This episode of Mann Mayal was beautifully directed; every single scene was brilliantly captured, it truly looked like it was a labour of love. Brilliant performances, beautiful visuals and the chemistry between all the actors makes an otherwise typical story a treat to watch. Mannu and Salahuddin are in love or they have just realized that they were in love for a long time. Although Salahuddin tried to be practical and told Mannu that there is no way that someone like him could get married to her since there is a huge class difference but Mannu insisted that he had to make it happen. On the surface this is a classic love story in which two people who are very unlikely to be together fall in love. Mannu’s family is the ‘zalim samaj’, so much so that they are not even allowing Sara to live with her husband because of the class difference and also because she married someone out of her own free will. Chachi in particular is someone who will never compromise on her ‘principles’.
The first scene of the episode showed how different these two families were. The boy’s family was from Karachi therefore they were very modern, something which Mannu’s family found highly objectionable. The discussion between Mannu’s mother and chachi was very relatable! In every household the people who bring the proposal are scrutinized in this manner. Although Mannu’s father loves her a lot and he is not the typical strict father we see in Pakistani dramas all the time but he has proved that he is quite capable of going against his daughter’s wishes if that is what he thinks is right. He knows that Mannu does not want to get married but he still invites these people to see if they were a suitable match for her. The proposal was rejected not because of Mannu’s wishes but because the elders did not approve of it. The relationship Mannu has with her father is heart warming and it was one of those relationships which you want to see flourishing but the preview of the next episode suggested something entirely different.
Hamza Ali Abbasi’s effortless portrayal of a practical man who for once thinks it would be alright to delve into a fantasy makes you connect to his character. I am definitely curious to find out how a man like him would react when this fantasy turns into a nightmare. It has been clearly laid down by both the families that something like this will not be tolerated therefore once Mannu’s parents witness these two holding hands all hell will break loose. Aiman Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi are very convincing as siblings. Their on screen chemistry and the difference in their personalities make their scenes enjoyable. Aiman Khan is a very confident actress with an undeniable screen presence.
I must say that I still haven’t warmed up to Mannu and Salahuddin’s love story just yet. Hamza Ali Abbasi and Maya Ali look great together but I have not been able to relate to their feelings for each other. Both these characters are simple and Mannu definitely takes the lead when it comes to taking a stand therefore I feel like I need to see Salahuddin making more of an effort. I must say that I like Maya Ali in the comic scenes much more than in the romantic scenes. Although we have seen Maya Ali play the bubbly girl over and over again but somehow she manages to excel in playing these characters every time. I have really enjoyed the comical element, the light scenes in these episodes and I hope that things don’t get too serious too soon.
The director has left no stone unturned to give this drama a different feel but the overall impact would have been far more powerful if the script had a few mind blowing dialogues too – the sort which you hear in Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s dramas. I definitely missed those one-liners and meaningful dialogues which have a magical effect.
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Mawra Hocane is known for speaking her mind no matter how harsh the criticism against her might be. She has never let the criticism curtail her efforts but she has always used it in her favour by focusing on her goals even more. In a recent interview Mawra Hocane was asked why she choose to do roles in which she always played a character which was not strong and she was always seen crying she said,
“Shah Rukh Khan still opens his arms in his signature pose; that’s his USP. So why shouldn’t I continue to play characters people praise me for?”
Mawra’s confidence has always been something that she has used to get where she is today. And in this statement too her confidence is showing. She also said that what she did was not easy to do.
“It’s really hard to churn out the kind of heart-wrenching performances I have delivered in the past. When I cry on screen, people cry with me.”
In an exclusive interview with Express Tribune, Harshvardhan Rane, who is playing the lead along side Mawra Hocane in her debut film said,
“While I agree with everything Mawra said, I just want to add that bohat kum larkiyan rotay huay itni sundar lagti hain (not every girl looks as beautiful while crying as Mawra does).”
Harshvardhan Rane just like Mawra Hocane is extremely happy with the feedback their film is getting after people watched the trailers. He is glad that their hard work paid off. Talking about what kind of a story the film revolved around Mawra said,
“It’s a pure, clean love story. People won’t get what they’re expecting; the movie just got a U certificate.”
Mawra Hocane also kissed her hero in one of the trailers for which she was severely criticized. How does she feel about this criticism? Mawra said,
“Of course [I received flak for that scene]. Some people thrive on negativity so they would only pick on that. If I took all the criticism to heart, I would have stopped working and then I would have never been able to prove my point: this is a great love story.”
Talking about support from her fans and criticism from other people Mawra said,
“I am very very thankful to them for giving me a response that I have never received before. But I also want to thank even those who criticized me. It gave me the motivation to work harder. And in spite of all the negativity, the number of my fans kept on increasing. I have made this film for them. And I am coming home to promote it. So, I will see them soon.”
In another interview Mawra said that she had the ideal role in her debut film because she got a play a character that was both nerdy and glamorous.
Ohkay so, this episode was interesting & better than the previous few episodes because seems like the story is moving forward & a new phase is going to commence. I am looking forward to what they have to offer now as I am glad that the focus won’t be on Nighat anymore.
Honestly speaking, I really hope that the writer doesn’t turn things against Hareem just to prove the point that Nighat was trying to make, because that would be totally unfair for Hareem as she is not the culprit but the victim here. I don’t know why but I have a feeling that the writer has more sympathies towards Nighat in stead of Hareem, that is why every conversation that Nighat has with Hareem ends up making Hareem look like a villain & Nighat as a victim who is trying her very best to make amends. The scene where Nighat goes to tell Hareem about her Mayun function was again a very poor attempt done by Nighat because in stead of praying for her daughter & wishing her well, she tried to scare her using her temperament as a reason. Nighat thinks Hareem is only going to make things difficult for herself & she also dreads that karma will get back at Hareem? What sort of a mother says such things to a daughter that is going to get married? In stead of making her understand nicely & telling her how much she loves her daughter, Nighat once again went on & on & on about all the shortcomings she thinks Hareem has & in the end, as always, Nighat being a victim of self-pity only cried at the so-called misery that Hareem put her through!
Nadia is becoming a drama queen as the days are passing by. The way she is over reacting at the thought of Asad liking Hareem is only showcasing what an insecure woman she is. I really must say, I hate the way both Nadia & Sadia show no confidence in Hareem that if she likes Fahad, she is going to stick to him no matter what. It is very sickening that Nadia thinks just to put her down, Hareem can even ditch Fahad & get married to Asad? What sort of a mentality is that? I heard Nighat talking about educating her daughters but the way both Nadia & Sadia, especially Nadia behaves doesn’t really show that she is educated. In this regard, I find Hareem more confident, secure & level headed that she is at least doing what she wants, unlike Nadia, the so-called educated & groomed girl who is only depending on her mother to take care of her & is plotting against Hareem so that she gets rid of her. I think they don’t have much to show in Nadia & Ali’s track, that is why a very nominal matter of Asad liking Hareem is being blown out of proportion so that Nadia stays in the picture!!!
For Hareem’s sake, I so wish Fahad wasn’t such a loser. He really knows what he is doing but I so hope that after finding out the truth about Hareem’s terms with her uncle, he forgets about his motive of grabbing her property & gives her the love she deserves. I really think the writer is going to make Hareem face these hardships just to make her realize that she was wrong & she gave her mother such a hard time because in reality, it is the other way round. Hareem had a disturbed childhood because of Nighat’s negligence & inconsideration, so if now Hareem gets back at her & confronts her, I really don’t see her at fault here!
Oh well, the final confrontation between Hareem & Nighat was done beautifully & I must say, Sanam Chaudhry has won me over with her flawless acting. At certain point, even I had teary eyes because there was so much heart & soul in her confession. Sanam Chaudhry should take a bow for such a phenomenal performance in the entire drama but in that scene in particular. I loved everything that Hareem said to Nighat & gave her a reality check that she isn’t that much of a victim that she thinks she is because the truth is totally different. Hareem is justified in drawing a line when it comes to Nighat, Nadia & Sadia because she has only experienced hurt & hesitance from these three ladies, that is why she doesn’t allow herself to get swayed by the emotions because she fears she will get hurt again. I love how Hareem’s defense mechanism works because she is totally entitled to save herself whichever way she wants in order to protect herself. In stead of crying on how Hareem treats her, they should show Nighat crying apologetically for being an unjust mother. It is so obvious that Nadia & Sadia are more dear to her, that is why even now when her heart is not at rest & she is dreading that something bad will happen to Hareem, she has agreed to her marriage with Fahad without doing much of a background check, why? Because her dear daughter Nadia is uncomfortable & wants Nighat to get rid of Hareem ASAP. I loved the way Hareem told her so-called mother that she loved her the most & that she longed for her the most too but the same realistic approach that Nighat opted for to tackle Hareem throughout her life turned out to be one of the main reasons of Hareem drifting apart from her. Also, I don’t really understand why Nighat has to show hesitance in displaying her love to Hareem every single time because when it comes to taunting & giving Hareem the not-so-needed lectures Nighat doesn’t bat an eyelid & says everything that comes to her mind, without even bothering how much it would hurt Hareem? I really think Nighat has failed as a mother & that is why if Hareem treats her this way, then it is purely her fault because Hareem has had enough & Nighat didn’t leave an opportunity to make her realize that she isn’t as special & as dear to her as Nadia & Sadia are.
I really hope that now when Hareem faces difficulties after her marriage, Nighat doesn’t rub it on her face because if Hareem was irrational in making a decision to get married to Fahad, Nighat was equally irrational too for not doing a background check properly. The conversation Nadia & Sadia had about Hareem & Asad was so not required, like seriously, your sister is getting married & you’re still worrying about the hypothetical equation that Asad & Hareem might share. Ohkay, if they want to keep an attention on this fact & want to blow it out of proportion, then I really hope that after Fahad leaves Hareem or vice versa, Asad comes to her rescue & Nadia gets a shutup call for life because, if there’s someone who deserves happiness, it is Hareem!!!
Overall, this episode was good & the preview showed that Nighat’ll be getting some more self-pity time in the next episode as well. I must say, Sanam Chaudhry looks absolutely beautiful & her makeup is on point. She really has carried this drama on her shoulders due to her flawless performance & she is turning out to be quite an eye-candy! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Tere Mere Beech.
Humaima Malick is also one of those actresses who went to work in Bollywood and was criticized in Pakistan for the bold scenes she did in Indian films. But unlike other actresses Humaima Malick did not decide to stay in India but her next project will be shot in Pakistan. Arth 2 will be the first film of its kind which is being made by a joint effort of Pakistan and India. Shaan Shahid, Humaima Malick, Uzma Hassan and Mohib Mirza are some of the stars who will be seen in the film. The cast has been seen together on many occasions.
Humaima Malick is also the brand ambassador of Peshawar Zalmi team. Humaima Malick posted on instagram,
“So proud to be the official ambassador of the Zalmi clan for Pakistan Super League. I wish all the best to my team and all the other teams competing to win. But my heart and soul truly says that Peshawar Zalmis most definitely deserve to take the crown inshallah.”
Caterpillar is a well-known brand which recently stepped in the world of apparel too. The launching ceremony had the top Pakistani models showcasing the products and Imran Abbas was also seen endorsing the brand on the occasion. Yaseen Lakhani, who is a very famous photographer covered the event. CAT’s apparel collection looked colorful and casual. The models wore winter collection.
Ohkay so, this episode was pretty slow & typical because it didn’t have much to offer & the things that unfolded had been there, seen that written all over them.
Aabro & Ali are facing difficulty in settling down, which I think is purely Ali’s fault because when he had no plan, he shouldn’t have taken such a huge step in the first place. Ali is turning out to be quite incompetent because he can’t even take care of himself so how is he going to fend for his wife? Ali thinks hopping from one friend’s place to another’s would help him but he isn’t even confiding in them, so why does he think they’d understand him when Ali is only going to lie to his ‘friends’? It is actually quite unconvincing that Ali doesn’t even have a single good friend that would help him at this hour of need. Also, I find it quite ridiculous that Aabro still hasn’t grasped the gravity of the situation that she’s in, with her husband. The moment she hears something against herself, she decides to leave that place, without even putting much thought or considering the idea of bringing a change in herself. Yes, she wanted to get married to Ali, so she got him, but now, she needs to show some understanding too. Honestly speaking, as far as Ali’s plan of eloping with Aabro was concerned, it seemed alright because people who’re in love tend to do that, but to see Ali as the eldest son of the house who seriously has no sense of responsibility makes me question his sanity. Ali seems more down & depressed than Aabro, as if he wasn’t ready for this kind of burden & challenges in his life, which is why now when he is facing them, he is finding it impossible to deal with them.
The argument that took place between Aabro & Ali regarding their families went to show how things are going to get quite difficult between them because Ali didn’t take a minute in making Aabro realize that she never respected her mother, so she shouldn’t be saying much anyways. She already has told Ali enough that she never had good relation with her family, so she shouldn’t expect him to show a tad bit of understanding as far as Aabro’s family is concerned.
Honestly speaking, I thought we’re living in the 21st century but Fauzia burst my bubble because she is stuck in the era where she weighs someone’s luck by considering the fact that they got married to the one they loved!?!?! Fauzia thinks Aabro is very very lucky because she has gotten married to Ali but Fauzia still thinks she has a chance & a single phone call to Aabro would turn things in her favor. Fauzia is turning out to be like a whiny kid that holds a grudge against that aunt who didn’t give her a candy. I so wish apart from eavesdropping, Fauzia had some more role to play in the drama because till now she seems useless & now she is also looking like a burden that others have to carry because she herself is so heavy that she can’t budge & can’t do anything to save her sorry self & life. Honestly speaking, I was getting ticked off with Fauzia, her character, her forlorn face & her sobs while she touched her empty ring finger. Seriously girl, pull yourself together & stop crying over a guy who, forget about love, didn’t even like you to begin with.
Just when I thought Ali’s father was the wisest of them all, he chose to make such an irrational decision that almost made me bang my head against the wall. Zafar thinks now that Ali refused to give Fauzia a piggy back ride for life, Abid should do the honors. Like seriously, why have they shown these parents to be so aloof & indifferent to their children’s needs & desires that they are making such irrational decisions on their behalf. All this while, Ali’s father rightly blamed Ali’s mother for everything that Ali put them through as he knew that Ali retaliated just because Zubaida chose to ignore what he wanted so it comes as a shock to me that Ali’s father hasn’t learnt his lesson & just like that, he thought Abid would get married to Fauzia? When Ali’s father was so considerate towards what Ali wanted, why is he turning his eyes away from Abid? Honestly speaking, I don’t think Fauzia is to die for that everyone is putting every logic, all the sanity & rationality aside to ease her pain & make her smile.
The only good thing that happened in this episode was Fauzia’s younger sister’s standing up against her parents because she made much more sense then these self-proclaimed wise parents. Also, I loved how she tried to knock some sense into Fauzia when she went on a blaming-Aabroo-spree that Ali is a newborn baby & Aabro has stolen him from his cradle. Shahida is again one of those alien mothers that none of us can relate to. First, she was perfectly fine with the idea of Fauzia becoming Ali’s Dusri Biwi & now, she seems totally sold at the idea of Fauzia’s marriage to Abid. Like these parents are human beings that experience & understand human emotions or are they zombies who don’t know what a human being goes through & the sort of emotions it feels? At least, it was good to see Fauzia’s sister standing up for her sister & ruling out the decision that these elders made because she made much more sense than these uncles & aunts combined. Also the way Shahida shooed her daughter away & looked sheepishly at her husband was so cringe-worthy, as if her plan was slipping away from her hands & she was trying hard to strengthen her grip!
Just when this episode was about to end, it hit me that they’re trying very hard to recreate Diyar-e-Dil here but it is turning out to be a commercialized copy of a classic drama. Just like Behroz & Ruhina, Ali & Aabro have eloped & have gotten married. Just like Suhaib & Arjumand, Abid & Fauzia are going to be forced into marrying each other. Just like Suhaib & Arjumand, Fauzia & Abid will live a good life & in the end, Ali will regret the decision of getting married to Aabro against his parent’s wishes just like Behroz & then in the end, may be Aabro will change & apologize for being herself, that too like Ruhina! The only difference in this drama is that Ali & Aabro are going to come back & live in Ali’s home which Behroz & Ruhina didn’t do. Things will be different then but the plot & the story line is just so similar & I so wish they hadn’t done that because their re-take on classic is totally…meh!!! Anyways, please share your thoughts about this episode of Aabro.
Sanam Baloch is being badly missed by drama watching viewers because it has been many years since she worked in a drama. Sanam Baloch is busy hosting her own Morning Show and very often actors are not allowed to act when they are hosting a show. Also, in an interview Sanam Baloch said that if she is offered a role in a play which is very inspiring then she will surely do a drama otherwise she feels like she has done all kinds of roles and there is nothing new which she can do right now.
Sanam Baloch’s brother recently got married. Just like every other sister Sanam took part in the marriage festivities with excitement. Here are some pictures of her with her family on the wedding functions.
OMG!! This drama really is going the Chup Raho way. There were so many situations in this episode which reminded me of the drama Chup Raho. Just like Rameen, Rana too is relying on God to help her, both these characters probably never heard the saying “God helps those who help themselves!” Is Rana mazloom or strong? Although Rana was supposed to be a strong character but now she is definitely a bechari who is absolutely helpless. She shouts at Adeel but is not doing anything which a truly strong woman would do to get out of this crisis. She is waiting for Allah to come to her aid, which is perfectly fine but that is what people who are majbur and mazloom do, not someone who is strong unless the writer is trying to redefine the term! If her faith in God is her strength than she should show some patience because people who have a very ‘strong’ faith in God are not so restless and depressed.
The only logical reason for Rana to hide everything from her Taya could be that her family is dependent on him. It would be impossible for someone like Munira and her daughters t o survive on her own therefore this is the only way they can continue enjoying a comfortable life. So much for ego and izzat! In Rana’s case I am reminded of the saying “actions speak louder than words” because Rana’s actions are so loud and clear that what she says has absolutely no impact. Yes Rana’s father died, we all get that but her mother is still alive but just like all the other mothers in our drama she is the last person on earth who will feel the pain of her daughter. There are a lot of women who hide their problems from their mothers because they do not want their mothers worrying for them but then Rana is just another one of those women therefore there is absolutely nothing special about her character.
There is one more reason why Gul-e-Rana is a lot like Chup Raho. In Chup Raho as well although Numair’s character was very negative but he always managed to leave more of an impact on the viewers than Rameen. In this case too, ever since Rana and Adeel got married Adeel’s character definitely has a more dominating screen presence than Rana. Feroze Khan appeared to be a complete misfit for this character in the beginning but ever since he and Sajjal have been getting more screen time together and other characters are not being given that much screen time Feroze Khan is standing out more than Sajjal Ali. There are some scenes in which Feroze Khan tends to overact but as a whole he has done justice to his character. Both the characters however lack maturity and it is very difficult to identify with these characters. Any normal couple would get tired of this never ending bickering but they can’t seem to get enough of it.
Taya Abu’s clichéd and bigoted speech was very disappointing to say the least. The speech of course was a result of everything Adeel had ‘convinced’ him of and he failed to see that his son might be lying. Later on when he decided to talk to Rana and Rana also poured her heart out to him, I couldn’t help but wish that the scene before that in which he gave Rana the lecture wasn’t shown at all because this last scene between them seemed completely out of place and both these characters seemed to be contradicting themselves. Rana did not trust her Taya abu enough that is why she stayed quiet but now again he is so important to her that nothing more than his ‘opinion’ about her matters.
We have heard Rana say that she is strong and nothing is more important to her than her self-respect now I would like to see her prove it too! Rana’s character is another run-of-the-mill characters which we see on screen all the time and Adeel needs to grow up! How does this man run a business? It seems like all he does is sit and think of ways to put Rana down! There is pressure on Rana from all sides to make this marriage work therefore it is even more unlikely that Rana will be able to break free from this relationship, not that she was trying very hard before too!
The preview of the next episode did not promise anything exciting. After watching this episode, all I can say is that an episode of Tom and Jerry is more exciting and well put together than that of Gul-e-Rana!
How many of you watched this latest episode of Gul-e-Rana? Do share your thoughts about it.
The latest trend nowadays is that Morning Show hosts from other channels are invited as guests on different Morning Shows. Noor invited Juggan Kazim to her show few days back. Juggan Kazim is also hosting a Morning Show of her own on PTV. And now she invited Shaista Lodhi to her show. Not only did she invite her but she also asked Aamir Liaquat who called on the show from America to say something about Shaista.
Aamir Liaquat sang praises of Shaista saying that he respected her because she was a very strong woman. He said,
“Shaista Lodhi is an iron lady. She won her inner war and all the other wars with the outside world too and that is the reason that today she is like a shining star for all of us.”
Shaista is hosting HUM Sitaray’s Morning Show right now so that is what Aamir Liaquat was referring too. He meant to say that even after going through so much in life she still got somewhere in her career.
Farhat Ishtiaq is a very well known writer who has written many famous novels and is behind some very successful dramas that have aired on different channels. Hamsafar, Aunn Zara, Diyar-e-Dil, Rehaii, Bilquess Kaur, Mere Humdum Mere Dost and Mata-e-Jaan Hai Tu are some of her most popular dramas. Bin Roye , the film was also based on Farhat Ishtiaq’s famous novel. Most of her dramas have been based on novels which were already very popular among novel readers but this time Farhat Ishtiaq has a special treat in store for her fans. She has written an original script for her upcoming play Udaari which will be airing on HUM. Farhat Ishtiaq is known for handling her scripts in a very intelligent manner. Her dramas usually have a lot of tracks but she does justice to all of them.
The play has been directed by M. Ehtashamuddin who is a new director but he has already directed some good plays like Sadqay Tumhare and Preet Na Kariyo Koi from the platform of HUM. The cast includes names like Urwa Hocane, Farhan Saeed, Bushra Ansari, Samiya Mumtaz, Rehan Sheikh and Ahsan Khan. Farhat Ishtiaq made an announcement of this drama today. She also posted some pictures from the sets of the drama. The pictures show that the drama is shot in a rural setting. Bushra Ansari and all the other actors look different from the glamorous roles they play on television very often.
Daniyal Raheal is one of those actors who do very selected projects but he is also one of those people who make their mark whenever they are part of a drama. Some people may not know that Daniyal Raheal is the brother and son of celebrities. He is Mehreen Raheal’s brother and Seemi Raheal’s son. Although he was born in a family associated with the drama industry but he never really wanted to be an actor himself. Daniyal was recently seen in drama serial Dua and now viewers are enjoying watching him in Mana Ka Gharana.
Talking to MAG Weekly about how he took fame and being an actor he said,
“Initially I wanted to do something different from my family, I didn’t want to fall into the same line of work but by default it just happened. Fame is something different for me because I have grown up on sets, I have grown up with actors being approached by people, so I perceived fame very differently and it was just a by-product of the line of work my mother was in, so it didn’t entice me and even to this day, I’m very reserved publicly in how I project myself as an actor.”
Danial Raheal is the proud of the fact that he has played many different kinds of characters in dramas and he promises that viewers will see a lot more from him in the future too. He said,
“So far I have done a grey role in Dua, I have already done a really simple character in Silvatein, then I have one coming up in which I play a young, hip and cool character. Apart from this, you will also see me as a psychotic insane younger brother, where I’m setting my brother’s room on fire and stealing his wife.”
Just like all the other actors nowadays Daniyal is also tired of the kind of scripts which drama writers and production houses are relying on. Talking about that he said,
“Production houses are basing scripts on focused groups, households which are surveyed to check ratings and to find out what kind of dramas people like, which I think, is ridiculous as it curtails your creativity down to the 10 per cent of the people and because of that they end up making the same dramas again and again.”
He also talked about how this trend can be changed. He said,
“There are a handful of people who can write and they are the ones who are persistently writing, making the scripts somewhat conventional. If we get new people onboard, such as students from NCA, then I think there will be a massive change in the narrative.”
Daniya also said that the working hours for actors are crazy, there is no proper time for the shootings and sometimes they go on for long hours therefore he said,
“The thing is if you are spending so much time focusing on work, you don’t get much time to do certain things that are essential for you to be an actor, like rest, sleep and hit the gym. These things need to be managed by an actor and you have to fight for them when you shouldn’t have to.”
Daniyal Raheal biggest wish is to work in another film with the director Jami, who is very well known for his craft and creativity.
Fahad Mustafa is getting more popularity with his films and the game show which made him a household name. He even has a production house now which is turning out to be one of the biggest production houses in the country. Fahad Mustafa is also a family man who always takes time out to spend with his family no matter how busy he is with his work. His wife Sana Fahad has also written several scripts for some of the dramas made by his production house. Fahad Mustafa and his wife have a cute daughter whose pictures they keep on posting regularly.
Fahad Mustafa informed his fans today that he was blessed with a baby boy. This new addition to the family came when Fahad Mustafa was busy shooting his new commercial. We wish the happy family all the best.
Fahad Mustafa hasn’t posted the picture of the baby yet but here are some pictures of Fahad Mustafa with his wife and cute daughter.
Ohkay so, I must say this episode of Mana Ka Gharana was a lot better than the previous episode may be because Mana’s desperation wasn’t showcased & she didn’t get much screen-time. It was all about Khizer this time & it was good to see most of the family members standing by his side in his support.
Khizer went to mend ways with Shehryaar because he promised he will do everything to bring him back to Mana. As always, Shehryaar didn’t even allow Khizer to enter his home & mistreated him. Shehryaar has genuinely started liking Mana but Gul Bahar is trying to ruin his relation that too in the initial stages because she can’t see anyone happy. She has a bigger picture in mind as she wants to pressurize Maalik that is why she doesn’t want Shehryaar to get swayed too much in his affection for Mana to forget that he has a upper-hand & he should always keep an upper-hand in the matters concerning Mana’s family.
Shehryaar forgave Khizer just so that he can get back to Mana because he was genuinely concerned about her & he stretched it because Gul Bahar was maligning his mind & heart against Mana & her whole family. Khizer made back to his home & was in a very bad condition, which concerned Maalik, Zarri, Ghalib & Mana as well.
I must say as the episodes are passing by, my hatred for Saleha is multiplying. I am sure there will come a time when she will realize her mistakes & she might as well apologize to Khizer but the things she is saying are hard to forget. The way she treated Happy & shooed him away showed what a shallow person she is. Now when the things were normal for her daughter, she could’ve easily ignored Happy & allowed him to show his gesture of concern for Khizer but she didn’t let that to happen & in fact put a restriction on him. I was surprised to see Ghalib’s reaction too. He was relieved that Mana was happy but the thought never crossed his mind that a guy with such a bad temperament will always cause distress to his daughter. Seeing the age & stature of Ghalib, I always expect him to say more & not just be like a clueless audience in the frame but he disappoints me every single time because he never gives a shut up call to Saleha despite knowing that she is only being unreasonable & irrational.
Saleha is harboring grudges against Khizer for no good reason. He apologized to Shehryaar for the mistake he never committed but still Saleha didn’t have a word of appreciation to say for Khizer & in fact when Maalik & Zarri told her about Khizer’s fever, she paid more attention to a good night’s sleep that she thought she deserved after the so-called predicament she faced in regards to Mana & Shehryaar. I really hope someone gives her a shut up call because it is getting burdensome to tolerate a negative side character that is getting way too much coverage & attention.
Gul Bahar is turning out to be quite mean & is transpiring a lot of problems for Shehryaar – way more than he understands. She is trying to fill his mind with unnecessary doubts regarding Mana & Khizer’s equation. Shehryaar needs to understand that they both are like friends because they have spent their childhood together, so it would be beneficial for him to ignore Gul Bahar because useless doubts will get him nowhere.
The preview of the next episode seemed interesting. Looks like Shehryaar hasn’t actually forgiven Khizer & now he will push his agenda of insulting Khizer even more. I really hope that all these tactics serve as an eye opener to the rest of the family & they get to know that Shehryaar isn’t the right choice for Mana. I also hope that Khizer stops being a good Samaritan & at least shares his feelings with Maalik so that when the time arises, Maalik can at least speak on behalf of Khizer that Shehryaar hasn’t treated him nicely. Overall, this drama is quite simple & the characters are quite one-dimensional too. The simplicity of the drama is refreshing to see & that’s what makes me look forward to the next episodes too. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mana Ka Gharana.
Sajjal Ali is getting more fame and attention with every year. She is still very young but she is very talented so she has made a big place for herself in a very competitive industry. Sajjal Ali is an actress and a model. She has done modeling for many leading brands. Now Sajjal Ali is the latest brand ambassador for the famous brand Agha Noor. The brand Agha Noor is very popular among women. They design casual and formal clothes which women love buying mostly because unlike other designers Agha Noor’s prices are very affordable. Sajjal Ali is seen wearing their formal collection which consists mostly of light colors.
Game Shows are the latest trend on different channels. It is a good way to engage the public in the shows and to gain popularity. Different Game Shows show different kinds of games. People volunteer to play these games and those people who win, get prices. Pakistani public has proved before too that they can do anything for prizes but one video from a PTV game show has gone viral in which we see a girl from the audience volunteering to play a game which is cheap. The game show is hosted by Fiza Ali. It isn’t just the way the game is played which is objectionable but the way the camera covers it is also being criticized by the general public. People are questioning the logic behind devising such games. It is shameful that people are willing to do anything for getting prizes and the game show hosts also do not choose games for their shows that are decent and entertaining.
Here is the video of the game which is being criticized by everyone.
Things are getting more ugly with every passing episode. Beqasoor depicts a very sad and dark side of our society but it does not have anything new to offer. Watching Beqasoor is like reading a very tragic incident from someone’s real life in a newspaper. Something like this would give you goose bumps and will make you very sad but it can most certainly not be entertaining. I doubt that this drama is going to show any solutions for the problems which all the beqasoors in this drama face but we will only see things getting from bad to worse as a new episode airs every week.
I must say that at this point Shehryar’s character has to be the most well etched-out character in the play. Sajjid Hassan as usual has translated this character on screen flawlessly. He never fails to impress his viewers. This is the only character that has shown some shades of grey otherwise all the other characters are quite predicable. Shehryar tries his best to convince Hira to go home with him but Hira’s obsession with her step-father does not allow her to do that. It was definitely strange to see Hira doing so much on her own so soon because someone who has had a near death experience does not have the energy to run the way she was running when she saw Amin. Hira’s meeting with her mother in the jail just like always was spoiled by Saboor Ali’s overacting. I must say that I felt for Hira more when she could not deliver any dialogues because Saboor Ali’s dialogue delivery is beyond disappointing. She was probably asked by the director to do everything in her power to make people feel for her character but I for one have not been able to feel for her.
At this point there is very little hope for Sadaf since both Shehryar and Waseem couldn’t care less about her. There isn’t much that Hira can do for her and I doubt she will go to Babar for help. Waseem is gradually pushing everyone away from himself and now he is all alone. He only wants those people around him who will do things exactly the way he wants and he is incapable of loving anyone. Samina Peerzada is a remarkable actress but Sadaf’s character is disappointing me more with every passing episode. I feel for her and can see why someone in her position will make one mistake after the other out of desperation and because of being stressed out but I can’t help but blame her weak personality for a lot that has happened to her and her daughter. There might have been a time when she did not have a choice but to live with Waseem but that is most certainly not the case now. Hira and Sadaf both are too loyal for their own good – they are complete opposites of all the other characters in the play who do not believe in love or loyalty.
The most important development in tonight’s episode which might have huge repercussions for Sehr was her phupo moving in with her. Sehr trusts her phupo blindly but something tells me that phupo will do anything for money and she already seems to be fascinated by Shehryar. Except for Shehryar, all the other characters in the play are still black and white. Sehr, Phupo and Waseem are simply incapable of feeling anything for anyone, they are selfish to the core and they will only stay with someone as long as it suits them. They are also the kind of people who are not afraid of losing anyone. Sehr is scared of losing her comfortable life otherwise she could not care less about her husband either. We have already seen how conveniently Sehr’s phupo moved on after her divorce. Overall, Beqasoor as a whole has failed to impress. It banks heavily on rona dhona and majburis.
How many of you watched this latest episode of Beqasoor? Do share your thoughts about it.
Mera Yaar Mila Day is Big Bang Entertainment’s upcoming serial which stars Faysal Qureshi, Sajjal Ali, Ahmed Ali, Firdous Jamal and Sana Faysal among others. The play has been directed by Anjum Shahzad and the OST of the drama has been sung by Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. This is the serial which Big Bang is promoting more than any other for the past few weeks. The name of the writer has not been revealed yet.
The promos of the drama show that this is going to be an intense love story. Faysal Qureshi plays a role similar to the one he played in Bashar Momin. The role is not as larger than life as was Bashar Momin.
Ayeza Khan has been very happy juggling family life and her career. She has her priorities set straight. She made sure that she gave time to her new family after she got married but is back in showbiz now that her baby Hoorain is a few months old and she has bonded with her new family. Ayeza has always said that for her family comes before work. When she got married she was not worried that her career or fan following might suffer because of her decision to get married at a time when it was the peak of her career. The drama serial Pyare Afzal gave Ayeza Khan unmatched success and fame but she did not let that change her goals in life. Even when Ayeza and Danish got married, many people expected them to work together to get even more popularity but Ayeza disappeared from the television screen soon after her wedding.
Ayeza and Danish in many interviews made it clear that Danish never asked her to stay away from showbiz but it was her own decision to give more time to family after they got married. Ayeza Khan is busy shooting for Tum Kon Piya, she is very excited about the project. She also keeps on doing different photo shoots. Danish and Ayeza will be seen together in Brite TVC very soon.
While talking about what she thought about herself in a recent interview Ayeza Khan said,
“I’d say I am simple, I never thought too highly of myself. I am the same Ayeza who started off years ago as a nobody. I like living a simple life.”
Ayeza Khan also shared how she felt when she saw Danish Taimoor on the big screen. She said,
“I see a superstar, the way Danish looks in films, he never looked that way in dramas. His cinematic appearance is larger than life and I’m really proud of him.”
Here are some latest pictures of Ayeza Khan’s photoshoot, her sweet baby Hoorain and with Danish Taimoor.
Ohkay so, this episode was interesting once again. I must say I am amazed that even though so many episodes have passed by, they still have so much left to offer. It is like a done deal that whenever the episode ends, I always look forward to the next one eagerly because I know they aren’t done yet & next episode will be as promising as the one that I just saw!
Even though I find it admirable that Shagufta is still in an awe of her husband & she still loves him like nothing has changed between them, but sadly, she is turning out to be a little gullible to think that she can’t live without Shams. Yes, she is bound to fulfill her duties as Shams’s wife because she chose him over her family & she loved him selflessly but unfortunately, Shams doesn’t deserve so much of love & attention from Shagufta because he hasn’t done anything for Shagufta & also, he isn’t doing anything for her even now. I really thought that after surviving without a husband’s support that too for 17-18 years, Shagufta would’ve learnt the art of judging people correctly but it looks like when it comes to Shams, she is still stuck at the same page & hasn’t moved on at all. When it comes to Shams, Shagufta turns out to be the same Shagufta Shehzadi who fell in love with Shams Syal the moment she saw him at the first day of college & she becomes the same Shagufta Shehzadi who got impressed with Shams Syal’s aura & personality.
Shagufta is leaving no stone unturned to make Shams realize that he is the center of her universe & she is nothing without him but as much as I find her attempts sweet, the whole sweetness turns into bitterness whenever I get to see Shams’s robotic responses. I find it very detestable that Shams is still in such a state of denial to admit that whatever Shagufta has now is only because she worked hard for it & she has earned it all because she was capable of doing that on her own. Shams is so deluded to think that just because he fulfilled some thuggish responsibilities for Suleri, he kept on showering success on Shagufta as she happened to be Shams’s wife.
The way Suleri treated Shams & the way he reacted to the news of Shaguta & Shams’s shopping spree was a clear indication of how uneasy & jealous he was feeling at the thought of Shagufta being with her husband. When Shams was in the prison, Suleri still had a glimmer of hope that may be Shagufta will succumb to the pressures & will find solace in Suleri’s support & presence but now when he saw that none of that sort happened, he was hurt & shattered inside. Suleri can now see that Shagufta is forgetting the responsibility she has towards him & their political party because she is getting swayed by the thought of fulfilling her wifely duties, that is why Suleri took the gloves off & by insulting Shams & giving him a reality check, he actually sent Shagufta a clear message that she is an important part of his political party & not her husband, an ex-convict; Shams.
Shagufta is being a fool to follow Shams’s orders. Considering how Shagufta has stayed in the company of Suleri & how she has been in such a field which is all about playing mind games with people from all walks of life, it is making her look like a bigger fool to follow Shams without even analyzing the situation on her own first. Just when Shams told her to resign, she showed up at Suleri’s door with a resignation letter in her hand. I must say, the conversation that happened in that scene & the exchange of glances between Suleri & Shagufta was done precisely & beautifully. Just when Shagufta told Suleri that loving someone means you have to understand them, the next thing she heard from Suleri was that he understands her too, which left her speechless & shocked because it was a subtle yet clear hint of the feelings Suleri has for Shagufta. That was one powerful scene with some power-packed performances by both the actors & I must say, it has to be the most memorable & favorite scene of mine from the episodes that I have seen so far.
It is actually saddening to see that even after Shagufta has done so much to assure Shams that he is her priority, Shams just came & announced that he was returning to Gujranwala because he belongs to that place & Gujranwala is his ‘home’. It is so unfortunate that even after Shagufta has done so much & she has stood by his side through thick & thin, Shams still considers his brother as his family & doesn’t care much about Shagufta & even their daughter Noori. Shams really is a man with no clue, no plan & no direction in his life. He is so blinded by his dream that he hasn’t put much thought in coming up with something else, like a Plan B in his life. Just because his dream of becoming the MNA wasn’t materialized, he suddenly thought of his property. Shams thinks he still has a chance in the politics if he’ll contest from Gujranwala but like Suleri told him already, his past record is faulty & will only be a hindrance for him but if only Shams’d understand. If there’s one thing that Shagufta needs to understand, it is that she is better off without Shams, not because she doesn’t need him in his life, but because he isn’t the man she thought he was. Shams has never ever provided for Shagufta, he was never present in her life, he never supported her & he belittles her every chance he gets, so it is a high time for Shagufta to understand that Shams was a liability, Shams is a liability & Shams will always be a liability to her. It was so immature of Shams to order Shagufta to resign, without even bothering about how she will fend for the cost of living & how she will take care of the finances. It was hard to see Shams laughing at Shagufta’s face when she told him that she happens to be an influential & strong politician. More than Shagufta, I feel sorry for Shams because he is making a fool out of himself & he is totally oblivious of it!
It was good to see Ilyas & Bhola. Looks like Bhola still hasn’t forgiven Shagufta & thinks she has put her husband through a lot of suffering but if only Bhola wasn’t so one-dimensional, he would be able to see that it was the other way round. I also like the equation both Noori & Roomi are sharing for now. Noori has finally found a genuine friend & she has started to confide in him. Roomi doesn’t know much about Noori but I am sure he will find about her more because his mother seemed quite updated. I loved their family set up too, it shows that Roomi comes from a very decent family, which is completely different to the set up Noori has seen in her life. Shams made me detest him even more when he showed no interest in Noori & didn’t even bother knowing about his daughter. He hasn’t made an effort & he doesn’t seem interested either. Sadly, Shagufta can’t see what her daughter is going through because she is so engrossed in the thoughts of making Shams feel like a part of the family & more like a head of the family. Noori isn’t used to the idea of being with her father, that is why she is feeling left out & neglected, but Shagufta can’t sense that for now. I find it hard to believe that it is the same Shagufta who could read between the lines, who could sense what her father was thinking & could predict what he was going to say. Shagufta was always good at manipulating, but right now she is allowing Shams to manipulate her which is so unlike her.
Overall, this episode was amazing & I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I must say, I loved the directors approach at keeping the scenes shot & simple. Just a few sentences between Bhola & Ilyas were enough to show that Bhola hasn’t moved on & Ilyas still thinks of Shams as Gujranwala ka ghunda. Just a single scene of Roomi’s family was enough to show what that whole family’s like. I must say, I feel for Noori too & Noor Khan has done a commendable job as Noori. She is at such a stage of life where she shouldn’t care a dime about anything but she is becoming desperate & feels a mental pressure because of her father. The guy playing the character of Roomi has acted brilliantly too. He has been successful in giving a life to the character of a student who has no worries in his life. The preview of the next episode was quite interesting too. Seems like Shams is going to use Zareena to force his way into politics & Shagufta will be pushed to get back with Suleri once again. In this battle, I so am rooting for Shagufta, because if there’s someone who deserves some mental peace & social security, it is Shagufta & not Shams! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Preet Na Kariyo Koi.
Bachaana is an upcoming movie releasing on 26th February 2016. Starring Sanam Saeed, Mohib Mirza and Adeel Hashmi it is directed by Nasir Khan. The trailer of the film is launched earlier this month by its distributor Hum Films
The music launch is done today in Lahore. Here is the video of the song Yaari.
The world of instagram can be very enticing for all those people who like to watch the latest pictures of their favorite celebrities. Almost all the celebrities are part of instagram and most of them post more pictures here than on facebook or twitter because instagram is all about pictures. Saba Qamar is one such actress too who is very active on Instagram. She always makes sure that she posts pictures from her latest modeling sessions and those which she takes on the sets of the dramas she is part of on instagram. Saba Qamar looks superb in casual and made up looks. She posts pictures with and without make up because she is very confident about her looks. Saba Qamar’s latest photo shoot was for the very famous designer Mahid Khawar. She wore a white and gold dress in one of the pictures with very heavy jewelry to compliment her look.
Recently Saba Qamar handed over her instagram account to someone she trusts because she is too busy to post herself so we hope that her account will be even more active now. She will of course keep on posting pictures herself too every now and then.
Here are some best pictures of Saba Qamar from her instagram account:
Only days after landing in Pakistan Veena Malik is making her presence felt by being present in every other talk show. Veena Malik and her husband said in an interview that staying away from their country has doubled their love for Pakistan. They have the choice of living anywhere in the world but they will always choose to live in Pakistan. Not only this they both also showed the desire to do welfare work in Pakistan.
Taking an initiative on that front Veena Malik and her husband along with their son Abram Khan visited Bacha Khan University which was targeted by terrorists recently. It was a terrible attack which made people even more worried because people have still not forgotten the children who were killed in the terrorists attacks on the Army Public School last year.
Veena Malik said that she was there to show solidarity, to let these people know that Veena Malik and her family was there for them. She said talking to the press,
“The terrorists attacked our most precious asset, our youth and the best way to avenge that is to ensure that our youth gets education. We feel the pain of those who have lost their loved ones and are here to show solidarity with them. No one can make up for their loss but I brought my own child with me to show my support. We are one when celebrating our joys and now too in these tragic times we stand united.”
Veena Malik is very happy to be back in Pakistan. She keeps on expressing her love for the country in interviews and tweets.
Heaven have mercy! We’re nearing 50 episode now! And into what seems like Season 3 or something. I have lost count of the time lapses in this serial- I’m also completely clueless about how old the actor are supposed to be! If my memory serves me right, when the drama started, Jaani was a 9 year old- when he first set eyes on the newly divorced Mehtaab who came seeking shelter in his home, Mehtaab was at least in her mid twenties if not more. Ten years elapsed and Janni was a young man of 19 smitten by the mid thirty Mehtaab… a couple more years of stupidity passed by until Mehtaab was framed for negligence and murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment (14 years). That would make Jaani around 34 and Mehtaab at least 50. Tht’s when Jaani agreed to marrying his much younger cousin Meena who was at least 7 or 8 years younger than him- making Meena around 26 when she married Jaani. So at one point, Jaani was married to a 20 something wife and took the 50 year old Mehtaab as his second wife! After Meena gave birth to his son, Jaani gifted his son to Mehtaab who was far too old to get preggers herself. Meena grew frustrated and afer the demise of her sister, convinced Jaani to set her free to marry her one true love- Ahmer and raise his 3 kids… 20 years elapsed, and at this point, Mehtaab would be 70, Jaani would be 54 and Meena would be 46… With me, so far?
Now out of nowhere, we’re reintroduced to the characters of Shaqoor Bhai ( the evil dude who framed Mehtaab) who’s now a God-fearing man and has adopted an orphan girl (Moorni – peacock? who looks not more than 16) and also adopted an ageing tawaif as a mother in the hopes of redemption for his countless sins. As they say, karma comes back to bite you when you least expect it and he finds himself framed for multiple murders he didn’t commit! Deja vu much?
Moorni manages to track the biggest hotshot lawyer in town and challenges Jahangir to take on her father’s case in exchange for working as a caretaker… seeing the chulbuli Moorni, Mehtaab ki dil mein phir ek khwaish jaag uthi hai- that Jaani should get married a third time and find marital bliss. Poor Jaani – kabhi becharey ko sahi waqt pe apni humumar biwi nahin naseeb hui! Jaani finds himself enamoured by Moorni’s badd lehaazi and Mehtaab senses his growing affection and needs. So she forgives Shaqoor Bhai and asks for his daughter’s hand in marriage for her Jaani. I mean why not? The two are such an obvious match!
At this point, I can’t help but wonder who’s responsible for keeping this drama alive? Who is funding this stupid excuse of a serial and how long before it ends?
Mawra Hocane has not spoken that much about her role in her upcoming Bollywood film Sanam Teri Kasam until now. She is very happy with everything her role has to offer. While talking to an Indian newspaper Mawra said,
“My role is one that comes once in 10 years. I get to essay a nerdy look and a glam look, which let me play with a variety of emotions. I was offered big films with superstars in Bollywood before but I did not want to be a mere eye candy. I wanted to perform and Sanam Teri Kasam gave me the scope.”
Mawra also talked about her experience of working in India and her future plans in Bollywood which are most certainly not definite in any way. She said,
“I have come from another land but I want to connect with India through my art. Bollywood is as much mine as yours. I don’t make long term plans and that process works for me. I don’t know if the current Indo-Pak socio political situation makes things difficult for artists like me. All I know is I am prepared to go all around the world to get good work.”
Mawra Hocane also said that for her content is much more important to her than glamour and even stardom. Talking about why she decided to work in Bollywood she said,
“I have done 14 projects in Pakistan and worked with the best of talent there. Bollywood looked like a logical next step.”
Produced by: Momina Duraid, Sana Shanawaz, Samina Humayun & Tariq Shah
Channel and Timings: HUM – Monday – 8pm
This first episode of Mann Mayal was thoroughly entertaining and fast paced. It was like watching a number of episodes in one go because so much happened only in these 40 plus minutes. The one thing that stood out about this first episode more than any other were the way the characters were introduced; I am sure there are many other viewers like me who had absolutely no problem connecting to the characters instantly. The credit for that partially also goes to the way this show was promoted but sometimes when there is so much hype surrounding a play the expectations attached to it are enormous therefore one can easily be disappointed as well. That was most certainly not the case here. The comic element in the script made it extremely interesting and I must say that this episode belonged to Mannu (Maya Ali) right from the get-go. This is not the first time that Maya Ali is playing the role of a girl who believes “meri zindagi mei wohi hota hai jo mei chahti hu” and one who does not want to get married but even then I was not reminded of any of the other characters she played in the past while watching the show because Mannu has a personality all of her own and Maya Ali was the perfect actor to play this role.
This first episode showed how different Mannu and Salahuddin (Hamza Ali Abbasi) are and that is exactly why they are attracted to each other. They are however quite unaware of their feelings for each other until they get a chance to interact with each other directly. Bia (Aiman Khan) who is Mannu’s cousin and best friend, however is well aware of the fact that Mannu and Salahuddin have a soft corner for each other. I must say that I absolutely loved the way the relationship between all these characters was translated on screen. Mannu’s scenes with Bia and all the other characters were very interesting. Mannu’s father is a very cool-headed person and her relationship with both of her parents and chachis is very friendly too – something that is most often the trademark of all of Samira Fazal’s scripts. She most often shows us parents who are anything but stereotypical. Saba Hameed plays Mannu’s mother who knows her daughter very well therefore she does not think telling Mannu that this proposal was for her would be a good idea.
Mannu’s eagerness to prove herself to Salahuddin went to show that she didn’t dislike him after all. Salahuddin’s concern for Mannu when she finds out she failed the exam and the fact that he agreed to take them to the mazar at that time of the night went to show that he wasn’t that ghussay wala after all. The scene at the mazar was shot beautifully. All the scenes were short and to the point which is why the director managed to cover so much in just one episode. Hamza Ali Abbasi plays the serious yet caring Salahuddin with perfection but I felt like we didn’t see enough of his character in this episode or perhaps because he was over shadowed by Mannu, who was very amusing. Mannu is full of confidence, she can easily pass as someone who is more confident than she should be. She is very sure that she can achieve a lot in life but she cannot even get one question right even though Salahuddin explained everything to her. Mannu’s sudden interest in Salahuddin was definitely shocking but given the background and Bia’s comments about how they felt about each other all through tonight’s episode suggested that there was more to their interactions than they were willing to admit. Aiman Khan played her part superbly; she is a natural.
The preview of the next episode showed that Mannu will find out that this proposal was for her and she will try to find out whether Salahuddin feels the same way about her as she does about him. Just like most of the plays written by Samira Fazal this one too has started with a big bang. This first episode definitely lived up to the hype and I am waiting to see all the other characters and actors in the play to find out what they have to offer. The director Haseeb Hassan is an expert at creating on screen chemistry between actors and he definitely lived up to his reputation this time around too. This first episode was visually very pleasing as well because the director paid attention to small details like lighting in the street while Salahuddin took Mannu and Bia to the mazar. He showed the life in this particular part of the city beautifully from the breakfast scene to the arrangements for the arrival of a special guest. I would also give Samira Fazal full marks for some very witty dialogues and Maya Ali for her perfect timing. I am definitely looking forward to the next episode.
Did you watch the first episode of Mann Mayal? Do share your thoughts about it.
Mann Mayal is the most awaited drama serial of this season mostly because after the hit drama serial Pyare Afzal this will be the first drama of actor Hamza Ali Abbasi. Everyone expects this play to be good because everyone thinks that Hamza would only choose a quality project after getting such a great response from the audience for his role and performance in Pyare Afzal. The leading actors of Mann Mayal along with the director Haseeb Hassan came to the Jago Pakistan Jago show today so that they could promote their drama. Gohar Rasheed even posted a picture of himself with Haseeb Hassan and Hamza Ali Abbasi in the car while they were on their way to the show. Maya Ali made a special video in which she asked people to watch the promotional show. All the actors and the director was introduced in detail before the host Noor started talking to them about the drama serial.
Ohkay so, I really think they need to move the story forward because it’s been stagnant for quite some while now & the reactions & the situations that they’re showing aren’t really helping in keeping the interest alive in the show.
Hareem is bent on convincing her mother to agree to her Nikkah with Fahad without his parent’s presence. Nighat was right in her own way that she wanted to meet his parents because that’s how normally the proposals are put forth & accepted but Hareem chose to ignore what she was saying as she thinks her mother doesn’t want her to marry Fahad. Hareem tried to seek help from Nadia & Ali but they also chose to side with Nighat & in all honesty, all three of them were making more sense than Hareem alone.
Hareem chose to blow things out of proportion which she is good at & called Fahad to her rescue. Fahad saw that things were slipping out of his hand, that’s why he requested Hareem to be a bit more understanding. Fahad knows that Hareem is not on talking terms with her Uncle, that is why he doesn’t want her to ruin her relations with her mother because Fahad can not afford that as later he will easily blackmail Hareem’s mother for his personal gain.
This episode marked the entry of a new character Asad, who happens to be Ali’s younger brother. To be honest, I am not that impressed with his character & I don’t think he will have much contribution in moving the story forward too. He happens to be that happy-go-lucky sort of a guy who got interested in Hareem the moment he saw her. I so wish to see them showing such guys who fall for girls after looking at their whole personality & not just the face because Hareem acted quite weirdly but Asad didn’t seem to notice it at all. I liked that Ali drew the line immediately & told Asad to not cross it as far as Hareem was concerned because he could see that Nadia was becoming uneasy.
I must say, I am disappointed in Nadia once again because as the episodes are passing by, she is turning out to be quite selfish & insecure when it comes to Hareem. Just because she saw that Asad was kind of getting frank with Hareem in particular, she made a mountain out of molehill & called her mother right away warning her & literally requesting her to get rid of Hareem because her marriage is in danger? Talk about worst case of exaggeration & blowing things out of proportion that too for no solid reason!!! All this while, all these ladies have blamed Hareem for everything she has done thinking she is transpiring something against them but actually these mean girls are more selfish & self-centered than Hareem. Hareem is blunt, bold & straight forward but she still has a clean heart as she easily forgives & forgets but her sisters are the ones who have harbored grudges against her & make sure to keep her at a distance. The way Nadia reacted was completely absurd & ridiculous because it was only showcasing how insecure she is of Hareem. I want to know if Asad had shown interest in Sadia, then would Nadia have reacted the same way? I am sure the answer is no. Just because it was Hareem & not Sadia, Nadia requested her mother to take care of Hareem & send her off with Fahad without even bothering about what will happen to Hareem because if there’s anyone who knows that everything about Fahad is fishy, it is Nadia & sadly, she chose to turn away from the reality because she doesn’t want any obstacles in her life.
I found it very mean & selfish of Nadia where she actually demanded her mother to side with her this time because Nadia thinks her mother has always treated Hareem as a priority which is nothing but a lie because if that would’ve been the case, Nighat would’ve handed either Nadia or Sadia to Shabbir & Zahida. Also, I wasn’t expecting anything positive from Nighat because just the moment she saw that Nadia was feeling anxious & restless, she chose to forget about her condition of meeting Fahad’s parents & chose to get rid of Hareem as if she was nothing more than a fish-bone stuck in her throat.
Overall, this episode was strictly ohkay & I really think they need to move the story forward now. They need to get Hareem & Fahad married so that the story changes & we get to see more because we’ve had enough of the scenarios where supposedly Hareem is putting her family through a tough time, which still doesn’t make me feel anything for them because they are actually being quite mean & rude to her. Also, I must say, the new trend of hair extensions is being exploited in our dramas because it looks like our actresses have untamed brittle hair & haven’t gone for trimming in years. Also, the hair extensions are so evident & weirdly visible, so I am not sure what the actresses are achieving by wearing them. Maryam Ansari (Nadia) really needs to work on her hair, makeup & styling in general because despite having a pretty face, she looks unpleasant & unpolished, also sorry to say but she is turning out to be a case of lip augmentation gone wrong. Sanam Chaudhry has carried herself really really well, from her proper curls to perfect makeup, she looks more sheher wali as compared to the actual & supposed sheher walis like Nadia & Sadia. Anyways, share your thoughts about this episode of Tere Mere Beech please.
Fawad Khan is being missed by the Pakistani viewers because he has been busy working in India. People want to see him doing a film in Pakistan too. This wish of the people will come true very soon. We already announced that Fawad Khan will play the role of Maula Jutt in the upcoming venture by the talented Bilal Lashari. This news got Fawad Khan’s fans very excited because watching Fawad Khan play such a role would be brand new.
There is more news from the actor which many people will be very happy to hear. Fawad Khan will be playing the role of legendary Pakistani singer Alamgir in the biopic which will show the life of Alamgir on the big screen. The biopic is titled “Albela Rahi”. Fawad Khan revealed this news in a talk show which was dedicated to the announcement about the film and Fawad’s role in it.
Fog Catcher Films are the ones behind this project. Fawad Khan said that he is very excited to play the role of the legendary singer Alamgir. The cast of the film and an actual date of when the shooting will be done has not been revealed yet. Here are some pictures from the event in which the announcement was made.
Ohkay so, this episode mainly covered the aftermath of Ali & Aabro’s selfishness, but I have to say, all the emotions were portrayed perfectly & realistically. They showed what the families go through when a girl & a guy take a decision of setting their desires as their priorities & when they completely ignore the responsibility they have towards their family members.
Even though Ali seemed a bit skeptical but just because he saw how his mother was being inconsiderate towards his wishes, he chose to go by his heart & didn’t put his mind through the gravity of the situation. Ali actually loves Aabro unconditionally, that is why going by her suggestion, he took such a huge step in a spur of a moment. Ali actually doesn’t understand what is right & wrong & it is surprising that at such an age, he is so immature to not being able to see that his mother only wanted what is best for him. Having said that, I so am not implying that Fauzia was the best choice for him but after the impression Aabro left on Zubaida, she was right in showing reservations about Aabro because she could see that Aabro wasn’t an ideal life partner for her son, Ali.
Unlike Ali, Aabro didn’t even bat an eyelid before ripping her mother off & shredding her reputation into pieces. Aabro effortlessly took the money & jewelry & left the house leaving a note behind that showed her family meant nothing to her. Even though for now, Aabro loves Ali & she is being quite selfless when it comes to him, but she is forgetting that she is the one who couldn’t love her own family & didn’t have an emotional affiliation with her own mother, so only because of this trait she is going to face a lot of hardships because at one point of time, she will grow indifferent to Ali too as she won’t be able to put up an act in front of him for a very long time. If Aabro decides to work on herself in order to improve herself, then she has a chance with Ali but if she keeps this up, she will drive Ali away from herself in a very short span of time.
Both the mothers of Ali & Aabro made me feel for them because they perfectly portrayed what the mothers go through when their children decide to punish them like that. What Ali did was completely wrong but if we consider how Zubaida was being rigid, it showed that she called this on herself but when it comes to Sakina, Aabro had no right to put her mother through this because Sakina always trusted Aabro & went out of the way for shaping Aabro’s life without putting much restrictions on her but Aabro chose to reciprocate the favors of her mothers in the worst way possible.
I didn’t quite understand why Aabro & Ali chose to go for a court marriage in stead of a simple Nikkah in the Masjid. That would’ve validated their relationship even more easily & convincingly. The problems the both faced were just a prelude of what is yet to come in their lives & they both seemed totally clueless & directionless. Aabro is depending on Ali more than he understands & going by how Ali hadn’t done any pre-planning went to show that his immaturity & lack of thinking will cause them both a lot of problems as they both are still not aware of the intricacies of the life they have chosen for themselves & don’t quite seem ready to face the brunt. It came as a shock that Ali was depending on Aabro for the financial help whereas he has been working for quite some while now, so it would’ve been better if they had showed that he had some savings on him too.
Hamid is facing a hard time because of Aabro too & so is Zafar because the word has spread that both Ali & Aabro are missing. I think may be Ali’s parents will try to accept both Ali & Aabro in order to save their whole family from the shame & that’s when the real ordeal will begin because Aabro will give Ali & Zubaida a tough time.
The preview seemed interesting because looks like Ali & Aabro’s happiness will end up being short-lived because it will begin to dawn on them that they both are very different people with different temperaments & they both will have to compromise a lot in order to make their marriage work, which they both don’t look ready for. The families will end up staying involved too & looks like Fauzia will put up a great show which I so am not looking forward too. She is an enough disappointment already & I really am in no mood to see her crying over a guy who doesn’t even care a dime for her!!! Please share your thoughts about this episode of Aabro.
Every episode of Gul-e-Rana makes me question the mental age of the leading characters because even a 10 year old would know that once you are in a relationship you can’t get out of, you try to make it work! In tonight’s episode we saw Rana exploring the jungle during the day, enjoying herself while she was at it and she spent her evenings showing Adeel just how unhappy she was. Honestly speaking at this point even with all his chauvinistic, narrow-minded thinking and conniving ways Adeel seems to be more eager to make this relationship work than Rana.
Rana is not cheating on Adeel by talking to other men but she is making sure that this relationship does not work out. Rana does feel jealous when Adeel talks to other girls and that is probably why Adeel talks to other girls in front of her but in one of the conversations today he did ask Rana to tell him how she felt and if she wanted him to change for her. Although I hate the way Adeel thinks and there is barely anything likable about his character but even then one thing has been well established that he loves Rana. It does make you wonder if he would be willing to change if Rana sat down and talked to him and told him what she expected from him. Why did she marry him in the first place if she wanted a divorce from him? I hate to put all the blame on Rana because Adeel is the one who forced her into this relationship but if she knows she has absolutely no other choice then the wise thing to do would be to try to change Adeel. She spends her day catching butterflies and sits down to study at night, blames Adeel for disturbing her and is definitely looking for reasons to fight. Basically ever since they got married these two kids have been trying their best to make the other person feel like they mean nothing to them when actually now it seems like Rana does feel something more than just hatred for Adeel.
. Rana does everything around the house to make sure that all is taken care of, we even saw her freezing food for Adeel before she left which suggested that she was willing to do her ‘duties’ as a wife but when she is around Adeel she is a different person. She called Taya Abu to rescue her but when he finally arrived and asked her to tell her whatever she wanted to somehow she did not have a word to say. Every time something like this happens when Rana needs to tell someone what is going on she just stays quiet. This particular scene had to be one of the most frustrating ones in this whole episode. Asher ‘bhai’ called Rana his ‘dost’ but since Rana does not believe that there can be friendship between a man and a woman therefore she keeps on referring to herself as his behan. While Rana is very comfortable sharing her problems with Asher who can do absolutely nothing about her problems, she cannot say a word to people (like her Taya) who can actually do something about her problems! The logic that she gives in the preview of the next episode is that Taya would never have believed her – well how about giving it a shot since this is a very desperate situation! How does she intend to get out of this marriage? I am guessing by annoying Adeel so much that he leaves her! Brilliant plan Rana!
We never see Rana having a conversation with her mother which is very strange. This mother daughter relationship is yet another wasted opportunity. Although Munira says she is missing her daughter and wants to see her but the viewers have only seen them having one conversation ever since she got married. We are shown instances where Rana is shown telling women not to put up with abuse which shows that she is dead against women putting up with something like that yet we see her doing very little about her own problems.
My dua for our leading characters after this episode would be that Allah in ko aqal day! And after watching this episode I am convinced that Rana is more in need of some much needed wisdom than Adeel. If Adeel is stubborn, Rana is even more so. Both our leads need to grow up otherwise the story will go around in circles the way it has been for the past so many episodes. The writer unfortunately did not put a lot of thought into penning down this script. I must say that unlike before Feroze Khan completely owns his character at the moment. Rana’s character however has absolutely nothing going for it and Sajjal’s acting doesn’t have anything new to offer either. I am still wondering why Sajjal Ali thought she was playing a strong character. Her character is not even smart! Rana keeps on giving the viewers mixed signals which tends to be very frustrating at times. The background score was used in a very strange way in many situations in tonight’s episode. It was almost as if through the music too the director was trying to show that Rana was living a nightmare when she was with Adeel and she was in her ‘happy place’ when she was in the jungle during the day! Even when Rana was explaining how afraid she was of animals the music in the background did not go with the scene at all. Although people have told Rana over and over again that there are wild animals in the area but nothing seems to deter her except for the ‘darinda’ at home.
How many of you watched this episode of Gul-e-Rana? Don’t forget to share your thoughts about it.
Momal’s Sheikh’s father and famous Pakistani film star Javed Sheikh started his career in Bollywood many years back and he continuously keeps on working in Bollywood films. Now Momal Sheikh is also going to start her Bollywood film career with the film “Happy Bhaag Jaye Gi” in which Javed Sheikh is also been cast. Talking to Dawn Images Javed Sheikh revealed,
“In the film, I play a Pakistani bureaucrat and am Abhay Deol’s father. Momal, on the other hand, is Abhay’s fiance, so she plays my daughter-in-law.”
Talking about how she landed in this project Momal said,
“[The director/producer] were looking for an actress for a really long time. Baba [Javed Sheikh] had given them a few names of good actresses, but none of them were able to commit to the project for various reasons. When they came to know about me, they asked Baba, but he suggested that I wasn’t ready because I had just had my baby. But they approached me anyway, and the director talked to me about Tanu Weds Manu’s success, and I read the script, which I found to be really good.”
Momal Sheikh is very close to her father Javed Sheikh in real life, they are friends more than father and daughter. The audience would love to see them on screen together.
Now that Veena Malik is back in Pakistan everyone wants to interview her. Different talk show hosts have their own style of interviewing. While Farah did not talk much about Veena’s past when she was on the show, the host on Samaa’s show brought a lot of Veena’s past when he invited Asad Bashir and Veena Malik to his show. He asked if Veena will do the show Big Boss again if she was offered it since she was very proud that she represented Pakistan in the show. She said,
“I won’t do it again because there are some things which might have looked very appealing and delightful in the past but you do not think is suitable for you in the present.”
Listening to this reply the host bluntly asked if Veena was ashamed of everything she did in Big Boss. To which she confidently replied,
“No not at all, why should I have not taken that opportunity? Nothing controversial happened, it was just a reality show. The light in which it was showed was wrong, everything was manipulated.”
Asad Bashir Khattak jokingly said that he was going to be the next one to participate in the show if one of them was ever going to participate. Asad Bashir kept cool all through the discussion and gave candid replies.
Usman Peerzada is a legendary actor and director who has done a great deal for the theatre in Pakistan particularly. Right now he is busy directing a play for Six Sigma Plus which will air on ARY Digital. He was invited as a guest to Maria Wasti’s Morning Show although he is not seen giving interviews very often. Usman Peerzada said that the theater nowadays with the cheap dances etc is not theater but it is like a night club. Talking about the youth in films especially with reference to direction he said,
“The tragedy of Pakistani youth is that the second they are done with their studies they want to come into direction whether it is directing a drama or film. What they don’t understand is that direction isn’t the art of wrapping 19 scenes in one day, it is much more than that. They should start from scratch and then go into direction.”
Talking about his marriage and relationship with his wife he said,
“We did not have any children for 12 years and those 12 years were very beneficial for us to understand each other. We are both difficult people to understand so it is good that we got that time. We have fought a lot too, we argued a lot but who doesn’t fight? Our mothers played a major role in making sure that our relationship lasted. I am very close to Samina’s mother and Samina is very close to my mother. “
Usman Peerzada also talked about his childhood. He said,
“I grew up in the world of theater. As a historical fact I would like to tell you that Sufi Tabbsaum was a very close friend of my father. My father was the one who asked him to write nonsensical poems for kids. Faiz Ahmed Faiz used to visit our house very often.”
Talking about the rule he followed in acting, he said,
“Acting is very easy, doing no acting is difficult. In my opinion acting started when dialogue ends. Anyone can learn a dialogues but natural acting is what this field is all about.”
Talking about different fields he said,
“Film is a very technical medium. The true area of the actor if theater. Film is a technician’s place. Radio becomes a tougher job for the actor because all the burden is on his shoulders.”
Usman Peerzada also had something to say about those actors who are only in the field because of their contacts. He said,
“Not everyone is born to be an actor, either you have it in you or you don’t. Some people nowadays are bent on acting only to torture the viewers.”
Usman Peerzada praised Sultana Siddiqui and HUM dramas in his interview.
Kiran Haq is one of the emerging talents of the Pakistan television industry. She started her career few years back from Geo television. Kiran Haq was noticed and liked by the audience immediately because of her natural acting and attractive looks. Recently she has been seen playing prominent roles in plays like Sangat and Maan. She has worked with the best directors and has played the lead with some of the best actors. She was also seen in drama serial Akbari Asghari. Unlike many other actors Kiran Haq has always stood out even when she is doing a side role, this is the reason why the directors are casting her in more important lead roles.
Kiran Haq is also good friends with Saba Qamar. Both the actresses were spotted enjoying their holidays in Dubai.
Here are some pictures of Kiran Haq’s latest photo shoot which she posted on her instagram page.
Rabab Hashim is a relatively new face on the television screen but she has made a place for herself in the industry in a short span of time. She has been seen in many notable dramas and television commercials. Rabab has worked with some very prominent actors and directors. Not too many people are aware of Rabab’s fun and adventurous side. She started this new year with a tour to the United States in which she visited every possible place and tried everything fun. She went to Disney World and she also tried some roller coaster rides. After completing shooting of few of the plays she was cast in Rabab decided to give herself a long break by flying off to the US.
The year 2015 was a great year for the actress and model Maya Ali because she was a part of some very big and successful projects on the television screen and she was the show stopper for leading designers on the ramp. This year has started on a very promising note for this young actress too with her drama serial Mann Mayal starting soon. Maya Ali is also the brand ambassador for Maria B. this year. Maria B. is one of the leading designers in the country who has a lot of outlets and a big clientage. She recently launched her MBROIDERED luxury edition collection which looked great on Maya Ali. It is surely a big accomplishment when a leading designer chooses some model as their brand ambassador and it shows the success of that model.
Here are some pictures from Maya Ali’s latest photo shoot:
