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.
Love Guru is an upcoming Pakistani romantic comedy movie, which is scheduled to release on Eid ul Azha 2025. The film is directed by brilliant director Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry. It stars Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed in the lead roles. The story is about a self-proclaimed love guru who falls in love with a London-based architect named Sofia Khan. Love Guru is produced by ARY Films and Six Sigma Plus, with Salman Iqbal as the executive producer. The movie was shot in London and Karachi. Fans are already excited about the star-studded cast and the interesting story of the film.
Today, Love Guru’s emotional and romantic song Toot Gaya’s video was released by the official media partner ARY Digital. The song is sung by Yashal Shahid, Zain, Zohaib, and Farhan Saeed. The lyrics are written by Saad Sultan and Tahir Abbas, while the composition, mixing, and mastering are done by Saad Sultan. Here are a few screenshots from the video:
The beautiful music video, featuring Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed, is getting a lot of praise from fans. Here is the link to the video:
A part of “Toot Gaya” was already included in the trailer, which grabbed public attention and made fans eagerly wait for the full song. Now that the song is out, fans are loving it. They are especially praising the melodious voices of Farhan Saeed and Yashal Shahid. One fan wrote, “This song deserves millions of views.” Another commented, “Mahira Khan with Yashal Shahid’s voice hits different.” Someone else said, “This is perfectly Mahira-coded — the beauty, the charm, the depth.” Besides this, many said that they are going to support Love Guru and other Pakistani content as it is the time to bid farewell to Indian content. Read the comments here:
Sana Yousuf is a 17 year old TikToker who was killed at her home in Islamabad in sector G-13 by an unknown assailant. The murder shook the whole country as a girl was targetted and killed while she was inside her house. There was a strong uproar in the media and on social media about increasing femicide.
IG Islamabad addressed a press conference today and spoke about the murder case after the assailant Umer Hayat was finally arrested. He was arrested from Jaranwala, Faisalabad. IG revealed that Sana Yousuf was attacked at her home. Umer came on a motorbike, went into Sana’s house and shot her with two bullets. He was later seen fleeing the scene on the same bike. He also took Sana’s phone with him when he fled.
This is the video of Umer fleeing the murder scene:
IG Islamabad further explained that the man wanted to befriend Sana Yosuf and kept contacting her through her social media. She repeatedly rejected his advances which he could not take. The officer said that the police have named this case “The Case of Repeated Rejection”. On 29th May which was Sana’s birthday, the man actually reached her house and tried to meet her. She rejected him once again and never met him. He tried to meet her once again on 2nd June and he was rejected again. Then he planned to murder her, broke into her house and shot her.
This is what happened:
She said "NO" that doesn’t mean you kill her because of rejection. Mentally ill ppl who can’t handle rejection.People need to understand that this kind of "obsession" looks good only in movies, not in real life. Learn to accept rejection💔💔#JusticeForSanaYousafpic.twitter.com/dbI0RsinNs
The murder weapon which is a pistol and Sana Yousuf’s phone were confiscated from the murderer. He also admitted to committing the crime when he was arrested. Police were able to reach the assailant by using CCTV footage and constituted 7 teams to catch him as soon as possible. He comes from a middle class background and son of a retired 16 Grade government officer.Here is IG Islamabad explaining how they raid different locations to apprehend him:
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan is an entertainer who became famous in a very short period of time. He is a singer who makes his own tracks though many people disagree that he can be called a singer. He has appeared on many shows and he has also performed live. He was a guest on Hina Niazi’s show and defended himself against all the criticism that he keeps getting.
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan spoke about how many people are jealous of him and he knows that they do not consider him a singer. He revealed that many other singers refuse to perform at any event that he is performing at. He added that many Pakistani singers and musicians do not like him and they have a lot of arrogance.
This is what he shared:
Chahat Fateh Ali Khan further added that Noor Jahan did not become famous due to Bado Badi. Neither Mumtaz got fame due to that song. He also said that his song is totally different from the original Bado Badi. He said everyone is doing “chaan chaan” for no reason. My song is for females and it is totally different. People ask stupid questions. I am doing what I enjoy and people who criticize can go their own way.
Parwarish is a drama airing on ARY Digital. The show is dealing with the problems of Gen Z and talking about different parenting styles. The drama has a big cast and everyone is doing justice to their characters. Wali played by Samar Jafri has been thrown into a pickle once again. His car gets confiscated by the police after an accident happens. He was rescued by his uncle Suleman and Parwarish fans are loving Suleman.
Suleman played by Saad Zameer Fareedi has once again turned out to be a parent we want to see more of in our society. He understands that the kid has made a mistake but he never got aggressive. Jahangir, on the other hand, was aggressive and slapped Wali. Suleman instead defended him and told his brother off. He directly told him that his behaviour is the cause why his son never shares anything with him. He also tried to solve everything is a gentle way while making Wali understand what went wrong.
Here are a few clips of why Suleman is the best parent in Parwarish:
The internet is loving Suleman’s parenting style. The way he defended Wali and how he is with his own children. One wrote, “Suleman and Pannah are definitely the best parents.” Another added, “Suleman may not have earned a lot of money but he has earned respect in his children’s eyes.” One said, “Wali is lucky to have such a chachu.” This is what they had to say:
Hareem Sohail is a young actress who has worked in several dramas. Her current stint in Iqtidar was loved by many as she was able to give a convincing performance. The actress is the daughter of senior actress Beena Chaudhary. She is slowly making a name for herself in the industry. She got married and shared moments from her wedding which went viral on social media.
Hareem Sohail was a guest on FHM podcast and she had something to say about Tiktokers who become actors but do not get much success in the field. Recently many new faces have entered the industry through social media. The number of followers will earn you a spot in a drama. The influencers then have to work hard on their acting if they want to shine in front of the audience.
Hareem Sohail said that making Tiktoks is a different thing altogether. She said acting is a very difficult job. Acting is a built in talent which is not possessed by everyone. In Tiktok you can set the camera at your favourite angle. You apply makeup and lip sync on videos. While acting means you will have to act out a scene among a crew of 50 people. The camera angles will be unflattering and they will capture your whole face.
Renowned drama writer Saira Raza passed away last night, leaving the Pakistani entertainment industry in mourning. Known for her intellect and emotional depth, she gave viewers unforgettable stories through her powerful scripts. Her work on dramas like Mere Humsafar, Dil Mom Ka Diya, Mohabbat Dagh Ki Soorat, and Yahya touched millions and earned her widespread admiration. Saira Raza’s ability to portray complex emotions and societal issues with grace and sensitivity made her stand out among her peers. Her loss is deeply felt across the literary and television community.
Mere Humsafar was the biggest hit which she last wrote. It became a global sensation and Saira Raza received immense appreciation for a sweet love story. Her recent Yahya starring Khushhal Khan and Madiha Imam ran on Geo TV and once again got appreciation from the audience.
Saira Raza suffered a massive cardiac arrest last night, and she was immediately rushed to the hospital. She passed away due to her heart condition, and the world lost a very talented mind.
Condolences are pouring in for Saira Raza. Her colleagues wrote, “My heart is bursting. I didn’t know it was our last meeting.” Another added, “I still cannot believe she has passed away.” Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Illaihi Rajioon. This is a massive loss to the industry, her family and friends. May her soul rest in peace.
Here is how her fellow colleagues and friends shared their grief on her official page:
In a tragic incident in Islamabad, a young social media influencer, Sana Yousaf, was shot dead by unidentified gunman in her house at 9:00 pm on 2nd June 2025. She was 17 years old. Sana Yousaf was a highly active social media influencer with multiple accounts on various platforms. She had around 500k followers on Instagram and 800k on TikTok.
According to reports, an unidentified man entered their house in G-13 and fatally shot her. The young influencer died on the spot and was later rushed to the hospital by her parents. Her body was shifted to the mortuary at PIMS Hospital, where a postmortem was conducted. According to details, her body will be taken to Upper Chitral for burial after the ghusal at the H-8 Graveyard.
Sana Yousaf hails from Chitral and was living in Islamabad with her parents. She is known for her striking looks, and many people often compared her to actress Hania Aamir. Today, the young influencer celebrated her 17th birthday with friends and also shared a reel on official Instagram account and Tiktok. Here is the link to the video:
Social media users are expressing grief over the untimely death of a young influencer. Many are also voicing their concerns about security lapses and the rising number of murders in the country. One social media user wrote, “She died on her birthday.” Another commented, “RIP Sana! I will pray for your soul.” A third wrote, “I’m so heartbroken. She looked so happy in her videos. May her soul rest in peace.”
Almost everyone offered prayers and expressed their sorrow over the death of the young influencer. Read a few comments:
Hassan Ali is a highly talented Pakistani fast bowler, famous for his vibrant energy on the field and his excellent bowling performances. He has so far made multiple records in cricket and was a key player in Pakistan’s 2017 ICC Champions Trophy win. One of his best performances was taking 3 wickets for 19 runs against India in the final. He also stunned the cricket fans with a five-wicket haul against South Africa in the 2021 Test series. Hassan has been a regular part of the Pakistan Super League and recently made a strong comeback to the national team for the T20 series against Bangladesh.
Yesterday, Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in the third T20 match and won the series 3-0. Hassan Ali played well in the series and took 5 wickets in one of the matches. After the win, he celebrated with his wife, Samiyah Khan, and their daughter. Samiyah posted lovely pictures and videos from the celebration and wrote, “We live for these kind of days.” Take a look at the adorable pictures they shared from the Gaddafi stadium Lahore:
Areeka Haq is a multi-talented and famous Pakistani digital creator and social media influencer. She has over 12 million followers on TikTok and 4.2 million on Instagram. Known for her stylish content and charismatic presence, she has built a massive online fanbase. Areeka has also appeared in multiple music videos by top Pakistani singers like Asim Azhar, Shamoon Ismail, and Young Stunners.
Lately, the digital creator Areeka Haq appeared in Nukta Life’s podcast where she opened up about her depression. She revealed how Saba Qamar helped her during her difficult times.
Speaking about it, Areeka Haq said, “I had family support during the time I was in depression, but besides this, a lot of actors also helped me especially Saba Qamar. She took my number from Asim Azhar and called me, she was like, ‘I want to talk to Areeka’. She called me and gave me tips and calmed me down and it helped a lot. Whatever she said to me helped me and I didn’t even go to therapy”
Talking about the reason behind her depression, Areeka Haq said, “I was cast in the music video by Asim Azhar and Young Stunners when I faced hate on social media. I wasn’t even 18 and I was bullied for grabbing the musical video. Many said, ‘Oh why did you take her in your video’. It took a toll on me and I went into depression”. Here is the link to the video:
Mariyam Nafees is renowned Pakistani television actress who is famously known for her powerful roles in the hit dramas like Munkir, Neem, Munafiq, Kamzarf, Muhabbat Chordi Maine, Ishq Jalebi, Yakeen Ka Safar and Diyar-e-Dil. Fans also admired her acting amd character in ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Jaan e Jahan. Mariyam Nafees boasts a strong Instagram following of 1.1 million. Mariyam Nafees is also known as one of the most opinionated Pakistani celebrities. She is married to Amaan Ahmed and they are parents of an adorable baby boy Eesa.
Recently, Mariyam Nafees made an appearance in Samaa TV’s morning show Subh Ka Samaa. In the show, she opened up about Pakistani society’s attitude towards independent and opinionated women like her.
Talking about it, she said, “I would generally say that we live in a patriarchal society where people don’t like independent women. They feel threatened by them. Even now, as we appear on TV, people are probably hating on us, thinking we should be at home cooking for our kids. It’s common in our society for people to dislike opinionated women. Men, in particular, usually don’t appreciate such women. I often hear from men—even so-called modern ones—that I’m “too opinionated.” People constantly taunt us for working in showbiz but if you come on our set and see the environment, we see the most regular worshippers (Namazis) on our sets. We’re simple, friendly and hardworking, but people think we’re different.” Here is the link to the video:
Jannat Mirza, a supremely talented and the most-followed Pakistani digital creator and influencer, is currently making headlines for her elaborate Hajj journey. Last night, she posted multiple lavish pictures before leaving for Hajj, accompanied by her father, mother, and sister, Alishba Anjum. Her pictures and stories received mixed reactions from social media users. Many praised the social media influencers while others taunted her for her show off during a religious pilgrimage.
Jannat Mirza further flaunted in her story that they had an empty plane for Hajj flight. She also gave a brief tour of her flight for their Hajj journey. Many reported that an empty plane can easily be taken without booking it, you only have to have the knowledge regarding the flight schedules. Jannat Mirza also didn’t mention that they booked the whole jet. She wrote, “We had the whole plane to ourselves”. Here is the link to the video:
Jannat Mirza & family took Saudi Airlines’ flight. She further clarified that last time she saw an empty flight was during the COVID days:
This video story by Jannat Mirza ignited severe public backlash. One social media user wrote, “They were probably on a business class flight. Airlines often send business class passengers before economy, so she most likely took the video at that time.” A social media user wrote, “Nowadays, very few people are traveling. I had a flight from Italy and we were only two people in that plane”. Another fan commented, “Their father must have thought to book the whole plane to provide privacy to his daughters so no one could see them — after all, they have their TikTok income.” One user asked, “Is this Hajj or just a show-off?” Another wrote, “Instead of booking the whole plane for yourselves, you could have taken some poor pilgrims along.” Someone else added, “May Allah guide them and show them the right path.” Fans are also questioning the family’s source of income. Read all the comments:
Nida Yasir is one of the top Pakistani television hosts who has been conducting ARY Digital’s morning show for around 16 Years. She boasts a strong Instagram following of 2.6 million. Nida is also a successful producer who has produced projects like Chakkar, Mehrunissa We Love You, Wrong Number, Nadaniyan and others. Nida Yasir is married to Yasir Nawaz and today marked her 23rd wedding anniversary as well. The couple is blessed with three kids who are all studying.
Recently, Nida Yasir opened up about how evil eye affected her family due to her carefree and over friendly attitude.
While talking about it, Nida Yasir said, “The evil eye is real—it happens to almost all of us. Many of us experience it, especially when it comes to our children. I’ve personally gone through it many times. Whenever I used to post pictures of my children on social media, they would fall sick. It’s tried and tested: whenever I shared their photos, they became unwell. Now I understand why people put emojis over faces in pictures. Many may make fun of it, but I know exactly why they do it—because I always posted my kids’ pictures without hiding their faces. Today, I’ve posted our anniversary reel. May Allah protect us from the evil eye.” Actress Beena Chaudhary also shared that whenever she posts pictures with her husband, they end up having a fight that same day.
Nida Yasir further added that she can’t hide her happiness from friends and loves to share her success—whether on a show or with her close ones—without thinking about the negative impacts, because it gives her inner happiness and satisfaction.
Adnan Sami Khan is a controversial celebrity, mainly due to his toxic political views. He was a singer and actor from Pakistan who actively worked in India. Adnan opted to let go of his Pakistani nationality and took Indian citizenship. He initially got criticized for it but people forgot later on. The singer’s constant barrage against Pakistan is what ended up getting him a lot of hate from the Pakistani side.
Adnan Sami Khan sat for an interview on Aap Ki Adalat and spoke about how he got his Indian citizenship. He revealed that President Musharraf had accused him of abandoning Pakistan in a letter when he was still a Pakistani citizen. He was living in India on a visa. When his Pakistani passport expired, it was not getting renewed. He was then informed by some Pakistani foreign officers that his passport will not be renewed. He will be made to come to Pakistan and he was under threat.
He went on to share that India also granted him citizenship after several years. They have a law where the Indian Government can grant Indian citizenship to people who have extraordinary talent in sports, arts or science. He received his citizenship under that law. This is the story he shared:
Adnan Sami Khan was also asked if he has ever tried to go back to Pakistan. He broke into tears when he answered this as he recently tried to come back to Pakistan for his mother’s funeral but couldn’t.
The singer shared that his mother who was in good health, suddenly passed away 2 months ago. He wanted to come back to Pakistan for her funeral. He asked Indian authorities for permission or if they had any problems with his travel. Indian authorities were allegedly okay with it. Adnan Sami Khan went on to accuse Pakistani authorities of not granting him a visa. He said he witnessed his mother’s janaza on a Whatsapp call. It was cruel but Pakistani authorities did not allow him to travel to Pakistan.
Here is what he said:
Pakistanis are not having it. They have criticized Adnan for playing the victim card. One said, “You went from this country and betrayed it by choice. Don’t play the victim card now.” Another said, ” Good on the person who rejected your visa. You deserve it after all the hate you spread.” A person said,”You should have cared for your mother while she was alive.” This is what the internet has to say:
Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed are coming back on the silver screen with the film Love Guru. Love Guru is releasing this Eid ul Adha. The actors have been on a promotional tour for the film. They visited the USA, UK, Dubai and met fans. The film is highly hyped now and fans of the two stars are looking forward to it. They sat for an interview with Waseem Badami and Mahira gave a peculiar statement.
Mahira Khan compared Humayun Saeed to a baby. The superstar was asked what is one thing that people do not know about Humayun Saeed. She said Humayun is like a baby. Whenever she sees him, she sees a baby with a big face of Humayun on his shoulders. The baby has a pacifier and a bib around his neck.
Mahira Khan added that he may look like a grown up adult but he has a baby inside of him. Mahira even made expressions of how he looks like a baby when she looks at him. She added that he is a child. Waseem Badami found it hilarious and said such kids kill others off before they go forward in life.
Deemak is an upcoming horror genre film. It is written by Ayesha Mazaffar and directed by Rafay Rashdi. The film boasts names like Faysal Quraishi, Sonya Hussyn and Samina Peerzada. It is based on black magic, possession and how negativity festers in one’s life. It is also marking the comeback of Samina Peerzada after a long hiatus from acting.
Deemak will be released on the first day of Eid ul Adha. This will be in contrast to a rom-com Love Guru which is releasing alongside. The premiere of the film was held in Karachi last night and it was a star-studded event. Faysal Quraishi, Sonya Hussyn, Samina and Usman Peerzada, Javed Sheikh, Yashma Gill, Yasir Hussain, Aijaz Aslam, Sultana Siddiqui and many other big names came out to support Deemak. All the stars were dressed to the nines for the event. Here are some moments from the red carpet:
Mann Mast Malang is a drama currently being broadcast on Geo TV. It features prominent actors Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi in leading roles. The series initially received a favorable response; however, it has recently become a subject of public discussion for various controversial reasons. Like many of Danish Taimoor’s previous projects, this drama integrates romance and action elements. Nonetheless, the portrayal of romance in the narrative appears to be crossing certain societal boundaries.
Danish Taimoor portrays an obsessive lover, Kabir. Mann Mast Malang’s bold scenes are causing considerable concern among viewers. A significant number of sequences are filmed on the bed, which many believe are too bold for television. The content has even drawn comparisons to Fifty Shades of Grey, as it is seen to have crossed certain boundaries of acceptability.
The portrayal of intimacy in the drama has sparked widespread debate. Viewers argue that such content is inappropriate for prime-time television and does not align with cultural norms. The intensity of Kabir’s character, combined with the suggestive nature of several scenes, has left audiences feeling uncomfortable. Critics have also raised concerns about the potential impact on younger viewers, as the drama is easily accessible. The bold direction has overshadowed the storyline for many, shifting the focus from narrative depth to visual shock value.
These are the scenes being shown in nearly every episode of Mann Mast Malang:
The public is criticizing Daish Taimoor for picking up this role. One said, “Ayeza does such good dramas and Danish picks up the worst ones.” One added, “Looks like Danish is completing his filhal fantasy with these roles.” One said, “He is losing his integrity and we did not expect this vulgarity from the actor.” Here is what they said:
Sonya Hussyn and Faysal Quraishi are leading the upcoming horror film Deemak. The film is also the comeback of Samina Peerzada who has been on a break from acting since Balaa.The talent in this film is unmatched and we will have a film from the horror genre in cinemas on Eid ul Adha. The premiere for Deemak was held in Karachi last night and many stars inlcuding the leads were seen at the event.
Sonya Hussyn is among a few actresses who experiment a lot with their looks and styling. She chose to wear a purple fusion saari for the premiere. She spoke to the media as she arrived at the event. The actress also posed for pictures with the guests who had come out to support her film.
The Internet thinks Sonya Hussyn looked uncomfortable at the premiere. One said, “Why does she look nervous.” Another added, “I love her but her stylist always puts her in uncomfortable clothes.” One said, “The dress is bad.” This is what they had to say:
Jannat Mirza is an amazing Pakistani digital creator and social media influencer who boasts a huge social media following. Jannat has 6.1 million Instagram and 25.6 million Tiktok followers. The successful digital media celebrity is the daughter of SSP Mirza Anjum Kamal and sisters Alishba Anjum and Sehar Mirza are also digital creators. Fans love elaborated photoshoots of the influencer and loves her social media presence. She has also worked in the feature film Tere Bajrey Di Rakhi.
Recently, Jannat Mirza embarked on the peaceful Hajj journey with her parents and sister Alishba Anjum. Jannat shared beautiful pictures before leaving for Saudi Arabia. She wore a simple light blue Abaya. Alisha also shared her pictures in a dark blue Abaya. Jannat Mirza, Alishba Anjum and their parents took a whole plane to travel to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Here we have gathered the beautiful pictures from their Hajj journey:
Netizens are coming up with mixed reactions. Jannat Mirza’s fans are super excited to know about her sacred Hajj pilgrimage. A fan wrote, MashaAllah congratulations. May Allah bless you and accept all your prayers”. Another wrote, “You are looking so pretty”. Many others taunted her as well. A fan wrote, “May Allah guide you to the right path and you stay away from the sparkling world of media after coming from Umrah”. Another wrote, “Even on her Hajj journey, she has used a lot of make up. A fan asked, “Is it a sponsored Hajj? Read the comments here:
Farhan Saeed is a versatile and popular Pakistani television & film actor and singer. He also boasts a strong fan following due to his back to back hit dramas including Udaari, Suno Chanda, Prem Gali and Mere Humsafar. The actor has an impressive Instagram following of 4 million. He is currently appearing in Hum TV’s another classic genre drama serial Shirin Farhad. Fans are praising his excellent performance in Shirin Farhad as Farhad.
Lately, Farhan Saeed gave an interview to Fuchsia Magazine at the launch of his film Shamsher’s trailer which will release on ott platform Tapmad. In the short interview, Farhan Saeed opened up about the joys of fatherhood.
Talking about becoming father of an adorable daughter, Farhan Saeed said, “It’s a great feeling to be a father. These days, I’m really missing her. We call her Aara, and she just started calling me Baba. She is absolutely adorable, so it’s hard to be strict with her. We’re not strict parents; I pamper her a lot, and Urwa is the real driving force behind everything. I’m very lucky to have her—she’s a wonderful mother. I’ve been thinking of making a song for Aara. Recently, I found out she was playing my guitar at home and missing me—that made me really happy. I’ve changed her diapers too—I’m actually a pro at it! Urwa can definitely go to work because I’m more than capable of taking care of things at home.” Here is the link to the video:
Humayun Saeed is a superb Pakistani television & film actor and a very successful producer. He has a huge fan following on all the social media platforms. He boasts a substantial following of 7.7 million on Instagram. Humayun Saeed’s notable dramas are Mehndi, Dillagi, Hum Se Juda Na Hona, Tum Ho Ke Chup, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Mehndi, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Doraha, Kaafir, Uraan, Gentleman and others. Mere Paas Tum Ho is his biggest blockbuster drama till date. He is all set to be seen in two mega projects Love Guru & Main Manto Nahi Hoon.
On 31st of May, Humayun Saeed visited Peshawar to officially launch his film Love Guru’s Pashto song Sada Ashna. He had a meet and greet with Pashto press where he talked about his film’s story & richness of Pashtun culture.
Talking to the press about the film story, Humayun Saeed said that he found multiple loves in the film, but you’ll have to watch it to see who he ends up with.
Talking about adding Pashtun culture, he added, “I have tried to represent various cultures in my films. Previously, I have showcased Punjabi, Pashtun, and Sindhi cultures. Sarwat Gilani played an iconic Pashtun character. Now, we have Mahira Khan portraying a woman from a KPK family. Her character is Pashtun because we also have Pashtun viewers from all around the world. Besides this, I also wanted to include a Pashto song in the film—it was a team decision. We add different cultural elements not only because it’s good for business, but also because it creates a beautiful connection between different Pakistani cultures. When Pashtun people saw the trailer, they were very happy to see their representation of Pashto culture in the film.”
Feroza Mohammed, famously known as Rose Mohammed, is a stunning Pakistani model, TV actor and host. She id a renowned social media influencer as well. Rose has acted in popular PTV drama serial Dushman and has also acted in the short film Fanaa. She is the younger sister of ace Pakistani host and actor Mathira. Rose Mohammed also hosts a podcast on digital media where she expresses her bold opinions on various social issues.
Recently, Rose Mohammed appeared in Rauf Afridi’s podcast for YouTube channel Batti. In the show, Rose talked about the influencers flaunting lavish lifestyle in Dubai and other top international destinations.
Talking about it, Rose Mohammed said, “Nowadays, girls go to restaurants and share pictures of food and ambiance. They travel to places like Dubai, Mauritius, and Bali and post pictures of every moment—including shopping and dining out. However, they don’t reveal the source behind this lavish lifestyle. They don’t tell that they got there through their sugar daddies. They don’t mention that they are dating middle-aged men to enjoy this lavish lifestyle in Dubai or other top international destinations. Meanwhile, the girls sitting at home, with strict household dream of such a lifestyle and they end up following the same wrong path—because it doesn’t seem to bother them”. Here is the link to the video:
Danish Taimoor stirred a controversy this Ramzan with a bold statement regarding multiple marriages. In Green Entertainment’s ramzan transmission Mehfil E Ramzan, Danish Taimoor remarked, “I am allowed to have four wives but currently ( Filhal) choosing not to pursue multiple marriages is another story”. The statement quickly went viral and sparked backlash on social media. Many fans and viewers criticized Danish for making such remarks on a public platform, calling it insensitive and inappropriate. The episode ignited a heated debate on social media about celebrity responsibility and the misuse of religious allowances for entertainment.
Recently, famous chef Mahnoor Malik was the guest of Marriam Kaiwan’s podcast where she revealed the real reason behind Danish Taimoor’s Filhal statement.
Talking about it, Mahnoor Malik said, “Yes, the Filhal controversy went viral after the Mehfil-e-Ramzan show. I have already said that things often appear very different on TV compared to reality. If I talk about our two hosts, I would rate Danish higher between the two — he was kinder and more friendly. The Filhal incident occurred because Danish Taimoor has a habit of saying Filhal — he uses it in almost every statement. When Ayeza came on the show, she was super friendly and kind. Now, about the Filhal statement — it had been a topic of discussion on the show for weeks. So, when Ayeza Khan came, the same discussion was ongoing, and in the heat of the moment, he said it again. I don’t think there was any motive behind it. I also believe Ayeza remained silent because reacting might have triggered even a bigger controversy.”
Also listen to Danish Taimoor’s statement from Ramzan transmission:
Pakistani dramas have increased in popularity over the last decade. A new wave of fans has discovered how great the shows can be. Though the dramas went through a bad patch with repetitive stories, lately there has been improvement in stories and performances. Many new actors have also come into the business who are taking their script choices seriously and experimenting with their characters.
Styling is another aspect that is a very important part of any project. How the actors look impacts the overall experience of fans. There are many young actors now in Pakistani dramas who are foregoing vanity and styling their characters according to the story. They change their looks for each project, and they are not stuck in the hero or heroine mode.
Here is the list of young Pakistani drama actors who take styling seriously:
Shuja Asad
Shuja Asad is a new star of Pakistani dramas who has won the audience’s favour in a short period. With College Gate came a new string of actors, and Shuja was one among them. He hooked the audience with his strong performance in Khaie. He was savage yet innocent as Barslas Khan. His mannerisms, the way he took on that character, and his styling were a few features that played in his favour. Shuja has spoken about how he wants to play diverse characters and does not want just to be a hero. He then appeared in Tan Man Neeo Neel and Aye Ishq e Junoon. Both these characters were very different according to a styling perspective. Shuja had to play a poor and struggling young dancer in Tan Man Neelo Neel. In Aye Ishq e Junoon, he was a rich brat with no remorse for his crimes. He once again nailed the styling of both characters flawlessly.
Sabeena Farooq
Sabeena Farooq is another young talent in Pakistani dramas. She started with a supporting character in Suno Chanda and gradually grew into a big name. She has gained fame and success based on her great performances. The actress has worked in some diverse scripts and performed characters from different backgrounds. Unlike many other young actresses, Sabeena cares more about her character’s styling and not hers. She wore those Afghan Chaddars with no makeup on her face in Kabli Pulao. Her Tere Bin character’s styling was true to the story. In Mann Jogi, she let herself go and adorned the shabbiest shalwar kameez. She had dust on her face in several scenes. Sabeena Farooq is another young Pakistani drama star who unapologetically takes on a difficult character even when it is not ultra-stylish.
Khushhal Khan
Khushhal Khan is also not very old in the Pakistani drama world. He started his acting career in mainstream dramas with Qissa Meherbano Ka. He has since been a part of shows like Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, Barzakh, and Duniyapur. The young actor has sported different avatars in all his projects. He did not stumble while wearing that weird wig in Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri. Barzakh had a vintage look. Duniyapur, on the other hand, showed him in a very different style. His look was dark and menacing. He had to look older than his real age. He managed to pull off all these looks well and experimented successfully every time.
Nameer Khan
Nameer Khan has recently joined the Pakistani drama industry. He is two projects old, but he managed to win the audience regardless. The actor made his debut as Rayan Jaffar in Mein. The character was a brat with no regard for himself or his family. Nameer brought it to life with the perfect wardrobe and attitude. He looked rich and unkempt at the same time, which was a demand of the character. His recent stint in Qarz-e-Jaan ended up becoming a fan favourite. His styling played a vital role in the success of his character. Though many of the characteristics were similar in both roles, Nameer made them look different through nuances in his styling.
Dananeer Mobeen
Dananeer Mobeen got fame after her Pawri Horahi Hai video. She started her Pakistani drama career with Sinf e Aahan. People loved her performance in that show, and she got offers for lead roles. She starred in Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri and Meem Se Mohabbat next. All these characters were very different in style. Sinf e Aahan had a girl with Hijab, in Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri Dananeer kept her look very urban and modern, her shift to sobriety later on in the show was very visible. Roshi in Meem Se Mohabbat has her own style. Dananeer nailed them all, and none looked like her in real life, which is a feat.
Ali Raza
Ali Raza has been part of Pakistani dramas like Mohabbat Gumshuda Meri, Noor Jahan, Duniyapur, Iqtidar, and Dastak. The actor is not too old in the industry, but has managed to make waves. He has worked on his craft and improved with each show. Ali Raza also works on styling his characters, which brings more substance to his performances. In his last few shows, he sported very different looks. From a normal guy working for his family’s business in Noor Jahan to a gangster in Duniyapur, a young politician in Iqtidar, and now an upper-middle-class man in Dastak, all his characters have looked different.
Anmol Baloch
Anmol Baloch is another actress who has been ruling the Pakistani drama industry. She has made quite a name for herself in a short time. She likes to bring style to all her characters, whether they are poor or rich. She curates wardrobes based on her character’s personality. This makes her stand out every time. Recently, her wardrobe in Iqtidar was loved by everyone. She looked like a confident, young girl who was ready to take on the world due to her on-point styling. Meanwhile, her styling showed a bratty side in her drama Siyani.
Momina Iqbal
Momina Iqbal is beautiful and talented. She has experimented with both positive and negative roles in her career. She started as a model, and she has used her fashion knowledge to make her characters unique. She works on the styling of all her characters. Her recent shows, Dastak and Do Kinaray, show how she was able to make them look completely different from each other. From hair styles to clothing, Momina Iqbal brings her uniqueness to her characters.
Sehar Khan
Sehar Khan is another young talent in Pakistani dramas. She is like a chameleon, and she has shown her range with her projects. She also worked on her characters’ styling. From dressing up like a young Gen Z, urban girl in Fairy Tale to a girl stuck in a marriage in Jafaa, she showed her prowess in acting as well as styling her characters. In her recent Tan Man Neelo Neel, she nailed it with her styling and looked like a girl from interior Rawalpindi.
Durefishan Saleem
Durefishan Saleem is a young star of Pakistani dramas. She has managed to win the audience in a relatively short period of time. The starlet has worked hard on keeping her characters unique. Alongside choosing good scripts, she diligently kept styling differently for all her characters. In Jaisay Aapki Marzi, she looked like the shocked wife of a rich man. Her outfits looked expensive, but she was still unkempt and all over the place. The styling showcased the character’s mindset. She was a confident student/youth in Ishq Murshid, and her looks commanded independence. In Khaie, she looked like a Pashtun girl with her chaddars and traditional outfits.
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Yasir Hussain is an actor, director, writer and producer. He has worked in theatre, dramas and films. He is married to superstar Iqra Aziz and the couple are parents to a son, Kabir Hussain. Yasir comes from a big family with 11 siblings who all worked hard and achieved success in their lives. He has always shared that he had a happy childhood despite not having many material things.
Yasir Hussain was a guest on Hasna Mana Hai and spoke about having 12 kids in today’s day and age. The actor said that he is a proponent of big families. His family was big and they had a great time. He was not lacking anything. You can give the right time and education to all your children. The actor said that he has seen many people in today’s time who are still maintaining bigger families well.
On speaking about if he can have a large family, he said he would love to have many kids. He said there are no issues if there are more kids. He lived in a house with one bathroom and still lived well. He added people need to make time for tarbiyat of more kids and it is still possible in today’s day and age. Yasir Hussain himself is very fond of kids and said “aapke muun main ghee shakkar” when Tabish Hashmi asked him if he wants to have 12 children.
Shahzad Sheikh is an actor who has starred in some big dramas. He is the son of Javed Sheikh and carries a heavy legacy on his shoulders. He has paved his way in his own type of roles. He is also known to be a family man. He has shown love and respect to his wife Hina Mir, his mother Zeenat Mangi and his sister Momal Sheikh. He is now a dad to two beautiful kids and he is always seen enjoying quality time with them.
Shazad Sheikh was a guest on Ushna Shah’s show and spoke about his family. He openly shared how being a girl dad is different. He always wanted his first child to be a son and his wish came true. When he had his daughter, everyone told him that this is going to be a totally different experience. He did not realize the difference at first but now he can. Shahzad Sheikh said that being a girl dad wakes up that fierce love and protectiveness in you. He feels it now for his baby girl. When people talk about the kind of love for which you can burn the world, you feel that love for your daughter.
This is what the star shared:
Shahzad Sheikh revealed that initially his wife Hina rejected him. She told him that she comes from a corporate background and Shahzad’s whole family is in showbiz so it might not work out. But he persevered and they are happily married today.
Later on when they were serious about each other, Hina actually proposed to him. He then thought yeah let’s get married. The families met and they both got married soon after.
Fawad Khan is among the biggest stars of Pakistan. He has given many hit projects to Pakistan before he shited focus on his Bollywood career. HSY on the other hand is one of the biggest designers and actors of Pakistan and he is friends with Fawad. Recently Fawad is going through a lot of criticism. It all started with the star promoting his upcoming Indian film Abir Gulaal which then got shelved after the Pahalgam Attacks.
Fawad Khan who never makes any political remarks condemned the attacks. Later on a war started between the two countries and after remaining silent, Fawad shared his side in a measured way as to not offend either side. This made Pakistani people criticize him more as he did not openly support Pakistan. HSY just spoke to journalist Ambreen Fatima and she asked his opinion on the criticism on Fawad Khan.
HSY defended Fawad Khan as he shared that Fawad is a great friend of his. No one can actually tell what is going on in someone’s heart but he knows how big a patriot Fawad is and how much he loves his country.
This is what he said:
HSY further added that he also understands where people are coming from. We were all very angry after India’s attack and since people make stars who they are, they feel stars are a part of their lives. They expected more to come from their favourite actor which might not have come. He cannot say anything about if Fawad Khan was pressurized or not as he does not have those details. He knows Fawad and knows he is patriotic but he also understands people’s feelings and criticism.
Zahid Ahmed is a versatile actor of Pakistan. He started his career from radio and later on worked in theatre, television and films. He is known for his strong performance and commanding voice. He is also very open about how he has balanced his personal life with hs career and he looks for scripts and stories that matter.
Zahid Ahmed was a guest on Hasna Mana Hai and spoke about his work and made a few comments about his fellow stars. He was asked to rate the top actors of Pakistan on the basis of their acting talent. Faysal Quraishi, Humayun Saeed and Adnan Siddiqui were part of the discussion. Zahid Ahmed gave a very measured rating of the three.
Zahid Ahmed ranked Faysal Quraishi at the top. He then placed Humayun Saeed at second and Adnan Sddiqui came in third. Zahid said that this is based on the range shown by these actors. The actor said that Faysal Quraishi has done a wide range of characters. You need a lot of courage to take on such diverse characters and that is why he came in first. Second came in Humayun with lesser range and then Adnan clocked in.
Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill are best freinds from the drama industry. They are neighbours and friends who always support each other. They have family terms and show up to support each other’s projects and ventures. They are also both very active on social media and their camaraderie keeps on going viral one post at a time.
Hania Aamir is very active on her Instagram and the starlet often shares life updates and pictures from her work with her followers. She once again shared a cute picture where she is wearing a black chaddar on her head. She looked reminiscent of her role from Sang e Mah and received a lot of praise. Her friend Yashma Gill also looked impressed and threw a marriage proposal at her.
This is the public marriage proposal by Yashma Gill for her bestie:
Hania Aamir was also her cheeky self and replied that Yashma should get in line as she already gets a lot of proposals in a day:
Previously, Hania Aamir and Yashma Gill were out shopping and Yashma had put a ring on Hania’s finger pretending that they were getting engaged. That video went viral and it had received immense backlash from the public. This is what had happened:
The internet is once again criticizing such comments coming from the two divas. They were not expecting such jokes publicly. One said, “This is disgusting. This joke is promoting LGBTQ values.” Another added, “How chipku is this Yashma Gill.” A user said, “This is cringe, disgusting and valueless.” Here is what the internet had to say:
Seemi Raheel is a seasoned Pakistani television actor who started her journey through PTV. Her notable dramas include Khuwahish, Dil Na Umeed Tau Nahi, Dil Awaiz, Dastaan, Landa Bazar, Faseel E Jaan Se Aagay, Ashk, Sanata, Ishq E Laa, Kis Se Kahun, Sammi, Baaghi, Maryam Parera, Sabaat, Anaa and others. Seemi Raheel is happily married to a former army officer and she is the mother to two talented children, Mehreen Raheel and Danial Raheel.
Lately, the senior actor Seemi Raheel made an appearance in Wasi Shah’s show Zabardast. In the show, she highlighted the shift from talent and craft to appearance in the showbiz industry.
Talking about it, Seemi Raheel said, “An actor has nothing to do with beauty. What does an actor’s face have to do with acting? If people remember you for your character, that means you are beautiful — and that is your true success. I don’t think actors in our time were overly concerned with their looks. We had actresses like Uzma Gilani, Samina Ahmed, Roohi Bano, and Khalida Riyasat — who never even had blow-dried hair. Did we all look the same? Did we all have the same eyebrows? Now, everyone seems to have the same face, the same eyebrows, the same complexion. Personally, I believe diversity is a beautiful thing. Also, I have enjoyed my work throughout. We have embraced each stage of our age” Here is the link to the video:
Mann Mast Malang is a Geo TV’s hit drama serial which has officially collected more than 500 million views on YouTube. The drama is popular not just in Pakistan, but also in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other countries. The story is written by Nooran Makhdoom, the writer of Tere Bin, and it has been directed by Ali Faizan. The story revolves around Riya Khan and Kabir Khan, former family friends who turn into enemies.
So far, 44 episodes have been aired. Fans of Danish Taimoor and Sahar Hashmi are liking the drama and over romantic sequences but most of the viewers are unhappy and disgusted with bold romance. A recent episode has caused controversy due to an intimate bedroom scene between Kabir and Riya. In the scene, Kabir has been singing for Riya and has been doing forced romance. In another scene, Kabir is taking Riya to honeymoon forcefully. The Viewers found the bold scenes of the drama uncomfortable to watch.The scene has gone viral and is receiving a lot of criticism online.
Here are the links to the videos:
Viewers are calling for an immediate ban on Mann Mast Malang due to the bold romantic scenes between Kabir and Riya. One fan wrote, “This drama is full of such bold scenes. Where is PEMRA? Why haven’t they issued a notice yet?” Another commented, “What is this? Am I watching a Pakistani version of Fifty Shades of Grey?” A viewer remarked, “This drama is becoming increasingly bold and controversial day by day. It will soon be on PEMRA’s radar!” Another added, “We can’t watch Pakistani dramas with our families anymore. These scenes are only suitable to be watched alone — it’s the decline of our drama industry.” Someone else noted, “All Danish Taimoor dramas give off Indian drama vibes.” One fan concluded, “This is how they’re getting views — by showing obscenity.” Read the comments:
Nauman Ijaz is a senior Pakistani television actor who has been garnering fame for his consistent performances in popular television dramas. Currently, fans are praising his role in Parwarish. His other notable dramas include Fishaar, Dasht, Nijat, Bhai, Ullu Baraye Farokht Nahi, Dampukht, Man-o-Salwa, Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, Parizaad, Bashar Momin, and Bismil. Nauman Ijaz is also known for being outspoken and often makes sarcastic remarks on social and political issues.
Recently, Nauman Ijaz took a jibe at the price hikes at Bakra Mandi and the soaring costs of sacrificial animals for Qurbani. He wrote, “Everyone thinks the iPhone is expensive, but once you go to buy a sacrificial animal, it feels like they’re asking for your property papers. Bhai, aap zara Qurbani ka janwar lenay jaen — seedhay seedhay jaidad ke papers maang rahe hain.”
Here is the post:
Nauman Ijaz’s take on the price hikes in Bakra Mandi Ignites severe public backlash. Fans are not liking the comparison of religious compulsion (Farz) with the luxury. A social media user wrote, “People have issues with buying Qurbani but no issues with buying the latest gadgets, no matter what the price – it’s all about priorities” Another said, “When buying an iPhone, no one posts that they’re struggling but when they are spending in the path of Allah, it suddenly becomes too expensive? Shame on such senior actors.” Another stated, “Don’t do Qurbani if you can’t afford it. But taking care of the animals and their fodder is very expensive in this inflation. A fan said, “The difference is. iPhone is luxury, Qurbaani is Wajib.” A fan angrily commented, “What is the point of comparing Iphone with qurbani?” Read the comments here:
Reham Rafiq is a relatively new Pakistani television actress, known for dramas like Jhoom, Kaffara, Judwaa, and most recently, Parwarish. She has also been passionate about dance and has been pursuing it for many years. Currently, fans are praising her performance in ARY Digital’s hit drama serial Parwarish. Reham Rafiq’s acting is receiving a lot of appreciation from viewers. She has 340K followers on Instagram and 918K followers on TikTok.
Lately, a dance video of Reham Rafiq from the Youth Festival Dance Competition 2016 has been going viral on social media. In the video, her dance moves to a western song are grabbing viewers’ attention. She is seen wearing a casual grey and black outfit and dancing to the beat of the song. The video is captioned, “Do you know her?”
Reham Rafiq’s old dance video from a competition is receiving severe public backlash. Almost every Judwaa fan has commented on the video, expressing shock after realizing that the dance participant is Reham Rafiq, who is also known as Rakhshi from Judwaa. A fan wrote, “She is Rakhshi from Judwaa”. One fan wrote, “Oh, she has been like this from the beginning. I thought she changed after gaining fame. May Allah give you shifa.” Another commented, “So she’s been like this since childhood.” One user wrote, “Sad to see what is being promoted to Muslims,” while another asked, “Have you started this job as well after acting?” Read the comments here:
Alizeh Shah is a young and promising Pakistani television star, known for her bold personality, natural acting, and outspoken views. She also boasts an impressive Instagram following of 4.3 million. While most fans admire her active presence on social media, a few criticize her for her boldness. Alizeh Shah’s popular dramas include Ishq Tamasha, Ehd-e-Wafa, Mera Dil Mera Dushman, Dil Moum Ka Diya, Muhabbat Ki Akhri Kahani, Khel, Taqdeer, Jo Tu Chahay, and others.
Alizeh Shah has recently been expressing her views on social media more frequently. This time, she opened up about the public criticism regarding her choice of wearing short clothes. She defended her clothing choices, stating that she grew up in an environment where mini dresses were never an issue for her family.
Taking it to her Instagram, Alizeh Shah wrote, “Let’s get one thing clear. I’ve worn sleeveless clothes, shorts, and skirts since I was a child. It’s how I was raised. My mother never forced me into outdated ideas of how a girl should dress. She never imposed tradition on me. She raised me with love, not limitations. She saw me for the child I was—and the emotional, expressive woman I was becoming. This isn’t new to the camera. I’ve worn similar outfits before and never asked for permission. So why is it now that I’m being trolled, judged, and threatened? And for what? Being honest? Dressing the way I always have? Not fitting into someone else’s idea of who I should be?”
She also mentioned, “This isn’t about clothes. It’s about control. I’m not here to be anyone’s idea of “acceptable.” I’ve worked for everything I have, and I don’t need your permission. What’s truly disturbing isn’t my appearance—it’s the obsession with tearing someone down just because they’re visible. If my confidence bothers you, maybe ask yourself why?”
She further posted, “If you believe women online are doing wrong, then watching actresses or influencers is equally problematic. Islam teaches us to reflect on our own actions before judging others. Telling a woman she must wear a burqa or leave her profession is not your role. Everyone is accountable to Allah—not to public opinion. Let people work and live with dignity. This world is hard enough—especially for women—so instead of policing them, focus on your own path.”
Not only this, Alizeh Shah also mentioned a Quranic verse. She wrote, “As the Qur’an says: ‘There is no compulsion in religion’ (2:256).”
Alizeh Shah is getting severe public backlash for defending her boldness. A netizen wrote, “She has always been like that. When she was in school, my sister was her teacher. However it is shameful that if you become popular, you take off your clothes” Another said, “Ask your mom also to wear clothes like these if there is nothing bad in it and she raised you in this way”. A social media user expressed sympathy with Alizeh, “The only vulgar actress with whom I have sympathy because she is passing through depression at such a young age and unable to cope with it. I always wondered why her parents don’t take her to the psychiatrist. Now I know her mother is involved in her deteriorating mental health.”
Love Guru is the big budget rom-com coming out this Eid ul Adha. The film has Humayun Saeed and Mahira Khan in the lead. It is their second film appearance together after Bin Roye which came out ten years ago. The film boasts a big cast and now we have seen the first glimpse of Ahmed Ali Butt in the film.
The songs of Love Guru have been coming out and there has been everything from a sad song to a party anthem and even a romantic number. The wedding song for the film is out now and this time we will see the leads dancing on a Pashto song. The beautiful melody of Sada Ashna will win your heart as the whole cast is replicating a Pashtun dance.
Mahira Khan is looking like a Pashtun bride as she dances away with her co-stars. Check out Sada Ashna:
Mahira Khan’s look also reminded people of her own wedding look:
The internet is reacting to the song and how diversity has been assimilated in the film’s music. One user wrote, “Wow I am Pashtun. This is my culture.” Another added, “The vibe is euphoric.” One said, “It looked like Mahira Khan was wearing her own Mehendi look which is wholesome.” Here is what the internet had to say:
Arshad Nadeem is a national hero who is making Pakistan proud again and again. He plays javellin throw and he became the first Pakistani to win a gold in the Olympics in an athletics event. He was honoured by the country and the public is loving how he is uplifting the sport of javellin. He has once again made Pakistan proud.
Arshad Nadeem was in South Korea for the Asian Athletics Championship. He qualified for the finals yesterday and today he has won another gold for Pakistan. The star athlete has clinched a gold in the Asian Athletics Championship for the country after a span of 52 years. He threw a throw of 86.40 meters in his final attempt and won the gold medal. Indian athlete Yadav came in second with a throw of 85.16 meters.
Arshad Nadeem had asked the nation to pray for him and the prayers bore colour as the athlete brought glory to the nation once more.
— Asia Free Press (AFP) (@AsiaFreePress) May 31, 2025
Pakistanis are rejoicing in the victory. One user said, “What a star, what an asset, he has done it again.” Another added, “He made us proud again.” One said,”The GOAT Arshad Nadeem.” This is what Pakistanis are saying:
Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed are coming back on the silver screens this Eid ul Adha with Love Guru. The stars have been promoting their film. They went for an international promotions tour to the USA, UK and UAE. They are back in Pakistan and they are speaking to several journalists. The stars were guests on Something Haute and they shared what has changed in them since Bin Roye days.
Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed worked in Bin Roye together before Love Guru. Mahira has shared before that not much has changed about them over the years but she has noticed a slight difference in their appearances. She said that they have less energy now as they have grown older and their lips are shrinking. This is an observation that she made while they were together on a flight.
Mahira Khan said that she saw their pictures from Bin Roye time and she felt that their lips are getting thinner. Humayun Saeed added that she showed him a picture and there is a difference. Mahira added that people who have fillers have thinner lips later as fillers are dissolved. But in their case, this is due to aging.
This is what they said:
The internet is reacting to Mahira Khan’s observation. One said, “What kind of discussion is this. She could just have said we are old.” Another added, “Lips do shrink with age as you lose collagen.” One said, “Your body features change with age.” Here is the internet’s reaction:
