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Pukaar Episode 9 – Review!

Zahra Mirza
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Pukaar Episode 9 – Review!

Ohkay so, it was a decent episode of Pukaar. Where the story of Sarang was taken forward, I feel Samra’s has been on the loop for quite some time now. I really hope her track progresses a bit from now on as it is no fun seeing such a rightfully opinionated girl being tortured.

Samra was caught even before she could escape & then Laali burst the bubble for her that she was well aware of the secret that she was trying to keep about her pregnancy. I like that Samra doesn’t shy away from saying what is right & what is on her mind. Samra has nothing to lose, so it is good that despite being unable to do much, she is not settling for this ridiculousness that Laali time & again puts her up with. Samra is helpless but I think more than that, she is trying to gather herself to come to a decision as to how she has to bounce back & fight for herself. I really think Samra’s parents should also take a bold step now considering they both know that she is expecting a child & is practically in a house arrest.

Laali obviously has got nothing else to do, no hobby, no interests where she can channel out her negative energies, that is why she has made Samra a focal point & is now torturing her. Taking away colored clothes from her, making her wear all whites only depicts the size of her brain, which is probably smaller than a peanut. It was nice to see Tashfeen warming upto Samra & if not much, at least trying to do something to stop the mistreatment that Samra was facing. Sultan obviously showed no compassion, no sympathy that is why Tashfeen got no courage to stand upto Laali & tell her to stop whatever she was doing.

So, Amna told Sarang everything as to why she had lied to him all his life. Sarang finally got to understand what sort of a person Sultan was, because the look of disgust on his face said it all. Even though Sultan got married to Amna, he just left her in the lurch & didn’t have the courage to own her in front of his family. Obviously, Amna had no other option left than to lie to Sarang, I think it was way better to tell him that his father died than to introduce him to a coward like Sultan who wasn’t a man enough to stand by his wife. It is so obvious that now that Sultan has lost Fahad, he conveniently decided to show up & meet Sarang as he’d want him to fulfill Fahad’s shoes & do what he couldn’t. Sultan is nothing but a practical & selfishly ambitious person, so he obviously hasn’t contacted Sarang out of his fatherly love for him, but only to take advantage of the fact that he has another son who will contest for him in the elections.

Overall, this episode was pretty decent but I will say they have now started relying a lotttttttt on the OST & that is now killing the charm that the song has. Yes, we get it, things are difficult for Samra & her life is tough, but just an instrumental music would do rather than playing that entire song again & again & again as no lies there, I now have a headache after listening to so much of music in this episode. Anyways, the acting & the direction is nice, just want things to progress now. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Pukaar.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Cake The Film Review-A Masterpiece!

Pakeeza Dar
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Cake The Film Review-A Masterpiece!

Since the release of Waar, there is one thing we hear all the time and that is, “Support Pakistani Cinema“. Well, Guys! Cake is the film for which we all should be saying this and repeating it over and over. This is in just two words: A MASTERPIECE! Let’s break it down, of course, without any spoilers.

Story And Performances:

Cake is the story of a family and their emotions and bonding with a major twist. Zain(Faris Khalid), Zareen(Amina Sheikh) and Zara(Sanam Saeed) are three siblings who are stuck with a lot of problems in their personal lives. With a tragedy in the family, they all are pulled back and comes out the monster everyone was hiding for a decade. The characters of the story are so well written that you can feel what they are going through. The ladies of Cake are the true show stealers. They are shown as very strong and badass women and all the actresses have done 100% justice to their roles. Amina Sheikh and Beo Zafar(the mother) are just THE BEST! They melted completely into their roles and for the whole film, they are their characters, not themselves. Sanam Saeed has also been fabulous as the caught-in-self Zara. Muhammad Ahmed is outstanding as a loving husband and a protective father. Romeo played by Adnan Malik is a very important character but Adnan has not been very outstanding in the portrayal. However, in the most important scenes, he has done better and the other cast members have filled the low that was being created.

Cake The Film Review-A Masterpiece!

Direction, Editing And Music:

The director Asim Abbasi has nailed it. As they say, the director is the captain of the ship and he had stayed true to the statement. He has brought out the best in every actor and kept every layer of Cake juicy and delicious. Editing is another strong point of Cake. The film has been perfectly edited with not a single extra scene. The cinematography is beautiful with mesmerizing frames which will make one fall in love with the screen. Music is also Cake’s strong point. The Sketches have produced the music and it just soothes the nerves. There are no special sequences for the songs. The story moves forward along with the songs and they have been placed in the perfect places.

Some Really Cool Stuff:

We have problems in our lives which are not just marriage and love stories and Cake has shown that. No one is whining over lost love. These ladies have careers, ambitions and they are strong. They are Zameendaars. Cake has addressed many taboos too from not having children in your thirties to smoking to the ordeals of a divorce. They have shown minorities in a very positive light too. Adnan’s character who is a Christian has not been stereotyped and is shown in a very positive light.

To sum it in a line: “This is a very delicious Cake which has a lot of frosting but is not heavy, it is sweet but not too sweet, it just melts in the mouth with every bite.”

Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels!

Pakeeza Dar
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Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels!

Youtube is an industry on its own. Many people have become stars and common household names through their  Youtube channels. Working in the media industry fetches you a lot of fan following and combining that with some more from the social media is never a bad idea. Like the actors from all the other entertainment industries, our actors are also using Youtube now to get more in touch with their fans. From Vlogs to travel logs and beauty, different actors and actresses are showcasing different stuff on Youtube. Here are few of the actors who have their channels: Bilal Khan: Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! He is known as a musician and has done some memorable songs. Bilal’s performances in Coke Studio are also immensely loved by his fans. He got into acting with a role in Sammi and it is safe to say that there was no looking back from there. His present venture Khamoshi is also a hit on Trp charts with a lot of people loving the OST which he sang. Bilal has a Youtube channel and he makes Vlogs. From travelling to shoot locations and the time he spends with his co-stars, he shares everything with his nearly 156K subscribers on Youtube with some videos getting views up to 500K. Noor Bukhari: Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! Noor has left the showbiz industry and will not be seen in films again. She has started her Youtube channel which will document her life now. Noor posts a lot of different stuff on her channel. She has been sharing videos about daily problems of women along with tips for makeup and skincare. She is sharing her experience with her fans through her Youtube channel. She has gotten 72K subscribers in a very short span of time. Nadia Khan: Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! Nadia Khan has been one of the most famous morning show hosts in Pakistan. Her show had interesting content and people loved it when you used to come on air. After taking a break she was back with a bang. She went through a weight transformation and started a Youtube channel followed by coming back to dramas. She shares different tutorials and health tips on her channel outstyle.com. Her channel deals with the topics of beauty, health and lifestyle. She has about 155K subscribers on Youtube and a decent viewership to all her videos. Faisal Rehman:  Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! Faisal Rehman has been in the business for years. He started off his career as a kid and he has done all. From Babra Sharif to Hina Altaf, he has starred opposite many actresses and he still manages to impress the viewers with his portrayal of characters. Faisal has started his own Youtube channel sometime back. He loves to travel and shares his travelling as well as behind the scenes from his shoots. He also posts random scenes from his upcoming projects. He has nearly 5K subscribers on Youtube. Fazal Hussain: Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! Fazal started his career as a child actor. He has starred in countless dramas over the years. The actor has also started a Youtube channel and he uploads Vlogs from his work and the places he visits. You will be able to catch his costars with him too from the projects he is starring in. He has a following of 5K on his channel. Osman Khalid Butt: Pakistani Actors Who Have Their Own Youtube Channels! Osman Khalid Butt comes from the theatre. Everyone remembers his hilarious Humsafar parody videos from a few years back. OKB used to upload videos too on Youtube. Later he created a new channel named The Living Picture. The channel had some videos and nearly 18K subscribers. But since OKB’s career turned towards drama and film industry, there were no more videos posted on his channel. These are some of the actors who are entertaining people with their Youtube handles. Do you know of any other channels? Share in the comments!

Aangan Episode 22 – Review!

Zahra Mirza
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Aangan Episode 22 – Review!

Ohkay so, this turned out to be one serious episode of Aangan & probably has to be the only episode so far that I wasn’t too interested while watching because it covered Sadaan & Afrah’s track. Even though I didn’t really enjoy it much but it doesn’t take away from the fact that it was definitely needed to take things forward & to give coverage to these characters because they are a part of this story too.

Laila was making sure to walk an extra mile, just exactly how she has been doing right from the beginning, because she knows that she has to prove a lot. Laila on her own was not faltering & because she was being over protective & over sensitive about the baby, even that was creating issues with some of the family members. I totally was with this on Laila where she stood her ground & announced right from the beginning that she wouldn’t let go of the baby because she didn’t want him to get attached to Rubina. I am sure since this entire scenario is new for everyone, all of them really didn’t know how to tackle it, that is why time & again they kept on suggesting Laila to give the baby to Rubina so that she could comfort him. They all just didn’t realize that it would further make things tough for Laila as kids tend to give hard time to anyone or everyone, so it obviously wasn’t like how they all assumed that he was longing for Rubina. Laila proved to be a good mother & she was taking utmost care of the baby.

I totally felt for Rubina too when she shunned the idea of bringing the baby to her to comfort him. Rubina obviously is not in a right mental or emotional state because giving away your own child is not easy, but I also felt that Zahid was genuinely being concerned for her as he could see that she wasn’t at ease but still Rubina snapped at him. Even though Zahid has done nothing for Rubina to expect a polite reponse from her but I also feel that at times when he is genuinely concerned, Rubina becomes unnecessarily stern too.

Allauddin did what he is good at. This entire scenario basically highlighted how outsiders tend to poke their noses in matters that have been tackled with mutual understanding & respect & since they can not see things being so smooth, they do everything to ruin such sensitive affairs. Zahid unfortunately ended up falling for everything that Allauddin said but even though he was confident in Zahid his brother, he wanted some sort of guarantee, some assurance from Laila because by the end of the day it wasn’t easy for Zahid as well because he is the father of the baby.

Well, Afrah shared her sob story with Sadaan & he couldn’t resist talking to her mother. No matter what, I truly feel that Hajra is being unfair & even it Sadaan will get married to Afrah behind her back, I will definitely not blame him because Hajra has pushed him to the limit.

Overall, it was a decent episode but I didn’t enjoy it as much. Obviously, I don’t expect every other episode to be humorous or happening because there are some bigger more serious issues that any family faces & they are obviously going to surface in Aangan too but because I am not a fan of Afrah’s character, I want this entire matter to be sorted quickly so that we can get back to more important & better characters, their affairs & have a few light hearted moments that they all offer. Please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Visaal Episode 2 Review – A Happening Episode!

Zahra Mirza
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Visaal Episode 2 Review – A Happening Episode!

Ohkay so, this episode was Visaal was quite happening. I am glad that while the story is still in the introductory stages, a lot has already started happening which is making it interesting. Despite the similarities with Khuda Aur Mohabbat, it does seem that Visaal will be a lot different. I also see a couple of love triangles forming in the future as well.

Akram has really started to form an image now. After seeing how he paved his way & got one golden opportunity after another it, it got a bit too clear as to why he wanted to get in contact with a person like Molvi Ghufran who has a good reputation in the area. It was only because of Molvi Ghufran that Akram got the headstart that he was looking for in the business. On his & his friend’s recommendation, Akram succeeded in having a smooth sail in opening his business. Once again, it is sweet that Molvi Ghufran & everyone around him has ended up trusting Akram on his face value but even though Akram did do some trickery, he didn’t deceive anyone openly to damage the name that he has earned in such a short span of time.

Shabbir ended up getting injured in the protest & Pari lost her cool. I totally see Taimur falling for her, that is why, despite being such a rigid person, he couldn’t stop smiling when Pari was insulting him because she couldn’t forgive him for what he did to her father.

Akram has fallen for Pari & it is only because of her, he chose to stay back & not run away after taking the products. Akram lost his chance of making a huge profit but so far he still has set a ground for himself, it is like he is setting a trap to further his agendas. There was this new entry named Tariq & he looked just as conniving as Akram. I am sure he will be another con artist in this group.

Naheed & Pari’s relationship seems interesting. It is also something to be noticed that despite being a Molvi’s daughter, Naheed has some interests like staying up to date with latest fashion trends & being interested in love stories. I have a feeling that she might end up falling for Akram & that will form another love triangle, apart from Taimur, Akram & Pari’s.

Overall, it was an enjoyable episode to watch. It is going to be interesting to see how far Akram will be able to keep his true identity a secret. Though this is most likely to happen but I really hope this drama doesn’t become a bit too serious. Also, I am not sure why Akram decided to be his real self in the shop, because he opened it in Ghufran’s area so anyone can tell on him because he is sporting two different images there. Let’s see. Please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 22 Review – Intense!

Fatima Awan
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Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 22 Review – Intense!

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila is the only play right now which I truly look forward to watching all week and it never disappoints. The compelling and realistic performances by all the actors, dialogues and conversations which are effective, meaningful, impactful as well as engaging because they are executed flawlessly by an ace director, who has proved yet again just how amazing he is at what he does are few of the reasons why this drama is a class above the rest. Saman Ansari’s outstanding performance, Nadia’s parting dialogue, the scene covering Sila’s response when Nadia shouts out the truth and Raheel’s dialogues when Joi tried to escape the situation were some of the best moments of this episode.

This episode opened with Zaini getting married and later on what seemed like an end to a tiring day took a turn which changed everything for everyone in Noor Manzil. Although Nadia decided to leave Noor Manzil after realizing that no one was going to believe her but she didn’t go without saying everything that was on her mind. Her dialogues were mind blowing and covered so much!! Nadia’s character has been the most brilliant addition to this play. Even though her character was introduced only a few weeks back yet she has played a major role in changing the course of the story. Kiran Haq’s performance has been powerful throughout, she understands and owns this character. Nadia’s fearless personality has been a delight to watch because her character has been written beautifully and has been translated on screen superbly.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 22 Review - Intense!

Sadia’s reaction when everyone seemed to believe Joi, was covered really well. That scream was a mix of pain and helplessness and it couldn’t have been more on point. It was an apt response to a situation which wasn’t in her control. Saman Ansari translated the pain and agony Sadia had endured quietly for all these years impeccably on screen and this time around when she couldn’t hold it back anymore she let it out in the most powerful manner. Although for all these weeks Sila had been trying to convince herself that she didn’t love Hatim any more but when everything came out in the open, she instinctively rushed to save him. This was one of the most poignant scenes in this episode. Hatim and Sila’s relationship has always been one of the best parts of this drama and now that things have taken a turn for the worse, Hatim will find out the ugly truth. I am waiting to find out how far Sila will be willing to go to save the only person she truly loves in Noor Manzil.

The viewers also found out today why Bari Aapa’s husband lets her run the show – the reason made tons of sense. It also goes to show just how well thought out this script is, there is a good reason for everything no matter how minute it is. Sikandar always wanted Sadia out of his life and this was the perfect time for him to leave her therefore he wasn’t interested in finding out the details but wanted a verdict which suit his needs. Nauman Iajz and Sakina Samo’s performances have been remarkable right from the first episode, they give every single scene their best.

Overall, this episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila was mind-blowing and the next episode is going to be even more powerful. Can’t wait to find out what will happen once everyone finds out Hatim is Joi’s son!

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.

Riz Ahmed Might Star In ‘Wonder Woman 2’

Mariya Haider
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Riz Ahmed Might Star In ‘Wonder Woman 2’

Both Wonder Woman and Riz Ahmed have had a very thrilling 2017 and the rumor has it that both the forces will be joining in Wonder Woman 2. According to Metro UK the Pakistani British star is being considered for the second installment of the successful franchise.

Riz Ahmed Might Star In 'Wonder Woman 2'

Pedro Pascal of Narcos and Game of Thrones fame will also be seen in the film. In terms of casting for Wonder Woman 2, Jeff Snieder said,

“I would imagine that Pascal is playing someone who is maybe a villain of some kind.”

Riz Ahmed Might Star In 'Wonder Woman 2'

Speaking of the kind of role Ahmed is being eyed for, Snieder explained,

“There were two decently sized male roles for Wonder Woman 2. One was a slippery conman type and the other was an opposing business man. I heard Ahmed might be roped in for that role.”

Riz Ahmed Might Star In 'Wonder Woman 2'

The rumours surfaced after director Patty Jenkins confirmed that Kristen Wigg will be making her debut as Cheetah, the antagonist in the film. She penned,

“So excited to confirm the most thrilling news. Yes! It’s true! So incredibly lucky to welcome the sensationally talented Kristen Wiig to our Wonder Woman family. Can’t wait to finally work with one of my favorites. And SO excited by what we have planned. #Cheetah!!! @GalGadot”

The film will be released on November 1st , 2019.

 

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PTI MPA Demands Ban On The Word “Talaaq” In Dramas

Mariya Haider
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PTI MPA Demands Ban On The Word “Talaaq” In Dramas

Malik Taimoor, a Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MPA from Rawalpindi, has submitted a resolution to the Punjab Assembly seeking ban on the use of the word talaaq (divorce) in Pakistani television dramas.

PTI MPA Demands Ban On The Word "Talaaq" In Dramas

According to Taimoor and other supporters of the move the word talaaq is creating a negative impact on Pakistani society and has been termed as undesirable in Islam. It, therefore, urges the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to ban the airing of the word on television across the country.

PTI MPA Demands Ban On The Word "Talaaq" In Dramas

On the other hand the resolution does not suggest what substitute word should be used instead of “Talaaq” if the script requires so.

This is a story in progress.

 

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Lashkara Episode 1 Review – A Brilliant Beginning!

Zahra Mirza
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Lashkara Episode 1 Review – A Brilliant Beginning!

Ohkay so, the writing of Zafar Mairaj, direction of Kashif Nisar & the production of Six Sigma; Lashkara commenced last night on ARY Digital & had quite an interesting start. It is commendable how the life of inner-city residents of Lahore was brought to limelight. I must say, I loved the way they showed the typical dynamics of any ‘mohalla’ where there’s a queen of hearts & has quite a lot of admirers.

Bubbly (Ushna Shah) is your typical girly girl, totally into herself, conscious about her beauty & knows how to use it as a weapon. Bubbly knows that she is beautiful & since she takes care of herself so keenly, she doesn’t mind using it to her advantage. Even though Bubbly got such sort of an introduction, it was never once suggested that she was manipulative or conniving. Bubbly is sweet & innocent but she definitely is not gullible or naive. Bubbly lives in a joint family system with her father Muneer (Noor ul Hassan), mother Kulsoom (Saba Faisal), brother Iqbal, Taya Jee, Tayi Jee, their daughter Saima & son Guddu.

Lashkara Episode 1 Review - A Brilliant Beginning!

Taya Jee is a tailor & Muneer is a dyer. Even though both the families have very different mindsets & perspectives, it was interesting to see how they all lived in peace & harmony. Taya & Tayi have adorned their daughter Saima with the jewel of education & that is why, when it came to finding a suitor for her, the fact that the guy who was coming to see Saima was well-educated was enough for them to be contented. Kulsoom has raised Bubbly & Iqbal in a very different manner, may be it has a lot to do with the sort of background Kulsoom comes from, even though it wasn’t covered but her mannerism was enough of an evidence. Kulsoom has raised Bubbly with some very stereotypical standards & she supports Bubbly’s self-obsession by taking care of every little thing that draws her attention especially if it is beauty related. Even though the entire ‘beauty remedy’ scenario was a little stretched but I liked how everyone was involved into it because it ended up becoming a way to introduce their characters a bit more elaborately.

Lashkara Episode 1 Review - A Brilliant Beginning!

Saima is a brilliant student & is preparing to appear in CSS exams & she has her parent’s full support. I loved that scene where Saima’s mother tries to sell a face cream to her ever-busy bookworm daughter & consequently, ends up seeking help of Kulsoom & Bubbly who excel at all those remedies to knock the zit out. Even though it was subtly suggested that Kulsoom was a bit uneasy after finding out about the ‘kabil rishta’ that was under talks for Saima but I loved how she did everything to make Saima look presentable, just the way she would do when the time for Bubbly’ll arrive.

Well, talking about Bubbly’s admirers. She has one at Taya Jee’s tailoring shop, Nazeer the tailor. Then there’s Sunny (Imran Ashraf) who is her neighbor & will even learn English because Bubbly said so. Then there is Feeka (Mohsin Abbas Haider) now trying hard to be known as Chaudry Rafique who I guess has acquired some wealth lately & made quite an appearance to impress Bubbly.

Lashkara Episode 1 Review - A Brilliant Beginning!

I must say the way the mohalla rivalry was shown between Sunny & Feeka was hilarious. Sunny was obviously jealous but couldn’t stop belittling Feeka because he could see that he was doing a little too well for Sunny’s liking. The way everyone welcomed Feeka with warm hugs & then a spy informed him about Bubbly was so amusing. It actually looked like they brought all those real life dynamics to life which happen in each & every corner of every single city.

Bubbly made quite an impression on the guests who were visiting to meet Saima & unfortunately, they ended up putting forth a proposal for Bubbly. Let’s see what her reaction will be.

Overall, the introductory episode was refreshing, interesting, amusing & everything nice. I enjoyed the way the characters were introduced & how their mindsets were elaborated. Every single actor was in their element & the direction was superb too. I loved those camera angles, those vibrant colors, styling of every single character, it screamed Lahore to me & I loved it. Ushna Shah, Imran Ashraf & Mohsin Abbas Haider, all of them were amazing, even though Ushna got the most coverage in this episode but the boys did extremely well in their limited screen time too, well enough to let us know how their characters are going to be like. I liked the way Bubbly’s character was styled, like even though she is very fashionable, her makeup & overall look still suggested that she comes from a not-so-modern background, like there was this lack of finesse in her makeup which exactly showed that she may be up-to-date with every latest trend, she was still not too refined. I simply love watching dramas like these & since the first episode has skyrocketed my expectations; let’s hope it continues to impress us ahead too. Please share your thoughts about the very first episode of Lashkara.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Ayesha Khan Is Engaged!

Pakeeza Dar
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Ayesha Khan Is Engaged!

Ayesha Khan is one of the finest actresses of our industry. Recently she announced her acquittal from the media industry and now she has shared her big news with the fans. Ayesha is engaged now and her fiance is Major Uqbah Malik. She shared the news last night on her Instagram:

Ayesha Khan Is Engaged!

Ayesha Khan Is Engaged!

Ayesha Khan Is Engaged!

Major Uqbah Malik is the first Pakistani instructor at Britain’s Royal Military Academy. He is the one whose students gave him a surprise by performing Pakistan’s National Anthem at the end of his time there.

Two bests of their field have come together and they look like they are made for each other. Great wishes from our side to Ayesha Khan and her fiance!

Khudgarz Last Episode Review – A Complete Ending!

Zahra Mirza
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Khudgarz Last Episode Review – A Complete Ending!

Khudgarz finally got a closure & now when it has ended, I totally believe that this drama couldn’t have met a better ending. Even though things became a bit too realistically depressing, I feel the writer didn’t lose a grip on the script. Though there were a lot of possibilities if the character of Aairah hadn’t died but I will respect the writer’s approach because no matter what, it can not be denied that Khudgarz turned out to be one of the strongest dramas in terms of storyline, direction, acting & characterization.

The fact that this drama was titled after Hassan; Khudgarz, this episode perfectly brought an end to everything with Hassan & his journey being the focal point, justifying why this drama was named after him. The theme of the drama was always about Hassan, a soul that lost its direction who then started walking on the path of self-discovery after a lot of destruction. I know some readers might not agree because we all have loved Junaid & Aairah’s characters but after watching the end of this drama, it became a bit more clear that this story was not about anyone else but only & only Hassan. Even though they were very strong characters with whom we formed a very strong bond but this fact always remained underlined that by the end of the day, everything revolved around Hassan, what he did, how he did & most importantly how he affected others’ lives.

Hassan finally realized that he had to do right by Dua & he also had to apologize to Abeer for what he put up her with, that is why he paid a visit to her place. Hassan knew that the least he could do for Dua was to secure her future & he did just that. Hassan’s apology to Abeer was heartfelt & genuine but I don’t blame Abeer for not giving him the luxury of her forgiveness because he mistreated her enough to leave her emotionally scarred for the rest of her life.

Hassan finally got a validation from his mother that at least she trusted him & she believed that he had changed for the better. This was something that Hassan longed for & for someone who is trying to undo everything that he has done in the past, a little support, some assurance, some faith & a response acknowledging their effort is all one needs & this is exactly why Hassan broke down when he heard that even after all this Salma believed in him & had faith in him!

Abeer & Raheel raised Dua with love, care & attention & it was good to see that even after they had their own child, it just didn’t change anything because Dua still meant everything to them. It was nice to see that Abeer had kept in touch with Salma & also had instilled this fact in Dua that they were a family. I must say, it was beautifully shown that though Abeer must not have forgiven Hassan for what he did to her, she still wasn’t selfish enough to deprive him of his right of being known to Dua, it was may be her way of accepting his apology & realizing that Hassan genuinely loved Dua. I was also surprised when Dua spoke about Aairah & Junaid, in my opinion it was pretty realistic that despite raising her as their own, Abeer & Raheel introduced Dua to Junaid & Aairah & let her know that they were her biological parents. The scene where Hassan broke down in front of Dua was so heart wrenching. No matter how many years may have passed, the guilt of harming both Junaid & Aairah still weighed Hassan down & though others might have forgiven him, he still didn’t forgive himself. To see Omar & the orphanage being a part of Hassan’s life was nice. He learned from his mistakes, though the hard way but he really did & it was nice to see him showering love & mercy on such kids who needed it the most.

Even though things got pretty intense by the end but now when the drama has finally ended, I feel content because I don’t think anything was left out & in my opinion everything got a proper ending with no loose ends. Yes, may be a few scenes of Munawwar guiding & supporting Hassan would’ve been better but I guess may be Ghulam Mohiuddin was not available that is why it was casually suggested that Munawwar’s character passed away. I will definitely be taking away quite a lot from this drama, the highlights like strong women, an amazing friendship, how two ladies helped each other out in their darkest of times, a marriage which started off as a compromise later budding into a beautiful relationship based on respect, compassion & true love. Every single aspect of this story was beautiful. I loved all the positive characters & appreciate the journey of negative characters too. Aairah was definitely my favorite character followed by Omar & Junaid. Amina Sheikh, Sami Khan & Syed Jibran were the stars of this show & they were equally & strongly supported by Mansha Pasha, Salman Saeed, Yasir Nawaz, Ghulam Mohiuddin, Mehmood Akhtar & Shaheen Khan. Yasir Nawaz once again proved what an ace director he is & it was good to see him act after a long time too. Writer Rida Bilal definitely gave us a memorable drama with some amazing characters so she should take a bow because to bring reality that too with such strong grip & conviction is no easy feat. The way Rida Bilal elaborated emotions & intelligently tackled the subject like depression & jealousy really made this script stand out. The entire team of Khudgarz should be very very proud of their efforts & yes, I have fallen in love with its OST as well. Please share your thoughts about the final episode of Khudgarz.

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Zahra Mirza.

Tabeer Episode 7 – Review!

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Tabeer Episode 7 – Review!

Ohkay so, this episode of Tabeer was decent. I am glad that the story is being taken forward in a convincing manner. Though the scenes are a bit stretched & are covered slowly but overall, it has become a pretty decent drama to tune to.

Saniya’s past was revealed & the reason behind her depression was shown to be Fawad & his reaction. Saniya misunderstood his attention & friendship as love but Fawad was already in love with Zarnish. Saniya couldn’t cope up with it but then again, she does seen to be someone who can easily get obsessed with a person & misunderstand their intentions. It was sad that her friend was now once again trying to give her a ray of hope by telling her that she should try to get back with Fawad but I think Saniya should not fancy this idea anymore to prevent herself from another heartbreak.

Fawad decided to help Tabeer because he genuinely respected Yasir. The conversation between Tabeer & Fawad was nice. Finally, Tabeer got to know the dynamics in Fawad’s house & even though at first she was taken aback by his mother’s demand of nursing the baby, Tabeer being a mother herself couldn’t resist helping the poor baby.

I really think Fawad’s mother should have approached Tabeer with humility in stead of trying to make it look like she was paying her a huge price for the favor she was asking from her. To be honest, our dramas are filled with negative characters & in a drama like Tabeer I really don’t see the need of a negative cold-hearted mother like her who is seeing her son’s suffering but still doesn’t learn anything from it. The way she was looking down on Tabeer was annoying. I hope she changes or she doesn’t get much coverage. I mean for a character whose name even hasn’t been introduced till date, she is quite something!

Tabeer & Fawad’s interactions were decent. At least Fawad realizes what Tabeer has done for his child & he knows he can never pay her back. It looks like Tabeer genuinely grew concerned towards that child, that is why without even being asked for it, she went to nurse the child.

Overall, it was a decent episode. I really hope Fawad’s mother doesn’t get much coverage because she is unnecessarily rigid & stern. The acting & direction of this drama is good too. Please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Feroze Khan’s Walima

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Feroze Khan’s Walima

So the pictures of the final event of the mega wedding are pouring in and they look good. The bride Alizey Feroze Khan looked gorgeous in her gown while Feroze Khan rocked the tuxedo. Humaima Malik wore a bronze sari and looked a million bucks.

Take a look yourself.

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We wish the newly weds all the happiness in the world.

Google Honours Legendary Nazia Hassan!

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Google Honours Legendary Nazia Hassan!

This is the day Pakistan got their “Queen of Pop”, Nazia Hassan a legend who is still one of the top and the most loved female singer which Pakistan produced. Today is Nazia’s 53rd birthday and Google honoured her with a doodle.

Google Honours Legendary Nazia Hassan!

Nazia was also a lawyer and social activist and one of the most celebrated artists in the 80s. She left this mortal world at a very young age due to lung cancer.

Google Honours Legendary Nazia Hassan!

Nazia began her career just at the age of 10 and gave us a lot of hits including Dil Ki Lagi, Disco Deewane and Dosti. She also sang for Bollywood and won a Filmfare for her first song Aap Jaisa Koi at a meagre age of 15.

Though Nazia is not with us anymore but she will always remain a huge part of her fans’ hearts!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

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PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF (Pakistan International Film Festival) was held in Karachi and we saw nearly the whole industry attending the festival. The four-day festival ended with an awards night and also saw talent from across the border in attendance. Here are the stars who attended the PIFF:

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

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PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

PIFF Awards And Pictures!

Following won the awards in different categories:

  • Best Music Sahir Ali Bagga for Arth 2
  • Best Actor Male Fahad Mustafa for Actor In Law
  • Best Actor Female Mehwish Hayat for Actor In Law
  • Best Film Punjab Nahin Jaongi
  • Best Director Nadeem Baig for Punjab Nahin Jaongi
  • Best Script Khalil ur Rehman Qamar for Punjab Nahin Jaongi
  • Best Debut Male Ali Rehman Khan for Jannan
  • Best Debut Female Hania Aamir for Jannan
  • Best Cinematographer Rana Kamran for Na Maloom Afraad
  • Best Edit Mitesh Soni for Jannan
  • Best Feature Lala Begum
  • Best Short Aghaei Nazim
  • Best Documentary Short Veil Done 
  • Best Documentary Feature Perween Rahman The Rebel Optimist

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

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Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

In any country, showbiz industry is the medium that sets trends and allows people to know what’s in and what’s out. Similarly, our drama industry plays a huge part in introducing new trends as well, because our Pakistani actors do everything to make sure they are up-to-date with the latest fashion/beauty trends in order to look good on screen. At times, the actors get to sport some outdated trends because they are in-line with the characters they are playing but other than that, even if something doesn’t suit the overall personality of the character, some of the actors still follow the latest trends compromising on the feel of the character only so that they can look fashionable and trendy on screen. These are some of the not-so-amazing trends that we have picked up which we constantly get to see being sported by our actors and actresses. Though they might think that they get away with these but we just can not stop noticing how weird they look. Some of these trends also promote and endorse stereotypes. In the field of acting in particular, looks are secondary and performance comes first therefore while in modeling following certain trends is somewhat justified, following these trends in dramas most often is unnecessary.

Here are some of these weird trends which are being followed religiously by some of the best actors in the industry.

Cheek & Lip Tints

No matter how grave the situation in the drama is, our actors make sure to look all rosy on-screen. Yes, we do understand that a light makeup is the demand of the camera and a slight flush of color on cheeks gives dimension to the face but going overboard is what makes them stand out and that too for all the wrong reasons. Where Benefit Cosmetics’ Benetint is popular with female actors, it seems Lollitint is popular with male actors, that is why most of them have this lilac/purple tint happening on their lips, which doesn’t look appeasing. It seems our actresses use Benetint on the nose too, hence the pink tip even in the scenes where they aren’t crying.

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Crop Pants

This has to be one such trend which our male actors have picked from the Korean Showbiz Industry but to put it in simple words, it just doesn’t suit the Pakistani physique at all. Our actors wear ankle socks to show their legs to make things worse and in all honesty, it looks unflattering on them!

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Johny Bravo Inspired Hairstyles

No matter how hard things are and no matter how their life is turning upside down in a drama, the puff on the head of our males actors stays intact and no thunderstorm, no hailstorm, absolutely nothing can move a strand of hair from its place. Looking neat and put-together is one thing but literally using Samad Bond on the head in stead of a gel is a bad bad idea, especially in the scenes where something serious is happening and requires the actors to look a little more natural.

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Hair Extensions

Lately, short hair are in fashion therefore a lot of actresses in the industry opted for a really short length which definitely suits them all a lot. Aamina Shiekh, Armeena Rana Khan, Sonya Khan, Kubra Khan and Iqra Aziz recently transformed their looks completely by getting their hair cut short. Saheefa Jabbar faced criticism because of her short hair since the general opinion is that women look beautiful with long hair. Our drama industry has been religiously promoting this stereotype by making the most of hair extensions and by making sure that our heroines have beautiful long artificial locks so that they meet the “beauty standards” set by the society. While there are times when these extensions are blended really well and they look great, there are also instances when they look artificial and stand out for all the wrong reasons. If an actress is playing the role which demands long hair then it is completely understandable but when characters like Ayra and Pakeeza are forced to meet these standards then it is totally unnecessary. There was a time when our industry only promoted fair complexion but now long luscious locks seem to be the latest obsession!

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Highlighting

Highlighting is the latest beauty trend which is being misused by many of our male and female actors. Highlighting right now is just as essential for our actors as was foundation at one point. With the exception of very few dramas which do not rely on the looks of the actors at all, many others are using highlighters like they are going out of fashion! Having a flawless glowing skin is more important for some actors than giving a good performance. And when these actors give average performances their highlighting is even more distracting as well as annoying.

Dyed and Sharply Drawn Beards

There is so much pressure on our male actors to look perfect nowadays that even their beards have to be perfectly dyed, sharp with a crispy hair line. No matter how uncouth or uneducated the character maybe but they are most often quite well acquainted with this latest fashion trend!

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Some of the actors take their beards more seriously than others. There have been plenty of times when Osman Khalid Butt and Agha Ali in particular worked extra hard to make sure that their beards were so trim and proper that it was the only thing which stood out on their faces. This trend isn’t so fabulous because there are so many times when these dyed and sharply drawn beards look fake and hence are distracting.

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Light Foundation On Dusky Male Actors

Zahid Ahmed is someone who has always been comfortable in his own skin and never tried to look fair on screen. He always embraced his dusky complexion but just like many other actors he too has been seen wearing a light foundation in drama serial Pukaar which doesn’t blend in with his complexion. Mohsin Haider’s foundation in Meeras doesn’t compliment his complexion either although he too is someone who always looked quite natural on screen before this play aired. There are other newcomers as well who would look fine if they used a foundation to match their skin tone but they are continuously seen on screen wearing light foundations which make them look more grey than fair!

Weird Beauty Trends In Dramas

Can you think of any other weird beauty trends in our dramas lately which are setting impossible beauty standards? Feel free to add to the list.

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Ishq Tamasha Episode 6 Review-Okay!

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Ishq Tamasha Episode 6 Review-Okay!

It was a very average episode and the expected things took place. Arham is dying for Rushna. He is desperately in love with her and cannot survive if he wouldn’t get her. They finally set up the meeting but as expected things took a turn and Rushna thought Mehrab was Arham. The whole episode revolved around getting things fixed to result in a proposal visit from Arham’s side to Rushna’s home.

One thing I didn’t like was the overall attitude of Mirha towards this scenario. She has been shown as a girl who is always careful about her image and she knows that the blame will always fall upon her. But she still supported Rushna to pursue Arham and go on a date with him. A girl who is shown to be intelligent and knows how pathetic her living conditions are should not be so dumb. Her chachi was her usual self with constantly bashing her character and she once again showed what a hypocrite she is when she didn’t object her own daughter’s rishta fixing. She had no problem with Rushna finding a boy for herself and didn’t question her daughter’s advancements towards some unknown boy.

Ishq Tamasha Episode 6 Review-Okay!

Mehrab loves his brother too much and treats him like a baby. He wants to get him everything he ever dreams of. But he has unknowingly become the obstacle in his brother’s love life. Since he is the more handsome one of the duo, the shallow Rushna fell for him at first sight and all the stuttering Arham was doing about his common looks actually played out to be true. Mehrab likes Mirha but he thinks she is Arham’s Meena. His absence from the rishta is going to cause serious problems for Arham.

This episode was an average and totally just OKAY. Preview for the next one, however, looks promising. Mehrab is going to act out on Mirha due to his misunderstanding and that will cause problems for the poor girl. Let’s see what happens!

Riz Ahmed Lauds Pakistan’s First Transgender News Anchor Marvia Malik

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Riz Ahmed Lauds Pakistan’s First Transgender News Anchor Marvia Malik

Kohenoor News — a private television channel – went on-air last week with a transgender person on the screen as its news anchor.

Marvia’s incredible success story was celebrated by celebrities, journalists and activists from all over Pakistan who were quick to praise her on social media.

Riz Ahmed Lauds Pakistan's First Transgender News Anchor Marvia Malik

British-Pakistani actor and activist Riz Ahmed was also the part of the lot that celebrated Marvia, in a recent Instagram post, he also lauded Pakistan’s first ever transgender news anchor, Marvia Malik.

Taking to social media, the Venom star wrote,

“Congratulations to Marvia Malik. In some ways, Pakistan has been ahead of the curve in certain aspects of trans rights. In other ways, it has lagged behind. Hoping we can all learn from each other in paving the way to greater inclusion.”

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This truly is one of the most amazing news I’ve heard lately, it’s about time transgenders are given the rights that they have been long denied.

 

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Kumail Nanjiani To Be Part Of ‘Doctor Dolittle’ Sequel

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Kumail Nanjiani To Be Part Of ‘Doctor Dolittle’ Sequel

Kumail Nanjiani is living the dream lately, it’s been a crazy ride ever since the success of The Big Sick. But that is not all the Silicon Valley star is set to be a part of The Voyage Of Doctor Dolittle now.

Actor Robert Downey Jr took to Twitter to reveal the full cast of his star-studded The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle.

Along with Kumail, Rami Malek, Octavia Spencer, Craig Robinson, John Cena, Marion Cotillard, Carmen Ejogo, and Frances de la Tour will also lend their voices to the Universal film.

The project features Robert, with Selena Gomez, Tom Holland, Emma Thompson, and Ralph Fiennes also in the voice cast as well. Jim Broadbent, Antonio Banderas, and Michael Sheen will portray live-action characters.

The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle will be directed by Stephen Gaghan and based on the character from the 1920s series of children’s books by Hugh Lofting, in which a Victorian-era physician opts to treat animals instead of humans because he has the ability to speak with them.

Kumail Nanjiani To Be Part Of 'Doctor Dolittle' Sequel

Actor Eddie Murphy starred in the 1998 film Doctor Dolittle and its 2001 sequel.

The film is slated for release on April 12, 2019.

 

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Khamoshi Episode 26 Review-Absurd!

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Khamoshi Episode 26 Review-Absurd!

The big reveal for this episode would have been Sabir’s death but we already knew about it from the last week’s preview. Even his permission for Arsala to get married to Shahram was already shown in the preview. Sabir got ab heart attack and the whole family was again being shitty. The mother’s attitude is so disappointing that I cannot describe it in words. She didn’t even hear the whole thing from Sabir or Arsala or anyone else and presumed that her daughter is characterless. Now, what were your thoughts on your younger daughter chasing her sister’s fiance lady? She will accept her money and make her work like bulls but still blame her for all the bad stuff happening in the world.

Khamoshi Episode 26 Review-Absurd!

Atif’s attitude is incomprehensible too. You left her, married her sister and realized later that you were wrong but you are still being a whiner about it? Passing comments on Shahram are too uncalled for from a man who married his fiance’s sister. Naima was being her normal self with saying stupid stuff about everyone and not helping the family with her dowry money. Her outburst on Arsala is also not making any sense now since her husband does not care about her even when Arsala is not around.

The worst thing about today’s episode was the protagonist being slut-shamed for no reason at all. From the preview it looks like that she will not even bother to defend her character. They somehow tried to make Sabir’s permission the highlight of the story but what about them showing a girl working day and night for a thankless family and not even say a word when they trash her character. I think marriage and romanticism took a seat back today when they showed her crying in every spot and are making her a Khamosh larki on such a sensitive topic, that too in the last few episodes of the drama. This is a point where she should have spoken for her rights. She can atleast share everything with Guddu. But in the end, good story and script can go to hell and Khamoshi wins!

Laal Ishq Episode 25 Review – Exciting But Slow

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Laal Ishq Episode 25 Review – Exciting But Slow

This was the first episode that did a great job as usual in making you look forward to the next one but sadly, did not give much to reflect upon on its own. It would have been wonderful if a little more had been shown about the aftermath of Mahi’s death.

Laal Ishq Episode 25 Review - Exciting But Slow

In the dark of the night, as it poured heavily and the heavens cried on the death of an innocent, Punar and Muneer have made an anonymous grave for Mahi in the woods, where she will be quiet forever and the spark of her life, her love all has blown out. Mehr Chiragh could not stop his tears and while it was so hard to see him sad, it was also harder to forget that he had been ally in the silencing of the only voice of life in their haveli.

Laal Ishq Episode 25 Review - Exciting But Slow

Farhad has the feeling of loss in his heart. He knows something is wrong with Mahi, and he is not able to calm down. Arsalan Idrees was just amazing in his short scene today. His expressions, body language and tone, everything was perfect in depicting the agony of a lover who was so close to his destination and suddenly it has slipped out of his hand again. He has made Bali and Jajji aware of the dangers he thinks Mahi is in and Jajji is now realising what a blunder he has committed in forcing Farhad to send Mahi back.

Laal Ishq Episode 25 Review - Exciting But Slow

In the Mehr household, Mehrunnisa is shedding crocodile tears. She is an evil woman, a vengeful soul whose existence is enough to destroy all sorts of goodness in her surroundings. She has killed her beautiful, loving daughter in her hatred for someone who has spent twenty years in prison already and knowing full well that Mahi and Farhad did know about eachother’s paternal identity when they fell in love. Worse is Punar who is her puppet. What’s the point of showing Punar as the soft and kind youngster of today if he is going to be this cruel at the end. His sadness at Mahi’s demise was certainly not enough. There should have been some forgiveness for his only sister and some anger at the mother who killed her in cold blood.

Now Jajji and Bali are trying to do damage control and they have gone to Yawar Kamal for help and advice. It seems as if Yawar Kamal, Jajji, Bali, Farhad and even Mahi herself were not aware of the dangers of Mehrs’ anger. It took Fakhira to point out to them that they would not be heartbroken at the running away of their daughter. Rather, Mehr Chiragh is heartbroken beacuse Mahi has been killed.

The promo was very promising. It seems as if Rameen will go to any extent to save Farhad and Punar will cross all limits of cruelty and revenge and maybe marry her forcefully , since her mother’s fasts are now dependent on Farhad’s death, not Bali’s. Whole lives are  being wrecked and ruined at the whim of a woman who fasts everyday in the prayer that her enemy’s murder will free her of this pact of unending fasts. By the way she is in remarkable health for someone who is eating nothing but dates and water for twenty years. A raw vegan Mehrunnisa, thirsty for human blood…

Salman Khan Wants Atif Aslam To sing For Race 3!

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Salman Khan Wants Atif Aslam To sing For Race 3!

There has been a huge fiasco recently when the ban came again on Pakistani artists by Bollywood. This time they specifically targeted top-notch singers like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Atif Aslam. Consequently, Atif Aslam refused to promote a song he sang for a Bollywood movie. He was also not given credit for his song in Baaghi 2 which recently released. Despite rising tensions, Salman Khan wants Atif Aslam to sing the song he has written himself for his movie Race 3.

Salman Khan Wants Atif Aslam To sing For Race 3!

Atif has sung for the previous two parts also. His tracks Pehli Nazar and Be Inteha were super hits. What are your thoughts on this development? Share your thoughts in the comments section below!

Noor un Ain Episode 8 Review – Meesni Got Married!

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Noor un Ain Episode 8 Review – Meesni Got Married!

Ohkay so, when this episode ended I had a smile on my face, not because of how sweet or amazing it was, only because of how wrong & nonsensical things were. I mean I feel for the actors, I really do because they were trying so hard to convey the emotions but they weren’t coming through because there’s a thing called substance & that particular thing is missing from the story. Now I know when the Team Noor un Ain came on Good Morning Pakistan, despite Nida Yasir’s continuous attempts, she failed in getting the details from them all because in reality, there is nothing special that they could have talked about. Everyone kept on saying that it is a very simpleee story, veryyy simpleee story whereas now we all know that this story is not only simple, it isn’t original to begin with!

Noor ul Ain & Khizar got Nikkaofied & then few moments later when one of Khizar’s friends joked or rather spoke the truth, Noor couldn’t take it because gugu ko bula lag gaya. I mean did Noor really expect that people will welcome her & Khizar with garlands & shower roses on them after what they have done? Noor’s like ‘mai logon ke sawalon se ghabrati hoon’ hmmmm, so aisa kaam nahi karna tha na boring larki jahan logon ke sawalon ke jawab dene parain. I mean how lifeless is she? I mean she got married to the love of her life, I am talking about that ultimateee love because of whom she didn’t even bother about her parents, the love because of whom she was having sleepless nights & when she got married to him, she didn’t even smile? Seriously? Taking Poker-Face to a whole new level!!!

Well, I am not sure about others but I couldn’t stop giggling when Khizar’s card declined, matlab Nikkah ka khana hi decline ho gaya? LOL! That entire scenario was quite amusing & then the same friend jisay Noor ne Khizar ko batain sunanay ko kaha tha, ended up paying the bill, hahaha!

Well, it was quite weird that Khizar’s mom despite being so rigid didn’t react one bit when she found out that her aik iklota beta got married to Noor, like why was she so cold as if her son bought a wrong sized T-shirt & didn’t get married? Also, Khizar’s protest & baghawat was so masoomana & polite, I mean my 7 month old baby Khizar protests louder than this grown up Khizar. I mean Khizar was talking to his mother about such a do-or-die situation & still there was no finality just nothing in his tone!

So, Noor was feeling guilty & I also couldn’t stop lol’ing at Qasim’s timing because it was all wrong. He decided to tell Noor what a wonderful daughter she is & what an amazing father he has been just when she got married behind his back. Uncle jee ye baatain pehle kar lete to beti shayad unhain bata ke ye gul khilati. I still can not understand why Noor stopped talking to her family just like that? Well Ghazala played another game & told Qasim to invite Sofie’s in laws, as she obviously wants Qasim & Co. to get embarrassed in front of them but then again, I will not blame her because it is Noor who decided to go ahead with this marriage & in this clueless khandaan, it is good to see that at least there is one person who uses her brains. I must say, I feel the need to thank that person who invented Mute button because the moment the episode ended & that singer was about to contaminate my ears with her voice, I muted the TV. All hail mute button! I so wish, all these guys hadn’t signed this project because of each other, like Sajal chose this because of Sarmad, Sarmad went ahead because of Imran Abbas, Imran Abbas decided to do this because of Marina & Sarmad…I wish they all had paid attention to the script to save themselves from such an average drama. Anyways please share your thoughts!

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Feroze Khan’s Baraat Pictures!

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Feroze Khan’s Baraat Pictures!

So Feroze Khan is finally married to Alizey Fatima. The bride wore a complete red look and looked very traditional while Feroze opted for a white sherwani. Sisters Humaima and Dua were all dolled up and extremely happy on their brother’s big day. Here are the pictures from the ceremony:

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

Feroze Khan's Baraat Pictures!

We wish the couple a blessed life ahead!

Fawad Khan Wins Best Cinematic Icon & Mehwish Hayat Wins Pakistan Icon Award

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Fawad Khan Wins Best Cinematic Icon & Mehwish Hayat Wins Pakistan Icon Award

Tho the ban prevails but last night brought the celebrities from both India and Pakistan together at one platform in Dubai when one of UAE’s biggest corporations, Danube re-launched India’s most popular film and celebrity magazine Filmfare Middle East.

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Actors Fawad Khan, Mehwish Hayat and model Hasnain Lehri, along with Bollywood A-listers Deepika Padukone, Jackie Shroff, Manish Malhotra, Dia Mirza and Karan Johar were among the few that walked the red carpet of the event last night.

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While the ‘Punjab Nahi Jaungi’ starlet Mehwish Hayat was honored with the Pakistan Icon plaque The ‘Khoobsurat’ star Fawad Khan won the Cinematic Icon award.

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Fawad Khan has graced the cover of this Bollywood magazine alone and is the only Pakistani to have done so.

 

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Zun Mureed Episode 5 Review – Bearing The Brunt!

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Zun Mureed Episode 5 Review – Bearing The Brunt!

This latest episode showed the aftermath of Tabbasum’s decision to use the bill which was meant to protect women like her to shelter herself from a husband who she thought might kill her. Tabbasum’s interpretation of this entire situation made perfect sense since the circumstances were such that she had reason to believe that Sajjad might harm her even more than he already had. Her body language also suggested that the injury she got as a result of their fight was quite serious although it wasn’t taken seriously at all by anyone. The way Tabbasum’s character has been written suggests that she is a strong woman who would do whatever it takes to contribute to her marriage and in return all she wants is respect from her husband but Nadia Khan’s performance keeps you wondering! Somehow, she makes Tabbasum look like a bechari even in situations where she takes some really bold decisions. Nadia Khan is a complete misfit in this role since she hasn’t been able to bring out the best in her character.

Tonight, while everyone else was either busy worrying about Sajjad or family’s honour, Tabbasum’s sister was the only one who was worried about her.The entire scenario was covered realistically with the exception of the fact that Tabbasum thought that her husband would let her stay in the house even after everything that happened. Although Sajjad was the one at fault and Tabbasum wasn’t going to let anyone convince her otherwise but especially because of the way this news was covered by the media she shouldn’t have expected everyone to support her. This episode however flawlessly depicted that it wasn’t practical for a woman to seek protection under the law in a society where it is alright for a man to hit a woman but it isn’t okay when a woman protests as a result. There were some developments which didn’t quite work for me but the reactions from the family members were covered really well.

Zun Mureed Episode 5 Review - Bearing The Brunt!

It was amusing watching Maryam tell Tabbasum that she would have supported her, had Tabbasum reached out for her instead of complaining to the police. This was a blatant lie which was meant to make Tabbasum feel bad about what she had done. Tabbasum knew she couldn’t reach out to anyone which is why she ended up taking this step. This entire scenario also shows how people like Maryam and Tabbasum’s bhabhi cannot handle the fact that two people are happily married but will be the first ones to judge if something goes wrong! Both these women contributed to the problems between Sajjad and Tabbasum which escalated into something far bigger than they had expected it to. I am very sure Maryam won’t be able to handle her mother or run that house on her own for too long. Maryam’s husband was the only person who tried to handle the situation but even he indirectly blamed Tabbasum when he said that working women are strong headed. The way he read what Bi Jaan wrote showed that he was shocked at the role she was playing in this entire situation but at the same time, he did whatever he could to add fuel to the fire.

Bi Jaan’s character isn’t even remotely likeable but it is really interesting because her reactions to different situations right from the first episode show the mentality of all those people who get pleasure out of watching other people suffer. This episode also showed the irresponsibility with which media covers such issues. The news channels are so desperate to cover any news which gets attention that they don’t think twice before invading other people’s privacy and they completely forget what repercussions their actions could have.

While all the other actors were absolutely brilliant in this episode, Nadia Khan’s performance continues to be the weakest link in this play. There are plenty of actresses in our industry who could have nailed this role and made it easier for the viewers to understand the character.

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it.

Trailer Of Motorcycle Girl Is Wow!

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Trailer Of Motorcycle Girl Is Wow!

Shah famed director Adnan Sarwar is back with yet another biopic. This time we will see the life of Pakistani biker Zenith Irfan who travelled Pakistan alone on a bike. Sohai Ali Abro is playing the lead as Zenith Irfan. We can also see Ali Kazmi, Samina Peerzada and Sarmad Khoosat in pivotal roles. The trailer is empowering as well as beautiful. Looks like Sohai has gripped the character well. Here watch the trailer and you will fall in love too:

Motorcycle girl will hit the cinema screens on 20th April 2018. Are you guys going to watch this? Share in the comments section!

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 7 Review – Entertaining!

Fatima Awan
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Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 7 Review – Entertaining!

Tonight’s episode wasn’t as happening and horrifying as the previous one but it was engaging and the story is moving forward gradually. This drama keeps your interest alive and keeps you at the edge of your seat as well even though some of the developments at times can be disappointing, the execution is always on point! Aziz sahab’s reaction even after having a direct interaction with Neelo was difficult to connect to since he wasn’t even shown thinking about it which only makes you wonder what was going through his mind. Later on, everything he said about Neelo also made me wonder why he felt for her all of a sudden even though she threatened him directly. Does he think he was imagining stuff or he feels that it was a dream? His reaction clearly suggested that he did not take this encounter seriously and he was convinced that locking up that door would solve all the problems his family was facing. This drama would have been even more interesting if Tasha’s character got a little more screen time and her relationship with all her family members was well established before Neelo took over her soul. Despite of all these shortcomings so far this has to be the best horror drama made in Pakistan because it has an interesting story which has been given the right treatment.

This episode opened with Alia getting a text from Rameez’s friend. She was already feeling helpless and frustrated because she wasn’t able to convince her husband in particular that Tasha needed a different kind of help to heal her therefore she decided to meet him and was more convinced than ever that she needed to do something. The scene in which he called the spirit was shot really well. All such scenes have been covered in detail which is why they have more of an impact. The actor playing Rameez’s friend’s role is incredibly talented, his performances in Sammi, Na Maloom Afraad 2 and now in this drama have been absolutely phenomenal. He has already established himself as an actor who loves playing challenging roles.

Bela Pur Ki Dayan Episode 7 Review - Entertaining!

Just like the previous two episodes of Bela Pur Ki Dayan, this one too covered some of the back story as well. Adnan Siddiqui’s character was introduced in this episode as Shakir, who was Neelo’s father’s friend’s son and these two ended up falling in love with each other. Neelo’s brother played by Umer Naru, suspected them both and wasn’t happy with his father’s decision that Shakir should teach Neelo. The back story reveals why Neelo is so restless and incredibly angry. It is being revealed slowly which I think is a great idea. These scenes have also been shot superbly and they give you something to look forward to.

Alia and her mother in law’s decision to investigate the locked room was the most bizarre part of tonight’s episode since even if they found out there was paranormal activity in that room, there wasn’t much they could do about it. If Rameez’s friend accompanied them and they executed their plan when no one was home, it would have made more sense. This scene however was spooky but I am still waiting to find out how it will impact the story.

Overall, this was an entertaining episode which piqued my curiosity. The performances have been spot on throughout and the direction never falters. It is difficult waiting a whole week to watch a new episode of this drama!

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Pukaar Episode 8 Review – Stagnant!

Zahra Mirza
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Pukaar Episode 8 Review – Stagnant!

Ohkay so, this episode of Pukaar was pretty slow & practically nothing happened in it which could’ve taken the story forward. To put it in simple words, this episode was just an elaboration of the note at which last episode ended.

Samra contiued to be treated as a prisoner in a house arrest. No matter what, I find it ridiculously irrational & unrealistic that Samra is not allowed to speak to or meet her parents & not only that, even when they call, their calls are deliberately screened. Laali Ma is one twisted woman & sadly, she has another loon hovering around her waiting for her sick orders to fulfill them. This episode just showed Samra & her mother’s struggle to get in touch with each other but then eventually they both succeeded. I am usually not a fan of the mistreatment that is shown in our dramas towards servants but I couldn’t stop smiling when Samra set Zamani straight because she really needs to know her place & she deserved it!!!

Well, Saarang was pretty taken aback after his meeting with Sultan. Saarang actually didn’t take Sultan seriously & he wouldn’t have if Sultan hadn’t told him his mother’s name, Amna. Saarang obviously was forced to stop & think about whatever he heard because he couldn’t really understand why would a stranger call himself his father & then claim to be his mother’s husband. Obviously, Amna was shocked because she really didn’t see this coming as she had lied to Saarang about his father’s death & it seemed they both lived a fulfilling life together without the need of another male figure in their lives.

Well, Samra escaped & ran away. I don’t blame her, who would want to live in a prison like that. It was sad that even Tashfeen backed out & didn’t help Samra but still, she at least has some compassion left in her which is nice.

This episode was pretty basic but yes, the preview of the next episode seemed promising. Direction & acting everything is pretty good but I don’t understand how many times are we going to see Samra going up & down the staircase in slow-mo with OST echoing in the background? It is way too monotonous now! Anyways, please share your thoughts.

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Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Azaadi Trailer Is Out!

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Azaadi Trailer Is Out!

Azaadi is an upcoming Pakistani film starring Moammar Rana and Sonya Hussyn in the lead. The trailer for the film is out and it depicts the freedom fight of our Kashmiri brethren. The movie has action as well as romance interwoven in the script. Some scenes look over the top and unrealistic from the first look. Nadeem Baig is also starring in the movie as the father of Azaad (Moammar Rana). Here watch the trailer for the flick:

Azaadi will be out on Eid ul Fitr.What are your thoughts on this trailer? Share your opinion in the comments.

Aangan Episode 21 Review – True Depiction of Reality!

Zahra Mirza
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Aangan Episode 21 Review – True Depiction of Reality!

Ohkay so, it was yet another realistic episode of Aangan. Faiza Iftikhar should definitely take a bow for giving us such a beautiful drama laden with thought-provoking messages. This definitely has to be one of Faiza’s finest works & I am sure it is going to stay with each one of us for a long long time.

Even though Hajra has a complete right to make the best decision for Sadaan, I find her a little irrational that she has just made up her mind against his marriage with Afrah without any solid reasons. Yes, Hajra found it a little offensive that Afrah came to attend the family get together which was arranged to celebrate Sadaan’s graduation but other than that, just because she knows that they both love each other, Hajra has said no. I don’t know why but I have a feeling Sadaan will take a huge step which Hajra might regret later!

This episode focused on the new member that Laila couldn’t wait to welcome in her life. Laila’s excitement was so beautifully portrayed. Laila knows what it is like living without a child & that is why she was doing everything & walking an extra mile to make sure that she was fully prepared for the baby. Laila obviously has big shoes to fill & I can totally see how she will be judged & scrutinized every step of the way but I loved seeing how possessive Laila already was for the baby even before he was born!

Anila obviously came to do what she is good at but I loved the way Zaitoon silenced her. Whatever Zaitoon said left Anila speechless because even she knew that her mother had a point. Having a baby does not guarantee that a husband won’t get married again, so it was so wise of Zaitoon to show Anila the other side of the picture that just because she has had children doesn’t mean it was prohibited for her husband to get married again. Allauddin stirred the pot but I was actually taken aback with the way he addressed this scenario in front of Zahid, because he was so manipulative. Allauddin depicted a typical mentality where he felt that giving away a daughter would mean getting rid of your burden but giving a son away would be equivalent to losing an asset. Zahid may be stern or rigid, but I find him gullible as well that is why after having a conversation with Allauddin, he started having second thoughts & decided to find out the gender to act accordingly!

Well, I don’t know what secret Asim & Zahid are carrying in their hearts but it did look like they both are equally responsible for something, like they both are guilty but it is Zahid who is doing the heavy lifting on behalf of Asim, at least this is what I deduced from their conversation. Laila saw the cheque but because she trusts Asim so much & also because he knows how to tackle Laila, she immediately forgot about everything without even thinking that things might not be as simple as they seem!

Rubina gave birth to a baby boy & it was so sweet to see how Laila was taking care of everything, from shopping to even making sure that the baby was delivered at the best hospital. I must say what I loved the most about this episode was how the writer, in the middle of Laila’s excitement, didn’t forget to focus on how hard things were for Rubina emotionally. I loved how it was shown that even though it was Rubina who took this decision of giving away the child, still as a motther she was depressed because she knew it was not going to be easy giving away her own child & then seeing him growing up in front of her eyes while still not being able to shower him with her motherly love. This is a reality, when such a thing happens, everyone talks about how big-hearted the mother is & suddenly the focus is shifted on how the life of the one receiving the child is going to be perfect but in the middle of all this, everyone forgets what truly a mother is going through & how hard it is for her. I wish Zahid wasn’t so hard on Rubina. I was pleasantly surprised that he was being courteous enough to tell Abba Jee about Rubina’s mental state but then despite knowing everything, he threatened Rubina with his second marriage & dissed her again!?!

Oh my, who would’ve thought that Zoya will become Anila Junior? I laughed a lot when I saw Hajra’s reaction when Zoya banged the phone on her face. Since Zoya comes from a huge family where she has experienced family politics, she has obviously taken it with her too but then I also felt that it was her own complex of being older to Aqdas that she misunderstood Faseeha. Let’s see if Aqdas will be able to change Zoya & broaden her vision or not!

I loved all those funny moments like Abba Jee’s statements about Bilqees, Zaitoon’s annoyance at her mention. Abba Jee’s way of snubbing Zahid saying ‘kuch dair mai Maut ke Fariste mandranay lagainge’ & ‘maut ka manzar khol ke beth jata hai’. Also, Zahid’s disapproval of Aqdas’s choice of Thailand as a honeymoon destination. This is what the best part about this drama is, that even though such grave issues are being addressed, the humor quotient & overall essence is never lost in the middle of it. I loved this episode & I felt so relieved seeing Rubina in the precap, I am glad nothing happened to her & I am keen to see if Zahid will ever become courteous towards her or not? Loved everyone’s acting & oh yes, can’t wait to find out Asim Zahid secret too. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aangan!

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

Nandita Das To Attend PiFF in Karachi

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Nandita Das To Attend PiFF in Karachi

Acclaimed Indian film-maker, Nandita Das will be attending the first Pakistan International Film Festival (PiFF) from March 29 to April 1 in Karachi. Indian film director and screenwriter SS Rajamouli will also be travelling to Karachi to attend the Pakistan International Film Festival (PIFF) for the screening of his film Baahubali.

The director took to Twitter to announce the news.

“Baahubali has given me opportunities to travel to a number of countries… The most exciting of them all is now, Pakistan. Thank you Pakistan International Film Festival, Karachi for the invite,”

Besides Nandita, famous Pakistani director Asim Raza and starlet Sajal Aly alongside Anjum Rajabali, Rashid Khwaja and Harsh Narayan will be speaking at sessions moderated by Asif Noorani.

Nandita Das To Attend PiFF in Karachi

PIFF 2018 will begin on March 29 in Karachi and run till April 1, 2018.

The four-day festival will screen features, short films and documentaries from Pakistan and around the world.

According to reports, other Indian films which will be a part of PIFF are Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan’s Dear Zindagi, Rajat Kapoor’s Ankhon Dekhi, Irrfan Khan and Pakistani actress Saba Qamar’s Hindi Medium, Sanjay Mishra’s Kadvi Hawa, Swara Bhasker’s Nil Battey Sannata and Marathi movie Sairat.

 

 

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‘Baaghi 2’ Team Removes Atif Aslam’s Name From Credits For ‘O Saathi’

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‘Baaghi 2’ Team Removes Atif Aslam’s Name From Credits For ‘O Saathi’

Indian ban on Pakistani artists has taken another ugly turn, in this episode of “Screw You Pakistan” the Baaghi 2 Production team has de-credited Atif Aslam of the song HE LITERALLY SANG.

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Ever since the ban Atif Aslam refused to promote the song ‘O Saathi’ which makes perfect sense since as an artist it is thoroughly disrespectful to get banned like that and the composer of the song Vipin Patwa supported the singer by saying,

“Aslam was taken on board because his voice matched the character of the song. The decision was taken way before the controversy started. It’s a coincidence that this controversy has started at the time of my music launch. Which artist wouldn’t want to promote his work? If Aslam has taken this decision, there must be some reason behind it.”

“If Aslam has taken this decision, there must be some reason behind it.” Vipin Patwa

Baaghi 2 is slated to release in Pakistan on 30th March 2018.

 

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Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 21 Review – Loved It!

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Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 21 Review – Loved It!

This was another meaningful episode of Dar Si Jati Hei Sila filled with positivity and depth. The writer has intelligently put forward the most inspiring messages and the dialogues are always the highlight of every episode. The language used is easy, the conversations are concise and every scene says a great deal about the characters and their story. Nadia’s outburst tonight and Bari Apa and Joi’s reactions yet again showed that these two only managed to dominate everyone in the house because their dominance was so readily accepted! Even though Joi did whatever he could to intimidate Nadia but she stood her ground and ultimately got what she wanted. This entire episode focused on one really important aspect – you have to fight for your rights yourself and if you do, you most surely get what you deserve. However, it is easier said than done, something which is clear from Sila and Sadia’s situation in the house. Even if someone like Sikandar had a wife like Nadia, he wouldn’t have treated her, the way he treats Sadia. Kiran Haq is beyond amazing as Nadia, her gestures and dialogue delivery couldn’t have been better. The character has been written brilliantly too. Nadia’s dialogues about Joi’s “hasiyat” were brilliant! She gives Bari Apa and Joi the kind of reality check which no one else can. The director Kashif Nisar also deserves tons of appreciation for giving this script the right treatment.

Nauman Ijaz continues to impress as Joi. Joi’s personality has many different shades but so far the most conspicuous one of them all is that even though he harasses Sila and has been blackmailing Sadia for years but the fact is that he is a coward. Highlighting this side of Joi’s character was crucial to the role and Nauman Ijaz did just that. Everything that Zaini said to Sila tonight was an extension of the same message which was highlighted over and over again in this episode. This is such an important message and could actually benefit a lot of girls out there who think they don’t deserve better and who feel that whatever abuse they are subjected to is their fault. Aamna Malick has been phenomenal as Zaini. Her character is one of the best female characters we have seen in our dramas in recent times and Aamna Malick has done complete justice to it. The best part of this drama is that there are all kinds of characters in the play. This drama is free of stereotypes and all the characters are there for a reason. The positive and negative characters are equally important and the drama wouldn’t have been the same if even one character was missing from it.

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 21 Review - Loved It!

Hatim’s scene in this episode again was poignant. His character is so convincing which is why you can’t help feeling for him. Although he was never loved by his own mother and naturally he feels deprived but his approach is so positive and he is so loving. His scenes are heart-wrenching because every scene highlights his weaknesses as well as his strengths. I don’t remember watching a character like this one ever in our dramas, so nuanced and intelligently written.

Raheel and Zaini’s father’s characters show that not all men are narrow-minded and controlling. The fact that these two men did whatever they could to make sure that Zaini gets to do exactly what she wants sends out a great message and gives men like these due credit! Bari Apa’s reaction to Zaini’s future plans was shown accurately too, Sakina Samo’s body language and dialogue delivery has been brilliant! It is interesting how the writer has shown the difference between women who really are strong (Nadia and Zaini) and a woman (Bari Apa) who is only in control because of those people who are so willing to be controlled! Zaini and Nadia know exactly what they deserve and they believe that they are right therefore they always stand their ground, Bari Apa on the other hand is being unfair therefore she doesn’t have a lot to say in her defense when someone confronts her.

Tonight’s episode was brilliant as usual. Everything about this drama has been phenomenal; the subject, the messages, the performances, the direction and the dialogues. The preview of the next episode suggested that Nadia will finally find out about Sadia and Joi’s relationship. Can’t wait to watch what happens next!

How many of you watched tonight’s episode? Do share your thoughts about it and especially about Bari Apa’s reaction when Nadia gave her a piece of her mind!! Wasn’t it hilarious and so gratifying!

Dar Si Jati Hei Sila Episode 21 Review - Loved It!

Asim Abbasi Bags Best Director Award For ‘Cake’ At UK AFF

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Asim Abbasi Bags Best Director Award For ‘Cake’ At UK AFF

Asim Abbasi helmed ‘Cake’ became the first Pakistani movie ever to have a world premier at Leicester Square in London even though the movie was already one of the most awaited movies of the year it just got to next level after the London premiere.

Albeit the audience awaits for the movie to be released in Pakistan we have just been given another reason to make that ‘wait’ a little more harder since the director Asim Abbasi was awarded the best director accolade for this film at UK Asian Film Festival.

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Cake was screened at the festival on March 20, 2018 and the award ceremony was held on 25th March.

Abbasi took to his twitter and wrote,

“Oh wow! So humbled and moved. Thank you @cometoUKAFF for the honour”

Tho he was not able to attend the ceremony. Thus, broadcast journalist Attika Choudhary accepted the award on his behalf.

The film is slated to release on March 30, 2018.

 

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Visaal Episode 1 Review – A Convincing Start!

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Visaal Episode 1 Review – A Convincing Start!

Ohkay so, production of Big Bang Entertainment, direction of Ali Hassan & writing of Hashim Nadeem; Visaal is a new prime time drama that has started airing on ARY Digital. I must say, the OST & the promo of this drama definitely gave me Khuda Aur Mohabbat & Dhaani vibes & when I saw that it has been written by Hashim Nadeem, I knew exactly why I felt that way. However, I will say that despite the similarities, I feel may be it is going to be a happier version of Khuda Aur Mohabbat where two people in love will have their happy ending after a lot of hardships, because I could see a lot of tweaking that Hashim Nadeem has done this time around, so let’s see how things roll. First episode of Visaal did set the base for what is yet to come & introduced the characters in detail & though I had a feeling that I knew all these characters from before, I thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

Akram (Zahid Ahmed) is an imposter who believes in short cuts. He has had a colorful past where he has resorted to a lot such tactics which have landed him in trouble a lot of times but because Akram is like a free bird, he doesn’t take anything seriously as he knows that he can manipulate his way out of every problematic situation. Akram has no family to go to, no parents, no siblings, that is why it feels it is one of the reasons why he has lost direction in life.

Shabbir (Touqeer Nasir) happens to be the only parent of Pari (Hania Amir) & they both share a beautiful relationship with each other. As Shabbir has lost his wife, that is the reason why he feels he needs to be extra attentive & cautious in taking care of Pari because she’s all that he has. It was really nice seeing their friendly relationship where Pari respected her father’s approach of upbringing but also didn’t shy away in sharing whatever was in her heart. Jumman Bua (Ismat Zaidi) happens to be Shabbir’s neighbor & because Shabbir trusts her so much, she comes to keep a check on Pari whenever her father goes for work. Shabbir is the union leader at Railways & earns a decent living for himself & his daughter.

Visaal Episode 1 Review - A Convincing Start!

Molana Ghufran (Firdous Jamal) happens to be a Muazzin & care taker of the local Masjid of that area & upon a little inquiry, Akram gets to know about him. Molana Ghufran has a wife Naikbakht (Tahira Iman) & a daughter Naheed (Saboor Ali), who happens to be Pari’s best friend.

Visaal Episode 1 Review - A Convincing Start!

Akram has definitely come in contact with Molana Ghufran due to an ulterior motive. He is intelligently manipulative & he is also quite smart to know how he can attain his goals. The way Akram caught Molana Ghufran’s attention was quite amusing & interesting because he knew exactly what he had to say in order to make an impression on him. Akram’s interactions with Dilbar (Saife Hassan), the Paan shop owner as well as his new found friend Doodh Patti were nicely done as they were basically used to give Akram’s character a proper introduction to let the viewers know what sort of a person he is.

Akram couldn’t take the thought of Pari out of his mind & that is why he decided to pay a visit to Molana Ghufran’s house once again. The way Akram found a way in Ghufran’s place went to show how simple & optimistic Ghufran was because of which he easily got tricked into believing that Akram was everything that he said he was & ended up giving him an access to his house.

Overall, this episode was quite intereresting & the drama has had a great start. All the actors seemed to be in their element & the direction was spot on too. Zahid Ahmed seemed to overplay Akram a bit but I feel it was needed especially in the introductory episodes to make a longlasting impression about his character. Hania Aamir was perfect as Pari & every other actor did a perfect job too. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode. Please share your thoughts about the very first episode of Visaal.

Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.

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