It was in an Award show in 2014 that Shaan bluntly passed comments on the Pakistani stars who were working across the border. He got little personal with Ali Zafar, while labeling all the artists as “cheap sell-outs”.
In the same show when Ali Zafar received the award ,in his speech he said that it was not right the way Shaan said about the artists working in India as “Sell outs”.
Ali Zafar also said, “We make excuses to hide our weaknesses, sometimes, in the name of patriotism, sometimes, in the name of other things. We should speak the truth and the time has come when the new generation should be told the truth.”
But now as we know that Ali has decided to do a Pakistani film, Shan has posted on his Facebook a very heart-warming post and its seems that both are friends again. Shan we are really proud of you the way you have welcomed Ali Zafar to the local film industry,
The upcoming Bollywood film of Sajjal Ali titled as ‘Mom’ is also facing trouble due to Indo-Pak tensions. The film went on the floors in March 2016 in in Delhi. Adnan Siddiqi is also playing a strong role in the film.
Due to the tension between both the countries the film has also started facing heat of the matter, the movie started facing problem right one day before the end of the schedule. The reason behind the problem is that two Pakistani actors are part of the film, Sajjal Ali who plays Sri Devi’s daughter & Adnan Siddiqui who plays her husband. The movie also stars Akshay Khanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqi; Abhimanyu Singh plays the villain in the film.
According to sources the director Ravi Udyawar shared that, “After Delhi, we had a two-month schedule in Georgia in May. The remaining portions will most probably be shot in Mumbai but it’s unlikely to happen anytime soon given the current situation. We’re waiting to hear about the final schedule.”
The producer of the film is Boney Kapoor, who shared that only one day’s work is left. After finishing shooting the team went to Georgia. Here are few pictures from the film.
As already known that Junaid Akram is a stand up comedian who was previously in Karachi but has now moved to Dubai. Junaid Akram has lately discussed the Hype of Chai Wala (Arshad Khan). Here we are sharing with you Junaid’s Video. Watch the video and do share with us that do you agree with Juniad ?
With every passing day news of a new Pakistani film launching is coming and it is really exciting time for Pakistani Cinema. Oriental Films presents the comedy thriller “100 Crore”. The Film is Directed by Shoaib Khan and Produced by Khurram Riaz, written and screenplay by Babar Kashmiri. The lead roles are being played by Haasan Noor and Sanam Chaudhry. Film will also be starring Inayat Khan, Reyhana Malhotra , Sana Fakhar, Javed Sheikh, Ismail Tara and lots of surprise appearances by renowned actors.
Regarding the film the director Shoaib Khan shared that, “100 Crore is a comedy thriller and has a bunch of characters, interlinked to each other, who are all running after this lottery ticket. The entire film is one fun-filled ride which takes the characters places as they try to get their hands on the ticket. The film is full of comedy and masala which will be loved by the audiences.”
The cast has returned to Pakistan after shooting its first spell in Phuket, Thailand. The second spell will be shot in Lahore while the film releases in March 2017.
The famous actor/host Sanam Jung is expecting a baby. As Sanam is presently hosting a morning show at Hum TV network, Jago Pakistan Jago, therefore she celebrated baby shower at the show. Sanam was wearing a white dress and had a pink makeover ans was looking pretty.The film actress Sana was also part of the celebration.We wish Sanam a very good luck and a healthy baby.
Ohkay so, isn’t it amazing that even before tuning to an episode, you know it is going to be intense & interesting? This is what I love about Sang e Marmar the most, that even before the episode begins, I know I am going to have a great time watching it. This drama is getting better & better & what makes me look forward to it the most is the fact that I know they have a lot left in store for us. In comparison to the previous episodes, this one was on a slower side but the precap has got me prepared for a happening episode next week, so I am at a happy place.
Torah finally convinced his sister Palwasha that he didn’t kill Gohar. Palwasha’s intuition wasn’t wrong & she did sense some sort of happiness that was surrounding Torah ever since Gohar died, but being a smooth talker that he is, Torah twisted the truth & presented it in front of Palwasha knowing that she won’t be able to doubt him ever again if he will bring his mother’s name in between. Yes, Torah on his own is right in saying that he did not kill Gohar, but in his heart, he knows he is the reason why Gohar is not alive anymore. At this point, Torah does feel content & happy but I have a feeling that this satisfaction will be short-lived & Torah will fall into deep pit, I am not too sure how Torah will dodge that bullet, but I am sure it will be an interesting journey.
Gulistan Khan is picking up the pieces after Gohar’s death & another thing that surfaced in this episode was his worry about Safiullah’s progeny. It actually makes me detest Gulistan a tad bit more because in stead of showing a little consideration towards Gullalai’s well being, just because he spotted Gullalai & Palwasha together, he assumed that they both will not have a problem sharing a husband. Gulistan Khan thinks the entire world revolves around him & everyone around him is his slave bound to follow his orders, that is why he didn’t even think for a second about what Torah or Palwasha might feel. Just because Torah has till date followed all his orders, Gulistan thinks he will sacrifice his sister’s happiness too. Gulistan’s insensitivity & inconsideration towards Gullalai reinforced the fact that he only thinks about himself & his sons; Gohar & Safiullah in particular & now when Gohar is no more, he has attached a bit more hope with Safiullah. Torah got to eavesdrop on that entire conversation & Gulistan has no idea what Torah can transpire & instigate. I actually find it amusing that Torah is present at all times & he is literally everywhere, it actually is in sync with his character since he is on a mission, it shows how he keeps his eyes & ears open at all times in order to prepare himself for the curveballs that might come his way.
It seemed like it was the first time Gulistan ever consulted with his wife, that is why she was taken aback by the fact that her husband was involving her in the matters concerning his favorite child Safiullah. In one of the previous reviews, I did mention that it seemed like Gulistan never allowed his wife to have a say in the upbringing of their sons, especially the elder ones so, in this episode it was validated by that single conversation. Gulistan Khan is so used to the idea of being the only decision maker that he never really felt the need to rely on his wife for a suggestion or an advice. I really like how every single time, they slightly touch on the fact that Gulistan Khan is well aware of his children’ nature & personalities, like he knew about Gohar & his activities, & this time around he clearly spoke about how Sherbano instigates negativity. Gulistan might be the worst human being alive for all the sins that he has committed & all of his wrongdoings, but I must say, he is a very good father because he supports & loves his children unconditionally. Gulistan might not be on good terms with Aurang but the way he told Gohar to see him off was his way of showing his love for Aurang. I respect the writer for balancing the bads with the goods in all the characters, it somehow makes them all look human & not just black & white fictional characters. It is commendable that where the writer has introduced us to the darkest of their secrets, he has given us an insight into some good qualities that they endorse as well.
After a lot of thinking, Shireen realized that she went a little overboard & said things that might have hurt Durkhane & she also realized that the plan that Durkhane devised was only to rectify the situation. It is actually quite heart warming to see a display of such a unique friendship, where both Shireen & Durkhane are always ready to walk an extra mile for each other. Durkhane thinks by speaking to Aurang, she will be able to save Shireen & this is something that even Shireen agreed upon as well. Aurang on his own went to seek the truth from Saif ur Rehman, however he couldn’t meet him but he did get to meet Shireen & what’s even more special about that meeting was that he immediately recognized Shireen & displayed the level of respect he has for her & females in general by telling her to step behind the door. It was actually quite admirable. The way Shireen cried for Aurang was really beautiful, it’s like she got a validation that he remembers her too. After long years of waiting, she got her moment of glory, probably & sadly, for the first & the last time.
I feel at this stage, everyone’s timing was off, but the only one who turned things into her favor was Saif ur Rehman’s wife. Gullalai’s timing was off where she didn’t speak about Palwasha & Aurang. Durkhane’s timing was off where she didn’t go to meet Aurang. Aurang’s timing was off where he didn’t get a chance to speak to Shireen, but the only one who executed her plan well was Saif’s wife. She convinced Gulistan that Saif was apologetic & wanted to amend things by sacrificing his sister. I am sure, Gulistan will put this opportunity to good use & he sill make Safiullah get married to Shireen.
As usual, this episode was amazing too. I enjoyed the conversation that Torah & his friend were having about Torah’s complexion, lol. I actually think the dialogue writer has a great sense of humor & so does the director where he uses these bits to add some comic relief in an otherwise serious & gloomy episode. I can’t wait for the next episode. Saif ur Rehman has proved that he is a ‘beghairat’ because he not only put his wife in the forefront but will now use his sister to save his sorry being. If Saif ur Rehman was such a man that he mistook himself to be, he would’ve tackled everything on his own without involving the females of his house. Anyways, let’s see what they have in store for us. Thank you Team Sang e Marmar for giving us another brilliant episode with so many heartwarming moments to its credit. Please share your thoughts about this beautiful episode of Sang e Marmar.
Keep Supporting,
Cheers, Zahra Mirza.
Edited to add: Can I ask you guys a question? Have you guys ever seen me discussing future happenings of a drama based on the OST or the promotional promos that were shown before the drama went on air? The answer is NO, right? Then why is it that despite mentioning in different reviews of different dramas that I do not appreciate “””spoiler alerts””” the readers find it as their duty to discuss the happenings of probably the last episode in the very initial reviews? I am not saying no to speculations, but I am strongly speaking against the spoiler alerts. If you guys want to discuss the future happenings based on what you picked from the OST, then please discuss it on some other thread because from now on, I will delete any such comment that will have a spoiler alert. I have never asked you guys to tell me what is going to happen next, so I will make sure I don’t get ANY spoiler alerts. Thanks for paying attention & thanks to ALL those readers who told me what is going to happen next (as if I asked)!!!
#SayingNoToSpoilerAlerts
With the onset of innumerable private channels and many new production houses Pakistani producers are now making many more dramas than they were at the time when there was only one drama channel. While some Pakistani dramas are still so enticing that we can watch them over and over again, there are also those dramas which lack a solid story line. Also, there are many times when the scenes which are shown in the OST which people very often look forward to are either skipped altogether or when they are shown in the drama the background and the scenarios are such that these scenes do not have the same impact which viewers hoped they would have.
Stereotyping is also very common in Pakistani dramas. Usually the girl who wins the hero over in the end is the one who is traditional and covers her head and most often the negative roles played by women are the ones who wear Western dresses. Apart from this the mazloomiyat of women is over exploited by Pakistani writers who should try to experiment with concepts different from that of mazloom aurat.
Doosri biwi dramas are also a regular feature now. The man is never at fault in such dramas and both the wives are seen fighting over him until one wins him over.
Watch the video and hear in detail about the things our producers and writers need to fix in Pakistani dramas.
Chalo ji.. Neighbour in distress – marry her. Problem solved. Doesn’t matter that you are already married to an older woman who is the mother of your bachpan ki mangaitar and you have been kicked out of the house now to keep your wife’s daughter who is also your cousin and ex fiancé from trying to attract you towards herself. Brain in knots yet? At least that is how easily our serial nikkah-er Faisal solves the whole issue of neighbours questioning Amber’s character. This episode was neighbours overload. True, rights of the neighbours and all that but here neighbours, be it Zara’s new ones, or the faarigh interfering ones in Amber’s building or the neighbours that were Faisal and Amber – now Mr. and Mrs. Faisal (Number 2) – were in abundance!
So, Amber’s mother has passed away and left her all alone in the world – well, minus Faisal that is. Given that there are no other siblings or relatives in the picture, you could understand Amber’s loss and how bereft she looked after her mother’s death. Even though she is an educated, working woman I could still see where she was coming from when she said she was thinking of moving in with her aunt for she felt she lacked the confidence to stay alone and support herself and was not very thrilled with the idea of living with her aunt either. Faisal goes out of his way to check on her, help her out and take care of her and her affairs and with Mehwish traveling and a job that seemingly is not very demanding, he has plenty of time to give to Amber. They grow closer as expected, something the neighbours also pick up on and question their relationship.
I found the whole confrontation that led to the ‘proposal’ so absurd, I can not explain! Matlab, neighbour says why don’t you marry her and Faisal says okay, if that helps – I will marry her. He turns to a whimpering Amber, who a moment before very fiercely tells off the neighbours for trying to meddle and tell her what she should be doing, and pops the question and she promptly nods yes. Roll on the next scene (and this one had me laughing) for Faisal marries Amber and the witnesses and only attendees at the nikkah are the neighbours that moments earlier were at Amber’s doorstep and now are the ones doing the dua and then congratulating Faisal. I mean, what the hell?! Lol.
For someone who is very khidmat and bechara prone, Faisal sure as hell has a very thick skin. When he says to Amber that he never gives a thought to what people think, I thought truer words have not left this man’s mouth. He did not care what anyone thought when he married Mehwish, does not care about tongues wagging about him and Amber until it became a problem for Amber and then now shows up with wife number 2 and expects wife number 1 to ‘go with the flow’? I am not a fan of Mehwish’s character – far from it, but even I felt the casual way Faisal stated he has married Amber and brought her to live under the same roof was a bit hard to swallow.
Zara seems to have achieved her goal so what next? I was glad she stopped her mother from slapping her. Mehwish’s character is honestly so bizarre I can only shake my head. The only impression I get of her relationship with Zara is someone who is an inconvenience to her and a punching bag! I also do not understand Faisal and I am not sure if that is even a sad thing because on the one hand this guy was passionately in love with Mehwish and on the other he has not only married Amber so soon but decided to stand up against the world for her. I guess it was the chai that was his undoing – the scene when he thinks of how he would make tea for Mehwish and here this woman makes tea for him. And dinner. For the saying ‘the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach’ was definitely penned by a Pakistani keeping in mind a Pakistani man. I am not a feminist nor do I have anything against Pakistani men (I am alhamdolillah happily married to one, LOL) but that is just what is drummed into our brains time and again through our dramas.
I suppose Zara will develop more than a neighbourly interest in her new neighbour and his daughter and vice versa. Faisal will fall in love with Amber – until he meets his next prey (probably not while this drama lasts). Mehwish will lose her marbles –the few she had left anyway and everyone will gravely agree she has been dealt with what she deserved. And this drama will act as another domino in the chain that is about to set off and wipe away drama viewing from my mind altogether! When I write here I often sit and ponder – why did this happen, is this justified, is this person really evil, etc. and try to choose my words and thoughts carefully before I pen them down but our writers, it seems pick issues which may not have been addressed earlier and you tune in wondering how wisely and sensitively the writer will deal with it all – only to leave you shaking your head at the end because everyone seems to have lost the plot, especially the writer! I am currently reviewing Intezaar and was interested to see how the child abuse issue would be dealt in that. I had the same thoughts when I started watching this one except that both dramas seem to have started off well and now have turned into a complete mess, like a biryani that went wrong with overboiled rice!
Next week’s preview shows more of Mehwish’s tantrums and Faisal defending helpless Amber. Meow! Anyone else watch this episode? Would love to hear your thoughts
Due to MNS threats it was expected that Irrfan Khan and Saba Qamar’s upcoming film Hindi Medium release will be delayed. .
But lately the Gulf News reported that the film will be released on it’s decided date, here is the official statement of Irfan khan’s spokesmen person.
“Irrfan is currently putting all his efforts and focus on his next [films] with Tanuja Chandra and Homi Adajania. As for the question of any of his films being stalled is not true. He has wrapped up shooting for all his films with no pending schedules left for any.”
Hindi Medium is a story about a middle-class couple living in Chandni Chowk, Delhi. Saba will be playing Irrfan’s wife charter. The film is expected to release in 2017.
The upcoming drama Kosem Sultan was much awaited by the audience. So finally the schedule of the play is out to entertain us like other Turkish plays namely Fatima Gul, Kaala Paisa Pyaar and how can we forget the legendary, Ishq-e-Mamnu.
As already known that the drama will be aired on Urdu1 from October 31st, from Monday to Wednesday at 9.00 pm .
The drama is about the life of the only powerful influential woman ruler of the Ottoman Empire, Kosem Sultan, the drama features the people’s favorite, Ishq-e-Mamnu famed starlet, Beren Saat in a totally different avatar.
The new internet sensation Arshad Khan(famous Chai Wala) was invited on 92 News Channel and was interviewed.
Arshad was all dressed up in a decent suit and was looking really nice. He shared his feelings while he was being interviewed and said that he never thought he would be that famous. He said previously I thought i will be making only tea for a living but now as I am famous I wish to be part of showbiz Industry. For Arshad complete interview watch the video below.
Ohkay so, the last three episodes of Aap Ke Liye were actually enjoyable because things have been moving forward at this stage of the drama. I think what further developed my interest in the show is the fact that Aap Ke Liye is airing twice a week, which means more content to watch & less episodes to go. I think this was the best decision that the channel made because it seems even they got a little bored with the pace & wanted to finish this drama off quickly.
Washma had no idea what she was about to do when she decided to expose Nishat infront of everyone saying that Nishat only went to Omar’s place to reject him. Areesha also believed Washma because she knew that Nishat was never in Omar’s favor & she was capable of doing what Washma was saying. The only person who chose not to believe Washma was Shaheer because till date he is unable to see the real face of his sister & can not conceive of the fact that Nishat can not actually wish well for her siblings. Obviously, Washma wanted to help her husband & his younger sister that is why she made a rash decision of saying the truth out loud without even thinking things through because if she had, she would’ve approached everything with a little plan & manipulation. Obviously, Nishat got informed that Washma was telling on her, therefore she changed her plan & to score some brownie points in front of Shaheer & Areesha she accepted Omar’s proposal.
Washma left only to get a chance of reflecting on things & her marital life in general but I am sure she will thank Maryam later because if it wasn’t for the drama that she created, Washma had never gone back. Maryam knew that Washma will do the exact same thing that she will be told not to, that is why she took a chance & hurt Washma’s ego, only to push her to go back to Shaheer’s home & fight the battle with Nishat properly. Yes, Maryam knew that in the course of her argument she will hurt Waheed too but she knew when she will explain everything to him & come clean about her intentions, her husband will understand her too.
Washma went back stronger & better & she made sure to let Nishat know that she won’t give up. By swooping in between Areesha’s proposal scenario, Washma gave a clear message to Nishat that she is read to fight & will make everything happen that Nishat doesn’t want to see happening. Washma treated Omar’s family with respect & literally saved Areesha’s relationship because she knows that Areesha loves Omar, he himself is a very decent guy & belongs to a good family. Nishat thought that just by agreeing to the proposal she saved herself from getting exposed but planned on maligning Omar’s mother’s heart against Areesha so much that she will end up refusing to go ahead with the marriage herself but it was Washma who outbid Nishat by making sure that things don’t go against Areesha. If Nishat knows the art of manipulation, so does Washma, that is why just to settle everything she apologized to Nishat in front of Shaheer so that he knows that Washma wants to start afresh, because after that she will do everything that even Nishat wouldn’t have thought about.
It is not only Nishat who is after Shaheer’s wealth, Imdaad Hussain too is involved in this agenda that is why he tells Nishat to help him send Shaheer away so that he can go ahead with a business deal that he finds lucrative. I liked the fact that Washma decided to join the office, even though at first she wanted to relax & enjoy being a wife of a business tycoon, she learned the fact that she needs to be independent to shape up her own life & have her own identity.
Overall, these three episodes were definitely worth a watch, however I will say that even though Samina Peerzada is convincing as Nishat & her acting is good too but most of the times she goes overboard which most certainly wasn’t required. I think if she had subtly played the character of Evil Nishat, it would’ve left an impact because now her portrayal seems borderline fake to me. Shaheer & Washma’s scenes are done really really well, I like how the writer has developed their feelings for each other over the period of time. Even though it was hard for Washma to leave, this short-lived separation taught both Shaheer & Washma that they have gotten used to the idea of being around each other, that is why not only Washma was missing Shaheer, Shaheer was feeling lost without her too. Also, I am glad that in such a typical sazishi story, the writer has given us some very candid & natural moments that the couples enjoy with each other like watching a movie, listening to music, dining out & making each other smile.
I am definitely looking forward to what Washma has in store for us. Ever since the channel has decided to air this drama twice a week, it makes me feel how much of a difference a fast pace makes. Imagine covering all these happenings in 3 weeks wouldn’t have grabbed our interest as much as it did in a week or so. My complain with the director & the cameraman still remains, I hate the movements & the white cast-like boarder in all the frames. Also, I know the director tried some new angles like capturing Washma’s face from the wood carving of a chair, but sorry, in stead of looking good, it makes it look like the director was a spy & he was spying upon people & trying to capture their personal conversations. Arij Fatima has acted effortlessly in this drama & she makes Washma fun to watch. Faysal Qureshi has done his part really really well too but Faysal, please keep a light hand on the makeup. It is not fun seeing a makeup clad ken in a 1080p HD quality video as every speck of makeup screams out loud & seems very unflattering. Also, even though Arij’s acting compensates a lot, her unblended black edges of her eye-makeup still seem distracting to me, I wish someone had handed her a blending brush probably Sigma e40 so that she had blended those harsh black lines & edges. Also I think Arij or her makeup artist should have kept her look natural at least in the scenes where she just got out from bed, it seems a little too fake to wake up with a black smokey eye look. Anyways, please share your thoughts about these 3 episodes of App Ke Liye.
Ushna Shah is a famous Canadian based Pakistani actress and model. She is the step sister of actress Isra Ghazal. She has started her career few years back and is now at the peak of her career. She has done numerous plays like Bashar Momin, Aag, Hum tehray Gunehgar,Piyaa Man Bhaye, Dua, Ab kar meri Rafugari and Thora Sa Asman. Ushna Shah has also worked in a Pakistani movie as well Teri Meri Love Story.
Lately Ushna did a photoshoot with (Deeves) Rizwan Baig, make up was by Munazza Rizwan. Hvae a look at the pictures.
This famous celebrity couple, Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor look amazing together. Ayeza Khan took a break from work as she was busy with her baby girl Hoorain but now the lady is back and look stunning. Her new avatar in drama Shehrnaaz and Mohabbat tum se nafrat hai is being appreciated by her fans. Lets see how tha plays will be. Here are few latest pcitures of Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor from Mansoor Akram Couture.
So the first thought that crossed my mind while watching this beautifully portrayed story was ‘Where have these days gone?’ No, Seriously. Watching such crappy serials every now and then has seriously affected my taste buds that now I can’t even stand such serials with the credit and appreciation they actually deserve. Patriotism, thrill, humor, romance, jealousy and sense of achievement all are packed in one and we all are left in awe. Those who have watched this can’t disagree that this drama is the ‘perfection personified’ in terms of everything. Shoaib Mansoor really roved himself as the best director of this time by extracting nothing but best from the cast who had no previous experience of acting. Who can say that it was their first play? For those who haven’t watched this play yet, here is the story:
Story:
As the name indicates, the drama is based on the life and times of three characters — Faraz, Kashif, and Gulsher also known as Alpha, Bravo, and Charlie respectively — and their friendship. These passionate young men wish to start their careers in the Pakistan army. In the initial episodes, ample footage is used to detail the background of every individual and the circumstances under which they enroll for the armed forces. Faraz is Mr Perfect, the guy who does everything right while Gulsher is a polite, simple-minded, shy person. Kashif is originally the funny man responsible for providing most of the comic relief through his antics, pranks and mischief. Eventually the series morphs into a coming-of-age story where the lead characters realize that there is more to life than their present happy-go-lucky lifestyle as they experience reality in all its fragility and extremities — jealousy, heartbreaks, trauma and death. Another important character is Shahnaaz, a confident, educated and well-mannered young lady, who plays an important role in the lives of these friends. Her involvement with them in the role of friend, wife and confidante adds reality to the series that is poignant and touching on a personal level. The main theme of the drama is that every person should lead a purposeful existence and that, if one has the will and the passion, he can achieve anything.
There are certain aspects of this drama which make it stand out in the crowd and here are those:
Patriotism:
So how many times we have seen such dramas in which the story revolves around the sense of devotion towards country? All we have seen are misunderstandings, extra marital affairs, second marriages, love triangles, women running after their cousins who show zero interest in them. For God’s sake there is something beyond this crap. The beauty of ABC is the central point of the story which has everything to do with leading a ‘Purposeful’ life. The word sounds odd because the dramas running now a days show the marriage and affairs as the sole purpose of human life. The leads Kashif, Faraz, Gulsher and Shahnaz made devotion their first priority. Do we have dramas like these anymore where people are selfless and all they think about are the ways in which they can utilize their abilities in the best way for the prosperity of their country?
Humor:
Honestly speaking there was a constant smile on my face while watching it excluding some emotional scenes in which I couldn’t hold back my tears. The naughty and witty character of Kashif constantly makes you look forward to his scenes. Abdullah Mahmood has breathed life into his character. How many times we have seen humor in our dramas that also keep the integrity intact? Even some serious situations brought a smile on my face and I couldn’t resist that. The style all the army officers carry and their sarcastic remarks on every situation and lack of emotions on their faces while delivering the dialogues was beautifully portrayed. Kashif won the game for me when it comes to humor and pranks, such a full of life person he was. All credit goes to the whole crew of ABC. They did their complete homework before touching such a topic that demands nothing but ‘perfection’ and ‘reality’.
A ‘Sensible’ love triangle:
I have laid stress on sensible. Yes, it was a decent and sensible love triangle. When Faraz found out that Shehnaaz was not interested in him but in Gulsher, he went through an emotional breakdown but soon he realized that he was getting jealous of his own friend and jealousy is actually self destruction. He became the cause of their union and look at Gulsher, he knew that his friend was interested in Shehnaaz so he explained it to Faraz that he couldn’t even think of the girl his friend was interested in. That is what they were taught in Army. Bravo Man! This track was given the minimum coverage. If that happens in recent dramas be ready for World War 3. And they will stretch the whole story to 30 episodes leaving the audience scratching their head thinking that who will be the luckiest person on the face of this planet who will end up with the girl.
Sorry! No Misunderstandings:
Even after Gulsher and Shehnaaz tied the knot, Faraz used to visit them and what surprised me the most was not for a second Gulsher doubted his intentions or thought something cheap about the scenario. Imagine if it happens in current days, get ready to hear those three magical words: Talaaq, Talaaq, Talaaq. Our writers have left no stone unturned in making this word nothing but a joke! Even Shehnaaz used to write letters to Kashif along with Gulsher when they both were on their mission and Sorry! Again no misunderstandings. Such things seem alien to me after watching the current crap on-air these days.
Strong Headed female lead:
Shehnaaz knew what she wanted from her life. She was not before any man and was not waiting for his ‘Khuwabon Ka Shehzada’ to complete her life. She was strong, determined, devoted and what not? She was looking for a man for whom she could do anything, who had some deficiencies and who could take some benefit from her presence. She could easily drool over Faraz who was more interested in her but she chose Gulsher over him who had no family background neither he was a rich fellow with a Mercedes like Faraz. She was a teacher of special children and we saw a lady who had much more to do with her life unlike our heroines who have zero self respect and all they have to do with their lives is playing tricks to get the ‘Shehzada Gulfam’ of their dreams. And it’s not their fault either; all credit goes to our writers who are stuck to a single topic i-e, cousin marriage.
Decent Romance:
Our directors can learn something from this play. You can convey all the emotions with decency and without any physical contact that serves nothing but ending up viewers changing the channel or in some cases one or two of the family members leave the TV lounge. When Gulsher talked to Shahnaaz for the first time on the telephone, he said “Bat simple si hai. Ap qoum ki izzat hain aur main uska muhafiz” What a beauty. Without going overboard and getting cheesy, he conveyed what was needed to be. The innocence on Gulsher’s face and Shehnaaz’s makes all their scenes remarkable.
Selfless Friendship:
The trio of Gulsher, Faraz and Kashif was one of the reasons behind the success of this play. Whenever they shared the screen, their bonding and chemistry made the scene picture perfect. Despite coming from different backgrounds, they never had a conflict based on it. Gulsher, the one having weak family background was always looked after by the other two and they always took great care of him knowing how sensitive a financially unstable person can get and how a small act can hurt his ego. They never looked down upon him and never made him feel insecure. Brilliant! I absolutely loved the bond they had and their love for one another.
Siachin Conflict and Bosnia War:
The drama was shot at beautiful locations giving us views of Siachin and Bosnia. It might be difficult to shoot in such extreme weather conditions but they did their job flawlessly. We came to know through this drama that through how many difficulties our soldiers went and it’s all because of the sleepless nights they spend that we can sleep peacefully without fear. It was a tribute to our Pak Army and an eye opener for those who think that being in Army and fighting against enemies is a piece of cake. This drama was a collage of different true events picked from here and there and gave us the insight of the tough life our soldiers spend. At the end we saw Kashif losing his both arms and legs and it is so inspiring to know that his character was inspired from a real Army Officer Lieutenant Colonel (R) Zafar Abbasi Ghazi. And we saw Gulsher losing his life. How beautiful it is to watch something like this that teaches you to think above personal level. Nobody can deny that dramas do have an impact on audience and all these purposeless dramas based on extra marital affairs, doubts and misunderstandings are playing their role very well.
I am actually short of words while describing the beauty of this magnificent piece of writing and the strong message it holds for our youngsters. Those who haven’t watched this play yet, please go and watch. It is undoubtedly the best drama in the history of Pakistan television. Those who have already watched it, please share your thoughts.
I don’t think any of us could’ve seen this coming! Hamein gaddi ka bhi soochna hota hai… just when Wali wanted to shine in his moment of manipulating the situation into Habibullah’s favour, Peer Sahab surprised everyone by sharing his wahi– Given the gravity of the situation, it was imperative that the nikah take place but the announcement left Kulsoom in a state of shock and rendered her numb. Tactfully keeping the women at bay, Habibullah did what he needed to do to turn things around.
Akhir ek maa Ki baddua lag hi gayi... Tahira never feared Allah’s wrath when she cursed her daughter and finally she ended up paying the price for her andhaehtemaadh. The very people she looked up to for blessings ended up being the ones to wreak havoc. Wali questioned the wisdom behind Habibullah’s decision and it dawned on me that this entire story was fabricated with one goal in mind- acquiring a woman who Peer Sahab had set his eyes on… wars have been waged over women in history; but wars are fought by men not slaves! And Kulsoom’s family were slaves to their Murshids and Habibullah knew that only too well.
I felt sorry for Haroon Bhai- his love story ended before it had a chance to take off and Shagufta was left in tears. Haroon was always shown as the one with the strongest aqeedah so he was the easiest to control. I shudder to think how Habibullah will exploit Kulsoom now that she’s under his panaah. Who will Kulsoom turn to if he chooses to violate her? Who will believe her? Surely not her family- these people who she called her own didn’t wait to think for a second of the repercussions of this nikah and how it will impact Kulsoom for the rest of her life.
Bibi was unable to intervene and she didn’t even manage to get a word in private. She glared at Habibullah but the deed is done and I don’t see how she will get it undone. I fail to read Bibi- I was sure she was pushing Habibullah towards Kulsoom and her taunts of the past were confirming the same. But the Bibi over the past couple of episodes is a completely changed one and I’m left wondering if I misread her expressions of if that was purposely done to confuse the viewers.
Bilal was shown for all of 30 seconds and I’m waiting for him to recover and confront Habibullah and Wali. Meher Nigar signalled the storm ahead and I hope she doesn’t have to suffer any further. How many of you were shocked at the nikah and the dulha?
Ohkay so, this episode of Dhaani was on the slower side too. They are taking their sweet time in showcasing the heartbreak both Dhaani & Sameer are going through. It is somehow good to see that as much as Dhaani is suffering, Sameer is suffering too, but I guess it is time to move forward to the next phase of the story.
All of a sudden, the happy & chirpy young fellows like Dhaani, Shaani & Raja have forgotten how to smile because they all are struggling. Gone are the days when they used to have fun together because where Dhaani is heartbroken, so is Raja & in the middle of this Shaani is struggling too because she is seeing her two closest people in pain. Sameer managed to get a glimpse of Dhaani & he was shocked to see her getting engaged the same day. Obviously, Sameer became a lot more restless but Dhaani thought it was only because his ego was hurt. Dhaani is right in misjudging Sameer as after finding out how she was never in his heart, she hasn’t given a chance to Sameer to explain how much pain & regret he is feeling.
Sameer still hasn’t been able to put a finger on what he feels for Dhaani, that is why he wants to speak to her in a hope that may be she can help him understand his state of mind better. Sameer even went out of the way by arranging a gathering in the Purani Haveli in a hope that he will be able to meet Dhaani & explain things to her but that attempt went in vain. Sameer however did get to speak to Dhaani for a few seconds & I am sure he convinced Dhaani to speak to him at least once showing his eagerness. As much as Dhaani says she doesn’t want to be associated with Sameer, even she wants to know what he has to say & what he is going through because the moment she heard there was an event taking place in Purani Haveli, she grew a little impatient.
In this episode, apart from the heavy stuff, I am glad they have given us some lighthearted moments between Raja & his friends. I enjoy listening to their conversations a lot & it shows how much Raja’s friends love & respect him. Amjad & family got a lot of coverage in this episode too & it seems even Amjad is quite happy with his engagement with Dhaani. Even if Amjad doesn’t say, just like any other guy who gets engaged, he wants to be on talking terms with Dhaani too, that is why he is seen speaking against the restrictions that Kaleem has imposed on his daughters. To be honest, even though it is a done deal that Sameer & Dhaani will end up together, I would hate to see Amjad’s family getting hurt in the middle. Amjad is a decent guy & most probably he will back off or might end up with Shaani, I just hope the entire family doesn’t suffer because of Sameer & Dhaani’s immaturity & irrational decision making.
Overall, this episode didn’t offer much but I hope they take things forward in the episodes to come & end the drama without wasting a lot of time. The actors have done a brilliant job & so have the writer & the director. I like how they add a touch of compassion, respect & honesty among the people of the interior city. Their scenes always bring a smile on my face. The way Kaleem still apologized to the Halwai for Raja’s behavior was quite nice. Also, I think they shouldn’t have shot all the scenes of Sameer & his friend in the dance club, it looks like that have no other place to live. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Dhaani.
Chalay Thay Saath is an upcoming Pakistani film directed by Umer Adil with Sheikh Shiraz Mubashir as Executive Producer, starring Syra Shehroz, Osama Tahir, Zhalay Sarhadi, Behroze Sabzwari, Mansha Pasha, Faris Khalid and Shamim Halai. The film will be debut of Syra Shehroz and Mansha Pasha. It is being shot in Gilgit and Karachi and will be released in 2017.
As already known that Ainy Jaffri and Osman Khalid Butt are wokring in a film together Balu Mahi. The upcoming rom-com film ‘BALU MAHI’ and preparations of the film are in full swing. It’s been along time since the fans are waiting for the release date of the film and finally the wait is over. The release date for Balu Mahi is finally out, the movie is all set to release on February 10, 2017!
Video of Ainy Jaffri learning dance for the movie song.
The rock star Ali Zafar has decided to make his debut in the local cinema. Ali along with the director Ahsan Rahim has teamed up for his film, which is not titled yet. The film is an action-comedy.
Regarding the film Ahsan Rhaim said, “I always wanted to make such a film because the genre excites me and I believe it is unexplored in the Pakistan market. We plan to take it on the floors next year and release it soon after.”
Latley the news is that Ali Zafar has pulled out from the Bollywood film “Dear Zindagi”. Ali Zafar has also delayed his production Deosai to completely concentrate on Rahim’s film. Rahim shared that it was on a dinner that both the stars decided to work together. Rahim said that Ali is a very talented actor and therefore he believes that he will perform really well. Regarding the female lead role, they are in the process of auditioning.
The previous work of Rahim, has been really great which includes videos such as Laga Reh, Sajania, Kismat Apne Hath Main, Preeto, Dosti and popular TV ad films.
The famous Chai wala whose picture was taken by a Islamabad-based photographer Javeria Ali Javeria saw the Chai wala in a tea stall in Islamabad’s Sunday Bazaar. Javeria posted the picture on her Instagram account and then found the picture going viral on the social media.
On the other hand Arshad Khan did not know hen his picture was taken and suddenly saw flyers in hands of children which had his picture. In the beginning when media approachd Arshad he got very disturbed and his uncle (Mamoo) was also worried. But soon when they found out that it was Arshad’s good looks that have attracted the media then they started enjoying this attention of media.
Regarding Arshad’s background, he is from Kohat and used to make tea at the Itwar Bazaar from last three months. Arshad is not educated. He has plans to get married but will marry that girl which his parents will select for him.
Arshad is very happy with the fame he is getting and says that if he will get a modelling and acting offer he will surely accept it.
The good news is that Arshad’s first shoot is already out. Retail site fitin.pk has signed on Arshad as a model, for an undisclosed amount.
Armeena Khan, a Pakistani-Canadian actor is doing a British sci-fi film, The Achilles Protocol.
Regarding her character in the film Armeena said, “This is the first time I will be seen in this avatar. It is a far cry from the regular portrayals of [women] that the Pakistani audiences are used to. I am playing the main antagonist and female lead in the film.”
Armeena further shared that the film is a science-fiction and is quite technical. she said that for doing this movie she had to detach herself from the character she has played in Janaan and Yalghaar. For playing the character with the right spirit Armeena is watching independent English films and is also studying relevant literature.
The short film is featuring Armeena Khan, Christopher Faith, Mark Hill and Grace Riley. It has been written and directed by Aatif Zafar.
Regarding the release of the film Armeena shared, “It will primarily release on the International Film Festival circuit. Then it will have a limited international release through various many different nationalities. But of course, I will fly the flag for Pakistan in this project.”
Armeena aims to give an outstanding performance in the film so that the team can take it Cannes next year.
Armeena has previously worked in Bin Roye, Janaan and her Pakistani upcoming project is Yalghaar. Amreena is also maintaining her international projects side by side
We Wish you Good Luck Armeena for both national and international projects.
The makers of Quddusi Sahab Ki Bewah, Faseeh Bari Khan and director Mazhar Moin are back again with another interesting play Faltu Larki.
Faltu Larki, the drama is comical exploration of how unfair the society gets towards women. The story is based upon a girl who comes from India and lives with a family in Lahore but is unable to stand for her right.
The drama is starring Seemi Raheel, Samiya Mumtaz, Hina Dilpazeer, Sumbal Abbas and Yasra Rizvi and also new talent.
Regarding the play Samiya Mumtaz said, “This is going to be very, very different from anything I’ve done before, I’ve often been stereotyped on television as a victim or a wailing woman; I want to change that image. This character isn’t dependent on any man.”
Regarding the Indo-Pak tensions Moin shared his feelings and said, “Emotions are more important. Pakistan and Indian share the same culture and ethnicity; for example, we turn a blind eye to the fact that there were/are inter-marriages happening. It’s difficult for those people to get their families to meet and mingle, despite having so much is common. We are just bent on trying to find differences rather than similarities and that’s a theme we tried to address.”
Mohib Mirza refused to present award on the Hum Style Awards 2016 for free. Mohib has simply said No to Hum TV Network that he will not be presenting any award at the show just thinking that it will be a great honor rather the channel should be paid for it.
Mohib, even wrote on his Facebook page:
According to the Bachaana star, the award show is being sponsored by a huge telecommunication brand, then why the channels expects the channel expects the celebrities to do work for free or for the sake of feeling honored at the ceremony. Mohib insisted that the stars should be compensated fro being part of the show.
After Mohib’s post, Ali Azmat also shared that he has also refused from presenting any award just like that. Filmmakers Shahzad Nawaz and Asad ul Haq and other fellow actors Sami Khan, Uroosa Siddiqui and Rubya Chaudhry also supported Mohib’s decision.
Ohkay so, this episode of Besharam was interesting too with some little developments to its credit. They have considerably slowed down the pace of the drama but I guess it doesn’t matter because they gave us happening episodes back to back for probably 20 weeks. I also feel they needed this time to introduce the turbulence that Haider & Mishi will face in order to emerge from it better & stronger.
Asfand has now started to push his agenda & that is he wants to do so many favors on Haider so that he can never come out of the deep pit he will be entering on Asfand’s orders. Haider is not wrong in feeling the need to access the lifestyle he only dreamt of because he believes he if getting everything based on his hard-work & due to the position he has secured in Asfand’s political party. Haider has always wanted to give Mishi the luxurious lifestyle that she left for him & because of that reason, now when the opportunity has presented itself, Haider is thinking one dimensionally. Haider has never experienced the life that Asfand is introducing him to, that is why right now it is seemingly attractive to him but Mishi on the other hand has lived such a life so she knows that that particular lifestyle comes with a territory & probably has more cons than pros.
I loved the way Mishi tried to explain things to Haider in simple words that she is far more happier & content in living a simple life with him & there is absolutely nothing good about the life Haider is dying to live. I liked the fact that Mishi immediately felt something fishy about the way Asfand was treating Haider. Even Khadija & Hamna didn’t seem too impressed because like Khadija said, it takes a lot of time, patience, perseverance & hard-work in materializing such dreams & these short-cuts never bring prosperity with them. I loved the fact that all three ladies of the house were on the same page & most importantly were right in their stance. Haider definitely doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation but I am sure he will have to fall hard to wake up & realize his mistakes. Haider right now is unable to relate to Khadija’s & Mishi’s feelings because he has tasted the power, so it is imperative that it will cloud his judgment to some extent. For the first time in his life, Haider has started reaping fruits of his supposed hard-work, that is why, he is not too sure why his mother, sister & wife are not being supportive. I wish Haider sees through Asfand’s intentions before it is too late.
Qadeer finally said yes to Shakira’s plea & he seems more than ready to get married to Humna. To be honest, even though Shakira did redeem herself by realizing her mistakes, she proved that she is enslaved to her selfish nature, because of which she ended up telling everyone that Humna was still engaged to Qadeer & they were going to get married soon. It was but natural that Khadija & Haider once again thought that Mishi was the reason why Mrs. Imtiyaz changed her mind about Humna but now when Mishi herself heard what Khadija said about her, I think she should put forth Manan’s proposal for Humna as she knows what Manan feels for her & she has also seen how supportive Khadija is of her despite being worried about her daughter’s marriage, I think Mishi owes them that much.
Everything that Humna said to Manan was actually quite sweet & even though I am not a fan of eavesdropping, I actually wished that Mishi had eavesdropped on that particular conversation because it would’ve been enough for her to get convinced that Humna was Ms. Right for Manan. I hope Sara snaps out of her depression, curbs her persistence & supports Manan in his decision of marrying Humna only in a hope to find some happiness by making her only son happy. Sara has lived her entire life on her own terms that too in search of happiness through true love but now when she doesn’t have a partner, she has her children who she should live selflessly for. Sara forced Sofia to marry Wahab despite knowing that their mental wavelength doesn’t match, she didn’t accept Haider despite seeing how happy Mishi is with Haider & now once again, she only wants to prove her authority to Manan by rejecting his wish to get married to Humna, so I guess it is about time that Sara realizes her mistakes & understands thsat even though she has destroyed her own life herself, she can not & she should not destroy her children’s lives too.
Overall, this episode was a little slow but I still had a good time getting the dose of my favorite drama after 2 weeks. The precap of the next episode suggested that Haider & Mishi’s relationship will suffer because of Asfand’s ulterior motives & Haider’s stupidity. Haider is being irrational to not see how Asfand is using him for his personal gains. I am sure Haider will soon realize his mistakes & he will bid good bye to Asfand & more than that I am looking forward to see how he will learn the value & importance of Mishi in his life when she will walk away. The effortless acting & the flawless direction makes this drama a treat to watch. Saba Qamar & Zahid Ahmed’s chemistry has made the couple of Mishi & Haider memorable. I can’t wait to see the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.
After the border clashes between India and Pakistan and the ban on Pakistani celebrities in India, the Pakistani cinemas announced that they were not going to show Indian films to show support for their armed forces and country. The meek reply from the celebrities of Pakistan, especially those who have already worked in India proved that these celebrities put their careers in India ahead of their support for their country. While many celebrities in India were quick to support their armed forces and clearly stated that Pakistan really was harboring terrorists, all the Pakistani celebrities who have worked in India remained quiet.
The move from Pakistani cinemas to ban Indian films was the only big blow which proved that Pakistan too was in a position to ban Indian content. Soon after the ban few Pakistani celebrities like Shamoon Abbasi and Hamayun Saeed showed their discontent with this move. Shamoon Abbasi put up a status on facebook showing his disappointment with this ban. Hamayun Saeed said that Pakistani film industry was not producing enough films so Indian films were necessary for Pakistani cinemas to earn revenue. Even then the cinemas stayed trued to their promise, at least for some time, and decided to show Hollywood and Pakistani films, even those which were old so that those people who had missed these films could see and cinema houses will be doing business. There was no call for banning Indian shows on leading Pakistani TV channels, which was another disappointing development.
The shocking news is that all the promises made by these cinema houses cinemas could not be followed through. The film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil which has been produced and directed by Karan Johar and stars Fawad Khan too but no one is sure whether Fawad Khan is still part of this film. Another film Shivvay will also be soon in cinema houses. Those people who think that Indian films are a necessity for Pakistani cinemas should also realize that banning Indian films in Pakistan will hurt India more than Pakistan. Sometimes there are certain situations when standing by your country comes before everything else but unfortunately financial concerns come first for some business people. Also, ARY is already showing the promos for Big Boss’ new season. PEMRA should have dealt with this situation wisely by putting a permanent ban on Indian films and Indian content so that the cinema houses and channels did not have a choice.
In a statement today Karan Johar said that he will not cast any Pakistani stars in his upcoming projects if the environment stays the same but no Pakistani star has said that they are not going to work in Indian films if the environment stays the same. He also said that he respects the Indian army and commended them for their efforts! It has become impossible for him to screen his film Ae Dil Hai Mushkil in Indian cinema houses because of Fawad Khan’s presence in it.
Now the only hope are the people of Pakistan. If they refuse to buy a ticket for these Indian films and don’t tune into Indian content on television then that will be the best way to show support for their country and it will also give a loud and clear message to the cinema houses and channel owners that Pakistani cinema goers and television viewers can do without Indian films.
The known actress/ host Suzain Fatima who is also winner of Desi Kuriyan season 3. She started her career in 2006. S he has worked in severalk plays including Mohabbet Hai Zindagi (PTV), Jahez (GEO), Jeena Sikha do Humain (GEO), Mohabat Humsafar (TV One), Paanch Saaliyan (Geo tv), Behnein Aisi bhi hoti hain (Ary Zindagi), Parwaaz (Zee TV), Bari Bahu (Geo Tv) and Haan Qabool Hai (ATV).
Lately Suzain went to Dubai ti have abreak from work. Here are the pictures from her vacation.
As already known that the drama telefilm Kitni Girhein Baqi hein is a collection of assorted love stories which was aired on Hum TV in 2011 on Hum TV. The telefilm comprises short stories which are based on real life situations.
Now here is the season 2 which is going to be aired on Hum TV. Famous actresses from the entire drama industry worked in this telefilm. Here are the pictures from the promo shoot of Season 2 of series ‘ Kitni Girhain Baqi Hain ‘.
In ARY Digital’s latest romantic hit drama serial Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, and the director Nadeem Baig teamed up. The drama completely fulfilled the audience expectations and had highest TRPs. truly lived up to the hype and expectations, proving to be yet another phenomenal hit with the highest TRP of its time!
The team celebrated the success of the play, the party was hosted on a Cruise boat and was attended by the team which including Humayun Saeed, Mehwish Hayat, Saba Hameed and director Nadeem Baig along with others. The pictures reveal that night was full of celebration and fun.
As already known that Ehsan Khan and Neelam Munir are busy shooting for their film Chupan Chupai. The film is written and directed by Mohsin Ali and produced by Ray Khan and Zayed Sheikh under the banner of Huzu Productions. Movie is an upcoming comedy-thriller film.This film is Mohsin Ali’s directorial debut. The film is expected to hit the screens in 2017. Other than Ahsan Khan and Neelam Munir, the film will be starring Talat Hussain, Sakina Samo, Javed Sheikh, Rehan Sheikh, Adnan Jaffar and Faizan Khuaja.
The QMobile HUM Style Awards 2016 are scheduled to take place on 28th October in Karachi and will be having notable celebrities and artists from Pakistan’s fashion, music, sports, drama and film industry receiving awards for presenting style at its best. The rehearsals for the event are at its peak , have a look at the pictures.
According to the latest news Atif Aslam is busy shooting the video of his new song with Ileana D’Cruz in Turkey. It’s said that the stills are from the song that will be made part of Bollywood film ‘Mubarkaan’, and will be starring Arjun Kapoor and Anil Kapoor alongside Ilena D’Cruz in the lead roles. Much is not revealed about the upcoming project but behind the scenes pictures of Atif Aslam with Bollywood’s Ileana D’Cruz are going viral on social media .
ZZZZzzzzzZzzzz….Oh! Sorry, I just woke up because this episode of Sanam served as a lullaby & put me to sleep. Ohkay so, shuru karain? LOL! Even though I knew that this drama didn’t have much to offer but I never knew that it wouldn’t even have some sense & logic to offer too. After watching this episode, I was reminded of Sallahudin’s mother’s comment; ‘in logon ka koi deen emaan hai bhi ya nahi’?
The moment Shehroz realized that his frankness with Aila was going to cost him his job, he returned to his senses & immediately forced himself to see Aila as his Bhabhi. All of a sudden Shehroz realized that he couldn’t deceive his langoti yaar because of sir-phiri Aila. Honestly speaking, I will thank Shehroz for making me laugh at his chicken-ness which made him realize that he was nothing without the financial support of Harib. The entire time Shehroz was pledging his loyalty to Harib by calling Aila his Bhabhi repeatedly, I was recalling all those times when he flirted with Aila shamelessly & all those satyrical glances he gave at her which clearly indicated his evil intentions. I must say, the writer really has left a lot on the viewer’s imagination, where she expects the viewers to understand these characters without doing any work on her part & without even establishing their characters properly. In the initial episodes, we were clearly told that Shehroz was anything but a loyal friend but now the bromance between Harib & Shehroz was being pushed to the limit to show that Harib meant everything to Shehroz.
I have a business plan for Shabnam & Aan & I am sure they will make big bucks if they will follow my advice. Shabnam should open a catering business & Aan can become a food deliverer & while she is at it, she can charge a few extra bucks for fetching couriers, letters & newspapers for her clients too. Since Aan is taking her Nashta delivery job so seriously while being a Daakiya too, I am sure Allah will put a lot of Barkat in this business seeing Shabnam & Aan’s sincerity & devotion in feeding people. Just when I was about to doze off, Harib made me laugh out loud at his ‘bohat bhook lag rahi thi’, like seriously, in the very first episode when Harib made brekkie for Aila, we learned the fact that Harib is a decent cook, so why has he forgotten the art of culinary ever since Shabnam & Aan have become meherbaan at him?
All this while, I was blaming Mona Haseeb for not doing justice to Aila’s psychological issues by completely forgetting about them, but she proved me wrong by ‘slightly’ hinting about the medication & psychiatric sessions that Aila needs, haha, like they waste so many episodes on bickering & bechargi but when it comes to something meaningful, they literally cover it in a dilogue or two. What a great way of dealing with an issue when you show nothing about it, do not give it a proper coverage & just when things are about to fall apart & just to prove how bighearted bechara Harib is, you make him say ke Aila Jaan, apni dawai yaad se khana aur pagal khanay bhi yaad se chali jana. This dialogue showed that this drama did include the fact that Aila has some psychological issues, so in stead of turning this story into a marital war & in stead of keeping the pace so fast, why didn’t they give a proper coverage to bipolar disorder by showing that Harib himself took Aila to the shrink & focused on understanding her behavior & issues himself too? Like they could’ve taken some time in developing misunderstandings between them but they just fast forwarded everything. It seems like such a wasted opportunity & also the entire bipolar thingy seems like an after thought because the director was in a hurry to throw Aila out of Harib’s life so that Harib could enjoy Anda Parathas without any mental pressure.
Aan learned the truth that Aila was seeking divorce from Harib & she blamed herself for it which was a right thinking on her part but then she put a lid on it quite easily & announced that both Aan & Shabnam should take care of Harib, meaning they should make him some more Andas Parathas, like seriously? I never knew that such a ‘seedhi saadhi’ Aan who has such a bright future ahead of her will entangle herself in the worry of her parosi’s parathas, lol. Like just imagine, from now on, Aan’s entire routine will be revolving around Harib’s nashta, where she will make sure to sleep early, so that she can wake up before the sunrise, iron her clothes, straighten her hair, clip in some weirdly textured extensions, put some makeup on to show up at his doorstep on time with a tray of weird smelling Anda Paratha & god forbid if Harib will spill the oil or yolk on himself, she will do his laundry too. In the initial episodes, they showed that Aan barely had time & she was always running late for office, so much so that Shabnam had to run behind her holding a brekkie tray, but seems like Aan has started waking up before Tahajjud so that she can spend enough time with Harib without even worrying about getting late from her office. I must say, even though I love Shabnam’s character & even though she was quite liberal, I still find it odd that she is allowing Aan to spend time with Harib, that too when he is going through a rough patch in his life, it’s like she herself is hoping for Harib & Aan to cook something together, haha!!! Bhai Harib munnay ko nashta karana hai to apne ghar pe karwao na apni nazron ke samne, ye Aan ko akele bhejne ki kya tukk hai? I feel this way because we know that Shabnam was looking for a decent proposal for Aan but now she seems a little too relaxed & laid back? Kyun jee!?!?!
I must say Aan was introduced as a very wise character but even she forced me to remember the infamous dialogue of Sallahuddin’s mother because at one hand she was crying buckets blaming herself for the divorce & on the other she was visiting Harib’s place as if it was her own home. Why didn’t Aan think for a second that may be Aila decided to come back so she shouldn’t just barge into Harib’s home so casually? Harib to choro abb to Shehroz ko bhi Anday Parathay ki adat dalay lagi hai Aan, haha! I was never a fan of Anda Paratha combination but thanks to Sanam-makers, I will detest it for the rest of my life!!!
This episode reinforced the importance of smartphones in our lives. It showed how one bro was manaofying his rootha hua bro, using the telephone credit that he was able to load in his phone because of the rootha hua brother’s meherbaani. It also showed us many features like how one can ignore phone calls & how unwanted messages can be deleted. To be honest I enjoyed watching the tantrums Harib was throwing over Shehroz’s phone calls & text messages, only to prove his bechargi in the next scene by opening the door for him to stay at his place, haha! To be honest, these characters have no personality whatsoever, they don’t have a mind, they don’t have a stand, they have nothing, which brings me to a point that the writer has no writing skills & that is why, this entire drama is so weak in terms of screenplay!!!
Overall, this episode was filled with subliminal humor. I had a good laugh watching Aila ke sataye hue Harib & Shehroz with their pain stricken faces, where Harib was dukhon ka mara hua & Shehroz was Aila se shadi ke khayal se ghabraya hua. I had a good laugh seeing Aan hovering around Harib like a food-fairy. Seriously girl, get your act together & stop worrying about Harib’s calorie count. Aila is fun, like seriously, at least she is someone who has a personality & is consistent. Aila might be negative but at least she is not a lota. The preview of the next episode suggested that Aan’s zid of thoosofying food in Harib’s mouth will cause more troubles for him because Aila’s parents will spot both of them together. I must say Aan’s dhitai & besharmi is commendable, like she is forcing herself into his life so much that he can’t even think of living a day without her anda paratha…hmmmmmm, strategy aur tact bohat acha hai waisay. Also, Aan was introduced with a braid & a dupatta, like it was good to see a confident educated girl still being in touch with her roots but ever since she has allotted a duty of feeding food to Harib to herself, her dupatta has slipped from her head & her braid has untied itself automatically, hmmmmmmmmm, bohat nazuk surat e haal hai. Anyways, please share your thoughts about this food filled episode of Sanam.
As already known that the gorgeous Ainy Jaffri is making her come back on the television network in the play Silah along with Farhan Saeed . The drama serial has been written by Sadia Akhtar and directed by Aabis Raza and produced by Momina Duraid. The play will be aired on HUM TV. The Play Silah discusses the social stigma of how a man who gets intimidated by his wife’s success. The drama will show the the insecurities of the husband.The drama is a musical journey that included seven songs all created by Farhan Saeed.
There are many Pakistani celebrities who tied the knot with other people in their field after knowing each other in different capacities for a long time. Some of them were friends before they realized that they were destined to be husband and wife. Others met by chance and they immediately realized that they were meant to be together. Many of these celebrities have shared their stories about how they met and ultimately got married in different interviews. We have compiled the most interesting real life love stories of these couples in this video. Compiling these stories was fun and listening to them will be even more fun. You can hear in detail how these real life couples met and don’t forget to share any such love stories which you know of.
For all the fans of Sanam Baloch and her latest Television Film “Ek Thi Marium” here is the good news. The Paragon Productions have collaborated with Cinepax Cinemas to bring an Urdu1 Pictures telefilm “EK Thi Marium” on the silver screen by releasing it nationwide on the 21st October 2016.
As already known that Ek Thi Marium, is a Pakistani biographical television film which is based on the first female fighter pilot Shaheed Marium Mukhtar and was aired on Urdu 1 for the very first time on Defense Day on television.
The main lead role in the film has been played by Sanam Baloch,the roles of Marium’s parents have been played by Hina Khawaja Bayat and Behroze Subzwari . The producer of telefilm is Nina Kashif and director is Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, and the writer is none other than Umera Ahmad.
Regarding the film the producer Nina Kashif said, “It’s just not a story of a real hero but the movie outlines a strong, positive message about parents who have confidence in their daughters and allow them to grow as strong individuals who are capable of achieving something big in life, of doing something extraordinary”.
The General Manager of Cinepax said “This initiative to bring Ek Thi Marium in theaters is an important step towards educating the society for letting women pursue their dreams and break social barriers, Cinepax”.
So guys let us go and watch this amazing film in theaters from 21st October.
