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Kayseria & Bareeze Get Backlash After Waleed Zaman’s Remarks On Harassment

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Kayseria & Bareeze Get Backlash After Waleed Zaman’s Remarks On Harassment

After Nueplex protesters gathered in Lahore too to protest against Ali Zafar and sexual harassment. While the protesters chanted “Boycott Ali Zafar” outside Cinestar Lahore Kayseria’s creative director Waleed Zaman showed up there to watch the movie. A video soon started circulating where a protester asks Waleed why he is watching Teefa in Trouble and he replies “Because we support sexual harassment of women.” He said that on record not once not twice but three times and every time he raised his hands as he said so.

Later the creative director of Kayseria and son of Bareeze’s owner Hameed Zaman; Waleed Zaman issued a statement where he claimed that he said this because he was upset as his wife was being harassed and threatened by the protesters. While the video clearly shows none of the said “harassment” happened.

https://twitter.com/haseemuzzaman/status/1020444201169948672

Soon after this Boycott Kayseria and Bareeze hashtags started appearing to show the privileged lot that their actions come with consequences.

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If this is how privileged and well educated lot of Pakistan thinks then what hope do we have for common unprivileged and uneducated people. Kayseria’s upper management not only needs to take serious actions after Waleed Zaman’s insensitive remarks it also needs to show how there is accountability of each person’s actions irrespective of their social status if they want to maintain the integrity of the brand because after all Kayseria is a WOMEN clothing brand, such mentality should be dealt with zero tolerance policy.

 

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Farhan Saeed And Saba Qamar To Work In A Telefilm!

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Farhan Saeed And Saba Qamar To Work In A Telefilm!

Farhan Saeed has garnered massive success as an actor now. After he impressed the audience with his role in Udaari, Farhan went on to win hearts with his portrayal of Arsal in Suno Chanda. With his Ramadan hit, the actor will now be seen opposite one of the biggest stars of Pakistan, Saba Qamar. The duo is working together in a telefilm. Farhan shared a BTS from the sets when he teased of them working together while another picture of the stars came out later:

Farhan Saeed And Saba Qamar To Work In A Telefilm!

Farhan Saeed And Saba Qamar To Work In A Telefilm!

The telefilm titled Is Dil Ki Aisi Ki Tesi will hit the screens this Eid ul Adha. Saba earlier did an Eid telefilm opposite Zahid Ahmed too.

Are you guys looking forward to this one? Share in comments!

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 15 Review – Interesting Character Development

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Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 15 Review – Interesting Character Development

The character development in this play has to be the most interesting element of the story so far. Naina’s character in particular has evolved in such a manner that you can’t help but like her. Her conversation with Zaid’s sister today revealed why all of a sudden a girl who had all the luxuries in the world was so satisfied living in a house which did not meet her standards in any way. Like all of Faiza Iftikhar’s heroines Naina’s character too is turning out to be an interesting one and all the characters in this play are flexible in their own way. It is always good watching a play in which the characters are not black and white especially when their flaws are more appealing than off putting! Zaid is one such character, which doesn’t annoy you but is actually amusing!

Another interesting part of these latest developments was the change in Naina’s father. In this episode, he was genuinely worried about his daughter after watching her stand in the scorching heat waiting for the bus. Although, he is not willing to get in touch with Naina but the way he feels now is very different from what he felt when he told Naina that he never wanted to see her again. This shift in his stance made perfect sense and everything he did to “help” his daughter was also convincing. He asked Zaid’s father to work for him again but he refused. It is funny watching everyone give Zaid so much credit! For once Zaid is being applauded as a hero and he isn’t going to let anyone take that away from him. Zaid’s attitude towards Naina has changed because he feels that God “compensated” him.

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episode 15 Review - Interesting Character Development

Zaid continued to flirt with Sonia because he has not accepted his relationship with Naina even now. He is enjoying all the perks he is getting but he still cannot imagine accepting Naina as his wife. Arham is having a difficult time accepting the fact that Naina got married to someone out of her own consent and he is planning to come back. Khadija’s scene was the most annoying scene of this episode mainly because of the actor playing the role! Zaid’s mother is easily convinced but deep down she is a good person. Zaid’s father’s character is extremely likeable; he is wise, practical and caring. He is the only one who doesn’t judge Naina and gives her the credit she deserves. Sami Khan and Madiha Imam yet again nailed their respective characters and this around all the scenes were short and to the point too. For the first time Naina’s character was more appealing than that of Zaid. I am looking forward to Naina’s journey now and already feeling for her. She thinks she is finally with people she can trust but eventually she will end up getting hurt once again!

This episode was interesting and I am looking forward to the next episode. I hope that the story continues to move forward at this pace in the upcoming weeks too.

Zun Mureed Episode 21 Review – Meaningful and Relevant!

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Zun Mureed Episode 21 Review – Meaningful and Relevant!

Every episode of Zun Mureed covers one day in the lives of its characters therefore while every minute point is covered in detail, the story doesn’t move forward quickly. What I love about this play is that it never loses focus, it can get repetitive but it is never pointless which is why Zun Mureed continues to be one of my favorite plays. Tonight, for the first time it seemed like Sajjad was missing Tabbasum and for once thinking about her didn’t make him as mad as it did before. In the previous few episodes, whenever Sajjad thought about Tabbasum, the phone call to the police and everything he had to go through as a result of that phone call outweighed all those years Tabbasum had dedicated to him and his house. This time around however, he could look at things more “objectively”. The reasons for this were many but the most important reason was that he was tired!! Tabbasum always supported Sajjad in every way therefore now that he was going through the most difficult period of his life not only was she not there by his side but their marriage was about to come to an end too. I truly appreciate the way these scenes were covered, the viewers were kept guessing what Sajjad’s next move was going to be and whatever he did showed how he felt. The director and Omair Rana both did a really good job translating Sajjad’s feelings on screen without any dialogues.

Sajjad wasn’t angry enough to break the photo frame with his and Tabbasum’s wedding photograph but he was also not ready to give Tabbasum a phone call and tell her that he was wrong! Tabbasum’s bhabhi and Sajjad’s mother played a major role in pushing him to the point where he thought he needed to do whatever it took to show Tabbasum that he was the boss! These flashback scenes were used effectively to show how their relationship went downhill. All these scenes showed that Tabbasum was always supportive and calm.

Zun Mureed Episode 21 Review - Meaningful and Relevant!

Rubina’s track finally moved forward too. Once again the viewers were shown how Rubina was teaching the children things which were getting them into trouble. Her boyfriend also figured out where she lived and decided to pay her a visit. The actress playing Rubina’s role is also performing superbly. Many of us can relate to everything she does and the ways in which a maid can impact the children negatively. The message which the writer is sending out is clear and I truly appreciate it – a maid cannot replace a mother!

Bi Jaan was more agitated than before in this episode and Abid seemed calmer. If Bi Jaan realizes how wrong she was everything will automatically fall into place. If Sajjad accepts his mistake and decides to mend his ways, Tabbasum will be more than happy to come back since she doesn’t have an inflated ego but her problem is that she cannot compromise on certain things and right now Sajjad is not willing to accept that. Tabbasum’s bhabhi decided to give the school principal a call when her daughters came home and yet again told her what Miss Tabbasum had taught them. It is quite obvious why lessons like these will get such a reaction from someone who is continuously trying to control other people’s lives. Once again, I felt for the children more than anyone else in this episode. They have no one to turn to because now they cannot even call their mother. Tabbasum thinks that her children don’t need her any more but that didn’t sound good enough. I hope she tries to reach out to her children once again.

The preview of the next episode showed Rubina stealing from Sajjad’s drawer. I am waiting for the time when Sajjad will finally get a wake up call! I truly appreciate everything this drama has to offer and look forward to it every week.

Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2’s First Song is OUT!

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Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2’s First Song is OUT!

The First song from the upcoming movie, Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 is finally out. The song is titled “Behka Re” and it has been sung by Shiraz Uppal. Behka Re is a romantic song which is shot in foreign locations. It is picturized on the film’s lead pairs (Humayun Saeed/Kubra Khan and Fahad Mustafa/Mawra Hocane). You can check out the song below.

 

 

Jawani Phir Nahi Aani 2 releases on Eid-ul-Azha 2018 (Last week of August). It has an ensemble star cast that includes Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa, Vasay Chaudhry, Ahmad Ali Butt, Kubra Khan, Mawra Hocane, Sarwat Gillani, Uzma Khan, Bollywood veteran Kanwaljit Singh and many more. It is directed by Nadeem Baig and written by Vasay Chaudhry. It will be distributed by ARY Films.

Koi Chand Rakh Episode 1 – Review!

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Koi Chand Rakh Episode 1 – Review!

Ohkay so, the production of iDream Productions, direction of Siraj ul Haq & the writing of Maha Malik; Koi Chand Rakh probably the most anticipated drama of recent times commenced on ARY Digital last night. The first episode introduced the characters & their personalities in a detailed manner & despite the plot not being new the drama still got a decent opening.

Zain (Imran Abbas) is your typical rich spoilt brat – the only son of the family & the eldest to a sister Sobi. Zain’s Father Ibrar does think his son needs to understand his responsibilities but his Mother (Asma Abbas) always finds a way to defend & protect her son, probably being the reason why Zain has become so stubborn, knowing that he will have things his way eventually!

Koi Chand Rakh Episode 1 - Review!

Rabail (Ayeza Khan) is a doctor who lives with her Uncle’s family because her parents passed away when she was young. Rabail’s uncle’s family consists of his wife Nafeesa, his daughter Nishal & his son Umair (Muneeb Butt).

Koi Chand Rakh Episode 1 - Review!

Rabail is this perfect young girl who is a good doctor, is like an ideal elder sister to Nishal & a guide & mentor to Umair. Rabail insists that no matter what, one should stay true & loyal to the job at hand, that is why she feels passionate about her medical profession & constantly reminds Umair about his education & future too.

Rabail came to her uncle’s place when she was quite young & she was the first girl other than Nishal that Umair grew up with & he just didn’t realize when his respect & affection turned into love for Rabail. Just the thought of Rabail going away after her marriage with someone else shook his ground because he couldn’t imagine Rabail not being in his life anymore. Umair’s mother Nafeesa does feel a little suspicious about Umair’s equation with Rabail but her husband insists that things will get back to normal once Rabail will leave after getting married.

Zain lands himself in hot water after the mother of one of his girlfriend’s shows up at his doorstep, obviously, Zain’s mother defends & protects her son but this entire scenario doesn’t sit well with Ibrar. Zain’s mother typically suggests that getting him married will instil this sense of responsibility in him which his parents failed to do so & also stop him from wasting his time like this. Zain demands that he will only get married to a beautiful girl & won’t settle for anything less.

Ibrar meets Rabail at her uncle’s place & that’s when he speaks about Zain’s proposal for her. Zain who has already fallen for Nishal assumes that her name is Dr. Rabail because that’s what she says jokingly while volunteering for the blood donation camp in her university. Things will obviously become complex due to this misunderstanding but then at this point everything seems a little too predictable. Umair confesses his love to Rabail & she on her own struggles to comprehend when & how did Umair start having such feelings for her. Rabail not only gets disturbed but also feels embarrassed because for her Umair was just like a younger brother & nothing else. Nafeesa does overhear them but I am not sure if she will spare Rabail by solely blaming Umair for crossing the line.

Overall, the first episode was fairly decent with just the right kind of direction & acting. I wouldn’t call it outstanding though but something that can be tuned to. The OST is very typical & not appealing at all, I so wish they don’t overuse it in the remaining episodes as I don’t see it growing on me either. Ayeza Khan did well as Rabail & so did Imran Abbas as Zain. Muneeb Butt was good as Umair too & he conveyed the feelings of a young guy in love who fears losing it, perfectly as well. The girl playing the role of Nishal acted effortlessly as well. To be honest, after Khasara, I am kind of sceptical after finding out that Koi Chand Rakh has been written by Maha Malik, not too sure what to expect but let’s see. Please share your thoughts.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

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Haara Dil Episode 15 Review — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

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Haara Dil Episode 15 Review — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

So episode fifteen as expected was brimming with emotions so much that it brought more than just one tear to my eyes. The good part of this episode was Abeer, oh Abeer that gorgeous gorgeous actress is so great. From the moment she learned that her father is dead till the end of this episode it was pure one woman show. Abeer sure stole the show today. Her sadness so relate-able so real that she forces you to feel her pain and cry with her. From her trembling hands holding her father’s picture to her shaking voice it was all screaming what an amazing actor this woman is.

The bad part of this episode was the introduction of Faraz. Firstly the actor portraying Faraz was mediocre secondly the whole story seemed so rushed and unreal and unrelate-able. Apparently this tour is the first time Faraz and Abeer are meeting but the writers thought this was enough to spring a romantic relationship between the two. People start with “I like you” followed by “I love you” which are rarely followed by “will you marry me?” but here the guy starts with “Hey we have just met and this is crazy but will you marry me?” and Abeer says something even crazier “This is weird we have just met but yeah sure”.

 

Haara Dil Episode 15 Review --- The Good, The Bad, The Ugly

I understand that the writters did not want to establish that Abeer was already in a relationship when she left for this trip and in no way they wanted to imply that Abeer left on this trip and defied her father for this guy because that would have played really bad for the character. I understand the writer’s need to stay true to the essence of Abeer’s character and yet introduce Faraz somehow because he will be playing key role from now on but I still believe his introduction could have been a bit better and believable.

In the ugly part of today’s episode we got to see step mom acting like a real step mom now because she doesn’t have to even play the good mom anymore. She not only bad mouths Abeer in front of everyone she also looks for legal documents in Abrar’s room suggestive of her true intentions to probably own the house legally as his widow.

Faraz as I mentioned before will be playing a key role since he is rich and powerful he can surely use that influence to find Abrar’s murderers but all that will depend on his intentions too. So far it has’t been revealed whether Faraz here is really a hero or the anti hero.

The Afaans didn’t get any screen time in this episode. They probably still do not know that Abrar is dead. Whether realizing that he is dead will make Arham reconsider his decision of marrying Fizza or not is something we wouldn’t be finding out any time soon.

 

How did you find this episode of Haara Dil? Do share with us?

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Protest At ‘Teefa In Trouble’ Premiere

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Protest At ‘Teefa In Trouble’ Premiere

Boycott Teefa In Trouble has been in order ever since the harassment allegations against the actor-singer Ali Zafar. The idea behind the boycott is that harassment allegations alone are not enough, naming and shaming alone is not enough, the sexual predators need to be hurt where it hurts them the most and what hurts more than losing money.

Ali Zafar was supposed to be at KFC last night for promotions but when he reached there he was met with protesters chanting “Boycott Teefa In Trouble” instead.

Protest At 'Teefa In Trouble' Premiere Protest At 'Teefa In Trouble' Premiere

Internet had a field day with Ali Zafar’s picture with the shell shocked expression on his face albeit.

The protest last night was not the end of it, Teefa in Trouble was scheduled to premiere tonight and protesters have gathered outside Nueplex as we speak to protest against Ali Zafar.

Although nothing has been proved against the actor yet the fact remains that he was accused by Meesha Shafi and seven other women. The case is in court right now as Ali Zafar states he will fight this in the court of law and not on social media.

Protest At 'Teefa In Trouble' Premiere

Teefa In Trouble is the most expensive Pakistani movie to date it also happens to be a family project it was co-written by Daniyal Zafar and co-produced by Ayesha Fazli with Ali Zaffar. In the wake of MeToo will Teefa in Trouble do the expected business or not is yet to be seen.

 

 

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Teefa in Trouble releases tomorrow, introduces Masala Genre to Lollywood

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Teefa in Trouble releases tomorrow, introduces Masala Genre to Lollywood

The much anticipated Lollywood film of the summer starring Ali Zafar and Maya Ali, “Teefa in Trouble” is finally releasing tomorrow. This film marks the debut of Ali Zafar in Lollywood. The trailer looks promising, the songs sound amazing and many box office records are set to be broken.

 

 

What sets this movie aside from other Lollywood movies is that it is the first “Masala” movie of Lollywood. In case you are unfamiliar with this term, Masala refers to a genre which freely mixes different genres such as Action, Romance, Comedy and Drama into one. After mixing all of these genres into one, the end product we get is a highly entertaining film which can be enjoyed by audience of all ages. Masala has been the most popular genre of Bollywood since 2009 and looks like Lollywood is finally ready to try its luck with this genre too. Good Luck!

 

Teefa in Trouble releases tomorrow, introduces Masala Genre to Lollywood

 

Teefa in Trouble is directed by Ahsan Rahim, produced by Ali Zafar and written by brothers Ali and Danyal Zafar along with Ahsan Rahim. It will be distributed in Pakistan by Geo Films and Mandviwalla Entertainment and internationally by Yash Raj Films.

Sana Javed shares the first look of her character “Heer” from the upcoming Drama “Romeo Weds Heer”

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Sana Javed shares the first look of her character “Heer” from the upcoming Drama “Romeo Weds Heer”

After the blockbuster pairing of Feroze Khan and Sana Javed impressed the audience in Khaani, it was only a matter of time before both of them re-united for another project. They did a special Eid Telefilm too but now, Feroze Khan and Sana Javed are once again coming together for the upcoming Romantic Comedy Drama Serial “Romeo Weds Heer”.

 

Sana Javed shares the first look of her character "Heer" from the upcoming Drama "Romeo Weds Heer"

 

Feroze Khan has been sharing pictures of his character “Romeo” on Instagram for quite some time now, but recently, Sana Javed has also revealed the first look of her character “Heer” and from the looks of it, Romeo Weds Heer looks like a light-hearted drama with a fresh concept.

 

Sana Javed shares the first look of her character "Heer" from the upcoming Drama "Romeo Weds Heer"

 

Romeo Weds Heer will also star Saman Ansari, Ali Safeena and Shafaat Ali. It is directed by Anjum Shahzad, written by Muhammad Younis Butt, and produced by 7th Sky Productions. It is scheduled to start airing on Geo TV soon.

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Imran Ashraf’s Wedding Pictures!

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Imran Ashraf’s Wedding Pictures!

The versatile actor and writer Imran Ashraf recently got Nikkahfied. The couple wedding ceremony took place now and they looked beautiful together. Many of Imran’s friends including Humayun Saeed, Yasir Nawaz and Neelum Muneer attended the ceremony. Here are some pictures of Imran with wife Kiran:

Imran Ashraf's Wedding Pictures!

Imran Ashraf's Wedding Pictures!

Imran Ashraf's Wedding Pictures!

Imran Ashraf's Wedding Pictures!

Imran Ashraf's Wedding Pictures!

We wish Imran a happy married life ahead!

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali’s Transformation!

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People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali’s Transformation!

Teenage years are tough for everyone. Many times it is impossible to recognize someone in their teenage photos. Actress Maya Ali’s transformation also became a talk on the social media when a picture from her teenage years surfaced online. Maya has really transformed her now from a normal student into a diva. Here check these out:

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali's Transformation!

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali's Transformation!

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali's Transformation!

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali's Transformation!

People Are Going Gaga Over Maya Ali's Transformation!

Mya has definitely gone from zero to hundred on the Glam-o-Meter!

Google Gives Tribute To Shehanshah e Ghazal!

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Google Gives Tribute To Shehanshah e Ghazal!

It was the 91st birthday of none other than Shehanshah e Ghazal Mehdi Hassan Khan Sahab. Google gave tribute to the legend through a doodle. The doodle featured Khan Sahab in his iconic singing pose while wearing a dark waistcoat over a creamy shalwar kameez.

Google Gives Tribute To Shehanshah e Ghazal!

 

Born on 18th July 1927, Mehdi Hassan went to become one of the most loved and revered singers of all times. He sang nearly 5000 songs including countless playbacks for films. The singer died on 12th June 2012 after suffering from lung disease for many years. He also suffered Stroke two times and breathed his last at Agha Khan University Hospital, Karachi.

Google Gives Tribute To Shehanshah e Ghazal!

Mehdi Hassan is the recipient of many accolades including Pride of Performance, Tamgha e Imtiaz, Hilal e Imtiaz and Nishan e Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.

Google remembered and honoured Khan Sahab on his birthday. Before this, Google has also given tributes to Nazia Hassan, Noor Jehan and Ustaad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan.

 

Meri Gurya Episodes 5 & 6 Review – Realistic and Gripping

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Meri Gurya Episodes 5 & 6 Review – Realistic and Gripping

As the story is progressing, Dabeer’s darker side is being shown more in depth through different scenes. Mohsin Abbas Haider has yet again outdone himself in another difficult character which isn’t only negative but truly horrific as well. The director also covered Dabeer’s scenes brilliantly, the camera angles and the duration of these scenes was perfect. Shehnaz and Safeena’s relationship is turning out to be one of those positive aspects of this drama because of which even with a theme like this one and an evil character like Dabeer, the overall feel of these two episodes wasn’t too depressing. I do still feel however that the writer has taken a lot of inspiration from Mubarak Ho Beti Hui Hei when it comes Shehnaz and Shahmir’s track. Also, the fact that Abida has already “disappeared” once and tonight she almost got kidnapped isn’t the best part of this track so far. I feel that the writer is trying too hard to keep the viewers at the edge of their seats. In every second episode, the viewers are led to believe that this might be the time when she gets kidnapped and eventually perhaps murdered. The preview of the next episode showed just that, yet again!!

The scenes covering Dabeer and Abida’s interactions are scary enough to make the viewers dread the moment when Dabeer will kidnap the poor girl. The child actress playing Abida’s character is adorable and she is performing really well. Also, apart from these incidents, Abida gets a lot of screen time in which the viewers got to see different sides of her personality and also her relationship with the people around her. I absolutely love the relationship Shehnaz has with her daughters and I also appreciate the fact that these characters are realistic. Although Shehnaz is practical and intelligent but there are times when she too has to give in to her husband’s absurd demands and she cannot help being beaten by her husband. Also, although Shehnaz told Abida repeatedly that she should never trust anyone, it didn’t take her long to trust Dabeer.

Shehnaz and Safeena’s relationship is beautiful! In these two episodes, they developed a special bond and helped each other out. Sonya Hussyn and Sania Saeed also share amazing on-screen chemistry. Shehnaz and Safeena’s honesty and trust on each other is the best part of their relationship. Since Safeena has been shown as someone who won’t walk away from a difficult situation therefore it seems like Safeena has taken up Dabeer as a challenge. Also, like any other mashraqi lrki, she seems to have fallen in love with her flawed husband and now she wants to give this marriage a chance. Dabeer on the other hand is just plain evil! I am glad that the writer has portrayed him this way and hasn’t shown a sensitive or vulnerable side of his personality.

Meri Gurya Episodes 5 & 6 Review - Realistic and Gripping

Tonight, when Dabeer felt that Safeena was being too “nosy” first he tried to turn his mother against her and when that did not work, he went added rat poison to her food! Dabeer is a cold-blooded murderer who is continuously planning his next move. His real intentions and personality is so ugly that he cannot reveal even a tiny bit of it in front of anyone. This is the reason why he is always so withdrawn and quiet. It is good to see Sonya Hussyn playing a role which is positive and powerful. Safeena’s character has been etched-out brilliantly and it is becoming more likeable with every passing episode. It is always good to see women who share a healthy relationship with each other in dramas especially because we are shown women plotting and planning against each other all the time!

These two episodes were not faultless but I have to say that this drama is getting more interesting with every passing episode. It serves a bigger purpose which also gives it an edge. All the developments in these two episodes were shown realistically except for the scene in which Dabeer slips the rat poison’s empty bottle in Safeena’s bag. A criminal like him should know that he cannot leave his finger prints and expect to get away with it. These two episodes had some brilliant performances to its credit. Sania Saeed and Sonya Hussyn acted superbly but Mohsin Haider completely stole the show! Special thanks to the director for not overdramatizing events and scenarios and keeping everything real.

How many of you watched these episodes of Meri Gurya? Do share your thoughts about them.

Trailer of Load Wedding is finally OUT!

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Trailer of Load Wedding is finally OUT!

As promised by the stars and filmmakers, the trailer for one of the most anticipated movies of the year “Load Wedding” has finally been released. Written below is what’s shown in the trailer

“The movie follows the story of Raja (Fahad Mustafa) and Meeru (Mehwish Hayat) who are in love with each other. Raja wants to marry Meeru but his family wants his elder sister to get married first. This leads to Raja occasionally taking Meeru out with him to different places by lying to his family that he was going for work. After Raja finally ends up marrying Meeru, some issues lead to Raja’s family sending Meeru back to her house implying trouble in the life of the newly married couple. ” 

Load wedding is a social romantic comedy movie directed by Nabeel Qureshi, written by Nabeel Qureshi, Feeza Ali Mirza and Mohsin Abbas Haider. It is set release on Eid-ul-Azha. The film will be distributed in Pakistan by Geo Films and internationally by Zee Studios.

You can watch the trailer below. If the link doesn’t work, Click Here

Trailer of Load Wedding is finally OUT!

I Do Not Have Any Surgeries Done: Faryal Makhdoom!

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I Do Not Have Any Surgeries Done: Faryal Makhdoom!

Faryal Makhdoom, the social media celebrity and wife of boxer Amir Khan is always part of the news., Since she got engaged to the athlete, she has been in front of the cameras day in and day out. People have seen her transformation through the years. She has done major work on her style and fashion sense.

I Do Not Have Any Surgeries Done: Faryal Makhdoom!

Recently, everyone on Instagram was using that Ask Me feature and fans took the opportunity to ask their favourite celebrities about their lives. Faryal did the Ask Faryal too and a follower asked her about any regrets on any surgical procedures she may have gotten. Faryal denied having any surgeries done as she answered the question:

I Do Not Have Any Surgeries Done: Faryal Makhdoom!

What do you think about Faryal’s answer? Share in comments!

Mohsin Abbas Haider Has Co-Written Load Wedding!

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Mohsin Abbas Haider Has Co-Written Load Wedding!

Director Nabeel Qureshi is coming back with another project. Previously he has given hits like Na Maloom Afraad, Actor In Law and Na Maloom Afraad 2. Along with his working relationship with Fahad Mustafa, Mohsin Abbas Haider is another actor who we have seen associated with his projects. This time around we did not see Mohsin acting in the film but he is very much part of the project.

 

Mohsin Abbas Haider Has Co-Written Load Wedding!

Mohsin has confirmed while talking to Instep that he has co-written the script of Load Wedding as well as two songs. He will also be singing those songs in the film. Mohsin is not new to writing; from political satires in Mazaq Raat to songs like Uddi Jaa, he has done a lot of work in this regard too. He also worked on scripts of the films he worked in before.

Right now Mohsin is playing a very challenging role in Meri Guriya. The trailer is due to launch soon!

 

Parwaaz Hai Junoon First Song Is Out!

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Parwaaz Hai Junoon First Song Is Out!

Parwaaz Hai Junoon is coming out on this Eid ul Adha. The first song from the movie Bhulleya is out. The song showcases Hania Amir and Ahad Raza Mir‘s journey as cadets. The young actors look great in the youthful song as we see them training and flying jets. Here watch the song:

Bhulleya is sung by Mustehsan Khan while the music is composed by Azan Sami Khan. Parwaaz Hai Junoon is a tribute to Pakistani Airforce which also stars Hamza Ali Abbasi, Shaaz Khan and Kubra Khan in lead roles. After the delay, the film is finally coming to silver screens this Eid.

Are you guys interested in this one? Or will you opt Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 and Load Wedding? Share in the comments section!

Load Wedding goes Global by collaborating with Zee Studios for International Distribution

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Load Wedding goes Global by collaborating with Zee Studios for International Distribution

After “Teefa in Trouble” partnered with Yash Raj Films for the international distribution of the film, the Fahad Mustafa and Mehwish Hayat starrer “Load Wedding” is the latest film to collaborate with an international film distribution company as Fimwala Picture’s official twitter handle tweeted yesterday that Load Wedding will be partnering with Zee Studios for the international release of the film.

 

Load Wedding goes Global by collaborating with Zee Studios for International Distribution

This is a great news for both the Pakistani audience as well the Pakistan Entertainment industry that our films are being recognized and are slowly going global. Since the revival of Pakistani cinema in 2013, Lollywood has been releasing some quality films and the collaboration with International distribution companies is certainly a step forward in the right direction.

Load Wedding is a social romantic comedy film set to release on Eid-ul-Azha (last week of August). Thanks to the collaboration with Zee studios, the film, in addition to Pakisan, will now also release in UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and various other countries in Europe and Middle East. We will know more about the plot once the trailer hits the web tonight at 9 PM.

Lashkara Episode 12 Review – Intense!

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Lashkara Episode 12 Review – Intense!

Ohkay so, this episode of Lashkara opened up a new chapter in Bubbly’s life which was based on emotional struggles & depression that she was going through. It was interesting to see how this subject not only got introduced but was tackled & elaborated.

Bubbly was still struggling to cope up with what just happened – everything that Sunny did & despite knowing that it was Nikki behind all this, she chose to stay quiet. Bubbly’s only concern is Feeka, she just doesn’t want to hurt him therefore she didn’t even bother explaining anything to Nasreen as well because she feared that she might not actually believe her. Bubbly who was flying high with all the love & support that she was getting was now finding herself falling deep in a bottomless pit & sadly, that gave an opening to something that she was unaware of – depression.

Bubbly struggled hard but what pushed her to the limit was a declaration from Nikki about Tipu who committed suicide because of her. I almost guessed it right in the previous review as it was obvious that Nikki had this grudge against Bubbly because of someone & that happened to be Tipu who lost his life. It is unfortunate that Nikki had to go through it but what’s worst is that just because of her hatred for Bubbly, she is choosing to ignore the fact that Feeka is madly in love with her & she means the world to him. Nikki lost Tipu & she has firsthand experienced what it does to you, so it is ridiculous of her to overlook that everything that she will do to Bubbly will affect Feeka the same way as well. Yes, Nikki wants Bubbly to feel the pain of losing someone but then why can’t she be considerate of Feeka?

It was obvious that even Nasreen knew Nikki was behind everything that happened, may be that’s why she politely requested her to leave Feeka & Bubbly alone. Nasreen also subtly touched upon the past telling Nikki to let it go but then, I guess she was going easy on Nikki as being a mother she knows how troubled her child is. Nikki herself confessed that she cut her wrist for Tipu so obviously Nasreen is smart enough to connect the dots. Nasreen is not openly telling Nikki off, neither she is giving Bubbly that satisfaction to think she is not guilty but I feel if there’s someone who can fix everything, it is Nasreen!

Feeka’s concerns for Bubbly were so nicely portrayed, he just couldn’t understand what went wrong for Bubbly to become like this as on his own, he was doing everything to please her but still it wasn’t enough. To be honest, it is beautiful how hopelessly in love Feeka is with Bubbly & it is nice to see their equation where Bubbly’s personality works in perfect harmony with Feeka’s simplicity & gullibility but it has its cons too because these traits of Feeka scare Bubbly as she knows that he won’t be able to grasp everything & he will not think rationally if he will find out what happened that night. It is nice to see Bubbly still smiling for Feeka & loving him for who he is but also, it turns out she is suffering because of him too as she knows that she won’t be able to make him understand everything!

Sunny was spot on, he did figure out that it was Nikki who did everything but then, who is going to believe him & even before that who is going to hear him out? Sunny lost all the chances he had to fix things & now he lost his freedom too. I so hope he finds a way out to do right by Bubbly because she needs it. Kulsoom & her assumptions are going to cost her a lot of shame later but then I liked how Saima was able to see through Bubbly’s act & she could feel that something was just not right. Obviously Saima couldn’t say much but because she has spent her entire life with Bubbly, she knows her too well. I just hope in the middle of all this, Bubbly finds some support, she gets encouragement to fight Nikki because she has to hold onto her love, her husband, so she better bounce back & do what needs to be done!

I love Lashkara for everything that it has offered till date – intense acting, meaningful dialogues, captivating scenarios, it is amazing how a drama that started on such a different note has taken such a turn. If we put it in simple words, Lashkara is showing us the hardships a girl faces in her husband’s home but then the treatment that has been given to this script makes it a unique drama. I am loving the acting of all the actors & I can not wait to see what’s in store for us. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

“Of course, Meesha said something based on what she’s experienced” — Maya Ali

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“Of course, Meesha said something based on what she’s experienced” — Maya Ali

Ever since Meesha Shafi accused Ali Zafar of sexual harassment the entertainment industry has been divided in two factions. Maya Ali found herself amidst all this owning to her latest flick with Ali Zafar titled Teefa In Trouble. TIT is a huge project for both Ali and Maya. Maya was constantly questioned in every interview what her stance on this harassment case is. In a recent interview with Express Tribune the actress gave her two cents on the matter and said,

“This episode is very separate from Teefa and there are a lot of people associated with it. Had it been in hot waters, would blame everyone who’s helped in making it? Also, I believe everybody has their own opinion and experiences.”

"Of course, Meesha said something based on what she’s experienced" --- Maya Ali

She further added that she hasn’t seen proof form either side and she really hopes now that the case is in the court the truth prevails and the guilty one pays,

“Of course, Meesha said something based on what she’s experienced but I haven’t seen any proof, from either side actually. Not to support or defend anyone but I’m waiting for things to come out in the open. This can happen to anyone, even me, and I hope we can be more patient and question people without judgment.”

She concluded,

“Now that things are in court, I hope that the truth prevails. It’s important for people to know who’s right and what the repercussions of something like this might be.”

"Of course, Meesha said something based on what she’s experienced" --- Maya Ali

When asked of her thoughts on the MeToo movement the Man Mayal starlet said,

“I don’t think we had #MeToo when I started off but I’m glad it’s here because it’s important. If something is benefiting people, it should be done. We need to eradicate evil doings. How we do it is something collective but we need to be mindful of what we say. I strongly believe we cannot judge a book by its cover.”

 

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Maya Ali Is Serving

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Maya Ali Is Serving

Maya Ali has been acing her fashion game as she promotes her upcoming film Teefa in Trouble. She will be seen opposite Ali Zafar in the Ahsan Rahim directorial which is slated to release on July 20. The duo are busy promoting the film across Pakistan and in the United Arab Emirates.

Maya has been documenting her outfits for the film’s promotions on her official Instagram account and she has knocked it out of the park with her fashion choices.

The actor who has been styled by Ania Fawad has mostly been seen in western outfits for promotions till now.

Here are some of her looks in which she served and slayed.

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Ania Fawad has done an amazing job styling Maya indeed.

Which one of her looks did you find the best?

Ishq Tamasha Episode 19 Review-The Non-Sensical Selfishness!

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Ishq Tamasha Episode 19 Review-The Non-Sensical Selfishness!

Mirha has only been a ping pong ball in Ishq Tamasha. She has been thrown in every direction since the start and now she has ended up back where she started. Yes, at the same evil Chachi Jaan’s house. Mirha’s character is so all over the place.  I am still not able to decipher whether she has fallen in love with Mehrab or does she still like Wahaj? She wants to be independent yet her life depends on making breakfast for her kidnapper. But Mehrab finally kept his word and transported her back to Aqeela’s house.

Rushna has become second Naima. She is a character with not a single ounce of virtue in her. She just keeps plotting against everyone and the way she asks Maine Kya Kiya is the drama form of Mujhe Kyun Nikala! A girl who has such a high quotient of intelligence that she manipulates every situation to her gain should have common sense too. She should know what she is doing. Her whole allegation fiasco against Mirha combined with her AHSANAT was too annoying to tolerate. She, a girl who married the brother of the boy she had an affair with was judging Mirha. It was nothing short of a Wah SubhanAllah moment!

Ishq Tamasha Episode 19 Review-The Non-Sensical Selfishness!

Mehrab is not mature but an extremely impulsive person. He kidnapped Mirha then went back to get Rishta for Arham and finally ended up marrying Rushna. He is not really putting much effort to make Rushna’s life hell either. He did succeed in sending Mirha back but on what cost? She will never be respected again. She was disgraced everywhere as an eloped woman. Now sending her back will rectify everything? And how useless Wahaj is. He is simply okay with Mirha now, though he never believed her before. And what are they going to show us now? Mehrab falling for Rushna? Mirha marrying Wahaj, a guy who could not even trust her?

Palwasha’s track is another headache. The girl is too young for this plot. She is too young that one cannot make himself/herself okay with the idea of her and Ghufran together.

What are your thoughts on Rushna’s non-plighty plight? Share in comments!

Visaal Episode 16 Review – Story-telling At Its Finest!

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Visaal Episode 16 Review – Story-telling At Its Finest!

Ohkay so, this episode like all the previous episodes of Visaal was very interesting. I like how the story is progressing & even after so many episodes, they have one thing or the other to offer in every episode.

This episode focused more & more on Pari’s wedding & everyone’s participation as well as feelings related to it. Pari feels she has no other option left that is why she has given in, despite not wanting to. Jumman Bua feels she has no say whatsoever in anyone’s personal matters because firstly no one feels the need to discuss anything with her & lastly, there’s not anything that she can do because she isn’t that self-sufficient herself to be taking care of & supporting Pari.

Ghufran finally accepted that his wife meant nothing but well for Pari, that is why he had a conversation with Pari to convince her that she should accept whatever is coming her way. It is nice to see Ghufran being so simple-minded & clean-hearted but I wish he was a little more aware of what his wife’s intentions actually are. Naheed was sent back to her house but Akram welcomed her with another hint that shook her to the core, just a little reminder to her of the day when she stabbed Pari in the back – her black shoes. Naheed obviously thinks she is dodging the bullet but I am looking forward to when she will learn the truth that Akram has all the actual details that claim she’s the culprit!

Naheed has been reminding Pari again & again that everything will sort out once Taimur will be back, but then she can not go into details to clarify the doubts Pari has in her heart against him as that will mean revealing her own secret which Naheed can not afford at this stage. Pari has pretty much lost all the hope that is why she always sounds so dejected, part of it is also because she sees her wedding looming in the future which she so wants to avoid but can not!

Akram is playing his cards well, he has picked the right person who is doing everything according to him as it will the guarantee his marriage with Pari but then again, it will be interesting to see if things will go against his plan? I do feel may be Naheed will step in once Akram will tell her how he wanted to get married to Pari, which is pretty much the next episode is going to be about but then again will Naheed choose to stay quiet in order to keep her secret hidden which Akram will threathen her with or she will put everything aside to save Pari from Akram in order to overrule the guilt that she has for ruining Pari’s life? Let’s see if this will turn out to be Akram’s mistake or he will eventually succeed if Naheed will stay silent?

Overall, this drama has surely exceeded my expectations. I must say the highlight of this episode for me was the coverage that Tariq’s feelings for Pari got. I just couldn’t stop laughing during that entire scenario where they depicted that he was in love with wind blowing in his hair, music in the background, with him jumping casually on his way back & then sitting by the wall engrossed in his thoughts – just how real I swear. Obviously Tariq is on the brink of a heart break as Akram loves Pari & he stands zero chance but then, he’s totally entitled to feel happy just with the idea of being in love with someone. Amazing acting, amazing script, even better story-telling & perfect direction – that’s Visaal for you. Please share your thoughts.

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Zahra Mirza.

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain’s 3rd Birthday!

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Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain’s 3rd Birthday!

Hoorain Taimoor, daughter of one of the most loved celebrity couples Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor has just turned 3. Ayeza and Danish organized a Frozen themed party for her where Hoorain was seen as Elsa. Here are the cute pictures of the whole family as they celebrated Hoorain’s third birthday:

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

Ayeza And Danish Celebrated Hoorain's 3rd Birthday!

A very happy birthday to Hoorain from our side!

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Salman Ahmed Gets Criticized On Mastung Blast Remark

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Salman Ahmed Gets Criticized On Mastung Blast Remark

A suicide bomber targeted the political corner meeting of the Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) candidate on Friday. The death toll has crossed 200 and many are critically injured. As the nation mourns it’s countrymen former Junoon bassist Salman Ahmed’s thoughts on the matter caused an outrage on Twitter and otherwise. In a tweet, the musician wrote the lyrics of his song Junoon se and termed the deaths of the Pakistanis a ‘qurbani’ while seeking azaadi.

Ahmed was schooled by many on how the Mastung blast was massacre and not a necessary sacrifice for the greater good.

But even after much backlash, Ahmed defended his stance. He then tweeted his song and wrote, “Comparing shaheeds of today with the spirit of Jinnah’s Azadi. The psychology of martyrdom: making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of a cause.”

Twitter schooling wasn’t enough and we do not know what it would take for this politically active musician to realize that martyrdom is when someone dies fighting for something unlike those citizens who were only attending a political meeting totally unaware of what awaited them was death. It’s not martyrdom sir it’s massacre. Not a necessary sacrifice needed for a better tomorrow but an utter security failure.

 

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Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

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Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

When the whole country was sunk in a political frenzy, a huge tragedy hit us again. Mastung was bathed in the blood of our brothers. More than 128 people lost their lives in a suicide attack including a patriotic leader Nawabzada Siraj Raisani who fetched a World Record for Pakistani by making the longest flag in 2017. Our celebrities were also deeply shaken by the tragedy as they mourn the loss of their brethren:

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

Celebrities Mourn For Mastung Victims!

This has not only taken 128 individuals but it is a dilemma of 128 families who will never forget the 13th of July. May Allah grant Jannah to the departed and peace to those who are left behind. And may Allah make our country safe that we do not hear any of this news ever again!

The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif’s Arrest!

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The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif’s Arrest!

The whole country was in a frenzy after former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam Nawaz were sentenced in the corruption charges. His son in law is already in jail and the two came back on Friday amid a lot of protests going on in Punjab. The Hocane sisters, as well as Urwa’s husband Farhan Saeed, have always been very open about their political opinions. The trio took to Twitter and shared their two cents on the situation:

 

The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif's Arrest!

The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif's Arrest!

The Hocane Clan Give Two Cents On Nawaz Sharif's Arrest!

Do you agree with their opinions as they are among a small number of celebrities who openly talk about their political inclinations? Share in comments!

Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend’s Wedding!

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Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend’s Wedding!

Syra Yusuf and Shahroz Sabzwari are a couple who always enjoy their surroundings and have a good time as a couple as well as a family. They attended the wedding ceremony of a friend and danced to the beats. Here are the pictures and videos from the ceremony:

Syra looked pretty throughout the ceremony:

Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend's Wedding!

Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend's Wedding!

Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend's Wedding!

Syra And Shahroz Perform On A Friend's Wedding!

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episodes 10 – 14 – Review

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Woh Mera Dil Tha Episodes 10 – 14 – Review

In these 5 weeks, the schedule of this drama changed over and over again and I had a difficult time keeping up with it! I was also waiting for ARY to finally decide what time and day they want to air this play so that I can finally catch up and review all the episodes together. A great deal happened in these 5 weeks and even after so many weeks Zaid and Naina continue to be the best part of this drama. The supporting characters and actors have an important role to play in the story but they are not always impressive and there are times when they keep you wondering as well. Naina’s character went through a major transformation in these episodes. Initially, she decided she needed to do the bare minimum in order to buy herself some time till she could finally figure out what she needs to do. Madihah Imam translated every emotion Naina went through in these episodes effortlessly. The writer has also shown the difficulties Naina faced in Zaid’s house and how ultimately she manages to fit in convincingly.

It is also good to see that Naina and Zaid haven’t fallen in love with each other just yet but they have learned to live with each other for completely different reasons. Naina and Zaid’s valima was covered really well, the way they feel awkward around each other and Zaid’s attitude in particular was shown realistically. He could not stand to be around Naina and he didn’t even try to make his behavior socially acceptable. Naina too was not surprised or disappointed when Saba came and told her that Zaid loved her. When Zaid said to Naina that he was not going to sleep on the sofa like heroes do in the movies reminded me of Dillagi! Mohid and Zaid surely are world apart but while I absolutely loved Mohid’s character, I find Zaid’s character interesting too.

Woh Mera Dil Tha Episodes 10 - 14 - Review

Zaid is greedy and selfish but Sami Khan’s performance makes you look forward to his scenes. Also, Zaid’s character is intriguing and somehow I don’t find myself judging him too much! Zaid decided to meet Naina’s mother when Naina wasn’t feeling well and he made the most of this meeting. He got a job through her connections and access to Naina’s bank account too. He paid Naina’s tuition fee with her own money but Naina felt like he was doing her a huge favour and therefore tried to put in some effort to please him. This turn in events was amusing. Naina’s character and the role she played in the latest episode reminded me of Dina’s character from Teri Meri Kahani. Naina has gradually changed herself and is doing whatever she can to help Shabana too. While Zaid is a thankless manipulator, Naina acknowledges every little thing which Zaid’s family does for her. Zaid’s father’s character played an important role in making his wife and daughter understand Naina situation and has been supportive throughout. Arham also found out about Naina’s wedding but he is not back just yet. In this episode, it seemed like Arham’s father felt bad about what he did.

Woh Mera Dil Tha has an interesting story, Sami Khan and Madiha Imam also keep on giving you a reason to tune into this drama. There were a few continuity bloopers in these episodes but overall the director has done a decent job. However, the production values and some of supporting actors are the weakest link in this play. This drama could have been far more enticing and appealing if it was visually pleasing as well. The preview of the next episode showed that Naina’s mother will now gift her a car as well and it is quite likely that her father might forgive her some time soon too.

How many of you watched these episodes? Do share your thoughts about them.

Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points?

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Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points?

Yes, the industry is growing and we are seeing a number of movies coming out month after month. Pakistani cinema has gone years without any aesthetic and we came to a point when people around the world didn’t even know that Pakistanis make films too. A drastic change came after the release of Bilal Lashari’s Waar. People again started looking up towards cinemas. New filmmakers came up with a fresher approach towards the art and many films got a huge response from the audience. We have reached a point where four Pakistani movies were screened on Eid ul Fitr. But where are we content wise? This has become a huge question mark. I know we are a relatively new industry since the earlier position of the cinema was destroyed. So, I am not saying that we will get Godfather or Shawshank Redemption in the very start. Our drama industry is the prime example of our country’s talent. But unfortunately, the same prowess is not very visible in our films yet. The only two genres visible in the recent films are comedy and patriotism. I love both of these and has my picks from both but there are thousands of stories out there that could become good movies. Here is what we are getting right now from our flourishing industry: Comedies: We around the globe are surrounded by chaos. People are in turmoil financially as well as geographically. We see blood and death and don’t even get sad for more than an hour about it, such is the magnitude of this ongoing chaos. It has desensitized people but at the same time has ditched them into darkness. At this point, comedies provide people with a chance to shed the burden off their shoulders for a few hours. This proves as a huge reason for people becoming attracted more towards this genre. But we have kind of gone into an overdose. A good satire which has a message or a central theme is not what are comedies usually go for. There are stupid jokes sometimes even touching the line of obscenity which we mostly see in our comedies. There is no central story most of the time and sometimes these movies are just an amalgam for two or three Bollywood and Hollywood movies. Jawani Phir Nahin Aani was a movie which seemed got its central idea from Hangover (Hollywood) and Masti (Bollywood). Mehrunissa V Lub U was also a comedy which had so many double meaning jokes that it was extremely annoying to even watch it alone, let alone with family. And the movie’s central idea was, well,  a try to spread awareness about cleanliness. Na Maloom Afraad 2 was also not up to par content-wise. Actor In Law is a film which actually portrayed the gist of a true comedy. It was a perfect satire with good jokes and something which most of our films forget while their scripts are being finalized: A STORY! Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points? We still are getting a huge influx of comedies with 7DMI and Na Band Na Baraati released just now on Eid and Teefa In Trouble about to release on the 20th of July. The two biggest releases of the year Load Wedding and Jawani Phir Nahi Ani 2 are also comedies. All in all, this is the biggest genre we have right now with quantity over quality indeed. Patriotism: People fell in love with Waar. The film made over 20 crores in Pakistan in times when no one went to cinemas for a Pakistani film. This again started a trend of making films that bubbles up feelings of patriotism in the audience. A desperate sequel of Waar called Yalghaar came out. It was an amalgam so many story tracks that all it was relying to succeed on was the patriotism of the audiences. Azaadi is a recent example of the high ticket value of patriotism. Despite the small number of shows and not really a very positive response to its trailer, the film was earning equal to 7DMI which had Pakistan’s biggest star Mahira Khan as its lead. Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points? Another huge release scheduled for Eid ul Adha; Parwaaz Hai Junoon is also a patriotic film that will shed light on the life and sacrifices of Pakistani Airforce. Sherdil starring Armeena Rana Khan and Mikaal Zulfiqar is also a movie based on Airforce. So, we still have more and more movies coming out of this genre. The Others: Many good films have come out which not got that much of a hype. They were good and deserved more attention but didn’t get that much. Shah is such an example. It was a great movie, a beautiful biopic but it didn’t join the list of the bigwigs. The same thing happened to Motorcycle Girl which was a different story. Mah e Mir, Maalik (a different kind of patriotic) and Arth are also some films which did not get much appreciation in the sense some movies like Mehrunissa got. They were better than Wrong No. and even Parchi but were not really appreciated by the audience. Comedy And Patriotism-The Sale Points? Seems like the only two genres selling in Pakistan right now are Patriotic and Comedy. Many thoughtless and copied stories are coming out constantly which at the end of the day do not hold the attention of the audience after the first weekend. Do you agree with these two genres being cashed upon in Pakistan right now? Share in comments!

Zun Mureed Episode 20 Review – Strong Messages

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Zun Mureed Episode 20 Review – Strong Messages

Tonight’s episode of Zun Mureed yet again showed the impact Tabbbasum’s teachings on her students and how this was affecting her relationship with her brother. Tabbasum found relief in teaching the younger generation to not make the mistakes she did even when she was going through the lowest period of her life. Every episode has a new lesson and message for all the young girls out there and also those women who are suffering in silence. This drama continues to be realistic because the writer has been really honest when it comes to showing how difficult it is for a woman to stand against all odds. This episode put forward the message that women should help each other take a stand for what is right and raise their voice against injustice. I truly appreciate the way the writer has conveyed all these beautiful and apt messages and I still feel that even with its slow pace and repetition Zun Mureed continues to be a much better play than all those done-to-death dramas which promote clichés. Having said that, some of the scenes in this episode were difficult to sit through. The fact that Rubina isn’t reliable and is definitely not the ideal person to look after the children has been well-established by now and this part of the drama should be wrapped up. She shouldn’t be getting so much screen time because most of these are filler scenes which could easily have been chopped down.

In this episode, Tabbasum’s brother tries to convince her that she should somehow stop this divorce from happening. Although, right now Tabbasum doesn’t feel too “strong” but she isn’t confused any more about what she wants. (meta-calculator.com) Her conversation with Sidra helps her understand things better and she also gets a chance to analyze her own situation when she is teaching the girls. The writer has also shown that a teacher can play an important role in educating her students in such a manner that they are more informed about their rights. I find Tabbasum’s nieces’ discussions with their mother very interesting too because every time these girls say something it is simple yet more sensible than everything their mother has to say. Once again through their scenes the viewers were shown why the parents and guardians would be more comfortable teaching their daughters rules which are more in line with our social norms. It was funny watching a woman who completely controls her husband and is totally capable of brainwashing other men (Abid) telling her daughters that women should do whatever their husbands and in laws want once they are married!

I also really like the way it has been shown that how the absence of a responsible mother affects children’s lives. One really important message in this episode, which I completely agree with was that children shouldn’t be allowed to watch news channels and grown ups shouldn’t discuss issues which don’t concern children in front of them. This happens in our households all the time and most often people don’t even think about the repercussions. Sajjad’s boss told him off once again, this particular aspect of the story has also been well-established therefore this track also needs to be move forward. The viewers perfectly understand now the flaws in his personality and the reasons behind them. . I am waiting for the time when Sajjad will realize how wrong he was and still very interested in Tabbasum’s journey. I must say that I feel for the children more than anyone else at this point.

How many of you watched this episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

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