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.
Alizeh Shah is a prominent Pakistani television actress who is currently making headlines for her drama series Khuwab Meray, which is airing on Green Entertainment. Besides this, she is also making news for her back-to-back video rants about various top Pakistani celebrities, in which she appears to be exposing them.
Recently, Alizeh Shah alleged that Falak Shabir and Sarah Khan, according to her, made her wear revealing clothes in Falak Shabir’s music video, in which she modelled six years ago.
Now, Alizeh Shah has posted another rant on her social media, further accusing the couple. She said, “This message is for Sarah Baji. Listen, you are a mother to two daughters. Whatever you have done to someone else’s daughter will come back to you as karma. What goes around comes around. You think my rants are attention-seeking, but I know the reality, and my Allah knows everything. The things they promised me were not fulfilled. They made me agree to a smaller budget, saying Falak Shabir would further cast me in his videos and other projects. Regarding the statement about short clothes, I would like to say: do you even know what manipulation is? I was a teenager back then; it was recorded six years ago. I kept telling Sarah that I can do my own wardrobe, but she insisted, saying, ‘No, no, I will do it for you; I will handle your wardrobe myself.’ And you guys are not believing me. Allah is my saviour, but you will realize that whatever I am saying is the truth.” Here is the link to the video:
Hassan Ahmed is a celebrated Pakistani television actor and model who earned critical and public acclaim for his acting in multiple hit Pakistani dramas such as Saiqa, Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya, Meri Saheli Meri Humjoli, Baby Baji, Baby Baji Ki Bahuwain, Pinjra, Agar Tum Na Hotay, and Mushk. He recently got huge praise for his hit drama series Jama Taqseem. Hassan Ahmed is married to the excellent model and actor Sunita Marshall and they have two grown-up children.
Today, Hassan Ahmed was a guest at ARY Digital’s morning show Good Morning Pakistan, hosted by Nida Yasir. In the show, he opened up about Sunita Marshall’s memory issues which often affects their communication.
Talking about it, Hassan Ahmed said, “Sunita has memory issues, as she keeps forgetting things, and she admits it herself. So, Sunita feels that she has already told me her planning for the upcoming days. Usually, we plan children’s activities or things related to the kids’ school in advance. What happens with Sunita is that in her mind she tells me everything, but when we communicate, it turns out she never actually told me. She then says it’s okay, it doesn’t matter, no issues, but I say it is an issue. Sometimes it happens that we think we have communicated, but in reality, we haven’t. The good thing is that now she has started admitting it, so I prepare myself accordingly and keep this in mind that she might have forgotten.” Here is the link to the video:
Dr. Mahnoor is a young and competent Pakistani medical doctor who hails from Quetta, Balochistan. In an unfortunate incident yesterday, the doctor was attacked by a staff member who threw acid on her face. As a result, she suffered severe injuries, and one of her eyes was also affected.
Dr. Mahnoor was rescued on the spot by a brave technician, Abdul Razzaq Tarakai. He not only saved her from further damage but also covered her and rushed her to the hospital. Abdul Razik was also injured during the rescue.
Today, he was discharged from the hospital, and people gathered outside his home to thank him for saving the doctor’s life. Abdul Razik shared details of the incident, saying, “I thank everyone who came here to meet me. I was accidentally visiting the orthopedic ward for a while for my nose consultation, but basically my duty was in the medicine ward. While I was in the orthopedic ward, I heard screams of a woman and then saw an injured woman. Her face was badly burned, her clothes were burned, and she was drenched in blood. She had no proper clothes on, so I covered her with my own clothes. She held onto me because she was in severe pain. Due to contact with her, I also got injured because she had been severely affected by the acid. The doctors have suggested surgeries for my burns because they say the condition of my hand is quite serious. I am grateful for the love and appreciation people are showing me. Even if I had lost my life while saving her, I would not have been afraid. I am a privately enrolled second-year student and work part-time. If I get a job, I will work hard. At the time I was saving her, I was only thinking about humanity and wanted to save her. I want to complete my education and secure a good job.” Watch here:
Social media users are demanding civil award, financial aid, government job and a proper treatment for Abdul Razzaq for his great sacrifice. Read the comments here:
Sonya Hussyn and Ushna Shah are two established Pakistani television actresses who also share a beautiful bond. Both love being part of each other’s celebrations. Ushna has been spotted multiple times at Sonya’s birthday celebrations, while Sonya Hussyn was a prominent guest at Ushna’s wedding. Besides this, they have always supported each other through thick and thin.
Ushna Shah, who is expecting her first child, recently bid farewell to her friends and departed for Vienna. Before leaving Pakistan, she met her closest friend, Sonya Hussyn, who extended her love and best wishes to Ushna and also expressed her excitement and affection for her friend’s baby.
Taking to her official Instagram account, Sonya Hussyn wrote, “Celebrating the last day of my Ushii in Pakistan as a family of two. Safe travels, meri jaan. Wishing you all the love, blessings, and happiness for this beautiful journey. Come back as a family of three. Khala is already counting the days and can’t wait to hold the little one!” Read here:
Ushna Shah also shared an Instagram Story, telling fans that it was her last solo flight before becoming a mother.
Meera is a prominent Pakistani film actress who has been a staple of Lollywood since her debut in the 1990s. She is known for films such as Chief Saab, Khilona, Khoey Ho Tum Kahan, Inteha, Baaji, and many others. Recently, she promoted her film Psycho, which was released under her production banner, Red Lipstick.
At one of the premieres of Psycho, Meera was insulted by a Pakistani film journalist who remarked, “She was a psycho, and while playing a psycho, she became a psycho. And even now, she hasn’t been able to come out of that psycho getup.”
Meera became upset and responded firmly, saying, “Look, listen to me. If you won’t give us respect, then it’s okay because we get a lot of respect in India. You called me a psycho. You people don’t give us respect; we don’t get respect here in Pakistan.” Meera then went on to seriously explain her character and praised the director. Watch the video here:
Fans and social media users are praising her response and calling out the journalist for being disrespectful toward her. One user wrote, “Who the hell is he to call her that?” Another commented, “Such useless journalists should not be given interviews.” A third wrote, “Journalism in the world is different from Pakistan; here it often goes below the belt.” Another user said, “Meera was right. They don’t give respect to our artists and women.” One fan added, “No one has the right to insult anyone.” Read the comments:
Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir are the new moral police in town. Falak has asked CM Punjab to ban revealing clothes of women. Sarah has also supported her husband and said that he is in the right. The couple was however called out by Alizeh Shah through an Instagram story.
Alizeh Shah revealed that Falak Shabir made her wear revealing clothes in his music video and made her shoot romantic scenes. Sarah Khan was brain behind all the costumes she wore and now they are showing double standards by saying women should not wear clothes that show skin.
Now an influencer Zoya Sheraz has made a video criticizing Alizeh Shah. She said that Alizeh did the video by her choice, no one forced her and she is trying to gain attention and insult Falak and Sarah Khan for no reason. The video provided Sarah with an opportunity to show her reaction. Here is the video:
Amena Khan is an ad film director with an experience spanning over three decades. She has worked with many big directors and she also acted years ago. She made a comeback with Jama Taqseem and got appreciation for playing Qais’s sister.
Amena Khan is also a philanthropist and she is often volunteering on ground. She has worked in the hardest disaster hit areas and she revealed why she can deal with that. Her father was a forensic surgeon and that ended up equiping her with dealing with painful situations.
Amena Khan revealed that she witnessed her first post mortem with open body at 5 years old. Medical students were fainting but she was fascinated. Thus she got equipped with dealing with suffering at a young age and she later used it in volunteer work.
Sana Nawaz is a film actress who successfully transitioned into the television industry. She went through a bitter divorce and settled in the UK with her sons. She has actively been working abroad in fashion campaigns primarily. Her latest fashion campaign is now going viral.
Sana Nawaz was wearing a blue mermaid cut strapless gown while she was in Canada. She was modelling and posing in the gown but her fans are not too happy with the outfit she chose to wear.
Internet is criticizing Sana Nawaz’s bold gown and calling her out. One user wrote, “Trying to copy Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes look.” Another added, “Why are you wearing an 18 year old’s prom dress. Dress according to your age.” One went, “And these shameless people then ask us to not talk about women’s revealing clothes.” Here is the scrutiny that is coming on:
Waseem Badami is a beloved anchor who has been working on different shows on ARY. The star anchor is loved for his Ramadan transmission. He has been hosting a kids segment for years now and he has developed a close bond with the kids there. Youtubers Shiraz and Muskan are also the ones who appear on the show and they have close camaraderie with Waseem.
Waseem Badami is in Gilgit Baltistan for election campaign and he had a reunion with Shiraz and Muskan. The trio had some great moments as Waseem visited them in their home town.
The internet is loving to watch them together again in nature. One fan wrote, “Such a good bond.” Another added, “Muskan is so cute.” One said, “Reminds us of Shan e Ramzan.” Here is what public thought:
Ayeza Khan is one of the biggest superstars of Pakistan. She is loved for her beauty, talent and the way she has carried herself with grace in her career. She has worked in many big dramas till now but Mere Paas Tum Ho earned viewership like no other. She eternalized Mehwish and people hate that character to this day.
Mere Paas Tum Ho revolved aroind Danish, Mehwish and their little boy Rumi. Rumi at the time was played by child artist Shees Sajjad Gul and he became a household name. Mehwish’s abandonment and later custody of Rumi played by Ayeza Khan brought two actors working in close vicinity.
Shees Sajjad Gul has started working again in dramas and he has appeared in the hit show Humraahi as Wazir Khan. He shared his transformation from Rumi to Wazir.
This sparked a sweet interaction between Ayeza Khan and Shees Sajjad Gul. Ayeza commented and called him her forever Rumi while Shees called her his favourite co-star who taught her a lot. This is what went down:
Dr Omer Adil is a renowned Pakistani orthopedic surgeon, medical professor, film critic, and public speaker. He rose to prominence through his commentary on iconic Pakistani films and artists. He is known to the younger generation through his fearless digital media rants on his YouTube Vlogs Loud Speaker where he talks about film industry, artists and corruption in Pakistan.
In his recent vlog, Dr Omer Adil did a sarcastic commentary on Fiza Ali and her husband for their post wedding PDA antics.
Talking about the couple, Omer Adil said, “I have watched a good film after many days that is so, so full of comedy. It has been running for the past several days, and every day a new scene, a new song, a new situation, a new sequence comes in front of you. You will ask: which film is this? The title of this film is ‘Main Te Mera Bandar.’ You can also say ‘monkey,’ but this is a Punjabi film because it is a Lahore production; there are no people from Karachi in it. Ladies and gentlemen, the prominent stars of ‘Main Te Mera Bandar’ are a very famous actress and host Fiza Ali with her husband. First of all, why can’t you people see anyone happy? Why can’t you see people kissing, hugging, putting arms around each other, dancing, jumping, and celebrating love? Do your own deprivations in life come to your mind? Or are you just a bitter sort of nation who, when they see videos made with so much effort—so many carefully produced reels, with proper videography teams, every scene shot properly in parks, concerts, on high streets, in England, in Lahore—so much effort has gone into making these scenes? And you think these are private moments where two hearts are meeting? But not secretly—very openly and loudly. Ladies and gentlemen, the same amount of effort is put into this film as is put into any other film. Here it’s not that you only see the hero and heroine doing this, but there are many people behind it: one is handling lights, one is managing the camera, one is looking after direction, and so on. . All of these are created by a whole company that makes videos, makes films, makes reels. Later they are edited, different scenes are joined together, stitched, and then presented to you.” Watch his hilarious commentary here:
Hiba Bukhari is a renowned Pakistani television actress admired for her excellent performances in hit Pakistani dramas. Her notable dramas include Bholi Bano, Tarap, Deewangi, Mere Humnasheen, Radd, Fitoor, and Jaan Nisar. Nowadays, she is appearing in Humrahi, which is her third project with Danish Taimoor. Hiba is married to Arez Ahmed, and they are parents to an adorable daughter, Eynur.
Hiba Bukhari has a strong fan base that loves her work in all her dramas; however, Humrahi is not making the same mark as her previous hits Deewangi and Jaan Nisar. The story of Humrahi is also facing backlash, with fans expressing the view that it has taken a Star Plus turn after the heart transplant twist and Elif’s entry as a twin. Watch her clip here:
Humrahi viewers are criticizing Hiba Bukhari’s acting in the drama. Fans also questioned the Illogical storyline after the main lead’s second entry as a twin sister. One wrote, “Somehow Hiba didn’t click in this drama.” Another wrote, “I don’t know why I am not enjoying the drama; her negative role is weird.” One said, “She doesn’t know how to act… no appropriate expressions, no feel.” Another wrote, “The drama has turned into an Indian soap.” One asked, “Why is this drama getting boring day by day?” Read the comments here:
Babra Sharif is a former Pakistani film and television actress and producer. She was one of the most successful leading ladies of the Pakistani film industry, and her on-screen pairings with Shahid, Nadeem, Ghulam Muhiuddin and Faisal Rehman were widely loved by audiences. Babra Sharif also appeared in the television play Nadan Nadia, which was appreciated by fans. Although she is currently away from the film industry, she often appears at award shows, interviews, and public events.
Recently, Babra Sharif was spotted at a film event where she expressed her concerns about the declining film industry and requested new actors to stop showing tantrums.
Talking about it, Babra Sharif said, “Ghulam Mohiuddin and I started our careers together. Our success was not solely our credit; we had great people and teams supporting us. We were lucky to work with legends. I request new artists to stop throwing tantrums at producers. I have heard that actors demand vanity vans and special food arrangements. We used to bring food from our homes for ourselves and the staff.”
She further added, “I came to know that lead artists are demanding hefty amounts of money as film fee. We were so accommodating, we used to do our own makeup while sitting on coasters. We would visit locations, change there, and get ready ourselves. We never made unreasonable demands. Films should not upset people; films are meant for entertainment. Let them remain a fantasy. There is no film without songs. You people have removed music from films. Remake our old film stories—India has copied us so much. We were newcomers when we were given opportunities to work, bring new people”
Babra Sharif’s statements about new actors’ tantrums and the survival of films are receiving mixed reactions. Many people believe that she genuinely cares about the declining film industry and that her observations are completely accurate. Others, however, criticized the old-school approach of Pakistani filmmakers, arguing that the industry cannot be revived in the same way because filmmaking has become a business and is now beyond the financial reach of the common man. Read the comments here:
Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is a renowned Pakistani psychologist, former news anchor, and successful digital creator who rose to prominence through her TV and digital media appearances, particularly because of her many viral statements. Dr. Nabiha graduated in Psychology and often speaks about human psychology and behavior on various podcasts. Dr. Nabiha Khan’s first husband passed away years ago, and she has a son from her first marriage. In November 2025, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan remarried her friend and colleague, Haris Khokhar.
Recently, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan appeared on The Jawan Pakistan podcast. During the podcast, she revealed the one life decision she regrets the most.
Replying to the host’s question about the mistake she regrets the most, Dr Nabiha Ali Khan said, “I can’t tell the mistake I regret the most here. I have made very few mistakes in my life, and there was only one mistake because of which I am suffering these days. Now, I will do what my heart says; the rest, I will see. I will deal with the consequences of my decisions.” Watch here:
She further added, “The person you love makes you feel worthless. You will understand this when you fall in love. Just for your knowledge, I am telling you that it is Allah’s special blessing upon me that whenever someone is hypocritical with me, Allah exposes that person in front of me.” Watch here:
Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar is one of Pakistan’s most celebrated contemporary screenwriters and dramatists, recognized for his exceptional storytelling and poetry. His biggest blockbuster hits include Landa Bazaar, Boota from Toba Tek Singh, Pyarey Afzal, Sadqay Tumhare, Bunty I Love You, Zara Yaad Kar, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Main Manto Nahi Hoon, Sunn Mere Dil, and Main Mar Gai Shaukat Ali. His films Punjab Nahi Jaungi and London Nahi Jaunga also performed exceptionally well at the box office.
Recently, Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar gave an interview to Public Demand, hosted by Mohsin Abbas Haider. During the interview, he was asked questions regarding Nadia Khan and the criticism surrounding Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
Responding to a question about Nadia Khan and Main Manto Nahi Hoon criticism, he Qamar said, “Main Manto Nahi Hoon will be criticized till the end of this world, as long as these 35 or 36 feminists who are against my narrative remain alive. It is their right, so let them do that. I am doing my job. God bless them. ”
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar further added, “I will respond about Nadia Khan in two ways. First, it is our bad luck that our country is facing such disobedience, where people like her sit on television and criticize major writers. If she is asked to write a letter to her husband in Urdu, she would not be able to do so, and unfortunately, she is criticizing some of the biggest writers in Pakistan. Secondly, it is my sin that I never cast her. It is unfortunate. She is not disrespecting KRQ or any other writer; she is disrespecting Pakistan. We are given immense respect in India. I was once travelling on a train in India, and when a man found out that I was a writer, he made the entire train stand in my honor. Similarly, in Dubai, an Indian singer praised me for my song Zaroori and spoke highly of me and sat in my feet. Who are you? You are cursed. You are not insulting me; you are insulting talent and Pakistan.”
Dr Bahu is a dramaairing on ARY Digital which always starts debates. The female characters, mainly supporting cast are well-etched out and fans have been invested in Minna, Faizan and Amber’s track. Faizan had married Amber and now truth has been revealed infront of Dr Minna.
Dr Bahu showed Minna meeting Amber at her house. Amber reveals that Faizan has not only married her but she is also pregnant. This revelation breaks Minna’s heart and Hajra Yamin’s acting just won the audience. The helplessness, the jitters and the way she looks towards Allah made everyone feel for her.
This is what went down:
The internet is applauding Hajra Yamin’s performance. One user wrote, “Hajra gave a chilling performance.” Another added, “She showed the reality of so many women through this.” One went, “Hajra is such an underrated actress.” Here is the reaction:
Acid attack on Dr Mahnoor in Quetta has shook the nation. This is another case of violence against women and how a lady who was just working at her place was not safe. When she was brutally attacked, everyone stood in shock. That is when technician Abdul Razzaq Khilji stepped in.
Abdul Razzaq Khilji is the hero who rose to the occasion. He took a split second decision and covered Dr Mahnoor with his coat after the attack. He also got burnt while trying to help her but he showed bravery. He is now getting treatment on his injuries.
CM Balochistan also called to applaud Abdul Razzaq Khilji for his act of bravery in this heinous acid attack. Here is how the conversation went:
Public is applauding the young brave man. One user wrote, “This is also a man. This shows difference in mindset.” Another added, “His act of covering her at that moment shows real bravery.” One said, “May Allah bless him with speedy recovery soon.” Here is the reaction:
Mawra Hocane and Ameer Gilani are two stars who were brought together by destiny. They were classmates in law college and they later worked together in Sabaat. The duo fell in love and became each other’s peace and solace. Their wedding was celebrated and blessed by millions.
Mawra Hocane was already a big star when Ameer Gilani started acting. He has made a place for himself in a very short period of time. He just won hearts as Mudassir in Zanjeerein. The way he broke everyone’s hearts was a testament to his performance.
Wife Mawra Hocane is proud of Ameer Gilani as she declared everyone a Mudassir Paglu. She knows Ameer will go forward and upward from here.
Falak Shabir and Sarah Khan make one of the most loved celebrity couples. They are now parents to two daughters and the star is in the news for his statement. He requested the CM of Punjab province to ban women from wearing short clothes or clothes which exposed skin. He said this because he is now a father of two daughters and he does not want them to get influenced.
Alizeh Shah, on the other hand, is a blunt star and she exposed him very clearly. She has worked with him in a music video titled Yaadan and she exposed the reality of not only Falak Shabir but also his wife Sarah Khan.
Alizeh Shah stated that Falak Shabir cast her in his video. Despite her being uncomfortable, he made her wear short clothes which were all styled by none other than Sarah Khan, his wife. She also exposed how he made her do romantic scenes in the videos while she was asking him to cut them down. He is now trying to look modest by getting short clothes banned for women.
Here are a few stills from Yaadan:
This was the music video:
The internet is reacting after these revelations come to life. One user wrote, “Only hypocrites are successful in the industry.” Another added, “He has double standards.” One said, “She exposed both husband and wife.” This is the debate:
Dr Mahnoor was a young doctor who became the victim of a heinous crime while she was on duty at the hospital in Quetta. She became the victim of an acid attack by employee of the same hospital. The incident went viral and there was a nation wide uproar. The man fled the hospital and he was shot dead at a bus stop by the police where he was trying to flee Quetta. Here are the victim and the criminal.
Dr Mahnoor has been airlifted to Karachi where she will get further treatment as more than 50% of her body was affected. The incident has taken social media by storm and once again women’s safety and workplace safety is being questioned. How acid attacks are still common in Pakistan and how an enthusiastic doctor like Dr Mahnoor Khan was attacked this way has shaken the audience.
Dr Mahnoor was a thorough professional and she used to share motivational posts for her work and passion:
The internet is standing up and they are calling justice for Dr Mahnoor. One user wrote, “And they say Not All Men.” Another added, “She is such a lovely doctor. May Allah protect him.” One said, “Acid for acid.”
Stars like Mahira Khan and Yasir Hussain have also raised their voices:
Shagufta Ejaz is a renowned Pakistani television artist known for her iconic roles in classic PTV dramas such as Aanch, Kashkol, Jangloos, Khala Kulsoom Ka Kunba, Uper Gori Ka Makan, Zindagi Dhoop Tum Ghana Saya, Zindan, Mere Damad, Baiti, and many others. Fans also love her presence in the popular sitcom Bulbulay. Currently, Shagufta Ejaz is receiving praise for her performance in Bas Tera Saath Ho.
Recently, Shagufta Ejaz appeared on ARY Digital’s show The Buzz. During the show, she shared details about her role in Bas Tera Saath Ho. She also revealed how interestingly the story will progress in the upcoming episodes.
Shagufta Ejaz said, “I also found out recently that Puhupo came from Dubai, but now you will see more interesting plot twists in the drama, and all your questions regarding the story will be answered. Her attachment to Anas will be justified. When people watch the drama, they will realize that it should not be missed. They showed Puhupo’s concern for her husband, but when he explained that brothers are born, not made, she agreed. However, she gave the option because of the trust she had in her nephew. That is why she did it. People will see that her faith in Anas was justified. The drama will make you crave the next episodes. Even my daughters ask me about the ending. It will leave viewers on a cliffhanger at the end of each week, making them eagerly wait for the next episode. My daughters keep pushing me to reveal the story, but I never disclose it.” Here is the link to the video:
Saqib Chadhar is a PML-N Member of the Provincial Assembly (MPA) of Punjab who made headlines in May 2026 after allegedly threatening Pakistani actress Momina Iqbal. Initially, Momina Iqbal accused him of harassment, after which Saqib Chadhar shared details of his long-term relationship with the actress. The matter was subsequently taken to court, and both Momina Iqbal and Saqib Chadhar are currently following the legal proceedings.
According to the latest developments, Saqib Chadhar was summoned today by the NCCIA regarding allegations of harassing the actress. The PML-N MPA recorded a detailed statement against Momina Iqbal, in which he claimed that he had spent a substantial amount of money on her.
According to an Express News reporter, Saqib Chadhar’s NCCIA statement said that MPA Punjab Assembly met Momina Iqbal in 2020 and bore all the expenses of his trips abroad with her. He also claimed that Momina Iqbal’s sister, Rimsha Iqbal, received one million dollars after allegedly blackmailing him. He further stated that he transferred a significant amount of money to Momina Iqbal’s account and that she is currently using his two cars. He also claimed that he paid his sister’s educational fees in Australia. Additionally, he alleged that he was threatened by men outside his house who had his videos on their mobile phones. Here is the link to the video:
Sarah Khan is a remarkably talented Pakistani model and actor admired for portraying versatile characters in some of the country’s most successful dramas. She is also one of the most followed Pakistani celebrities, with 12.6 million followers on Instagram. Sarah gained immense recognition through her popular dramas, including Sabaat, Raqs-e-Bismil, Hum Tum, Laapata, Deewar-e-Shab, and Abdullahpur Ka Devdas. The actor is married to the talented Pakistani singer Falak Shabir, who has 2.6 million Instagram followers. The couple has a beautiful daughter, Alyana Falak, and their family has recently grown bigger as they welcomed their second child.
Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir are quite vocal about their views regarding feminism and often share their opinions on messages promoted by Western feminist movements. In recent times, they have also spoken openly against Aurat March campaigns and certain aspects of modernization in Pakistan.
Recently, Sarah Khan shared her thoughts on feminism, writing, “A healthy society is built on values, dignity, respect, and responsibility. When behavior that undermines these principles is normalized and celebrated, it affects everyone, not just one group. The concern is not whether someone is male or female, but whether the mindset being promoted contributes positively to our culture, families, and future generations.”
She further explained what she believes to be the true meaning of feminism. Sarah Khan wrote, “This is the true meaning of feminism: empowering women with dignity, respect, strength, education, and purpose while staying connected to the values that define our society. We do not believe that progress requires abandoning our moral and cultural principles. Not every trend should be celebrated, and not every ideology should be normalized. A strong society is built on values, responsibility, and mutual respect. The feminism we support is one that strengthens society rather than weakens it, preserves dignity rather than promotes vulgarity, and inspires future generations to be proud of who they are and where they come from.”
Falak Shabir also shared a picture with the caption, “By the way, I was talking about this culture. I think this picture is enough to help people understand my point of view. You must have seen that clip as well, and this is not only what I say; people are literally worried about their children.”
Social media users are sharing mixed views, majority are calling out Sarah Khan and Falak Shabir for being hypocrite while other are raising their concerns on increasing obscenity in the society. Read here:
Syeda Aliza Sultan is a renowned Pakistani digital creator who has gained significant fame over time through her digital content and strong social media presence. Aliza is the ex-wife of actor Feroze Khan, with whom she has two children — a son named Sultan and a daughter named Fatima. Her marriage to Feroze ended following a highly publicized domestic violence controversy. Currently, Aliza lives separately with her daughter Fatima, while her son Sultan resides with his father, Feroze. She regularly updates her Instagram account and is admired for her decent content in Hijab.
Aliza Sultan recently posted a reel without a hijab. In the reel, she was seen celebrating with her friend and shared that she remains happy whether she is going through a breakup or facing financial difficulties. Watch the video here:
Syeda Aliza Sultan’s video without a hijab shocked many fans, with several questioning her decision to stop wearing it. One user commented, “Didn’t you start wearing the hijab? Why are you posting without it?” Another social media user replied, “I was thinking the same. This is the first time she has appeared without a hijab.” One commenter wrote, “Those defending her should know that it may be her choice, but the hijab isn’t something to be taken lightly — to start wearing it, then quit, and then start again.” Another user remarked, “So she has gradually removed her dupatta. What a drama.” Another wrote, “Where did Madam’s hijab go?” Read the comments below.
Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar is a renowned Pakistani television and film writer and poet, known for his numerous hit projects. Like Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar, his children have also gained recognition in their respective fields. One of his children, Hijab Khalil, is a successful social media influencer and digital creator. She is quite popular on TikTok and Instagram for her lip-sync videos.
In October 2024, the digital creator became a target of social media bullying following her father Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar’s kidnapping controversy and some of his statements, particularly the one regarding Saba Qamar. At the time, Hijab Khalil did not respond to the trolls, but she has now opened up about how the bullying affected her.
Speaking about the experience, Hijab Khalil said, “People trolled me over my father’s illness post the kidnapping scandal, saying things like, ‘Oh, he can’t go outside during the day, so he chose to leave the house at night.’ Before that, my father had made a comment about an actress about the way she dressed, so people trolled me over that as well because I wear Western clothes—not in a vulgar way, but in a Gen Z style. Even then, social media trolled me badly for the way I dress, saying, ‘Look at yourself and then look at your father’s statement. What are you wearing?’ I didn’t react to it, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t affect me. I’m not a robot. Then influencers came on podcasts, sat on their chairs, and shamed me over my father’s kidnapping. It’s insane and inhuman. Stop doing that”
Momina Iqbal is an actress who has been in the news for her war against PMLN MPA Saqib Chadhar who was harassing her as well as her wedding to Muhammad Hamza Habib. The newlyweds have been trending all over social media and seeing the actress happy made her fans happy. The starlet is being represented legally by Rimsha Iqbal who is also her sister.
Momina Iqbal got married in a series of events. Her Nikkah took place in an intimate ceremony at her home. She then had mehndi, mayoun, baat pakki and baraat. All these events had detailed photography and the couple shared these pictures with the world. Rimsha Iqbal spoke to Urdu Point and she is now revealing reality of these wedding events.
Rimsha Iqbal is sharing that they are satisfied after NCCIA registered a case against Saqib Chadhar. She added that this case was only possible because they showed real time evidences. She also clarified that Saqib has no private videos of Momina. He was actually threatening to make AI videos of Momina and make them viral.
Rimsha Iqbal also clarified that all the events done were just for Nikkah. Momina’s Rukhsati will happen around November or December. All these events were just for celebrating Nikkah and Momina was under pressure due to the ongoing case. This is what she revealed:
A Karachi man’s unbelievable crime is going viral and the nation is shocked. A man who is 70 years old killed his wife aged 58 years old as she said “No” to his request of marital relations. The case took place when the man himself reported that he hit his wife with a steel rod over her head several times till she died.
Outrage grew when he said on camera that this is the duty of a wife and she had no right to say “No”. He just got frustrated and fought with her. She picked up a scissors and he took a rod and killed her by hitting on her head several times. He also thinks he was denied his rights which led to his decision.
The man was called out and women are outraged but there are still men who came to this man’s rescue and said that he was not in the wrong. They were shouting “Well Done” at him as they praised his decision. The video is now going viral:
The video threw even more fire on the situation. One user on the internet wrote, “These men should have their own daughters and sisters in that woman’s place.” Another added, “These people should have their licenses cancelled as many seemed to be lawyers.” One said, “What kind of upbringing these men have?” Here is the reaction:
Hasan Raheem is a Gen Z superstar who hails from Gilgit. He completed his MBBS degree and concurrently focused on his music career. He is a big star and his interactions with fans often go viral.
After being a doctor and a singer, Hasan Raheem is all set to don another feather in his cap as he has joined the election campaign for his maternal uncle. He is actively taking part in campaigning and showing his political awareness. His videos from campaigns are going viral.
The internet had many fun reactions to Hasan Raheem campaiging. One user wrote, “I want this talented birth chart.” Another added, “Hasan is so multitalented. Wow.” One said, “Stay safe brother.” Here are the reactions:
Story if a Pakistani immigrant has taken social media by storm. A Pakistani taxi driver Ashiq Hussain was working in New York for more than a decade. He was working hard to get his wife and four children to the USA where he was making a life for them.
Fate intervened as Ashiq Hussain, the Pakistani man finally made arrangements to bring his family to New York. A fire broke out in his apartment and he fell from extended stair during rescue efforts. He sustained serious injuries and passed away later in the hospital. This happened days before he was meant to reunite with his family.
The internet felt the pain of this family and sent prayers their way. One user wrote, “This is heaetbreaking.” Another added, “May Allah grant him a place in Jannah. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon.” One said, “May Allah grant sabr to the family.” These were the prayers:
Ameer Gilani is a young actor who started his career with Sabaat. He msnaged to impress with his very first show and he has not looked back since. The actor has just shocked the nation as his beautiful performance in Zanjeerein was unexpected for everyone.
Ameer Gilani’s parents are his biggest supporters. His mother always praises him but watching the terrible ending of Mudassir made them both emotional. They were wiping off tears as Mudassir was shot dead. Ameer’s mother also came and hugged him.
The internet is reacting to this wholesome reaction. One user write, “Maa to maa hoti hai.” Another added, “His father was also wiping tears.” One said, “Ameer you made all us cry. Your parents are representing us.” Here is the reaction:
Falak Shabir is a famous Pakistani pop singer with 2.6 million followers. He rose to prominence through his viral hit song Roag. He has also sung several other popular tracks, including Sher Ost, Ijazat, Tu Mera Dil, Kamli, Soniye, and many more. All of his songs have garnered millions of views on YouTube. He is also known for his performances at local and international concerts.
Recently, Falak Shabir grabbed social media attention after making a request to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
While commenting on the Punjab government’s action against vape pods, he praised the initiative and called it an excellent step. He further requested the Chief Minister to take notice of the dress code in public places.
Falak Shabir wrote, “Excellent. However, as a father of two daughters, I humbly request Madam CM Maryam Nawaz to please take action against people who wear short dresses in public places such as bazaars and streets. Otherwise, culturally, we as a society will be destroyed – Punjab, he praised the Punjab government saying it was an excellent job. He further requested the CM to take a note on the dress code in the public area.” Sarah Khan also shared his request. Read here:
Netizens are criticizing Falak Shabir for his regressive statement and request, with many saying that he himself lives in London with his wife and daughters, yet is concerned about how Pakistani people should dress. One wrote that there should be laws for singers too, as singing in Islam is not halal. Another asked if this is the same Falak Shabir who has shifted to the UK with his family. Another commented, “Don’t you live in the UK now? How about requesting the same in the UK Parliament?” One user said to stop moral policing women and their dressing, while another wrote, “Cheap way of seeking attention.” One comment stated, “First ask your wife to sit at home.” Another added, “The audacity of a man whose whole family is in showbiz”. Read the comments.
Good Morning Pakistan is Nida Yasir’s popular morning show on ARY Digital, known for its entertaining and informative segments. The show frequently hosts actors, celebrities, and experts who participate in discussions on social, family, and lifestyle issues. During these conversations, guests openly share their experiences, opinions, and valuable insights with viewers.
Today, Vaneeza Ahmed, Sabrina Furqan, and Sharmeen Ali were the guests on GMP, where they shared their valuable knowledge with viewers. During the show, Vaneeza Ahmed discussed the causes of autoimmune diseases in women. Besides this, she and Nida Yasir also advised women to live life to the fullest and prioritize their well-being.
Talking about why women suffer more from autoimmune diseases, Vaneeza Ahmed said, “We think we are heroes because we have a high tolerance level, but do you know why women in Pakistan suffer from autoimmune diseases? Because all we do is tolerate. Our bodies keep score; they remember and store everything. For example, if my mother made me wear an itchy dress, I would remember that experience. We don’t have to teach our children tolerance. Instead, we need to teach our girls and boys how to say no. Even if your husband is being unjust, learn to say no. Don’t tolerate everything. What’s wrong is wrong. Stop treating your kids like objects.”
Nida advised women to stop feeling old at the age of 50. She said that many women believe they have become old once they turn 50 and think they should no longer wear certain colors or fabrics. She added that even their children start instructing them not to follow certain fashion trends. Instead, they should make an effort to help them feel young. Vaneeza also added, “Do what you want. Live for yourself.”
Momina Iqbal and Fiza Ali have taken social media by storm with their attention-seeking yet lovable videos and posts featuring their husbands. The trend was started by Fiza Ali, who, soon after her marriage, began posting intimate and expressive videos with her husband. Later, Momina Iqbal followed the trend after her viral wedding, which became a highlight due to pre-wedding controversies. Momina did not keep her wedding private and posted one video after another with her husband. Her viral wedding reels sparked a debate, with netizens claiming she was trying to show off to her ex. She was also criticized by Suno Chanda fame Pakistani writer Saima Akram Chaudhry.
While sharing her criticism on social media, Saima Akram Chaudhry wrote, “People all over the world get married, but some people just go completely crazy about it. After Fiza Ali’s husband, another ‘item’ is also preparing to step into the field. Yes, you understood it right… just let the brother get free from his wedding functions. Don’t panic.”
Also read in Urdu:
“ساری دنیا کی شادیاں ہوتی ہیں لیکن کچھ لوگ تو باولے ہی ہوجاتے ہیں ۔ فضا علی کے شوہر کے بعد ایک اور ‘آئٹم’ بھی میدان میں اترنے کی تیاری کر چکا ہے ۔ جی ہاں آپ ٹھیک سمجھے ۔۔ ذرا بھائی صاحب کو شادی کے فنکشنز سے فری ہو لینے دیں ۔ بس آپ نے گھبرانا نہیں ہے ۔”
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Some are agreeing with Saima Akram Chaudhry saying couples should not share their private moments on the camera while others are saying that Pakistani society is jealous of seeing happy couples. Read the comments:
Shafi Muhammad Shah was a legendary Pakistani actor who began acting in 1980. His notable dramas include Akhri Chattan, Aanch, Teesra Kinara, Bund Gulab, Chand Girahan, Tapish, Zeenat, Noori Jam Tamachi, Jungle, Zara Si Aurat, and Talash, among others. Shafi Muhammad Shah passed away on November 17, 2007, at the age of 58. At the time of his death, he left behind a loving family, including his children and wife.
Recently, shocking news about the legendary actor’s family was shared by his daughter, who informed fans about the passing of Shafi Muhammad Shah’s second-born daughter, Arsalna Muhammad Shah, who passed away in 2026 due to a sudden heart attack. Arsalna was married and had a loving family, including her daughter.
Shafi Muhammad Shah’s daughter wrote, “Some people leave behind awards, titles, and long lists of achievements, while others leave behind something rarer—a heart that changed lives quietly. Today, we remembered our sister, Arsalna, the second daughter of the late actor Shafi Muhammad Shah, whom we lost to a sudden heart attack on 7th February. She worked under Mr. Ghazanfar at Indus Vision and served as an Assistant Director and Director across multiple channels, but that was never her true legacy. She was the person who sat with the light boys and others whom people often overlooked on set. She saw every human being with dignity. She helped people find jobs without expecting anything in return. She gave without calculation, loved without conditions, and carried a softness that this world does not often protect. She had a heart of gold, and perhaps hearts like hers are never truly meant for this world for too long. We did not only lose a sister—we lost an angel in human form. She leaves behind her beautiful daughter, Ummul Banin, who will forever carry a part of her light into this world. On this blessed day, I pray: Ya Allah, grant my sister the highest place in Jannah. Fill her grave with light, surround her with peace, and reunite them one day in a place where there is no pain, no loss, and no goodbyes. Some souls depart, but their love continues walking among us. Forever loved, forever remembered. Arsalna Muhammad Shah. 26th December 1985 – 7th February 2026.” Read it here:
Saba Faisal is a versatile Pakistani television celebrity who began her career as a Pakistan Television announcer, later turning into a host and news anchor. She is currently known for her remarkable acting in hit dramas like Humsafar, Durr-e-Shehwar, Mohabbat Tumse Nafrat Hai, Pyare Afzal, Ishq Tamasha, Baaghi, Ghissi Pitti Mohabbat, Samjhota, Zara Yaad Kar, Main Manto Nahi Hoon, Haya, and others. The actor enjoys a massive Instagram following of 2.4 million and is known for giving television interviews that often spark controversy.
Recently, a 20-year-old interview of Saba Faisal was shared by Ejaz Bhutta on Facebook. In the interview, Saba Faisal eloquently described the etiquettes they were taught at PTV as presenters and hosts of Khawateen Time. She said that at PTV, hosts were strictly instructed not to sit with one leg crossed over the other, as it was considered deeply disrespectful.
She further added, “I have taught this to my children as well. Nowadays, whenever I switch on the TV, I see hosts sitting in this posture with one leg over the other, often with their feet pointing towards the guest. These things hurt me a lot. You should sit straight and respect your guests.” The host instantly changed her posture. Watch here:
The old clip of Saba Faisal sparked debate, with many saying she looked stunning, confident, and graceful, while others felt she was criticizing or “gaslighting” the host for sitting in a leg-over-leg posture. Read the comments below:
Zanjeerain is a popular Pakistani prime-time drama series airing on Hum TV. The drama is directed by Shahzad Kashmiri, written by Farhat Ishtiaq, and presented by Momina Duraid Productions. The story revolves around the tribal culture of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Sajal Aly plays the character of Rabiya, a strong and hardworking woman whose husband, Mudassir, was killed by her former fiancé. The story takes a new turn when she becomes the responsibility of her late husband’s best friend. Fans are loving the drama and its stellar cast; however, Zanjeerain was not initially finalized with the same lead cast.
According to details shared by TV critic Dr. Ejaz Waris, the role of Sar Buland Khan, which is currently being portrayed by Daniyal Zafar, was originally offered to Bilal Abbas Khan and he rejected it. If the initial cast was locked, the drama would have featured Sajal Aly and Bilal Abbas Khan as the lead pair. Similarly, the character of Zafran Khan was initially offered to Nauman Ijaz, marking a significant casting difference. The role currently played by Sehar Hashmi was reportedly offered to Mamya Shajaffar, who even completed one day of shooting before the cast was changed. According to Dr. Ejaz Waris, Sehar Hashmi’s character will eventually die, and the story will then be led by Usman , Sajal Aly, and Daniyal Zafar. Watch here:
Fans are giving mixed reactions, with some saying that the original cast was amazing. A few said, “Bilal Abbas probably rejected the role because he felt that Usman had more scenes.” One fan wrote, “The drama would have been on another level if Bilal had been the main lead.” Bilal Abbas’s fans are happy that he did not accept the drama. Read the comments below.
