunt each other, the way they compliment each other, it is actually quite refreshing to see a husband & wife behaving like a ‘normal’ couple in the toughest of circumstances, because it shows that the power of love is so strong that they are ready to deal with anything & everything with a smile on their face. Mishi has made her place in Haider’s heart & his home too & Haider has done the same thing because the changes in Sara’s attitude are pretty explanatory. Even though in the initial stages of their marriage, it looked like Haider was quite demanding & believed in having things his way, but as their story progressed, Haider started reciprocating everything that Mishi was doing for him & his family & that is why, he made sure to form cordial terms with Mishi’s mother, as he could see that Sara’s behavior affected Mishi a lot.
So finally, Haider accepted Asfand’s offer because Mishi gave him the validation & push that he needed, but first Haider made sure to let him know that he was pretty much settled with his wife & he won’t be bothered if Asfand will once again have any objections over his marriage. It is good that Asfand doesn’t seem much concerned about Haider’s personal life & only wants his expertise in the field of politics. Mishi finally had a conversation with Qadeer, but she was shocked to know that Qadeer has moved on. I hope now when Humna will get to know this, she will kiss the idea of getting married to him good-bye because she deserves someone better than him for sure. Also, Sikandar got an answer from Wahab that he most certainly wasn’t expecting. I am still not sure if Wahab did this to get back at Haider or he was genuinely interested in Sikandar’s shop, I hope they do uncover the reason behind Wahab’s move as well.
Overall, this episode was amazing & I am so glad we’re getting to see a couple of such individuals who not only believe in supporting each other, but also believe in empowering each other with their validation, with their love & with their trust too. It was for the first time when Mishi also confessed her love for Haider & it was absolutely sweet. All the questions about ‘kangan’ were so filmy & done really well, I can’t thank the writer enough for giving us a couple that behaves normally because this is something that we never get to see in our dramas. The acting of all the actors & the direction of this drama has remained top-notch so far & I am so glad that even at this stage of the drama, the ending of each & every episode leaves us asking for more. Thank you so much team Besharam for giving us an incredibly amazing drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.
Ohkay so, when the smoke erupting from the green tea mug seems more interesting, when Shaan’s Korma Masala advertisement seems more enticing, when the placement of keys on your keyboard seems to catch your attention more than what’s on TV & when the past hour turns out to be the longest & most boring hour of your life, then you know for sure that the drama that you’re tuned to has turned into a disaster.
I’ll get straight to the point. I thought this drama was about the story of Uzma, Mahnoor & Haadi’s characters but I am not sure when did the writer of the season 2 of Zara Yaad kar get this idea that people will be happy to see the side characters taking the lead while pushing the main leads in the background? This episode was about Gaiti & Anoushay & what for, I am still confused. Chalo yan to unke characters gripping hote to bhi baat thi, but their characters are sticking out like sore thumb in the drama & the coverage that they are getting is totally unjustified & is only wasting the time of the viewers!!!
I think since Haadi is a brainless bug, I will suggest him to put an ad on OLX.com.pk for a temporary husband that he is in search of for Mahnoor, I am sure the process will be quicker that way, he will find the guy & we will be free from this torture named Zara Yaad Kar.
Oh well, seems like Uzma turned a blind eye from Fahad because she was too comfortable being a doormat to Haadi. Everyone in this drama is a doormat to one another. Haadi is a doormat to Mahnoor, Mahnoor was a doormat to Waqar, Uzma is a doormat to Haadi, Anoushay is a doormat to Waqar & even Gaiti was a doormat to Waqar too. So many doormats gathered at one place, how cool is that? Well, I had a good laugh at the scene where Mahnoor banged a door on Haadi’s face treating him like a doormat & I knew, I just knew it that now he will scurry like a mouse to Uzma’s home & she will not only listen to his gibberish, but will serve him tea & food too & this is exactly what happened which made me laugh out loud!!! Talk about everyone being brainless & spineless bug in this drama!!! Is this why Haadi told Uzma to cancel her wedding? Only to have her around & give him advises whenever he showed up at her doorstep like a sore loser? My blood actually boiled when I saw Haadi having a normal conversation with Mahnoor & smiling at the thought of her, after planting a seed in Uzma’s mind that she was just compromising in the name of marriage so she should rethink her decision. Haadi displayed a lot of ‘wisdom’ in analyzing Uzma’s situation, so when is he going to put his wisdom to good use in the matters concerning his own pathetic life? Also, didn’t Uzma think that she was ready to leave a guy like Fahad for a loser like Haadi, who will vanish from her life once Mahnoor will be done with Halala & get married to him again? Yeah, all this while I thought at least Uzma had some brains, but oh well!
The scene where Anoushay barged into Haadi’s room inquiring about Waqar was ridiculous & insane. Like she couldn’t get a hold of her loser two-timer boyfriend & there she was giving a piece of her mind to Haadi but yes, at least there was one thing that she said that made sense & that was ‘ye philosophy jharna band karo’, phew, at least there’s someone who thinks the same about this entire falsafa that has been happening in this drama. Waqar is another loser on the loose. I am amazed that after becoming a politician, Gaiti had the time to track Waqar down & call him. I am amazed that these episodes are written by the director herself who happens to be a female, because she left no stone unturned in making all the female characters of this drama look like a bunch of desperadoes who only dream of getting married by hook or by crook, without even bothering if the guy they are drooling over is worth it or not!!!
Oh well, the playful & pleasant music in the background of Haadi & Mahnoor’s scenes was cringe-worthy. Like the director here is showing us a love affair of ex-husband & wife & she is showing us their omlette ka nashta made by Mahnoor ke haath & is still expecting us to accept everything wholeheartedly, like seriously. Seems like even Aneesa has become a part of this adventure too, where she is eager to see her daughter commit Halala & then she covers it using her motherly instincts as an excuse, oh PHULEEEEZZZZZZZZ!!! Get over with this crap already as this drama is back to square 1 & we’re stuck in a rut.
Well, I am having anxiety just by thinking that I’ll have to tune to this drama next week that too when the preview didn’t look like that it will be the last episode. Can any angel-like-human tell me when this torture is ending because I am done with this drama & I don’t have any patience left. I must say, that after watching Shanakht, I never had imagined that Amna Nawaz Khan will become one of those drama-makers who ruin the drama for the sake of ratings & I never thought that just like Samira Fazal’s projects, I’ll have to raise my guard in regards to her projects too. I will be screening her dramas from now on because I don’t think they’re worth my time! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this pathetic episode of Zara Yaad Kar!!!
All the flashback scenes in tonight’s episode reminded me of the good old days when I believed that this drama had something grand to offer! It also reminded me of the torture this drama has put all of us through! The only thing I am looking forward to right now is an ending to this torture. Mannu’s family members welcomed her like Columbus and Ibn-e-Batutta’s families must have welcomed them when they came back from their travels. The viewers were shown the flashback scenes covering Mannu and Salahuddin like we had already forgotten about their love story.
All of Mannu’s troubles came to an end in this episode and Abba took a u-turn! After the surgery he actually had a change of heart. After torturing us for months with her becharapan Mannu is a now a more enlightened individual who knows exactly what she wants from life – yes she had a change of hear too! If the moral of the story was that girls should not see marriage as the ultimate goal than it was definitely not presented in the best way. If it was this easy for Mannu to go back to her parents’ house and live a life she wanted to live then why was Abba’s condition used as an excuse to make Mannu stay in Salahuddin’s house for the longest time? The fact is that this drama would have had a decent ending on this note if Mannu’s mother did not pressurize her to stay in Salahuddin’s house, if Mannu wasn’t turned into the ultimate bechari and if Jeena wasn’t part of this grand plan. That way Mann Mayal could have ended at episode 16.
What exactly was Jeena’s role in this story? Apart from giving Salahuddin zehr and then drinking it herself, she did not add anything to the story. She got plenty of screen time, more than Mannu and Salahuddin’s families combined together and now that she is dead I am wondering why did she get so much attention? Jeena’s character was the most unnecessary character in the show. Unless there are actually viewers out there who felt something for her.
Even in this second last episode things moved forward at a snail’s pace. I don’t want to tune into another show in which Maya Ali sheds a single tear! Maya Ali has cried so much in this drama. It is sad to see someone who is capable of so much more being wasted in a role which has absolutely nothing to offer. Salahuddin kept on asking everyone why Mannu left, what happened to picking up the phone and dialing her number to ask her why she left? Also, Mannu’s call to Salahuddin’s parents and the way he was taken away to the operation theatre was meant to mislead the viewers into thinking that he might have died. Which doctor gives a patient anesthesia before taking him to the operation theatre? That was brand new!
Oh well! The story has still not ended and once Salahuddin is fit to travel he will go to Mannu’s house with a rishta.
How many of you watched this episode and how many of you are going to celebrate when this drama ends?
The drama is back on track with Zebu playing a bigger role in the picture. So far we watched Zebu play a victim and not a survivor but in this episode she chose to do what needed to be done in order to put the person who violated her behind bars. This is the first time that we are watching such a case go to trial in a drama and in the end the rapist will get the punishment he deserves through proper channel. We have seen dramas in which rapists are shot in the end or they lose their senses but we have never seen a rapist go to trial. Although the past few episodes were somewhat disappointing because Zebu’s character had been relegated to the background but they laid the foundation for everything we saw in tonight’s episode. These latest developments will shock Imtiaz because all of this was not part of his grand plan! This episode opened with Arsh distancing himself from Meeran emotionally. He is still as dedicated to this case as he was before but after Meeran’s response to his proposal in the previous episode he is no longer willing to be “just friends” with Meeran either. Arsh’s reaction was realistic but it is still difficult to digest the fact that in all these years both of these individuals have not moved on. Meeran finally tells Arsh the truth and that is when he makes a very important decision – Zebu is the only one who should decide whether she should come out with the truth or not. This was the decision which brought Zebu back in the picture. Zebu is desperate to get her mother out of jail therefore she is willing to take this difficult step. This episode also focused on the prerequisites for taking such a case to the court. These discussions were loud and clear which was a bold yet an important step to raise awareness about the issue. The scenes in the court showed how easy it was for Imtiaz to win this case if Zebu did not decide to share the truth in the court. The viewers however were not shown why Sajida decided to plead not guilty because so far she had been saying that she would confess to the crime. Was it because of Imtiaz’s presence in the court? She did not want to give him the satisfaction of knowing that he had already won the case. All the details of the case are being covered in these last few episodes therefore the pace of the drama has slowed down considerably. This episode was educational and Zebu’s growth from a victim to a survivor was a positive development but it wasn’t very entertaining. The drama sends out a very important message therefore it is there to serve a bigger purpose. Farhan Saeed has proven himself as a versatile actor in this play and Ahsan Khan has won people over with his effortless portrayal of Imtiaz. Farhat Ishtiaq’s take on the story of a rape victim is definitely very different and better from many other dramas which we have seen recently that dealt with the same subject. The story was stretched in the previous few episodes therefore the drama isn’t as entertaining as it was before but no one can deny its educational value. The director Mohammad Ehteshamuddin has extracted the best performances from all the actors involved and this episode was filled with flawless performances mostly because Ins-e-Yazdan did not make an appearance. Hina Altaf’s acting was okay in tonight’s episode, she did whatever was expected from her but she doesn’t add that little something which could have made this role special. The preview of the next episode suggested that it is not going to be the final episode and the focus will be entirely on the hearings of Sajida’s case. Zebu’s presence in the court and her side of the story will change everything. Imtiaz will lose the edge he has right now and it is then that the judge who right now seems to be siding with him will change his approach. The real question is whether Sajida’s will change her approach too or not! How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
In a recent tragic incident in Mardan, a PAF trainer aircraft crashed during a routine training flight, resulting in the martyrdom of two pilots. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Pakistan Air Force Flight Lieutenant Muhammad Qasim Abdullah and Pakistan Navy Lieutenant Taha Abbasi embraced martyrdom in the incident.
According to Lt Taha Abbasi Shaheed’s parents, he got married two months ago and was in the final days of his flying training.
Talking to UrduPoint.com, Taha Abbasi Shaheed’s father said, “He was sensitive, intelligent, and pious since childhood. Unlike other children, he was never naughty. Sometimes he used to amaze me with his wisdom. That is why I am not surprised that he left this world early. I received the news from my elder son, who is a Major in the Army. He simply said, ‘Taha,’ and being a soldier’s father, I immediately knew something had happened to my son. I asked if his plane had crashed, and my elder son said yes. My youngest son is also a GD pilot. I am a proud father of a martyr. Taha joined the Navy, spent seven months on ship, and then moved to aviation. The important thing about Taha was that he was in the final days of his training. He was a loving kid of the family who used to gather the whole family together.”
Lt Taha Abbasi Shaheed’s mother added, “He was my beloved son. He made my family proud. I feel proud to be a soldier’s mother and that my son sacrificed his life for the country. I had been worried for the last two days and was not feeling right. Then this happened. My son called me and gave me the news. Initially, he said Taha had been injured, but I sensed that he had embraced martyrdom. My children are very strong. I feel proud of our armed forces; they respected me so much. I kissed my son’s forehead which I can never forget. I sacrificed one son for the country. I salute the Army for standing by their soldiers and officers. It is now my responsibility to take care of my daughter-in-law, who is also my brother’s daughter. He never got angry and never made unnecessary demands.” Here is the link to the video:
May Allah give patience to the family of the martyrs of Mardan plane crash. Ameen.
Shehzad Mukhtar is a well-known Pakistani actor who hails from Karachi. His notable dramas are Do Bol, Dil Zaar Zaar, Khaani, Khoob Seerat, Muqaddar, Siyani, Dil Tanha Tanha, Dikhawa, Tere Bin, Paposh Nagar Ki Neelum, and others. His claim to fame project was Khaani, after which he never looked back. Tere Bin also gave him significant acclaim.
Recently, Shehzad Mukhtar appeared in Mazaqraat. In the show, he opened up about his unfulfilled love.
Talking about it, Shehzad Mukhtar said, “I had an arranged marriage. All your wishes don’t come true; some love remains unfulfilled. None of us could propose to each other. Some love is so precious that all you can do is remain silent about it. We used to live nearby; it was pure love. We would look at each other, waiting for each other, communicating through our eyes. If one of us used to leave , the other kept waiting for hours. It lasted for seven years. It happened in ’83 when I was 19. We didn’t express our love to each other. I got married before her. When I became a groom and sat in the car, she was watching me, and four days later she got married. I cried; she must have cried too. I completed my studies, got a job, and built my career. But in my life, I will tell her that she also didn’t express her love; we both remained in our ego. Now we are both empty.” Watch here:
Syed Pehlaaj ul Hassan is a renowned celebrity kid from Pakistan who is loved by millions of fans for his talent. He is the son of popular former anchors Iqrar-ul-Hassan and Qurat-ul-Ain Iqrar. Pehlaaj has gained a huge fanbase after appearing in famous live transmissions on ARY Digital. He also aspires to play professional football for Pakistan.
Recently, Pehlaaj Hassan appeared on Ahmed Fozan’s podcast, where he took a U-turn on his earlier statement about former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.
Pehlaaj Hassan said, “I gave that statement eight years ago on Nida Yasir’s show when there was great hype around Imran Khan. He was becoming prime minister, and his campaign was everywhere. The ‘Tabdeeli’ song was trending at that time. I made that statement because I liked his personality and charisma. I didn’t know anything about politics, or what Shehbaz Sharif, Zardari, or Nawaz had done. I was just a fan of his. Imran Khan must have done many good things and a few wrong as well, like everyone else, but we should not elevate one person to the level of worship. That was my childhood statement, and you can’t use it now anymore.” Watch his U-turn statement here:
Shahzad Nawaz is an excellent television actor who began his media career as an advertising expert. He is currently known for hit dramas like Parizaad, Badshah Begum, Mein, Ghulam Bashah Sundri, and Shanas. Nowadays, he is garnering praise for his performances in Humrahi and Dr Bahu with his impactful roles and top-notch acting. He is currently hosting a podcast for NJ Spotlight, where he often talks about corruption in Pakistani society.
In his recent podcast episode with Maliha Rehman for her YouTube channel, Shahzad Nawaz opens up about the criteria for the distribution of presidential awards.
Talking about it, Shahzad Nawaz said, “The Pride of Performance award has not been given to so many deserving people. It’s not just me saying that; it is real, it’s on record. And if I get it anytime, I will refuse to take it. In the first place, I don’t even want to be nominated for it because there are so many deserving people who have never received it. My ethics don’t even allow me to accept any such awards. When the state gives such awards, it doesn’t only honor the artist but also honors itself. It shows what level of merit you are at.” Here is the link to the video from the podcast:
Laiba Khan is a popular Pakistani television star with a strong Instagram following of 4 million. Her notable TV dramas include Kaffara, Aafat, Aas Paas, Humraaz, and Baylagaam. Kaffara was her breakthrough project, breaking popularity records and garnering around 2 billion views in 2024. Recently, fans praised her performance in Geo TV’s hit drama serial Mohra. Nowadays fans are praising her in Tapish.
Laiba Khan got married to her husband Jawad this year, in January and February, in a grand wedding with multiple lavish events. However, the actress had already had her nikah in 2024.
Laiba Khan recently shared a concerning story about her husband Jawad. She quoted Lady Diana’s words which read, “Everyone loves me except the man I love.” The story went viral on various social media platforms and sparked separation rumors. Previously, at the time of the wedding, multiple people reported that Jawad is already a married man and has a daughter.
Fans are sharing their predictions about her possible separation. One wrote, “You deserved better.” Another commented, “She is more fast than Dr Nabiha Ali Khan.” Another wrote, “She always used to sing praises of her husband J J, what happened now?” Another said, “Her husband was a red flag from day one.” One user added, “We are hearing separation stories everywhere nowadays; it’s unfortunate and sad.” Another commented, “A man who cheats on his first wife for her can also cheat on her for another woman, or at least he is not reliable.” Read the comments here:
Sargun Mehta is an Indian star who has worked in both Bollywood as well as the Punjabi film industry. She is more famous in the Punjabi industry and she has given films like Angrej and Carry On Jatta. She is currently promoting her film Carry On Jatta 4 and she also interacted with some Pakistani journalists in the UK.
Pakistani dramas are becoming global and all South Asians love watching them. Indian audience loves Pakistani dramas and many of our stars have become big names across the border as well. Sargun Mehta has also turned out to be a Pakistani drama fan. She spoke about Pakistani artists as well.
Sargun Mehta said while responding to a question that she watches a lot of Pakistani dramas. She added that she may have seen more Pakistani shows than the journalist. She further revealed that she knows many Pakistani stars like Humayun Saeed, Mahira Khan, Bilal Abbas Khan and Hania Aamir. This was a positive response from the actress after Indian stars were not speaking much about Pakistani artists in the aftermath of war.
Nawal Saeed is an actress and model who has been working in the drama industry for a few years now. She is popular for her looks and her natural acting. The actress has worked in many dramas and she also active on social media. She is getting the FIFA World Cup fever and she is supporting her favourite team, the reigning champions Argentina.
Nawal Saeed debuted her support for Argentina as she wore a sleeveless Argentina jersey. Her hair and makeup was done flawlessly as she posed for a few clicks outside the Ramada. She is sending her best wishes for her favourite team which is doing well in the ongoing FIFA World Cup taking place in the USA. Nawal is among Pakistani stars who are into football and she is making it known through her official Instagram handle. Here is how she looked:
The internet is reacting to these pictures shared by Nawal Saeed with the world and they are not impressed. One internet user wrote, “May Allah give her hidayah.” Another added, “She could have worn a proper jersey. What is this?” One said, “Now Argentina will never win.” This is what people had to say:
Amna Kifayat Khan accuses Hum TV of unprofessionalism. She is a young artist who is trying to get a footing in the drama industry. She is giving auditions and trying her hand at projects. She had an awful experience with Hum and she is speaking about it openly.
Hum TV Network is one of the biggest and most successful networks of Pakistan. They are among the big three entertainment channels and they work with all the biggest names. The network is now being called out for their alleged unprofessional behaviour.
Amna Kifayat Khan took to Instagram and shared how she passed an audition and she got selected for a project. Hum TV called her to sign a contract which she went and signed. She changed her other commitments for this project and when she was called for a look test, she was just made to sit and wait for hours. Later she found out that she had been replaced with a Parchi without any solid warning. She is heartbroken as no one in the network listened to her and even producer Momina Duraid who is a woman herself did not take her calls. She added how can someone do this after signing a proper contract.
Here is what she experienced and she was brave enough to speak against Hum TV:
Many people are supporting her and also shared their own bad experiences. One person wrote, “You were brave enough to speak out. Hope you get justice.” Another added, “Hum TV is also notorious for not clearing payments. They never pay on time.” One said, “Keep working hard. Media industry has no rules or regulations.” Here is the reaction:
Javeria Abbasi is a senior and successful star of Pakistan. She has ruled over the television industry for years and she is not slowing down anytime soon. From giving iconic characters on-screen to sharing her real life with the world openly has made her even more a favourite of the younger generation. She sat down with Maya Khan and spoke about her life, career and the industry.
Covid was a difficult time as many of us were limited to our homes. It was also a time which saw many shocking showbiz marriages. Fans did know about some couples while some sprung a surprise. Some weddings like that of Samina Ahmed and Manzar Sehbai are still going strong while others like that of Aagha Ali and Hina Altaf did not work in the long run and ended in divorces.
Javeria Abbasi spoke about relationships in showbiz. She said that relationships are largely fake in the industry. She saw how so many people were tying the knot in Covid and then we saw a string of divorces. Relationships are mostly fake in the industry and they are just for the show.
This is what she had to say about showbiz relationships:
Hania Aamir is the biggest Gen Z superstar of Pakistan. She started her career after she got viral on Dubsmash and she has given the biggest hits since then. A beautiful gesture by the young star is going viral and her fans are sending her prayers and blessings.
Sahara Life Trust is a charity organization started by singer Abrar ul Haq. He has established a very successful hospital under it which has catered to thousands of sick patients who have received free medical care. Hania Aamir has just given a huge gesture as she donated a whole new ward to the hospital. The ward is dedicated by her to Faryal Nighat. Sahara Trust shared this itself and people are impressed by Hania’s charitable spirit.
The internet is impressed and they love how Hania Aamir is giving back to the community after receiving so much love and admiration from the nation. One user wrote, “So many prayers for you.” Another added, “She is a pure soul.” One said, “May Allah bless her abundantly.” Here is the reaction:
Shiraz and Muskan are the two popular young digital creators who gained instant fame through their simple village vlogging. Both hail from Gilgit Baltistan and are loved by a large audience. Their YouTube channel, run by their father Taqi, now has around 2 million subscribers, and their overall presence across all YouTube channels has reached 3 million subscribers.
Recently, Shiraz and Muskan’s family shared their new home tour vlog on YouTube.
Talking about their new home, Shiraz’s father Taqi said, “I am going to take you on my Skardu home tour. We will tell you why we came to Skardu. I just want you to know that this new house, which I recently built in Skardu, is my life’s savings. It is a 5-marla house in Skardu city. Please pray that Allah makes it a blessing for us.”
Muskan and Shiraz’s father also gave a home tour to his fans and promised to be more regular with his content. He added, “We have a 5-marla space in the house, out of which we have covered three marla and left the remaining area for playing and gardening purposes. We haven’t fully set up the house yet; we will furnish it with time. It is a simple, small house that has a TV lounge, a small kitchen, a small sitting area, a bedroom, and a spacious mehman khana.” Here are the pictures:
Watch the full vlog here:
Social media users and Shiraz and Muskan’s fans are extending prayers and best wishes to the family for their achievement. Read the comments:
Zanjeerain is one of the most popular Pakistani dramas currently airing on Hum TV, which recently picked up pace after the death of Mudassir and Rabiya’s emotional breakdown. Due to its strong storyline, the supporting characters of Zanjeerain are also gaining equal popularity and acclaim. Fans are loving the new actors playing important roles. Torsam Khan, Shahnoor Bhabhi, and Shireen are the characters who stood out in the drama, and fans are inquisitive to know more about them, especially the maid Shireen, who reportedly plotted Bano’s killing.
Who played Shireen in Zanjeerain
The character of Shireen in Zanjeerain is being played by Anayah, who is a young Pakistani digital influencer, model, and actor. She gained significant public attention for her strong role in Farhat Ishtiaq’s Zanjeerain and is now a new fan favorite.
Anayah’s Career
Anayah is an established model who has done endorsements for brands like Laam Official and Ronin Official. She has around 224 thousand Instagram followers and is quite active on social media.
Relationship Status
Anayah is currently single and focused on her digital media and Showbiz career.
Zanjeerain Success
Nowadays, Anayah has been sharing appreciation posts on her stories regarding her performance in the drama series Zanjeerain. Here are her stories:
Zoya Nasir is a popular Pakistani TV actress who gained fame through the drama serial Hania, alongside Junaid Khan. Her other notable dramas include Zebaish, Deewangi, Mere Humsafar, Badzaat, Kaffara, and Noor Jahan. Zoya Nasir is currently receiving praise for her highly popular drama Bas Tera Saath Ho, written by the late Saira Raza, who was also the writer of her previous hit drama series Humsafar.
Recently, Zoya Nasir gave an interview on Rise and Shine, hosted by Nadia Khan. In the show, she opened up about the death of Bas Tera Saath Ho writer Saira Raza.
Talking about Saira Raza, Zoya Nasir said, “There were some quotations and poetry that she used to send me frequently, so I had all those chats saved. Her death was traumatic because it was sudden and I wasn’t in Pakistan. Saira Raza was quite active; just three days prior, she was in the studio after completing around, I think, 24 episodes. She sat with the cast and the entire production team, and she also hosted them for dinner. Then just two days later, we heard about her demise. I was out of the country at that time, but when I heard it, I couldn’t sleep all night. At that time, I didn’t want to believe it. I thought it was a rumor, a mistake, or some system error because it was so sudden. You know, if someone has a long illness, you somehow accept it and prepare yourself, like, ‘Okay, this is going to happen.’ But she was a lively person—very happy—and suddenly, she passed away (returned to Allah).” Watch here:
Nargis is a former Pakistani film artist and dancer who ruled Lollywood and theatre for years. She also hosted a few television shows. Her most notable films include Majajan and Chooriyan. She left the media industry soon after getting married to Majid Bashir. Nargis preferred to choose a righteous path and distanced herself from the limelight. She is now a successful businesswoman running a salon in Lahore. This year, Nargis had the opportunity to perform Hajj.
Recently, a clip from Nargis’s interview with Daily Pakistan is going viral on social media in which she said that Zakat has cleansed her showbiz earnings.
Nargis said, “We never used to clean our face or sweat because we didn’t want to mess up our makeup. We were those glittery and worldly labourers. But now, look at the other side. From 1992, ever since I started earning, I have never taken my income home without deducting 2.5 percent Zakat from it. I swear Zakat cleanses your money. Secondly, I used to think of my profession as my worship. I bet you can’t dig up any vulgar dance of mine. Will you believe people send me love during Tawaf? I never thought of stitching the Ghilaf-e-Kaaba, but I was honoured to do so. This year I felt that I was Allah’s guest. No one took money from me; I literally felt overwhelmed.” Watch here:
Social media users are sharing mixed reactions. Many are praising her efforts for becoming a practicing Muslim after leaving a sinful profession, while others say that money earned through wrong or haram means is haram in Islam, and it is better to give it away in charity instead of justifying it. One wrote, “Don’t give explanations to justify your past sinful profession; instead, just ask Allah for forgiveness.” Read the comments:
Rajab Butt is one of the top Pakistani YouTubers, with over 9 million YouTube subscribers and around 3 million Instagram followers. He often makes headlines due to controversies in his personal life and conflicts with social media influencers and celebrities. His personal life is currently in turmoil, as he has divorced his wife and reportedly abandoned his son, Kivan Sultan Butt. Rajab Butt is posting his daily vlogs after quickly moving on from his failed marriage.
Nowadays, Rajab Butt is observing Muharram as he belongs to the Ahl-e-Tashee sect. He has also shared his message with fans regarding the Shia-Sunni conflict.
Talking about it, Rajab Butt said, “I have a complaint from all of you, especially Gen Z. Although I am not Gen Z, as I was born in 1995, my message to this young generation is that they should now upgrade this concept of Shia and Sunni. I think this Shia Sunni debate should end in the first place. We should not indulge in Shia-Sunni, Wahabi, or Deobandi divisions. Now, we should be divided into two teams: one is Hussaini, and the other is Yazeedi. Just choose your side—either you are on the Hussaini side or the Yazeedi side. The rest Allah will decide on the Day of Judgment, regarding who is right or wrong. You just choose between Hussaini and Yazeedi.” Watch the video here:
Zoya Nasir is an actress and model. She is the daughter of writer Nasir Adeeb and started her acting career a bit later as her family did not permit her to become an actress initially. She has worked in many hit dramas and she is currently starring in Bas Tera Saath Ho as Shehreen. She spoke to Nadia Khan about her career, fitness and also reacted to actor Mohsin Abbas Haider’s claims.
Mohsin Abbas Haider is an actor, singer and host. Despite being in several huge controversies, his career has largely remained steady. He recently made a huge claim on Vasay Chaudhary’s show.
While speaking about a post he put on his social media, he revealed that several times actors and actresses come on set while they are under the influence of either drugs or alcohol. They are intoxicated and someone on his set was not even able to hold expression in their eyes. He even spoke against this with the producers who looked into this matter later. This is what he said and posted:
Zoya Nasir does not agree with Mohsin Abbas Haider. She said that it could have been his experience but it did not happen to her. Instead people are often praying on set. They come late only if they had a longer shoot the previous day. Otherwise she has enjoyed working on all her sets and never experienced that someone came intoxicated.
Zainab Raza is an actress and model who is not too old in the industry. She has appeared in several dramas and she also apppeared in a reality show Tamasha. She is curretly a part of the show Rehmat, airing on ARY Digital. Her latest appearance in an episode is going viral.
Zainab Raza chose to wear a purple saari for an engagement scene. She was wearing a blouse with spaghetti straps and it looked very revealing specially for a Pakistani drama. The scene went viral and though makers tried to edit the shot, her skin was still visible.
The internet is criticizing Zainab Raza’s reavealing outfit and they are not happy at how such wardrobe was allowed on national television. One user wrote, “Media is just focused on spreading vulgarity in our society.” Another added, “How did the director even allow her to film this scene in this outfit.” One said, “She wears revealing clothes in real life too. She is just doing the same on TV.” Here is how the audience reacted on this outfit in the drama Rehmat:
Zanjeerein is a drama currently on air on Hum TV. The show has brought some of the most talented stars in the country in one show while many new faces also got the opportunity to showcase their talent. Among the newcomers, we have Anam Husain, who has just entered the industry with Main Manto Nahi Hoon where she played Sajal Aly’s college friend. This is her second project where she is playing Sohrab’s wife Shahnoor and people are already asking about her.
Anam Husain – Education & Early Life
Anam Husain aka Shahnoor from Zanjeerein knew at the age of 10 years that she wanted to become an actress but at that time it did not sound very practical. She was also very studious and completed her graduation in Political Science and International Development from UCLA. She always worked in theatre and plays during her education but she made her official television debut with Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Marriage
Anam Husain has already met the love of her life and she is happily married. She is married to businessman and artist Ibrahim Butt. She shared this when she came on Vasay Chaudhary’s Gup Shab.
Zanjeerein – Fame
Anam Husain is currently playing Shahnoor Bhabi in Zanjeerein and she has the audience intrigued. She is also receiving love for her looks and grace. She has managed to win the audience with just two projects. Fans are speculating that Sohrab is also betraying her character and she will have a lot more part in the upcoming episodes.
Here is when Shahnoor Bhabi aka Anam Husain spoke about her real life:
Ali Zafar is one of the most successful stars of Pakistan. He managed to receive global recognition and fame as he had a successful career in Bollywood as well. The rockstar now has another family member joining the business. Ali’s younger brother Danyal Zafar is also a musician but he has started working in Pakistani dramas regularly. His current drama Zanjeerein has made him a fan favourite and Ali also has something to say to his brother.
Ali Zafar took to X and shared how he always knew his brother’s talent. His brother used to sing Nirvana covers when he was just a teenager and he has made a lot of unreleased music which Ali was mesmerized by. Now, with his emotional and measured performance, the world can see how much talent the young man has. He is very proud of his brother. This is what he had to say:
X users also agreed with Ali Zafar. One wrote, “I used to call him Ali Zafar from Temu but he surprised me.” Another said, “We are liking him more than you these days.”
Danyal Zafar reacted to this praise. He is grateful as his brother was the first person to recognize his talent:
Zanjeerein is the most loved Pakistani drama on-air right now. The show had a mega cast and it took some bold risks as they killed off some of their main characters brutally. Though we are in a confusion zone as to why Rabiya is not naming Torsum Khan, we will get another big twist as Bano will disappear from her own Haveli in the next episode.
Bano is a character that brought intrigue in the story. Zanjeerein fans will witness her disappearance next and her brother Sohrab will try to pin it on Rabiya. However, fans have some theories and they all sound way darker and sinister. There has been indication of Sohrab being disloyal to his wife and we may now know who the other woman is.
This is what will go down next:
Zanjeerein fans think that Sohrab has an affair with the maid Shireen. Bano will catch them red-handed and they will kill and bury her in the Haveli. One fan wrote, “Sohrab is villain. He will kill Bano too.” Another added, “Rest in peace. Bano you deserved better.” One said, “Bano will catch her brother and he will either kidnap or kill her.” Here is the reaction:
Syed Bilal Qutab is a Sufi scholar, public speaker, and renowned television host who was previously associated with Samaa TV for many years. Nowadays, he appears on Aik News, where he hosts a show in which he discusses social issues with reference to Islamic teachings.
Recently, a clip from Syed Bilal Qutab’s show has been making rounds on social media. In the clip, he advised a married woman in an abusive marriage not to leave her husband.
In response to the caller’s question, “My husband gets angry very quickly. He starts abusing me and uses abusive language toward me. I have been living at my father’s house for six months. What should I do?” he replied, “What you are doing is very wrong. You should not make any hasty decision. In my opinion, you should go back to your husband and recite Ayat-e-Karima.” Watch here:
Tamkenat Mansoor, a renowned digital creator and actor, shared the video on her Instagram story and demanded a ban on Syed Bilal Qutab. She also tagged government social media accounts, including the official page of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Tamkenat wrote, “Why are these people allowed to be on TV and give such advice to vulnerable people? Why has this show not been taken down despite so many problematic things being pointed out for such a long time? Why do these people still appear on these shows? Please PEMRA ko ye bhi dikhaen.” Read here:
Maya Ali has also expressed her concern on controversial statement by Syed Bilal Qutab:
Raja London Ka is a new hit Pakistani drama currently airing on Express TV. The drama stars Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz and Samar Jafri in the lead male roles, while Ameema Saleem plays the female lead. The story revolves around action, revenge, and romance. It has been directed by Fajr Raza, written by Shahid Dogar, and produced under the banner of Full Frame Production. The drama is receiving over two million views on YouTube, and audiences are loving it because of Samar Jafri and Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz. However, it has received mixed reviews from critics, including Nadia Khan.
In a recent episode of Kya Drama Hai, Nadia Khan heavily criticized Raja London Ka, saying that it failed to impress her.
Nadia Khan said, “I didn’t like it. I watched it twice, and even then, I didn’t find it worth watching. Sorry. The performances were bad; the girl was quite weak, and he was as well. It was completely flat. The direction and treatment were poor, and there was nothing innovative about the script. I only liked Zaviyar Nauman Ijaz. The birthday scene was typical and boring—they invited a poor person, accused him of theft, and sent him to jail. We have been watching such scenes since childhood. The performances were very weak, sorry. Intelligent writing should be seen in every scene. It was quite a basic idea to clean Landa Bazaar, which they did, but that wasn’t enough. They should have introduced different ideas, such as conducting modeling shows or opening coffee shops. This guy should come up with genius and unique ideas. I feel that we get happy over very basic sequences and don’t put in enough effort. Youngsters should come up with creative ideas, like they do in real life. Cleanliness alone would not bring people.” Here is the link to the video:
Zoya Nasir is a brilliant Pakistani actress who got fame through popular serial Hania. Her other notable dramas are Zebaish, Deewangi, Mere Humsafar, Badzaat, Kaffara and Noor Jahan. Zoya Nasir is currently receiving praise for Bas Tera Saath Ho. In the drama, her negative character is garnering huge critical and public acclaim.
Recently, Zoya Nasir gave an interview to Rise and Shine, hosted by Nadia Khan. In the show, Zoya Nasir opened up about playing a bully in Bas Tera Saath Ho.
Talking about character, Zoya Nasir said, “Qasim reached out to me for Shehreen, and explained the character that she is an entitled bully because that’s how her mother raised her. Also, negative characters don’t see themselves as negative. If you try to portray a negative character as consciously negative all the time, it ends up looking very artificial. Even the most negative person in the world sees himself as justified and believes he is doing something positive for the world. The different thing about this character was that her dialogues were already full of venom and negativity. Since she was portrayed as a college-going girl, I just studied the body language of college students, the way they dress, and the expressions they have. Their body language is often a bit nonchalant. Without showing many expressions, they just say things casually. So when they say very serious things in a calm and gentle manner, it becomes even more impactful. Because of her parents, Shehreen thinks that a boy has come into her home who is taking away the share that rightfully belongs to her.’ And when children are growing up, whoever our mothers said was bad automatically seemed bad to us. We didn’t really have our own judgment at that age.” Here is the link to the video:
Fariha Farrukh is a new viral sensation in Pakistan who recently got popular after her viral statements against desi cuisine. Fariha Farrukh said multiple controversial things like she hates eating traditional Pakistani cuisine, loves having expensive cosmetic procedures, and comes from a privileged background. Fans also trolled her fake accent. Her statements went viral on social media, and people started making memes about them. After going viral, she was also seen on multiple television and digital media shows.
Recently, Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar was also asked about Fariha Farrukh’s viral statements, to which he responded harshly.
Replying to Pak 24/7 News’ host’s question, What are your thoughts on the statements like how would a girl look like while eating a goat meat , Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar said, “I refrain from uttering such cheap, low-life remarks. Listen to me, we do not discuss such garbage. Let me make one thing crystal clear to you. Every single morning, human beings wake up and go to the toilet to relieve themselves. We do not sit around discussing that, do we? Neither do we exhibit such acts in our television dramas. Thus, such petty, classless matters deserve absolutely no dialogue. This is a matter that the State must regulate and suppress. You and I cannot advocate this absurdity. It is the sole, absolute responsibility of the State to ensure such vile elements are completely dismantled and not given any breathing space. We cannot eradicate this societal cancer merely by debating it or shouting slogans against it.” Here is the link to the video:
Nauman Ijaz is a senior Pakistani television actor who has delivered remarkable performances in hit dramas such as Fishaar, Dasht, Nijat, Bhai, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Dampukht, Man O Salwa, Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali, Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi, Parizaad, Bashar Momin, Dunk, Mayi Ri, and many others. He recently received immense critical and public acclaim for his stellar performance in ARY Digital’s famous drama serial Bismil. Nowadays, fans are praising his performance in the drama serial Sharpasand. Nauman Ijaz is a very vocal celebrity who often shares his thoughts and advice with fans.
Recently, in a YouTube video, Nauman Ijaz shared a beautiful thought that had been sent to him by a friend.
He said, “Observe the wonder of God’s creation and how He has guided us while leaving just one responsibility completely to us. And even with that, I don’t know if we are honoring it in the true sense or not. If we pick up hot food in our hand, our hands immediately signal to us that it is hot. When we put it in our mouth, if it is hard, our teeth tell us that it is hard. If it is bitter, our tongue tells us that it is bitter. If it is old or stale, our nose immediately lets us know that something is wrong with it. And then there is just one distinction—Halal (permissible) or Haram (forbidden)—which He left entirely up to our own choice and judgment. What do you think? Do we really not know what is Halal and what is Haram? And yet, despite His guidance, if we continue to engage in forbidden acts and consume forbidden livelihoods, what do you think? Shouldn’t we die of shame?” Here is the video:
Nauman Ijaz received praise for his thoughts, but one fan taunted him about his earnings, writing, “What are your thoughts on your earnings? Are they halal or haram? Aap ka kya khayal hai, aap ka jo kaam hai, us ki kamai halal hai ya haram, Nauman?” To this, he responded, “You have a typical mindset. Just stay happy, brother, and sometimes take a look at yourself too — khush raho bhai, kabhi apne par bhi nazar dalo.”
Zarnak Sidhwa is famous Pakistani chef. She is a part of Pakistani households as she has been hosting her cooking show on Masala TV. She is a proud member of Pakistan’s Parsi community. She did a piece representing her community for DW Pakistan and shared why the size of the community has shrunk in the country. Zarnak is among the most successful female chefs of Pakistan. She has been sharing her unique recipes with the nation for years now and she is known as the dessert queen.
Zarnak Sidhwa shared how the Parsi community was flourishing back in the day and they used to have several festivals. They still celebrate Nauroz and get together over food. She observes Zoorostaranism as religion and shared that dwindling economic conditions pushed many Parsi youngsters to move abroad. Many have moved and those left behind are mostly aging. Only around 2000 Parsis are left in Pakistan now according to the latest census while this number was over 5000 at the time of independence.
Here is how she beautifully educated everyone about Pakistan’s Parsi community and how their strength has been diminishing over the years:
Mufti Abdul Qavi is a famous media personality and a very controversial one. He is also an Islamic scholar and thus his antics are always under scrutiny. He is once again going viral and this time for his defense of Fariha Farrukh.
Fariha Farrukh is a Defense Analyst who just went viral for her weird statements on a podcast. From not eating desi food to such a turn off, her memes are trending all over social media.
It turns out both Mufti Abdul Qavi and Fariha Farrukh are related to each other. Mufti just declared that he is Fariha’s paternal grandfather and she is his granddaughter. He vowed to defend her if anyone said a word about her.
The internet is having a field day after Mufti Abdul Qavi declared Fariha Farrukh as his granddaughter. Their ckip has gone viral and people dragged them both One user wrote, “Oh paleeeeezzzzz.” Another added, “You are actually unsafe with him, not anyone else.” One said, “Like grandfather like granddaughter.” Here is the reaction:
Nyla Rajah and Imad Wasim are newlyweds who will never receive love of the audience. The duo met while Imad was married to his first wife Sannia Ashfaque and she was pregnant with their third child. He cheated on her and started an affair with Nyla. They are now married and share their loving life with the world.
Nyla Rajah took to Instagram and shared how her new passion is appreciating her husband’s achievements. She was cleaning his cricket trophies and putting them on the display. He also comes in and helps out his wife. The video has gone viral and the couple is under scrutiny once again.
The internet is heavily criticizing both Nyla Rajah and Imad Wasim. One user wrote, “Yeah you took someone else’s effort and husband.” Another added, “She is really shameless.” One said, “She was so obsessed that she took someone else’s husband.” Here is the reaction:
Emmad Irfani started his career as a model and he won the field as he became a supermodel. He later shifted towards acting and he has become a household name. He has worked hard on his craft and chosen scripts which were able to show his range. The actor has just dropped some pictures from his London trip and fans are reminded of the most iconic Pakistani celebrity.
Emmad always had an affinity with cricket and he also played for the Under 19. He just dropped these clicks from London trip and the internet is baffled. He looks handsome and stylish and reminded the nation of a very big name of this country. People think he looks exactly like Imran Khan in these photos. From his iconic 90s era, Imran Khan had this hair and chiseled look:
This is how Imran Khan looked like in the 90s:
The internet is reacting to the uncanny resemblance. One fan wrote, “Khan Sahab kahan se aa gaye.” Another added, “You are ready for that ONE biopic. Just a strong script is needed.” One said, “You look like Imran Khan.” This is the reaction:
Zanjeerein is a drama currently airing on Hum TV. Written by Farhat Ishtiaq and directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, the show has a stellar star cast and the show has grown on the nerves of the audience. After some high profile killings in the story, we know Zafran and Torsum are both villains but things were still not making complete sense. Something felt missing and the latest episode has filled some blanks now.
Many fans were questioning Sohrab since the beginning but he seemed like the most loyal member of Sherdil. But this episode showed that Torsum is not really the man behind Sherdil and Mahgul’s killings. Zafran questions his men and finds out that Torsum’s tip worked and they fired on Sherdil’s cars but he died because someone else had put mines in his way. The blast ended up killing Sherdil. This is an insider job and the change in Sohrab’s attitude is pointing every arrow towards him.
Check out the big revelation from Zanjeerein:
The internet has a lot to say and people are calling out Sohrab as the real villain. One fan wrote, “Sohrab is the real killer. He has used Torsum’s anger for his own benefit.” Another added, “Sohrab is the real villain. Mark my words.” One said, “Real villain is not Torsum. It is Sohrab.” Here is the reaction:
Javeria Saud is a renowned Pakistani TV actor and producer who has made a significant name for herself through her iconic performances in hit TV shows. Besides this, fans also admire her bold personality and unfiltered opinions on social issues and controversies. She has starred in several popular dramas, including Yeh Zindagi Hai, Nand, Paristan, Baby Baji, Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain, and Mohabbat Starangi. Her recent roles in Bajjo and Mohabbat Aur Mehngai also received appreciation from viewers.
Javeria is married to former film star Saud, and together they have two grown-up children, Jannat and Ibrahim. Javeria and Saud visit the USA every year to meet Saud’s family and enjoy their summer vacation. This year again, they traveled to the USA on a VIP flight. Javeria Saud shared a reel with fans. Watch here:
Social media users are criticizing Javeria Saud’s family. A few said they always find Javeria Saud and her family showing off. Others wrote, “I don’t know how these television celebrities afford such luxury trips to the USA; with such low income, we can never even think of it.” One user commented, “Super funny family—they are pairing shorts with hoodies.” Read the comments.
Iffat Omar is a famous Pakistani model, host, and actor. She began her showbiz career as a model in her teens but later switched to acting and established herself as a fine performer. Her claim-to-fame projects include Nangay Paaon, Ghulam Gardish, Mohabbat Aag Si, Aye Musht-e-Khaak, and Aangan. Iffat Omar has now taken a break from acting due to poor characterization and regressive scriptwriting in current dramas. She is known for her blunt and open podcasts, where she discusses social issues.
Recently, in her podcast, Iffat Omar revealed details of her wedding night. She said that wedding nights are overly fantasised on television, but reality is different.
She said, “Let me tell you what I did on my wedding night. I was sitting on the floor and counting my salami money, and then we slept. I was just curious about how much money I had been given.”
Adeel Afzal also revealed the struggles of writing a wedding night sequence for his upcoming play. He said, “I have recently written a play where there is a wedding sequence. I was writing a wedding night scene and it took me three days to think about how to make it different. I have to include at least three scenes because the audience watches it and loves such moments, especially when the couple doesn’t get intimate, so they wait for it. We have to give subtle hints. We haven’t been able to create a truly memorable wedding night sequence.”
Tipu Sharif is a remarkable and talented Pakistani television actor known for his hit dramas. He is half Pakistani and half Turkish. He has starred in popular dramas such as Siyani, Mein Deewani, Mannat Murad, Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Baba Jani, Sang-e-Mar Mar, Ashk, and others. He is also an active philanthropist and animal lover. Nowadays, he is receiving admiration for his acting in Bas Tera Saath Ho.
Recently, Tipu Sharif appeared on Fuchsia Magazine’s YouTube show, where he revealed that he missed an important opportunity in his career that could have made him a star.
Talking about it, Tipu Sharif said, “Once I turned down Hum TV’s iconic lead role for a trip to Malaysia. I was offered the leading role in Mere Qatil Mere Dildar, in which Ahsan Khan, Mehwish Hayat, and Adnan Siddiqui were part of the cast. Instead, I signed Geo TV’s Mere Charagar. Later, Ahsan Khan played that role and performed it brilliantly. I admit that I missed a great opportunity to establish myself as a hero, and now I am not a hero anymore, and I am not sure if I will ever play a hero again. However, I can assure you that this second innings of my career is far better than the previous one because this character actor phase is much better than that hero phase. People often tell me that I am doing wonderful work.” Here is the link to the video:
Maulana Tariq Jamil is a renowned Pakistani religious scholar who is admired by followers of various Islamic schools of thought (fiqhs). Maulana Tariq Jamil is primarily known for his sermons focusing on kindness, balancing relationships, and Islamic values. He also continues to inspire people from various professions, including showbiz, digital media, business, and politics.
Recently, popular Pakistani influencer Kashif Zameer also met Maulana Tariq Jamil and gifted him a Rolex watch, which the scholar accepted. Watch the video shared by Kashif Zameer on his official Instagram account:
Social media users are once again trolling Kashif Zameer, claiming that he gifts fake Rolex watches and gold jewellery to the celebrities. Many said that his Rolex are Turkish copies of the luxury brand. One fan wrote, “Stop gifting first-copy Rolex watches to celebrities; we can spot the fake even from your video.” Another user taunted Maulana Tariq Jamil, writing, “Didn’t he tell people that gold is haram, and isn’t he the one who always reminds the public that this world and its material possessions are temporary?” Many users also commented that Kashif Zameer was making Tariq Jamil a fool by gifting him a “Folex” (fake Rolex). Read the comments here:
Momina Iqbal and Saqib Chadhar made headlines in May 2026 when Momina Iqbal informed her fans that she was facing harassment from PML-N politician Saqib Chadhar. Further investigations revealed that they had been in a live-in relationship for four years. Reports suggested that Saqib Chadhar was unable to move on from the relationship and was allegedly threatening Momina Iqbal while also demanding that she repay the money he had spent on her during their time together.
Recently, while speaking to Discover Pakistan TV, Mufti Qavi defended the live-in relationship between Saqib Chadhar and Momina Iqbal, even comparing their mutual consent to “Aijab-o-Qabul,” which signifies a Nikah (marriage contract).
Mufti Qavi said, “I consider Saqib Chadhar to be a very fine person. As for Momina Iqbal, I absolutely do not care about the statements of any mullah—whether he is Badri, Madni, or whoever he may be. Even using a word like ‘devilish’ is inappropriate. What does my Islam say? If a sane man and a sane woman have been living together for four to five years, traveling together on flights, returning together, staying in the same room, and residing in the same place, then, according to my understanding of jurisprudence, it is a matter between two adults who know what they are doing. This, too, is a form of Aijab-o-Qabul. Living together itself reflects offer and acceptance. It is like saying, ‘You invited me, and I accepted and came here.’ Consent was established, wasn’t it? If a gentleman and a lady have been living together for nearly five years, then consent is already present, based on the jurisprudence I have studied—and I hope Nasir Madni Sahib and other scholars read it as well. If I were told that a Muslim man and a practicing Muslim woman were living together in a house, waking up together, sitting together, and traveling together, and I was asked whether they should be raided, my answer—and anyone else’s answer—would be ‘No.’ Both are Muslims who know what is right and wrong. They understand what Islam is and what faith is. Since everyone watches my show, I am choosing my words carefully. They know what immorality and misconduct are.” He further said that the increasing prevalence of red-light activities and sexual misconduct in the country needs to be eradicated by those in power.”
Shazia Manzoor is one of the biggest names in the Pakistani music industry. She started her career in the 90s and her stylish voice became famous within months. She gave many big hits like Chan Mere Makhna and Batiyan Bujhay Rakhdi and the songs are still loved today. She has made music videos and she is also an artist who can easily perform live at events. She is also known for her bold and fun personality.
Alizeh Shah is a young star who got into a controversy with Shazia. She revealed sometime back how she was disrespected by Shazia Manzoor at BCW where she was walking for a designer. She revealed how the singer pushed her and made her slip just to get views and since she is not supported by anyone powerful, she had to go through this.
This is what Alizeh Shah said:
Shazia Manzoor was a guest on Vasay Chaudhry’s show and spoke about this controversy and later how she pushed Juggan too. She denied Alizeh Shah’s claims and said that Alizeh slipped because she was wearing very high heels. She would not get anything out of pushing Alizeh. With Juggan, Juggan herself asked her to do it.
