Veena Malik and her husband Asad Khattak have been giving interviews on many shows in which they have openly talked about how they met and got married. For the first time in Jago Pakistan Jago Veena Malik shared what was it that convinced her to marry a man she hardly knew. Veena and Asad got married 9 days after they met for the first time. Veena Malik said,
“Most of our meetings with each other were in front of family members. We didn’t really meet alone. I always had a lot of faith in Allah, on my fate. The thing I liked about him the most was that he is very kind-hearted. What I loved about him was his honesty and the transparency in his nature.”
Asad said that the things he loved about Veena were,
“She is very straight forward. She is very loyal.”
Noor asked them who was more dominating. Asad Bashir said that both were dominating but Veena Malik said,
“He is very bossy and dominating.”
Talking about the big change in her personality and her life after getting married, Veena Malik said,
“Inside, I was always the person I am today. For me my family was always very important. Sometimes you get distracted and go off-track.”
Veena Malik also did many parodies because she is known as parody queen. Noor gave her a few names like Meera, Reema and others. Veena Malik’s son was also present while the interview was being conducted because Noor went to Veena’s house to interview her.
Ohkay so, this episode of Mana Ka Gharana was quite slow. It was more like a calm after the storm, but the initial few minutes were hard to watch due to over flow of the tears, which kind of ticked me off. I am not sure how the story is going to go ahead but things really really need to speed up in order to keep our interest alive in the show.
Khizer was thrown out of the house & only Maalik & Zarri sympathized with him. Zarri told Maalik to take care of Khizer & show some support because he needed it the most. It was good to see that Maalik immediately understood that it was something that Shehryaar transpired as he had full confidence in Khizer that he’d never do such kind a thing. Khizer later found out that his bakery was targeted too & it was that moment where he realized the level of hatred Shehryaar feels for him.
I found it quite odd that after such a fiasco, the very next morning, Ghalib was enjoying a breakfast with the rest of the family whereas being the head (if he is) he should’ve been worried sick about where Khizer went & how he was doing. Shehryaar continued to put Khizer & the whole family down & no one seemed to mind it at all. I felt that Maalik was absent in a lot such scenes because he is usually a part of such conversations most of the times but this time around, he was no where to be seen. I think either Maalik or Zarri should’ve stepped up & had defended Khizer by giving Shehryaar a much needed shut up call. Ghalib did say that he doesn’t believe Khizer would do such a thing but it was till the moment he heard Saleha’s voice & he switched the dumb-mode on!
Zarri knows what Khizer was going through but she couldn’t say much as she knows that Saleha is like a mad woman on the loose so no one can mess with her as she is capable of biting someone as well if things go against her. Ghalib found out about Khizer’s bakery & just because Saleha told him off, he scurried to his room to cry over Khizer’s misery. I hate to see that a man of his stature is being shunned by his wife so easily & is left speechless every single time.
There was this new entrant called Laila. Her car broke & Khizer helped her. Seems like she has come to Murree for the first time but I find it weird that in stead of exploring the place, she chose to help Khizer with his maintenance work. I hope she brings a good change in Khizer’s life but I do have a feeling that once Khizer will see Mana in trouble, he will leave everything & in the end he will end up marrying Mana but after the mistrust Mana has shown in Khizer, I so don’t want to see them together. Mana is better off with such a conceited person who constantly puts her down & taunts her for not seeing a car like his car or a ring that he gave or a world outside this small town because she has no self-respect so she shouldn’t & wouldn’t mind.
I am glad that at least Khizer took a stand for himself & gave Shehryaar a piece of his mind. Shehryaar is a coward who can talk the talk because the moment Khizer intimidated him, Shehryaar had nothing to say in his defense & he just walked away. Khizer has accepted his defeat already because he knows that if he will try to expose Shehryaar, first thing first, no one will believe him & secondly, it will shatter Mana emotionally, that’s why he has backed out & is waiting for karma to take its course, which I partially think is right too because right now, Mana & Saleha are blinded by Shehryaar & as Saleha says, Shehryaar is her aakhri sahara, so let them rely on him & wait till he throws them on the floor too!
Once again, the level of talking Gul Bahar did & the way she wasn’t snubbed is something that I can’t fathom. What gives her the right to speak so much & what allows her to think that she is in charge of the situation? I so wish Maalik tells her to leave ASAP so that we don’t get to see her spewing venom anymore because her negativity is contagious. Oh well, the note at which the episode ended showed that Mana got a little uncomfortable with the idea of Laila being candid with Khizer. I think this is the time when her jealousy will kick in & she will truly understand what Khizer means to her. I so hope she leaves Khizer alone & stays happy in a bubble with her self-centered & self-absorbed fiance who can afford a ring worth of 3 lacs for her as her level of happiness is limited to materialism only. I really think they need to move the story forward because it is getting a bit burdensome to watch it from the last couple of episodes. What do you guys think? Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mana Ka Gharana.
Mera Yaar Mila Dey is a new ARY Digital play airing on Mondays at 8PM. It is produced by Big Bang Entertainment and directed by Anjum Shehzad. The drama stars Faisal Qureshi, Sajal Ali and Ahmed Ali in lead roles.
The story opened up on a rather dramatic note with Mushq (Sajal Ali) running away from home while simultaneously her Abba (Firdous Jamal) is seen lecturing his students at school to always uphold their parent’s honor. Mushq’s sister, Zeyba, finds a note that Mushq left detailing that she does not accept her father’s friend’s sons proposal and can only marry Fahad (Ahmed Ali). She says she has gone to get her share of happiness in this world by marrying who she chooses. Sadly for her, Zeyba immediately alerts Abba and he shows up at the Karachi train station to bring Mushq home. What follows are pretty typical dialogues of “mein tumhari tangein tour donga” etc and poor Mushq is locked up in her room and her phone is broken by her father in a fit of anger. Within the first 15 minutes of the drama, Mushq is already crying up a storm imprisoned in her room and is starving herself as a protest for her love. Mushq tells her Dado she will die without Fahad. Her Abba blames her Dado for not doing her “tarbiyyat” properly and then shockingly states that knowledge has made him weak since at least jahalat gives people the power to bury their daughters alive upon birth. Meanwhile, Abba’s friend has found out about Mushq’s “harkat” (how he did is never shown) and he cancels the rishta. Abba mourns over how “Mushq jeet gai”.
Meanwhile, in Lahore, Fahad finds out that Mushq has been caught when he calls her phone and Mushq’s Abba picks up. You may be wondering how Mushq and Fahad met since Mushq lives in Karachi and Fahad in Lahore. A flashback sequence shown while Mushq is crying in her room reveals that she met Fahad while she was at a wedding in Lahore and they exchanged phone numbers and have been talking ever since. Fahad lives with his Amma in Lahore and has no siblings and no father. His mother only speaks Punjabi so it was difficult for me to understand some of her dialogues. Fahad has not told his mother about Mushq at all and when his friends ask him why not, he says “tumhein pata hay wo kesi hain” hinting that she is probably a possessive mother. Fahad decides he will go to Karachi himself to save Mushq from her father. He lies to his mother that he has found a job in Karachi and prepares to leave. His mother cries over him leaving and says she will be all alone without him. Fahad arrives in Karachi and while he is walking down the street, he notices a teenage boy being robbed at gunpoint. Strangely, he decides to intervene and in the process his phone is robbed as well. Mushq’s address and number were saved on his phone so now he is lost in Karachi with no way to contact her. The teenager tells him that “dabu bhai” can help him. The last scene showed Dabu Bhai’s (Faisal Qureishi) dramatic entry.
The episode was well paced and the story moved forward rapidly however it was filled with very clichéd and over dramatic dialogues (tang tourna, uss ke baghair mar jana) and the first episode itself established Sajal as a bichari and Firdous Jamal as a tyrant father. In terms of acting, Sajal Ali was excellent as always and Ahmed Ali was convincing enough. The two only had one scene together – the scene where they first met – so viewers were unable to see the connection that their characters shared. By starting the drama at the point where Mushq was already running away for Fahad, all the backstory was skipped and their love was not shown, rather it was told to the viewers and viewers were expected to believe in it and root for them. Furthermore, Fahad didn’t seem to be as in love with Mushq as she is with him since he did not have the himmat to tell his mother about their love whereas Mushq was ready to burn all the bridges connecting her to her family for his sake. Instead of rooting for Mushq, I felt that she had made a bad decision by starting a telephone affair with a guy she met once.
Faisal Qureshi was only present in the last minute of this episode so it is too early to say anything about his character. The actress for Zeyba is a newcomer. While she impressed in Tum Mere Paas Raho, her expressions in this episode came off as mopey. It was tiring to see Firdous Jamal play such a cruel father. In terms of direction, the scenes did not drag and a variety of sets were used in the episode. The Badshahi masjid was visible in the background when Fahad was talking to his friends and it added a nice touch to the scene. The lighting at times was odd. There were quite a few scenes where sunlight was directly glaring into the screen and characters faces were not visible due to the glare. Overall, the episode moved at a good pace and the show has a star cast however due to its clichéd script it failed to impress or show anything novel to viewers.
Babar Khan got married to Bisma Khan in a quiet ceremony because of the circumstances surrounding their marriage. Babar Khan’s first wife Sana Khan died in a tragic car accident only few months after their marriage. Babar has never talked about the accident because he cannot to bear to talk about it.
The good news is that Babar Khan and Bisma Khan have been blessed with a baby boy. The couple is very happy but they have not shared a picture of their baby yet. We wish them and their child all the best for the future.
Fawad Khan’s next Bollywood’s film’s trailer is finally out. The trailer shows in detail what the story is all about. It is about family and fear, brotherhood and betrayal. Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan play the role of brothers who it seems fall in love with the same girl which creates problems between them. It looks like Fawad Khan has a very important character to play in the story, one which is just as important as that of Sidharth Malhotra. The trailer is jam-packed with powerful scenes which show a family struggling through tough times.
There were quite a few new developments in tonight’s episode which made it interesting unlike many of the previous episodes. The fact that the focus has shifted from Hira to all the other characters is also another reason why this drama is definitely much better than it was when the focus was on Hira’s marriage and her problems. Shehryar’s character gave the viewers reasons to doubt his intentions. While there is absolutely no doubt that he wants the best for his daughter but it also seems like once he has her divorced he might marry her off to someone he wants her to marry. Also, he hasn’t really been shown doing anything that would ensure that Sadaf is out of the prison soon. He went to the lawyer with Hira for her divorce papers but he never went to anyone to solve Sadaf’s case. His reaction when Nuzhat asked her if Sadaf will come and stay in the same house also suggested that he was not really willing to talk about what will happen once Sadaf is out of the prison perhaps because he has no intentions of getting her out of there.
I must say that watching Waseem struggle was definitely something I had been waiting for. He is someone who was always been looked after really well by his wife, he never had to bother worrying about food or his health but now that he is all alone and he has to look after himself he will realize that he needed Sadaf in his life more than she needed him or perhaps just as much as she needed him. He always took Sadaf and Hira’s concern and love for him for granted because he thought he didn’t need love but he will gradually realize that no one can live alone.
The sudden change in Nuzhat’s attitude was another development which the viewers predicted a long time back. Nuzhat went from ‘aap’ to ‘tum’ in no time when she knew that this was the right time to create a misunderstanding between Sehr and her husband. The way she talked to Shehryar was quite flirtatious which showed what her intentions were. Although Sehr is making another huge mistake but I hold her phupo more responsible for putting her in that situation. She is married and she really should know better but I also feel that she is very young and all the unnecessary advices from her phupo do not help her in any way. Sehr’s meeting with her ex-boyfriend was another important development in tonight’s episode. Her phupo pushed her to mend fences with him and later on went behind her back and told her husband, something which goes to show that Nuzhat only looks out for her own interests.
Sadaf’s time in the prison was covered flawlessly. Until the last episode we saw her having a rather peaceful time in the prison but in this episode what the viewers were shown was a true depiction of the environment within a prison. A woman like Sadaf is a completely misfit in such a place and it seems highly unlikely that she will be out of there any time soon.
Overall, this was an interesting episode which made me look forward to more for a change. I am waiting to find out how Shehryar will react in the next episode and whether or not he will take Hira to meet her mother. I am also waiting to see when Sehr will realize that Nuzhat is not her well wisher. Apart from Saboor Ali, everyone has given flawless performances in this drama. Saboor Ali’s dialogue delivery is not the least bit impressive and Hira is my least favorite character in the play.
Did you watch tonight’s episode of Beqasoor? Do share your thoughts about it.
The Bachaana team was invited in the Morning Show “Ek Nayee Subha”. Sanam Saeed and Mohib Mirza are playing the leading roles in the film. Talking about the film Sanam Saeed said,
“Bachaana is a short film, it is a feel good film, upbeat, no one will get bored watching it. Dialogues are really good, it is quick, fast paced. It has great repeat value, you can watch it from any where at all and you will enjoy it.”
Sanam Saeed said that the best aspect of working in this film was that the team consisted of a few people and they were very efficient so everything was wrapped up quickly. She also said,
“The most important part of my character is that it is fun and bubbly. Viewers usually see me playing serious roles in dramas so they will enjoy this change. I am playing the role of an Indian girl.”
Talking about her real life personality Sanam Saeed said,
“I don’t talk a lot but I am not a very serious person. I am positive unlike many of the negative and angry characters I have played in dramas.”
Adeel Hashmi jokingly said,
“Because this film had so much glamour and so much fitness so they thought they should balance it out with someone unfit and not glamorous so I was chosen for that job.”
Mohib Mirza plays the role of a Pakistan Taxi driver in Mauritius who helps Sanam Saeed find her way back home.
While shooting for the film Adeel Hashmi said that he almost drowned in the sea.
Adnan Siddiqui is one of those many celebrities who are taking an active part in the Pakistan Super League. He represents the team of Karachi and after attending the first session of Pakistan Super League Adnan Siddiqui thought he had to share his feelings about the event. When someone like him who has worked with the best teams praises something like this it means that it really was a huge success.
Adnan Siddiqui posted a special status update in which he shared his feelings about the event. Here is what he said.
He also posted some memorable pictures from the event. Most of these pictures are selfies taken with friends who are also representing the same team as him in the PSL. Bakhtawar Bhutto can also be seen cheering for Karachi alongside Adnan Siddiqui.
Ohkay so, this episode of Preet Na Kariyo Koi was comparatively slow but still a lot such things happened that took the story forward. I really am impressed with the way this drama has been directed because no matter what, they haven’t stopped making the progress in the story which keeps the interest alive in the show.
Shagufta told Suleri what she wanted him to do & how she wanted him to help her, that is why Suleri came up with a plan of giving Shams a false hope so that he doesn’t follow his own plan of entering into politics. I think Shagufta doesn’t understand & she doesn’t even realize how much dependent she is on Suleri. Suleri isn’t just her mentor anymore, he has become someone who she shares her problems with because she feels he matches her mental wavelength & helps her the best way possible. It was only Shams’s case where Suleri held back but other than that, no matter what it is, Suleri always has stood by Shagufta’s side because deep down he knows that she is all alone & has no one to rely on. Shagufta clearly told Suleri what she wanted when it came to Zareena & Shams, that is why Suleri made sure Shams doesn’t go back to Mushtaq. Suleri really is a pure politician in literal sense of the word because he knows how to play with people’s minds. Suleri is someone who never got involved with someone emotionally as for him everyone was a pawn that he used but when it comes to Shagufta, he’s a totally different person. I definitely don’t want to see anything more in Shagufta & Suleri’s track but it is good to know that Shagufta has a support system because her own husband is just a liability & nothing else.
Zareena was sent away & Shams had no problem with it but before that, she left quite an impact on Noori because she felt bad for Zareena. The way Shams took his hands off goes to show how gullible he is & how he doesn’t have a mind of his own. Mushtaq told him to take Zareena with him because she could get him some votes, so Shams not only brought her to Lahore but made a statement in front of Shagufta by holding her hand too. Now when Shams got a hope from Suleri that he will try to help him get back on his feet, he deemed no problem in ignoring Zareena. I am not sure what to think of Shams’s character anymore because now it’s a done deal that Shams loves being a puppet & he trusts everyone quite easily which is purely his own fault!
I found it sweet that Roomi took Noori to Ilyas’s home. Roomi knows they are related to Noori so he just wanted Noori to know what her family is like. Noori was welcomed cordially & it was so good to see Ilyas treating her so nicely. The way Ilyas gave her some money & told her that she referred to him as her Uncle took me back to that scene where Ilyas gave some money to Shagufta’s friends because they referred to him as Bhai. Ilyas hasn’t changed & so hasn’t his mother. The love she has for Shagufta is still so strong that she still hasn’t accepted Maryam as Ilyas’s wife. I found it a bit unfair that Maryam has to face the brunt because the love Chachi feels for Shagufta hasn’t faded at all. Even though the meeting was short but Noori left quite an impact on Chachi as she reminded her of Shagufta. It was good to see that Chachi could feel an attraction for Noori because of her emotional attachment for her mother.
Roomi loves Noori & he knows that she loves him too. I find it really nice that despite knowing what a complicated background she comes from, Roomi is only interested in Noori & fell in love with who she is. Roomi’s conversation with his father gave him the confidence he needed & it was a clear cut approval from him as well. Roomi & Noori’s relation will go through a rough patch now that Shagufta has found out about it. I found it amusing that just because of Shams, Shagufta was falling short of her parenting skills as Shams is creating a havoc in her life & he is behaving more like a kid that needs extra attention & pampering. Shagufta was shaken that just because of her negligence, Noori got a freehand to do whatever she deemed fit. Shagufta may now understand that ever since Shams has come back into their lives, he has added more problems for her to face. It is so obvious that just because Shagufta was busy taking care of her husband, her attention from Noori got diverted that is why she was taking it out on the servants whereas she knows she’s guilty of neglecting her child.
Shams & Shagufta already are on a rocky track & Shagufta is finding hard to keep Shams happy as he is getting crankier as the days are passing by. Shams has grown insecure because of his uselessness & that is taking a toll on Shagufta. Shams has put her down enough already for her to understand that he doesn’t love her, in fact he never really loved her but Shagufta still is unable to see that. The preview also suggested that Shagufta & Shams will continue to have a difference of opinion but this time around the reason would be Noori’s marriage. Shagufta should know that when she could go out of the way to marry Shams, than Noori can as well. May be Shagufta wants what’s best for Noori as she knows that her love marriage turned out to be a nightmare for her, even though Shagufta may not admit it but deep down, she would never want Noori to have the kind of life she had, that is why she thinks getting married her daughter to a well-settled guy would be a better option. I am interested to see how Roomi & Noori will fight it out but I do have a feeling that Noori & Roomi will elope because Shagufta has yet to face the scenario that Mushtaq predicted about her daughter being the major reason of Shagufta’s embarrassment. Can’t wait to see what happens next. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Preet Na Kariyo Koi!
Noor Khan is the latest sensation of Pakistani television. She is liked for her looks and talents. Noor has grabbed some truly good projects. She is also Sara Khan’s sister but unlike Sara Khan Noor always wanted to act. Talking to Mag Weekly she said,
“I am doing all this for fame. I have always wanted to become famous and always knew that I was going to be an actor some day.”
Noor Khan revealed that she was never good at studies but that was never a cause of concern for her because she always wanted to be an actor. Noor is very blunt about what she feels, she does not believe in hiding her feelings. Talking about her acting career which has just started she said,
“My first day on the sets wasn’t anything like I expected; everyone was talking in their own technical language that I could not comprehend so there was a lot of confusion. I also didn’t like the director because he didn’t really make us work much.”
Noor also revealed what she hates about acting the most. According to Noor,
“I get so angry when I have to hold someone’s hand or act like I am in love with them!”
So how does it feel like to have an older sister who is very famous in the industry? Noor said,
“I am so lucky to have Sara. I rely on her completely for advice; she tells me about how a team really is and suggests which projects to choose. Of course, when people know I’m related to her, they become cautious and treat me with respect, so that is the best perk.”
Noor said that she does not like it when people compare them in any way because that is very insensitive.
“Sometimes people can be a bit insensitive too. They often compare us and even come out with nasty things like one is prettier or more talented than the other.”
Noor is also very particular about what she wants to do in dramas and which are the things which she will never do. She revealed,
“I once signed a project and they later told me that there would be a scene where my character will be sexually assaulted. Even though it was to be shot appropriately, I still backed out. That is just not what I want to do.”
Noor Khan is very excited about her upcoming project which is directed by the very talented Anjum Shehzad and stars actors like Ahsan Khan and Naveen Waqar.
Nowadays films are what most television actors are venturing into. Every actor wants to be seen on the big screen and there are even some who have completely left television because they want to make a career in films. All the actors agree that it is every actors dream to make a name for themselves in the film industry.
Ahsan Khan has played the hero in many dramas and now he is all set to make his debut in films. This debut will be with Neelam Muneer playing the lead in the film. This is also going to be Neelam Muneer’s first film. Not only this it will also be the first project for Mohsin Ali in the seat of the director. Mohsin Ali has done screen writing for the film Wrong No. but this is the first time he will be directing a film. Talking about the music of his upcoming film Mohsin Ali said,
“I’m in talks with a lot of musicians right now, trying to tie down the music for the movie. I don’t want filmi music; I want it to be very retro.”
The film is titled “Chuppan Chuppai”. It boasts of a star cast with names like Talat Hussain, Adnan Jaffer, Faizan Khawaja and Rehan Sheikh playing supporting roles in the film. The film is being produced by Huzu Productions. According to the news “Chuppan Chuppai” will be a comical thriller.
Ahsan Khan also revealed that he read 3 different scripts before committing to this project. He said,
“I read three different scripts before coming across and committing to Chupan Chupai. I enjoyed reading the script so much that i was sure I’d enjoy making the movie.”
Azfar Rehman came on a Morning for the first time after his accident. He talked about his future plans which include films. Azfar said that right now he was shooting for two films and won’t mind crossing the border if his character in the project offered to him is a strong one. It doesn’t matter to Azfar whether that character is for 5 minutes or 50 minutes so long as it has a presence in the script.
Azfar also revealed that he enjoyed working with Ayesha Omer and Mehwish Hayat the most. He said that working with these two actors was a great deal of fun. Azfar Rehman is known for his blunt and humorous nature. When he was shown a picture of Danish Taimoor and he was asked to comment on it. He said,
“I think he is a flirt. A hero should be a flirt. Being a flirt means you talk to everyone in a romantic way.”
Azfar also shared what he thought about Sahir Lodhi without any restraint. He said,
“I think he is fake. I have met him many times and his own personal style is fantastic. The style he has on television is fake. When there is so much resemblance with someone in your body language and the way you talk then it can’t be real.”
Azfar Rehman said that Mehwish Hayat was “the hottest woman in Pakistan.” Azfar Rehman was all praise for Waqar Zaka and Sheheryar Munawar. Talking about Veena he said,
“Veena is a very daring woman. She has always worked against the odds but she has never been fearful.”
He also said that he would give all the compliments in the world to Ayesha Omar because she was so innocent.
I must say that after watching over dramatic love stories in the recent past like Mera Naam Yousuf Hai and Sadqay Tumhare I expected a little bit more from tonight’s episode. All through tonight’s episode I couldn’t help but look forward to what was going to happen next but at the same time I felt once again that the drama banked a little too much on direction and the script had absolutely nothing grand to offer. I will however give credit to the writer for giving us some wonderful on screen parents who are definitely not run-of-the-mill but other than that this drama needed a few more strong supporting characters to make it look like something more than just another love story. This episode had some beautifully shot scenes to its credit like every other episode of Mann Mayal, the last scene had to be my favorite. It went to show how difficult it was for both Mannu and Salahuddin to let go of each other but both of them eventually would have to do that because of entirely different reasons. Maya Ali and Hamza Ali Abbasi’s brilliant performances have also given this otherwise typical love story the edge it needed to stand out in the crowd.
There is a saying, “there is always some madness in love” and this episode was all about that madness. Mannu’s desperation was portrayed brilliantly but I thought it was slightly comical the way all those women were running after Mannu although it was not meant to be funny. I absolutely loved the way Mannu’s impatience was shown after Bia told her that Salahuddin had talked to his parents. Mannu’s optimism turned into the biggest disappointment of her life when Salahuddin did not open his door for her. In the end it was not the phupo or Mannu’s father who separated them but it was Salahuddin’s decision to let Mannu go because he thought she deserved better. He is someone who has always been shown as a very practical person. He tried to buy himself some time by telling Mannu that he was going to Karachi but everything changed when Mannu’s parents found out what was going on between them.
Mannu’s father’s reaction was totally in line with his character. Even with all the opposition he was willing to marry Mannu to Salahuddin but later on when Salahuddin’s parents could not muster up the courage to ask him for Mannu’s hand in marriage he knew that they will never open the door for her. It was a wise decision by a father who would have found it impossible to hurt his daughter by refusing to give her what she loves and a friend who could not say no to his best friend who was like a brother to him.
It was refreshing to see that this whole episode did not focus on “yeh shadi nahi ho sakti” scenario but gradually it was shown why ultimately Salahuddin will be the one who will back out of this relationship. Hamza Ali Abbasi has a very expressive face and he is an expert at giving the right expressions in every single scene. There were many scenes in tonight’s episode which required an actor like him to do justice to those scenes and he did just that. I must say that I am very impressed by Aiman Khan’s performance in the show, every single dialogue is delivered with perfection and her body language was flawless in every scene.
Lately in our dramas we have been watching the women take the lead when it comes to making sure that they get the love of their life therefore watching Mannu do all that she did for the love of her life wasn’t very novel. Maya Ali has put her heart and soul into this character and it shows. I must say though that if things gets too serious from here on then I am going to miss the bubbly side of Mannu a lot since Maya Ali nailed all of those scenes in the first two episodes. All the actors playing supporting roles deserve a special mention for their brilliant performance which make this drama picture perfect as far as performances are concerned but since the characters are plain and simple therefore while some of them are likeable others don’t really get noticed in the crowd. We kept on hearing over and over again in this episode and in the last one too just how rich Mannu’s family was yet Mannu and her cousin were seen sleeping on the roof top. I am not sure if it is a norm in small cities to sleep on roof tops but I suppose people who can afford air conditioning would sleep indoors.
This episode ended on an emotional note and the preview of the next episode showed that we will see more of Gohar Rasheed’s character in the next episode. I must say that I am looking forward to that since he is another actor who always manages to bring out the best in his characters.
How many of you watched this latest episode of Mann Mayal? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
Ever since Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor got married fans have wanted to see them together in a drama. They were seen together in Brite commercial which was loved by their fans. Now the real life jodi is all set to hit the TV screen in a reel life story titled “Teri Meri Love Story”. The drama has been directed by Furqan Khan and it will air on Geo TV. Ayeza Khan has done many dramas with Geo TV before too and she loved the welcome they gave her even now.
Here are some BTS pictures that Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan have shared on their pages. Ayeza Khan wears a hair piece in the pictures which gives her a different look.
HSY takes his talk show “Tonite With HSY” on HUM Sitaray very seriously. He makes sure that he promotes every season and stays involved with his fans on social media while the episodes go on air. The Season 3 of the show started with cricketers Shoaib Malik and Ahmad Shehzad. (neworleansathleticclub.com) HSY has added a new segment to his show too which will help him involve the viewers more. He will be giving away prizes, a tactic that always works and it works even better when the prizes are outfits by HSY.
Shoaib Malik and Ahmed Shehzad talked about everything from their habits, attitude and their family life. Talking about how it was like to live in the same house with another star Shoaib Malik said,
“We cannot forget sports at home even if we try. I honestly believe that Sania Mirza is a much bigger star than I am and I am very proud of it.”
Shoaib Malik also said that his father used to put cricket kit in his bag instead of books and he used to tell him to go play cricket matches instead of studying. He also shared,
“I am very close to my mother. Even on New Year night when I got a day off, I decided to spend the day with my best friend and I went to see my mother.”
Ahmed Shehzad talked about how early he started his career and it helped him a lot in preparing himself in his career. He also said,
Sarmad Sultan Khoosat is very well known for doing something that is different from what everyone is doing. He puts his heart and soul in his projects which is why they are always liked by the viewers. This time Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and Geo have something grand for their viewers. Mor Mahal will mark the comeback of Meesha Shafi on television after 7 years. Meesha Shafi posted the first look of the drama on her instagram page. She is very excited to be back with a project which she calls a “groundbreaking, revolutionary period drama, an epic fantasy set 200 years back, exploring the culture and lifestyle of the subcontinental royals of centuries past.”
The drama has been produced by Geo in collaboration with A & B Productions. Meesha Shafi also said that she always enjoyed doing something different. She posted,
“When everyone was doing TV I ventured into films. Now when everyone is doing cinema I’m going to be on the telly. What can I say….. I like swimming against the current. That too under the SUPER DUPER direction of Sarmad Khoosat and what a phenomenal learning experience. The entire team and my co-stars have all won my heart with their hard work and vision. This was not an easy project to make. Extremely challenging and ambitious… Just how I like it!”
Everyone associated with the drama is very excited about it. Umair Jaswal who plays the lead with Meesha Shafi is also promoting the play. He shared the poster of the drama on his page. The drama has been written by the very famous writer Sarmad Sehbai who believes in perfection.
Ohkay so, this episode of Tere Mere Beech was kind of a filler episode but the coverage to Hareem & Fahad’s relation was nicely given. Other than that, the conversations were unnecessarily stretched & all of them were only about Fahad’s residence, which made things a tad bit boring.
So finally, Hareem & Fahad have gotten married. Both Zahida & Nighat had absolutely no confidence in Fahad. I still feel Zahida’s concern was genuine because she actually loves Hareem & her life revolves around her but Nighat’s concern was actually a version of the guilt she was feeling because she knows she didn’t do much to protect Hareem & also because she wanted to save Nadia from further worries, so in literal sense she got rid of Hareem. It was so obvious that Nighat was just trying to put up an act that she really is worried for Hareem whereas she was only looking for some sort of validation that would put her to ease that she did a right thing & she didn’t do anything wrong with Hareem for Nadia’s sake.
It was good to see that Hareem was happy with Fahad. Fahad was saying everything that a newly wedded girl wants to hear. He actually went out of the way for Hareem but sadly it was because he thinks he is investing in his own future by doing all of that & for Hareem, this is exactly what she wanted. She wanted someone who’d adore her & love her the way she is so now when Fahad was making her feel special, she was on cloud 9. It is too bad that her happiness was short-lived but I am glad that she didn’t make it easy for Fahad to keep on fooling her. Honestly speaking, I enjoyed watching Hareem & Fahad’s scenes the most & the chemistry between both the actors was great too.
The whole focus of each & every family member starting from Nighat to Ali on Fahad’s house was quite odd because usually such things are discussed & probed about before finalizing the marriage. So now all of a sudden the concern that Ali, Nighat, Nadia etc started showing regarding Fahad’s whereabouts was odd & made them look a bit too nosey because this wasn’t the right time & by asking such questions, they were only making Hareem & Fahad uncomfortable. If they were so concerned, they should have inquired about Fahad in detail before he got married to Hareem.
I am so glad that Nighat didn’t get much screen time, however there was a single scene where she once again tried to justify herself & went on a self-pity spree. Nighat once again tried to make Hareem look bad by explaining that she was just asking a general question about Fahad’s home from her. I so hope the focus shifts on Hareem & they show us how she is dealing with the whole situation on her own because if Nighat gets to have a say in this, she will only try to put Hareem down by taunting her for choosing Fahad while completely ignoring what others said.
I think it was quite convincing that Hareem tried to find out a little about Fahad as she suspected something. Even the sudden change in Fahad’s attitude was too obvious but he succeeded in covering himself by sweet-talking Hareem every single time but now that Hareem got to speak to the employee of Tariq Zaman, I am sure she won’t sit still & find out everything about Fahad as she already was quite curious about his family, so now she has even more reasons to do some investigation. Honestly speaking, I do feel bad for Hareem because she deserves happiness in her life but the luck is tough on her & the main reason is Nighat, not Hareem or anyone else. I must say Sanam Chaudhry looked absolutely gorgeous as a bride & even in the scenes that showed her as a newly wed. She really has done full justice to this character & I think she is the main reason why I am watching this show. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Tere Mere Beech.
Ohkay so, this episode was comparatively better because the sufferings & the situations that they have shown were portrayed realistically. I think a little realistic approach in telling this otherwise typical story is the only saving grace of this drama & makes it tolerable to watch.
It has completely dawned on Ali that he can not do much in a new city because it is not easy to run a house & take care of the expenses on his own without his family’s support just like that. Ali has started to understand that his decision of getting married to Aabro wasn’t right. Even though he may still love Aabro but now he can see the things from a different perspective where he can understand that this selfish decision of pleasing himself & Aabro made a lot of people angry & left them heart broken.
Aabro on the other hand misses her mother too but she fails to understand the gravity of the situation & change herself. Ali is still putting up with Aabro because the love that he has for her hasn’t faded as yet but if Aabro keeps this up where she will insult him, Ali will seriously grow out of this relationship pretty soon. I am glad that they showed it properly that both Ali & Aabro aren’t at ease. Where Ali is dealing with a lot of issues on his own, Aabro is feeling a little uncomfortable too, but I still feel she is sticking to her decision & hasn’t started regretting it yet unlike Ali. I so wish she had spoken to her mother nicely & should’ve been a bit patient because she should know that her mother is entitled to give her a piece of her mind for the things that she has done.
Finally, Aabro made sense & after hovering around from one place to another she realized that both she & Ali are better off at his parent’s home, that is why, she was the first one to bring this subject up & suggested Ali that they both should go back to Ali’s parent’s home. Ali shared his feelings with Abid & it showed that he succumbed to the pressures a bit too quickly. Ali has always lived in a bubble & going by how his parents pampered him, it showed that he isn’t used to such tough circumstances, that is why, Ali thought it was a good idea to share his problems with Abid because he knows Abid despite being younger will be able to support him & he will find a solution to his problems too.
I don’t know how Ali’s parents & Fauzia’s mother sleep at night after playing with the feelings of their kids just so easily. Zafar blamed Zubaida for everything that Ali did as he understood that Ali never wanted to get married to Fauzia, so how can the same person suggest the exact same thing for his younger son? The reason why this family is so obsessed with Fauzia is beyond me!!!
Once again, even though Shahida tried to ask Fauzia’s opinion, she thought before saying anything, she should initiate the conversation with some sort of emotional blackmailing by reminding her of the relations both the families share. I don’t know why Fauzia’s family is treating Zubaida’s family as the only family on the face of the Earth that is capable of having Fauzia as their daughter-in-law. If it’s not Ali, then what’s the point of getting her married to Ali’s younger brother despite knowing that Fauzia is not thrilled by this whole idea & she doesn’t want to get married to Abid in the first place. I am sure all these elders will do as they please & then easily put a blame on Aabro in stead for all the problems their families will face because of Abid & Fauzia. They are surely going to use Aabro as a scapegoat & conveniently ignore the fact that all this is happening because of their wrong decision making.
Overall this episode was ohkay & the preview didn’t seem promising at all. I so am not looking forward to see how Fauzia shatters the glass vase at the news of Ali & Aabro’s return. I still don’t get that when Ali & Aabro’s mention is stirring such serious reactions in Fauzia’s family, then how are they comfortable with the idea of Fauzia getting married into the same family that too now when Ali & Aabro are going to live in the same house as her? Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Aabro.
Sanam Teri Kasam is being termed as a ” rusty and a little-too-stretched love story” by some of the Indian critics while others think it is a ” a manual of how Not to make a contemporary romantic film.” While the film is getting different kinds of feedback from critics, all of them are appreciating the performance of the actors who played the lead in the film. Indian Express, which is a leading Indian newspaper recognized Mawra’s acting skills in the following way,
” But the fresh-faced, unaffected Hocane rises above it all, and shows us how effervescence can light up the screen. Someone give her another movie, quick.”
IBN live also posted,
” The newcomers have definitely done a great job and it’s only because of the two actors that you might survive the 155-minutes-long running time.”
Here is what Bollywood Hangama had to say about Mawra’s performance In The film,
” Harshvardhan Rane puts up an above average act (his miniscule struggles with a couple of scenes notwithstanding). On the other hand, Mawra Hocane shines and excels in the film with her extremely believable and superlative performance. There are places where she overtakes Harshvardhan in terms of performance. It won’t be wrong to term her as a ‘scene stealer’. Given the right choice of films, she just could be the find of Bollywood this year.”
According to the Indian Express the film earned 1.5 crores on the box office on the first day.
A lot of celebrities also showed up to show their support for Mawra Hocane’s Bollywood debut in the premier which was held in Karachi. Mawra Hocane was also present on the occasion. Here are some pictures from the premier.
Every episode of Gul-e-Rana has few things in common – one of the men is always seen complaining about tea, Gul-e-Rana gets lost and is dropped home by a stranger, a fight over Asher Bhai and last but not the least the lack of creativity in the script! Nothing new happened in this episode, it was exactly like the last one except for the sad news the doctor gave Asher’s father in the end. After watching all these episodes I have failed to understand why Asher is getting so much screen time and attention. Now, the viewers are not only supposed to feel for Rana but Asher Bhai too!
Gul-e-Rana continued to find solace in discovering her surroundings and spending time with the helpers. Her sister and mother acted as if she had moved to Mars!! Rana kept on reminding herself that she did not need to make any kind of a compromise or sacrifice for someone who did not value people who loved her, The clash of egos continued just like every other episode, there has been absolutely no change in Rana’s relationship with Adeel. Rana is constantly looking for distractions and Adeel wants to do everything he can make sure that Rana does not stay distracted for long. Maria has completely forgotten the fact that Adeel is married and she has absolutely no problem sitting and waiting for his relationship with Rana to end. Laila is completely out of the picture.
Right from day one this drama was over-crowded with characters. Ever since the first episode the writer and the director have completely failed to give a balanced screen time to all these characters. It is an art to create characters which the viewers can connect to and it is even more difficult to make sure that these characters are involved in the story some way or the other right till the end! Most of these characters were always annoying but even then since they were introduced as if they were an integral part of the story, they shouldn’t have been relegated in the background like they never existed.
The production values of the drama are commendable, the locations and cinematography is spot on, Sajjal looks very cute but the script lacks creativity and depth. The happenings in every episode are highly repetitive. The lead characters have failed to make an impact and Asher and his family’s track seems forced to say the least. The ‘bond’ between Asher and Rana is supposed to be really special – like that of a brother and sister – but the expressions of the actor playing Asher’s role literally put you to sleep and Rana’s obsession with him appears to be more of a zid than anything else. I have not been able to warm up to any of the characters or their relationships with each other. Taya Abu’s character was the only one in this play which was slightly impressive but the fact that he doesn’t have a bigger role to play in the story makes his character ineffective.
The preview of the next episode showed that things will only get worse from here. Rana is willing to gift wrap her husband in some insults and is gladly willing to hand him over to Maria – bravo! Asher’s family gets the news of an accident *yawn*. I have no idea what the writer of this play was thinking while penning down this script or perhaps she wasn’t thinking at all! The focus is on the locations and the cinematography and no one invested much time or thinking while penning down the script.
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Saeed Anwar started following the path of Islam strictly few years back and since then he has also been giving lectures on Islam. In this particular clip he is seen talking about good deeds and their co relation with faith as a whole. While talking about this Saeed Anwar makes direct references to Imran Khan and he has nothing good to say about him.
Other than saying that he has very little sense, he also said that someone who cannot control his own wife how can he think that he can run an entire country! He also said that Imran Khan thinks that he will go to Jannat because he has made a hospital. He gave different references to prove that making a hospital is not a ticket to Jannat. Although Saeed Anwar did not take Imran Khan’s name but it is very obvious that he is talking about him because he is the only cricketer who has made hospitals and who got divorced recently.
Saeed Anwar’s statements about Imran Khan are rather shocking because he really did not need to give his example to prove any of his points.
Pakistan Super League is a professional 20/20 league in Pakistan which consists of 5 member clubs. The headquarters of the Pakistan Super League are in Lahore and it aims to be become one of the best leagues of its kind. The Opening ceremony of the Pakistani Super League was held in Dubai. It was a star-studded affair which was very well organized. Full of glamour and colors the function was praised by everyone in Pakistan and the international observers were very impressed by the way everything was conducted.
Here are some remarkable pictures from the ceremony:
Mera Yaar Mila Day is an upcoming play on ARY Digital which is being promoted by the channel as if it was a film. Sajjal Ali and Faysal Qureshi are two famous actors who will be seen in the play. The drama has been directed by the gifted director Anjum Shehzad, who is known for his talent. The poster of Mera Yaar Miladay has a very filmy look and the OST has been sung by none other than Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Rahat Fateh Ali Khan thoroughly enjoyed singing the song because he said that it is beautifully composed and written. The drama will go on air this Monday, people are saying that ARY Digital wants to give competition to HUM’s Mann Mayal which has a huge fan following. All the actors related to the show are very excited about it. The drama has been produced by Big Bang Productions which has produced many other dramas for ARY digital too.
Mann Mayal went on air two weeks ago and it got an overwhelming response from the viewers. The comments by many of the viewers of facebook especially show that Hamza Ali Abbasi is the main reason for people watching this show. Even with ARY airing its new drama serial airing Sajjal Ali and Faysal Qureshi which they have promoted a great deal fans still say that they will watch Mann Mayal mostly because of Hamza Ali Abbasi’s fan following.
All the lead actors and the director made a special video to promote their drama. In this video they talk about their characters and how it was like working with the director Haseeb Hassan who is also a very well-known director. Haseeb Hassan’s drama Diyar-e-Dil was a big success, he thinks that Mann Mayal is on the same level as Diyar-e-Dil which should give the viewers even more reason to keep on hoping that the drama serial will come up to their expectations. Watching veteran Talat Hussain in a drama is also incentive for the viewers to continue watching the play.
Here is a special video shot by the Mann Mayal team. There are some behind the scenes shots in it also.
It took 48 episodes for YMDH to wrap up and I feel like I’ve been in a stupor all along. What just happened? I doubt my words can do justice to the monstrosity I’ve exposed myself over the past few weeks but if I had to pick one moment which I consider above and beyond, it has to be Mehtaab’s parting words of wisdom- waise Jahangir, hairat ki baat haina, apki zindagi mein aney wali teenon auraton ke naam meem se shuru hotay hein- meem se Mehtaab, meem se Meena aur meem se Morni… Aur meem se mohabbat!!! I have to say, plagiarizing Khalil ur Rehmaan’s Khey se Khalil, Re se Rukhsaana aur Meem se Mohabbat is nothing short of a cardinal sin!
I watched YMDH out of curiosity- I had no hopes pinned to it whatsoever but I wanted to see how they would narrate the story of an older woman falling for a younger man. Had they actually focused on Mehtaab and Jahangir’s story, this drama may actually have been something else. Instead, they chose to twist it with irrelevant characters, time lapses and one tragedy after another. Mehtaab and Jahangir were in a unique situation as they defied the norms of our society. But did we really need to see Jahangir turn evil? Did we care about Shakoor Bhai? Or the Phupis? Did we need Meena? If Jahangir was committed to Mehtaab, why did he marry Meena? And forget that, how could he possibly get smitten with Morni who was younger than his son and had nothing in common with him? An uneducated orphan girl raised by Shakoor constantly bickering with a fake Dadi who was a tawaif by profession! Keeping aside the obvious class differences, what did he possibly find irresistible about a girl while he had devoted his life to Mehtaab?
And why did Mehtaab turn cuckoo? Why did they end up making her seem like nothing more than a social climbing nut job? Why defame nurses in such a cheap way? I found it revolting when another red lipstick smeared nurse constantly made passes at Jahangir and stated that she was no different than Nurse Mehtaab! How this Nanney Ashik turned out to be the hero, the saviour is simply beyond me. The way I see it, Jahangir was in desperate need of counselling since he grew up in an unhappy environment. His mother suffered from a severe inferiority complex so a part of him missed out on having a mother. His father was obsessed with beauty so he subconsciously inherited that trait from him. Jahangir was smitten by Mehtaab- not only did he find her physically appealing, he also found solace in her presence. I feel Mehtaab and Jahangir’s relationship had plenty of potential but it was smeared by a lack of direction. Jahangir was socially awkward became increasingly dependent on Mehtaab and had the writer kept Mehtaab true to her original character, she could’ve been a strong female influence and helped Jahangir overcome his childhood issues that clearly carried over.
I do believe A Plus is a channel that dares to be different- I’ve liked Aunn Zara, Pehchaan and Mera Naam Yusuf Hai and a few other dramas such as Marasim and Farwa ki ABC have clicked with the audience too. YMDH played out like a film and I was totally okay with that but there comes a point where the story stops making sense and that’s when you know it’s going downhill. There was no recovering from there on. I sometimes felt as if the producer was determined to sabotage the project or was this someone else’s doing? Surely this story didn’t need 48 episodes! Even half of that was a stretch!
Preparations for Pakistan Super League’s opening ceremony were in full swing in Dubai today all day. The stars who are supporting different teams have landed in Dubai and they appear to be very excited. The PSL launch is likely to be a star-studded grand affair.
Here are some pictures of the preparations going on before the launching ceremony:
Kapoor and Sons is Fawad Khan’s next Bollywood film which has been directed by the very famous and talented director Shakul Batra and produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions. The film is due to be released on 18th March but the promotions for the film have already started in full swing. Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra and Rishi Kapoor are prominent names which will be playing leading roles along with Fawad Khan in the film. Karan Johar is very happy with the cast of the film, in an interview he said, “We have a very stylish star cast”.
The first look of the film along with another poster was unveiled yesterday. Here are the posters that have been unveiled till now.
The trailer of the film will be released on 10th February. The entire team of the film is very excited about the project. Fans are also waiting for the film impatiently.
Oh well, they tried to make this episode quite happening but all this while, I was fishing to find some sense in the whole scenario that Shehryaar planned & executed & quite seamlessly at that. It is certain that this story is quite one-dimensional but at least the director & the actors have given what they could, that is why it qualifies as something that can be watched without expecting too much.
Shehryaar didn’t forget what supposedly Khizer put him through, that’s why he came back with a full proof plan of putting him down & making sure that he is thrown out of Mana’s house just like that. Gul Bahar continues to malign his heart & mind but then again, I don’t think it is only Gul Bahar’s doing & she has a full control over Shehryaar because he ain’t a kid himself. Shehryaar has a brain too & sadly, it is filled with just as much negativity as Gul Bahar’s that is why, they both are turning out to remain undefeated in the matters concerning Mana’s family as they all are very simple minded in comparison to this negative duo of Aunt & Nephew!
All this while, I was wondering what was taking Maalik so long in getting rid of Gul Bahar & I am glad that I got a decent answer to that. He is actually saving the promised amount of Haq Meher, so that he can eventually divorce her. That is Maalik’s plan & I am glad that he put much thought into it & the writer came up with a proper justification for the time he’s taking. Maalik has made up his mind that he wants a divorce & he’s in no mood to reconcile with Gul Bahar. They both separated 8 years ago & now when Gul Bahar’s adventure is over, she is longing to get back with him & start afresh because she fails to accept that there’s nothing left in this relationship & also because she has nothing much to do with her life, she is thinking of giving a shot at being a wife once again. However, I am glad that Maalik gave her a clear cut answer & also, didn’t hold back when Gul Bahar used Mana’s name. Maalik has made it very clear to her that Mana’s relationship with Shehryaar doesn’t bother him & he won’t be threatened by it, which probably is the only trump card Gul Bahar was relying upon.
What I totally fail to understand is that Gul Bahar didn’t leave a good impression on this family & before her appearance, everyone pretty much hated her, so how does she get to have so much of an edge & control over these guys? She saw Mana at Khizer’s bakery & she insulted Saleha & what surprised me the most is that Saleha listened to everything that Gul Bahar had to say without telling her off. At least Mana made some sense when she said that Gul Bahar was interfering in her life needlessly & that she will talk to Shehryaar about it. Gul Bahar insulted every single person during the drama that Shehryaar staged & no one told her off? Gul Bahar doesn’t leave an opportunity to insult each & everyone & still no one gives her a shut-up call? Yes, Saleha can please her all she wants as Gul Bahar is related to Shehryaar & she brought his proposal for Mana but the rest of the family members need to take a stand & tell her to stop interfering in their lives & while they’re at it, they can tell her to stop insulting them just like that too. Also, I don’t really understand Gul Bahar’s attitude. Where at one hand she hates Maalik’s family, on the other she is dying to get back with Maalik knowing that he will never leave his family & this home for her? She knows that getting back with Maalik means that she’d have to live in the same house with all these people she looks down upon, so what is she really trying to achieve here?
Finally, Shehryaar came up with a plan of accusing Khizer of stealing Mana’s ‘expensive diamond’ ring that probably no one in her family must’ve seen before!?!?! He not only insulted Khizer but he took his revenge to another level by destroying his bakery too. Ohkay, for a second even if the family members do believe that Khizer stole the ring, what would they say when they will find out that the very same night, his bakery got destroyed too? It is like Shehryaar exposed himself by doing that as it clearly shows how much he hates Khizer & also, at such a peaceful place, who would do that to Khizer’s bakery except Shehryaar? If Mana’s family will put their mind into it they will know that Shehryaar is responsible for everything but I am sure they are so overly impressed by him to blame him for doing something so petty. I really want to know what their reaction would be when they will find out about Khizer’s bakery? Will their mind allow them to think rationally & put two & two together where they will suspect Shehryaar for doing it to Khizer’s bakery? I really thought that may be someone will understand that ever since Shehryaar has walked into their lives, he has only targeted Khizer, so it was an act that he was putting up for framing him, but nope, no one thought of that. May be Zarri will do some brainstorming as she doesn’t really like Shehryaar, so I hope she tells Maalik to think rationally & come up with some sort of a solution that will expose Shehryaar’s reality.
Overall, this episode was good. I found the editing a little choppy as there wasn’t a flow in the scenes. The acting is strictly alright but Shamil Khan has really carried himself well as Maalik & so has Erum Akhtar as Zarri. I don’t know why but Shehroz Sabzwari looks expressionless in most of the scenes. Ghalib uncle disappointed me once again with his lack of rationality & present-mindedness. His wife is treating everyone badly & there he was, worrying sick about why his wife was throwing a tantrum at him!?!?! The preview made me think that my detest for Mana is going to increase a little more because she will end up speaking the same language as Saleha where she will talk about Khizer’s ‘haiseeyat’. I think more than anything else, I am going to watch this drama till the end just to find out how Mana & Saleha will face everyone when their trust in Shehryaar will shatter & he will treat them just as badly as he has treated Khizer all this while too. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mana Ka Gharana.
After a long time I enjoyed watching this drama and Hira’s character for once is doing something she needs to do. The change in Shehryar’s attitude towards Hira and her mother turned everything around for Hira. The way the change in his attitude has been shown is very convincing. Although he has been a very selfish person all his life but everything that happened recently made him realize what he had done. He had put his daughter in particular in a situation where she had no choice but to take her own life. There are many flaws in Shehryar’s personality but he is not the kind of person who will be able to bear the burden of being responsible for his daughter’s death. I am still skeptical about his intentions regarding Sadaf but I hope I am wrong. We have seen Sadaf suffering in some way or the other right from the first episode therefore it is about time that her troubles come to an end. I cannot praise Sajjid Hassan enough for making me relate to his character and for his flawless performance. Samina Peerzada as usual was very convincing in tonight’s episode as a helpless mother who would do anything to make one phone call to her daughter. The attitude of policemen was covered very realistically too. Some of the camera shots however were confusing to say the least!
For the first time Hira did not listen to someone who was not her well-wisher but decided to make her decisions herself. She wants to believe that Shehryar wants to help her. The credit for that of course goes to Shehryar because had he not seen her, she would have ended up with Amin! Hira’s decision to go to Babar’s house was yet another smart move. Babar’s mother’s reaction did not come as a surprise at all. Most mothers would react in such a manner after listening to the kind of problems Hira had. Babar is her only son and she cannot see him spending the next few years of his life rescuing Hira. It was a selfish decision but definitely one which I am sure many mothers out there could relate to. Hira is the kind of person who will do anything to please someone she loves therefore it wasn’t surprising when she quietly walked out of Babar’s house and did not get in touch with him again.
The way Sehr reacted to Hira’s presence in her house was completely in line with her character. She knows now that she does not have the option of going back to her father’s house therefore she is even more desperate. I am waiting to find out if the viewers will see any change in Sehr and Phupo’s personalities as well because these two women are in dire need of a reality check too! Waseem is also a very stubborn man right from the first episode. He has not budged from his stance regarding Sehr.
This is the perfect time to wrap things up. With Shehryar by their side, Hira and Sadaf have a good chance of surviving without Waseem. We have seen these women crying so much in this drama, it is time to give them a happy ending. This drama has some remarkable performances to its credit but the plot rests heavily on helpless women who are continuously crying.
Overall, this was a much better episode. The story seems to be reaching towards an end but it is only the 13th episode therefore the story might be stretched for no reason. I won’t be surprised if Hira goes to Amin and asks him to help her! The change in Shehryar’s character in this episode was a pleasant surprise which made me look forward to the next episode.
How many of you watched this episode of Beqasoor? Do share your thoughts about it.
Noor Hassan is an actor and a model who is more known now for his acting among the general public. Noor Hassan was seen in HUM’s famous drama serial Muqaddas, right now his drama serial Abro is on air and he will be seen in the drama serial Kisse Chahoon which will start tonight on HUM. Noor with the rest of the cast of the drama was invited to Jago Pakistan Jago in which he talked about his plans of getting married and why he had not worked in films yet. Talking about why he had not been married yet and also whether he would prefer a love marriage or an arranged one he said,
“It is our social norm that a wife should be afraid of her husband or that the husband should be dominating. I don’t believe in that at all, for me a fair contribution from both sides is very important in a relationship. A relationship should be based on friendship, understanding, trust and most of all it shouldn’t be controlling, there should always be room for growth for both individuals.”
So when should Noor’s fans expect him to get married. Answering that he said,
“I go with the flow! It could be tomorrow or it could be probably two years from now. Whenever I feel like there is conviction in a relationship, I will go for it.”
Noor Hassan also talked about how things were for him when he started working. He said,
“I will be very honest about it. When I started working I was very new to everything, I was a simple guy who had just come from Islamabad and then I went to England for a few years, you know we work a certain way. Now when I came to Karachi it was an altogether new ball game. There were so many people who inspired me and it was my dream to meet these people. I had a tough time, it wasn’t that easy for me. This is why I try to go the extra mile to help the new actors. I think our seniors should be more cooperative.”
Noor also talked about whether he would want to work in a film or not. He said,
“It is every actor’s ultimate goal to work in a film. There is nothing bigger than that for an actor. But I also feel like some of our actors are rushing into that field without thinking whether the project is good or not. I am looking for a quality script. I got offers from India twice too but I refused which was shocking for them. I told them that I did not like their script. Few Pakistanis have asked me too, I am working on it but I will ask other people also to not to rush it.”
Noor said that the storytelling of Pakistani content was much better than any other and that was our strength.
It is very easy for actresses to maintain their beauty when they are young but it gets more challenging as they grow older. Usually it is said that beauty fades away with age but there are few actresses in the Pakistani showbiz industry who have proved this notion wrong by staying beautiful even after ruling the television screens for decades. Ayesha Khan is also one such actress who always surprised the audience and her fans with her new looks. Ayesha Khan looked radiant and pretty when promoting her new drama on HUM Mann Mayal.
Ayesha Khan was invited to Jago Pakistan Jago in which Noor asked her how she managed to stay so pretty and looked better as years go by. She said,
“I stay happy, have a strict routine, I keep on working which is a big factor. Everyone should have a hobby which interests them and which keeps their mind occupied.”
Ayesha Khan also talked about her character in Mann Mayal. She said,
“Jeena is the kind of character which either you can completely fall in love with or totally hate. It is a win-win situation for me from both angles.”
Ayesha Khan said that she has been working in the television industry for so long so there is a certain association with producers and directors therefore it was difficult for her to at times say no to them. She said,
“I have made mistakes choosing serials because of these friendships. But I have to stop doing that. I am not going to do anything which I don’t hold close to my heart.”
Ayesha Khan said that she has done better films than dramas in the recent past because she chose films out of her own will and not because of friendships.
Tum Kon Piya will be the first play which Ayeza Khan has acted in after her wedding. The script of the play is based on a novel, it has been written by Maha Malik. The director of the play Yasir Nawaz has involved himself in the project day and night. The producers of the drama are one of the most well known ones namely 7th Sky Entertainment Production. The drama is due to air sometime soon on Urdu1. Imran Abbas will be playing the leading role along with Ayeza Khan in the drama. Ayeza Khan has been promoting the drama a great deal on her facebook and instagram page but Imran Abbas does not appear to be equally excited about the project.
Until now many different posters and pictures of the play were circulating on the internet but the official poster of the drama has just been revealed. The poster has a very filmy look which is a new trend in dramas nowadays. Many of the other posters of different dramas too look like they are posters of films.
Ohkay so, this episode was quite interesting & eventful. Also, I find it really nice how they are now shifting the focus of the story on Roomi & Noori. Shagufta has a lot more to take care of but right now, she is only concerned about Zareena & Shams.
Honestly speaking, I actually thought that Shams finally came up with a plan & he set a direction for himself as he now knew what he wanted & he also had a motive he wants to achieve but I was actually taken aback by seeing that nothing of that sort happened because once again, Shams proved that he is very gullible & can’t do the brainstorming for himself. The way he showed up at Mushtaq’s place & the way he demanded the control over his property made me believe that he won’t trust his brother again but Shams being Shams completely forgot what Mushtaq put him through & that is why, just a simple suggestion & a few bucks convinced Shams that Mushtaq & his wife were on his side. Honestly, Shams really needs to pull his head together because he is someone who has gone through a lot, so it is definitely important for him to put his mind to good use. Shams is taking one irrational decision after another thinking that his family is his well-wisher while completely ignoring the one who actually stood by his side through thick & thin.
Mushtaq suggested that Shams should contest as an independent candidate just because he will get enough votes & support from Zareena’s family & just because Shams thought it was a great idea, he didn’t really think about the pros & cons. If Zareena really had that family support, they wouldn’t have left her on Mushtaq’s mercy just like that for 17 years while being completely aware of the fact that Shams was in jail serving his time. When Shams agreed to bring Zareena with him to Lahore & the way he took a stand for her in front of Shagufta, I really thought may be Shams was trying to maintain a healthy balance between his wives but no, he proved me wrong. He didn’t only have an ulterior motive of using Zareena, he shared his plan with Shagufta too. Shams is totally turning into a mindless person because once again, he only followed that Mushtaq ordered. I find it amusing that someone like Shams who has been deceived by his brother chose to trust him again. When Suleri ordered, he got married to Shagufta & now when Mushtaq ordered, he agreed to treat Zareena as his wife. Shagufta understands Mushtaq & his planning the most but she isn’t putting her mind into understanding Shams better because if she will do that, she will stop trying to hold onto him because Shams never loved her in the first place & didn’t really want to get married to her too.
Shagufta took her resignation back which I believe was a realistic move as she knew that she had to take care of her household & it is important that Shagufta keeps herself financially sufficient so that she doesn’t have to depend on Shams who is completely clueless & unpredictable. Even now, Shams thought that the money Mushtaq gave him were his but he didn’t really understand that Mushtaq gave him that much money to keep his mind away from the actual wealth Shams is entitled to. Shams himself is now dependent on Mushtaq financially so it was good to see Shagufta not leaving her job. Yes, Shams has the right to follow his dreams & chase after them but he needs to understand that where few things are meant to be, a lot of them aren’t. He really lacks what it takes to become a politician & the way he is putting everything on the line isn’t a smart move too.
Like I sussed before, Roomi & Noori are related to each other. Roomi’s mother happens to be Ilyas’s first cousin & as they showed, she doesn’t have a high opinion about Shagufta, which is why I am sure she will judge Noori in the same light too. I really really like how Noori & Roomi’s relation is evolving. First they became friends, then Noori started depending on him because she is going through such a tough time & she got a free hand to make the decisions because Shagufta’s attention has diverted from her, which is why she is unable to keep a check & have a conversation with Noori about what is happening in her life. Roomi met Noori at such a time when she was longing from a companion & a partner & they both couldn’t resist falling for each other because they understand each other too. I so hope for Noori’s sake, Shagufta shows some consideration & understanding because Shagufta has been through it all, so she knows exactly what a girl is capable of if she falls in love with a guy. I so hope things don’t turn against Roomi & Noori & the circumstances don’t force them to take a step that later their parents will regret because the things Roomi’s mother said, hinted about that sort of possibility too. I must say, I really liked the way Noori was welcomed in Roomi’s home, it was good to see her experiencing a bonding between a close-knit family, which is totally opposite to her family background, considering how she is being forced to accept her father’s first wife as her second mother too.
Shagufta is furious & can’t stand Zareena. She really doesn’t think much about Shams’s plan because she knows it is also a trap set by Mushtaq to keep Shams’s mind diverted, that is why she is not ready to accept Zareena. It is surprising that Shagufta depends on Suleri Sahab more than she depends on Shams even after he has come out of jail, because Shagufta knows that Shams is being unreasonable & just some false hope of getting into politics will keep Shams calm. Shagufta has understood that Shams doesn’t have a chance in the politics but she wants him to live in a denial as it will at least guarantee that he will stay by her side.
The preview of the next episode was very interesting. The focus would be on Roomi & Noori. I am so looking forward to Noori’s meeting with Shagufta’s Chachi. May be when Shagufta will find out that Roomi is related to her family, she will accept him as it will put an end to the estrangement that was initiated from her family’s side. Noori has a lot to discover about her mother & I think she will turn against her mother too after finding what she put her family through for the sake of Shams. I so hope of all the people, at least Noori stays by her mother’s side right till the end. I must say, Ahsan Khan looked very graceful in this episode. Hira & Saman Ansari have done their job well. Noor Khan is a perfect choice as Noori & so is the actor playing the character of Roomi. Each & every actor has given their 100% & the director should take a bow for directing such a beautiful script with so much of perfection. Last but definitely not the least, I will thank the writer Amna Mufti for coming up with such a brilliant piece of writing & for giving us something so interesting & different to watch. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Preet Na Kariyo Koi!
Juggun Kazim is one of those very few celebrities who do not believe in sugar coating things. She speaks her mind without thinking about what others will say about her. Juggun Kazim was invited to Shaista Lodhi’s Morning Show on HUM Sitara. She talked about a lot of things from how she met her husband to why she distanced herself from the showbiz community.
Talking about the general mentality that exists in the showbiz community Juggun said,
“There are a lot of people in showbiz who are very social and those who are partying all the time, that just messes up everything in your life. Everyone interferes in your life, everyone has an advice to give you. I don’t mind my fans giving their opinion because whatever they say they will say it out of love but these people who meet you so nicely one minute and then say all kind of things behind your back are the worst.”
Juggun Kazim said that she had a wonderful family and some close friends so she had no desire to meet people who were two faced. Shaista said that most people in media are like that. Juggun also said that she had a kid so she could only socialize with people she felt comfortable socializing with her son.
Huawei is a well-known brand which launched its new product iMate8. The launch ceremony was a glamorous affair which was attended by many celebrities. The launch function took place in Karachi. The celebrities who attended the launch had a great time, they loved the company and the food.
“Mann Mayal” is a new drama serial of Mumaina Duraid Productions airing every Monday at 8.00pm on HUM T.V
Written by Samira Fazal and directed by Haseeb Hassan drama includes ensemble cast namely Hamza Ali Abbasi, Maya Ali, Gauhar Rasheed, Ayesha Khan, Talat Hussain, Aiman Khan, Saba Hameed, Naeem Tahir, Sheheryar Zaidi, Ismat Zaidi,leyla Zubairi, Mehmood Aslam etc.
Sung by Quratulain Baloch “Mann Mayal” OST grasped the audience attention when it was partly released even before the start of the play.
The much awaited OST of “Mann Mayal” is now fully released today on 1st February 2016.
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