Many Pakistanis have gone to India to work in their film industry but there are very few Indian actors especially the leading ones who have worked in Pakistan or with Pakistani directors and producers. The news is that the very talented and famous Shoaib Mansoor who is well known for films like Bol and Khuda Ke Liye has offered a role to Kareena Kapoor in his next film.
Kareena Kapoor in few of her interviews already stated that she is a big fan of Shoaib Mansoor and she would like to work in Pakistan. In one of her interviews she said, “I really want to work with him. He has made some fantastic content driven films and is a wonderful filmmaker.”
According to the reports by Indian newspaper, Shoaib Mansoor did not want Kareena’s wish to go unheard so he went to India and offered a role to her in his next film. Talking to the media Kareena said, “After 15 years, I’ve done the rounds with all the Khans, and now it’s time to get out of my comfort zone.”
We are waiting to find out more about what this future project will be and how this project takes a final shape.
Fawad Khan is hot commodity in India nowadays. The fact that this young actor has graced the cover of FilmFare Magazine and the cover reads “Fawad Khan – The Cross Border Turk who is giving our heroes sleepless nights” shows that Fawad Khan has made a name for himself in the Bollywood film industry. The magazine with Fawad Khan’s photo shoot and pictures will be released next month but some of the pictures and excerpts from the interview have been doing rounds in the media which the magazine wants people to see and read to promote their next issue.
Fawad Khan has always made it very clear that he is not going to do any intimate scenes in his film. That is why he is asked again and again why he is against doing such scenes, in the interview to FilmFare he said, “Doing intimate scenes is something I’m uncomfortable with . Because it will not appeal to the sensibilities of my audience back home. I have to go back and work there. I won’t be a girgit (chameleon) and change my colours just because I am working here.”
Fawad Khan sports a very rugged look in his photo shoot for FilmFare which has really been liked by his fans. Here is the cover of the October issue of the magazine and some pictures from the photo shoot:
Jawani Phir Nahi Aani is a comedy film which has been written by Vasay Chaudhry it is due to be released on Friday which is also Eid Day in Pakistan. The cast and crew of the film along with the CEO of ARY Digital Network are busy promoting their film because they want maximum viewership of the film. Jawani Phir Nahi Aani’s team went to Dubai to promote their film where it looks like they did not only promote the film but also enjoyed themselves a lot.
Here are some pictures of the team of Jawani Phir Nahi Aani in Dubai, the spouses of some of the actors are also present in the premier. It is good to see the cast and crew excited about the project.
The television viewers criticize Morning Shows all the time too but when a celebrity who has been invited as a guest on a Morning Show does the same then it has a completely different meaning! That would mean that the celebrity is insulting the host in particular who invited him or her to the show.
Komal Rizvi was invited as a guest at the show and after attending the show, this was Komal’s status update:
This statement by Komal shows that she is not a big fan of Morning Shows and she finds them very boring. She also thinks that Geo’s Morning Show has nothing new in it and she found it boring.
Komal Rizvi also posted some pictures from the show:
Ohkay so, shall I say that again? Yes, you guessed it right, I am in loveee with this drama & this episode was equally special. I love love love the way they are showcasing the feelings of all the characters because it makes us connect & relate to them on a very different level. Honestly, to see the ticker of Episode # 28 made my heart sink because it dawned on me that Diyar-e-Dil would be ending soon & I had a little sobbing session too because I just don’t want it to end. :/
So, finally, Moeez Tajjamul Wali ke haathon to nahi lekin Faarah ke haathon zaya ho hi gaya. I couldn’t stop laughing when Faarah was telling Moeez off because one, he deserved it, two, he asked for it & three, it showed how much Faarah’s in love with her husband Wali. All the things that Faarah said to Moeez told the story of how much respect she has for her grandfather & what Wali means to her. I must say I love how the trait of honesty has never been ignored in Faarah’s journey because when her character was introduced, they made sure to let us know that Faarah’s all about being honest & that is why, all the things she said to Moeez were a perfect reminder of that. It takes a lot of courage to accept your faults & even admit your feelings no matter how misleading they were & this is exactly what Faarah did. Without blaming anyone, without looking for excuses & without beating around the bush, she straight away told Moeez that she was never interested in him & didn’t want a relationship of that sort with him too. I think it was very brave of Faarah to accept that she once considered Moeez’s proposal but not anymore because she herself can’t stand the idea of being labeled as someone with a stained character. I loved how Faarah left Moeez speechless & didn’t give him a chance to utter more gibberish because honestly, she has had enough & that is why she reminded him again that she won’t let anyone disrespect Agha Jaan & Wali; her grandfather & her husband. I think Maya Ali was brilliant in that scene because I don’t know why but I feel the love Faarah has for Wali was evident in that scene; through her eyes & her expressions especially, because when she was letting Moeez know that he’s making things difficult for her, it kind of highlighted how eager she is to make things work with her husband, her Wali; the one she loves!
I loved the way Faarah reached out to Agha Jaan for some guidance because after Behroz, it is only Agha Jaan who can comfort her & lead her towards the right path. That whole conversation was written brilliantly where Agha Jaan used his own example to explain what Faarah should do & what approach she must resort to in order to mend her relationship with Wali & Arjumand. The way Agha Jaan put forth his own experience, feelings & his efforts of making things right was a perfect way of explaining things to Faarah. The conversation where Agha Jaan slightly told Arjumand to give Faarah a chance was very intelligent, it went to show that Agha Jaan clearly understood the things that Faarah didn’t even mention because he himself can see how hard she’s been trying to win Arjumand over. I must say I really liked the way Zarmeenay tried to rationalize Faarah’s previous mistakes & behavior in front of her mother as well. Zarmeenay has understood exactly what Wali used to tell her about Faarah that she is under the bad influence of her mother, that is why she is behaving that way & it was very sweet of Zarmeenay to repeat the exact same words because it went to show that she can now relate to what Wali used to say about Faarah before. Even though Arjumand is being a bit too stern but somehow I understand her state of mind. Faarah is the one who caused distress to her beloved son & insulted her father-like Agha Jaan, that is why she is not ready to give her a chance as she accepted Faarah only because of Agha Jaan, Suhaib & Behroz but now when she knows that this is exactly what Faarah demanded, she thinks it’s best to let things be the way they are & she is in no mood to forgive Faarah. I am sure after analyzing the situation herself & after a little push from Agha Jaan, Arjumand will move on but I think she is right in her own accord where she is making it very clear that Faarah has to work hard in order to win her over.
Now talking about the conversation Faarah had with Wali. It was sweet, honest & heartfelt but sadly, the result of that conversation was not what Faarah (& we all) expected. Even though it took a lot for Faarah to muster up the courage & confess that she is ready to give this Nikkah a chance & even though she started off the conversation at a right note, she forgot to add a little detail that she herself has fallen in love with Wali & she wants to stay with him because of ‘him’ & not because of Agha Jaan, Suhaib, Behroz or anyone else. I guess that’s where Wali missed the whole point because he still thinks she wants to stay with him because she now wants to make Agha Jaan happy. I so wish Faarah had straight out told him the truth about how much she respects & loves him but she chose a different approach which Wali misunderstood once again. Wali on his own was right too, he really feels it would be unreasonable & against his dignity to stay married to Faarah when she doesn’t love him & he clearly said what he had on his mind. Wali’s honesty is commendable too, he only wanted Faarah to stay with Agha Jaan & that was the only ulterior motive behind bringing her to the Haveli. Obviously & once again, all the things Wali said to Faarah made her feel even more guilty because she felt bad for misunderstanding him & blaming him for all the things he never was responsible for. I so so so wish Faarah had told him then & there that she has fallen in love with him but I guess they’re saving the best bits for the last. :) It also is so very obvious that Wali still loves his wife; Faarah but he loves her enough to let go of her, for her own happiness & I can’t wait to see how he will realize that she doesn’t love anyone but him!
This episode was packed with a lot of emotions, some very sweet moments & some touching moments too. I can’t emphasize enough on how beautiful & refined Maya Ali looks in Diyar-e-Dil. I think whoever her stylist is; she should hire him/her for the rest of her life because they have done an amazing job on her. Maya Ali herself is really pretty but she has never looked this pretty before. I must say the camera work, the crisp picture quality & screenplay is making Diyar-e-Dil a treat to watch too, I think these are the little details that have given this drama a very unique feel. While watching Diyar-e-Dil, I always feel like a dream is being translated on my screen, it seems so surreal & beautiful. I absolutely love love love this drama & all the characters & actors (a few excluded of course). Osman Khalid Butt has been perfect as Wali & I think no one else could’ve done justice to his character. Hareem Farooq was phenomenal in this episode too because it’s been a while that she got this much screen time, the way she speaks through her expressions is amazing & it shows that she has come a long way in terms of acting too. In my opinion, all the credit goes to the director for bringing out the best in all these actors. Can’t wait for the next episode already & pleaseee share your beautiful thoughts about this beautiful episode of Diyar-e-Dil. :)
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
ps: Wishing you all a very Happy Eid in advance & oh, I just feel like mentioning that I typed this review with Henna-clad hands because…you guys are very special. <3 Have a great Eid! :)
Yawn, yawn and yawn!! I have officially given up on this drama after watching this episode. The story is going around in circles; I have no idea where this drama is headed with this constant repetition and I am so not interested in finding out any more too! There has been absolutely no character development since the first episode. Komal remains obsessed with living with her husband only if his mother approves of the idea because making your mother in laws happy is more important than ensuring your own happiness and somehow breaking your husband’s heart and threatening him of divorce is alright too!! The way Komal throws a fit every time Arsalan mentions that his mother is still not happy with their marriage is making me dislike her character even more! I felt for Komal when she remembered her family when she was in her house but even then I fail to connect to her obsession! Arsalan is scared of Komal and his mother like he is a ten year old and Arsalan’s mother is one character I don’t want to see on screen ever again! She is a typical Pakistani saas and there is absolutely nothing fascinating about that!
Like every other episode of Aitraz this one too did not add much to the story except that Komal has started working. The relationship between Komal and Rayna is the only good thing about this play and that too only because of Rayna’s character! I am sick and tired of watching Komal’s sad face right from the first episode. Sana Javed should stop playing the bechari altogether! She has a very cute smile and she knows how to act, I am sure the viewers would like to see her experimenting with the characters more and also with her looks.
Dialogues like “tum achi nahi buhat achi ho” have been done to death, they are so predictable! I hate to say this but after watching 7 episodes of this play I have lost all faith in ARY in particular. Using Imran Abbas and Sania Saeed as a “bait” to make the viewers watch this show was an extremely cheap tactic. It might have worked for ARY this time but it won’t work the next time. The direction of the play is confusing and the story of the play is unimpressive to say the least. It looks like the writer did not put in a lot of thought into writing the script, some of the characters are very clichéd and others are impossible to relate to.
Those of you who missed this episode missed absolutely nothing therefore you shouldn’t waste your precious time tuning into Aitraz this week:)
This is going to be my last review of this play; I gave Aitraz 7 weeks to prove itself but unfortunately it has failed to impress. Is there any drama which you think is worth watching and reviewing? Please give your suggestions in the comments section!
Ayeza Khan has some very different plans now that she is going to restart her career. For the longest time Ayeza Khan was seen in dramas as the damsel in distress. She played roles of women who were victimized in some way or the other. Does Ayeza Khan intend to do more such roles when she makes her comeback? While talking to Beautiful You Ayeza Khan gave a very candid interview in which she talked about her future plans.
“When I was offered the role in Pyare Afzal I did not want to do it because it was a different role but when I got such a good response from the viewers I decided I will never play the role of a bechari again. People take me in bechari roles because of my innocent looks but now I want to play the roles of women who make men cry like my character did in Pyare Afzal,” said the actress.
She also said, “I am very happy with the response I got when I did Pyare Afzal. People gave that drama more attention than my marriage! When I got married everyone was saying that I betrayed Pyare Afzal. Everyone was saying Ayeza does not look good with Danish Taimoor. I warned Danish that such comments were going to come when we get married so he should be ready for it.”
Ayeza Khan in a very candid mood said, “When we got married everyone was saying that now they will make the most of this marriage by minting money out of it and they won’t have any kids anytime soon. I read all these comments on facebook and especially my facebook page. I check my fan page regularly.”
Ayeza Khan’s next interview for the Lux Style Awards 2015 is due soon too.
Jawani Phir Nahi Aani premiered in Karachi yesterday. Many of the stars from Pakistani entertainment industry were there on the premier. All of them showed their support for the film and asked people to come and watch it. Fahad Mustafa said that people should watch Jawani Phir Nahi Aani for Hamayun Saeed because he was the biggest star of present times. Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan were also present at the premier where they appreciated ARY for making such films. (armstrongpharmacy.com)
Here are some pictures from the premier of the film:
Lyrics: Mohammad Hanif, Majeed Amjad, Mirza Ghalib and Shiv Kumar Batalvi
Singers: Meesha Shafi, Zebunnisa Bangash, Ali Sethi and Javed Bashir
Cast: Sarmad Sultan Khoosat, Sania Saeed, Qaiser Naqvi, Danyal Adam Khan, Maham Aamir, Neha Aamir, Abeeha Aamir, Nimra Bucha, Saba Qamar, Syed Yorguc, Akbar Subhani, Arjumand Raheem, Ali Shaikh, Shama Askari, Rehan Shaikh, Hina Khwaja Bayat, Adnan Jaffer, Ahtsham ul Haq, Talha Iqbal Mufti, Khwaja Saleem, Mahira Khan, Azfar Rehman, Humayun Saeed, Irfan Khoosat, Nadia Afghan, Sawera Nadeem, Shamoon Abbasi, Yasra Rizvi, Faisal Qureshi, Vajdaan Shah, Suhaee Abro and others.
Review
Manto is intense, gripping, sincere, soul-stirring, deep and unforgettable. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat and Shahid Nadeem have pleaded Manto’s case with the utmost clarity and honesty. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat wanted this film to ‘disturb’ the audience and I must say that those people who were not expecting this film to be this intense were truly disturbed by the experience. I, on the other hand did not expect a film based on Manto’s life and work to be like any other commercial film therefore I was impressed to watch a very well put together introduction to Manto’s writings, why he was not like many other people and writers of his time, an insightful glimpse into his family life and also a deeper understanding of the main motivation behind Manto’s writings. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat has definitely made me understand Manto and after watching the film I am convinced that Manto was just as flawed and as much of a human as anyone else but he was not a hypocrite. He was misunderstood and under appreciated and because he was a very sensitive and expressive person therefore all the ‘shocks’ he was subjected to in life from his childhood till his death were reflected in his writings. The film shows that Manto’s writings were an outcome of his deprivations and the frustrations he faced when people exploited him and others.
The first half of the film is not as intense as the second half. Manto’s sense of humor, his ties with Noor Jahan and the time he spends with his family gives you some light moments and introduces you to Manto as a person. Manto’s conversations with his alter ego at the end of the film however were the highlight of the film for me. That is where the writer and the director conclude the message of the film beautifully. Manto’s alter ego (played brilliantly by Nimra Bucha) proves to be the main driving force behind his writings apart from his real life experiences. People criticize Manto for being a pervert but the truth is that everything that he has written is not fiction but it is an outcome of his own personal experiences with people.
The film starts right after partition of the subcontinent therefore all of Manto’s writings at that point are heavily influenced by what he saw during the course of partition. The atrocities he witnesses jolted him completely; being a very receptive person he failed to forget everything he witnessed and as a result he ended up in the mental asylum. When the authorities of the asylum saw him as a ‘threat’ they decided to discharge him. Manto’s story couldn’t have been told in a more fitting manner. His admission that he did indeed feed the poisonous snake which ruined him in the end and his last words about himself went to show that Manto did not believe in lying to please anyone – not even his own self! He did not want to justify his drinking or smoking but he did want the world to understand that his writings were not what they were made out to be. The film makes you wonder what ‘normal’ really is!! There are times when Manto’s friends in the mental asylum seem more normal than the people in outside world who believe in exploiting a man who is desperate to save his daughter’s life!
All of Manto’s stories which have been narrated in the film have been translated on screen in an impeccable manner. Every single narrative is touching and different from the other. Most of them focus on men and women’s relationships with each other and how society perceives women. There is a good reason why it took Sarmad Khoosat two years to edit this film – Manto covers every aspect of Manto’s life.
Manto is a very bold film which you should watch only if you are willing to be ‘disturbed’. It is a beautifully penned down film with some remarkable performances, a stellar cast, flawless direction and it won’t fade away from your memory once you leave the cinema hall. It will make you want to know more about Manto – which basically means that Sarmad Sultan Khoosat has managed to achieve what he worked so hard to accomplish. Although this film has a very long list of cast, all of whom did complete justice to their respective characters but Manto and his alter ego along with his wife Safia (Sania Saeed) had more of an impact on me than any other character. The film would’ve been picture perfect if it was cut short especially in the end. The conversations between Manto and his alter ego were definitely a treat to hear and watch but there were some parts like Manto’s stay in the hospital and perhaps some time with his friends that could have been chopped down.
Overall Manto is pure genius; it deserves to be watched over and over again. All the songs in the film have been beautifully sung and composed and have some relevance or the other to the happenings in the film. All these songs are a tribute to some of the most admired poets in Urdu literature. This film was definitely worth the wait!
I must applaud the producers and Geo Films in particular for investing in a project like Manto and for giving Sarmad Sultan Khoosat the time he needed to finalize this masterpiece. The wardrobe, make-up and the direction of the film takes you back to the 1950s and you can’t help but see the actors you have been watching on screen for such a long time in a very different light. It was refreshing to see new child stars playing the role of Manto’s daughters. Sania Saeed’s effortless portrayal of a brave woman who stood by her man but never really understood him is absolutely brilliant. Nimra Bucha outshines as Manto’s alter ego which keeps on motivating him to get up and write! Arjumand Rahim makes a big impact although her character gets very little screen time. No one could have played Noor Jahan’s character better than Saba Qamar. Sarmad Sultan Khoosat has brought Manto to life on the big screen in a way that leaves you feeling for him more than anything else; he owns the character all through the film.
On a side note it was wonderful to see jam packed hall even 10 days after the film was screened in the cinema. The fact that the national anthem of Pakistan was played before the film started and everyone in the hall stood up in respect added to the charm of watching a Pakistani film in the cinema. However, it was odd to see children in the cinema hall and when the film ended there were few who were complaining that the film was depressing and they would have much rather watched a comedy!! So yes, do not tag your ten year old with you if you go to watch this film and it is not a comedy movie;)) Watch Manto for Manto; he tells his story in a way that will make you connect to his character without even trying and rest assured his story deserves to be heard!
If I were to pick one play that’s been the toughest to review out of all the dramas I have reviewed to date, I think I’d pick Mol, and that’s because the characters are so complex that it is difficult to make sense of their actions. Normally, complex characters are fascinating as they continue to intrigue the viewers. But, in this case, Emaan’s character is complex in a way that’s far from interesting – it’s just complicated.
Imtiaz Sahab had to talk his daughter out of her decision and he did just that. About the confrontation between Emaan and her parents, I have to be honest here – I didn’t quite get the part where Emaan explained the rationale behind her demanding a divorce. It is after Imtiaz Sahab’s emotional blackmailing that Emaan ‘decided’ that since she can’t leave Sheheryaar, she should get him married to Sajal; the talaaq ka mutalba is a thing of past now and the real deal here is Sajal and Sheheryaar’s shaadi. The conversation between Emaan and Sajal was supposed to answer our questions and clarify why Emaan wants Sheheryaar and Sajal to get married, but it didn’t feel convincing – it just left me confused and utterly disappointed. Yeh tou khudgharzi hui na, kay mein sirf apni wajah say, Sheheryaar say juray har rishtay ko dukh deti rahun. The previous episodes have only emphasized the fact that Emaan is crazy about Shahnaam and that she’d do whatever it takes to be with him, but in this episode, we are expected to believe that everything Emaan was doing all this while was because she ‘loves’ Sheheryaar too much to see his loved ones suffer? Sheheryaar’s family needs a waaris and since she can’t provide them with one, she wants Sheheryaar to marry Sajal. I think by now by we are perfectly aware of the fact that Sheheryaar and his family never see eye to eye, but Emaan is certain that ‘jald ya dair say, Sheheryaar ka faisla wohi hoga jo un ki family ka hai.’ This doesn’t even make sense! I have seen quite a few plays where the infertile first wife asks her husband to go ahead with dusrishadi for the sake of a waaris, so if that’s how Mol was supposed to shape up, why did we have to put up with the ‘mujhe talaaq chahye’ fiasco? The way Emaan’s prospective sautan puts it,‘Sheheryaar bohat lucky hain kay un ko tum jesi biwi mili hai.’ Now we are supposed to praise Emaan for being an awfully selfless and self-sacrificing wife. Great. I’m impressed.
Jora badalne ki baat mat karna kyunke yeh humari khandaani riwayat hai! Does it look like this is coming from the suited and booted man of the house? Humayun Aunty, there’s no hope for you! I know it will sound weird but for some strange reason, I kinda pity Sheheryaar’s family – becharay khud hi jora dhoondte hain, khud hi tayaar hotay hain, khud hi anghooti pehnatay hain, khud hi mubarakbaad exchange kartay hain, aur phir khud hi apna sa mun lekar rehjatay hain. Poor souls. If Sajal does feel that she’s being treated like a ‘grocery item’, I’d have to ask her why does she allow her family to treat her this way over and over again? It sure seems like she was simply waiting for Emaan to give her the green light and once she was assured that Emaan wants her to marry Sheheryaar, she decided to give the nod. Can she take a decision on her own and stick to it without letting Emaan or Zareena or anyone else for that matter talk her out of it?
Muhabbat aur jang mein sab jaiz hota hai. Yeh jang nahe, muhabbat hai. Is it just me or Sheheryaar actually conveyed a lot by saying this? I would have liked Emaan to realize that she does hold a special place in Sheheryaar’s heart and that he does love her, but much to my dismay, what followed next was: kaash Sheheryaar aap mujh se muhabbat karte tou shayad mein itni kamzor na parti.
I’d like to hear more about how you guys make sense of the conversation between Emaan and her parents. What do you guys think about the latest episode of Mol? Feel free to voice your views.
Murree is a famous and popular hill station and tourist destination in Pakistan located in the north of Punjab.
Like every city Murree also had few cinemas, however due to the decline of film and cinema industry the last cinema was closed two decades ago. Now a new cinema is Murree is ready to welcome cine-goers.
Here is the what is reported by English Daily The Nation
Cinepax, Pakistan’s favorite cinema chain, today announced the opening of 9th cinema in Pakistan, and the first one in Murree. Cinepax Murree, has a single screen with a capacity of 300 and promises to offer the visitors signature Cinepax experience comprising impeccable customer service blended with digital movie screening. Cinepax CEO Hashim Raza shared his feelings about the addititon of this new cinema, “Very excited to open Cinepax, a name that is synonymous to quality family entertainment all over Pakistan. In Murree it will not only entertain Murree and surrounding area residents but will also delight tourists vacationing with families. Millions of people from all walks of life and from all over Pakistan visit Murree, and with the Cinepax Murree their travel experience can now include watching the latest Pakistani and international releases, in addition to the city’s various tourist attractions.
Cinepax in September opened it doors to its seconds cinema in Lahore with a 300 seat multiplex. Cinepax Lakecity and in the next 12 months plansto open five more cinemas across Pakistan.
Cricketer Ahmad Shahzad has married his cousin Sana today in a formal wedding ceremony in Lahore today. Ahmad Shahzad is known for his obsession with selfies also posted a latest selfie with Shahid Afridi on this occasion.
Ahmed Shahzad, looked quite angry throughout his wedding ceremony.
Hamayun Ashraf is a relatively new actor who has been seen in many plays on all the leading channels in our country. He has never been a part of any controversy before but now it looks like he has landed himself in a big problem. One of the directors Asad Malik posted a picture of Hamayun Ashraf with a spot boy who was badly bruised and in the status he said that Hamayun Ashraf had beaten up this spot boy because he did not place his shirt down properly.
Nadia Jamil also condemned this act by the actor. She said that the actor should be punished for what he did but someone said that he apologized to which she said that an apology wasn’t enough.
People have been criticizing the actor for what he did. He has said nothing in his defense uptil now.
Vasle Yaar is a new drama on ARY Digital starting on Monday 21 September 2015 at 9 PM, replacing the recently concluded Woh Ishq Tha shayed Cast: Shahzad Sheikh, Ayesha Khan, Maha Warsi, Hassan Niazi, ZQ and Others
Writer: Aamna Riaz
Saqib Sheikh has passed away few weeks ago. Saqib Sheikh has worked across various mediums from radio, theater to radio and films in supporting roles. There is a long artists, who have never worked in a lead role and kept on playing supporting roles, yet they are admired for their contributions. In Pakistan we have many such remarkable artists like Qavi Khan, Mehmood Ali, Jamshed Ansari, Samina Ahmed, Zaheen Tahira, Badar Khalil, Subhani Bayounas, Akbar Subhani to name a few.
Saqib Sheikh also belongs to the same category, he never appeared in a leading role and appeared in the supporting roles in career spawning over five decades.
Saqib Sheikh
Saqib Sheikh belongs from Karachi. He worked on radio and theatre, and rose to prominence from a side role in the evergreen PTV Play Khuda Ki Basti in 1970’s. Through out 1970’s, 1980’s and 1990’s Saqib worked in many television dramas. Another notable appearance was in drama Tappish in 1989. Since mid 90’s Saqib worked in few projects that too after a considerable gap. His last prominent projects were Meri Laadli on ARY and Zeeros on Hum Tv.
Saqib Sheikh in Khuda Ki Basti in 1970s
Saqib’s kids have also acted in various dramas. His daughter was a prominent child artist in late 1980s to mid 1990s but never pursued acting as a career afterwards. However one of his son and daughter in law are quite famous.
Saqib Sheikh with Aarzoo, in a PTV Drama of 1989s
Ayesha Saqib
Ayesha Saqib is the only daughter of Saqib Sheikh. She worked as child artist in few plays of PTV. Like in Tappish in 1989, she was the younger sister of Jamal Shah. In Nijaat in 1993, she played the role of younger sister of Huma Nawab, who ends up being the victim of underage marriage. Ayesha Saqib also appeared in few episodes of drama series Pas-e-Aina in late 1990’s in teenage roles. However she never pursued acting as a full time profession.
Ayesha Saqib in PTV’s Play Nijaat in 1990sHuma Nawab, Ayesha Saqib
Salman Saqib (Maani)
Salman Saqib as known as Maani is the son of Saqib Sheikh. Maani is a famous host, and mostly acted in comic roles in sitcoms. As an artist, Salman has earned more fame then his other family members i.e. his father and sister. Salman has graduated from National College of Arts Lahore. His first major appearance was in the sitcom College Jeans in early 2000’s. Since then Maani has worked in many sitcoms apart from hosting various shows.
Maani is married to Hira who is also a host and actor. The couple have two sons Muzzamil and Muddassir.
Maani and Hira
Hira Salman
Hira is the spouse of Salman Saqib (Maani) and daughter in law of Saqib Sheikh. A talkative lady, Hira has co-hosted many shows with Maani on various channels. Hira has also acted in sitcoms and drama serials mostly with Maani.
Muzzamil Salman
Muzzamil is the elder son of Hira and Maani and grandson of Saqib Sheik. Muzzamil has appeared in few sitcoms as a child artist mostly with his parents i.e. Hira and Maani.
awwani Phir Nahin Aani (جوانی پھر نہیں آنی) is an upcoming film scheduled to release on Eidul Azha this year. Its theatrical trailer is launched today. The film is shot in Bangkok, Thailand and Karachi. As evident from its name it is a comedy movie.
The highlight of the JPNA is the film debut of seasoned artist Bushra Ansari.
Cast: Humayun Saeed, Hamza Ali Abbasi, Ahmed Ali Butt, Vasay Ch, Aisha Khan, Sarwat Gillani, Mehwish Hayat,Sohai Ali Abro, Javed Sheikh, Bushra Ansari, ZQ, Ismail Tara Directed by: Nadeem Baig
Producers: Salman Iqbal, Humayun Saeed, Mohammad Jerjees Seja & Shahzad Nasib
The promotional activity of the film is in full swing from past few weeks. The music videos of various songs are also launched.
2015 is the year, in which our Censor Board has banned quite many films. First it was Bollywood’s Baby (February 2015), then Bangistan (August 2015). Both movies were refused censor certificates for their objectionable content. In August 2015, another Bollywood film Phantom was banned by Lahore High Court.
The story not ends here, few Pakistani films are also banned. First the Central Borad for Film Censors (CBFC), refused to issue screening certificate to Swaarangi saying the film portrays Pakistan in a negative way. Ironically the same film was issues censor certificate without any cuts by the Punjab and Sindh censor boards. Swaarangi was released on 11th September 2015 in Punjab and Sindh, however it was not released in the Federal terrorities (Islambad, FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, Azad Jammu Kashmir) and the Cantonement areas in all the cities.
After Swaarangi, now another film Abdullah – The Final Witness has also been banned by Central Board for Film Censors (CBFC). The twisted “gol mol” logic stated by censor board is “the topic is controversial in the current security situation of the country”.
In response to this argument of CBFC, Hashim Nadeem the producer and director of the film has also written a letter to the CBFC. Interestingly it was the first major Pakistani film screened at Cannes Festival. However CBFC, considered it unsuitable for screening in Pakistan.
Abdullah – The Final Witness is written, produced and directed by Hashim Nadeem. Sajid Hassan, Hameed Sheikh, Imran Abbas and Saadia Khan are in the lead roles. Hashim Nadeem is a famous fiction writer and his drama Khudda Aur Muhabbat also featuring Saadia Khan and Imran Abbas was quite famous.
Hashim Nadeem hails from Quetta, the capital of Balochistan and the film is also based on the incident of 17 May 2011 happened in Quetta. The incident is known as Kharotabad incident in which five Russian and Tajik citizen (men and women) were killed by Frontier Constabulary (FC) claimed to be as terrorist at the check post of Kharotabad. The incident was filmed by a journalist and later media aired same videos claiming all the killed ones were innocent citizen. The then Chief Justice of Pakistan took sou motto notice of this incident, and a commission was asked to prepare the Kharotabad Inquiry Report. The findings of the inquire were never made public and the case is still unresolved. A key witness of this incident was murdered in Quetta in December 2011.
Ohkay so, on a scale of 01 to 10, this drama scores 100 points for being cringe worthy. I really thought by this time HUM TV admins would’ve understood that this drama is not a perfect idea of viewers’ entertainment but sadly, they continue to disappoint us. I really hope that the moment some good drama is ready to be broadcast HUM TV puts it on this slot & shifts Tumhare Siwa to some other time slot where it doesn’t bother anyone.
To be honest, this drama is full of glitches & if you’re doing some personal pampering like foiling your nails or in a mood to give yourself a pedicure, you can let Tumhare Siwa play in the background because it doesn’t require your utmost attention to understand what they’re up to & what turn the story’s taking because they have no story to begin with actually.
So well, the only topic that was discussed throughout this episode was how Arsal & Samra are na-mehrams & how it isn’t appropriate for them to live under one roof & guess who was the one most concerned about this whole fiasco, yes you guessed it right, it was Tania who has no life whatsoever & who isn’t even friends with Samra & Arsal as well. At least, I was relieved to hear the word ‘iddat’ being mentioned in the right context but then as much as iddat is important to be observed, I guess Samra’s treatment is equally important too & that brings me to this question that when Samra fainted, the doctor suggested them to take Samra for the treatment without a further ado so then how come getting her divorced from Arsal, waiting for Iddat & then getting her married to Aazar seemed like a brilliant idea to all four of these not-so-intelligent people? I mean every single minute which goes by without Samra having herself treated is a minute wasted so why are they ready to wait for 3 months till she gets married to Aazar & gets her medical covered because if I remember properly, the remaining time span that the doctor predicted that Samra had was only 2 months? It just doesn’t seem right, does it? That is why I believe that this drama is full of glitches & the writer had no grounds to introduce the dusri biwi scenario but he just went ahead thinking people won’t try to fish out for some sense in this senseless story but sorry to be bursting the bubble here Mr. Writer, we wouldn’t just let it slide so easily if every time a so-called writer tries to insult our intelligence.
The most hideous bits of this episode were the conversations that the so-called innocent kids Neni & Dani had with each other, where they went ahead & discussed details like sleeping patterns of their parents. Which kid does that because if you guys know any such kid, you should talk to their parents for not raising them properly? I really am so ticked off to see how they try to emphasize the fact that the kids are very innocent, yet they depend on them heavily to take the story forward by having them discuss such serious issues like divorce & difference of opinion that a couple often has which leads them to have a fight or two. The details Nani Jaan Neni & Dada Jaan Dani discussed were gruesome & to hear such words from kids of their age made it even more disgusting. I really hate to say the way they use Namoona Numair as a goon is ridiculous too. I think this is going to be the pattern they will stick to, Neni & Dani will get a good beating by Numair after every 3 – 4 episodes & Tania will get even more coverage than she deserves. Also, had someone actually figured out the role Babar has in this serial, because as far as I could understand he has nothing, absolutely nothing to do in his life but still he talks big trying to make himself seem useful than he actually is.
It is ridiculous how Rania is ruling Arsal & Samra’s lives. I think instead of focusing on how to built a wall between Samra & Arsal, they should just let her be because the mental trauma that they are causing her can push her to death as well & Samra was right in stating that too. Instead of going to such lengths to save her life, they themselves are shortening it by depressing her even more. The promo of the next episode suggested that Aazar & Samra are going to get married but I really don’t understand how Samra’s still going to be alive if 3 months have passed already & she didn’t even get started with her treatment? Oh, also, they will show that Aazar hasn’t even gotten married & the Sautan in Rania has already been born, how exciting & new right? LOL! Anyways, share your thoughts about this masterpiece please.
I was completely bowled over by this recent installment of Farwa Ki ABC because this episode had everything which I had been missing in this play so far. The serious element that helps you connect to the characters was missing from this play until tonight. We saw a more serious and sensible side of Sir Mustansar who refused to believe everything Asma had to say about Farwa although he likes Asma a lot but he can also see that there are times when she can make wrong judgments as well because she is too keen to prove herself right. Sir Mustansar’s faith in Farwa and later on his conversation with her showed that mature side of him which many of us have been wanting to see for a very long time.
The way Farwa broke down and cried for the first time when she heard her own mother telling her how she wished Farwa wasn’t her daughter also added to the emotional touch in tonight’s episode. Although Farwa was hurt but she also knows that she is that ‘toota huva bazu’ which her parents are tired of mending so they would much rather just not have her in their lives. There are times when Farwa proves to be more sensitive and human than all the other intelligent people around her. Unlike her parents she is willing to see things from their perspective; her parents on the other hand are clueless when it comes to understanding their own daughter. They are too busy wishing that they had a daughter like Asma. Farwa’s parents cannot do much to help their daughter because they have never been able to accept that their daughter is not like other girls and she is most certainly not Asma Ghaznavi!
It was wonderful watching Asma proven wrong but even then Farwa’s parents’ opinion about her did not change much. People like Asma live on negativity and it was good to see that at least two characters in the play have been able to see that. I never really understood why Tanvir was always given so much screen time but now we know what role he had to play in the story. I actually felt for Tanvir when he was ‘framed’ , although right till this point I never felt anything for his character. All that screen time made Tavir an important part of the household and watching him being ridiculed like that made me feel for his character.
Changez’s dialogue and his character as usual were the funniest part of this episode. The dialogue in which he tells Farwa that he was so happy with her that he wanted to make a star on her cheek was innocent, cute and funny! Farwa and Changez are still bent on being together and the only way to make that happen is to make sir Mustansar leave Farwa.
The acting by all the actors was absolutely remarkable in tonight’s episode just like all the other episodes. The conversations were very interesting and this particular episode was very well directed as well. Ahmed Hassan and Sonia Hussain stole the show as usual and I must say that I absolutely love the perfect portrayal by the actress playing Asma’s character. Yasir Mazhar has translated his character on screen flawlessly. It is refreshing to see all the stars in this show doing something entirely different from what they have done so far in their career yet we see them nailing every single scene.
Will Sir Mustansar’s ‘friendship’ with Farwa make her fall in love with him? When will Farwa’s parents accept and love their daughter for who she is? And most importantly when will everyone see that Farwa is a far better person than Asma?
Looking forward to the next episode! Do share your thoughts about this latest installment.
Ohkay so, not sure why but this week only one episode of Mohabbat Aag Si was aired. I really hope that we get to see this drama twice a week because if HUM TV would broadcast it once, I am sure it will take away the charm & would drag things a lot. It is better off when we get 2 episodes per week because it keeps things interesting & happening.
Sadly, now when Samia’s off Apa Ji’s target & she can’t seem to do much about Samia’s condition, Apa Ji has directed her attention at Saba. Apa Ji is trying hard to deter Saba from becoming a mother too because now when Samia has dodged the bullet, Apa Ji doesn’t want Saba to have that glory because she feels her power & position will be shaken in her household. Apa Ji has a strong urge to control things around her that is why even now when Samia is expecting a baby; Apa Ji is trying to come up with something that will make Samia lost it. It is really hard to understand that a person who ‘acts’ to be so God fearing can actually have no fear of God. I really don’t understand what is it that has stopped Apa Ji from being humane because the things she preaches really don’t have any effect on her, making her a perfect embodiment of hypocrisy.
Saba actually understands that something’s definitely wrong with Apa Ji, that is why she is suspicious of everything she says & does. I think it was very clever of Saba to send the juice for lab test because this shows she has started to understand the lengths Apa Ji can go to in order to achieve what she wants. On the other hand, it was good to see Saba & Wajahat working on their marriage & trying to strengthen their relationship.
The flashback showed that Apa Ji herself fell pregnant once in her life but she was seen quite worried after she found out about it. I am sure Apa Ji must’ve landed herself in a deep trouble that is why the news of her baby didn’t bring happiness to her & now she is after every single married woman in her home. I think Apa Ji doesn’t want Samia or Saba to have a baby because for the rest of her life, she can’t live with the reminder of what’s missing from her own life.
I really thought after the news of Samia’s pregnancy, Sharafat will do things that would benefit his wife the most but it was sad to see him not depending on doctors & going by what Apa Ji tells him to do. Yes, as much as I do understand his simple nature, I really think it is immature of him to think that Apa Ji has all the solutions to Samia’s problems. Yes, Sharafat can really believe that Apa Ji has some spirituality to her but he can’t be so absent minded to mistake her spirituality with the knowledge of a doctor. I think if Sharafat keeps this up, he will lose their baby because this is exactly what Apa Ji wants but only for Samia’s sake, I hope Saba proves her point quickly because that would save a lot of lives especially the life of a baby that Samia has wished & waited for so long.
The way Apa Ji tried to involve Dai Sughra in all this matter was quite shocking too. I really wish Shareefa tells about it to Saba so that Saba can save the day. As much as I dislike Apa Ji for her hypocrisy, there’s something about her that makes me believe she herself has been a victim & that is why she has turned so negative & bitter that she can’t control it now. I think the life Apa Ji got was completely opposite to how she imagined it to be & that is why she can’t stand seeing anyone else happy too. No matter how strong she tries to portray herself but the way she often cries remembering the old times tells that there’s something broken inside her that she hasn’t been able to fix till date but having said that, I still think all that she has ever said & did is unforgivable because if her own life is miserable, it gives Apa Ji no right to destroy the lives of her brothers & their wives, also Apa Ji has no right to play with the feelings of so many people by fooling them into believing she is something which she is not.
I really wished they had showed 2nd episode this week too because the promo seemed quite interesting & made me look forward to it but too bad. I really hope they get back to their schedule next week & we get a lot more content to talk about. Please share your thoughts about this episode of Mohabbat Aag Si.
Item numbers and dance numbers with scantily dressed women are becoming a part of Pakistani films now. These dance numbers or song videos are released for public viewing months before the films are released so that people who are interested in such dance numbers will know that the film contains such songs.
Zhalay Sarhadi talked about her dance number in the film “Jalaibee” when she was invited as a guest to Bushra Ansari’s Morning Show on Geo. First of all she said that her dance number was not meant to be an item number but it was shown merely to show the background of her character. Bushra Ansari commented that people said that this was a very decent dance number to which Zhalay Sarhadi replied, “We decided we were not going to promote the film based on showing women’s skin.” She further said, “There were people who I know from the industry who questioned me because I was wearing so many clothes in an item number. They said that if I was going to do an item number I should’ve gone all out and done it!”
Zhalay said that people like and respect me and she wants to be known as a drama actor because Pakistan dramas are much more popular than any other in the world. She said that Indians can do whatever they want to in their films because that is their culture but Pakistanis have a different identity.
Fawad Khan’s fans in Pakistan have been waiting for his next project for Pakistan. Fawad Khan in his recent interview with BBC Urdu made is quite clear that he will not be seen in Pakistani dramas any time soon but he has played a very short role in upcoming film “Ho Mann Jahan” which stars actors like Mahira Khan, Adeel Hussein, Shehryar Munawar, Bushra Ansari, Sonya Jehan, Nimra Bucha, Jamal Shah and others. The interesting thing is that no one has mentioned on any other forum that Fawad Khan is also in any way a part of the film so this news by Fawad Khan comes as a surprise to all.
Fawad Khan did not say whether he will be seen with Mahira Khan in the film because he wants the viewers to go watch the film to find out. Fawad revealed that his role was very brief in the film but next year he will be playing a major role in at least one Pakistani film. Fawad said that if Pakistani producers think he is good enough to work in their films then they will offer him films and then he will surely work in Pakistani films too.
This News by Fawad Khan will do well for the publicity of the film. “Ho Mann Jahan” which has been directed by Asim Raza. The film will be released in 2016.
What could be more gratifying than watching YMDH? Well, with two weekly episodes (woot woot), I get to do a marathon! Yay me! And yay to all my fellow viewers who anxiously await the weekly dose of Atiya’s badsoorti ka rona, Rakshanda’s meri jooti, Altaf Behen’s daishat and gundagardi, Mehtaab’s laal lipstick and Jaani’s deewanapan…
At the end of episode 6, Rakshanda walked out on her husband Tauseeq after he slapped her- but shortly afterwards he came to manao her only to be humiliated by both the sisters. These two stooges wanted to maintain control of their Abba’s ghar and had purposely forced Nafeesuddin to marry Atiya so they could continue their gharelu domination. So these two evil geniuses decided that since their brother is a sucker for khoobsurti, getting him a badsurat biwi will ensure he’s never paying attention to his home thus allowing them to call the shots. Altaf Behen sacrificed her jawaani for the sake of her throne- but arranged another mismatch of epic proportions for Rakshanda. Tauseeq, a ghareeb ghar ka larka, was the chosen one. I must be missing something here but this Union has resulted in children that Rakshanda resents so umm, why did Rakshanda play the role of the dutiful wife when she only married him so she could dictate him?
The husn- parast Nafeesuddin is now a shaqqi shohar who fears Tauseeq has his eyes on Atiya. Atiya and Tauseeq’s camaraderie is causing quite a few eye sores or in the case of Altaf Behen, she probably has a case of bedsores… I’m curious to know who chose the nagin soundtrack playing in the background every time Rakshanda appears- big thumbs up whoever you are.
Moving on to the main leads- Mehtaab is still clueless that Jaani has the hots for her. Mehtaab ji, aap ki talaaq ke waqt kya apki aqal bhi aapsey bichar gayi thi? So Jaani is all dressed up in a suit… to escort his lady love… Arm in arm… to a picnic… At the beach… Yeah… One by one, my brain cells are dying a slow, painful death…
Atiya finally realizes that her Jaani’s awaarapan, sorry deewanapan is not restricted to his stammering but he’s in a rush to grow up so he can be a man for the woman who saved her marriage… These twists I tell you! That’s all for now, peeps. I’m off to binge watch another two episodes… Who’s with me?
This was another episode of Sangat which in a very apt manner emphasized on how much pressure the family puts on a rape victim to forget everything and move on because that is the only way to ensure that everything stays ‘normal’. Ayesha’s mother’s expectations from her daughter and the way she is unwilling to accept that Ayesha needs her emotional support more than the constant advices to think of everyone else around her go to show that she is not ready to understand Ayesha at all; it is almost as if that is not even an option. Everything that happened to Ayesha is supposed to be treated like a bump in the road after hitting which you do not get injured but you continue with your
journey pretending like nothing ever happened!! Ideally all rape victims would want to move on just like that but to expect something like this would lead to watching characters like Rameen on screen. I want Ayesha to survive this tragedy and I want her to live once again the way she used to before but I also find it easier to relate to her current situation because she needs more time and emotional support to overcome this tragedy.
Adnan’s character has been etched-out brilliantly; it is refreshing to see a ‘normal’ spouse on screen who loses his patience every now and then but he loves his wife and understands her. I wish I could say the same about the actor playing the character; unfortunately Mikaal Zulfiqar’s monotone dialogue delivery is not helping!! If it wasn’t for Mikaal Zulfiqar and Saba Qamar’s on screen chemistry the relationship between them wouldn’t have clicked with me at all. There is definitely a very strong bond between Adnan and Ayesha which is why it is easier to believe why Ayesha had so much faith that she could share her secret with her husband. Even when Adnan talked about how things would’ve been if something like that had happened to Ayesha, he talked only about how he would have been devastated by the tragedy and Ayesha has not been able to tell him because she does not want him to go through all that pain. Until now Ayesha has been trying to save everyone else around her from emotional damage and in that process she is badly damaged herself now.
We found out more about Shavez’s character today, he spends his days watching Ayesha’s pictures in his phone – which means he is till obsessed with her. His father does not trust him and finds it hard to believe that someone like him would go out of his way to help someone the way he is helping Professor Zubeida. Shavez’s constant questions about Ayesha and his sudden interest in helping her mother obviously means that he wants to know more about Ayesha and now after hearing the news of her pregnancy he is wondering if the child is his. Ayesha is also unsure if this really is ‘her Sangat’. I really liked the way Ayesha’s state of mind was portrayed on screen but I found it hard to relate to the news being spread around like that. Ayesha has one more person to look after now; one more person she is expected to save!! Shavez has an admirer who he does not like but someone who can tell that there is something different about him. His confidence suggested that he isn’t exactly ashamed of what he has done; he is afraid that someone might find out but at the same time he is finding it very difficult to stay away from Ayesha’s mother because that is the only way he can find out more about her. We still don’t know how and when Shavez met Ayesha and why did he plan someone so horrific.
I must appreciate the writer and director for not sensationalizing the scenario by showing another chance meeting between Ayesha and Shavez at this point. Also, the flashback scenes have been minimal which is good. Saba Qamar’s acting was flawless as usual but her fake nails, perfectly ironed crisp kurta and eye make-up stood out like a sore thumb. Zahid Ahmed has been very convincing so far and I am waiting to find out more about his character. Samina Ahmed is very persuasive as the mother who puts her son’s happiness before anything or anyone else! Kiran Haq is amazing as Farah and she should top the list of one of the best sister-in-laws in the history of Pakistani dramas! Mikaal Zulfiqar’s acting is mediocre; he appears bored and disinterested.
How many of you watched tonight’s episode of Sangat? Do share your thoughts about it.
The PFDC Loreal Paris Bridal Week Started with all its glamour and galore. It was a majestic event as usual with the leading designers and models present at the first day. PFDC Loreal Bridal Week has set new standards for fashion designers where they get to showcase their talent in front of a huge audience. It is the most important fashion event of the year where the top designers show what they have in store for the clients. This day opened with showcasing Ali Xeeshan’s beautiful designer collection and Elan showed what it had in store.
Amna Ilyas has made herself a name in the field of acting and modeling. She is one of those very few Pakistani models who have come this far although she does not really meet the standards that are normally set in Pakistani society for beauty. While talking to Maria Wasti when Amna Illyas was invited as a guest on her Morning Show she said that girls always tell me that I am an inspiration for tan girls which makes me think that my reason for coming into this world has been fulfilled.
Amna Ilyas also shared her experience in the field of modeling saying, “Modeling is not a piece of cake. Sometimes you have to stay in the sun for a long time. By the time you reach home you don’t have any time for your family because of odd timings and traveling. Only people who take their work seriously can survive in this field.”
Amna also shared what kind of a person she was by saying, “I am a very easy going person but I throw tantrums when I think I need to. I feel really angry especially when I am hungry. I don’t like to socialize a lot although people complain about it but I work a lot and I need to relax too. I would much rather stay alone and relax then sit with 20 people.”
The model and actress also shared that she does not allow anyone to disrespect her and people who work with her know that. She said, “I am a fighter but I am also a very sweet person. I believe in taking a stand when it is needed. Seniors should be respected, if you give respect, you get respect.”
Amna Ilyas thinks that modeling is not just about looks but also about a girl’s personality.
“When I started working my idols were Irij, Nadia Hussain and Vaneeza Ahmed”, said the model. Amna Ilyas said that she looked up to these ladies not only because they were pretty but also because they were educated had their own point of views.
Fahad Mustafa is popular for numerous reasons, his acting is liked by many people and viewers love his energy as a host but those people who use different social networking sites will know better than any other that Fahad Mustafa always ensures that he stays in touch with his fans. He always takes time out of his busy schedule to have candid chats with his fans.
Recently Fahad Mustafa has been away from dramas but his fans have been watching him regularly on television hosting a game show on one of the leading channels. The fans miss watching their favorite actor in dramas nevertheless. Fahad Mustafa got stuck in traffic yesterday and he decided to make the most of the situation by interacting in a live chat with his fans on his twitter account. When asked by a fan when he was going to work in Bollywood and if he does will he ever come back to Pakistan Fahad Mustafa said, “I was offered a movie but I made a choice had better offers here :)”
Fahad Mustafa also informed his fans that the reason he was not being seen in dramas was that he was busy with his production house and also he will be seen in two more films in the near future. He also told his fans that his much awaited film Mah-e-Meer will be releasing on the 6th of November.
When asked what was the secret behind his good looks and kind heart, he said, “I just try to be happy I am gifted that way :)”
…& the awesomeness prevails. Just like Ruhina brain-fed Faarah against the awesome Diyar-e-Dil familia, I think by now, I must’ve brain-fed you guys by praising them again & again. I use the term solely for Agha Jaan’s family because they are the ones who make Diyar-e-Dil such a beautiful story & journey. I must say I am amazed how by the end of each & every episode I am left with a feeling for completion & contentment because every episode offers us something totally amazing. I’ve lost the count of how many times I have said this but I am absolutely in love with this drama!!!
So, this episode was once again dedicated to Faarah & her realizations. Faarah is being hard on herself now because of her motive behind coming to see Agha Jaan, which now makes her the culprit in her own eyes. Faarah thinks that no one would be able to forgive her if they ever come to know about the deal she had with Wali. Faarah is magnifying the problem at hand because she is mistaking Agha Jaan’s family once again. I think once Faarah will prove her love to them, they will accept her with all her faults just like they have done so far. Faarah came to the Haveli after she openly admitted that she wanted a divorce from Wali & also wanted her share of the property, but why can’t she see that just immediately after that incident, she was welcomed with open arms by Agha Jaan & because of him, her stay was somewhat a smooth sail. For now, Faarah is shaken by the strong sense of guilt which is deterring her from looking at the brighter side of the picture. The change she has brought in herself is enough for others to see that she is doing each & everything for everyone with utmost love, loyalty & sincerity. I think it is such a beautiful period of her life where she has changed herself completely but she herself can’t see the positivity she is resonating. Faarah is trying even harder because she feels she has wronged everyone but for now she is unable to see that this is exactly what will shape things up for her. Even though, the guilt inside her makes her hysterical but there was something very innocent & pure about the way she let her tears flow & seeing her this way took me back to those times where they made it very clear that Faarah was very innocent & clean-hearted. All this while she was putting up an act, she was carrying a facade of being someone she wasn’t, that is why now when the burden has become overbearing, she is trembling because she can’t take it anymore. Faarah is tired of being someone she is not & she trying hard to pick up the pieces & be who she is.
One of the most beautiful parts of this episode was Faarah’s dependence on Wali. She herself doesn’t know why she is finding it so comfortable to speak to Wali. Faarah doesn’t know why the moment she sees him, she wants to give words to each & every thought that’s crossing her mind. Faarah has started confiding in him without expecting anything in return & that’s what defines the gravity of their relationship with each other. Even though Wali is pretty clear in his mind that he needs to put an end to this relation because this is exactly what Faarah demanded, but Faarah’s transition is taking him by shock & surprise at times leaving him speechless as he himself is unable to comprehend Faarah’s state of mind. Wali is still unsure what Faarah wants that is why he is trying really hard to maintain a distance because he learnt it the hard way. I love how different their approach has become where previously, Wali wanted to do everything to protect their relationship but now he has prepared himself for the worst & then there’s Faarah who wanted to put an end to this relation initially but now has had a change of heart completely. The way Faarah is reminded of Behroz’s words again & again is very sweet. Indeed, there are certain lessons, certain words of our parents that stay with us even after they’re gone & this is exactly why Faarah has started to understand Behroz’s point of view because even though his decision must’ve been hard on her, his farsightedness has struck a chord & this is exactly why she now understands the reason behind Behroz’s haste in getting her married to Wali.
I must say, I love the way they have shown Agha Jaan as a binding factor of this family. It only took a second for Zarmeenay to realize that Faarah has changed completely because she saw the sincerity in her prayers regarding Agha Jaan. I love how special Agha Jaan is for all of them & how he brings the whole family together. The love that they share for Agha Jaan is also one of the reasons why they all stand together because that is their strength & this is exactly what Faarah wants to experience as well. The sight of a family coming together for Agha Jaan made Faarah realize what was missing from her life & that is why she has started to focus on him completely because she knows the love of Agha Jaan is exactly what will bring the rest of the family close to her too.
I loved the conversation between Faarah & Zarmeenay. The way Zarmeenay complimented Faarah for how she owned her mistakes was brilliant. It almost felt like Zarmeenay said all such things that we have noticed about Faarah all this while too. The beginning of their friendship was one of the most beautiful parts of this episode & the excitement that Zarmeenay showed after knowing Faarah’s intention of staying with them for the rest of her life was really sweet. Zarmeenay could see that this decision of Faarah will only bring happiness in their lives but just now when Faarah has Zarmeenay on her side, I think it will become a lot easier for her to reach out to Arjumand & Wali too. Finally, our heroine has given words to the biggest secret & that is, her wish to stay married to Wali, wo hoo! :) Can’t wait to see how she will win him over! <3
In my opinion, this episode was just so beautiful that I don't feel like discussing Tajjamul & Co. in this review, I think it will ruin it completely however, I do have a suggestion for the actress playing the character of Zohra; that she should & she must drink a glass of water before delivering her dialogues because her throat seems so dry & making it look like it takes a lot of effort for her to deliver her dialogues & project her voice. I loved Maya Ali in this episode too, she has started to look just so pretty & there's something about her aura that is very appeasing to see. I have always liked Maya Ali for her effortless acting but she has outdone herself in Diyar-e-Dil completely, which makes me an even bigger fan of her. Osman Khalid Butt has been a treat to watch too & oh, I was relieved to see our beloved Agha Jaan completing the family picture by the end of the episode. I almost started missing him throughout the episode but was happy to see him back & I also loved how all his grandchildren were attending him, making him feel comfortable & engaging in some lighthearted conversation concerning his health. Yes, even though it is needless to say but I’ll say it anyway, I absolutely love & adore this family. Please share your beautiful thoughts about this beautiful episode of Diyar-e-Dil. :)
Keep Supporting,
Cheers,
Zahra Mirza.
Aye mere dil kahin aur chal, dard hi dard hai yeh safar….. What better way to sum up how this episode made me feel then to take aide from these lines from the OST itself!! Aitraz started off on a very decent note; it was intriguing and made you look forward to more but ever since Komal and Arsalan got married this drama has taken some very done-to-death turns. I found Arsalan’s mother’s obsession with keeping his son away from his wife twisted to say the least!! I had to keep on reminding myself that this was not one of those doosri biwi dramas in which both the wives are trying to woo the husband but this was actually a ‘battle’ between a saas and bahu. The way it was shown made it look like Arsalan’s mother was the first wife who needed to do everything she could in order to spend some precious moments with her husband – son alone and the other wife could do absolutely nothing about it!
I fail to understand all the characters in this drama now. Komal thinks Arsalan belongs with mommy dear – why exactly did she get married to him then? Rayna who insisted that these two should get married now thinks this is a good time to remind Komal that she still loves Wajdan over and over again! Arsalan is a mommy magnet but at the same time we see him blaming Komal for insisting that they should live with his mother when they had the option of living away from her. The only thing I could relate to was Arsalan’s Khala wanting to get out of this situation she got herself into. It is so convenient to sit and gossip about someone but so difficult to do anything else that demands more time and attention to be there for someone!
Sana Javed’s hairstyles yet again kept on changing after every few minutes. Komal’s character has failed to impress; her sacrifices and her fixation with ensuring that all the sons of the world stay with their mothers till death do them part is just plain annoying. I am having a very difficult time liking her character now. She is turning out to be more of a drama queen than anything else although I am quite sure that her character was not conceived like that but I can’t help but think that most of her problems are self-created!! Why get married at all when you don’t love a man?? The scene in which Rayna and Komal were lying down on the bed and talking wasn’t impressive at all; I found the way it was shot really weird! Why not just show the girls’ faces when they were talking?
There is no sign of Imran Abbas or Sania Saeed till now which is really putting me off!! Most of us started watching this drama for these two actors more than anyone else and making people wait like this is a very cheap tactic to ensure that the viewers continue tuning in to this show every week. I read in the credentials that the actors playing Wajdan’s parents only made a guest appearance which means we definitely won’t be seeing them again. Now we need to find out if same is true for the other two actors we saw on the main title picture of the drama!
Did this episode annoy you as much as it annoyed me? Are you only watching this drama now to see whether Imran Abbas and Sania Saeed will finally make an appearance or not? Do share your thoughts about tonight’s episode.
The upcoming Pakistani film Dobara Phir Se is much awaited by the viewers because it has been directed by non other than the very talented Mehreen Jabbar. Mehreen Jabbar is known for putting her heart and soul in her work. She gives unconventional touches to the most conventional stories. Mehreen Jabbar has shot some part of this film in New York. Mehreen Jabbar informed her fans that the shooting in New York completed yesterday and she is very happy with the overall experience.
The film will have stars like Adeel Hussain, Sanam Saeed, Shaz Khan, Hareem Farooq and Ali Kazmi among others. The team which worked together in New York looks very happy with their work.
Kon ho ga Humayun ka sahi jorr? (کون ہو گا ہمايوں کا صحیح جوڑ؟) is the question asked by a famous tea whitener brand. It is the part of the promotion campaign of upcoming film Jawani Phir Nahin Aani releasing on Eidul Azha (25th September 2015).
Humayun is inviting the suggestions for his sahih jorr. The options for the sahih jorr are Mehwish Hayat and Sohai Ali Aabro.
Sada Sukhi Raho (سدا سکھی رہو) is a new soap on Geo Tv starting from 14th September 2015 at 7:30 pm from Monday – Thursday. Apparently it is the story of two sisters, where one is married in a rich household and the other is married in a lower household.
Yasir Akhtar a famous artist of 1990’s is making a comeback on the music scene with the song SANSANI (سنسنی) – The Sensation releasing on 15th September 2015. The song is shot in Turkey.
Oscar fever officially kicks off in Pakistan as the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee has announced Moor as its selection for submission to the Foreign Language Film Award category at the 88th Academy Awards next year.
Directed by Jami, Moor is a drama film that follows the tragic story of a poor train station master and his son after the sudden demise of his wife. The story is set against the decline of the railways system in Balochistan.
According to a press release, Moor was the majority choice of the Pakistani Academy Selection Committee, which was chaired by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.
“Moor pushes the boundaries of cinema in Pakistan,” she said of the film, “A visual treat, the film reminds us of the history of a land we too often ignore.”
The Committee this year included Coke Studio founder Rohail Hyatt, designer Maheen Khan, actor Aamina Sheikh, filmmaker/director Satish Anand, actor Faran Tahir, actor Alyy Khan, director Afia Nathaniel, film producer Mazhar Zaidi and writer Daniyal Mueenuddin.
About Moor’s selection, Jami said, “Journey itself becomes our destination and with this submission to Oscars our destination is beyond hope now as we now know that our stepping stone was in the right direction.”
This is the third submission of Pakistan to the Oscars since the reinstitution of the practice in 2013. Pakistan sent Meenu Gaur and Farjad Nabi’s Zinda Bhaag and Afia Nathaniel’s Dukhtar in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
The Oscar submissions will be longlisted by January 8. 2016 and the final list of nominees will be released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on January 14, 2016. The 88th Academy Awards will take place on 28th February 2016.
Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan are the most loved celebrity couple. This is because both of them are talented and also because both of them look great together. When Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoor were blessed with their first daughter they decided not to post pictures of their daughter for personal reasons. The fans understood their decision and did not criticize them.
Now, Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan have decided to share the first picture of their beautiful baby girl Hoorain. The baby is wearing a pretty white dress with everything else matching it. She sleeps calmly in a garland of flowers which looks very cute.
This is the picture with which Hoorain was introduced to all the fans out there with what Danish Taimoor had to say about his daughter:
Danish Taimoor is busy finalizing the details for his next film which he says is going to be a love story.
Ayeza Khan also added a beautiful picture with her new baby who is now one month old.
