Hamid Mir is one of the biggest anchors of Pakistan. His father was also a journalist and he followed in his footsteps. His show Capital Talk is huge and from getting shot to facing several bans over the decades, he has been a part of Pakistan’s media through everything.
It looks like Hamid Mir is all set to shock the nation with his new endeavours. The anchor was seen exercising with the rope and his fitness regime is harsh. His extreme routine shocked everyone and drew some interesting reactions. He is definitely working hard to maintain his fitness and he is set to inspire others.
Here is Hamid Mir working out at a club and he has impressed everyone for sure:
The internet has interesting things to say after watching Hamid Mir maintain this level of fitness. One person wrote, “I have to say his legs are smooth.” Another added, “Exercise in front of AC?” One went, “Great going Mir Sahab.” This is the overall reaction:
Bushra Ansari is a celebrated Pakistani television star known for her multiple talents, including acting, hosting, comedy, writing, and singing. Her most popular projects include Aangan Terha, Fifty Fifty, Badlon Par Basera, Bilqees Kaur, Udaari, Barat Series, Pardes, Tere Bin, Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum, and Very Filmy, among others. She is currently receiving praise for her outstanding performance in the hit Geo TV drama Shaidai. Besides acting, Bushra Ansari also enjoys daily vlogging and has successfully been running her YouTube channel.
Recently, in one of the YouTube vlogs featuring Nadia Khan, Bushra Ansari revealed the truth about her YouTube earnings.
Talking about it, Bushra Ansari said, “Yes, I started YouTube vlogging because you insisted. Javeria also encouraged me, and both of you motivated me and taught me a lot. I had been doing it regularly, but my vlogging got interrupted during my Australia tour. Now, I have started again. It’s going fine, but it’s not like I’m earning ten thousand dollars, as people claim. Many people think we make huge amounts from YouTube, but that’s not true. We have many other commitments as well. Now I will be going to Canada and will vlog from there too. It is actually quite difficult to vlog while managing a busy shooting schedule.” Watch the video here:
Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz are one of Pakistan’s most popular celebrity couples. Nida Yasir is widely known for her hosting career, which she has been pursuing for around 18 years, although she has been part of the entertainment industry for nearly 26 years. Yasir Nawaz, on the other hand, is known for his excellent acting, directing, and production work. His recent hit dramas include Dil Moum Ka Dia, Mera Dil Mera Dushman, and Tum Larkay Bhi Na. Nida and Yasir have three children: Sila, Fareed, and Balaaj.
Recently, Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz traveled to the UK to attend the graduation ceremony of their daughter, Sila Nawaz Baloch. To celebrate the occasion, they made a funny reel with her.
In the reel, Nida and Yasir asked their daughter when her next payment was due. In response, she proudly flaunted her degree and said, “It’s okay, now I’m graduated,” after which the three of them started dancing together. Here is the viral reel:
Fans are appreciating Nida Yasir and Yasir Nawaz for spending the money on children’s education. A few also praised Sila for studying on the scholarship. Here are a few comments:
Also look at the graduation pictures of Nida Yasir’s daughter Sila:
Nadia Khan is a popular Pakistani television host and actor who often remains in the news due to her unapologetic and blunt statements on various viral and controversial topics, hit Pakistani dramas, celebrities, and current affairs on shows like Kya Drama Hai and Rise and Shine. Besides this, Nadia Khan is also admired for her performances in iconic dramas like Des Pardes, Bandhan, Manzilen, Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main, Dolly Darling, Kumzarf, and Aesi Hai Tanhai.
Nowadays, fans are loving her blunt reviews, but many are also criticizing her for her harsh reviews of Zanjeerain and Sajal Aly. In a recent episode of Kya Drama Hai, Nadia Khan opened up about the backlash she received after her Zanjeerain review. Not only that, but she also pointed out several loopholes in the story.
In the show, Nadia Khan said, “Bus Tera Saath Ho is a drama which is going low profile. It’s not making news, which is bad because some people think that no matter what, we should be making headlines, whether in a good or bad way.” To Nadia’s review, the host Mukarram Kaleem taunted, “Nadia, I think you believe in making headlines for both good or bad reasons. Is that true?”
Nadia Khan replied to Mukarram, saying, “Going viral doesn’t bother me anymore. I don’t care now. There was a time it used to affect me but not anymore. Let people say whatever they want. We have grown up doing our own therapy. This criticism doesn’t matter.”
While reviewing Zanjeerain, she continued criticizing the loopholes, saying, “Why is Sarbuland not searching for Bano? If you are busy, send your friends. He even forgot Mudassir. He is busy with Zarmala, who came with her curly hair.”
She further added, “There was a very powerful scene where Sajal performed well, but Sar Buland’s expressions were off. He didn’t perform well, and the scene was ruined. The writer is dragging the story, and their bonding feels off. Don’t add flashbacks—we are running out of patience.”
Aik Mohabbat Aur is Green Entertainment’s hit prime-time drama that airs twice a week on Mondays and Tuesdays. The drama is written by Faiza Iftikhar and directed by Farooq Rind. It revolves around a divorced woman, Assistant Commissioner Khushbakht Naz, who finds her perfect life partner when she has almost given up on love.
The recent episodes featured Khushbakht’s Nikah with anchor Haroon Malik. While fans loved the emotional sequence, many commented that such stories rarely happen in real life. However, one fan shared her own beautiful journey of finding love again after divorce and becoming a mother.
Shanzay recently shared her heartfelt story and praised Maya Ali’s portrayal of Khushbakht, saying that it could inspire many other women. She wrote, “I cried as I made this reel. Every time I hear this dialogue, it sends shivers down my spine. Maya Ali has done an incredible job of bringing the emotions of every woman who has lived through this to the screen. What an actor, what a beautifully written scene, and what emotionally intelligent direction. It couldn’t have been any better. Thank you, Green Entertainment, for giving us this. No one can compete with my husband. Literally no one. These few words encapsulate the full meaning of what he means to me, why no one can come close to the pedestal he is on, and how he has filled every emotional void in my life. Kyunki mohabbat nahi chahiye thi. Izzat, ehteram aur ehsaas chahiye tha. Vaade ka paas rakhne wala, rishton mein insaaf karne wala chahiye tha, izzat se sar pe bithane wala chahiye tha… sirf dil mein basane wala nahi! May Allah bless my husband tenfold. May he be blessed in abundance with everything he deserves—rizq, health, a long life, happiness, and love.”
Maya Ali also responded to Shanzay’s post, writing, “I have tears in my eyes after seeing this post. I’m incredibly happy for you and your family and so glad you found your very own Mr. Malik in real life. May Allah bless you all with endless love, peace, and the utmost happiness. Ameen!” Replying to Maya Ali’s comment, Shanzay wrote, “OMG, it’s Maya Ali! I’m honored, and thank you so much. That means more to me than you know. Sending you so much love right back. And thank you for your incredible talent and for portraying such a strong character with such perfection. Seeing stories like this represented with so much strength and heart means more than I can put into words. Thank you for making so many of us feel seen”
Here are the beautiful pictures from Shanzay’s reel:
Abeel Jawed is a renowned Pakistani television host best known for co-hosting Masala TV’s popular cooking show alongside the legendary Zubaida Tariq. Their show Handi was one of the longest-running cooking shows on Pakistani television. Abeel Jawed reportedly got married in March 2014 and stepped away from hosting afterward. She is the mother of two adorable daughters. Besides her television career, Abeel Jawed is quite active on her YouTube channel and Instagram account.
Abeel Jawed is currently going through a difficult phase in her life, as her husband passed away due to a heart attack in May 2026. The news of her husband’s demise was first shared by her sister-in-law. She wrote, “My brother and the husband of Abeel Jawed passed away two months ago. Please remember Abeel Bhabhi in your prayers. May Allah bless her with strength and grant her a long life.”
In response to another question, she added, “He passed away due to a heart attack.” Abeel Jawed also confirmed her husband’s passing in the comments section of one of her Instagram posts.Here are the screenshots:
Also, have a look at Abeel Jawed’s pictures with her husband:
Here is the official announcement video shared by family:
Zanjeerain is currently at crossroads. After Rabiya standing up to protect Darbuland and Bee Jaan, she has once again got caught. It happened when Abdullah Sbbasi who plays Tayyab calls his Biya Aapi. The phone is picked up by Sohrab who now knows reality of Rabiya and Mudassir.
Zanjeerain fans were furious on Tayyab as Tayyab took one breath and divulged all the details to Sohrab. He will now be seen using this information for his advantage and he will be conniving against Rabiya. Actor Abdullah Abbasi has shared the funniest update since he started getting backlash.
Abdullah Abbasi shared a funny clip with caption that he did not know that Sohrab will pick up his call. This is the clip he shared:
The internet is loving this update and joined in the fun. One person wrote, “Two people asked you not to call but you had to play a hero.” Another added, “Biya baji ne mana bhi kiya tha.” One said, “Someone take his phone away please.” This is the reaction:
Ahsan Khan and Urwa Hocane are all set to appear together in the drama Aap Ki Izzat. The show is written by Umera Ahmed and directed by Saif e Hassan. The team is great and fans are excited for this new show. The lead stars sat down for an interview and spoke about relationships. Ahsan plays Tabish and Urwa plays Beena in the drama.
Ahsan Khan was speaking about the characters in the show and he ended up giving some great advice. He said that the two characters are so involved and in love that there is no space for anything else. But sometimes people do not set proper boundaries and end up giving space to a third toxic entity in their relationship. How to get back from it is what this story is about.
The actor also shared that whenever someone gets married, they should get therapy together and get a crash course on how to set boundaries in their relationship. Aap Ki Izzat is an emotional story and it will work as couple therapy for people out there.
This is what Ahsan Khan had to say regarding relationships and marriage:
Hajra Yamin is a versatile actress who has managed to win the hearts of the audiences. Coming from a theatre background, she took the path of character acting and proved her mettle without relying on just lead roles with no substance. She is currently wowing everyone in Dr Bahu, Humraahi and Aik Mohabbat Aur. It was the star’s birthday and her friends made it special.
Hajra Yamin received a surprise birthday party by her Dr Bahu co-stars Kubra Khan and Shuja Asad alongside many other stars like Angeline Malick and Gohar Rasheed. She was happy to see all her friends remembering her big day. Check out the beautiful moments from her star-studded celebration:
Zanjeerain is currently the most talked about drama on television right now. The chemistry between Danyal Zafar and Sajal Aly as Sarbuland and Rabiya is what is attracting viewers along with a strong plot. Rabiya and Sarbuland though are stuck in a dangerous situation but the stars themselves were actually enjoying themselves a lot.
Danyal Zafar and Sajal Aly shared the fun BTS from the set though Rabiya and Sarbuland are in turmoil. Danyal as usual shared his thoughts in a fun manner while Sajal also assured fans that she will protect Sarbuland. Take a look at the fun banter between the stars.
This is what the two stars had to say to Zanjeerain fans:
The internet is reacting to this fun banter and fans are loving their banter. One fan wrote, “Rabiya in her baddie era.” Another added, “Zarmala and Sarbuland are love.” One said, “I want their wedding date.” This is the reaction:
Bas Tera Saath Ho is a drama which is receiving high ratings and audience attention. The drama is about Anas and Ansa’s love story but all the supporting characters have also won hearts. A new entry in the show garnered attention and it was Fahaam’s mother as she was exuding positivity and grace in every frame.
The new actress who has started as Fahaam’s mother is Hira Tayyab. She already has a career in PR and event management and now she has successfully stepped into acting. Fans found her to be a doppelganger of some very famous celebrities and they pointed it out.
Here are some moments from the set of Bas Tera Saath Ho shared by Hira Tayyab as well as some pictures from her real life:
The internet is loving the new star and they would like to see more of her. One person wrote, “She looks like Hania Aamir’s mother.” Another added, “She is Hania Aamir.” One went, “She looks like Faysal Quraishi’s wife Sana Faysal.” This was the reaction:
Tipu Sharif is a remarkable and talented Pakistani television actor known for his performances in hit dramas. He is half Pakistani and half Turkish. Over the years, he has appeared in popular serials such as Siyani, Mein Deewani, Mannat Murad, Kaisi Teri Khudgharzi, Main Abdul Qadir Hoon, Baba Jani, Sang-e-Mar Mar, and Ashk, among others. He is also an active philanthropist and animal lover. These days, he is receiving praise for his performances in Bas Tera Saath Ho and Tapish.
Recently, Tipu Sharif appeared on FHM Magazine’s YouTube podcast, hosted by Adnan Faisal. During the podcast, he revealed that he feels he is treated as an inferior person in the entertainment industry.
Talking about it, Tipu Sharif said that he does not attend parties or socialize with showbiz celebrities at events because he feels looked down upon by people in the industry, who treat him as if he is needy, a beggar, or someone without a solid position—someone who is always seeking work or money. He further added that he prefers spending time with his old friends or playing sports because he does not relate to the attitude of certain celebrities who consider themselves superior. Watch here:
Shahzad Nawaz, who is now one of Pakistan’s prominent television actors, came forward to console Tipu Sharif following his emotional and hard-hitting remarks about the industry’s treatment of supporting actors. Responding in the comments section of the Instagram post.
Shahzad Nawaz wrote: “That’s a very wrong notion you have. We love you, and love your company and you know that. In our GTs you are not an equal, but more as our lovely guest and a brother!”Read here:
While many social media users appreciated Shahzad Nawaz for his kind words and support for Tipu Sharif, others argued that it is unfair to dismiss Tipu’s feelings, saying that only the person experiencing such treatment truly knows the reality. Read the comments:
Tipu Sharif has responded to Shahzad Nawaz post and praised his kindness:
Moammar Rana is a renowned former Pakistani film and television star who gained massive recognition through his performances in hit films and dramas. He rose to stardom in the 1990s with blockbuster Punjabi and Urdu films such as Choorian, Deewane Tere Pyar Ke, Kuriyon Ko Dalay Daana, Azaadi, and others. Known for his romantic and action roles, he became one of Lollywood’s leading heroes during its golden era. Moammar Rana also achieved remarkable success on television with popular dramas like Dil, Diya, Dehleez, Mehram, Roshan Sitara, Ishq Ibadat, Banjar, and Meherbaan. Nowadays, he is filming the upcoming project Mukho alongside Saima.
Moammar Rana also made headlines for his multiple previous public appearances while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. He gave several interviews in which he appeared intoxicated or hungover. Many media personalities and fans expressed concern over Moammar Rana’s deteriorating condition. However, his recent sober appearance surprised fans. In his latest shout-out video, Moammar Rana appeared composed, looked fully aware, and was well-dressed. Watch his video here:
Social media users were surprised to see Moammar Rana looking normal after years. One fan wrote, “After so long, he appears to be normal and sober.” Another commented, “It seems he hasn’t consumed alcohol for a long time now.” One user wrote, “Good to see him in his senses after such a long time.” Another commented, “He became fit and healthy again.” A fan also wrote, “Alcohol had consumed him—he had lost all his body muscle.” Read the comments here:
Mehar Bano is a renowned Pakistani television actress, digital creator, and dancer who is widely known for her hit TV appearances. Her most popular dramas include Mere Paas Tum Ho, Bunty I Love You, Mere Humnasheen, Lashkara, Daagh, Balaa, Ghalati, Dastakhat, Khuda Aur Mohabbat 3, and Mohalla. She will soon be seen in ARY Digital’s Maidaan. Mehar Bano is also a vocal feminist who often raises her voice against injustice toward women.
Recently, Mehar Bano opened up about how the drama industry is being ruined by AI-generated scripts and spoke about the growing harassment within the industry.
Talking about it, Mehar Bano said, “You guys have no idea how many scripts currently airing on television are AI-generated. Even I have worked on one of them. It is the ultimate disrespect to the professional writers who have devoted so much time to this industry. That’s why I have stopped working—I am appalled by this attitude. And you can’t even imagine how unsafe women are in the workplace, even in the post-#MeToo era. I have worked with third-class people over the years, and the things I have seen happening to young girls on set are unbearable. I pray that no girl ever has to go through this.” Watch here:
Waseem Abbas is a versatile Pakistani television and film actor, as well as a former director. He is known for his roles in hit Pakistani dramas, including Samandar, Raat, Aashiyana, Family Front, Landa Bazar, Laal Ishq, Din, Zindagi Gulzar Hai, Mere Humsafar, and many others. Waseem Abbas is the son of the legendary folk singer Inayat Hussain Bhatti. He began his career as a theatre actor and has since become one of Pakistan’s most accomplished television actors.
Lately, Waseem Abbas appeared on the Click1 podcast, where he spoke about the Rajab Butt vs. Fahad Mustafa debate.
Replying to the host’s question about the clash between Rajab Butt and Fahad Mustafa after Fahad said that family vloggers “sell their families,” Waseem Abbas said, “Who knows Rajab Butt? Fahad Mustafa is Pakistan’s biggest hero. He is one of the industry’s biggest success stories. If someone doesn’t know Fahad Mustafa, he must have been living in a jungle. I can bet that I haven’t seen a single video or clip of Rajab Butt. Are you in your senses? You are talking about Fahad Mustafa. He is known all over Pakistan because of Jeeto Pakistan. Rajab Butt may definitely be a bigger YouTube star, and I don’t deny that. However, Fahad Mustafa also shouldn’t have said that family vloggers are selling their families. Even if he did say it, Rajab should have replied in a softer tone.” Watch here:
Waseem Abbas is receiving widespread public praise for his balanced statement, in which he criticized Rajab Butt for his angry response while also addressing Fahad Mustafa’s remarks against family vloggers. Fans are saying they admire Waseem Abbas for speaking the truth. Read here:
Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan is a renowned Pakistani psychologist, former news anchor, and successful digital creator who rose to prominence through her television and digital media appearances, particularly due to her many viral statements. Dr. Nabiha graduated in Psychology and frequently speaks about human psychology and behavior on various podcasts. Her first husband passed away years ago, and she has a son from her first marriage. In November 2025, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan remarried her friend and colleague, Haris Khokhar.
Recently, Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan appeared on Lahore Rang’s podcast, where she opened up about the criticism she has received regarding her age.
Talking about it, she said, “The pictures and clips are from the Najoomi programme on Koh-e-Noor TV. They are from 2013 and 2014, but people are claiming they are from 1995. They are psychopaths who have spread misinformation about my age. I was too young in 1995. I was in Grade 2 in 1993, when my father passed away. It’s so wrong that they have captioned my old clips with the wrong timeline. How can I look this grown-up in 1990 or 1995 when I was just a child back then? People have no shame left. The clips circulating on social media are not from 1995 and soon I am going to take a legal action against the social media pages spreading misinformation about me” Here is what Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan said in the podcast:
It is worth mentioning that Dr. Nabiha Ali Khan’s clips from 2014 have recently been circulating on social media with incorrect dates attached to them.
Maidaan is an up coming show on ARY Digital and it has departed from the usual saas bahu format that we see. Faysal Quraishi is stepping in as coach in this new sports drama. The cast is big with names like Mehar Bano, Dananeer Mobeen and Varda Aziz in the cast.
Faysal Quraishi’s Maidaan has been reminding of a very popular film. The show is based around a coach who takes a women’s football team to glory. The same plot was seen in Shah Rukh Khan’s Chak De India. Faysal is showing emotions and his look is also reminsicent of SRK’s from Chak De. However the latter was based on hockey and not football.
Chak De India also received massive love in Pakistan when it released.
Here is how Maidaan is looking:
The internet feels it is a copy of Chak De India and made their thoughts known. One person wrote, “Chak De Pakistan.” Another added, “Why copy India at all.” One said, “If Faysal was clean shaven, at least he would not look as much like SRK.” Here is the reaction:
Zanjeerein is currently the most hyped drama on air. The show has gathered a massive following and people have mourned the loss of big characters. After Mudassir and Bano’s death, fans were devastated as Rabiya and Sarbuland both lost true love. They have now been moving on and people have opinions. They have started functioning as allies.
Rabiya and Sarbuland are closer now in Zanjeerain. They are both supporting each other and a scene in the latest episode drew attention. Sarbuland just needed one expression from Rabiya to stop himself from drinking the poisoned juice. Some are loving this closeness while others are questioning it. A new debate is starting regarding forgotten Mudassir and Bano.
This is what went down:
Zanjeerain fans are reacting to this growing chemistry between Rabiya and Sarbuland. One person wrote, “Love how he understood her in one gesture.” Another added, “The chemistry between Rabiya and Sarbuland is great and how he trusts her.” However criticism came as, “How can people move forward from their loved ones so easily?’. This is how people are debating:
Waqar Hussain is a celebrity makeup artist who has worked with many big names in the industry. He is also a versatile actor and his stint on Qudussi Sahab Ki Bewa is unmatched. He sat for a podcast and revealed a lesser known side of him. Fans are loving it and singing praises of him.
Waqar Hussain is also known for his bridal makeups. He makes the best brides in Pakistan but his greatness is not just limited to decorating brides. He revealed a great relationship that he shares with his female workers.
He shared that he has always treated his female workers as his own family. He has no daughter of his own but he has married off 10 girls who worked for him like his daughters. Mostly women do not continue to work after marriage but he is happy that he trained those women to have independent careers if they need it anytime.
The star is being applauded for his greatness. Babar Zaheer said, “You are great.” Another added, “So kind of you.” One said, “This is why Allah has blessed you.” This is the reaction:
Sahar Hashmi is a young actress who has proved her popularity by giving back to back hits in a span of just three years. She is currently a part of two big hits Zanjeerein and Shaidai. The starlet also has an exciting lineup of dramas with Dar e Nijaat, Jamal e Zohra and another one with Farhan Saeed and Faysal Quraishi. She sat down for an interview with Maliha Rehman and spoke about her career trajectory.
Sahar Hashmi was registered with her debut drama Zulm on Hum TV but what made her a household name was Mann Mast Malang with Danish Taimoor. The show was a huge hit within the masses and also received criticism for its bold content. Sahar has shared that Mann Mast Malang is the drama she gets recognized by the most.
Sahar shared that people still call her Riya. That drama proved to be a game changer for her carrer and went on to call Mann Mast Malang her identity. She also praised Danish Taimoor and her team for all the support during that project. She added that Zulm was a critical hit but an actor requires commercial success which Mann Mast Malang gave her.
Zoha Tauqeer is a new entrant in the showbiz industry and she is doing great with shows like Aapa Shamim and Zabt. She is slowly climbing her way up the ladder and fans are loving her screen presence. The actress is the daughter of anchor and actress Ayesha Jahanzeb and she spoke about her family and mother.
Zoha Tauqeer spoke about losing her father at the age of 4 to lung cancer. She said that despite being so young, she remembers him as he loved her so much. He will always spoil her and would not take her off his lap despite being in pain due to cancer. Losing him impacted her a lot but her mother always stepped in. She revealed that it hits in pockets when you do not have your father with you on special days.
This is what she shared:
Zoha Tauqeer also spoke about her mother’s second marriage. Ayesha Jahanzeb divorced her second husband after he beat her up and cheated on her. Zoha said that her mother got married for the second time when she was 7. She was always supportive of it as she wanted her mother to be happy. Accepting her new siblings from that marriage was also never a problem and she treats her youngest siblings like her own children.
Arsala Siddiqui is a renowned Pakistani host and actress who is mainly known for her Ramzan transmissions on Aaj TV alongside Omer Shahzad. She has also tried her luck in acting. Her notable TV dramas include Kash Main Beta Hoti, Muhabbat Aik Saza, and others. Arsala is also admired for her active social media presence.
Recently, Arsala Siddiqui appeared on FHM’s Podcast, hosted by Arsalan Faisal. During the podcast, she predicted that Pakistanis would eventually stop getting married and would rely on live-in relationships, similar to many Western countries.
Talking about it, Arsala said, “In the future, after 2030, people will not marry in Pakistan. They will rely on live-in relationships. Even if it’s not allowed in Pakistan, it is already happening all around us. So, whoever wants to get married should do it now because you won’t get a chance after 2030. I don’t have to get married, but those who are interested should marry. I have never been in a relationship where I was ditched. I think everyone in this world should fall in love because it’s a beautiful feeling. I’m not saying this for marriage, but everyone should experience love at least once in their life. I do have plans to get married, but only if I find someone loyal and good, someone who is financially stable. Although I also earn, we still need a well-off partner as well.” Watch here:
Qurat Ul Ain Iqrar is a renowned Pakistani former ARY News anchor and journalist who joined the electronic media industry in 2008 or 2009. She graduated with a degree in Urdu literature and served as a news anchor for many years. She later left the profession to focus on her home and her son, Pehlaaj. Nowadays, Qurat Ul Ain Iqrar is teaching at a school in Lahore. She often appears in Farah Iqrar and Aroosa Iqrar’s vlogs and podcasts.
Recently, Qurat Ul Ain Iqrar appeared in Farah Yousaf’s vlog, where she opened up about the secret to a successful marriage.
Talking about it, Qurat Ul Ain Iqrar said, “Farah, a successful marriage is always built through mutual effort. It is not the responsibility of just one person. One person’s compromise alone cannot make a marriage work. A healthy relationship depends on both spouses. If only one partner keeps compromising, the relationship will eventually suffer. As we say, a husband and wife are the two wheels of a vehicle because it always requires the support of both people. Both partners need to be patient, understanding, and willing to compromise with each other. You have to give time to every relationship. Even when we cook, it takes time, and when we get ready, it takes time. Similarly, give time to each other. There should be understanding between both partners. Give your relationship the time and space it needs.” Here is the link to the video:
Mufti Abdul Qavi was once a respected Pakistani religious figure who severely damaged his reputation through a series of bizarre mainstream media scandals. He first drew widespread criticism during a tense, televised face-off with actress Veena Malik. His standing collapsed further after his highly controversial hotel meeting with social media star Qandeel Baloch. Qavi was later criticized for his attention-seeking antics, including a public marriage proposal to Indian celebrity Rakhi Sawant. He also drew widespread ridicule by claiming that he was secretly married to Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor. Not only that, Mufti Qavi also defended the alleged live-in relationship between Momina Iqbal and Saqib Chadhar.
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Recently, Mufti Abdul Qavi appeared on Fariha Farrukh’s podcast, where he admitted that he is a big-time flirt.
Replying to Fariha Farrukh’s question, “Are you a tharki/flirt?” Mufti Abdul Qavi said, “I am a tharki. A thousand times, I admit that I am a flirt. My heart is enlightened. I am an open-minded person with a sweet heart. I am eloquent, and I am wise. When I met you, I pointed out three things about you. Were they true? That is what I call being a tharki. I am a tharki.” Watch his video here:
Social media users have shared mixed reactions. Many criticized Fariha Farrukh for inviting someone like Mufti Abdul Qavi to her podcast, while others said that, at the very least, he is not being a hypocrite. Read the comments:
Nadia Khan is a renowned Pakistani television host and actress, best known for her dramas, including Des Pardes, Bandhan, Manzilen, Kaisi Aurat Hoon Main, Dolly Darling, Kumzarf, and Aesi Hai Tanhai. She often remains in the news for her bold and fearless opinions on dramas, celebrities, and current affairs through shows like Kya Drama Hai and Rise and Shine. Besides this, Nadia Khan is also admired for her YouTube channel, OutStyle with Nadia. She enjoys a massive Instagram following of 2.6 million.
Recently, Nadia Khan appeared on Good Morning Pakistan, where she opened up about taking care of her father and how those acts of love and care brought countless blessings into her life.
Talking about it, Nadia Khan said, ” Nida, I think that Allah has rewarded me so much because of my father. I have this habit of upgrading my Abba’s ticket whenever he travels. He would always book an economy-class ticket, and I would upgrade it to business class. I never think about doing these things for myself, but I always do them for my Abba. Allah rewarded me because I took care of him. He is very old now, but he still remembers these things out of nowhere—how I comforted him on various occasions.”
She further added, “I always remembered my father’s wishes. He used to say that after retirement he wanted to live in Murree, but he couldn’t fulfill that dream because he had to spend on his children’s marriages. After I returned from Dubai, he expressed his wish to spend Ramzan in Murree. We went there, but all the hotel stays were expensive, and many of them even had spiders and bedbugs. That’s when I decided to buy a cottage for him. I booked a cottage for him, bought it and named it ‘Abba Cottage’. It is in Bhurban, and he often goes there because he loves it. There are only a few children who truly remember their parents’ wishes. We should all do that because parents rarely prioritize themselves.” Watch the video here:
Danish Taimoor and Hiba Bukhari are two of the most popular and widely watched Pakistani television actors, enjoying a massive fan following. The duo first rose to fame together after their hit pairing in Deewangi won viewers’ hearts. Their remarkable on-screen chemistry made them one of Pakistan’s most beloved television couples. They later reunited in Jaan Nisar, which also turned out to be a commercial success. Currently, the fan-favorite pair is appearing together in Humrahi.
So far, Geo TV has aired 32 episodes of Humrahi. The drama revolves around the complicated story of twin sisters, Ilham and Elif, who both fall in love with Seyhan Ghazi, a heart patient. Following a tragic turn of events, Seyhan receives a heart transplant using the heart of his wife, Elif, after she is killed by his father.
Although Humrahi is averaging around 6 million views per episode, it has failed to impress viewers the way Deewangi and Jaan Nisar did. Social media users believe that Danish Taimoor and Hiba Bukhari’s on-screen pairing has now become repetitive, and many fans say they no longer want to see them together. One fan wrote, “Hiba and Danish Taimoor have the same style, the same expressions—everything is repeated. I’m done with them.” Another commented, “Both are uncle and aunty now.” A third user wrote, “Same story, same close-ups, dumb expressions, and a pathetic storyline.” Another viewer remarked, “Hiba Bukhari makes every drama boring. I’m not interested.” Read the comments here. Read the comments:
Shamoon Abbasi is an actor, director and producer. He is known for giving his hundred percent to every role and his hard work to promote technical aspects of the industry. The star has spoken about Netflix rejecting Pakistani content and OTT platforms not entertaining our content.
Recently, ARY Network’s head Salman Iqbal revealed that Netflix asked him for Pakistani content. He rejected the offer as he wants to grow local OTT platform in the country. Shamoon Abbasi does not agree with Salman Iqbal’s statement and spoke against his opinion in a video on Instagram.
Shamoon Abbasi was very realistic with his words. He shared that he does not agree with Salman Iqbal. Our content is not taken by OTT as it is not technically sound enough. We are not even familiar with proper colour grading. If we want to reach Netflix, we need to fulfil technical requirements and a local OTT will not be an equivalent to it. We need to work on our shortcomings and not just keep making excuses on why our content is not reaching international platforms.
The internet is reacting to Shamoon Abbasi’s statement. One person wrote, “Well said.” Another added, “We can only make TikTok type content.” One said, “You are saying the right thing.” Here is the reaction:
Dar e Nijaat is an upcoming and highly anticipated drama. The show has a stellar star cast and the whole team behind it is what excited the audience when the project was announced. Sheheryar Munawar has stepped into production alongside Salman Iqbal and Sonia Khan of ARY with this drama. The fresh star cast, Umera Ahmed as the writer and Saqib Khan in director’s chair made this one of the most anticipated projects of the season.
Dar e Nijaat has Sheheryar Munawar, Durefishan Saleem, Nameer Khan and Sahar Hashmi in lead roles. The first teaser has dropped and looks like we will get to see an intense and emotional story spanning over two generations. The teaser has been great as it built intrigue value without giving away the plot. The cinematography and sets are also fresh which is giving a great overall look to the show.
Here is the first teaser of Dar e Nijaat:
The internet is reacting to Dar e Nijaat’s first look and they are excited. One person wrote, “Durefishan’s acting look phenomenal.” Another added, “Nameer always picks challenging roles.” One said, “This is written by Umera so we have to watch it.” Here is the reaction:
Adnan Siddiqui is an actor, model and producer. He is one of the biggest stars of Pakistan and he has worked in countless big projects. The actor is also a big name in production but before that he is a father. He has always been a proud dad and he is celebrating a big milestone in his daughter’s life who is all grown up now.
Adnan Siddiqui’s daughter Maryam has made her dad proud as she has just graduated from college in UK. The actor went to attend her big day and shared a sweet photo of kissing her cheek with a beautiful note for his girl.
The star wrote how proud he is of Maryam on this achievement. As a parent he advised fellow parents to be supportive of their children. He is super happy and shared the good news with his fans on Instagram:
Adnan Siddiqui’s star colleagues are congratulating him on this happy occasion. Zara Noor Abbas, Shazia Wajahat, Kinza Hashmi and many other names congratulated Adnan and Maryam. Check out:
Bas Tera Saath Ho is currently on air on ARY Digital. The show is the reversal on blockbuster Mere Humsafar. Anas and Ansa’s love story is moving forward and so is the track with Shehreen and Faham.
Shehreen is egotistical and oversmart. She thinks Fahaam has fallen for her and by bringing the proposal he has assured her of her delusions. Her father Mursaleen, grandfather, Anas and even Shayan is against her obsession with Faham but she is living in her La La Land. Fans are loving the twist and waiting for what is coming for Shehreen in Bas Tera Saath Ho.
This is how she is behaving:
Fans are loving this situation and everyone’s reaction. One fan wrote, “Tum ne naat parhi aur usse tum se pyar hogaya. Shayan was epic.” Another added, “Anas and everyone is trying to protect her.” One said, “Shehreen thinks she is smart but she is not.” Here is the audience reaction:
Aik Mohabbat Aur is a drama which is slowly making its way in the hearts of the audience. With the fresh pairing of Ahad Raza Mir and Maya Ali and Faiza Iftikhar as the writer, the show has touched upon many important issues. The leading duo has been brought together finally as they are tying the knot. The male lead is who is receiving the maximum love from everyone.
Aik Mohabbat Aur is showcasing the greenest flag in Haroon Malik. He not only understands the problems a single mother faces but also privides solutions for them. He is also willing to take on the responsibilities of a father if he is getting into the marriage with a single mother. He understands Khushbakht’s trauma and stands by her to help and back her in every situation.
Here is what Aik Mohabbat Aur showed about a green flag man and Haroon is getting the crown:
The internet is reacting to Haroon Malik’s green flag behaviour and they are in love. One person wrote, “Haroon is raising standards.” Another added, “The way he is providing solutions to all her problems.” One said, “Ahad Raza Mir has won again with this jolly role.” Here is the reaction:
Zanjeerain is a drama that has been highly anticipated since its announcement. The drama brought back the Yakeen Ka Safar trio of writer Farhat Ishtiaq, director Shahzad Kashmiri, and the lead star Sajal Aly. The drama went on air with a huge cast and caught the audience’s attention in an instant with its Game of Thrones-esque plot twists. With big names like Ahsan Khan and Momal Sheikh making cameos and stars like Adnan Siddiqui and Samiya Mumtaz taking the show forward, new stars like Danyal Zafar and Sahar Hashmi also tried to give their best.
Zanjeerain had a fast pace in the first half, and it gained an audience not just in Pakistan but internationally. Many people have praised the show for the strong performances and a storyline not revolving around conniving mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law. But the drama still cannot be called a masterpiece due to some glaring flaws, which have dragged it back from reaching the peak it was aiming for. Here are the flaws that stopped Zanjeerain from becoming a masterpiece.
Unrealistic Settings
Zanjeerain was set in the rural areas of Pakistan. It is suggested to be the KPK area, as is evident from the Sardar attire, the women doing pardahs, as well as the Khan surnames. Some parts also seem to be set in Kashmir, though the provinces are not specifically highlighted. The Northern Areas of Pakistan and many parts of KPK are known for their beauty and nature. The culture of these regions is strong, and people often follow their norms and attire. Thus, watching a very rural Rabiya in a very Turkish-inspired attire looked very out of place. Similarly, the extreme frankness and closeness between Pashtun Bano and Sarbuland is also completely out of place. Their love and understanding make sense, but going freely into each other’s rooms at any time of the day does not match the area and culture depicted in the show.
Choppy Performances
Zanjeerain has some of the strongest performers from the industry in one project. Sajal Aly, Adnan Siddiqui, Samiya Mumtaz, and Hassan Nouman are all actors who give it their all. However, Danyal Zafar and Sahar Hashmi are two new actors who gathered praise for their work in the drama. But during some very important scenes, the performances were choppy, and the consistency faltered. For example, when Mudassir calls Sarbuland, Danyal Zafar was not able to hold his performance well. The same thing was seen once again after Bano disappeared.
Loopholes in the Plot
Zanjeerain has a thrilling storyline. The show did not hesitate in killing off the main characters played by stars like Ahsan Khan, Momal Sheikh, Ameer Gilani, and Sahar Hashmi. But there are some glaring loopholes in the story that do not make sense.
First and foremost, Mudassir grew up with Sarbuland, and he should technically know his family members and vice versa. Similarly, Torsum also grew up with them, and he should have seen Mudassir a few times. But they both acted like strangers when Torsum came to kill Rabiya.
Another huge loophole at this point is Rabiya staying for months on at Sarbuland’s house, and she has still not shared a single word about what happened that night. Why she is not taking Torsum’s name is not make sense, as she has nothing to lose at this point.
Sarbuland not getting suspicious at all of Sohrab, especially how calm he has been since his sister’s death, is also not making sense. Though Sarbuland has shown to be an “urbanised” guy, he is still the son of Sardars, and he should have some survival instincts.
Trench Level Lows After Peak Highs
Zanjeerain is a hit as the drama has shown some peak moments. The scene where Mahgul and Sherdil’s car was blasted looked realistic. Similarly, its aftermath, Sarbuland’s emotional breakdown, was also great. Ameer Gilani’s Mudassir’s death, as well as Sajal Aly’s breakdown as Rabiya, were high points of the show. The drama picked up after these high peaks, but the show again falters as it drags back to trench-level lows.
The drama shows a big plot twist and then keeps dragging on for a number of episodes. This alternating of peak highs and trench lows does not let the curiosity build as it did for a show like Khaie. The inconsistency has become a hurdle in this drama reaching the masterpiece level.
Underutilized Potential
Zanjeerain went with a stellar cast and then failed to utilise it to its full potential. A stunning actress like Samiy Mumtaz is mostly limited to crying for her dying progeny or lying in the hospital. Similarly, Adnan Siddiqui’s Zafran Khan was so intriguing, but he never got enough screen time. Usman Javed was a breakout star as he made people hate him as Torsum. He has now been confined to wandering around to find Rabiya, and his villainous streak has somewhat died down.
These actors were capable of a lot more, but all we get are repetitive scenes of Shireen and Sohrab’s cringe romance.
Unnecessary Screentime
The show has many tracks that have people invested, including Rabiya and Mudassir, Bano’s murder, Sherdil and Mahgul’s murders, and much more. But the screen time always keeps fluctuating between Shireen’s intrigues, Sohrab’s romance with her, and also running along the hills for no reason at all. Fans mostly do not get what they actually want to see, and screen time is given to unnecessary plot points, which drag the script unnecessarily.
All these shortcomings are a hindrance to Zanjeerain being called a masterpiece. What other shortcomings have annoyed in the drama? Share in comments!
Nadia Khan is a renowned Pakistani television host and actress who is currently facing strong criticism from the entertainment industry after she openly called out a scene from Hum TV’s drama Zanjeerain. In the sequence, Sajal Aly’s character was rescuing herself by running while softly saying, “Koi Hai.” Nadia Khan mimicked the scene and remarked that it demanded a much more powerful performance. According to her, the character should have been running while shouting “Save me!” instead of casually saying “Koi Hai” in a low tone.
Nadia Khan is facing both praise and criticism for fearlessly pointing out a logical flaw, loyal Zanjeerain viewers, Sajal Aly’s fans, and several artists took offense of her statement while other said she just pointed out the flaw not Sajal. Saima Akram Chaudhry, Maya Ali, and now Saba Faisal have publicly expressed their displeasure with Nadia Khan.
Saba Faisal commented on an Instagram post criticizing Nadia Khan, writing, “Nadia Khan, you aren’t sitting in your living room; you are on social media. Why do you speak like this against your fellow artists? Who are you to criticize the one and only Sajal Aly? / Nadia aap apnay ghar kay living room main nahi balkay social media per baithi hain. Q aap apnay artiston ko is tarha bolti hain?”
However, Saba Faisal’s criticism backfired as Nadia Khan’s supporters rushed to defend her. One user wrote, “Saba Faisal is upset with Nadia because Nadia isn’t her bahu and neither is she under her control.” Another commented, “Stop it. For once, Nadia Khan was right.” A third user wrote, “Nadia ne to phir bhi ‘Koi Hai’ bol diya tha. Even that ‘Koi Hai’ was hard to hear in the actual episode, and I’m shocked how it was heard by Sarbuland standing miles away from Sajal. Where was the logic?” Another fan stated, “What Nadia said wasn’t wrong at all. It was the director’s mistake, which should have been fixed during editing.” One more user added, “It wasn’t about Sajal. It was Zanjeerain’s poor scriptwriting.” Read the comments here:
Shahzad Nawaz is a remarkable Pakistani television actor who began his media career as an advertising professional. He is widely praised for his performances in hit dramas such as Parizaad, Badshah Begum, Mein, Ghulam Bashah Sundri, and Shanas. Nowadays, he is receiving acclaim for his top-notch performances in Humrahi and Dr Bahu, where his impactful roles and impressive acting have won audiences over. He also hosts a podcast for NJ Spotlight, where he frequently discusses corruption in Pakistani society. The actor is so fit in his fifties that he often overshadows the male leads of his dramas with his fitness.
Recently, Shahzad Nawaz appeared on Gup Shab, hosted by Vasay Chaudhary. During the show, he responded to a question about his fitness.
When an audience member asked, “You are becoming more good-looking, handsome, and fit day by day. Can you share your diet plan?” Shahzad Nawaz replied, “There is a simple answer to this question. I hope you will understand. If you are at peace from within and have pure intentions for others, you will remain fit. If you do injustice to others, occupy other people’s property, or consume someone else’s money dishonestly, it will show on your face. If you live a good life with a pure heart and practice humility, it will reflect on your face, and you will look fit.” Watch here:
Anayah is a young and emerging Pakistani actress who gained initial fame through her character, Shireen, in the currently airing Hum TV drama serial Zanjeerain. Besides acting, Anayah is also a successful digital influencer and model who has appeared in numerous modelling campaigns for clothing brands. Nowadays, she is receiving widespread acclaim for her iconic performance as Shireen in Zanjeerain. Fans have also loved her scenes with Sajal Aly.
In Zanjeerain, both Sajal Aly and Anayah performed intense scenes in which Anayah, as Shireen, portrays her insecurities, while Sajal, as Rabya, is shown giving her reality checks.
In a recent question-and-answer session, Anayah Khan revealed how they filmed the now-viral scenes and also praised Sajal Aly for being a supportive and loving co-star.
When asked, “How was your working experience with Sajal?” Anayah wrote, “All of our scenes were giving full-on Star Plus vibes. We would be trying so hard to stay in character but would end up laughing within seconds. Honestly, she’s such a fun person to have around. Working with her never felt like work. I’m so glad we bonded so quickly.” Read her Instagram story here:
Anayah also responded to the other questions related to Zanjeerain, writing, she always wanted to play a negative character because it has performance margin. She also praised the cast she worked with:
Nadia Khan is a renowned television host and actress who is currently making headlines for her blunt drama reviews. She recently criticized the flawed execution of an important scene in the hit drama series Zanjeerain, which did not sit well with Sajal Aly’s fans and the drama’s viewers, who began bashing Nadia Khan.
Nadia Khan stated that Sajal Aly underperformed in a scene where her character had to save herself from goons. While many agreed that Nadia Khan had raised a logical point, she also faced significant backlash from fans and celebrities, including Saima Akram Chaudhry.
Saima Akram Chaudhry did not appreciate Nadia Khan’s criticism of Zanjeerain and shared a post, saying, “This woman, Nadia Khan, needs a psychiatrist for her bad behaviour. She ruined one of my best scripts, which I had written with so much passion, through her pathetic performance, and now she is criticizing others.” Read here:
Nadia Khan has now made a strong comeback and gave Saima Akram Chaudhry a reality check about her run-of-the-mill scripts. Nadia Khan wrote, “Saima Akram Chaudhry told me to see a psychiatrist, so I did! Diagnosed with a severe case of ‘Truth Syndrome’—aka practicing free speech and calling out bad writing. There’s no cure for my honesty, but there is a prevention for you: write better scripts and fix your production errors.” Read what Nadia Khan shared in her official Instagram:
