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.
Multan the city of Saints is in the news today for all the wrong reasons. Rule of law is dead in Palistan and it was showcased today once again. A horrific crime occured in the city today and it shook everyone who witnessed it online.
A 15 year old child named Waseem Abbas was crashed by a car being driven by two people who were contractors and the boy was working for them. They made him run and than ran him over with their car. He was an orphan with no one to look after him. The crime was caught on CCTV camera.
Pakistanis are crying and felt horrific. Mishi Khan was crying over this treatment of an orphan child. One person said, “There is no law left in this country.” One wrote, “The hearts of such people are hardened.” This is the reaction:
Rajab Butt is the most famous family Vlogger of Pakistan. He has millions of followers across several social media platforms and he has now decided to step into film industry. However, he keeps landing into controversies and his relationship with wife Emaan Fatima has been in shambles since Day 1. He got married in a lavish ceremony but fled the country after the couple lived together for only one month. Emaan was pregnant and she gave birth to their first son in the absence of her husband.
Rajab Butt then cheated on his wife and they started having problems in their marriage. She went back to her home with the couple’s son Kivan and Rajab has since filed for divorce. The new details are in about the case as Rajab has officially sent a Union Council notice to his wife for their divorce. This happened after Emaan tried to reconcile once again for the sake of her son.
Meanwhile Emaan Fatima has filed a maintenance case against her husband. She has asked for 5 lakh per month for her son and 2 lakh for herself as she is still married to Rajab Butt. She also shared proofs of 87 lakh worth dowry which she wants back and revealed that Rajab has not even spent a single penny on their son.
This is what Social Addicted reported about the divorce case update:
Vaneeza Ahmed is among the OG supermodels of Pakistan. She is known for her style, grace and the way she carries herself. She is a mother to two girls and she has always spoken about the importance of motherhood in her eyes and carrying her family as her first priority.
Vaneeza Ahmed got married at a mature age. She was already an established star and well-read when she got into this relationship. However she spoke about how despite being an independent woman, she did not read her Nikkahnama. She had not read about her Haq Meher or maintenance clauses. She read all that later on when her marriage broke down.
Vaneeza shared that women need to read their Nikkahnama. They need to ask for their rights. She added that one should read the terms and conditions before jumping off a plane and not while they have already jumped from it.
Here is how Vaneeza Ahmed treated her own Nikkahnama and what she wants other young women to learn from her experience:
Imran Ashraf is an actor and host who has been in the industry for many years now. He was a character actor who was able to rise to the top with his great skills and good character choices. He is also hosting Mazaaq Raat now and he has established a huge following amongst the audience.
Kinza Hashmi on the other hand is also a self-made starlet. She also hails from Lahore and she started her career at a young age. She has now become a household name and she keeps choosing very unique subjects. She was recently seen as a politician in the drama Leader on Hum TV and the tragic ending of the show took everyone out.
Imran Ashraf and Kinza Hashmi have signed up for a new project together. Both the stars will be seen in a Punjabi film soon. The movie is penned by Naseem Vicky and directed by Yasir Abid. The supporting cast includes names like Asma Abbas, Naseem Vicky and Honey Albela.
Let’s see how this new movie pans out and if this fresh pairing brings magic on the silver screen or not!
Shahvir Kadwani is currently making headlines for his drama series Muhabbat, airing on Geo TV and getting good views. In the drama serial, he plays one of the lead roles alongside Aina Asif. The drama is written by Shafia Khan and directed by Asad Jabal. Before Muhabbat, Shahvir Kadwani also received immense praise for his performance in the drama serial Sunn Mere Dil which aired in 2025. In Muhabbat, he plays an angry young student, Zarrar, who falls in love with his classmate, Meherma, played by Aina Asif. Shahvir Kadwani is recieving both praise and criticism for his lead role in the show.
Recently, Shahvir Kadwani shared some beautiful behind-the-scenes pictures from a wedding sequence in the drama. He wore a black shalwar kameez paired with a waistcoat, while Aina Asif was seen in two adorable festive outfits. Both stars posed for cute pictures. Here are the pictures:
Shahvir Kadwani’s BTS pictures invited some hilarious trolling. One social media user wrote, “His confidence is on another level.” Another wrote, “I wish you knew how to act.” A third commented, “When I see him, I feel the drama script is also in depression.” Someone else joked, “I go to college after bunking your drama.” Another remarked, “You have broken the records of all the flop actors.” Here are the comments:
Urwa Hocane is one of the finest Pakistani television actors who started her showbiz career as a VJ in her teenage years. Her famous hit dramas include Udaari, Parizaad, Amanat, Kahi Unkahi, Madiha Maliha, Badzaat, Meri Shehzadi, Yeh Shadi Nahi Ho Sakti, Mushk, and Neeli Zinda Hai. She was recently praised in Aap Ki Izzat for her bold character, Beena, who took revenge on her husband after she caught him cheating. In real life, the actor is happily married to singer and actor Farhan Saeed, and they are the parents of an adorable 2.5-year-old daughter, Jahan Araa.
Recently, Urwa Hocane appeared on Maliha Rehman’s YouTube show. In the interview, Urwa revealed that she received a call from Aap Ki Izzat writer Umera Ahmed.
Talking about it, Urwa said, ”When Umera Ji called me and said, ‘Congratulations, Urwa! Are you ready to receive awards this year?’ that was such a big compliment. It hit me; I was surprised to hear the praise from her. It was an unreal moment. I couldn’t believe I was talking to Umera Ahmed. The kind of love that has been showered upon me was amazing. I told Umera Ahmed that the love and appreciation I have received from the people—which I am unable to comprehend—is actually my real award. I respect awards; I got them in abundance, and Farhan also got many. I mean nothing against the awards, but the firsthand appreciation and love is everything. I was recalling Umera Ahmed’s compliments for a long time; I had no words for the praise I got from her.” Here is the link to the video:
Ayeza Khan is a popular Pakistani television actor who boasts a remarkable Instagram following of 14.6 million. Her notable dramas include Chaand Tara, Meherposh, Chaudhary and Sons, Mere Paas Tum Ho, Muhabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai, Pyare Afzal, Lapata, and Jaan-e-Jahan, among others. Fans recently praised her excellent performance in Geo TV’s popular drama serial Humraaz.
Nowadays, Ayeza Khan frequently grabs the spotlight due to her continuous bold looks. She has repeatedly chosen to wear revealing outfits, which contradicts with her past persona of refusing bold photoshoots and expressing pride in wearing modest clothing.
Recently, Ayeza Khan was seen wearing a revealing white paneled midi dress at the fifth-anniversary celebration of Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy’s Patakha Pictures Productions. Ayeza was the chief guest at the event. Watch here:
Social media users are heavily criticizing Ayeza Khan for her bold outfit choices. One user commented, “She used to say that Danish doesn’t like revealing clothes, which is why she doesn’t wear them. Does this mean Danish is out of the picture?” Another user wrote, “She used to mention that she would never wear sleeveless outfits, but now she is wearing them. I wonder if she and Danish have gotten divorced.” Furthermore, another commenter remarked, “Cursed are these women who belong to the ‘Mera Jism Meri Marzi’ movement. Another said, “when they stop getting work, they start revealing their bodies.” A user added, “I can’t believe Ayeza has also started doing all these things.” Read the comments:
Mikaal Zulfiqar is a splendid Pakistani TV & film actor. He rose to fame through modeling. Mikaal is also a super successful actor who has given multiple hit dramas. His most notable dramas include Diyar-e-Dil, Dur-e-Shehwar, Pani Jaisa Pyar, Sangat, Chauraha, Khasara, Dil-e-Nadaan, Tauba, Ruswai, Jaisay Aapki Marzi, Kaisi Teri Khudgarzi, and Fraud. Fans are currently praising him in Geo TV’s drama Khafa. He will soon be seen in an upcoming Pakistani film Pashmina in collaboration with Shaan Shahid, Sadia Khan and other actors.
Recently, at the launch event of his upcoming film Pashmina, a journalist gave Mikaal Zulfiqar’s wrong introduction, he also mispronounced his name and seemed unprepared as he also left the question in the middle. The journalist said, “We are here with rising Pakistani star Meekal Zulfiqar at Punjab University for the launch of the film Pashmina?” To this, Mikaal Zulfiqar replied with a smile, saying, “Today I am happy at the launch of my film Pashmina.” Watch here:
However, Mikaal Zulfiqar later posted a status regarding the journalist for his zero homework. Mikaal Zulfiqar wrote, “Not sure if I smirked. Because he called me an ubarta sitara or the way he pronounced my name. Read here:
Social media users are also calling out journalist for arriving unprepared at the event. Read a few comments:
Nashtar is a new hit Geo TV drama series written by Maha Malik and directed by Seraj Ul Haq, of Tere Bin fame. Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi are the producers of the show. The cast includes Usman Peerzada, Haroon Shahid, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Shahnawaz Zaidi, Mahmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Ali Dayyan Walji, Muhammad Faizan Sheikh, Ramsha Salahuddin, Syed Afzal Ali, Fatima Gohar, Ayesha Gul, Laiba Rehman Butt, Zarafshan Amir, Annie Zaidi, Muhammad Asad Gojar, and Talia Jan. The story revolves around Shah Dawood, played by Danish Taimoor, who falls in love with a young girl, Bareera, played by Anmol Baloch. The show features a toxic love story between the main leads.
So far, Geo TV has aired 20 episodes of the drama series Nashtar. Since its premiere, the show has been making headlines for its over-the-top sequences and overly romantic situations. The recent episode of the drama featured a romantic scene between Bareera and Shah Dawood filmed on the boat. Watch here:
Social media users are trolling the boat scene. One fan expressed , “Film something realistic for once, such a cheap scene,” Another wrote, “It seems that Danish Taimoor is so desperate and eager for such romantic scenes.” Another wrote, “Danish Taimoor should be careful regarding doing such scenes. What Ayeza Khan must have been thinking about him after watching this?” A fan said, “It’s a cheap show with substandard acting.” Another wrote, “It’s a useless drama.” Read the comments.
Hareem Farooq just starred in Mango Jutt film. She is not just an actress but also a producer. She has made several films and she starred with Faysal Quraishi in the latest one. It is a Punjabi movie and she was seen promoting the film at several venues. The actress has also been facing a lot of criticism and trolling.
Hareem Farooq was trolled for the looks she was wearing. Her styling was criticized and the content in the film is also not able to win the audience. She spoke about criticism in her latest interview with Omair Alvi and she has a lot to say.
Hareem said that she decided ten years ago to not care about what others are saying. Either critics or trolls will be after you and thinking about it is useless. She never reads comments and she just moves forward in life and concentrates on her work.
This is what she has to say about all the trolling and criticism coming her way:
Mitti De Baway is a drama which has become current obsession of Pakistanis. It is written by Faiza Iftikhar and directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain. Wahaj Ali and Mahira Khan as Baala and Billo have gathered attention and fans have been discussing the story every week.
Faiza Iftikhar’s Mitti De Baway has once again put her talent front and center. The way she has showcased Punjabi culture in the backdrop of a revenge saga and how she has incorporated casteism, religious superiority and crime is something not many writers are capable of. Syed Mohammad Ahmed who is a writer and actor himself has also given his review of the show and he is impressed.
Syed Mohammad Ahmed said that a drama like Mitti De Baway should be openly appreciated. Syed Wajahat Hussain has beautifully filmed it but Faiza as a writer has outdone herself. Every scene is beautifully crafted and has a mystery element. He added that he would specially like to appreciate Fazal Hussain who started his career with him. He was always talented and he is rightfully being praised.
Imtinan Ahmad is a famous content creator and YouTuber of Pakistan. He is known for his informative videos and his war against secularism and liberalism. His audience is very much loyal and they watch all his videos. He has come up with a shocking announcement.
YouTube is a big platform of social media. Imtinan Ahmad is also a creator who always made respinsible content and he used to make well-reaserached content on wars, current affairs and science. He has now come up with a big decision.
Imtinan Ahmad is quitting social media as he is not well. His health challenges have been affecting his time and he cannot make more videos.
The internet is however not convinced with his reasoning. One said, “Evil beings caught to him.” Another added, “He has been pressurized.” One went, “This is not about health.” Here are the reactions:
Saima Noor is hands down one of the biggest showbiz stars of Pakistan. She is the queen of Lollywood and she has also successfully ruled the drama industry. She was recently seen in Main Manto Nahi Hoon and everyone was a huge fan of her character Surraiya. She is also still working in Punjabi films and her career never took a nose dive despite industry’s bad health.
Madiha Shah is another big Pakistani film star who worked in many Urdu and Punjabi movies. She maintained her dignity and largely only appeared in films with good scripts. Her role in Majajan and her rivalry with Saima Noor in the film is iconic to this day and the movie is counted among the most successful films of the country’s history.
Madiha Shah gave an advice to Saima Noor as she appeared on Pubilc Demand. She said that an actor should do graceful roles and mature in the characters they are playing. She added that Saima looked great in Phupho’s role in Main Manto Nahi Hoon and she should opt for more of those characters now instead of playing heroin in films. She said Saima is very pretty and such mature roles will suit her.
Dar e Nijaat and its male lead Abu Bakr have becmme a fan favourite amongst the audience. His gentle demeanor and kindness turned him into an ultimate green flag and every woman wants that. He is also a great son whose bond with his mother Khushbakht has made mothers envious globally.
Zara Noor Abbas is married to actor Asad Siddiqui. She is Bushra Ansari’s niece and Bushra is now comparing Asad to Abu Bakr. This was a second marriage for both Zara and Asad and they found love and solace in each other.
Bushra Ansari spoke sbout how Asad Siddiqui is a great son. He is like Abu Bakr in real life. His love for his mother is unmatched and he is always worried for her. Bushra Ansari found the Dar e Nijaat lead in their real lives and they feel such good sons also make good husbands.
Here is what Bushra Ansari had to compare between Asad Siddiqui and Dar e Nijaat’s Abu Bakr:
Komal Aziz Khan is a former Pakistani model and TV actor who was famously known for portraying innocent characters. Fans loved her in Bharosa Pyar Tera. Her other hit dramas include Kasa-e-Dil, Raaz-e-Ulfat, Bisat-e-Dil, Mohlat, and Zard Zamano Ka Sawera. Komal has left the showbiz industry and established herself as a successful businesswoman after launching her clothing brand, Omal by Komal. Her strong Instagram following of 1.6 million helped her grow her business.
Recently, Komal Aziz Khan made headlines for her sudden weight gain, which sparked a social media debate. She went from being thin to slightly chubby, and now has a heavier body type. Regarding her weight, she has been facing daily public backlash and trolling, with many speculating that she might be pregnant, secretly married, and hiding the news from her fans.
Today, Komal Aziz Khan conducted a question-and-answer session on her official Instagram, where a few fans got the chance to ask her about these pregnancy rumors. To the question, “Are You pregnant?” she replied, “Hey? What? I don’t believe in pregnancy before marriage”
A fan also asked, “Why are you not getting married, you look aged?” To which Komal said, “Maybe I got expired and ineligible for marriage. Nothing can happen now but my life can be a lesson to many other women who should take care of themselves”. One fan advised her to marry actor Adeel Chaudhary to which she replied that Adeel is a great actor and human being but she won’t marry an actor as she doesn’t want her husband to get close with other women which according to her is a part of the actors’ job. Read the posts:
Nameer Khan is a young and Pakistani television actor and model who made an inspiring career shift from software engineering to modelling and acting. Fans love his impressive screen presence and natural acting skills. Nameer Khan gained recognition through his performances in the dramas like Mein, Qarz e Jaan, Main Manto Nahi Hoon and Aik Aur Pakeezah. Nowadays, fans are praising his performance as Zamil in Dar e Nijat, however, his character is getting severe criticism of fans.
Nameer Khan has recently posted a picture of himself dressed in a formal brown shalwar kameez and a waistcoat. The thing that grabbed fans’ attention was a golden engagement ring in his finger. In the photo, he is also wearing a gold chain and a golden watch. Nameer Khan captioned the post, “Samajh Jayen Please, abh tang na karain – Please understand and don’t bother me anymore.” After reading the caption and seeing the ring, many fans have been speculating that he has likely gotten engaged and is now announcing the news. First, take a look at his post:
Most fans are congratulating Nameer Khan on his engagement, while a few are left guessing. One wrote, “I understand his post; he is hinting at his engagement.”Another wrote, “I think he got engaged today.” One taunted him because of his character Zamil, asking if he has found his real life Hamna. Another fan wrote, “I get it, you’re engaged now!” Read the comments here:
Shazia Manzoor is quite a popular Pakistani singer. She achieved a timeless fame as a play back singer after singing hit songs for famous Pakistani films. Shazia Manzoor has ruled as a female playback singer the film industry with her unique and soft voice. She sang notable hit solo songs including Batiyaan Bujhaei Rakh Di, Chan Mere Makhna, Ballay Ballay, Banto and others. Shazia Manzoor is currently pursuing her singing career successfully. She performs in international concerts and Melas. Shazia Manzoor takes pride in representing Pakistan internationally.
Recently, a photography page uploaded a reel of Shazia Manzoor performing a mini-concert at a private birthday event. However, she faced severe public backlash because she appeared in casual, household attire. Shazia was wearing a colorful floral print suit paired with a contrasting salwar and dupatta, with no makeup and unstyled hair, though she sang with her usual energy. The guests and young girls at the event thoroughly enjoyed her performance. Watch the video here:
The senior singer’s clumsy look is being severely trolled. One fan wrote, “She must have been washing clothes at home when she got the call for an event.” Another joked, “She must have been dusting her walls when the invite came.” One fan expressed anger, saying, “Why has she arrived in such condition, at least she could have applied a little makeup?” One wrote, “I can’t understand why she didn’t even wear a matching Shalwar.” Another wrote, “They are all same, only the makeup makes the difference.” A few social media users are defending Shazia Manzoor as well, saying not to judge people through their looks. Read the comments:
Mitti De Baway is a popular Pakistani drama series directed by Syed Wajahat Hussain and written by Faiza Iftikhar. The drama features an ensemble cast, with Wahaj Ali and Mahira Khan as the main leads. Film stars Sahiba and Jan Rambo were also seen in the initial episodes of the drama as young Iqbal’s parents. Portrayed as folk Mirasi artists from Lyallpur, Faisalabad, their beautiful scenes quickly went viral on social media.
The initial episodes generated immense hype due to the couple’s charming on-screen presence. The way they performed Punjabi tappe went viral, earning widespread love from fans. Many were of the view that they brought silver-screen charm to the television screen, prompting many to start watching the drama because of their viral scenes.
Recently, Sahiba and Rambo’s son, Ahsan Afzal Khan, revealed that he was the one who convinced his parents to accept these iconic guest roles in Mitti De Baway.
Speaking to Raheel Baig at a press event, Ahsan Afzal Khan said, “First of all I want to reveal that I convinced them to do this role and see it’s getting viral. I had a few sessions with them where I told them it’s a big drama. The main clash that came was that my parents were reluctant, saying, “It is a short role of two episodes, it’s less screen time”, to which I said, “it doesn’t matter, it is a work that will get registered.” Now, I have started understanding the trends more because I interact with people more. I urged them not to leave this role.” Watch here:
Nashtar is a hit Geo TV drama series written by Maha Malik and directed by Siraj ul Haq of Dayan and Tere Bin fame. The show is produced by Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi. Its ensemble cast includes Usman Peerzada, Haroon Shahid, Yousuf Bashir Qureshi, Shahnawaz Zaidi, Mahmood Aslam, Nida Mumtaz, Ali Dayyan Walji, Muhammad Faizan Sheikh, Ramsha Salahuddin, Syed Afzal Ali, Fatima Gohar, Ayesha Gul, Laiba Rehman Butt, Zarafshan Amir, Annie Zaidi, Muhammad Asad Gojar, and Talia Jan. The story revolves around Shah Dawood (played by Danish Taimoor), an aggressive man who falls in love with a young girl named Bareera (played by Anmol Baloch). The show features a toxic love triangle among Shah Dawood, Bareera, and Tamseel.
So far, Geo TV has aired 20 episodes of Nashtar, and the latest episode features the post-wedding bond between the enemies-turned-couple Shah Dawood and Bareera. The episode also showcased Danish Taimoor’s signature bold bedroom scene with Anmol Baloch, which is an integral part of almost every Danish Taimoor drama. Here is the link to the video:
Danish Taimoor is once again facing severe public backlash for the typical cheap romantic portrayal in another drama. One social media user wrote, “Same cheap storyline repeated almost 1000 tim, I am sick of this” Another wrote, “Danish’s dramas are always like that, Now, stop offering him such roles as they don’t suit him” One stated, “How does Ayeza Khan bear all this?” One netizen revealed, “I really want to watch their dramas but whenever I see their promos, I realize they have nothing new to offer” Read the comments:
Dar e Nijaat is currently an obsession amongst television watching audiences. The show has caught the attention of Pakistanis as well as fans from India. Abu Bakr player by Sheheryar Munawar is the man with a halo over his head and the show’s audience cannot get enough of him.
Abu Bakr is the calmest man on the planet and someone whom every girl wants to manifest in her life. Dar e Nijaat has once again given a fantasy man to fans to obsess over. Sheheryar has brought a calmness and peace with this character which his Indian and Pakistani fans want to see in their own lives.
Like Pakistanis, Indians are also loving Abu Bakr. They want a man like him in their lives.
One girl wrote, “This man has impossibly raised my standards.” Another added, “Now I won’t find anyone as I only want Abu Bakr.” One said, “I am dying for the next episode.” This has been the Indian reaction to Dar e Nijaat:
Mehwish Hayat is hands down one of the most successful stars of Pakistan. She started her career as a child artist and she grew up to become television and cinema’s most successful superstar. She was a guest on Buzz at ARY Digital and she shared her thoughts on her journey.
Nowadays social media has become an important avenue for actors and actresses. They are highly active and share their own lives with the world. However, Mehwish Hayat has largely refrained from that and she is now sharing some advice for young actors and actresses. She told people that she has never liked to post a lot and she likes to maintain her privacy.
Mehwish Hayat then added that this is something that others can learn from her. You should have an aura and mystery around you as a star and do not overshare your life on Instagram. Keep some of your life to yourself and don’t post everything happening to you. This is also a way to avoid controversies.
Mitti De Baway is a drama which has gathered massive love from the audiences. The show has become a phenomenon globally. Everyone is invested in the lives of Billo and Baala and the drama’s team is receiving applause and appreciation. It is written by star writer Faiza Iftikhar who is finally getting due of her immense talent.
Faiza Iftikhar is among the most well-known writers of Pakistan. She is known for writing scripts with string leads like Aunn Zara, Ranjha Ranjha Kardi and Dil Lagi. Her Mitti De Baway is rocking and people are mesmerized by it.
Mitti De Baway writer Faiza Iftikhar’s daughter Uswa Iftikhar took to Instagram as she appreciated her mother and she feels overwhelmed by the love she is receiving for this project. Faiza knew how this was one of her best works if it can only be made that way and the whole team has truly brought that vision to life.
The internet is reacting to this video. One person said, “Your mother is the best.” Another added, “She did a great job with this story.” One went, “Your mom is extremely talented.” Check out people’s praises:
Mango Jutt is a new feature film produced by Hareem Farooq. She is also playing the leading lady in the film while Faysal Quraishi was her hero. The movie was directed by Abu Aleeha who separated himself from the film before its release due to creative differences. The cast has heavily promoted the film and it is out now in cinemas.
Pakistani films have struggled in the last few years. Mango Jutt is the latest offering and it was released on a non-Eid weekend. People are now watching it but they are reporting that theatres have been largely empty. The viewers have shared their verdict about the film.
Mango Jutt’s viewers are not happy with the product. People who watched it thought that the story was not great. The actors are not looking good and the editing of the film is extremely choppy. They also asked why such a film will be made. Theaters are also going empty and not a lot of viewers are opting to watch the film. Here is what public thinks about the movie:
Nadia Afgan shares her views on Dar e Nijaat. The actress started her career as a teenager and she is definitely among the most versatile talents in the industry. She has also shared a lot about her personal life and challenges she has faced and she has now opened up about criticism on Abu Bakr and Khushbakht.
Abu Bakr and Khushbakht are a mother-son duo from Dar e Nijaat who got famous for being “too nice”. Played by Sheheryar Munawar and Sania Saeed, people believe these characters are extremely unrealistic and they cannot exist in real life. But Nadia Afgan disagreess with this notion as she shared how she herself found her Abu Bakr and Khushbakht in her life.
Nadia Afgan had been through an abusive marriage when she met her now husband Jodie aka Jawad Samar Khan. She said that she was shocked at how nice Jawad and his mother were. She also used to ask like Zaryab if you are really so nice or are you pretending. But good people do exist and she was fortunate enough to encounter them. This is what she shared about Dar e Nijaat of her own life:
The internet is reacting to her experience. One said, “My husband and mother-in-law are also like them. She is right.” Another added, “May God bless you.” One went, “Good people do exist in real life as well.” Here are the reactions:
Uroosa Qureshi and Bilal Qureshi used to make a popular celebrity couple. Both tied the knot on February 14, 2015, and had since been living a happy married life. They also share two growing sons, Suhaan and Romann. The family was widely known for their adorable bond and lively celebrations, often keeping fans updated on their daily family life.
However, Uroosa Qureshi recently hinted at a possible separation between the couple. She shared around four Instagram stories that strongly hinted at infidelity: The first story referred to cheating men, her second story read,”Cheating is not a mistake but a choice.” The third story highlighted men who never like their wives and instead brag about other women. The fourth story focused on lustful men who commit sins and use apology again and again to wash their sins. Adding to the speculation, Uroosa also unfollowed Bilal Qureshi on social media, though Bilal is still following her. Read the stories here:
Uroosa Qureshi’s cryptic posts have sparked divorce rumors among fans. Fans of the couple are quite upset by the news, with many expressing their grief over it. One fan wrote, “If this couple parts ways, any couple can part ways,” while another added, “Oh God, I don’t want to see them apart; please, may this never happen.” A netizen stated, “Nowadays, every couple is getting a divorce. Thanks to Instagram, we get to know about these things,” One fan said, “Uroosa and Bilal bhai, we did not expect this from you. You were so good with your wife.” although one contrasting voice remarked that the couple had always given him “fake couple” vibes. Read the comments:
Komal Aziz Khan is a former Pakistani television actress who was popularly known for portraying innocent characters. Fans loved her in Bharosa Pyar Tera. Her other notable dramas include Kasa-e-Dil, Raaz-e-Ulfat, Bisat-e-Dil, Mohlat, and Zard Zamano Ka Sawera. Komal has left the showbiz industry and established herself as a successful businesswoman after launching her clothing brand, Omal by Komal. Her strong Instagram following of 1.6 million helped her grow her business.
Komal Aziz’s clothing brand Omal By Komal is doing remarkably well and she is one of the friendliest bosses of her creative team behind Omal By Komal. This year, after her new collection launch, Komal Aziz arranged a beautiful staycation for her staff at the beach. She booked a beach house and they enjoyed a beautiful time together. Komal wore a stunning white floral beach frock and snapped with her team. Here are the reels shared by Komal Aziz:
Social media users are calling out Komal Aziz Khan’s picnic, where one wrote “What a show off taking the whole crew to work calling it a picnic, focus on actual work”, another wrote “She only wants herself to be called a Boss or CEO,” another wrote “Show off , always trying to brag as she is the best entrepreneur. It’s bare minimum for staff”, another wrote “Scammer and fraud. Paise khate hai logo k”, and another wrote “Nobody wants one like her, rude and arrogant.” Besides this, many are calling out her body weight saying she should take care of herself. Social media users are also calling out her brand quality. Read the comments:
Iqra Kanwal and Areeb Pervaiz are two renowned Pakistani digital creators. Iqra started her YouTube channel under the name Sistrology in 2020 and now has 6.3 million YouTube subscribers, along with around 3.7 million Instagram followers. Last year, both Iqra and Areeb became parents to an adorable baby girl Anavia and recently celebrated her first birthday. Iqra and Areeb are often criticized for their reveresed spouse roles where many say that Iqra Kanwal is the main breadwinner of her family because of the massive success of her YouTube channel, Sistrology.
During a recent podcast with Bluntline.Pk Areeb Pervaiz was asked the same question regarding Iqra Kanwal’s earnings again.
To the question, “It is often perceived that if the wife earns more, the Husband feels insecure and builds complexes, is that true?”, Areeb Pervaiz replied, “How do you know who among us earns more. Maybe, you don’t even have an idea about my earnings. But you are right, people do talk about such nonsense. However, I never announced my earnings publicly. Alhamdulillah, Saad can also tell you how well we earn from our restaurant FOUR. Beside this, I have multiple other businesses. FOUR has our 50/50 partnership and we four have built the restaurant with equal investment. Me and Iqra made everything collectively, we have built everything together.” Watch here:
Khurram Ali Khan was a renowned Pakistani entrepreneur, philanthropist, chamber of commerce member, and food reviewer who was famous for his active Facebook presence through his well-known group, Foodies and Friends. He was a travel enthusiast known for planning trips with friends to beautiful locations across Pakistan. His Facebook page, Foodies and Friends, has around 95,000 followers and is a private space for people who share a love for food and travel. Khurram began 2026 with a hopeful claim that read, “Year 2026 is Yours.” Unfortunately, he lost his life in the same year. He was in his late forties or early fifties.
Today, Khurram Ali Khan lost his life in a tragic car accident while travelling to Muzaffarabad, Kashmir, Pakistan. He left behind a loving family, including his wife and children. The funeral details of the departed soul will soon be announced by his family. His family has requested prayers for his forgiveness.
Netizens, friends, and social and digital media community is upset on the sudden passing of a popular digital media creator. Many are expressing their grief and condolences.
One wrote, “Deeply saddened to learn of his passing. I had the pleasure of meeting him recently and remember his warmth and graciousness.” Another stated, “May Allah grant him the highest place in Jannah and give his family strength and patience during this difficult time. Ameen.” One wrote, “Can’t believe he is no more. It’s deeply saddening.” Another wrote, “We all belong to Allah, and to Him we shall return.” Read the comments:
Dar e Nijaat is a hit ARY Digital drama series written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Saqib Khan. Produced under 3’S Entertainment the show stars Sheheryar Munawar, Dur-e-Fishan Saleem, and Nameer Khan in key roles. The story focuses on Zaryab, Zamil, and Abu Bakar. Nameer Khan is playing a negative character in the show which sparked a huge online debate.
Recently, Nameer Khan gave an interview to Bilal Hassan on Instagram where he opened up about Zamil’s character and warned society of such a mindset.
He said, “Zamil is a mindset which I have been observing ever since I was a child. Even when I used to sit with such people, I used to question myself about how they allow themselves to discuss women like this, how they objectify women. The core issue with Zamil is his identity crisis. He has gotten everything without effort; he got money, a beautiful girl, education, and travel for free. So, when he came across Abubakar, he realized his real crisis was faith. Then he started practicing faith, but there he started a competition, started rating others’ faith, and thinking of himself as a superior Muslim. It’s an absurd mindset where he questioned Zaryab’s character after becoming faithful and thought she made him corrupt. I feel sorry for such men who blame women for their sins. I think nurturing starts from childhood; choosing the right group of friends and parents’ guidance are important, but things deteriorate when he joins the wrong company. Parenting has evolved but still needs improvement in societies like the subcontinent. Empathy is the basic emotion that is lacking here.” Watch here:
Jia Ali is a renowned Pakistani former TV and film actress and model who made her acting debut with the hit Pakistani film Deewane Tere Piyar Kay alongside Moammar Rana. She is also known for her dramas like Band Khirkyon Kay Peechay, Hum Tehray Gunahgaar, Pukaar, Kabhi Kabhi Pyar Mein, Meer Abroo, and others. Some of her other notable film appearances include Ghar Kab Aao Gay, Love Mein Ghum, and Saya-e-Khuda-e-Zuljalal. Jia left showbiz at the peak of her career. In 2021, she got married to businessman Imran Idrees, and it has been five years since their marriage.
Jia Ali recently appeared on Zabardast with Wasil Shah. In the show, she opened up about taking a massive amount for her debut film Deewane Tere Pyar Kay.
To the question, “We have heard that you charged one Crore rupees for you debut film Deewane Tere Pyar Kay, is that true?” Jia Ali replied, “Deewane Tere Pyar Ke was my first film, released in 1997. It was with Muammar Rana. I didn’t take a full one crore, but I was still the most expensive actress of that time. We went to another country for the shoot, and I had my own team with me, including my brother and photographer, Munna Mushtaq, his friend, and Alia Imam. All of their travel and expenses were included in my budget. So, I received more than 50 lakh rupees from the producer back in 1997. It happened because I had clothes, choreographer, and everything of my own choice. Also, I wasn’t very keen to do the movie. I already had almost left the modelling in my mind. I gave a tough time to the makers. I was also offered Jeeva previously when I was a model. At that time I refused because of my family restrictions. I was hardly managing my modelling career” Here is the link to the video:
Yasir Alam is an actor and artist who appeared in Tamasha Season 5 and he was able to reach the top 6. He annoyed a few people while he became friends with others. He sat down for an interview with Ayaz Samo and spoke about his strategy and friendship with Samiya Hijab.
Yasir Alam said that he was able to form a genuine friendship with Samiya Hijab. They actually supported each other and they did not use each other. It was just a friendship and nothing more and people mostly loved how they were each other’s alliance till the very end.
This is what he shared about maintaining his friendship with Samiya Hijab even out of Tamasha House:
Yasir Alam also said that he never crossed a line with Samiya. They were on national television and they were neither walking hand in hand nor being too cozy. He knew people were watching them and they could get influenced.
This is what he had to say about maintaining his limits in friendship with Samiya Hijab:
Rajab Butt is a YouTuber who is always in the news for his fights, controversies and statements. He is also getting into acting and he spoke with Ahmad Ali Butt about his controversies, upcoming film and how legal battles have changed him over the past two years.
Rajab Butt got into a controversy with Zaid Ali recently. Zaid was seen in a clip telling Rajab how he may have followers but he has no respect. The clip was all over social media and elicited a lot of debate. Rajab has revealed that it was a game where Zaid was supposed to roast him and he had to stay quiet. It was also 4 months old and someone who hates him made it viral now. Otherwise he has a good camaraderie with Zaid.
This is what he shared:
Rajab Butt is also speaking about his vulgar comment. He made a comment about pedophilia which landed him in a lot of issues. He ended up issuing an apology and he was later seen at the victim Aizal’s house in order to prove how he cares about children who have fallen victim to sexual violence. He has now defended himself again as he said that we have very crass humour in life and he just made a joke without thinking much about it. His haters who were waiting for a misstep used the clip to get him into trouble. It is not like he has been media trained about what not to say.
Dar e Nijaat is a show which has won the audience. Every character in the show became a hit and people have a lot to say about them. Abu Bakr the protagonist has set special standards while his mother Khushbakht is another fan favourite. Sheheryar Munawar and Sania Saeed have done a great job while portraying these characters.
Khushbakht and Abu Bakr in Dar e Nijaat seem flawless. People find them to be unrealistic as they think such goodness cannot really exist in the world. Many think they both seem to gave been generated by AI.
Umera Ahmed who is the writer of the show has responded to this criticism and she shared her point of view.
The writer said that we as a society have come to a point where if someone is compassionate and does not judge people for their pasts, we think they are not even real. This is what the writer had to say to the fans:
The internet is now reacting to Umera Ahmed’s statement. One person said, “Such people do exist in reality but they are always exploited.” Another added, “Abu Bakr and Khushbakht cannot exist in reality.” One went, “Abu Bakr can still exist but a mother-in-law like Khushbakht is not possible. Mothers-in-law are generally very toxic.” This was the reaction:
Rajab is currently the biggest YouTuber of Pakistan. He is known for his controversial takes and actions and he is always in the news for his fights as well as family problems. He is all set to make his film debut soon while he sat down for an interview with Ahmad Ali Butt.
Abdul Sattar Edhi Sahab’s name just came in Rajab Butt’s interview and the internet is debating. The YouTuber was asked in the podcast about his favourite personality whom he wants to play in his biopic. Rajab at first hilariously said that he would play himself as his own life is pretty interesting but then he took the name of the country’s biggest philanthropist.
Rajab Butt said that he loves Edhi Sahab. He would like to see himself play him in a biopic. If only he can wear his getup and people also digest him as Edhi Sahab on-screen.
This is what he had to say:
The internet is not happy with Rajab Butt’s idea to play the late philanthropist. One said, “Allah na kare.” Another added, “You don’t even care for your own child and you want to play a man who took care of so many kids.” One said, “Look at yourself. It will never suit you.” This was the public reaction:
Dare Nijaat is currently one of the most loved dramas on Pakistani television. Written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Saqib Khan, it showcases Zaryab’s journey from heartbreak to redemption. She is in Hyderabad nowadays where she is living with her mother-in-law and people had a lot to say about the scenes.
Abu Bakr finally comes back in Dar e Nijaat and Zaryab was actually waiting for him unconsciously. Their banter as husband and wife finally amused fans as Abu Bakr kept up his rage baiting tendencies. He kept forcing her to admit her likeness and wait and she kind of did it without even realizing it.
The internet is reacting to Zaryab and Abu Bakr’s husband wife banter and they loved it. One said, “The whole nation is blushing.” Another added, “So she was waiting for him.” One went, “The way he says EXACTLY.” This has been the fan reaction:
Noor Bukhari is a former Pakistani film actress and model. She began her acting career through films at the age of fourteen. Noor was featured in numerous blockbuster films alongside the leading stars of her era. Mujhe Chaand Chahyea, Ghar Kab Ao Gay, Uff yeh Larkiyan , Mein Noor Ka Paristaar Hoon are her hit films. Besides acting, she made appearances in the music videos, and television commercials. Noor Bukhari also garnered attention for her multiple marriages and personal life. She left the media industry and became a practicing Muslim.
Yesterday, an Islamic video of Noor Bukhari sparked heavy backlash after fans spotted lip fillers.
Today, Noor has responded back to the netizens with an Azaab warning. In her YouTube video, “Yesterday, I posted a video sharing an Islamic message, but people didn’t bother to listen to it. Instead, they claimed that Noor Bukhari had gotten fillers. My friends messaged me saying, “You’ve gone viral, and there’s a debate going on about your lip fillers.” While I don’t feel the need to clarify anything to anyone, I will say that it was just lip gloss giving the effect of fillers. My video was actually about an Islamic message—reminding us to spread Salam and greetings to one another. Instead of focusing on that message, everyone started talking about my lips. The message I wanted to convey didn’t reach you; instead, you only looked for my shortcomings. This instantly reminded me of a Quranic verse where Allah says that such people have closed their eyes and ears, turning away from Allah’s guidance, and they will face a severe punishment from Allah. It has become so difficult nowadays to spread a good message. Look at my lips—where are the fillers? Even if they look like they have fillers, I thank Allah for making them naturally beautiful. We should always accept people the way they are instead of constantly looking for their shortcomings.” Here is the link to the video:
