Fawad Khan has reached new heights of fame with his work not only in Pakistan but also in India. He is one of those very few Pakistani actors who got so much fame and recognition across the border. Fawad Khan is not only known for his talent but also for being a family man. He has said it many times that he loves his wife a lot and she has a big role to play in his success.
Fawad Khan and his wife Sadaf Khan are parents already, they have a son named Ayaan Khan. Fawad Khan and Sadaf Khan got married in 2005. Their love story is known by everyone who knows them or has seen or read Fawad’s interviews. The latest news circulating the web is that Fawad Khan and Sadaf Khan are expecting another child. Fawad Khan does not comment much on his personal life on social media but the sources close to Fawad confirmed the news. Fawad Khan is in Lahore nowadays so that he can spend some time with his wife.
Ohkay so, the pace of Deewana has slowed down a tad bit but you don’t feel it if you watch the episodes back to back, having said that I do understand that the writer is trying to give coverage to all the characters & their tracks simultaneously, that’s why they are focusing on one event that is taking place in everyone’s life, which is effecting the pace & the development in the story, but it all seems acceptable because this drama is interesting & so is the story & the characters.
It was good to see that everything that Chanda Bee said had some affect on Shama & she understood that she was being harsh on Mehru for no good reason. It was for the first time when Shama tried to understand the pain & anguish of Mehru but she was pushed back by the thing that Mehru demanded. Mehru thinks she can fix things by going to Lahore, that is why she was keen on getting the permission from her parents. The scene where Mehru & Subhan played ludo in such a dour setting actually made me feel for both the father & the daughter a lot. They have lost everything & most importantly, they have lost a purpose in life, they all seem so lifeless & lack soul because they have suffered a great deal of pain. The body language of both the actors in that scene especially conveyed their feelings immaculately. Shama smiled at that sight thinking that things were getting normal may be & Mehru & Subhan were engaging in the things they enjoyed but little did she know about the demand that Mehru was going to put forth because it was enough to snatch away all the peace & harmony that Shama experienced after a long long time.
At first, it did seem that Mehru’s demand was irrational but later when she spoke about her motive behind meeting Haris, it seemed justified that she wanted to know the reason behind Haris’s betrayal. This is going to be a perfect closure for Mehru & she needs this in order to move on & make herself realize that she doesn’t deserve a good-for-nothing husband like Haris. When Mehru asked Falak to search for Haris, it was so obvious that anything that Falak had said about Haris would’ve been rejected by Mehru & she would’ve refused to believe it but it is good that even though in agitation & irrationality, she is taking such a huge step of going to Lahore because now she herself will find out the truth about Haris.
Tabrez & Amtul may have lost their daughter, but they are still stuck in the past & they are not doing anything to face the reality & move on in their lives. They love to dwell in the misery but they are forgetting that they can not force Haris to feel that way & destroy his life over a girl who wasn’t even his full sister to begin. It’s an irony that Amtul & Tabrez have never once questioned their upbringing & they have never once asked questioned themselves about getting their daughter Rabeea married to Shayan when she never wanted to. Also, Tabrez’s intentions were never clean because he got Rabeea married to Shayan so that she can inherit some of Subhan’s property as Shayan was his only son, so if just once Tabrez & Amtul question themselves, they will be shocked to know that they are the one’s who pushed their daughter towards death & she paid the price for their selfishness. Even now, when Tabrez & Amtul have lost their daughter, they are now trying to use Haris to attain the property that Subhan owns. I am actually glad that Haris has understood their intentions & he is now doing everything to fend for himself because even he knows that Tabrez & Amtul don’t need him, they just need the property & once they will get it they will chuck him out of their lives. It is good that Haris knows that he is the one who can help them achieve what they are wishing for & that is why he is putting forth his conditions too because they have damaged his life enough already. The way the writer has showed how Tabrez & Amtul as parents have influenced the personalities of their children is amazing, they both are negative so it was obvious that both Rabeea & Haris had to turn out to be like their parents too; cunning, conniving, manipulative, selfish, bitter & negative.
On Falak’s front, nothing much happened but looks like his friendly nature has made Gaiti fall in love with him & sadly, he doesn’t know how to deal with her. Falak actually doesn’t know how to say no, that’s why he is unable to stop Gaiti too. I really thought after that weird encounter, Gaiti will never try to go near Falak’s home but she is quite a determined girl. The bits & bobs of Gaiti & Shabnam were as usual interesting & made the mood of the episodes light-hearted.
Overall, these two episodes were interesting but the preview of the next episode was even better. I can’t wait to see what Mehru will say to Haris & how everyone will react when she will place a much needed slap on Haris’s cheek. I hope Falak got a little more coverage this week but never-mind, I am sure he has a great role to play ahead when Mehru will go to Lahore & it will be good to see the bonding of Falak & Mehru as well. Looking forward to the next episode already. Please share your thoughts about these two episodes of Deewana.
This episode marked the end of Season 1 of Mein Sitara and what an amazing end it was to this phase of Sitara’s life. So much happened in these 16 episodes and the way it was all wrapped up was beyond brilliant. Yet again the story took a turn which was completely unexpected and extreme but just like always very convincing. There couldn’t have been a better ending to Farhad’s ‘love story’; only something of this magnitude could have jolted him enough to rethink his priorities. The treatment Farida gave Sitara tonight reminded me of the way her mother used to treat her when she was little. After all these years Sitara has once again landed in the same place she started from. The only big difference is that when she was little her spirits were high and she was fortunate enough to have Jharna’s support and love. Sitara’s life wouldn’t have taken the turn it took tonight had she kept her feelings to herself. Farhad always had feelings for her but he only started owning her and pursuing her even more when he found out that she had feelings for him as well. The opening scene of this episode was yet again brilliant. No one knows Farhad more than his wife therefore it wasn’t surprising when she could predict what Farhad was capable of doing under such circumstances. Everything that happened afterwards was an eye-opener for Farhad in particular.
Naseem Dil Ruba, Jamal and Sitara’s parents have a lot in common – they can’t think past their own selfish interests. Sitara’s father might be a complete nikama but the fact is that he is a smart man who knows that he can cash in on his daughter’s popularity. Although Sitara never completed her film but she is now a well known name in the industry and this latest controversy will give her even more ‘fame’!!! Jamal also ended his ‘relationship’ with Sitara, which was also an apt end to this particular track. Jamal and Sitara’s nikkah played an important part in taking the story to its culmination, there was nothing more to it. It was a decision made in haste and out of desperation that was bound to have severe repercussions. In the end Sitara was the one who suffered the most unbearable loss. She lost the person who she loved the most, Jharna, her confidence has been shattered and is once again with parents who never loved her. Both her parents don’t feel any remorse or regret, in fact they only took her back so that she could earn for them.
Tonight’s episode was brilliantly executed as usual. There wasn’t a single scene which was out of place or which failed to have the impact it was supposed to have. The way the director showed Sitara’s frame of mind in particular, the duppata and her chappal on the floor while she recalled all the terrible things that finally led to this incident was one of the best scenes of this episode. Sitara tried really hard to save her Baji from getting hurt but in the end she herself became the biggest victim. In the end Jharna’s love for her husband stayed intact and Farhad learned his lesson the hard way. The detail with which Sitara’s visit to the studio was covered went to show that this was the final goodbye. Jharna’s dialogues when she begged Sitara to save her husband were superb; she knew that Farhad didn’t fall for Sitara just because she was beautiful but there was more to this story.
Season1 of this drama has set the bar really high; it had some amazing characters, which I am not certain will be part of the second season and the story and direction was top-notch throughout this season. Also, it has been truly refreshing watching Mikaal Zulfiqar shine in a very different role. Aisha Gul has been phenomenal as Jharna but I did feel that the make-up artist failed to do justice to her in this particular episode. Saba Qamar was the star of the show tonight; she knew exactly what was expected from her. Watching Meera act in a serious drama for the first time was an altogether new experience and her acting came as a pleasant surprise. The credit for this also goes to the person who was in incharge of choosing the cast. I am eagerly looking forward to the next season, next episode. Nauman Ijaz will most likely play an important role in the second season. Right from the start the story has taken unpredictable turns therefore it is impossible to guess what will happen next. Mein Sitara has it all, a strong cast, an intense storyline, well etched-out characters and a director who believes in being creative!
Do share your thoughts about tonight’s dhamakedaar episode!
The public has not recovered from the killing of famous Qawal Amjad Sabri and now there is another shocking and tragic news from Karachi. According to reports famous actor and singer Nadeem Jafri was shot multiple times when suspected robbers opened fire at him in Karachi’s Gulshan-e-Iqbal area today in early hours of the morning.
Fakhr-e-Alam who is very close to Nadeem Jafri informed people of this sad incident via twitter. It is a huge consolation that Nadeem Jafri survived the attack.
Artists in Pakistan have been feeling very insecure after the killing of Amjad Sabri and they asked for more security from the government few days ago. Fakhr-e-Alam also said in his tweet that Nadeem Jafri’s family was shaken up after this incident.
The Jaswal brothers are super talented, that’s for sure. Uzair and Umair Jaswal are awesome singers, the latter best known for Sammi Meri Waar and his main role in Sarmad Khoosat’s Mor Mahal.
Yasir Jaswal is multi-talented – he is a singer, film and music director, writer an photographer. He is best known for writing and directing film Jalaibee starring Danish Taimoor, Ali Safina, Adnan Jaffar, Sajid Hassan among others.
In a recent interview with BBC Urdu, Yasir Jaswal talked about his upcoming venture. “It’s an action-thriller this time and the story has been finalized, but we’re still working on the script.”
“It is based in Pakistan but some sequences will be shot internationally, because it’s difficult to shoot action sequences here. We tried doing that with Jalaibee, to have teams come from abroad and shoot here but that didn’t happen.”
“Because of Pakistan’s conditions, people are scared to come here. However, it’s not like that, it’s safe, and good work is being done here. It’s the idea people abroad have of Pakistan, and we can only change that through films.”
Yasir Jaswal doesn’t want Pakistani films to go the Bollywood route. “You either make it for the audience or you do it because you want to deviate from the norm, towards a new cinema. Most films from Bollywood are for money-making and it’s important that we bring something ‘Pakistani’ to our ideas and films. But that can only be done by staying unique, “not by following Karan Johar or copying their films. We’re copying an existing industry; ours will exist if we bring our own ideas to the table.”
“Our audience is very smart — even though we believe otherwise — we think that we can show them anything, but a lot of films have flopped because of that. By thinking of putting an item song or showing girls dancing in a film, it will be hit, but many a times they are a flop, that’s because that doesn’t resonate with the audience.”
This was quite an engaging episode and I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.
Adnan Malik agreed with Sarmad about the dearth of well-written and well fleshed-out characters, and revealed that people had been telling him to make an acting debut for quite some time, but he was waiting for the right character. When he was offered the role of Khalil in Sadqe Tumhare, he was sold! He talked highly of Khalil ur Rehman’s dialogue and the sincerity with which he translated his own story on paper. Adnan confessed that Khelu’s character had such an impact on him that it stayed with him long after he was through with the shooting. Adnan Malik is also thinking of writing a film and wants to complete his first draft.
Adnan’s shout-out to his grandmother and Aya was really sweet.
Today, Sarmad prepared Burgers coupled with a coconut drink.
My favorite part of this episode was the way a damaad’s status in our society was questioned in this episode and at the same time Ramish’s character was used to show what a damaad should really be like. On the one hand there was Zarbab and his family who expected protocol and attended the functions like guests. While Zarbab’s mother is so sure what Elma’s duties as a bahu are, her son somehow has absolutely no duties towards his in laws. He is only expected to serve his own family and the biggest favor he can do for his in laws is letting his wife stay another day with her father. Ramish’s behaviour was completely different, he participated in the wedding like a family member and tried to do whatever he could. It also went to show once again how different Elma’s life would have been had she be married to Ramish. Everything that happened tonight sent the message loud and clear therefore when Neha complained about Zarbab’s behaviour, it was unnecessary. All Elma’s sister have done so far ever since she got married is complaining about marital problems and Elma’s in laws and husband!
Zarbab thought about what he saw when he walked in Elma’s house but thankfully the story did not take a typical turn. Javeria seems to be making her way back in Zarbab’s life and Arif’s new friend might cause problems for Elma by sharing details about Elma’s past. Sharafat Begum did not get as much screen time as she did in the past few episodes therefore her character was more bearable in tonight’s episode. She wants the things Elma brought with her when she got married and in the preview it was actually surprising to see Zarbab asking for Elma’s permission because I expected someone like Sharafat Begum to take these things without asking!! Elma’s doctor’s appointment has been delayed once again because Zarbab didn’t think it was important enough.
Sunbal is slowly turning into another one of those good looking, well educated, modern girls who come from a good family but somehow they are okay with getting married to a man who makes it very obvious that he is not interested! Sunbal is getting married to Ramish and not his mother, they don’t have anything in common but even then she does not think it might be a problem. This is the only track which isn’t very convincing otherwise although the writer has played it safe but the developments in the story are always convincing.
Considering that this was the 15th episode, this drama is doing better than many other dramas we have seen recently. Although, some episodes might not have anything exciting to offer but the characters make sense and so does the story. The acting by all the actors has been up to the mark and it is a decent play to watch on a weekday because it keeps you looking forward to more. Ayeza Khan, Imran Abbas and Ali Abbas in particular have breathed life into their characters and they make their presence felt every time they are on screen.
In the event of the trailer launch of Actor in Law, there was a question and answer session in which Fahad Mustafa, Nabeel Qureshi, Fizza Ali Meerza and Mehwish Hayat talked about the film.
There is a scene in the trailer where Fahad Mustafa’s character says something like, ‘‘Quaid-e-Azam bhi actor banna chahte thay.” The journalists present at the event found this to be a bit offensive. Fahad Mustafa responded by saying that it’s a film, and the line was part of its content. He said in films such things came up and he would like all to see it first. He assured the media that there’s nothing offensive about the film, so people should watch the film and support Pakistani cinema.
Nabeel Qureshi explained that the media had seen the trailer in a ‘scattered’ way so they didn’t know of its [line’s] background. He said he hadn’t included the line out of nowhere. He said it was based on facts and actually the idea for the film generated from it. He reiterated that the Quaid-i-Azam wanted to be an actor because when he went to London to study law, he had tried to do Shakespeare. He said the Quaid wrote this to his father in a letter, to which his father said he couldn’t betray his family. He said that made the Quaid into a great lawyer and he helped us gain independence.
Fahad Mustafa emphasized that this [project] was all entertainment.
Fizza Ali Meerza said that the film is a product of a lot of hard work and is made with the ‘right intention’. She said they had tried to entertain the audiences, adding that only after watching the film (which is set to be released on Eidul Azha) one could tell how successful the team was in entertaining cine-goers.
Nabeel Qureshi said earlier in the day when he logged onto his Facebook page he realised that it was on June 27, 2014 that the trailer of Namaloom Afraad was launched. He called it nostalgic. He said the last time he was very ‘confident’ but this time round he was ‘conscious’, because previously no one knew him.
Actress Mehwish Hayat, who plays the female lead in the story, said her experience of working in Actor-in-Law was very good. She said it was a privilege for her to be a part of the venture. She said hers was a challenging character for which she had to rehearse many times. She said her role had quite a few ‘shades’ and the movie was a ‘social comedy’.
Fahad Mustafa termed the film a ‘brave attempt’ saying that it wasn’t the conventional comedy. He said it touched upon social issues that we all wanted to speak about but couldn’t. He said the characterisation was good and probably the audience would leave the theatre after watching the story with a message.
Lately, there has been a trend that when a drama gets very popular people make memes to express their love and generally their feelings about the characters and the situations in the play. Sometimes the memes are funny but there has never been a time when a character was disliked so much by the viewers for uttering a single dialogue over and over again that people started making fun of it. Mann Mayal is getting attention for all the wrong reasons right now. There might have been a time when it had some fans who liked some of the characters but right now this drama is no more than a joke. Jeena’s character in particular is getting a lot of ‘attention’ like I mentioned earlier for all the wrong reasons!!
Jeena is a desperate girl who is in love with Salahuddin. She mentions the fact that her parents died and she has no family repeatedly to get attention from anyone and everyone. The dialogue “mere tu maabaap bhi nahi hein” has been repeated so many times in the past few weeks even in situations where it wasn’t needed that it has turned into an even bigger joke than the drama itself!!! Jeena has been misusing “mere tu maa baap nahi hein” card like it is going out of fashion to get the attention of the characters. Even if we insert the actual dialogues of the play in the screen shot from the drama, it automatically turns into a funny meme. Look at this for instant!!
While we were talking about the memes that are circulating on the internet, my friend Zahra Mirza gave me the idea of compiling all of them so that we could have a good laugh. All the people behind these memes are much more talented than those who are behind the character “Jeena”! Even Ayesha Khan took notice of these Memes and remarked on her instagram page that people should get over it because this joke was getting lame!! We, on the other hand think that it is not the joke that is lame but the repetition of this dialogue and the character itself is the lamest thing we have seen in a long time. Most viewers feel nothing for Jeena’s character therefore these memes are spot on!! Ayesha Khan also sounded very annoyed with people for judging her based on Jeena’s character. Here is what she had to say while commenting on one of the memes.
We agree, it is not the actor who writes the scripts, directs the drama or edits it but it is the actor who chooses out of his or her own free will to be part of a project. You can’t rave about Jeena ‘trending’ and at the same time not take responsibility for the final product.
I am sharing some really funny memes here, don’t forget to share your thoughts about them. Which one is your favorite? My personal favorite is the first one LOL!!!
Ohkay so, this episode of Besharam didn’t offer much but it did take the story forward a bit in terms of characters & the changes they are going through & have started to feel in their perspectives. I am so glad that I tuned to this drama because it has a set of strong characters that know how to deal with the pressures in a best way possible & that makes it a very interesting watch.
I loved how Haider tried to convince his mother that Mishi will do everything to please her while looking at his wife with an expression that she should understand & put up an act in front of Khadija. Mishi agreed that she’d say no to modelling only because she wanted to give respect to Haider as he has initiated this aspect in their marriage where he believes in giving Mishi the respect she deserves & Mishi decided to reciprocate that gesture too. The glances that they both shared were so amusing which once again showed the level of understanding both Mishal & Haider have started to develop with each other. Mishal did however confess that she only agreed to the no modelling notion because she didn’t want to let Haider down in front of his mother which was quite considerate of her. It is actually quite nice to see how Mishal has slowly & steadily started to understand that this relationship means something & it deserves the utmost attention & care because they both have made a promise & now it is their duty to nurture it. I found it actually quite sweet that just as much Mishal was trying to compromise, Haider was doing his best to compromise too in order to make Mishal feel comfortable, accommodated & a part of his life & family.
The bits & bobs of Wahab were actually a treat to watch. I know Sofia didn’t laugh at his joke but I most certainly did. He says he is ready to solve their problems but little does he know that he is only adding more fuel to the fire. Wahab changed his stance quickly because he knew that he won’t be able to deal with the wrath of Saasu Ma & Sofie Jaan, that is why he suggested creating problems & misunderstandings between Haider & Mishal to bring Mishal back to their home. It was actually quite funny to see him trying to please everyone where he met Haider wholeheartedly & praised him in order to make Mishal happy & now behind her back, he was saying things that he knew would make Saasu Ma & Sofie Jaan happy too. His comment about becoming 4th Abba of Sofie was hilarious, he may sound or look stupid but even he has read this family quite well & he knows that Sara would do anything for money. Wahab did however say the truth that just because Mishal was a ‘sonay ki chiriya’ Sara was infuriated at her daughter as he knows that his Saasu Ma depended heavily on Mishal & her earnings. It is quite interesting to see Wahab being shown as someone who looks stupid on the surface but has quite an insight. :D
I wish Shakira & Saba didn’t get that much of coverage because their scenes ended up looking like fillers & I wish that screen-time was given to Haider’s political career but never mind, at least they did find out that Haider has brought Mishal back to his home & they both are giving this marriage a chance, which was a reality check that Shakira needed to know that Haider & his family are done following their orders. I was actually dreading seeing Khadija turning into a typical mother in law but I am glad that she has the forgiving bone in her body where when she will see how hard Mishal is trying to gel in their lifestyle, she will accept her & forget how she initially entered their lives. Even though Khadija’s tone was harsh but I liked how she reminded Haider of his responsibilities that he had towards Mishal, where she told him to go out & make some money because he now had a wife to take care of too.
I enjoyed watching the scenes of Mishal & Haider the most where they both were trying to find truce & set limits for each other, where Mishal told him that she is not used to sharing a room with anyone & Haider told her that he wants her to make breakfast for him. The thing he said about respecting Mishal was actually quite sweet, it left Mishal speechless & forced her to agree that she can make tea for him. Saba Qamar & Zahid Ahmed both acted brilliantly in those scenes because the amusement of Haider & irritation of Mishal was portrayed perfectly. I wish Haider’s political career hadn’t come to a halt, I thought Asfand Sultan will be able to differentiate between Haider’s personal & professional life but he is still concerned that just because Haider got married at a live show, people will point fingers at him which will also mean that people will question Asfand Sultan’s choices as a leader of his political party. I hope Haider finds a way back into politics because that is something he is passionate about.
Overall, I had a great time watching this episode & as the episodes are passing by, this drama is turning out to be my favorite & something that I actually look forward to the entire week. Saba Qamar looked beautiful & I loved the chemistry that she & Zahid Ahmed have as Mishal & Haider. The rest of the cast is doing a great job too & it feels that the director has made sure that the actors put a lot of hard work in establishing the relationships between the characters because it shows & completes the entire picture & last but not the least, I thank Malik Raza for portraying the character of Wahab so brilliantly on screen, he is also becoming one of the characters whose scenes I look forward to actually. :) Please share your thoughts about this episode of Besharam.
Ohkay so, this episode was slow yet interesting. There were a lot of thought provoking conversations in this episode too & like we all expected, this is the charm of Khalil ur Rehman Qamar’s scripts where he adds depth to the situations using the magic of the words & it’s good to see the drama doing well at this stage.
Mahnoor has proved it once again that she is not only selfish but emotionally absent too. If there’s one person she cares about, it is her own-self because if she had considered what Haadi will go through before their divorce or if she had considered what he must be going through after the divorce, she would’ve never ever played with his feelings & her own dignity like that. Mahnoor is one of a kind & that too in a bad way because no girl would do this to anyone else or herself either.
I must say, I am thoroughly disappointed in Haadi. I thought this divorce was enough for him to realize that Mahnoor never deserved him & he was better off without a selfish person like her. Yes, I do agree that one can love someone unconditionally but to think about getting back with someone after the divorce seems a bit too much. I totally agree to the notion of Aneesa about him where she referred to him as a hopeless guy. Aneesa knew that her daughter was at fault but she was more disappointed to find out that Haadi was justifying her fault by allowing her to rule him without having any association with him. Haadi has put himself in this misery because he is allowing Mahnoor to dominate him as if he has no brains of his own & he is her minion. If he wanted, he could’ve stopped her right away but he let her walk her way back in his life & I am sure it won’t take too long before she will walk all over him once again but now if this happens, I think Haadi will deserve it too. He really needs to have his heart broken again & again for him to realize how wrong he is.
Mahnoor doesn’t understand the gravity of the situation & she thinks putting a blame on others for her own mistakes is the way to go. First she blamed Haadi for making her fall out of love for him but she never owned her mistake that she fell for Waqar without having any reasons to & now once again she did the same thing by putting a blame on Uzma that it was because of her letter that Mahnoor ended up demanding divorce from Haadi. I don’t really understand why Haadi questioned Uzma about the letter she wrote where she ordered him to leave the room as soon as possible, Haadi has known Mahnoor for quite a while now, so why was it so hard for him to put two & two together & understand that definitely Mahnoor must’ve said something to Uzma that pushed Uzma to this point. It is like Haadi is also like one of those who don’t really want to face the problem & thinks that closing his eyes tightly will assure that everything will be fine. I actually feel that Haadi is trying really hard to accept everything that is happening but the way he is being submissive of Mahnoor’s demands is making him look quite weak. There’s a difference between loving someone selflessly & being weak & Haadi isn’t depicting a selfless love here.
Mahnoor thinks Halala is the right option for her but it was good to see that her mother was there to tell her the difference between shamelessness & Halala. “Waqar ko hi dhoondh lo, barbaad kar ke gaya hai to chalo jatay jatay abaad kar jaye tumhe”. Aneesa tried to make Mahnoor realize that she needs to sort this mess out & the only person that could help her will be Waqar because he is also responsible for the step Mahnoor took but I am actually dreading by thinking that may be, there’s a possibility of this drama becoming one of those Halala stories because when I saw the OST, I thought Mahnoor will get married to Waqar but I am not sure if she will get married to him only to part ways with him so that she can get back with Haadi. I hope that’s not the case & when she gets married, Haadi realizes how hard it will be to accept her back & he refuses to do that because practically, this is exactly what he should do. Mahnoor can not & should not have things her way.
“Mai aik larki hoon, isi liye kahoongi ke kar lijiye, kisi dusri larki ki aabroo ka sawal hai.”
“Ikhtiyaar sahab se poochoon?”
“Wo bhi kahainge ke kar lijiye, kyunke kisi dusre ki beti ka sawal hai”
Haadi knows that Uzma will never instigate him to leave Mahnoor & she will only support Mahnoor’s stance, despite being honest & truthful because she will also consider how Haadi still is in love with Mahnoor. It was like he only went there to hear what he wanted to. I feel Haadi has always relied heavily on Uzma’s opinions but in the end has always done what he has deemed fit, so this time around too, his urge to get an advice from Uzma didn’t seem justified because it was so obvious that he will do what his heart will tell him & that is already in the favor of Mahnoor. If Haadi had paid attention to what Uzma said, he would’ve understood the underlying message that Uzma only suggested getting back with Mahnoor because her values didn’t allow her to speak against a girl on human grounds but in general she didn’t mean it because any sane person would always suggest leaving the deceiving person behind & moving on.
Overall, this episode was pretty decent. Gaitiara & Waqar’s scenes are not sparking an interest & they end up looking like fillers. Gaiti is head over heels in love with Waqar & Waqar is making the most of it, so there’s nothing more to that. Sana Javed has really done justice to Mahnoor, it is so obvious that she’s into her character & that’s why she has succeeded in making us all hate Mahnoor’s character. Yumna Zaidi as Uzma is equally good too & for the first time, I felt for Uzma a lot, she is suffering because she can see that Haadi is suffering too. Her question about Haadi still being in love with Mahnoor & her expressions after she got Haadi’s answer told how hard it was for her to accept it. Zahid Ahmed has done a great job too but in general I am disappointed at Haadi’s display of weakness in this episode. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Zara Yaad Kar.
Hamza Ali Abbasi’s controversial questions and statements in his Ramzan special show have received many reactions from the public and celebrities. Most celebrities till now have supported Hamza Ali Abbasi because they believe everyone has the right to freedom of expression and Hamza Ali was only exercising that right. Waqar Zaka is the first celebrity who has come out and expressed openly how he feels about Hamza Ali Abbasi’s actions. In a long video Waqar Zaka discussed the issue of Ahmedis and the duty of the state towards non Muslims. Later on he went on to share why this whole thing was wrong.
Waqar Zaka said that Hamza Ali Abbasi could have discussed this issue behind the scenes and then asked a question. But what he did was not ask a question but share an opinion which was totally contrary to what most people believe in, which proves he was doing it all to get attention and publicity. Waqar Zaka apologized to Hamza Ali Abbasi before hand and said that he should admit that he was wrong.
Waqar Zaka supported PEMRA’s ban on Hamza Ali Abbasi and also criticized his stance after Jawani Phir Nahi Aani. He also requested Hamza Ali Abbasi to stop insulting his religion and understand it first and then talk about it.
Qandeel Baloch has done many things to gain cheap popularity but this time what she has done is bigger than anything else she has ever done before. Her scandal with Mufti Qavi did not only make her very popular but also effected Mufti’s reputation and career in the worst way. In the latest Press Conference today Qandeel Baloch said that she was getting many life threats ever since she revealed the real face of Mufti Qavi. She said that she needed security because her life is in danger.
Qandeel Baloch was very emotional all through the Press Conference and almost cried when she revealed,
“My sources have told me to stay underground. I have been confided within the four walls of my house, I have lost my peace of mind, I feel like a prisoner.”
She said that she was being punished like this because she brought the truth forward. She added,
“I have sent a written notice to the interior minister in which I have requested him to provide me security and protection. My life is in danger, my family’s life is in danger.”
Qandeel Baloch also said that she registered a complaint with FIA because her passport and identity card was being shown freely on social media. She said,
“No one has the right to show my legal documents on social media like this. Who are these people who are after me? I want to find out.”
a. poor financial condition: When a girl is poor/middle class, she’s seen in kassi hui choti or sometimes dheelichoti and ghise pite clothes with no makeup on and no jewellery but when her family becomes rich/ upper middle class, she leaves her hair untied (if it adds beauty to her) and becomes so classy that we can’t tell if she’s the same gandi mandi bachi! Recent example would be of Mann Mayal’s Biya. I mean, c’mon! How much does it take to look stylish after all? Why do they portray fashion and style to be limited to wealthy people only? I don’t think it takes much time to remove your elastic band and leave your hair untied or much money to buy some bobby pins and hair elastics to do some cute hairstyles. Or to buy some jewellery on a monthly basis or buy some beautiful dresses. Fashion sense pata nhin kahan chali jati he warna I don’t think a good fashion sense has anything to do with financial status or wealth. Also, a poor boy is seen wearing ghissi piti kameez shalwar and a rich boy wears three piece suit.
b. good character of a girl: Fashion and goodness of character aren’t two opposite things, when will drama makers realize this? In Maat, where Aiman was a good girl with so many qualities and Saman was selfish, Aiman was shown wearing dheeli choti and safaid dupatta and Saman was shown fond of fashion, beautiful clothes, makeup. I haven’t watched Mere Mehrban except its first episode but I think in that drama too nice sisters were seedhi sadi in terms of fashion and negative characters were wearing tons of makeup! Recent example will be of Zara Yaad Kar’s Mahnoor and Uzma. Again I will say, a good fashion sense and being fond of good clothes, makeup and jewellery has nothing to do with a person’s character. Character is something we can’t judge by looking at a person, his tidiness and style is. Why look gandi mandi all the time just to look innocent and religious when even religion doesn’t teach this? Allah is beautiful and loves beauty. Cleanliness is half the faith – this is something we and drama makers need to understand.
c. a girl’s marital status: Yes and I mean it! If an unmarried girl wears no makeup & jewellery, once she gets married, makeup, untied hair, jewellery will be the things she’ll be seen wearing. There are many examples, in fact it won’t be wrong if I say that it happens in literally EVERY Pakistani drama!!! In this regard, Udaari is a breath of fresh air where Miran doesn’t mind being stylish.
2. Hijab is also inversely related to financial and marital statuses: I mean WHAT has getting married to do with leaving good and in this case a compulsory thing? No offense meant to non hijabis but in this case I’m talking about characters who wear hijab either before getting married or before getting rich. This is the most common trend of Pakistani dramas that level of hijab diminishes as one gets richer or gets married and I’m quite annoyed with drama makers for showing this Weirdest thing! I don’t think a hijabi girl will leave her hijab ever when she’s used to it just for the sake of her husband.
3. A woman avoids flirting only when she’s married: I can’t call it a trend because I can’t remember any drama other than Mein Sitara in which this concept was present but I thought I need talking about it. “Mein kisi aur ki hun, mujhe Allah ka dar khof he!” Whether you’re married or single, flirting is haram! It’s not that you should only fear Allah when you’re married, you should also fear Allah when you’re single and someone is persuading you to have a haram relationship (chatting, meeting and talking without the presence of a third one). In Mein Sitara when she was repelling Farhad by saying, “mein kisi ki biwi hun, musalman hun, Allah ka khof he mujhe, hudood nhin tor sakti” type of things I was thinking that before her marriage she was ready to meet Farhad in his office and it was and remained haram before and after marriage so drama writers should not mess it up by bringing marriage in this issue and should not confuse young people.
4. A Pakistani woman can’t express her anger over anything, if she tries to, she’s slapped: It is the most sad part of Pakistani dramas that they show hitting wife as a normal thing. ?I don’t know what do the writers have in mind or what do those characters have in mind, that for shutting their wives up they simply slap them! Wife na hui, punching bag hui!! It is totally against moral and religious values where our religion teaches us not to harm your wife, do not hit her face, do not hit her in a manner which might leave scars, the drama makers are showing the exact opposite. In Dil Lagi when Sabiha was angry over Fazal and bad-mouthed his sisters, he was not capable of handling the situation by bringing his wife and sisters closer rather what he could do and which showed how unmanly he was, was slapping his wife!! In Main Dewani, when Farnaz was suspicious of her husband and niece having an affair and as a result when she yelled at her husband, what he could do was to slap her! I can write many and many more examples of domestic violence where husbands can’t handle strong wives or wives who are upset or angry or are having problems with their husbands or in laws but I think it’s enough!
When drama makers will show us such stupid things, our society will gradually accept and adopt such things as something normal which should not happen as any normal person will dislike domestic violence and it is also against our religious teachings.
Actor In Law is an upcoming Urdu film but with an English name. The shooting of Actor In Law commenced in start of this 2016 and completed as per schedule. The film will be released on upcoming Eidul Azhad,on 13th or 14th September 2016.
Audience have high hopes from this film as the same team of Nabeel Qureshi (director), Fizza Ali Meerza (producer) and Fahad Mustafa (lead artist) provided the super hit entertainer Namaloom Afraad in 2014 on Eidul Azha.
Actor In Law has Fahad Mustafa in the lead role like Namaloom Afraad paired with Mehwish Hayat. Mehwish Hayat also played a cameo appearance in Namaloom Afraad in the item song of Billi. Another highlight of Actor In Law is the presence of acclaimed Indian artist Om Puri.
Film: Actor In Law
Starring:Fahad Mustafa,Mehwish Hayat,Alyy Khan,Om Puri,Saboor Ali,Irfan Motiwala,Rehan Sheikh,Lubna Aslam,Saleem Mairaj,Saife Hassan,Rashid Khawaja
Written by:Fizza Ali Meerza
Directed by:Nabeel Qureshi
Produced by:Fizza Ali Meerza, Mehdi Ali
Music by:Shani Arshad
Cinematography:Rana Kamran
Production company: Filmwala Pictures
Distributed by: Urdu 1
Relese Date: Eidul Azha on 13th or 14th September 2016
The poster of Actor In Law was released last week and now today its teaser is also released.
Ohkay so, the production of Momina Duraid, writing of Faiza Iftikhar & direction of Atif Rathore; Kathputli hit our screens 3 weeks ago & is currently airing on Saturday 8PM on HUM TV. I started watching it after it got recommended to me & I found it to be quite interesting. I am glad that I had 3 episodes to watch one after another because it gave me enough material to make up my mind if I was going to follow or review it or not. The drama has a simple story-line, with some seen-before characters but it has been packaged nicely by the creative team & that is what makes it a decent drama to tune into.
The story is about the family of Mehr-un-Nisa (Sanam Chaudhry), who lives with her mother Zeenat (Farah Nadeem) & two brothers Ehtasham (Atif Rathore) & Hassam (Fasi Sardar). Mehru is engaged to her first cousin Shiraz (Gohar Mumtaz) who doesn’t live in Pakistan & is her only support system because when it comes to her brothers, they are quite strict & have very rigid rules that they have set for Mehru. Ehtasham takes care of his family, therefore he thinks he is the one who will decide how his family members should lead their life. It was only because of Shiraz & his family’s support that Mehru got the permission to go to the college because when it comes to Ehtasham, he doesn’t deem it fit to allow Mehru to step outside the vicinity of his home. Ehtasham is shown to be quite a conservative person who thinks it is his birth right to control the ladies of his house because when it comes to his younger brother Hassam, all the rules change. Ehtasham endorses a very typical mentality where he thinks his sister doesn’t have a right to life freely but his brother can do whatever he wants to.
Then we were introduced to the family of Zaitoon Bano (Shaheen Khan), which consists of her husband, eldest son Ahsan, his wife Mehwish (Binita) & youngest son Ahad (Farhan Ahmed Malhi). This family is quite dysfunctional because seems like the father is not happy with how things are rolling in his family. He has become quite bitter because his retirement is approaching & he is worried how his sons will take care of this entire family. His sons do not share a cordial relationship with their father too because he keeps on reminding them of their responsibilities, which they don’t really take seriously. Mehwish has Ahsan wrapped around her finger & that is why she keeps on telling him how only he shouldn’t be the one contributing to the household expenses only because Ahad should do that too. Ahad is still looking for a job & he knows that his father will keep on taunting him till he starts making some money.
So, Ehtasham happens to be getting married but he tells his mother that his marriage will take place on his conditions only because he doesn’t like meaningless functions & gatherings. On that occasion Shiraz, his mother (Samina Ahmed) & his sister Neha, tell Zeenat that they will be attending Ehtasham’s wedding & will spend that time in their house because it happens to be the first wedding of her family. Ehtasham tells Mehru clearly that she should not mingle with Shiraz because he wouldn’t tolerate it. Ehtasham gets married & tells his wife about his expectations which more likely end up looking like the restrictions he was imposing on her. Just when Shiraz is about to leave, he along with Neha plans to meet Mehru on the terrace, that’s when Ehtasham sees them both together & calls their engagement quits. Shiraz admits that it was his mistake & Mehru wasn’t at fault, therefore he thinks its his duty to fix things & only because of that reason, he sends his mother to Mehru’s house once again to sort things out. Hassam tells Ehtasham that he wants to get married to Neha so if Zeenat wants to see Mehru getting married to Shiraz, she should demand that they should also get Neha engaged or married to Hassam too. Shiraz’s mother refuses to accept Neha’s proposal & that’s when they finally decide that Mehru & Shiraz can not be together.
On the other front, just when Ahad is about to leave for his job interview to another city, his mother gives him some money & tells him to keep it to himself. Mehwish blames Ahad for stealing her wedding ring & just when she finds out some money in his pocket, Ahad takes the blame on himself because he knows that if he tells the truth that it was his mother who gave him the money, it could land her in trouble. Ahad leaves his place & looks like he has nowhere to go now.
I actually felt bad for Mehru when her engagement with Shiraz ended because Shiraz was the outlet that she required & looked forward to. She knew that her life will completely change once she will get married to Shiraz because he & his family lived life normally & didn’t believe in such restrictions & boundaries that Ehtasham had decided for her. Mehru was hopeful & in that hope, she followed the instructions of her brothers because she knew that it’s just a matter time when she will break free from this cage & live the life with Shiraz that she always dreamt of but sadly, all her dreams were crushed only because of the ego of her brothers especially Ehtasham. Another character that was introduced was of Ehtasham’s wife Saira. It was so obvious that Ehtasham looked down on his wife because she came from a lower middle class family but what was good about her was that she reasoned with Ehtasham & left him speechless. I hope that she brings a change in her husband’s mentality & changes his perspective because that will bring peace & harmony in the entire family. The note at which the 3rd episode ended was good but what’s making me look forward to this drama is the preview of the 4th episode because looks like Mehru’s life is going to change completely & she & Ahad will cross paths with each other.
The drama has been executed decently & the direction of the drama is great too. All the actors have performed brilliantly & the writing so far seems quite interesting. I was a bit disappointed to see the central character of Ehtasham being shown in a negative light for being religious but sadly, our society is full of such hypocritical people who believe in setting different rules for different people & who don’t really mind looking down on people, therefore Ehtasham’s character ended up looking justified, more like a bitter truth. I must say that the character of Ehtasham has been etched out perfectly by the writer & the actor Atif Rahtore has done complete justice to it because he made me loath his character which actually is a win for him as an actor. Sanam Chaudhry is such an eye-candy & I loved watching her performance throughout these episodes. In the end I’ll say that if I have to, I most certainly will recommend this drama to those who’re curious. Please share your thoughts about the first 3 episodes of Kathputli.
Armeena Khan is a Pakistani-Canadian film and TV actress. She first starred alongside Azfar Rehman in comedy sitcom, Happily Married. Her drama serial, Shab-e-Aarzoo Ka Alam didn’t receive much attention but her acting in Muhabbat Ab Nahe Hogi was appreciated and although she played quite a flawed character, it was difficult for viewers to completely hate her. We saw her play a supporting character in Momina Duraid’s Bin Roye,where she appeared alongside two of the biggest names in Pakistani entertainment industry – Mahira Khan and Humayun Saeed. We will be seeing her in Reham Khan and Hareem Farooq’s Janaan pretty soon.
In a recent interview with Express Tribune, Armeena talked about working in Pakistani dramas and films.
Talking about the kind of characters she wants to do, “I have refused 10 dramas and three films this year. I don’t want to do the bechari aurat role.”
She shared that she can relate to her character in Janaan because she is like her in many ways. “Meena, in Janaan is a lot like me — a young girl who has just returned to her roots and is rediscovering them from a fresh perspective. It talks about the relationships you didn’t nurture and the beauty of the area you originate from. Meena is empowered, ambitious and ultimately falls in love with Pakistan like I did.”
Osman Khalid Butt has penned the script for Janaan. Armeena sat with Osman Khalid Butt while he was finalising the script for Janaan. “My habits were incorporated into the script like how I laugh and my expressions so you will see Meena in all of Armeena’s shades in the film.”
Armeena confessed that for her, playing a typical housewife in dramas can be a bit of a challenge. “My upbringing is not in accordance with the local culture or the daily activities of Pakistani housewives; so I had to study it — it’s not something that came naturally to me.” She also shared that she took acting courses at Pinewood and Ealing in London. “My shortcomings came to light but I realised that acting schools are great but ultimately it boils down to how centred you are in your character.”
Armeena refuses to endorse whitening products. “I can’t go down the Kim Kardashian route or endorse things that hurt people’s self-esteem because many of my fans are young women.”
She has already made her Bollywood debut with a film that didn’t receive much attention. “I am not averse to Bollywood because I’ve done that already but I have a strong sense of social responsibility. I am the first girl in my family to enter the media; so they have expectations of me as do my fans.”
In the latest episode of Star Iftaar, we saw the very beautiful and jolly Jana Malik. Sarmad Khoosat praised Jana Malik for being very hard-working and dedicated to her work.
I remember Jana Malik mostly from her PTV days. She also played the extremely conniving and scheming sister-in-law in Ek Tamanna Lahasil Si. Currently, viewers can see her in Sarmad Khoosat’s Mor Mahal. Again, this was one of those episodes where the main focus was on the dishes being prepared. I am disappointed that we didn’t get to learn much about Jana Malik; she has been associated with the industry for quite a long time so it would have been interesting to see her share her experiences. Khair…
Sarmad Khoosat prepared Quick Qorma (Shahi Style – reference to Mor Mahal, maybe? ;) ).
Umer Naru is a talented young actor, best known for his role in Pyare Afzal, where he played the gullible Mehtaab. He also played the very sweet and sensitive brother-in-law in Durr-e-shahwar and these days, viewers can see him take on the role of Shehzada Taimoor in Sarmad Khoosat’s Mor Mahal.
In a recent interview with Dawn Images, Umer Naru talked about his character and his experience working in Mor Mahal.
When asked about the most challenging thing about working in Mor Mahal, Umer answered, ”Shooting through the brain-melting summer, dressed in thick layers of clothing, whilst maintaining game face.”
The characters in Mor Mahal have to speak khalis, saqeel Urdu. Umer Naru was asked if that was a challenge. ”By the time we went into shooting, I was well prepared. And yes, I did learn quite a few new words along with their historical context. Words like saazindey, aseelein(female guards of the harem) and kornish…but mostly I picked up on the right pronunciations of words.”
He played the nice guy in Pyare Afzal, Durr-e-shahwar, Mirat-ul-uroos. Why is that? ”It so happened that those scripts passed the bare minimum standard I had set for myself. I don’t know if there is a trap and even if there is one I ain’t falling for it.”
Talking about his character in Mor Mahal, ”Prince Taimoor is an idealist, who wears his heart on his sleeve. He is a good-natured, naive young nawab who finds himself caught in unusual set of circumstances. His parents’ political disagreements and life choices have a direct impact on the course of his destiny.”
Umer Naru admitted that essaying the role of Shehzada Taimoor gave an opportunity to discover his strengths and limitations as an actor. ”I haven’t exposed myself like this on screen before. Sometimes, in emotionally charged or physically demanding scenes, the line between restraint and over emoting seemed thin.”
Umer Naru has done a lot of theater work. In 2012, an international Shakespeare festival was held by the prestigious Globe Theatre were 37 countries took part to perform Shakespearean plays in their native languages. Umer Naru went to England and got to perform in Taming of the Shrew. This was one of his most cherished experiences that helped him gain confidence.
Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai is an upcoming film starring Sajal Ali and Feroze Khan, it is the debut film for both these. The shooting of this film is already done and is expected to release on Eidul Azha.
Film: Zindagi Kitni Haseen Hai (زندگی کتنی حسین ہے)
Cast: Sajal Aly, Feroze Khan, Alyy Khan, Rashid Farooqi, Nayyar Ejaz, Shafqat Cheema and Jibrayl Ahmed Rajput
Music: Soch
Director: Anjum Shahzad
Written by: Abdul Khaaliq Khan
Executive Producer: Jahanzaib Quadir
Producer: Rafiq Ahmed Chaudhry, Fahmeeda Abdul Khaliq
Production House: RC Films, King fisher films
Distributor: Geo Films
OMG!!!! What a pathetic, disgusting, lame and shameful ‘twist’ in a story which was already nauseating enough as it was!! Based on what this useless episode showed tonight, all the women out there should go shoot themselves!! Samira Fazal has done it again, she has shown something outrageous which is truly disturbing to say the least and the viewers are supposed to sit back and enjoy these twists! The way the women in this drama use their ‘gender’ to their advantage and curse themselves because being a woman is a crime of some sort is just plain DISGUSTING!!! What we saw today went to show that Mann Mayal will only get worse with every passing episode.
Mannu finally ‘confessed’ that she was a weak woman who could not even make her own decisions, which basically proves my point – Mannu is a bechari, she always was and always will be and why is that?? The easiest shortcut to getting ratings from all those viewers who do not want to see strong women in dramas is a bechari aurat. Here are some pathetic (yes! I am going to use this word over and over again) messages which this drama is sending out to its viewers:
Women have zero self-respect.
Women are completely helpless.
The only thing that works in women’s favor is that men fall for them.
Parents can disown their daughters and hand them over to men they did not even approve of in the past when it suits them best.
Last but not the least ‘beti ka ghum’ is responsible for 99.9 percent of heart attacks!!!
There are dramas like Udaari which show the viewers women who can easily pass as role models and then there are disasters like Mann Mayal which portray women as desperate and helpless creatures who lack self-respect. It is hard to decide which part of this episode was more pathetic – Mannu’s forced helplessness or Jeena’s planned desperate moves! Flirting with Jamil verbally was not enough therefore Jeena gave Jamil the opportunity to get ‘closer’ to her so that he would be ‘tempted’ to cheat on his ‘master’!!! Which century was this drama written in??? I am guessing a century when people didn’t think much.
This was another episode which did not even deserve a review. Viewers who are no longer following this drama are doing themselves a huge favor.
PEMRA has issued many notices recently to different channels. In another move PEMRA issued another notice to Geo Entertainment and also banned Aamir Liaquat’s game show Inaam Ghur which airs in the month of Ramzan specifically. The show has been banned for 3 days from 28th June to 30th June. After that the host has to apologize on the show which will air on 1st July for all the mistakes which have been pinpointed by PEMRA in the notice. The host Aamir Liaquat will apologize to all the viewers in the beginning of his show and will follow the code of conduct from now on.
The reasons for banning the show for 3 days and asking for a live apology on television were many. Firstly, the reason was that Aamir Liaquat pretended to be a woman who was trying to commit suicide by hanging from the fan. Secondly, a man was shown cursing on live TV after he won a prize. Thirdly, a woman who called on the show used foul language. Fourthly, the host Aamir Liaquat danced holding a pole in one of the shows which was considered obscene by the members.
The representative of Geo TV asked the council to give him 15 days to give a reply to all these complaints. PEMRA has asked Geo to give an answer not later than the 3rd day of Eid.
PEMRA also said in its notice that next time anyone wants to use the uniform of the armed forces for commercial purposes, they have to take permission from ISPR first. They also asked game show hosts to follow the rules set by the society and adhere to the cultural values of the country.
The supporters of the show condemned this action on twitter.
When drama serial Khuda Aur Muhabbat first aired on Geo TV back in 2011, viewers fell in love with the heart-achingly sad love story, the beautiful characters and the poignant dialogues that left a deep impact. The first season was directed by Anjum Shehzad, written by Hashim Nadeem Syed and it featured Imran Abbas and Sadia Khan in the lead roles.
Now, fans are promised that Khuda Aur Muhabbat Season 2 will hit their screens very soon. It is a much awaited and anticipated sequel. Imran Abbas too is very excited about this project which is why he keeps his fans posted through instagram.
Fahad Mustafa, the host of the very popular game show Jeeto Pakistan celebrated his birthday today.
His family came to Jeeto Pakistan to surprise him. Ali Kazmi, who is Fahad Mustafa’s good friend and partner (the two own Big Bang Productions) can also be seen in the pictures.
Here are the pictures:
Here are a few pictures of Fahad Mustafa celebrating his birthday with his wife and daughter:
Udaari has proved that a sensitive topic which is also considered highly tabooed in our society can also be shown on screen without crossing the line which many other dramas dealing with similar issues have done in the past. The makers of dramas like Chup Raho and Sangat who glorified all the pathetic clichés that exist in our society, went completely off track and undermined the role of a mother should take a leaf out of Udaari’s book. This drama cannot be praised enough because after a very long time we are watching a drama which in a very impressive way deals with something which is usually swept under the rug. Not only this Udaari has some very strong women and mothers who self-reliant, educated women can relate to and others can look up to them as role models.
This episode opened remarkably and ended just as brilliantly. Arsh and his band finally managed to fulfill their dream and the way everyone’s reaction was shown was the best part of this scene. This was not just a huge success for Arsh and the band but it was an even bigger success for Meeran and Sheedan, who needed this more than anyone else in the band. Illyas’ family and his own reaction had to be the most ‘gratifying’ of them all!!! There was a time when this man thought he ‘owned’ Meeran, he used to tell her not to sing in public and now there were millions of people watching Meeran bask in glory, looking confident and proud of what she had managed to achieve. Meeran was being appreciated and applauded for something she had been mocked for by all these people. She had a reason to be proud not only because she was talented but most importantly because she was gifted with a mother and group of people who believed in her. Meeran’s journey has sent so many positive messages for so many people out there. She wouldn’t have made it this far if Milli did not believe in her. Also, she learned from her mistakes and managed to achieve what seemed impossible. Farwa’s parents reaction got a few seconds but it showed that Farwa’s mother in particular had realized how wrong she was! She looked down upon this profession and these people but tonight they were shining on screen because they held on to their dreams and worked hard to make them a reality. This was a beautiful scene which was captured impeccably. Had this scene not been directed the way it was, it wouldn’t have had such a huge impact. Now, the viewers have even more of a reason to look forward to what lies ahead for Meeran in particular. Arsh and his band would have made something out of their lives even if they did not achieve all this but Meeran would have been singing on weddings even when she felt like she deserved better all her life if she didn’t get this opportunity.
Zebu’s track was covered flawlessly in this episode. The writer, director and the actors deserve an award for putting their heart and soul in this project. The way Sajida found out that Imtiaz was mistreating Zebu was very well done but it was Sajida’s reaction to all this which made it very realistic. Sajida’s first reaction was that of shock, she thought Imtiaz was merely physically abusing her daughter and there were also times when she tried to tell herself she was over thinking things. After thinking about her daughter’s behaviour in the recent past and asking her a few questions, the answer of which clearly suggested Zebu was scared of her father, she was convinced that Zebu was not safe in this house with Imtiaz. Like any intelligent mother, she distanced Zebu from Imtiaz, since she did not exactly know what went on she could not confront Imtiaz. Sajida’s over protective attitude towards her daughter was also shown really well. She knew she could not trust Imtiaz but it wasn’t till the end of the episode that Zebu told her what actually happened. Sajida also thought about the incident with Meeran which was also something that made her question Imtiaz’s character. Sammiya Mumtaz’s acting in all these scenes was absolutely superb. Also the child star playing Zebu has done her part really well. Imtiaz’s reaction was also shown excellently; he wasn’t sure what he should do since Sajida clearly wasn’t in the mood to ‘bargain’. What will be Sajida’s next move? Will she turn to Sheedan for help? Is Imtiaz going to sit back and let Sajida do what she wants to?
This episode was faultless in every way. A big thank you to the entire team of Udaari for putting this brilliant show together. Udaari has been exceptional right from the beginning and it is only getting better with every episode. This drama deals with how vulnerable children are but at the same time it has some very strong characters. Also, I have a feeling that just like Meeran’s track, Zebu’s track will also go in a direction where we will see her grow and flourish. This episode was full of positive messages – there is always hope if you are surrounded by people who love you and support you! Way to go team Udaari, looking forward to more from all of you!
How many of you watched this amazing episode? Do share your thoughts about it.
Famous TV personality Naseer Bhai, who was associated with Express News’ programme Khabardar, has passed away.
According to Express News, Muhammad Naseer, also known as the ‘music encyclopedia of songs produced between 1950 and 1980’, had been ill for some time and was moved to a Lahore-based hospital where he died during treatment on Sunday.
The 61-year-old host was famous for his sharp memory of vintage movie songs, producers, singers and other relevant information.
Naseer Bhai was more than just another face on television. Having memorised the lyrics of all Indian and Pakistani songs produced between 1950 and 1980, he was indeed a veritable encyclopedia of nearly three decades worth of music.
In an interview with The Express Tribune, he had revealed “I worked as a song recorder for nearly four decades to earn a living. This was during a time when there were no radios or tape recorders,” recalled Naseer, “I was young back then and my memory was quite sharp.”
Eidul Fitr is a festive occasion in our country comprising of multiple (3 – 4) holidays every year. These holidays result in a long weekend which proves a lucrative window for cinema business. Friends, Families, Individuals pour in to watch their favorite stars and films during these holidays. Traditionally film producers present their premier productions on such occasion.
The long weekend of the Eid provide a strong opening to the films released and even after the Eid holidays if the film fails to sustain its business, it has already earned reasonable amount during the Eid holidays. During Eid holidays all the cine goers want to watch some film and even if they fail to get the ticket of their favorite film, they watch the other film and thus every film benefits from Eid holidays.
Here is the compilation of the Eid releases with a minor comparison with the films released on Eidul Fitr last year.
Bollywood – Sultan
Bollywood films are the life line of the cinema industry of the Pakistan. Their consistent success in Pakistan has helped reviving the dying cinema industry in our country. Seeing the favorable response these films receive in Pakistan, many investors are investing in this field by constructing new multiplexes. Construction of the new multiplexes is in full flow at large and small urban centers in Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad which are the major circuit of the Bollywood films.
Bollywood films in general perform very well in its opening week. But Bollywood films starring any Khan proves super successful in Pakistan. Last year on Eidul Fitr Salman Khan starer Bajrangi Bhaijan proved blockbuster and earned around 23 – 24 crores a massive figure on Pakistani box office.
Due to their popularity Bollywood films are allocated maximum number of shows at premier time slots in all cinema houses and multiplexes. This Eid another Salman Khan starer Sultan is releasing and like every year it is expected to earn huge. Sultan is the based on the life of an Indian wrestler.
Urdu film
In recent years locally made Urdu films are gradually gaining foot hold at the box office. Last year two Urdu films Wrong No and Bin Roye were released on Eidul Fitr which despite allocation of few shows performed very well. Wrong No earned 15 crore and Bin Roye earned 10 crore in Pakistan. Apart from local market, success of Bin Roye was overwhelming overseas especially in UK where it earned more than the local earnings. Both Wrong No and Bin Roye were produced in Karachi.
This year again two Urdu films are lined up for release named Swaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka and Khushi. Swaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka is the only major film to be released nationwide, while Khushi is a low budget film which will only release in Punjab.
Another major film of Eid was Blind Love which is now delayed to 29th July 2017. Screening of a giant Bollywood film like Sultan leaves limited screen space for Urdu films and thus Blind Love is delayed.
Swaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka (سوال سات سو کروڑ ڈالر کا)
Swaal 700 Crore Dollar Ka (SSCDA) is an action film shot in Thailand and Pakistan. Ali Mohiuddin and Quratulain are making their debuts from this film. Ali Mohiuddin is the son of the famous film artist Ghulam Mohiuddin. The veteran artist of our films Javed Sheikh and Ghulam Mohiuddin will also be seen together in a film after a gap of many years.
Cast: Ghulam Mohiuddin,Shamoon Abbasi,Javed Sheikh,Ismail Tara,Nayyar Ejaz,Iftikhar Thakur,Ali Mohiuddin,Qurat Ul Ain,
Music:M. Arshad & Faizi Ali
Writer: Nasir Adeeb, Jamshed Jaan Muhammad
Director: Jamshed Jaan Muhammad
Producer: Shahid Qureshi
Production Company: JJ Production’s International Venture
SSCDA is directed by Jamshed Jaan Muhammad the son of (Late) Jaan Muhammad Jamman. Jaan Muhammad Jumman has directed many successful films from 1970’s to 1990’s. SSCDA is also a formula commercial film with pinches of action, romance, dances, emotions and everything required to make a formula film.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEs2CTki-HE
Though this film has nothing to do with the politics but its name is quite relevant to the current political scenario of our country
where the scandal of the off shore companies is leading the news.
Khushi (خوشی)
Khushi is a low budget Urdu film produced in Lahore. It will only be released in Punjab on single screen cinemas. Zeeshan Sikandar and Saima Khan are the leading artists of this film and it is directed by Shahzad Haider.
Punjabi Films
Punjabi is the largest spoken language in Pakistan. Punjabi cinema was once the life line of our film industry. However the popularity of the Punjabi cinema has almost completely faded in the last decade. Two low budget Punjabi films are releasing on this Eid. Both these films are typical gundasa/gujjar films with action, dances and loud acting.
Film: Haidar Gujjar (حیدر گجر)
Cast:Haider Ali, Saima Khan, Sehar Malik, Shafqat Cheema
Director: Rasheed Malik
Producer: Haider Ali
Seraiki Films
Seraiki is spoken in all four provinces of Pakistan. But its major population is concentrated in South Punjab. Seraiki films are a rarity and due to its similarity with Punjabi very few Seraiki films are produced in our country. This year however a Seraiki film Shammo Tangay Waali is releasing only in South Punjab. It will be released in major and minor cities/towns of South Punjab like Multan, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Uch Sharif, Melsi, Muzaffar Garh, Bhakkar
Pashto Films
Pashto is the second largest spoken language in Pakistan and has a thriving cinema too though the quality of Pashto films is considered very low. The circuit of Pashto cinema is limited but has a dedicated audience and most of the Pashto films easily recover their expenditure.
Pashto films are released in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Peshawar, Mardan, Noshehra, Swat), Balochistan (Quetta only) and Sindh (Karachi Only). Pashto films are also released in Afghanistan and UAE which have a large Pahsto speaking population. This Eid five Pashto films are expected to release named ganda geeri na munam, mina na minam, raja obaz, parang, bazo shehbaz.
So it sums all the films lined up for the upcoming Eid.
After watching so many episodes which were filled with scenes in which Mohid and Anmol got a chance to ‘discover’ each other, this episode seemed incomplete without those interactions and conversations. Tonight’s episode did cover Mohid and Anmol’s relationship but there was hardly any interaction between the two. Anmol’s sole mission in life right now is to make sure that Sabiha and Fazal can somehow sort things out and live a ‘normal’ life. Therefore she had very little time to play games which quite rightly seemed odd to Mohid. At the same time Dastagir’s information regarding Fareed gave him even more of a reason to question the whole situation. Mohid once again turned to Mishal for consolation but Mishal’s ‘interpretation’ of Anmol’s feelings for Mohid made him doubt what she had said earlier about Anmol’s feelings for Fareed. This particular misunderstanding was covered flawlessly. Anmol is distracted, she is not being her old self with Mohid and for once she did not use a perfect opportunity to make Mohid jealous. Mohid has no idea what is going on, all the ‘clues’ are pointing towards something he was not expecting therefore yet again he is feeling insecure. All this time when Anmol was trying so hard to make Mohid jealous, he took everything very lightly and now that she isn’t even trying, he thinks she might be planning something which will effect their relationship in a bad way.
Although Dastagir and Mishal joined hands to bring Anmol and Mohid together but there is very little that they have managed to achieve so far. Dastagir’s proposal was definitely surprising and Mishal’s reply was even more so. Mishal knew all along that Dastagir liked her but I wasn’t expecting her to take this proposal so seriously. At some point Mishal must have started liking Dastagir too but till the last episode it felt like he was nothing more than a ‘Fareed’ to her who she was only associating with because she wanted to bring Mohid and Anmol together. Mishal’s reply might have been rather unexpected but it has given an interesting twist to this track. Will Dastagir actually try to do something to fulfill Mishal’s demands? Dastagir’s dialogues as usual and the acting by Imran Ashraf was the best part of this episode.
Saba Hameed was scary tonight as the ama with a very bruised ego who did not like it when she was not in control! The scenes with her and Sabiha in them were seriously upsetting. She thinks she is doing what is best for her daughter but this time around she crossed the line. Unfortunately, she has very little respect for what her daughter wants. She made Sabiha leave her husband because he did not respect her but now she is the one who is proving through her actions that she has absolutely no respect for her daughter’s feeling. She can easily find Fazal if she asks Mohid to help her but she intends to stick to her unreasonable decision no matter what. Also, the fact that she hid Sabiha’s phone goes to show that she does not want Fazal to get in touch with her either. Sabiha’s crying started getting to me after a while, although it was justified in her situation but even then in a drama with so many strong women Sabiha’s character is sticking out like a sore thumb! Fazal’s character is equally weak and the acting isn’t very impressive either.
Just like every other episode of Dil Lagi, this one too was visually pleasing. The attention to detail and the use of beautiful colors makes every scene a treat to watch. Anmol’s character for once was very likeable in this episode and definitely more refreshing too since her positive and helpful attitude made this episode less depressing. Otherwise Ama’s unreasonable attitude, Sabiha’s helplessness and Mohid’s depression would have made this episode very sad. Mehwish Hayat has proved in this serial that she is incredibly talented, she is very well suited for this role. Her acting is always effortless and natural. Hamayun Saeed once again made it very easy for me to connect to his character. I felt for Mohid every step of the way. There are very few male leads which make you feel that way; the credit for this goes to the writer as well for etching out a character which is so likeable. Mohid’s dialogues are always heart touching. “Mohabbat insan ko buhatkamzor, wehmi aur buzdil bana deti hai”had to be my favorite dialogue from this episode because it summed up the change in Mohib’s character brilliantly.
How many of you watched this latest installment? Do share your thoughts about it.
Hadiqa Kiani just came back from a trip to the Northern Areas of Pakistan. The scenic locations took her breath away. Her lovely pictures show that she had a wonderful time. She was accompanied by her beautiful son, Naad-e-Ali.
Yayayayay! Nadia Jamil is one of my favourite actresses and seeing her on the show was an absolute delight! I loved the intro where Sarmad Khoosat called her ‘mast malang’ – mood hota hai tou kaam karti hain, warna nahe karteen. This episode kind of made up for the past few boring episodes. Also, Nadia Jamil looked fresh and beautiful! :)
It was interesting to see how very passionate Nadia Jamil is about food and I think out of all the guests we have seen on the show, she was most the most enthusiastic about the dishes being prepared in the kitchen. ”Mere zindagi mein teen hi ishq hain: acha khana, bachay aur puppies.” I think Durr-e-Shahwar was the last drama that she appeared in. I really appreciate the fact that Nadia Jamil is very selective about her work and I am glad that she doesn’t settle for projects not worth her time. She does a lot of theatre plays, though, and loves working with children. Nadia Jamil herself is quite an interesting person; I really liked the idea of The Empty Place, which is basically a place where she unleashes her inner child and does whatever she feels like.
I like when Sarmad Khoosat asks his guests the one thing they want people to learn in the blessed month of Ramadan. Nadia Jamil talked about patience and tolerance of people’s opinions, which I believe, is the most important kind of tolerance.
Sarmad Khoosat prepared Hummus and Beetroot Salad.
With dramas like Pyare Afzal, Sadqay Tumhare and Mera Naam Yusuf Hai to his credit, writer Khalil ur Rehman Qamar is a force to reckon with. He is known for his poignant dialogues that stay with the viewers long after the credits roll.
Fans are always excited to hear about Khalil-ur-Rehman’s upcoming ventures. Muhabbat Tum Se Nafrat Hai is an upcoming drama serial penned by Khalil-ur-Rehman, directed by Farooq Rind and produced by 7th Sky Entertainment. It gets better – it’s the first time that Imran Abbas and Sajal Ali will be seen together as an on-screen couple. This is not the first time Imran Abbas will be portraying a character conceived and written by Khalil ur Rehman – we saw him play the titular character in Mera Naam Yusuf Hai.
Both Imran Abbas and Sajal Ali are amazing actors with great fan following and I am sure their fans will be delighted to see them share the screen. Imran Abbas shared the first look on his instagram, but other than that, both Imran Abbas and Sajal are silent about this project.
Actor in Law, Nabeel Qureshi and Fizza Ali Meerza’s upcoming film after the very popular and award-winning, Namaloom Afraad will hit the screens on Eid ul Adha this year.
The stellar cast includes Fahad Mustafa, Om Puri, Mehwish Hayat, Alyy Khan and Saboor Ali among others.
The shooting was completed a few weeks back and now the official poster is out. Have a look:
Yep, Mathira. Or, I should say, Innocent Mathira, because I am not kidding when I say that out of all the words (confident, vivacious) Sarmad could have used to praise Mathira, he decided to go for innocent and not once, but twice did he say that he admires Mathira for her masoomiat. What’s more, he said it with a straight face. But khair, it’s not like we know Mathira in person…
This is going to be a veryyy brief write-up (I wouldn’t even call it a review) because not much happened in this episode that I could discuss in detail. Mathira looked nice, though, and shared a bit about her Zimbabwean roots, which was kinda interesting to learn about. Mathira mentioned that her mother is an international chef. She also announced that her film, Blind Love will be released on Eid.
Sarmad prepared two foreign dishes and their names were umm not easy to pronounce or remember. Sorry…
I hope that in the next episode, we get to see an actor whose work we actually follow.
