Lagta hai kisi Ki Nazar lagi hogi… I wonder kis Ki Nazar lag sakti hai?Aib, Nazar, harghwiz nahin…These few choice words were used over and over again to imprint the obvious. Taimoor is completely shattered- poor boy can’t believe he’ll live the life of a cripple thanks to Doctor Hopeless who’s on a mission to suck any hopes left for a recovery. Tooba’s caregiving skills were bringing Taimoor back into his world of flowers and unicorns but Sadaf realized she needed to seize control and find a better suitor for her daughter.
Without mincing words, Sadaf called off the engagement and I still don’t get why Safi and Aisha felt they would manage to get someone like Sadaf to change her mind. I think it was important to hear the obvious: 2 Be Aib log = 1 perfect match. I could see the $ signs light up in Aisha’s eyes the moment Sadaf suggested something she’s been hoping for. I always knew Aisha was a cunning woman but I didn’t realize Safi was no less- the way he manipulated the Rishta and made it seem like this was their way of expressing gratitude and convincing Shahana APA and Her husband to accept it was well played.
So Sadaf has started the hunt for an eligible bachelor and neither her husband nor her daughter can do a thing about it. Tooba’s body language shows her lack of decision making skills and Inaya tried to stir up emotions but Tooba couldn’t respond except shrug her shoulders in defeat.
Be Aib is so full of aibs it’s ironic. Just as Tooba will be pressurized into marrying a man of Sadaf’s choosing, Taimoor will have to accept Inaya to fill the void in his miserable life. I wish Taimoor would quit throwing himself a pity party and face his situation with a bit of determination and will power. It seems like Inaya will be the one to rescue him from drowning in his tears.
Isn’t it strange how none of these people have a life outside of their homes? They sure seem to live in a bubble. Inaya and her mother are inching close to the kind of life they had only dreamt of. I found it amusing how quickly Inaya jumped to accept the qurbaani– seriously?!? No prizes for guessing what happens next…
So this episode moved things along – or did it? For Zoya is still sat at Shariq’s house with her mazloom face, Maami is still throwing Saba at Shariq and Shariq is still gravitating towards Zoya. Sigh. Maami is seriously clueless about Saba’s state of mind. She comes up with one outrageous idea after the other. Knowing fully well that Saba does not react well to any new person around her, let alone a huge crowd of unknown faces, she suggests that Shariq should throw a party and introduce his wife to his ‘social circle’. This woman! Shariq thankfully shoots down the idea although the way he does it has Maami worked up in a frenzy again.
Aap mera shohar lay lain, who meray kissi kaam ka nahin’! Priceless, LOL. Poor Saba feels trapped with her mother dolling her up and trying to make her spend more time with Shariq when truly she wants nothing to do with him. She is still a child in many ways which makes her scenes even more disturbing to watch. When Shariq tells her she looks pretty, I winced for Saba has said numerous times how she hates how he ‘looks’ at her and that was probably the last thing she needed to hear. ‘Shohar, shohar, shohar – jiss ko dekho shohar shohar shohar ki baat karta hai. I am with Saba on this one – my ears were ringing from the number of times I heard that word from either Maami’s lips, or Shariq’s mother’s or even Zoya’s today!
Saba’s joyful suggestion to her mother and Phupho to head back home and leave her there confused me. For a moment. She is clearlyyyyy far from alright but her mother thinks otherwise. I do not feel any pity for Saba’s mother, seriously. Wanting your child to get well, being ruthless in order to help your child – all accepted and understood – if, and I repeat if, that is what I felt her mother was doing. Surely, she can see none of her ploys and tantrums are helping?
Lights out! Except, that scenario shed some light on what Zoya was thinking. Seeing how her mother will not listen to reason, she has decided to take matters into her own hands and kill two birds with one stone. Free herself of a shohar, and gift Zoya with a shohar since she seems to need one. I wonder how she will go about doing that. Shariq obviously needs no further encouragement and next week’s promo seems to suggest Zoya is finally succumbing to her feelings too!
Naimat Ali ka pota! Zoya’s family is beginning to forgive each other. I am not sure what benefit Azmeer’s bhabhi derives from Zoya’s return for yes, Naimat Ali wants a grandchild but if I remember correctly it is his son who is unable to provide him with an heir and not his daughter in law? Naimat Ali’s reaction is cringeworthy. This whole ‘waaris’ obsession reminds me more of a greedy pirate trying to retrieve the whereabouts of a treasure chest rather than a grief stricken father wanting to hold his dead son’s child in his arms! Seems like they will finally find Zoya but it remains to be seen whether she will want to return at all.
Saba’s character continues to oscillate between being childlike and a grown woman. Even when she is not having a fit she sometimes says and seems to understand the world around her like a girl her age would but at times she is extremely naïve. Sana Javed did not have a lot of screen time, well not many scenes when she had to say much which was a welcome break for me for those forlorn eyes and monotone whisper had done my head in. Hopefully Maami has disappeared for a while and I can breathe a sigh of relief.
I am still on the fence about what I feel about this drama. There are no crazy twists and turns, acting by everyone is mediocre, productions values are good and the soundtrack addictive. Will Shariq marry Zoya? It does seem inevitable. Where does Saba fit in all this then? And how will Naimat Ali back off from taking away his precious pota then? I guess we will have to wait and see. How many of you are still following this drama? Any thoughts? Would love to hear them!
Ohkay so, it’s high time that the story should not only be moved forward but wrapped up as well because it is going around in circles since ages. The 1st episode of the week was good & it got my hopes high but the 2nd episode was just as boring as most of the previous episodes have been because once again, all the side characters came forward & the main characters got lost in the flock.
I am not sure what to make of the changes that the characters show in their stance because where at one point they say something entirely different, the very next moment they change their stance & push their luck the wrong way. Shama became friends with Mehru & not only that, she gave Mehru her blessings & approval in regards to her marriage with Falak but in the very next episode she was seen pushing her agenda once again where she now wants Mehru to reconcile with Haris & go back to him. Shama has been quite clear with one thing that she doesn’t trust Tabrez & Amtul, so how come she is ready to trust Amtul again, just because she has showed up & is putting up an act? This is the reason why I believe that the coverage that the character of Shama gets is unjustified & she is being used perfectly to keep the story moving around in a loop with no end to tie everything together. I am amazed at how quickly Shama flips like a coin, where at one second she sees Falak as her son in law but in the very next second, she is happy with the thought of seeing Mehru & Haris together.
Haris is another confused soul who has no idea what he wants to do with his life & he is also the one who doesn’t stand by what he says. He says he will take revenge from Amtul & Tabrez for how they ruined his life but the very next moment, he is seen hoping to have Mehru back in his life to go ahead with Amtul & Tabrez’s plan of torturing her even more, in order to make some money during the course of his action! What a loser I must say!
I am glad that Mehru has at least kept her stance clear that she will not get back with Haris because she has fallen out of love from that fake relationship, but once again, not only Haris & Amtul, even Shama & Subhan are pressurizing her to forget about Falak. I am glad that she has emerged as a strong girl in this entire mess, where she has clearly told her mother that she will never go back but if only her mother had snapped out of her fixation with her dead son, to see how harsh she has been on her daughter who is rather alive!
After getting a nod of approval from her mother, Mehru was the one who bluntly proposed to Falak as she was so sure of his answer but not only his different answer shook her, it was his reaction that left her perplexed too. Falak knows that Mehru is one tough cookie & she can go to any lengths for the one she loves, so he should’ve come clean & should’ve told her the truth.
Well, Husn Ara is doing everything to prevent Mehru & Falak from committing a mistake & more than that, she is concerned for Mehru because she knows that Mehru won’t be able to cope well with the truth, that is why she captured Falak & is doing everything to keep him away from Mehru, so much so that she ended up lying to Shama that Falak has left for UK. After all this scenario, I really hope that Mehru doesn’t go back to Haris’s house because that would mean a further stretching & dragging in the story, which is so not required because it is so obvious that Mehru will be in danger, Amtul will torture her, Haris will treat her badly & then Falak will rescue her but before that he will have to persuade Mehru that he won’t deceive her this time. I think all this shouldn’t happen & they should wrap the story ASAP where Husn Ara learns it the hard way that Falak can change for Mehru & they both can be together. I am not sure when will that happen because it’s been more than 30 episodes already & Mehru’s family hasn’t even gotten a hint about Falak & his family’s reality, well happens, I hope it happens quickly because this drama has become quite boring already! Anyways, please share your thoughts about these two episodes of Deewana.
The festive occassion of Eidul Azha is coming on Tuesday 13th September 2016 where three holidays are announced by the federal government. Such long holiday season provides a favorable window for film business.
Any such long holidays like Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha, Christmas, Independence Day come with the screening of some big banner movies. Among all such long holidays; in recent times Eidul Azha has emerged as the most successful time of the year for Pakistani cinema.
From 2013, the most successful Urdu film of the year was released on Eidul Azha. The main factor can be the absence of a big banner Bollywood movie. On Eidul Fitr normally a Khan starrer big banner Bollywood film is released which takes the lion share of screen shows and business thus reducing the chances of any local film. So it makes Eidul Azha more special for local film makers and viewers.
From 2013, Eidul Azha holidays have seen massive business by local releases. In 2013 Waar earned almost 23 crore and became the most successful Urdu film of all times. In 2014 Namaloom Afraad released on Eidul Azha earned 12 – 13 crore and became the most successful film of the year. In 2015, Jawani Phirr Nahin Aani smashed all previous records of business by any Urdu or Punjabi film. JPNA earned more than 35 crore and became the most successful film ever produced in Pakistan.
This year a total of three Urdu films are releasing produced and distributed by big media houses. On regional cinema four Pashto and two Punjabi film is expected to be released.
Though no Bollywood film is releasing on Eid day on 13th September 2016, still a Bollywood film Baar Baar Dekho releasing on 9th September 2016 is expected to compete local Urdu films releasing on Eid in terms of screens and business at multiplexes.
So lets go through the films releasing on Eidul Azha
Urdu Films
Urdu is the national language of our country and is a mode of communication among all ethnicity and regions. It is the fifth largest spoken language in Pakistan after Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi and Seraiki. In recent times Urdu cinema is gradually claiming its lost glory. This Eidul Azha three Urdu films are releasing. All these three films are of different genre and type providing ample choice to viewers to pick a film of their taste.
Janaan (جانان)
Janaan (جانان) is considered as the biggest film coming on Eid as it is distributed by ARY Films which to date is the most successful distributor of Urdu films. ARY films has distributed some most successful films of the recent times like Waar (2013), Teen Bahadur (2015), Jawani Phirr Nahin Aani (2015), Ho Mann Jahan (2016).
Lots of factors have contributed towards ever raising expectations from this film. Famous anchor person Reham Khan and artist Hareem Farooq are the co-producer for this film. It is also one of the very few main stream Urdu films which is based on a Pakhtoon family and is not a terrorism based film. The film is produced in Islamabad and shot on scenic locations of Swat valley.
All the three lead artists of the films are appearing first time in a leading role in a Pakistani film. The three main characters of this film are Meena (Armeena Rana Khan), Asfandyar (Bilal Ashraf) and Daniyal (Ali Rehman Khan).
Bilal Ashraf has played a small role in the film O21 (2014), Ali Rehman Khan has done a secondary role in film Slackistan earlier. Armeena Rana Khan appeared as second heroine in the film Bin Roye (2015). So it will be first time for all three artists to appear in the lead roles.
The title track of this film is in the voice of famous Indian singer Armaan Malik. It also features a Pashto song.
Cast: Armeena Rana Khan, Ali Rehman, Bilal Ashraf, Mishi Khan, Ajab Gul, Nayyar Ejaz, Hania Aamir, Usman Muktar, DJ Panni & Jalal Haider.
Release Date: 13th September 2016
Genre: Romantic comedy
Directed By: Azfar Jafri
Written By: Usman Khalid Butt
Produced by: Reham Khan, Hareem Farooq, Munir Hussain & Imran Raza Kazmi
DOP: Rana Kamran
Production Company: IRK Films in association with Munir Hussain Films, PEPE’S PIRI PIRI Group
Distributor: ARY Films
Music By: Salim Suleman, Ahmad Ali & Taha Malik
Post Production: Kantana Post Production (Thailand)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JanaanOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBAZkttoMsE
Actor In Law (ایکٹر ان لاء) Actor In Law is the second film from the team behind Namaloom Afraad which was the most successful film of 2014. Namaloom Afraad was also released on Eidul Azha in 2014.
The team of Nabeel Qureshi (director), Fizza Ali Meerza (producer), Mehwish Hayat (cameo) and Fahad Mustafa (lead artist) who were in Namaloom Afraad will be seen again in this film. Like Namaloom Afraad it is also produced and shot in Karachi.
Actor In Law has Fahad Mustafa in the lead role and is paired with Mehwish Hayat. Mehwish Hayat also played a cameo appearance in Namaloom Afraad in the item song of Billi. Another highlight of Actor In Law is the presence of acclaimed Indian artist Om Puri in a major supporting role.
The film features songs in the voices of some most popular voices like Asrar, Atif Aslam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.
Actor In Law is backed by the media house Urdu 1. It is the first film distributed by Urdu1 films. The film is produced and shot in Karachi.
Film: Actor In Law
Cast:Fahad Mustafa,Mehwish Hayat,Alyy Khan,Om Puri,Saboor Ali,Irfan Motiwala,Rehan Sheikh,Lubna Aslam,Saleem Mairaj,Saife Hassan,Rashid Khawaja
Release Date:13th September 2016
Genre: Socio-comedy
Written by:Fizza Ali Meerza
Directed by:Nabeel Qureshi
Produced by:Fizza Ali Meerza, Mehdi Ali
Music by:Shani Arshad
Cinematography:Rana Kamran
Production company: Filmwala Pictures
Distributed by: Urdu 1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actorinlawthefilm/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a673oahgJLU
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (زندگی کتنی حسین ہے)
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (زندگی کتنی حسین ہے) is the third major film of Eidul Azha.Backed by Geo Films perhaps the largest media house of our country. In past Geo Films has distributed some acclaimed as well as successful films like Manto (2015), Moor (2015), Bol (2011), RamchandPakistani (2008).
Produced and shot in Karachi it stars Sajal Ali and Feroze Khan in the lead roles. It is the debut film for both of these. Both Sajal and Feroze have been paired earlier in famous dramas like ChuppRaho and Gule Raana.
It is an intense love story of a young married couple facing troubles in their relationship.
The soundtrack of the film is composed by Soch band.
Film: Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (زندگی کتنی حسین ہے)
Cast: Sajal Aly, Feroze Khan, Alyy Khan, Rashid Farooqi, Nayyar Ejaz, Shafqat Cheema and Jibrayl Ahmed Rajput
Genre: Family Drama – Romance
Release Date: 13th September 2016
Music: Soch
Director: Anjum Shahzad
Written by: Abdul Khaaliq Khan
Executive Producer: Jahanzaib Quadir
Producer: Rafiq Ahmed Chaudhry, Fahmeeda Abdul Khaliq
Production House: RC Films, King fisher films
Distributor: Geo Films
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZKHHthefilm/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5UhHhwhehc
Pashto Films
Pashto is the second largest spoken language of our country after Punjabi. Unlike Urdu and Punjabi cinema which were completely faded by the end of 2000, Pashto cinema has maintained its viewership and business. Pashto films have their own dedicated circuit where these perform relatively well. Peshawar city is the main hub of Pashto cinema, however majority of Pashto films are mostly produced in Lahore as the studios and laboratories for film processing are located in Lahore. Apart from Peshawar, Quetta, Karachi, Mardan, Swat, Noshehra also have connsiderable viewership of Pashto films. Shahid Khan, Jahangir Jani, Arbaz Khan are the famous heroes of Pashto cinema of current era.
This Eidul Azha a total of four Pashto films are releasing. Though the trailers of these films are available online here mostly their posters are added
Ghulam (غلام)
Cast: Arbaz Khan, Jahangir Jani & others
Directed by: Shahid Usman
Produced by: Zahoor Abbass & Afreen Paree.
Cast: Arbaz Khan, Jahangir Jani,Babrik Shah & others
Directed by: Saeed Tehkle
Produced by: Nadir Khan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri0UCddrjQQ
Za Pagal Yam (زہ پاگل یم)
Cast: Shahid Khan & others
Directed by: Syed Muntazir Shah
Produced by: Habib Khan
Punjabi Films
Punjabi is the largest spoken language of our country and once Punjabi cinema was the backbone of Pakistani film industry. The popularity of Punjabi cinema has been over now. Very few Punjabi films are produced now and those few even struggle at the box office. This Eidul Azha two Punjabi films are releasing
Best of Luck (بیسٹ آف لک) Best of Luck (بیسٹ آف لک) is a small budgeted Punjabi film produced in Lahore. This film is only releasing in the Punjab circuit . It is the first film of Nisha Malik who committed suicide few days ago in Lahore.
Film: Best of Luck (بیسٹ آف لک)
Cast: Zara malik , Mian Asif, Nisha Malik, Raheela Agha, Zahid Qureshi & others
Genre: Action – Romance
Release Date: 13th September 2016
Music: Zulfiqar Ali Atray
Director: A.Hafeez
Written by: A. Hafeez
Producer: Zain Hafeez
So these are the films coming on Eidul Azha 2016. The good thing is all the three main Urdu films are of total different genre and subject so hopefully everyone can choose the movie of their taste.
Ohkay so, this episode of Sang e Marmar was quite interesting. It gave us an insight into a quite a few characters without mixing things up. It looks like the director will take his time in introducing all the characters properly & that is why for now, he focused on a handful of characters, which is an intelligent approach. What I loved the most about this entire episode was the blend of everything, from comedy to relationships to the intense stuff that sheds a light on the hypocrisy of a few people. I must say, all the aspects along with the emotions were portrayed beautifully & that is the reason why this episode totally worked for me!
Shireen is actually in love with Aurang & she is still holding onto the peacock feather that Aurang gifted to her in their childhood, because for Shireen, it is everything that she has related to him; it is his beautiful memory that is embedded in her heart & it is also a source of connection that she has which links her to him. Aurang might not even remember Shireen at this stage of his life but he most certainly is oblivious of the fact that there is one simple minded, honest girl in his neighboring village that loves him deeply & longs for his presence. I actually liked the flashback scene of Aurang, his brother who most probably must’ve been Saifullah & Shireen because it showed the personalities & the characteristics of these three people that they till date embody, where Saifullah didn’t mind grabbing something that belonged to somebody else brutally & Aurang couldn’t resist giving it back to his friend, who he initially gifted it to, showcasing how considerate he is & Shireen appreciated Aurang’s presence in her life back then & she still does, but she is still waiting for her moment of glory.
Gohar has laid his eyes on Shireen’s friend & he is doing everything to fool her into believing everything that he is not. Everyone in Ghari Baraan is well aware of who Gohar is & what sort of a personality he has, but quite cunningly, he has called dibs on a girl who doesn’t belong to his village as he knows that he won’t be able to escape from the elders of his village if he got caught. Unfortunately, Shireen’s friend, who has an easy going approach in her life has fallen prey to Gohar’s attention. For her, just the fact that a guy wrote her a decent letter means that he is serious about her. The way she reacted while daydreaming about all the things that Gohar wrote in his letter slightly touched on the lack of exposure girls at that age of their lives have. She is gullible & she also doesn’t have a brother who she can be fearful of, but like every other girl, she also dreams of having a life partner, a soulmate & a companion who can give her an utmost attention, that is why just a tape recorder & a letter filled with cheesy poetry was enough for her to fall in love with a complete stranger who actually looks like a hooligan. I don’t know why but the conversation between Shireen & her friend gave me a feeling that things won’t end favorably for Shireen’s friend & she will end up paying a heavy price as she is a bit too naive & she is choosing to trust someone who is not worth it. Shireen’s slight mention of a girl who passed away made me feel that may be her friend will end up losing her life too.
Gulistan Khan once again showed what sort of a hypocrite he is. He is someone who believes in molding religion & cultural norms to suit his convenience. Where at one hand, Gulistan Khan can’t stand to see his son in an attire other than Shalwar Kameez, he doesn’t mind digging a grave to receive his money. Gulistan Khan knows that the key to his power & success is the oppression of everyone around him, that is why he didn’t even second guess himself before he ordered everyone to accompany him to the graveyard. That scene was quite intense & it was a tad bit disturbing but it was definitely tackled brilliantly & I was actually relieved that the son of the deceased agreed to give the money back to Gulistan that his father owed. Everything that Gulistan did was only shown to shed a light on how cold-hearted he has become in the course of attaining the power & position in his village. It brilliantly shows how power makes people blind, that they can’t differentiate between right & wrong & forget about the fact that one day they will have to pay back for everything that they have done too. The vision or possibly a flashback that he had while standing next to his father’s grave was a hint that he got but chose to ignore it completely, I wish he had paid heed to that but right now he is blind from within.
Torah Khan believes in maintaining peace with people around him, that is why despite knowing that what Gulistan ordered him was wrong, he chose to follow them obediently. The things that Torah said about Gulistan Khan were a clear cut depiction of how much hatred he has in his heart for Gulistan, but I have a feeling that he is waiting for the right opportunity to get back at his Uncle. I am sure Gulistan has something to do with the death of Torah’s mother, that is why he doesn’t leave an opportunity to share what he feels about him. I think Torah is definitely trying to gather information that he can use against Gulistan, that is why he seemed a little too interested in what the thief was telling him about Gohar.
Overall, this episode of Sang e Marmar was beautifully directed & elaborated on screen. Saife Hassan surely knows what he is doing & I can’t thank him enough for giving this project such a perfect treatment. I loved how comic & light-hearted scenes made things a little easy & immediately changed the mood & feel of the episode. Even though Aurang & Gulistan Khan didn’t get enough coverage but it most certainly didn’t feel like I was missing out on something because everything else was being conveyed with so much of detailing that it actually felt like an important part of the story. I actually had a good laugh at Gohar & his antics, where he was too busy in his games that he didn’t have a time to offer prayers, but he used the exact same thing to build an impression on his lady love. It is sad that he is just fooling around & sadly, his intentions aren’t nice too. I hope that Torah saves that girl from Gohar because she doesn’t deserve this.
I must say, even though Hassan Noman didn’t get enough screen time, the one scene that he had was enough for him to showcase what a talented actor he is. He actually made his scene a treat to watch. Throughout the episode, especially while listening to the ladies, knowing that they have never stepped outside the vicinity of their home let alone village, I was wondering it would’ve been so good if they all had put an effort to imitate the Pushto-Urdu accent, because apart from Hassan Noman, no one else did it & that’s what defined his attention to detail as an actor a little more than the rest of the cast. I also wish the male actors had done that too because the creative team has brought the Pukhtoon culture to life perfectly in this drama, but one thing that’s missing is the accent that would’ve sealed the deal. Apart from that, everyone’s acting is perfect & I am quite impressed with Kubra Khan’s acting too because yes, at times her dialogue delivery can sound a little effortful, but in most of the scenes, she seems pretty natural. The one who stole the show in the episode was the actress playing the role of Shireen’s friend, I thoroughly enjoyed watching her & she is such a fine actress who makes it obvious that acting comes naturally to her, so massive props to her. I will say that I am impressed how all the actors have owned their characters & have given their characters a perfect treatment, like they actually look like they have been living such a life in such a setting since the day they opened their eyes. I can’t wait for the next episode already as seems like Aurang will address the elephant in the room by inquiring about Torah Khan’s mother & I can’t wait to find out what actually happened to her. Please share your thoughts about this amazing episode of Sang e Marmar.
There are very few dramas which manage to hold your interest for more than 20 weeks but Mein Sitara has done just that and more. The unpredictable twist in Sitara’s story in tonight’s episode came as a complete surprise and will change Sitara’s life forever. Sitara’s conversation with her sister was one of the best scenes in tonight’s episode. Sitara was not sure whether she should keep her baby or not but the fact is that this baby might turn out to be the ray of hope which is missing from Sitara’s life. The arrival of a child will give a different direction to Sitara’s life because she can no longer do what she has been doing till now to earn money. The emotional connection between Sitara and her sister was once again very obvious in tonight’s episode. Sitara’s sister is the only person who loves her and gives her sound advice.
Dil tuk tu tum puhanchi hi nahi…haan nazro mein zarur samai thi! Tonight’s episode covered a span of a few months. Khawaja made it very clear that he loved no one but himself which is why Sitara never told him about the pregnancy. He also found someone else who could replace Sitara in his life and eventually decided to divorce her. This whole development was covered very intelligently. The change in Khawaja’s behaviour was shown through the conversations between him and Sitara. Khawaja’s dialogues about what Sitara meant to him and why she didn’t matter any more were beautifully written. They went to show how heartless this man was. Sitara was never the kind of woman who would look for life’s solutions in a relationship with a man if she was that kind of a person Farhad Sethi was the perfect man for her. She has changed considerably in all these years; she is more insecure, less confident and a lot more dependent on others too. Although Sitara said she did not have huge expectations from this marriage but her reaction to everything Khawaja said to her after the nikkah suggested something completely different. He “gifted” her the house in return for a promise that she will keep this relationship secret.
This episode also covered Naseem Dil Ruba’s downfall. This was another scene which was very well written and directed. Everything that Khawaja’s assistant said to Nasim suggested that she no longer enjoyed the position she once did in the industry and she did not have close ties with Khawaja’s father now.
Mein Sitara is undoubtedly one of the finest dramas of this season. Saba Qamar’s acting was faultless once again in tonight’s episode but she shouldn’t have worn the same blue sari which she wore for the title picture of drama serial Bunty I Love You since that picture has been seen by everyone, even those people who haven’t watched the drama. Saba Qamar’s expressions in this episode were beyond impressive especially when Khawaja says “mohabbat hai mujhe, bilkul mohabbat hai…sirf apne aap se!” Also, in the last scene the expressions of dread and horror on her face were spot on.
This episode was packed with powerful scenes right from the get-go. The last scene was just as impactful as the first one. Tonight’s installment started with Sitara’s nikkah and ended with Khawaja divorcing her ruthlessly. This part of Sitara’s life ended with tonight’s episode and from the next episode a new phase of her life will start in which she will be even more willing to make compromises. The preview of the next episode suggested that even after going through so much Sitara is still a fighter! Looking forward to the next installment.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Are you ready to witness the two heartthrobs together on the big screen? If yes! Then HUM TV productions bring you the handsome Hamza Ali Abbasi and the cool hunk Osman Khalid Butt in its upcoming venture “Parwaaz hay Junoon.”
According to the sources this upcoming film is a tribute to the Pakistani air force. The director of the film is Haseeb Hassan, who has previously directed dramas like Diyar -e- dil and Mann Mayal. He will be making his debut through this project. The writer of the film is the famous Farhat Ishtiaq.
The actors are super excited for acting in the film. Osman Khalid Butt shared with the media, “Not many people know that when I was 7 or 8 years old, I was quite the daredevil,” shared Osman of his childhood. “In [amusement park] rides, most people feel nauseated, but I used to feel thrilled. I remember this family came to my sister and told her that I should be a pilot. This thing stuck with me. I still remember the face of the man who said it.”
He continued, “When I grew up, the thrill turned into romanticism, like fighting for my country and soaring through the skies. Unfortunately, due to some circumstances, I’m an actor now. I could not become a pilot but I’m very grateful to the air force, to Hum Films, to Momina Duraid and especially Haseeb Hasan who gave me this opportunity.”
Hamza also shared his views, “There are very few chances for actors or media people to do something for their own country apart from entertaining them. And I think this one is those opportunities. This film is being made for a particular institute, but I think it’s an honor and privilege to be given this chance to show the face of the air force to the world.”
“Yesterday, I was attending a Defence Day program in Multan. Many families of our martyrs were present. We read or watch their stories, but when you meet with their families, we actually feel that they are real people, people [whose sacrifices allow us] to have press conferences in luxury hotels. I’m thankful to Sultana Aapa and Momina that they gave us a chance as an actor. We will definitely put our heart and soul in it.”
For the female lead role, Momina has not shared the details yet. According to Momina they will reveal the name of heroine next month. As they want viewers to share whom they want to see with Hamza and Osman. Apart from this main cast for keeping movie near to reality cast also include individuals form Pakistan Air force. The movie is based on real events of Pakistani air force and the major portion of revenue from the movie will be donated to the Pakistani air force.
The movie is expected to release on Eid –ul-Azha in 2017.
My choice for the female lead role is Maya Ali, do share with us whom would you like the two hunks to pair up with?
We did share all the updates about the upcoming Pakistani film Zindagi Kitni Haseen hai, starring Feroz Khan and Sajal Ali. The on screen couple are real life good friends too and both of them are extremely excited about this movie. Check out how they are busy with the promotional activities for this film.
Seriously? What are we heading to? One of the latest brands of clothing which tried to be different from the rest “Do Your Own Thing”, DYOT asked two NCA students to choreograph a group of five girls to dance in a mob at Lahore’s streets.
The video is of almost two minutes in which a girl gets off from a rickshaw , she is dressed up in a modern outfit. Few men stare her and later one guy says MashALLAH to her. She then takes off her Chaddar and starts dancing. Later a group of other 4 girls also join her.
check the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZYVPEmM6Uc
This video not only to me but to majority seems a wrong idea of portraying feminism, women empowerment , individuality etc. Rather it shows how weak our value system is becoming. Is dancing in a mob “do your own thing ” for women these days?
According to manager of DYOT “Our brand is about customization. Our customers can change our designs to suit them, which hasn’t been done before in Pakistan,”
He adds, “We are a small brand, we can’t afford billboards so we wanted to make a viral video. We watched a lot of videos to get inspiration and [finally] reached out to to students from NCA, Saad and Ikram, to help us. Saad managed the choreography and Ikram was the DOP. We shot the film in Anarkali in Lahore, which is next to NCA.”
DYOT is not getting a positive feed back on this innovative way of marketing there brand.
Do let us know what do you think about this video.
Newly wed couple, Singer Nouman Javaid and Actress Jana Malik appeared in a morning show together as a newly married couple. The morning show Ek Nayee Subha With Farah Hussain, is one of the highly rated morning shows. The couple had some amazing time on the set and their photoshoot was simply amazing. Check out their pictures and share your views.
Morning shows have caught a lot of prominence in Pakistan and bringing a huge business in terms of TRPs for the channels. Making the full use of this platform, the directors and producers of new projects do encourage their celebrities to promote the upcominh projects on morning shows. Recently, newcomer Haniya Aamir appeared on a moening show to promote her upcoming movie Janaan.
It was in year 2012 that Turkish dramas were shown on our channels. On Urdu1 one of famous Turkish drama was Ishq-e-Mamnu. The drama became a big hit and then many Turkish soaps became popular amongst the audience and did overshadow our Pakistani serials too.
In year 2015 Urdu 1’s Kaala Paisa Pyaar became the talk of the town and everyone was anxious to watch Elif & Omar’s love story unfold. Now here is another upcoming drama that will add to the list of superhit Turkish ‘Kosem Sultan’, it is based on the life of the only powerful woman who rule the Ottoman Empire alone. The serial features the starlet, Beren Saat who was also seen in Ishq-e-Mamnu
Not much details have surfaced regarding the soap but the teaser of soap shows that it is quite similar to the Geo Kahaani’s very popular ‘Mera Sultan’.
Teaser of Urdu1 Kosem Sultan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-fQGNKy5gY
According to the Turkish history Kosem Sultan was the most successful woman in the history of the Ottoman Empire. She was one of the most prominent names in the Sultanate of Women.
The drama seems to be full of numerous aspects like love, lust, heartbreak, hatred, revenge, suspense and thrill associated with Turkish periodic fiction soaps.
As Urdu has been airing amazing Turkish Dramas, it seems Urdu1’s Kosem Sultan going to live up to the legacy
Humaira Arshad has received her first divorce from Ahmed Butt with mutual consent due to increasing misunderstandings between the couple. Humaira has also received the temporary custody of her only son till 23rd of September.
The court will pronounce its final decision will be given after September. Prior to this Ahmed Butt has the custody of the child but Humaira filed the case for the custody of the child. She spoke to the media and claimed that Butt had taken away their son by force.
Humaira also said that , “Ahmad Butt tortured me in front of people, snatched my money, and kidnapped my child and as a result I had no other choice but to make marriage a public affair.
The couple was tied in a knot in the year 2004 and now the marriage will break as Humaira will receive the other two divorce in upcoming days.
No doubt that Coke studio 9 is not only loved by one but many. As we all are glued to our TV on every weekend waiting for the engaging songs to entertain us.
The episode 5’s promo is now out and you will surely enjoy the line-up of singers.
This episode will be bringing Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Kashif Ali and Rachel Viccaji has paired up for the song . Another exciting team is of Junaid Khan and Momina Mustehsan. The trio of Javed Bashir,Masooma Anwar and Shahzad Nawaz will also be featuring in the episode.
Check the promo here.
The teaser is really exciting… Lets see how these songs will entertain us.
I know audience will believe that we are getting obsessed with Fawad Khan but it’s simply not our fault. Fawad is not just stopping but is excelling in his career on everyday basis. Lately Fawad has set the cover of India’s MW Magazine on fire!
Fawad Khan has proved himself in Bollywood not only on the basis of his impressive acting but also due to his epic fashion sense.
Fawad is looking too hot in the cover of of MW Magazine India which says “He is good and he knows it”. Have a look for yourself here.
There is good news for the audience who is addicted to the TV show Koffee with Karan, as Karan Johar is making a comeback. The season 6 of Koffee with Karan will be coming soon and the first guest on the show will be none other than our stylish and ever charming Fawad Khan.
There is no doubt that Fawad acting skills, attractive looks and captivating personality is winning hearts not only in his home country but also across the borders.
The actor who made his debut in Bollywood in Khoobsorat, then added more fans with his film “Kapoor Sons” and now on his way to win more hearts in his upcoming film “Aae Dil Hai Mushkil”. It seems like like Karan is the actor’s new mentor in India and Fawad is Karan’s new favorite.
Twitter reacted a lot to the the news of Fawad Khan appearing as first guest at Koffee with Karan Season 6 Debut, have a look!
The season 2 of Khuda aur Muhabat is being shot in USA currently.The story revolves around the ages old conflict between religious ideology (Khuda) and human emotions (Mohabbat).Belonging to the society’s elites, a young commerce graduate Hammad who does not even know the basics of the religion accidentally saw Iman, daughter of Maulvi Aleem,Who teaches Quran to the children of the vicinity. This spectacle brings a topsy- turvy change to Hammad’s life. Imran Abbas has adopted a very different and fresh look for the play.
The famous Drama artists and a beautiful couple Kanwar Arsalan and Fatima Effendi celebrated their cute Son Almeer’s 3rd Birthday in the morning show of Nida Yasir, “Good Morning Pakistan” at ARY Digital.Like always the couple was looking very fresh and charming with their little angel. Fatima in here light makeup and formal “Jora” was looking very pretty. Other celebrities were also spotted on the celebration.
Nimmo is fast becoming one of my favourite characters and the actress playing her is a complete natural. Nimmo dares to speak the truth as she sees it and she’s quite the visionary. Nimmo knows her limitations yet within her suffocating environment she knows how to enjoy herself- Dhamaal dalkey apni frustration nikalti hain aur depression durr Karti hain…
I really liked her showdown Nimmo had with Kaneez Baji who’s secretly envious of Kulchu for getting married to the man of her choice and furthermore frustrated that the rejection of the proposal from her sasuraal will mean things will get tough for her at home. The actress playing Kaneez Baji can’t act to save her life which is probably why Her words didn’t have much of an impact but Nimmo’s presence made up for that. Nimmo genuinely cares for Kulchu which is why she was annoyed at how Kulchu’s sister was turning out to be a replica of her awful mother- Kulchu thori bawlee hain… Circus ke bazigaron Ki tarhaan hain hum log…
Much of today’s episode focused on Habibullah’s inner conflict- he’s had to give up his dreams and now life seems to be mocking him by bringing him at crossroads. Kulchu has taken over his mind and seems to have found a permanent place in his thoughts. For the first time, there was a hint of rebellion when he was speaking with Bibi. Bibi is smart and caught on that she might be losing her grip but ends up dominating him and convincing him to partake in the engagement ceremony.
It was heart- breaking to see Meher Nigar will not be present as she’s not welcome at Kulchu’s home. Each time I see Tahira I get ticked off. This woman is so consumed with rage that she’s willing to degrade her daughter and treat her with such disregard. Women like Tahira are extremely poor role models and end up destroying the lives of those around them. Rabia’s conversation with her husband only proved that Tahira carries negativity even after all these years and can’t help but spew venom. Tahira’s false pride and beliefs are now coming into question- Itna andha iteqaad bhi toh the ek nahin hota!
This was yet another interesting episode that kept the momentum going and had some fantastic performances to its credit. The writing has been exceptional – Zafar Miraaj has not only written a beautiful script but equally powerful dialogues. The direction has been solid with each scene transitioning seamlessly into the next. I can’t wait to see how Habibullah will manipulate the situation in his favour- Mujhe Murshid Saeein Ki ankhon mein chor dikhaye deta hai…
What do you think of this recent episode? Thoughts, Comments, Emotional Outbursts?
“Mujhay yeh dekh kar khushi ho rahi hai keh meri beti ab samajhdar ho gayi hai, hoshyar ho gayi hai”. Wah, Chacha – you have no idea! Chacha has decided to take his wife and son Tahir and move out of the country for the ‘shame’ Faisal has brought upon them is too much to bear. He offers to take Zara along but she declines, citing exams and her university here as her reason but whether that is her topmost priority or the revenge plan she has hatched – we are none the wiser, and apparently neither is Chacha.
I have to say everyone in this play is quite infatuated with the idea of their own janazzah. Faisal’s parents ask him for the last time to choose between them or Mehwish and although he pleads with them to not compel him to make the choice – he chooses Mehwish with his father then announcing they do not need his ‘sahara for their janazzah’. Seeing a deep in thought and visibly upset Faisal, Mehwish announces that if he decides to leave her under pressure from his parents then he shall see her janazzah. Mehwish’s first husband and son have already had theirs. Seriously – enough!
So, with Faisal’s parents and brother out of the country, we are left with the happy (not) trio – Faisal,Mehwish and Zara. I wonder if this is the last we see of Faisal’s family or will they reappear later. Faisal seems to be developing a soft spot for Zara now and although he does not seem romantically inclined in the least (well for now) I am unable to fathom what he means when he keeps saying to Mehwish that ‘mera bhi haq hai Zara par’. Surely he does not mean as a stepdad?! I mean, yes technically that is their relationship now but – um, awkward!! He does seem to be taking indulging Zara a bit too far with the whole dress scenario and then the ice cream.
Mehwish feels something is amiss, rather something is up and instantly assumes the worst. She minces no words and wastes no time in making a scene when she accuses them. I could not believe she also slapped Zara and the accusations she flung at them. Her words along the lines of what possible reason can these two have to be spending any time together made Mehwish herself seem so small and ungraceful. Not judging Mehwish for her decision to marry Faisal here. I am just struggling to understand the character of this woman who seemed to be a much more likable woman – before she married Faisal! Her attitude and relationship with Zara is very abrupt and cold. She constantly whines to Faisal over how Zara treats her and I am glad when Faisal said to her that had she not looked at how she herself talks to Zara. Mehwish for me right now is the most interesting character in this play. A woman who seemed to be an independent, confident and mature lady is gradually turning into someone easily giving into insecurities and becoming a whining, jealous and not very admirable woman at this point.
Faisal on the other hand seems to be suddenly all there for the cousin that he barely said more than a hello to earlier. Zara feels that things are beginning to move along to her plan and that seemingly being her only purpose in life right now, satisfies her.
Bring on the ‘twist’ of the episode. Mehwish maa nahin ban sakti. I can not help it. I really wish the way everyone learns so much about each other with the constant eavesdropping, can everyone just somehow bring up their ages too? How old is Faisal? How old is Mehwish that she was much younger than her ex husband but much older than Faisal yet the mother of teenage (or older) children? How much older is Faisal than Zara? Aargh! So, when Faisal proposed marriage to an older woman who has older children – he was hoping to start a family of his own with her. Since Mehwish has lost the ‘sparkle’ in her eyes, is not ‘dressed up’ all the time and now can not bear an heir for Faisal – will she start seeming to be less desirable to him? I hope this is not the track this drama is taking now for it reminds me eerily of Adhoori Aurat(penned by the same writer) in a way but I have a feeling this is what may happen. I would love to be proven wrong though.
I have not watched Maria Wasti in a play for a long time so I am not sure whether she has always acted like this or whether I am finding it hard to distinguish between her and Mehwish but there is something missing here. Someone help me out please? Such a relief not to have Saboor Ali bawling her eyes out or intensely trying to damage her larynx. So far I like the pace of this drama and hope it does not begin to drag. I wonder if Faisal will confide in Zara and where that may lead. On a lighter note, not sure how well Zara will do on her exams for more than studying and scheming, she seems to be making endless cups of tea – and then some!! When Faisal came home early from work and called for Zara I thought – I bet he’s going to ask for a cup of tea again!
Still looking forward to next week’s episode and what further twists and turns and tantrums the next episode brings. How did you guys feel about this episode? Would love to hear your thoughts!
This episode had quite a few developments to its credit which are gradually leading to what seems like a gratifying ending. Apart from Zarbab and Elma’s track all the other developments were very convincing. Although Sharafat begum realized her mistakes and was remorseful even in the previous episode but she did not have the courage to ask Elma for an apology. Hina Bayat’s performance tonight was very powerful and she most certainly was the star of the show tonight. When you are willing to forgive someone like Sharafat begum then it means that the actor, the writer and the director have managed to achieve their objective. I wasn’t only willing to forgive Sharafat Begum but her scenes were also very emotional. The credit for this goes to Hina Bayat more than anyone else. The son she always protected and looked out for the most is not willing to spend a penny on her and would much rather see her die. She wants to see her daughter more than anything else in the world but that is also not possible. The scene in which she hugs Elma was the best scene of this episode. Elma didn’t instantly hug her back until Sharafat Begum asked her to forgive her.
Even after everything Elma went through because of Zarbab’s irresponsible behaviour, he is still not willing to take responsibility for his actions. Although Elma has stood by him through thick and thin yet he still thinks she is not good enough. Elma aik buhat achi lrkihai sounded more like approval of her character and personality than a compliment. Also, he is still meeting Javeria on regular basis – she is his escape – and he didn’t say much to her when she said all those things about Elma. Although I have forgiven Sharafat begum but it will take a lot more to make me forgive Zarbab. He does not value Elma and is cheating on her too, that is unforgivable! Elma is too nice for her own good therefore I don’t see her leaving Zarbab. I am wondering how he will redeem himself. Zarbab’s affair (or whatever it is) with Javeria was quite unnecessary since it is never a good feeling when you have to watch wives’ on screen forgiving their husbands for cheating on them. Zarbab is already flawed to the core therefore this extra-marital affair wasn’t needed to show he was not committed to this marriage.
Arif is gradually headed towards a disastrous ending which is quiet predictable unless the writer has something different in store for us. Yasir Shoro is another actor who has been brilliant as Arif. Also, his character is very well etched out. You understand Arif’s complexes through his actions and dialogues.
Although Neha was my least favorite character in this play but it was good to see her steering Ramish’s life in the right direction and for a change not complaining about how terrible her apya’s life was! Sunbal and Ramish both deserve a happy ending.
Overall, Tum Kon Piya continues to be very entertaining and each week it gives me something to look forward to. It isn’t very often that you enjoy reviewing a drama which is more of a guilty pleasure but I am thoroughly enjoying reviewing this play because there are no loopholes in the story. The preview of the next episode showed Javeria playing the shadi card again and a confrontation between Ramish and Arif.
How many of you watched this latest episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
Making her debut after getting married to Mani, Hira Mani is now known as a famous Pakistani actress and host. She has been hosting morning shows and also appeared in some tv serials.
Hira looks amazing and with the cute little smile she wears most of the time, she is a complete package of style and fashion, all together! She has been doing photoshoots for different fashion brands and recently she appeared in a magazine photoshoot. The photography was done by M Sami while the outfit ess of Mariyam D. Her looks were absolutely stunning and we can’t stop drooling over her looks!
Ayeza Khan is one of those graceful actresses who are known in a very positive manner in the entertainment world. opting to be a proficient housewife and a satisfied mother, Ayeza has still made her way to the latest photo shoot in which she looks simply amazing. Check out her clicks and do share your views about this one!
sajal Ali and Feroz Khan are all set to enjoy their first movie release Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai. This onscreen couple will beseen again after the receiving a huge applause by the audience during their drama Gul e-Rana started Sajal is way too excited for her new project and the team has been promoting the movie on every available platform. It was recently that the team went as a promotional activity in Lahore where they made sure to entertain the audience by dancing in Chubal. Check out this interesting video and share your views about your expectations from this movie!
Prominent Political Figure Shamila Farooqui has always been inl imelight for her political significance and her attire. The celebrity made a different move in her wedding ceremony, breaking all the stereotypes as she opt to ride a horse on her big day. The video has gone viral over the social media and has been reposted by alot of followers. Have a look at the video below and do share your views about this new tradition that Sharmila has tried to introduce!
Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was a little slow but it was interesting. It was more like a continuity of the scenes from the previous episode because the situations were still revolving around the same issue & that was Dhaani’s proposal. I like the effortlessness in the feel of this drama because it makes things seem quite casual yet enjoyable to watch.
Dhaani & Sameer’s relationship is flourishing. Sameer is finding himself doing things that he has never done before & even he himself never imagined that he would do, like waking up early morning only to see Dhaani. Sameer irks at the mention of Maya especially when someone links her name with his, because for Sameer she is just a friend but everyone around him, including his best friend can see that Maya is in love with him & even their parents aren’t oblivious of Maya’s feelings for him, however, the only person who fails to see that is Sameer himself because he has never felt that way for Maya. Sameer thinks his personal life is separate & there’s no place for Maya in it but his family thinks the opposite. Sameer is still in such a phase where he doesn’t want to come out of his comfort zone, that’s why the way he showed up late for the inaugural ceremony of his & Maya’s project together was a clear depiction of his mindset. Riyasat & Rehan think that this way, they will not only be able to pressurize their kids to step into practical life but will also be able to bring them closer but they are mistaken as Sameer is far more interested in Dhaani than anything or anyone else at this stage!
Dhaani is still not understanding that she is calling for all the trouble on herself. She can fool Bee Jee, she can lie to Raja & she can have all the support of Shaani but she will never be able to convince Kaleem because if he finds out what she is upto, not only his trust on his daughter will shatter, but it will compel him to take a step that Dhaani won’t be able to undo. Dhaani likes being with Sameer & more than that, she seems awestruck at his lifestyle, that is why she is not thinking things through & without even realizing, she is getting a bit too much involved in him. Dhaani’s feelings are coming across a bit more clearly that she has started liking Sameer, but I am still doubtful about Sameer’s feelings for her, like is he actually serious about her or he is just getting to know her because he is fascinated by the idea of how a girl from such a background can be so unique & different.
Kaleem appreciated Amjad’s approach & found him an honest person who was mature enough to admit his mistake & walk an extra mile to rectify the situation too. Everything that Amjad said made him look like a nice & genuine person & it was imperative that Kaleem found his apology heartfelt because this is what Kaleem resonates with the most. Kaleem himself is like Amjad, who believes in honesty & also believes in simplifying the situation, that is why everything that Amjad said was enough for Kaleem to know that he wasn’t lying & he was eager to earn his apology. I have a feeling that may be Kaleem will end up getting Shaani married to Amjad because I feel that Dhaani will retaliate & she won’t accept what her father will choose for her, obviously she won’t say that she is interested in someone but she will spin the situation in her favor. I do feel that Shaani might succumb to the pressures because she is far more simple minded than Dhaani.
Raja is still suffering from a heartache & that is why he was unable to concentrate & do things that he loves. However, I enjoy listening to Raja & his friend’s conversations, they are written nicely & bring in some light-heartedness to the drama. The note at which the episode ended made me feel that Dhaani will fall into some trouble or may be Raja will find out about Sameer, plus honestly speaking, I hope to see something happening at least because it’s time to move things forward & show us what Sameer is made of & what he can or will do if he finds Dhaani in an awkward situation.
Overall, this episode was covered nicely too & I had a great time watching it. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.
The wait is over, the much awaited film Maalik which was banned by the Sindh High Court is now free from the ban. SHC has lifted the ban on Maalik movie by Ashir Azeem which was released on April 8th 2016. It was the Federal Information Ministry that placed the ban.
The persistence shown by the director of the film Asheer Azeem is remarkable . He challenge the decision of federal Government in court and is reaping fruits today.
the major reason being told for the by the federal government is that an extremist Afghan character who was commemorated as a national hero in the movie.
Sajjad Ali Shah the SHC justice , along with another judge lifted the ban after listening to the arguments given by the director of the film. Therefore now Azher Azeem will be able to release the film nationwide.
According ot the sources, Azeem is very happy and the screening will soon take place once distributors of the film meet the director.
The beautiful Mehwish Hayat who was seen in traditional outfits at the promotion of the film was seen in a completely different look in Dubai. Mehwish was dressed up in a very formal white Frock with little embroidery on it, at the premiere of the film.
Here are few pictures of the Cinderella of Actor in Law
Plane banana koi bari baat thori hai, plane urana bari baat hai…..This awe-inspiring short film summed up Marium Mukhtiar Shaheed’s inspirational story of courage and commitment in a very clear manner. Ek Thi Marium is a short film with some very strong and concise messages which were beautifully conveyed through different scenes and summed up flawlessly in the end. The opening scene of a short film or a drama says a great deal about what it has to offer. Therefore the powerful yet very subtle messages about how this passionate young lady was raised made it very clear right at the outset that this story will prove to be not only inspirational but also very emotional.
The opening scene showed that Marium was always an extraordinary girl even when she was little she liked to dream big and excelled in her school. She was fascinated by birds in the sky and wanted her name inscribed on her school uniform. Her father was her role-model and her mother was her strength. The support of her parents who always believed in her played a pivotal role in making Marium a fighter pilot. Even though Marium’s parents supported her but they also made sure that when Marium could do even better without their support, they took a backseat in her life. Marium’s relationship with her family, her reaction when she started her life as a cadet and minor details like the way she touched the jet for the first time made her character more human. There wasn’t an attempt to show Marium as a perfect human being, there was a time when she too was tempted to give up but once that phase was over Marium’s passion for flying never allowed her to pause again. Her time in the academy was covered in a very impressive manner. This short film managed to transfer me to another world which was very different from the one we live in!
Ek Thi Marium had some very strong messages which are the need of the hour. Marium’s true story has been intelligently used by the writer to send out positive messages. Lrke lrkiyo mei koi farq nahi hota aur mujhe tu meri lrkiya buhat pyari hein – this is the kind of thinking with which girls like Marium Mukhtiar are raised! Parents who have confidence in their daughters and value them allow them to grow as strong individuals who are capable of achieving something big in life, of doing something extraordinary.
Mere aur Mukhtiar ke liye tu hamari betiyan hi sona hein, bus parha likha ke unhe kundun bana dei gay – this was another apt and powerful message the significance of which was ten-fold because of the fact that this is the story of a girl who proved that parents who focus on their daughters’ education more than their dowry are the ones who raise daughters who are empowered and have high self-esteem.
Mujhe GD pilot banana hai….aur mujhe USA ka president!! – This was another meaningful scene which had a hidden message. It went to show that no dream is too big as long as you work hard to make these dreams come true. Many such scenes went to show that Marium was always gifted, she was special – the chosen one – who was destined to do something amazing.
Ab sari zindagi ghalt profession mein zayan krne se behtr nahi hai ke aik saal aap sahi profession ke liye zayan kr dein?This was another scene with yet another message for all the young people out there; follow your heart, if you know you are meant to do something else in life, give it at least one shot!
Sanam Baloch is a phenomenal actress who has always translated all of her characters on screen effortlessly. No other actress would have been able to breathe life into Marium’s character the way she did. The poignant lyrics of the OST which said a great deal about Marium’s journey and her personality added to the beauty of different scenes. The child star playing Marium also performed brilliantly. Behroze Sabzwari and Hina Bayat’s acting was equally impressive – there were times when I forgot I was watching a film because everything was so real! Ek Thi Marium also has strong supporting characters who managed to leave their mark even though some of them (like Marium’s fiancé) did not get a lot of screen time and all the actors playing these characters played their parts impeccably.
Ek Thi Marium is a remarkable short film which will give you goose bumps. It overflows with scenes and dialogues which are deep, meaningful, endearing and emotional. At a time when our dramas are not giving their female viewers a lot of positive role-models to look upto, Marium Mukhtiar’s story was truly uplifting and much needed. Also, airing this short film on the 6th of September was a very intelligent decision. This was the ideal time for showing a short film focusing on a determined girl who was very passionate about her goals for many reasons.
It has been a while since we watched something penned down by Umera Ahmed therefore it was an absolute pleasure watching a film written by her especially because it was right on point. The treatment given to this film by Sarmad Sultan Khoosat turned it into an art film. The director of photography Qasim Ali Mureed also deserves a special mention here because without him this film wouldn’t have been this perfect. It wasn’t over-dramatic and that was why the messages had more of an impact. The scene in which Marium’s jet crashes was shown very wisely. The entire team of Ek Thi Marium deserves standing ovation for a job well done. I hope that they will continue making these great films which serve a much bigger purpose.
Marium Mukhtiar Shaheed is not with us anymore but she has left a legacy which will be a source of inspiration for many girls out there. Also, we are blessed with amazing people like Marium Mukhtiar’s parents who raise daughters we are truly proud of. At the end of this short film I couldn’t help but wonder how much this beautiful, high-spirited girl would have achieved if she had lived!
Ek Thi Marium is a must-watch, I highly recommend it to everyone who has not watched it yet. Those of you who watched this beautiful inspirational short film, please do share your thoughts about it.
I found this video clip of Marium Mukhtiar’s mother’s thoughts on her daughter and her philosophy of life right after the crash. Her determination and philosophy of life is exemplary.
The Mann Mayal Hero, Hamza Ali Abassi and Udaari gal Urwa Hoccane will be seen on Dunya TV in the show Mazaq Raat with Mohsin Abbas Haider. The show is quite popular among the audience for its epic comedy.
So all the fans of Urwa and Hamza tune into Mazaq raat on Monday and Tuesday at 23:03 PST.
Ohkay so, like always, this episode of Besharam was interesting too & I am so glad that the director knows what he is doing because every time we expect things to blow out of proportion, the director lets us know the clarity he had in his mind about the script. Also, I will thank Sarwat Nazeer for writing this drama so brilliantly which is filled with nothing but positivity.
Honestly speaking, I never really thought that Qadeer will not only listen to Mishi so keenly but he will believe everything that she will tell him too. I thought that Qadeer will try to defend Saba & will choose not to listen to Mishi because of the opinions his parents had about her, but Qadeer proved that he is not only wise but different from his family too. He knew that everything that Mishi was saying couldn’t be a lie because how would her friend know about Saba, if Saba hadn’t walked into the studio herself for a photo-shoot. I must say, what I liked about the entire conversation was how Mishi tried to tell Qadeer that she wasn’t trying to infuriate him, but in stead, she was only trying to make him cautious so that Saba doesn’t commit more mistakes. I also liked how Qadeer thanked her because all the things that he heard shook his ground but he didn’t forget his manners.
Sara has pretty much accepted Haider wholeheartedly, but she is used to the idea of putting him down, that is why she once again told Mishi how she wasn’t happy that she was going home. I love how every single time Mishi tells her mother about all the positive aspects of her marriage & tries to make sure she doesn’t think much about the things that according to Sara must be negative, like Haider not having enough money or a lavish house. Haider has proved to Sara that he is not going anywhere & he is not only going to take care of Mishi, but he will be extending emotional & moral support to her too because the way he persuaded Mannan to come to Pakistan to meet his mother was another pleasant surprise.
Finally, Sikandar’s family learned the truth about what Saba did & how she was the one who took the amount to give it to the photographer. I loved how without beating around the bush, Qadeer told Saba that he found out what she did. Even though the reactions were natural & the way Shakira beat Saba out of sheer frustration was something that usually happens when girls cross the line, I knew that their decision of getting her married straight away will push Saba further away from all of them. Saba is immature & more than harsh reactions, she needs someone who can make her understand that she is wrong & also make her realize that she is only bringing a bad name to her family & herself as well.
Well, Haider, the hero that he is, saved the day again & brought Saba home. I was actually quite relieved to see how Sikandar not only admitted his mistakes but also realized that it was the karma that he was facing now. Also, the way Khadija found out about the Doctor being Amir Liaqat (meaning fake degree holder) was another positive message that the writer sent across. I love how the writer has brought the fact into the light that all you need is positivity & honesty in your life, because these are the only things that you need to shape your life up & one should try to stay away from scheming & plotting because what goes around comes around too. All this while, like all the parents, Sikandar & Shakira thought that they had an upper-hand because their kids were innocent & better than Khadija’s but the time told them that they were wrong & Khadija’s children were definitely better. I have always liked Sikandar for the fact that even though he is an opportunist & quite selfish, but he is honest in his own way, like he never supports his wife in saying anything bad about Haider & even after finding out about everything that Saba did, he regretted his decision of calling Qadeer & Humna’s relationship quits.
Quite often I come across a lot such comments where the viewers say that they derive lessons from Zara Yaad Kar & I also see them advocating that the writer of Zara Yaad Kar is giving out lessons about relationships but quite humbly, I put forth a request that if they want to derive some lessons from a drama, then it should be this drama; Besharam. This drama is filled with such positive messages in regards to all the relationships & also about how one should lead his life because where the writer showed us the hardships that Sikandar’s family faced because of their selfishness, the writer also showed us how Khadija’s family is at a happy place right now because they are far away from negativity & only believe in living their lives with honesty & simplicity. This drama also gives out a much needed message of how spouses should treat each other with respect & love, but also should give each other a time & space which is necessary to nourish a relationship. Mishi was a model & everyone judged her due to her choice of career, but the writer showed that if a girl finds her Mr. Right, who treats her with love & respect, she will go to any lengths to please him. This is exactly why Mishi & Haider’s relationship stands out the most because even though they react like normal couples do, they look like a unique couple on screen because we hardly get to see such pairs, thanks to our writers who are bent on showing these twisted people who have no respect for this sacred union called marriage. I thank Sarwat Nazeer for bringing us such an amazing drama which is free from all the clichés & is turning out to be a memorable journey.
Oh well, Wahab Sunyanra made an appearance & like everyone, I am his fan too, that’s why I enjoyed watching his scene as well. Wahab finally admitted that he did everything as he wanted his revenge from Haider, but I hope that he backtracks from it & Sofie makes him realize that Mishi is quite happy with him, so there’s no need for him to attack Haider financially. I am sure like all the things the writer & the director have taken care of, they will put an end to this animosity between Wahab & Haider too.
Overall, this episode was amazing & I loved watching it. No doubt when the episode of Besharam ends, it leaves me feeling positive but I also find myself happy while watching the episode as not only all the characters are amazing, but their conversations with each other & their reactions, everything seems very realistic & relate-able as well. I loved the conversation that Humna & Mishi had & also, the scenes between Mishi & Haider were like always, the best part about this episode too. I just love how the writer has written the character of Mishi, where only Haider’s love & attention is enough for her. I also love how the characters have evolved in this drama, where Khadija from being someone who disliked Mishi has turned into someone who can’t stop cherishing her presence in her life. Sikandar has evolved from being a selfish father to an understanding uncle who is now regretting everything that he did. Sara has also evolved from being that mother in law who disapproved of her son in law into someone who now acknowledges everything that Haider does. I am sure I have said it already but I just love love loveee everything about this drama. Saba Qamar looked very pretty throughout the episode but she had this innocence on her face in the scene where she is having a conversation with Humna after offering her prayers. Ah!!! I am feeling positive. Please share your thoughts about this amazing episode of Besharam. :)
On this Defence day the singer with strong vocals Umair Jaswal sang a very passionate song “FIZAON K MUHAFIZ”. The song is extremely patriotic and has four parts.
The first part of the song appreciates the role of air force in protecting the country . The second part of the song acknowledges the Anti-Shipping part performed by the PAF giving support to the Pakistan Navy operations. Where as the third part of the song highlights the part played by PAF in the operations being conducted in the northwest, In the last part tribute is given to the men of air force who protect the country.
Saeeda Imtiaz has lately done a photo shoot for the luxury formal collection of AUJ . Saeeda looks very decent and doll like in this collection. Have a look at the pictures.
I watched this episode in a hope that it will be the second last episode & things will start to wrap up but looks like that’s not going to be the case because the director has still not given up on the fact that this drama is making no sense at all. Talk about a drama being deprived of character development, character evolvement, purpose of the story, purpose of the conversations, in short everything! This drama is clearly past that stage where the writer could rely on the philosophical dialogues to keep the interest of the viewers alive but it looks like Amna Nawaz Khan is still not getting the point.
When we signed up to watch this drama, we were looking forward to the story of Mahnoor, Haadi & Uzma, & more than that we were looking forward to see the ending the character of Mahnoor will get, but ever since Amna Nawaz Khan took over as a writer, her confusion, her cluelessness & the loss of direction is seen all over this drama especially after the 20th episode mark. It is so obvious that Khalil ur Rehman Qamar wrote this drama while making the characters of Mahnoor, Haadi & Uzma the focal point of the story but when he decided to leave, Amna Nawaz Khan failed to understand his thought process & thought that she will be able to pull it off by continuing the drama as a writer, but she failed miserably & I repeat, she failed miserably. Amna Nawaz Khan all of a sudden brought the side characters of Anoushay, Anoushay’s Daadi, Gaiti, Mehtab, Aftab & Waqar in the limelight, while completely forgetting the fact that the story was never about them & it was about entirely different characters & the purpose of the drama was never to show the politics within the family of politicians or it was never to show how lifeless, spoiled & batameez an immature girl like Anoushay can be. Amna Nawaz Khan thought that she will be able to pull this drama off as a writer by pushing the main characters in the background but she was sadly mistaken!!!
Mahnoor spoke to Waqar & everytime I see Mahnoor making an attempt to arrange her temporary Nikkah makes me laugh out loud at her pathetic-ness & desperation. Mahnoor still fails to see that she is not a victim in this situation but just because Haadi lacks some backbone & Aneena’s mind is too tangled up in her own philosophy that both of them fail to knock some sense into her mind that it is not Mahnoor who is the victim here, in fact she has victimized everyone around her. Mahnoor conveniently blamed Haadi & even Aneesa for being rude & for not being considerate enough but then has she ever thought about the fact that what did she do when they were considerate & when they loved her? Haadi reacted like Haider for a second & I thought finally he has reached his limit & will make a decision now but his mind got diverted seeing the plate of confectioneries that he forget about all of his problems!
Uzma’s philosophy about love is firstly something that I don’t agree with & it was so lame that I rolled my eyes so hard that they’re hurting now. I don’t think I have ever rolled my eyes while watching any drama as much as I have done while watching Zara Yaad Kar because it is quite amusing & lame at the same time that the dialogue writer, whoever he or she may be has relied so much on the falsafa that even the falsafa itself is confused about the falsafa that it churns out. Time & again we are told that Haadi loves Mahnoor, that is why he is putting up with everything but then I guess the writers of Zara Yaad Kar have forgotten that love brings happiness with it & any love that doesn’t make the one in love happy, then the love dies quickly & as we see Haadi is not happy with Mahnoor & the way she treats him like a doormat doesn’t make him happy either, so where is this love shove coming from bhai???
This episode was just a waste of time & the preview of the next episode left me baffled & infuriated because it suggested that the drama is not going to end next week too. I am not sure what has gone into the heads of HUM Channel’s heads because it looks like even they are unable to deal with this torture & their lack of interest in this project is evident because looks like Sanam is replacing it next week. I am not sure what is happening because if this is what they had to do, then why didn’t they cut this drama short & ended it this week? The story, the characters & the purpose of this drama is something that is lost & is not making much sense, but the way HUM TV is dealing with this project shows that even they are not interested in this drama anymore. I am not sure when is it ending because I was told that 27th episode will be the last one but it doesn’t seem to be the case. I so wish they had ended this drama today because there is practically nothing left in this drama. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Zara Yaad Kar.
Famous Bollywood actress Manisha has had been suffering from cancer and was in the worst of health. It was recently that she undergo the cancer treatment after which she has recovered in a positive manner. You would be shocked to see her pictures that have gone viral over the social media.
